Chapter 25 Wedding part 1

A/N Remember all rights belong to EL James. I have created a Pinterest page titled My savior. I also edit on my own so sorry for grammer mistakes.

Apov

September 13th 2014

Today is my wedding day I can't believe how in a couple of weeks my life has changed. I now have a daughter with my soul mate and today I am marrying my other half. Yesterday at Animal Kingdom was a blast. I felt so welcomed with his family and I could see so many more memories in my future. I remember Elliott was pulled from the crowd during the parade and made Lilly laugh so hard. Christian just held onto me and Lilly's hands as we all just laughed. Grace later told me she has never seen Christian so happy. It made me feel wonderful knowing he is as happy as I am.

I loved the Kilimanjaro Safari ride that we all rode and took so many pictures. Lily wouldn't leave my lap. During the nemo musical show Lilly became obsessed with the fish. Needless to say daddy ended up buying a huge nemo plush animal. Christian was so attentive yesterday with the both of us and I couldn't ask for more.

I would have to say the highlight of yesterday was our rehearsal dinner. Grace insisted to have a family dinner as usually they would take care of the rehearsal dinner. So we all had a huge table at the Rainforest Cafe. I knew it wasn't a typical rehearsal dinner location, but we couldn't ask for more. Being surrounded by our closest loved ones is all I wanted. Christian held my hand all night and continuously would give me the sweetest pecks on my lips.

Grace however did put her foot down and made Christian sleep in Elliott's room last night. Kate slept in the suite with me but in the extra bed in Lilly's room. I slept like crap though without Christian as I had a nightmare. I haven't had one in weeks and I went on the balcony and ran on the treadmill. I ran about six miles and feel so refreshed but anxious. I'm not nervous just want these next four hours to go by fast. On a good note at least I'm off my period as I wasn't bleeding this morning. However, my pain in my right side still comes and goes.

"Ana are you alright?" Kate asks me as she joins me on the balcony. She sits next to me on the balcony furniture with a cup of coffee.

"I'm fine I just didn't sleep well at all. I had a nightmare, the first one in a couple weeks. When I sleep with Christian they fade away as he is my peace." She nods and we look out at the animals wondering around. It's very peaceful and I could fall asleep out here.

"Ana don't hate me for asking this but are you sure you aren't rushing into this? I mean you've known him less than a month." Frankly this pisses me off. Does everyone think this way?

"Kate first of all I kind of resent the question. You out of everyone knows my insecurities about myself. You know I don't rush into anything. He is my other half and we complete each other. When I first laid eyes on him I felt complete for the first time in my life. He was and is the missing puzzle piece in my life." I stand up as I'm going to go get in the shower.

"Ana I was just asking; I'm not doubting your feelings or decisions. You are like a sister to me and I don't want you making hash decisions."

"Kate I'm not and if you don't leave it alone I won't be able to talk with you. I understand you care for me but sometimes you just need to leave it alone. I forgive your bluntness but I love him with all my heart and I know that he is for me."

"Ok Ana I understand and I'm sorry. Please forgive me!"

"I do and I love you too."

"Ok since we are getting ready at the wedding pavilion you need a shower. I will get Lilly up and dressed and get our items needed."

"Thank you and I have everything I need on the dining room table. Before I forget thank you for taking Lilly tonight so Christian and I can have a honeymoon night. He said we will probably go somewhere in a couple of months."

I walk in the shower and let the hot water soak into my skin. I wash my hair and condition it with the vanilla scent that Christian loves. I comb my hair through and blow dry it to where it shines. I make sure to wear my tank top Mia gave me last night. I love it; its black and the front says bride with Minnie ears. However, the back is lace and I feel sexy wearing it. I know my scars will show but I don't care anymore. Christian love me and makes me feel sexy and that all that I care about. I put on my red shorts to match and flip flops. I make my way out to the dining room and Lilly is running laps around Kate.

