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The last four months flew by fast. By the time Mac and Carrick got done with Marty there was not much for the Cremator technician to burn. Daniella was killing it as her father's underboss. An the men were trully respecting Daniella. Sure it helped that over a dozen men left the first 5 meetings with a fat lip and a dislocated shoulder because they had issues with a woman underboss. Danny made it quite clear, you either get with the program or your gone. One fool actually tried going over her head to Christian. Let's just say that meeting ended with a bullet between the eyes. It was two weeks before Ana and Christian's 20th wedding Anniversary. Christian and CJ were in the living room watching the Seahawks game and having a beer. Daniella was helping her Mom, get all the things needed for the younger kids, for the trip to Vegas. They are all going for a week and all the adults agreed to take turns watching all the kids. Of course with a dozen CPOs keeping an eye on the kids with them.
CJ was not really paying attention to the game, because he had something else on his mind more important. At first Christian did not notice anything out of the ordinary. When he turned to fist bump CJ because the Seahawks got a touchdown, he noticed something was wrong with his Godson. He looked like he was in a trance or something.
CJ what's up?
At first CJ did not answer. So Christian tapped his shoulder.
Sorry Uncle, I just thinking about something I really want too do, but I'm kinda nervous to do it.
Now just by the look in his eye, Christian knew that he was going to ask for his daughters hand in marriage. If Christian was honest with himself, he was kind of shocked it took him this long. He smiled on the inside. CJ took a deep breath before he spoke.
Uncle, I think it is finally come the time I asked for your blessing to marry my Princess. So I'm asking, may I get your permission to give Daniella the ring I made for her so long ago.
Christian already knew what he was gonna say to CJ, when this day came. But he also vowed that he would not make it easy for him. But he does not feel like that any more. So he will say the same thing to CJ as his Godfather said to him in the end.
Tell me CJ why do you think its time?
That question kinda caught CJ off guard. But he answered his Uncle anyway.
Daniella is my forever, there will never be another. An I want our forever to start as soon as possible.
CJ said with a shy smile. This time Christian could not help but smile.
You know CJ, I was asked that same question the morning after I married your Aunt.
An what did you say Uncle?
CJ said with a bright smile.
I said the same thing, you just said. An now I'm gonna say the same thing my Godfather said to me when I asked for his blessing to remarry his daughter. Well you have it. An you should know I will end you if you ever hurt my baby girl.
Christian said with a soft laugh, before he spoke again.
That of course is, if there is anything left of you after Daniella is finished with you..
That made both men laugh, because it was true. But like Mac, Christian knew his godson would die before he hurt his Princess.
So when are you going to ask her CJ?
The sooner the better Uncle.
I agree, how about in Vegas in 2 weeks.
That would be great, but we are going to celebrate you and Auntie Ana .
True, but we already are married. Just don't ask the night of the 23rd. We will be there for a week.
Ok Uncle I will.
With a smile Christian, spoke again.
Besides your Aunt and Papa have been dreaming of this day almost as long as you and Daniella.
How will you do it CJ?
I've been thinking about what I would say for along time now. But other then that, nothing else.
Well you have two weeks to plan something.
2 weeks later at the Grove. Christian was very thankful that three of his 7 kids did not need help getting ready for the trip. Daniella and CJ are taking care of Sofia. Ana has Teddy and some how he got stuck with GW and Nate. Don't get Christian wrong he loves his playful boys. They love pulling pranks and causing trouble like their older brothers. An like their older brothers, if they don't want to do something, they will fight tooth and nail not to do it. For some reason this morning his boys did not want to wear pants.
But the moment, Ana walked in the room and told them to put there pants on, they did. Ana also told them to go sit in the living room. An had Christian follow her to they bedroom.
Princess how is it I can put the fear of God into most men but I can't get my own son's to put pants on?
That made Ana giggle before she spoke. As Christian pulled her in his arms.
Because you let them get away with most things. Now witch blazers do you want to take to Vegas?
Christian kissed her nose and then spoke.
