A/N: Just wanted to explain a few things. Forgive me if i have anything incorrect in this chapter, i do not live in America, so i rely on Google to give me the info i need. I found that it is a 2 hour flight from Seattle to Vegas, and there is no time difference between cities, so that's what i've gone with. Because i haven't included it in the story, they left for Vegas at around 7pm, so would have arrived around 9.30ish taking into account the driving etc... so the nights still young. Please let me know if you think i'm dragging this on a bit too much? Also, i realize i don't include much interaction with the children, i wanted to concentrate more on the adult story line, that doesn't mean they aren't good parents xx
I am lying on my usual lounger next to the pool, soaking up the rays. A cosmopolitan and bottle of sunscreen to my left and an unread manuscript to my right. I can't force myself to read, so I just lye there in my ridiculously expensive bikini, eyes closed and enjoy the moment. I am completely exhausted. After this mornings breakfast and shower, then nearly 2 hours of chasing Teddy around, an impromptu game of football with the family, and a few tackles from Bear I just want to relax. Phoebe is down for her afternoon nap, and Christian is in the pool with Teddy , Elliot and Mia.
I'm not sure where Kate got to, I'm really worried about her, she's been quiet for most of the day and has stayed clear of Elliot. I decide to get up and find her, but as I sit up she plonks herself down on the lounger next to me. She is wearing purple shorts and a singlet, no bikini.
I wonder if Kate is suffering a little delayed post-natal depression, or maybe Elliot just doesn't have a clue on how to make her feel gorgeous, either way I want to help her the way she helped me feel beautiful through college when I felt like nothing special.
"What are you thinking about?" I question her, she is staring blankly ahead.
"Honestly?" she replies.
"Yes, honestly."
"I'm thinking of how jealous I am of how good you look in that bikini after having 2 babies." she sighs
"Kate, that's it. I've had enough, come with me." I rise to my feet and stand in front of her with my hands on my hips. She eyes me cautiously then surrenders to my requests and stands up beside me.
I hear a wolf whistle from the pool and turn to see Christian with his fingers in his mouth. "Looking good Mrs Grey." he yells and gives me his panty-dropping smile. I blow him a kiss which he catches before I pull Kate into the house and up the stairs to our bedroom.
"Twice in one day." She smiles.
"Only you would get this lucky Kate." I smirk.
"What are we doing?" she asks. I pull her straight through into our closet.
"I'm going to make sure when we head back down to the pool that you blow your husbands socks off."
She looks at me shocked, I can see a glimmer of excitement in her eyes, so I know I can pull this off, albeit hesitantly.
I shuffle through my extensive range of designer swimwear until I see something I think she would look spectacular in. She looks at me wide eyed and scared. "Don't fight me on this Kate, you have no idea how demanding I can be these days." she bursts into laughter and takes the bikini from me. "Now, your turn." I say. I can tell she doesn't understand what I meant so I elaborate. "I got to choose swimwear for you, so you can chose something for me, something you think I'll feel equally uncomfortable in."
She rummages through my stash and pulls out a cute little number I have never worn before. I take it from her, and lead by example. "I'll take the bedroom, you can dress in here." I command and leave the closet shutting the door behind me.
I take off my blue triangular bikini and slip into the Victoria Secret set she has chosen for me. It is a forest green twisted bandeau top, and cheeky hipkini bottom. The front and back of the bottoms are joined by a large gold rings. I get a little nervous as I eye myself in the mirror. For Kates sake, I will do this. I am quietly pleased I have been working on my ass with Claude lately at the gym.
The doors to the closet open and Kate walks out shyly. She looks absolutely stunning in her black and pink polka dot bikini, a Victoria secrets set also. It is a bandeau top, and a Brazilian tie-side bottom.
"Kate, you look stunning." I give her a reassuring smile. I walk over to her and pull her hair tie out that was holding the loose bun on top of her head. Her blonde tresses fall down to her shoulders. She looks like a supermodel. "So do you Ana." she smiles. "One more thing." I grin and walk to a cupboard hidden in the wall and open up the mini bar hidden behind paint. She gasps and then laughs.
