695EPILOGUE
"Ana," Christian's voice shook with worry.
"I'm alright." She mumbled grabbing a toothbrush and paste. Christian stood patiently waiting for her to be done.
"What did you mean by that?" He asked with apprehension clearly etched on his features.
"Mean by what?" Ana asked taking a deep breath.
"When you said 'You have got to be kidding me.' Were you sick before?"
"Yes, ten years ago… it took three days of that before I called you thinking I had food poison." She stated nonchalantly.
Christian's look said it all, he believed just as she did that she was pregnant. "Ana… are you saying what I think you are saying."
"Yes, I may be pregnant…" the smile that broke out on Christian's face had her praying she was indeed pregnant. "But… before we get our hopes up, we should make a trip to the pharmacy." She added. Christian nodded finding it impossible to wipe the smile off his face. "Stop smiling." She chastised.
"I will when you do." He retorted.
"I'm trying, but I'm finding it hard not to. I really want to be pregnant." She added her voice shaking. She found herself in Christian's arms in no time.
"There is a 24hour pharmacy not far from here. I will be back before you know it." He mumbled letting her go.
"Won't you be recognized?"
Christian sighed knowing her question was valid. He would be recognized and more than likely end up on some gossip site in a couple of hours. "I will send Taylor. He'd insist on following me anyway so…" His voice tailed off.
"Makes sense." She mumbled wrapping her arms firmly around his neck.
"Angel… you are going to have to release me in order for me to text Jason." Christian said with a chuckle.
"Just a little longer." She muttered into his neck. "If I'm… not…"
"Then I'm knocking you up." He finished with a chuckle. "It won't be necessary… you are pregnant." His conviction had her head snapping back to look at him. "You and I have spent every waking minute together this week. You ate the same food and drunk the same beverages I did… I don't see any reason for you to be throwing up other than morning sickness. If it were food poisoning my head would also be in the toilet bowl, but I will text Jason to get a few test kits."
Despite Christian's believe Ana was pregnant it didn't stop Christian pacing as the seconds ticked down on his phone. It was the longest three minutes of his life waiting for the test to either tell him Ana was pregnant or not. He had to admit Taylor got a good one, it was simplicity at its best, it either said pregnant or not pregnant. The squeal that tore out of Ana's throat brought his inner ranting to an abrupt end. He looked up to find her jumping up and down in sheer happiness. He turned just in time to catch her as she threw herself into his arms. "We are having a baby." She said with a giggle.
"Yeah, I figured when your squeal busted an eardrum." He teased sounding choked up. "I am going to find the best damn gynecologist in Seattle and book us an appointment." He added leaning in for a kiss, Ana moaned allowing his tongue to invade her mouth. Christian pushed her against the shower glass and studiously worked his way down her body kissing every inch of available skin.
"Ah." She moaned when his fingers brushed over her clit, his finger slid into her warm pussy and slowly pumping in and out of her making sure to rub her sweet spot while his thumb circled her clit. Christian bent over taking her nipple into his mouth and his free hand teasing the other nipple.
Ana knew she might not be standing when her orgasm came. "Christi…" was all she managed before her orgasm rendered her speeches as her body quaked with pleasure. Having no intention of letting her juices go to waste Christian quickly got down on his knees his mouth attacking her pussy. His mouth and tongue manipulated her clit keeping Ana on the edge for so long she lost the ability to remain on her feet when she finally came for the second time.
Christian carried her into the bedroom and onto the bed. Ana groaned when Christians lips were back on hers, she could taste herself on his lips. He spread her legs and slowly sunk his length into her. His strokes were long and hit the spot with every thrust rendering Ana delirious with pleasure. "You feel… so… good." Ana mewled as Christian thrust harder and faster. "Yes, right there… right there…" she chanted every time he slammed in and out of her.
"I can't hold on," Christian said through gritted teeth.
"Just a little… oh, longer." She shattered beneath him the minute the words left her mouth.
