" Kate there are just so many I don't think I will ever be able to choose. It seems really overwhelming. I should do what Christian said and just have on made for me. "
" Yes you could but you still have to know what you want on it what style, lace no lace, pearls, bling. There are a lot of details maybe you should look at some to at least see what you like or what you don't like. "
" Your right. Well I do know I want to look at lace first. Something romantic but not really revealing. No cleavage. That is for Christian's eyes only. "
They start looking through the gowns with the dress consultant she pulls some that are Ana description. They pull strapless with sweet heart necklines, there are some with sleeves and the cut of the dress the lace is just off the shoulders. Ana decides she would like to try that one because it's elegant and that is what she wants. Kate sits on the couch Ana was at and waits for Ana to go and try on the dress. While she is waiting she decides to txt Elliot and see what he is up is no response from Elliot so she decides to txt Christian.
" Hey Christian its me Kate. I hope you are feeling better today. I wanted to tell you your bride to be is trying on a wedding dress right now. It is very gorgeous. "
" Hey Kate. I am feeling better thanks. I am glad Ana is finding some dresses and having fun. I am sure she will work heart stompingly beautiful. I would ask you to send me a picture but I know that in not how it happens. Thanks for letting me know. Tell her I said hi and that I love her."
Of course I will tell her and he is so right I am not sending him a picture of any dress. If Ana likes this or one similar he will have to set a date and get married to see it. Ana comes out of the dressing room and when Kate sees her she thinks she looks great in the dress and it's beautiful on her.
" Ana you look great. It's very pretty. What do you think?"
" I like it too Kate but I think I want more of a train not much more but some. I like how it's just off the shoulders very alluring but not Trashy. I think Christian would love the neckline of the dress. But I wonder if I should have one made for me like he said."
" Ana I think Christian would want you to do what you would want to be happy. I mean that is what he always says so I don't think it would matter to him either way. Maybe we could have one made with a little longer train and some embellishments if you want. I mean what designer is going to say no to the fiancée of Christian Grey. "
Lisa looks over at Ana you are marrying the billionaire business man from Seattle Washington? I definitely think the dresser of that dress would do exactly what you want. I mean any designers dream would be to dress the would be bride of one of the most talked about billionaires in our country.
" Yes, I am but I really don't think Christian would want me to get something because of who he is. Christian is a very humble kind man who doesn't through his wealth in people's faces. I would need to ask him first. "
" Oh I am sorry I didn't mean to imply anything unflattering of him. Just designers love to dress the rich and successful people. It's more about a feather in there cap. Just think about it."
" I will and no problem. I just think sometimes Christian is very misunderstood because he is a private person. People tend to think he must be arrogant."
" Well if you make up your mind today or tomorrow we could arrange a meeting with the designer she is in New York this week end. She does a small shop here in New York. "
" Ok thank you I will think about it. Shall we try on another one. I don't want to get to attached to the first dressI have ever tried on. "
Ana and Lisa head back into the dressing room. Sawyer comes around and finds Kate sitting.
" Ma'am I wanted to let you and Miss. Steele I am here I am just reading in there lounge. Have her call when she is ready for me to get the car."
" Sure Sawyer thank you I will let Ana know. "
Kate sees Ana coming out in a sweetheart neckline ball gown. She looks so stunning. She really thinks Christian would love this one too.
" Ana wow that dress is stunning on you. I mean wow I think you would turn a lot of heads in that dress."
" Thanks Kate, but I am not interested in turning heads I want people to be wowed by the dress and I just don't know if this is the look I want. I don't feel as comfortable in this. I have never really liked strapless dresses. I never feel comfortable always like it could fall down. "
" Well either way you look great in it. I mean I think Christian would love to see the girls all day."
" Oh Kate he will live he will have plenty of time to see them for the rest of his life. It would be funny to see his face if I did pick this dress. I mean it is sexy and alluring just not sure about it for me. "
" Excuse me Miss My name is Christopher White. I am with the New York Post and I was wondering if I could get your picture in that dress for the fashion segment for the paper.""
" I am sorry I don't live here in New York you may want to ask some one who is from here for the picture. "
" I really think that dress is great on you and would love for your picture."
" I just don't know. Kate what should I do?"
" Ana just let him take one picture it won't cause any harm."
"Ok well one picture. "
" Thank you ma'am. Now how do you spell your name so I get it correct in the paper?."
" It'a Ana Steele. "
Thank you Miss. Steele. Do you and Mr. Grey have a set date yet?"
" Excuse me?'
" Some one called us because they heard that the finance of Seattles Richest bachelor was here shopping for wedding dresses in New York."
" Ok well you should have explained that before you took the picture I am going to have to ask you not to use that photo in your paper."
