12 The Party.

I wake up the next morning and Christian is still asleep next to me. I get out of the bed slowly I don't want to wake him. He has been so strong for me and I love him so much I go out to the kitchen to see what might be for breakfast. I remember that it's Saturday and Gail is off on Saturday. I decide to make some breakfast. I am so excited for the dinner party at the Grey's tonight I know Carrick and Grace will be so excited to hear Kate and Elliot's news. I for one can't wait to be an aunt. I decide to make Christian his favorite egg whites omelet. I get him some coffee, orange juice place it on the serving Tray. I grab the newspaper that Taylor has laid on the breakfast bar for him. I place the omelet on the tray and the paper and then head in the room to wake him up.

" Good morning sleepy head it's time to get up. "

He stirs and rolls over and opens his eyes and smiles when he sees me there holding his breakfast.

" Good morning Mrs. Grey what have I done to deserve breakfast in bed?"

He sits up and I place the tray by him. I sit down by him and stroke his hair. It feels so soft.

" Christian you have been the most wonderful, loving and caring husband on the planet and I wanted to thank you. I love you Christian and I have appreciated everything you have done for me. "

I lean in and kiss him tenderly. When I lean back and look at him he smiles at me and just looks so yummy.

" Ana, this is what I do and what I want to do. You don't need to thank me. I do appreciate the breakfast though. Thank you baby. I would not want to be anywhere but here by your side."

"After you finish your breakfast can we shower and then we go shopping? I want to get something for Kate and Elliot."

" I think I have some work to do but yes I can make time for that. What are you thinking about getting?"

" Well, did Elliot tell you the news? I just thought he might. Kate told me the night her and I went out to dinner."

" Yes he told me. I think they rushed into that one I mean they have only been married for a month longer than us and I am not even close to thinking about having kids yet."

" Christian, don't be like that babies are an exciting addition to a family. I would love to one day be the mother of your children. "

" Ana, one day we will have a child but let's not rush it. I for one still want to show you the world before we have to deal with a family. "

I decide to just change the subject because I know he is not ready yet at all.

" It's Saturday can't you take some time off. You work so hard all week. I hate that you have to work on the week ends too."

" I know and I am sorry it's just when you work for yourself time off just doesn't really happen. "

" I know and I understand I just hope you can get sometime to just relax this week end. "

" Sunday is our day just like always. I am all yours then. What would you like to do?"

" I am not sure. I guess I will think about it through the day. Did you know that Kate's family is coming today? "

" Yes, I think Elliot did mention that. I guess it will be nice to let everyone know this news at once."

" Yes, Christian it will. I know that you are not really looking forward to this. But, it means a lot to Kate and Elliot. Your going to be an uncle. I think you will make a very hot uncle. "

" Well, Mrs. Grey, I must say you are going to make a very sexy aunt. "

He moves his breakfast tray aside and pushes me down on the bed and gets on top of me. He starts kissing me and his hands are exploring my body. I heat up from within. I put my hands in his hair and then slide them down his body to his back side and just let them stay there on his glorious ass.

He stops kissing me and gets up and begins to undress himself when he is glorious naked in front of me he begins to undress me.

" I thought maybe you forgot how to do this yourself. The way you just sat there and watched me and did nothing."

" Christian I didn't forget I just wanted to watch you and not miss a moment of your clothes coming off."

After I am naked he takes me in his arms and carries me to the shower. He turns on the water and then places me up against the wall. I wrap myself around him and gently we begin to loose ourselves in our sensuous love making.

" Baby do know how much I love you?"

" Yes because I love you that much too. Mr. Grey. Can I wash you up now?"

He nobs his head yes and I grab the sponge and body wash. I begin at his back and I look at the scar from his surgery and remember not to long ago when I had to wash him like this because he couldn't wash himself and we couldn't get his incision wet. That was such a scary time for me I prayed each night that he would get better and be able to walk again. I feel tears start falling from my eyes.

" Ana is everything ok? It sounds like you are crying baby it's ok your safe."

" Christian this is not about me. I was just remembering taking care of you when you had your injury in Aspen. I am so glad you got better. I was so afraid when it happened."

He turns around and takes me in his arms.

