Chapter 14

A/N: Sorry for the wait, but I'm ecstatic that people liked last chapter and the twist! Andrea is very crazy. to clear something up: Christian did cheat on Ana. Andrea just took her friendship with Christian to a another level and in her head, they fell in love with each other. I don't think I would ever have the heart to write a cheating story. Anyway, there's not much else to say besides thank you for the support and I love you guys. You have waited long enough so here it goes. Enjoy.

Rose xoxo

Kate POV:

I said bye to Ana and ran my hands through my hair. When she called me and told me that Christian's assistant went nuts and held a gun to her head with her partner holding one to Mia and Ava, I almost had a heart attack. My little girl. My sister and her unborn children. And my sister-in-law. Everything was just spinning out of control and all I wanted was for it to end. Ana didn't deserve this. She deserved to get married and have her children without being worried that a crazy bitch obsessed with Christian was going to hurt them. Yeah, his assistant was in police custody now but you never knew what people were capable of. I jumped a little when I heard the front door open and slam shut. Elliot walked into the living room, where I was sitting. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked like he just went through the seventh circle of hell but I didn't care.

"Oh, now you decide to come home," I scoffed, shaking my head as I turned the TV on without looking at him.

"Kate, I don't feel like it tonight. I had a long day at work...Where's Ava?"

He just didn't get it. I wasn't an idiot. I knew when something was going on. For Christ's sake, I was a journalist. My job was to investigate and I had to admit, sometimes I brought that home with me but the last thing I was going to let him do was walk all over me and pretend like he didn't do a damn thing to me.

"She's with my sister and Christian, " I stood up and turned around to face him."But, seriously, Elliot? She went there yesterday and you didnt even notice. But you don't care, you just wanna sit here and lie to my face!"

"Lie about what, Kate?" He snapped at me, raising his voice. "You just want another damn thing to complain about!" Oh no. He wasn't going to turn the tables on me and make me seem like the bad guy.

"You don't think I called your job?! When I wake up at 7 in the morning and my husband is still gone without so much as a damn phone call or text telling me that you were okay and you went somewhere, I worry! Excuse the hell out of me for caring! Unlike you. You care more about drinking in your bar than your own daughter. While you were out doing God knows what, your daughter had a gun to her head," I steamed.

Elliot faltered. He didn't see that coming. But, usually, he calls during work to check up on us. Especially after the ordeal with Andrew and everything. Ava was his little princess but now it was like...it was like he didn't even want her anymore. Thank God she didn't know what was going on.

"Yeah, thanks to your brother and his security team," I scoffed.

"Kate-"

"Don't. I sent Ava there so we could work on our problems and maybe, just maybe salvage what's left of our marriage but no. You don't want to," I felt tears sliding down my cheeks. "So, until you get yourself together and think about what you want...I'm taking my daughter and leaving."

He didn't say anything just stared at me. I went upstairs to get dressed and pack a couple of bags for me and Ava. It was up to Elliot how long I was going to be gone. However long he wanted to keep this act up, was how long I was going to stay away. I cried the entire time I packed and during the drive to Ana and Christian's house. How could he do this to me? I gave him everything. Everything. And it wasn't enough. I knew I could be a bitch sometimes and I admit that but...he won't admit that he was in the wrong sometimes too. I deserved better. Ava deserved better.

Christian POV:

"Mommy!" I heard Ava squeal from the living room.

Kate was here? I thought Ana said we were keeping Ava for a few days. But, it would be nice if Ana could just relax in bed until Friday which was our wedding day. She hasn't even found a dress yet. Everything was stressing her out and she couldn't focus on the good things. The last thing either of us wanted was something happening to the babies. They were our priority now.

I walked in to see my sister-in-law still looking depressed. I was going to fucking kill my brother. Ana rubbed Kate's back, soothingly.

"How long are you going to be away?" She asked, softly.

