A/N: Thanks for the positive reviews. Really put a smile on my face. In reply to one comment about women waiting till 12 weeks to tell about the pregnancy; thank you. I didn't know that
I feel warm. I slowly open my eyes then close them again. The sunshine peeks through the window. I turn with my back to the sun and am met with pure beauty. There lays my husband. Sound asleep on his front but with a hand draped over me. I never get tired of waking up next to him and I don't think I ever will. He stirs a little, mumbling into his pillow which makes me giggle a little. So cute.
"I love that sound." He mumbles, as he opens his sleepy eyes. "Good morning, baby." He says, with a bright smile.
"Good morning." I lean forward and kiss him on the lips. I lazily sit up in bed. Oh. I didn't notice it earlier but I am in Christian's childhood bedroom. "How come we aren't home?"
"Well, when you fell asleep yesterday evening my mom suggested we'd just stay here for the night. Even Kate and Elliot stayed over." He tells me, sitting up and pulling me close to him. "So I got Taylor to go back and get us some clothes."
"Sorry I fell asleep."
"Hey. Don't be sorry. You haven't been sleeping well since you got out of the hospital. And besides, my mom and dad want to have a family day."
"But don't you have work?" I look up and he looks down at me with those eyes that say 'I own my company. I can do whatever I like' look. And with that I snuggle into his chest, and we just lay there in silence, lying in each other's warmth.
After a warm and exciting shower, Christian and I are dressed and have joined everyone downstairs for breakfast.
"Morning you two. Ana, what would you like to eat?"
"Can I have bacon, eggs and pancakes please?"
"Of course, coming right up." Grace says, and she begins to cook for me.
"You have a thing for eggs lately." Christian says, smiling at me. I can tell he's happy I'm eating. I take a seat next to Kate at the breakfast bar. Luckily my ribs aren't hurting so much today. Someone has grabbed me into a bear hug from behind and the pain comes back.
"MIA!" Christian yells. Really, how can Mia keep forgetting?
"Sorry! I am just so happy that I am going to be an aunty!" She squeals, after she releases me and she goes to sort out her breakfast. Christian sits next to me rubbing my back.
"You ok? Want some pain killers?"
"No. I'm fine. It's not so bad now." I can see the concern in his eyes but really I am fine. I would never lie to him. I smile at him and kiss him softly on the lips, and not too soon I can feel him deepening the kiss. Just as I am about to give in Kate coughs distracting us from our kiss on purpose. I scowl at her. She knows how to ruin the moment.
"So what are we doing today?" I ask, looking round getting everyone's attention.
"Shopping!" Mia shouts out in sheer excitement.
"Agreed!" Kate joins her. She loves shopping but I don't but I guess I will need to start looking at maternity clothes. Christian notices my discomfort so her takes my hand in his and kisses my knuckles.
"What do you want to do, Ana?" He asks.
"I don't mind shopping. Would be a good reason to look for maternity clothes. I won't be able to wear that plum dress you love so much for long."
"Ok! So it's decided! Shopping."
"Hey...what about us guys?" Elliot moans.
"I don't mind going." Christian replies smiling down at me, giving me that look that says 'I want to spend money on you whether you like it or not'. I've given up arguing about his money. He always wins anyway. Last time he won he took me in so many places, like the bathroom, the bedroom, the piano... I'm getting hot just thinking about that night.
"Later..." he whispers in my ear. How does he know what I'm thinking? I really must ask him how he does it.
With breakfast finished with, we all go and get ready to go out.
"Sure you want to go shopping?" Christian asks, as he closes the door behind him.
"Yeah. I don't mind. Anyway, it's been agreed on." I say.
"You know. We are all alone up here. Elliot and Kate are downstairs.." His voiced lace with lust.
"No, Christian. Come on. We always keep people waiting." I reply, walking past him and opening the door. "Rain check." I wink at him and I'm out the door and down the stairs."
"Ready to go?" Grace asks, as I slip my coat on.
"Yes." Mia, Kate and I say in unison.
"Where's Christian?"
"Here mom."
"Everything ok?" I ask. He slips a hand down on my back.
