A/N Just read this before going on with the chapter.
1.I am the author of this story, that means I put what I want into it.
2.I am using the character/characters and making what I want of them, there is a reason why it is called FANFICTION. It doesn't have to go the same way the books did.
3.I appreciate pointers here and there to help me along the way so if you have an idea for the story leave a comment.
authors note is for the people who bash each chapter, look I don't care if you think I am off topic with the whole thing, I am not changing it for 1 person. If you don't like it then stop reading. THAT'S WHAT I DO, I don't bash the author with comments telling them you think it's a load of crap.
Holding On & Letting Go
"Let's get you ready" Ana scooped her one week old son up in her arms as she placed him carefully on his changing table. She had his outfit laid out neatly on the bed "Today you go see daddy. Mommy isn't going to stick around today but knowing Kate and Elliot they will beg me. I just wish this was all so easy. Teddy I wish you could understand that I am doing this because I feel it's the right decision, I hope you don't resent me later for it" she changed his diaper talking away as he moved his head to the sound of her voice. He yawned and she couldn't help but stop to watch him smiling. She dressed him in a check shirt, t-shirt and jeans to match. "There we go all done. Now you be a good boy and have a nap while mommy gets your things ready for today" she went back to the living room placing him in the moses basket and fetched the new diaper bag. She packed it with a few diapers, extra clothing, his baby blanket and several bottles of breast milk, she decided to introduce him to bottles to help him get used to it when he would be staying with Christian. She had just zipped up the bag and held Teddy's jacket in her hand when she heard the ping for the email on her blackberry "Christian" she groaned and rolled her eyes as she picked it up
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Let Me Do This
Date: 13th July 2012 13:00
To:Anastasia Grey
As much as you don't want to see me today, let Taylor pick both of you up, it will ease my mind.
Christian Grey
Anxious CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings Inc.
"Christian what are you playing at?" she eyed the email when a knock at the door startled her. She held her blackberry close to hand and she smiled when she seen Taylor holding a blue bag with a bear on it "Peace offering Mrs Grey?" his eyes twinkled with amusement. She stepped aside to let him in "Taylor" she groaned when he used her marriage name
"Sorry Mrs Gr- I mean Ana. I know you might be sick of me but Mrs Jones and I picked these out for you. She can't wait to see the little fella. Also Mr Grey is very persistent about your safety and the little fella's safety too, so I will be your driver for today" he grinned at Ana. She rolled her eyes and sighed. She was about to retort when a little cry startled her, Taylor looked over her shoulder to see Teddy fussing in the moses basket, Ana caught him looking and smiled "Well Taylor how long has it been since you held an infant ?"
"Too long, do you mind?" he asked, Ana shook her head as he went to pick the baby up. He seemed happy, light hearted and not the usual Taylor. Ana was confused. Maybe Christian lightened up with his staff, well maybe just with Taylor and Mrs Jones, I wouldn't go that far she thought to herself when Teddy began to calm down as Taylor rocked him "Ana I don't want to be out of line in saying this but he really is Mr Grey's double"
"Taylor it's fine, he is his double everyone can see it and Mr Grey isn't around to scold you for it either" she playfully retorted. "Taylor could you hold him while I grab the diaper bag and a jacket for him ?"
"That's no problem" he said as Teddy fell back asleep in his arms. Ana rushed around the apartment locking the place up, she went to grab the car seat when Taylor stopped her "Already got one fitted securely in the car" he handed Teddy to her and she slipped his jacket on while Taylor took the bags to the car. She remembered her blackberry on the counter and grabbed that slipping it into her handbag as she left the apartment and locking the door behind her.
Taylor was waiting for her by the car door open on the side that she could easily get Teddy strapped in safely. "There we go" pulled the baby blanket out of the diaper bag and covered him up before getting in the other side of the car. She settled in and Taylor explained he was given orders to play something soothing for Teddy. Ana rolled her eyes but said nothing she sat back and pulled out her blackberry
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Re: Let Me Do This
Date: 13th July 2012 13:40
To:Christian Grey
Christian that was quite a stunt you pulled, I am capable of driving myself and our son to your parent's house without an escort even though I don't mind Taylor. I am a grown woman Christian. I really hope you don't try something funny today.
Anastasia Steele
"Taylor has Christian given you orders to drive to a certain destination?" she looked at him and glanced at the rearview mirror to meet his eyes. He flashed a slight look of guilt before responding "Ana I hav-"
"Taylor I want you to take me to Christian's parents' house immediately. You are under no circumstances to take me to see him. He can drive himself or fly if he feels like it but I do not want to go back there. Do you understand?" Ana was fuming. She had only sent him an email telling him not to pull anything and he tries to get her to come back to their home. "Taylor?" she raised her voice and he sighed "Mr Grey will not be pleased" he typed in The Grey's address and changed his route. Ana lost it big time "Oh Christian you wont be able to pull the wool of my eyes" she said to herself when her phone rang. She never checked the caller I.D and just answered it
"Kate I might be a bit late, Christian decided to pull a fast one" she only got out when she heard that all too familiar voice "Ana"
"Christian" she choked out after a minute "I don't have time for th-"
"Ana please don't hang up on me" he pleaded and she sighed heavily into the phone "Christian what do you want?"