" It's alright no more crying about that. I am good now. Your help and love is what helped me heal. I couldn't have done it if I didn't have you. "

" Christian, I am so sorry I have been so clingy and sad and scared. I should not have been any of those things. I have you and your love has always been with me. You keep me safe, you make me laugh and you have been so strong for me. I love you and I promise. I am better or at least getting better. "

" Ana baby, you are and have always been the strongest, bravest person I have ever met and I don't think the way you have been feeling or acting is weak or wrong. Baby, you have been through so much that no one blames you for how you are feeling. I love you and will always love you. We will get through everything because we have each other."

" Christian I love you too. Thank you baby for taking care of me. I need you and I always will need you."

We get out of the shower and I go into my closet to find some clothes to wear out to the stores. When I walk back into the bedroom Christian is sitting on the bed talking on the phone. He looks up and smiles at me as I pass him and head into the bathroom. He seemed upset he was running his hand in his hair and he doesn't do that unless something has upset him.

I decide to dry my hair later and I go and sit by Christian and put my arm around him and place my head on his shoulder. I lean up and whisper in his ear.

" I love you."

He looks up at me and smiles.

" Ros, I just don't think I can do that I have a family commitment today and well Ana, has important meetings and appointments this week. What? Of course she would be coming with me. She is my wife and she needs me and I don't leave the country with out her. "

I decide this is probably not the conversation he wants me to hear so I get up off the bed and go back in the bathroom and turn on the hair dryer. As I am drying my hair I start to feel horrible now I am coming between Christian and his work and Ross. I need to make him see that what ever it is I am strong enough and ok enough that if he needs to go out of the country I will be ok. I don't want him to go with out me but it sounds like this might be important.

When I head back into the bedroom Christian is not in there anymore. I go looking for him. I know he will be in his study. He is done on the phone when I find him. He is standing looking out the window his back is to me. I walk into his study and from behind him I wrap my arms around him and place my head on his back and hold him tight. He places his hand on mine. He feels tense.

" Ana, I am sorry you had to hear that. I don't want you to worry or be upset. Ross was out of line. We are needed over in China about a the companies we are wanting to purchase to help us with the solar phones. There is a legal issue that must be handled. Ross and I must go. "

I don't let go of him. I just listen and feel his thumb stroking my hand. I know his conflicted so I decide to put his mind at ease.

" Christian, I know you have to go. This is business and your life. You need to be there and yes Ross needs to be there. I know she sees me as a liability right now. I don't need to be thereI will be alright here. I have Kate, Elliot and your parents if I need anything. I will miss you terribly and I would rather go with you. But I can't come between you and your business. I love you Christian if you need to go and do this alone I promise I will be ok."

I am so glad his back is to me because I know my face is not showing that I am feeling ok with this and I hope he can't hear it in my voice. He thinks I am strong and brave and I want him to see that right now.

" Ana," He turns around and faces me and holds he and looks at me. " Your wrong my business is not my life. You are my life. My business was at one time all I had and then you fell into my office and my life became so much more. I appreciate what you are saying and willing to do. But, I will not leave the country with out you. That is not an option. Now I am going to go and meet Ross at the office and we will work through this and we will be getting on our plane tomorrow together. You will still be able to attend the meetings with the attorneys and Dr. Flynn via the computer. You are my partner and I do nothing with out you."

I stare into my husbands eyes and I feel tears start to come into my eyes. I just feel so loved in this moment I didn't think this man could ever make me feel more loved but he just did.

" Christian, I love you so much. Please let me talk to Ross. I will make her see that I will not be in the way when you have to go to the meetings. When you need to do any business call or conference. I will stay back and see you when you are done. Please how can I make this easier on you baby? "

" Ana, I love you and I promise I will show her exactly what you said and nothing bad will come of this. What you can do for me is go shopping today for what you need. Let Taylor or one of the other security go with you and then take you to the party. I will either try to be there for five or a little later. While we are out of the house today Gail will pack out bags and tomorrow we head out of a work, vacation. I go no where with out you. "

" Christian, I really was hoping to spend this day with you and to have you at the party but, I understand what you are asking. I will go and wait for you to catch up with me at your parents house. Please try your best to just be there at some point tonight. "

" Baby, I will try my best. I love you I know I am disappointing you right now and it breaks my heart because that is not what I ever want to do but I will make all of this up to you."

