Author's Note: Howdy :) So I'm feeling pretty positive about the way this story's going. Hope you guys are enjoying it. I must warn you all, there is a lot of drama coming up, so prepare yourselves...

Chapter 8

"So your going to spend thousands of dollars, hiring an interior decorator?" Diana asked Evelyn as she placed her purse on her desk. The two had just arrived from lunch. Before heading back to the office Evelyn decided to make a detour and pick up her car at the condo, since she had driven Diana's car to work that day.

"Yea. I really don't feel up to decorating, D." Evelyn replied taking a seat. "And just thinking about the mess in my condo depresses me."

"How much are you looking at in reference to a budget?"

"I don't know. I'm thinking of simply going crazy, I mean I doubt I'll ever resale the place. So I might not even set up a budget." Evelyn replied.

"Perfect." Diana stated. Evelyn looked at her confused.

"What do you mean by perfect?"

"I have the perfect person for you." She stated as she opened her drawer in search of something. "Here we go." Diana stated handing Evelyn what looked like a dark violet business card. Evelyn stared at her confused and proceeded to read the card.

Diana F. Galvez

Home Decor

"Spicing Up The Place You Call Home"

Sky's the Limit, If not, don't Bitch When You Get My Bill.

Evelyn couldn't help but laugh. "D, since when are you a interior decorator?"

"Since I was looking online for one to hook up my apartment and I saw how much they got paid. You haven't seen my page?" Diana asked turning her attention to her computer.

"No?" Evelyn giggled. Diana twisted the screen in her direction. The screen turned black and suddenly a skit started to play. Evelyn noticed that the website was named after their fashion line, Metamorphosis. Diana had come up with the name. She stated that both their lives were going through constant metamorphosis. She actually got a butterfly tattooed on her right wrist along with the words, I am...Diana always said that she was many things, and like butterflies did in their life time, she went through changes.

Many didn't realize it, but Diana did a lot of thinking and soul searching. She constantly tried to make sense of her life and all it's craziness. At the age of 18, she lost her mother to depression and had no choice but to take custody of her younger brother who was 12 at the time. She battled to keep him on the right track, and managed to get him into college. Evelyn could still remember his high school graduation and the blow-horn Diana insisted on taking with her. She had a lot on her plate as a teenager, which made her such a strong person. Relationships really never worked out for her, the men Diana accustomed to go for were always jerks and never really swept her off her feet. Evelyn knew the soft side to her, the encouraging side, and patient person she rarely showed people. The only reason Evelyn was even able to capture that side of her was because she managed to be around to. The center of her universe was, and had always been her younger brother. Evelyn was able to see how she cared for him with the gentleness of a mother and the sternness of a father. No other man hand been able to have an affect on her they way Kevin did and Evelyn was starting to think that no man would.

"So... what do you think?" Diana asked.

"I like it... Impressive." Evelyn replied.

"Okay, so..." Diana hoped Evelyn would finished her sentence.

"So what?" Evelyn asked with a confused look on her face.

"Bitch, am I hired or not?"

"OOOooo, yes. Of course!" Evelyn giggled.

"Your an idiot." Diana laughed shaking her head. They sat in silence for a while as Diana updated her calendar with her latest appointments and projects. Evelyn was too concentrated on the clouds that passed by to realize Sonia walk into the room.

"Excuse me Ms. Galvez, but therers a rather large man outside looking for Ms. Martinez." Sonia stated from the door.

"Large man?" Evelyn repeated staring at Sonia confused. "Did he tell you his name."

"Yes ma'am, he said he's John Cena."

Diana stared at Evelyn at the mention of his name. She had that look of interest in her face. The look that Evelyn so deeply feared. "Eve what are you waiting for? Don't keep the man waiting." She stated with a wink.

Evelyn rolled her eyes and got off her seat. She walked out the door. She found John standing looking around in the reception area. "Hey."

"Oooh. Hey Eve." John replied as he made his way to her. Evelyn planted a kiss on his cheek. John could feel his knees quiver. Keep your composure Cena. He thought to himself.

"I didn't expect to see you here. What's up? Anything I can help you with?" Evelyn asked.

"Well, yes actually." John looked at her with a grin. Evelyn stared at him somewhat confused. "First, I wanted to hand you these."

Evelyn looked at the envelope in his hand. She reached for it and to a look inside. "Oooh, thank you. We've been waiting for these." Evelyn replied with a smile. She placed the Wrestlemania tickets back in the envelope. "If you couldn't find anyone to deliver them you could have called me. I would have gone and gotten them. Would have saved you the trouble."