" Well I am sorry Miss Steele it is now the property of the Post so we can use it as we wish. I mean you did say yes. "
The photographer just turns and leaves the store. Kate gets up and tries to catch him. Sawyer is sitting in the front of the store. Kate explains to him what has just happened. Sawyer leaves to catch up with him. Kate turns around to go find Ana who is probably so upset about this. It's really not that big of a deal she looks beautiful. Christian would be proud to let the world know he is marring her the love of his life. When she gets back in the main room she can't find Ana. Kate goes to look for her in the dressing room.
" Ana are you in here? Can I come in?"
" Sure Kate come on in."
" Ana, you looked beautiful in that dress. The picture is going to be gorgeous. Are you upset thinking Christian will be mad? Honey, I don't think he will. He is different than he was in the beginning. Maybe he realized how much he loves you. But now if something happens and your involved. It's everyone's fault except yours. "
" Kate I hope your right. I mean I will have to tell him because well what if some of his business associates here see it. They may call to tell him congratulations. I think your right he won't me that mad if he is mad. "
" Ana I want to meet with Pnina Tornai about custom making a gown. Lisa said she would still help you look. That lace on you liked was beautiful. You could do a sweet heart neck line with it and bring lace up over it and it would be classy. Thin about it and then get Lisa and look some more. But, first call Christian and let him know what happened you are his everything he will be upset but not at you. Then you will feel better that man always cheers you up."
" Thanks Kate your right, I am just extra emotional because I am missing him. I am calling him right now."
Kate leaves the room and Ana grabs her phone out of her purse and calls Christian.
" Ana, hey baby how are you? I miss you."
"Oh Christian I miss you too. I just needed to hear your voice. We are at a dress shop right now. Well anyways there was this man who came up and asked if he could take my picture and I thought it was I don't know for the store. I was in a very nice wedding dress very traditional. Well after he took the picture he then told us he was with the new york post and they could use the picture to announce I was your fiancée. He must have heard me talking about you today. He wouldn't destroy the picture he left and Kate went and told Sawyer who is now I guess trying to find him. " " Oh Christia am so sorry I hope your not not mad at me. "
" Ana, Ana, baby slow down. Please don't cry I am not mad at you. I am sorry he tricked you. I hate when the press bother you baby. I am sorry I wasn't there to tell him to back off. Are you alright baby? Let them print the picture if you are beautiful in it which I am sure you are then let them show off what Mr. Christian Grey gets to have and no one else. "
" Christian are you sure your ok? I mean you haven't even announced it back at home yet. "
" Ana if you are upset I will call the Post myself and tell them what they should do with that picture or they can deal with my lawyers. I only want to protect you. Baby, you let me know and I will make the call."
" Christian would you please. I just would rather it be a picture of us both. "
" Baby, I am home from the hospital feeling better and yes as soon as I am done talking with you. I am making the call. They mess with me or my future wife and they will get the horns. So tell me about shopping? Have you found anything you might like?"
" Christian there are so many beautiful dresses here. I have never seen so many. Yes I found some I liked and then some I like a part of and then another part on a different dress. combining them would be great. Kate is talking to a designer now maybe I will too."
" Baby, that is wonderful. I am glad you are looking and having fun. Now I need to ask you something. You can think about it and we can talk later if you like. I was thinking Elliot and Kate are getting married in Italy in June. Why don't we get married this coming August? I will try my hardest to be ready I promise. I will do what the doctors ask and be a good boy. I just want to marry you."
" Christian, please don't push yourself. Yes, August would be great. Do you have a day picked yet? Maybe near the end of August that gives you 6 months to get better. I am very excited about August. I really really want to if it will work."
" I don't have a day picked late August sounds fine. I am excited too Ana. I promise you I will make it work. Are you feeling better? "
" Yes Christian I am thank you. I love you. How is your back and legs? What did the therapist have to say?"
" Well my mom was with me help with the session. He said I was looking good and next week after I see the doctor and find out if I need the second surgery. He might have me start putting some weight on my legs and feet. "
" Christian that is awesome another step closer to healing. I am so happy. I love you."
" I love you too. Now you better go do some serious dress shopping my love you are getting married in 6 months."
" Oh ok I will. I will call you later. I love you."
" I love you to Ana. Later's Baby."
Ana is so excited she just can't help it she goes running out the door and sees Lisa.
" Lisa I need to find a dress we have set a date for August. "
" Great ok. Well what did you like the lace one really seemed to be a top contender of yours."
" Yes I loved that one but Kate mentioned taking more of a sweet heart neckline and adding lace over it and off the shoulders. Maybe with some sleeves. Is there anything you have like that? "
" Well the designer of those two dresses was suppose to meet with your friend Kate but she decided on a Pnina gown. So she is free maybe she could talk with you and make you the dress just as you want it."
