Hello lovely readers of my story,

This is the new chapter finally. I hope you enjoy it. Right now I'm currently working on an outline for what comes next on my story and expect a mid sized time for chapter 36 as my idea is break to deviate from the original story a little more on every new chapter. Thank you for all your support and thank you to my new found beat Tammi.

Xoxo,

Jen

I do not own the Fifty Shades characters or the main story line, all copyrights go to E.L. James.

Chapter 35: Moving in and moving on...

Ana's POV

After all the commotion with Leila in my old apartment, Christian and I on our way back to our apartment at Escala. It feels so odd to say that this ostentatious and luxurious place is mine in some way, all because I fell in love with an amazing guy that happens to have more money than sense, and an even bigger heart. I look back at him and he seems miles away, worried as if the world's troubles are on his shoulders. I caress his face and Christian gives me a sad half smile.

"Why are you sad, Christian? Tell me what's going on in that head of yours?" I ask him and give him a small, tender smile.

"I'm not sad per se, I'm conflicted. I know rationally that it wasn't my fault or a result of my past relationship with Leila that caused the state of mind that she is in, but I feel somehow responsible. I washed my hands of her which allowed her to be an easy target for Elena's cruelty after she left. Also, I feel so ashamed that your dad had to hear all that and that he had to deal with my shit." Christian says and sighs as he puts his head on my lap. I think he is drained, so I run my fingers through his hair as I talk.

"I get it Christian. I truly do, but yes, you aren't responsible for any of it. By that I mean her state of mind, her keeping in touch with the witch, that was her decision alone. She could've walked away but she didn't. She is an adult and entered into a sexual relationship with you knowing full well what you were offering to her and you didn't deceive her on any level or make her believe anything otherwise because that's just not who you are. Also, she was tangled in Elena's web just like you were even before you got her or she got to you. Either way the, only evil bitch in this story is Elena and the victims of these tales are you, the girls, and anyone else that was in her web of lies and deception. Don't feel responsible about any of it. Plus, Leila is depressed because she lost someone she loved and who loved her back, not because you mistreated her in anyway. If anything she came to you because you were a source of safety." I tell Christian and I can feel him relaxed.

"Well that's true. But still, I'm so ashamed about your dad. I mean, how am I supposed to tell him I can keep you safe. How can he trust me to take care of you and let you live with me?" He says and sighs.

"You don't have to be ashamed about anything that happened today. Also, how are you going to reassure him about keeping me safe even with today's events? I'm going to tell you how, actually you just did. Everything you did today was to ensure my safety and now he actually knows for sure that before anything or anyone you will put me first. Plus I'm pretty sure he knows that I'm no longer living at the apartment and that I'm happy with you and we love each other, so don't worry my dad will be ok with you and I living together. If he has an issue we can talk about it and regardless I'm still moving in with you." I tell him and give him a peck on the lips and he gives me his shy smile and I know we are ok.

"So now, my love. Let's get home, order some take out and wait for my dad to come, so we can have a lovely evening." I tell him and he sits up.

"Yes, baby let's. I'm so tired of all these people trying to interfere. I wonder why this is happening to us? I mean, we are a very young couple and we are in love, so what's life's deal against us?" He says a little frustrated.

"Christian, life is not against us. I see it as life is trying to put everything in order now that we have the strength to endure this and this way we can grow as a couple. We are learning to make decisions as a couple and not as Ana and Christian. That's a good thing. We need to let go of the past in order to move into a better and greater future, don't you think so?" I ask him and he ponders.

"Hmm, yes. I guess you're right, no actually let me rephrase I know you are right and it does makes sense. Thank you love for all your maturity and for looking at the brighter side of things." He says and kisses me, as we are entering the parking lot of Escala.

We get out of the SUV and the moment we are alone in the elevator Christian attacks me on a fervent and forceful kiss. I can feel his anxiety, worry, despair, but most importantly I can feel all his love poured into this one kiss. I answer back with the same fervor and passion because, in all honesty, it could've been either him or me with the psycho bitch. I feel empathy towards Leila because she was used by the alpha bitch who thinks she can have control over everything and everyone, but she is in for a very rude awakening. We continue kissing as we reached the penthouse, we hear the ping announcing our arrival to our destination and break away, panting as if we just ran the biggest marathon of our lives and it was probably, if there was one for kissing.

