Dinner was fantastic, Christian had arranged for a bouquet of flowers to be given to me at the table, fine champagne waiting when we sat down and the food was just out of this world. A pianist played in the corner of the restaurant, romantic and beautiful music. I felt great, Christian was attentive and caring, I couldn't have asked for more.
Different story however, when we came to leave, someone had tipped the press as to our whereabouts. Most of them are courteous and don't push too hard but others are relentless…
"How are you Mr Grey?"
"How are the children?"
"First night out since the 'incident'?" At this point I want to slap this reporter but Taylor and Christian are ready to stop me as they feel me tensing up.
"Do you have anything to say?" Distain is practically dripping from this guy.
But as usual, eyes front and no comment until we get into the car and then the cursing begins.
"Who the fuck tipped them off? Only you, Taylor, Mrs Jones and I knew we were going out" Christian implodes.
"We could have been seen or maybe a waiter or member of staff at the restaurant let it slip" I try and placate him somewhat.
He is still fuming as we pull up to Escala but fortunately no one has followed or perhaps been allowed to follow.
The twins have been perfect and just need a last feed before we go to bed, Gail bid us goodnight. I can't expect her to do a night shift as well so I have the night shift but I don't mind as I really had a lovely evening with Christian to hopefully be carried on after the last feed.
"Help me with Max while I feed Melissa"
"Ok, let me sit down first, I feel a bit tired" he states.
"Chill out a bit now, we are home and safe honey" I reassure.
He takes a deep breath before giving Max his bottle "My goodness you are hungry little fella"
"Melissa is not doing too badly either" I chuckle "If he has finished, can you change his diaper and put his sleep suit on?"
"Oh err; I don't know how, well I do but…" Christian looks scared.
"Let me help you" I put Melissa in her cot for a moment before directing Christian, he really does know how to do these things but I think he is scared of being too rough or hurting Max. He cradles him while I sort Melissa and then we lay them down for the night.
"Goodnight sweet boy, love you" I hear Christian whisper to Max, we swap over and he whispers to Melissa "Goodnight my beautiful girl, love you"
"Well Mr Grey, thank you for a lovely evening and I look forward to the next 'date night'" I lean in to kiss his lips and am met with a full on, tongue included smacker, his lips and tongue desperately searching for a response which he readily gets. It's been a while since he has kissed me like this but I allow myself to sink into his lips and body, my own body crying out to be touched and caressed, I want to feel his love of me, his yearning for my body and soul, it's been so long.
He leans in to nuzzle my neck while unzipping my dress at the back, allowing it to float to the floor, he whispers he loves me and my body is gorgeously hot. I unbutton his shirt and pull it open at the front to allow me to kiss and nibble his abdomen and chest, I unbuckle his belt and push his trousers to the floor, and his boxers follow, releasing his erection. He unclips my bra with one hand while the other rubs over my panty enclosed clit, his mouth seeks my nipples and his tongue does a dance over them until they are standing to attention.
My panties off, his fingers tease and feel my warm, wet crevice, I groan loudly, this feels so good. My hand finds his erection and I begin to stroke up and down his shaft until he emits a groan "Oh god Ana, you have no idea how good this feels baby"
He lays me softly down on the bed before lying beside me, his hands continuing to stroke, tweak and tease me. He climbs on top and gently enters me, thrusting sensuously rather than slamming in haste. He stops for a moment and I take the opportunity to turn him over and continue on top, he holds my hips and support's my movements while I lean back to fondle him, his hips buck in pleasure but I lean forwards and hold his arms to prevent him from moving. I kiss his neck and torso while gently thrusting but his shear strength prevents me from stopping him flipping me over again. This time I sense his urgency, he is building, his breathing is rapid and his face is flushed. His thrusting gets jerky, I am tightening and feeling ready to climax. I let out a long but quiet moan as I reach my peak, Christian's grunts become louder and he calls my name as he comes inside me.
He collapses beside me, panting and running his hand through his hair "I love you Mrs Grey"
"Love you too Mr Grey"
We wrap our legs around each other and fall into a contented, satisfied sleep.
The morning brings smile and grimaces between Christian and I, we have both found muscles we didn't know we had and his ribs are tender from heavy breathing but he gets up, showers and gets ready for work.
"You have to go in today?" I ask kind of disappointed, I have got used to having him around during the day.
"I have my first meeting today, I can't miss it, and the clients have been waiting for me to come back to work"
"Ok honey, don't stress and remember to take it easy" I say.
He leans in and kisses me "I will" and he is gone.
I jump into the shower myself, dress and go for breakfast. On my way down the corridor I see Niamh with an armful of washing trying to get into the playroom.
"Can I help you Niamh?" I say.
"I need to put the washing away but I can't get in" she replies.
"Wrong room, next door down"
"Oh so sorry Mrs Grey" she scuttles off to the next room.
"Ana?" I turn to see Gail coming down the corridor
"Hi Gail, is everything alright?"
