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Epilogue
-a few months later-
It's the beginning of June. The weather is hot, the kids are out of school and Aleah is learning how to walk.
Christian is home, grilling is stakes in the back. It's a beautiful day.
A lot has happened in the past six months.
Lauren and Dad got engaged, which I'm still so happy about.
Mia and Luke got married just a month ago, it was a beautiful ceremony. Their honeymoon destination was Greece, which Christian paid for as a present.
Elliot and Kate actually got married on Valentines Day spontaneously. No one knew, until they told us of course. They just adopted two kids. She talked about wanting to adopt first then having a kid on her own. She was actually just suppose to adopt Amanda, a toddler who just turn two years old, but she found out Amanda had an older sister, Ava. She didn't have the heart to separate them. So now they are the proud parents of seven year old Ava and two year old Amanda. It's a big change for them but they have adjusted wonderfully. Ava is still shy and doesn't easily trust, but she's breaking out of her shell slowly. She likes to spend time with Sophie and Phoebe, which is great.
Michael now interns for GEH and by the end of the summer he will be a full time employee. I'm happy for him, from what I heard, she's doing a great job. He also started dating Mariana's best friend, Ember. My my.. How the tables have turned.
Mariana and Zack are set to get married next month. Baby Nicholas is adorable and they're doing great as parents. She's in the process of moving to Seattle since she got the internship at Grey Publishing. Zack got a job at a high school near by as a history teacher and football coach so the salary boost is welcomed.
As for me, I opened up a center to help teens moms. To be somewhat of a support system for these girls. Help them with homework, search for jobs faster, give them a hand if they are thinking about adoption. It's a place where they feel safe. Somewhere when they can come for help. Mariana shows up once in a while to give a hand. So does Kate and Mia.
I also opened up a gym with Luke to teach self defense classes at an affordable price. We're in the process of hiring more trained people to give classes since a lot of people are signing up. Sophie, Phoebe, and Teddy all take classes. Slowly, we're trying to get Ava to agree to go as well.
I'm still not exactly sure what I want to do for the rest of my life career wise. It's great to be part of the gym and the center I opened for teen moms, but I'm missing the hectic moments I'm used to. I miss working in GEH and I don't see Jessica and Luis as often as I would like. I miss my job and being close to Christian. Though, I don't think I'll be able to return for another year.
"Ana, food is ready," Christian comes in and the kids run to the back yard. I pick up Aleah and head back with Christian by my side.
Christian each day gets more amazing. I never thought I'd be this happy in life, but I was wrong. I'm happier each day.
"Mom, can we go to Disney again?" Phoebe asks.
"Maybe when Aleah is older" and our new addition..
"But that will be forever!" Teddy sighs.
"Be patient my children."
We all eat and Christian talks about everything going on in GEH. The kids asks questions and I can tell Christian is excited to answer them all. The kids later on bring up the fact that they're gonna bake a cake for their father's birthday in two weeks and it makes him smile. My man turn the big 3-0! And still sexier than ever.
By mid afternoon I let the kids go into the game room with Sophie and Taylor since they just arrived from their day out. I take Aleah to her room since she's already getting cranky, nap time. Afterwards, I take my husband's hand and walk to the living room, then taking a seat.
"Beautiful day today." He says kissing me.
"Absolutely. I love when we have moments like this."
"I have to ask something, but I don't want it to come out wrong. But.. Are you pregnant?"
I gape at and laugh. "Damn it! I was going to surprise you tonight!"
"Holy shit you are.."
"Yes sir, you're going to be a daddy again."
"Fuck." He kisses me. "Again." He kisses me harder this time. "When did you find out?"
"Few days ago.." I smile. "We're having another baby."
"Hell yeah we are. I bet it's a boy!"
I bet so too.
-9 years later-
Phoebe's POV
I'm singing at the top of my lungs and then I get frustrated. Damn it! I need to get this right, I can't mess this up. I try again singing the lyrics to A Whole New World. My school is doing a play to Aladdin and I want to audition for Princess Jasmine's part. I want this so bad.
"Jesus, Phoebe. You should like a dying cat!"
Teddy.
"I do not!" I say.
"You're right, you don't. You have a beautiful voice but it's my job as your brother to tease you." He smirks.
"Asshole."
"Do you want to go out with me and the guys to the bowling alley? Liam will be there.." He taunts.
"You're an asshole Theodore!" I turn away blushing. He knows I have a crush on Liam, his football buddy. Teddy started playing basketball freshmen year but mid of sophomore year he joined the football team.
"Come on, I'm just teasing. Do you want to come, since you can't drive yet?"
"You started driving like two months ago, I get my permit in two months so don't act all that now."
"Just come pleaaaaseeeee"
"Why do you want me to come so bad?"
"Because.." He starts. "Heather wants to come but she doesn't want to be the only girl there."
Ah, his girlfriend. Well his conquest of the month.
"Fine, but you're paying for me."
"Fine by me."
