I wake up and I am still on the sofa with a blanket over me, it's light outside so I must have been here all night. I look over at the arm chair and a blanket has been laid over the back. Did Christian sleep in the chair all night? I glance over at the clock and find its 6am; I wrap the blanket around my shoulders and go in search of him. He isn't in the office, I listen and hear the shower is running so I head into the bedroom, discard my blanket and clothes and enter the shower much to Christian's delight.
"Morning pumpkin, did you sleep ok? You looked so peaceful I couldn't bring myself to wake you up to come to bed" he hugs me
"Hey honey, did you spend the night in the chair?" I ask.
"For a few hours I did but then I had some work to do" he smiles
"Thank you" I kiss his cheek and squeeze his buttocks tightly, the reaction is almost instant arousal.
"You woke him up, are you going to leave him wanting all day?" he teases.
"I couldn't live with myself if he got frustrated and flagged now could it?" I tease him back; my hand is stroking his shaft as the water pours down our bodies.
I lick and bite his nipples and he runs his hands up and down my back and buttock. I dampen the sponge, add some shower gel and begin soaping him all over, seductively allowing my nipples to brush his chest and abdomen. He growls something about payback for teasing but I turn him sideways, I run my hands down his chest and back simultaneously, grasping his erection and slowly running my finger up and down his shaft, flicking over the tip. My other hand is caressing his buttocks and I gently probe further between until I find his anus. I run my finger around the rim while Christian breath sharpens and he moans about how good it feels. I advance my finger until he cries out in ecstasy at the sensations he is feeling from his G-spot.
"Oh Oh Oh Ana, oh my god that feels so arghhhhh" as I massage around. My own arousal is heightening with every groan and shudder emanating from Christian. He reaches down and touches my clit, I almost cry out with the pleasurable senses from his fingers. Our movements to each other's bodies become more frantic as the impending orgasm nears, Christian comes first, panting and leaning with one arm on the wall still playing with me until I come too.
"Oh wow Ana that was amazing, I wasn't expecting that when you came into the shower this morning" he kisses me again.
"You really liked it? I didn't hurt you?" I ask tentatively as I have never done that to anyone else before.
"You can do that to me anytime baby" with a big smile "People will wonder why I have a big grin on my face this morning" I laugh because if it's the grin he has on his face now everyone will know what has happened.
"Ana, my 'divorce' has been arranged and the relevant paperwork has been 'filed' at City Hall so I just need to get my PR department to release a well-timed statement and that issue will be over with except for the press interest for a while anyway" he casually tells me while we are towelling off from the shower.
"Oh, that's good I suppose"
"I am still seeing Sebastian at the moment, I can't just drop out of his life at the drop of a hat" he slips that in.
"So you still have contact with Samantha then?" I ask feeling a little annoyed he hadn't said anything to me about this
"Only to arrange seeing Seb and then I take him out places, I don't stay in the house when Samantha is there" I guess that's something "are you bothered by that Ana?"
"If I am honest, yes it does somewhat, I hoped you could break all contact with her, I still get the feeling she has something to do with the letters and accident alongside Elena but I ask only that you tell me when you go to see him. I understand you want to remain a father figure to him so I won't stop you" he snorts at the last bit "is that funny Christian?"
"I would go if I wanted to Ana" I feel a row coming on
"So you wouldn't consider my feelings if I asked you not to go?" great, the asshole is rearing his ugly head again
"I would consider but in this case I would still go as it's my responsibility" oh that's mighty generous of you to think of me. My blood starts to boil.
"Well I guess I know where I stand in the importance of our relationship!" I slam the bedroom door on the way out and head for the kitchen. Gah that certainly didn't help my blood pressure. I can't fathom how he can be so sensitive, caring and thoughtful one minute and a total fucktard the next. I sigh, put my hands on my ever swelling bump, close my eyes and wish that I had kept my mouth shut.
Gail walks past and asks me if I am ok, I nod and raise my eyes up to the sky. She smiles as if she totally appreciates what I am saying. She serves me breakfast and then I assume starts her daily routine. I haven't heard the door go signalling that Christian has left but he isn't here anymore. Ok so that's how it's going to be, Pfft!
My day is filled with reading, reviewing and making endless notes, Gail has pushed food and fluids at me at regular intervals and by the end of the day I am really pleased about the amount of back logged work cleared.
No word from Christian, is he sulking? Or just really busy? I would expect him home shortly but Gail comes in moments later to tell me he rung whilst I was using the bathroom and that he has to go to the club tonight to sort a staffing issue or something like that.