"I don't know. But I wouldn't miss seeing you and Christian getting married for the world. I'm just probably going to leave the next day. I don't know what happened, Ana...we were happy. And now I think he's fooling around with someone else. He just doesn't care about us anymore," Kate shook her head, sniffling as she stroked Ava's hair.

I hesitated before walking in and kissing Ana on the head, "I'll be right back, baby. Kate...I hope you feel better."

She just nodded and I know it sounded kind of lame but I didn't know what else I could say. I told Ana we weren't going to get involved in this because if we started choosing sides, it would just cause arguments between us that we didn't need. And it may sound kind of selfish considering everything that's been going on with Kate and Elliot but I just wanted Ana and I to enjoy our wedding day without any distractions.

"Taylor, take me to Elliot's," I said, once we were in the car.

"Yes, sir."

We drove the first five minutes in silence before I asked, quietly.

"How's Andrea?"

"She had to go into surgery after being shot but it was successful. They deemed her incompetent to stand trial pretty quickly but she'll be spending a long time in a high-security mental facility. She's not going to come anywhere near Miss Steele, you, or the children," Taylor assured me.

I nodded. It was actually kind of a relief Andrea wasn't going to prison because she wouldn't last. I cared about her as a friend and I just didn't know where everything went wrong at. Did I lead her on or make her feel like there was more than just a good friendship between us? Now I kind of understood what Jay meant when he said guys and girls can't just be friends. I mean, maybe someone out there could but...not when it came to the people in my life. As soon as we got to Elliot's house, the door was unlocked so I just walked in.

Elliot was sitting on the couch, pouring himself a glass of bourbon. And it didn't look like his first one. The bottle was almost empty. He might as well just start drinking out of it. I walked over and sat in the armchair across from him.

"Lemme guess...Ana sent you," he slurred.

"No one sent me. And you're done," I moved the bottle of bourbon off the table but didn't bother with his glass since it was empty anyway.

"You don't need to be such a pooper," Elliot laughed. "I'm sure Annie is driving you to drink, too. Pregnant women."

I clenched and unclenched my fists to keep from punching him in the face. He was my brother and I was here to help him before he lost the two best things in his life. But if he took things too far I wasn't going to guarantee he would walk out without bruises.

"This isn't about Ana...This is about you. Screwing up your life, for what? Why is Kate all of a sudden crying every day? Is there something going on?"

I wasn't Flynn. Working out other people's problems wasn't my thing. I could barely work out my own. But it was for Kate and my niece so I was going to have to suck it up and be nice.

"All Kate does is nag. I'm not paying attention enough to Ava, I work too much, she feels neglected. Is it so fucking wrong that I work to give her the stuff she wants? Sorry if I'm not Christian, the billionaire, who can always afford to give his girl a 100 grand shopping spree," Elliot ranted. "She's just so damn ungrateful and when I ask her to do something, it's a fight. And of course Ana is going to believe that her sister is the angel."

I ran my hands through my hair before running them over my face. Honestly, I didn't know who to believe and I didn't want to choose sides. Kate could be a bitch sometimes and she liked materialistic things but...she just didn't seem like she started fights for some reason. And Elliot had a temper. I wasn't the only one that got into fights when we were younger. Elliot was the one who taught me how to defend myself and it was easy to piss him off but I wasn't just going to go against my brother.

"Look, Elliot. Maybe you and Kate need to spend some time apart to think about what you both want-" I started but he cut me off, angrily.

"She's not taking my fucking daughter!"

"You both need a few days apart. Now, when Kate comes back from wherever she's going, you guys can talk this out and go see someone to salvage what's left. But, I am asking you...don't do something rash like asking for a divorce. Ava is two. She needs both her parents. Together."

He hesitated before nodding. Ava was the completely innocent one in this situation. She didn't deserve to have to suffer through a divorce and a custody battle if that's what it came to. I refused to let my niece go through that.

