The next morning, Scott was lucky enough to catch the wake up call so it didn't wake up Lisa. God she was beautiful when she slept. Her face was so peaceful while when she was awake you could tell she'd been through way too much in her short life. He could very easily see himself getting heavily involved with her. She trusted him implicitly. Granted she was only 19 but obviously that didn't matter to her. She suddenly stretched.
"Morning boyfriend."
"Morning baby."
"What time is it?"
"It's about 11:00 which means I have to be at the arena in 2 hours."
"I really don't want to get out of this bed."
"Neither do I. I'd rather stay here all day with you."
"As much as we'd like to shut the world out, tonight's a big PPV so you can't."
"Neither can you because I'd come drag your ass out of this bed so you could see me."
"I thought you liked my ass."
"I like your ass very much, especially when I'm using it to guide you on top of me."
"You said you loved me on top and I think I'm realizing just how much."
"Today, I am making sure you three get in and get good seats. Plus I would like to see you before the show."
"You don't have to…"
"Bullshit, I'm getting to see my girl before the show and making sure she and her sisters have front row seats. Brandon and Nelson would be very appreciative of me."
"I bet they would."
She sighed contently and was thinking about something. Scott could tell by the look on her face.
"What are you thinking about baby?"
"How much things have changed in 48 hours for me and my sisters."
"Quite a big change huh?"
"Most definitely. I found you."
"I found all of you. Most importantly though, I got to find out what an amazing person you are and I was honored with the one thing you've never given any other man on this planet. Your trust."
"You haven't hurt me."
"I never will."
Scott finally got her back to her room after telling her what they needed to do in order to get into the building, he kissed her and went on his way. Brandon had left a little bit before they had gotten there so it was just Ericka.
"OK girl, what's the verdict?"
"It was scary yet amazing at the same time."
"That's the way your first time is supposed to be."
"It didn't hurt though which shocked me."
"It may be because due to what happened when you were little there was nothing to break through hon."
"He said that was a possibility. He was so sweet Ericka, almost walking me through it, making sure I was comfortable with whatever he did."
"He's got it bad for you girl. Most guys wouldn't have been that patient."
"He liked my song, even if it was about that."
"Hell I think everyone likes your song. I've heard it 3 or 4 times this morning already. When I told Brandon you had wrote it he had very high praises for you."
"What did he say about everything?"
"He is very surprisingly accepting it."
"Well well. Oh Scott put our names on the list at the main gate so we could get in early and get good seats."
"He probably wanted to see you before the show too."
"Yea he mentioned something like that."
Everyone got ready and hopped in the car going to the arena. She called Scott like he told her to once she got the car parked. As they got closer to the gate, she saw him standing under an awning almost out of sight but enough to watch for her. She gave the guy her name and he glanced back at Scott who nodded. He then opened the gate and let them in and she headed right in Scott's direction. When they got to him he automatically took her in his arms.
"Hey baby."
"Hey yourself handsome."
"Uh oh she's flirting again. Nicole, Ericka."
"Hi Scott."
"If you ladies would follow me."
They got inside and Nicole was the first to say something.
"Holy shit it's not much bigger here than it is on tv is it Lisa?"
"Told you. If they can shoot it with one hard cam and maybe 3 handhelds, it isn't MSG or anything."
"You two are cruel to each other."
"Oh yes, it's been Jan and Cyndi Brady all these years."
"The movie version of course."
"Your seats are right over here. I'm putting Ms. Thing over at the rail. But for now, I am kidnapping her for a minute. I'll let Brandon and Nelson know you're here."
The reason Scott had put Lisa at the rail was that he could see her from backstage right there. After doing as promised and watching the two practically bolt towards her sisters, he pulled Lisa back into his arms.
"Hi beautiful."
"Hey yourself handsome."
Scott leaned down and kissed her.
"What is it about you flirting with me that's such a turn on?"
"That it's rare?"
"Probably."
"I hope to get comfortable enough where I can do it with you more."
"We do things at your pace remember?"
"I remember. I think I'm becoming addicted to your lips because I really want a kiss right now."
Scott didn't say a word, just leaning down and kissing her slowly and methodically. When he pulled away, he heard that whiney voice of hers again.
"Why did you have to wait until after we left the hotel to do that?"
"You like that baby?"
"I wish we were in your hotel room so bad right now."
