Chapter 6
"Oh Shit! I've gotta' pee. Christian turn me loose. I've got to go to the bathroom."
"Okay. Okay. Do you do anything other than eat and urinate?"
"Not lately. If I could figure out how to get a kitchen in the bathroom, I'd be a happy girl."
Christian has propped up against the headboard of our bed, opened his laptop and is looking intently over spreadsheets or something like that.
"Ohhh. That's better." I sigh as I return to bed. I crawl in next to Christian and snuggle up. "It's all your fault anyway."
"My fault? How the hell is it my fault?" he sounds incredulous, yet still staring at the lap top screen.
"You were determined to have another baby. It's the ultimate act of exerting your control over me."
"I beg your pardon? I did not impregnate you against your will."
"Yes you did." I pout. "You unleashed your super sperm. Faster than an ovum. Leaping oral contraceptives with a single bound."
"Well I guess I am pretty potent, now that you mention it." He grins. Oh, that smile.
"You need to get those things tied off after this one."
"Me? Why not you?" he looks surprised.
"I have to carry it and deliver it and then lose the 30 extra pounds. It's the least you can do." I tell him.
"We'll talk about it." He stares at the laptop screen, obviously preoccupied.
I look up at him. "Do you plan to have anymore?"
"No. I don't."
"Then what's the problem? Snip. Snip."
" Don't say that. It makes me uncomfortable to think about it." He winces.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Would it work if I said no?"
"No."
"Didn't think so."
"Why do you have Elena's phone number in your cell?" I know it was there because I saw it. I don't want him to think I was snooping, which I was.
"I didn't."
"How did you know that is was Elena who called without answering the phone?"
"When I get a new phone, IT downloads everything from my old phone into the new phone. It was just downloaded and to be honest, I didn't realize that it was in there."
"Christian you've had how many phones over the last 7 years? And it is still in there?"
"Ana. It was in my phone 7 years ago. I kept it in there for a while so I could screen her calls. After a while I just forgot it was there. Then it just got repeatedly down loaded from phone to phone. I didn't realize it until she called."
"Did she leave you a voice message?"
"Yes."
I sit up and look at him. "What did she say?"
"I have no idea. I deleted it without listening to it."
"Honest?"
"Honest." He is getting a bit exasperated.
"Really , Christian?"
"Do you want it in blood?"
"No. I believe you."
I'm beginning to feel a little needy. I don't know if I hate these hormones or love them.
"Christian?"
"Yes, baby?" I reach over and run my hand over his crotch. I feel him spring into action.
Christian closes his lap top and puts it on the nightstand. He puts his arms around me and kisses me. "Are you in need of assistance, Mrs. Grey?" he whispers against my lips.
"Yes. I believe I am. Do you have time to help?" I whisper back.
"Absofuckinglutely, baby. Come here." Christina takes in his arms and consumes me. Again.
He slides his hands over my breasts under my pink silk teddy. He lifts the silky fabric and admires them as his hand strokes and kneads. "God Ana. Your breasts are getting huge already. I don't remember them getting this large with the other two."
"Huh?" I try to pull myself out of the sensual fog I was in. "Dr. Green said that each time is different and that after the first baby, the changes come sooner. Christian stop asking so many questions."
Christian bends and takes a breast in his mouth and begins to suck.
"Ooowww? I pull back a little."
"I'm sorry are you tender?"
"A little. Please don't stop. I sort of like it." I stroke my hand through his copper locks.
"Fine line between pain and pleasure, baby." He smiles up at me.
"Shut up Christian. Just get on with it." I'm squirming and he can be so frustratingly wicked sometimes.
"What? Get on with it? You sure are demanding aren't you, my little pregnant flower." He says facetiously.
"Oh, just forget it." I try to get up, but he holds me tight.
He laughs, "No. No. I'm sorry baby. I'm sorry. I was just teasing."
