50 Shades of Family

Staying?

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Teddy's POV

I wake up with a message from my father waiting to be read. He is just making sure that I know I need to be at the building in an hour and a half. I sigh, rubbing my eyes and sitting up. Sophie is asleep beside me, one arm wrapped around her waist and the other wrapped around mine. I don't need her to wake up this early, she needs all the sleep she can get. Recently her morning sickness has ceased completely, and she has more energy, but she has been getting terrible cramps when she is awake and moving.

She stirs around just a little bit when I try to sit up, but then she settles back down, her hold on me loosening. I start to move her arm off of me and slowly slip out of bed at the same time. She takes a deep breath, rolling around to her other side, facing away from me. I let go of her arm and let her move herself.

Once I'm sure she is still dreaming, I stand from the bed, collect my morning necessities and head the the only other bathroom on the first floor. I shower quickly, having no reason to stay in the small closed in space longer than five minutes, before slipping into my pants and shirt. I don't bother throwing the coat on right now, so I head to the kitchen and whip up some scrambled eggs.All the lights in the house are off, but the whole place is being showered with the early morning light. Most of the sky is a soft blue, with a tiny sliver of purple between that and the glowing orb of energy. Some times I'll wake up early enough and be able to count the seconds before the bottom of the sun touches the land.

I spoon feed myself while watching the city come to life but also scrolling through the news feed on my phone. Once I read the end of the feed, a text from my father pops up.

From:Dad
Leaving house now. Don't be late. 

I roll my eyes, not bothering the respond back. I place my plate in the sink and quickly throw together a quick breakfast for my girl. I set it all out on the counter along with a good morning note before tugging on my jacket and and rolling my bag to the door. When I open it to step out into the hallway, Sawyer is right across the hall.

"How long have you been there?" I ask, handing him my luggage. 

"Ever since, Mr. Grey sent me over here." He takes the bag from my hand. "I'll be in the front waiting." He says. Is tart to follow after him, but something is tugging at me. I step back into the foyer and walk to the room my sleeping girlfriend is currently occupying. When I tip toe in, I catch sight of what can only be an angel lying in the white cotton sheets. Her sun-kissed hair fans around her head making it look like a God-given halo. She deserves one.

I walk over to her side and crouch down to be face to face with her. Her eyelids flutter, making her lashes dance along her cheek, and her lips are parted, allowing baby snores to escape them.

I lean forward, making sure to not put any pressure on the bed, as I brush my lips against hers. I make it quick, not wanting to wake her. Before I stand, a thought crosses my mind, and I take an extra three seconds to bid farewell to my growing daughter or son.Still, she doesn't stir so I finally decide to leave.

Now that I have said my goodbyes, I can walk out of here knowing the trip, and my family, will be just fine.

 Sawyer parks the car in front of Grey House, and escorts me up to my fathers floor, rolling up my luggage as well. When we walk in, a few of his blonde employs are already walking around in their form-fitting gray business attire.
"Good morning, Mr. Grey." One of the younger women says with a smile on her face. I nod my head in acknowledgment, keeping it simple. I head straight to the office,not even bothering to knock on the door. He shouldn't have anyone in there.

Sure enough when I walk in, Dad is leaning against the desk with papers in his hands.Ross is at his side, explaining what the papers are, and Andrea is sitting in a chair across from them with her head set, laptop and calendar. Finally, there is Taylor standing a few feet away with an impassive look on his face.

When I walk in, all heads snap to me.Ross waves, Andrea polity smiles, Father nods, and Taylor looks like he couldn't care less about my existence. I walk up to the other chair, Sawyer following, and stand by for instructions.

"Thank you, Ross, Andrea. Go on and finish any last minute plans and reservations, we'll be leaving soon. I would double check your ride for later." He says and the two woman bid their goodbyes and good lucks before walking out of the office.

"Sawyer, you can place that by the desk." My dad stands up on his feet, showing who has the power in the room. Sawyer does as he's told before going over to stand next to Taylor.

"Teddy, I've made some changes for this trip, changes that are approved by the opinion that really matters."He makes the out of character statement. My mom; he is talking about my mom's opinion. "I believe it would be in the best interest of the company, you, and me that you stay back here while I travel to Portland."

What?

"You think it would be in my best interest?"I ask and he nods his head. "You said last month it would be in my best interest if I went with you. What would me staying here do?"

"If you accompanied me on this trip it would teach you how to find loopholes in every proposal and bargain to get what you want. You staying back allows you to utilize my staff as you see fit, training you can run this company on your own for a couple days. Trust me, this is the best thing I can do for you if you are seriously taking over this company when you get older, or decide to start your own business." 

"In order to make decisions while I run the building, shouldn't I first learn how to make the decisions? Therefore, it would be more beneficial to me if I went with you." I state. I've already told Sophie she would be on her own for a couple of days, giving her time to go over the-

No, I

No, I have to go! I open my mouth to lay down another valid reason I have to go,but he holds his hand up stopping me.

"You either dive in headfirst or not at all. You are staying here, and that's final." I close my mouth, knowing I'm going to lose the argument, and now there is a possible chance I could lose my girl because she thinks I'm a freak. Maybe she will just forget about the contract.

"You already know your way around everywhere, Andrea has a calendar for you already started, and Ross and I are just a phone call away. Check in with them every morning." I can tell my father is getting emotional about leaving me alone for so long, leaving his pride and joy in the hands of a teenager. He is trying to hide how he feels about me taking this big step toward a defined future for myself. 

"Sawyer, you will stay here as well. I'll have Marcus drive Ross down." Sawyer nods, without a word, and walks out of the room leaving my dad, Taylor, and I. "Taylor, I'll meet you out front."He says, and the man walks out the door as well. My dad waits for the door to be completely closed before he takes a step closer to me,putting his hands on my shoulders.

"I trust you Theodore. I know you can do well with this company even if it is only for a few days. Do you believe you can do this?" He asks. I feel about four inches tall.

"Yes." I say, and I swear his eyes start tearing up. Within seconds, he has his arms around me, and I wrap mine around him. I don't remember the last time I got one of these hugs. He kisses my head and steps back, immediately switching on CEO mode.

"Good luck, Teddy." He steps around me and walks to the door, turning back before he walk out. "I love you, son."

"I love you too, Dad." Without another word, he walks out of the room,the sound of the door closing echoing around the massive office.

I walk over to his desk and run my fingers along the edge. I look over at the window and scan over the sleeping city. Yes, I feel about three inches tall, and yes, it feels like I have the whole world on my shoulders.

((I know these are short, sorry. But they are all part of the Last Chapter. I hope you are enjoying these. Almost every new point of view, if it's over 1000 words, will be a new chapter on here. Technically PART 2 of this one will be the next chapter. Thank you you lovely people!!))