" Bro. You think she is going to make it? I bet she drives Kate nuts for the next two days. I mean I don't think she wants to go. Maybe you should make sure she doesn't feel like we are pushing her out. "
" I will talk to her one more time before she goes Elliot. I think she just is really nervous about leaving me. I think she is afraid of something happening again. I really don't know if I want her to go either but, I know that if I wasn't injured I think she would want to go. I don't want to be the one holding her back from this. I mean you only get married once."
Ana and Kate come out Ana's room with two small bags already to go. They set the bags down and head upstairs to get Kate ready. Ana looks at Christian like she is searching his face for something. He just smiles at her. Yep he thinks to himself he is going to miss her so much. If he could travel he would be going too. He would let them shop of course but he wouldn't be thousand of miles away from her.
Sawyer comes and and says to Christian, " Sir, Stephen has the jet all set for us when we get there. What time frame should I give him"
" Let him know we should see him in about an hour. Sawyer I would like you to accompany the ladies where ever they go please. "
" Of course sir, I will bring Miss. Steele back to you in one peice. "
The ladies come down stairs and seem ready to go. Elliot get's his shoes and jacket and gets Christian's shoes and jacket too. Elliot sets the shoes down by Christian and gets his on and his jacket. Ana is watching from the corner of her eye. She goes over to Christian and starts putting his shoes on. After she is done she kisses him and gets his jacket and starts helping him get it on. Elliot looks at her and says,
" Hey I was going to help him. I was just getting myself done first. I didn't want him to overheat. You have got to trust me with your fiancée."
" I do I just wanted to help him one last time. Where are you guys going?"
" Taylor and Elliot and I are going to go with you all to the airport. I want to see you off."
" Oh Christian, I love you. Thanks for coming with us. "
" No problem if I was ready to travel I would go with you."
Taylor comes in from loading the bags and they all head out to the airport. Ana sits holding Christians hand playing with his watch she feels nervous and uneasy about this trip. She hopes all goes well back here for Christian.
" Ana, I wanted to let you know that I am glad you chose to go and see some dresses for Kate's wedding. I also hope you don't feel like I was pushing you out. I will miss you and I am not sure I like you leaving me not because of my situation just because I love you and miss you. I will be excited to see you Saturday evening. Baby, if you chose to stay I would have been fine. But, I am glad you are doing this. Go shopping and find yourself something beautiful from me. "
" Christian I am not sure if going is the best thing to do. But, I know Kate is excited for me to be going. Please call me if you want me to come home. If you are in pain call me and I will talk to you while your medication is starting to work. I will pick out something from you. What can I get you? "
" They have some great shops but, bring yourself home to me and maybe get yourself something sexy to wear for my first night as a healed man."
Ana laughs, Ok I am sure I can find something and do that."
They get to the airport and Taylor drive's them to the tarmac where the plane is. Sawyer gets out and gets the bags and goes up to the plane. Elliot walks Kate up to the plane. Christian and Ana say goodbye in the car.
" Christian I miss you already. I love you and will be back to you soon."
" I miss you too baby. Call me when you get there so I know your safe and Sawyer has keys to the apartment so you have a good time. I will let you know if anything changes ok. Now you go and I will see you Saturday evening when you get back. "
Ana leans in and gives Christian the biggest kiss. She feels like she wants to cry but she holds back. When she gets out of the vehicle Christian watches her get onto the plane when she gets to the top of the stairs she turns around and blows him a kiss. He blows her one back. Then she turns and gets in. Elliot and Taylor come back to the vehicle and off they role back to Christian's home.
When they get back to the house Christian takes one his pills and Taylor helps him lay down so he can rest. Elliot promises to wake him up if he is still asleep when Ana calls. Grace and Carrick arrive about an hour before dinner time. Christian is still asleep Elliot tells them it has been about one and half hours but he took some pain meds before bed. So that could be why. Taylor gives Carrick and Grace a copy of Christian's PT appointments he didn't have one today but he does tomorrow afternoon. He lets them know that the therapist comes here and he usually works with Christian and Ana helps.