I freshen up my makeup, not like I wear a lot. The most I wear most days is mascara and lipstick, I don't have time to do my makeup in the mornings. I throw on a jacket and walk out my bedroom to see my brother James and my sister Aleah arguing about.. I don't even know. "MOM YOUR KIDS ARE FIGHTING!" Mom rushed out her room to see them arguing and puts a stop to it.
"Where are you going?" She asks me.
"Out with Teddy and the guys. He invited me."
"Okay well, be home before dinner. Both of you." Mom says.
I take the moment to really look at her. At the age of 33 she still looks like she's in her mid 20's. Absolutely stunning.
"Ready?" Teddy asks and I nod. "Let's go."
"Oh! Don't forget. Don't make any plans for tomorrow. Family time with everyone." Mom pipes up.
"Who's everyone?" We ask.
"Both your grandparents, Lauren, Bob, Mariana with Zack, Nick and Leslie, Michael with Ember and Gina, Kate with Elliot, Ava, Amanda and Daniel, Mia with Luke and Olivia. I think that's about it."
Jesus.. We have a huge family. Hmm.. I've missed Mariana. I remember meeting her and Michael at such a young age and now they're like my aunt and uncle. Love them. Lauren is my nana. She's is the best.
"Okay, that's fine. No plans." I say and head out with Teddy. On my way down I spot daddy so I run over to give him a kiss and a hug. I'm a huge daddy's girl.
On our way to the bowling alley Teddy makes convo. "Why don't you join the cheer-leading squad with Ava. You know she wants you to."
"I don't have time for that." After I turned seven I started taking dance classes and haven't stopped since then. I got into music after that, and still take self defense classes one a week. I'm now auditioning for a play, I definitely don't have time. "Plus, those girls, besides Ava and Madelyn, are like the very cliche cheerleading girls. They hate me.. Because I'm your sister so I get to spend time with you and the guys a lot."
"I hate teenagers." He murmurs.
"Yeah well we are one."
"Just think about it, she keeps begging me to convince you. She wants to have another activity to do with you."
Ava and I are pretty damn close, being the same age we're all in the same grade. Well.. I'll be 16 soon. She broke out of her she'll rather quick after she was adopted. Every since, she's been like a sister to me. Along with Sophie who I miss so much! She started college this year and attends NYU.
"I'll see.."
Time with the boys is always fun, they a big bunch of goof balls and always welcome me into their group with open arms. Liam didn't show up, last minute changes. I was bummed out, but I was secretly thankful because Teddy might have made a sarcastic comment.
I've known Liam since kindergarten. But for junior high he went to live with his dad in North Caroline. He came back to Seattle sophomore year and he definitely changed. He was taller and hit puberty quite well.
Teddy and I start saying our goodbyes and head home. "So have you chosen the dress for you birthday party?"
"No.." I sigh. "Not yet."
"I still think my party will be better than yours."
"In your dreams!" I stick out my tongue at him.
Teddy had a huge over the top sixteen birthday party. Mine.. Is more of elegant event. But still going to be better.
Dad gave me free range with the party, he's always spoiling us which is great when it comes to moments like this.
When we arrive home, everything is calm. Daniel and Aleah are coloring, while mom and dad are somewhere.
"Gail, where's mom?" I ask.
"She's in your father's office." I nod and teddy walks with me to the office. Once I knock, I walk in.
"You're home." Mom says.
"Just on time." I smile.
"Yeah," Teddy adds. "I'm going to go freshen up for dinner."
"Phoebe, Mia called and said she wants to design your dress for your party. But.. It will be a surprise. You don't be able to see it till a week before." Mom smiles.
"Fine by me! I've seen her drawings before, she can have it. As long as it has black lace."
"You can tell her tomorrow." I nod.
"My little girl is growing up." Dad adds.
"Mhm! I'm basically a woman already." I joke.
"You're still my little girl. Ana tell her she's my little girl." I smile at dad, I love him.
"You're his little girl." Mom giggles.
"Always!" I run over and give him the biggest kiss ever. He's the best father any girl could ever ask for. "I'll go now."
I stand up to leave and turn to tell them something but then gag at what I see.
"Gross! Can't you guys wait till I have left to kiss?" I joke.
"I was just thanking your mother for having my back and saying you're my little girl."
"Got it" I give them a thumbs up and they kiss again. "Stop!" I slightly cover my eyes and run out while they laugh.
I always joke around with them like that, just to get a kick out of it. But deep down, I admire their love. Ten years of marriage and they're still going strong, still more in love than ever. I hope that when I'm older I'll find something like that. A forever kind of deal. I hope I'll find a man who treats me the way dad treats mom.
Ever since Mr. Christian Grey walked into mom's and I's life, everything changed. He became my father and along with that he gave me a brother and anther set of grandparents along with an uncle and another aunt. From then on, life has been full of happiness and love. My family kept growing and things only get better.
I owe him my life, because he gave my hero everything she deserved. And I'm so glad mom found him.
The end! Thank you all for sticking by and reading. Thank you all for your constructive criticism as well! I'm working on a new story but I am a bit stuck. But I won't be posting until at least half the story is done, maybe until all of it is done.
I want to do something fun now.. leave me story ideas. Maybe I'll pick one or combine a few :)
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