"Yeah. Fine baby." He kisses the top of my head. Could he be keeping something from me? Surely not.
"Christian..." I say sternly.
"Just work. Don't worry about it." He says, giving me a smile and kissing my lips softly.
"Right! Enough of the chitchat. Let's get going!" Mia has started to push us out the door. I can tell already this is going to be a good day.
"Can I drive?" I ask Christian, who looks down at me with fear. How can he not trust my driving? And besides, he did drive MY R8.
"You sure?"
"Yes. It's my car isn't it?"
"Yes. It is...ok." He reluctantly hands me the keys and I am instantly running my car. I love it so much. The power drives me wild. As I open the door I can see Kate staring at me, mouth open, like she can't believe I own it. I smile and wave at her giving he the thumbs up.
Just as I am about to start the engine Christian jumps in.
"Eager as ever, Mrs Grey?"
"Always, Mr Grey. I love my car. Best one in my whole life."
"That I can agree on." I smile and wait for everyone else to give us the sign to go.
Taylor is driving the SUV with Grace, Carrick and Mia while Kate and Elliot are in their own car. I move off out the drive, checking the road is clear I head straight out. Forgetting myself, we are forced back into our seats. Damn this car is sensitive!
"Slow down, Ana." Christian sternly says, holding onto the dashboard. I slow back down enough for everyone else to catch up. "We're not being chased." He laughs out.
"I don't need reminding. I just love my car." I say with glee. He smiles at me but I know he's nervous.
We finally arrive at the shopping mall. And what a place! Mia really does know the best places to go. We wait by the car for everyone else. Kate is the first to meet up with us.
"It should be illegal for you to drive that thing." She declares.
"I couldn't agree more, Kate." Christian mentions. We both stare at him in wide eyed shock. He never agrees with Kate about anything. Just as I was about to say something everyone else catches up.
"Right! Let's get shopping!" Mia shouts out. She grabs my hand and pulls me along, with Kate in tow. I look back and see Christian smiling. He smiles all the time now. It's so heart warming.
Mia drags me into the first show shop she sees.
"Oh! Come on you two! Look at those" She says, pointing to a pair of plum stilettos. I have to admit, she does have fantastic taste and those would go with my plum dress. Kate nudges my arm. I think she notices me staring.
"Why not try them on, Mrs Grey." Christian whispers in my ear. When did he catch up? I nod in response. They are a perfect fit. I stand and see how they look in the mirror. I notice Christian eyeing my body. Our eyes lock. That sexual tension building. We're in a shop! We're in a shop. I repeat to myself. He moves closer and puts his hands around my waist. I take a quick glance around. Kate, Mia and Grace are all trying on shoes while Elliot and Carrick stand outside waiting.
"Let me buy them?" He asks me
"And if I do what would that entail?" I ask him, knowing full well what he wants to do.
"I can think of something." He kisses me. I must be 6 inches taller in these. Once again Kate interrupts our moment. Christian scowls at her.
"You two need to remember you aren't alone." She clearly states, gaining the attention from Mia and Grace who just smile at us.
I slip the shoes off and this one time I agree to Christian buying them for me. I will never get used to the amount of money he has. You're forgetting it's your money too! My subconscious mutters. I wonder where she has been lately? As we reach the checkout the woman is already staring at Christian and then to me and back at him. Yes darling. He's mine. I've gotten used to women staring at my husband, but it doesn't mean that I can't give them warning looks. She notices and focuses. Good. That's put her straight! My subconscious seems to be getting jealous. No need to be.
"Earth to Ana!" Mia's waving her hands in my face. I didn't realise we were outside already. Need to keep in the moment. "How about we go look at some clothes? I could really do with some new dresses and maybe some winter clothing and maybe some..." she babbles on so I zone her out. I look up at Christian who is doing the same as me. I have no care for all that. All I ever need is Christian.
Hand in hand we stroll on looking at various shops. There were a couple of gadgets shops Christian looked in but he was disappoint with most of them.
"Can we get some lunch now?" I ask.
"But it hasn't even been 2 hours since we had breakfast." Elliot says.
