Struggling to gently put Lizzy's foot in her onsie I exhale loudly. If clothing a child was this hard I couldn't imagine how to tough it was for full time mothers. Ever since gathering Elizabeth from Alison she hasn't made a sound. I was sure children were supposed to cry, fuss, or SOMETHING! This child however has done nothing but stare at me with her big beautiful eyes.
... Big beautiful eyes?!... Yea I wasn't sure what was happening to me but I could feel my heart soften just at the sight of Miss Elizabeth Grace. There was this innocence about her that just had me in awe. Its as if the horrors of the real world have yet to taint this wonderful child. If only it could stay that way. Maybe if Ana stayed with me i could make it that way... Or at least try to the best of my abilities. I wasn't sure what I wanted with Anastasia but I knew it wasn't to hurt her. For as long as I could remember I have wanted to beat and degraded brown haired women because its what my mother allowed her men to do to me. I wanted to hurt her and make her feel what I was feeling but in reality I wasn't hurting her I was hurting myself and these women. Its amazing that only a few hours with this child taught me more than the years of therapy I had under my belt. Flynn would have a field day with this. The big bad cold hearted Christian Grey changing his ways because of a baby! Even I scoff at the idea.
Smiling as I finally get Lizzy buckled I look in amazement as she reaches for my hand. The small cherub like fingers wrap around mine and already I know I'm hooked. Not even bothering to look to the front I call out to Taylor.
"Let's head home I'm sure that Miss Steele will be delighted when she sees her daughter."I can only hope that she will be so overcome with joy that she won't be too angry with me for not including her in this plan first. After all Elizabeth is her daughter and I really have no ties to her at all. I mean Anastasia knows me as a Dom. A man who likes to beat women senseless and here I am alone with her infant child.
Ana POV
Its been nearly a 5 hours and i still haven't heard back from Mr. Grey all day. Normally that wouldn't bother me so much except Alison wont answer my calls either. Somethings not going right and I'm not sure exactly what that may be. All I can think about is Elizabeth and how cruel Mr. Grey can be. While I don't think he would harm a child in order to get his way with me I also have no idea just how far he would go. Trying Alison for one last time I wait patiently hoping and praying that she would answer. Finally on the Fifth ring I hear her voice " Ana how can I help you? "
I roll my eyes at her lackadaisical tone. Honestly shes watching my child you would think she could reach out to me once in a while ! " Alison! I have been trying to reach I wanted to know if Elizabeth was okay I haven't heard from you all day."
Silence on the other end made the knot in my stomach grow in size. What wasn't she telling me ? Did something happen to Elizabeth? Was she hurt in some way? Endless situations flooded my mind until I heard the front door open. Listening carefully I caught Christian's voice.
"Take her upstairs try to avoid Ana if you can. I don't want her to see yet." Feeling panic rise in me I drop the and run to the door before Taylor could move. Frozen to our spots I rake my eyes over Christian to see Elizabeth in hands. What was he doing with her? Why wasn't she at Alison's.
"Please Mr. Grey give me my daughter. I don't know what you have planned or why you would bring my child to this god forsaken apartment but I will leave and never mention a word of this if you let my daughter go." Before I could plead any longer Christian cuts me off by dismissing Taylor and walking towards me with Elizabeth in hand. Itching to feel my child I instinctively reach out for her. Grabbing her from Mr. Grey I exhale as anxiety leaves my body.
" I didn't expect you to be out here .. I am sorry if I scared you. That was not my intention Miss Steele if you don't mind following me upstairs I can show you what this is all about." Hesitantly following Christian I wonder what this could be all about. One thing I did know for sure was that I was fuming deep down. The only thing keeping me from cursing out Mr. Grey was the fact that my daughter was in my arms. I promised after everything I went through with her father I would never leave her in a violent chaotic environment again.
Walking towards a back room I can't help the shock that hits me when Christian opens the door. Inside was a beautiful bright yellow room. It had the most gorgeous crib I've ever seen. It was cherry wood and a beautiful mobile on top with all the Winnie the pooh characters. Turning to my left I see that's the main theme for this room. Right on the left wall is a giant mural with a tree and all of the Winnie the Pooh characters in front of it. Its the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and I'm not really sure how to act at the moment. My hesitation must of been clear on my face because Christians face was one of worry.
"Do you not like it? I chose Winnie the Pooh well mostly because its the only child show I am familiar with." I smile as I see him nervously scratch the back of his neck. I've never seen the all mighty Mr. Grey nervous before. Its actually nice to see him acting like a normal person for once and not the cold shell of a man he usually portrays.
"Quite the contrary Mr. Grey I love it and I think its one of the most beautiful nursery's I have ever seen...It's just I am confused as to why this is here?" Biting my lip I anticipate his answer. As much as I hope that he will want my daughter to live with us there is way more that needs to be said and done before that could happen. There is where more he would need to know about my past and me before I could allow him to make that choice. Also our contract would have to be null and void because there was no way in hell I would allow my daughter to live with me while i played slave to some cold hearted man... but as cold hearted as he was I couldn't deny my attraction to him or the fact that I wanted more with him. I wanted so much more with Mr. Grey. I knew that was highly unlikely as he has made it very clear this is his life. Being a dominant is all he knows. But what is the point of living life if you don't take a leap and actually enjoy it.
"I was actually hoping that maybe you would consider living here with Elizabeth... I am sure we could figure something out. I just know how much you need your daughter Anastasia I may be a mean man at times but I am not completely heartless. I couldn't bare to see a mother separated from her child much longer." Sighing in resignation I walked into the room and sat down on the rocking chair with Elizabeth cradled to my chest.
"Mr. Grey as much as I would love to accept this offer... and trust me I would... there is way more that you should know about me first. Also I could never be your sub as long as my daughter is here. That is why I left her with Alison. I make the money I need to provide and then I go back home to my daughter. It may not be ideal but it pays the bills and it feeds her. As long as she is taken care of I don't really care about much else."
"Ana... I would never expect you to be my sub while your daughter is here... I don't know what I want but I do know that I want you here. An if you can work with me and be patient I am willing to her your past and make my decision then. " Looking up in shock at his words I begin to feel giddy inside. I wasn't expecting this but if he was willing to try even after he heard my story then maybe this could be something more.
Don't worry Ana is upset with Christian but right now shes processing her emotions and thoughts. I hope ya'll enjoyed. I do not own FSOG and I do not have a beta and I wrote this on my phone so all mistakes are mine lol
