Hey guys I'm back and it hasn't been a whole months this time! :) Okay so I think I have finally figured out where I want to go with this story and You guys are going to hate me so much for what I have in store for later. The next couple of chapters are probably going to be a bit of fluff. Anyway here is Chapter 13-AJ
CG POV
"Ana," I call from the top of the stairs, "Do you know where that one tie is. My favorite one?"
I can hear her, Teddy, and Gail all down stairs hopefully eating breakfast. I could have sworn that my tie was in our room but I cannot find it anywhere. And I really want to wear it to work today, that and Ana always gives me 'that look' when I wear it.
"It's in the bathroom, remember you left in there last night," she calls back up to me.
I rush into the bathroom and grab it throwing it on quick so I can go join them downstairs. When I make it down stairs, my little man is in a high chair munching on some bananas and Ana is next to him eating yogurt. I kiss both of them on their heads and say good morning to Gail then ask for an omelet for breakfast.
It's been a blissful week away from work with my family. Teddy looks like a healthy 3 year old and not the malnourished little boy we met a few weeks ago. It's amazing to watch him learn and see things for the first time through his eyes. Ana and I talked to my mother a bit about how to go about some of his problems. She just told us that the best thing to do is just to love him and listen to his needs. Ana told me what happened with the food under his bed. I vaguely remember do the same thing when I first started living with my parents. Teddy and I had a talk and I think he feels more comfortable now because we haven't had any other issues like that.
"Are you going to be okay to go back to work today?" I ask Ana. She looks over at me with the spoon from her yogurt still hanging out of her mouth and nods. I laugh at her playfulness this morning
"Yup" she says popping the p, "This week was exactly what I needed to clear my head of all the crap that has happened recently," she tells me
"How about you Teddy bear, ready to spend the day with GG?" I ask him, he looks but from his intense focus on his bananas.
"Yeah Daddy, GG said we could swim," he tells us kicking his little feet in the chair.
"Well then we'd better get going then huh," he starts trying to jump up out of his chair. I pick him up and let him kiss Mama.
"Love you, Mama" I say to her with a wink. She is riding with Sawyer to work while I go with Taylor and drop Teddy off. Ana kisses me then blows a raspberry on Teddy's cheek while he giggles and squirms in my arms.
Ted and I get to the car and I buckle him in the back seat then get into the front where Taylor is all ready to take off to work. It doesn't take too long for us to get to my mother's house. She tells me good morning and asks if she can take him swimming today, I inform her that Teddy has already spilled the beans about going swimming and that it is totally fine for him to go. I give Ted a quick kiss and go back to the car.
"Taylor, look into preschools for Teddy. Find one that has good security access, "I tell him and he nods. My mother is a busy lady and I can't keep relying on her to watch over Teddy even though I know she loves it. I also don't want Teddy to get behind his peers in school this early.
When we get to Grey House the place is swarmed with the media. It has been this way for a whole week; they all want to know what is going with Teddy. Ana and I have talked about releasing a statement but we want to wait for the adoption to go through before we say anything to the media.
I am hustled into the build with Taylor trying to keep people off me, which I am grateful for. Andrea, my PA, is waiting for me with a cup of coffee and a schedule of my day. I thank her and head into my office to start the Taiwanese project I've been working on for months.
Only a little while ago work was my world, it gave me control and the power I craved. I thrived on business and the submission of women. Now I'd rather have my family then all of this, I would give this up in a second for them.
Around the middle of the day I'm on the phone with the shipping company when Andrea buzzes in to tell me I have a visitor. I tell her to give me a moment while I finish the call.
"I don't give a FUCK how you do it! Just GET IT DONE!" I yell into the phone and slam it down just as the door to my office opens. My mood takes a nose dive.
"My, My, Christian you are going to work yourself into a grave," Elena says, her high heels clicking further into my office.
"What do you want Elena?" I ask.
"Nothing darling, I just wanted to see how you where. Obviously you need a release, that girl your with isn't fulfilling your needs. I can find someone for you," I stand up with fire in my eyes.
"Get the fuck out of my office now before I kick you the fuck out myself," I tell her.
"Christian, don't speak to me like that. What is wrong with you," she asks me. I press the buzzer on my desk and call for Taylor. He comes in a moment later and if I'm not mistaken he has a little grin on his face.
"Please escort Mrs. Lincoln out off my office. Make sure she is on the list of people not allowed up here. Oh and Elena that 'girl' I am with happens to be the best thing in my life aside from my son. Talk about her again like that and I will end you in all social circles and I'll make sure that no one will ever come to your salon," she scoffs at me and flicks her hair over her shoulder then leaves the room.
