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APOV:
"I've got to go. I'll see you when you get home from work. Love you." Christian says as he kisses me gently on the forehead bringing me out of my peaceful slumber.
In my sleepy mind it slowly begins to register that he's leaving for work and I'm still in bed. I bolt up, nearly colliding heads with Christian. "Your leaving? What time is it? Oh crap, am I late?"
Christian stands there the entire time trying to hold in his laughter. "No, you are not late. It's only 5:45. It's Wednesday. Remember I told you I have a meeting in Portland first thing this morning?"
Rubbing my hands over my face to try and wake myself up a little more, I say, "Of course I remember now that I'm a little more awake." I hold out my arms for a hug, "You and Taylor have a safe drive. Please be careful."
"Always, Baby. However we aren't driving down, I'll fly there in Charlie Tango. Much faster that way." He tells me.
"Well then, be extra careful. And I still haven't gotten my ride in your helicopter. Remember, it was supposed to be our second date? I bet you look sexy as hell flying that thing." I wink at him.
He laughs, "I got to get going baby if I want to make it there on time. Give Brooklyn my love, and since I'll be back by one o'clock, tell her I'll pick her up early from daycare."
"Okay. Love you." With a final kiss he's out the door.
Since my alarm will be going off soon, I decide to get on up and take an extra long, hot shower this morning. This is the first time I've showered alone in the morning since I moved in with Christian. He always joins me and then we usually end up having to rush to get dressed because we always get distracted. God bless that man and what he can do with his hands, with his tongue, with his..., geez, I'm going to need a cold shower instead of a hot one if I don't get my mind out of the gutter.
After waking Brooklyn and getting her dressed for the day, she and I make our way into the kitchen where we are greeted by Gail.
"Good morning, Ana and Brooklyn. What would you two like for breakfast?" She asks
"Good mowning, Mrs. Gail!" Brooklyn says. "Me wants chicken nuggets and macawoni and cheese fors breakfast!"
Gail and I both smile at her, "Morning, Gail. I can get our breakfast. I hate to be a bother to you. I don't want you having to cook twice this morning."
"Nonsense. It's my job and no bother at all." She tells me.
This is the first time I have been with Gail without Christian since Brooklyn and I moved in. I haven't been able to talk with her yet about what Christian and I discussed in the tub the other night.
"Gail, I know Brooklyn and I moving in here has put extra work on you. Please know that I don't expect you to cook or clean for us. I guess what I'm trying to say is I don't want me or Brooklyn to be a burden on you." I tell her. I hope she doesn't get upset with me.
She smiles sweetly, "Ana, dear, I love my job and I don't mind one bit cooking or cleaning for you and Brooklyn. You and that little angel have brought so much life to this place. It gets boring after a while to only cook and clean for two grown men." She giggles.
"Okay, but I would love to cook a meal or two during the week or at least join you in the kitchen to help prepare dinner." I tell her.
"As long as Mr. Grey is okay with that, you have a deal. Now, about that breakfast of chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese..." She laughs
"Oatmeal and fresh fruit will be fine, Gail." I tell her and Brooklyn nods her little head, agreeing with me.
When I drop Brooklyn off at daycare, I inform her teacher that Christian will be picking her up early today. He has stepped into the role of Dad so easily. The man who was once scared of young children, is now the man who looks and acts like he was born to be a father. He reminds me so much of Ray.
"Ready for Friday night?" Grace asks when we get the chance to take a quick break.
"Yes, Kate and I went Sunday and got our dresses." I tell her.
She giggles, "Yes, I heard all about that shopping trip. Christian says that Kate about shopped you to death. Could you imagine what it would be like to go shopping with Kate and Mia together?"
I look at her wide eyed "I don't even want to think about it!"
I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I know it's probably Christian.
Meeting is over. Getting ready to fly back to Seattle. I'll pick Brooklyn up as soon as I get back. Love you.-C
Okay. Be careful. Love you, too.-A
"Do you ever get worried when Christian flies his helicopter?" I ask Grace.
"I did when he first started flying, but now not so much. He is a very good pilot. Try not to worry too much, darling." She pats my hand and gives it a gentle squeeze.