He throws me over and rolls on top of me pulling my hands over my head and stretching me out underneath him. Taking a breast in his mouth he sucks and pulls. I feel my nipple becoming erect as he slides his tongue over it. The pain is exquisite.
"God." I writhe in bliss.
"I don't even have to check, I know you 're ready." He whispers against my neck. Christian moves between my legs and I feel him probing at my entrance as he brushes up against me. He moves his hips back and then pushes forward entering me. "Peanut, say hello to daddy." He gasps.
"I need you baby." I whisper.
"I know. I'm here." He looks down into my eyes as he begins his gentle lovemaking. "I love you so much, Anastasia."
I am building with each exquisite drive forward. I feel his length with each entrance and exit. God, Christian can fuck. He increases his intensity as I put my legs around his waist to let him go deeper. I close my eyes and let myself take in the intense feeling of my husband inside of me. All of my senses are concentrated on the nerve endings where Christian and I come together. It is electrifying and sweet. I begin to feel the stirring in my belly. The sweet precursor to my release. I open my eyes and look into his and he is my universe at this moment. He is all I know and all I want to know. My beginning and my end.
" Come, Ana." he commands me. "Come for me. Please." He is my undoing and I fall over the edge as all my tension falls away releasing yet consuming me. My tummy tenses and quivers as I give myself over to him.
"Fucking, God." He gasps as he tenses and I feel him tremble as he thrusts once more hard and deep. He gives his all to me.
Christian collapses on me as we both find our breath again and relax. Our bodies slick with sweat and sex.
"Thank you, baby." I whisper.
"Glad I could help." He whispers back. He rolls off of me and lies beside me.
I start to laugh. "What's so funny?" he asks.
"'Peanut, say hello to daddy?' What the fuck was that about?"
Christian starts to laugh too. "Fuck if I know." We laugh until we can't laugh anymore, then talk until we are so sleepy, we crawl under the covers and fall asleep.
I wake to find Christian watching me. Why the hell does he do that? "Christian, don't do that. You are going to get me to the point that I'm afraid to fall asleep. Why do you watch me sleep anyway?"
"Because I can. And I like to. You have to fall asleep sometime. I can wait you out." Christian rolls out of bed and heads to the bathroom. "How many times did you get up to the bathroom last night?" I hear him yell from the bathroom . "Only 3 times." I yawn and stretch and it hits me again. I get up and race to our bathroom. Christian has just turned on the shower. I run in yanking my panties down and land on the commode. I sigh as the gentle trickling sound begins. "AAhhh. This is bliss." I close my eyes. Christian shakes his head and steps into his shower.
"Don't forget we have that thing at my parent's house tonight."
"I remember. I really don't feel like going."
"I know. But we have to. Do I need to get you some depends to wear?" I can hear him chuckle to himself
"Oh, Christian that was just hilarious. Next time you can carry it."
I strip off my teddy and panties getting ready to shower. "Don't turn off the water. I'm next."
"Okay." Christian steps out dripping wet and grabs a towel. He wraps his arms around me and his hand glides across my beginning to show belly.
"I'm getting fat." I pout.
"You're beautiful." He kisses my neck. "Baby. Are you feeling any better about Peanut? I know you weren't planning on another baby."
"I know. Having another one wasn't high on my list, but it's our baby. It's as much a part of me as Teddy or Grace. How could I not love it just as much?" And I do. I am totally in love with baby.
Christian continues to rub my little belly. "Ana. I just love this bump. Let's tell my folks tonight? You're almost 3 months."
"Yes. I suppose. Gotta' do it sometime."
"Do you have anything to wear?"
"Yes, luckily I have a couple of things that I think I can get into. I didn't want to have to go back to Caroline's and risk running into …."
"Ana. You can say her name. It's okay."
"Hell no it isn't okay. My blood pressure goes up just thinking about her."
"Then don't think about her, Baby. It's all done and over with. She's old news." He swats my butt. "Get your shower."
