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APOV

Today has been long, my feet are killing me and I want to put them in a bowl full of hot water or if not for Christian to rub them.

Taking the elevator I came out into the 20th floor bumping into Ros.

"Ana your getting big" she said patting my stomach.

"Thanks just what I want to hear that I'm fat" I'm 19 weeks now and my bump seems to have grown quickly over night.

"I didn't mean that" she said laughing.

"Its ok I'm nearly half way there and I feel big. By the time I deliver I will be enormous."

"You'll be fine, I will let you get to his office before he comes looking for you. He's stressing enough today" she said.

We said our goodbyes as she got on the elevator.

I walked to Christians office wondering what Ros meant. I didn't know if he was ready to leave yet as he looked knee deep in paperwork when I popped my head in.

I knocked on the door to let him know I was here receiving a loud reply.

"WHAT" he said before looking up into my startled face.

"Fuck, I'm sorry baby" he said rising from his chair, walking to me and pulling me into his arms.

"What is it Christian, what's wrong."

Taking my hand we went over to his couch where he pulled me onto his lap.

"There was an accident at our shipyard in Taiwan, the region has been battered with a storm over the past few days and one of the cranes was damaged resulting in a piece coming off. Two men who were on duty last night were hit with debris, at this moment we don't know if it was debris from the storm or from the crane but as it was on GEH property I need to go over there and sort it out."

"Can't Ros go" I asked.

"No she has a family wedding this weekend, her brother is getting married and she can't miss it, the only other person who has dealt with it is Marco, I will take him with me so when I know what is going on I can leave him there to handle everything and come home."

"If you need to go, there is nothing you can do about it then."

"I know Ana, but I cant take you with me. The flight is long, the main reason I chose the Bahamas for our honeymoon was that it was close so that if you needed any extra medical help we were not far away. The last thing I want to be doing is flying off when you are nearly five months pregnant." I could hear the worry in his voice.

"We will still be here when you get back Christian, we're not going anywhere."

His hand was stroking my bump, it is the closest way he can get to our baby for now.

"I could be away a week Ana and I will have to leave in the morning. I don't want to leave you alone this weekend."

"You go and do what you have to do just please try and be back for my scan next Friday" if he's gone a week that is leaving it close. He pulled me closer as I rested my head against his chest.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world. Have you felt the baby moving again today."

"Little flutters but hopefully you will be able to feel them too soon." I had been feeling little movements for the past couple of days and much to Christian's disappointment he hasn't been able to feel anything yet. From what I have read in the books it might be a couple of weeks before he can feel them but who knows he or she just might surprise us.

We left to go home. It was hard to see him pack his bag, it was the first time we had been apart for more than one night.

"I love you baby, stay with security please and I will call you as soon as I get there ok." all I could do was nod.

We were both trying to keep our emotions in check but it was hard when I could see the emotion written all over his face.

He knelt down kissing my stomach all over. He was talking to my bump, what I couldn't hear but he finished by kissing it again before rising.

I pulled him to me as our lips crashed together. This kiss had to last me a week or how ever long Christian was away. Pulling apart far too soon for my liking, I walked him to the door. I kissed him one last time before they got into the car and disapeared down the driveway.

"Tea Ana" Gail said from behind me.

I hadn't realised I was still in front of the house, pregnancy brain must be kicking in.

"Please Gail" I said following her back into the house and into the Kitchen.

Before leaving for work I went into the dining room where my latest present from Christian was.

I know our house is big but how he hid this I will never know.

Christian and I went to stay with my dad last weekend and when we came back he told me to close my eyes and led me into the dining room. Once I could open them I came face to face with Nemo, that's all I could say, I was stunned.

Against the wall was a fish tank which must be at least 6 foot long, inside was like watching Nemo again. He told me it was saltwater and was designed to look like a coral reef complete with sea anemone. We had two clownfish and a blue tang so I had my own Nemo, Marlin and Dori. There was plenty of room for a few more fish which we could get eventually but I told him we wouldn't be getting Bruce.

He originally wanted a tank for the library but with the room being circular it would have never fitted.

Arriving at work was a strange experience, I kept wanting to reach over and take Christian's hand but he wasn't there.

I walked into my office to see a large basket on my desk full of candy, chocolate and cookies with a note to say my carrot cake was in the fridge. Blame the hormones again, as my tears fell.

