AN: Here it is! I hope you enjoy. Most of you wanted Ana to hear Christian's convo with Lizzy ;) So I hope guys like it! Also you guys have been asking for longer chapters this was SIX pages long and 3680 words LONGEST one yet lol so I'm trying! I love you all!

Anastasia POV

It's been three weeks since our blow out fight over Elena and I was completely over it. Christian didn't know it but I had heard him talking to Lizzy over the baby monitor. I didn't want him to know I was listening so I pretended to be asleep. I wanted him to open up to me on his own. So far we were doing amazing. I actually felt like his girlfriend and not like someone that he was taking care of just because he was confused.

Today was Elizabeth's 2nd birthday and she and Christian were closer than ever. I had to admit at first it made me jealous. I didn't want to see my baby with anyone else but me. Then I started to think about everything that Christian has done for us and I realized he deserved to be loved by her and she deserved to have him in her life. I wasn't sure how long we would last but I knew Christian would never walk out of her life even if we weren't together anymore.

"Guess what day it is!" Christian comes down the hall with my daughter dressed in a pink ruffled dress and a princess tiara on her head. I laugh out loud at how absolutely adorable she looks. Christian has been waiting all week for this day. I have never seen him so excited for anything before. Elizabeth has been going to physical therapy and she's been doing amazing. She's even walking although it is slow… but still she's walking! Christian really did pull through and get me the best doctors possible. Her speech was improving as well. She could say "ya", "no", "mama", and Christian's favorite "Cristin". He nearly had a heart attack when she said that.

"It's February 2nd." I pretend to play dumb and see Christian's face fall. It was hard not to play with him when he was in one of his rare moods. I loved seeing him so happy and surprisingly that was happening more often these days.

"Really Ana? It's not just February 2nd it's this beautiful princess's birthday!" Lizzy laughs as he tickles her stomach and her small hand grabs his cheeks. I loved this. I loved seeing them together. It was like Christian was made for fatherhood. He fell into routine so easily with Elizabeth.

Kissing his lips I take Elizabeth from his arms planting kisses all over her rosy cheeks. Carrying her towards the car seat I strap her in. Christian had literally bought one for each car. I swear he was over the top at times but I loved him for it. I hadn't told him yet but yes I undoubtedly loved Christian with all my heart. I just wasn't sure he was ready to hear it yet. I didn't doubt his feelings for me I just didn't think he was ready to admit that he might actually be in love. I knew it scared him.

"Of course I know my baby girls birthday! Isn't Christian so silly Lizzy?" I coo as I grab her diaper bag.

"Cristin!"

I laugh as he rushes to her side at the sound of his name. I swear that little girl had him wrapped around her tiny finger. It was so unbelievable yet amusing to watch. We had to head to Christians parents' house today. It would be the first time we went back over there since the catastrophe of a dinner. Carrick still hadn't apologized for his horrible behavior but I wasn't one to hold grudges. Christian on the other hand wasn't budging until his father said sorry. There was nothing I could do or say to change his mind. I did however get him to let Mia and Grace plan Elizabeth's 2nd birthday at the Grey mansion. He hated when I called it that but hey it was true.

"God I love when she says my name. Come one beautiful lets head out." I blush at his nickname for me and grab his hand as he lifts Elizabeth's car seat. Heading out outside I don't even realize there's people out there until Christian turns around and pushes me back.

"What's going on Christian?" I peak over his shoulder and see a mob of people with cameras and microphones standing in front of the building. What the hell was happening?

"Ana that's the paparazzi. I don't know how this happened. I've kept our relationship very quiet for this reason alone. God out of all days they choose today." Groaning he takes out his phone. Dialing a number he walks to the side while I continue to stare at the people outside. All of this just to get the inside scoop on Christian's love life? It was obsessive.

"Taylor change of plans I'm going to need you today. The fucking paparazzi have the building swarmed. Meet us in the lobby." Snapping his phone shut Christian walks back over to me still carrying Lizzy. I didn't mind walking through that crowd of people as long as Christian was there with me.