I sit back in my chair and breathe a sigh of relief that was a long time coming. I am so tired of Elena's attitude towards Ana. There is no way Ana is not everything I need; she and Teddy are my world, my everything. I hear the door open again and I am about to growl at whoever it is to go away but I see its Taylor.
"She is gone sir." He tells me.
Thank you Taylor," I reply.
"This came for you as well sir. You might want to open it now," I take the large envelope from him and tear it open.
"Oh my god," I say looking up at him. He smiles at me then leaves the room, I am speechless. So I grab the phone and dial Ana.
"Hey Christian, what's up?" she says and I can tell she is having a good day, well it's about to get even better.
"Ana," I whisper.
"What's wrong? What happened, is Teddy okay," I smile into the phone.
"He's perfect, and he's ours! I got the adoption papers right here in my hand. He is now Theodore Raymond Grey." I say and I hear her scream in delight over the phone. Then I hear the door burst open and her Ana mutter to Sawyer that she is fine. Then a couple of seconds late, "We have to celebrate Christian, tonight!"
"Leave it all to me, we'll have a party at our house after work with little Teddy bear," I tell her.
"Okay, since you dropped him off I want to pick Teddy up," she says, and I tell her that is fine.
"Oh, one more thing since it is official I am going to give a statement to the media today."
"Sounds good, I will see you at home later, with our son Christian our son," she says.
"I know baby, I know," I tell her I love her then hang up. I call in Andrea and tell her what I want for tonight, she rights down everything and says she'll get it done. I should give Andrea a raise she deserves it.
A few hours go by and I am all set for my statement that is going to take place outside Grey House any minute now. In fact Andrea opens my door to tell me it is time to go down stairs. I fallow Taylor down to the entrance and I see the sea of media camped out in front of the building. I walk right up to the podium and give my speech.
"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. As you may have heard my wife and I have taken in a foster son in the past few weeks. Theodore Raymond Grey, as of now is our son, we just got the adoption papers and we love him with all of our hearts. I will release a family photo later, and for anyone who may want to harm him, I suggest you rethink that because I will stop at nothing to keep him safe. Thank you for your time." I finish with a threat for anyone who wants to hurt him.
The rest of the day goes by fast and before I know it I am on my way home to help set up whatever I can for the party. When I arrive the party company that Andrea hired is just about done and is getting ready to leave. Ana is picking up Teddy, my mother and father are going to ride over with her. We want to surprise Teddy so they will be the last to arrive. I am so happy that our whole family could make it, even Ana's dad is coming up to be here for Teddy.
I jump in the shower really quick and change into some more comfortable clothes. I am just pulling on my t-shirt when I hear the door slam and hear Elliot call out for me. I make my way down stairs and see that almost everyone is there. I see Kate and Elliot, then by the couch are Mia and Ethan. In the kitchen is Gail and Taylor who I gave the rest of the day off so they could join us. Ray is standing closer to the door with a beer. The only people who aren't her are Ana, Teddy, and my parents. That's when I hear a car pull up to the door and Ana helping Teddy out of the car.
"I want to show GG and Papa my legos Mama," I hear Teddy say and I smile. Ana pushes open the door and we all yell surprise. Teddy quickly hides behind Ana's legs hiding his face.
"Teddy bear come here buddy," I say holding out my arms. He's bolts out and into my arms again hiding his face from everyone
"It's okay Ted, you know everyone here. Aunty Kate and big Uncle Elliot see," I point out everyone around the room and Teddy comes out from my shoulder and his eyes land in the kitchen.
"What dat?" he asks pointing at the cake.
"Chocolate Cake," I say.
His eyes get really big and he makes a 'o' with his mouth. I laugh and sent him down, he runs straight for the cake. Elliot helps him get a piece and Teddy takes it, he then looks up at me and Ana, who has moved to my side, and gives us a huge smile. It's so big that he has to close his eyes, it only lasts a second then he's eating the cake with his fingers. If it was any other day I would have insisted he use a fork but today is his day and he looks so cute with cake all over his face. Ana quickly pulls out her phone to photography him.
I wrap my arm around Ana and pull her close; I kiss her head and linger there just feeling this moment with her. I look back at our son and our family interacting with him. I finally feel like just Christian, not the fifty shades of fucked up kid with a dark past. I feel whole here with my family.
Okay that's it for this chapter as always I love it when you guys reveiw. Anyone got an idea of what I might do next let me know in the comments. I'll try to update as much as I can. Until next time-AJ