Christian is resting his head against mine and then speaks "Let's go love, let's have a bath and wait for your dad. Would you like something to drink?" He asks. I'm sure he is in need of the closeness and intimacy that we share which is so unique and special. Our bubble. I take his hand and lead him into the apartment.

"Why don't you go and bring us some wine while I prepare the bath. Don't be long baby. I'll be waiting." I tell him and reach up and give him a quick kiss and head for the bedroom to get our bath ready.

Once I reach the bedroom I take off my shoes and head to the bathroom and I turn the water on to fill the tub. I remove my make up and my earrings, fluff my hair and leave it down because I know how much Christian loves it like that. As soon the tub is filled I hear footsteps entering the room and I know my man is here. I go and bend just enough to drop a relaxing bath bomb and I pour some chamomile buble oil when I feel two strong hands at my hips.

"This is a sight baby, you bent over the tub. I brought us wine and cheese and fruit plate to nibble on while enjoying this bath you so lovingly have ready for us, but first we need to shed our clothes." He says in such sultry tone that I shiver. I turn as he holds me and I began unbuttoning his shirt as I notice he already has no tie, socks or

shoes.

Christian kisses me tenderly right below my earlobe as he is working the buttons of my blouse. I finish unbuttoning his shirt, with love and care I bring my hands to his broad shoulders and caress him as I remove his shirt and drop it to the floor. He is now kissing me between my breasts, letting go of my blouse letting it fall to the marble floor.

"I love you so much Ana, you have no idea" He says. I bring his lovely face to mine and gaze at him.

"I love you the same Christian. You and I are one. We might not be married yet but this is a once in a lifetime connection and love, you are the best friend that I didn't know I was missing, the lover that was meant to fulfill me, my partner in mischief and good deeds, laughter and sorrow, worry and peacefulness. There's only one Christian and Ana in our world and we are indestructible, unbreakable and a force to be reckoned with and as long as we do it together, always talking and communicating with each other. As we continue this journey always remember when making decisions, whether is a simple or complex one, that there's no you or me, it's only us baby." I tell him and now my skirt and his pants have dropped to the floor and we leave them behind.

Christian takes off my bra and my panties without taking his eyes off me and I dropped his boxers to the floor. He takes my hand for me to step in into the warm water and, as I settle in, he comes back with a small server table that I hadn't even noticed that he brought in and pours the wine into some glasses as I gaze at him and his sculpted body. Once he has everything set up, he steps into the bathtub looking directly at me and gives me my glass and smiles his shy smile.

"My love, my Ana. Thank you for loving me and for jumping with me into this turbulent sea of possibilities that we have surrounding us now that we have each other. Like you said before, Ana you are my best friend, there's no one I can confide my deepest fears and thoughts as I do with you. You can just look at me and read me and know me like one of your romance novels because you and I complement each other. You challenge me and comfort me, balance and center me. Yes, we are not married, yet, but I feel the same deep and unique connection and love that you do too. You are my lighthouse, my north star. You are my sense of humor, my heart, but above all you are the love of my life and when the time comes I will make you my wife and make this soulful bond that we have with each other legal and public so everyone knows that I have the best partner life could give me. I will continue to honor you, respect you, think of you at every turn and consult you every time we need to make a decision because I know that from now on there's no Christian without Ana, no Grey without his Steele. I love you, now and forever." He tells me and I move towards him and kiss him. I turn and rest my back against his chest as we clink our glasses and toast to the future.

After a very relaxing and loving love making session on the tub we got out, take a quick shower, and dress casually, as we hear the voice of my dad arriving and talking to Taylor.

Christian's POV

"Hi Ray, I hope everything is ok now. I want to apologize for the terrible ordeal that you had to endure today at the hands of a very disturbed girl that I used to be involved with. Also, for the fact that you had to realize that Ana was no longer living at the apartment through her and not through us like we wanted to." I tell him. I feel deeply ashamed about all of this. He pats me in the shoulder.

"Hello, son. Thank you for the apology but it's not necessary as it was neither your responsibility or fault for what transpired today or for this Leila girl's actions." He tells me and I sigh.

"I know I'm not responsible, but…" he cuts me off.