" Mrs. Grey Ana has said Christian has not had some good nights the last couple with the pain. So we may want to keep our ears open tonight. I will put his medications and water for him on his bedside table. But I will make sure tonight I keep my room door open since I am in the closets room. "
" Thank you Taylor we appreciate all this extra help but please don't feel like you have to."
" Mrs. Grey I don't feel like I would have to but, Ana would appreciate my stepping in for him while she is away. Which I can't believe she went. She hasn't lost site of Christian since they have been home. "
Christian is not sure what time it is when he opens his eyes because his phone ringing wakes him. He grabs for it and sees it's Ana. Relief flows through him she has made it and is safe.
" Hey baby, how was the flight?"
" Oh Christian it is so good to hear you. The flight was good. We are in the car heading to your apartment now. I called you about 20 minutes ago but Elliot said you were asleep he said you wanted to be woken up if I called. Don't be mad at him baby, I told him not to that I would call your cell in a little while."
" Ok baby. I won't be mad I might have to give him a little bit of a hard time. I am glad I was awake this time. So are you all shopping tomorrow?"
" Yes there are a few shops Kate wants to see if she can talk with the designers at and then we are going to some regular shops. I don't think we will be back to late on Saturday since Kate and Elliot have to fly home on Sunday early. Christian I miss you are you doing ok? Have you had much pain?"
"Ana I miss you to. No worries we got home and I took some medication and I have been asleep since. This bed is just to big without you. I love you Ana I can't wait to see you on Saturday. Do you think you might talk to some designers?
" I probably will Christian at least I have more time than Kate so I could order something with a lot of detail and they could get done. Ok baby. I am going inside the apartment now. Can I call you after my bath?"
" Ana you call when ever you want to baby. I am here just for you."
" Ok Christian I love you an miss you. Please call me if anything changes. "
" I will Ana. I love you too. Have a great time enjoy the apartment. It's your apartment to now. Have a good bath baby. Wish I was there."
" I will thanks Christian good night. I will call soon. Love you."
Ana hangs up the phone and Sawyer. drops them off at the main door of the building. The doorman greets them he remembers Ana from the times she had been there with Christian. He gives her a warm smile.
Ana and Kate wait for the elevator. They step inside and Ana punches in the code Christian gave her for the penthouse on the top floor.
" Kate you are going to love the view he has from the apartment. It's fantastic just like the one he has in Seattle. All the bedrooms are on the second floor here There is five I think if I remember right. "
" Sounds great Ana I am sure if Mr. million bought it it must be top of the line."
When the elevator stops they get out and Sawyer is already inside. Taking there bags up stairs.
" Sawyer how did you get up here so quickly? I mean you had to park the car and everything?" Kate asks.
" I took the service elevator up and the valet parked the car. Now ladies which rooms will you be in?"
" Sawyer I will have Christian's room and you can put's Kate's things in the room closest to it. "
" Yes ma'am. "
"Kate would you like something to drink? Maybe a glass of white wine?" Ana asked as she heads to the Kitchen. Kate follows behind her and sees a box of tea on the cupboard seems like it is out of place there is a piece of paper with it. She picks it up to read it and shakes her head and says
" Of course. Over the top love sick puppy. Oh Ana seems here is a box of some Twinings English Breakfast tea that Christian had the staff make sure to get for you while you were here and here is a note for you. "
Ana looks over at her surprised. She hands Kate her wine and then takes the note and begins to read it:
My Dearest Anastasia,
Here is a box of your favorite Tea for you to enjoy over your stay. I didn't know if there was any left so I had the housekeeper send out for some. I am missing you already and can't wait to have you back home. I hope you have a good time and if you look at dresses our whatever it is you do when you wedding dress shop. I hope you find your hearts desires. I love you very much. I will think of you every minute that we are apart. No stop crying because I know you are and smile because some one back in Colorado loves you more than his own life. Have fun baby hurry home. And dream of me.
I love you Forever,
Love Christian.
" Oh Kate isn't he just the best best man on the earth. I am so happy I have him. He just thinks of everything."
" I think he just likes to spoil you." Kate says as she laughs.
" Well he can spoil me all he wants because I love it. "
Sawyer comes down into the kitchen and lets them know that he is going into the security wing for the night if they need anything they can page him.
