Christian's POV:
The trial starts today and I am so worried for Anastasia's sake. She has to live through each moment again, which is going to bring up the crap she wants to bury. I double check my calendar Tuesday, December, 10th. Nothing I can't cancel. Anastasia told me to go to work but I need to be there. I still can't believe they had the audacity to plead not guilty. At least five people say Elena and Anastasia fighting. We have video footage of the kidnapping and a witness to the crime. Both Jack Hyde and Elena Lincoln's reputations have been ruined. The worst part of it all is the fact that she has absolutely no remorse for what she's done. I'm going the insane list of mental disorders she could have to pass the time, let's see – she's psychopathic, has borderline personality disorder, multiple personality disorder, bipolar disorder, impulse control disorder, narcissistic personality disorder and obvious psychosis.
Don't forget the one you share with her SADISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER! My subconscious screams at me. I inwardly roll my eyes—ugly habit but he's a dick. Oh god, I'm going mad.
I close my laptop and meet Taylor outside of Grey House. Gail is sitting the car and says hello when we I climb in. Everyone wants to be there in support of Ana today. "Hello Mr. Grey." She says with a sweet smile. I am starting to see the people who work for me as family. "Gail, I've told you once and I will tell you a thousand times, call me Christian."
"Sorry – Christian." She stutters. I guess she and Taylor have become accustomed to call me Mr. Grey.
"Big day today." I say the break the silence.
"I can't want to see that awful woman behind bars." Gail says. She never said anything but I could always tell she didn't like Elena. She was once the only woman I could confide in and now she is nothing to me. The ride to the courthouse is quick, but once we arrive, it's not long enough. I am almost sure they are going to be convicted, but you never know with a jury. Just as I step out of the car, Sawyer and Anastasia pull up.
She is wearing he Michael Kors crepe zip-up jacket and pencil skirt. She goes light on the make-up as she should. A little mascara, light eye shadow and some coral coloured lip stain. I help her out of the car – Elliot, Kate, and my father climb out after her. I wave them off because I want to speak to Ana alone.
"Are you alright?" I ask, almost in a whisper. I hate seeing her like this.
"Yes, I think so. I just don't want to be in the same room as them." She shrugs it off like it's nothing, but I know she doesn't mean it.
"Everything will be alright, Anastasia. The evidence we have against them is staggering." I pull her in close and I don't know who needs this more. I kiss the top of her head and pull away. I wrap my arm around her waist and we walk into the courtroom.
Several paparazzi are taking pictures of us. "You're dressed very smart." I say trying to encourage her—which works because a blush creeps up her face and she smiles. Oh, the effect this woman has on me. I have been a moth drawn to a flame since the first day we met. I never thought she would have this profound effect on me. Many people would argue that I am the master of my universe, but they would be wrong—Anastasia Steele is.
"What's going on in that head of yours?" She says, quirking her brow at me.
"I was just thinking how much better I am because I have you." She bites her lip and stares at me through her eyelashes. We are all standing together waiting to be called in.
"Kate, did you help Anastasia with her outfit?"
"Yes and she looks smart and elegant." Kate replies with a smile.
"Well, elegance is the only beauty that never fades." I respond and she looks shocked.
"Did you just quote Audrey Hepburn?" Everyone laughs.
"Nothing gets past you, Kate."
We make small talk for a few more minutes before we are called it. We avoid everything, but the topic of the case. Anastasia is still noticeably uncomfortable, but a little more relaxed.
"Anastasia Steele versus Jack Hyde and Elena Lincoln." We walk into the courtroom in pairs and I give Anastasia a chaste kiss before taking my seat. I sit in the row behind Anastasia with the tenacious Kate to my right and Taylor on my left.
"I love you." I whisper into her ear before Elena and Jack are brought in. I must say this is the most dressed up I have ever seen Jack. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a blue tie. Elena, on the other hand, did not dress for the part. She is wearing an arrow two tone jumpsuit. So much for her first impression. I zone out, but am bought back when everyone stands. The judge walks in and takes her seat. She is an older soft-faced woman in her mid-fifties. We take our seats again and the judge starts speaking.
"The defendant Jack Hyde is being charged with kidnapping where the person was injured and the defendant Elena Lincoln is being charged with kidnapping where the person was injured, assault with a deadly weapon, and child molestation. You both plead not guilty." Alright let's get this started. I am distracted when I see Tyler and his family sneak into the courtroom. He takes a sea behind us and I smile at him softly.
Carrick starts by showing the jury the video taken the night she was taken. "As you can see, Jack Hyde and Elena Lincoln grabbed Ana outside of the club." He zooms in on both their faces and some people in the gallery nod.
Next Elena and Jack's lawyer confronts the jury. "How can you be 100% sure it's them? It's dark and you can barely see their faces. That could be anyone." He says and walks back and sits down.
"I would like to call my first witness to the stand, Tyler Winchester." I turn around and face him as he stands. I give him a small reassuring smile. I mouth the words "It will be okay."
He walks over to the bench and is sworn under oath. He takes his seat and my father stands to faces him.
"You were involved in the kidnapping?"
"Yes, Elena said that if I didn't help she, would hurt my sister." His face falls. He would do anything for his sister.
"What is your relationship with the defendants?"
"I met Jack Hyde through Elena. I originally met Elena through my mother who works at one of her salons. She invited me over and introduced me to the BDSM lifestyle. We have had a sexual relationship for the past couple months." I can hear the muffled cries of his parents behind me.
"How old are you?"
