A/N- Sorry everyone, my laptop was taken away for repairs so I couldn't update :) Never fear here we are :)
Thanks for all your reviews etc x
Christian was sitting at his desk in Escala, typing quickly when he heard voices in the corridor. Ana was still out with Mia -having been dragged out to shop with his little sister- and he looked up curiously at the sound. There was a pause and he recognized Taylor's voice just before the man came into his office. 'Sir, Sawyer is here, he wants to speak to you' Christian nodded and Taylor moved out of the doorway to let Sawyer in, closing the office door behind him as he left. There was a pause as Christian looked over Sawyer, he was wearing black trousers and a dark blue shirt with the top button open, his hair was somehow even messier than Christian's own, and most off all he noted the look on his face. It was both determined and wary.
'Sawyer, a drink?' He merely nodded and Christian stood, pouring two scotches and handing one to the man opposite him, who had sat in the leather seat. Christian didn't drink much, and he knew that Sawyer didn't drink much either, but thought that he looked like he was in need of some liquid courage. 'Sir, I wanted to ask for your permission to marry Jade. I love her' he shrugged slightly, looking for better words 'I love her more than anything, and I want to spend the rest of our lives together, and if I can make her feel even slightly as good as she makes me feel…then I'll be happy'. Christian said nothing, leaning back in his chair, regarding the younger man intently 'and if I said no?' Sawyer looked annoyed and exhaled deeply, running a hand through his hair 'well frankly Mr Grey, I've already asked her, I asked her last night and she said yes, so… I won't not marry her because of your decision. However I think we would both prefer it if you gave your blessing'.
Christian's lips twitched into a ghost of a smile 'and if I asked you to sign a prenup agreement?'. Sawyer rolled his eyes slightly, putting the drink down 'well if that's what you want then fine, but at the moment you should probably remember that she hasn't really got money worth signing a prenup for. In case you forgot she's given it all away' Sawyer had a hint of a smirk on his face and Christian ran his fingers around the rim of the glass. 'You know about the money?' 'Of course…she asked me about it nearly a month ago, until she gets paid for the paintings she's doing for some of Elliot's clients, I'm basically the one with all the money'. 'So you knew she was giving up money and still wanted to marry her?'. Sawyer looked frustrated now and sighed deeply 'Sir, I've loved her for over a year, including the times I sat next to her in the hospital, and she was covered in blood, she couldn't breathe on her own, she couldn't even hear me, but I was there. And I've loved her since then and before then frankly. So If you want me to sign a prenup then fine, I'll sign it, but it's never, ever going to be needed, because she is everything to me- Trust fund or no Trust fund'. Sawyer looked like he was going to shout or cry, Christian wasn't sure, but stood up swiftly 'And that, Luke, was the correct answers'
He blinked, looking confused and Christian grinned childishly 'I already knew you'd asked her, she came over this morning when you were visiting your sister' He laughed at the look on Sawyers face 'I had to make sure you were doing this for the right reasons'. He looked shocked and didn't have any words to say as Christian walked around the desk to him, holding out his hand to shake Luke's. 'Let me make one thing clear though- if you hurt her, I will kill you. Understand?' Luke nodded quickly, shaking Christian's hand warmly 'I would hope so, I don't want to mess this up'.
They stood there in silence for a second and Christian was looking over him intently, taking in the face of the man who was going to be his son in law. 'You've taken my daughter's heart Luke, you should be careful with it' he nodded and the look of absolute relief on his face was evident. 'Right, well I felt that given recent events we should celebrate this as a family, I contacted your mother earlier but she said she is heading to California with your sister today-' 'It's where we're from, Lexa hasn't seen some of our family for months, they're only back for a week'. Christian absorbed the information quickly 'Mmhm, well I've planned a family thing on my boat for later today, Jade said you'd be able to come'. Luke nods absently and Christian checks his phone quickly 'Jade knows the details, I've got to make a few calls, you should go, be with your fiancée for a while'. Christian glanced at his phone again and started typing a message as Luke nodded politely at him and made his way to the door 'Thank you, Mr Grey' 'Luke, I'll allow you Monday off, but I expect you back in on Tuesday, okay?'. He watched as Luke slowly realised he hadn't lost his job, and was actually leaving the office with all limbs intact, a huge grin across his face 'Of course. I'll see you later then'. Christian simply nodded as Luke left.
Taylor and Gail were both waiting fairly obviously in the Main room, talking quietly and going quiet as Sawyer entered 'Luke…how did it go?'. He exhaled, running a hand through his hair and looking dazed 'Uh, Jade said yes- and Christian gave us his blessing'.
Christian was still typing a message on his Blackberry in his Office when he heard the distinct sound of Gail's high pitched excited squeal and very excited shouts that followed. Despite himself, Christian found his lips pulling into a slight smile as he finalised plans for later in the day.
A/N- So who's Jade's Mum, and should she be at the wedding? And what about everyone from mossad and the Army, are they going to come? Let me know what you're all feeling!