"Mini bar?" she asks.
"We like a wine or 2 at night." I smile, I wasn't going to tell her that we love to suck wine off of each other and prefer not to walk downstairs to get it. "Lazy." I add. She shakes her head so I know she's going to leave it alone. I grab 2 chilled glasses from the fridge and fill them with white wine. "A little liquid courage." I shrug. I hand her a glass and we down them immediately, neither of us stopping until the glass is empty. I wipe my mouth with the back of my arm, and place my empty glass on top of our dresser. "Ready?" I ask.
"As I'll ever be." she smiles, and we walk arm in arm down to the pool.
Elliot freezes when he sees Kate. I squeal quietly in my head and give myself a few invisible pats on the back. Step 1 complete. Elliot leaps from the pool and embraces Kate. He's whispering something in her ear and she is grinning ear to ear. I turn to head back to my lounger only to walk into Christians chest.
"You changed Mrs Grey." he grins while looking me over. "I like it, I like it A LOT." he lifts his hand and twirls his finger indicating he'd like to see the back. I turn for him. "Fuck me Ana." he gasps. He scoops me up and throws me into the pool. I rise spluttering. Christian is next to me, and pulls me to the side of the pool placing an arm either side of me. "What was that for?" I snap.
"Baby, I needed to cool off, a second longer and I would have fucked you from behind right there, and I wouldn't have cared who was watching." he cups my face and kisses me passionately. "Your taking this bikini with us to Vegas, and I will fuck you in it." he growls in my ear.
Gail takes Teddy inside to play with Ava, leaving us big kids in the pool. As time ticks by we gradually leave the pool and make our way inside. I spend a good hour with the kids, watching movies and playing trains with teddy before I head up to our room to pack.
"Could use some help packing Kate." I motion for her to join me.
We spend ages sorting through all my clothes, choosing lingerie and bikinis, shoes and handbags. I leave her to look through my clothes and chose some she might like for herself, I never thought I'd see the day when Kate would be envious of my wardrobe, she was like little a child in a candy shop. I went up to the bathroom and packed up my make-up. I can't believe how excited I am about this trip. We haven't been away together without the kids since we had them. We always went as a family, or went away for the day, but were always home the same night. I have un-interrupted access to Christian for 2 days, I can hardly wait.
I finish packing my toiletries and make my way back downstairs with Kate, who has chosen about 5 tiny dresses to take with her. I'm so pleased she chose rather revealing little numbers, it tells me she's gained a little confidence after this afternoon.
The rest of the day flies by, we enjoy a lovely meal Gail prepared, say our goodbyes to the children before tucking them in for the night. 3 bedtime stories later we are ready to leave.
Taylor helps Christian and Elliot gather all of our bags and load them into the SUV as Kate, Mia and I say our goodbyes and thank yous to Grace and Carrick. A few minutes later Ethan pulls up. Mia and Ethan climb into the second SUV, while Christian, Elliot, Kate and I climb into the first.
We are off.
I snuggle up next to Christian. I can smell the Hugo boss cologne I bought him as part of his anniversary gift, he smells good enough to eat. I weave my fingers through his and twist my body to face him. "Thank you baby." I murmur.
"For what?" he grins.
"For everything." I lean up and kiss him softly. "you're the best husband a girl could wish for."
"I do my best." he grins before cupping my face and continuing the kiss. It is slow, soft and sensual. I can feel myself pressing into him a little too rudely for company so I am a little relieved when Elliot breaks our intimate moment before it gets out of control.
"There's going to be another Grey running around very soon if you two continue at this rate." he laughs, his arm slung around Kate's shoulder. I giggle at his comment. That wouldn't be so bad would it? I question myself. I'd love to have another child with Christian, but now is definitely not a good time.
"Shouldn't you two be working on a sibling for Ava." Christian comments.