"Naw, it's all good. I actually wanted to see you today." John stated with a grin. "This was the perfect excuse."

Evelyn smiled at him. "May I ask why it is that you wanted to see me?"

"So I cant ask you out to dinner." John stated.

"Dinner?" Evelyn repeated. "Why would you wanna have dinner with you."

"Because he LIKES YOU, DUMBASS!" Diana's voice screamed from a the crack on her door.

John started to laugh, his face turning a darker shade of red as time passed by. Evelyn couldn't help but giggle in embarrassment as she shook her head. She looked at John's red face and could feel her's duplicating the same shade of red.

"Yea, ummmm... I guess the cat's out the bag huh?"John finally replied.

Evelyn looked at him, still smiling. "Yea, I guess it is."

"So?" John asked. "You free tonight... say 8-ish?"

"Ummm... I don't know... I-"

"JESUS CHRIST! CAN YOU SAY YES ALREADY." Diana stated opening the door. She made her way to the couple. "Sup Hulk."

"Hey Diana." John replied cracking a smile. Evelyn couldn't help but feel butterflies at the sight of the smile.

"Pick her up at 8 sharp. She'll be ready."

"Diana!" Evelyn screamed, quickly turning her gaze from John to the 5 foot 4 inch woman by her side.

"Ooo, don't Diana me. You know you want to." She stated with a smirk.

"Don't pay mind to her." Evelyn replied to John.

"So... is that a no?" John asked completely confused.

"No!" Evelyn replied. "I mean yes, not no..."

John looked at her still lost at what she was trying to say.

"UGH!" Evelyn giggled. "Yes, I would love to have dinner with you tonight." She finally managed to say.

"Great. pick you up at 8?" John asked.

"Eight is perfect." Evelyn replied with a smile.

"Okay, well I gotta run. See you tonight." John stated as he kissed Evelyn on the cheek and said his goodbyes to Diana and Sonia. Evelyn stared as the muscular figure walked into the elevator he gaze never leaving his sight.

Diana stared at her with a frustrated look on her face. "GOD! I swear I've seen snails hook up faster than ya two." She stated stomping towards her office.

Evelyn snapped out of her day dream, and started to laugh. She made her way to her office, John Cena's image fresh on her mind. There was something about that man that made her feel foolish, and she couldn't put her finger on it. Can it be that I like him? ... No. That's impossible. Evelyn thought to herself, shaking her head.

Meanwhile, John was still smiling as he made his way into his car. Everything was going as planned. All he needed to do now was make sure that Candice understands that their little arrangement wasn't valid anymore. He had been in a non-committed physical relationship with Candice Michelle since he switched from SmackDown to Raw. She was a fun girl to be around, but John couldn't see himself taking her serious. Being on the road was lonely at times and Candice was great company. However, he didn't want to miss his chance with Evelyn by continuing his "relationship" with Candice. Candice and John had made an agreement to end their affair, if they so happen to find someone else. And that's exactly what John was planning on using to end his affair with Candice.

He had arranged a meeting place not far from Evelyn's office. He wanted to formally end things with Candice, so there wouldn't be any hurt feelings or confusion. He, afterall had to continue to work with her, and didn't want to burn any bridges. He arrived at 'sNice earlier than he intended. Candice had not arrived, and he was impatiently awaiting her arrival. He wanted to get this over with more than anything. He somewhat felt guilty of the whole situation. He had taken time aside last night to meet up with Randy, his closest friend in the industry, and talk about it. They spent all night talking, like they were a pair of teenage girls. John found it hysterical, and warned Randy not to speak a word of it to anyone. After hours of contemplating, John had realized that being honest and clear about his intentions with both Candice and Evelyn, would allow him to maintain a good standing with both women. John kept going through his speech in his head when he suddenly felt a pair of arms embrace him.

"Hey gorgeous, did I make you wait long?" Candice stated as she appeared like magic from behind him. She placed a peck on his right cheek.

John smiled nonchalantly, and gently pulled her arms from around him. "Hey Candice."

Candice stared at him confused. He had never acted so cold towards her before. "Johnny, what has gotten into you. You kick me to the curve lastnight and today your all grouchy."

"Candice we need to talk."

"Oh no, not the 'we need to talk speech'." Candice replied with a smirk, not truly listening to John. "Can we order first I'm starving."

"Uhhh yea, I guess." John replied kind of disappointed. He hoped to make this quick and go about his day. He waved over a waiter and placed their orders.

"Candice."

"Yes." She replied sipping some of her ice tea.

"I met someone." John managed to say.

"Ok, and?" Candice looked at him sort of annoyed.

