Thank you guys SO SO much for the kind and positive words. I am such a softie and I was so worried about posting my story. You guys make it all worth it and I love reading your sweet comments! I am a young author, so school will be in the way of sometimes posting, but I promise I'll do what I can. Thank you for reading! ~Whit
"Gone as in gone gone?" I squeak back.
"Yes, Ana. Gone. No trace or sign…" I sense he's not telling me something and I start to probe him for answers.
"Tell me, Christian. What are you not telling me?"
"Ana…. I don't want to ruin this party." He glances up and everyone is in animated conversation around our living room and kitchen. I stare at him, scowling.
"Please, Christian." I try my different tactic, pouting. It always does the trick.
"Fine." He breathes. "There was a note on the bed."
I raise an eyebrow at him, urging him to go on.
"It said….Big Laughs will be right back in 20 minutes. He forgot his clown shoes." Christian immediately bursts into laughter and I start scowling again.
"Christian!" I punch his shoulder. "Don't scare me like that! I'm pregnant!"
"I know, I'm so sorry. You just looked too gullible."
"You'll think gullible when you turn into the boy who cried wolf."
"You wouldn't dare."
"You just do not know all the tricks I hide in my sleeve, Mr. Grey."
"I do know what hides under these sleeves." Christian pulls at my white maternity blouse sleeves and I blush.
"Christian! We are in front of our entire family and Jose!" I half-whisper to him.
"Good. He may finally get the picture." I roll my eyes and turn away. Christian can be so over-protective sometimes, but I can't say that I don't love it.
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Teddy, Happy Birthday to you!"
Our entire house is filled with cheerful singing and laughter as Teddy, Christian and I sit in front of the two tier cake for Teddy's birthday.
"Blow out the candles!" Grace cheers. Teddy leans forward and Christian quickly puts his arm over Teddy's chest.
"Not so close, you can blow from back here." I smirk at Christian. He will always be protecting us from any harm, even if it is just birthday candles. Teddy makes a soft blowing sound and the flame on the little two candle flickers and dies.
"Yay!" The whole room erupts into cheers and claps.
"Who wants cake?!" I blurt out.
"Meeeeee!" Ted answers and we all begin to laugh again.
Shortly, everyone is finished with cake and it's time for gifts. Ted's table is covered in blue, yellow, and red wrapped gifts.
"Honk! Honk!" I hear loudly behind me. I chuckle and glance at Christian who is watching Teddy.
"Cwownnnnn!" Ted squeals loudly and jumps to run to him.
"Hey there, buddy! I hear it is your birthday! Would you like a balloon?"
"Pwease." Ted responds, smiling ever so sweetly. I'm in for it with that smile. Big Laughs quickly ties together a balloon animal in the shape of a dog and Teddy shrills.
"Can you make one for me?" I hear Christian ask the clown.
"I can do anything, Mr. Grey!" Big Laughs responds cheerfully. Then, Christian whispers in his ear and I see a hint of pale pink brush across Big Laughs face underneath his mask.
"Ready for gifts, Ted?" I quickly ask Teddy as I suspect Christian is asking a very inappropriate request of Big Laughs.
"YES!" Ted half shouts and everyone gathers around the white gift filled table.
"This one." Teddy picks up a small blue box with yellow ribbon around it.
"To Ted. From Ava." I read and Teddy beams at Ava and starts to rip open the box.
"Plane!" Teddy shrieks and I giggle. Ava has gotten Teddy a remote-controlled helicopter. It's white and has "Grey Enterprises" written on the side, just like Charlie Tango. Christian will adore this gift, and speaking of…
"Is that Charlie Tango?" Christian asks, turning to Elliot and Kate.
"An exact replica of your chopper, dude." Elliot smirks.
"Helicopter, Elliot."
"Chopper!" Teddy exclaims, causing everyone around to chuckle.
I grab a cute red gift bag that has race cars on it and hand it to Christian. He hands it to Ted and he quickly pulls all paper out of the bag.
"You didn't see who it was from, Teddy!" Christian giggles and Ted sighs.
"From Mia." Christian proclaims and Mia giggles, hopping up and down.
Teddy pulls out a white cotton T-shirt with a yellow and red plaid pocket on the front.
"Shirt." Teddy says confidently and throws it back into the bag.
"Burberry shirt, Ted!" Mia exclaims. Of course, my toddler will always wear designer.
Ted finishes opening all gifts and he has quite the amount of new toys, clothes, and even some tickets in his possession.
"When is the Mariners game?" Christian will be taking Ted, and I hope the rain doesn't ruin it. It'll be a perfect boys day.
"April 3rd at the Astros. It'll be a good game."
"Teddy will love it."
"I think so, too." I smile at my sleepy son fighting sleep on the floor of our living room, watching the train follow the tracks.
"It was such a lovely party. I loved the surprises, by the way."
"I still have one more for you." My head turns and I stare at him, searching his face for any answers.
"Come, Teddy. It's bedtime." Christian announces.
"Read story, daddy?" My little boy is always so interested in hearing stories. It overjoys my heart to see my little man into reading, just like me. Maybe one day he will inherit my library.
"Always, son. Anything for you."
I walk with Teddy in my arms up the stairs and Christian follows close behind. I lay Teddy down into his rocket ship shaped bed and turn off his light, his room illuminating with all the glowing stars on his ceiling and wall.
"Night night, Mommy. I wuv you." Teddy says with a yawn and my heart melts.
"Oh Ted, I love you, too. I hope you had an awesome birthday!" He nods sheepishly and pulls his cover up to his chin.
"Goodnight my little man, sweet dreams." I kiss his forehead and turn to Christian.
"Your surprise is waiting for you in our room." I grin and walk out of the room, blowing my Ted a quick kiss.
I open the door and gasp. It's lovely… unlike anything I've seen before. The room is covered in white and red rose petals and a few small candles are lit. In the corner, a few red and white balloons spell out, "I love you Mrs. Grey. Make love to me." I giggle quietly, knowing this was why Big Laughs was blushing. Sitting on the bed is a white box with a pink bow on top. I open the box and find a pink babydoll lingerie dress set from La Perla. It feels so soft to my touch and I know that Christian chose this because he wanted me to feel sexy, but comfortable. I smile and head into the bathroom to slip the dress on.
"Ana?" Christian whispers. I appear in the doorway of our bathroom and give Christian my best 'come hither' look. I hear him gasp and then make a low groan sound in his throat.
"Mrs. Grey, you look absolutely flawless." He pads over to me slowly and I wrap my arms around his neck, kissing him with as much passion as I have to give. He kisses me back fiercely and soon we are all tongues in each others mouths and fingers in each others hair. He guides me to the side of the bed, lays me down softly, and wraps my legs around his waist. This is our sweet love making and in this moment, I'm incredibly glad that I saved it all for him. Next thing I know, he's dropped to his knees in front of me and my panties are on the floor. He kisses his way up from my ankle to my thigh and begins to lick and suck every inch of me. It's heaven on Earth and soon, we are completely lost in our own little heaven.