Christian POV
I hope Ana is not upset when she realizes I have left already. I am sitting in my hotel room alone thinking about the day ahead of us and am so happy. My family is on their way up now. There is a knock on the door and its my mom and dad.
"Hi Mum, Dad." I kiss her on the cheek and shake dads hand. They seem a little off and cold but I shrug it aside.
"Thank you for coming. It means the world to me. I know it was short notice."
"Christian why does all this feel rushed? Son are you sure about this?"
"Mom I have never been more positive about anything in my life. I have never felt love like I do for this women. She is the one for me mom."
"Son as your father and as a lawyer I have to suggest and draw up this to protect you in the long run." Dad passes me a stack of papers and I realize what he is up to. I don't even bother to read it and trow it on the floor.
"Hell fucking no. I will not have my future fucking wife sign a contract before we get married. This is absolutely bull shit and you know it."
"It's only to protect you in the long run Son." I need to control my temper before I do or say something I am going to regret later.
"Dad if she ever leaves me I will not survive anyway. She may as well take it all. My fortune is nothing without her dad. I love her with my everything." I didn't even notice the tear slip out my eye until mum wiped it away.
"Christian if you are this sure then I will respect your decision and back off." Dad does not sound convincing and I know the lawyer in him is strong.
He picks up his papers on the floor and they leave me so I can collect myself and I go to the chapel and wait for my bride. I have a word with Elliot about what happened with dad and ask him to check on Ana. I have a bad feeling dad is going to try to get to her.
Ana POV
The flight was so fast. I can feel the excitement among the guests. We all go to the hotel to get dressed. Its madness from the time we arrive. I try on three amazing dresses then I find the one and it fits like a glove. My shoes are picked and my hair is styled. I am sitting in my room all done up and just letting the day set in. Just then there is a knock on the door and a porter delivers a brown envelope with my name on it. I open it and I am not sure what to think of it.
There is an anti-nuptial contract between Christian and I stating if I were to divorce him that he would keep everything. I will get a huge sum of money to leave without a fight. If there are kids involved I will give up the right to be a mother and Christian will get full custody. I can't read any more of this because it's hurting too much. As I stand up a letter falls out I was going to ignore it then think better of it. I need to know why Christian did not deliver this personally.
To Anastasia
I don't know who you are and I have never met you but you have to understand my need as a father to protect my youngest son. I don't believe someone could fall in love within a day or two of meeting one another. So my only assumptions would be that you have trapped my son into this marriage and you are going to use him for his fame and power. How you got hold of Seattle's most eligible bachelor we will never figure out. I just pray you will think twice before making the biggest mistake of your life and marring my son. Here is a cheque for 5 million Dollars to make you disappear if it is money you are after.
Thanks you Mr Carrick Grey
I am totally heart-broken. I can't even think straight. How could they think this of me. They were suppose to be my new family and yet the things in this letter are heart breaking. I pick myself up and put a huge robe over my dress and bolt from that room. I need time to clear my head before I confront the Grey's. I am shocked there is no security around. I don't bother with the elevator I go straight to the stairwell and make my way to the hotel kitchen to clear my head. I tell the head chef I need space to decompress and he informs me I can sit as long as I need. Of course I know this is the last place Christian and Taylor will look for me.
Elliot POV
I go up and realize Ana's room is empty. When I spot the pile of papers on the floor I go ice-cold. What the fuck has dad done now? This is going to be bad. Fuck Christian is going to blow his fucking top. Why the fuck did we not see this one coming? The things dad has wrote to Ana is heart breaking. How the fuck could he have gone this far? I am totally disgusted but knowing the person Ana is she would probably sort this out before this weeding ever happens. I pull out my phone and text Christian.
Big problem come up to Ana's room alone its private – E
I don't have to wait long and my brother comes barging in with Taylor on his heels looking like he is about to commit murder. I have seen my brother angry and frustrated bit this is something completely different. Today I see loss and pain as if he knew what happened.
"Elliot were the Fuck is she?"
"Christian she bolted."
"What the fuck do you mean?" I hand him the pre-nup and the cheque attached to the letter. I see he goes pale and his breathing starts to change. Then the unthinkable happens and my brother collapses before me. I call mum to come up to the suit alone.
"Taylor." I dont have to say more to him and he is out the door in search of Ana.
Ana POV
I am sitting here and I realize I love Christian Grey and nobody is going to spoil this day for me. I also realize if those papers were from Christian they would have had his signature on them. I realize what a fool I have been. I jumped to my own conclusion before I knew the truth. I take a deep breath and go in search for Mr Grey. I walk straight into the chapel not caring who is looking at me and go right up to him. The surprise on his face is priceless then his mask falls back on blocking all emotion.
"Mr Grey may I please have a word with you in private?" He just nods his head and walks out with me. I notice all the strange looks I am getting but this has to stop now. I follow him into a private room and he says.
"Im sorry was $5 million to little? How much will it take?" It takes al of my strength to keep calf because at this moment I know Christian had no say in any of this.
"You know what sir for a minute you actually succeeded in stopping this wedding. I was convinced for a split second that you may be right. Then when I walked away from your son my heart started to break and I realized I will never be able to live without him. The more you try and push us apart the stronger we will be together, so I suggest you make up your mind now whether you want to be a part of our lives because I promise you this. Just like you will put your wife first and foremost, your son is going to do the same to me. He loves me like I have never been loved before and I return that love with my everything. I will love him till the day I die. So Mr Grey its time for you to decide. Am I going to be the gold digging girl that stole your son or am I going to be the daughter in law you love as your own? I do not have time for petty games and bribery. As a matter of fact if you would have bothered to check my finances you would have known I do not need or want your money. I am a millionaire and run the most exclusive gym in the united states. Money is no problem in my life."