"Clean yourself up. You look like hell. And if you start drinking again, I will come back to dump every single one of those bottles down the drain. I'm sure at least a few them were expensive," I clapped him on the shoulder before leaving.

Seeing how much troubles marriage could actually cause scared the shit out of me. No offense to Elliot and Kate, but I never wanted Ana and I to be like that. She was my heart and soul. So were our babies growing inside her. And nothing would ever change that. As soon as I got home, I looked for Ana in the living room but she was gone.

"She went to lay down. She was throwing up. I got some ginger lollipops, ginger ale, and saltine crackers," Gail was holding a tray.

"I'll take it up to her. Thank you, Gail," I said and she just nodded before I went to tend to the beautiful mother of my child.

Ana was laying in bed watching Criminal Minds. She was obsessed with that show. I couldn't get her to watch anything else when there was a marathon on. I kicked my shoes off and got into the bed with her.

"That was quick," she said, kissing me before sipping her ginger ale.

"Yeah. It was a simple errand," I shook my head, rubbing her stomach. "How are you feeling? Gail told me you threw up."

"I'm fine. Promise. I just can't wait until Friday," she was glowing.

Today was Tuesday and most guys would be getting cold feet by now but I wasn't. I knew there will only ever be one woman I had eyes for. There was only woman I wanted to be the mother of my children and that would never change.

"Did you get a dress?" I stroked her hair with the one that wasn't rubbing her stomach.

"Not yet, but don't worry. Mia and Ali are taking me shopping Thursday, while you're at work," she assured me. "Oh, but I found a color I absolutely love for the nursery!"

Okay, I knew Ana was excited but I didn't know she was looking at this stuff already. But I couldn't judge. I've read three different baby books so far. She pulled out her tablet and showed me pictures of a color called ice green.

"It's amazing, isn't it? And it's neutral so it doesn't matter if we have two boys, two girls, or a boy and a girl. Besides, I'm not a huge fan of pink. I just find it so cliché for us to have a pink nursery for girls and blue for boys. But, if you don't like it-" she was rambling so I cut her off by kissing her.

"I love it, baby. We can have anything you want," I promised her.

I wanted to lay the world at Ana's feet. Give her and the twins anything they could ever want or need. That was my life mission. It might sound cheesy or whatever but I meant I with every fiber of my being. Suddenly, her demeanor changed and she got quiet.

"My parents' birthday is tomorrow. I was going to go visit them," she admitted.

Ana did tell me one time her parents had the same birthday which was why they thought it was fate they got together. I felt guilty even though Ana would just tell me I shouldn't. I felt guilty because I had both my parents, ecstatic to be grandparents while her parents never got the chance to even hold their first ggrandchild, let alone their second and third.

"Do you want to me to go?" I asked her.

She shrugged, "Don't you have to work?"

"I'll move all my meetings to Thursday. I just dont want you alone," I said, softly, and she nodded. "Don't be sad. Your parents would be so proud of you they wouldn't be able to express it with words. You've grown more than you think, Ana...Now can I see that beautiful smile?"

She blushed before biting her lip and giving me a small one. I raised my eyebrows st her.

"That's all I get? Really? Okay."

I shifted so I could grab her feet and start tickling them. She squealed with laughter and tried to squirm away from me. I kept my hold on her by her feet. She looked so young and carefree with her hair flowing around her shoulders and a huge smile on that flawless face of hers. This was impossible. Me getting a beautiful woman like this to be the one to bear my children.

"Stop! Stop!" She laughed and I finally let go of her before leaning over to lift her shirt and kiss her growing stomach. "I hope we have a boy and a girl. How about you?"

I climbed on top of her, but was careful not to put all my weight on her. She wrapped her arms around my neck and stared into my eyes with those beautiful ocean blue ones of hers.

"I don't care as long as they're healthy," I murmured before pressing my lips to hers. "Now, how about we take advantage of the fact we don't need condoms."

She laughed before I kissed her neck and made love to her all night long.