"Oooh fuck." Christian roared emptying himself into her. "God, I love you." He moaned kissing her stomach.
"I love you too," Ana mumbled.
"Uh," Christian responded. "Oh, I was talking to the baby." He said with a sheepish look that Ana knew was false. "Yeah, but I love you too." He added earning an elbow to the ribs.
"Ouch, that actually hurt." He mumbles snuggling closer to her. "When do we tell everyone about our engagement and the little bundle of joy?" He asked kissing her shoulder.
"The engagement… I suppose the minute someone spots the ring at lunch today. I want to wait… I believe you only tell people after the first trimester when the pregnancy is safer."
"I'm good with whatever you want." Christian moaned pushing his erection into her ass.
"Don't get any ideas I want breakfast." Ana got out bed and sauntered into the bathroom leaving Christian and his erection on the bed.
Grace was at the front door as usual much to Christian's amusement. He never understood why his mother did that, but he never asked. "Hello, dear boy…" She eyed Ana's ring and found herself lost for words. She looked back up them tears swimming in her eyes.
"Mom, don't start… this is a happy occasion." Christian chastised.
"These are happy tears." She said with a giggle.
"Grace, let them in." Carrick teased as he made his way down the stairs. He hugged Ana and Christian, and as expected he didn't notice the ring. They made their way to the living room to find the usual people there. Emilia and Kate had become a part of the family, and both welcomed it. Emilia's family were some hours away, and Kate's was fractured at the moment, so spending time with the Greys was very welcome.
"Boss, you are alive." Emilia teased.
"Oh. My. God… you two are engaged." Surprisingly that was Elliot. As expected all hell broke loose as everyone congratulated the pair in jubilant fashion. Carrick brought out the champagne to toast the pair. Ana took a glass and shot a surreptitious look at Christian.
"To Christian and Ana on your engagement. A day we could scarcely believe would ever happen… and yet here it is. Ana, the joy you continue to bring into our lives. To Ana and Christian." Carrick toasted.
"To Ana and Christian." Was loudly and proudly echoed.
Ana let the champagne touch her lips as Christian took a big gulp. Amid the joy and celebration, the two swapped glasses and Christian took another big drink.
After dinner, the two walked hand in hand to the small plaque that was built under the oak tree on the far side of the Grey's backyard. Christian knelt down and brushed away the small leaves and twigs. The marble plague simply read 'Baby Grey.'
"Hey, buddy… we thought you should be the first to know. You are going to have a little brother or sister in about eight months or so. We know you would have been a great older sibling had you been given a chance. We love you, and you will always be in our hearts." Christian managed to force the words past the sadness that was threatening to cripple him. Ana wrapped her hands around him, and the two stayed there for what seemed like hours.
Ana runs her hands over her dress again as she stepped out of the car. "Relax baby, no one can tell," Christian mumbled with a smile plastered on his face.
"You keep smiling like that, and we will be telling everybody before we are ready to," Ana grumbled doing a much better job of keeping a straight face.
"I'm trying." He mumbles planting a kiss on her neck.
They walked with photographer's clamoring for their attention and headed straight inside the venue without stopping. "Christian, Ana," Grace called sauntering over to them before either had the chance to admire the decorated ballroom at the Four Seasons. "I should warn you Elena, and her kids are here," Grace grumbled.
"We are aware." Christian groaned. "Believe me, if they know what is good for them they will stay well clear of us," Christian added.
"Don't you two look… happy." Grace said eyeing them. "Anything you like to share."
"Ana moved into Escala while we look for somewhere more… homey." Christian chuckled.
"I thought you had a house in Mercer." Grace enquired.
"I do, but I realized I wanted a new start, so I sold it to Kate," Ana said with a shrug.
"I see." Grace murmured her attention focused on Elena who just walked into the ballroom.
"I can't believe I got dragged to this shit." August groaned as he walked into the ballroom.
"We have a reputation to salvage," Elena said glaring at him.
