Fifty Shades Darker Book 2 - Chapter 21 Part 5
“Mom, I didn’t really ruin your life, did I?” She gasps. “Oh no, Ana, never think that. You were the best thing that ever happened to your father and me. I just wish he was here to see you so grown up and getting married.” She’s wistful and maudlin again. “I wish that, too.” I shake my head thinking about my mythical father. “Mom, I’ll let you go. I’ll call soon.” “Love you, darling.” “Me, too, Mom. Good-bye.” Christian’s kitchen is a dream to work in. For a man who knows nothing about cooking, he seems to have everything. I suspect Mrs. Jones loves to cook, too. The only thing I need is some high quality chocolate for the frosting. I leave the two halves of the cake on a cooling rack, grab my purse, and pop my head around Christian’s study door. He’s concentrating on his computer screen. He looks up and smiles at me. “I’m just heading to the store to pick up some ingredients.” “Okay.” He frowns at me. “What?” “You going to put some jeans on or something?” Oh, come on. “Christian, they’re just …