Shit, he doesn't know they are in the middle of a dry streak.
I look at Kate apologetically, she smiles back, although I know it has struck a nerve.
"When we are ready bro." Elliot's says softly. His hand drops to Kate's knee and strokes it with his thumb.
We are saved from further conversation when we arrive at Sea-tac. As I suspected we drive onto the tarmac where Christians company jet is waiting for us. Once settled on board and in the air, I lay back on Christians chest and doze off as he strokes my hair.
I sleep the whole flight. 2 hours later Christian gently nudges me to let me know we are going to land. Still half asleep I sit myself up and let Christian buckle me back in. He squeezes my hand as we descend and doesn't let go until we are safely on the tarmac at McCarren International airport. We climb into the waiting cars and drive 5 miles to Las Vegas. My mouth is gaping as we pull up outside of The Wynn, a five star hotel. I turn excitedly to Christian, wrap my arms around his neck and plant one on him. "WOW." I whisper.
"Only the best for my girl." he smiles.
Once inside we are treated like royalty. Someone is waiting to take our bags, I see Christian slide some notes into his hand as he shakes it. He looks very pleased when he looks down. That's my fifty. We are all escorted into the elevator and up to the top floor. Mia and Ethan are ushered into the first room, I know she approves when I hear her squealing with delight. The next room is given to Kate and Elliot, I give her a little wave and hold up my phone, letting her know to get in touch soon before she disappears into the room. Christian takes my hand and tugs me down the hallway. The usher stops outside large wooden doors, the brass sign reads 'Panoramic Suite'. I walk in leaving Christian to talk with the usher.
I am speechless as I take in the suite. It is clean, modern and smells like citrus polish, god I love that smell, it reminds me of the red room. There is a large living area with a black leather L shaped sofa and white furnishings with red accents. There are glass vases situated throughout the room with different colored exotic orchids. The bedroom is off to the left. The walls in the bedroom are mirrored, and there is a large swivel tv in the wall that turns between the living area and the bedroom. I place my purse on the bed and walk back through to the living area and over to the curved window wall. I inhale sharply as I am greeted with the late night lights of Vegas. I can see for miles.
"You like?" Christian creeps up behind me and nuzzles my neck, his hands gripping my shoulders.
"Baby it's….breathtaking." I whisper.
"Like you." he murmurs in my ear. I melt a little inside.
"Glass of wine?" he asks.
"Yes please." I turn and watch as he heads to the little bar in the living area. I walk back into the bedroom and take my coat off, laying it on the bottom of the crisp white duvet covering the king size bed. I catch myself in the mirrored walls. This could be interesting. We've only ever had mirrors in the bathroom at Escala. My phone buzzes.
*your husband sure knows who to show look after us, this place is amazing, Kate*
*he is pretty amazing, glad you like it, what's the plans for tonight, do you know?, Ana*
*wouldn't have a clue, Elliot's playing around with the tv... Sigh, Kate*
*What! honey, take your clothes off and show him who's boss.. Lol , Ana*
*maybe later ;), Kate*
*k, I'm going to have a drink with C, before I show him my appreciation, meet you in an hour down at the bar?, Ana*
*TMI! See you there x, I'll let M&E know, Kate*
*ps, only an hour? You sure you don't need 2..lol?, Kate" I giggle at Kate's last text.
"Who are you texting?" Christian is leaning in the door way with wine glasses in hand and a gorgeous smile on his face.
"Kate." I tap my hand on the bed indicating I want him to join me. He strolls over and plonks himself down beside me and hands me a glass of champagne. I take a sip then place the glass on the bedside table next to another vase of Orchids.
He watches as I climb off the bed and walk around to stand in front of him. Reaching behind me I undo the tie of my maroon halter neck dress and shimmy out of it, revealing my forest green Victoria secret bathing suit. I give him a very seductive wink before turning around and wiggling my ass a little.
I spend the next hour showing my man exactly how much I appreciate him, every beautiful inch of him.