Ana and Kate decide they should take the wine upstairs and relax in the hot tub that is out on the patio outside Christian's room. Ana shows Kate which room is goes to her room to change and into her suit. She turns on the light and all through the room there are at least 10 vases of two dozen roses each, White, Red, and coral and yellow with red tips. Next to the vases are cards that say These yellow roses with red tips symbolize my falling in love with you Miss Steele, Love Christian, There is some white and red roses together and the card saids, These show our unity as man and wife very soon. Love Christian. Red roses alone the card says my passion for you will never die. I love you. Love Christian, Just yellow roses and the card says to signify our new life and you as my fiancée Love Christian, The Coral roses card reads Ana you are my hearts one desire. Love Christian and some beautiful Lavender roses, Ana I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. Love Christian. The last she sees is a mixture of sweet heart roses that are pale peach, cream and pink. " Just to say I miss you. I can't wait until you are home. Thank you for being my life and my everything. Love always Christian.
Ana is sitting on the end of bed with her bikini on crying when Kate comes in the room.
" Ana what is wrong what is it? "
" I just miss Christian look at all the flowers he put in here for me each with a card. He is jus so sweet and romantic and thinks of everything. "
" Yeah I guess he does. Elliot had a bouquet of roses for me in the bedroom I am in. But of course Mr. show off does it again. "
" Ok Kate Christian is just Christian he knows I my more was hearts and flowers so he loves to make me feel special by giving me these things. He just really knows what I need and how I feel. He wants to make sure I know how he feels. "
" Ana I know I am only teasing. I am so glad you have some one like Christian in your life you deserve to be treated like this. I think it is so sweet and I love knowing that this is a guy who is treating you right. Now let's go relax out there in that hot tub. Then before bed we can both call our guys and tell them good night. "
Ana goes over to the night stand and puts all the cards down and picks up her cell phone. She sends a quick text to Christian.
" Baby I love you and miss you so much you were right I cried over the tea. But then I came in the bedroom and really cried as I read each note. You are my everything too. I love the way you make me feel cherished and love. Thank you for the hearts and flowers.
Love Ana forever yours.
Ana picks up her wine glass and goes outside to join Kate.
Christian is sitting out in the living room with everyone and they are talking and catching up. He hears his text alert go off. He looks at the screen and sees its from Ana. As he is reading her message. He starts to smile. He just types a short I love you message and sets the phone down. He can't help thinking about how much he misses her.
"Ana you were right the view from up here is spectacular."
" Yeah it is. So where do you think you want to start tomorrow. I mean I can't imagine how many wedding shops and places there are in this city. I wonder if appointments are needed? "
" Yes Ana some of the places I called were appointment only so I made some appointments. The first one is at Klienfield's and the second stop will be Monique Lhuillier. Then from there we can see maybe just some shoes places and wedding planner places. Maybe I can get some more appointments for Saturday before we head out. I just really want to see what is out there and what I want in a dress. I don't think I want all princess like something bridal but sexy for Elliot. The designer Pnita Tornai makes dresses like that where they are a little more sexy than the norm. Like some of the tops look like Lingerie on the top. I think I want something form fitting but not like a fit and flair I will have to see how I look in a mermaid. Are you going to look at any while we are there Ana? You will probably find some hot dresses Christian would love to see you in."
" Yeah I might look but I think I will not go hot for the wedding. Christian really doesn't like me dressed to sexy even for him when there are other people around to. He has a thing about for his eyes only. I am ok with that because he is the only guy I really want to see anything anyway. But I am sure I can find something classy let alluring. "
" Oh I think so for sure. I mean most people want to be more classy and beautiful for there wedding day than look like to over the top revealing. We probably need to get out of here and get some sleep we have to up early tomorrow. My first appointment is at 9:00am. "
" Ok. Kate let's call it a night. "
Kate goes in her room and get's ready for bed. Ana can't believe how tired she feels. She puts on one of Christian's shirts that she packed for herself to sleep in and then grabs her phone and sits on the bed to see if she has missed anything from Christian. She sees the text he sent her earlier. She starts to dial his number when she sees he left her a voicemail.
