A/N Okay guys, it is my first wrestling fiction.I've been waiting on writing this story for a while.Hope you guys like it.Also, I'm really sorry if there's a bunch of errors in this fiction, english isn't my first language.

Enjoy your reading:) And… Let me know what you think…

Randy/ Maria; John/? ; Dave /?

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

I've only made some changes of the names of Randy's and John's family.

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From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together, and a single brighter light goes forth from their united being.

Maria examined her face in the mirror. The lack of sleep was evident.

Great, now I need some cold compress for my puffy eyes. I look like I've had the worst sleepless night possible.

She turned around and sighed. An excitement burnt her like a fever. She looked toward the bed, where the sheets were a mess, a proof of her turning in the bed all night long. She couldn't lie, she was excited as hell.

Today would be the day when her life would have started from the beginning. Maria would return to the world that had been her heart for so long. She would return to the business that was a big part of her soul. It had been tough decision to leave. Two days ago, for her THE WWE WORLD was only reduced to the TV screen. However, the destiny or someone bigger than that had decided something else.

Flashback

Maria was sitting at the luxurious Sky bar lounge with a great view of the city. She still couldn't believe he had called her. In fact, she had no idea why he had asked her to meet him. His phone call hit her like a bolt from the blue. He was a very busy man, especially recently. And she had been wondering what he would have talked to her. He said only that they should talk. Maria of course was following the happening in Raw and Smackdown and couldn't stop asking herself: What does he want from me?

Little did she know she was about to have a conversation that would change her life forever.

She snapped out of her reverie, jumping a little in her seat at the sound of his deep husky voice, "Maria,"

She turned her head and smiled at him,"Hey,"

"Sorry I'm late, I had some issues with Teddy Long," He apologized.

"No problem. It's not that there is somewhere else I could be."

"It's hard to believe it, Princess."

"Well, believe it." Maria sighed.

"So, I don't need to feel guilty that I have ruined some romantic evening."

"Please, I know you, even if you had done it, you wouldn't have felt guilty."

"Your incredible, you know that?" He shook his head, smiling.

"I've been told." She bit her lip, chuckling a little.

"What would you like to drink, sir?" The bartender asked, as the tall man took a seat right next to Maria.

"I have had a shitty day, so I'll have a Jack on the rocks," The man ordered.

"Comin'up," The bartender replied and went to get the drink.

"I see you haven't changed your drinking habits," She observed.

"Just for the record, none of my habits have changed," He informed her.

She looked at him amused, "Having in mind your habits I wonder how you are still married, not that I'm bitter or anything."

"I'm just too good, Princess," He stated.

"Yeah, I bet this is the secret of your happy, healthy marriage."

"Maria, I want to thank you for agreeing to meet with me,"The man said in a serious voice.

"I must admit, your phone call surprised me," She confessed.

"No one knows for this meeting," He told her.

Maria looked back at him confused, "I don't understand."

"Ria, I want you back!" He said shortly.

Maria almost choked on her drink, "W…what?"

"I want you back," He repeated, as he calmly took a sip of his Jack.

Maria blinked her big beautiful eyes a few times, and decided that she must be awake.

"I see you are surprised, and I won't leave until you say yes."

"I can't… Sorry, but… I just can't."

"I don't take no for an answer." He warned her.

"Look, thank you very much for your offer… I really appreciate it, but I can't wrestle. I'm fast approaching 30, I have no husband, not even a boyfriend… you know that no business is as rough and tough as the wrestling business, especially for women and …."

" I don't want you to wrestle." He interrupted her," I want you to make your special show interviewing wrestlers, fans and do some charities stuff. You just have to follow the superstars and Divas and ask them questions. But this time you won't be the ditzy Diva Maria, you'll be a real reporter. I've got big plans for your show. You'll work with Dean Malenko, Ricky Steamboat and Rick Flair. "

She stared at him speechless.

"Please, Maria…! Say yes."

Did he just say please?

Maria still couldn't believe what he'd said.

"I would love to…" She said in a low voice, "but it's just not that simple. None of my friends is there any more. I have nobody there. No Ashley, no Mickey, not even Trish…"

"You know Trish is still part of the business."

"Yes, but it's not like the good old days." She said sadly.

"Eve is there." He reminded her.

"Yeah, Eve is the only friend I have left, but….I don't know…"

"Fine, you start Monday."

"I didn't say yes."

"Yet," He smirked, "but, you'll."

"Hunter, have I ever told you how much I hate you?"

"No."

"Well, I do."

"If I remember correctly you mentioned once that you have been in love with me," He smiled mischievously.

"Hunter, I had a crush on you when I was 15 years old, and I didn't even know you. You were The Great Triple H, and I have been your biggest fan," She clarified.