"I am eating for someone else now you know." I mention, rolling my eyes at him. Christian just laughs as Elliot seems to have forgotten already.
"How about we split up. Christian you take Ana for some food and we'll just carry on shopping and then you can join us later." Mia doesn't seem to be letting anyone have a word in.
"Actually Mia. Kate and I were gonna go look around by ourselves for a bit." Elliot informs her. My eyes are on Kate who is now blushing. Kate blushing?! No way? What are they up too? I must ask her later.
"Deal. Come on Mrs Grey. Let's get you fed." Christian ushers me towards the food stalls.
"Ooo." I sniff the air. "That way!" I point towards the location of the smell. I grab Christian by the hand and drag him to a stall selling freshly made doughnuts! "They looks so good!" I squeal.
"Haha. How many do you want?"
"Can I have a bag...maybe two?" I say. Christian looks down at in disbelief.
"Two bags of doughnuts please." Does he always have to order for me? No matter, the sooner I get them the happier I'll be.
"Here you are. Enjoy!"
"Thank you!" I say with glee, and immediately I tuck in. They taste so good! I can sense Christian eyeing me. "Want one?" I offer him. He nods. He leans down as I grab one out of the bag, and then I put half of it in my mouth. He smiles and bites the other half kissing me in the process. We giggle to each other. It's little moments like these that I cherish the most.
"I love that sound." He whispers and kisses me again, but deeper this time. We are all taste and tongues. We last till we pull away breathless. "No interruptions that time."
"No. That was a very...tasty kiss, Mr Grey."
"That it was Mrs Grey." We both stand there grinning at each other like complete fools. "How about we go look for everyone else?"
"Sure." I reply.
We walk around, just wondering, hoping we'll bump into some of the others. I have eaten one bag of doughnuts and decided to save the other till later. I stop in my tracks just outside a baby store. Christian stops just ahead of me and noticing where my gaze has landed. He grabs my hand and pulls me inside. Wow! It's so white and too ultra modern to be a store for selling baby stuff.
"Hello there and welcome. May I help you with something?" A gentleman in a gray suit asks.
"No we're good thanks." Christian tells him, moving me away.
"Why didn't you ask him for help. We don't know what to get."
"Ana, I am not asking any man for help. And besides my mom has mentioned a thing or too. But I want to wait till we know the sex." He tells me, his hand over my stomach.
"I guess you're right. How about we just look at the maternity clothes?"
"Anything for you, baby." He kisses the top of my head. We walk towards the back of the store where all the maternity clothes are. The prices are so steep! I really need to learn to stop worrying about prices but old habits die hard. I was always careful with money.
I pick out a couple of tops and a few trousers that stretch with the size of the stomach. Not looking forward to getting huge but it's all still exciting. A new life. Christian and I. Growing inside me is his child. Our child. I am standing by the exit rubbing my stomach while I wait for Christian. A few members of staff engage me into conversation. A couple of them are men. The conversations don't last long as Christian leads me out of the store.
"Are you going to be even more over protective while I'm pregnant?" I ask.
"Of course. I want you safe at all times. You know that already." He says. Taking my hand once more we go in search of everyone.
As we turn a corner I quickly see Kate and Elliot walking out of a... No way! I pull Christian back round the corner so they don't see us.
"What is it?" he asks.
"Look round the corner." I giggle.
He makes a quick glance and sees what I saw.
"Looks like someone is trying to spice up their sex life." He says. I giggle again. I knew Kate and Elliot were sexually active but II never would have thought toys were their thing.
"They're gone. Come on. Let's catch up." Christian tugs on my hand and we stroll up to them.
"Hey guys!" I shout out. They quickly turn their heads to us and Kate blushes again. I know why now. I guess they're wanting to try out their own kinky fuckery.
"What are you two up too?" Christian asks them.
"Oh just...wondering around. What about you two? Get your fix Ana?" Elliot replies.
"Yes thanks. Two bags of doughnuts.."
"Well, one now." Christian mutters in.
"Yes one now. But they were so delicious. Kate smiles at me. Guess she's happy I'm eating too. I walk out of Christians' hold and link my arm into Kate's and we walk along.