Ana got dressed in a black tank top, skinny jeans, a grey cardigan and grey ankle boots with her hair in a side ponytail the next morning. I was wearing a dark blue button down, khaki pants with a brown belt, and brown shoes. It was cloudy and gloomy outside which sort of described Ana's mood. At first, I contemplated asking her if she still wanted to go but then I realized that she needed to do this, in order to be at peace with the fact that her dad wasn't going to be there to see her get married and give me permission to marry her in the first place. Also, that her mother wouldn't be there to help her with the pregnancy and the twins when they're born, even if she had Kate.

Taylor and Sawyer drove us to the cemetery about a half hour away from the house. When we got there, I helped her out the car and she led me over to where her parents were buried, side by side. I stayed a few feet away so she could have some space. She laid the white gardenias at both of her parents' headstone.

"Hey, Mom...hi, Daddy," she sniffled. "I haven't visited you guys in a while. Everything's been so hectic and I just wish you were both here to tell me what to do. But, I have a lot of people in my life that help me. And I met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. We're expecting twins, actually. I'm so excited. I just wish you guys could meet the two new additions but, um...I know that you can't. Kate's doing good and so is little Ava." She sounded close to tears. "We met Jason. He's a really good big brother. I know you kept it a secret from Kate and I for a reason so I dont mind. Christian has been so supportive through everything and sometimes I feel like I don't deserve him but I can't imagine myself with any other person. You both would've loved him. I'm sure of it. He takes great care of me-of us." Ana ran her fingers, lightly, across the words engraved in her father's gravestone. "Anyway, I just came to tell you guys happy birthday and I love you. But, I remembered you told me you'll always be watching over Kate and I so I'm not gonna get so upset like I used to. I won't ever go to that place again. I promise."

She whispered the last part. I walked over to her and helped her up off the ground. She wrapped her arms around me and her tears wet my shirt but I didn't care. We stood there for a few minutes before Ana's stomach growled, reminding us that she skipped breakfast.

"Let's go feed our demanding babies," I pulled away to brush her tears awayand press a hand to her baby bump.

I kissed her on the head before leading her back to the car. Taylor drove to this restaurant not far from the cemetery. Ana wanted to eat outside so we did. Sawyer and Taylor sat at a table in front of us but they only ordered something to drink.

"Mia said it would bad luck if we saw each other tomorrow so I'm staying with her and Ali. You should invite the guys over to the house. I would feel bad if you were all alone," she suggested after we ordered our food.

She ordered belgian waffles and bacon while I just got an omelete.

"Sure," I didn't want to be away from Ana for a whole night but I was glad Mia and Ali were going to be with her.

"But, I swear if you come to the courthouse with a hangover, I will kill you," she gave me a look.

I laughed and reached over to take her hand. "Baby, I wouldn't ever do something like that."

She lit up again. We had a pretty good breakfast. Talking about simple things. Little did she know, we were taking a tour of Europe for our honeymoon. She thought we were going to wait until the babies were born but I thought she deserved something before then. Kate told me she had this weird fascination with Romania so that was going to be our last stop. First Rome, then Paris, then London, then Germany., Switzerland, and lastly Romania. We were going to be gone for three weeks and back before her next doctor's appointment.

Ana's POV:

The rest of the day was spent with me shopping online for baby stuff while Christian worked. He had been taking a lot of time off lately so I didn't mind. He left early the next day and Mia and Ali, true to their word, arrived at 9. They practically forced me into the shower. After I was dressed and had food in my system, we set off to find my dress. It was going to be something simple but beautiful. Ali knew this place called called Victoria's in town and they had some beautiful dresses. Expensive but Christian gave me his credit card. I really didn't want to spend his money but he insisted and gave me a puppy dog look so I just took it.

"I look fat in this one," I huffed a little, after trying on the fifth dress which was a skin-tight, white cocktail dress that was kind of short and had lace sleeves.

