Back at the house, Carrick and Christian have obviously finished discussing 'business' as Carrick has a glass of scotch in his hand and he is making a toast, to what I can't hear but the atmosphere has returned to calm and controlled with a hint of amusement.
"Hello ladies, enjoy your walk?" Carrick pipes up.
"Yes thank you darling" Grace walks over and places a kiss on his cheek while Christian has given me a hug, guided me to the chair he was sitting in and pours a glass of orange juice for me which is gratefully received.
"We will have to go soon pumpkin" Christian tells me "I need to stop at Elliot and Kate's apartment for a while, would you like me to drop you home first?"
"No honey, I can catch up with Kate as we have not seen each other in a while" I say with a smile. We talk on the phone but I much prefer talking face to face.
"The housekeeper is preparing a light lunch for us all, it should be here any moment" As Grace comments, the door opens and in came a tray of mixed sandwiches, mixed fruit and nuts and tea, just right!
I feel hungry and tuck in as Christian and Grace look on approvingly but all too soon lunch is devoured and we must be on our way.
Grace takes my hand and makes me promise to call her if I want any advice about anything and she says the same to Christian. Carrick warmly tells me to take care of myself and his grandbabies.
"Say hi to Mia for us, I am sorry to have missed her this weekend" I ask Grace to pass the message on.
I wave out of the window as we head up the driveway until I can no longer see them. Christian asks me how my chat with Grace went.
"I feel much happier now, your Mom has a way of putting things that don't make them seem as scary, she doesn't gloss over anything or try and sugar coat information" I explain to him "she just says it in plain English"
"I am glad you feel happier baby; that makes me feel happier too" he beams at me.
We pull up to Kate and Elliot's apartment and SPD are parked outside, Sawyer does his checks first and gives the signal to Taylor that all is clear and we walk into the building. It all seems so familiar and I get a little homesick for a moment, after all I did only leave a few months ago but that feels like a lifetime sometimes too.
"Ana! So good to see you" Kate half throws herself at me but our bumps get in the way and we end up giggling.
"Kate, are you ok? You look great!" I am really pleased to see her.
"This has freaked me out a little, do you think Elena is behind this?" she asks.
"Yes I do but the problem is linking her to what's been going on" I explain "How bad are the cars?"
"They are both keyed on all panels, the indicators on mine have been smashed and Elliot's windshield wipers were ripped off"
"Ouch, did the police find anything? What about building security and CCTV?" I ask.
"Nothing on the cars and it appears nothing on the camera's either, I saw a glimpse of the film and it looked awful quality, to be honest it didn't look like anyone could be identified so that's disappointing. The security guard is being grilled as we speak so something may come of that. Elliot is fuming, he has been storming around here all morning, the only words I can identify are 'bitch and 'finished'. I have been staying out of his way" she giggles again.
"I am sure you have" I join in the giggling.
The door opens and the boys come in, Elliot comes over to where we are sitting.
"Hey Ana, how are you?" he asks as he kisses me on the cheek.
"I'm good Elliot, thanks. How's things? Any luck with the security guard?" I probe.
"No luck I'm afraid, it seems he was on a bathroom break at that vital moment, the other was doing his rounds so it appears she has got away with it again" he sounds so despondent and disappointed.
"She will slip up Elliot or someone will drop her in it by accident, I have every confidence she will be caught sooner rather than later" hoping I seem as confident as I sound.
Christian comes in with a tray of soft drinks and biscuits, sets it down on the coffee table and hands Kate and I each a glass. Kate signals for me to follow her as she wants to show me the nursery now it is all finished so we waddle with our drinks into the other room.
It's absolutely fabulous, Elliot design is great and Kate's eye for décor has created a fantastic comfortable room for the baby. She pays such attention to detail down to the hand painted design on the wall, pictures, bedding and clothes. I tell her she needs to come over to Escala to see our finished room and we make a provisional date for dinner to be confirmed with Elliot and Christian. I am looking forward to that already.
We finish our drinks and Elliot wraps up his conversation with Christian so we head back to Escala.
Mrs Jones has prepared a light dinner for us this evening; Christian relaxes with a scotch on the rocks in front of the television, which is unusual as he doesn't like most shows but I use the opportunity to put my feet up and he automatically starts to rub them. I slip into a haze, I always enjoyed foot massages but now they are divine. Christian is in a playful mood tonight as he teases me by running is hand up and down my inner thighs, I feel myself flushing as my horniness increases, my breathing gets rapid and it's like a tap has been turned on inside, I am so wet.