I jump in the shower and the water feels so good. I hate for that woman to run across my mind. It makes me so uncontrollably angry and I'll think about it for ages before I can manage to let it go. I need to ask Grace tonight if she has heard anything about Elena recently. I have no idea why she decided to turn up a few weeks ago. Luckily we haven't heard from her since. I wouldn't feel as uneasy if she hadn't tried to contact Christian. I can understand me just happening to run into her, but she purposely tried to talk to him. Shake it off, Ana. Don't let it ruin your whole day.
I'm out and wrapped in my towel. Christian is dressed for work already. He is just finishing the half Windsor in his tie. I walk over and put my arms round his neck and kiss him. I'm making sure he understands that I have planted my flag in his ground.
"Hey! You'll get me wet." he backs up.
"You get me wet all the time. Doesn't seem to bother you."
"Baby. I don't have time. I have to get to work." He kisses me quickly.
"I know. What time will you be home?"
"I'll try to get away early, so we can get ready to go. Maybe around 4 or so. It won't take me long to get ready. Just shower and throw on my tux."
"Okay. I'll get it laid out for you. Does it matter which one?"
"Black peak I think." Great. How many of those does he have?
"Okay. Now which black peak?"
"Brioni." He kisses me quickly. "Gotta' run. See you later, Baby."
Guess I need to look and make sure I have something that will fit. I walk into my dressing room and walk over to the gowns. I finally find the one I was looking for. Yes. This should do. Strapless chiffon, empire waist. Loose, flowing. That ought to do it. I just need to make sure my breasts will fit and the rest will take care of itself. I quickly step into it and zip it up. The top is a little snug but I think it will do. It covers my expanding belly. And it has been cleaned. Now to find some shoes. I pick out some pale grey pumps to go with the baby blue gown. This should do.
"Teddy. Teddy baby. Time to get up." I bend down and kiss my favorite son on his forehead.
"I'm getting up, Mom."
"Okay. What do you want for breakfast?"
"Cereal." He rubs his sleepy grey eyes.
"How about something hot, like eggs or oatmeal or pancakes?"
"Dad said cereal is a man's breakfast."
"Well. It's not this man's breakfast. Not this morning. Choose again."
He is sitting up in his bed and I sit down on the edge. I run my hands through his little copper curls. "And don't roll your eyes at me."
"Okay. Pancakes."
"And maybe some fruit?"
He nods his little head.
"Okay. Get up and get dressed. I put your clothes out for you. Sawyer is waiting to take you to school."
I walk down and to the kitchen to find a smiling Gail. "Good morning Gail."
"Good morning Ana. What would the heir apparent like for breakfast this morning?"
"Are pancakes too much?"
"Of course not. I'll get started. Anything else?"
"I want him to eat some fruit. I'll fix it while you do the pancakes."
"I've got it, Ana. I always try to keep some peeled and ready. Mr. Grey does like to snack on it."
"Thanks. I'm going to put a bagel in the toaster."
I get out the cream cheese and put a couple of plates on the table. I pour a glass of milk and put it as Teddy's place.
"THEADORE!"
"I'm coming, Mom." My baby comes running down the stairs and takes his place at the table.
I get my bagel and grab his pancakes and put them in front of him, pouring the syrup on the pancakes for him.
"There you go baby." I sit down and spread the cream cheese on to my bagel. I stare at the bagel on my plate as Gail comes over to put my tea in front of me.
"Ana? What's the matter?" she seems concerned.
"Excuse me."
"Ana?" Gail calls after me.
I run into the powder room just off the library and heave into the toilet. God, please don't let this start again. I say to myself. I heave a time or two and hear Gail.
"Here, Ana." I see Gail's hand with a wet cloth in it.
"Thank you Gail. I'm okay. I'll be out in a minute."
I finally get up and walk back to the table. Thank heavens Gail was thoughtful enough to have removed the offending bagel from my sight.
"Are you okay, Ana?" she is so sweet to be concerned.
"I thought I was over this. Guess not." I tell her.
