Christian picks Ana up and they go to his first Therapy appointment he promised her he would schedule the others earlier. He has to go three times a week and work on his legs.
Ana's job is to stand behind him and try to keep him stable when he stands. If he falls back she needs to help in the chair as slowly as possible. After two weeks of these lessons
it is getting really hard for her. Christian is a mass of muscle and she has trouble holding him up. Ethan Kate's brother and Elliot take turns going with him to help. Ana still comes she just waits for him she wants to be there incase he takes his first real steps. She just wants to run toward and him and jump into his arms and kiss him when that happens. That is all she has dreamt about sense the moment they were told no second surgery through therapy his legs would come back and he would be 100% again.
Ana can tell on nights that it went well. They come out smiling and laughing on nights not so good they all go to bar and have a drink. Surprisingly Christian has been in good spirits about it.
It's nearing the end of May and it looks like Christian won't really be able to walk for Elliots wedding but Elliot wanted a bar of some type to go behind the grooms men so Christian could pull himself up to a stand like he does in therapy a chair will be there incase he has to sit down and Ethan will be there to help him if needed. The chair will have a twin on the other side for Ana to sit on. Instead of Christian and her coming down the aisle They will be seated already first before the processional begins.
Ana has been enjoying her job as Senior Fiction Editor and Christian and Mr. Roach assure her it was all because of her talent not Mr. Grey. It'a a week before Kate and Ana leave for Italy. The last therapy session will attend with Christian tonight when she gets in the car she sees it's Elliot and Ethan.
" Why are you both here? I mean Elliot was here last time? "
" Don't worry baby I wanted them both to come tonight because I want to take them to dinner after to thank them for all there help."
Ana leans over and gives him a quick kiss. " Christian you are just the sweetest man I have ever meet." She hugs him and all three of the guys just look at each other and smile. Taylor notices it in the mirror it's smile like we have a private joke. He shakes his head because he knows something is being kept from Ana.
That night after therapy and dinner when they get home it's late and Ana decides she is to tired to stay up anymore. They both decide to go to bed.
That night Christian touches her and kisses her and makes love to her in away that she can't ever remember him doing before. She lies quietly afterward and just enjoys hearing him breath.
Christian reaches over and pulls her close in his arms kisses her one more time and says.
" Goodnight baby."
" Good night Christian I love you."
The morning of June 2nd Christian and Elliot both accompany the girls to the airport. Christian really is having second thoughts about this but Sawyer is going with them and Ana promises she will not ditch him.
When it comes time to say good bye Christian has tears in his eyes. Ana goes over to him and sits down next to him.
" Christian you can't cry because then I will and I won't ever stop. I will see you Friday baby. I will miss you. " She leans in and kisses him like her life depends on it and he kisses her back the same way.
" Kate, I don't know why you wouldn't take Christian's company jet? "
"Elliot I wanted to go in first class with all my girls and just have a good time I figured if we were in that jet Ana would cry all the way there. "
" Hey no i wouldn't have I am going to cry no matter where we are. No worries though Sawyer has packed me tissues in his carry on. "
Sawyer smiles and says absolutely ma'am.
Elliot and Christian watch as the girls go through security and then they are out of site.
" Don't worry Christian they will be alright just as long as they don't ditch there security again"
" Thanks Elliot that is very comforting. "
The plane right to Italy is very long and the connections and lay over make it even longer. Thank goodness for inflight movies cocktails and meals.
Once they land in Italy Ana is so excited to see it. In the airport Saywer helps her get through all the people. There are press there because well Christian's announcement is apparently world news and people were able to know which flight she was on. They didn't know that Christian would not be with her so they do back off some. Ana is so glad for Sawyer because she would have not had made it past all of the reporters. When they all get to the luggage area Sawyer helps them lift there bags off and lays them on a cart. There is Ana, Kate , and Kate and Ethan's wife Andrea and Mia. There is a private car out front waiting for them that is provided to them from the resort.
Once in the car Ana decides she should txt Christian. She has spoken to him at the stops along the way. But she is not sure of the time zones and doesn't want to wake him.
" Hi baby we made it and we are in the car on our way to the resort. You will be happy to know that once were are there we won't need to leave they have everything right there. I miss you already. It seems news has hit here that you are getting married. Sawyer had to fight of people of the press so I could get through. I probably shouldn't have told you don't get mad I am alright Sawyer set them straight. You may want to think about it when you come in. I love you more than life Christian I can't wait to see you on Friday. Tell Elliot and Ethan to be careful with you at therapy. Love forever
Ana thanks for letting me know. I have been up thinking about you it's 3 am here just about time to get up and do some of my leg exercises and then go into work. You all will be having lunch soon I am sure. I am sorry about the press keep Sawyer close baby. I love you and can't wait to see you and hold you on Friday as well. Love your C forever.
Wow three in the morning. I hope he is not just being nice and saying I didn't wake him up. Although he does hardly ever sleep.