She and I both go back to work. In between patients, I keep checking my phone to see if Christian has texted me. Hopefully he'll text when he lands. I know Grace told me not to worry, but I can't help myself. Flying has always made me a little nervous, I guess that's why I'm so worried about Christian.
Reading through the file for the next patient, I see that it's Morgan, a little girl from Brooklyn's daycare class. I hope her dad didn't bring her in. Ever since he asked me out and I turn him down, he wont even make an attempt to be friendly when I see him.
I open the door to the waiting room and see that her dad is in fact the one who brought her. Oh well, he'll have to get over himself. Everyone gets rejected at some point in their life. At least I wasn't rude when I turned down his offer.
"Miss Morgan, you and your dad can come on back." I say to the little girl with a smile. I notice, Jason, her dad looks shocked to see me. This is the first time he has brought her to an appointment. Her mother or grandmother usually bring her in.
After taking them to a room, I help Morgan get up on the exam table. "Okay, what's going on with Morgan today?" I ask so I can write it down on her chart for Grace to look over before she comes in the room.
"The daycare called and said she's been running a slight fever this morning and complaining with her ear hurting." He says rather curtly.
"Okay, let me get her vital signs and Dr. Grey will be in to see what's going on." I tell him.
As I'm checking her temperature, Jason speaks up, "So, I didn't know you were a nurse here. I mean, I knew you were a nurse, just not at this office. I've never seen you in here before. Although it's been a while since I have brought Morgan in. How long have you been working here?"
"About 8 months now." I tell him.
"I'll have to be sure I'm available to bring Morgan in for more of her visits" He says with a smirk.
Geez, give it up buster... It isn't happening. I choose to ignore his last comment. "She is running a low grade temp. I will go give her chart to Dr. Grey and she'll be in to see her soon. Bye, Morgan" I say as I close the exam room door behind me. What a douche! Trying to flirt with me when his child is sitting there sick.
After handing the chart to Grace, I check my phone and see that I have a text from Christian.
Just landed. I have to run to the office for a few minutes and then I'll pick up Brooklyn, Love you-C
Glad to hear you're safely back on solid ground ;) See you two when I get home. Love you, too-A
Morgan was the last patient before lunch so Grace and I sit and enjoy our food and talk a little bit more about Friday night. Right as we are finishing up lunch, my phone rings. Thinking it's Christian, I don't even look at who's calling.
"Hello" I say expecting to hear Christian's deep, sexy voice.
"Miss Steele, this is Mrs. Carter from Little Sunshine Daycare." the ladies voice says.
My first thought is that Brooklyn is sick or hurt. "Hi, Mrs. Carter. Is everything okay?" I ask. I see Grace watching me from the corner of my eye.
"We have a slight problem. A man claiming to be Brooklyn's father is here to pick her up, but we don't have him on the approved list that you have given us." She says
"Mr. Grey is her dad. He's on the list, I'm sure of it, and Brooklyn's teacher knows that he is supposed to pick her up today." What in the world is going on. I'm starting to panic a little.
"Yes, I do see that we have Mr. Grey down on the list, but this gentleman says his name is Mike Williams."
I instantly start shaking. Mike... Mike is there trying to take my baby! "No!" I all but yell into the phone, "No, she can't leave with him. Please do not even let him near her. I'll be there in 10 minutes." I tell her as I hang up the phone.
"Ana, what's wrong?" Grace asks. I can tell she's worried as well.
"It's Mike, Brooklyn's biological father. He's at the daycare trying to pick her up." I say as I'm rushing towards the door.
"Be careful, sweetie. Call me later to let me know you all are okay." Grace says as she helps me to my car.
As I'm driving like a bat out of hell, I realize that I need to call Christian. He may be closer than I am to her.
"Hello" He answers.
"Christian, where are you? Mike is at the daycare trying to get Brooklyn." I tell him.
"Fuck! We are almost there now. Don't worry, he's not going to get her." He says.
Christian and I pull up to the daycare at the same time. He runs to me, taking my hand. He and I run into the daycare together and we are immediately face to face with Mike. If he's surprised to see us, he doesn't show it. That's when I hear the sirens.
