Chapter 3

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Ana's POV

I force my eyes open ignoring the horrendous pain emanating from the back of my head. It takes me a few moments to realise I am laying on the floor. How did I get here?

I look up at the clock and see that it is 4pm. I could of sworn I had only just started working. Did I pass out?

I spot a glass laying a few metres away from me, I guess I must of passed out and dropped my glass on the way down. Crap. I give the back of my head a rub and slowly sit up. I feel so rough, I can't remember how much I have drunk, it must have been quite a lot though for me to pass out and for my head to be spinning even now. How long have I been out?

'Get yourself together Ana' I quietly scold myself and stand up. When did I turn into such a mess? What the hell is wrong with me?

I pick up the stray glass and place it on the desk near the bottle. I have to stop myself pouring another drink, Christian will be home soon and I can't let him find me like this and I definitely can not let the children find me in this state either. I slump down into my chair after putting the coffee machine on, I hope a strong coffee will sober me up.

I pour a little vodka into the bottom of the glass and drink it down quickly, it makes me heave. I put the bottle away and leave the glass on the side.

Phoebe's POV

I hate school so much, it is a total waste of time. I really feel like cutting school again but I know that Mom and Dad will kill me if they get another phone call from the school telling them I have left. They keep telling me that I have to do well at school if I want to go to college but refuse to listen to me when I tell them that I don't actually want to go to college. I'm not sure what I want to do yet but Dad never finished college and is now a multi billionaire but I have always known that he is a massive hypocrite.

I haven't always hated school, I used to actually enjoy it but there are so many things I could be doing that are a better use of my time.

I used to feel better when I got home from school but I don't anymore, I never see Mom because she is always hiding away in her office working and Dad spends most of the evening in our home gym. Gail and Taylor do their best to look after us but they have their own lives and Gail has the housework to do and Taylor is often sent on errands by Dad so its just me and Teddy looking after Blake.

Things used to be great at home, Mom would be around when we got back from school and would help us with homework and watch t.v or a film with us but ever since she gave birth to Blake the only thing she has been interested in doing is working, its not like we need the money so I don't know why things have changed so much.

Christian's POV

My heart is hammering in my chest as I take the elevator to the house from the garage. I don't know how Ana is going to react when I tell her that I have made a appointment with my shrink for her. I'm trying not to think about how much she has changed lately but its hard. I miss my loving, playful and chatty wife and I just want her back.

"Gail, where is Anastasia?".

"In her office working, Mr Grey. Would you like a drink and something to eat?".

"Maybe later, thank you Gail".

"Very well Mr Grey".

I call Elliot and arrange for him and Kate to have the children for the night. I think its best that they are out of the way when Dr Flynn arrives.

I find the two older children in their gaming room and let them know that they will be staying with their Aunt and Uncle. All 3 of them spend a lot of time at Elliot and Kate's house so they have a spare set of clothes each there.

Neither Teddy or Phoebe say anything but they nod to let me know that they heard me.

I go back downstairs and almost collapse onto the sofa. I rub my forehead and check the time on my watch. Its 5pm, there are still two hours before Dr Flynn is due and my heart is already hammering in my chest. I don't know how Ana is going to react, I have never felt like this over something to do with Ana before, I used to know her so well but now I feel like she is a stranger.

I am startled by Taylor announcing that Elliot is here and my brother swaggers into my front room.

"Where are the rascals then?" Elliot asks.

"Hello to you too Elliot. They are upstairs, I'll go and get them" I say as I job up the stairs.

When I come back down its with Blake in my arms and Phoebe and Teddy following me.

I hand Blake to Elliot but not before giving Blake a kiss on his cheek.

"Right you two, behave yourself for your uncle and aunt please" I say to Phoebe and Teddy.

"Why do we have to go there anyway?" Phoebe whines.

"I was acctually wondering that myself bro, what is the reason?" Elliot asks.

I sigh. "Its complicated. I'll call you later to explain".

Elliot nods. Phoebe tuts and storms out the house and Teddy raises his eyebrows and follows his sister.

"What time do you want them back tomorrow?".

"I'm not sure yet, can I let you know?".

"Sure thing" Elliot says and walks out just as quickly as he came in.

I'm left with the silence threatening to deafen me. I decide to work in the gym for a hour to take my mind off waiting for Dr Flynn but it doesn't work. After about 45 minutes of doing not very much I take a shower and change out of my work clothes.

I knock on Ana's office door and wait for a reply but nothing comes. I try the door but its locked. I knock again and wait a few minutes more before sighing defeatedly.

"Ana, can you let me in please, I want to talk to you baby".

"Just a minute" I hear a few seconds later. I have to wait five minutes before I hear the door being unlocked and opened.

I stare at the sight of my wife in front of me for a second, she's stood swaying with red, glassy eyes.

"What is the matter Ana?" I ask. I want to take her in my arms and make everything better but I don't think she will let me.

Ana sniffs. "Nothing, I'm fine".

I roll my eyes at my infuriating wife. "You have clearly been crying, now what is it?".

"Nothing Christian" she snaps. "What do you want?".

I reel from her tone and take a step closer to her. I can immeadiately smell the distinct scent of vodka emanating from her.

"Are you drunk Ana?".

She snorts derisively and rolls her eyes right back at me, I can feel my hand twitch but know that this is not the time to berate her.

"No I am not drunk".

I listen closely to the words and hear her slur slightly.

"I have asked Dr Flynn to come over".

Ana's eyes widen immeadiately.

"Why?" she whispers.

I sigh. "I'm worried about you baby, something clearly hasn't been right for a while now and I asked Dr Flynn to come and talk to you about it".

I watch the emotions play over Ana's face for a few moments.

"You had no right to do that without asking me Christian" Ana screams at me and tries to slam the door in my face but I push the door back and walk into her office.

"Get out Christian, I don't want to see you and I certainly do not want to see a fucking shrink".

I am shocked by the viciousness in my wife's voice. This is not my Ana.

"What has happened to you?" I ask her sharply.

"Nothing. I just want to be left alone. Phone Dr Flynn and tell him not to come. I am not talking to a shrink, not all of us are fucked up".

My jaw drops and I nod before walking out of the office.

Shit. What do I do now?

I phone Dr Flynn as Ana told me to but I have no intention of cancelling the appointment. I know that Ana might hate me a while for this but she needs some help.

"Hello Christian".

"John, hi. There's, um, been a problem with the appointment tonight".

"What problem?".

"I told Ana and she wasn't too happy about it, she is currently refusing to talk to you and told me to cancel the appointment".

"Well Christian, from what you told me earlier I don't think cancelling the appointment will be too wise".

"No, neither do I. I would still like you to come but wanted to make you aware that Ana may not be very co-operative. She seems to have had quite a lot to drink".

"Okay, thank you Christian. I would suggest leaving her to calm down until I get there and we can assess the situation then".

"Very well. See you soon".

We say our goodbyes and I hang up,

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