I do not own FSOG.
APOV:
"Mama?" Will calls for me from his seat at the kitchen table. He is "doing business", also known as coloring, while I make a cupcakes for a very special man of ours. Will has overheard Christian talking on the phone and writing notes down on a piece of paper when he is without his laptop. Will thinks Christian is coloring like he does, so he now calls it doing business.
"Yes baby."
"Do you tink Cwistian will wike my cowors?" I smile to myself as Will is so concerned with everything Christian.
"Baby, I think he is going to love it! I bet he will even hang it up in his office." Will is coloring a picture for Christian and I have no doubt Christian will hang it up proudly in his office. Will's answering smile is so cute I snap a quick picture of him before returning to finish my homemade frosting.
"Do we gets him other pwesents?" His little voice asks sweetly without looking up from his "business". Mia called me Monday morning, after we returned from our weekend getaway, to ask if we would be attending Christian's birthday dinner Thursday night. She mentioned she hadn't spoken to Christian about his dinner, but wanted to confirm we could be there. I said we wouldn't miss it for the world. Will immediately asked Christian about his birthday when he got to our house that night. Christian became incredibly shy that we knew it was his birthday. I can tell he hates all of the attention, but he indulged Will without a second thought about it. I plan to make this his best birthday to date and hope he goes along with the weekend celebration I have planned as well.
"Yes baby. Remember you picked out one of his presents after I picked you up yesterday?" His excited smile is breathtaking and I am once again reminded how incredibly lucky I am to be this little boy's mother. I think back to the presents we picked up yesterday after work and my smile grows even bigger. At first, I had no idea what to get a billionaire. Like really, what do you get the man that has everything under the sun or could buy himself whatever his heart desired? Well, my sweet little boy got him a Lego helicopter set. He explained they could do it together, but I caught on that Will wanted it more for himself. I stifle a giggle when I remember his face yesterday. It was filled with so much glee and mischief. Last night before Christian got home, we created his second gift. A small hand crafted coupon book. Will helped with a few of the drawings while I did mostly everything else. He added a few stickers here and there. We brainstormed ideas and once again Will came up with a few that benefited him as well. To name a few we have coupons for a zoo day, water park day, sleep in day, breakfast in bed, back massage, and whatever Christian wants to do day. I debated on adding that one. Christian could probably come up with some crazy ideas. All together, there are twenty coupons. I think he will like it...I hope so anyways.
As for my gifts to him, I got him something a little more personal. Tonight, Taylor will program my garage doors to Christians SUV. Also, I made a copy of the key to the front door. After our very open discussion this weekend, I want him to know how much I want him in our life. While I am not agreeing to marriage or children yet, this still screams "permanent" in a different way. While I know he will like the gifts we got him, I got him something a little extra for the bedroom. My man is a sexual human. I couldn't not get him something to unwrap in private. I smirk to myself as I imagine his face when he sees me in the barely there lingerie.
CPOV:
I feel the bed dip slightly and assume it can be one of two people crawling back in with me. I refuse to open my eyes as I only fell asleep a few hours ago. My sweet girl helped me start my birthday off correctly with a few hours of variety sex. Hard fucking, love making, oral...all over our bedroom. She finally fell asleep and I stayed awake watching her. She is so peaceful when she sleeps that it relaxes me like no other. I hear other shuffling in the room and I realize both humans that live here are awake. A soft, featherlike touch runs down my cheek. It was a small finger, so it is the tiny human that is in bed next to me. I decide to keep my eyes closed for a little longer.
"Mama, now?" An angel like whisper cuts through the quiet of the morning. The lighting in the room is not bright, which leads me to think it's semi early. Clearly my alarm for work has not gone off either.
"Sure baby, now." Ahh, that sound is the voice of a true angel. It's so sweet and heavenly. I will myself to keep my eyes closed and wait for whatever they have planned.
"Cwistian." Will's voice calls to me from nearby and when I say nearby I mean his lips must be touching my cheek. "Cwistian, wake up." Soft, tiny handles grasp my face. He is trying not to be rough and I can only imagine Ana coaching him through this moment. "It's your birfday!" His voice has grown excited and louder that I give in and flutter my eyes open. As I expected, blue eyes are staring directly into mine while tiny hands still grasp my face gently. His eyes grow wide with excitement when he sees my eyes open. The smile on his face at the recognition that I'm awake makes my heart stop for a second. He is such a beautiful child and I can see Ana in almost all of his features. "Mama! He's awake!" Will shouts in excitement and Ana giggles. I move to sit up against the headboard to take in the sight of my two favorite humans.
