50 Shades of Family

Summer

 Ana's POV

 Summer started two weeks ago. Christian surprised Phoebe and Teddy with a trip to anywhere they wanted so they can learn more about the world , and so we could be by ourselves for the summer. Phoebe chose Czechoslovakia while Ted wanted to experience France.

Since Christian's parents are now retired and have nothing better to do than sit around their big house and go on elaborate vacations, they steal Julie away from us whenever the can.

“So how might we spend this day alone, again?” my husband asks with a loving, needy look in his eyes. Some people would classify us to still be in the honeymoon phase. I never thought I'd be so grateful to be without kids.

“Well...we could be a cheesy couple and watch chick-flicks while feeding each other chocolate covered strawberries.” I whisper, straddling his lap, throwing my arms around his neck. “Or...we could be a couple with no life and sit around doing work related stuff while yelling at each other.” I nuzzle my face into his freshly shaved, smooth neck, kissing the skin below his ear. I linger there, putting ,my lips right against his ear. “Or we could see how sturdy the surfaces in this house are.” I cover his mouth with mine, rolling my hips down on his. He lets out a strained moan against my lips. “Or,” I grab his face in my hands, “we can do what you suggested a few months ago and look into adoption?”

His hungry expression soon transforms into one of surprise. “Are you serious?” I nod with a smile plastered on my face.

“The older two kids said it was okay. Beside, Teddy only has...what...about one to two years left in this house before college, and I know he would love another boy in the house.” I say combing my fingers through Christian's hair while he contemplates my words. Suddenly he lifts me from his lap and carries me bridle style to our bedroom.

“If you insist, as long as we can test out the surfaces in the house afterward.” He chuckles.

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"Kids, we have a surprise for you." I say walking in with their blue passports out of sight behind my back, my husband trailing behind me with his hands on my hips.

"What could it possibly be?" Teddy says, sarcasm dripping off every word. I place their passports in front if them and watch as confusion takes over their faces.
Phoebe picks hers up and examines it like it's a foreign object. "Where are we going?"

"You choose." Christian shrugs and wraps his arms around my waist, resting his head on my shoulder.

“You mean we can go anywhere in the world?” Teddy eyes us suspiciously.

“Anywhere you want.” I confirm.

“For how long?”

“The whole summer.” Phoebe sits back going through her options, just like I would, but Teddy speaks with out hesitation.

“France.” I smile and feel Christian nod on my shoulder.

“I hope you know that this trip is partially for educational reasons, so I better not hear that you have a different girl with you every night .” Christian scolds and sits down at the table. I look down at him and he pats his knee for me to sit, flashing me a little boy smile. I do as silently commanded, and take a seat on his lap.

Teddy rolls his eyes, “Don't be silly Dad, I won't have one girl every night... I'll have multiple.” I glare at my son, and when I feel my husbands chest vibrate with laughter I turn to glare at him too. Teddy continues to grin his Christian grin.

“We can just send Sophie with you.” Teddy groans at my proposal and I grin.

“Can I go to Czechoslovakia?” Phoebe asks after a while catching me off guard.