I wait nervously for her flight to clear customs and baggage collection; people are coming out but no mom yet. We wait and wait until I hear her shrieking through the double doors where baggage collection is. Great I say to myself, she is already causing a disturbance and she has only been in Seattle for about thirty minutes.
"This is absolutely ridiculous; I want your name and your supervisor's name. I don't think I should be treated like this!" yup that's my mother. I could just turn and run, figuratively speaking of course.
"Mom! Over here" I shout.
"Darling, how lovely to see you" she lightly kisses my cheek "and who is this?"
"This is Taylor, my security and driver" Taylor extends his hand but my mother just ignores it. She hasn't changed a bit
"Where's Frank?" I look around feeling puzzled.
"Oh he's putting the luggage back together after these buffoon's decided to check the suitcase and threw my clothes all over the place" she huffs "he will be here in a moment".
"Ok well while we wait, you are booked into The Heathman tonight and we will swing past at 9.30am in the morning so you can follow us down to Christian's parent's house, ok?"
"Fine darling" she says but I know she is not really paying attention so I will tell Frank when he arrives.
"You look like you have put on some weight Ana" she starts "Your new boyfriend must be treating you well"
"Yes he is mom but he has also knocked me up, I am 6 months pregnant" I am getting annoyed now. I see Taylor smirk; I think he has the measure of her as well.
"Sorry darling, what did you say? Ah Frank woohoo, over here" she shouts across the terminal.
Frank comes over pretty well laden with bags; it's enough luggage for 2 weeks not 2 days.
"Hello Ana" he says as he kisses my cheek.
"Hi Frank, how are you?" I ask him, I like Frank, out of mom's other two relationships not including my real dad and Ray were a complete disaster but I am not sure who could put up with my mom for that long.
"Oh good thanks Ana, my you look well, practically blooming" I beam.
"Blooming? Who's blooming?" mom asks, and then her eyes widen as she realizes he is talking about me.
"Ana! Your pregnant?" here we go.
"Yes mom, 6 months gone" I smile
"Oh Ana, how could you let this happen? You are so young and your career is in its early stages. You don't have money, where are you living? Is this boy serious about you?" She is on a roll.
"Are you getting married, tell me Ana!" She demands.
"Firstly mom please keep your voice down and if you give me a moment I will explain but we need to get to the car and drop you off at the hotel" Taylor takes my arm and we head for the parking lot.
"Well, start explaining!" she shouts.
"Firstly it happened, I don't need to explain how surely?" I say sarcastically and mom glares back at me "Yes I am young but I am fortunate that I can continue working before and after the babies are born. Christian is CEO of Grey Enterprise Holdings and is a billionaire so money is not an issue and we live in his penthouse flat!"
"Oh, I see" That has taken the wind out of her sails, for a minute anyway "wait a minute…did you say babies?" I nod.
"Twins?" as if my nodding wasn't sufficient acknowledgement.
"Yes mom, twins"
"But is he serious about this?" right, back to the interrogation then.
"Yes, we are engaged to be married after the babies are born" that's the first time I have told anyone except Kate and Elliot about his proposal. Taylor looks really pleased; I catch his eye in the interior mirror and wink.
Mom is quiet for the rest of the journey, not sure if that is good or bad. Shortly after we arrive at the hotel, mom and Frank check in and I tell Frank about the arrangements for the morning before wishing them a goodnight and driving back to Escala.
Christian and dad are laughing as I walk into the apartment which I am very pleased to hear. I bid goodnight to Taylor and sit next to dad on the sofa, I let out a big sigh.
"Same old Carla then" dad comments
"Yes dad, some things never change, I feel for Frank but it's his choice to stay. I swear she thinks she is the queen or something by the way she approaches people and orders them around"
Dad nods in agreement but I don't say anymore as I don't want him to be frosty with her tomorrow.
"So what were you two laughing at when I came in?" I ask smiling
"I didn't realize your dad fly fishes so we have been swapping tips and we must head over to Aspen sometime and go fishing there" Christian suggests.
My heart swells at the thought of at least my dad and Christian getting on ok, I can't see the same for Mom though.
"Anyways Ana, you looked shattered, I think it's time you go to bed, after all it will be another long weekend" Christian took the words right out of my mouth.
"I was thinking the same to be honest, if you don't mind me skipping out on you?" I ask
"Not at all sweetheart, you need to rest and look after those grand babies. Sleep well and see you in the morning" dad kisses my cheek.
"I will be along soon baby" Christian tells me.
"Goodnight" I yawn as I walk to the bedroom. I know Gail will have got the spare bedroom ready for dad in advance and she will be there in the morning cooking breakfast as usual.
I am out like a light, I don't hear Christian come to bed but I wake and find we are spooning and he is still fast asleep. I need to pee so I try and unwrap myself without disturbing him and waddle to the bathroom. When I come out, he is propped up on his elbow watching me.
"Like something you see?" I question with a giggle.
"Always, you are beautiful baby and even more so with my babies on board" I see the cover tenting with his morning erection.
I pull the cover back and push him on to his back, I kneel on the bed and kiss up and down his muscular torso, my lips brush over his nipples and he groans a little. His lips are very enticing this morning so I give them due attention before nibbling his earlobe and working my way back down.