"Are we ready to go my princess?" She has on a little backpack and I hold her hand as I run through my mental checklist. I have my dress, shoes, lingerie, his ring, jewelry, veil, his gift, the license, concealer for my scars, and last but not least Lilly's dress and shoes. Kate comes out with her garment bag and a rolling suitcase.

"Ok I have all the makeup and hair supplies. I know you don't like anyone touching you so I have everything we will need. Let's go get you hitched my lady." We walk out and Sawyer and Reynolds are waiting to escort us down to the limo. I feel so giddy and so happy I can't control my feelings. Will this day hurry up already?

Cpov

Waking up to my brother snoring frankly just pisses me the fuck off. I slept like shit as Ana wasn't next to me. I almost went nuclear last night finding out I couldn't sleep with Ana. No one however argues with Grace Grey. I just hope Ana slept good as I know she has the same sleep issues I do.

"Elliott wake the fuck up, Jesus Christ you are horrible." I yell at him as I smack him to wake up.

He rolls over and moans as he opens his eyes. He is worse than a child sometimes as we found out yesterday. My mom at one point threatened to out a leash on him. He was running around and at one point I thought I saw him skipping. When he was pulled into the parade I almost pissed my pants laughing so hard. What made me so happy though was seeing the smile on my girls faces. Then today is the day I am marrying the love of my life.

"Lil bro stop thinking too hard and go back to sleep." I can't help but slap his stomach again. I laugh as it makes us feel like we are teenagers again. If I knew I would be this happy being in love and that I would find my soul mate, things would have definitely been different.

"I'm up I'm up you ready to be tied down the rest of your life?"

"I am more than ready she is my flame to my fire." I tell him as I am packing her wedding band and the items I need to take with me. There are two dressing rooms at the pavilion that we will all be getting ready in. Elliott walks out dressed in jeans and a t-shirt almost matching mine and as we walk outside I stop dead in my tracks.

I see Ana climbing in the limo and see her ass and her long legs in shorts. Damn it why did we have to sleep separately last night? My mom and dad catches up to us as we climb in the second limo.

"Are you ready son?" My father asks me.

"More than ready."

"Christian I drew up a pre nup last night in case you wanted her to sign one. I know you didn't ask me to do so but this is all happening too fast. I want to make sure you know what you are doing." My father asks me as I hear my mother gasp and turn towards him.

"Carrick Grey how dare you. Ana and Lilly are family and we just now got Christian back into our lives. Are you trying to push him further away?" She all but yells at my dad as I am counting to myself in my head.

"Dad all I'm going to say is to fucking drop it now and never and I mean never take my life in your hands. What I decided to do with my life and my money is my decision not yours. How fucking dare, you; you are lucky you haven't presented this to Ana or I would take my family and fly to fucking Vegas. Not that it's your business but she is well off in her own right. She doesn't need my money for sure in fact we are about even on what we are both worth individually." I am so fucking pissed right now I want to get this over and be with my wife.

"Son I'm sorry I didn't know, your mother and I don't want you taken advantage of again. We feel at fault with Elena and we don't want anything else to happen under our eyes."

"Dad didn't I say drop it, and never ever mention that woman's name in my or my family's presence." I stare them all down and they nod. They know not to mess with me when I am in this mood. Damn it this is my wedding day and I am pissed off. It also sucks that we are not going on a honeymoon straight away. I took off almost the past two weeks and we have a huge deal going down in the next month that I need to be present for. Ana wants to get Lilly going with her speech therapy and she wants to get her book started. What she doesn't know is though I did buy a huge house as her wedding present on the sound. I want room for the Lilly and the kids we are going to have to run around. It is a palace but needs work so I will have Elliott's team start on it when we get back. I'm hoping it will be ready by Lilly's second birthday.

