CPOV:
It's the day before Thanksgiving and Ana and I are heading in the GEH to meet with our lawyers. I want to go ahead and get all of the necessary paperwork signed so that we won't have to worry about it the closer we get to the wedding.
Ana and I are both dressed casually this morning. She is maternity jeans and a white tee shirt that shows off her 15 week belly perfectly. I am also dressed in a tee shirt and jeans. I'm sure Ana and I will receive a lot of curious stares from my employees due to the fact that she is with me and because I have never stepped foot inside GEH in nothing but a suit.
As Taylor opens the door to the SUV, I can feel Ana tense up beside me. Looking out the front window, I see what has her on edge. There are at least a dozen paparazzi waiting on us to exit.
"Fucking vultures!" I grumble. They have gotten worse since our pregnancy announcement. Each wanting to get the perfect shot of Ana's growing bump.
"It's okay. This mess should die down soon. At least they aren't as nasty as we thought they would be about our pregnancy." Ana squeezes my hand to reassure me that she's okay.
She's right, they haven't been as rude and nasty as we initially expected them to be. For the most part they have been respectful of Ana's space. We have had a few that tried to get too close or spouted hurtful comments to Ana, but Sawyer quickly had the situations under control.
Walking into GEH, I wrap my arm around Ana as the paps shout questions at us.
"Ana! When is the baby due"
"Ana, are you having a boy or girl?"
"Mr. Grey, how do you feel about the pregnancy?"
"When is the wedding?"
"Where are you going on the honeymoon?"
The doors of GEH closing behind us drown out the noise. As suspected, several of my employees are starring. Most aren't even trying to hide their curiosity. Ana being the sweetheart she is, smiles and waves at everyone.
Once the elevator doors close, Ana turns to me. "Gosh, you would think they have never laid eyes on a pregnant woman before."
"One, they probably haven't ever laid eyes on a pregnant woman as beautiful as you." I tell her and she scoffs at me. I have thought it a million times.. I wish this woman could see herself through my eyes. "And second, they are also starring because I have never stepped foot inside this building in anything other than a suit."
Her eyes slowly roam over my body. I can tell by the heated look in her eyes what she is thinking. This woman is going to be the death of me. "Stop," I tell her. "Stop now or I will have to bend you over my desk before we even go into the meeting and we don't have time."
She pouts, "Fine, but just so you know, I kind of have a fantasy of riding you in your office chair." Her words making me instantly hard.
"Killing me, Ana! You are killing me!" I groan. "After this meeting is over, your hot little ass is mine!"
Walking into the conference room, I greet my legal team and introduce them to Ana. We all take our seats and begin the meeting.
Bradley Davis, head of legal starts to speak."Mr. Grey, before we get to the rest of the things that need to be signed, as your head of legal, I would like to suggest you to look over the pre-nup I took the privilege of drawing up. I know you haven't requested one-"
I raise my hand and stop him before he even finishes his last sentence. "You are absolutely fucking correct I have not requested one! Not that my personal life is any of your fucking business, there will be no motherfucking pre-nup." I'm fuming! The nerve of this asshole! I look over to Ana and see that she is looking a little pale.
"Mr. Grey, with all due respect, we feel that it's in your best interest-"
I stand from my seat and slam my fist loudly against the table. "Did you not FUCKING HEAR ME?" Now I've started yelling. I need to calm the fuck down before I scare Ana. Taking a deep breath, I continue, "Tell me Mr. Davis... Do you value your job here at GEH?" He just sits and stares at me. "Answer me! Do you value your employment here with MY company?"
He visibly swallows and nods his head, "Y-yes ss-sir, Mr. Grey." The fucker is stuttering.. Good, next time he'll think twice about trying to delve into my personal life without me asking.
"Perfect. The next time you think of interfering in my personal life without my permission and pulling a little stunt like you pulled today, your ass will be out the door before you can blink. Am I understood?"
"Yes, Sir." I can see the beads of sweat breaking out at his temples. "I apologize."
"I accept your apology, but you also need to apologize to Miss Steele as well. Disrespecting her is a hell of a lot worse than disrespecting me. Not only is she one of the most important people to me, but as of December 6th she will also own part of everything I own. I'm sure you know that because you are the one that drew up the paperwork. That is unless you spent all of your fucking time drawing up a pre-nup that I never asked for... "
He clears his throat and looks to Ana, "I'm truly sorry Miss Steele. It was never my intention to disrespect you in any way."