"And I think we need to stop seeing each other and stay friends, WITHOUT the benefits." John replied.

Candice began to giggle. "So you call me to have lunch, to tell me your dumping me for someone else?"

"Candy, I'm not dumping you... How can I... we were never really a couple." He stated reaching for her hand.

Candice pulled away. "Ouch, that was kinda harsh."

John looked at her with a tinge of pitty in his eyes. "Candice-"

"No! Don't do that." Candice interrupted him. "John, I'm a big girl. We said this on day one. We were just friends keeping each other company. I just felt like we were going some place. Obviously I was mistaken. But I don't need you to feel pitty for me Johnny. I can handle it."

John looked at her. He had gotten to know Candice pretty well, and he knew she had stronger feelings for him than he had for. He should have ended it when he first realized it, but he was too caught up in the sex that, he couldn't find himself breaking things off. He'd rather risk it, than be left bored and alone. It sounded pretty selfish and cruel, but he was a guy, well at least that was excuse he used.

Though Candice was a great adventure for John, he was big on gut feelings. And the thought of not trying things out with Evelyn made him feel as if he were missing out on something... someone out of the ordinary.

"I just don't want to be on bad terms with you. I felt it best to come right out and say it. Be honest about it." John replied.

"John." Candice looked at him. "I'll be fine. We'll be fine. I'm glad you told me. It would have sucked finding out any other way." Candice continued flashing John half a smile.

"Great, so we cool?"

"As ice." Candice replied. "So... who's the other woman?" Candice let out a laugh.

John smiled at her. She seems to be taking this pretty lightly. This might be a good thing. John thought to himself. Little did he know that Candice was beyond taking it lightly. She was pissed beyond words, but she was good at hiding her anger. She wasn't about to let John get away that easily, and she was ready to do what ever it takes to make sure she was the ONLY person for him.

After an hour of eating, giggling, and enjoying each others company. Candice called it a day, stating that she needed to run a few errands. John said his goodbyes and made his way to the hotel. He wanted to slip in a work out, and a nap before his dinner date with Evelyn tonight...

Later that day in Evelyn's Condo...

"What the fuck is wrong with you? Can you stop pacing?" Diana screamed as she laid on Evelyn's bed watching TV. Evelyn had been pacing for the pass half hour, in front of the television nonetheless, blocking Diana's view.

"Are you sure I should go?" Evelyn asked a worried look on her face.

"FOR THE Umpteenth time Evelyn. YES. You like him, or at least I think you do. And he DEFINITELY has a crush on you. What's the worst that can happen?" Diana replied.

"The last time you said that we ended up in jail, remember?"

Diana started to laugh. "Yea... DAMN we had fun back then." Diana replied. "But this is different, we're not a bunch of teenagers trying to get into a strip club. Your a grown woman Evelyn Martinez and your allowed a date or two." Evelyn stared at Diana not quite convinced. "You never know this might be it. He might end up being your prince charming."

"Yea right. John Cena prince charming. I stopped believing in those a LONG time ago, D." Evelyn replied with a scuff.

"You ever stop and think that maybe that's your problem. You never allow yourself to be swept off your feet long enough to fall in love. I mean I'm not saying your going to marry him, but damn at least think of it as a possibility. I do... and look at all the assholes I've gone on a date with."

Evelyn looked at Diana. She made her way to the bed laying next to her. "I hate it when your right."

"You must be getting tired of hating, cause I'm right 99.9% of the time." Diana replied with a smirk. They both burst into laughter.

After spending the next forty minutes deciding on what Evelyn should wear, the duo revealed a cute navy blue, polka dotted artist dress, and a pair of chocolate brown platform pumps. Evelyn rushed to the bathroom, to take a shower, while Diana laid in bed going over her designs for the condo.

Thirty minutes later Evelyn stood in front of Diana dressed and primped. She wore her hair loose with her natural waves curling her ends. Her red nail polish accenting her outfit. Her make-up was amazing as the dark blue eyeshadow and eye-liner popped her sky blue eyes and the red lipstick complmented both her complexion and nail polish.

"So... How do I look?" She asked Diana who was still in bed and claimed she was spending the night.

"Gorgeous, as always." Diana replied with a smile.

"You think? Makeups not too much?" Evelyn asked.

"Nope. you look perfect. What purse are you taking?" Diana asked mentally going through all of Evelyn's bags trying to visualize the best one for her outfit.

"The brown shoulder Hobo bag, I bought that one time we-"

"Yup, that's the one." Diana stated, knowing exactly what bag Evelyn was referring to. While Evelyn grabbed her purse out of the closet, her doorbell rang. She felt the butterflies attacking her stomach.