"Mom before I forget can you give this to Ana? It is her gift from me." I hand my mom a rectangular box. It is the classic Harry Winston wreath necklace. I appreciate jewelry and I had Taylor get it at auction at Christies in New York. It was flown here with security overnight so I can present it today for my bride. It has 152 ct in diamonds and is the timepiece I consider in all jewelry. She will not wear that unless security is present period. Just thinking about making love to her with that necklace on as me hard as granite.

We arrive and have to wait so the other limo can be emptied and my mom makes me close my eyes. I hear Anas voice outside and I instantly become calmer. Three more hours as I repeat to myself.

Apov

We arrive and I'm speechless. We have an attendant load all of our bags onto a cart and escorts us through two white gates and into the bridal vestibule room. We have champagne and sandwiches waiting for us with fresh fruit. Kate lays all the curling irons and products on the vanity. I set Lilly up on the couch with my iPad and movie for her to watch.

I grab a sandwich as I sit down to have Kate start on my hair. We have two hours to go and I honestly feel cool as a cucumber.

"Kate you and Lilly are going to walk each other down the aisle. Are you ok with that?"

"Yes I'm fine with that, how is the actual ceremony going to go?"

"Mr. Tutera is going to come in her in a little bit and explain it all. I want my hair all up with some strands hanging down.

"Ok is the vail long or short?"

"Long"

"Oh Steele I know just how I'm going to do it." She starts curling and teazing my hair. Mia and Grace walk in with Mr. Tutera. I feel butterflies knowing that Christian is in the same building.

"Ok ladies here is how it's going to go. Miss Steele wants her dress and veil as a surprise so at twelve o'clock you ladies will be waiting outside the pavilion doors. I will help Miss Steele with her veil and escort her to the doors just as little miss Lilly is walking down with Kate. There will be photographs done after and then the bride and groom will meet you at the reception. You have one hour to get ready so chop chop." He says as he all but runs out. Grace walks to me with a rectangular box in her hands.

"Ana dear Christian wanted me to give this to you. He says it if for you to wear today and is your something new." Grace says as I open it and I gasp as does everyone else in the room.

"Holy shit Steele that is the Harry Winston wreath necklace." Kate all but screams out.

"It's gorgeous I love it but he spoils me way too much." I get up to get my gift for him.

"Grace can you give this too Christian and tell him I will see him in an hour, and I love him very much." I hand her the Cartier special made cufflinks I ordered for him.

"Yes I will and I will be back as I need to get ready."

Kate finishes my hair and I love how she upswept it with big curls and it is not moving. Mia starts on my makeup and she is fabulous.

"Ana I just want to say you are a sister I never had, and I love you and Lilly so much. Thank you for making my brother so happy. I know you don't like to shop but I would love to hang out with you sometime."

"Mia I would love it too. You plan a day and I will be there. I promise." She claps and screams I love her youthful personality and I can put up with it for one day.

"All done Ana, look in the mirror and let me know what you think."

I gasp as I love it, the smoky cat eye look and my complexion looks flawless.

"Mia I love it thank you so much."

I go to the bathroom and put my wedding night lingerie on and start to apply the concealer. It takes me a half hour and I can't believe how flawless my skin looks. There is a knock on the door and it is Grace.

"Ana dear I have your something borrowed, blue, and old. This Sapphire bracelet was my mother's that I wore on my wedding day. I would love it if you wore it marrying my son."

"Grace I would love to its gorgeous." She clasps it on her wrist and helps to put the wreath necklace on. I left my diamond stud earrings in as they were his first gift to me. I don't think I will ever remove them as I sleep with them in.

"Grace can I ask you a personal question?"

"Of course dear." She holds my hands as she looks into my eyes.

"I went of birth control because we are going to have more children. However, since then I have this pain in my right side that comes and goes. Is this normal going off of the shot?"

"Yes dear it can be especially around the time of your period. It is very common to develop ovarian cysts that come and go on their own. It happens when there is a change in the hormones. Are you nauseous or is it piercing at all?"

"No and it did appear right after I went off of the shot, and appear right before I started my period a couple of days ago."