Lunch time I decided to find the canteen. For a building this big there should be maps around as neither Luke, Sam or I had been there before. It was like the blind leading the blind. I should have just asked Andrea where it was as she was just going in as we arrived.

"Mrs Grey how are you" she asked as we finally reached the doors.

"I'm fine, I've worked up an appetite trying to find this place." I said pointing to the canteen doors.

"I know it is a bit of a trek we need to get it signposted better" we walked into the canteen as the room went quiet. It was that quiet you could have heard a pin drop.

"Please eat, I don't bite" I said before everyone continued with their meal. Whispers and looks were coming from some of the women who were sat looking our way until Andrea cleared her throat and gave them a stern look. They soon looked away.

I am going to be the size of a house by the time the baby is coming if they keep putting chocolate cake in front of me like the piece that is now on my plate. I took a seat with Andrea opening my water bottle. I told Luke and Sam to get something to eat as I had no plans to move at the moment. Both taking turns to collect their food, one always at my side.

Andrea and I were laughing as I told her I asked Christian when I choose an assistant if I could have her.

My phone was not far away from my hand, I knew there was no way it could be Christian when it beeped but I picked it up anyway.

Hi little one, my brother called me panicking saying your home alone, what time is the party – Elliot.

Typical Elliot, though he always makes me laugh.

You want a party, its at your house – Ana

Can you do me a big, big favour – Elliot

"Sure what do you want – Ana

I was talking to Andrea while I waited for Elliot to reply, I had no idea what he wanted me to do as my phone beeped again.

Sorry Kate just called me, I want you to come and stay with Kate and me for the weekend. I'm worried my brother will come back bald ripping his hair out with stress – Elliot

Elliot I don't want to get in the way of you and Kate – Ana

I know what they are like when they get together, I don't want to hear them when my husband is thousands of miles away.

You wont be in the way Ana, please. Mum also want's us all round for Sunday lunch then we will drop you back off at home after – Elliot

OK I will need to go home and pack a bag first though, what about security – Ana

Don't worry I will call Sawyer, see you later – Elliot.

I walked back to my office after telling Luke about our change of plans. Christian will still be in the air somewhere and I couldn't wait to speak to him tonight.

...

Pulling up outside Elliot's apartment block we inputted the code which he gave Luke earlier. I had Ryan to keep me company for the moment with Sam tomorrow as well if I went anywhere.

The only thing I wanted to do was speak to my husband at the moment and take a long bath.

Like his brother Elliot had the penthouse, it was a bit further back than Escala so it didn't have the view like we used to have but it was still large.

I received a hug off both Kate and Elliot before I was shown the guest room.

"Thank you for having me guys" I was sat on the bed having just put my few items of clothing away. Apart from Christians t shirt he had on last night which I had hidden under my pillow. I needed Christian scent with me.

"Your welcome Ana, I don't want a bald brother" he said laughing.

Hearing the buzzer for the door Elliot left the room.

"Dinner" Kate said pulling me up and taking me into the dining room.

"Here you go Ana, Kate said you like Korma" Elliot placed a chicken korma with rice in front of me, I don't know if little one will like curry but it is only mild so I should be ok.

Our evening was fun, we laughed a lot but I spent the time watching the clock, Christian should be landing soon.

"He will ring you as soon as he can Ana" Elliot said.

Kate and Elliot were watching TV when my phone rang, I got up making my way back to the guest room.

"Christian" I said immediately upon answering.

"Hi baby, I miss you so much and I have only just arrived."

"I miss you too, I'm at Elliot's" I can hear his sigh of relief down the phone.

"Thank you Ana, I didn't want you left alone."

"I'm fine, you should have said if you were worried."

"I know Ana, I didn't think about it until we were already on our way to the airport and I started panicking."

"What time is it there" I asked him.

"Its just after 10am here we're due to go to the docks soon" he said.

"Christian have you slept."

"Yes I got about 6 hours on the flight, I will sleep more later when I find out what's going on though. Get some rest and call me in the morning ok, no matter what time please."

"OK, I love you Christian. Please be careful." I know he had Taylor and Reynolds with him but he was so far away so its not easy, to not worry.

"I will Ana, I will speak to you tomorrow. I love you both."

We said our goodbye's neither wanting to say the final one but my yawn decided it as he told me to get some sleep.