You choose Princess.
Christian kissed her lips then let her go. Ana walked over to his rack full of blazers. There was not many colors to choose from. Christian mostly had black and blue blazers. But he did have a couple white and red ones. So Ana chose her favorite shiny white one, that made her husbands Grey eyes pop. She also chose a red almost burgundy one, that she knows Grace loves. The last one she chose was a blue velvet one. She figures they can choose the one Christian will wear for they Anniversary later. After all they have no clue the plans for that day because they parents planned it all. It took almost an hour, Ana and Christian had all they kids, big and small loaded in to the cars and were heading to Boeing field.
A half hour into the three hour flight, Ana was walking from the back of the plane to the front to sit next to her husband. Mac and Carrick were reading to the triplets, Little Mac and Sky. Skyler Daniella is Frankie's little Princess. She is the youngest out of all the Grey's and Lamberts at 3 years old. She has little blonde pig tails and the most bluest, blue eyes you have ever seen. Gabe says she could be her Grandma Daniella's twin. At times, that made him sad, but all she has to do is smile at him or call for her Nonno (translated Grandfather) and it turns his frown upside down.
All the non teenagers were playing a board game. Sal and Val were studying hard. Tony was reviewing some car shipments coming from Sicily. Those three still love to cause trouble, but they know when its time for fun and time for work. Sal and Val are on the road to becoming a Doctor and a Lawyer. Not that the family know who is gonna be what, because from what the twins tell them they go to each others classes. Tony works with his Uncle Jason and Granddad Carrick at the car lot. As Ana walked passed CJ and Daniella, she smiled. There is no secrets among spouses, so Ana already knows CJ asked for her daughters hand in marriage. She could not wait to start planning their wedding. After all it has been a long time coming.
Ana curled up next to her husband as he put his arms around her and kissed her head.
What are you thinking about Princess?
Just how much has changed since the last time we went to Vegas.
I know Princess and I would not change a thing. The last 20 years have been so amazing.
That made Ana giggle.
What's so funny Mrs. Grey.
Amazing is by far the biggest understatement ever Mr Grey.
Well Mrs. Grey how would you describe the last 20 years?
Ana thought about it a minute or so before she spoke with a huge smile on her face.
I would say the best way to describe the last 20 years is unbelievable Mr. Grey.
Christian smiled back at his beautiful Princess, then pulled her on his lap and kissed her ever so lightly.
Well Mrs. Grey I hope the next 20 years are just as unbelievable.
An with that Christian kissed his wife as if his life depended on it and took her breath away. Before they knew it they landed in the Las Vegas airport. Tonight and tomorrow will be family days. Tomorrow is Ana and Christian's Anniversary, then they will be spending two nights away on a friends boat. As they family enjoy what Vegas has to offer. Grace has done a lot of research in to stuff going on this week in Vegas, for all age ranges in her family. Everyone is going to have a fun time, if it's the last thing she does.
As Daniella was helping her Mom get the triplets down for a nap, CJ was talking with his Godfather.
Uncle is everything set?
Yes CJ, everything is set. Tonight Danny will be getting a lot more then dessert after dinner.
With a thankful smile CJ hugged his Godfather, then the men went to find they Princesses. Later that evening, in CJ and Daniella's hotel room. CJ walked out of their bathroom, wearing black jeans and Daniella's favorite white dress shirt of his. He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw his Princess, trying to get her hair just right. Daniella was wearing a simple dark blue dress with no sleeves. It was a lot more common now, that Daniella chooses to wear a dress. Because she knows just how much CJ loves seeing her in a dress.
That being said, it still makes CJ's mouth go dry and make him speechless. CJ walked up behind Daniella and pulled her close.
Just leave your hair down Princess. You know how much I love running my fingers through your hair.
That put a smile on Daniella's face, as she turned around in her boyfriends arms. Now CJ was only an inch or two taller then Daniella, so when they were standing face to face so close they lips were almost always touching. So it never took much for them to start kissing. When they finally pulled apart, it was time to leave for Costa di Mare. It's a Restaurant on the waterfront owned by an old school friend of Carrick. He had closed down all the out side pavilions on the waterfront for the Greys and Lamberts. There was a huge Italian feast waiting for them, when they got there.