"Can you get that for me D?" Evelyn asked.

"I'm on it." Diana stated as she hopped off the bed and ran to the door. On the other end stood John in a pair of dark wash jeans and a red polo shirt. He looked well put together. Diana was even impressed. "Wow, you clean up rather well, Hulk."

John laughed at her remark. "Thanks, I tried my best." He stated with a smile. "Is she ready."

"Yea, she'll be out down in a bit, she's just grabbing her purse and pepper spray." Diana replied.

"What?" John stated puzzled and worried.

Diana burst out laughing, when Evelyn made her way towards the door. "Let me guess... she said I was grabbing my pepper spray."

John looked up to find Evelyn standing near the hallway closet. "DAMN." John stated loud enough for Diana to hear.

"You got that right hulk." Diana replied.

"What?" Evelyn asked the two, who stood dazed simply staring at her. "Is there something wrong?"

"Nope..." Diana stated as she kissed Evelyn goodbye. "Have fun. See you when you get back. Don't do ANYTHING I would do." Before she made her way up the stair, she looked back at John, "And HULK... keep it in your pants."

John's face quickly turned red. Evelyn simply laughed it off and walked towards the door. "Don't mind her. Her therapist says she has years to go before she makes any progress." John laughed and escorted her to his car.

"I bet she does." He stated as they walked. "By the way..." John stopped and looked Evelyn in eyes, " Your breath taking."

Evelyn looked at him, her face turning slightly red. "Thank you." She giggled.

When they got into the car John placed his keys in the ignition. "Need help with your seat-belt again?"

Evelyn looked up with a smirk. "Nope, I got it." She smiled. John couldn't help but smile back. She looks amazing. I think I just fell in love. John thought himself.

They arrived at Mama Mexico forty-five minutes later. John helped Evelyn out of the car. "So, I kinda have this new obsession with Mexican food, and wanted to try this place out. Hope you don't mind." He stated as they made their way to the door.

"Not at all, I love me some Mexican." Evelyn replied with a laugh.

Once inside the waitress escorted them both to their seats, handing them each a copy of the menu.

"Muchas Gracias." Evelyn stated as she retrieved her menu.

"Denada, senorita." The waitress replied with a smile. She stepped away from the table allowing the two to decide on their orders.

"What was that?" John asked with a smirk.

"What was what?" Evelyn asked confused as she looked up from her menu.

"The whole mini conversation you had with the waitress."

"Oooh." Evelyn laughed. "I just told her thank you, and she replied your welcome."

"Ooo. What language was that?" John asked intrigued.

"Spanish. why?"

"Ooo, nothing... just sounded pretty sexy." He stated with a smirk returning his gaze to the menu.

"Yea, Spanish tends to be, sometimes." Evelyn replied gazing back at her menu. John looked up. He expected a giggle, or a blush from her, but not that response.

"So you admit its sexy?" He asked her.

Evelyn looked up. "Yes, I do." She replied. "You should hear it in bed. Makes you crazy." She smiled.

John blushed and cleared his throat. "So... what are you getting?"

Evelyn burst out laughing. She loved the way his faced looked at the moment, innocent and filled with embarrassment. She'd never thought he'd give in so soon. She loved a challenge, and John Cena was beginning to be a fun one. Men often tried to make her feel uncomfortable with sexual references, but little did they know that she'd gotten immune to it thanks to Diana. So every now and then, when presented in those circumstances she would reply instead of show any signs of intimidation.

John stared at her. He had to admit, Evelyn Martinez wasn't your typical girl. The more time he spent with her, the more he realized how clever and funny she was. She wasn't afraid to be herself around him. She didn't try anything cute or show- offish. She was simply herself, real and down-to-earth.

"So, Mr. Cena. Tell me about yourself." Evelyn replied after they ordered their meals and drinks.

John smiled. "What do you wanna know?"

"Everything. Where did you grow up? What's your family like?" Evelyn asked.

John laughed a little. "I'm from West Newbury, Massachusetts. I'm the second oldest of five boys. And-"

"Wait, FIVE BOYS." Evelyn interrupted.

John laughed. "Yes ma'am... five boys."

"Wow, that's insane. Your poor mother." Evelyn replied.

"Naw she was fine. Don't get me wrong we were a handful, but my mom's a champ." John stated causing Evelyn to giggle. "What about you?"

Evelyn looked up at John. "What about me?"

"Tell me about yourself. How many siblings did your mom have to chase around?" John asked.

Evelyn's facial expression dramaticly changed for happy to that of hurt. "Just one." She stated in somewhat of a whisper.