I should have gone back out to Kate and Elliot but I was tired, I lay my head down holding Christians shirt as I let sleep take me.

...

Saturday morning we usually had a lazy sexy morning unless we had plans but I woke up alone, picking my phone up I dialled Christian's number like I promised but it went unanswered. Trying again I had the same result, it was 11pm there so I hope he was getting some sleep. He would call me when he could.

Once I was washed and dressed, I went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Rubbing my stomach I could feel my baby moving around.

"Daddy will be back soon."

Getting everything out from the fridge I made bacon, eggs, sausage and baked beans, I didn't need to call Elliot or Kate their noses led the way.

Ryan came through to check I was ok as I placed a plate down in front of him, he was about to protest when I stopped him.

"Eat Ryan please, I've made enough for the whole building" I said.

My mind was elsewhere, thousands of miles away to be exact so I didn't realise how much food I made until it was all out in front of us.

The buzzer rang as Elliot answered it, Sam soon entered the apartment and was handed a plate as well. She took it smiling as I sat down eating my breakfast.

Hearing my phone ring I would have fallen off the stool if Ryan hadn't grabbed my arm as I tried to get off so I didn't miss the call. I had left my phone in the bedroom, why didn't I bring it with me.

"Ana stay please I will get it" Elliot said rushing into the bedroom.

He came back talking on the phone before passing it to me.

"Ana I'm so sorry I didn't answer your call, I fell asleep" he sounded shattered.

I got down from the stool before walking back into the bedroom as I spoke.

"I miss you Christian" I said trying to keep my emotions at bay.

'Oh baby I miss you both so much, how's our little one doing" he asked

"He's awake, been moving since I woke up" I said

"He." He replied.

"I don't like to refer to our baby as it and when I think about them I see us with a boy, I will have some serious apologising to do if our baby is a girl but I feel like the baby is a boy."

"Mothers intuition, We will find out next week for sure. what are you doing today" he asked.

"I have no idea, nothing too strenuous I hope but I don't have any plans, how's everything going there."

"Its ok I just miss you, trying to get answers at the moment is like asking a hundred people the same question and getting 100 different answers. Everyone has their own opinion on what happened even if they were not even here at the time."

"You need to sleep Christian, I'm sorry I woke you, you sound really tired."

"I am, I need to be home with you, not here. I sleep better when you are beside me" I knew what he meant.

"You will be home soon, just do what needs to be done there and then come back to us please."

I told Christian to get some sleep which he finally agreed as we said our goodbyes.

I lay down on the bed just looking out the window, I could see Escala from here. We had yet to put it on the market but there was no rush. It held a lot of good memories for us but some bad ones for Christian so it will go eventually but we have so much else to concentrate on at the moment it has been pushed to the back of our minds.

We love living at the house, The Grace is now moored there so we don't have to go to the marina when we want to sail.

"Knock knock are you asleep" Kate said from the door.

"If I was I would certainly be awake again Kate" I told her laughing.

She walked into the room sitting herself on the bed before lying next to me blocking my view.

"We're going out tonight" Kate said.

"OK that's great, have fun" I told her.

Shaking her head she continued.

"No I said we're going out, the three of us."

"Kate I am not going clubbing, if you haven't noticed I am pregnant and Christian would have a heart attack if I went to a club. He is panicking enough by not being here as it is."

"No club, just dinner we will go anywhere you want to go. You decide. I know you are missing Christian but its our turn to spoil you for once because lets face it he never lets anyone pay for anything when he is here."

"OK" I said nodding "What about the space needle" I suggested, at least I knew where the bathroom was, one thing I have realised since I've been pregnant is always know where the bathroom is.

"Ana it is about a three week wait to get into the space needle" she said.

Christian usually calls and gets a table straight away, I wonder if I could also.

Picking my phone back up I looked up the number before dialling it.

"Good Morning The Space Needle restaurant Julian speaking how may I help you." Here goes nothing.

"Hello this is Anastasia Grey, I was wondering if you had a table free for this evening" I asked him.

"Of course Mrs Grey what time would you like the table for and for how many people" he asked me.

Time I mouthed to Kate who was taken aback by us getting a table, so was I.

Seven she mouthed back.

"7pm please Julian and it will be for three. I will have security with me, is there somewhere they could sit while we eat" I would ask them to join us but they wont, always on guard when we are out.

