Chapter 42: chapter 42

I rang Jamie's doorbell continuously, he opened the door with a pissed face, "Ana!" He was surprised, "What the hell? I'm seriously about to punch for this doorbell music. Why the fuck you are messy?"I went inside the living room Aaron, Henna and Mac were there. Aaron smiled at me, "Ana! What a surprise?""What you guys doing here?""Umm...it's a double date" Mac replied.I sat on the couch rubbing my face, "Ana, is there any problem?" Henna sat near me, asking."I don't know, you say".They all stared at me with a questioned faces.I sighed, "Okay! Today morning, Chris asked me to move in with him. I swear, I didn't expect that from him. So, I panicked and told him Jamie called me and escaped from his apartment".They all looked at each other for a minute and Jamie asked, "So, let me clear this? He asked you to move in with him and you replied I asked you to be here"."Umm...yeah"."Thank God! I'm gay. Otherwise, I'll be in trouble with him" he mocked me.Henna gave him a warning stare to back off and looked at me, "Ana! Don't listen to him, continue"."I know it's not the proper manner to respond. Gosh! I really panicked and...and...said what first came in my mouth. I never been asked like this and ugh...God! I wish I could go back and change everything"."Yeah do that. Especially, my part" Jamie replied.Mac poked his chest. He moaned in pain and looked at him with surprise.Mac sat near me, "Ana, why? Is there any problems between you guys?""No...No...actually, it was good...very good. That's what I'm scared of"."What do you mean?" Aaron crossed his arms."I mean, it never happened in my life, continuous happiness. I've always suffered pain or loss. You know how hard Chris tried to work out things between us and it's finally happening. What if I spoil it again...or...or we spoil it. What if I lose him again?" I panicked.Mac held my hands, "Ssh...Ana! You are blabbering. Calm down!" He touched my shoulders.I let out a breath, "You are right, I'm sorry" I wiped my mouth."So, you wanna take this slow?" Henna asked."Kind of...umm...no but, I like him and we have a good time together. But, I'm scared that I'll spoil this"."Ana! Let me tell you something" Mac started, "You are the best boss I've ever seen"."Re...really?"He nodded with a smile, "You handle the difficult situations like a queen, even men had to learn from you. You trust your instincts and you are best. That's the reason this magazine grabbed a good position within few years. You handle the risks and calmly solve the issues. So, I'm sure you can take this"."You think so?" I asked him with doubt."I'm sure. Chris or You won't regret this" he replied softly and calmly."What do you guys think?" I asked others."Well, I agree with Mac" Aaron smiled."Yeah, me too" Henna Joined him, "I can't assure. But whatever problems come, I can say that you two will resolve it" she smiled."Yeah, Ana. I believe Chris more than you. Whatever happens, he won't leave you. Remember he waited an entire year until you forgive him" Jamie said.I smiled, "Yeah, you are right".Speaking with them, I felt confident, "Thank you so much guys. I now feel that I can do it"."Anything for our sweet boss" Mac patted my back.Jamie's phone rang, he looked at the screen and smiled at me, "Your lover boy. I think he smelled it"."Tell him on my way" I stood up, "I'm so sorry guys, I disturbed your double date"."Yeah, get out now" Jamie answered his phone, "Yes, Chris?""Yes...yes...your Cinderella is here and I swear I didn't call her"."Jamie!" I called his name with a grudge.He ignored me, "What? You already know it?" He chuckled, "Yes, she sucks in lying".I rolled my eyes at them."Yeah...yeah...she is coming and with good news, bye" he hung up."What the hell was that, Jamie?" I crossed my arms, "Why the hell you threw me under the bus?""Oh! Come on! He already knows. It's not a big deal" he waved it off, "This is for interrupting my date and doorbell".I know what will piss him off, "Sorry and Don't punish me, Dad"."For God's sake, I'm not your Dad" he yelled.I heard others chuckling my back. I blower raspberry at him and came out of his apartment.I reached his apartment and opened the front door. He was relaxed to look at me, "Ana! Before you can say it, I know! I know what I did. I'm sorry that It...it...just came out without knowing me. I enjoyed the time we've been together for the past one month. So...so...I thought it would be great to spend..." He tried to apologise to me.Aww! I couldn't hear anything he spoke. I was fixated on the concern he showed in his eyes for me.I stopped him from pleading, "Chris! Stop! You done nothing wrong".He stopped, "Re...really?"I hugged him, "It's me... I am the one who overreacted. I need to be sorry".He placed his chin above my head, "It's...just...I've never been in a relationship for a long time...so it's just that I don't know what's wrong and right. But one thing for sure, I don't wanna lose you for a mistake"."You won't, I promise".We stood in silence, enjoying the moment, "Chris" I started it slowly."What?" He asked with love."Answer to your question is yes"."You sure? Cause I don't wanna you to take this decision for me"."Yes, I am sure. I want to move in with you"."Thank you" he kissed me, "But, I want us to have a better place"."What do you mean?""Let's start a new chapter of our lives with a new apartment".Two weeks later,        We moved to a new apartment on another side of the city. It was pretty cool than our old ones. Top floor, with beautiful views of the city. Three bedrooms, kitchen, living room and a balcony with a swimming pool. Thanks to Chuck! He helped a lot to find this lovely apartment very soon. we officially moved our things to this apartment with help of Alex, Jake and Nyra. Other's were pretty busy with their works.Since yesterday, we've been settled down in our new apartment. Roger and little started to bond. I and Chris stood on the deck viewing the sunset."Last two weeks been pretty mad" he spoke."Yeah, the stuff, packing. But it's worth it. I mean look at this view" I inhaled a fresh breath."Umm...listen I need to be out of the city for two days".I looked at him, "Umm...why?""Oh...it's nothing. I have a photoshoot for the magazine and an advertisement. You can accompany me"."Umm...I wish to, but I really have a busy schedule. Need to catch up on a lot of work, I missed for the past two weeks".He cupped my cheeks, "But I don't wanna leave you alone. Maybe I should cancel it"."Oh! Come on! Don't be silly. I'm a big girl, I can manage it".He sighed, "I promise, I'll be back as soon as possible".I smiled, "I love you".He kissed me, "Love you, too".The next morning, Chris left the town without any interest. While I was looking through the files in my cabin, the phone rang.I answered it, "Ana Thomas, here".I heard a heavy breath and an old voice, "Since, when did you become Thomas?""Huh...excuse me?""You know who is speaking?"My heart pounded out of my chest. No! Please! It should not be him! Please is should not be him! No! I felt fear creeping on me slowly. Omg! I'm going to have a panic attack."I hope you didn't hang up. If you didn't, tell me my name".My lips shivered out of my control and refused to move. I thought I'm gonna have a nervous breakdown."I know you won't say it. I'll introduce myself, I'm Peter Collins, your Father" his voice was cold.My hands shivered automatically. What does he need now? Why he is contacting me?"You may be wondering why I'm calling you after all these days" he replied as read my mind, "I need to meet you".I tried to hang up, "Don't try to hang up, you worm" he shouted and ordered.I jerked myself hearing it. The same voice which used to order me when I was a child. Flashes of unwanted memories struck in my mind. No! No! No!"I said, I want to meet you" he again roared.Â