Ana POV.

I'm at work early today. I'm actually really excited to have Jessica back.

She emailed be this morning to be in at work 30 minutes earlier and here I am. After dropping Phoebe off at school I came straight to work.

When I step off the elevator at my floor I head straight into Jessica's office.

"Miss Ana Steele, pleasure to see you again" she smiles.

"Jessica!" I hug her. "You look great! That tan looks fantastic on you. Where did you guys go?"

"A week at the Bahama's then a week in Tampa. Kenneth has family in Florida so we vacationed there while visiting family."

"I'm jealous" I pout

"I brought you something." She hands me a gift bag and I pull the items out.

A beautiful scarf.

Some seashell bracelets.

A beautiful, crystal frame.

"Oh my, these are too beautiful. Thank you."

"It's one bracelet for you and one for you little girl"

I giggle "she's going to love it."

"Alright, business time. Put me up to date."

And I do for the next ten minutes.

As we both exit her office while she tells me my job for today Christian approaches us.

"Hey"

"Hey" he says. "Phoebe left these at my place" he hands me her crown and wand. I look over at Jessica who has an amused look on her face.

"Thanks," I smile.

"Lunch?" He asks.

"No can do," Jessica interrupts "she's going to be busy. Having lunch with me. We have to catch up and gossip."

"Stealing my girlfriend from me?" He says and I choke on my saliva.

I was not expecting him to say that.

"Girlfriend?" She squeals. "Oh yes, even more so now. We have to catch up. Now Mr. Grey, we have work to do."

"Yes you ladies do. Have a good day." He smiles at her and kisses my cheek then walks away.

"Lunch missy."

"Yes ma'am." I smile and head to my desk.

When I get started on my work my mind drifts off to my weekend with Christian. The way he spoiled Phoebe and spent money on me.

The way he made love to me that night. I felt cherished. Worshiped. Happy.

I may know Christian for only a month and I know we've only been officially dating for a little over two weeks but I really am falling for this man. Hard.

It's hard not to.

Not only does he care for me he cares for Phoebe and he shows it.

The way he spoils her, the way he is making a relationship with her..

I'm going to be completely honest. Having a boyfriend was never on my agenda. All I wanted was a job that can help me financially support myself and Phoebe and keep all my focus on her and my job.

My main focus was Phoebe. Everything I do is for her.

But now I don't only have a wonderful job I have a wonderful boyfriend who makes me believe I can actually have a future with him.

I'm not sure how others think but after being a teen mom I didn't want my next boyfriend being a fling. Someone who doesn't even try having a relationship with my daughter and all he wants to is fuck me. I'm not saying a daddy daughter relationship but at least communicate with her and want to be around her.

After my fallout with Logan I was afraid that it would take me years to find a series man.

And no I'm not saying I wanted marriage out of the next guy I dated but I did want someone serious. Someone who's willing to really try a relationship and accept my daughter even if things don't work out.

And I found that with Christian. With him I believe I can finally have the little family I always wanted. I know I know, it's probably too soon to be even thinking like that about him but I can't help him. There was immediate attraction with him.

With Christian I know we're not bullshitting. We're both committed to a relationship. He's just as serious about this as I am. I can feel it!

After all, he's a single father, I'm sure he wouldn't bullshit with women. Let alone bring any female into his sons life. So I know he's serious.

Being with Christian means I have little Teddy in my life and I love it. Being around him makes me realize how much I want a son. But sometimes I feel like I already have one.. Teddy.

Christian is special to me and I'm definitely keeping him.

Lunch time comes quick and Jessica is pulling into her office.

"So I ordered us ham and cheese sandwiches and I told security to bring it up. It should be here in a few minutes."

"Fine with me," I smile.

"First things first, I would like to formally invite you to my daughter's third birthday this weekend." She hands me an invitation. "It'd be lovely if you can make it."

"I absolutely will. Can wait to meet the little one. And the two big ones. Oh let's not forget the hubby" we both laugh.

There's a knock on the door.

"Come in," she says.

"Sandwich delivery."

Christian!

"What are you doing here? Are you trying to crash our lunch?" I ask.

"Possibly," he sets down the bang on the table. "I paid, lunch is on me." He tells Jessica who is looking through her bag getting the money.

"What? No-"

"Don't even bother" he says laughing. "So what are you ladies talking about?"

"Nothing yet. I was just inviting Ana to Julianna's third birthday this weekend. Here's your invite." She hands him one. "I hope you can make it."

"I'll be there. I'll see you ladies later." He smiles and leaves.

"Are you guys like friends?" I ask

"Hmm, yeah kind of. He doesn't really have a close relationship with employees. Actually, I'm sure it's only 5 of us that are this close to him: Me, Andrea, head of HR her name is Beth, Ros and Taylor. He's a nice young man. Very hardworking and professional with a caring side. He's a great role model too with all he's achieved and all he does. I feel lucky to be close to him the way I am."

Christian is a wonderful man.

I smile at her. "Now tell me all about the honeymoon!"

She gushes about everything she did and every place she visited when she was at the Bahamas. Then tells me about her stay in Florida. I can sense she wants to ask me about Christian so I just say some details about us to put her up to date. Then I decide to tell her about Logan. She knows what's it's like to be a single mom so she understands what I'm going through. Jessica was actually mad. Really mad. So mad that she'd probably chop his dick off.

Ahh what a friendship we have.

The rest of the day goes by smoothly and it feels great to have Jessica back. I don't have so much work on me anymore. Which makes me wonder if this is how hectic her job was without my help..

Before I know it it's time to go pick up Phoebe. Christian and I decide to go together to pick up the kids but in separate cars. When they see us they both run out to us.

"Mommy! Mommy! Guess what?"

"What is it?" I ask.

