APOV

We had done it, we were on our way to Meridian.

As I felt the wheels leave the ground, I breathed a sigh of relief. All week we had been waiting for the snow to stop and it finally did two days ago. There was still snow on the ground, lots of it but the runways had been cleared and de-iced and we had a smooth take off.

The jet was filled with all our family, happily chatting away and looking forward to a bit of sun on their faces instead of snow.

"Mommy I can't wait for our wedding" Phoebe told me excited.

"Who are you marrying" Elliot asked her, getting a stink eye and a shake of the head in the process.

"Silly boys" she said making her daddy happy.

"Yes boys are silly. You keep thinking that for at least the next thirty years" he told her.

"She will be all grown up one day" Elliot told him.

"Yes and so will Ava, so you will have the same problems as me" Elliot looked to his daughter who was happily chatting away with Phoebe about their dresses.

"I'm buying the highest tower I can find and hiding her away."

"Escala is not for sale" I smiled, looking to my husband who winked at me.

None of our children will be hidden away, in any tower and we will both make sure of that. Yes the Pap's can be a pain but they're ignored, especially by the children.

Oliver was stood on my dads knee, looking out of the window at the clouds below. He was tapping away as if he could reach out and touch them, while they had their own conversation.

I loved it when we were all together as a family. This was Miles first time on a jet, never mind the island so Mia and Sean were nervous to how he would travel. So far, he had slept through take off and the island heat shouldn't be too uncomfortable for him at this time of year.

"Mommy are we coming back here for my birthday" Teddy asked me.

"Not this time, your birthday is on a day when you will be in school but don't worry we will still do something when you get home. A family party maybe. The weekend before or after your birthday we were hoping to go and see a few mice, a duck and some dogs, as well as some princesses."

It took them a few minutes to figure out what I was talking about as only Christian and I had discussed going. I can guarantee that Elliot and Kate will want to come too.

"We're going to Disney" Phoebe asked.

"We're not going to Florida as we will lose a lot of time getting there but we will go to California instead" Christian told them.

Phoebe and Ava were dancing around the cabin cheering as Teddy held his hands to his ears. Oliver just joined in the noise, thinking everyone was funny.

"Is that OK Teddy, to go for your birthday" Christian asked him, when the noise had died down.

"Yes, as long as I don't have to go and see the princesses."

"The girls can see the princesses while we go on the rides."

Our flight continued as they planned out what they were doing when they went to Disney, not what they were going to do on the island. I had passed them the park maps that I had asked Andrea to get so their excitement continued.

"Oliver, what are you doing" I asked, getting up from my seat and going over to where he had crawled to and was now banging his hand on the cockpit door.

"He's going to be like me and wants to fly" Teddy said happily as I picked Oliver up and brought him back over to my seat.

I took a slice of cucumber off Phoebe's plate and handed it to him where he started to chomp on it.

We always said that Oliver was a mixture of the two children and he is.

…

Landing, once the door was open the contrast in temperature to Seattle hit us straight away.

"Why do you every go back to Seattle" Pablo said, as he walked past us with his face to the sun.

"We live there and watch the steps, you can't walk down them with your face in the air" I told him, waiting for him to go arse over tit.

"Watch me girl."

He walked all the way down the stairs looking upwards with his eyes closed and then stumbled on the last step.

"I did warn you" I called out, laughing.

"Shut up you" he said walking to the helicopter with his bag, which was quickly loaded.

"Come on baby, let the fun begin."

…

Christian flew me and the children along with Grace, Luke, Kate and Ava to the island and then went back for all the men.

Stepping on the sand, the children's shoes were off and they were paddling in the surf with Oliver wanting down so he could join them.

"We are not even at the villa yet" I called to my children but they didn't care, they were back.

…

"I love this place" I told Christian as I opened the doors and windows of the villa to let the air flow through.

We had said goodbye to everyone for the evening after eating in the main house while we waited for our family to all be together.

"We bought this island to make memories here and we have made some of the best and there is many more to come."

"Mommy can we play on the beach, I'm not tired yet" Phoebe asked as the sun was starting to go down.

"Five more minutes and then bath. It will take forever to get the sand off you."

She ran back outside to where Teddy was sat with Oliver and told them they had five more hours to play.

"Keep wishing Phoebe" Christian called to her.