"I wouldn't worry darling, but if it continues or gets worse I want you to call your OBGYN and have it looked at."

I am standing in my lingerie and my silk short robe that says Mrs. Christian Grey Kate had made for me. She said she had it overnighted and I love it. I am staring at myself in the mirror and I am draped in diamonds. I want to have someone take a picture so I can get it for Christian.

"Kate I feel so gorgeous right now, can you take a picture of me and make it sexy?"

"I don't need to make it sexy because that is all there already. Steele you look fucking hot, Mia is going to have to teach me how she did your makeup as it is flawless. Grey will come in his pants seeing you walk down the aisle. I still can't believe you have one of a kind Christian Louboutin heels, those are wicked. Let's put those on and go and stand in front of the stained window."

I stand in front of the window and let the robe hang off my shoulder and peek over my shoulder. Grace walks in and gasps and stops in her spot.

"Oh Ana that picture is so sexy and flawless. Christian won't know what hit him."

"Thank you Grace I am thinking of getting it in black and white and color framed for him."

"He will love it." I point to the one I want that shows a hint of my necklace and point it to Kate so she can get them developed for me. She will be able to do it secretly and without the paparazzi, she also promises to do it at her father's company so no one will see it being printed.

"Let's do a silver rustic frame on both I think it will fit the pictures perfect."

"Oh yes Ana that will be beautiful where will you guys hang them?" Grace asks me as Mia is doing her and Kates makeup. Lilly has fallen asleep so I am relaxing and loving it.

"Wherever he decides is fine by me."

They all finish and before I know it the time has come for me to be dressed. Grace just holds my hands and kisses my cheek as she carries Lilly out. I feel so bad she can't hug me, but I think it will become better over time as I feel closer to her. I never had a mom figure in my life and I am slowly coming to see her as my own. I drop my robe and stare at myself in the mirror. I hear a knock on the door and jump.

"Who is it?"

"Miss Steele its Barney I need to speak with you on a desperate matter."

"Ok hold on one second please."

I throw my robe back on and open the door and he almost runs in. What the hell is going on?"

"Barney is everything ok?"

"Yes Miss Steele no one knows I am here and I mean no one. This conversation I am having with you stays between you and me. This room has no video or sound surveillance whatsoever. Do you understand."

"Yes I do but you are scaring me, what is going on?" I hug myself as I feel my instincts kicking in and something is wrong.

"Miss Steele I have about five minutes before Mr. Tutera will be here. I knew your father as he was my bunkmate in the Marines and as you know I am your godfather. I am giving you a tracker in this ink pen that you are to keep on yourself at all times. It is not traceable whatsoever and still works as an ink pen so it doesn't draw suspicion. Keep it in your purse and never take it out. Also in case you get into a predicament where your purse is abandoned I have put an untraceable tracker on your wedding ring, and your diamond earrings."

"What do you mean untraceable? Are there threats out there right now?"

"Untraceable meaning tracking wands that detect wires, and or trackers. They will not be able to pick them up and as of threats, there will always be some. As you know your father was a high profiled CIA agent and spy and made a lot of enemies. Mr. Grey being who he is has also made enemies and so there will always be threats. There is one that is concerning right now and we can't track it. This person is extremely smart and knows what he is doing. Mr. Grey does not know about it as of yet because until I know where it is coming from, I won't tell him. You are to trust no one whatsoever, people from the inside can be persuaded no matter what. These trackers will only report to me and me alone. So if something was to happen just know that I will be able to find you no matter what. Do not live your life in fear as sometimes these threats can take months or as little as of days to resolve. You can trust Mr. Grey whatsoever as I have had this conversation with him after Charlie Tango's crash."

"Ok Barney I trust you and I will watch my back. Thank you and I promise to never take these items off whatsoever."

"Does this include my security on who not to trust?" This makes me feel nervous and scared.