" Christian you are disappointing me at all. I love you and I know you put me first before anything. I know this is not what you had planned to do today. Please know I will miss you every second today but when I finally get to see you I will be so happy because my other half will be back with me where he belongs. "

I grab a hold of him and hug him so hard he is just the best thing my life and I didn't want him to think he was disappointing me for one minute. Before I know it he is kissing me with all the love that he has for me.

When he pulls away I am so out of breathe but I am also smiling because I feel so loved in that moment. He smiles back at me with a smile that I think could bring world peace. He is my favorite person in the whole world.

" Christian, I will leave to go shopping when you leave for work. I want you to take Taylor he needs to be with you. I can take Reynolds or the new guy Brett. Maybe I should give him a try."

" Ana, I love you. You make me so happy. I want you to get yourself something to baby. You deserve everything. I am the luckiest man in the world to have you as my wife. "

" Ok, I am probably going to leave in about an hour. I have some calls to make and some things to get prepared for this afternoon and for the week. I will let you know. "

I reach up and kiss him and smile. " Ok I am going to finish getting ready and getting my dress out for the party tonight. Christian I do want to say thank you for all you do not just for me but for everyone. "

I turn and leave the room and head back into the bedroom. I sit on the bed for a minute and feel disappointed this is a family event and he really should be there but I know I will never convince him of that when work has stepped in the way. I find some clothes to wear shopping I want to get something for the baby that they can put in his or her room something from me and Christian. I really don't know what to put in a baby's room other than cute soft things and blankets maybe a cute lamp they could read bed time stories too.

I go on my computer in the Library and start searching for items that might make a great fit. There are many lamps its going to be a hard call. There are so many cute ones. Maybe since Christian is still here he would look with me just for a minute. I notice the clock on my computer it's lunch time. I decide to ask Christian what he would like and then we could look over lunch.

As I get closer to his study I hear him on his phone. The conversation seems civil but I can tell it's work related. I peak my head around and look in. He sees me and smiles. He lifts his hands and waves me into the room. I smile and rush over to him I sit on his lap while he talks on the phone. I find some sticky notes so I write him a message.

" What would you like for lunch?"

I hand it to him along with a pen. He looks down at it and with his free hands he writes

"Why don't we go out to lunch and then I can go to work and you go shopping after?"

I kiss him on the cheek and say,

" Ok let's leave when you are off the phone ok?"

He shakes his head and I leave the room and grab my purse and my shoes. I am so happy we will have a lunch date. Just then I see Taylor leaving his office with a new security person that I have not met before.

"Mrs. Grey, I would like you to meet someone. This is Brett I believe Mr Grey and I have decided he will be your personal security. "

I just stand there staring at them both I really don't know what to say but I knew this day was going to come.

" Hello, Brett nice to meet you. ( I lie). "

" Yes, thank you Ma'am you too. Taylor has told me that we will be shopping this afternoon. When would you like to leave?"

" Oh well Mr. Grey and I are going to have lunch and then split up. I think we will be leaving in a few short minutes. "

Taylor looks at me with a surprised face.

" I will go see about how long."

He says after he leaves the room and now I am left with Brett. I really don't know what to say. I decide just to find out where his loyalty lies.

" Brett do you mind if I ask you something. If Mr. Grey and Taylor are not in town but, they give you instructions on how or what I should do. Let's say I want to change it. Will you go with me as the boss or fight against me?"

" Ma'am I feel that if I am your personal security than we should do what you are wanting to do. I will use there instructions as guidelines. But, I know I can keep you safe in any situation. You will not come to harm on my watch. I understand what you have already been through and that won't happen again I assure you."

Oh my he is an arrogant man. What is he saying that my old security messed up. I need to let him know that I have a knack for slipping away alone when I want and that is why I was left unprotected. Sawyer would have never let that happen either if he was around. Just as I am about to give him a mouthful about my past security personal Taylor and Christian enter the room. So I decide that can be a discussion for later.

" Ana, are you ready to head out? "

" Yes, of course, I am."

