Another chapter for you guys! Now keep in mind I write this on my phone so yes I do proof read but its so damn tiny that I know I miss things so yes mistakes are all mine! lol Enjoy guys
Rushing towards the backyard yard with my mother, Mia, and Ana in tow I find my father chasing Elliot around the pool.
"What the hell are you two doing?" I laugh when I see Elliot flying in the air and landing with a big splash in the pool. I see my dads triumphant smile as he pushes him. Shaking my head I walk towards my father to say hello.
"Dad I would like you to meet Ana and her daughter Elizabeth." I see the shock register on my fathers face. I knew this would throw my family for a loop. They have never even seen me with a lady before let alone one with a child. I was still shocked my self.
"Wow.. I must say I am shocked I didn't really think you would show. Grace has talked non - stop about you joining us today." I blush as I hear this. I knew my mother would be beyond excited once she heard about me bringing Ana along with me. I just didn't think my dad would voice it to her! I turn to see Ana blushing as usual. I smirk as she nervously shakes his hand. I knew this was all foreign to her but it was to me as well.
"Thank you for having Mr. Grey." I frown when my father doesn't insist she calls him Carrick. Its not like him to want people to be so formal. I would have to speak to him later. If I knew one thing about my father it was that he was always looking at situations from a lawyers perspective. I didn't want him to judge Ana before he really got to know her... An if I knew him like I did.. He's probably already ran a background check on her. I wouldn't lie to him either because I wasn't ashamed of Ana. Not one bit.
APOV
Seeing Christian's father for the first time I am shocked by his attitude towards me. I don't blame him though. I would want to protect Elizabeth at all costs from any stranger that entered her life. Feeling the air thicken I turn towards the man known as Elliot. I walk towards him leaving Christian with his parents.
" Hello I'm Ana. You must be Christians brother." I smile as he ignores my hand and gives me a big hug. What was it with this family and hugs? It seemed like the only one who hated them was Christian. The thought made me sad. I wanted him to enjoy being loved too. He deserves it.
"Wow its so nice to finally meet you Ana . I can't believe Christian finally brought a girl home.I for sure thought he was gay!" I busted out laughing as he said this. Christian gay? If he only knew how his brother liked to get down in the his "playroom." The thought made me realize that Christian never really allowed anyone in to his life. Turning to look back at him I see him standing alone as Mia walks away with Elizabeth.
"Believe me Elliot Christian is the farthest thing from gay. I'm going to go speak to Christian now. It was lovely meeting you." I smile as he walks towards his mother. Grace really was a God send. Going up to christian I casually grab his hand. I see his head snap towards me but I play it off as nothing. I didn't know how far he would let me go with the touching but if hand holding was it for now then I wouldn't be letting go anytime soon.
"You have a lovely family Christian. You truly are blessed. I see where you get your giving heart from." I frown as he scoffs at my words.
"What? Are you seriously saying you don't have a heart? Taking in a mother and her child. Feeding them, clothing them, and providing a home for them is more than giving Christian. It's insane actually! I am so grateful or you I know we had a rough start but I am so happy to have found you that it hurts most times." He turns towards me and now he is the one frowning. I smile at his innocence he really has no idea how being in a relationship works.
"Why would it hurt you to be happy?" I gently cup his face with both my hands as I speak to him. I want him to know how serious I feel about this about us.
"It hurts Christian because I know how damaged you are. I know how damaged I am. Do you know how scared I am that I am putting my self out on the line and it might blow up in my face? It's not just me I have to worry about but also Lizzy. I feel so strongly for you Christian that I am scared of letting you in. I am scared that I might fall in love with you one day and you'll realize that I wasn't enough. I'm scared because I know that as long you want me here I will be here and I am scared most of all that I have a daughter who might grow to love you as well. She might grow up with us being together and if I get my heartbroken so will she. You want to know the sad part?" I watch as he stares into my eyes. This conversation definitely wasn't one I thought we would be having so early in the game but he needed to know that he deserved loved too. He needed to know that it was okay to love and be loved.
"The sad part is I'm already falling for you hard Christian Grey. I'm beyond the point of repair." Gently I lean in and kiss his cheek. I walk away to make sure my daughter is okay. Since our last time in the playroom we haven't so much as kissed. I was okay with taking it slow. In fact it I know that how it needs to be until we can figure this out but I still want to show him that I want this.
I walk inside the house to find Elizabeth with Elliot on the living floor. Elliot is facing away from me as he stand Elizabeth up by holding her hands. She spots me before he does and I can't resist the smile breaks out on my face.
"Mama!" Elliot turns his head and smiles. Standing on his on two feet he bends down to her level.
"Want to show Mama what we learned so far sweetie?" Elliot stands behind her and holds her hands as they slowly walk together in my direction. Even though her steps are wobbly and I know she can only walk because he's holding her hands I instantly start to cry. My baby was learning little by little! To see her walk and speak has been one of my biggest dreams!
"Oh my gosh Elliot ! Thank you thank you thank you !" I run over pick Elizabeth up and give Elliot a huge hug. I hear him before I notice him and sure enough when I turn around Christian looks pissed. Silently praying he wont make a big deal I decide to deflect the issue.
"Christian look what Elliot was doing with Lizzy ! Show him Elliot please!" Bouncing from side to side I smile as Elliot shows Christian. His face goes form angry to awed in a second. The smile the grows on his face stops my heart. Oh Christian should definitely smile more. I was shocked but what he did next. Rushing up to Lizzy ;I notice that his family was standing behind him, he picks her up and twirls her around before planting a loud kiss on her cheek. I giggle as Lizzy laughs at Christians silliness.
"Princess you did it ! I am so happy Lizzy look at you before you know it you'll be walking on your own!" I notice his family has gotten quiet as I look around everyone is staring in awe. I know why though its rare we get to catch fluffy Christian but Lizzy seems to bring that out in him.
Clearing her throat no doubt from the emotion that has built up Grace lets us know Dinner is ready. We head toward the table and I'm shocked to see a highchair there. This family really plans for everything. Sitting down I have Christian on my right and Lizzy on my left. As we begin our meals I notice that Christians father is eerily quiet. I feel my nerves build up as he stares at me and already I know that he has me all figured out. He knows. Everything. I can sense it. Before I can even excuse myself he starts to talk.
"So Anastasia... you grew up in Detroit did you?" Swallowing thickly I grab Christians hand as I answer.
*Hides in corner* Another Cliffy please keep in mind that Carrick is NOT carrick from the book but my own version of him so be open minded ! I hope you enjoyed meeting the family with Ana and Elizabeth now down to some drama! lol Please review ladies and gents
