A/N: I would like thank you for all the reviews! I didn't know my story would be quite a hit! I'm deeply touched and again, thank you! Some of you are wondering why Christian didn't look for Ana after their one night. Christian never knew Ana's name and she never knew his, like I said 'no strings attached', and so many women has the same appearance as her, so being a bit realistic here, I decide that he never made Welch look into every woman in WA to find Ana. And besides, if he did find out, this story wouldn't be that all interesting!
And, someone PM me last night after I posted up my previous chapter and asked why I made Ana have a daughter, why didn't she abort Gracie? Well, I am against abortion in almost every circumstances. And for anyone who has read FSOG would know that Ana would never think of abortion.
I do NOT own anything except the story line and my original characters. All FSOG characters belong to EL James.
Also, the songs in this chapter are Treasure by Bruno Mars & Two is Better Than One by Boyslikegirls
Hope that answers all your wonders! Feel free to PM me on whatever is still on your mind!
Ana's POV
"So what do you say Ana? Please! Elliot is already super excited about this! Please Ana!"
I sigh deeply rubbing my temple. Damn Elliot Grey for making my best friend Kate talk to me instead of himself! Knowing I would tell him no right away, he played a smart move, once Kate asks for a favor, you cannot say no. Why does he always takes the opportunity when given without talking to the rest of us?
"Okay Kate."
And I am unable to say any more as Kate squeals and she tells Elliot that I said yes, I can't hear his response though.
"Oh this will be so exciting Ana! I already have your dress ready and should be at your place any minute now! I'm so excited Ana! Oh, I gotta go. I can't wait to see you Ana!"
And I laugh, it is funny because we see each other basically every day, Kate always seem to forget that she's my fashionista, my hair and makeup designory. "Yes Kate, same here. I'll see you in two hours."
I look at Gracie who is fast asleep in her bed and smile. God, I love her so much. I kiss her forehead and quietly close the door and make my way downstairs when the doorbell rings and I cringe when I see my dress.
I cannot believe Kate and Elliot talked me into this! Although the dress is super comfortable and fits me perfectly and my dark red masquerade mask is beautiful and soft, I do not want to be flashed by paparazzi! I close my eyes and take a deep sigh, when I open them, Luke is looking at me smiling with his hand extended towards me.
"Ready to go Ana?"
"I guess. Do we really have to wear these?" I say looking at my mask in my hands.
"It appears so, Ana. Mrs. Grey requested that every person attending, even staff, are to wear one."
I take Luke's hand and stand up and frown.
"I really don't see the need. Paparazzi will still recognize us."
"I guess it's just to spice things up."
And I smile and put on my mask as Luke leads the way to the car. I admit, I have to give Grace props. I adore her, her soft voice is so angelic and has always treated me like her own. I still remember how we met…
God it is so hot! Where is Luke?! I ask myself as I sit on a bench breathing very hard. Maybe this was a bad idea… Damn! I should have listened to Gail and Kate! I need to go home soon, I don't not feel too good. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my phone, how can I forget my own phone! Must be the hormones, I have been off the edge since I found out I am pregnant. I don't know what happened, I am falling to the ground and feel warm liquid between my legs. I see a pair of shoes coming my way.
"Oh dear are you okay? Speak to me."
My vision is blurry. I move my eyes up to meet the voice of an angel and am meet by worried green eyes, she is so beautiful…
"I have ambulance on the way. You will be fine, just breath, steady breathing okay darling?"
I weakly grasp her hands that are on my face and offer a small smile.
"Please save my baby..."
And I surrender to darkness.
When I wake I am in the hospital, for a moment I sigh until I remember my baby, panic rushes inside of me, and I hurriedly press the emergency button and not a second later, Luke enters the room, at first with relief and sighs then disappointment is etched all over his face, behind him is the angelic woman in a white coat, she really is an angel sent from Heaven!
"Looks like you're awake, that's good. I am Dr. Trevelyan Grey, but please, call me Grace. How are you, Ana?"
"M-my baby.."
"I can assure you that she is safe, no harm happened to her. I am worried about you though. You had a minor heat stroke and with all the stress, it caused to you to go into labor early, it is not safe for a small pregnant woman such as yourself to be out in this heat without some protection."
I frown at her statement. Before I can speak, she continues talking.
"But I can assure you, that I will do anything I can that you make it through this. Now," she says with her hands on her hips and cocks her head slightly and smiles at me, sending warmth to my body. "Let's get you into a better room, you've dilated 8 already, so you won't be long"
"Thank you, Dr. Grey."