"But nothing, Christian." He says looking at me tersely and I feel like a five year old been scolded, so I look at him contritely as Ray continues. "And as for Ana not living at the apartment, I had already figured as much and that's why I was early today to catch all of you. Instead I ended up catching the girl, but all is good so don't fret. I wasn't born yesterday, so I knew that this was going to happen eventually between you two. I know that you love Annie dearly and she feels the same about you. I just hope you two kids are being safe." He says as Ana turns puce.

"Daddyyy... oh my God!" She exclaims as she hides her face in my chest. I chuckle as we move to the great room.

"Of course we are Ray, but nevertheless to give you extra peace of mind I will tell you that if, and that's a big if, we were to find out that we were going to be parents I would give my love and support to Ana and our child. Also, any decisions that we might need to face we will face them together." I tell him. I take a deep breath and continue. We are now seated on the great room sofa.

"Look Ray, I know that we just met, we are young and have all our future ahead of us. That we have many things to take upon and that perhaps we should take in things a bit more slowly and enjoy every stage of our fairly new relationship. But in all honesty, nothing in my life has felt more easy and natural, despite of all the other crazy shit going on around us. For the first time in my life I feel like I have a purpose and that anything is possible as long as Ana is beside me to go through it all." I tell him and Ana beams at me with her beautiful shy smile.

"I know son, and I also know that you will do anything for my Annie and that you are crazy about her. If there's anything that I have been surer in my life it's that she is and always will be you first priority whether it's regarding her safety, her always feeling loved, or the future family that you two form together. So, son I gave you my blessing a few weeks back to have her here with you, in this beautiful fortress in the sky that you have and I will give you my blessing if and when you want to marry her because I know that there's no one else for my baby girl, as there's no one else for you either." He says and walks towards me and Ana and I stand up and he pulls me into a man hug and whispers in my ear. "But rest assured Christian, if you ever caused any harm or hurt to my girl out of spite or because you couldn't control yourself, I will hunt you down with my guns and no matter how many bodyguards you have no one, and I mean no one, will be able to hide you from me, got it?" He says through gritted teeth as he pulls away from me.

" Yes sir, I know and I don't intend to ever caused her any harm or hurt if it can't be prevented." I tell him in all seriousness.

"Good." He says and smiles. I sigh in relief as Ana rolls her eyes at her father.

"Okay, daddy, that's enough of scaring him. Christian is a man of honor and he already promised me that he will protect and love me until the end of time with all that he has, so that's more than enough for me." Ana says and tiptoes to kiss me. I give her my shy smile.

"Yes, I know pumpkin and that's why I'm trusting him with you because he is a good and honorable fella that, despite the many bad circumstances surrounding him, excels in everything he does and I'm sure it won't be any different with your relationship." Ray says and his voice full of pride.

"Thank you, sir, I mean Ray it means a lot coming from you." I tell him and we shake hands.

"Good, now that everything is settled. Let's go and enjoy Mrs. Jones's dinner." Ana says has she takes my arm at one side and Ray's at the other.

The rest of the night goes without a hitch, just as we were finishing dinner Taylor comes and tells me that Flynn called to inform him that Leila is in the facility and that her family was made aware of the situation. He also told Taylor that he recommends that I have as little involvement in her recovery as I can and to only give me updates if it was strictly an emergency and that for my sake I should disengage from all things Lelia, to which I agreed.

As Ana and I are getting ready for bed I think of all that happened today and how I think my talk with Ray had brought up the conversation about children to the surface. I must talk to Ana about this. Ana's voice brings me out of my thoughts.

"Babe, you look deep in thought." She says and caresses my face.

"I was thinking about the conversation with your dad and how the topic of a possible child came about. Ana, what are your thoughts about children, family and the future for us?" I ask her.

"Mmm, that's one loaded question right there. Let me dissect it a little bit. Ok, first let's tackle our future as individuals and as a couple. I must say I also would like to know your thoughts on these same topics, so start to think about it." She says and I nod.

"Fair enough" I say.

"The future is such an impossibility to plan or determine or even control, but nevertheless this what I hope for me as Ana Steele. I see myself developing my career as an editor and helping to find authors that can make people want to read and write more. I want to be able to grow within publishing and as a person and become a more well rounded woman. I also hope to continue my relationship with you in partnership. I want to get married eventually. I would like to become a mom and have children of my own, hopefully with you." She says and blushes. "Which brings me to our future, which I think it can be everything or anything but yes, I hope that we continue to grow and move forward with the next stages of our relationship. This means that yes, Christian my hope is that a few years down the road we can start to have our own family and to have children. I say children because I don't want to have an only child. I grew up as one and it's no fun. Ok, now your turn" She says. I take a deep breath and start.