" Ana how are wedding plans coming along, Andrea asks her"
"They are great we have most things set just some last minute detailing. I have one more final fitting on my dress. Christian has taken care of the rehearsal dinner. Soon everyone should be getting there second card about details on the location and items you will need to get there. We have a planner who has been great working with us and getting every detail just right. We are not releasing the day or the location as you know so that it does
not get to the press. It is going be very romantic and beautiful. "
" She is serious about not telling anyone they won't even tell me. I promised I would not say a word."
" Mia we know it's just Christian is really adamant on know one knowing where it is or when it is. Well except the month of course August. I promise you won't be one of the last to know as you are one of the bride's maids so you will have to know sooner than the rest. Mia my own mother doesn't even know yet because she is not good with secrets. There are many that don't know. I believe apart from me and Christian there may only be two people who know the day and I am not sure if they know the location or not."
When they get to the location it's beautiful and has the most awesome views. Sawyer finds a cart and gets some bell hops to help with the luggage. "
"Miss. Steele you are in the private sweet on the top floor ma'am I am staying in a room next to yours. Miss Grey your brother has said they have enough bedrooms if you would like to stay in there room as well. "
" Yes Ana that would be great we can have some girl time before Mr. Bossy gets here. "
" Miss. Kaveuagh you of course are in the largest suits the Bridal sweet. "
" Thank you Sawyer is that where you have sent the luggage so far. "
" Yes ma'am once I hear on your sister in law and cousin I will get them to there rooms as well. "
Sawyer gets the final two rooms for the wedding party and then takes Mia and Ana up to there room. They have all decided to freshen up and then meet for lunch downstairs.
" Sawyer thank you so much . Will you be meeting us for lunch?"
" Ma'am I will be accompanying you. "
" Well than you need to eat as well. Kate would not want you starving and neither would I."
" Yes Miss Steele I will come back and get you after you call and then we can go down and have lunch. Thank you ma'am."
" Your welcome."
They all are down in the private wedding lounge eating lunch and talking and having a great time. Sawyer can't believe how much all these young ladies can drink. He will have to carry Miss. Steele and Miss. Grey back up to there rooms. Hopefully the food helps.
He knows not to intervene Mr. Grey told him to let Ana have as much fun as she wants just make sure she is safe. So he just watches and laughs along as he eats his food but he drinks nothing but water. His phone rings and he sees it's Taylor. " Taylor is everything alright?"
" Sawyer that is what I am calling you for. How is everything going?"
" Well they are having lunch and a few cocktails. They seem to be enjoying themselves. I am not sure what there plans are from here. But this group doesn't seem to have plans. They are the kind that go where the wind blows them. "
Taylor laughs at that description "well then it's definitely not a Christian Grey wedding. He says to Sawyer."
No sir. " But all he said was make sure Ana was having fun and safe and she is both those things. Taylor isn't early there?"
" Yes but Mr. Grey had heard from Miss Steele about an hour ago she he wanted to make sure she was settled and good. Don't let her know we called. Per Mr. Grey's instructions."
" No sir I won't. I will call later with an update. "
" Thank you Sawyer talk to you later."
After lunch Kate has them all go with her to a hair salon for hair and make up Selections.
Then they go around and see some of the area. It is very beautiful. Sawyer has been asked to be the group photographer he takes pictures for them as memories and they all seem to be a having wonderful time.
Once they are back to the resort they go into one of the restaurants and have dinner. Once again Ana has Sawyer eat with them. He also takes there picture at the table. He laughs to himself because there is also more cocktails. He can't believe how much these five small ladies can drink.
After dinner they all are feeling a little jet lag so they all go to there rooms to sleep for the night. Before Ana lays down she calls Christian.
" Hey baby how is your day going? Have you been having fun?"
" Yes I have the day has been good I am feeling a little jet lag. We all are actually so we all are settling into sleep. I really miss you Christian I love our suite just wait until you see it. How have you been? Who went with you to therapy today?
" Elliot came with me today. It went alright hoping soon I can walk with out needing some one. "
" I know Christian but it will happen baby. You have come so far. I love you no matter what Christian don't forget that. You are my everything and nothing will make me not love you anymore. "
" I know my love I feel the same way about you. Oh Ana I can't wait to see you. I miss you so much and you always lift my spirits. "
"Christian you do the same for me. I hope you don't mind but I brought one of your T shirts to sleep in. I knew I would miss you. "
" I don't mind at all baby. You sound really tired. I think I should let you lay down. You need some rest. "
" Ok Christian I will sleep. I love you good night."
" Good night Ana dream of me. "
" Always Christian Grey always. Good night my love."
When Ana wakes up she is still a little tired. There is light outside so it has to be the next day since she went to bed last night around 9:00pm. She still feels like just laying around for a bit. Christian and Elliot are coming in tomorrow she is pretty sure. They are flying with Christian and his grandparents.
Ana's phone starts ringing and it's a number that she no longer has programed into her phone but she knows who it belongs to it's Jose. Ana lets it ring. He doesn't leave a message and she is happy about that. She goes into the recent missed calls and highlights his number and then blocks it. She really doesn't want to ever hear from him again.
