Chapter 4 Triple H's Plan B
Quickly the divas filed out one by one. Triple H had asked, or rather, commanded, them to leave his niece's office. And they didn't need telling twice – the feud between Evolution and the S.H.I.E.L.D. was famed in WWE like Mickey in Disney World. Alison gave Kelista a brief hug by the door before leaving.
Standing outside, Triple H still had a good view of the banner and the baby decor as the double doors to Kel's office were still wide open. He sighed heavily. Kel's baby shower. He knew how much his niece loved children especially babies. She even threw Stephanie baby-showers for each of her pregnancies on behalf of the Helmsley family. Now he just ruined one of hers. Triple H's anger evaporated. "Kel, sweetheart, I'm-I'm sorry." he swallowed. "You can carry on with your party."
Kelista looked away, guiltily. Oh great, she just to go and make friends with Uncle H's nemesis. If he found out...actually that wouldn't be so bad compared to the fact that he thinks his beloved niece is married to one of his Shield nemesis! Without his blessing or even his knowledge. So she saw this as a good opportunity to explain things and the Shield can back her up...the only problem was Uncle Hunter doesn't like them, so what they have to say would be valuable to him as ice is in Antarctica.
Kelista sighed. "Actually, there's something, I need to tell you -,"
But she hardly finished talking when Dean and Roman advanced towards Evolution. It was a reaction caused by Randy and Batista, who were walking towards Kelista's office even though Triple H stopped just outside. Seth backed into the office to grab a chair as Triple H still had his sledgehammer. But he saw the snack-covered table and thought of a better idea. This was Kel's office after all, not the ring, and he didn't want her to get in the middle of a brawl.
Still staring down Triple H, Roman felt something hit the back of his head. "Hey!"
Dean whirled around to look at Roman and then back at Seth, shocked. "What the-" Dean hardly finished his sentence when he got a face full from Seth.
Kelista started giggling.
Roman blinked, stunned. Slowly he felt the back of his head - it was wet. He brought his hand forward to take a look at what that nut threw at him (for surely it was Seth; Dean was on his right, Kelista was by the left door and Evolution was just outside the office). The powerhouse found his fingers were covered in purple and white frosting.
"Oops, sorry Ro," Seth tried not to laugh. "I was aiming for Orton, but I guess you and Dean will be more fun!"
His body trembling with anger, Dean slowly wiped the cream pie from his face. "What the heck, Seth?" Only he didn't say heck.
"Hey! This could be fun!"
Batista and Triple H watched bewildered as Randy ran into the office and took a piece of cake.
"So, you were aiming for me, hey, Rollins?" the Viper asked grinning.
Seth barely looked up when a cupcake connected with his nose. Kelista leaned against her door to keep from falling as she burst out laughing.
"Oh you think that's funny, Kels?" Seth smirked, dipping his fingers in cream.
Kelista barely had time to run and hide behind her uncle when Seth was already by the door. She shrieked with mirth as Seth caught a hold of her and pulled her back towards him: his left hand holding both of hers to her abdomen, pinning Kelista against him.
Still laughing, Kelista turned her head left and right trying to avoid the dessert as Seth waved his cream covered hand in front of her face. "Seth, no!"
"Hey!" Triple H stormed.
Realizing exactly the position she was in, Kelista froze when she heard her uncle's voice, as Seth released her.
Batista put a hand on the Game's shoulder – more for restraint than comfort. "Relax, they are married, Hunter."
"Still, she's pregnant!"
Kelista opened her mouth to correct her uncle when-
"Yeah, be careful with my nephew, Seth!" Dean smirked.
Roman sighed. Sure he was annoyed at architect; he got frosting on his hair now! But Dean was making it worse for Kelista by trying to get back at Seth.
"He's going to wrestle one day, just be patient." Dean continued.
"What!" Kelista asked shocked. "My baby isn't going to wrestle – it's too violent, he'll get hurt!"
"When he's older, Kelista," Dean rolled his eyes.
"Even so, I-" she stopped. What on earth am I arguing for?" she looked at Triple H. Great, I think I just made things worse...
"You know, Kels, it's not so bad if he wrestles some day," her uncle Hunter said. "When he is older, of course. You know I wouldn't let him get hurt as a child."
"I-I know, Uncle Hunter," Kelista began, "But I'm not-"
"You know," Dean cut in, tapping his chin, pretending to think. "He could be a she; I mean the baby could be a girl. Then I'll have two nieces!"
Roman face-palmed.
Triple H shrugged. "Girls do run in Helmsley family." He had three girls, and his brother Michael had Kelista. His stomach did a flip. Michael!
"Kel, does your father know you're... married?" Please say yes. Please. Maybe Michael arranged this whole thing and...
Kelista sighed. The rumors? Of course not. "No, he doesn't, because-"
Triple H shook his head. "Rollins, you are so dead," he turned and headed towards his office. "And so am I!"
Kelista spun around to face Seth. "We're in big trouble if we don't straighten out these rumors before my Papa comes!" She was so worried about her uncle's reaction, she completely forgot about her father's! Poor Seth might lose his job!
Triple H entered his office, still trying to calm down. Kelista didn't know the extent of truth in her uncle's words: Michael wouldn't bother making life miserable for Seth or fire the architect – he would slaughter him for touching his daughter and make it look like an accident. Then he'll coming for Triple H – how could his brother allow his only daughter to get married without his permission?
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Triple H's office
"I just got off the phone with Michael," Triple H told his wife.
Stephanie was glad Hunter had a chat with his brother after a long time. They were very close growing up, but unfortunately went their different ways and hardly saw each other now. But she hoped her brother-in-law wasn't coming here, not now at least. Michael was older than Hunter. Though they shared the same love for action, Michael was more ferocious and dangerous. Triple H was like the Good Samaritan compared to him. Kelista's father also had his own business, and though Hunter never said anything – she knew her brother-in-law had illegal business dealings that were concealed by his public ones. She also knew why Michael was at ease even though the man responsible for killing Kel's mother all those years ago in Davenport, Iowa, was never caught - he was six feet under, after a brutal beating of course.
Stephanie narrowed her eyebrows in concern as she noticed her husband breathing hard, like after a long tiring match. "What's wrong, love?"
"He's coming, he's coming here!"
"What?" Stephanie asked shocked. "He found out about Kelista and Seth?" She froze. Since when did they start calling Rollins by his first name?
Triple H shook his head. "No he has no clue. He's coming to fetch Kel,"
"But why? She's supposed to be with us for a week or so,"
Triple H scratched his head. "Well I guess he finally realized he doesn't spend much time with Kel; he's going to take her on holiday to Australia for some family time."
"Okay, I know we don't like the Shield and all," Stephanie said, "but we certainly don't wish them dead,"
"Well, actually -" he started casually.
"No we don't," Stephanie said firmly. "So we have to-to umm,"
"Make sure Michael doesn't find out..." Triple H looked at her. "But it's going to be obvious in a few months don't you think?"
"Yes, but Kelista will tell him before that," Stephanie said. "I mean she's not the type to keep secrets like this or even be involved with someone before her father kno-"
Triple H set his jaw. "No she's not." He covered his head in frustration. "What the heck is going on here?"
"Maybe she just felt overwhelmed and-"
Triple H shook his head firmly. "No, not my niece," he headed for the door. "I'm going to talk to her and straighten this out before Mike gets here."
"But what if she really is married?"
"Then it's Plan B, I guess..."
Stephanie looked at him puzzled. "Plan B?"
"For Kelista's sake, I have to tell Mike that I," Triple H swallowed. "That I gave Rollins permission to marry his daughter."
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