Chapter 44
Christian POV
It has been another week and my baby is still not sleeping properly. She is a lot better and is chatting more with Flynn. I spoke to him and he said she will be fine. She is up most of the time but I make like I am sleeping because I know she needs her space. Most of the time I follow her and she goes and sits with Bruno in the stable. I need to do something and fast or else I risk loosing her. I asked Elliot what to do and he didn't know either. My phone pings and it is an email from Bulldog. Paul and Elena have been moved to a high security prison in Seattle. The trial will begin in 6 months time and Anna, Alex, Elliot and myself are all summonses to testify at the trial. I don't know if Anna will be able to do that but we will see. When I get back from my drive with Mr Steele I will have to ask her. This might be the closure she needs.
Bulldog POV
I just emailed Christian about the trial in 6 months time. Those bastards need to be locked up for good. I also got word that in 2 weeks time we are asked to go and shut down all Paul's estates personally. I know Anna spoke about wanting to help other people who were also captive so this might be the perfect time for her to fell like she belongs again. This will make her feel like she is doing something to help other. I know it will give her closure. So I pull out my blackberry and call her.
"Hi bulldog what's up?"
"Hi Anna nothing much just bringing you some good news."
"Yeah and what could that be?"
"Well, the creeps have been safely moved to a maximum security prison in Seattle so there will be no escape for them and the trial will begin in 6 month from today."
"Yes, that is the best news I have heard all day. Thank you."
"It's my pleasure but I have even better news. Remember you said someone helped you when you were captive. You said someone spiked Paul's drink that night and it allowed you to get free."
"Yes I remember but were are you going with this?"
"My team and I are in charge of closing all of Paul's estates on the island and I was wondering if you wanted to come with me and help set all those other people free. It is time to do your part and help them out now like they helped you over a year ago."
"Wow that is a lot to ask after all I went through lately. But to be honest with you, you are right. It is my turn to help them. I also need this as closure. It would be my pleasure to help you close up all his estates and set the slaves free. How long will we be gone for?
"I am so happy to hear that you are coming with me. We will be gone for 2 weeks. Taylor has arranged for us to use the islands were Elliot and Alex was staying for us to use as base. In actual fact Anna I just found out Christian owns that Island so it's actually your island to."
"What are you serious? I own a fucking island now. I burst into laughter. My husband the romantic bought me an island. Oh my, that is huge. Ok I am going to help with this mission. I will speak to you later. Bye."
"Bye Anna. Rest well."
Anna POV
Ok I was not expecting that call. I own a whole fucking island. I can't even wrap my head around this. This trip is just what I needed when I told Christian I need to get away. I am going to ask Terry and Elliot to come with Christian and I when we go with Bulldog back to the island. This time I have no fears of returning there. I am actually feeling like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I go and look for Elliot and he is busy playing X Box in the TV room. I get his attention and tell him the plans and I can see the excitement bouncing in his eyes. I am also so excited I can't help but smile. I feel so much better. This time it is going to be easier. I will pick up all the pieces and Christian will glue them together. We will work as a team, because there is nobody to be afraid of anymore. They are in jail and are staying there for good. I am not to sure about seen the house I stayed in for all that time with Paul but I have to try. Elliot and I have a snack and continue playing games till my dad and Christian come back. I am so glad they get on so well.
"Honey I am home." Christian shouts through the house making me smile. I get up and sprint into his arms knocking him over on to his back with me landing on his chest.
"Wow someone is very happy to see me. You missed me that much baby?" he asks me chuckling.
"I missed you so much more that that. Please promise me you will never leave me alone again? Wherever you go I want to go and experience it with you. Promise me Christian?"
"Ok baby I promise. I will never go anywhere without you. From now on we do everything together as a couple. Are you ok baby."
"Yes I am now that I am in your arms my love. I feel so much better I think I am ready to officially start our honeymoon properly. So I suggest you scoop me up and take me to our room so you can remind me why I married you."
Elliot grunts something and Christian shocked me with the strength he has when he effortlessly get up with me still clinging to him and he starts a bell laugh causing everybody to satire at us. I was so embarrassed I turned pink all over. Then to make things worse my husband says.
"Sorry folks I need to get my wife into our bedroom so I can remind her why she married me. So would you'll please excuse us we will see you'll for supper."
And the fool turns around and walks out. I can hear Elliot and Alex burst into laughter behind us. This is so embarrassing I cant even look at them.
Christian POV
Lying with my baby fast asleep in my arms is the best experience in the world. I really missed her this past week she has not been herself. But she proved to me over and over this afternoon that she is back. She is the most beautiful woman in the world. I am a lucky bastard to land such a beauty. She starts to stir besides me and our eyes lock.
"Hey beautiful did you have a nice nap?" I ask her
"Yes thank you baby I really did miss you."
"I could tell baby." I chuckled at her.
"Christian Bulldog has asked if we would go with them back to all Paul's estates to close them down and release the prisoners in the process. That would mean we would be down on your Island property for 2 weeks then come back here. How do you feel about it?"
" Ok that is a lot to ask of you baby. Firstly it is our island baby. How do you feel because I think we should do it? It will give you closure to your terrible ordeal and you will be finally able to help the people who helped you escape that hall hole. The best part is I will be by your side the whole time."
"Really I felt the same way we could sort out the estates with Bulldog and enjoy the peace and quiet of the island. A little vacation from our vacation. I love the sound of that. We are definitely doing it and closing this matter once and for all."
"A little vacation from our vacation. I love the sound of that. And we can go on our new toy. Yes baby that sounds fantastic. But it wont be entirely over. We found out that you are still summonses to testify in court in 6 months. "
"What nobody told me that part. I don't think I could be in the same room as that man. I am not thinking about it now. I have 6 months to mentally prepare myself. Lets go have supper. I am starving." And we both got dresses and went for supper.
The next two weeks went by so fast. Anna was back to been her loving self. I know she has not just forgot and moved on she has been talking to Flynn a lot and he is helping her. I am very happy about that because he can help her. When we get back from our little vacation in 2 weeks time Anna will be getting her cast off then we can have our second wedding.
South Africa is a very beautiful country to tour. She took us to Drakensburg Mountains and we spent 4 days up there in a wonderful wooden cottage. We came back via the Midlands Meander and spent the entire day shopping at all the little local shops along the way. We stopped at a few cheese farms and wineries. We spent a few nights in the beautiful Golden Horse Casino in Pietermaritzburg Kwa Zulu Natal. I could tell my family and friends were having a great time.
To my absolute horror my wife insisted we all go on a canopy tour at Kar-kloof Canopy Tours. We first had to go through the tutorials and safety tips of the day. I nearly expired when we had to sign away our right to sue them for and injuries or death. I was clenching my jaw so tight I was forming myself a headache. But for my wife I will try. If it makes her happy I will oblige. We spent some time walking up to the top platform way above the trees. Up there the instructor strapped us into our harnesses and explained the route we had to take. Elliot was like a kid on Christmas day he was so excited. Jason and Bulldog were in the same boat with me. There were to many risk factors to consider. But as usual at the end of the day we had a great time once I relaxed. We also spent some time touring the cost of Durban. There I got to spend some time with Anna in a sexy bikini. Of course I stayed next to her the whole time. Now we are off to our island.