She decides to send Christian a txt.
" Hi Christian it's me I know it must be late in the night there I am guessing because its is morning here. I just wanted to say I hope you have good day today baby. I am excited to see you. I love you baby. When you get here or when we get home I would like to change my cell phone number. I got an unwelcome call today. I didn't answer it and I blocked the number but I want to change it so they can never try to reach out again. I am glad I have sawyer here with me Christian. But I will feel better once you are here with me. Good bye Christian I will talk to you soon. Sorry about the long txt just wanted to talk with you.
Ana lays back and just stares at the ceiling for a bit. She starts to fall asleep again.
Kate is woken up by her phone going off. She grabs it from the night stand and puts it to her ear. " Hello."
" Kate this is Jose. I heard you are getting married like two days. Where at don't I get to at least get an invite to the reception?"
" Jose no you are not invited to come to any part of it. I am sorry but all you seem to do is come around so you can upset Ana and I don't want that. She wants nothing to do with you anymore Jose she has found the love of her life and is happy. "
" Yeah I know I saw her picture in the paper with the loser. When are the getting married no date or location given. Seems kind of weird if you ask me. If they were happy you would think they would want the world to know when they would be married. "
" No that is not what they want at all. You see they both are part of the paparazzi list and they both hate the public attention. Also I think they want to make sure losers like you can't just show up. That is the same for my wedding Jose now do me a favor and leave us all alone. "
Kate hangs up the phone. She calls Elliot because she is so upset and she wants to vent to someone because she doesn't want Ana to know he called at all. She will just be upset.
Today is the day her and the bride's maid have there luncheon and she gives them there gifts her mom will be there and it will be a good afternoon of friends and food. Kate gets up and starts to get ready.
Ana is just about to get in the shower when she hears Christians ringtone.
" Christian hey baby. I am glad you caught me I was just about to step in the shower until I heard your call. How are you?"
" Ana honey gee I wish I could be there you getting in the shower. The reason I am calling is because I got your text baby. I am so sorry he is bothering you. apparently he is bothering Kate as well. Elliot told me he called her today and was asking about her wedding and our wedding baby. Yes were are changing your number I got you a whole new phone on my line with me. You will be my wife and I will take care of you. There is a whole new number he won't be able to call you again. "
" Thank you Christian. Baby I just want to ask do you think you could come here sooner. I know I have Sawyer but I really want you. "
" Ana I will get a hold of Stephen and my passengers. I will go to my therapy session and then we will all catch the jet and be there as soon as we can. It will be earlier than we were expected. Baby I wish I could do better but, that is all I can do right now. "
" Christian that is perfect I can't wait to see you. I am not worried about Jose he has no idea where we are and until you get here I have Sawyer. I can't wait to hold you baby. "
" Me too baby. I will see you as soon as I can. I love you."
" I love you too Christian I will keep Sawyer close. bye baby."
Ana goes back to the bathroom and gets ready for the afternoon. When she is done she goes and out and meets Mia. They go to Sawyer's door and he comes out." Yes ladies let's go. Miss Steele Taylor tells me that Christian and the rest of the Grey's are heading out sometime tonight. "
" Yes Sawyer they are and I am so happy about that. "
The afternoon and the Luncheon with Kate and her mom goes great. Kate has given each of the girls A beautiful pair of earrings ad necklace to wear on Saturday at the wedding.
After the luncheon they all go and sit by the pool swim and hang out an swim.
When evening hits they get ready to go out and have some bachelorette fun. Sawyer goes with him but he mostly stays outside of the clubs and just makes sure he is there for Miss Steele. It's late when they get back to there rooms Mia goes Straight to her room and Ana goes to her room as well.
There in her bed is Christian he is sound asleep he must have been waiting for her. Ana looks at her phone he didn't call or txt her why. She wanted to know when he got here. She goes to the bathroom and washes her face and decides she is not going to wear anything to bed tonight. She really wants her man. She gets in the bed and crawls over by him and gives him a kiss and then snuggles with him.
"Hey baby, glad your back. Did you all have a good time."
" Christian I did but why didn't you call or txt I wanted to know when you were here. I was going to come back here to see you. "
" I didn't call because Elliot had said that tonight was Kate's bachelorette party and I wanted you to have fun. "
Ana places her hand on the side of his face he lifts his hand and places it on hers. "I did have fun but I missed you. I am so glad you are here. Please come her and kiss me I am dying to feel your body on mine. "
" Ana how can I deny you that. Baby I sure have missed you. "
" Did your therapy visit go well?"
"Baby let's talk about that later right now I want to put my hands and lips all over you. I want you to put your hands on me too. "
" Oh Christian we can talk about it later. Come here let me love you."
Ana lays on her front as Christian rubs his fingers up and down her back. She is so relaxed and is more than happy Christian is here.
" Christian I am so tired are you?"