"Are you about finished Baby?" I ask Teddy.
"Yes, ma'am."
"Finish your milk."
He drains his glass and grabs his book bag and runs out the door to the waiting SUV. He gets in and buckles his seatbelt.
I follow him out the door and open the door to the SUV.
"Young man. I believe you forgot to give me a goodbye kiss." I reach in and hug him tightly and kiss his curly head.
"Sorry, Mom. "
"Have a good day and learn something." I wave goodbye as the car pulls off down the drive.
"That's one down, Gail. I'm going to go up and get one of those nausea pills."
Thank goodness for these pills. I think I would have killed myself by now if I hadn't had these. After I take my little pill, I stop by Grace's room and she seems to be stirring.
I walk down stairs with her and reach the kitchen. "Round two, Gail."
"Pancakes?"
"Might as well, since they are already mixed up." I sit with Grace as she destroys her pancakes. My nausea seems to be a little better now. I get Grace dressed for the day and take her with me into the family room. I think I'll call Kate and see how things are going I haven't heard from her in ages.
"Ana."
"Hi Kate. Are you busy?"
"I've got a few minutes. What's up? I haven't heard from you in ages."
"Nothing really. Just haven't talked to you in a while. Are you and Elliott coming tonight?"
"Yes. I don't see how to get out of it."
How about you and Christian?"
"Yes. Same."
"How are the kids?" she asks.
"Fine. Yours?"
"Fine." I wait a beat. " Well I guess that's about all I know." We both break out in laughter.
"My God, Steele. What has happened to us?"
"Oh, Kate. I don't know. It just seems like one day runs into another."
"I know. How's Christian doing?"
"He seems to be doing okay. We haven't talked about things very much. I've been waiting for him to broach the subject, of his mother, but I just might have to start it myself. Listen, Kate. You have investigative super powers there at the paper. Have you heard anything about Elena Lincoln?"
"Elena Lincoln? Why are you asking about her?"
"Nothing really. Her name came up recently and I was just wondering what happened to her."
"Last I heard through the rumor mill, she had bought some salons down in L.A. and was living down there. I think she was dating some young guy. She always did look like a cougar to me."
"I guess you could call her that. Do you know if she has come back to Seattle?"
"Not that I've heard. Do you want me to keep my ears open?"
"Yeah. Do that for me."
"You got it. Well I've got a deadline. I'll see you and Christian tonight."
"Thanks, Kavanaugh. Bye."
I need to get out of here for a while. I feel like I'm suffocating in this house sometimes. Christian just doesn't understand. He has his company and so much to attend to. He seems to just expect me to sit here and wait for him to come home. I think I'll get out for a drive somewhere.
"Gail. I think I'll run into town. I need to get some prescriptions refilled. Can you watch Grace for a few?"
"Sure."
I run upstairs and get dressed and throw on little makeup. I grab my purse and start to head down to get in my car. I can't find my keys. They are always in my purse. I dump my purse out on the bed and rummage through all the useless junk in it. No keys. I look on my dresser, Christian's dresser. Nothing. That is so strange I always put my keys back in my purse.
I run downstairs. "Gail?"
"Yes Ana?"
"Have you by any chance seen my car keys? I can't find them." I feel so stupid that I can't find them.
"Where have you looked?" God I hate that question.
"Everywhere I can think of."
"Maybe Mr. Grey has them."
"I can't imagine why he would have my car keys."
I pull out my phone and dial Christian.
"Hey, baby." He answers. Oh, I love that voice.
"Do you have a minute?"
"Of course. I have a meeting in about 10 minutes. What's up?"
"I can't find my car keys anywhere. I know it's stupid, but have you seen them?"
"Yes. I have seen them."
I sigh, "Oh good. I was hysterical. Where are they?"
"Actually I have them."
"Christian why do you have my car keys?"
"I want Taylor to drive you where you need to go." Oh, good grief. Not this again.
