The Great Gatsby (COMPLETED)

Part 18

Grayson's POV

I was more than enjoying myself at the party. I spent a lot of my time with Ethan, but drifted towards Y/N every now and again. I was standing with her now when I felt a tug on my pants leg. I looked down, a wide smile coming to my lips as the little girl looked up at me and stretched her arms, wanting me to pick her up. I happily did so and hoisted Ana on my hip. "Hey, there," I cooed at her. She smiled and rested her head on my shoulder as a chuckle passed my lips. "I'm sorry," Y/N laughed. "She's not this comfortable with everyone, so take this as a compliment." "It's okay," I smiled at Y/N before admiring the little girl. "You know how much I've always wanted a little girl." I didn't get a reply from Y/N causing me to look back over at her. Her facial expression completely changed, the smile no longer grazing her lips. "I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be forward," I began rambling as I apologized. "It's fine-" "Y/N." Y/N's breath visibly hitched at the interruption making me turn around. 

David made his way over to us with a stern expression on his face only for me to give him one in return. "Hey," Y/N tried to be the calm one in the situation, immediately putting her arms around David in a hug once he reached us. "Hi," He greeted her, keeping eye contact with me as he pressed a kiss against the top of Y/N's head. "Didn't think you'd make it," She said softly, looking up at him. I turned around to not intrude on the conversation. My sudden movements made Ana stir a little, and it was then I realized she had fallen asleep on my shoulder. "I'll take her," David noticed, moving to pry his daughter from my arms. Ana let out a whine of protest, snuggling further into my body. A look of rage crossed David's face before Y/N stepped in. "She's just tired, I'll show you up to her room," Y/N nodded for me to follow her. I didn't look at David as I followed Y/N up the stairs and to Anastasia's bedroom. She whined once again as Y/N tried to take her away. "Ana, it's time for your nap," Y/N told her softly. She didn't protest anymore once she heard her mother's voice and allowed Y/N to take her from my arms and set her in her bed. "Thank you," Y/N spoke to me quietly as she took Ana's shoes off of her feet. "You're welcome," I smiled at them. Y/N smiled slightly as she stood up from the bed and brushed her dress off. "Wait, Y/N," I grabbed her arm as she went to leave the room. She looked at me confused. "I- I love you. I always will and I just need you to know that," I stuttered out. Y/N smiled, nodding before I dropped her arm and she walked out of the room.

Your POV

I lied in bed after the party was over, hopping out of the shower only a few minutes ago. I was waiting for David to come to bed. I knew he was upset about Ana denying him to stay with Grayson, and that's what made me think that I need to tell Grayson the truth about his daughter. Especially because Grayson admitted he's always wanted a daughter. I looked up as I heard the door to our bedroom open and offered David a small smile. He gave me one back but I knew it was forced. He took off his clothes, leaving him in only his boxers before sliding under the covers with me. "I need to tell you something, David." I whispered to him. He nodded, sitting up against the headboard. "I'm going to tell Grayson the truth about Anastasia. It's not fair to him and I think it's best if he finds out the truth from me before word gets around about how Ana looks more like him and she does you," I said softly. 

At first David sat there, and then his face twisted up in anger. "And then you're gonna fucking leave," He said, his jaw clenching. "What-" "You're gonna pack your shit and get the hell out of my house," He stood up from the bed. "You know what?" He yelled, ripping the covers off of my body. "How about you get out now?" "David! You're going to wake up Ana-" "Who cares? She's not my daughter right? It's not like I provided her with everything she's ever wanted from the moment she was born! It's not like I loved you unconditionally through all this shit! You're gonna tell him and then you're gonna leave me for him, I already know it! So how about you save us both some time and get out!" He shook with anger as he pointed towards the door. "David," I spoke softly, standing up and walking to him. "I was never planning for this to happen. I'm not going to leave you for him, he just deserves to know-" I was cut off by David's hand connecting with my cheek causing me to fall to the floor. I looked up at him, but my eyes soon left his when I heard Ana.

 "Mommy?" She stood at the doorway, her bottom lip trembling as she watched the man she knew to be her father treat her mother like this. "Mommy," She croaked out, tears streaming down her face as she ran to me. "It's okay, Anastasia. Mommy's okay," I cradled her in my arms. I looked up at David and saw the regret in his face. "Y/N, I'm so sorry-" "Save it David," I hissed as I stood up. I placed Ana on the bed much to her resistance before yanking on some lounge pants and shoes, grabbing my purse and Ana all in one motion. "Where are you going?" David followed after me as I stomped downstairs with Ana in my arms. "Bring the car around," I told the butler as I made it downstairs. "Y/N, don't do this. I'm sorry," David turned me around. "Don't touch me," I said sternly as I whipped around to face him. "This is what you wanted right? For us to leave. You're getting your wish," I turned to walk outside. "I didn't mean it, baby. I'm so sorry-" "Save it, David," I snapped as I put Ana inside her car seat, slamming the door. "Don't you dare come find us. I'll send someone to get my stuff in the morning," I spat at him before getting inside the car. "Where to?" The butler asked. "Dolan estate, please."