"Yes come here let me hold you and we can sleep and tomorrow we can rehearse for Kate and Elliots big day.'
" Ok baby good night. I a so glad you are here. I missed you so much. Let's spend another night apart. I can't stand it. "
" Ana there is one more night we have to sleep alone."
" What, what night is that?"
" My sweet girl our wedding night. I am not suppose to see you that day before the wedding. That can be our last night apart. "
" Hmm ok yes that is the last night. No more after that ever. "
Ana falls asleep while Christian plays with her hair. Soon he falls asleep too. Yes he is so much better now that he is here with his girl.
The next morning Elliot and the grooms men have a breakfast for them to attend. It is put on by the hotel for the groom and his party.
When Christian is ready to head down to the breakfast Taylor helps him.
" Christian I will see you after the breakfast?"
" Ana of course are you going to be in the room?"
" No I am going to take a book out by the pool and read. If you want you can meet me out there?"
" Ok. sounds good. Later's Baby, I love you."
Kate calls Ana and Mia and asks them if they want to come join her for breakfast in her room out on there veranda.
" Kate you excited in two days you will be marrying one of my brothers? I can't believe the day is here."
"Yes Mia I am excited. I must say I am a little nervous tonight is Elliot's Bachelor party and I don't know what he is going to do."
" Kate I am sure you don't have to worry. I don't think Christian would plan anything bad. Why is it when girls have there bachelorette party men never worry but when they have theirs we worry about it. "
" Ana I think women tend to be natural worriers. It's in our jeans I guess."
" That might be true but Christian worries about certain things alot. I mean Ana have you noticed?"
"Yes Mia I do. I asked him once about it and he joked he is just very in touch with his feminine side. That is why the ladies love him so much. See he can be funny."
" Apparently he is only funny with you. Hehehe."
" Oh Mia you can be so cruel to your brothers sometimes."
There is a knock at the door and it's the room service that Kate had ordered. It smells and looks so good. The bellhop wheels the cart out to where the ladies have been sitting. He tells them to enjoy and then he leaves.
After they finish eating Mia catches up with her Parents to go shopping and Kate goes with Ana down to the pool. She sends a txt to Elliot so he will know where she is at.
" Ana I think I am going to ask Elliot if he wants to go sight seeing and shopping. Do you think you and Christian would want to come?"
" I am sure he would love to if his circumstances were better but I will ask I mean I can help him along and Taylor would probably go. He may just want to hang out here for the day. I know he didn't want to be to tired before tomorrow for the rehearsal and then Saturday for the wedding.
Elliot, Kate, Ethan and Andrea decide to go shopping and sight seeing that afternoon.
Christian and Ana hang by the pool for awhile.
" Christian it's so beautiful here and the weather is just perfect. Do you think it will be nice for us in August. I know we are not getting married here but just in general."
" Yes I think it will but we will be inside for the ceremony and such so we won't have to worry about a thing like heat, cold, or rain. I don't think it will rain here tomorrow or Friday but they are having an outside ceremony so weather is one thing you can't control."
" Yes true. I think they will have a nice ceremony outside it starts after 5:00 so at least people can go outside at the reception and not the blazing sun on them after sunset. "
" So what is your pick to read today?"
" It's called same beach next year. It's good I am not sure it's your style but I a liking it so far. Want me to read some to you?"
" Yes, I would love to hear some."
Christian puts his arm around Ana and she rests her head on his shoulder and begins to read some of the story to him. As she reads her kisses the top of her head and just lays his head back and closes his eyes and listens to her. It doesn't matter what she is reading he is just enjoying this time. Once in awhile Ana looks up at him but she can't tell if he is sleeping under his sunglasses. Some of the time he smiles down at her and she knows he is awake.
" You know there is a piano in our room. You will have to play for me like I am reading for you when we go up."
" Oh will I now. Where is that written that one must play piano for the one who reads to him."
" Oh Christian I am not sure but it has to be in some book somewhere. I mean a lot of things have been written about. So we will just go with it. "
" Ok I promise. Has Jerry called you at al this week or emailed?"
" I haven't gotten any calls but, I didn't check my emails. I think he did say he would let eye know either way. I guess with me being gone he can't tell me in person about the job. I will check my email back in the room too."
" So are you hoping you get the job or are you still unsure about it?"
" I think if I get it I will stay and give it a try if not I might still look at what I would rather be doing once I am a married woman."
" Ok sounds good just wanting to hear your thoughts about it. I will support you in any decision your make."
" Thank you Christian. "
" While you were gone I found some beautiful property over looking the sound. The view is breath taking. I really think you would love it. So I went ahead and bought it. If you don't like it it will sell really fast I am sure. I thought we could build a house there. "
" Christian you found some land. That is great I am so excited I can't wait to see it and then watch our house being built. That is the best news. "
" I am sorry I didn't talk with you first. I didn't want to loose it. "
" Oh Christian it's fine I know you are trying to start building us a home. When were get home take me out and show it to me please."