"Taylor? Why?"
"I just would feel better if you would let him do it. With you being pregnant and getting sick so frequently, I would feel better if you had Taylor with you."
"So you just took my keys without discussing it with me?"
"I knew you would just argue with me."
"You're right. I would have. Christian you have no right to just take my keys away."
I really have to go to the bathroom. I run into the powder room and jump on the toilet.
"Ana, we can discuss it tonight, okay?"
"No. Not okay. Not okay by a long shot Christian Grey."
"Please, I have to get to this meeting. Please just let Taylor drive you today and we can discuss it tonight."
"Oh, Christian Grey, this isn't over by any means." I warn him.
"I know, baby. I figured you'd feel this way… Ana? Are you in the bathroom?"
"Yes. I had to go and I couldn't wait."
"It's bad enough that I have to put up with this at home, now you have to call me at work so I can listen to you urinate?"
"Screw you Christian."
"I believe that's what got you in this predicament to start with, Ana Grey. I'll see you about 4. And please pick up some depends while you are out."
Shit. I guess I'll just stay home. I just wanted to get out by myself for a few minutes anyway.
I hear the house phone ring. "Ana?"
"Yes Gail?"
"It's for you."
"Okay. I'm coming." I walk out into Christian's office and pick up the phone, "Hello."
I don't hear anyone. "Hello?" Nothing. "This is Mrs. Grey. Is anyone there?" I look at the caller ID and it is a blocked number. I hang up and walk to the kitchen.
"Gail do you know who that was that called?"
"No. I'm so sorry I should have asked."
"No that's okay. It's just that there was no one there when I answered."
"It was a woman and she asked for you."
"Well maybe it was a telemarketer." I shrug.
"I'm going to go spend some time with Grace. Christian and I have that thing at his parent's house tonight."
"I remember. Do you want the kids fed before you go?"
"That would be great. Thank you."
I get out of the shower and dry my hair. Teddy is home from school and Gail is watching the kids. I get all dried off and go into the dressing room to get ready. Got my pale blue panties on that are the same color as my dress. My little belly is protruding over the top of them. I slide on my thigh highs and slip into my dress. I hear Christian out of the shower. My hair is dried and curled. The layers give the curls more bounce. My make- up is finished. I like that I am wearing more now than I used to. It makes me look a little more sophisticated. I add my strand of white pearls and drop pearl earrings. I can't quite get the zipper up on at the top of my dress. I guess that's what husbands are for. I walk out of my dressing room and Christian is putting his cuff links in.
"Christian. Can you finish zipping me up, please?" I ask walking toward him.
Christian looks at me and his eyes almost bug out of his head. I freeze. "What? Is something wrong?"
"Oh, no baby. It's just your breasts." He looks horrified.
"What about them?" Suddenly I feel like a freak.
"Baby, you've worn that dress before, but you've never had cleavage like that! They're everywhere."
I frown and think I'm going to cry. "It's all I had to wear. Does it look that bad?"
He walks over to me and puts his arms around my waist. "Oh, Baby. No. you look fantastic."
He leans down and sweetly trails light kisses over the flesh mounding at the top of my dress. "Christian. Baby don't do that."
"Why? They. Are. So. Beautiful." he says one word for each kiss.
"Because I'm dressed and you're driving me crazy." My breathing is really getting erratic. "Can you just finish zipping me up?"
Christian reaches around me and grabs my zipper and pulls it down. "I said up."
"I know." Christian is trailing kisses from my breasts up my neck. He slides my dress down letting it fall to the floor. I'm naked other than my panties, thigh highs and pumps. Christian takes a breast in his hand and then kisses it taking it into his mouth and sucking and pulling and teasing me. I think I will ignite.
"Christian." I try to break his hold but have no wish to. I fist his hair as he nuzzles and suckles me. I feel a flicker of a spasm in my groin. Christian slides his hand over my bump and down into my little blue panties. His fingers glide through the warm wet depths between my legs and slide into me.
