A/N: Hey guys! This chapter isn't very well and I am so sorry. I'm not feeling the best and the flu has been going around for weeks. I did want to update a little though, so this is more of a filler chapter for Ana and Christian's date night. Like I said, it is not the best, so please don't drag me to filth for it. Thank you for reading! ~Whit
I sit through another uneventful day of work. I run through my schedule with Hannah, making sure I leave about five days open for our trip to New York. I can hardly contain my excitement! I grab my briefcase and head out to find Sawyer.
"I'm ready, Sawyer."
"Very well. Let's go, Mrs. Grey." He grabs my umbrella. It's been raining all day, but the thunderstorm passed around lunch time. We step out into the rain and Sawyer opens the door of the R8. I slide in the back, placing my briefcase on the floor. I start to buckle my seatbelt when I notice some movement from in the corner of my eye.
"You leave me to sleep by myself and now you don't want to sit by me." I nearly scream and jump out of the car. I look up and my eyes meet a steel gray gaze in the mirror. Oh, it's just Christian sitting in the driver's seat. How did I not notice him before? I giggle and he's pouting. That look is breathtaking.
"You wound me, Mrs. Grey." I beam at him, still staring into his eyes through the mirror. I lean forward in my seat and whisper into his ear.
"I'm coming, Mr. Grey." He smirks and gets out of the car. He meets me at the passenger side and opens my door for me. I slide in, buckling my seatbelt, while he makes his way back to the driver's side. I momentarily wonder where Sawyer and Taylor are, so I begin to search around for them as Christian climbs into the car.
"Sawyer and Taylor are taking the SUV back." He explains, somehow reading my thoughts.
"What about us? Won't we need security?" I stare at him, dumbfounded, and he grins at me.
"Mrs. Grey, I'll be all the protection you need." He whispers in my ear, sending delicious tingles down my spine and awakening my libido. He's playfully romantic today, one of my favorite sides of Fifty.
"I have an evening full of surprises for you, Ana, but first, do you forgive me?" He looks so sincere and is searching my face for any clues. I should be the one apologizing.
"Christian, you didn't do anything wrong. I've been so hormonal lately and I just… sometimes I don't pay attention to everything. Yes, yes I do forgive you." His face lights up and I give him a chaste kiss.
"Did you remember that you turned seven months pregnant today?" I place my hand over my bump and so does Christian. We both watch in astonishment as Phoebe comes to life under our hands. She's squirming and Christian and I can't hide our huge smiles.
"Wow." Christian mumbles and I place my hand over his.
"She's already got you wrapped around your finger, Daddy." I giggle and he beams. Christian is already completely smitten with her. He leans down, pulling my shirt up to reveal my expanding bump. Watching him being so gentle is so heartwarming. He peppers my bump with a few light kisses and mumbles to Phoebe.
"You're getting so big, princess. Daddy loves you more and more every day. I can't wait to hold you." A few tears swell in my eyes, but I dash them away quickly. Christian puts my shirt back into place and grins up at me.
"Now, to take care of my queen." Christian turns back to me and holds my hand, running his thumb over mine. He brings my hand to his mouth and plants a wet kiss on the back of it. I smile, shyly at him and bat my lashes.
"Why, Mr. Grey, is there anything that your queen could do for her king?" I try to feign off a cute, innocent girl, and I think it works. Christian groans and smirks at me.
"Soon, but right now, he just wants to take her out." Christian's voice is so seductive and I think I just might climb onto his lap in this car.
"Well, what is our first surprise?" My curiosity is piqued and I have no idea what he has planned.
"First, Mrs. Grey, for you. He reaches into the backseat and grabs a long, rectangular black box labeled 'Roseshire'. I gape at the box and I jerk my head up to meet Christian's smiling face.
"These can replace the cheap pink ones on our dining room table." I giggle and he hands me the box. It's fairly light and beautifully crafted. I grin and lift the lid, squealing with glee. Twelve of the most beautiful dark, blood red roses come into my view. I softly stroke one of the petals; it's like velvet. The aroma is so strong, but so sweet. Christian is, as ever, over the top.
"Do you like them?" Christian is watching me, stroking the petals and I give him the biggest smile I can manage.
"Oh, Christian… they're so lovely. I love them! Thank you!" I throw my arms around him the best I can since I'm restricted by my seatbelt. He kisses my cheek and soon, we are driving off into Seattle. I take a moment to take in Christian's stunning features. His strong jaw, light stubble, his sculpted mouth. All of him is pure perfection. He looks so dashing in his pale blue button down and dark gray suit. I notice he's also wearing that tie. My favorite one.
"Where are we going?" I wander out loud and Christian half-smiles and shakes his head.
"A magician never reveals his secrets." I giggle and he follows.
"So, you're a magician now?" He glances at me, smiling.
"I do believe you are the magician here, Mrs. Grey. You've put me under a spell." I give him a closed-lip smile as a pale blush sweeps across my cheeks. Christian can be so romantic. I sit back into the plush leather and enjoy the car ride through the light rain of Seattle.
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"The space needle?!" I turn to Christian and cock my eyebrow at him. He shrugs and gives me an apologetic half-smile.
"I told you a few years ago that I would take you to eat up there, but I never did. So, here we are." I recall back to Christian telling me those words. We've come so far since then. I lean across the seat and give him a quick peck on the lips. He returns the kiss, but doesn't pull away. He rubs his nose on mine and I stare into his twinkling eyes.
"Ready, Mrs. Grey?"
"Yes." My voice is full of anticipation, as I have never even been to the top of the space needle before.
We get out of the R8 and Christian hands the keys to the valet, who is over the moon to get to drive it. I chuckle at him because I know the feeling.
Christian and I walk hand in hand, eventually reaching the elevator. There are many tourists around us, and I notice Christian is on high-alert, constantly watching for suspicious people around us. I lean up on my toes and whisper in Christian's ear, "they're just tourists." Christian gives me a death stare and squeezes my hand.
"I do not take chances where you or Phoebe are concerned." He mumbles back to me and splays his free hand over my bump. I sigh and place my free hand over top of his. We enter the elevator with everyone around us and I bite my lip, testing Christian's reaction.
"Oh, Mrs. Grey, if you think these people will stop me…" He whispers in my ear and I gasp in shock.
"You wouldn't."
"Yes, Ana. I definitely would." I flashback to when he fingered me in the elevator a while back, before we were married. I smile inwardly at the memory. So many things have happened between Christian and me and elevators. The ride is short and once we reach the top, I'm in awe. The view from the observation deck is absolutely breathtaking. I walk hand in hand with Christian around the deck, viewing the city of Seattle, Elliott Bay, and Mt. Rainier. I gaze out at the view before me, completely at a loss for words. It's one of the most beautiful views I've ever seen, aside from Paris, Christian, London, and Teddy, and it's right here where I live. I feel Christian squeeze my hand.
"Quite a view up here." He whispers in appreciation, taking in our surroundings.
"Yes, Christian… it's amazing." He grins down at me and I continue to study the structure of Seattle. I spot a familiar building.
"It's Escala!" I point and giggle. Christian smiles, too and smirks at me.
"That's where our night will end, Mrs. Grey." He mutters seductively in my ear and I feel those muscles clenching in my tummy. I know what the rest our night entails and I am so excited for it.