"Happy birthday, love." Ana says while setting a tray of breakfast down over my lap. She is dressed in my Harvard t shirt and a pair of my boxers. They are way too big for her so she has them rolled up. The shirt is tucked, accidently, into the front of the boxers. Will's giggle brings me out of my eye fucking. He's sitting Indian style in the middle of the bed watching me with pure excitement. His blue stripped pajamas making his blue eyes pop out in the natural light of the room.
"Happy Birfday, Cwistian!" Will says loudly as he claps in excitement. I can tell he's still sleepy as well when a yawn escapes after wishing me a happy birthday.
"Thank you! Is this breakfast for me?" I ask stupidly. Of course it's for me. Thankfully, it makes Ana giggle.
"Yes, it's for you." She responds sweetly. I can't help the smile that spreads on my face when I look at her.
"Where's your breakfast?" I move my finger between her and Will.
"Right here." She points over her shoulder to the vanity. "I'm just waiting for someone to find a spot where they will be still enough to eat breakfast in my bed." I ignore Ana's use of the word 'her' and focus on Will. He is staring at me nervously then his eyes dart to all the possible spots he could sit before glancing back at me.
"Wanna sit with me buddy?" I ask once I think I've caught on to the problem. His face lights up much like Ana's when she is excited. He nods his head feverishly and makes his way towards me - crawling as quickly as possible.
"No, Will. Let Christian eat his breakfast and you can sit with me." I look up and see Ana's worried expression. I quickly decide to calm her nerves.
"Ana, baby." I say to get her attention. She moves her worried gaze to me. "Are you gonna join us?" I keep my tone carefree and light. I scoot closer to the middle to make it more comfortable for Will and I to sit close together. His little legs fit under the breakfast tray with mine with enough room for him to sit up comfortably with me. She nods her head once and places Will's breakfast next to mine.
"I got you a pwesent." Will's tells me excitedly as he stuffs his mouth full of cut up pancake. I glance at Ana and notice she is taking a picture of the two of us eating breakfast. She blushes lightly and quickly puts down her phone. She grabs her plate and sits Indian style in front of us on the bed.
"Oh yeah? What did you get me?" I ask Will while taking a bite of my own pancakes. Ana's pancakes are the best thing in this world. So fluffy and sweet.
"I got you-" Will starts to say then glances at Ana when he realizes he almost shared what he got me for my birthday. "It's a surpwise." He says with finality after getting a warning look from Ana. He continues to stuff his face with pancakes which helps him not to share any secrets. I look at Ana who is wearing an amused expression. She's trying to hold back a giggle and I must admit I'm holding back a laugh. Will always keeps us laughing.
We finish breakfast and Ana went to put all the dishes in the kitchen. Will and I are relaxing against the pillows that are propped up against the headboard. I'm checking my schedule for the day, hoping I can cancel everything to have a fun day with Will and Ana. I haven't celebrated a birthday since I was probably...15. I cringe when I realize the reason I never celebrated my birthday. Of course, my mother made me attend my birthday dinner with the family even if I begged not to or came up with excuses. Yet, here I am hoping I can change my schedule so I can celebrate my birthday with my favorite people.
"What's tat?" Will asks while pointing to the calendar displayed on my phone.
"That's my work calendar. My assistant keeps it updated with all of my meetings and conferences." His little face looks amused.
"An asstant?" I do laugh out loud at this. He gave it a good try.
"A-ssis-tant." I sound it out for him and he nods his head then repeats it Alonso perfectly back to me.
"Very good. An assistant helps me with me every day functions at work. She makes calls for me, sends emails, arranges trips, and...well she pretty much does anything I ask."
"Wow. I want one." He says bluntly and another chuckle escapes my lips.
"Alrighty, we have to get ready for work and daycare. No more laying around in bed." Ana says when she pops in the door. I can literally feel my body sag with disappointment. I don't want to go.
"No mama!" Will protests and I nod my head in protest with him.
"Yes, baby. I have to work and so does Christian."
"No he not!" He replies. She looks over to me with squinted eyes.
"He does baby. I do too. Which means your little hiney is going to daycare." Will groans at her words and I purse my lips in order to keep a straight face. He sits up on his knees and straightens his back.