" Yes, of course I will. Then we can find an architect to design the house and Elliot can get to work on building it. He will have a wife now in about a day. He will need to provide for her and her shopping habits. "
" Christian that is not nice. Kate doesn't shop that much. I mean well maybe she does."
" What time are you all going for Elliot's bash tonight?"
" We will leave around 7:00. I promise to be good. I can't speak for the groom though. He may get a little wild. "
" Speaking of the time we should go up to the room order some lunch, make love and I owe you a song on the piano. "
" That all sounds good to me Mr. Grey."
It's late afternoon when Mia and the Grey's get back to the room. Ana is with Christian she his helping him wash up in the shower. The doctor said now that it's healed he could shower on his own but still sitting. He just failed to mention that to Ana he is starting to like her washing him.
Ana wraps herself in a robe and starts helping Christian get dressed he starting to do most of it on his won. But he finds it still hurts when he does shirts.
Ana gets dressed and helps him in his chair they go out to main living quarters.
Grace and Carrick are there as well.
" Dad are you coming down with me Taylor and Sawyer for the party. You are invited you know."
" Christian I think I will join you all for awhile and see how a bachelor party is thrown now a days compared to my day. "
" Ana dear why don't you come with Mia and I we are going to go and eat. "
" I would love to Grace thank you. "
After the guys have gone. The ladies head downstairs to catch a cab and go get something to eat. They meet Kate and her mom in the elevator so they all decide to all go together.
" Kate you know after rehearsal and dinner that is the last time you get to see Elliot before the wedding. Are you excited it's almost here. "
" Yes, Mia I know it is. I am so very excited. Some how I think I will handle being away from Elliot than some one who is getting married in just over two months will do when she has to be away from her groom. We will have to lock her in a room. Then again he will have to be locked up too. "
" Ha Ha Ha very funny. You will see I will do just fine. Now does that mean no calling or texting either?"
" Yes we will take your phone and you will have to be in my room so I know where you are in the middle of the night. No sneaking away. "
" How is Christian doing Grace? Is he getting better at walking yet?"
" I know Elliot has told me that he still is having to build strength up to stand for awhile. But he said it has gotten better from session to session. "
" Grace I wish I could still be in there but three people and the therapist is just too many so I just wait on them. Ethan and Elliot do better for Christian they are closer in height and much stronger than me. "
" Well if you ask me I think Christian is getting lazy and likes being pushed around and having some one clean him. He will probably never walk again as long as you all keep babying him. "
" Mia I would doubt that he is not wanting to walk again. Don't call your brother lazy. He is by no sense of the word."
" Ok mom whatever."
" Now Ana dear when do we get the next step in our invitation to your wedding?"
" Well, Amanda ma'am they should be going out this week. It is the RSVP cards. You will have a number to call and the computer will log how many in your party. You will be given a code if you accept. If you are declining then there is nothing further you will need to do. After the code you will get the official invite and you will call and have to answer questions about you that only you will know. Then you will receive your transportation arrangement."
" My goodness a lot goes into trying to keep a wedding private I guess. "
" Yes that is why I am glad we have hired a wedding planing group that takes care of it. There will be nothing outside Everything will be undercover so no one can get shots from the air either. Well at the reception people can go outside and things. Christian just doesn't like any part of his private life out there that he doesn't choose to share. "
" Well dear I can't say I blame him. I wasn't sure how putting this wedding together for Kate was going to work being we were in Seattle and they were here in Italy. But we did find out that they are professionals in this. It was nice Grace just having to sit back and relax about everything.?"
" Yes it was especially when I was having two in the same summer. I harley got through bought engagement parties and showers they stressed me so out. Then Ana and Christian had we worried sick when they were late for there engagement party. "
" We were only about 10 minutes late. Christian told you traffic was horrible. "
" Yes well it's not like Taylor to get Christian to anything not on time."
Kate starts to laugh, " Gee at least Elliot and I were very punctual about our party. Ana whatever were you doing that made you two late. "
" Oh Kate, drop it." Ana kicks Kate under neath the table. She thinks about the day yes we were late because Christian was just so yummy that day. There were many firsts on that day and it was very nice.
" Well as long as they are not late for there own Wedding. I am sure they won't frankly I am surprised they didn't sneak away and elope."
" Yes you know mom right now Elliot and I are losing money to Dad because we said they would before the day and he said they wouldn't because Christian wouldn't disappoint his mother. But, Ana we still have 2 months if guys want to go do it. I will drive you myself. "
" Thanks for the offer Mia but, we made it this long I think we can make it two months."
When Ana, Mia and Grace get back to the suite it's almost ten O'clock. The time change still has them all off schedule.
Ana goes into her room and washes her face and finds Christian's shirt and puts it on. Gets into bed with her book turns on the lamp and reads for a bit. It doesn't take long before her eyes start to get heavy and she falls asleep.