"For the future for me I hope to continue growing GEH and keep helping the less fortunate to have better means of life. I hope to continue to be with you. As for family and I'm going to be 100% honest with you. I never saw myself as a family man because I was thought that love was for fools and that I wasn't a good man, much less able to be a good husband and even less a good father to children. But after meeting you and having my eyes open and the knowledge that I'm indeed a good man, deserving of everything and anything the world and life has to offer, I would like to someday have a family of my own. Although it scares me the shit out of me." I tell her and she smiles.

"Well becoming a parent is a scary thought. I mean someone else's life will be completely dependent on you and you will be responsible for this tiny person and their well being. So, yes, I get it." Ana says.

"Ana, have you ever thought how many children would you like to have? Because I can tell you that yes, I agree, having siblings is great even though they can be annoying as fuck sometimes. So, for me three kids would be the best number. I do think I want them close in age because I would like to have the energy to care and play with them." I tell her and she looks at me pondering.

"Mmm, I never really thought about how many, but yes, three sounds like a good number. For me any child is a blessing so besides having my own I would also like to adopt." She says and I agree by nodding at her.

"Baby, and what are your thoughts of a surprise baby, I mean an unplanned pregnancy. Have you ever thought what you would you do?" I ask her.

"Not really in depth, because as you know I was a virgin until you and I happened. But, now that I think about it, I would say go through the pregnancy and have the baby and care for him or her. I could never not have it because it's my child no matter whether was planned or not. What about you?" She asks and I sigh.

"I think that I would like to keep the baby because, like your said it's, my child no matter what and it's not their fault for the untimely circumstances that they came out in my plans. So I'm glad we are on the same page about this and baby I would never leave you or our child to go through it alone." I tell her as she leans in to kiss me.

"Where would you like to live? Near the city, in the suburbs? For me it has always been living near the sound with a view of it and dock to moor "The Grace"." I say and look at her.

"I would like to live in a house and yes the Sound area sounds nice. It's just outside the city and peaceful, but near enough for commute. I would like a house with a meadow to have picnics in and maybe a deck for cookouts. Inside the house I would like a big kitchen and library. But are we having this conversation, isn't it a bit early?" Ana asks me.

"I know it seems early, but I just want to know your hopes and dreams because I want to make them all come true." I tell her and kiss her nose.

"But, you do my love, just by loving me." Ana says and I blush.

"Thank you baby. You are my dreams come true, Ana. I can't picture my life without you." I tell her and she smiles shyly at me. "But love, I think it's time to sleep or we can do something else first, if you are up to it?" I say and grin at her mischievously.

"Some tiring exercise right before sleep sounds good handsome." She says and grins seductively at me.

I turn her so she can be on top of me and start kissing her in a slow, seductive rhythm and she answers me back at the same pace. We start to take our nightwear off. We continue to kiss and discover each other and this time our lovemaking session feels different, it feels whole like we are just one. Our movements complement each other and as we get more passionate and heated. Ana takes the lead as she and I become one while she is moving her hips as she makes me go deep inside her.

Ana's POV

I don't know why this feels so deep, like souls merging as we become one in passion under the covers. We are actually not making any sounds and just looking into each other as we move in one pace and make deep love. Christian is deep inside me as he holds me close and we move, enjoying each other's bodies. As we reach our silent climax we hold on to each other for dear life. I feel like our bond is now an unbreakable one because it's beyond emotion or body, is a soulmate bond. He was made for me as I was made for him.

We are one.

"Did you feel it?" I ask him between pants.

"Yes, love. I felt it. It felt like we just became one, souls merging and love biding. I don't know how to explain it." He says and kisses me sweetly.

"It was just like that for me too. But after such soul cleansing ecstacy I need to get some rest. How about you, ready to slumber?" I ask Christian and he smiles his version of shy and goofy smile and smile back I'm sure in the same way.

"Yes, baby. Let's get some well deserved rest. I love you Ana Steele and one day this bond we just created will be legal too." He says and holds and cuddles me.

"I hope so… I can't wait to be Ana Grey." I say as we go into deep sweet oblivion.