Chapter 14

When I wake on Sunday morning Christian has already left the bed. The sun is shining through

The windows and it is beautiful outside. I find myself thinking about taking a jog and enjoying

The fresh air. I haven't jogged outside since that day. I really don't even think I can anymore.

Just the thought of it is making me feel sick and anxious. Maybe if Christian would go with me

I would feel safe and at ease. I get out of bed and go see if I can find him. He is not in his office

Or in the gym. Maybe he has went out for his morning jog. I can't ask Mrs. Jones because she

has the week ends off. Christian has left the Seattle times sitting on the counter so I decide to

read it to pass the time.

I begin to shake as I see an editorial talking about Jose's claim that Christian was involved with

my kidnapping. The write is speculating on why he would want me out of the picture. It states it

is not like he would need any insurance money that he may gain to receive if I am no longer

alive. Then he goes on to say maybe he got bored with me. Stating, " She is after all just an

average looking woman who is not very intelligent and got where she is today because of him.

Maybe Mr. Grey has his eyes on someone new and needed to get rid of the current Mrs. Grey. "

I throw the paper down and begin to cry. Why are people even entertaining the idea that

Christian is involved. It is just a dispirit attempt to cast doubt and make people look the other

way. Christian and I are very happy and I know he loves me.

I hear he elevator ping and Christian comes walking into the great room. He is very sweaty and

looks like he has had a refreshing run. He smiles when he sees me and comes over to where I am

sitting. He leans down and kisses the top of my head very sweetly.

" Good morning Ana, I was hoping I would be back before you woke. I should have just run on

the treadmill this morning anyway. The run outside was not very relaxing. The press is every

where this morning. Try to get me to comment on the new line of defense that Jose's attorney

has cooked up."

" Oh, Christian I am so sorry that this is happening. Why can't they just leave us alone? I know

You love to run outside and now because of me you can't even do that." Tears start to well up

in my eyes as I say those words.

" Ana, no don't say that. This is not your fault at all none of this is. Please don't cry.

Unfortunately, this is the way the world works. They stick to the drama and the negative

Stories hoping there is some truth to them. Let's not worry about this people will say and

Believe what they want to. We know that in the end there will be no truth to all of this. Why

Don't we have some breakfast and then go out sailing?"

" That sounds like a great idea. I can make some pancakes while you get a shower if you want?:

" Ana that sounds like a wonderful idea." Christian gets and pulls me to him and gives me the

Sweetest kiss that lets me know he cares about me and loves me so much. As I am cooking I let

My thoughts about that article fade away. I look forward to sailing today and just being with

Christian. I start to think about my work and maybe going back to doing it full time. I could

Still do it from home. I know I am not ready to go into the office yet. I don't have Sawyer to

To be there with me and I am not sure about Brett working with me full time. It would give me

Something to do while I am over seas with Christian when he goes for business. I know he may

Be leaving for China soon. I will have to talk to him about that. I would like to get his take on his

Dad's offer of me staying with them instead of going with Christian.

After we eat breakfast we head to the Mariana Christian seems ready to sail today as well. He

Loves being out on the open water. I love it too because I get to be with him and most of the

Time it is just him and I.

We walk towards the boats hand in hand both of us enjoying the day and being together.

Every few steps Christian squeezes my hand. I look over at him and smile.

" Christian have I told you how happy you make me? "

" Ana, you have but, not in a while." He smiles and laughs. " Well you make me very happy. I

don't think words can describe how happy you make me." He flashes one of the best smiles

ever. " Back at you Ana."

It is so peaceful out on the water. I am standing with Christian and we are steering the boat

together. His arms are around mine and his hands covering mine. Neither one of us is saying much but it feels so peaceful just being with him. I love the feel of the wind in

my hair and on my face. I finally decide to ask Christian about what his dad said at the party

yesterday. " Christian? Last night at the party when your dad was talking to me about staying

with them instead of going with you over seas. What were your thoughts about it. Do you think

that is something we should consider?" Before he answers he squeezes my hands tighter.

" Ana, I understand his points and I want to do the best for you. I would like to get flynn's

Opinion before making decisions on that. But, also over everything what you want and how you

Feel are really all that matters to me. Of course I want you with me but, only if that is what you

Feel is going to make you feel the safest. " His words make me smile he is always thinking of

Me first and making sure I am ok. " I think we could talk to Dr. Flynn but, I really think no

Matter what he says I want to go with you. But, how was your meeting with Ross? "

" Ana the meeting was fine. Ross was a little to much into the personal side of how things would

Work for me if something came up for us. Shouldn't you be here to handle it. I have people here

Who can handle anything I need taken care of. I felt like I was being second guessed. You know

how I hate being second guessed. "

" Yes, I know that for sure. When are we going to leave or has that not been decided yet? I was t

Thinking about maybe starting more back to work. Do you think I could do it from over there?"

" Yes you could do it from over there. You do some from home now so really the time change

Maybe the only concern. But, we won't be there for more than a week so you probably could just

not work while we are gone. "

The rest of the day goes by so fast. Before I know it we are back in the car heading home. I am

so thankful for the underground garage because when we got close to the building you could see

people from the press waiting.

Christian decides to go and do some work in his office while I find us something to eat for

dinner. I decide to make steak and some green vegetables. As I am cooking I think about how all

the talk over how I am and where I may feel more comfortable and the information on some of

defense strategy has me feeling like maybe I am not moving forward as well as I thought I was.