The following day at Raw, Randy and Melina arrive hand in hand just as Candice approaches. Randy rolls his eyes.
Like most everyone else backstage he was not a big fan of Candice Michelle. She was a gold digger and was nothing more than an ex-Go Daddy model. She new nothing about the history of wrestling and why guys like him worked so hard to make it in this business. Unfortunately for him she was also Melina's best friend. Probably the only friend Candice actually had besides the many men who simply acted like her friend just to get into her pants.
"Hey Melina. We've got a promo to cut with Vince and Shane for tonight's show. You ready?" Candice asked.
Candice had noticed Randy but didn't bother saying hello. Not only had she heard rumors about him being rude to some of the divas backstage, but she also knew he didn't like her and she felt the same. So why bother being polite. It would simply be a waste of both their time. She had no concern for immature retards like Randy Orton anyway. Why would she, she was in love with and sleeping with one of the most powerful men in the business. So yes, in her mind why settle for a wrestler when she could have a McMahon.
"Okay Candy, I'll be right there." Melina responded.
Randy raised an eyebrow as he watched her leave.
"How could you even be friends with someone like that?" He asked Melina.
"It's not hard Randy, she's really a sweet girl. Just because you've heard some things doesn't mean they're all true. You of all people should know that." Melina responded.
Randy gave Melina a half crooked smirk. She was completely right and he knew it. His character had been judged solely based on rumors and a few violations of the WWE rules. One could easily make an argument that Candice fell victim to the same treatment. So, for Melina's sake, Randy would at least try to avoid throwing rocks when it came to Candice. He lived in the same glass house as she did.
"I love how you keep me grounded Melina." Randy told her as he bent down to kiss the side of her neck.
Melina smiled. She knew she was the envy of a lot of women and she loved it. Before she left to cut her promo she placed a hand on Randy's face and looked into his blue eyes.
"How about we pick this up after the show." She suggested.
Randy smiled as Melina began to leave. Something about Melina made him feel as if he were sixteen again and in love for the first time. He hated to think that what they had between them was simply a crush, but whatever it was, Randy loved it and Melina. The thought of doing anything that would screw up his current relationship with Melina, as he had done with so many women before, was the furthest from his mind. He was determined to make it work.
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As Vince and Shane waited for Candice and Melina to arrive, the two were catching up a bit on personal affairs.
"How's Marissa been? Haven't seen her around lately." Vince asked.
"Busy dad, we've actually both been busy, you know that." Shane replied nonchalantly.
Shane had yet to confess to anyone that he was sleeping with Candice, even though almost everyone knew. Hell, even Vince had his suspicions, but he was too busy running a business to even care. Besides that, this wasn't the first time Shane had slept around on his wife.
"Well you and Marissa should come by the house for dinner when things get a little less hectic." Vince responded.
"You got it dad." Shane replied just as Candice walked in.
Both Vince and Shane looked her over. As the saying goes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and when it came to Shane, he had followed in his father's footsteps when it came to having a weakness for women.
Shane smiled at Candice as Candice smiled back. There was almost an immediate sexual energy between the two when they were in the same room. You could almost smell it in the air.
"Where's Melina?" Vince asked as he impatiently checked his watch.
"She's coming Mr. McMahon." Candice replied keeping her eyes locked on Shane.
Shane could see his dad losing patience.
"Don't worry dad, she'll be here." He said trying to calm him down.
As they waited, Shane whispered into Candice's ear.
"You look hot babe." He told her as his hand snuck behind her and grabbed her ass. He made sure no one would notice.
Candice smiled. Shane just seemed to always make her smile no matter the circumstance or where they were. The man practically had her wrapped around his finger and she hated herself for it. She hated that she was sleeping with a married man, but Shane had promised that a divorce was in the works. The softness in his face when he explained the circumstances between him and his wife made Candice believe every word. Why wouldn't she, Shane had told her on many occasions he loved her, more so than he could ever love Marissa.
"Melina." Vince said as she finally entered the room. "Next time get here sooner." Vince demanded
Melina looked to the ground and Shane could see that she was a little upset. He grabbed her gently by the arm to console her.
"Don't worry, he's all bark and no bite." He told her smiling.
Melina smiled back as she appreciated the fact that Shane was such a gentleman.
Now, with all four finally present, they were ready to shoot their segment and get on with the show.