"Oh, God, Christian." All I can do is gasp and accept the sensual intrusion. The pad of his thumb presses against me and massages me as his fingers rhythmically slide in and out. He is holding me close with his other arm and supporting me. His lips find my mouth and he parts them with his soft warm tongue and I respond in kind. His fingers become more insistent as he increases their intensity and speed.
"Is that good. Baby?" he murmurs against my lips. All I can do is sigh and try to catch my breath. I feel my legs begin to disintegrate beneath me and Christian supports me with his hand against my back. I put my arms around his neck as I feel myself begin to tense.
"That's right, baby. Come for me. I want to make you come." Christian whispers. I look into his eyes and see his pleasure at giving me pleasure. Christian takes my mouth again. I tense and catch my breath and feel the spasms take Christian's fingers trying to pull them in farther. "Good, baby. That's my sweet girl. "Christian whispers against my lips. "God you are so beautiful." I feel myself go limp in my husband's arms trying to catch my breath.
"All I needed was for you to zip me up." I look into those beautiful gray eyes.
"Sometimes I just can't stay away from you baby." He whispers. "If I weren't already dressed, I'd fuck the shit out of you. Make no mistake, I will before the night is over." Somehow I believe him.
I have regained my clothing and we are the Bentley on our way to Bellevue. I really like this car. Can't believe anyone would actually pay that much for a car, no matter how much money they have. Some things are just ridiculous.
"Christian. What is this event again?"
"It's a charity thing. Some disease, I don't remember exactly which one."
"So is this something your parent's sponsor?"
"I think Mom is on the board. They are basically providing the venue tonight. The guest list and everything else was drawn up by the organization. Here we are. God there are a bunch of cars here. It must be a big one."
Christian and I exit the car and walk up to the entrance of the event. As usual we stop to have our picture taken. Gosh how many of these things do we have? But it is for a good cause.
"Christian. Ana. I'm glad you made it." Grace welcomes us. She kisses Christian on his cheek and gives me a hug. She takes one look at me and I can tell she knows.
"Did we have a choice, Mother?" Christian replies.
"Oh, Christian. Stop your complaining." She admonishes him.
Carrick shakes his son's hand, "Good to see you son."
"Evening, Dad" Christian nods.
"Ana, you look lovely." Carrick gives me a hug.
"Thank you, Carrick. Everything is just beautiful."
"Yes. Grace has been working like a mad woman to get everything ready."
"Are Elliott and Kate here yet?" Christian asks.
"Yes dear, they are already down at the tent finding the table."
"Good. We'll go on down and locate them." Christian and I walk down toward the huge tent at the edge of the property to find his brother and Kate.
Christian has me by the hand pulling me, "Slow up, Christian. It's hard to walk in these heels. They sink into the lawn."
"I don't know why you have to wear them."
"Oh, get a grip. You know why I have to wear them. Just slow up, please."
We make it down to the lights and tables and find Elliott and Kate. They are sitting at the large table for stands and shakes Christian's hand and gives him a hug. "Evening little brother."
He kisses me and gives me a hug. "Ana. You look lovely."
Christian walks around and kisses Kate on her cheek. "Good evening Kate. How are you?"
"Good Christian, thank you."
"Oh, Kate I love that dress. You look great." I tell her.
"Thanks, Ana. May I say you look absolutely glowing. Blue is definitely your color." She gives me a sly grin.
"Thanks. I feel a little exposed in this dress."
"Yes. Do you want to tell me what's going on?" she asks.
"Later." I shoot back.
"Okay."
We sit and chat for a while about children, work, who's here and who isn't.
"Elliott!" I hear Christian say sternly.
"What?" Elliott replies looking innocent.
Christian just glares at his older brother.
Kate looks over at me and I shrug and shake my head.
Christian puts his arm round me. "Are you cold baby?"
"A little."
"Here, let me put your wrap around you."
Christian sweetly pulls my pale blue wrap up over my shoulders.