All the pavilions drapes were open and the tables set up so it look like one huge table. Everyone ate till they could not eat another bite of food. But they are Italian there will always be room for dessert. When the waiter said the dessert will be served shortly, Christian excused himself to use the bathroom. As of right now Ana and CJ were the only ones that knew what was going to happen next. It should only take ten minutes at the most for Christian to get set up and text Ana.
Ana got the text from Christian and she winked at CJ. Witch told CJ he had maybe two or three minutes before Daniella's surprise will get there. CJ held his hand out to his Princess and with out hesitation she took it.
CJ what's going on?
CJ did not speak, but guided Daniella to the part of the Pavilion were you can see the sky. Now CJ knew he had to choose his next words just right, just because Daniella was wearing a dress did not mean she was not armed.
I still remember the day my Aunt and Uncle told me they were expecting their first baby.
CJ kissed Daniella's hand before he spoke again.
It was not long after that I claimed you as my Princess.
CJ said with a slight blush. CJ could hear the Skyhawk plane that was almost there.
I have thought about this moment so many times Princess.
Just then CJ pointed to the sky as Christian flew by with a banner that said….
Princess will you marry me… Love CJ
After she read it, she turned to find CJ on one knee with a beautiful simple ring in his hand. Her hands flew to her mouth in surprise. Yes she knew this day would come, but not today. It would seem Sophie thought her sister was taking to long to answer. Unlike her brothers GW and Nate, she knew just what was going on because her Godfather told her what was happening tonight.
Say yes Didi.
Daniella picked her god daughter up and whispered something in her ear that made her giggle. Then looked lovingly at CJ and said a million times yes. CJ stood and pulled his girls into his arms and kissed Daniella like his life depended on it. Making Sophie giggle again. When they pulled apart CJ placed the ring on his Princess's finger. Then they got hugs and kisses off they family, as Christian showed back up.
What did I miss Mini Me?
Christian smirked at his daughter. She was about to get upset her father, the 2 nd most important man in her life missed one of the most important events in her life, then she realized what he was wearing. Christian came back wearing his pilots jacket his mini me had her Mom buy him, the first time he took her flying many years ago. No words were said as she ran into her Dad's arms. Because no words needed to be said. After a minute Christian pulled his Godson in the hug and spoke.
I'm so happy for you two.
With that Christian kissed his daughters cheek and shook his soon to be son in laws hand. The rest of the night, all of CJ and Daniella's family could not stop talking about the upcoming wedding. Christian watched his wife talking to their daughter and smiled. He loves this woman so much and he looked forward to the next 20 years together.
The next morning bright and early. Mac, Grace and Carrick were knocking on their kids door in the hotel. Ana ushered them in as her husband was taking a piss. They made themselves comfortable in the little living room off the bedroom. The three wished their kids happy anniversary, then Grace told them what the game plan for today is.
I'm sure you will agree with us, if you could you would change a few things about your first wedding.
Christian and Ana nodded in agreement.
That is all going to change today.
Just then Daniella walked into her parents room with a dress bag and shoes. A few steps behind her was Ellis, Kate, Mia, Aurora and Elisabetta. Grace turned to her husband and Mac.
Now I'm holding you two responsible to get all the kids, Christian and his Groomsmen's ready. An if CJ gives you any issues with his roll send him to me.
Yes Dear.
Was said by both men and she received a kiss on the cheek from both men. Christian kissed his wife and headed out with his father and Godfather. It would only be a few hours till they saw each other again. The hours actually ticked by kinda fast, but everything was done thanks to Grace. Now they are headed to the Little church that Ana and Christian got married at, 20 years ago today.