"It's Grace for you."
Three hours and a few pushes later, my baby girl is out for the world to see! I can feel all kinds of emotion start to overwhelm me. She is so quiet! Her copper hair is just like his. Her eyes are closed so I can't see the color of her eyes. I gently slide my hand down her face and she tightly grabs a hold onto my index finger. I didn't know that Grace has came inside the room and is sitting next to me, looking at the two of us with content.
"Now Ana, what would you like to name her?"
"Um…"
I don't know what to say. I'm embarrassed to even think about it… and I barely know this woman!
"Yes? What is it darling?"
"Actually Grace, I was wondering if I can name her after you, if you don't mind."
She gasps and bring a hand to her mouth, I can see tears starting to form within her eyes. She gets up from the chair and tightly hugs me.
"Oh Ana dear! You know how happy you've made me!"
"I know we barely know each other. But you saved my life and I don't know how else to thank you."
As if on cue, sweet little Grace Steele opens her eyes, it's grey just like his… Tears start to flow down my cheeks and I embrace my daughter closer to me as her laugh echoes within the room.
I smile to myself at the memory as I finally realize that we've just parked in front Grace's and Carrick's mansion. I will never got used to the elite and high class.
"We're here."
Luke gets out from the driver's seat and opens my door, extending his hand and I take it. I am instantly bombarded by hundreds of paparazzis flashing away and I swear for a second I went bind. I smile at them as Luke closes the door and I slide my hand in the crook of arm and we walk to the front doors, stopping midway for pictures, only I now regret as it gave the paparazzi the chance to close in on me. But thankfully Luke blocks me from them and we finally go inside the house.
Standing in entrance, I get one last picture. Instantly after the photographer leaves, I feel my body get hot, electricity bolting throughout my body and my knees are weak. And I know… He's here somewhere… I grab hold of Luke's arm and step in front of him and look at him then bow my head, looking at the ground. He gives me a concern look.
"Ana?"
"I um… I-I feel someone looking at me."
He automatically looks around but straightens and bends his arm, motioning me to take it.
"Elliot is coming our way Ana."
I shoot my head up and turn around and see Elliot run towards me with a huge smile on his face that I have to return back the smile. He gives me an Elliot hug before setting me down.
"Ana!"
"Hey Elliot, where's Kate?"
"With my mom in the kitchen. Everything has been set up, we're just waiting for you two! Come on, I think I'm about to die from anxiety here!"
We make our way to the stage only stopping to greet doctors, businessmen, lawyers, actors, and so much more that I can't keep track.
Ethan, Kate's older brother is already there checking all of our instruments when he sees us and beams showing his perfect white teeth, I can actually hear the women behind me swoon. Yes, I am surrounded by hunks and one of them acts like an eight years old. As we get set, I feel a very strong set of intense eyes on me. Ignore him Ana… He's not there. You're just imagining things. But I know I'm not. I grab my electric guitar and nod at Elliot. He turns to the crowd and clears his purposely clears his throat loud at the mic, getting everyone's attention.
Christian's POV
"Have you seen Ana yet Christian?" I am sitting at the table with my parents at my right and left has Mia and Kate plus four empty seats. I know instantly whose spots are for.
"Yes I have, she made quite an entrance."
"She is lovely, isn't she?" I have never seen Mom look so content with herself. She looks away from the table and as if on cue, everyone, including me, turn our focus at the stage when we hear Elliot clears his throat. However, I'm not paying any attention to him but to her… Ana.
"Ladies and gentlemen! We are Corendipity! Hope you guys are having fun tonight cause we are gonna have some fun! But first, I would like to introduce the members, starting with me, of course! I am the band's leader and lead vocalist and bass/guitarist and the most handsome here." he smirks and winks at Kate who just cheers and proudly shout, "That's my man!" and the everyone laughs and a few clap is heard. I look at my parents are holding one another's hand and smiling at each other.
I return my gaze back to Ana and she is looking right at me! And I feel that pull between us. But it ends too soon, she turns back to Elliot and smiles while he is making jokes whilst doing his long introduction. My stomach feels weird, this is first time I've ever felt like this.
"Now, I would like to dedicate this song to my beautiful beloved, Kate Kavanagh! I love you baby." he turns back to Ethan and he clinks his drumsticks and off they go.
