Leaving Yesterday Behind

Chapter 5

Anastasia's POV:

All of the anger fades away as he quickly says those words. I look at him speechless and shocked.

"How do you know?" I feel slightly sad that he didn't tell me. He looks at me but drops his gaze to the floor.

"When we saw that man at the hospital, there was this feeling inside of me." He answers. "I don't know how to describe it, but it was almost as if it was pulling me towards him. After you mentioned us looking alike, I took a DNA test to see. When I got the results, it stated that I had a brother, a twin to be exact." He almost looks ashamed and embarrassed.

He keeps starring out the window and I at him. We both stay silent for a while.

"When did you find out?" I quietly ask.

"Last week." He whispers.

"Last week?!" I don't hold my anger in anymore. "Christian! We said no more secrets between us! You fucking know that!" I wave my arms in the air, annoyed.

"I know! You don't think this was hard for me?" He raises his voice and stands up from his chair. "You don't think this was hard for me? Finding out you have a brother?!"

"We are supposed to be in this together! I know that it came as a shock to you, but I could have helped you through that tough time." I put my hand on his arm, but he pulls it away.

"No. You don't know." His voice is deep and low. "You have no clue the shit I went through my whole life. The foster care, the adoption, Hyde, the company... No clue! And now I have this fucking brother, of which I have no intention in meeting, that comes into my life at the shittiest moment ever!"

Without hesitation, I go up to him and smack him across the face.

"Are you even listening to yourself! You sound like a fucking jerk! This man, whether you want to get to know him or not, deserves to meet you. He is your family for God's sake! He went through the same pain as you, maybe even worse! He probably didn't get the amazing opportunity to have a family like yours. He was maybe stuck in a family that barely cared about him! You are so lucky to have arrived where you are! You are Seattle most eligible bachelor! You need to get to know him. He deserves that chance." I lift his chin up gently. "Please. Do it for me, for her." I take his hand and put it over my lower stomach. He smiles at me, but walks out of the room, leaving me wondering whether he will agree with me or not.

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Our housekeeper had already prepared dinner for us. I wait at the dinning table, hoping he will join me. Fifteen minutes later, I lose hope and eat alone.

I walk to our room and go lie down on the bed. Without changing, I fall asleep, pretending that Christian is in the same room as me...

I wake up to the sudden ring of the elevator. I look at the clock. 2:47 pm. I immediately stand up and sprint to the entrance. In my sight was a drunk husband, leaning against a painting on the wall while holding a bottle of alcohol in his hand. Without hesitation, I go over to him, and loop my arm around his shoulders.

"Put all your weight on me." I instruct him. We walk silently to the bedroom, holding him up as he drags his feet. I place him on the bed and go fetch a cold, wet towel. Where was he last night? I certainly hope he wasn't at a bar. I hope he wasn't with that fucking bitch, Elena. Jealousy swarms my whole body and I can feel both my cheeks turn red and my fists curled into a ball against me.

"I love you." He says while sitting on the bed, half asleep. I turn around as he pulls me from his thoughts. "I know I don't tell that you enough..." And with that, his head hits the pillow and he is fast asleep within seconds. I walk over to him and take the liquid out of his grasp. Although I know that he is drunk, I can't help but think about those words that slipped out of his lips. I quietly walk out of the room and go over to the couch to think a little.

I think a lot about Hyde and how far my life has come since the day that I have met him. From the moment I tripped into his office to the sudden pregnancy. I happily cry myself to sleep, wishing that the rest of my life will continue to be filled with happiness and joy.

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Christian's POV:

My head is pounding like a million hammers hitting me. I don't remember a lot about last night, but I know that I went to see Elena. Fuck, Ana is going to be so mad at me for not telling her! I turn around, hoping to see Ana graciously asleep next to me, no worry or any emotions like that written on her face about where I was last night. I seriously don't want to tell her about Elena, she is going to be pissed if I do. I start to panic when I don't see her on the other side of the bed.

"Ana?" Silence. "Ana?!"

I jerk out of bed, searching the bathroom and the closet, hoping to see her there. Emptiness fills both rooms. Shit, where could she have gone? I run to the living room and my fears are put aside when I see her in her summer dress, peacefully sleeping on the couch. I walk towards her and the wood flooring squeaks a little, causing her to wake up.

"Good morning." She says while yawning and stretching her arms above her head. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm very good, thank you." I couldn't tell her about last night.

"Where were you last night?" Shit.

"I-- I met up with some friends." I say nervously. She looks at me suspiciously, but her eyes move to her stomach.

"I'm hungry. Can you get me some food? I eat twice as much now that I have a child in me." She begs. I nod and head to the kitchen to prepare some pancakes while she goes to our room to change. Moments later, she comes back out in a casual outfit: tight jeans, a messy bun, and some natural-color make-up on her face. She looks absolutely gorgeous. She doesn't have to try hard, but she is beautiful in whatever she wears. She is one of those girls that don't need to try very hard to be attractive.

"So, I am going to go get a haircut today." She states while resting her forearms on the counter. "Is that okay? I haven't gone in ages!"

"Absolutely." I kiss her and she smiles at me.

"Okay."

She watches me cook and steals a pancake from the stash. After I finish, we both sit down and enjoy our meal while talking about politics and Grey Enterprise.

"I better go." She puts her plate in the sink and goes to get her purse. "I will see you in a few hours." Shaking her hips, she pushes the button for the elevator and blows me a kiss before leaving.

Hey Greys! Hope you guys are having a great day and a great week! I'm sorry I haven't published in a while. I had some people over and had to be the "perfect host". I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Please vote, comment and share this book! Ilyu all so much! Thank you for reading this, it means a lot!

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