"There's going to be a Halloween party for the whoooooole school and there's going to be games and contest and I wanna do the costume contest and the teacher said we can only do one contest so I wanna do that one" Phoebe says then takes a breath "oh and you can come!"

"That sounds great baby we can get started on your costume soon" I smile at her.

"Dad, why do girls talk so much and so fast?" Teddy ask Christian making me laugh

"I have no idea kiddo that's a mystery"

"What contest are you doing teddy?" I ask.

"I was wondering if you want to do cake contest with me.." He says shyly

"I would love to!" I smile "what do we have to do"

"We have to make the best Halloween cake ever super scary or gross looking" he tells me.

"Alright, we'll do it."

"Dad you'll come right?"

"Of course!" Christian says with a smile.

While Christian heads back to GEH, I went to drop Phoebe off at my dads. When I get back to work Christian sends me a text letting me know his dad has some news. Court date was changed from Friday to tomorrow.

Great. The faster we get this done the faster he's gone. Before I leave work I head over to Jessica and let her know I'll be missing work tomorrow because of the court date. She totally understand and hopes all goes well.

I'm ready for tomorrow.

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Okay, I'm not ready. I'm nervous. After dropping Phoebe off at school Christian texts me letting me know he'll be there today as well.

I'm so glad he's going to be there. My dad is coming too.

When I arrive, Carrick is waiting for me. A few minutes later both my dad and Christian arrive.

"It's all going to be okay" Carrick assures me.

"I hope so," from the corner of my eye I notice Logan. He seems pissed off.

Oh. Fucking. Well.

When we're called in dad and Christian wait outside. I'm really nervous. I'm not exactly sure why.. I just want to get this over with. Done.

"Miss Steele?" The judge calls out for me. Shit, was she speaking to me? "I said if you really want to stop the child support checks."

"Yes, your honor, I do. I want nothing from him." I hear Logan scoff.

"I can grant that. You have a steady job and earn more than enough for you and your daughter."

"I want shared custody of our daughter" Logan calls out.

"What? No!" I respond.

"Your honor," Carrick begins "this man has been showing up unannounced. First at Miss Steele's daughter-"

"OUR DAUGHTER!" Logan hisses.

"Quiet!" The judge says.

"As I was saying, he first showed up unannounced to Miss Steele's daughter school causing a scene and in fact called out that he was Phoebe Steele's dad. In my opinion, that's not something you do to a child that doesn't know you. Miss Steele told him to stop and to leave them alone but he didn't seem to listen. He showed up to Miss Steele's job causing another scene. My son, Christian Grey, was able to stop the confrontation. Miss Steele told him to leave and he wouldn't listen. My son has been present for both confrontations."

"By any chance, is he here?" The Jude asks and we nod. "Send him in," she says to the guard.

"Mr. Grey, good morning. Thank you for joining us," he nods. "Can you tell me about both confrontations?"

"Absolutely, the first one was at the kids school. Miss Steele and I had gone together to pick up our kids and she noticed he was there. She approached him asking what he was doing there and then it turned into a confrontation. Miss Steele's daughter rushed out to her and this man decided that it would be a smart idea to tell a four year old he's her father without any warning. He wanted to say more but I put a stop to it. The confrontation in front of my company was another one I had to put a stop to. He was basically harassing and trying to emotional hurt miss Steele. She kept telling him to leave but he wouldn't listen."

"Let the judge know how you punched me" Logan says.

"I take full responsibility for that, your honor. He had it coming." Christian shrugs

"Miss Steele would like a restraining order," Carrick says. "She doesn't feel safe with him around."

"Granted, I have a feeling that this man only wants to cause trouble. The restraining order goes into effect today. And his checks will stop coming."

"What? What about Christian Grey? He attacked me?"

"He'll pay a $150 fine."

"That's all!?" Logan face is so priceless.

"Yes, you're all dismissed."

I sigh in relief and head out with Carrick. I head over to my dad and hug him.

"So is everything alright?" He asks and I nod. "Good, that prick need to be gone. Mr. Grey, thank you for helping my daughter."

"Call me Carrick, Ray."

"My daughter and I are grateful. Honestly," dad says.

"It was my pleasure. Now excuse me I have to head out to another case. I hope to see you soon Ana and bring your dad next time we see each other." I smile and nod then give him a hug. Carrick was a huge help.

"Hey, babe. Sorry I went to pay that fine now. Ray, I'm happy to announce the dick is out her life."

"That really is great news, I have to get going baby girl. I'll pick up Phoebe just take the rest of the day to relax okay? I'll see you later" dad kisses my check and heads out.

"Sorry you had to pay a fine." I tell him.

"It's nothing really. I'm just glad everything is over." I nod and hug him holding him close. He dips down and kisses me lightly.

"Get a room will ya?"

Logan.

"Restraining order remember? So step back and really? How ignorant are you?" I say.

"Ahh, I just wanted to say thank you for taking a burden off my shoulder."

"Burden?" I ask. "You were the one asking for shared custody!"

"God, what was I thinking right?" He says. "So glad I don't have it though. Thanks." I just want to smack that smirk off his face.

"You really thought you won, huh?" Christian says.

"Oh I did."

"No, you didn't. You don't have Ana and you'll never know how it feels like to have a real women. To have her care for you and be there for you. You don't have Phoebe and you'll never know what it feels like to make her smile. To make her laugh. You'll never how it feels like to have a daughter. So thank you, Logan. Because I won. Ana and I won. Thank you for being a total dick and causing problems. You pushed away a rare treasure and I was lucky enough to find them."

"Whatever." Logan huffs and leaves.

I look up at Christian with watery eyes and smiling. "I love you" there I said it. What he said to Logan hit me in deep. I love this man I really do.

"I love you too," he kisses me.

He's right. We did win.

I did say the I love you's were coming soon ;)