Ana has been sitting quietly watching the whole thing unfold. Seeing her hand resting over her belly calms my temper a bit. "I accept your apology, Mr. Davis." She smile at him and I see him visibly relax. Ana has a heart of gold and she tries to see the good in everyone. She reminds me so much of my mother in that way.
An hour later all of the paperwork is sighed. Since it's Thanksgiving tomorrow, I'm going to be out of my office until next Monday, so as we leave the conference room, I guide Ana toward my office to get a few things I may need.
When the door closes, I cup each side of Ana's neck with my hands. "I'm so sorry that asshole did that and then had the nerve to bring it up in front of you." I say looking into her eyes. I expect to see anger or hurt in her eyes, but all I see is lust. She's turned on...
"Christian, you all angry and in control was so hot! I was so turned on in there." She says while rubbing her hands on my chest.
The next few seconds were all a blur. Clothes were flying all over my office as Ana and I made our way to my desk. She pushed my down in my chair and without a seconds hesitation, she straddled me and slowly lowered herself on to me.
"Yes, yes, yes! This is what I needed." Ana moans as she grips my shoulders, throws her head back and starts riding me like her life depended on it. Sexist fucking thing ever.
I grip her hips tighter and start meeting her thrust for thrust. "That's it baby... fucking ride me."
I can tell by the way her pussy is gripping my cock that she is getting close, so I reach up and grip her hair pulling her mouth to mine so that I can swallow the sounds of our simultaneous release.
"I think GEH could use a nurse on staff." She says once we have both caught our breath.
"A nurse? Why is that?" I ask, slightly confused.
"Yes, a nurse. I would apply for the position. I could sit and watch you in your pissed off CEO role all day long."
I chuckle, "I would never get any work done, Baby." I kiss the top of her head. "Let's get dressed and go home. I'm ready to start my 4 day weekend."
Leaving GEH, I realize I will never ever see my office the same again.
When we arrive home, Ana goes to the kitchen to help Gail, Mia, Mom and Kate and I go in search of Elliot. I finally find him in the back yard with Brooklyn and Chocolate.
"Finally made it back, Bro? What took so long? I thought you and Ana banana only had to sign a few papers." Elliot says. I explain to him all about the fucking pre-nup shit, but I leave out the part where Ana rode me in my office.
"What a prick!" Is all Elliot is able to say before Brooklyn spots me.
Brooklyn comes running over with crumbs and food all over her face and clothes. "Hey beautiful! What in the world is all over you?" I ask. She looks over at Elliot and I watch as they both break out into sly grins. "You can tell Daddy, Sweetie. what have you been into?"
"Me can't tells you. Uncle Lelliot says that he will get in twouble." Elliot winks at her and she tries to wink back but actually blinks both eyes in the process.
I turn to my trouble maker of a brother. "Care to explain why my daughter is keeping secrets from me, big brother?"
"Yes, I do care. My lips are sealed." He says as he takes Brooklyn from my arms.
"Elliot!" I say in a warning tone.
"Fine," He huffs. "When I called mom on my way over here this morning, I heard her tell Brooklyn that she couldn't have cookies because it would ruin her lunch. You can't tell a kid that!" He shakes his head. "So I stopped by the store and bought me and my niece a pack of cookies and a couple of candy bars." He smiles at me. "They think we were out here to take the Chocolate for a walk." The fucker is so proud of himself...
"The chocolate and crumbs on her face and clothes are going to blow your cover." I tell Elliot. "Come on, Sweetie. Let me take you upstairs and clean you up before uncle Elliot gets in trouble with Nana Grace."
After washing Brooklyn off and helping her change her clothes, I take her to the kitchen where Elliot has now joined the women. He is standing next to Mia as she chops apples for what I am assuming will be an apple pie.
"Elliot!" Mia screeches. "You are eating the apples faster than I can slice them. Touch another one and I will stab you in the hand!"
"Gah! Don't be so cruel, little Sis. I know it's just the hormones talking so I will let you have a pass for being so biiitt- bratty." He gives her a loud kiss on the cheek.
My mom is shaking her head, mumbling. "What am I going to do with that boy?"
The ladies continue food prep for tomorrow while Gail makes all of us lunch. I see that she is making mac and cheese so I hope Brooklyn will eat her lunch after Elliot filled her up on junk.
I need to make a few business calls so that I can have tomorrow completely work free. I let Ana know that I am heading to my study. I can't help but linger at the door for a few minutes, watching Ana. She is so at ease in the kitchen surrounded by our family. She throws her head back laughing at something Elliot says... Beautiful, she is absolutely beautiful. Sometimes I still feel the need to pinch myself. This is my life... this is my happiness!