"I think I should ask you the same question, you looked puzzled about something" she says.
"Niamh was trying to get into the playroom" I say in a quiet voice "she had an armful of washing" I shake my head "perhaps she just mixed up rooms, she has only worked here for a few days"
"Relax Ana, I walked into Christian's office while he had a client on speaker, and when I say walked in it was probably more like barged in with an armful of cleaning things, I didn't see him, I shut the door heavily and it was only when he coughed that I realised I wasn't in the bathroom" she laughs "I don't think I have ever turned so red before I scurried out muttering my apologies"
"Oh Gail, you make me laugh"
"Hello Mrs Jones" Niamh walks back past us.
"Hello Niamh" she replies.
When she goes out of earshot I tell Gail I am going to see Kate this morning and I am taking the twins with me. I hope to leave around 10 am; well that's the plan anyway.
Taylor is waiting for me in the lobby even though I was expecting Sawyer. Taylor tells me Christian insisted he drive me and Sawyer took him to SIP.
Kate opens the door and throws her arms around me
"Whoa, are you ok sweetie?" I say with concern.
"I am so pleased to see you Ana" the tears flow.
"Sit down Kate, here" I guide her to a chair, I hear Ashleigh crying in the other room "I will be right back" I walk into the nursery and pick her up, bring her back to where Kate is. I sit down and rock back and forth for a moment until she settles a little.
"She won't stop crying sometimes Ana, it doesn't matter what I do, I feed her, change her, cuddle her and she doesn't stop" Kate sobs.
"Its ok sweetie, its ok" I reassure her "I will put the kettle on and we will talk ok?" she nods and blows her nose. I take Ashleigh with me as she has settled and fallen asleep. Max and Melissa are asleep too so now is a good time.
"Oh Ana, it's been horrible the last few days, Elliot is away and she won't stop crying"
"When is she crying most?" I ask trying to figure out if there is a reason.
"I feed her, change her and settle her down for a nap but about 20 minutes later she is screaming again so I repeat feeding etcetera but it just continues"
"Are you still breast feeding?"
She nods before tears fall again.
"I think that might be where the problem lies, it sounds like she is not getting enough food to keep her satisfied for long enough. Why don't we try dual feeding, let her have you first and then top up with formula?"
"You think that will help?"
"Got to try, it may just work" I pick up my cell and call Taylor, I ask him to buy all the necessary equipment for bottle feeding, he is back within the hour and I set up everything she needs, just in time too as she cries out very loudly when she is hungry.
Max and Melissa also stir with the noise, Max demanding food first so Kate breast feeds Ashleigh while Max gets a bottle, after about 10 minutes Ashleigh is fidgety and grisly so I pass her a formula bottle and she settles again very quickly.
"Don't forget you can wind her before she has finished, if she has a lot of wind it makes her sore and she won't want to feed properly" I advise.
Kate sits her up and almost immediately Ashleigh burps, I stifle a giggle but I can see Kate is relaxing a little too.
"You are doing great sweetie" I encourage "When is Elliot back?"
"Not for another couple of days" she looks crestfallen.
"Why don't you come back with me and stay for a couple of days, then we can help you out until Elliot gets home?"
She looks absolutely relieved that I suggested this "That would be really great Ana, are you sure Christian won't mind?"
"He will be fine" I pick up my cell and call Gail to tell her what is happening and to get Niamh to make up the spare bed and put a travel cot in there. I then call Taylor and ask him to escort Kate and Ashleigh to Escala first and then come back for me and the twins.
"Go pack some clothes and things for the two of you and I will sort the formula and bottles"
Kate goes to the bedroom and returns 10 minutes later with a small suitcase. Taylor arrives, escorts them downstairs and drives away.
The phone rings about 15 minutes after Kate left so I answer it.
"The Grey/Kavanagh residence, how may I help?"
"Is that you Ana?"
"It is, Elliot?"
"Yes, what's happened?" he sounds anxious.
"Don't panic Elliot; Kate is having a tough time feeding Ashleigh, lack of sleep is making her teary so I have packed her off to Escala for a break until you come home"
"I asked her if she was ok and she said she was but I guess not" he sounds annoyed now.
"It's hard to admit you are not super Mum Elliot, everyone needs help but it's hard to ask for it especially when it's concerning a baby"
"But that's silly, sh…"
"Not silly, all eyes are on new mothers, people seeing how they cope and ready to interfere if everything doesn't seem absolutely 100%. It puts a lot of pressure on us"
"Ok, I understand but I wish she would talk to me" he grumbles.
"She will, don't judge, just reassure her that she is doing a great job ok?"
"I will, thanks Ana, I will come past on my way home and collect them both"
"Ok, see you then"
"Bye"
A/N: This will be the last update now until the week of June 23. I am away on Holiday from June 16 - 23. The next update will be posted week of June 23. Thanks for all your support and patience.