" Ana honey, I don't want you to worry baby. I told you I would call if anything came up. My mom and Dad are taking me to the ER I have a really high fever and i am just not feeling right. My mom thinks it might be an infection. Baby I love you. Get some rest and I will call you later or tomorrow. My mom said she would call you if it was serious. I didn't want to worry you but I said I would call. Ana I love you. I will call soon."
Ana's stomach gets all tied in knots and she feels sick all of the sudden. She should not have come to New York she was afraid of something like this. I should be there with Christian. He was trying to act calm for her she could tell. She starts to pace around the room. She knows he won't have his phone if he is at the hospital and she can't reach him. He said Grace would call and there was no messages from her so maybe he is just feeling sick. She lays down on the bed she can't sleep now she is to worried. She starts to cry and really misses home with Christian.
Kate can't sleep so she decides to go down and get something to eat from the kitchen. When she passes Ana's room she hears her phone ringing. It's her ringtone for when Christian calls her. It stops and then starts again. Kate pushes the door open and Ana is laying on the bed sound asleep. Kate goes in and covers her up. She puts Ana's phone on her charger and turns down the volume so it won't wake Ana. She goes back to her room and gets her phone and heads down stairs to find food and call Elliot and make sure everything is alright. Maybe he can tell Christian that Ana is out cold and she would call tomorrow.
Kate finds some pretzels and sits down on the couch and calls Elliot.
" Hey Elliot how are you? "
" Kate I am doing good. when do you go looking at dresses? "
"Tomorrow I have a couple of appointments. Hey can you tell Christian that Ana is asleep he was calling her earlier but she is out cold. He should maybe call her tomorrow. "
" Kate Christian is not here tonight. Mom and dad took him to the hospital his fever spiked I guess it's not serious but they are giving him antibiotics through an IV he as an infection. I think he is going to stay there for the night. I will txt my mom. Maybe that is why he was trying to call her. "
" Well he is going to be ok?"
" Yes he is just sick I guess instead of bubble wrap I should just put hi in a bubble. Mom says he is fine. Surgeries sometimes bring down your immune system and he just got ill."
" Ok I will just let her sleep then. I mean she has been so exhausted all she has been doing lately is worrying about Christian. I love you Elliot I will call you tomorrow. "
" Kate I love you too. I will let everyone know about Ana sleeping. Have a good time I hope you find something tomorrow. I am looking forward to our wedding. Good night."
Kate decides it's late she decides to go back upstairs and go to bed. As she is passing Ana's room she hears her crying. She softly knocks on the door and pushes it open and goes in.
" Ana what is it? "
" Kate I got a message from Christian he was sick and going to the hospital I thought he might call me back. He knows I will worry. But, I never heard from him and I am afraid " it is serious. "
" Ana about an 45 minutes ago Christian did call you. I heard your phone ringing and came in and you were sound asleep I know it was him because it was the ringtone you have for him. I turned it down so it wouldn't bother you. I mean you were out cold and I figured you needed sleep.I called Elliot he told me what was going on. Christian is just sick and is on antibiotics now. Elliot said Carrick and Grace took him because of his fever. Elliot thinks it is over night stay but he assured me Christian is going to be fine. So know worries. Why don't you turn the volume back on incase he calls again. But he might be asleep now. Elliot said he make sure he knew to call you tomorrow."
" Thanks Kate but, Elliot is sure he is going to be fine? I just want him to be better. I want him to be able to walk again and for his back to heal. I want to marry him so bad it hurts."
" Ana he is getting better. He will walk again these things just take time. I know you want to marry him. I can tell he wants the same. Get some sleep we will go tomorrow and look at dresses and talk to designers and they can make you the perfect dress for your prince. "
" Ok, thanks Kate see you in the morning."
Ana lays down and stares at the ceiling she is glad to be here with Kate. It really is exciting to start looking at dresses. Her phone starts to ring and it's Christian.
" Christian are you ok? I have been so worried."
" Hey Ana yes I am ok. I guess I just caught something and I am not feeling very well. I tried to call you earlier baby. I didn't want you to worry. I am sleeping at the hospital tonight but I will be back home tomorrow. I am glad you liked my surprises. I just wanted you to know I love you. I promise I am ok. "
" Oh if you say so. But do you think I should come back tomorrow? I will you know I want to be there for you. We were going to look around at some dress shops tomorrow but I can do that another time. "
" No you go tomorrow and find yourself something beautiful to wear. I will be fine. I think my physical therapist is going to come here in the morning instead of out to the house since I am hear. Mom was going to see if that would work out. What did you do tonight?"