"So...want to tell me something?" I whisper to her.
"What do you mean?" She replies, trying to keep her pose. I know what she's doing. Trying to avoid the subject. No mater, I will get it out of her soon or later.
"Oh, nothing. Don't worry about it." I look back to Christian who is walking alongside Elliot, and he smiles at me and I smile back. Elliot looks at us both and has a confused look on his face.
"Come on Kate. Tell me." I pester her some more.
"I'll tell you later." She whispers back to me. We giggle and both Christian and Elliot look confused now. Elliot just shrugs at Christian.
We walk around some more until we find Grace and Carrick in a jewellery store. Christian insists on buying me a diamond necklace.
"But I don't need a necklace." I moan.
"Let me spoil you, Ana. Please?" Christian pouts at me. How can I say no to that? He knows exactly what he's doing.
"Fine." I give in. He would have done it anyway and surprised me later. He busy me a silver chained necklace with diamonds in the centre of it in the form of a flower. It's small but simple.
"Oh Christian it's wonderful! Thank you!" I say, kissing him firmly on the lips.
"I knew you would like it." He smiles at me. Simple I can live with.
"Oh that's beautiful." Grace compliments. We both smile at her.
We all go in search for Mia, which isn't too hard. Christian insisted for Sawyer to watch over her for today seeing as Taylor was with us. Poor Sawyer. There he stands arms full of bags and Mia handing him yet another.
"Mia! Over here!" Elliot shouts over to her. She smiles and swiftly walks over to us meeting half way.
"Sawyer are you ok?" I ask him.
"Yes, Mrs Grey. I'm fine." I can see in his face that he is about to lose his arms.
"Taylor help Sawyer take those to the car before his arms fall off." Christian orders.
"Yes, sir." He replies. Helping Sawyer with most of the bags. I think Sawyer is grateful that I am nothing like Mia.
"How much stuff did you buy, Mia?" Grace asks her.
"Not much. Most of that is winter clothing for when we go to Aspen." She says.
"Mia!" Christian scolds her. Wait am I missing something?
"Opps! Sorry."
"Wait. What's going on?" Christians' shoulders sag.
"Well it was meant to be a surprise but seeing as someone can't keep her big mouth shut..."
"Hey! My mouth isn't big!" Mia shouts.
"Anyway...I was going to take you to Aspen as a surprise with the family."
"Oh Christian! That sounds wonderful!" I squeal. Putting my arms around his neck and hugging him hard.
"So you're not mad?"
"No. Why would I be?"
"Well I know how you don't like me keeping things from you."
"It's a wonderful surprise Christian. Especially after all the fun we had last time." I whisper that last part in his ear. And he hugs me closer, kissing me quickly on the cheek then my lips.
"Well now that's out of the bag and Mia has stopped shopping for now. How about some lunch?" Carrick says to us all.
"That sounds like a great idea!" Mia says. She is in such a happy mood it makes us all smile.
After an hour of lunch and another hour shopping we decide it's time to head back. Elliot, Christian and I decided to sit and wait for the others to finish. I couldn't spend any more time walking around. I lean my head on Christians' shoulder fighting the urge to fall asleep.
"If you want to sleep go right ahead."
"No, I'm ok. I'll sleep when we get home."
"Well seeing as you are so tired how about we head back now and we wait for the others there?"
"Ok."
"Elliot, can you tell mom and dad we have headed back to the house?"
"Yeah sure." Elliot replies, smiling up at me as we make out way back to the car.
I go to open the driver's door but then I am stopped.
"Oh no you don't."
"What?"
"You're tired which means you are not driving." Christian sternly says. I know he is expecting a fight, but I'm too tired.
"Fine." I say, and head to the passenger's side. As soon as I get comfy and rest my head back, Christian kisses me on the cheek and I am out like a light.
Another normal day. Now I can't wait for Aspen. When that will be I don't know. But sooner rather than later I hope. For now I sleep as Christian drives us back to the Grey family home where we will have another family evening.
A/N: I love writing normal days. Action is more exciting but sometimes you just need to take a step back and live life as it flows. I hope you like this chapter. Reviews much loved.