" Really, Kate mentioned the other designer was Monique Lhuiller. Do you think she could meet with me. I would really love that. "
" Of course come on with me she is in the back office now. I am sure you two could discuss what you like and she would come up with something for you to see."
When Sawyer gets back to the story he is greeted by Lisa she tells him each the ladies are working with designers right now to have there dresses made. She gives him some water and sits and goes back to reading. Mr. Grey had called him and said not to worry about the man with the picture because he was calling to have him fired and the picture destroyed. He didn't tell Ana the truth and then he got her to say yes to it. Sawyer knows that poor man will not live this down.
Kate gets done first and brings her sketch out to show Ana. She asks Sawyer if he knows where Ana is. Sawyer tells her that Ana is speaking with some one about have her dress made.
" Were you able to get things settled with that guy?"
" I didn't have to Mr. Grey called me and said he and his attorneys were calling so that should take care of it. I am sure either the picture will be sent to Mr. Grey or destroyed. "
" Yes I am sure you are right. At least Ana will be happy about it. I really think with Christian being injured her lack of sleep is causing her to be off just a little. She is just over stressed. I am glad she came this week end."
" Yes ma'am I agree this will give her a chance to be away and maybe do something for herself. Like having this dress made. "
" I wonder what happened that made her step up the process of having one made?"
" Well apparently when she and Mr. Grey spoke earlier today they decide to set the date. I believe he said late August of this year. "
" Oh wow! she must be very excited she couldn't wait to get married. I am so happy for her. This will really boost her spirits. I can't wait to see what she has decided on in a dress. "
When comes out Kate goes running over to her.
" I have heard that you have set a wedding date."
" Yes Kate we did well late August not exactly a date but a range. I just met with dress designer Monique Lhuillier she is going to make me a dress. It is going to be long and have a nice train and lace. It will be form fitting with some flare or maybe a mermaid. You know I don't know anything about fashion. The top of it will have lace off the shoulders with lace sleeves and yes sweetheart neckline underneath. " It is going to be just perfect. "
" Ana it sounds perfect. I am so glad you have finally set a date. We will have wedding anniversaries just months apart."
" Kate what about your dress? What did you end up going with?"
" Well I am having a form fitting dress with a train on the back for the ceremony and then come off for the reception. The top will be low cut and emblellished lots of sparkle. I am sure my parents will flip. They will think I went to sexy probably but, It's my day so my pick on a dress."
" Kate I am more than sure that Elliot will like that. You will be so beautiful in it. Will you be my maid of honor?"
" Ana of course I mean I will owe you after June. Are you getting hungry maybe we should grab some lunch and then hit some more shops. Well just shop shops. "
" Yes that sounds great. Let's go find Sawyer and find a decent place to eat."
After lunch they head out to shops. While Ana is looking around she sees some watches that look like something Christian would love. She has already picked out an outfit for her wear one evening that she knows he will absolutely love. After she purchases his watch she heads to find Kate.
" Ana did you find something for Christian?"
"I got him a watch I think he will like. To be honest I really don't know what he has and what he doesn't already have. But I figured he would like anything I got for him."
" Yes I think your right Ana. What you say we go back to the apartment and rest and hang out for a bit and then later we can go out and check out the New York night life. "
" Kate I am not so sure that is a good idea. "
" We can take your security with us and all will be fine. Come just say you will think about it and no calling Mr. money bags because you know he will tell you to just stay in. "
" Come on Kate let's go back to the apartment and I will think about it I promise. "
" Ok but you better at least give it some thought before you just say no."
They get in the car and Sawyer drives them back to the apartment. As he drives through the city Ana looks out the window and remembers the time that she came to New York with Christian so he could attend to some business. They took a carriage ride in Central
Park. It's funny how Christian doesn't think he is that romantic. He does some of the most romantic things like his proposal a nice quiet fire just the two of them together that was perfect. She begins to miss Christian. She takes out her phone and decides to send him a txt.
" Hi baby, I hope you have been having a good day. I got a dress being designed I think you will love it. We are on our way back to the apartment. I really miss you. I am glad I will see you tomorrow night. I promise to call you later. I am so tired from shopping. I love you so much. Love Ana."
" Hi gorgeous. Yes my day has been good. I am really missing you. No one takes as good care of me the way you do. Let's just say you have the touch and I like the places you touch. Yep now I am really missing you. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. I am glad you got to go and that you even have decided on a dress design. I am going to lay down for a bit. Look forward to hearing from you. Later. I love you. Love Christian."
Back at the apartment they put there purchases in their rooms. They sit in the living room sipping some wine and just talking about the day and there up coming weddings. Ana is so excited that they finally have a date. But she is hoping that Christian will be better.