Fifty Shades Ever After?

Chapter 30

Christian POV

We arrive at the house and Gail comes out to us. "Mr Grey Ana and the kids aren't home yet. I'm concerned she's never late". I stop and place a hand on her shoulder "The kids are in Bellevue Gail, Ana well we're not sure. There was an accident down the road and it was her car. Don't know where she is or if she was in the car". Gail gasps and falls to the floor. Taylor comes to her and holds her as she cries. We both help her up and take her into the house. Taylor sets her on the couch and holds her still. Seeing the affection between the two hurts my heart. I walk to Ana's room downstairs, since she hasn't been able to come up yet, she was still recovering from surgery. As I open the door her scent envelops me drawing me to the window to look at the mountain scape. I have a feeling she isn't dead, like she said if I was dead her heart would stop beating I know mine would as well. She's out there somewhere, and I just hope she's safe and sound.

As I stand by the window I get a call from mom. "Yes mother"? "Christian not that I'm complaining but what are all my lovely grandchildren doing here"? I sigh "The road home is closed right now, so they had no where else to go until they open it back up". "What happened"? I sigh "Are you near the children"? "No dear". "Ana was run off the road, her SUV crashed down the cliff. We aren't sure if she was inside, so now they are investigating the scene and won't know for a couple of days if she was inside the burning vehicle". Mom gasps and I can hear her crying "Why dear who would do this to her"? I sigh "It was Elena mom, she admitted it to me today when I went to see her. Happened while I was there and couldn't stop it". I hear her sigh " Why is Elena so obsessed with you Christian? I need to know what has happened to make her think things are possible between you". "Mom I don't want you to know because I don't want you ashamed of me. I made mistakes as a teen and young adult...and they are biting Ana and I in the ass". "There is nothing you could tell me my son that I would judge you for".

I walk from the window and sit on the bed. "Mom Elena and I had a sexual relationship from the time I was fifteen until I was about 21. Then afterwards she would guide me towards women she felt complimented me. I wasn't looking for permanence I was looking for the moment. Elena had it drilled in my brain love was for fools". I hear raw emotions in mom's tears "Christian why didn't you say anything about this as a child"? "You know I couldn't stand being touched, I was angry and drinking a lot. Elena got that to stop, she managed to make something of me. I don't agree with what happened but it did, and I can't change it. Elena is angry because I fell for Ana. She thinks Ana is using me for money and status, but that would be Elena doing that. She was angry when I cut ties with her. She blames Ana and wants Ana gone thinking I'll go back to her. I've told her repeatedly it would never happen, but her delusions are getting worse". "Christian you were a child, yes angry and didn't want to be touched. But what Elena did was abuse. Now she thinks she'll be your girl, and we will be fine with it? What are we.going to do about this"? "The police know about what she's said, she told me in the visiting center so apparently everything is recorded, audio and video. So she will be punished but who did she get to do this. That's what I'm curious about. Jose is dead, Ana's mom is coming to realize she has been wrong. So who else could be in her corner"? "Could Linc be involved with her still? I know before she was in prison, she mentioned him being around. She was talking about getting back with him because the salons weren't doing well". "I doubt it because when he found out about me he beat her really bad. But never say never". "Well Christian I hope beyond hope she wasn't in that car and Elena gets what's coming to her. But I have a night shift tonight and tomorrow is a school holiday so we'll keep the kids so they don't know anything is wrong until we know more". "Thanks Mom, I was trying to figure what to do about them but haven't gotten there yet. I just feel I lost without her mom". "Understandable son just remember she loves you and will fight to stay with you and the kids. If you hear anything even when I'm working don't hesitate to let me know. I love you Christian". "Love you Mom". Hanging up with mom just made me realize I don't remember mine and Ana's last words....did I tell her I loved her? I lay in her bed and let her essence envelope me.