She wakes just a little when she feels Christian get into bed but she is to tired to open her eyes. She feels him take her book out of her hands and he lays it on the table. He reaches over her and shuts off her lamp. He doesn't have to pull her close when Ana feels him lay down she molds herself into him. He kisses her by her ear and whispers
" Baby are you tired?"
As much as she hates to say no to him because she is pretty sure she knows what he is asking for. " I am sorry Christian but I am really tired."
" Ok baby get back to sleep. I will ask again in the morning. "
Ana is to tired to answer him she just falls back to sleep smiling because yes of course he will ask again in the morning.
The next morning Carrick and Grace leave the room early because they are have a sunrise breakfast with Elliot and Kate and her parents. It will be a nice way for them all to visit before all the rush of the next day begins.
Mia knocks on Ana and Christian's bedroom door. " Ana get up and start getting ready we have to go pick up our dresses come on we are suppose to meet the others in an hour."
" Ok. Mia thank you I am up. I will hop in the shower quick."
" Hey no you don't Miss Steele. I really need you."
" Christian I have to get ready there is so many things to do today. "
" Don't you at least have some time for the man you love and adore. "
" Christian don't pout it's not your style neither is begging. But, I could give you a few minutes of my time. "
" Baby get back in bed and I promise to only take a few minutes of your time. "
" Ok Christian please you have had 30 minutes baby. I would love to stay right here in bed with you too all day. But I have to go. When I come back we can go again. I promise I love you. "
" Ok alright go on go get your dress. I will just be right here waiting for you to come back. I love you."
" I am sorry. I will make it up to you later. Maybe I will even role my eyes at your behavior right now. "
" You better go get ready before I hold you hostage."
Ana is in and out of the shower in record time. She grabs a cute light blue sundress that Christian had bought her for this trip and puts it on. She tries to dry her hair quickly but it's not working. It will dry in time. She grabs a hair tie in case she needs it.
Before leaving the bedroom she goes over to Christian and gives him a big kiss goodbye.
" I promise I will be back soon. Get some more sleep you still look dead from your late night last night. We can shower for you when I get back. Love you Baby."
" Ok well have fun and be careful. I love you too."
After they all go and get there dresses the four of them all decide to grab some lunch. They find a very small Italian Cafe to try. They are seated outside and have a wonderful view.
While they are eating the receive a group txt from Kate.
" Just a reminder Rehearsal starts tonight at 5:00pm. See you all there. "
When Ana and Mia get back the room it's time to start getting ready and go to the rehearsal. Ana goes into her room and Christian is gone. Hmm he must have went out with Elliot or something. She changes into the dress she is wearing for tonight. Puts on some lip gloss and runs her brush through her hair. I hope Christian doesn't want a shower because they all need to be meeting up with everyone in the lobby.
Mia and Ana get to the lobby and Christian, Elliot, Ethan and Elliot's friend Mark who is also in the wedding party. They are sitting and talking must be waiting for everyone else to make an appearance.
" Christian I thought you were going to wait for me so I could help you get cleaned up? "
" I know I was but I managed to do it myself with out killing myself it's alright just me being stubborn decided to do it on my own."
" Christian well ok. At least you are not hurt but next time please wait for me at least to just be there incase anything happens."
" Yes I will I promise. Tomorrow you can help me. We both will have to leave around the same time anyway. "
" Ok. Tomorrow it is." Ana smiles at him and takes his hand in hers. He looks very good today.
Once everyone is there they head out to the area where the wedding arch and chairs will be set up and meet the minister and begin the rehearsal.
" Kate this place is so beautiful everything tomorrow is going to be perfect when they put the flowers out and center pieces out. I hope mine will be as beautiful as this."
" Than you Ana but I think yours is going to be perfect. The location is great. Your dress is beautiful and it goes well with the location I think romantic and classic. "
" Thanks Kate Elliot is going to drop dead when he sees you in your dress tomorrow you look great in it. "
Once rehearsal is all done they all make there way to the dinning room where the meal is being served.
There are beautiful crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and beautiful flower center pieces on the table. There are chairs sat on the end for Elliot and Kate the others file in on either side.
Ana places her hand on Christian's leg and leans in to whisper to him. "Baby are you alright you looked a little uncomfortable at rehearsal? Let me go up to the room and get you one of your pain pills. You have been pushing the past couple days."
" Ana I don't want to make you go up there and back by yourself. I will be ok. "
" No. Christian I am going Mia will come with me. Right Mia?"
" Sure where are we going.?"
" To get your stubborn brother his pain medications. "
When gets up she leans down and kisses him. Christian I love you and this is what I do what I need to do is take care of you. I will be back. "
" Thank you Ana. "
When Ana and Mia get back they have started to serve the meal. Ana grabs Christian's water glass and hands him a pill and the water. She smiles at him and then rubs his back. She hates seeing him like this he has been pushing so much lately. He needs to slow down for our day.
After dinner and some visiting Christian tells Ana he needs to go lay down.
" Ok Christian and I going to tell Kate good night then we will go up. I will be right back baby."
