A New Beginning
By Tvdfanpam
Chapter 25
Hey Baby, Let's go to Vegas
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Christian stepped out on his terrace and ran his hand through his hair while holding his phone in his other hand. He was waiting for his mom to pick up the phone. A sleepy Grace answered:
"Christian, is everything okay? Why are you calling this late?" Grace asked in a rush.
"Everything is great mom. Ana and I are eloping to Las Vegas tonight and will get married tomorrow!" Christian gushed. His mom gasped then yelled to Carrick.
"Cary, get up! Christian is eloping to Las Vegas. Get dressed. Son, we will go with you. When are you leaving?" She asked and Christian could hear his dad talking in the background.
"Actually, we are flying out of Seattle in two hours. Can you go with us then? If not, I can book you on a flight in the morning." Christian said, pacing around the terrace and pulling on his hair. "I would feel better if you could go with us tonight, er this morning." He confessed.
"Of course darling. We wouldn't miss it. You would need to call your grandparents in the morning and see if they would like to come as well." She said as she ran around the room trying to get dressed. "We will meet you at the airport son. Don't forget to call your grandparents and oh, did you call Mia?"
Shit! "I will call her right after I hang up mom. Oh, and I am glad you are coming with us!" He hung up with his mom and immediately called Mia.
"What now Christian? I am still on a date!" Mia whined. Christian chose to ignore that tone.
"Well, if you are too busy, never mind. I'll talk to you later." He made like he was going to hang up.
"Wait! What is it?" She said taking the bait. "Tell me." She pleaded.
"We are eloping to Vegas." Christian said then nearly dropped the phone because Mia was screaming.
"OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD! Are you leaving tonight? Can I come?" She said screaming into the phone.
"Mia, dial it down. Yes, that is why I was calling you. Be at the airport in two hours." He said. She was screaming again.
"I can't believe this is happening! I am so happy for you! I will meet you there. Okay! Bye, love you!" She said hanging up the phone. He turned around and saw Ana standing in the doorway.
He smiled at her. "Hello, my beautiful wife to be. Do you know that I call you that in my mind? I will get to call you Mrs. Grey tonight! I am so happy about that!" He gushed to his fiancé. She smiled at him indulgently.
"I can't wait to call you my husband. You make me very happy and I am proud you asked me to be your wife." She gushed back at him. "I packed a small bag of things that I had here. I will need to pick up a few thing in Vegas this afternoon. Especially a wedding dress." She said shyly. "I can picture it in my mind. Surely, I can find something special." He walked over to her.
"I have already arranged a session with a wedding dress designer to choose your dress. I'm sure that you will be able to find the perfect one. Money is no object, I want you to have the dress of your dreams." He told her, holding her hands and caressing them softly. He lifted one hand up and gave her a soft kiss in her palm. "Are you ready to elope, my future wife?" She smiled a shy smile back at him and nodded.
They gathered up the bags and piled everything in the back of one of the SUV's. Sawyer was taking the second SUV to pick up Andrea and meet them at the airport. Gail got in the front seat with Taylor who was taking the engaged couple to the airport. Nobody spoke but you could feel the energy in the car. Christian held Ana's hand tight as they rode to the airport. They arrived and he jumped out and ran around to help Ana out and picked her up and ran with her to the plane. Gail couldn't hold in a laugh.
"I think he is insuring she doesn't get cold feet and run away from him!" She said quietly to Taylor. "I am happy for the boss, I haven't ever seen him this happy. It's about time!" Gail said as she helped Taylor take out the bags from the back of the SUV. Just then, it was crazy as everyone else that was going to Las Vegas arrived and they all boarded the private jet that would take them to their destination.
The mood on the plane was festive and the champagne was flowing as they toasted the bride and groom. Ana was sipping her champagne so she wouldn't have a hangover on her wedding day! Elliot kept the crowd entertained by cracking jokes and teasing his brother. Mia was so excited she couldn't hardly stand it. Kate sat by Ana and held her hand, she could tell that Ana was very nervous and trying not to show it.
They finally touched down at the airport and two limos were waiting on the tarmac to take them to the Bellagio Hotel. Christian had reserved their private estates for the wedding guests and staff members to ensure their privacy. The hotel manager and his staff were waiting for them when they arrived. The check in was smooth and seamless. They were ensured that the remaining guests would be met at the airport upon arrival and brought to the hotel as well.
Christian had tucked a very sleepy bride to be in bed for a few hours to rest before the hectic day would begin. He met with the hotel manager personally to discuss their wedding and the extra security they would need to ensure their privacy. He booked an appointment that morning to get their marriage license at the courthouse. It was appointment only on Saturdays, so they were all set for that very important errand too.
Andrea knocked on the door of the villa that Ana and Christian would be staying in for their honeymoon. A sleepy Ana answered. "Hey sleepyhead, the wedding dress designer will be here in an hour. Time to get ready for that. I just wanted to go over a few things with you before she arrived." Andrea said efficiently checking her notebook. "Have you talked to Kate this morning since you got here?" Andrea asked.
"Um, no. I just woke up. I was going to call her. I'll do that now." Ana said as she went back into the bedroom and grabbed her phone. "Hey Kate, can you come over here? We are going to meet with the dress designer in an hour. I need you to pick out your dress!" Ana said in a panic.
"Steele, relax. I am next door. Be there in 2 minutes." Kate said and hung up. Ana heard the doorbell exactly 2 minutes later. Kate was there, as promised with a big cup of coffee and handed it to Ana. "Here you go, you're welcome." She said as she walked in and sat down on the sofa.
"Great, we have the maid of honor. We just need the mother of the groom and sister and we can pick out some dresses!" Andrea said giddily. "I am so excited Ana. You have really changed Mr. Grey. He's so much easier to work for now since you came along." Ana smiled weakly. She was a nervous wreck and the coffee was making her stomach queasy. She sat her cup down on the coffee table.
The doorbell rang and Mia and Grace walked in. Mia was noticeably subdued. Kate and Ana looked at her expectantly. "What?" Mia pouted. "I promised to be on my best behavior today!" She flounced over and sat down on the end of the sofa. The doorbell rang again and this time Sawyer answered it. Ana didn't notice him coming in.
Sawyer let in the dress designer and her assistant. They had four big rolling racks of dresses to view and try on. Ana felt like she was going to throw up her coffee. Grace noticed her pallor and came over and hugged her gently.
"I am so happy you are going to join our family today Ana. I have never seen my son so happy before. He was very withdrawn and closed off to us. With you, he is open and affectionate. Please don't stop what you are doing to him." Grace said to Ana softly as she hugged her. Ana hugged her back and tried to suppress a sob.
"I didn't do anything but love him." She said into Grace's shoulder. Grace helped her dry her tears.
"Let's find your wedding dress, shall we?" Grace took her hand and led her over to the designer and held Ana's hand as she described her dream dress. The designer, Joan Johnson, tapped her lips with her finger and smiled.
"I have just the thing." She beamed as she walked over to the last rack and lifted off a dress that was zipped into a bag. "Let's go in the bedroom and try this one on, shall we?" She smiled softly at Ana. "I think it is THE ONE!"