Carrick POV
Wow did I underestimate this young lady. She is absolutely incredible. I feel like such an ass now that I have heard her speak about my son like this. I have royally fucked up this situation. Grace was right all along.
"Anastasia the only thing I can say after that incredible speech is I am so sorry for ever doubting you and the commitment you have for Christian. You are the best thing that has ever happened to our family and I will forever be in you debt because of it. I know nothing I say or do will ever change the fact that I acted unprofessional and totally disgracefully. Please accept my apology and I would hate for you to be my daughter in law because you will only ever be just be my daughter. Welcome to the Grey family." I open my arms to her while she processes what I said. Then by the grace of God she smiles and comes into my arms.
Christian POV
I come to and realize I fucking collapsed but was only out a minute or two. Taylor informs me Ana is in a private room next to the chapel with mu fucking father. We all rush over there before he does more damage. When we open the door we are shocked to see Ana in a warm embrace with no other than my father. I am fucking furious with him still and need fucking answers.
"Dad what the fuck are you playing at." They both turn around with surprise and to my surprise Ana talks up.
"Christian that is no way to talk to your father." I am shocked at that statement. She comes up to me and puts both her hands on my chest and I lean into her touch. She feels so fucking good. I let out a long slow breath and whisper to her.
"Ana I though you left me because of…" I didn't even finish my sentence and she silences me with a passionate kiss. When she pulls away she giggles and says.
"I know the kiss comes last but you needed that. Christian your dad was only looking out for you when he did all this. I was upset at first then I came to a decision that I love you too much to worry what other people think. But being as it was your dad I went into the chapel and insisted on talking to him. We both said what we needed to and now it is over. He has apologized for all this and has given us his blessing. I am not prepared to get married today if you are fighting with your family because after we say I do they are going to be my family too."
Grace POV
I am so impressed with this young lady. She has totally taken control of the two most stubborn Grey men and made them bend to her needs. I have never seen Christian allow anyone to touch him the way Ana was and it seemed to calm him down completely. The words she spoke about family touched my heart I could not stop the tears rolling down my cheeks. She is one special girl and I am proud to welcome her into our family. Whatever she has whispered to Christian got him for the first time ever to walk up to his dad and take him in his arms and cry on his shoulder. My heart broke and I felt myself walk up to them and join in the embrace. I reached out and took Ana's hand.
Christian POV
I finally pull myself together and realize I have a wedding to attend. This incredible woman is going to be mine.
"Ana go get ready baby we have a wedding to attend." She gives me the most beautiful smile and she walks out with Elliot to go to her room and redo her makeup.
"Mom, Dad let's go so I can marry the women of my dreams."
"We agree with you son. You did mighty fine when you found that young women. I am so sorry for all the trouble I have put both of you through."
"Dad the stunt you pulled today was uncalled for and totally inappropriate and because of that I almost lost the women I love more than life itself. I have a good right to ask you to leave and never return but because of that beautiful women still wanting to be my wife I have to reconsider. Ana had forgiven you and so will I. If you ever try and pull another stunt like the one you pulled today I will never forgive you. Now it is time to put the past behind us and look to our future."
I walk out and go to the bathroom to sort myself out then to the chapel to wait for my bride. This has been a hell of a day so far and it is far from over.
Ana POV
What a way to start a day. Wow never a dull moment. Elliot comes in to sit with me a bit .
"Hey Little Marine. You are finally ready for your big day after all this drama?"
"Yes, I am. I am just missing my dad." He hands me a box with a letter.
"What's this?"
"2 weeks before your dads accident he gave me this to put into a safe deposit box for you. Said if he is not around I must give you on your wedding day." I am shocked. With trembling hands I open the box and inside is a key and a beautiful diamond hair slide. Elliot kisses me on the cheek and says welcome to the family. He leaves me to read my dads letter. I open it and read.
To my beautiful Anastasia
I am so proud of the beautiful strong women you have become. God blessed me the day he brought you into my life. I was an empty man. Then I walked into your house and you looked up at me with those sparkling blue eyes and smiled at me. I was a goner. I fell in love with you right there and then. You might not be my blood but you are mine. The daughter a father can brag about, a daughter a father is proud to call his own.
If you are reading my letter it means I had to go away. I do not want you to cry for me I want you to remember the happy times we had together. You are my angle. I am looking down at you today and you are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. Daddy loves you and will always be in your heart.
Whoever this young man is had to be pretty special to win over your heart. Treasure him and keep him happy and in return he will do the same for you. You have inherited a new family today and I pray they will treasure you like I did. Love you like you deserve to be loved. You deserve the world my baby.
Daddy loves you today and forever.
Raymond Steele
Ps: The hair comb was my mothers it's our family air loom wear it with pride. The key is for a safe deposit box in the bank of Seattle.
I first laugh because I realize dad had forgotten about the letters he wrote and placed in his safe at the ranch, that's why he wrote this letter and gave Elliot. I also can't help the tears that come. Elliot comes back in and takes me into his arms and just holds me for dear life. When I am all cried out he reads the letter and understands. He informs me they are ready for me. The makeup artist quickly finishes up with both our makeup. Yes his baby sister Mia insisted he had to also cover up his bruises from our kickboxing match. I had to take a picture on my phone when his eyes were closed and the woman was applying his make up. Its insurance for later. I am standing in the back of the chapel with Sam and Danny on either side of me looking so smart in their Armani suits complements of my future husband. I am finally ready for this.