Fifty Shades Darker Book 2 - Book 2 Chapter 1 Part 3

Fifty Shades Darker Book 2 - Book 2 Chapter 1 Part 3

“Oh, it’s you, Ana. We’ll want your take on all this, too.” Grinning, she hands me a brochure and directs me to a table laden with drinks and snacks. How does she know my name? “You know her?” Christian frowns. I shake my head, equally puzzled. He shrugs, distracted. “What would you like to drink?” “I’ll have a glass of white wine, thank you.” His brow furrows, but he holds his tongue and heads for the open bar. “Ana!” José comes barreling through a throng of people. Holy cow! He’s wearing a suit. He looks good and he’s beaming at me. He enfolds me in his arms, hugging me hard. And it’s all I can do not to burst into tears. My friend, my only friend while Kate is away. Tears pool in my eyes. “Ana, I’m so glad you made it,” he whispers in my ear, then pauses and abruptly holds me at arm’s length, staring at me. “What?” “Hey are you okay? You look, well, odd. Dios mio, have you lost weight?” I blink back my tears. “José, I’m fine. I’m just so happy for you.” Crap—not him, too. “Congratulations on th…