Christian's POV
My heart stopped beating. No, she wouldn't dare go after my son, would she? I couldn't let her do that to him. He's innocent, just a baby. I dialed her number quickly.
"Change of heart?"
"Elena if you go near my children, I will not think twice about killing you. Leave them out of this."
"What do I get if I leave them out Christian?"
She's pushing me to my limit. She must be enjoying this so much. "What do you want?"
"Firstly, your mother's fundraiser on Thursday. I'm sure you can get me on the list."
I laughed slightly at the thought of my mom seeing her again. "You have lost your mind if you think for even a second that my parents would even let you step in the building." I rolled my eyes. "Secondly, I'm not bringing you. I don't want to be seen with a person like you so think of something else."
"Theodore looks so much like you; Same hair and eyes. I bet he'll have a great body just like his da-"
"Fine." I growled. My fist resting on the table. "I'll get you in. What else?"
"What makes you think there's more Christian?"
"There always is with you." I breathed out loudly. I didn't even realize I was holding my breath.
"Fundraiser then we'll talk. Oh and Christian, I'm bringing a date. Goodbye for now."
A date?
Ana's POV
I watch Christian skip breakfast, again for the second time this week. Gail and I glance at each other as Christian slams the door to his office. We know something is up but he won't tell me, Taylor or any of the security about it, but he keeps increasing them. I'm not even allowed to drive my own car anymore.
"Mommy why isn't daddy eating with us?" Fee asked.
"Daddy is busy sweetie. Eat up please." I quickly said. I knew the kids know something is wrong but I don't know what to tell them.
Taylor entered the room in a quiet manner. I looked up at him and smiled but he worried face is on. "Mrs Grey, sorry to disturb you but I need to talk to you and Mr Grey." I nodded and followed Taylor into Christian's office. I looked at Christian who looked stressed out, tired and worried. "Mr Grey, Mrs Grey the school have alerted us to a women standing outside the school during recess and when school ends. It doesn't seem like she's shown much interest in any of your children but the school is telling everyone." I look at Christian and I know he knows something. "Would you like me to arrange more security?"
Christian finally looks up at me. "Yes, do what you think is appropriate." Christian pauses. He hasn't taken his eyes off me. "And the children will not be going in today. Could you ask Mrs Jones to keep an eye on them please Taylor." Taylor nods and heads out.
"It's Elena isn't it." I'm not asking.
"I think it could have something to do with her but I won't let her get close to the children Ana." I squirm nervously and break my eye contact with Christian. He steps away him his desk. "I promise you." He whispers into my ear. "Take the day off baby." He kisses my neck, wrapping his arms around me. My innergodess wakens from her deep sleep.
"No." I breath. "I need a distraction before I find the bitch troll and kill her." The words come out my mouth before I can stop them. Christian looks down at me in surprise.
"My, my Mrs Grey. Someone has a little temper."
I smirked up at him. "No one messes with my family Mr Grey."
"Are you smirking at me Mrs Grey?" Christian's sexy voice. My innergodess is now very much ready for action
"I believe I am Mr Grey." But I have to disappoint my innergoddess. "But I have to go to work." I kiss a disappointed Christian on the lips and lean back, knowing he won't let me go.
"Anastasia, tonight, I will punish you for that." Christian in dom-mode. Oh happy days!
I opened my mouth to reply when Christian started lightly swotting me on my butt. "Y-Yes..."
"Yes what Anastasia?"
My mouth went dry. My innergoddess begging to stay at home and let Christian take me into the playroom. "Y-Yes sir..." I whispered out, looking in his warm grey eyes. I touch Christian's chest which makes him freeze for a second but he smiles, one that goes to his eyes. "I love you. So much Christian."
"I love you too. Everyday I still think what the hell I did to get such an amazing wife and mother for my children. I'm a luck-"
"No. Stop saying that. I'm equally lucky to have you. You are an amazing man and you need to realize it. We've been married for long enough and you are surrounded by people who love you. Only you think you aren't worth me so stop." His eyes soften. I know it's still a rocky subject to bring up with him but it needs to said. "Now, I'm going but I will finish my breakfast first." I state knowing it'll make him slightly happier.