"Yes it does, but like I said these threats can sometimes take a while to resolve. Live your life in love and not in fear. I promise no matter what happens I and your soon to be husband will be able to find you. One more thing as my wedding present to you I have your fathers journal for you. This has classified entries so only you can read it. It is on an encrypted flash drive and is very interesting to read about his adventures. You know the password as it is the master code for the cabin. I need to go and you need to get dressed. Oh and one more thing your father would have been so proud of you." He hugs me and darts out the door.

I place the flash drive in my purse. I now know this is a serious situation to not mess with. I am going to start carrying when Christian is not with me. I climb into my dress and zip it up as Mr. Tutera walks in, thank god he is gay.

"Miss Steele you are a vision, everything is on place. Let's place your veil and get you married. May I just say you are by far the most gorgeous bride I have ever seen."

"Thank you I know I am marrying my prince charming lets go." I slide my shoes on and we walk out as the photographer is waiting and starts snapping pictures. I didn't want a stranger taking pictures of us getting ready so I had Kate and Mia taking the personal ones. They said they are going to get together and make an album for me.

We arrive to the doors and I take a breath and close my eyes. I'm pushing what Barney said in the back of my mind for today and enjoying it.

Mr. Tutera opens the doors to the song I requested So this is love by Ilene woods from Cinderella. Perfect song as I walk to my Prince Charming, I love it as I am walking down this long aisle. I love everything and as I pass the flower arch and get to the first aisle of pews I see my man. He is so gorgeous looking right in my eyes. He is my soul mate and I love this man with everything I have. I know I will follow him to the ends of the earth.

Cpov

My mom just left after she handed me Ana's gift she got me. I open them and I am flabbergasted. There are specially made cufflinks embroidered with our first initials intertwined together. I will cherish these till my dying day. I am finishing my vows and told Taylor to keep my brother occupied as he was getting on my nerves.

I finish just as Mr. Tutera comes in and says that it is time to take our place. I walk down the aisle and I know instantly Ana will love this. There are so many flowers and it is spectacular if I say so. Mr. Tutera is going to arrange some of the flower arrangements to be delivered to our suite as a surprise for our special night tonight. He said he also has some surprises for the family at the reception. I told him cost is no obligation.

Ros and Gwen are waiting and seated and as I approach Ros stands and just starts laughing.

"Christian who would have thought that the way we thought our life's were ending yours was only beginning."

"I know Ros and I couldn't be more excited."

"I am just glad that I was there to witness Love at first sight. Where are your grandparents?"

"They couldn't make it as you know they cannot fly in their condition." I tell her as I hear the music start and take my spot. My mom walks down and she is a crying mess. I walk to her and hug her as I kiss her cheek. She squeezes me back and cries even harder.

"My baby boy she is a gem you keep her, she looks gorgeous."

"I plan on it mom and I love you." My father sits beside her as Elliott is waiting for Kate.

Mia walks down and blows me a kiss and I notice the four security standing in the back. Gail is sitting with Ros and Gwen and I'm anxious as fuck. Kate walks through the flower arch hold Lilly's hand and she sees me and takes off running. I bend down and catch her in my arms.

"Dada up" I lift her and kiss her cheek.

"Can you go to Aunt Kate please and be patient." I hand her over and she takes a seat with my brother.

I hear the song Ana requested and I look up and I am speechless as I see my goddess walking down to me. She is fucking gorgeous and I hear my breath catch as I watch her seamless walking forward. She reaches me and I grab her hands as she hands Kate her bouquet. I cannot take my eyes from her and she reaches up and wipes my cheek. I didn't even realize I was crying.

"We are gathered here to witness the love and marriage of Christian Grey and Anastasia. Do you Christian take Anastasia to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, and forsaking all others, be faithful only to her, for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do"

"Anastasia, do you take Christian to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?"

"I do"

"Christian and Anastasia have written their vows to each other. Christian you first." I look into her eyes as I want her to hear every word.