Christian went outside to keep an eye on the children while I put the few things away we had brought with us. Our dresses were in my dads villa so Christian couldn't peak.

I was rushing to get it all put away because watching three children at once in different locations wasn't easy. Phoebe had called Christian over to the shore while Teddy was looking after Oliver as they played in the sand but soon that stopped.

"Oliver no" Teddy called out and then we heard our little boys cry.

I quickly made my way out to see what was going on as Christian rushed to our youngest and picked him up.

"He's eating sand" Teddy told us.

"You don't eat sand, silly boy" Christian told Oliver before he took him back inside to clean up.

Oliver had indeed a mouth full of sand and he wasn't impressed with it.

"I don't think he will do that again" Phoebe told us as I sat down with them.

"I would say not but you all did it more than once."

Christian brought Oliver back out onto the deck all ready for bed, in his pyjamas. Oliver was quickly drinking his milk which would have hopefully get rid of the salty taste.

"Come on you two bath, whose first" I asked them as they pointed to the other.

Its going to be a long night.

...

"How did you get all the sand out" I asked Christian as we lay in bed.

"With great difficulty. I had to use one of the baby cloths and keep trying to scrape this little tongue with it. Its my fault, I should have taken him with me when I went to Phoebe but he was happily playing with Teddy so I left the two of them together."

"He's fine and like I told the other two, it wont be the last time he does it.

…

As our Blessing got closer, the island started to fill up with people. We had a baker that had set up in the kitchen of the main house, who was making our cake. We were having a replica of our wedding cake which we both loved, so didn't want anything else. It will have the same flavours as well so Christian was excited to get his chocolate cake.

The chef was already here, going over the menu for the day with Christian, Pablo and I. We didn't want a heavy meal so we were having a buffet of all our favourites.

Christian and I took ourselves away from everyone to relax for the afternoon. The children had the full attention off all their grandparents and had received instructions to watch Oliver with the sand.

"It seems like forever since we have been here" I told Christian as we came out of the trees in front of the waterfall and made our way to the side of the pool.

"Too long" he said kissing my neck before removing the straps from my shoulders so my sundress fell down my body to the floor.

"Eager" I laughed as he pulled my body closer to his and kissed my lips.

"I'm always eager when I get you to myself."

His lips were on me again as he untied my bikini top and bottoms and they joined the dress as well.

"You're too over dressed" I told my husband as I stood in front of him naked.

Pulling the t shirt over his head, it joined my clothes, before I knelt in front of him on the grass to removed his shorts.

He was hard in front of me and groaned loudly as I gripped him and moved my hand from base to tip. Christian looked at me through hooded eyes as I leaned in closer to his cock.

"Mine" I whispered, kissing the tip before I took him into my mouth.

There was no one around, Christian had made sure of that and as I sucked my husbands cock, his moans echoed through the trees.

"Ana, baby please" he groaned.

Lifting me up, he crashed his lips to mine as I wrapped my arms and legs around him. Walking us forward, we entered the water and moved deeper. My breast could still be seen, to which he took full advantage of but it was his cock that I could feel against me, that I wanted.

Taking my hand, I put his cock into position before he pushed inside me.

"Christian" I moaned.

The noise of the waterfall drowned out our moans as he moved inside me. My hands gripping his hair hard, drove him crazy like I knew it would.

The water splashed around us as our movements picked up, both chasing our orgasms.

"Ana I need you to come baby."

"I'm there" I groaned out as his words in my ear, telling me to cum pushed me over the edge and took him with me.

"Ana, baby you're perfect for me."

"I hope so after all the years we have been together."

I smiled as he stroked my cheek with his fingers before leaning his head down to mine as our lips touched.

"My perfect other half" I told him earning my favourite smile.

"You are too."

We finally released each other to swim in the pool. Even at this time of year, the water was cool on my overheated body.

We ate the picnic that he had packed, just enjoying it being the two of us. I wouldn't see him tomorrow until our blessing as I was being held captive by the girls. We refused to be apart tonight as it seemed silly with us already being married but once we were up, he would be gone for the day.

"Time to go back" he asked before kissing my lips once more.

"You're making it very hard to want to move with all these kisses" I told him laughing as he got up and then put his hand out to me, helping me up.

"I have to make sure I have enough kisses to last me all day tomorrow."

"In that case" I wrapped my arms around him and pulled his head to mine. It was me who deepened the kiss, making sure we were both breathless, before pulling away.