I start stroking his penis, then alternate between licking and sucking, his breath quickens and his hands start to intensely grope my buttocks before his fingers find their goal, spreading my arousal and making me moan. He gently pulls my leg over his chest and we are sixty-nining, his tongue searching through every fold and flicking my clitoris sending me into intense pleasure. I continue to stroke his inner thighs; I suck his balls slowly and sensuously as he tries to buck his hips. My oral assault resumes, nibbling, sucking and twirling my tongue. He is getting close to release as his own pleasuring of me intensifies. He lets out a primeval noise as he erupts, he turns me over and plunges into me, pumping and gyrating until I can hold it no longer and I explode with pleasure. I am panting and a fine sheen of sweat has developed over both of us so Christian pulls me back to the shower where we continue touching, caressing and yearning each other until we start to become shrivelled from being in the water too long.
Smiling at him "hmm, good morning to you too" he smiles and kisses the tip of my nose. We dress and Christian goes to the kitchen while I dry my hair and pack our overnight bag.
"Good morning Mr Grey" Gail greets him "ready for breakfast?"
"Yes please Mrs Jones, could you make some scrambled egg on toast for Ana, she will be here in a moment"
"I am here, and that would be perfect" I say "Dad up yet?"
"Good morning and not yet Miss Steele" I nod in acknowledgement.
"I am famished and this tastes wonderful" as I tuck in to my breakfast.
"Good morning, Ana, Christian, Mrs Jones" Dad is up and a chorus of good morning comes from us.
"What can I get you for breakfast Mr Steele?" Gail asks.
"Oh err, what Ana has if that's ok?"
"Of course" Gail goes to the fridge for more eggs and begins working her magic again.
"Did you sleep ok dad?" he looks a little tired still and has probably been thinking about meeting mom again after a few years.
"Eventually yes sweetheart, it always takes me a while to settle in new environments and always has" he replies. Gil puts a lightly seasoned plate of scrambled eggs with toast in front of dad; he closes his eyes as he tastes it for the first time.
"This is extraordinary Mrs Jones, I didn't think scrambled eggs could taste anything but bland but this is wonderful" Gail blushes in response, mumbles 'my pleasure' and makes herself busy again.
Then dad by way of explanation tells Christian that having breakfast at the 'Greasy Spoon' as a police officer has dulled his taste buds.
"It's all full of grease, oil or whatever and the toast was always partially cremated and my cooking skills, well I don't think I really have any" he chuckles "Then I met my partner Angie and she does the cooking for me now"
"That's nice dad, I am glad she looks after you" I smile.
Christian looks at his watch and tells us we are aiming to leave in forty five minutes, Taylor will be following and mom will be behind him with Sawyer and Peters doing their usual sweeping. Christian excuses himself as he has a few last minute e-mails to read and respond to.
"Is all this security necessary Ana?" dad looks concerned.
"Yes it is I am afraid, Christian has had a threat made against him recently, don't freak out but you know I had an accident, well that wasn't an accident but a deliberate attempt to get me to back off from Christian" I wait for the fallout from that revelation.
"What! Oh Ana, why didn't you tell me sweetheart? Have they caught whoever did that to you?"
"No dad, stolen car, burnt out so no DNA evidence, the case isn't closed but nothing can be done right now" I advise him.
"I guess security is needed then but please, please promise me you will be really careful Ana" he pleads.
"Of course I will Papa" I hug him.
"You have not called me that since you were small" I smile at the memories of old.
I glance at my watch and it is time to go, Christian walks out with our overnight bag and dad goes to fetch his. Taylor is waiting and immediately takes our bags and puts them in the trunk. He and Christian have a brief discussion before we head for The Heathman.
Christian and I go into the lobby and have reception call their room with the message we have arrived. After what feels like forever, Christian looking at his watch and pacing, mom makes her exit from the elevator.
"Oh do come on Frank" she shrills "Have you got all the bags?"
Christian whispers to me "How long is she intending to stay at my mother's house?" I burst into fits of giggles which intensify when I see Frank carrying two holdalls.
"Ana, darling, well aren't you going to introduce me?"
"Mom this is Christian, Christian this is Carla and her partner Frank"
"Mrs Van Grutten, a pleasure to meet you" he sweeps her hand up and kisses the top and I see my mom swoon like a school girl. Oh she is lost for words, that's a first.
"Christian, how lovely to meet you" Oh my god she is flirting with him, her voice has changed, her face has softened and she is giggling.
"Hello Frank" he offers his hand and Frank shakes it "here, let me help you with those" Christian takes a bag off Franks shoulders. Taylor comes over and takes another leaving just a small bag and mom's purse to carry.
"So Christian, Ana tells me you are getting married soon, even though you have only been seeing each other for nine months" Great, she always goes straight for the jugular.
"Well Mrs Van Grutten, I knocked her up after three months so we didn't think there was much point in waiting" oh oh she is speechless for the second time in a matter of 10 minutes and I am really fighting the impulse to roll on the floor laughing my ass off. I think my mom has met her match.
"Well err yes I suppose so" mom looks awkward and has no idea how to respond now. I indicate to Christian to start moving towards the cars as we are running late and I hate tardiness.
Frank is driving so Taylor give him instructions on how to follow and took his mobile number in case contact needs to be made.
Mom see's Dad in the back of our car and smiles a strained smile at him before getting in the car and off to Grey Manor.
A/N: Not had much chance to write lately, but I will keep up with the Tuesday / Friday posting schedule. I love reading your reviews. A few recent reviews mentioned about CG cheating. That is a hard limit for me. No cheating, No Main Character Death, No Abortion. As it mentions in the title. There will be angst, there will be drama, there will be sex, there will be raw emotions, and there will be a HEA. About as real as HEA gets these days.