Mrs. Carter rushes up to us, "I called to police as soon as I hung up with you, Miss Steele." She tells us in a hushed whisper so Mike can't hear.
"Thank you" I tell her.
After the cops have talked to me, Christian and Mrs. Carter, they put Mike in handcuffs and lead him out of the building. Christian and I are so shaken, we take Brooklyn home and spend the rest of the day with her. That night we all three sleep in our bed together. Neither Christian nor I want to let Brooklyn out of our site after what happened today.
Christian talked to Carrick earlier and he's sure Mike will get charged with attempted kidnapping. Just the thought of him being able to take my baby girl sends chills down my spine.
CPOV:
I don't think I have ever been as scared as I was yesterday when Ana called and told me that that piece of shit, Mike was trying to get Brooklyn. If we would not have been in a place with children around, I would have ripped his fucking head off.
Brooklyn slept between Ana and I last night. I just needed to know she was close. However this morning, I'm starting to rethink my decision to have her sleep with his. I'm pretty sure I have a few bruised ribs from her kicking me last night. That child is a rough sleeper. I bet she could whip Claude's ass in her sleep.
We are now sitting here at the breakfast bar enjoying Gail's pancakes. Brooklyn has a mouth full with syrup dripping down her chin.
"Is your pancakes good?" I ask her and I hear Ana giggle.
She nods her head and swallows what she has in her mouth. "Uh huh. Me woves them!" She replies.
"You want to come to work with me today?" I ask. I'm not ready for her to go back to daycare just yet.
"Yes!" She says, clapping her sticky hands together.
"Christian, are you sure? I thought you said you had a meeting with the department heads today." Ana says
"I do." I tell her. "But, she can come with me. Remember, it's my company." I give her a wink.
"Okay then.. Come on Brooklyn, let's clean you up and get you dressed to go help daddy rule his empire." Ana says giving me a sly smile. Her little smart mouth is going to get her in trouble.
"Good Morning Mr. Grey. No messages as of yet." Andrea says as Brooklyn and I walk off of the elevator. "And a good morning to you too, Miss Brooklyn. I didn't know you were coming in today. I'll bring some of your things when I bring in Mr. Grey's coffee."
Brooklyn nods head, "Me wants coffee jus like Daddy's."
"I don't think you would like coffee like me. How about chocolate milk?" I ask Brooklyn. Ana would kill me if I gave Brooklyn coffee.
"Chocowate milk is good, Miss Andwea." Brooklyn tells her.
Brooklyn has played quietly in my office all morning and we are now in the board room. I'm sitting at the head of the table and I have a Brooklyn sitting in a chair of her own right beside me. She's busy coloring in her coloring book...and on the table while I discuss business.
"Johnson, do you have last months figures ready to turn in?" I ask him. He has been slacking so fucking bad lately. I'm about ready to fucking fire his ass. I expect nothing but the best out of all of my employees, especially my department heads.
He clears his throat, "No Sir, Mr. Grey. They are not ready yet, but I can have them to you by the first of next week."
"They were supposed to be turned in last week!" I yell, slamming my fist down on the table. "You have them on my desk first thing in the morning or you can start looking for another job!" Who the fuck does he think he's playing with. I have given him more than enough time.
I feel something touch my arm and when I look down, Brooklyn is looking up at me with her eyes narrowed and her tiny fist on her hip. "Daddy, you needs to use you inside voice. No yelling insides the buildings. It's nots nice. That's what mama says."
Damn Ana and her impeccable mothering skills... They are coming back to bite me in the ass. "You're right. I'm sorry for yelling. Continue coloring." I tell her.
I point to Johnson, "Tomorrow morning by 10. No later!" I tell him, this time not raising my voice, but I can see in his eyes that he knows I mean what I say.
Beside me Brooklyn mimics my action, pointing her finger at Johnson. "Tomowwows by 10. No water!" She tells him, repeat what I said.
From the other end of the table, I hear Ros's raspy laugh. "Christian, didn't I tell you I loved this kid. There you go ladies and gentlemen, you have just witnessed your future CEO of GEH hard at work."