"Christian... it's okay I mean we are dating. Are you ashamed of me?" I didn't think he was but I wanted to be sure. If he was as committed as I was then we could handle this together.

"What? Of course not Ana. I...I'm not…I just don't want you to be overwhelmed. What about Lizzy I don't want her face all over the media Ana. I won't allow it."

Thinking about what he said I couldn't agree more. I didn't mind being on camera but I didn't want people to know what my daughter looked like. Pulling out her blanket from the diaper bag I drape it over her car seat to cover her face. Seeing Taylor exit the elevator I grab Christian's hand.

"It's now or never Christian. I'm willing to let the world know I'm yours as long as you're right there with me."

Not moving he stares at me before looking back at Taylor. I didn't think he expected me to say those things but it was the truth. I needed to feel like I could be open and real with him. Plus I was tired of hiding my feelings. I loved Christian and I wanted everyone to know.

"Okay Ana If you're sure…. Taylor walk on her side make sure no one gets within an inch of her." His voice is stern and I know he means business. Nothing could possibly mean more than this moment right here. Everyone in the world would know we were dating and then we wouldn't be in our own little bubble like we have been for the past month and a half.

Walking out I feel the hectic shoves of the paparazzi trying to get a snap of us. I feel Christian tighten his grip on my hand and speed up his pace to the car. Everything begins to spin and I wasn't prepared for this. There's shouting and flashes going off in every direction.

"Mr. Grey is it true that this is your baby?"

"Mr. Grey is this your girlfriend?"

"Mr. Grey ..."

"Mr. Grey..."

They call his name all the way to the car and I couldn't be happier once I'm seated safely next to my daughter. Christian sits on her other side and shuts the door behind him. Sagging against the leather seats we both let out a breath of air before looking at each other. That was intense.

"That was crazy." We speak at the same time and laugh. At least we were on the same page.

"Surprise!" Elizabeth claps her hands as Christian's entire family jumps up from behind the furniture. I laugh as I see Mia run up and take my daughter from Christian's arms. He had the biggest pout on his face and I gave him a kiss to cheer him up. He was so attached it was actually adorable. I didn't even want to think what would happen once she started to grow up and actually dated boys. He would have a heart attack.

"Well I guess she's going to be away from us for the rest of the night. Between Mia and my mother you won't be able to see her." He says as he takes me to the back yard. Stopping in my tracks I look around. There was a bouncy house right in the middle of their back yard and of course Elliot was already jumping on it with Elizabeth in his arms.

"You guys do know she's only two? And the only baby at this party…" I couldn't believe they had rented that thing. I mean it was so over the top. I know it was typical Mia style. She really did love my daughter and for that simple reason I couldn't be angry.

"Oh please Elizabeth deserve the best come on lets go sit." Christian sits on a chair and pulls me down on to his lap. I try to get up but his grip was too strong. His family was here for goodness sakes.

"Christian! This is your moms house let me go."

"Nope. Stop complaining and just sit." I roll my eyes and he playfully slaps my ass. I laugh remembering the first time I ever rolled my eyes and he "punished" me for it. Now Christian thought it was the cutest thing ever. He was such a nerd sometimes.

I hear a cough and see Christians father standing in front of us. Standing immediately I sit in the chair next to Christian. I didn't want his dad to think any less of me. I just wanted him and Christian to fix things. I hated to see him fighting with his family.

"I just wanted to speak with you guys for a moment..." He trails off and stares at Christian. I know he was making sure it was okay with him. Standing up I grab a chair and offer it to him. We were going to fix this here and now.

"Look I'm sorry… I shouldn't have said such disrespectful things to you. It was wrong but you have to understand I was worried for my son. Now I see that was foolish. You and your daughter have done nothing but bring joy to our lives. I really hope you can forgive me."

"No she ca—"Nudging Christian with my elbow I give him the "be nice" look.