"Kate and I got some wine and we sat in the hot tub. The view is so beautiful. We talked about the dresses and designers. Kate seems to want a more form fitting wedding dress. I am not going to tell you what I am thinking about getting. Then Saturday before we head home we will go to a few more shops."
" Good is sounds like it will a success productive trip for both of you. I know it's late there I just had to hear your voice before I went to sleep. I love you Ana and I will see you soon. Good night."
" Christian I love you too. I will see you soon. I miss you tonight. Call me and let me know how you are feeling tomorrow ok. Good night baby."
After Ana hangs up the call with Christian she feels a little better. She sets her alarm clock and lays down and falls back to sleep. She needs to have the perfect dress to become Mrs. Christian Grey.
The next day Kate's excitement is infectious. She can't get to the dress shops soon enough. Sawyer drops them at the door of Kleinfelds and says he will go park and be right there. He instructs Ana to stay inside the store until he gets there. Ana smiles that must be an order from her loving over protective financee.
The inside of the store is just beautiful there are many dresses even as you just walk in. Kate stops at the reception and let's them know who she is and that she has an appointment. The girl behind the desk tells her to have a seat and someone will be with her soon. Soon a lady comes out and introduces herself as Lisa and asks which one is the bride? Kate says well we both are but I am the one who has the appointment today. Lisa tells Ana that if there is anything she sees she will gladly help her with it. They all head further into the shop and the dresses are so beautiful Ana keeps thinking how am I going to decide on a dress. Kate right away asks Lisa about the Pinia dresses and they head that way goes with them but she doesn't think Christian would like her to have some of those styles for the wedding day. Kate has found a few she wants to try and Ana goes to sit down and wait for her to come out.
She takes out her phone and decides to txt Christian good morning.
" Good morning Christian I hope you had a good sleep last night. I slept well but I did miss you. We are at one of the dress shops now. Kate has already found some that she is going to try on. Sawyer has instructed me to stay in the store until I he arrives. Baby no worries I am doing just as I have been told. Let me know how your therapy appointment goes today. I love you and miss you soon. I will try and call you later." Love Ana, forever.
Kate comes out in a beautiful gown the top is strapless and is a corset top sheer fabric. There is big bow on which Ana likes. It is a ball gown style but on too big.
" Ana what do you think of this one?" " Kate it is very pretty and you look great in it. I do love the fit on you. I thought you were going with more of a form fit but, if you went with that one it is perfect. "
" Thanks I do like it but I am going to try some other fits to make sure I know what I like the best. Since this is my first time looking I want to make sure I see a lot of styles. "
Kate and Lisa head back into the dressing room to try another of Kate's choices. Ana gets up and starts looking around the store at the dresses. They are so beautiful it will be a hard choice.
The dress Kate comes out in is more like a decorated embeshied body suit with a flowing dress wrapped out but open in the front. It is very stunning but Ana doesn't think eve Elliot would want Kate reveling that much on there wedding day.
" Ana what do you think? Isn't this beautiful? I thought maybe seeing if more of the skirt be added all the way around but the top left as it is. Its gorgeous."
" Kate it is really pretty maybe yes if the dress went all the way around. Think about the destination Kate the dress really should be elegant."
" Your right I do like this one. But, I think I am going stay with more form fitting and maybe mermaid. I have decided against the ball gown."
" You could take a picture of yourself in that and send it to Elliot. I mean he would like to see that on you. Ana laughs. "
No way would I show it to Christian he would have a heart attack in the condition he is in. Kate has Ana take a picture of her in the dress with her phone so she can send it ti Elliot.
" Ana type of style of dress do you think you might go with? "
" Something traditional I think. Romantic and alluring at the same time. I do like lace I think lace is romantic. "
" Ana you should go and try something on. Lets see what we can find you in Lace. I will go change out of this and then come help."
Ana decides to look around she is even finds herself very excited this is the most important dress she has bought in her whole life.