Chapter 32: Forever
CPOV
I help Anastasia into the jet, which is a feat on itself because she's wearing her wedding gown. But I wanted to be the one to take it off. It's like I'll be unwrapping the best present in the world. Taylor and Sawyer load the luggage and perform last minute security checks. I've asked both of them on for the first two weeks and have extra security available needed. For the third week we'll have Sawyer only on call if needed.
As Ana gets herself situated in her seat, I check my phone and see I have a text from Welch. I wasn't expecting anything.
*Ms. Lincoln was arrested today on felony charges of attempted murder in the 1st degree, conspiracy, tax evasion, grand larceny, and extortion. Ms. Williams was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, aiding and abetting a crime, failure to report a crime under federal law, and attempted murder in the 3rd degree. The hangar employee has turned state's witness for a reduced sentence. No bail has been set as both are seen as flight risks.*
I smile at this news and turn my phone off ready to start my life with Anastasia.
The pilot, Captain Green, greets us with congratulations and introduces us to his co-pilot, Harrison. We sit down in our seats and prepare for take off. The attendant brings us two glasses of champagne. "Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Grey. I'm Evelyn and I'll be your attendant for the flight. As soon as we're able I will prepare your dinner. The flight should last just over nine hours so your bedroom is prepared should you wish to use it."
I smile at Ana and wink at her. We'll definitely need to use the bedroom.
Ana is smiling me, "So, not only do you have your own jet, it has a bedroom and staff?" I shrug at her trying to look contrite.
"Mr. Grey, are you going to tell me where we are going now? All I know is it will take nine hours to fly there." I know this has been eating away at her. I reach over to her and kiss her lips. Then I give her an envelope with the itinerary.
She opens it and begins to read.
Grey Honeymoon Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival
Land at Heathrow airport
Private car to Southampton
Check into hotel: Ennio's Boutique Hotel
In-room dinner
Day 2 - Touring
Stonehenge, Bath Abbey, Farleigh Castle,
Wardour Castle, & Sydney Gardens
Day 3 - Touring
Jane Austen House Museum & Hardy's Cottage
Day 4 - Travel to London
Check into Hotel 41's Conservatory Suite
Day 5 - Touring
London Landmarks and West End Theatre
Day 6 - Touring
London, High Tea & Ceremony of the Keys
Day 7 - Touring
Bronte Parsonage
Day 8 - Eurostar to Paris
Check into Peninsula Paris Hotel, Peninsula Suite
Day 9 - Touring
Montmartre & The Eiffel Tower
Day 10 - Touring
Champs Élysées, Musée d'Orsay, & Louvre museum
Day 11 - Touring
Musée Rodin, Palais-Royal Gardens, & Luxembourg Gardens
Day 12 - Touring
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, Marché aux Puces, & the Marais
Day 13 - Touring
Versailles & 'Diner de Célébration'
Day 14 - Travel from Paris to Santorini
Check into Verma Resort
Day 15 - Travel from Santorini to Cyclades, Greece
Check into Private Island Resort
Days 16 - 20
Private Island Resort, Cyclades, Greece
Day 21 - Return Home
Ana looks up at me, her eyes alight with excitement. "We're going to London?" The wonder in her voice reminds me that of a child when he first hears he's going to Disney World.
"That's the first stop. Do you like the plan?" I've traveled all over so I want to see these through Ana's eyes.
"Like it? I love it! This is the most amazing honeymoon ever!" She's now jumping up and down in her seat.
"After we've eaten I plan on taking you back into that bedroom and not come out until the wheels touch down at Heathrow."
Evelyn comes back with our dinner. "Chilean sea bass with a garlic and herb risotto and sauteed squash. If you need anything else, please let me know. Enjoy." She places our plates down and gives us more champagne.
We hold up the champagne flutes and I toast, "To us, Ana. To our marriage, our future, and our forever."
Ana gives me her shy smile. "Forever. I love the sound of that."
THE END