" Ok well you can ride with me to lunch and Taylor can driver Brett and we can split up after lunch."

" Good sounds great. "

Taylor and Brett take the service elevator and Christian I take the main elevator.

" Christian why do you suppose they took a different elevator?"

" I would imagine Taylor is giving the Brett the instructions on how I expect the security of the most precious woman in my life to be. I mean he has the most important job of any one who works for me. Yes he fails in comparison to the man I originally hired but we will see."

" What so this is some kind of test for Brett? I mean is that even fair this is his first day with me. I promise to behave. Sawyer he knew how to handle me don't worry I will be a good girl."

Christian takes me in his arms and kisses me.

" Baby I don't care how you act he is the one who is having to prove himself. I don't care act how you want give him the slip if anybody can do it you can."

" Christian I am not going to give him the slip. I don't want to give you a heart attack intentionally."

He smiles at me and takes my hand as we walk out of the elevator toward the car. On the ride to lunch we both are quiet. I am just wanting to tell Christian that I really hope he makes a priority to make it to this party. I decide against saying anything I don't want to nag him and I know he will make it. I mean he make me a priority in his life. Even if he is not happy about his brother's news.

The car ride to eat is very quiet and I wonder what it is on Christian's mind. I mean I know he is worried about me, the case against Jose and work. I just wish there was a way I could help him.

" Christian would my staying here help ease any of the tension between you and Ross? I mean maybe I should let you go on this trip and not get involved?"

" Ana, no that is really not an option. I wanted to talk you about that. I would like for us to move to London. I can do business there and you could relax and forget all about the horrible thing that has happened to you here. You could go out when you wanted and maybe in time by yourself with out security. I know you would love it there. I just want to take you away and make you safe."

" Christian, I don't know what to say. I mean I love England but, I never dreamt of living there. Well mainly because it was never a possibility. I will miss our lives and people here won't you? I mean family and friends?"

" Ana, we can visit, they can visit. You are my family and world. You are the only one I want to be with and I want to keep you safe and happy. Please say you will think about it. We can go there and look at homes. I am sure we could find something you would love there. "

I look at him deep into his eyes and I know he has given this so much thought. He wants to bring me back to life again and make me feel whole. He wants to heal me and giving me a new life and surroundings he feels is the best way. He may be right. I would be happy there because I would have him. In reality he is all that I need. I decide yes I will think about it.

" Christian yes I will think about it. I promise. Being with you is really all I have ever needed anyway. Would you promise me something?"

" Yes of course what is it?"

" Please promise you will try and be there for Kate and Elliot today? I mean if we are going to move this maybe our last big family gathering in awhile and I know it would mean a lot to everyone that you are there. Especially me. "

" Ana, I promise I will be there. Now let's go eat and then you can shop and I can make us money and get us ready for this trip and find a place to call our own over there in Europe. "

" Ok, I will miss the house we were going to build over here though. I mean it was going to be ours. "

" Ana we can still build it. It will be a good investment and a place for us to visit."

" Christian, we already have Escala, Aspen and New York?"

He just smiles at me at says nothing. I know he loves to spend his money and since he knows I love the new property he will not give it up. He wants me to have it.

" When will we have time to go look at homes if we are going to be spending time in China?"

" Well after the work meetings we can fly there and look Ross can proceed home and I can come home once we are all settled and we can have all our stuff flown over and hopefully Gail and Taylor and the rest of security will want to move. I mean I really don't want to hire new people. I like the staff we have. "

I hadn't thought about that. I don't want to loose Gail or Taylor either.

" Christian I hope they will come. I can't stand the thought of some one other than Taylor looking after you. I mean I lost Sawyer but I can't loose Taylor as well. And I don't think anyone can cook as good as Gail. I hope you can convince them to come."

"Ana I will try my best."

He pulls into a parking space at the restaurant looks over me and says, " Come on Mrs. Grey let's have lunch so I can get to work and then make it in time to meet my beautiful wife at a dinner party for my brother and his wife. "

" I am right behind you Mr. Grey."

" Don't open your door I will come around and get yours for you. "

I can't help but smile he is so romantic and he always wanted me to believe that he was not romantic at all.