The little bit of devil in me persuades the angel side to call Kate and Elliot to see if they would like to go to the club for the evening. They readily agree and we agree to meet outside in one hour. I slip on a black dress, well maternity dress; it's still short in length but allows for the expansion of my belly. I put a finely knitted wrap around my shoulders in case I feel chilly and slip on a pair of low heeled and comfortable shoes. A little make up, lip gloss and sparkly blush complete the best me I can be in my pregnant state. I call down to Taylor and tell him I am ready to go.
"Err Ma'am, where are you going?" the apprehension in Taylor's voice is very clear.
"Pandora's Box" I reply "I am meeting Kate and Elliot there for the evening"
"I don't think Mr Grey will be very happy with that" said nervously
"No I am sure he won't but please take me Taylor" I feel a little sorry for putting Taylor in the firing line. He starts the engine as I get in and off we go.
Kate and Elliot are waiting for me; Taylor has called in Sawyer and Peters for back up too. We are whisked straight into the club and upstairs so obviously Christian knows we were coming in advance. Taylor I suppose has an obligation to inform his employer of any movements. We are attracting attention of course and a few people stop and stare, whispering to the person next to them.
We sit at one of the tables undisturbed in the VIP area. Only select people have access granted to them so we are safe however Taylor is still in the background sipping his orange juice.
Kate and I have non-alcoholic cocktails, while Elliot has a beer. I glance over to Christian's office door remembering our encounter in there when the door opens and a slim red headed woman in a tight blue dress, well if you could call it a dress, I would liken it to a handkerchief and four inch stiletto's comes out with Christian behind her. They are both smiling and my first instant thought is Bitch! What is he doing with her? Bastard! Kate is reading my mind and leans over to remind me Gail had said he had staff issues and that is his office after all. What I don't know is if they have seen the other room? He scans the room and his smile's fade when he sees me sitting, looking at him and the girl. He finishes his conversation with her, shakes her hand and she leaves.
He signals for me to come to the office, it's getting an effort to do anything quickly these days but I waddle over. I enter the office and he shuts the door behind him.
"What the fuck are you doing here Ana?" he shouts
"Don't swear at me Christian" I snap back "I wanted a night out or am I not allowed to have a say in that either?"
"Oh so that is what this is about, our earlier discussion about Sebastian and Samantha" he looks angry but I am not backing down.
"A discussion requires two people talking about an issue, not one telling the other that's what they would do regardless" I shout.
"Why do you want to make this complicated for me Ana?" he runs his hand through his hair in frustration.
"You made this situation on your own Christian and I have gone along with it despite the press intimating I am the bad party and I lured you away from her, got pregnant to trap you and the best one yet is are you really the father? Do you realize how that makes me feel?" I sob.
"I do what I have to do to protect my family and myself, sometimes I get caught up in things. Ana do you realize how many times people have tried to blackmail me, threatened to kidnap a member of my family and threaten to kill someone too? I know that's not your fault and I am sorry if I seem cold and calculating but I have to be to survive. Please don't cry Ana" he pulls me into his arms.
I feel myself calming at the feel of his arms and his body scent mixed with cologne.
"I appreciate it's not easy Christian, I understand why you continue to see Sebastian but we have two babies coming and they are your priority then so at some point you will be limited when you can see him anyway. I am just saying you need to take a step back gradually for his sake more than anything else" I am being honest with him.
He looks a little crestfallen "I know Ana and I will pull back. I am sorry I didn't see you before I left this morning and before you ask the woman in here is a potential waitress, I interviewed her for a position that opened up downstairs" he smiles as if he knows what I was thinking and yes I was thinking who the hell was she.
"Are you coming out to socialise with us this evening?" I lighten the mood.
"Sure" he takes my hand to help me up and pulls me into a delicate and deeply meaningful kiss that makes me want to melt. We walk out of the office hand in hand and head toward our table. A waiter comes over to take our drinks order and the next hour or so is filled with well-mannered ribbing and teasing of each other. We laugh and laugh particularly when Elliot and Christian get a rapport going about nappies and babies, my ribs ache and I am sure my makeup is now non-existent from wiping the tears away. I think it was the evening we all needed to ease the general stress and worry surrounding us especially when we tell them about our engagement.
Kate squeals in delight and hugs us both; Elliot shakes Christian's hand and tells him it's about time he made an honest woman of me. We toast to the future together and with our children.
We wish each other a goodnight and head to our respective apartments promising to be in contact soon.
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