A/N: So sorry for the long delay in the chapters! I've been up for a new promotion at work so I've been working double time! I promise I'll be back to giving you a few chapters a week like normal!
After our time away in Sweden, it was time to head back to Seattle. But the trip back feels so much different. Maybe it's because I'm wearing this gorgeous, shiny ring on my left hand. Maybe it's because I'm going to be Mrs. Christian Grey. Maybe it's because my whole world is about to change. As I stare out of the window of the private jet I get lost in my thoughts. How are things really going to change for me? Shouldn't it just be my last name changing and that I have a husband? A rich, handsome husband. Oh God, will I labeled a "Gold digger"? Great! That's just what I need! I let out a sigh and my thoughts are broken by Christian grabbing my hand.
"I know what you're thinking and you need to stop baby" Christian looks into my eyes. How does he always know what I'm thinking? "Don't let what anyone else thinks hinder us from living a happy life together."
"I know Christian, but look how fast things have gone for us. It's only a matter of time before people start talking and saying I'm a gold digger!" I look down at my hands. Christian pulls my chin up so that I'm looking at him.
"Hey, what does it matter what others think? We know the truth and we know that we're in love, so that's all that matters right?"
"I guess you're right" I give him a small smile. He envelopes me in his arms and kisses my head. "I am excited to plan a wedding! I've had a vision in my head since I was a little girl of what it would be like" I look up at him and smile big. This makes him smile big as well.
"Well whatever you dream up in that pretty head of yours, consider it done. I want this day to be everything you've ever dreamed of!" Christian rubs my knuckles with his thumb.
"What about you? Don't you want any input in this?"
"To be honest, I've never given it a thought as I've never really had a reason to. I never wanted to get married. Never had a reason to really…" He looks into my eyes. "… until you came along." He gives me a shy smile and shrugs.
"Well I want your input, Mr. Control Freak!" I giggle at him.
"Very well my love" He kisses me softly.
We've been back in Seattle for a week now and we've yet to tell anybody about our engagement. We decided that we wanted to tell everyone all at once, so what better time than at Grace and Carrick's BBQ tonight. I'm a ball of nerves, but I'm so excited. Christian, is as ever, cool, calm and collected.
"Why are you so calm? This is a big moment that we're about to share with everyone and you're so calm!" I say, while looking through all of my clothes, trying to pick something out for tonight.
"I'm calm because there's nothing to be flipping out over" Christian watches me and smirks. "Besides, everyone is going to be so excited. I know Mia is going to want to help you start planning immediately!" We both roll our eyes at the same time and laugh. Christian then gets up and walks over to me and puts his arms around my hips. "Just calm down baby, it's going to be a great night!"
"I know, it's just a big time in my life and I'm over thinking things, as always" I sigh and smile at him. I feel a sudden calm rush over me and he kisses my lips softly.
"I love you, soon to be Mrs. Grey" He winks at me.
"I love you too baby" I bite my lip.
"Don't bite your lip baby, you know what that does to me." His eyes turn dark and he smirks at me. "If I act on what I want to do to you, we'll never make it to the bbq."
An hour later we're pulling up to the Grey mansion. I slip the ring off of my finger and put it in my purse. Christian just smirks at me.
"Ready?" He grabs my hand.
"Ready as I'll ever be" I smile at him.
While walking up to the door, Mia opens it and runs up to me and gives me a hug. She then gives Christian a big hug.
"Welcome home guys! We missed you! How was the trip?" Mia speaks a mile a minute and it makes me laugh.
"It was great! We're glad to be home though" I looked over at Christian who is just shaking his head and smiling at his little Sister.
Throughout dinner, Christian and I kept staring at each other and smiling. He would whisper sexy words in my ears and it would make me totally wet. Everyone kept watching us and smiling, especially Grace. She is so happy that her son finally has someone to love and be with.
"You ready to tell them?" Christian whispers. I nod and bite my lip. He stands and clears his throat. Everyone watches intently. Underneath the table, I'm slipping my ring back on because I know everyone will wanna see it.
"I just wanted to say a few things before the night goes on" Christian says to everyone while holding his glass of wine. "First, Mom and Dad, thanks for the delicious dinner, it's wonderful as always. Secondly, as you all know, Ana and I went on a vacation to Sweden. It was a spectacular time and it was a life changer. While we were there, I asked for Ana's hand in marriage and she accepted!" He smiles big and I can see the tears forming behind his eyes. "Anastasia is going to be my wife!"
