CPOV
" Well son I can't say that was the first time I was called to a police station, because one of my children have done something stupid."
" I did nothing wrong dad and you are my personal Lawyer. Should I stop the checks now, or are we going to go into one of our pointless discussions that get us nowhere?"
" Sorry son I wasn't implying that you killed Elena. Me and your mother are very happy with you being Max's dad. Gracie has been going crazy buying all kinds of things for him just a heads up."
" Thanks. I am happy to I will have to speak to Ana about my family being known to go wild when it comes to shopping."
What I couldn't tell my father is that the only concern now that Elena is dead is that she kept a lot of evidence of our time together. I guess the bitch was always ready to blackmail me if she ever needed to. I am honestly surprised she has never got that far. Taylor is waiting out front for me and he gives me a look that says I have information you need to know. My father gets into his own car and drives off. I get into my SUV and I know Taylor is busting to tell me something.
"Sir I took the liberty of discreetly removing all evidence of your time together with that woman. I left all the other evidence for the police to find when they search her house. I thought it was only fair for the world to see what kind of woman she was without involving you."
Taylor is getting a big fat raise he always seems to know what I need even before I do. I did not think of all the evidence until leaving the station. I guess I was more concerned with being accused of doing something I did not do. Trust me it would have been very satisfying but that's not the kind of man I am. I see that I have a text from Ana and It makes me forget about everything else in the world.
ANA: Hi Christian I hope I am not bothering you. Max is now home as he missed me too much so he said. My dad is staying until tomorrow. I was wondering that if you were free you might like to have dinner with us this evening. I know Max would be really happy to see you.
CHRISTIAN: Yes, I would really like that. I can't wait to see Max and you. I hope your dad will be ok with my presence.
ANA: He will be fine; he would like to meet the daddy of his grandson. We both are looking forward to seeing you also. Dinner is at 7pm but if you would like to come around 5pm to spend
some time with Max your welcome to.
CHRISTIAN: I will be there at 5pm thank you for allowing me to spend time with Max. I get to spend some time with my little man tonight I can't wait.
I tell Taylor to take me to a really good toy store as I want to take Max a gift. I know Ana will tell me I am spoiling him but I want my son to have the best. Once I am in the store I head to the Dinosaur section. I pick up some stuffed animals and a cool Dinosaur robot that talks. I am heading to the register when I see an array of clothes which confuses me as it is a toy store. Taylor tells me that a lot of stores now sell items of clothing related to certain toys, and tv shows. Well you learn something new every day. I see a dinosaur onesie which I sadly have to admit Taylor told me what one actually was. I find the size I think that will be perfect for Max. I notice that the store does them in adult sizes as well. I do not know what possesses me to do it but I get one for myself and Ana as well. I know I might be pushing the whole family unit rather quickly, but I think it will be cute to be able to bond with Max with us looking like his favourite things.
I know it takes a lot more to being a daddy than buying things. I guess I am working on how to be a daddy. I need to have more of a bond with my son and to spend as much time with him as I can. I decide to call my florist and have Ana receive some flowers as I think I should be allowed to spoil the mother of my child also.
" Hi EL what do you want?" Sometimes I hate Elliot's phone conversations they seem to be about complete bullshit but last for too long.
" Have you seen the news; the Botox bitch is dead she was killed."
" I know EL."
" Oh and Chris welcome to the baby mama drama club. You will love the hassle of trying to Co parent; you need any advice I am always here. I am so glad your Max's dad but please take this serious and treat him and Ana well."
" El I can't see me and Ana dealing with all the bullshit you and Gia went through. I want to be in their lives more than anything else and I will do whatever it takes. Thanks for the advice I appreciate it."
I head back to my apartment where I am greeted by an emotional Mrs. Jones. I guess she thought I was getting thrown in jail. I decide to catch up on some work and then get ready to be see my baby boy.
" Wistian." I hear as Ana opens the door and invites me in. I see him running towards me and I drop the bags to the ground and run to him. I scoop him up and I hold him so tight as I never want to let go. This is the first hug that I am having knowing that Max is mine and nothing feels better than this.
" Hey buddy you ok?"
" I missed you Wistian."
" I missed you to buddy."
" So I am guessing you are Christian Grey." I hear a deep voice say. Ana takes Max out of my arms as I think she got the feeling that I was never going to let him go.
" Hello Mr. Steele, Yes I am Christian it's nice to meet you."
" Can we talk outside?"
" Yes Sir." I see Ana and she looks panicked and says sorry to me as I make my way outside. Seeing the worry in her eyes has started to make me worry what the hell is her dad going to say or do to me.
" I am only going to say this one time and one time only. If you hurt my daughter or my grandson you will have me to deal with me. Annie has told me you're a good man and I do hope that you are. There is no doubt that you and Max already have a connection. If you do anything then I will come for you do, we understand each other?"
"Yes sir and believe me I have the best intentions towards Ana and Max."
That could have gone worse Mr. Steele has every right to be cautious and concerned about the people who he most loves. We both head back inside where Max is jumping up and down by the bags I had put down before going outside. I can hear Ana telling him to be patient and he will find out what's in them once I come back. I know Max has noticed me when he runs and grabs my legs and wraps himself around it.
" Are they for me Wistian?"
" Yes they are come on little man lets open them shall we."
" Whooooooooo Mama said I had to be a good boy and wait I nots want to Wistian I play now."
Me and Max sit on the floor and he begins to open the gifts. Seeing his little face light up just makes me feel so happy and blessed. This little boy is my son he is mine and I get to love him forever.
" I woves you Wistian this is coooooooolllllll. Mama wooks."
" Wow what do you say to Christian Max?"
" Fanks yous Wistian. Daddy." I only faintly hear the last part as he whispered it really quietly. I have to admit being refered to as Christian or as Max says Wistian breaks my heart. I understand that Rome was not built in a day and relationships take time and work.
" Thank you for the flowers Christian it was very thoughtful of you."
" Your welcome Ana you deserve so much more than flowers but we will start slow." While I help Ana in the kitchen Max is showing Mr. Steele all his new toys. His amazement amuses me he is such a happy boy and I always want him to be that way.
" You do know if you continue to spoil him he will expect you to give him what he wants all of the time."
" I know Ana; I am sorry I just got carried away. I want him to have everything he wants and I don't want you or Max to want for anything."
" Thank you I appreciate it I really do but please do not go too crazy."
I smirk at her as she does not know what crazy lengths I am willing to go to. We have dinner earlier than planned as Max is getting tired. I ask Ana if I can do his bedtime routine tonight as I want to get used to it and she agrees. Max starts to run around wild in what Ana calls his mad half an hour before bedtime. He starts clicking the remote and the tv switches on in full volume and I hear the words and shiver.
" Former society IT girl was found dead this morning at her motel. Sources say Mrs. Elena Lincoln was brutally murdered early hours this morning. Police Officers have already questioned a suspect who was released without charge."
Oh great I was hoping I could avoid having a conversation with Ana about all this. I guess it might be time to get everything out in the open. I just hope Ana does not see my inner monster and won't keep Max away from me because of all the bad I have done.