I invited Gail to join us for lunch, but she declined. She and Taylor are leaving in an hour so she excused herself and headed home to get ready for their drive.
Sitting at the table I watch Brooklyn and sure enough she is just pushing the food around on her plate. I hate wasted food. A lot of that stems from my early childhood before the Greys. I made sure that when Gail put food on Brooklyn's plate today, she only put a small amount. I make eye contact with Elliot and tilt my head toward Brooklyn. He looks at her and then hangs his head. I know he is praying that her not eating isn't brought up.
Not two seconds later Ana notices that Brooklyn's not eating. "Brooklyn, sweetie, you need to eat your lunch."
Brooklyn still continues to push the food around her plate. "I not that hungwy, mama." Brooklyn looks to Elliot and once again tries to wink at him. It is taking all I have not to laugh.
"Who changed her clothes? That's not the outfit I dressed her in when I got here this morning." Mia says.
"Oh, me got chocowate all ober my oder ones." Brooklyn replies, not even realizing that she is selling Elliot out.
"She,... she means that Chocolate drooled all over her outside, so she had to change clothes" Elliot is trying his best not to get chewed out by our mom.
"Uh huh..." Ana looks at Elliot. She knows something's up. By the look on my mom's face, she does too. "Brooklyn, how exactly did you get chocolate on your shirt?" Ana asks her.
"Me can't tewl. It's a secwet." Brooklyn gives Elliot a thumbs up.
"Elliot Grey! What did you do?" My mom asks.
"I gave her a small snack" Elliot smiles sheepishly.
"Yep! Me and uncle Lelliots ate lots of tookies and he eben gave me a biiiiggg candy baw!" She nods her little head and smiles sweetly at Elliot.
Mom, Ana, Kate and Mia all start giving Elliot hell.
"Elliot Grey you should know better!" Mom
"You are going to be the one running after her until her sugar rush wears off." Ana
"If we ever have kids, you are not to be left in charge." Kate
"If she gets sick from all of the junk food, Ana should make you take care of her." Mia
The rest of the day is spent with Elliot chasing after a very wild Brooklyn; the ladies stay in the kitchen getting things ready for in the morning; and I just sit back and enjoy my day with home filled with family.
APOV:
I hurry to turn the alarm off before it can wake Christian. I crashed as soon as our family left last night so Christian volunteered to wait up for Jose and Derek. Their flight got in around 11 last night and Christian had a driver waiting for them.
After using the restroom and brushing my teeth, I dress in yoga pants and a tank top. I'm going to make breakfast for everyone this morning.
When I lived in Georgia, our next door neighbor was a sweet old lady, Mrs. Mary. She was always bringing us over food she made. One of my favorite things would have to be when Ray and I would join her for breakfast. She always made the traditional southern food. I've had a craving for that type of food lately, so that's what's on the menu this morning. Biscuits, sausage gravy, eggs, grits, bacon, and fresh fruit.
I almost have the food ready when I see Jose and Derek enter the kitchen. "Good morning guys!" I walk over to give them a hug. "I'm so glad you both were able to make it."
"Thank you for having us Ana" Derek says as I hug him.
"Yeah, girly, thanks for having us. It smells so good in here. Is there anything we can help with?" Jose asks.
"You can start cutting up the fruit." I tell them.
We all talk about what's going on in our lives while we finish up breakfast. I notice Jose and Derek's eyes suddenly get big. Looking behind me, I see Brooklyn coming down the stairs followed closely by Christian in nothing but low hung, silk pajama pants. Yes, Boys... the view is amazing. Damn, why didn't I stay in bed to get a morning quickie?
Christian kisses me good morning and then says good morning to Jose and Derek. "I'm going to go back up and throw on a shirt. I didn't want Brooklyn coming down the stairs by herself." Christian says as she openly gropes my ass.
After he leaves, Jose turns to me with his eyes as wide as saucers, "He didn't have to put on a shirt on our account." Jose says making me and Derek laugh.
Brooklyn sits in Jose's lap and excitedly tells him all about her new room, her dog chocolate and her new best friend... uncle Elliot.
When breakfast is finished, there is not a speck of food left on anyone's plate. Guess the big, southern breakfast was a hit...
"I need to get the turkeys in the oven." I tell the guys.
"I'll clean up the breakfast dishes" Christian says. Thank goodness! I was not looking forward to clean up after I just sit here and stuffed my face.
The turkeys are on cooking when the rest of the family start to trickle in. Grace and Carrick show up first, followed closely by Mia and her crew. Ray is next and then Kate and Elliot.
