A/N: Thanks so much for the lovely reviews and well wishes. I hope you like this chapter.
Christian has insisted that I take the day off work so he can take me shopping. Why? I have no idea. I never like shopping and he damn well knows that. But once again I won the argument that exploded this morning and now I am in my office working on more manuscripts. They seem to just pile up more and more.
Yes, Christian was a little down hearted but he saw reasons, eventually. I think he just wants me out of the house for some reason, and there is no way of me finding out without being spotted.
Christian and I went to another appointment with Dr. Greene and Blip is growing nicely. Our healthy baby boy. Not long now till he is finally with us. A few more months then the big day. Dr. Greene recons he will arrive between the 1st or 4th of May so we are discussing how we want to do the birth process. I haven't quite told Christian yet that I want to do a natural birth; he's being hesitant towards all that. I'll kick it into him if I have to. Even Grace is supporting me on the natural birth or even water birth, which I'm going to agree with Christian on, is a little worrying.
Today I'm working another half day as I have been sore for the last few weeks. Sawyer will be picking me up at 2pm to take me home, but stopping at the deli first. I have strange cravings again; chicken with honey and mustard and pickled onions on the side. Boy does Christian hate the pickled onions. Every time I've had them without him knowing, I always try to go for a kiss and jumps away from me, it's extremely funny and then he makes it worse by tickling me at the same time covering his nose.
Yes, February has been yet another good month. Busy at work, busy with family and friends and finally, busy planning my maternity leave which will start at the end of this week on Friday. I hate the thought of not working for so long but it must be done to have a stress free birth. I've read that some women work till they're ready to pop but I wasn't willing to take that chance and neither was Christian.
"Here's your tea, Ana." Hannah says, snapping me back into the present.
"Oh, thank you, Hannah."
"Biscuits too."
"You're a mind reader! Seriously, have you been hanging around my husband?" I ask. She's been doing a lot of the mind reading lately, in fact everyone seems to be doing it lately.
"No, no. I walked in to give you my report and you were staring off in to space when your stomach growled."
"Oh." A blush of embarrassment covers my face. "Well, thank you."
"Don't worry about it, Ana."
"Don't forget I'll be leaving here at about 2pm. So you can finish at 3pm if you wish."
"That's alright, Ana. There are a few things Roach has asked me to help with."
"Oh that's good then. What's he got you working on?"
"Oh, just preparing for the move. He's got all management assistants doing it. He didn't want to tell you just in case you started to stress out."
"No, I don't think I would have gotten stressed. My overbearing husband has already informed of where we will be moving."
"Really? Where?" She asks, confusion spreading across her face.
"You'll find out later." I grin.
"Ok. I'll get back to work then." She says then heads to her desk.
Christian said to me that when I take over the company he will either move me to the top floor or make my current office bigger. I kept telling him I was fine with what I have but he was insistent in giving me what, he thinks, I need.
Taking a quick glance at the clock on my computer it's already 1:54pm. I quickly pack up my things, grab my purse and Blackberry and head for the doors.
I expected to see just Sawyer but it seems I'm being escorted by two security.
"Hello, Ana."
"Hello, Taylor. And may I ask why you are here? Not that it's not nice to see you, just a surprise is all." It's nice to see Taylor but on occasion like this, him coming out of the blue, it makes me worry.
"Oh, Mr Grey wanted to take you home." He tells me, holding out his arm pointing towards the Black SUV. A smile creeps up onto my face.
"Thank you, Taylor." I reply and then head out the doors. Sawyer quickly opens my door for me and I slide in, with some help.
"Hello, Mrs Grey." Christian whispers seductively.
"Mmm...hello, Mr Grey. What a pleasant surprise."
"Well I'm glad you're surprised. I hope the next surprise will be just as good." He smiles.
"Nothing could possibly be better than you." I tell him, stroking his cheek which he leans into.
"I'm very happy to hear you say that but this should make your day even better. Taylor." He signals for Taylor to drive off into the Seattle traffic.
I rest my head back against the headrest and close my eyes. My back could not get any worse.
"You ok, baby?" Christian asks, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.
"Yeah." I open my eyes and turn my head to him. "Just my back is really sore."
"Still?"
"Yeah. I'll take something when we get home."
"That and a nice hot bath and a relaxing, deep massage from yours truly, tonight."
"That sounds delightful. But why tonight?"
"We'll be busy when we get home." He smiles at me. He strokes my cheek and I close my eyes just having a little nap won't hurt.
I stir awake from movement. Opening my eyes I am greeted to the sight of my husband's chin.
"Hey, baby. We're home."
"I gathered." I mumble, rubbing my eyes from sleep.
"I'm going to get you down now." He tells me and puts my feet back on the floor. "Ok?"
"Yeah. I'm good." I stretch my arms up high in the air and Christian wraps his arms around the top of my bump under my breasts.
"Is that your new favourite spot, Mr Grey?"
"It's one of many." He nibbles my earlobe. "I just love how big your breasts are now, baby. But I will always love the natural you. So no fakes."
"Hell no. Fake breasts? You'd have me for that."
"Very true. I'm glad we both agree on that. Now, come on. In the family lounge is your surprise."
"Can't wait." I turn my head just enough to kiss his cheek. He places his hands on my shoulders and leads me towards the family lounge.
"SURPRISE!" Everyone shouts. I jump out of my skin almost falling backwards. Thank goodness Christian was there.