We are soon joined by Mia and Ethan. Mia looks gorgeous as usual. Her dark hair and pale skin are stunning no matter what she wears. We all exchange hellos.
"Well. We have finally set a date." Mia announces.
"Wonderful!" Kate and I gush. Damn I'm glad she finally made a decision. "When is it?"
"May 6th. I wanted June, but we want to beat the rush on June weddings."
"Great."
"Ana and Kate. You will of course be brides maids, right?"
"Of course." We both nod. Since I'm due May 15th, I may be waddling down the aisle.
"Where is it going to be?" "Well we thought about a destination wedding.." Oh please no I wince. "…but I think Mom really wants to have it here."
"Oh, that's a great idea." I say.
"Yes. I think it will make her happy." Mia smiles at poor Ethan.
"I hate to excuse myself, but I need to use the little girls room." I get up and Christian stands to pull out my chair.
"I'm coming with you." Kate announces.
Here comes the Kavanaugh inquisition. I can feel it.
Kate grabs me by the arm as we walk toward the port- a- potties. "So when are you due?"
"Kate!" I fuss at her.
"Ana. I know you like a sister. I took one look at you and I could tell. I thought you didn't want anymore."
"It seems to have been equipment failure. Evidently birth control pills aren't 100%. Joke's on me."
"How does Christian feel about it?"
"He's over the moon. He has been begging for another one for a while now. I was hoping it was just a phase and tried to hold out until it passed."
"Are you okay with it? I mean I know you were wanting to go back to work."
"Yes. I'm fine. I love it to death, of course. I still plan to try to get back to work. I've just had a lot of morning sickness with this one."
"Oh, God. I'm sorry, Steele. I had that with Trevi. I don't miss it at all." She has a sour look on her face. "Oh. I found out some stuff on that Elena Lincoln." Kate takes me by the arm and leans in close. "Seems she has bought in with Caroline Acton and is running her salon now as well as her others. She is becoming quite the hair dressing mogul. Seems she has moved back to Seattle. Not sure just what happened in L.A., but she left in quite a hurry."
"Did her boy toy come with her?"
"No. That's the thing. Seems he was quite young. Rumor is he was under age and that's why she left town so suddenly."
"I just can't believe that bitch." I shake my head.
"Ana? What's wrong?"
"Oh nothing. I just can't stand her."
"That's right. I forgot about Christian's birthday party. Didn't he have a thing with her when he was younger?"
"Yes. The woman needs to be stopped. She seems to have a penchant for young boys." I can hear the anger in my voice.
"Fuck." Kate gasps.
"Yes. That's a good word for it."
We use the bathroom and head back to our table. Grace and Carrick have made their way over and have sat down. Grace gives me a knowing smile and a wink. We arrive back just in time for dinner to be served.
"Elliott. I mean it!" I hear Christian admonish his brother again.
Elliott flashes him a big Elliott grin. "What?"
I put my hand on his knee to try to calm him until I can find out what is going on.
"So Grace, Mia tells us that you are having the wedding here in May." I mention.
"Yes. I'm just so excited. We haven't had one since you and Christian got married here."
"Mom, ours is the only one you've had here." Christian reminds her.
"Christian, you're in a foul mood this evening dear. Is something bothering you?" his mother asks.
"No. I'm fine." Christian is putting the last bite of his fillet in his mouth.
"Ana, dear, you aren't eating much are you feeling okay?"
"Yes…."I hesitate for a moment.
"Actually, Ana is pregnant again." Christian announces.
Mia begins to bounce again. She runs over and gives me a huge hug and throws her arms around Christian and gives him a big kiss on his cheek. He tries so hard not to smile, but Mia can always melt him and he breaks out in a big Christian grin.
"Okay. Okay. Mia. Enough." He fusses at her.
"Ana. I could tell by looking at you tonight. You are positively glowing." Graces says.
"Yes. It seems am." I say with embarrassment.