Written in the Stars
By Tvdfanpam
Chapter 35
A Surprise for Ana
This is for Jojo31055 who was patiently waiting for an update! Enjoy!
Christian and Ana couldn't go out to dinner without the paparazzi following them and trying to get a shot of Ana's baby bump. She would wear a coat or hold her purse over her stomach so no one could get a clear shot of it; the media wasn't sure how far along she was and she was going to keep it that was as long as she could. No one could get in SIP without an appointment even though several area reporters had tried to get in. Security was tight and they ate at home a lot as a result.
Carla and Bob welcomed their new baby boy Paxson into their family. He was born three weeks early and had to stay in the NICU for a week. He was beautiful! Long eyelashes and dark hair and big feet! Ana was in love with him. She went down to Georgia for a long weekend when he came home from the hospital and cried when she had to go back home. Christian told Carla and Bob they could come visit anytime they wanted and he would fly them in on his private plane.
"Hey baby, wake up. Your dad is here." Christian kissed Ana on the forehead and rubbed her stomach. He loved touching her belly and feeling his child move inside her. It was a miracle to him. He was so proud of that child growing inside his wife and couldn't stop smiling. He smiled all the time now, even at work. His brother teased him about it but he didn't care! He would tell him to get his own wife and he would be able to smile like an idiot too!
Ana rolled onto her back and stared up at Christian. "Hi. I was just going to nap for a few minutes! Why didn't you wake me up?" She looked at the time then tried to jump up which was impossible with her belly. "I was going to make my dad's favorite dessert!" She frowned. Christian smiled, he couldn't help it.
"You were sleeping so soundly, I didn't have the heart to wake you baby." He said smiling at his wife, the love of his life. "I asked Gail to take a pie out of the freezer. It should be thawed out by now and we can have ice cream with it!" He knew that Ana would eat it now; she wanted ice cream with everything! It was her one craving. He helped her up and she went to pee before she padded barefoot into the living room of their penthouse to see her dad. Her feet were slightly swelled and she couldn't wear shoes comfortably.
"Hey baby girl! Look at you! That baby is growing; soon he will be as big as you!" Ray hugged Ana and kissed her and helped her get comfortable on the sofa. He sat down beside her and held her hand. "So how's your mother and her baby doing?" He asked to get it out of the way.
"They are doing great! Paxson is the sweetest baby I have ever seen. I hope our baby is as happy as he is. He never fusses but Mom or Bob hold him all the time." Ana gushed about her little brother. "How are things with you? Did you get moved into your new house? I want to come see it this weekend. I will help you pick out furniture for your new 'man cave.'" She knew her dad only asked about her brother to be nice. It actually pained him that Carla had moved on and had a baby with someone else. He didn't love her anymore but he wished he could have had another child. He wouldn't tell Ana that though or she would start trying to fix him up with random women again.
"Ray we are going out to see the new house this afternoon. Do you want to come with us?" Christian asked.
"Yes, I would like that. I need to see the baby's room so I can get to working on his surprise." Ray said. Ana clapped her hands excitedly.
"Oh! Are you making a cradle or a rocking horse?" She hated to be left out of things and didn't like surprises.
"You will be the first one to know Annie!" He said smiling at his daughter. He was making a little rocking chair but didn't want to tell her that. She frowned at her dad.
Gail came in the living room with desserts on a tray for everybody. "Thank you Gail." Ana said quietly. "I was going to make a cake dad but overslept."
"It's okay pumpkin, I like apple pie and ice cream. You can make me a cake next time." He really didn't especially like apple pie, the spices gave him heartburn but he didn't want to see her cry. Ana would cry at the drop of a hat so everybody would try very hard not to set her off. She once cried for 30 minutes when she saw a commercial with two small children playing with their grandpa. It was irrational but she couldn't help it. The pregnancy hormones were working overtime!
Taylor walked in the living room. "Mr. Grey, the car is ready when you are." Christian had insisted on buying a bigger SUV since they were having a baby. He ordered a Cadillac Escalade in a black metallic finish and Ana thought it looked like a hearse! She hated being driven around in it and complained whenever they drove it anywhere. Christian was to the point he was going to sell it and chalk it up as a loss. He made the mistake of not consulting her before buying it and knew he would never make that mistake again. He was learning like so many married men that if mama wasn't happy, ain't nobody happy. Happy wife equals happy life.
Elliott loved to tease Christian that Ana was wearing the pants in the family. It was really true but Christian didn't like to admit it. He wanted his wife to be happy and he didn't care what he had to do to make that happen. Two weeks ago they had stayed at his mom and dad's house after a late family night of Karaoke and board games. Ana woke up in the middle of the night with a chocolate chip ice cream craving and Grace and Carrick didn't have any so Taylor had to call the owner of the local ice cream parlor in Bellevue and promise him season tickets to the Seattle Seahawks if he would come open the store and make Mrs. Grey an ice cream cone.
They all piled into the car and strapped in. Ray and Christian talked about fishing most of the way to the new house. Ana dozed; she couldn't stay awake in a car. The motion put her to sleep. "Baby, we are here." Christian once again woke up his pregnant wife and helped her out of the car making sure she didn't trip on the flagstone driveway. Taylor unlocked the front door for them after disarming the alarm. He turned on lights as he walked through the house. It was part of his security protocol. It smelled of new paint and new carpet.
Ana wandered into the kitchen. It was her favorite room on the main level. She loved the views and couldn't wait to putter around in her own kitchen making meals for her family. Gail would be transitioning to more of a house manager, Ana would cook most of the meals for her and Christian. That was a tradition she couldn't wait to start with their own family; dinner time with the family every night that they could manage it. Christian promised her no more dinner meetings after their son was born.
"Ana, we're going upstairs. Are you coming with us?" Christian asked. He was trying to be sneaky and help her up the stairs, she knew what he was doing though and rolled her eyes at his back.
"I'm coming dear. You can help me up the stairs." He grinned at her and took her hand. Ray got behind her in case she stumbled on the stairs. Their first stop was the nursery. It was done in pale gray walls and the hardwood floors had been refinished all over the house. There was a plush rug that covered most of the floor and the ceiling was pale blue with fluffy clouds painted to look like a summer day. They were going with a nautical theme since they lived on the sound and there were sailboats on the bedding. In the bay window was a beautiful rocking chair in a dark finish. "Oh! Where did that come from?" She asked as she quickly walked over to it and sat down. She rocked back and forth. "I love it!"
"Surprise! I made it for you Ana." Ray said happily. He was glad she liked it. Every mother needed a rocking chair to rock her baby. Ana started crying.
"Thank you dad! I love it and I love you! You are the best dad!" She got up and hugged him as she cried. He stood there in shock, not sure what to do. Christian handed Ana his handkerchief so she could wipe her eyes. He kept one in each pocket and so did Taylor and Sawyer. They never knew what would set her off.
"If you stop crying Annie, I will get you some ice cream." Ray said uncomfortable with her tears. That made Ana laugh.
"Sorry dad. Hormones!" Ana wiped her tears and she was fine. She wandered around the room and inspected everything. They were moving in next week and she couldn't wait.
"Let's go check out the library. I want to see if all the books I ordered are in." He led her out of the baby's room and shut off the light then closed the door. He couldn't wait to bring his son home now that his room was ready!
A/N: Thanks for all the reviews/follows/favorites! I am so happy you all like my story! Been travelling for work then went on vacation now back to work this week! Will have another update Saturday or Sunday! Check out Pinterest to see the baby's room and Ana's rocker.