"That means I'm your first love. A lot of people say that you never forget your first love.In fact, I'm still the Great Triple H, and you are still my biggest fan,"Hunter leaned toward her and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Poor Stefanie," Maria shook her head, helplessly.

"I definitely wouldn't call her poor… The truth is that she is pretty lucky to have me."

"Of course," Maria rolled her eyes playfully.

END FLASHBACK

Maria collapsed on her bed with a sigh. She could never denythe fact that she missed WWE. Although none of her friends were there, she loved the life on the road. The time she had been spending with Trish, Ashley and Mickey was the greatest in her life.

"I wish thosedays could come back once more." Maria whispered closing her eyes.

Saturday morning

Randy Orton woke up feeling the sunshine onto his bed, he quietly cursed. He slipped his hand under the sheet to find the spot next to him cold and empty. Last night he had a hard match against Mark Henry and now his entire body was swollen and in a pain. He slowly opened his eyes, trying to ignore the bright rays streaming through the windows. Randy glanced at the alarm clock on his night stand, saw that it was a little after 1 p.m. He made a big effort to stretch and move his body.

"I swear this time Mark Henry took away all my energy." He groaned.

Randy grabbed his phone and dialed his wife's number. After a couple of calls she picked up her phone.

"Well, well, well looks like sleeping Beauty finally woke up," The sarcasm in her voice was fairly obvious.

"I feel compelled to say how disappointed I was when I didn't find you in the bed with me."

"Not that if I were in the bed with you something would happen," His wife said sharply.

Great, she is still grumpy for last night. It really is "great" to see that after so many years, she still couldn't understand once you have lifted Mark Henry's ass it's hard to lift up after some other parts of your body.

"Honey, don't be mad. I was exhausted," Randy tried to explain.

"This is the only word that I'm recently hearing- exhausted," His wife interjected, "I offered you something and you turned me down."

"I'll make it up to you, I promise," He assured her.

"I don't need promises I want proof, Randal."

Randy groaned, "Where are you?"

"In the restaurant. I'm with Justin's girlfriend."

"Give me 20 minutes. I'll be there."

"Fine."

Randy sighed and cursed, while laying in his bed, naked, and alone , "That fucking fat ass Henry! Go to hell man."

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Maria checked herself in the mirror one last time and raised an eyebrow, "Well, it's not so bad for someone who hasn't slept in over 24 hours." She hadn't seen her colleagues in about 17 months, and she felt like she was going to shit herself with anticipation.

She grabbed her purse and left.

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Randy entered the restaurant and looked around. Almost immediately, he spotted his wife, sitting at one of the tables with Kaitlin, Justin's girlfriend.

"Your husband is coming," Kaitlin informed her friend, "It's better that I leave now and check on Justin. He's training hard and I think he's overdoing a bit. "

Pam chuckled, "Yeah, there are so many other ways to keep him in a good shape."

"Absolutely," Kaitlin agreed, as she winked at her friend. She passed by Randy and smiled.

"I hope I haven't interrupted something important," He said, placing a soft kiss onto Pam's cheek.

"Nah, she's busy. Her boyfriend is waiting for her. Obviously, not all the wrestlers feel tired all the time."

"Not all the wrestlers are named The Viper Randy Orton, and having two matches per week, 5 meetings a day with 3 promotions and 25 autograph signings per month." As he said that, anger rushed threw his veins.

"Most of them are able to match the things." His wife insisted.

"Pam, you know better than anyone else under what pressure I have been put recently. I can't be 100 % in a great shape every day for you."

"Look Randal, you know better than anyone else how much I'm devoted to you and our family. I'm always by your side and I have always been there for you, even at your worst moments. You owe me your life. You wouldn't be here if it wasn't for me. And please forgive me that I also have needs."

Randy felt completely helpless when anger overwhelmed him, "I know very well what you've done for me, no need to repeat it every time. You know that I'm very grateful to you."

"I want you to show me."

"And what according to you am I doing, huh?" Randy said letting his emotions go and spitting the words at her, "I've been working my ass off for you to give you everything that you deserve."

"You do what you like most. Don't play the sufferer."

Randy felt his blood boil, a hot pulse coursed through his veins, his heart was pounding against his chest. At this moment, they heard Santino' voice behind them.

"Boungiorno, famiglia! What are you doing? Pamie amore, tell me that this stronzo is giving you a hard time and I'll kick his ass right now."

She smiled, "Hello, Santino."

"What's up, man?" Randy asked his friend, grateful that the Italian man had showed up just in time.

"I'm so excited. Today is my felice day. La mia bellail mio grande amore is here. She is back!"

"Who's back?" Randy asked curiously.

Suddenly, they heard a loud scream. They turned around and looked at the entrance, where John Cena had grabbed some girl with her legs up into the air, her head on the floor.

"No, John, please…. Let me down."

"You need more practice, baby!"

"Please, John, I'll throw up…Aw….."

"You stronzo, let her down, now! Maria, bellissima…. Amore mio!" Santino immediately ran to her. He hugged Maria, "I can't believe you are here!"

"Why are you here?" John asked.

She smiled "Well I'm back!"

"You are?" Santino asked with excitement. Maria nodded her head.

"This is SO cool" John said, "I'm glad you are back!"

"Me too." Maria said with a huge smile.

"Am I seeing this right? Is that Maria Kanellis?" Pam frowned.

"Obviously." Randy shrugged his shoulders indifferently.

"What is she doing here?" She demanded.

"Who cares?" Randy annoyed.

"It's evident that many of your colleagues are more than happy to see her," Pam noticed.

"So?"

"I hardly doubt that Lia would be happy to see this."

"She is not here, is she?"

"What does it mean, Randal? Like your friends you probably give the Divas the same warm welcome when I'm not around you."

"You know I don't give a shit about Divas." Randy said trying not to let his anger show.

"Highly doubtful."

"You know what?" He said not believing what he was hearing, "I'm going to the gym," He would be dammed if he was going to be spoken like that. He closed the menu and stood up. His wife stared after him as he exited.

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Gym was the perfect way to let off steam, Randy thought , At least here he could release the anger….

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Keep your shirt on, man! You are not the only one who wants to use the equipment here."

"Fuck you, Cena!" Randy shot him a death glare.

"I guess you could just say that deep down you have always been attracted to me. Sorry man, I like girls! But honestly, you are not exactly my type."

Randy glared at his friend, "That's not funny."

"Maybe for you…What's up, dude?"

"I had a fight with Pam."

"Oh? And what was the cause of the quarrel?"

"You." Randy hissed.

"Me?"

"Yep."

John chuckled," She has finally realized that I'm the better guy."

"She saw your outburst of enthusiasm with Kanellis. And she concluded that I did the same when she was not around."

John almost wanted to say a joking response to what Randy just said, but he saw his pained expression and sobered up," You know how it is, dude. All wives get very touchy when there is some Diva. You work with one of the most beautiful girls. Some jealousy is normal in any love relationship."

"I don't know, man. The things between us are getting pretty intense recently. God knows I love my family and I'd do anything for them, but… I feel like I'm trapped. Sometimes I can't breathe… I … I need some fresh air… Pam accuses me of all kinds of things."

"She needs sex, man. Thrust me, the women start to get nervous when they… you know…." John looked at his best friend knowingly.

"I do love sex, John. More than anyone else, but I can't be up 24/7."

"I can tell." John sighed and started training.

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A few hours later Randy left the gym. He had a towel around his neck and was wiping the sweat off his face. He headed straight to the elevator at a slow pace. He pushed the button and waited. It didn't take long for the elevator to come. He walked in and pressed the button for his floor. The elevator brought him to the second floor and the doors opened. As Randy lifted his head, he saw the face he'd seen a thousand times. But at that very moment he felt some strange excitement.

His blue eyes pierced her to her soul as she stood frozen in place,as if she didn't know what she was going to do. At the last minute before the elevator doors closed, she slipped inside the elevator.

"Hey," She said in a low voice.

"Hey," Randy mumbled not taking his eyes off her.

She blushed and looked down at the floor.

"Which floor?" Randy asked.

"Uh…7th." She murmured in cofusion.

God, I'm such an idiot. She didn't realize that she hadn't pushed her floor when she had gotten inside.

Randy reached out and started the elevator again.

"Thanks." Maria smiled.

He nodded silently. The elevator seemed to climb in slow motion. He leaned his back against the wall and looked at the diva in front of him. It had been ages since they had seen each other since she had been left WWE. He inhaled the smell of her shampoo and conditioner. "Holy shit she smells like heaven." He couldn't resist the temptation, his gaze moved over her body. She was an interesting mix of innocence and provocation. A man could have a desire to fuck her senseless and the same time just to cuddle with her. His eyes devoured her body wantonly. She was so damn… sexy… and beautiful. The elevator bell went and the doors slithered open, ruining Randy's dreams.

"That's my floor, " Maria cooed, "Bye."

"Uh, …. Yeah." Randy tried to find his voice, "See you around." He was staring at her like he wanted to strip her down and make her his in fount of the whole world. Suddenly, all the fatigue was gone and he could clearly feel the proof into his pants.

"What the hell am I doing? Shit, I need a cold shower right now." He closed his eyes, groaning.

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Maria breathed a sigh of relief as she walked out of the elevator.

God, is it just me or is it suddenly very hot in here? There is a serious problem with the air conditioning system of the hotel . She quickly unlocked the door and ran to the mirror. She stared at her reflection. Her face was flushed.

"What the hell is wrong with me?"

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Randy entered his hotel room.

"Hon, are you there?"He shouted. No answer. He looked around but Pam wasn't in the hotel suite. She must have gone out. He threw the towel on the bed as he looked over at the small night stand beside his bed and noticed a note. The note read, "Randy, I'm going to the mall. Have a nice rest! I want to see you in good shape when I go back… . Love, Pam."

"Great!" Randy murmured and collapsed onto the bed, his face buried in the pillow. He closed his eyes, as he let images of Maria Kanellis floated into his mind. "What the hellllllllllllllllll….."

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Five days later

Maria was taking forever, they were going to be late as hell, and Eve was more than a little impatient.

"Are you sure I'm looking good?" Maria asked, tilting her head to give her friend a doubtful look.

"No."

Maria looked on dumbfounded while blinking at her friend perplexed.

"You look gorgeous." Eve smiled sincerely.

"Do you know you would make a great boyfriend…" Maria chuckled.

"Gees, this is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me." Eve exclaimed jokingly.

"I wonder how come you are still available." Maria teased her.

"I'll kick your ass." Eve promised.

"Yeah, yeah, you better keep your energy for Beth and Natalya." Maria advised her.

"Oh, I have something much better for them."

They both laughed.

"Let's go, baby. We are late anyway," Eve urged her friend.

"Gosh, you really sound like a boyfriend."

"Do you want the truth? You need a man badly."

"Let me know when you see someone," Maria smirked.

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Randy and John leaned against the bar, sipping from their drinks.

"So, you are single again?" John chuckled.

"Yeah, Pam went home. Alie is sick with the flue. I hope to have the opportunity to go home next week for two days. I haven't seen my little one for three weeks. I really miss her."

"How are things between you and Pam?"

"Same shit, man. I know it's not easy for her but this is my job. And yes, I can't deny that I've been away most of the time. Moreover, I told her that wherever I go, she can travel with me whenever she can."

"Every marriage goes through its really hard times. Everything will be alright. I'm sure you guys will find the right way."

"The right way for what?" They heard a familiar voice behind them.

"Oh, shit! Dave, what the hell are you doing here, man?"

"You seem surprised to see me, kids."

"Of course, we are surprised," Randy and John confirmed.

"I hope you mean a good surprise because you guys will see me often. Hunter invited me for the promo tour."

"That's great, man."

"Yeah! I came tonight with Rick."

"Where is the old guy?"

"Well, he was here like 5 minutes ago," Dave Batista looked around searching for his friend, "Oh, he's over there," He pointed to the dance floor, where The nature boy was surrounded by two young beautiful girls.

"Isn't he too old for such things?" John raised an eyebrow.

"I want to be like him at his age," Randy admitted.

"I want to be like him at my age now," Dave grinned.

While John and Dave were discussing Rick's love achievements, Randy's attention was somewhere else. His eyes fell upon the entrance and his heart almost stopped beating. There was the most beautiful, Goddess-like woman standing there. The gorgeous Maria Kanellis had just showed up with Eve Torres.

I know that it isn't right to feel this way about a girl.

I'm married…

Mad, I must be mad...!

She's a Goddess!

Her smile was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.

"Make an effort to close your mouth, son!"

"Rick… uh… What are you talking about?"

"I'm simply stating a fact. I vaguely remember the last time I've seen you staring at a girl like that. Actually, I'm asking myself whether I have ever seen you looking at a girl that way."

"You need glasses, man. You know age can bring changes that affect your eyesight."

"My eyesight is crystal clear. But yours…well, there must be a reason why you can't take your eyes off Miss Kanellis."

"You are dreaming."

"There is only one person who is dreaming here and it's definitely not me, son. You want an advice? Go and get her. She is worth it."

"Since when do you have the right to give me any advices?" Randy annoyed.

"Since I'm like a father for you," The older man grinned.

"I highly doubt my dad would give me such advice," Randy mumbled to himself.

Maria was looking bored as she stood in a corner. She smiled, remembering the good old days when she, Trish, Ashley and Mickey did parties until the morning.

Gees, now I'm even missing Candice.

She took a gulp of her beer as she heard a deep husky voice behind her back.

"The majority of girls don't really drink beer."

Maria felt goose bumps all over her body. She turned her face and then her eyes met those of the Legend Killer, Randy Orton.

For a few long moments, Maria literally couldn't speak, "According to you what kind of drink a girl should have?" She finally asked, taking a deep breath and trying to slow her racing heart.

"Let's see," he shrugged his shoulders, "Martini or all cocktails with stupid names, but definitely not beer."

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I only drink beer," Maria stated.

"I didn't say I was disappointed. I'm glad to see a beautiful girl who doesn't drink pink drinks at such a fancy party."

"Well, I don't care where I'm … I just love beer," She admitted.

"I bet you are Steve Austin's favorite girl," Randy smirked.

"Yeah, I guess I impressed him a few years ago as I drunk more beers than he did." She laughed.

Randy found himself staring at her. At that moment, he knew that her smile was going to to be the death of him.

"Is there anything wrong with my face?"

"No, why?" He asked, still mesmerized by her eyes, by the twinkle in them.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Uh… I just haven't seen you in a while… and there is something different about you … and I wonder what that is?"

"There is something different about you as well."

"Is there?"

"You have grown a beard."A brief giggle escaped her lips.

"Oh, yeah… that."

"I think it suits you." She blushed a little, making him chuckle.

"You think so?"

"Yep, you look like a man now. I mean not that you didn't look like a man before…" Maria confused, "it's just…Oh God, I'm talking shit," She wrinkled her nose,"Maybe I should stop drinking beer."

Randy couldn't help but laugh. She was adorable.

"Hey, there you are, buddy. I've been looking for you everywhere," John joined them, "Maria, baby!" He forgot about his best friend immediately and occupied the beautiful Diva. "God, Maria, you look… you look…" John tried to find the right words.

"Good, I know." She finished the sentence for him.

"No," He shook his head, "You look stunning! What does it feel like to be the most beautiful girl at this party?"

"Oh, come on John! Half an hour ago you were saying the same words to Barbie."

"It worked there," John grinned.

"Well then, go there!" Maria gave him a sweet smile and turned on her heel, walking away. Randy and John didn't miss the opportunity of checking out her. If Randy hated to see her leaving, he loved to watch her walk away. Her ass was perfect and he knew he was in big trouble.

"Dude, I'm telling you, she is classy."

"Yeah," Randy mumbled dreamily, and after a few seconds, he faced his best friend, "It seems to me that the Cena's charm becomes to fade away," He grinned.

"Nah! Maria and I've been friends for years. It was meant only for a tease."

"I still remember your story line."

John sighed, "It was great time, indeed."

"I have never asked you… but you and Kanellis…"

John interrupted his friend, "No, she is not that kind of girl."

"What do you mean?"

"You can't make her a fuck and run girl. There is something special about her. I'm not a saint just like you are not. Maria is sexy as hell, but she is also very nice and sensitive girl."

"Like many other girls." Randy commented.

"Oh, come on! You know exactly what I'm talking about. There are girls you fuck and leave at the morning with an easy conscious."

"Yeah, you are right," Randy agreed.

"With Maria even the biggest asshole would have remorse."

Probably, John was right. Maria Kanellis was different. Whatever it meant that.

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The party was at its height. Maria and Eve were dancing under the neon lights.

"Guess what?"

"What?"

"Mr. RKO's been watching you all night. Don't look."

"Yeah, right," Maria let out a humorless laugh.

"Thrust me! He can't take his eyes off you."

"Eve, Randy's known me forever. He doesn't see me for the first time tonight."

"The truth is that, I've seen him look at girls, but not the way he looks at you."

"What makes you think he is looking at me?" Maria asked curiously. She couldn't hide the fact that Eve's comment made her feel some strange excitement.

"Do I look blind?"

"Eve, he is married," Maria pointed out.

"So?"

"I think he has eyes only for his wife."

"I see it in his eyes. He wants you."

"You just figure out things. Randy is not interested in other girls."

"Honey, it's high time to come out of the naive character you have been playing some time ago," Eve chuckled.

"What do you mean?" Maria offended.

"You don't think he is faithful to his wife, do you?"

"Actually, I do," Maria declared, "He talks about his family with such a devotion and love in every interview. I think he has changed a lot."

"Ria, you know that sometimes the image we keep is not the real one. Besides, I think that there are thunders in Randy's family paradise."

"I don't believe it," Maria frowned.

"Maria, words going around. Layla and Kelly know everything about everyone. Yesterday I heard them commenting the Orton's in the locker room. Randy and his lovely wife have no problem with arguing in public and don't believe in holding back emotions. Layla said that even Hunter reproached Mr. RKO for Mrs. Orton's endless claims of everything. Not to mention the fact that she doesn't allow him to breath. She is hunting him like vampires hunting for fresh blood."

"God, Eve!" Maria was disgusted.

"What? It's true."

"I don't blame her. He is a good guy."

Eve burst out laughing, "For the first time I hear a girl calling The Viper – good man. Sexy- yes, hot-yes, yummy- yes, handsome-yes, amazing- yes…..but good…. Never!"

"Well, it's obvious he is extremely beautiful, but…."

"I knew it!" Eve screamed out loudly.

"What?"

"You have a crush on Mr. Legend Killer!"

"No… what?... No! I mean … Well, I have to admit that he is handsome, sexy, and hot, but I really don't like…Eve! Stop it! Don't give me that big goofy smile. Why are you smiling?" Maria annoyed.

"I can imagine how cute your babies would be."

"Shut up, Eve!"

"What's up, girls? Is that a cat fight?" Dave Batista stood between Maria and Eve.

"Eve has become an awful person," Maria complained.

"And Maria tries to fight the obvious."

"And what's the obvious?" Dave was curious.

"That she would have very cute babies some day," Eve smiled devilishly.

Maria swallowed thickly,"I can make cute babies!" He winked at her.

"Aren't you too old to be raising babies, Mr. Animal?" Eve looked at him suspiciously.

"I'm not old. Age doesn't matter when it comes to babies , Torres!"

"Yeah, I think you'd make an interesting family. It'd be funny how your grandson would be older than your child and Maria would become a grandmother in 30," Eve giggled, as Batista pretended to choke her, making her laugh again.

"You have said too much, Torres and you need to keep your mouth shut. And I know what to use to shut it up," He grinned at her.

"I have rules. Don't put something in your mouth if you don't know where it's been," Eve teased him.

"Pervert!" Dave told her, smirking.

Maria shook her head, laughing. She lifted her eyes to look at Randy only to see him looking at her. She tried to look away but his eyes drew her in.

Oh, stop that Maria!

He is married.

Stop dreaming of something you would never have.

Ok, I need fresh air!

She walked out to the beach. The golden sand crunching beneath her feet, as she removed her high heels. She took a seat on the cool was quiet except the soft murmur of the water. A light breeze made her tremble. She heard footsteps behind her. Before she could turn, someone put a jacket around her.

"Get this. You can catch a cold easily," He said concerned. His throaty voice sent a shudder coursing her body. Her heartbeat quickened, echoing erratically in her ears.

"Thank you, Randy."

He just nodded, lit up a cigarette and offered her one, the last in his pack.

"No, thanks. I'm trying to quit smoking," She replied.

"I know it's a bad habit, but what can I do? I can't quit," Randy confessed and sat next to her.

Maria felt a little dizzy. The scent of his leather jacket blended beautifully with his cologne.

"So, you start a show," He said.

"Yep, it's Hinter's idea. I thought I was done with the world of wrestling."

"Once in it's hard to leave it."

"Good memories are hard to leave behind," She sighed.

"And the good friends," He added.

She smiled at him, nodding.

He smiled back at her, "So, what will be the show?"

"Every week we will preview, and choose the best moments of Raw and Smack down. There will be a special guest; I believe it would be interesting."

"Be careful with Rick. He can be old, but acts like he's sex athlete in his mid-20's," He warned her.

"We can't deny that Rick attracts women the way a magnet attracts iron shavings.."

"Right. He's a total chick magnet."

"I think working with him will be fun."

"What does your boyfriend say that you'll be on the road again?" Randy asked eventually.

"I don't have a boyfriend," Maria confessed.

This time he just looked at her in incredulity, "I find it hard to believe. Look at you."

"What does that mean?"

"It means," he continued with a partial smile of amusement, "That a woman who looks like you do, is never single."

Just when she thought she couldn't blush anymore, she did, "I am."

"No way. I'm sure there are plenty of guys who would kill to be with the great Maria Kanellis."

"Well, maybe the great Maria Kanellis is not so great."

"We both know it's not true."

"Obviously it is. After breaking up with Phil, I haven't had a boyfriend."

"And since then… "Randy couldn't hide his surprise, "You… weren't…."

"No," she blushed. She didn't know why she was telling him so personal things. He for his side couldn't comprehend how beautiful and nice girl like Maria was alone. He was watching her and noted the way she played with her hair. There was something magnificent about her. He was scared to admit it, but he could have sworn that he wanted her.

At this moment, they heard the sound of approaching loud voices behind them.

"Hey, you two!" Randy and Maria recognized John's voice.

Dave, Rick, Eve, John, Cody, Beth, and Natalia joined them.

"What's up here?" Rick asked.

"Randy is trying to seduce Maria," Cody joked.

"Shut up, asshole."

"Oh, that's something I want to see," Rick smirked, as Randy threw him a distasteful look..

"Where are you going, guys?" Maria changed the subject.

"Night swimming," Eve replied.

"The water must be cold," Maria suggested.

"This is the fun part," Cody told her.

"Why don't you join us?" John smiled.

"I don't have a swim suit."

"Neither do I. Besides, we have seen you naked before," John smirked.

"You're a real jerk." She shot at him.

"I've been called worse," He winked at her,"And it's not like I'm lying."

"Yeah," Cody confirmed, "I keep this issue of Playboy magazine in my duffel bag. In fact, the April 2008 issue of Playboy is my favourite," He chuckled.

Maria rolled her eyes.

Before entering the water, the wrestlers stripped off their clothes. Maria trembled at the sight of the dark ocean. She just stood on the shore staring into the water as the waves lapped against her bare feet.

"Come on, Maria!" Randy called her.

She bit her lip and hesitated.

"It's really refreshing." Randy assured her.

"You mean freezing, besides, I don't do swimming," She confessed.

"You don't have to swim. I promise."

"I don't know."

"Haven't you ever gone nightswimming?"

"Nep. I don't think I would find entertainment in swimming in freezing water."

Randy approached her. Her eyes grew huge, "No fucking way, Orton!"

He looked at her with a mischievous smile. He threw her over his shoulders and carried her to the water.

"Holy crap! It's so cold."

"It's not so cold."

"Ah, ouch,AH!"

"I see you are a screamer," Randy whispered into her ear, his warm breath hitting a sensitive spot on her neck. She went weak.

Maria saw a sparkle in his eyes and smiled mischievously, "Only if someone makes me scream."

Touché

"Woo! Woo! Woo!" Rick screamed out loudly.

All were running around and playing with the water like kids. Maria and Randy chased at each other down the beach, splashing water at one another.

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"Maybe it wasn't such a brilliant idea after all," Beth shivered.

"In other words, why do smart people like me fall for stupid ideas?" Eve demanded, as she walked out of the water.

"I'm freezing," Maria whimpered, following her.

"Let's start a fire," Cody suggested, as he started putting his clothes on.

"I don't want to get my ass arrested," Beth retorted.

"Let's go back to my hotel room and have a party," Rick offered.

"Yeah! Great!" John definitely liked the idea.

They had two rentals to get all of them. Maria climbed into a car with Randy, Rick, Batista and Cody. John, Eve, Beth, and Natalia got into the other car and headed for the hotel.

"Are you cold?" Randy asked Maria, as he, Cody and she took the back seat of the car.

She nodded.

"Do you want my jacket?" Without waiting for an answer, Randy took off his outer garment.

"No, you'll be cold."

"Maria, I'm fine. Get my jacket, please."

"Thank you," She said softly.

"Come here, let's get you warmed up!" He leaned over, slipping his arms around her body, pulling her close. He didn't know what he was doing, but he needed to feel her close.

"I can also warm her up," Cody grinned.

"Shut the fuck up," Randy snapped at his friend.

Maria cuddled in Randy's arms. She had never felt such strong emotions before and it frightened her.

It just felt so right holding her tightly against him. He inhaled her scent. She smelt like strawberries and cream. Delicious. ...He wanted to feel her…to kiss her, to taste her…..He was her slave, willing and able to do anything she wanted him to do to her. He knew right then and there, he was in some serious trouble.

"Shit! Shit! Shit!" Rick cursed loudly.

"What?"

"We just had a puncture. "

"No way, man!" Randy murmured, as he absently lifted his hand to caress Maria's hair.

They stopped and got out of the car.

"We need to change the tire." Cody noticed.

"Really, Sherlock?" Randy exclaimed sarcastically, still holding Maria's body tight to his.

"It would take time." Rick groaned.

While they were arguing, Dave was opening the trunk, "Well, no spare tire." He informed them.

"What the hell?" Rick ejaculated.

"What are we gonna do now?" Randy demanded.

"I'll call the rent office. I'll never rent from them again! " Rick warned.

"Maria is probably gonna end up getting sick if she stays out here much longer.." Dave noticed.

"There are a couple of small hotels on the other side of the street," Rick said, "Randy, take her to the hotel and get a room. We'll try to solve the problem."

"Fine." Randy agreed.

"I go with them," Cody announced.

"You ain't going nowhere. You stay here," Dave ordered.

Cody glared at Randy, "Lucky bastard."

The pair reached one of the hotels. Randy walked confidently up to the reception desk, Maria following behind him closely.

"Hello," They were greeted by a lovely girl at reception, "Can I help you?"

"We have no reservations, but we need two rooms," Randy said.

"I'm sorry, sir. But we are full. There is European Ministerial Conference on Mental Health in the town and there are no available rooms."

"Are you sure you can't do anything?" He asked as he shot her a huge classic Randy Orton smirk, "We were in a minor auto accident and we really need somewhere to stay," He brought his trademark charm, „Please."

"One moment, sir" The girl just stared at him mesmerized then quickly looked at her computer, "There is only one single room."

Randy turned to Maria, hoping that she would agree, "Is that ok with you?"

She nodded, "Yeah."

"Ok, we take it," He smiled softly at the girl," Thank you."

She blushed,"Do you need a baggage cart?"

"No, we don't," He took out his wallet and handed the receptionist a credit card.

"Thank you, Mr. Orton," A giggle escaped her lips.

"You are welcome," Randy leaned over the desk and read the name badge attached to her jacket, "Miss Gordon," He winked at her and that made the girl blush even more.

"You can call me Lin."

Maria shook her head smiling. They didn't call Randy Orton the Lady Killer for nothing.

"You need a hot shower now," Randy told Maria as they headed for their room.

"Yeah, I need to remove my wet underwear," She said.

Randy slid the key card in, watching the light turn to green. They slowly walked in, closing the doors behind them. The first thing they both saw…. there was only one bed.

"I'll sleep on the floor," Randy calmed her.

"No need. We are both adults. I think we can share a bed for one night with nothing happening."

"No girl has ever said that to me before," He grinned devilishly.

"I bet!" She rolled her eyes, "Besides, the bed is quite big."

Randy swallowed thickly. Just the thought of being with Maria in the same bed, made him aroused. He knew that it would be a long, hard night. Maria stood in the middle of the room, as Randy went to check the bathroom.

"Unfortunately, there is no bathtub," He observed.

"It's ok. The hot shower will help."

"At least there are bathrobes. "

"I'll just go get a shower and finally remove my wet underwear."

Maria felt really relaxed after the shower. She dried herself off and slipped on the bathrobe walking out of the bathroom. Randy had set up a glass of whiskey for her.

"The mini bar is well stocked," He informed her, as he handed her the glass," This will warm you up."

Looking up at him sincerely, she whispered, "Thanks."

"Are you feeling better?"

"A lot better," She nodded, biting her lip nervously, "I… uh… don't have anything to sleep in."

"You can take my shirt."

"What about you?" She asked concerned.

He shrugged his shoulders," I don't need it."

Maria felt her mouth watering, Great, Randy Orton in the same bed with me, almost naked. God, please help me!

"I'm going to have a shower," He took off his shirt and gave it to her. Maria felt her cheeks flush red at the sight of his bare chest.

"Ok," She hardly mumbled, as she watched him walking into the bathroom.

Was there anything not sexy about this man?

Maria put his shirt on. It smelled perfect, just like him. She felt a shiver of excitement run through her body. She heard the water turn on. She quickly slipped under the sheets and turned on the TV. She laid there for a little while until she heard the water shut off and a few minutes later saw Randy come out of the bathroom only wearing a towel. Maria looked at him. The man had every gift a man could be given. He was incredibly masculine.. and sexy...and hot...and handsome...

"See something you like, Kanellis?" He smirked.

"Full of yourself aren't you?"

"I don't blame you. I'm just worth looking at,"

"Sure you are!"

"Is there anything interesting on TV?"

"Um... not really. "

"Check out the movie channel." He told her as he reentered the bathroom. He dropped the towel and pulled on a pair of boxers.

"I can order room service. Are you hungry?" He asked as he walked out of the bathroom.

"No, you?"

"No…but…" He opened the mini bar, "There is some chips, salted nuts, beer, whiskey, vodka, brandy, Bacardi."

"Awesome. I want beer."

"Not happening. Beer for me, for you something stronger."

"It's not fair," Maria pouted.

"The beer is very cold. For you tea with cognac, it is like a medicine."

"I didn't know you were a doctor."

"You don't know a lot of things about me, baby."

"Your confidence is amazing, but I'll admit, it's well deserved."

"That's what I've always said." Then his face lit up like a kid at Christmas.

Randy made Maria's medicine, grabbed a can of beer,and walked over to the bed.

"What are we gonna watch?" He asked as he handed Maria a mug of steaming tea with cognac.

"A horror movie."

"Aren't you afraid of watching horror movies?"

"Me? Afraid? I'm not a baby, Randy."

"If you say so," Randy said and then a faint smile tugged at his mouth," Don't worry baby girl, if you get scared we can always hold hands."

"Aw, that is so nice of you," Maria replied with more than a touch of sarcasm.

"I'm always at your service, Miss. Kanellis, "He winked at her and then asked, "What's the name of that movie?"

"The Viper kisses Kelly Kelly."

He looked at her, "Seriously? I'd prefer to see Maria kisses Mark Henry."

"Ew, that was gross."

"It was," He chuckled. He settled himself comfortably between the beddings, "Do you want me to turn off the lights?"

"Sure."

Her eyes were hidden behind her hands as she watched the movie.

"I thought you loved horror movies," He looked at her amused.

"This one is pretty scary."

Suddenly Maria screamed and hid her face into Randy's bare chest. He instinctively wrapped his tattoo arms around her protectively.

"I can't watch anymore," She whimpered, snuggling into the tall man's chest.

"Shhhh…" Randy calmed her, softly caressing her hair. "I guess horror films aren't for you".

"Mmm hmmml," Was all she said before she fell asleep.

Randy watched her feeling that familiar ache in his groin rise up again. He wanted her so bad he could almost taste it.

Almost.

I bet she tasted as sweet as she smelled, he thought to himself.

So suck it up and get ready for sleepless night, Randy!