I didn't want to be difficult but I wanted to look simple and beautiful without looking over the top or like I was going clubbing. But the seventh dress...it was absolutely breathtaking. It was a A-line v-neck chiffon wedding dress. It was fitted at the top but the bottom flowed out.

"You look beautiful," Ali's eyes filled with tears.

I smiled and Mia hugged me, tightly.

"Of all the women in the world, I'm glad you're the one I get to call my sister," she whispered in my ear and that actually brought tears to my eyes.

"Thank you, Mia," I said, genuinely.

The dress was $1,650 which was a little overpriced but I was in love with it and it wasn't as expensive as half the other ones in here. After that, we went to get our nails and feet done. I chose a simple light pink but, after my nail stylist heard I was getting married and saw what my dress looked like (Ali took a picture), she did a lace-inspired design on each of them. They turned out beautiful.

"How is it going?" Christian called me on our way to grab some lunch.

"Perfect," I said, genuinely; this day couldn't get any better.

"Good. So, where are you staying again?"

At first, we were just gonna stay at Mia's place but they thought Christian would try to come see me if he knew where I was. I couldn't stay away for a whole day. All I wanted was to be in his arms again.

"They said I couldn't tell you but don't worry we have Hunter and Prescott," I assured him. "What do you and the guys have planned?"

"Beer, pizza, wings, football. The typical stuff...I miss you and the babies already," he sighed.

I placed a hand on my stomach, "We miss you, too, but before you know it, we'll be back together and I will be becoming Mrs. Grey."

Mia and Ali pretended to gag but they were the main ones that were overenthusiastic. I couldn't wait until I could plan their weddings. Christian and I said our "I love yous" and goodbyes before hanging up.

"So, when are you planning on telling your brothers about you and Jay?" I raised my eyebrows at Mia later that day when we were in our hotel suite, eating room service.

"After your wedding. I don't wanna take away from your spotlight...I really appreciate you not telling them. Besides, I'm not the only one who didn't tell their big brother about their relationship," Mia looked at Ali, which I didn't get.

"Why are you looking at me?"

Mia looked confused before realization crossed her face. "Oh, my god. You don't know."

"Know what?" I was like a lost puppy right now.

"I assumed Jason must have told you by now. Or Christian...Ali, Christian's your brother," Mia admitted.

My heart dropped into my stomach. I looked at Ali. Heavy silence filled the room. She looked on the edge of tears. I could understand why. All this time...she thought she was an only child. Her parents gave her up as soon as they had her and that was the end of that. I reached over and squeezed her hand.

"I-I need to go for a walk," she said, softly, before getting up and putting her slippers on before leaving.

"Ana, I thought she knew. Really," Mia insisted, looking really sorry.

I shook my head. "It's not your fault. And I know she doesn't blame you...it's just a lot for her to take in."

We cleaned up the rest of the food and went to bed. Ali came in around midnight. Hopefully, she was alright. They woke me up the next morning early and the first thing I did was take a bath. There were butterflies in my stomach but I knew today was going to be the best day of my life. After my bath, I put on a purple satin robe then sat at the vanity so they could do my hair. It was going to be in a waterfall braid hairstyle.

"There's the lovely bride," Grace came in with Ava and Kate.

"Hi," I smiled.

"Carrick is with the rest of the boys so don't worry about them," assured Grace and I nodded.

After she made it clear that I was never to hurt Christian again, we had a much better relationship. I was the mother of her grandchildren and was going to be her daughter-in-law in less than 7 hours. Our wedding was scheduled for 2:30. It was 8 now and the girls wanted to perfect me before they got dressed. They were all just wearing casual dresses. After my hair was done, they did a very light layer of makeup on my face.

"Okay, now your something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue!" Mia said, excitedly. "Mom, you can go first."

Grace pulled out a simple necklace with a pretty lace design. Okay, I had a lace theme going on. Better to coordinate.

