CPOV

It's one thing to have to see the ugly botched face, but to hear that vile voice is a whole other thing. I have allowed her to be able to enter my office when she wants. So I can play this game she is playing. I want to make her feel as if she thinks she still has power over me. She won't expect me to beat her at her own game. She is not aware that I know about all her little secrets. I am going to enjoy breaking her.

" Take a seat Elena and I would prefer if you did not call me that."

" So tense hot stuff you need me to help you get a release." I feel bile rise in the back of my throat and I physically feel ill. Before I get a chance to respond to her I get a text on my phone.

Ana: Max has just told Lelliot that you are more fun than he is, and Elliot is not best pleased. Thought I would give you a heads up we will see you Wednesday.

I can't help but smile knowing I am going to be spending time with my son and his stunning mother. I can't believe how easy it is to refer to Max as my son. I admit I did feel instantly connected to him which I could not understand until now. I am brought out of my daydreaming by the purring of Satan.

"Christian are you listening to a word I am saying. I am talking about our child and all you can do is look on your phone. There should be nothing more important to you right now."

"Your right there is nothing more important than my child to me right now he is my main focus." She looks at me confused and I know that I said he not she but I know Max is my son. There is only so much playing along I can do.

"Christian we have a daughter remember. What is going on in that head of yours. Anyway I have a photograph here for you of her and I will try and bring her by on Friday as she is in day care. Momma has to work and pay the bills you know. Being a single parent is hard you know Christian."

I get my check book out and write her a very generous check that I will make sure bounces before it even goes into her account. She leaves my office looking satisfied and smug but she has no Idea I know the truth. I need to text Ana back so I grab my phone and think of what to write.

Christian: That makes me so happy, about time little old Lelliot heard the truth. Max has an

amazing judge of character. I hope I can become one of his favourite people as my little man is mine. Looking forward to seeing you both. I have a great day planned see you then. I can't wait until Wednesday I have it all planned.

I am actually excited I can't remember the last time I felt like this. I have had Taylor and Andrea busy helping me with all what I have planned for the day. I know I have to talk to Ana and tell her about me being Max's dad. I am scared of how she will react. I don't want her to think that I planned to worm my way into her life. Ana and Max had me hooked from the first time I saw them. I am deep in thought my phone rings and it's my mother.

" Hello Mother."

" Don't hello me Mr. Why on earth did you run out last night without so much as a goodbye. Your father and I were worried sick."

" Sorry mother I had something come up that required my attention and I needed to leave quickly."

" Well ok then Christian but do not let it happen again. I am calling to ask if you were free for lunch. I need your help as Elliot was supposed to help but he is a no show. That Ex of his has come back into the city and you know how much nonsense she is about to cause."

" Sure mother where would you like me to meet you. Elliot needs to let me handle this as he doesn't need all of this and neither does my Nephew."

" I know Darling I know. I will meet you outside GEH in ten minutes." Got to love Grace Grey she only gives people ten minutes to be ready. Apparently it's the only way to get people to move their butts. I have to admit she is right about it. I tell Andrea of my plans and Taylor follows me down to the front of my building. My mother is waiting right outside the door and she is talking rather loudly on her phone.

We head out in my car and she tells Taylor where we are going and I am not one bit happy about it. Fucking shopping why on earth did my mother want me to go shopping with her. I am so confused right now; she does know Mia loves all this shit doesn't she. Finally, she gets off her phone and looks like she is ready to tell me what the hell is going on.

" Christian I need your influence and power today. You know I never like to ask for favours but I need your help shopping. Do not roll those eyes at me Mr. either. All the stuff we have for Matty is outdated. I need to get new things and I want them at the house today so that's where you come in." She gives me one of her million watt smiles. I can't resist but to go along and help her even though I hate shopping, although I do enjoy spending money. We head to the store of my mother choice and she starts scanning everything in sight. I am just following her around like a bored kid until she needs me to get the items sent today.

I start to become interested in what the store has in stock as I know have a son, and maybe he could have his own room at Escala. I am seeing so many things that I want to get for Max. I can't as my mother is here and I don't know how Ana will react yet. I see some cool pool items so I decide to get them as a little

present for when I see him on Wednesday. I already know he loves swimming and I think Ana did mention they have a pool at their place. If I am wrong I will get him one built immediately. Once we get to the register my mother looks at me strange when I put the boxes of fun inflatables onto the belt. I know I can't say they are for Matty as he hates the water, so if she asks I am just going to tell her the truth. I used my so called power and influence to make sure all my mother's items will be delivered to her home today with no excuses. Usually my mother will wait but when it comes to her grandson she is like the hulk when angry.I wonder how excited she will be when she finds out that Max is her grandson. I take my mother for lunch and I can see her brain working overtime. She is dying to question me.

"Christian why did you buy those child pool inflatables. You know Matty doesn't like the water."

"I know that Mother and they are not for Matty they are for Max." I see her eyes light up and her huge smile plastered on her face. Seeing my Mother this happy makes me feel content and warm inside.

" I am taking Max and Ana out for a fun day on Wednesday. I saw the pool toys and knew he would like them so I got them to give to him."

" He will love them Christian that was so thoughtful of you. So is this some sort of date for you and Ana."

" No Patty Stanger it is not a date just taking Max out to have some fun. Ana is his mother who will be there also."

" Whatever Christian and I am way better than Patty. She is the millionaire matchmaker and Momma G is the billionaire Matchmaker my clients are more high rollers." I love it when my mother laughs at herself as it would be so unfair if I laughed at her and not along with her. She is right I do want to date Ana not just because she is the mother of my Child but I feel such a connection with her. I want to see if we could create a loving relationship and be a family. I am so looking forward to Wednesday I can't wait to start spending time with my Son. Hopefully my mother and I will be taking another shopping trip very soon.

I need to ask Taylor to make sure the playroom is dismantled and destroyed completely. I wanted it to be all bricked up and all the memories left inside there. I am starting a new life hopefully as a family man. That's right fifty shades of fucked up wants a family. Thinking about all of this makes me sad that I have missed out on so much of Max's life. I did not see him being born, I missed his first words, his first steps his first everything. I need to tell Ana soon as I don't want to miss out on any more time and firsts.