We sit at lunch together just talking and laughing about our times together. I tell him about how when he had Kate send me that picture of him in Aspen when they were skiing and I was home with a sprang ankle. How it just made me smile because he had the biggest most carefree smile on his face and I loved seeing it.

" I think you looked so cold but at the same time so sexy. I am so glad that we took that trip. It was so much fun even after the accident just being with you was the best."

" Ana, I am glad we got to go on that trip as well. I can't tell how I died a thousand times when I saw Taylor caring after you hurt your ankle. I don't think I ever want to experience that again. But, I definitely will go snow machine racing with you again. You were the best distraction for my opponent I must say."

" Yes, my kiss did seem to help Kate get very much in front. But it was not just because I wanted to help her win I wanted to kiss you as well. "

Lunch is over far to quickly and Christian and I go our separate ways so he can work and I can shop.

I get into the car with Brett at the wheel he is taking me to the local baby boutique store that I found one down walking around the area near Escala. He stops the car at the door of the store which seems odd to me. Sawyer and Taylor would have taken me with them to park since I am alone but, I don't say anything. I like the change.

Ho opens my door and I step out. " Thank you Brett will you be back after you park the car?"

" Yes mam, I will only be a second. "

" Ok thank you. Christian will not look fondly at me being left on my own for too long. "

I decide I needed to make him feel a little unease about his descion. I walk into the store and fell as though I have walked into a pastel paradise. All the beautiful baby room furniture and clothing and toys. I am so excited for Kate and Elliot. I wonder how long it will be before Christian will let us start having a family. I go over the the section where some of the children's books are shelved.

" Excuse me miss, Is there something I can help you with?"

" Umm no thank you I am just looking around. But, I will let you know if I do."

I begin looking at some of literature. They have the cutest little books and stories. I find one about a soft white bunny and a fuzzy yellow duck. I decide I must get this story book for the baby's collection. I then decide to go check out the nurses accessories lamps and chairs shelving. It's all so beautiful. I find a rocking chair that is just heavenly. I decide I will come back and get that for the baby shower. As I am looking I see Brett come in the store he stands up at the front and just waits. That seems weird to me too. Sawyer would have come over and made sure I was unharmed and didn't need him to carry anything. I laugh because it seems I can train this one anyway I want. Sawyer was trained my Taylor and my husband. Right now Brett has none of there influence yet.

I find a beautiful quilt and a decorative letter G. I am not sure what the first name is but, Grey is the last name. They can hang this on the wall and buy the matching first name letter when the time comes. I head up to the front of the store to pay. I need to get home and get ready for the party so this will have to do.

" Excuse me, do you gift wrap? "

" Oh yes of course we do? Are these items not for you?"

How odd of a question. I mean do I look pregnant.

" No they are for my sister in law and brother in law. They are having a baby. "

While the girl begins wrapping a gift I look out the window and see of course photographers taking my picture standing in the store shopping. Like people really want to read about Christian's Grey wife out shopping.

"Brett, can you come here please?"

" Yes m'am. What is it?"

"Could you please go outside and tell the photographers to just go away now so we can walk bak to the car. I don't like walking by them with out Christian with me."

" M'am. Why don't you just wait I here I will go get the car and then you can just get in at the door?"

" Ok. yes that sounds fine."

He leaves and heads for the car. I guess I survived when he left me here to go park. I can make it on my own until he gets back.

" Here ma'am the gift is wrapped. I hope they love it."

" Thank you me too. I am so very excited for them. Also I will get to be an aunt and that is going to be so much fun. "

" Yes, you can give them back when they get cranky. "

I smile at her when she says that and notice the car pull up. I grab the gift and head out to the car. Brett has already holding the door open for me. But of course they are still there taking pictures. I roll my eyes and get in. I get my phone out of my purse and decide to txt Christian.

" Hey baby, I wanted to let you know I have the gift and I am heading home to get ready for the party. Do you think you can be home to ride with me? I love you. Love, you A. forever. "

His response doesn't come right away just as we are pulling into the parking garage. I hear my phone ding.

" I am trying my best to be home on time for you baby. I miss you. Have Brett drive you if I don't make it on time. Do we need to be there for 5:00pm? Love you C. forever."