"This is very old. My grandmother gave it to my mother and my mother gave it to me so now...I'm giving it to you," Grace's eyes watered and I hugged her before she turned me around to clasp it around my neck.

Of all the mother-in-laws I could have had...I got Grace. She was an amazing wife and mother. I looked up to her. I wanted to be her. This was the woman that made my soon-to-be husband into the man he is now. And I owed her so much that I didn't know if I was ever going to be able to replace her.

"I have your something new," Mia handed me a small box from Cartier's.

Inside was a pair of breathtaking diamond earrings that must have cost a fortune. "Mia...thank you."

Mia may be overenthusiastic and sometimes didn't think before she spoke but I was glad to have her as a sister. She could be a self-centered bitch that wanted to ruin my day and she wasn't which was something I really appreciated.

"No problem," she beamed. "Kate, your turn."

Kate squeezed Ava's hand and Ava handed me a familiar diamond bracelet with a floral design. "I wove you."

"I love you, too, Avy," I kissed my niece on the head before turning to Kate. "I can't take this, Kate. Dad gave this to you."

I tried to hand it back to her but she closed my hand around it, shaking her head. "He did, but this is your something borrowed. Today is your day and intend on trying to make it the best possible...They would be so proud of you, Ana."

Tears fell down my cheeks. Thank God I had on waterproof makeup. I wrapped my arms around my big sister and she easily reciprocated. We've been through thick and thin together. We were best friends and no matter what...no one could ever break us up.

"Okay, okay. Stop crying. Now, your something blue," Kate pulled away and gave me a little nudge towards Ali.

"Here you go," she handed me a shoe box and I eagerly opened it to find an amazing pair of light blue heels. "I know it's not-"

"I love them!" I cut her off and a smile slowly slid across her face.

This was the best day ever already and the only thing that could make it better is seeing the man I loved and becoming Anastasia Grey.

Christian POV:

It was 2:15. In 15 minutes, I would be making the woman I loved and the mother of my children, my wife. I paced the waiting area in the courthouse. Ali texted me to tell me that they were on their way. I was done hours ago. All I had to do was take a shower and get dressed. I was wearing a navy blue suit with a white button down shirt underneath and brown shoes. Ana would look beautiful if she showed up in an oversized T-shirt, ripped jeans and sneakers with her hair in a ponytail.

"How are you feeling?" My dad clapped me on the back.

"Good, good," I nodded, running my hands through my hair before rubbing them on my pants.

Why were my hands suddenly sweating? Well, maybe because I was worried that Ana would figure out that she could do better than me and was just wasting her time. But, I trusted her enoughto know she would never walk out on me. She wouldn't.

"Chill, Christian. Annie's not gonna leave you," Jay read my mind.

Then I saw the SUV pull up and Hunter and Prescott getting out to open the doors for the ladies. When Ana stepped out...she looked absolutely breathtaking. She looked like an angel. And the way she glowed...How did I ever get so lucky? Taylor smiled at the look on my face. Gail was going to be here today but she had a family emergency.

"Hi," Ana gave me a small smile when we reached each other.

"God, I missed you," I took her face in my hands and kissed her, softly. "You look stunning."

She blushed. "You don't look half bad yourself, Mr. Grey."

The officiant came out and it was our turn. Ana squeezed my hand and we went into the courtroom. I couldn't take my eyes off of my beautiful soon-to-be wife.

"Friends and Family of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, welcome and thank you for being here on this important day," the officiant started. "We are gathered here today to celebrate the very special love between Anastasia and Christian, by joining them in marriage. All of us need and desire to love and be loved. And the highest form of love between two people is within a monogamous, committed relationship. Anastasia and Christian, your marriage today is the legal joining of your souls that have already been united as one in your hearts. Marriage will allow you a new environment to share your lives together, standing togrther to face life and the world, hand-in-hand. Marriage is going to expand you as individuals, define you as a couple, and deepen your love for one another. To be successful,you will need strength, courage, patience and a really good sense of humor." Everyone chuckled a little at this. "So, let your marriage be a time of waking each morning and falling in love with each other all over again."