Brooklyn spots Elliot and runs to him asking if he brought snacks. I warn Elliot that he better not give her anything that will mess up her clothes or ruin her appetite. He just smiles... t-r-o-u-b-l-e!
Since Grace and Mia are there to watch the food, I run up and quickly get ready for the day. I'm wearing a one of the new sweaters that I bought when Christian and I went shopping a few weeks ago. It's rust colored and it looks amazing with my jeans and brown boots.
When I come back down stairs, I find the women sitting around the kitchen table and the men are no where to be seen. I'm guessing they all went to the media room to watch one of the many football games that are on today.
"Grace, I really hate that your parents couldn't join us today." Kate says to Grace just as I'm taking my seat next to Mia.
"Me too, but they decided to spend Thanksgiving with my brother and his family and Christmas here with us."
Christian's grandparents are the most active 78 year olds that I have ever known. They are constantly on the go. I've only meet them a few times, but every time I see them, they make me feel like I have been part of the family forever. Not to mention they are always sending things to Brooklyn from their travels.
Everyone seems to be starving by the time we all sit down to eat Thanksgiving dinner.
Elliot groans when Grace asks everyone to say what they are thankful for. "Mom, can we just eat?"
"No! Elliot, you can go first." She says to him.
"Okay... I am thankful that I met Kate and also gained a new sister and beautiful niece." He elbows Kate "Your turn, sweet cheeks. Make it fast... This growing boy needs to eat."
Kate rolls her eyes at him and then tells everyone that she is also thankful that she met Elliot. It continues around the table. Ray, Grace and Carrick are all thankful for new and growing family. Jose and Derek are both thankful for each other and their thriving careers. Mia is thankful for Travis, Clay and the new little one. Travis is thankful for Mia, his son and new friends. Clay declined to offer up his thanks. Poor little thing is so shy. He reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger.
Next up is Brooklyn. This should be interesting... "I is thankful for my new baby, my puppy, chocowate, my famiwy, and uncle Lelliot 'cause he bwings me tookies." Elliot high fives her across the table. "Otay, your turn mama."
I feel the ball of emotion in my throat before I am even begin. Damn hormones! "Okay" I clear my throat to try and speak... "I am thankful for Brooklyn, Christian, our new child on the way, and I am truly thankful to be a part of this amazing family. I could not have asked for better in-laws."
Christian looks around the table before he speaks. "There is a lot that I have to be thankful for this year. First and foremost, I am thankful for Ana. She came into my life and flipped it upside down. With her I now have an amazing daughter who I love more than life it's self, and a little boy on the way that I cant wait to meet." He winks at me. He is still absolutely convinced this baby is a boy. " Ana has shown me that I can love and be loved unconditionally. Lastly, I am thankful for my family. I know I haven't always been the easiest person, and I am truly thankful that you all stuck by me even as I tried to push you away."
I look over to Grace and see her trying to hold back tears. I can see it now, poor thing is going to be a mess at the wedding.
Elliot claps his hands together loudly, "Now that that's over with, can we please eat?" He pleads with Grace making everyone laugh. Leave it to my brother in law to bring the mood back to light and playful.
The rest of the day is spent relaxing and enjoying our time together. The men are on clean up duty while the women sit around and chat. Mia and Kate try their best to get me to go black Friday shopping with them. There is no way that is happening. For one, I hate crowded stores and two, I'm not a fan of shopping. Over the last few years, I've become the queen of cyber Mondays.
I must have dozed off because the next thing I know, I am waking up to an empty family room. I find Christian in the kitchen grabbing a couple of beers.
"Hey, where is everyone?" I ask.
"Most went home about an hour ago. Kate is on the phone with her parents in my study. Jose and Derek are taking a nap. And Elliot and Brooklyn are in the media room watching the game."
"Christian! Why did you wake me? That was so rude of me sleeping when we had guest." I'm so embarrassed.
"Ha! My mom threatened to hurt me if I woke you. I think her words were 'pregnant women need rest so you better not wake her'. Ray said he would call you this weekend. He was worried that you weren't getting enough rest."
I grab a bottle of water and decide to join Christian, Elliot and Brooklyn in the media room.
As we enter the room, we are halted in our tracks when we see Brooklyn stand up on the couch and shout at the TV. "You need glasses, wef! Dat was a shit call!"
Elliot high fives her and pulls her to sit beside him. "You got that right, little B. But don't say shit anymore. That's a bad word and your Dad will kick my back side if he hears you say it."
"Otay, uncle lettiot. Me won't say it anymore. It's our secwet." He smiles sweetly at him.
Elliot scoffs, "Yeah, and we all know how good you are at keeping secerts, little cookie monster."
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