"There are seats at the bar area or we can accommodate them at a nearby table."

"Either is fine, thank you" I said.

" A table is booked for you for 7pm this evening in the name of Grey. Enjoy the rest of your day."

"You too" I said before hanging up.

"I am getting you to do all my bookings in the future, we could get in anywhere" she said.

Leaving me to some peace she went to tell Elliot of our plans for the evening.

…

I'm dressed up with my bump on show, there will be no disguising it tonight with Christian's hoodies or my coat.

I have just spoken to Christian, everything is going as well as can be expected over there, he also spoke to Elliot who I think was getting a lecture about us going out. He was starting to panic until I told him we were going to the Space Needle. With parking in the garage I would be no where near the pap's who camp out front.

We drove to the restaurant in two cars, I think Luke was supposed to be off tonight, but turned up not long after I spoke to Christian, he's a worry wart my husband but I wouldn't have him any other way.

Taking the elevator up to the restaurant we were immediately seated at a table I had sat at many times before with my husband. Luke, Sam and Ryan were all sat at a table next to us and I told them they had to order dinner.

I told the waiter to put there meals onto my card but was told all our food and drink for the evening was already paid for, I should have known.

"Thousands of miles away and he still wont let us pay for anything, god my brother's quick" Elliot complained, I just laughed. It was such a Christian thing to do.

I was looking at the menu when I heard Elliot next to me.

"You know bro I do have money and can pay for my own dinner" he said before he laughed.

He passed his phone to me so I could speak to my husband.

"Hi sweetheart" I said.

"Hi baby, are you ok" he asked me.

"I'm fine Christian, please don't pull all your hair out that's my job" I said quietly.

"I cant wait and pull away"

"Our little one is moving inside me, he must like his daddy's voice." I told him after feeling movements.

"I cannot wait until I can feel the baby move, still think it's a boy" he asked me.

"Yes I don't know why, its just a feeling. I'm looking forward to seeing how much they have grown."

"Ana what do you want" Kate asked me. I hadn't even looked at the menu but ordered anyway.

"Mushroom risotto please with carrot cake for dessert" I heard Christian laugh on the phone.

"What" I asked him.

"Making sure you get your carrot cake" he said laughing.

"It could be worse I could have asked for that, for a starter" I told him.

We grudgingly said our goodbyes when my risotto came. It tasted perfect as always.

Looking over to Sam I got her attention looking towards the bathrooms. She knew what I wanted as I excused myself from the table.

Coming out I redid my lip gloss, before making my way with Sam back to the table. There was a camera flash but looking in the direction it came from, there was a group in for a birthday taking pictures as they cut the cake.

We had our own cake before calling it a night and going back to the apartment.

I woke up late the next morning making my way to the kitchen seeing Sam and Luke there.

"Morning" I said still half asleep as I put the kettle on for a cup of tea.

"Morning Ana" they both said before Luke got up coming towards me where he passed me the paper.

I opened it to see the front page, a photo of me and Sam last night in the Space Needle. It was when we were coming back from the bathroom and my bump was definitely on show.

Reading it I couldn't believe the crap they were spewing.

BABY GREY ON THE WAY.

Is this the reason they married quickly, did Grey feel like he was forced into a wedding.

Anastasia Grey was at The Space Needle Restaurant last night with her brother in law Elliot Grey and his girlfriend and best friend of Mrs Grey, Katherine Kavanagh.

What was noticeable was the large protruding stomach of Mrs Grey, but what was more noticeable was the absence of Christian Grey himself.

Is this marriage on the rocks already and did Anastasia get pregnant to trap Christian.

We will be looking for all the answers.

I couldn't believe they could sprout this shit, they don't know anything about my relationship with Christian, they don't know anything about me.

I left the newspaper on the counter before going back to my bedroom and slamming the door, I could hear Elliot shout at who was banging doors but I didn't care.

I called Christian as it just rang out, I knew he was busy but I needed him, I just wanted my husband back.

Pulling his t shirt up to my face I inhaled his scent, I could still smell his scent, it was fading though.

I needed him back before it disappeared all together.

Thank you for reading.

Christian will be back next chapter and will deal with the Nooz his way.

The next chapter is written but not edited yet so I'm hoping to have it up tomorrow.

Take care.

Caroline.