"Oh I'm so happy for you son! I've wanted nothing but for you to be happy!" Grace stands up and hugs her youngest son. The tears start falling.
"Congratulations Son!" Carrick says while shaking Christian's hand.
"Thanks Dad," Christian winks at his Dad.
"Oh my God, Ana! Why didn't you tell me?" Kate runs up to me and grabs my hand. Her eyes just about bug out of her head when she sees my ring. "Holy crap! That's a huge diamond!" She yells, then turns to Christian. "Well done Christian, you definitely have fine taste in jewelry!" Mia just oogles at it and smiles.
"Now we're really going to be Sisters! We have to start planning ASAP!" She jumps up and down with excitement. I just laugh because Christian and I both knew what her reaction would be and we were right.
"Well we've only just became engaged, so I haven't thought of anything yet, but we'll definitely be getting together to plan, girls!" I tell both Kate and Mia.
The rest of the night went great. We told everyone about our vacation and how Christian proposed to me. And I showed them pictures of the Northern Lights. They all ooh and ahh'd over them. They really got a laugh of the picture of Christian when he slipped in the snow and and his hair was frozen straight up.
After we said our goodbyes it was back to Escala for us. I am so exhausted and the car ride made me even more tired. I must have passed out because the next thing I know, I wake up in Christian's arms as we're riding in the elevator.
"I can walk you know" I say while yawning. Christian just smiles.
"You were sleeping too good, baby, so I didn't want to wake you" I says while kissing my nose. I just give him a sleepy smile.
"I love you Christian."
"And I love you my gorgeous girl."
The ping of the elevator sounds so comforting as it tells me we are finally home and that I can get some pajamas on and cuddle under the blankets. Christian carries me all the way to his bedroom and sets me down on the bed.
"Just stay there" He commands softly. I comply with a smile. What is he up to now? I can hear him in the closet moving hangers around. He comes out with a soft, purple nightgown. "Lift your arms baby. I'm going to change you into your nightgown." I lift my arms and bite my lip as he's taking my clothes off and replacing them with the soft silk.
"This feels so good…" I say while yawning. He lays me backwards and gives me a soft, sweet kiss.
"Goodnight sweet girl" he says while I drift off to sleep.
The next day I woke up alone to a note that Christian left on his pillow that said he had to go into the office today for an emergency meeting and that he'll be home by dinner tonight. Fine with me, it gives me the chance to have lunch with Kate and catch up. When I call her, we choose to meet at Pike's Market and get some clam chowder and get some fresh flowers.
"It's so great to spend some time with you! It feels like we never get to see each other anymore" Kate links her arms in mine as we walk through the market.
"I know, I know" I say feeling bad. It's true; ever since I've been with Christian, most of my free time is spent with him. "I promise to spend more time with you!"
"You better! Especially since we're dating brothers!" Kate giggles.
"So how are you and Elliot doing? You guys seemed pretty cozy and comfy with each other still" I nudge her as we walk up the hill to Post Alley to get some chowder.
"He's just so... so... ahhh! I'm so in love with him!"
"I can tell! Love is a good look on you Kate!"
"You think so?" Kate asks while scrunching her nose.
"Definitely!" We both start giggling. It seems the Grey brothers have infatuated us both.
"Enough about me, let's get some plans going on for your wedding!" She says while walking up to order food. "Two clam chowders in a bread bowl please" she hands the girl behind the counter money.
"Thanks for paying! Anyways, I think I want to have a destination wedding. I've really been thinking about where I'd like it to be and I want it to be under the Northern Lights, you know, where he proposed to me." I look at Kate for her input.
"That would be amazing! A night time wedding under the Northern Lights?"
"Yeah! And there would be a fire and ice and color theme... Each bridesmaid would wear colors to match the Northern Lights..." I keep getting distracted by two guys that I noticed were taking pictures of me while we were down by the market. Kate sees me keep looking over her shoulder.
"What are you looking at?" She says while looking behind her. "Shit! Those are paparazzi!"
"What? Why would they be taking pictures of me? Christian isn't here!" I say getting up. "Come on, let's go back to our apartment." I say while running the other way. I can hear one of the guys yell my name
"Ana! Ana! We just want a few pictures please!" One of the guys yell.
"Why don't you leave her the fuck alone asshole!" Kate yells behind her.
When I turn the corner I notice a black van with the other paparazzi driving towards me. He swerves towards me. Next thing I feel is blackness