"Ana I'm sorry"
"That's enou-"
"No Ana baby please listen to me, I feel like crap without you. I need you in my life, you were and still are the only good thing that ever came into my life and now we have Teddy so I guess that's two good things. Please come home to me Ana, I lov-
"Christian don't do this again" she was going to lose it, she could feel every inch of her wanting to follow that voice to what she used to call home. Don't give into him, don't give into him. She could feel her eyes filling up at the sound of his voice "Christian just don't, look I have to go"
"Ana please" he begged over the phone
"Will you just stop with the Ana please and no Ana I'm sorry because I am sick of it" That's it the tears were now freely flowing against her will "Christian you were tricking me today to get me to see you, do you know how that feels? You betrayed my trust in you. Look I have to go. Goodbye Christian" She sniffled and searched her bag for a tissue when Taylor pulled over and handed her one. He looked terrible now
"Ana I am sorry but I was just following orders" he felt terrible but if he didn't do what he was asked of Christian would go through him for a shortcut. She liked Taylor, she always got along with him even though at first she felt a bit uncomfortable around him but over time she got used to him. She couldn't blame him either.
"It's your job Taylor" she smiled up at him as he turned around and restarted the car. Ana was horrified but yet not surprised Christian would try and do something like this. Her mind was racing, and as her mother and Christian himself often told her 'don't over think things' but how could she not in the situation she was in. It was killing her deep down she closed her eyes taking in a deep breath to calm herself.
"Ana we're here" Taylor said as he went around to open the door but she beat him too it. He backed off not questioning her as she went to the other side to unstrap Teddy and carry him towards a bouncing Mia who was practically running towards her. "Ana" she missed Mia, she loved how happy and such a bubbly person she could be.
"Mia" she half hugged her as to not squash Teddy in between them. "How are you? Any new boyfriends?" Ana raised her eyes smirking at the slight blush that rose to Mia's cheeks "Well?"
"No none at all" she lied through her teeth and Ana let it be, she loved when she could be happy and carefree with her. Mia took the diaper bag from Taylor and handing him a note before coming to join Ana as they walked up the drive to the house. Carrick and Grace were in the living room along with Elliot and Kate.
"Ah there's my nephew" Elliot moved over to take Teddy as Kate pulled her into a hug. She had over heard what had happened with her and Christian because he had phoned Elliot.
"Elliot I haven't gotten to hold him yet, you have. Now hand my nephew over now" Mia stomped her foot like she was 4 years old. Elliot rolled his eyes and just laughed ignoring her and sitting down next to his mother "Ana?" Mia looked to her for help but she just shrugged her shoulders laughing at the pair of them who fought over the baby.
"Ana dear would you like a drink? Tea, water or wine?" Grace offered
"A glass of wine would be nice, I haven't had any in months" she joked and Kate smiled
Carrick was off busying himself with Grace and Kate took a chance to pull Ana aside while leaving Elliot and Mia quarrelling over Teddy. "Ana I heard about what Christian did. Are you okay?" she held Ana's hand
"Kate I'd be lying if I told you I was" she looked up to Kate who now pulled her into a hug "He just .. I can't.. Why?" she could barely string a sentence together now.
"Ana you mark my words if he even tries anything today he will get more than The Katherine Kavanagh Experience'. That fucker will get it fully loaded" Ana couldn't help but giggle at Kate's words.
"Do I have to face him?" she couldn't help but feel small at the thought of facing him, he still intimidated her even when he wasn't around. At least she could say what she felt in emails but face to face? She was thinking of just taking Teddy and leaving.
"This is Christian we are talking about he can pull better things off than the navy seals Ana. You don't have to but what can you do? Hide in a room until he leaves? You are stronger than that Ana, I know you are" Kate reassured her. Ana nodded her head as Grace interrupted them "Ana dear here you go" she smiled at her "Is everything alright?" she looked between Ana and Kate
"She's fine Grace we were just catching up on some girl talk" Kate lied through her teeth, she was good at it too because Grace bought it. They joined the others back in the room to see a beaming Mia proudly holding her nephew. Elliot stood up letting Ana sit and he joined Kate pulling her gently to his side. The atmosphere was good she found herself laughing and enjoying herself for the first time in months. Teddy was fast asleep, he was fed and his diaper was changed so she could kick back and relax for a while. She was just about to take another sip of wine when something out of the corner of her eye caught her attention. She looked over to the archway and she could barely get a word out other than one
"Christian"
Not going to lie, I caved in this chapter. She had to face him sooner or later. Plus it's Christian Grey, stalker extraordinaire he was bound to show up face to face with her when she dropped Teddy over. Don't worry I am not going to just go and let them make up and play happy families next chapter. So calm yourself and don't get your panties in a twist people.