I tuned some out after that until it was time for our "I dos." This was one of the things that really mattered.

"Do you, Christian, welcome Anastasia as your wife, offering her your love and encouragement, your trust and respect, as together you create your future?" The officiant asked me.

"I do," I said without hesitation.

Then he looked at Ana, "Do you, Anastasia, welcome Christian as your husband, offering him your love and encouragement, your trust and respect, as you create your future?"

She nodded and sniffed before saying softly, "I do."

Relief raced through my body and all I wanted to do was skip the rest of the ceremony so I could take her away from everything with her officially as my wife but we had to exchange our vows and the rings. (A/N: I don't know if the order was different for anyone but this is how it was for me so I'm just doing it from my knowkedge. Please don't be hard on me about it.) And then it was time for our vows.

"Christian, look into Anastasia's eyes as you say your vows."

I took a deep breath and looked into those blue eyes that made everything worth it, "Ana, you are a precious gift to me. You are my lifeline, my soul mate, my hope and my joy. I cherish you with my mind, body and soul. How lucky I am to be able to say that you are mine, to be able to love you and live with you for the rest of my days.I vow to be a good husband to you, always putting you first in my life, always there to comfort you in your sorrow and celebrate with you in your victories. Everything I do, I will do for you and our family that we're building together. I don't care what happens to me as long as I have you by my side...because you are my happiness. And I see so much more when I'm with you. I love you more than life itself."

She had tears falling down her cheeks and I knew they were happy ones. I didn't write anything down, just spoke from my heart. And it was easier than I thought it would be.

"Anastasia, look into Christian's eyes as you say your vows."

"Christian, when I first met you I thought you were an asshole," she started and everyone cracked a smile because it was kind of true. "But then I realized that the only reason you acted that way is because you were scared to let anyone close to you. And now I understand why. The day you let me see the real you was the day I knew that you would consume my every thought and dream and I would never be able to let you go. You're not perfect. I'm definitely not perfect but we're perfect for each other. You drive me crazy sometimes but I know why you do it. There is no one that I can argue with and say things I don't mean one day and go back to the next knowing you'll still be there. We'll have our good moments and our bad ones but you're everything that I need to look past that. And I will spend the rest of my life with no doubts that I made the right choice."

My heart swelled when she finished and she actually made me a little tearful but if I cried, the guys would never let me hear the end of it. I could see my mother crying with her arms wrapped around my dad. She never thought she would see this day. Ever.

"Who has the rings?" asked the officiant.

Jay stepped forward with both of them. I trusted him to keep them safe.

"Christian, as you place the ring on Anastasia's finger, repeat after me," the officiant ordered and I nodded. "I give you this ring to wear-" I repeated the words. "As a symbol of my abiding love, my eternal faith, and my undying devotion. It is an outward reminder of our inner unity." With that, I slid the ring on Ana's finger.

The officiant repeated the same thing with Ana and when she finished, she put my ring on for me, beaming. All I wanted was to take her in my arms and kiss her with as much passion as I could muster. But, it was almost over.

"Anastasia and Christian, you have expressed your love to one another through the commitment and promises you have just made. It is with these in mind that I pronounce you husband and wife. You have kissed a thousand times, maybe more. But today the feeling is new. No longer simply partners and best friends, you have become husband and wife and now seal that agreement with a kiss. Today, your kiss is a promise...You may now kiss the bride."

And I did. With every ounce of love in my body.

Sorry if the ceremony wasnt the best but hey, at least they're married! Next chapter is the honeymoon and after that there will be a small time jump. Happy fourth of July though! I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and I will have a poll up soon to determine the genders of the babies. I would love you guys' input. Please review. Thanks.

Rose xoxo

P.S. Im due in August so I probably won't update then. Thanks.