Fifty Shades After

Chapter 51

Ana POV

My honeymoon has been amazing. I have been pampered and made to feel beautiful. The remaining time after my day of beauty was spent mostly in bed. Christian made sure that I was thoroughly remarked as his...and I enjoyed every minute. It reminds me of when we first got together we were all over each other 4 to 5 times a day. Since we have been here it's been even more stopping only to eat  and bathe each other. Now it's time to leave and I am dreading it because it means tomorrow morning I have to go to court and start the drama all over again.

Christian has arranged for Grace and Carrick to meet us at home to bring Teddy home. I did miss my little man, I haven't really been away from him since I got home and that has been hard. Also I have an appointment coming up with Dr Greene. Guess it's time to get back to reality. I see Christian gathering his belongings because he also is anxious to get back to Teddy. I'm trying not to dwell on negative energy, just focus on my family.

Taylor has come to take us home, but as we get into the car Christian places a blindfold over my eyes. "I have a surprise for you my love. I want to make sure your eyes remain closed until we get there". I groan a bit but give in to his request. We drive for what seems like a long time before coming to a stop. Taylor opens the door and I smell water and nature. "Christian where are we? We obviously aren't at Escala because you don't smell nature and water at Escala". "Just a little further Ana, its a surprise". I sigh but follow along. "Ok baby stop here". I stop and suddenly the blindfold is removed and the most beautiful house is before me. I look around and I see the Puget sound and nature all around us. "Christian this is beautiful.....why are we here. The view is amazing and the water is so peaceful". "Ana I want to show you the inside of this beautiful house".

We walk over to the front door and the entryway is absolutely beautiful, simple elegance rustic and enchanting. We continue into the living room and see it's furnished beautifully simple style nothing to fancy perfect for a family with children. We walk into the kitchen and it's like it's out of my dream. The perfect rustic kitchen with alder wood cabinets and concrete countertops. I go to the appliances and they are black except for the refrigerator, it blends in with the cabinetry. I love the separated kitchen and living space. Going into the dining room is just splendid. Done in beautiful tones that compliment the surroundings a long table for big family dinners. I open the French doors leading to deck outside.

The outside is a breathing sight...the way the wind blowing the reeds by the dock, the sway of the grass in time with the ripples coming off the water. Perfect for children to playing hide and go seek running through the grasses laughing having a wonderful time. "Ana let's go look at the rooms upstairs". We walk back towards the living room to the staircase, walking up the stairs to see what wonders are upstairs. As we reach the top I see 4 bedroom doors. I can obviously spot the master, but I go to the first door I see. I walk inside and see the most beautiful nursery for a little boy. The parents obviously love trains and planes because the room look strangely like Teddy's at Escala. Huge closet for a child bathroom attached. I go to the next room and see it's a guest room simply done with a bathroom attached also. The room before the master, I open it and see another nursery inside. This room is beautifully decorated in a princess theme. Beauty and the beast I believe with 2 beautiful cribs mural on the wall. The cribs and rocking chair are in matching gray color. The closet is full of clothes for a princess. This room also has a bathroom attached. Seems to be a common theme.

We head to the master bedroom and it's just breathtaking. Muted gray walls with white crown molding picture windows French doors opening to a deck looking out to Puget sound. You can see everything, I look around the deck and see a table and 2 chairs facing the water. "My goodness Christian and this house is absolutely beautiful. I couldn't imagine anything more spectacular than this. Who does it belong to"? "Do you truly love the house baby"? "Yes of course I do....the house is just how I would have it. The colors and the furniture. Even the girl nursery". He looks at me with the biggest smile. "I am glad you love it baby....it's yours. I got it for you as a wedding present". "Christian my goodness this is too much but I love it. When can we move in? Is it ours now"? "I've had it for over a month. Elliot Gail Mia and mom have all been helping me get the house ready for you. Mom was the best as she found out the theme you wanted for the twins and I was able to get it done just before the wedding. I am glad you love it baby. I was worried you wouldn't. We can stay tonight because all of our things were moved over while we were on our honeymoon. I wanted to bring my family to a home not back to the apartment". I walk over to Christian and kiss him with all the passion I have. "It's perfect my love, just like you".

Grace and Carrick met us at the new house, loving the way it looked and the peacefulness you get being away from the major cities. While we were all together, we began discussing tomorrow and out plans and such. "Ana tomorrow you and Christian will arrive about 8:30 the trial begins at 9:00. I have arranged a secure entrance for you to enter away from the paparazzi hounding you. Grace and John will be there also for support. I imagine Ray will be as well, and I know you will have your own personal security as well. Will Teddy be staying with Gail or coming as well"? Christian responds before I can "Ted will be here with Gail and security detail. The property will be on lockdown until we return from court. This will be the routine until this trial is over".

Christian POV

I sense Ana is very nervous about tomorrow, seeing those people that hurt her. Everyone here thinks this trial is a joke....they all admitted to what they did hut now they want to claim a reason for that or that or I misunderstood. Ana doesn't need this stress right now. Being almost 8 months pregnant, with twins no less and a major trial to boot after getting married. It's a recipe for disaster.
Taylor has sorted out security he and Sawyer will accompany us to the courthouse whereas the remaining security will be here on the property protecting Ted and Gail. I am very thankful no one knows about this property so things should be peaceful here.

I look over at dad and Ana as they talk about tomorrow's plans. "How does everyone feel about what is happening for tomorrow"? Ana responds "Not happy to deal with this nonsense...but for the plans, I leave them into your and Christian's capable hands. Less stress and drama for mama". We all laugh at this but I noticed how pale my wife is. I glance at mom and she nods in agreement with me. "Ana dear, let's go into your and Christian's room. Your really pale and I just want to check you out". Ana nods, kisses me on the cheek and they leave the room. "Dad I am becoming concerned that all this stress may cause her to go into premature labor. This is not something an almost full term pregnant woman should have to deal with". He sighs "I know Christian, if I thought we could win this without her, believe me I would. But we can not take the risk that they get out, Jose tried for custody or worse yet, re abducts her and she and them disappear forever. He could go caveman and kill them all just so.you never have her again. We need them securely in prison". I sigh "I know I just don't want anything bad happening to them".

Mom returns from our room minus Ana. "Where's Ana"? Mom sighs "Her blood pressure is elevated, too much in to short of time. She hasn't completely adapted yet. I advised her to rest and told Gail to make lower sodium meals until the babies are born". "Should I be concerned mom? Are they in danger"? "Christian this is a precaution....Dr Greene would know more. It's more than likely stress. Once things calm down I'm hoping things will go back to normal". I listen to mom, hoping nothing bad happens to my girls.... I couldn't handle it.