"Kate, Elliot I am going to take Christian upstairs he says he needs to lay down he has been in some pain today. I think he just needs to rest for a bit. We will see you both tomorrow. I am so excited and happy for you both. "
" Thank you Ana we will see you both tomorrow. Good night."
" Good night Kate."
Ana takes Christian and they go up to the suite. She takes him in the room and helps get him out of his clothes and into bed. She then goes in the bathroom washes her face and runs a brush through her hair and puts on his t shirt and crawls in with him.
" Baby it's early you don't need to lay down with me. I will be alright. "
" Christian yes I do need to lay down with you. I have missed you and I hate to see you in pain. I should be doing a better job taking care of you here and I am not. Let me lay with you and hold you. "
" Oh Ana. You are doing an awesome job at taking care of me baby. Don't blame yourself. Of course I want you to lay with me There is nothing that would please me more. "
Christian takes her in his arms and kisses her Ana starts kissing him back. She thinks about Aspen how she could have lost him. She thinks about all the therapy he has been through. How he has been really trying to be able to stand, walk and dance at there wedding.
" I love you Ana."
" I love you to Christian. "
Christian has a bad night. It has been awhile since his back and legs hurt this much. Ana sits with him in the hot bath water hoping the heat will release the tension and pain. He takes more medication and she massages his muscles. This happens twice at least through the whole night. Ana just keeps telling him it will be alright and she smiles at him and kisses him. She doesn't want him to know that she is scared for him.
After the last massage late in the night. She helps Christian lay back and gets back in bed and snuggles up to him.
" Baby, let me know if you need anything else. Thank you for letting me take care of you tonight. Try and sleep Christian I am right here for you. "
" Ana I love you and just think the world of you. Always being so strong for me. When I know that you are scared and worried. I promise baby this is just pain that is telling me to slow down. There is nothing more than I want to do than dance with you at our wedding. Once we get home I am not going to do anything to prevent that from happening. "
" Christian I know you are trying your best but, baby as long as I have you there with me on that day. Then I will be more than happy. I just want you Christian and I love you anyway you are. Good night try and sleep. I am right here with you."
The next morning Mia comes in there room to wake up Ana.
" Ana come on I have been calling for you for like the past 20 minutes. We are suppose to meet for breakfast and then hang and get our hair done. "
" Mia I will try and catch up to you guys Christian was up most of the night in pain and I tried and help. I am so tired I need a little more sleep."
" Ok well I will let Kate know. I will tell Elliot to he is here to get Christian but I will tell him they should go on with out him. Thanks Mia.
Ana grabs her phone and txts kate about last night and that she is sorry. Then she puts her phone down and lays back down with Christian and falls asleep.
Ana is woken up by Christians hands playing with her breasts and his tongue teasing her sex.
" HMM Christian. Baby I thought you were hurting. I really don't want you to stop it feels to good. "
Suddenly she knows she is close her legs stiffen and Chrsitian moves his tongue faster lets go of one of her breasts and slides two fingers inside her. Ana lets go and comes around his fingers.
Christian crawls up between her legs and leans down on his elbows. "I am going to have you now ok. You turn me on so much. "
He sinks inside of her and see slowly starts to feel the build again.
" Oh Ana I love you. Baby I love you Ana. "
Ana grabs his face and brings his lips to hers. She kisses him with all the passion that he is pouring into her. After he is done he gets off her he doesn't want to crush her.
" Christian are feeling alright. I mean I am now but last night it was so bad."
" Baby you just made me phenomenal. But, to answer your question I am feeling a little better. I think I would like to lay with you if we still have time. "
" Christian we better get up and showered before your mother comes in here and pulls out of bed. She will be mad if we miss anymore today and of course we have to be on time for the ceremony. So come on big guy lets go in the shower and let me put my hands all over you."
After Ana and Christian are both washed she dries off Christian and helps him get into his tux for the wedding
" Christian you look so Handsome in this suite. Very very hot to
" Well thank you. I don't even have the jacket on yet. Are you going to help me with my hair?"
" Yes baby stay where you are I will get what you need."
" There now your hair looks just perfect too. We will get your shoes and socks on in a minute. Why don't you lay back and rest a minute. While I go dry my hair. I am going to do to my own hair and make up because I wanted to stay with you today. I am going to call Kate and she what she thinks I should do with it."
" Kate hey it's Ana I was trying to decide on what you might want me to do with my hair. Is there any particular style?"
" Ana why don't I come up there I can do the french braid to side across the back and curl it like the other girls. I will also do your make up. "
" Kate give me two seconds to put on a tank top and shorts I will come to you. I don't want Christian to tell Elliot anything."
" Ok see you in a minute. "
" Baby I am going to be right back going to get my hair and make up done. You just stay there and relax. I love you."
" Ok Ana I love you too."
" Ana how is he dear? Elliot said you were up with him quite a bit last night."
" Yes Grace he had a bad night but he seems to be doing better now. I think keeping him in bed for the day helped. I didn't want him to be in pain for the wedding."