"What would you do if we were?"
"You."
"Christ woman do you know how many buttons of mine you pushed just then?"
"I told you I was trying to be more flirtatious."
"Yes you did and tonight I promise I will kiss you like that again and you can do whatever you want including me."
"So what do they have you doing tonight?"
"Just some backstage stuff. Nothing much."
"That sucks. I know its up to you, but I want to see you back on TV again every week."
"That decision used to be up to me, but it's not anymore. Besides I needed a break from all the chaos."
"Needing a break from the chaos is something I most definitely understand."
"One of these days you and I are going to take a break from the chaos together. Sound like something that would work for you?"
"Let's see, it involves at least two of my favorite things at the moment. You, and getting to spend time with you. So I think I could."
"You are too good for me baby."
"You like that I pet your ego."
"That too."
"Thought so."
A few minutes later, Lisa had to go back over to where her sisters were as Scott had to go back to work. With a quick kiss he promised to meet her after the show. As she sat down Ericka could tell she had something on her mind.
"What's up Lisa?"
Things are going great for the two of us but for some reason I can't get this feeling of doubt out of my head. Like one day he's going to wake up and realize he doesn't want to be with someone who's damaged like I am."
"Baby…"
"I mean I'm terrified at male contact other than him I could never be one of those normal girls. I want to get lost in him but I'm afraid to because when he does see me for what I really am, he's going to want nothing to do with me anymore."
"You listen to me. You didn't choose what happened to you. None of us did. There are going to be lasting side effects from it. Mine being my son, yours being you're afraid of male contact, Nicole's is avoiding confrontation where there's yelling and screaming. From what everyone else around you two can tell, Scott cares about you a lot as I know you do him just by the way you talk about him. I know it's hard to believe positives, but can you just try? He's not every man that's been in your life besides my son until now. Believe me if I thought that I wouldn't have let him near you after that first night."
Ericka did have a point there. She had always been Lisa's protector and would do anything to keep her from being hurt.
"I want my fairytale Mom."
"I know you do baby, we all want those. Just give it time. Trust him like you have been. You'll get it."
Right before the preshow was to start Lisa was in a better mood and she was thankful for that. Everyone was standing up around the ringside area so the three of them decided "When in Rome…" They were playing music to kill the time and suddenly one of her favorite songs of the moment came on, "Paralyzer" by Finger Eleven. She always had to dance when it came on. Ericka looked over at her and smiled and soon they were both dancing to it. It was one of the few non-hip hop songs Ericka liked. Nicole just shook her head at the two. They didn't know Scott was watching them. He saw Brandon walking over.
"Your girl is dancing out there with her sister."
He stood beside Scott so he could see and he actually smiled watching her.
"Damn."
"Exactly my opinion."
"Scott don't get upset when I say this, but please tell me you're not going to hurt her."
"Why do you ask that?"
"Because Ericka is like a pirranah when it comes to Lisa. She'd kill anyone without hesitation who even thought about doing that. She knows you like her, but she's not completely aware of what your intentions are. She knows you make Lisa happy but given their past, she's wondering how long it will last."
"I'll talk to her Brandon."
The show started and it was Bobby Roode's turn to come out. He did so with Traci which he normally done. She cost him the match and he grabbed the microphone.
"That's it! I've had it with your mistakes. I'm done! As of this moment, your services are no longer required!"
Everyone watched as Traci left the ring in shock. Bobby spoke again which surprised Lisa.
"You know when I conducted this search I let other things get in the way of choosing the best person for the job. That is no more, that day is long gone. I'm now going to make the decision I should have made in the first place. This man is absolutely more than qualified to lead Robert Roode Enterprises straight to the top. So allow me to introduce the new CEO of Robert Roode Enterprises the one and the only Scott D'Amore!"
Lisa's jaw dropped. That asshole. When he came out of that tunnel Lisa could have swore she was drooling as he was in a black suit, red shirt underneath, and a black tie. The thing that bothered her though as he got in the ring he didn't even bother looking in her direction. She didn't expect much because she understood he was working, but hell at least look over at her. No facial expressions needed. Especially when you walk right by her. Ericka looked over at her knowing that look on her face.
"Go smoke Lisa."
She did without question as she was looking for an escape. She got outside to the area, lighting up and took a long drag from her cigarette.