Give me your, give me your, give me your attention, baby
I gotta tell you a little something about yourself
You're wonderful, flawless, ooh, you're a sexy lady
But you walk around here like you wanna be someone else
(Oh whoa-oh-oh)
I know that you don't know it, but you're fine, so fine (fine, so fine)
(Oh whoa-oh-oh)
Oh girl, I'm gonna show you when you're mine, oh mine (mine, oh mine)
Treasure, that is what you are
Honey, you're my golden star
You know you can make my wish come true
If you let me treasure you
If you let me treasure you
(Whoa-oh-oh-h-h-h)
Pretty girl, pretty girl, pretty girl, you should be smiling
A girl like you should never look so blue
You're everything I see in my dreams
I wouldn't say that to you if it wasn't true
(Oh whoa-oh-oh)
I know that you don't know it, but you're fine, so fine (fine, so fine)
(Oh whoa-oh-oh)
Oh girl, I'm gonna show you when you're mine, oh mine (mine, oh mine)
Treasure, that is what you are
Honey, you're my golden star
You know you can make my wish come true
If you let me treasure you
If you let me treasure you
(Whoa-oh-oh-h-h-h)
You are my treasure, you are my treasure
You are my treasure, yeah, you, you, you, you are
You are my treasure, you are my treasure
You are my treasure, yeah, you, you, you, you are
Treasure, that is what you are
Honey, you're my golden star
You know you could make my wish come true
If you let me treasure you
If you let me treasure you
Claps are heard everywhere. Kate and Mia are standing and shouting like crazy fans. And I do gotta admit, they're better than I expected. However, I'm only interested on one Anastasia Steele.
"Now, I would like the band's MVP, Ana Steele!"
"Before I start, I would like to say that this song is for all of you lovebirds, and those who will be having one in the near future." She smiles and I finally take notice that Luke is sitting next to her both holding their guitars and Elliot and Ethan are gone. Ana takes a deep breath and looks over to Luke who is looking back at her. I can feel anger boiling up inside me, this is jealousy. I don't like it, not one bit.
I remember what you wore on the first day
You came into my life and I thought hey
You know, this could be something
'Cause everything you do and words you say
You know that it all takes my breath away
And now I'm left with nothing
So maybe it's true that I can't live without you
And maybe two is better than one
But there's so much time to figure out the rest of my life
And you thought that it got me coming undone
And I'm thinking two is better than one
I remember every look upon your face
The way you roll your eyes, the way you taste
You make it hard for breathing
'Cause when I close my eyes and drift away
I think of you and everything's okay
I'm finally now believing
Then maybe it's true that I can't live without you
Maybe two is better than one
But there's so much time to figure out the rest of my life
And you thought that it got me coming undone
And I'm thinking two is better than one
"She's amazing right?" Elliot is next to me, shit I didn't even notice him! I continue to watch Ana and Luke do their duet.
"How'd you you guys meet anyways? You never told me." I say looking at him. His expression has slightly changed, he's more tense and serious. He takes a while then stare back at me.
I remember what you wore on the first day
You came into my life and I thought, hey (hey, hey)
Maybe it's true that I can't live without you
Maybe two is better than one
There's so much time to figure out the rest of my life
And you thought that it got me coming undone
And I'm thinking, ooh, I can't live without you
'Cause, baby, two is better than one
There's so much time to figure out the rest of my life
But I'll figure out with all that's said and done
Two is better than one, two is better than one
"All in due time little bro." He and Ethan both stand up and head back to the stage. What the hell was that about? I'm in the hall to call Welch to do a background check on Ana from five years ago to now and order him to have it ASAP. I'm about to head back when I hear a voice behind me that sends bolts in my body. I quickly turn around and see her, the woman who has been haunting my dreams for god knows how long.
"I'm surprised you're still here Christian."
"I did promise my mother I'd stay. I didn't think I'd see you here."
"Or more like never... Small world though, right?" she smiles and I am enamored by just that, but I'm upset that she think that. Oh man, if only she knew…
"So? How's things been? Still having casual nights?"
"I'm sure you've seen the news." Where is she going at with this? She doesn't say anything but looks into my eyes. Those big beautiful ocean blue eyes that can see right through, I don't want to look away but I do and that causes her to laugh. It is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard, I miss hearing it…
"Oh god, I'm sorry for that. It was really nice seeing you again Christian."
I can tell she's in a hurry to somewhere and I panic when she moves past me. She reaches for the door handle, about to enter within the crowd. No! Not yet, I still want her to stay with me more. This is too quick!
"Wanna have dinner tomorrow?"
Did I just say that?