" I will be back Kate is going to do my hair and make up. When I get back I can finish helping Christian or you all can."
" Ana we should just take all our stuff up to Kate's room she wanted us to all get ready together anyway. The guys are all coming here in about 30 minutes. They could help Christian. "
" Ok, Mia sounds good I will be right back. Christian change of plans I am going to take all my stuff ad get ready with the girls in Kate's room. Elliot or dad said they could help you all he guys are coming here in a bit too. Are you all right with that?"
" Yes but could you take this shirt and tie and pants off me so I can just relax I know Elliot is just about dressed but he is the groom. He has some pre wedding photos."
" Yes let me get you undressed. There is that better. You just stay right there. "
" I promise I will but I think I need to give you a kiss. "
Ana walks over to him and Christian pulls her down on the bed with him and gives her a toe curling kiss. "
" Later's Baby."
" Later Christian."
Both rooms are in full swing with wedding frenzy. Room service has sent Champagne up to the rooms and each has a photograph to capture the moments of getting ready.
The men go out first and have some outside shots done. When they are done. There photographer txts the ladies photographer. She then takes the ladies out. Grace likes that because it keeps the bride and groom from even seeing a glimpse of each other.
" Amanda I am not that worried about Elliot and Kate they follow the rules. But my next wedding the bride and the groom will both have to be under lock and key. "
They both look at Ana and Laugh. Ana can't think of anything to say because it is true. At least she knows Christian will try to see her.
When pictures are done they go back up the suite to make any last minute fixes and just hang out.
" Kate you look so beautiful today Elliot is just going to faint when you come down the aisle"
" Thanks Ana I am just glad the dress came out and is just beautiful. "
" Yes it really is. "
" Kate it is a nice dress your mother did tell me she thought it was a little low in the front but you pull it off well. Ana dear I hope you went with more of a modest look and traditional. That is the kind of pictures I want for Christian. "
" Well Grace I guess you can see in about two months hopefully you will like it. "
" Ana what the hell was that? "
" I have no idea but I will be glad when she sees the dress and can relax. She has been driving me crazy about it."
" Hey Kate I am going with my mom to see the guys and tell Elliot good luck. "
" Ok Mia see you in a bit."
Kate looks out of the window and she says. " Hey everyone some of the guests are arriving. It's almost time. I soon will be Mrs. Elliot Grey. " She sees her dad and Elliot's dad out greeting the guests and mingling then she also sees the two moms doing the same.
Kate's mom comes up to the room "come girls well not you Kate your father will be up when it's time for you. "
" Oh Kate good luck you look so beautiful. See you coming down the aisle."
" Thanks Ana I am so nervous. "
The mother of the groom and father of the groom are seated. Then the mother of the bride. Ana and Christian come out from the sides. She manages to help him so he didn't need his chair.
" Baby you are doing good. Soon you will stand on your own. " Christian smiles at her and then sits down on the chair that is provided for him. Ana as well takes her seat to.
Kate's dad has disappeared so it must be time for Kate.
There is a knock on the door. " Come in."
" Katie are you ready for this. It's time."
" Oh daddy don't make me cry yet. I don't want to ruin my make up. But, yes I think I am ready. Let's go get me married. "
" Ok baby girl whatever but, I am not ready for you to be getting married and growing up on me."
" Oh dad you can be so sappy lets go."
Ethan and the Mister are out they have taken there places. The wedding processional begins. Kate can feel herself getting more and more nervous.
Suddenly the wedding march starts and everyone stands and Kate and her dad come into view. They continue to make there way down the aisle to Elliot.
Kate's dad hands Elliot her hand and they both move up the stairs together. Kate feels like at that point she blacks out the rest of it goes so very fast. Before she knows it the Minister is telling Elliot you may now kiss the bride.
Elliot smiles down at Kate and removes the veil and gives her a very Chaste kiss well at least for the two of them Ana thinks to herself.
The wedding was a success and the reception is going strong. After the Ceremony Christian opted to be back in his chair. Ana thought that was a good thing for him to do. Because even though he was standing and walking should could feel all of his weight on her. If she let go he would have fell.
The black and Maroon colors are beautiful for the formal affair. The cake has Maroon flowers on it and there is even a grooms cake which is construction site made from cake.
Elliot and Christian are both like two little boys checking the cake out. Elliot says he likes it better than the big cake.
The whole night was a success and no expense was spaired.
Christian and Ana are setting together outside on a swing.
He has one arm around her and they are holding hands.
" You ready for out day baby?"
" Yes Christian I am. I can't wait to be Mrs. Christian Grey.."
" I can't wait either it's been long enough. "
" Hey I was waiting on you to ask. "
" Come here I think we should practice kissing you know for the big moment."
He kisses her slowly and gently like a man who knows he is with his soulmate.
Kate and Elliot are standing in the back ground.
" Kate we are going to have a hard time keeping them apart. "
" Yes Elliot you are so right."
" Come here Mrs. Grey I want to kiss my bride again. "
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