Fifty Shades Darker (book 5) novel Chapter 142

Love you.

A x

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From: Christian Grey

Subject: Frustrated

Date: June 17 2011 09:12

To: Anastasia Steele

I hate it when you keep things from me.

Christian Grey

CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.

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From: Anastasia Steele

Subject: Indulging you

Date: June 17 2011 09:14

To: Christian Grey

It’s for your birthday.

Another surprise.

Don’t be so petulant.

A x

Another surprise? When I pat down my jacket pocket, I’m reassured by the presence of the box that Ana’s given me.

She’s spoiling me.

ROS AND I ARE in the car on the way to Boeing Field. My phone flashes. It’s a text from Elliot.

ELLIOT

Hey, asshole. Bar. This evening.

Kate’s getting in touch with Ana.

You’d better be there.

Where are you?

ELLIOT

Layover Atlanta

Missed me?

No.

ELLIOT

Yeah you have. Well I’m back and

you’re getting your beer on tonight Bro.

It’s been a while since I went drinking with my brother and at least I won’t be alone with Ana and her photographer friend.

If you insist.

Safe travels.

ELLIOT