I can't help but smile...Future CEO. Would Brooklyn follow in my footsteps or would she become a nurse like her mom? Doesn't really matter, whatever makes her happy.
By the end of the day, I am exhausted and ready to go home with Brooklyn. I was tempted to take a nap on the couch with her earlier in the day, but I wanted to get my work finished up before I went home. No more working in the evenings for me unless it's absolutely necessary. Plus, I don't plan on coming in the office tomorrow. I'll just have to get Johnson's report sent to me at home. I want Brooklyn at home for the rest of the week. I'm still a little on edge from yesterday.
That evening at the dinner table Brooklyn is rambling on and on about her day. "...And, daddy was yelling at thats man! That mans was nots doing his job, daddy said." She nods her head. I see Ana's shoulders shaking from trying not to laugh. "And I tolds daddy to use hims inside voice. That's right huh, mama? We nots supposed to yells in the buildings."
"No sweetie, were not. Thank you for helping your daddy out with that." Ana says.
"Okay, I get it. Be nice and don't yell." I wink at Brooklyn making her giggle.
As Ana is taking the plates to the kitchen, I whisper in her ear, "The next kid better be a boy. I'm seriously out numbered." I step back to see Ana's stunned expression.
I can't wait to marry Ana and have more children with her. Boy or girl, it really doesn't matter. I know we still have a while until that happens, but it's going to happen... one day.
Like I planned, Brooklyn and I stayed home the next day and waited for Ray. He picked her up earlier than planned since I was going to be at home with her. I explained to Ray about what went on yesterday and he promised not to let Brooklyn out of his sight. I even was able to get him to agree to surveillance. I promised him that he and Brooklyn wont even know they are there. I just want an extra set of eyes to watch out for Mike incase someone pays his bail.
It's now 2:45 and I hear the elevator open. Walking out of my study I see Ana walking to the kitchen. She doesn't see me because she is on the phone. "...okay, I'll be over there about 3:30 and we can start getting ready. Kate is bringing my dress with her so she should be there soon as well. Okay, thank you so much for doing this on short notice, Asher."
Asher...Who the fuck is Asher? "Who is Asher and where are you meeting him at 3:30." I ask, trying not to sound like the jealous bastard that I am.
"Oh crap, Christian! You scared me half to death." She says with her hands pressed to her chest. "Asher is the hair stylist that your mom hired. He's on his way to your parent's as we speak. Your mom wants us girls to get ready together over there. The family is going to ride together in the limo. I just came home to grab my shoes." She speaks in a rush.
"When did all of this get planned, and why don't I know anything about it?" I ask
"Your mom planned all of it this morning. That's why I was thanking Asher for doing this on such sort notice."
"Okay, I'll be over there about 6:30." I say. I feel like a jerk for getting jealous. She never takes time for herself, she deserves this.
She runs to the bedroom and is back in 20 seconds, holding a shoe box. "I gotta go, baby. I can't wait to see you in your tux tonight." She reaches up and give me a quick peck on the lips before she turns to rush out the door. I don't think so.
I grab her wrist and twist her back around so she is facing me. "What kind of goodbye kiss was that?" I ask her.
"Sorry, baby. It's just that everyone is waiting on me." She says.
I wrap one of my arms around her waist and my other hand goes to the side of her face as I pull her in to give her a proper goodbye kiss. I trace my tongue along her lips and she opens her mouth just enough for me to push my tongue inside. Kissing her slowly, I feel her knees go weak. By the time I break the kiss, we are both breathless.
I lean my forehead against hers. "Fuck, Ana!" I grab her hand and press it to my hard cock. "See what you do to me baby? I can't wait to have you all to myself this weekend."
"Mmmhmmm, this is going to be one hell of a weekend." She says as she continues to rub my cock.
"As much as I want to take you to the bedroom and do nothing but fuck you for the rest of the day, you need to get going. I can tell you now though, we wont be staying long tonight." I tell her.
"I'll see you tonight." She says as she walks to the elevator.
After she's gone, I step back into my study and call Cartier.
"Cartier, this is Richard Banks speaking."