"Come on Mrs Grey, before I take that dress off you again."

We made our way back to the villa, enjoying the peace for a few moments longer. We could hear the children as we approached the beach as they were running in and out of the surf.

"Mommy, Daddy" Phoebe shouted, running up the beach to greet us. "Where have you been."

"Daddy and I had a few things, we had to make sure were done before tomorrow" I told her feeling my husbands lips on the side of my cheek.

"Making love to you was a definite must" he whispered before taking Oliver from my dad.

Our attention was divided then, as the children wanted to show us what they had been up to that day.

"Oliver tried to eat the sand again but granddad stopped him and gave him the cucumber you left for me" Phoebe told us not happy.

"I sure you could have shared a slice" I told her but she just shrugged her shoulders.

"I know they're called sandwiches Oliver but they're not made that way" Christian told our youngest before throwing him into the air.

I can still never watch when he does that.

"Did you have a quiet picnic" my dad asked.

"It was lovely, nice and peaceful" I laughed at all the noisy voices around us now.

Everyone seemed to gravitate to our end of the beach and soon we had the whole family in our villa for dinner. We were staying on the island longer that everyone else as we were having our honeymoon here, if you can call it that as we have spent so much time here.

Our parents had offered to take the children back home with them but we want them here. When we got married we were a family of two and a little bit because I was carrying Teddy but we are a family of five now and we have all evening to just be the two of us, when the children are in bed.

"If you get cold feet, I can get a boat and smuggle you off the island" Elliot told his brother.

"No, if Ana is here then so am I. My feet are toasty and warm."

"That's the heat on this island" he said making a show of wiping the sweat from his brow.

"Elliot there is also the fact that they are already married" Mia said rolling her eyes at her brother.

I love watching the interaction between them all. I can see Teddy and Oliver the same when they're older. Phoebe will be boss though, just like she is now so I don't see any change there.

…

"Mommy we will be princesses tomorrow" Phoebe said excitedly when I was putting her to bed.

"I know sweetheart, you get some sleep and tomorrow will come quicker" I kissed her cheek as she gave me a hug. Releasing me, she held her bear tightly under her arm and closed her eyes. I watched her for a few more seconds, before leaving the room.

She is getting better at going to sleep by herself, I don't know why it took us so long to do it. The boys go straight off once they get comfortable but with Phoebe being Phoebe, demanding little madam, we have always sat with her as she fell asleep.

"Excited to be Mrs Grey again" Christian asked when we had climbed into bed.

"I didn't realise I had stopped."

"You know what I mean. I can't wait to marry you again."

"Me too, its going to be a busy day" I said yawning.

He pulled me into his arms as I got comfortable on his chest. It has always been my favourite place to sleep, listening to his heart beat.

…

My house was chaos. I had kissed Christian goodbye as he escaped the madness and I had heard him take off to go to the mainland, wishing he had taken me away from Kate.

She had been bossing everyone around, including Pablo at one point before he told her that he was in charge and for her to button it. God help her if she and Elliot ever renew their vows. I think I will leave her too it and just turn up.

Ava seems to be having a sugar rush from all the candy she had eaten the day before. Candy which was supposed to be for our candy cart at the reception that she had tucked into with her dad.

"I'm going to kill my husband" Kate said getting hold of Ava from raiding the kitchen.

I will kill both of them if they don't give me five minutes peace. I left my best friend too it and went to sit with Phoebe who was making castles in the sand.

"Mommy if it was bigger we could live in it" she happily told me as he pointed out the shells she had used for the window.

"It will have to be a lot bigger to get daddy inside" I told her as she giggled.

I spent some quiet time with my daughter, sending message to my husband to help me escape. From the sound of his messages back, he needed to escape too.

"Phoebe do you want to come and get a bath then we can get your dress on and do your hair" Grace asked coming out on to the deck.

"OK Grandma" she got up, kissing me before taking her grandmothers hand and disappeared into the house.

Peace, I thought if only for a few moments.

…

I looked down to my daughter as she stood by my side while we looked into the mirror. I was ready to go and meet my husband and marry him again.

My ankle, now sparkled with the anklet that Phoebe had given me. It really was beautiful, all our names together. She had told me that it was Teddy's design which daddy had liked and she wore one similar. Hers had a little bear, an ice cream and a sandwich on, all things that are perfect for Phoebe. There was also a little bell on it which she loved so we will certainly hear her coming.