"Wow. Everyone..." Tears start to threaten. "Thank you...all..so much!" I starting crying like a blubbering mess. Christian envelops me into a hug from behind.
"Aww...Ana. Don't cry, darling." Grace says, walking over to me opening her arms.
"I'm sorry." I reply, going into her waiting arms.
"There's two people here to see you especially." She whispers into my ears. I pull away look around the room. I catch them at the back of the room.
"Mom! Dad!" I waddle as fast as I can over to them. They stand and open their arms to me and we share a hug as a family. Just like it used to be.
"Hey Annie. How you doing?" Ray asks.
"Oh dad. I've missed you. Both of you so much."
"We've missed you too sweety." My mom says stroking my hair.
Pulling away I start to realise that the family have all thrown me a baby shower. Everything is all blue and whites. My eyes catch everyone's in the room. Kate, Elliot, Mia, Ethan, Grace, Carrick, Gail, Taylor and Sawyer have finally joined us and finally my wonderful, gorgeous husband. Arms folded, leaning against the door looking all hot and sexy yet loving and caring all at once.
"You guys are amazing. Thank you all so much. And you!" I point my finger to Christian and he playfully holds his arms up.
"What?"
"You are amazing." I say as I walk over to him then kiss him chastely but he tries to deepen it.
"Later." I whisper into his ear as I hug him as best as I can.
The baby shower is in full swing. Everyone has done a great job. So now I'm sitting here on the edge of the sofa unwrapping presents from everyone, while Christian sits back next to me stroking my lower back.
We have gotten a few more toys and clothes, a couple of blankets and a few gadgets. A lot of it, in fact all of it will be very helpful. Baby Grey is so loved already and he's not even here yet.
"Thank you, so much, everyone. How about we order take out?" Christian interjects as I finish handing the presents to Grace and Mia who put them to one side.
"Sounds like a plan." Elliot says. "Who fancies what?"
"Why don't we ask the pregnant lady?" Kate chimes.
"Ana?" Christian gains everyone's attention towards me.
"How about...fried chicken?"
"Sure."
"I'm up for that."
"Oh and a shake. Preferably chocolate." I add.
"Ok, ok. Elliot, Ethan and I will go get the food." Christian says, kissing the top of my head.
I look around the room and everyone is smiling at me.
"So what cravings have you been having, Ana?" My mom asks me, now sitting to my left side as Grace sits on my right side.
"Umm..mostly chocolate..something sweet...oh the other day I had a craving for pickled onions. Christian wasn't overly pleased with that."
"Ha ha. I can imagine." Grace laughs out. At this point Mia and Kate have left the room, as well as Gail and Taylor.
"Did Gail tell you..."
"About her engagement? Yes she did. Everyone is so happy for them. I guess you and Christian being so happy is starting to rub off on everyone."
"I guess so." I reply, leaning back and rubbing my bump. Grace and my mom do the same. Oh great!
"Oh, Ana. Don't cry!" My mom says.
"I can't help it!" I cry and laugh at the same time. Then all three of us start laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Mia asks, as she comes in, followed by Kate carrying trays of drinks.
"Oh me just blubbering for no reason at all." I manage to say, whipping my tears away from my cheeks.
"Ok...well here's your tea." Kate says handing me my mug.
We chat and have a laugh and play games while we wait for our food to arrive.
"Honey! I'm home!" I hear Elliot shout front he front door.
"This isn't your home, moron!" I hear Christian shout.
They walk in with two bags each.
"Why on earth do you have so much food?" Mia asks, making room on the coffee table for them.
"Well, considering my dear wife is hungry all the time I thought about midnight snacks." Christian explains. All the girls start 'awing' at him being so caring and attentive. I'm just sitting back with my head on the back of the sofa, I can barely keep my eyes open.
"Ana. You ok?" He asks. I flutter my eyes open and lift my head up to meet his gaze.
"Hmm? Yeah I'm fine. You took too long so I got sleepy."
"Well let's you get you fed then." He says, holding his hands out for me to help me up.
"No, no. I'm fine here." I say, moving to the edge of the sofa.
"Ok then here you go." Christian hands me a plate and starts serving for me. The chicken smells fantastic. Even the fries have me drooling.
"So what have you been up too, while we were out?" Christian asks as he sits down next to me. Everyone is happily eating their chicken although I am already on my fourth piece.
"Oh just talking and playing some games. Not a lot."
"Ana, how hungry are you?"
"Well, if my husband didn't eat most of my lunch I wouldn't be eating so much chicken even though it's a craving."
"Sorry baby."
"Oh it's fine. I'm just glad you bought so much." I tell him. He starts smiling at me and I can't help but smile back.
"Mrs Grey, you have a crumb just here." He holds my chin with his finger and thumb then kisses the corner of my mouth making my giggle.
"Oh I do love that sound." He smiles. Then we hear a click. We both turn our heads and Grace has gotten the camera out again and is smiling brightly. We both start chuckling at her then she clicks again. I turn my head and I am met with Christian looking at me lovingly. He melts my heart every time. My eyes lock on his lips and back to his eyes. They're darker than before. Looks like tonight will be very entertaining. He strokes my cheek then kisses me softly, passionately, lovingly.
A/N: I hope you liked this chapter. Now I can start planning my next move for an idea I got a while ago. Sorry it's short again. Reviews much loved!