Thank you all for your patience and encouragement. I don't take you for granted, I've just been in a funk that lasted longer than what anticipated. It's only fair that the story is completed the way it deserves and not rushed and I was just writing making things up as I was going along. You are all amazing, I have been reading your messages and encouragement and please feel free to kick my ass my FB is Lorraine Lorraine. So let's do this. I owe it all to YOU because writing is pointless without the readers! I'm just getting into the flow of things with this chapter and actually had to read the story from the start which was amazing and you guys supported from the word go when I gathered the nerves to just try writing a chapter. I know I started a new story but this will be prioritised. I hope to end it in about 8 chapters or so unless of course, my imagination runs wild!

Christian POV

She let me off easy, I know. The truth is I'm probably not fully off the off the hook. One thing I've discovered about Anna is that she is easily distracted by sex. She is the one who came onto to me, perhaps she doesn't know what to do with me, I don't know either.

I wasn't planning on getting that building it was an impulsive act; I saw a threat and reacted the only way I know how. She had told me actually reassured me numerous times that there was nothing to worry about but me being me I couldn't just take her word I had to make sure the stops were put in place.

Ana remains downstairs in the study she insisted I leave her there napping, she probably remembered she is pissed at me after I had made her come over and over again.

I took the chance to speak to Robinson about my recent fuck up and he proceeded to tell me he is not a therapist he is just a coach but then he gave me advice that if Ana has said she is mine and every indication is that she is then it is what it is.

The issue of control springs up again, every time I think I've moved on something happens and taking control becomes an impulse. I cannot spend my life with Anna always apologising I'm sure she will eventually reach the end of her tether. It's time I start behaving like the man she needs or at least try.

She is still downstairs, chatting on the phone to either Kate or even Sawyer, the thought of him feels less threatening now.

I hear her delicate steps as she comes up. Now that the high of sex has subsided she is likely to lay in on me and I have to take it

"Hey." She says eyeing me suspiciously

She sits on the bed and switches on the TV, we never watch TV especially this time of the evening.

" Is everything OK?" I ask her sitting next to her squeezing her thigh gently which she lets me.

"I'm good."

"I have something for you." I reach out to the bedside cabinet and hand her the envelope

She opens it up and scans the paperwork before she hands everything back to me

" No thanks." She says this so calmly standing up and pacing the room.

My eyes follow her I'm sure what's going to be next

"It's yours, Ana, I bought the place for you. I know it was a crazy act at the time but it's all yours now."

"No Christian." She stops and faces me

"You know very well that you shouldn't have and frankly I'm no longer interested in the idea. I think you and I have a lot to work on because..."

She points to me and then herself

" We cannot go on like this."

My heart stutters what does it mean that we cannot go on like this? Is she giving up then? Her engagement ring is where it was on her finger, some sort of relief.

" What you mean we can't go in like this? Are you calling it off."

She laughs " Ha and give you an easy way out? You are kidding yourself, but you have a lot of work to do and I have a lot of learning to do. You need to get to learn that any man I encounter even if they want me or not, I have my eyes on only one. I cannot keep trying to convince otherwise it's exhausting and we have a child to look after now."

" Yes ma'am" is the only response I have

"We need to place to live that's more permanent."

"Ok" at least there is the mention of we in all of this which hopefully includes me

"I'm considering looking for a job something part time and please I don't want you to interfere."

"Ok.. can I ask you one question?"

"Yes."

"Have you taken any thought about a date for for the wedding?"

"No, not yet and I've been asked that by so many people in the last week. There is a lot to consider before we even plan a wedding so just give me some time. Anyway, I need a shower and to get ready for bed."

I don't follow her this time, I know she needs time and the fact that she is still here means we will work out whatever needs working out together. A month ago I would have followed her just for reassurance. The reassurance I need is there loud and clear.

Ana POV

I let the hot water wash over me gently. It's been a crazy day. I'm still pissed at Christian but it won't last long given the way I let him have me earlier. And I didn't give in to him out of pity it was pure lust on my part. There is this look he gives I couldn't resist. I have given myself to him and part of it will involve dealing with his issues, insecurities and all that comes with being his woman. This whole idea of going into business is something I will put on hold or forget as I'm not keen on the drama which usually follows.

I called Flynn earlier, I know it was probably out of line but I needed to speak to a professional given that it was Christian we were discussing, the smaller the circle the better. He listened to me which is what I needed, I knew he wouldn't tell me much but just hearing him tell me to be patient with Christian seems to be all that I needed at the time. I cannot expect his ways to resolve themselves immediately, he needs time and I will give him that and I have to remember each time it seems he has moved forward a mile it's probably be half or a quarter of that in reality as he will go back to his old ways now and again as he learns.

The wedding, am I even ready? I don't know but now and again I picture myself walking down the aisle to the most handsome man waiting for me. Maybe we can get married soon, maybe we can wait I don't know its confusing, everyone will have their opinions about giving it time bla bla but we will do things whichever way is best

By the time I'm finished the TV is muted and Christian is in bed breathing softly and I watch him for a moment. I slide next to him and he stirs and turns so he can hold me close

I dream of children laughing, strawberry fields and a happy Christian Grey. I hope it's a sign of things to come.