"Carrick I forgave you already. I'm not the type to hold grudges… I just want you and Christian to fix your relationship. He may be a hard ass but he adores you and looks up to you." I stare at Christian and he has his arms crossed with a scowl on his face. Taking his hands I hold them in my own.

"Please baby… Don't hold a grudge. Your dad is sorry. He's just a concerned father. Imagine if that was Elizabeth. Please talk it out." Giving him a kiss I smile at Carrick before walking away. They needed this time to themselves. They needed to speak in private so they could really hash it all out in the open. As long as they came out talking again I didn't care how they did it.

"Thank you for that." Grace says as she puts her arm around my shoulders. Unconsciously I lean in to her embrace. I couldn't help it. She was like the mother I never had. I loved her so much. In fact I loved his whole family. They really treated me so well and I couldn't thank them enough. That's why it was so easy for me to forgive Carrick. I knew he was a good man… just look at the kids he raised.

"Don't thank me Grace… you have welcomed me with such a big heart. I love you so much for it and I can't thank you enough for loving my daughter as if she were your own granddaughter."

"Ana you may not know it but Christian loves you… I can see it in his eyes. That little girl is my granddaughter." She hugs me before walking away. I stare at her retreating form before looking back at Christian.

"Happy birthday to you! Happy birth day dear Elizabeth Happy birth day to you!" We laugh and cheer as Christian taps her nose with icing. Her cake was of course a princess cake. Full blown body cut out of Cinderella herself in her famous blue dress. Mia and Grace had really out done themselves. She was only two and I doubt she would remember this on her own but that was okay because I took enough pictures to last a life time. I wanted her to know as she got older just how much this family loved her.

Sitting in her high chair her hand waving in the air and a big grin on her face she reaches for her cake. I smile as they cut her a piece and she digs her hands right in to it shoving her little cake filled fist in to mouth.

"Cristin!"

"I'm right here Lizzy." He smiles as she lifts her hands to him and I know he thinks about the fact that she has cake everywhere, but he can't resist. Taking her out of the high chair I sigh as she throws her arms around his neck. I look around and see every one staring at their interaction. Even though they knew how much we meant to Christian seeing him so vulnerable was still new to them. I could understand why… you go from knowing that your son lives a pretty harsh lifestyle being a "Dom" to taking care of a child and her mother. It's different and every day it makes me love him more.

He's promised to change and step up for us and of course he's kept his promise and more. This couldn't be easy for him. I've learned to get over my past because I was in the streets. I had no choice to grow up and leave it behind me. If I wanted to survive as long as I did I didn't have time to worry about what happened to me when I was younger plus I had Elizabeth to worry about. Christian on the other hand didn't have that. He was adopted and showered with love and instead of taking it in a positive light it just pushed him into a dark corner. He thought about his mother and why she couldn't love him the way the Grey's did. So to see him finally letting that go was a big accomplishment. One that I was beyond proud of.

Packing the car with way too many gifts I relax against the leather passenger seat. Turning in my seat I gaze lovingly at my sleeping child. She had an amazing birthday and I would have to send my thanks to the Grey family and Christian as well. I know they've told me that's what family does but I can't help but feel blessed beyond belief. To think just a month and a half ago I was living in a dingy apartment in the projects with no furniture and nothing to call my own. My daughter barely had enough clothes to last a week and we were stretching every dollar we had to make ends meet. Now here I was living in a beautiful pent house my daughter had her own room and more clothes than she'll ever need. We didn't have to beg for food and Christian took care of us like we were a family. Family was something I've never had and yet something I wanted more than anything.

I was afraid to let him know my true feelings. I was afraid to tell him that I loved him more than life itself because what if he ran? What would he say? Would he say it back? Looking to my left I see Christian silently watching the road ahead. He looked as exhausted as I felt.

"Thank you for today. You truly made her day." I smiled as he grabbed my hand.

"It's no problem I love her you know that I would do anything for you guys." My smile falters and I think that maybe I should just tell him now. He loves my daughter. I love him but does he love me?