"No, mama. I not gowing." Ana straightens her back in response and the mother look appears. I decide to say my peace quickly.
"I just emailed Andrea to cancel my appointments today…" She is still staring at me with squinted eyes. She's standing at the foot of the bed. I sit up and crawl to the middle. I then reach for her hand and tug until she decides to crawl on herself. I situate myself back to the same spot and pull her into my side. Will plops down in between her legs. "I suggest we take the day off. Email your students and let them know you are canceling class today."
"I don't know. I hate missing classes. I've only done it once and I feel guilty when I do it." She says in a small voice and I know I'm asking her to compromise her rules she's probably had since she was ten.
"But it's my birthday." I say smartly hoping it changes her mind. She glares at me playfully and Will clips in agreement. "You can't say no on my birthday." She rolls her eyes then glance between Will and me.
"Fine! I'll cancel classes, but just this once." She glares at me through squinted eyes.
"Duly noted. No more canceled classes for Ana Steele." Will cheers and climbs up so he is sitting in between us.
"So what are we going to do today?" Ana asks while playfully ticketing Will.
"Hmm...How about we stay here and swim all day?" I know we could go out and do plenty of things. I just would really enjoy a day in our personal haven - just the three of us. Especially since the press is still on the hunt for Ana and Will's identity.
"It's the great and powerful Christian Grey's birthday and he wants to swim with us all day?" Ana asks with that very smart mouth of hers. Oh what I could do to that mouth.
"It is exactly what I want to do today. You can't say no, remember?" I respond with a smirk of my own. She giggles and makes her way to email her students while Will and I turn on some cartoons. I am in no rush to do anything today. I pull Will into the spot where Ana just left. We lean back, legs crossed, on arm behind our heads as we get caught up on Tom and Jerry.
I walk towards the living room where I hear my two favorite people giggling. I turn the corner to see Ana dressed in a delectable navy and cream summer dress. Her long tanned legs look silky smooth and I fight the urge to run my hands up them. Will, always the handsome the year old, is dressed in navy shorts and checkered button up short-sleeve. I look down at myself and I realize we once again match without planning it. I have on navy pants with a white button down shirt. I have my sleeves rolled up – just the way I know my baby likes it.
"What are you two getting into?" I finally speak up and catch them both by surprise. They jump slightly at my voice.
"We were just getting your presents ready." Presents? How did I forget about them all day? I check my watch and realize we have way more time than needed to get to my parents house for dinner. Actually, just enough time for presents.
"Well good. I'm ready for my presents." I say smugly and Will giggles.
"Of course you are." Ana says with a smirk and I wiggle my eyebrows at her. "I thought we were leaving soon for your parents?" She checks her watch also before looking back up to me. I shrug at the realization I made us get out of the pool way too early to get ready.
"I guess all the sun and sugar got to my head today." I attempt an explanation. "But no worries, we now have time for presents." I let her know and Will claps excitedly at the thought.
"Fine. I guess you can have your presents." Ana says sweetly and Will runs over to sit in my lap. He is holding a present in his small, chubby hands.
"Opwen it!" He exclaims loudly and who am I to deny him this? I look up to Ana who is once again capturing this moment with her phone. She sits on the ottoman in front of us. Will's hands are nudging me in the arm and I finally give in to his requests. I tear into the present after reading it was from Will. My face lights up when I see it is a Lego helicopter kit. I pull Will tightly to me and his arms swing around my neck.
"I love it Will! Will you help me put it together one day soon?" I ask while pulling back from him. His little blue eyes light up and his smile stretches from ear to ear. He slowly nods his head as if he is in a trance. I am now fully aware this was he plan all along.
"Mama, next pwease!" He turns his head to Ana and holds out his hand. He is running the present show obviously. I can't wait to see him at Christmas time. I'm going to spoil him so much…
"This is from both of us." Ana says shyly. I catch her blush making its way across her cheeks. She seems nervous and shy about whatever is in this small box. She could honestly give me ballpark bubble gum and I would think it was gold. Will helps me open the box filled with tissue paper. I find what looks like index cards, but a little longer in length. Ribbons hold the stack together like a book and I find myself incredibly curious as to what it is. I pull it out and a smile breaks over my face. A coupon book. They made me a coupon book. I flip through it and can tell Will had a huge part in this as well. I read a few of the coupons and my heart starts to pump like crazy. This is so fucking… thoughtful. They took their time to make this for me… Ana took the time to even come up with it. I smirk at the "Do Whatever Christian Wants To" day and clear the emotion building in my throat.