Now they may not actually remember they wedding, but they were able to get a video of it. Apparently it was a good side line business for the churches in Vegas. The church, they chose was very nice. It look like an old church that was just updated as the years went on. Like something you would find in the country, all wood and so beautiful. Grace had chose blue and white for today. They were not recreating, Ana and Christian's 2nd wedding but they first. An she did not have much to work with. All Ana and Christian's immediate family would be in some shade of blue or white.
Christian was surprised to see more then just his immediate family, when he arrived to the church with the rest of the men and the kids. There was a select group of men from his father and Grandfather's crew and their wife's. The ones that were hurt, they were not invited 20 years ago, after all they watched Christian grow into the man he is today. Christian, his father, godfather and brothers were wearing white blazers and black slacks. The recently ordained Ellis was in all white shiny suit with a train of white feathers. It really was not what Grace would have choose but she told Elis that it should fit the Vegas theme and after all the white blazers the men were wearing were just as shiny. It really fit Elis's personality. Now CJ was the ringbearer again. Sure they could have just picked a younger boy, but this just seemed right. An CJ was just as happy to do it now, as he was for his Godfather's 2nd wedding to his Aunt.
Christian could not wait till his Princess got to the church. In may have only been a few hours, but he missed his beautiful Princess so much. He hated to be away from her, for any amount of time. Then it was time for the ringbearer. It put a huge smile on his face when he saw his Godson. CJ handed his Uncle his Aunts 2nd wedding ring. The rings on they left hands will never be removed again. Christian gave his nephew a quick hug in thanks, then CJ went to sit next to his fathers and his Princess.
Then it was time for Grace, Sofia and the bridesmaids. It was a sea of blue. Very simple, but very beautiful none the less. Then it was time for his beautiful Princess and his Godfather. Ana's dress had spaghetti straps dark blue like the bridesmaid dresses at the top. The blue got lighter till the bottom part of the dress was white. She is always drop dead gorgeous in Christian's opinion, but he has no words to describe the way she looks right now. When Mac and his baby girl made it to Christian, Ellis stepped forward and spoke.
Who gives this woman to this man again.
I do her Father.
With that Mac kissed his baby girl's cheek and step back to sit by Sophia and his other young Grandbabies. An just like Ana and Christian's 2nd wedding they did something for Mac's late wife. This time Grace made a sign and placed it next to Mac's seat. Just like last time it brought a tear to his eye. An the only thing that stopped the tears was his Grandbabies. The sign said:
Reserved In Memory of Daniella , she is celebrating with us in heaven.
We are gathered here 20 years to the day, these two lovebirds right here tied the knot. Not that they remember that day.
Ellis glanced over to Elliot, but did not say another word. Elliot blushed a little. He still kinda feels bad because of that. Sure look at all the good, that happened because of it. But it still was not right, they did not remember their wedding.
Now seeing this is not the first time, you two have made these vows to each other, lets do this a little different this time. I want you two to speak from the heart and reaffirm the vows you two made 20 years ago to each other.
That made Christian kinda nervous, it took him over a month to get his vows just right for their 2nd wedding. But just at that moment a memory from 20 years ago popped in his head. A memory from a few hours before they tied the knot the first time.
Flashback 20 years ago
Ana noticed that Christian's mind seemed a million miles away. Penny for your thoughts Christian. Christian smirked, O nothing they has been something I have been wanting to say to you. I just don't know the right words to use to say it. Ana smiled and said, how about you just close your eyes take a deep breath and then just speak from the heart, don't over think it. Christian closed his eyes and took a deep breath . When he opened them he found a smiling Ana. A sight he prayed he could see for the rest of his life.
The day you fell in to my office was one of the best days of my life Ana. I never thought I could feel the way I do about you, with anyone. You have become my best friend these last months. I don't want to be away from you ever. If you are away for more then an hour I can't stop thinking about you. That can get really distracting in my line of work. I have met so many women in my life because of my family and job. But not a single one has made me feel the way I do around you. You are the only one for me. I want you to be my girl and show the world you are mine.
End Flashback
When Ellis turned and indicated for Christian to speak, he did just what his Princess said to do, so long ago. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath . An just like 20 years ago, he opened his eyes to find his Ana smiling back at him.