"Thank you." He kisses me passionately and lets me go. By now, my innergoddess is going crazy with lust. I turn and start to walk away. "Ana?" Christian says when I open the door.
"Yeah?"
"I know you want me right now." I turn crimson and shake my head. Christian always knows.
On my way to work, I can't stop thinking about the kids. I know Christian is planning something with Elena but I don't know what. He's trying to protect me but I still wish he'd talk to me. The only thing I was looking forward to is Grace's fundraiser ball. Christian and Teddy hated them; probably a trait Teddy got from Christian. This is Fee's first ball however and she is more excited than Mia, which is a surprise since parties are Mia's life. Kate and Elliot were also coming which means I have someone other than Christian and his family to talk to.
I look out the window and notice we're at the back of Grey Publishing. "Erm, Dillon, why are we around here?"
"Ma'am there are paparazzi 'round front."
Paparazzi? They don't usually bother us anymore unless we're doing a press thing or to some fundraiser thing. The car door opens, bringing me out of my thoughts. Before I even step out of the car, I see flashes of light from my left and someone shouting my name. Then all over, there are flashes accompanied by out camera clicks.
"Mrs Grey! Is it true Theodore and Phoebe are not Christian Grey's children?"
"Is Mr Grey asking for a DNA test?"
"Are the rumors of divorce true?"
"Mrs Grey! Mrs Grey!"
People touching me, shouting at me, pushing and pulling me while the flashes blinded me until a black jacket was thrown on me and I felt Dillon guide me though the paparazzi. By the time I get my bearings, I'm standing in an elevator. I slowly lift the jacket off my head and see Dillon is with me. Although I'm glad he's with me, I wished Taylor or Sawyer were with me because they are more like friends now.
"Mrs Grey, I am truly sorry I couldn't get you out of there quicker." His voice is sincere and I know he's also scared that Christian will fire him.
I open my mouth to speak but a sob comes out instead. I hear the ping of our elevator and know we've reached the third floor. I desperately try to stop crying but the harder I try, the more I cry. I somehow manage to reach my desk, still crying and Hannah comes in.
"Ana? Please don't cry." I want to explain that I can't stop, that everything recently has just built up and now I'm a crying mess. "Do you want me to call Mr Grey?" She finally asks after what seems like a never ending silence and crying on my part. All I can manage is to nod my head.
Christian's POV
"Ros, none of the rumors are true! Get this sorted!" I bark at her. She heads out quickly but not because I shouted at her. She's hasn't been scared of me since the first month she worked here. I ran my hands though my hair. This had to be the work of Elena. She is really getting to me now. Sending paps to my kids school and to Ana's work. I can deal with them but she's targeting my family now. My intercom phone went off and I heard Andrea's voice.
"Mr Grey, Mr Welch is on the line for you."
I sighed. "Put him though."
"Mr Grey, I have some news for you."
"What is it? Make it quick."
"Mr Grey, the police don't require to inform the person or family when a convict is released unless a threat is made that is why I didn't know until now. A convict? What is he talking about. "Jack Hyde's sentence was reduced last year and three weeks ago, he was released due to good behavior. Of course he isn't allowed within 500 feet of Mrs Grey but he is back in Seattle."
I am stunned into silence. I couldn't believe what I'm hearing. Jack fucking Hyde is out, Elena is blackmailing me and on top of it, my family is being mobbed by paparazzi?
"Mr Grey?" I realize Taylor is standing at the door. "Mrs Grey was attacked by paparazzi and is requesting you. Her assistant is on the phone."
Ana's in trouble. My kids are in trouble. "Taylor get the car ready." I turn back to my phone. "Welch, find out where Hyde is, find out where he works, his routine, his friends, everything and get back to me within the hour."
No one is fucking with my family. First I'll sort out Hyde then Elena.