"Ready to go" I asked as she nodded her head.

We left the villa and headed to the golf cart which would take us too our family. My dad was sitting out the blessing, I had two special little ones who were giving me to their daddy.

As we arrived at the main house, Teddy was pacing inside.

"Mommy you look beautiful" he said as I kissed his cheek.

"You look very handsome too."

"What about me" Phoebe asked stamping her foot.

"You look OK" he said teasing his sister before telling her she looked pretty too.

"Where is Oliver" I asked wanting to see my baby boy who my dad was looking after.

"He is with daddy, he is tired so he only wanted daddy so granddad took a seat" Teddy told me.

"Lets go and see them then."

Pablo was making sure everyone was ready as we slowly walked towards the door.

I had Phoebe on one side and Teddy on the other as we walked towards their father. Phoebe did have flower petals originally that she was due to drop on the aisle but she wanted a bouquet. we decided as I was holding their hands that she would hold it instead.

Reaching Christian, I kissed Teddy and Phoebe before they both took a seat next to my dad. Oliver raised his little hand to me for which I kissed before he slept soundly against his daddy's shoulder.

I married my husband again with our children and family by our side. When the priest asked who gave me to him it was our children who spoke up, although Phoebe said she would only give me to daddy as long as he shared. The laughter could be heard down the beach.

Once Christian had promised that he would share me, we recited the vows we had said at our first marriage. We didn't want any changes to them as they were perfect the way they were.

Pronouncing us husband and wife again, everybody cheered waking the little boy who was asleep on his daddy's shoulder, refusing to be given to anyone else. It might have been a crazy blessing but it was our crazy blessing.

We had photos taken in the sea, just the two of us but I loved the ones of our children and us jumping over the little waves.

Christian had finally been able to put Oliver down who was now eating his dinner courtesy of my dad who was wearing most of it.

The children hadn't stopped all day, I was waiting for them to wear themselves out but they haven't so far and after watching them all at the candy cart their grandparents were in for a night of fun.

"Mommy daddy, cut the cake please I want a slice" Phoebe asked while we were finally sat down and having something to eat.

"When we have finished eating, and stay away from the candy, you have had enough for one night."

"Elliot, you're on babysitting duty" Christian called to his brother who was more interested in the candy that the real food as well.

"We can all by hyper together" he said getting the children to cheer.

Grace went over and steered the children big and small away from the candy knowing that it would be her who would be with them tonight.

Our food was delicious, Christian had piled high a plate with different dishes which we shared together.

"Happy Mrs Grey" Christian asked me as we clinked our glasses together.

"Very happy Mr Grey."

We all sat together watching as the sun went down and as the light faded, so did our children.

"Mommy will I see you and daddy tomorrow" Phoebe asked.

"Of course you will. You will only be with grandma tonight and then tomorrow you will be back with us."

Kissing the children goodnight Christian and I made our way back along the beach. He had an unopened bottle of champagne in one hand and his other was entwined with mine.

"Do you know what I'm going to do to you when we are inside" he whispered in my ear, biting my lobe.

"What, tell me" I groaned.

"I'm going to strip you out of your dress slowly, and kiss every inch of your body. Well apart from your feet as I don't want a mouth like Oliver."

"As long as I get to strip and kiss you, its only fair after all."

All down the beach he was driving me crazy, stopping to kiss me and delicate touches here and there. When the villa came into the view I thought I would get my own back.

"Do you know what you have to do, to have your way with me" I asked taking a step away from him.

"And what's that Mrs Grey."

"Well Mr Grey, you will have to catch me first" with that I picked the hem of my dress up and ran giggling for the villa.

I didn't get far and I wanted him to catch me anyway. I was soon thrown over his shoulder as he walked onto the deck and opened the door to our bedroom before putting me on the bed.

With the bottle of champagne forgotten, he hovered over me.

I placed my hand on his cheek as he smiled down to me. I loved this man more than I could ever love anyone. We created our children together, built a home together. We had an amazing life. A life as a child I could have never dreamed of.

Despite all the crazy that went on in our lives, we were just us. As long as we had each other then there was nothing more we would ever need.

Thank you for reading.

Only the epilogue to come now.

Take Care

Caroline.