I may not remember, asking you to marry me the first time Princess. But I still remember a few hours prior, asking you to be my girlfriend. I was so nervous. You told me to close my eyes, take a deep breath and speak from the heart. I remember when I opened my eyes and saw your beautiful smile. An I prayed I could see it for the rest of my life. We have been through so much Princess over the last 20 years. Some hard times but so many good times. But even during those hard times, all you had to do was smile at me and I just knew we would make it through. You are an amazing wife and incredible mother to our children. I vow to continue to be by your side, as your best friend, your lover and most fiercest protector, till my dying breath. Sei la mia principessa del mondo e ti amo così tanto. (Translated You are my world Princess and I love you so very much.)
Ana had soft tears on her cheeks, that Christian wiped away. They were holding hands and he kissed the ring he placed there 19 years ago. Ellis turned to Ana and motioned for Ana to speak this time.
O, Christian you are also my world. You are the most sweetest and gentlest man I know. You are an amazing father to our kids and a perfect husband to me. You are right, we have been through some hard times over the years, but not once have I been scared because I know you will always take care of us. I can't remember my life before you. An I never want to. My world truly begins and ends with you. You have given me so much in the last 20 years Christian. Your love, friendship, protection and so much more. I vow to continue to be by your side, as your best friend, your lover and most fiercest protector, till my dying breath. Ti amo così tanto Christian. ( Translated I love you so very much Christian )
Now that was truly beautiful. Now Christian please, place Ana's other wedding ring on her right hand.
Christian placed Ana's ring on her right hand and kissed it. Then Ellis smiled bright , before he spoke again.
I now pronounce you Mr and Mrs. Christian Trevelyan Grey. Christian you may…
Ellis did not get a chance to finish the last sentence because Christian was all ready kissing Ana. What can Christian say, even after 20 years he is still so addicted to his Princess's lips. They pulled apart just as the clapping died down. Christian then lifted his bride in his arms and carried her to the car waiting to take them to their reception.
The reception was great. Everyone, but the Grandparents drank to much. Some one had to take care of the younger kids. An there was no way, they could ever eat to much. Christian brought his Princess a beautiful piece of Art, to hang in their living room. The words brought happy tears to Ana's eyes.
Our Life Together
20 years of Marriage
240 months of hugs
1042 weeks of laughter
7300 days of Patience
175,200 hours of love
A Love Story that never ends
Happy Anniversary Princess.
Ana went a bit old school for Christian's gift. It was a silver pocket watch, that she had Ellis engrave these words on it.
Until the end of time I will Love you Christian.
It also had there wedding date on it. Now just like every Anniversary Christian and Ana ask for donations for coping togather instead of gifts, so Grace asked the same from they guests today. But Elliot being the smart ass he is got his big brother and Sister in - law a gift. It was a picture of a small spoon and a big spoon. An it said spooning since, with they wedding date. Christian actually thought it was funny, but did not dare laugh because of the looks on all the women's faces in the room. Elliot was thankful his Dad would not hand his gun over to his Mom. Besides that, the wedding and reception was perfect in Ana and Christian's opinion. They could not stop thanking their parents.
In everyone's opinion the week flew by, to fast because before they knew it they were on the flight back to Seattle. Plans were in full force now for Daniella and CJ's wedding. Daniella had a one on one sit down with her father and they decided she will wait till her 30th birthday to take her place as head of the Grey family. CJ supported her 100%. If that's what his Princess wants, that's what she will have. He is the most happiest when his Princess is happy.
Daniella and CJ were relaxing in there apartment 2 weeks after they got home from Vegas.
CJ, Mom and Great Grandma really need our answer on what colors we want for our wedding day.
I know Princess, what color besides blue are you thinking about.
That made Daniella giggle, her CJ knows her so well.
Silver or Gold CJ, but I want you to choose the 2nd color.
CJ thought about it for a couple of minutes and when he was just about to speak, Daniella covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom.