She got into the room, and saw her other half waiting, and looking as if he was going to kill.

"Hunter?"

"Oh…hey, you're late, even though we aren't scheduled for anything, I thought it would be good to be here for Randy, on his birthday".

"I was making sure everything was in order, remember. I know what the attitude is about, everyone saw who I was talking to. I want to talk to you about that", she said pulling him in the restroom.

If she said anything out loud, in that locker room, he would explode, and everyone would know her secret. She should say it out there, but she wasn't ready for the public to know.

"Paul".

"This must be serious".

"It is, just listen to me before you say or do anything, ok?"

"Ok I can't promise anything, but I will hear you out".

"I told you almost everything. Yes he was my high school sweetheart, and when my mom passed away, I left my cushioned home, and expenses paid to go with him. I wanted to wrestle, but knew being a home body, I wouldn't get it done thinking about it. I knew he was leaving to the OVW, and I figured we love each other enough to be together, so working together should be fine. We were together, and I left him because of what I said. What I didn't tell you was that he used to beat me. We were arrested on a domestic disturbance charge. If you watch the tapes of those shows, each time I'm on the screen, I have a new bruise, or blacken eye. After they saw what he was doing they had a discussion with him. Well, that night, I felt the pain, and almost died. He was arrested for assault with deadly intent. He took a plea bargain, and was sentenced to 2 years, since he had no record, and lifetime probation. I moved on, but never really got into another relationship, because I was not only afraid for my safety, but whom ever I was involved with", she said calmly.

Paul finally looked at her, and she was silently crying. He didn't hate her, and understood why she did it. He hugged her, but was furious with this so called man. He wanted to kill him.

"Why did Vince hire him?"

"He may have changed, and some of me wants to be that, but I don't want you to do anything stupid, just promise me you won't do anything stupid", she begged.

"I swear, I just can't believe this, I want to take you away, for a while".

"Paul, I can't runaway, trust me, it never helps, just be there for me, just like I am for you, okay, cause he can push your buttons", she said.

They heard Randy, Dave, and Ric come back in.

"Where are you two at? I told you two about the exotic locations, not at work", Ric teased.

"We'll talk later, right now it's Ric and Randy's night ok?", he said kissing her passionately.

She felt safe all over again, and just went with it. He kissed her, and they began to fool around, as he picked her up onto the counter. She looked at him, and grinned, and he grinned back. He continued, and there was a pound at the door.

"Come on you two, we have to go to the ring", Batista said.

Melissa hopped down, with Paul on her every move. She peeked out.

"Well, we are kinda busy", she grinned.

"Please, I'm the birthday boy", Randy begged.

"Come on Hunter, we have a party to attend to", she said walking out in her very revealing outfit.

"Next time, I'll kick your ass, I was this close", he motioned.

"Yeah well, your girlfriend, and our princess has a match".

"Since when?"

"Since Jazz challenged you, and that guy and Matt will be joining her".

Paul and Melissa looked at each other, but after the show, he had plans to tell them what she said. He knew that she wanted them to know, she just was dealing with a lot right now. He also had a surprise for her tonight, right after this match. She walked back into the bathroom to change her clothes, and get prepared.

They walked out to the open area, to get to the ring. Her music blared

There are just too many times that people have tried to look inside of me
Wondering what I think of you and I protect you out of courtesy
Too many times that I've held on what I needed to push away
Afraid to say what was on my mind afraid to say what I need to say
Too many things that you said about me when I'm not around
You think having the upper hand means you gotta keep putting me down
But I've had too many standoffs with you it's about as much as I can stand
So I'm waiting until the upper hand is mine

She walked out with Evolution.

"Accompanied by Evolution, the WWE women's champion, Melissa Smith", Lillian announced.

She walked with confidence, and she saw him, and just looked at him with disgust. She looked over at Hunter, and mouthed to him, "remember". He said back "love you".

She got in, and as they were pacing and stretching, she found out from J.R., this was a number one contender match, and from every week, she had to wrestle some one else. This week was Jazz. She wouldn't know who her opponent was until the match. Melissa and Jazz had been at each others throat since she got there, because she wanted the belt, and thought she was the only African American female who was dominating the WWE.

They locked up, and Jazz hit her back. Melissa looked at her, and grinned. She motioned for her to come and get it.

"Come on Lizzy baby! You can do it!", Hunter yelled.

She ran at her, and Melissa moved where Jazz connected with a turnbuckle. Jazz was staggering, and Melissa tripped her, by locking her legs around her ankles, and she fell face first. Jazz got pissed, and Melissa grinned, as they circled around each other. They locked up again, this time Jazz caught her in the face. It drew blood, and Jazz kept going, kicking her. Melissa fell, and Jazz taunted the crowd. Melissa crawled to the corner, and Jazz came over. Melissa gave her boot to Jazz's face. She grabbed her head, and flipped her over. She then kicked her in the back.

Hunter looked over at Evan, and wanted to rip him apart. Secretly, Evan was rooting for Melissa. He still loved her. He was realizing what he had was beautiful, and he threw it all away, because of his anger. He looked overr at Hunter, and saw him giving him an evil stare.

Melissa was in the ring, losing, after Jazz gave her the same boot to her face. She got Melissa in a submission hold, and she was trying her best to hold on.

"Come on Lizzy, come girl, you can do it! MELISSA. MELISSA", Ric began.

The crowd cheered on, and she slowly rose to her feet. She turned Jazz around, and kneed her in the gut. She then did Triple H's finishing move, the pedigree. She went for the cover. 1….2….3.

"Your winner, Melissa Smith".

Right as soon as Lillian finished that thought, Matt attacked her with Jazz on his trail. Hunter, Batista, and Randy jumped in, as Ric pulled her out. Dave body slammed Evan after he went after Randy. After the smoke cleared, Ric helped a sore Melissa into the ring, and of course they stood for their ego trip for the night.

~Four hours later at Ric's Mansion in Fayetteville~

Everyone was partying at his home, and Randy's present from Melissa was one dance. She couldn't say no. They were dancing and everyone was staring. Paul didn't mind, he knew everything was all in fun between them two. Everyone was there, and in reality, that match was planned out. Jazz wasn't, but Matt and Paul were good friends. As for him and Amy, they weren't on the best terms, but it was Randy's Birthday. As the dancing continued, Molly (Holly) walked in with Evan. Paul looked over, and saw the two. He was infuriated, but he kept calm.

As Melissa finished with Randy, she hugged him, and looked over at Paul, who was trying to hide his anger by talking to John, and Shane. She walked over to them, and joined there conversation.

"Hey you three, what are you handsome men talking about?", she said.

"Not much, Paul was asking us if we wanted to join you two on a group vacation. I know what he says to it, but what do you say?", John asked.

"I wouldn't mind hanging out with friends, why?"

"We were just wondering. By the way, who was that guy who was talking to you?", Shane asked.

Paul and Melissa looked at each other, and he was worried about how long she could keep this up.

"When the party ends, we need to talk ok", Paul whispered to John.

"I'll tell you later Shane, as for now, the good hostess is wanted by Ric for something", she turned away walking towards Ric.

Evan and Molly went to talk to Chris and Trish.

"Hey you two, where is the birthday boy at?", Molly said.

"He was dancing with Melissa, but I think he ran off with Torrie again", Chris laughed.

"Oh, that's ok, I'll ask Melissa", Evan said.

"Well, she's in the kitchen with Ric, go on in", Trish said.

Evan walked towards the dining area, and saw the picture of Paul and Melissa. He was beginning to wonder why they were so close. He continued to walk into the kitchen, and he saw her. She was a vision, and he wanted to kiss her. He walked over towards her.

"I said I was only going to be five minutes tops", she said getting Randy's candles together.

"It's ok take your time", Evan said back.

She turned around to him, and was a little scared, but she put space in between him and her.

"Why are you here? It's only invited guests".

"Molly said I could come, and I should get to know the guys I'm working with, right? Lizzy bear….."

"My mother only called me that", she said cutting him off.

"Ok, Melissa, you look fantastic, how have you been?"

"Good. If you will excuse me", she said going towards the cake.

"Wait", he grabbed her arms.

"Get off me, because if Paul sees you , he will kill you".

"What is he to you?", he demanded.

"My everything, and hopefully, he'll be my husband", she said grinning.

"What?! So it's not just on the show, you and he are…."

"Yes, so get off me, now", she warned.

"Alright, but I still love you".

It stopped her in her tracks. She turned back around to face him, and he was inching closer to her. She was beginning to fell how she felt every time they were alone. That she had no where to go, and no one to turn to. Yes, he was there for her when her mother passed away from Pneumonia. He swore to take good care of her, and she thought, her mother saw everything that was going on from Heaven. That if she was here, she would have killed him.

"I don't love you Evan, remember we are done, and I moved on now".

"TO WHO? HIM?! BELIEVE ME, HE CAN'T TAKE CARE OF YOU LIKE I CAN", he screamed.

He backed away, and tried to calm down. Paul walked in.

"Lizzy, Ric is wondering what taking so long….", Paul said seeing Evan was in the kitchen with her.

"What the hell are you doing here?!", he said approaching Evan.

"We are just talking, and he was just leaving right Evan?", she said, hoping that there was no fight between the two.

"Yeah, I have to go find Molly, we just dropped by, that's all", he said looking at Paul.

"Well, nice seeing you, leave".

Evan walked out, and Paul walked over to Melissa.

"You alright?"

"Yeah, let's just go and give Randy his cake, then after everything is over, we'll talk to everyone, ok?", she said trying to smile.

"I know what you are doing, it won't work, but for right now I'll go along".

They walked out, and began to sing 'happy birthday'. Randy got shocked, and he blew out his candles. Paul wrapped his arms around Melissa, and they watched him open the presents. Evan watched the two, and was disgusted.

"Hey where did you go?', Molly said.

"Bathroom, you ready?"

"Yeah let's go", she cheerfully said.

As they left, all he could think about was Melissa and her 'new' boyfriend. All the counseling, and constant praying flew out the window, and the old Evan came back. At least if he didn't have her, then he could mold Molly in to a copy of her.

After more partying, and drinking, the superstars began to leave. Melissa asked Amy, Trish, Dawn Marie, Stacey, and Torrie to stick around. That they needed to talk. Paul was rounding up Shane, John, Chris, Randy, Dave, and Ric. They headed for Ric's office, and everyone was wondering why they got them into the office.

"Listen this is very serious, and frankly everyone had questions. You guys are my family, and my closet friends. This information will some how get leaked to the press soon, so I figured I'll tell you first", Melissa said quietly.

"What's up girl, did it have to do with that Evan guy?", Trish asked.

"Yeah".

She explained everything, and Paul was still infuriated at the earlier events. After explaining, everyone was quiet, and didn't know what to say. Dave spoke first.

"I understand why you didn't say anything, I can't promise that I won't be nice to him, but if he starts with any of you women, I will kill him", he warned.

"Look I understand your stance, and everyone is pissed, but you can't go around doing anything. I don't want you to lose everything because of that scumbag. Trust me, I want revenge too, but my mom didn't raise me that way, even though I messed up royal against Stephanie, I want to make sure you guys don't do anything harsh, Promise me?", She said walking up to Ric, Dave, Randy and the rest of the males in the room.

"That includes you too Paul", she said over her shoulder.

They agreed and everyone left the party. Paul and Melissa were driving to the hotel, and as they pulled up, they saw Evan giving Molly a goodnight kiss. She cringed, and looked over at Paul.

"Let's just go to bed, ok? We have that new photo shoot tomorrow, and you and I have to shop for rings for the show", she said getting out.

"Ok", he grinned at her.

They got out walking to the entrance, and Molly already left inside, by the time they reached the doors. Evan eyed the two, and whispered something.

"You know, you're mother gave me her blessing, I don't think would have liked Paul".

"Well you broke that when you hit me, because she didn't tolerate that either", she said.

"Do you what something rookie?', Paul interrupted.

"Yeah, to tell you to back off my girl".

"What? She is with me now, not you. If I were you I would get over it", he said walking up to him.

"Paul, please. Remember?", she said stepping in.

"What? What is he remembering?"

Paul chuckled, and said, "Oh that's right, we are leaving to shop for rings tomorrow. Have a good night Evan".

He walked off with Melissa, and it left him fuming, and more determined then ever to show her that he wanted Molly, but did he really want Molly, or Melissa?