"We? You mean you and April, you two were stupid enough to cross the Greys, and somehow I'm included. I don't think so. You messed up so bad dad is divorcing you and worse I can't get him to answer my calls." August groaned.
Elena had yet to tell her kids why Linc really was divorcing her, she feared the minute they found out the truth they would most likely abandon her.
"Shit, the Grey's are here," April muttered under her breath. Happy to see Christian considering he wasn't a big fan of such events it was more than likely he would have missed it. She had tried tirelessly to no avail to get Christian's attention. She wanted to apologize for agreeing to help Jack keep track of his whereabouts.
Christian had shut her out of his life completely, and it hurts despite knowing her lack of relationship with him was entirely her fault. In a moment of bravery as far as Elena was concerned or sheer stupidity as far as August was concerned April started making her way towards Christian. She faulted when she sported the ring on Ana's finger, but took a deep breath and kept making her way towards Christian who had her back to her talking to a Senator.
Taylor shook his head at April's audacity before intercepting her. "Miss. Lin… actually what is your last name?" He asked with a smirk April didn't understand.
"Really? It's Lincoln, and you've known that for years." April bit back
"Yes, I did, but considering I just discovered that Michael Lincoln isn't your father I would have thought your mother would…" The look on her face stopped Taylor. "Shit… you didn't know. Why do you think Linc is divorcing your mother? He found out from Carrick that he wasn't your father." As much as April wanted to believe Taylor was lying, she knew deep down it was true. For over three months he had ignored all forms of communication from her and August, and finally, it made sense.
"Can I talk to Christian?" she asked despite the shattering information she just learned.
"Mr. Grey has made it clear he no longer wants any type of relationship with you. Make one more attempt to contact Mr. Grey, and you will be served with a restraining order." Taylor said gripping her forearm and leading her away.
"I can't believe you are throwing away years of friendship over one mistake," April said loudly enough for Christian to hear, but by his lack of reaction, April wasn't sure he did.
April looked furious as she walked back towards her mother and brother. "When were you going to tell us that dad was ignoring us because we weren't his kids."
"WHAT?" August's reaction turned several eyes on them.
"Not here," Elena said through gritted teeth.
"Then where because as far as I can see you weren't planning on telling us," April growled.
"No wonder he's been ignoring our calls. I should have known when he changed the locks on us as well." August said before storming off April fast on his heels. Elena looked up and realized her secret was out. As she walked out of the ballroom, she found herself wishing to go back to the day Linc told her to leave it alone because this time she would listen.
"There you go." Emilia offered Ana a glass of champagne. "Finally the bitch got the message," Emilia grumbled as she watched Taylor get April away from Christian. "Drink up." She said with a look Ana recognized.
"You know... don't you?" Ana asked with a chuckle.
"Yep. I saw the glass swap the day you announced your engagement. Then at dinner, Kate noticed you weren't drinking at all. Two weeks later Grace was all smiles turns out she knew as well. I think she told Carrick who I believe told Elliot."
"Wait a second, Elliot knew and he was able to keep his mouth shut," Ana said in disbelief.
"Hey, I can keep my mouth shut if I need to." Elliot protested with beaming smile. "Congratulations, I am so happy for you two." He gave Ana a hug. "I can't think of two people more deserving. Of course, you'd get knocked up out of wedlock." He added as expected.
"Since the cat's out of the bag I can stop drinking Ana's alcohol as well," Christian added as he joined Ana.
"Are far along are you?" Grace asked.
"Two and a half months we were going to tell you in a couple of weeks. In fact, we had this whole thing planned, but it's not necessary now." Ana giggled.
On the drive home, Christian held on to Ana's hand. "I almost gave up on you until Kate convinced me to try again. Words cannot begin to describe how happy I am after feeling as though I was half alive for so long." Ana murmured. "I love you."
"I know the feeling. There is nothing more satisfying than waking up in the morning to find you next to me. I love you too… more than you know."
AN: Thanks for reading and all the reviews.