"Mr. Banks, this is Christian Grey. I was calling to insure you have the earrings ready." I had a pair of earrings specially made for Ana. I want to give them to her so she'll be able to wear them tonight.
"Absolutely, Mr. Grey. They were just delivered this morning." He says...
"Great, I'll be there is a few hours to pick them up." I say before I disconnect the call.
I rush through my shower. No need in wasting time in there without Ana in there with me.
When I walk into my closet to get ready, I stand at the entry way to just take it all in for a minute. My clothes hang on the right of the closet and Ana's clothes hang on the left. I still can't believe that I got her to agree to move in with me. It's times like this that I realize what a lucky son of a bitch I am.
I take my time getting ready. Not really much for a man to do to get ready for these events. I put in my tux and comb my hair back. It's only when I putting on my Rolex that I realize I'll need to leave soon so I can go by Cartier and still make it to my parents' house on time.
I walk into the great room and call for Taylor. "Sir" He says as he walks into the room.
"We need to leave soon. I have to pick up a gift for Ana at Cartier before we go to my parents house. From there, I'll need you to follow us to the event. My mother wants Ana and I to ride with the family in the limo." I tell him.
"Very well, sir. I'll pull the car around."
It takes Taylor 30 minutes to drive to Cartier. There was an accident so traffic was backed up for a while. Now I really need to rush so I can make it on time.
I'm immediately greeted when I walk in the door, "Mr. Grey, so good to see you. If you will follow me." Mr. Banks says as he shakes my hand before leading me to a private room in the back.
"Here you are" He says as he hands me the red box. I open it to reveal a stunning pair of diamond drop earrings. They have four diamonds in total, 3 round and one pear shaped diamond at the bottom. They are going to look absolutely beautiful on Ana. I hope she is wearing her hair up tonight.
"Thank you Mr. Banks. This is exactly what I was looking for." I shake his hand. "I'm sorry to be in such a rush, but I'll be in touch with you soon. I have another piece of jewelry that I will be purchasing soon."
Taylor takes a different route to Bellevue to avoid most of the traffic. When we pull up to the house, I see a team of hairstylist packing their things away in their cars.
"Good evening" I say as I pass them.
"Good evening to you too hot stuff" Says the man with blonde hair and purple highlights. "I'm Asher" I introduces himself.
"Christian Grey," I say with a tight smile.
"Oh, you're Ana's hunk? You are in for a treat tonight! She is gorgeous if I must say so myself."
"Thank you, have a good evening." I say as I make my way into the house.
When I walk into the family room, dad, mom, Mia, Kate, Elliot and Ana are all standing there. It's only when I get my first good look at Ana do I freeze mid step. "Holy fuck, Ana!" I blurt out.
"Christian! Watch your mouth." My mother chastises me, but it doesn't even register that she is even speaking to me. It's like I have tunnel vision and Ana is all I see. That fucking red dress is going to get me into a lot of trouble tonight.
Ana makes her way to me. The dress is clinging to all of her delicious curves. Her hair is up showing off her beautiful long neck. I probably should wipe my mouth to make sure I'm not drooling.
"Hey, baby. You look handsome." She says, but I still can't find the words to speak so I just nod. Frowning, she whispers, "You okay?"
Finally finding my tongue, I reply "Yeah, baby you are so fucking gorgeous." I run my finger along her side to the curve of her hip.
"Thank you." She says, giving me a soft kiss.
"Is everyone ready?" My mother asks
Everyone replies with a 'yes' except me. "Give Ana and I a minute and we'll meet you all at the car." They all nod and make their way out.
When we are finally alone, I hand Ana the box. "I bought these for you and I want you to wear them tonight. No arguing with me about the purchase, okay? They are a gift."
She nods her head. As she opens the box, I hear her gasp, "Oh Christian, these are absolutely beautiful. Thank you! Will you please help me put them on?"
"Of course." I'm just relieved she wasn't upset about me buying her an expensive gift.
After another quick kiss, we make our way to the limo to join the family. And yes, I make sure to walk a few steps behind Ana so I can get a proper look at her ass in that dress. Fuck me, I'm a lucky man!
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