"Fifteen."
"So, you were threatened into helping Elena?"
"Yes."
Carrick faces the jury to speak with the directly. "So, Elena seduced a fifteen year old into a sexual relationship with someone under the age of consent then threatened him into kidnapping a stranger." He looks at Anastasia and back to the jury. "That is all."
Their lawyer approaches Tyler at the bench. "You say she threatened your sister?"
"Yes"
"Why didn't you call the police?"
"I was scared."
"You had other options though."
"I guess, but I didn't want to risk what would happen if I didn't help."
"I see. Is there any part of you that wanted to do this?"
"No, that's why I called in the tip and untied Anastasia." The lawyer looks nervous and says "That is all." Even he knows that he's lost this case.
"You may step down." The judge says.
Carrick goes through the event as they happened with proof from the attack in the alley to finding Anastasia. The day is called to a close and we have all file out of the courtroom. Once we are out the doors, I pull Anastasia into me a kiss he hard. This has been the longest eight hours of my life. She pulls away and everyone is staring at us – awkward.
"Let's all go for a drink!" Elliot says with a smile.
"Agreed." Kate, Carrick, and Ana say in unison. That was a tad creepy.
Getting out of the courthouse was a lot harder than going in. There were paparazzi everywhere screaming questions at us. I grasp Ana's hand and pull her through the crowd. We get into two cars and head to The Alibi Room. The place isn't too full so we head for a large table with enough seats for us all. I get the list of drinks from everyone and head to the bar.
"We'll havetwo pitchers of beer and two gin and tonics—Hendricks if you have it. If not, Bombay Sapphire. Cucumber with Hendricks and lime with Bombay." I start a tab and head back to the bar.
"Where are ourdrinks, bro?"
"The waitress is going to bring them." I snap back.
Again we sit and talk about anything other than the trial.
Anastasia's POV:
I wake up in the morning feeling sick to my stomach. I run into the bathroom and throw up. I hurl and hurl until there is nothing left and even after that, I dry heave into the toilet bowl. Christian runs in and sees my huddled over. The first thing that comes to my mind is that I'm pregnant. Holy shit, no! I scream internally.
"Angel, are you alright?" I smile. He's called my angel since the walkies-talkie event.
"I don't know." I say honestly.
"Do you think you could be – do you think you could be pregnant?" All the blood drains from his face.
"I don't know?"
"Where are you due for you next shot?" He asks as if I've done something wrong.
"Not for two weeks." I shout at him.
"When was your last period?"
"I was supposed to get it three days ago." I say in a whisper.
"Fuck!" He screams and runs his fingers through is hair. "You need to take a test, Anastasia."
"Christian, we don't have time. I'm going to get dressed. Why are you so worried?"
"I'm fifty shades of fucked up, Anastasia. I can't raise a child." He doesn't want kids. I thought he wanted to get married and talk about children. I walk past him into our bedroom then into the closet. I put on my myrtha folded sheath dress and my suede pointed toe thick heel pumps. I walk past Christian down the stairs. The last thing I need is for him to be mad at me for doing nothing wrong.
Gail greets me with a smile. "What would you like for breakfast."
"Some granola, please."
"Tea?"
"Please." I walk over to the iPod dock and hit play. Wanted dead or alive by Bon Jovi fills the room. Christian's words fill me head I'm fifty shades of fucked up. When I sit back down, my granola and tea are placed out on the breakfast bar. I eat quietly and sip at my tea. I don't eat much because nausea hits me again. I wait a couple of seconds and thankfully I keep my food down. When I stand up Christian is behind me.
"Please don't be mad at me" He says in a whisper.
"I'm just under a lot of stress right now." I say. "Maybe you can call Dr. Greene." He nods before pulling me into him.
"I love you, angel." I will never tire of him saying that.
"I love you too." I give him a kiss. His mood changes once he sees the food I've left on the table. One of his fifty shades.
"Is that all you're going to eat?"
"Christian, I tried. I'm too sick." His face goes from anger to fear. "I have to go, Christian." I kiss him on the cheek before meeting Sawyer in the front all. Christian has an important meeting this morning so he can't make it.
I wait with Carrick, Mia, Ethan, and Grace outside the courtroom. They waited outside for me because there are more paparazzi today. We are called inside and I take my seat. I have to testify today, which is going to be so much worse with me being sick. I am called out of my haze when I'm called to the bench. I am sworn in and take my seat. Carrick questions me first.
"Can you tell me what happened the night you were kidnapped?"
I go through the events as I did with the cops. Elena is glaring at me with daggers in her eyes.
"So, Tyler helped you escape?"
"Yes."
"How were you able to fight of Elena?"
"My father was in the army he taught me how to defend myself."
I have to go over my statement again when their Lawyer questions me. I am glad when the day comes to an end. I climb into the Audi and Sawyer drives us back to Escala. When I walk through the doors, Christian is talking to Dr. Greene.
"Ana." She says with a smile. "You want to get this done?" She asks and we head into Christians room. He waits outside while she does her routine exam and asks me the usual questions. "Alright, I need you to pee in this cup for me." She hands me a plastic cup and I go into the bathroom. I leave the cup on the table as I wash my hands. I don't know if I'm ready to be a mother— I'm only 22! Dr Greene comes in and Christian follows. She puts the test into the cup and we wait. It feels like hours have past in the time it takes for the test to finish. The timer goes off. This is it. I wait anxiously for Dr Greene to give us the test results.
What do you think? Pregnant yes or no?