"When I met you, I had no idea how much my life was about to be changed. But then, how could I have known? A love like ours happens once in a lifetime. You were and are a godsend to me, the one who was everything I never knew I hoped for, the one I thought only existed in my imagination. When you came into my life, I realized that what I had always thought was happiness couldn't compare to the joy loving you brought me. You are a part of everything I think and do and feel, and with you by my side, I believe anything is possible. Because of you, I laugh, smile, and I dare to dream again. Thank you for the miracle of you and Lilly. You are, and always will be, the love of my life. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I will love you, without reservation, cherish you and hold you in the highest regard. I will support you and comfort you, through life's joy s and sorrows. I will encourage you, inspire you, and be honest and faithful to you. Most of all I will protect you, trust you, and respect you. I will stand by your side, in sickness and in health. All that is mine is now yours. I give you my heart and my love from this moment on for as long as we both shall live."

I finish and she is crying and wipes her eyes as I squeeze her hands. I want to kiss her lips so bad. I hear sniffles all around and I feel myself choking up.

"Anastasia will you repeat your vows?"

"My love, as we stand here on our wedding day my heart is overflowing with love for you. Since the moment you came into my life you have been my source of love and joy. You are kind, thoughtful, and have the deepest heart. You continue to make me fall in love with you more and more every day. You are shamelessly handsome however your soul is even more beautiful than your exterior. I am so proud of the man you are and I truly believe you make me a better person. The way you love me is unlike anything have ever known. With you I feel safe, loved, accepted, and appreciated. You truly see me for who I am and love me at my best and my worst. Being in your arms is my favorite place on earth. Our love has always been so real and intense, and that is what I love about it. Since the beginning we have fit together so naturally and deep down I always knew it was you. The moment I rolled that window down and I saw your eyes I knew I would follow you to the end of the earth. You have shown me what a true partnership can be and is. I feel fortunate beyond words that we get to go through life together as husband and wife. You are the greatest man I have ever known and I could not imagine a better husband out there. You are an excellent father to Lilly and will be to our future children. With you by my side nothing seems too difficult. I can't believe I get to spend the rest of my life holding your hand. I get to fall asleep next to you every night and wake up to you every morning. I feel blessed beyond words that we have found each other. Today I commit y life to you as your wife. I promise to be your faithful partner in sickness in health. To stand by your side in good times and in bad, to share your joy as well as your sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals and your dreams. I promise to honor and respect you, to laugh and cry with you. I promise to share my hopes and dreams with you, and bring solace in times of need. Most of all I promise to cherish and love only you as long as we both shall live."

God I love this woman so fucking much. I look to the pastor and he smiles at me. Hurry up I want to kiss her with so much love and passion. She expressed her love and devotion so much. The pastor pulls the rings out and this is it. He hands mine to hers and hers to me I kiss it as look into her eyes.

"May these rings be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end." He looks to me so I know it's my turn.

I place the ring on her finger and then pull the engagement ring off her right hand and place back in front of her band.

"With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment."

"May this ring be blessed so that she who gives it and he who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end." He looks to Ana who smiles at me. She places it on my finger and I feel compete.

"With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment."

"May this couple be prepared to continue to give, be able to forgive and experience more and more joy with each passing day, with each passing year. Christian and Anastasia, are now beginning their married life together, we hope that they may have loving assistance from their family, the constant support of friends, and a long life with good health and everlasting love. In so much as Christian and Anastasia have consented to live forever together in wedlock, and have witnessed the same before this company, having given and pledged their troth, each to the other, and having declared same by the giving and receiving of a ring, I pronounce that they are husband and wife."

I pull her close to me as I know what is coming.

"You may now seal the promises you have made with each other with a kiss." I do that and I kiss my wife. We pull apart breathless and I grab her hand as we turn to our family and friends who are in tears even my brother.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the loving couple Mr. and Mrs. Christian Grey." Damn straight as we walk out hand in hand.