I stay quiet as we enter the garage at Escala. I see Taylor talking into his ear piece. I can tell something is wrong and I automatically look to Christian. His face is set in stone and his fingers tightly grip the steering wheel.

"What's going on?"

"Nothing stay in the car with Elizabeth." He reaches for the door handle but I grab his forearm. I was done with being kept in the dark.

"No tell me right now Christian." I needed to know. If my daughter's life was involved I needed to be aware at all times.

"Ana plea—"

"Tell me!" I was shouting and I heard Elizabeth's cry from the backseat.

"Stop shouting. It's Elena she's in the Lobby again. Look she wasn't invited for obvious reasons and clearly she's not happy. I need you to stay here with Taylor while I talk to her." Before he could stop me I unbuckled my belt and opened the door.

"Taylor please watch Elizabeth while I go with Christian."

"Ma'am I don't think Mr. Grey would like that." His eyes move swiftly between Christian, who is now by my side with my daughter, and me. I didn't care what the hell Christian would like I was going.

"Ana can please just for once in your life listen." He clenches his teeth and runs his hand through his hair.

"No let's go." I turn without another word and head towards the Elevator. I hear his heavy footsteps behind me and I know he's upset. I wasn't going to have this pedophile making Christian's life hard. She had to go now. The elevator stops at the lobby and Christian steps out first grabbing my hand along the way. I smile to myself. We had been working on touch lately and it was getting better. I could lean against his chest as long as my back was facing his chest. I still couldn't touch him there yet but we were working on it.

I hear her heels clicking against the marble tile as we near the concierge desk. Looking around Christians shoulder I see her. She's petite and blonde. She has on a black skirt with a white top and black heels. Her face looks like she's had one to many trips to the plastic surgeon but all in all she's not horrible to look at.

Her eyes spot mine and she sneers. I didn't really give two fucks that she didn't like me actually it made me feel better because I had so much hate for this woman it was hard to sleep at night.

"Really Christian? You've brought you're whore to see me too. I don't have time for these games send her upstairs with her bastard and let's talk." Bastard? I had never felt so angry than I did at that moment. It was one thing to hurt me or even the man I loved but my daughter was off limits. Feeling Christian tense up beside me I walked around him. I didn't want him to fight this battle because I could handle her all on my own.

"Whore? Bastard? The only one playing games here is you Elena Lincoln. I could give two fucks about your little affair here with Christian. What I do care about is the fact that you like to molest and rape little boys." My words are dripping with every ounce of hate I have for this woman and I can see her face go pale. She looks towards Christian and I see anger in her eyes.

"Yes he told me all about you. I find you absolutely disgusting and I am sure Grace and Carrick would agree with me. You didn't think I would let Christian hold this in any longer did you?" I ask sweetly as she backs away from me. I could feel Christian grab my arm and I turn to look at his face. His eyes were shinning and he had a tiny smile on his lips. I loved this man and no one would hurt him anymore.

"It's okay Ana. Let's go see our daughter. She's not even worth it." I smile through my tears as he calls Elizabeth our daughter. Looking back at Elena I see her holding on to the front desk while grabbing her chest. She wasn't expecting me to know her dirty little secret and I was glad she knew I did. She was a vile woman.

"Christian you can't tell anyone… This will ruin my career! My livelihood." She's desperate as she looks to him.

"Elena I have no choice. This is my life now and you ruined your own. You preyed on me and no doubt other young boys. I was so blind by your manipulative ways and thanks to Ana I'm not anymore." He shows her where he stands by wrapping his arm around my shoulders. Leaning into him I take one final look at the scum before me before heading towards the Elevator.

Steeping inside I stare at her as she stares at me. I know it isn't over and I know I just started a war. I didn't care. I was going to do everything I could to take her down.

Another chapter for you guys. A lot is going on. Ana loves Christian… Christian loves Ana but they're both afraid to say it. Little Lizzy is finally getting help and even speaking and walking more!

Elena thought Ana was going to be weak … well she's not! Tell me your thoughts! Reviews are appreciated xoxo