"It is COUP-WINS!" Will shouts as if I didn't figure that out already. I look up at Ana and she is eyeing me anxiously.
"I love it. I…I love it. Thank you so much." I hug Will to me then pull Ana onto my lap as well. I bury my face in her neck and pray these stupid emotions would disappear. No one has ever done anything like this for me. It was creative and thoughtful. It means more to me than any expensive gift I could ever receive.
"Did you wike my snickers?" I chuckle and lean back to see Will. He is now the one eyeing me anxiously.
"I loved your stickers and your drawings. It made the book complete." I give him a hug once more and he gives me a wet kiss on the cheek. I hug him a little tighter after the gesture. My heart truly may explode any minute now. I have never felt so loved in my entire life. The fact these two people completely changed their day for me…just for me and because it was my birthday… I have never felt more loved.
"Come on you two. We need to head to your parents before we are late." Ana breaks me out of my thoughts. She runs a finger down my cheek and to my lips. She then leans in and gives me a gentle kiss as if she is letting me know what I was thinking is true. "Let me go grab my purse and I will meet you either in the kitchen or car." She gets up from my lap and moves towards the bedroom.
"Ready to go, buddy?" I ask Will as we stand up and make our way towards the garage.
"Wets go. I starved." He pats his tummy and I chuckle once more. We stuffed our faces today and ate almost all of the chocolate cupcakes after lunch.
"Me too, champ. Me too." I reply as I get him in his car seat. I start the vehicle up just as Ana is walking out of the door. She walks out to the vehicle without closing the garage on the way.
"You forgot to close the garage, baby." I gently remind her as I stare at her with amusement. She never forgets to shut the door.
"I didn't forget. You can close it." She replies nervously. Did I hear that correctly? She walked past the door then asks me to close it after I'm already buckled in the suv? I cock my head to the side and stare at her as if she has lost her mind.
"Why didn't you press the button when you walked past it?" I am not letting this go. This is weird behavior for her.
"Because you can close it." She responds and her voice seems even more anxious as the time passes. She isn't demanding I get out and close it but she isn't closing it herself either. I stare at her in utter bewilderment. I finally look back towards the garage. Maybe I'm missing something in there that she wants me to see. I scan the area and there is nothing new. I close my eyes and tilt my head upwards. I give up. I'll get out and close the garage. When I open my eyes and start to unbuckle my seatbelt, something catches my eyes. I look up once more and notice the garage buttons that I have never paid attention to. Without asking Ana first, I slowly press the button labeled 1. I can feel her eyes on me as my eyes stay glued to the garage. The garage starts to shut and I place my hands over my face. She basically just gave me a key to her house. My mind wanders over all the times we have had to hop out and go in through the front door or that she has had to leave the garage open for me. I feel something being placed in my lap and I remove my hands to see a tiny box lying across my thighs. I feel the tears threatening to fall and I refuse to cry like a little girl on her sixteenth birthday. I open the box quickly and find a key lying flatly on tissue paper. I turn to her and her nervous expression is radiating off her. I reach over, grab the back of her head and smash my lips to hers.
"Thank you." I say against her lips then kiss her passionately once more. I put everything in to this kiss to explain how I'm feeling. Happiness, loved, emotional, and giddiness are just to name a few.
"Ewwww!" A small voice I forgot about comes from the back seat and Ana leans away from me giggling.
"I am going to remind him about this when he is sixteen and trying to kiss a girl for the first time." I tell Ana as I start to back out of the driveway.
"We should start making a list." She says giggling. I grab her hand on our way to my parent's house. For once, I have enjoyed my birthday and I am actually looking forward to having a birthday dinner with my family.
Hmm…I wonder what kind of mischief will happen at the birthday dinner. Christian hasn't seen Elliot since he found out about Kate. Also, I wonder if any guest appearances will happen.
Well, I have some great news to share with all of you. I had my first real meal in over a month today. Don't get too excited, it was only vegetable soup. I wanted to thank each and every single one of you for your sweet words and well wishes. They mean a lot to me, more than you could ever imagine. I am still pretty sick and fighting to get back to normal. I started a new series of medicines this week, so hopefully that will do the trick and get me back to bubbly, fun Elle. Until next time my sweet people.
xoEW