I open one eye slightly and see Christian's head is resting on the back of the sofa, his eyes are closed, his lips slightly parted and a bulge is forming in his trousers however I am busy absorbing his touch and feel to move right now.
A small moan escapes from my lips and I see his head turn toward me; I look and smile as the wanton carnal look spreads over his face as he allows his hand to wander over my bump to my breasts.
"They are bigger" he comments with a gleam in his eye.
"They are and they are all yours" I smile.
He stands up and offers his hands to help me up; he leads me to the playroom.
"Don't worry baby, I will be gentle" he says as if reading my mind. We stand facing each other slowly and intimately peeling our clothes off.
I lay down on the luxurious silk red sheets and Christian kneels beside me.
"Turn on your side Ana" he commands and with a little help I turn, I feel his skin touch mine and a tingling sensation spreads over my whole body. His hands investigate every inch of my body, tracing over my curves with his finger and nibbling at my neck and ear lobe. That in itself almost sends me into an orgasmic frenzy.
I groan as his fingers slip gently between my wet folds, driving me wild with pleasure when he teases my clitoris while his other hand is swirling over my nipple and breast. I hear a horny grunt from Christian, he is so hard and very much in need of a release. I playfully kneel, bend over and stick my bottom in the air and get rewarded with a slap on each cheek, he rubs the palm of his hand over each cheek before slapping again, a delightful tingle spreads over my buttocks but I need to feel him inside me.
"Please Christian, I need you" I plead.
"Not yet baby" he growls as I feel his finger stroking my rosette and I revel in the sensation that brings, his other hand finds my clit again and I start to beg.
"Don't make me wait any longer pleeaasseeeeeee aarrghh" as he plunges into my depths before pulling out and using his tip to tease my entrance.
"Oh god that feels so good baby" he moans as he plunges again. He builds to a rhythm, our breathing matching each other's, I feel my release building, his breathing and pumping gets more ragged as he draws closer.
"Ohhhh Ana!" he cries as I feel his seed emptying into me "Oh god that was good" as I feel myself climaxing.
"Oh Christian, I love you" I say as I relax down onto my side again, panting and wiping a light sheen of perspiration from my forehead.
"Are you ok Ana? I didn't hurt you, did I?" he looks concerned.
"I'm fine honey, my thighs are telling a different story though" I chuckle.
Christian gently rubs the top of my thighs
"If you keep doing that I will have to punish them some more and start round 2" I giggle.
"Oh really?" he says mischievously with that animal look in his eyes but then shakes his head "You have had enough for tonight; I don't want to wear you out all in one night".
He covers me over with duvet, spoons me and I drift off into a peaceful slumber.
My thighs were not lying last night, Ouch! Sore or what! The shower is running so I join Christian under the warm, running water.
"Good morning pumpkin, sleep well?" he asks.
"I did, thank you but my thighs are protesting this morning, I thought the warm water might help" I tell him.
He pulls me under the water, washes my hair and lathers me with shower gel.
"You really are beautiful Anastasia" he leans in to kiss me. I melt into his kiss and arms. Did he just say I was beautiful?
A single tear falls on to my face, if he saw it he didn't say before it mingled with the shower water. No one has ever called me beautiful before, I want to say something in return but am all choked up so I look into his eyes and mouth 'thank you' before lowering my eyes to hide my emotion.
He lifts my face with his hand until I am looking into his eyes "and I love you very much"
The tear flood gate opens and they fall freely, he uses his thumbs to wipe some away and then puts a bath sheet around my shoulders, I didn't even realise I was cold, he leads me back into the bedroom and I sit on the edge of the bed, still sobbing.
"Ana, baby, tell me what has made you cry like this?" he soothes.
"I am ok, really. I just have to let off steam every now and again, the pressure of the last couple of months with Elena just gets to me; I am worried about the babies and birth, I just need to cry occasionally otherwise I will burst" I try and calm myself.
"Oh pumpkin, we are doing everything we can but I understand your frustration but try not to let it get to you, I don't want you to get ill or have problems over that bitch" he snipes and his face contorts with anger.
"Now who is getting stressed?" I giggle and his face relaxes again.
"Sorry" he smiles "Ok I have to go to work, let me know the date for dinner with Kate and Elliot so I can put it in my schedule"
"I will e-mail it to you in a bit" I say with a smile as I remember how much I am looking forward to having them over. He kisses my cheek…..
"Sure, laters baby" and he is gone.