John looked at her confused. "Are you an only child?"

"No, Evelyn stated I have an older brother, he was 12 when I was born." She continued.

"Then why you say one?" John asked not truly placing two and two together.

"Because my mom died giving birth to me. I never met her, she never met me. So she never had to chase me around." Evelyn replied forcing herself to giving him a smirk.

"Ooo, Eve, I'm so sorry... I didn't know... I'm an idiot." John stated.

"No, it's no biggie." She replied.

Before John could even respond the waitress arrived with their order. And the opportunity to continue the conversation had been lost. They ate their meal in silence. John mentally kicking himself the entire time. He didn't want the night to end on bad terms, and the whole subject of family had done just that. After finishing their meal, John got an idea.

Before they made it to the door, he stopped and grabbed Evelyn's arm. He stared at her. A smile hadn't appeared on her face the entire time they had been eating, and he couldn't stand it anymore.

"Hey, you mind taking a walk with me. I know this place near by, it's great for strolls." John stated.

Evelyn looked at him and smirked. "Ummm, sure. Why not." She agreed.

As they stepped out of the restuarnt, they deviated from his car and made a turn towards the opposite direction. They walked in silence for a while. Evelyn looking at the ground, lost in her own world.

"You know, you can talk about if you want." John stated. Evelyn looked up at him. It killed him to see her so distrout.

She gave him a semi-smile. "There's nothing to talk about, John. But thanks... It's just that I don't like talking about it."

"I understand." John replied. "But if you ever want to let it all out, you have my number."

Evelyn smiled. She appreciated his concern and interest in her, but she wasn't ready to share her past with him. She wasn't sure she'd ever be ready. It was something she still had nightmares about. Something that she feared would someday come back and ruin the life she had created and loved.

As they walked down the street, a group of kids made their way towards them. A young girl with gorgeous brown locks walked up to Evelyn. "Excuse me miss, but are you Evelyn Martinez?" She asked in a low, nervous voice.

Evelyn looked at her and smile. "Yes I am, may I help you?"

The girl turned around and looked at her friends. "I told you." She sneered. She turned back her attention to Evelyn looking inside her bag for something. She pulled out a pen and a piece of paper. "Can I get your autograph?" The girl stated with excitement.

Evelyn's eyes almost popped out her head. She couldn't believe someone was asking for her autograph, no one really recognized her. "Sure, no problem." She replied with a smirk.

"OMG! Thank you. I ADORE YOU. I have your album on my ipod. And I love your clothing line. Is Diana with you?" The girl stated not catching her breath.

Evelyn just laughed. "No, she's actually laid out on my bed going over her designs."

"That's so awesome. I can't wait for your Fall Line, and your upcoming tour." The girl replied.

"Me either... hey what's your name?"

"Cindy!"

"Well, Cindy, here you go." Evelyn stated handing her the piece of paper.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Evelyn continued to laugh. "No problem... and I'll let Diana know you asked for her." Evelyn replied with a smile. She could see the girl's eyes glisten with excitement. The other group of kids came along asking for autographs as well. John stood in the background admiring Evelyn's interraction with her fans.

"Hey, aren't you John Cena?" One of the boys stated.

John looked up surprised. "Yes I am actually."

"Cool, can we get your autograph too?" The little boy asked.

John laughed and gave him his autograph.

"Are you guys like... dating?" Asked one of the girls in the group.

"NO!" John and Evelyn replied together.

"Ooo, okay." The girl replied, not convinced.

After taking pictures with the group of kids, Evelyn and John said their goodbyes.

"Cute kids." John stated.

"Agreed." Evelyn replied.

They watched the kids walk away. John looked at Evelyn. "Your good with kids."

Evelyn looked at him. "Yea, they're great. I can't help it." She smiled.

"Can you believe that girl was actually bickering cause I signed her notebook sloppy?"

Evelyn stared at him. "Well..."

"Well, what?"

"You kinda write like a serial killer." Evelyn replied with a laugh. John stared at her for a moment and burst out laughing. They laughed their way back to John's car criticizing each others calligraphy...

"Here we are." John stated as he pulled up in front of her house.

"Thanks." Evelyn replied as she gathered her bag.

"No problem." John stated with a smirk. She looked at him with a smile and leaned in. She pecked in him on the cheek before exiting the car.

"Goodnight." Evelyn stated as she left the car.

"Goodnight."

She made her way to her door, fighting with her purse to find her keys. Once she was inside John sped off. Across the street in a black SUV, a pair of eyes stared at the scene. They were contemplating the relationship between the two stars. Not very happy about a relationship being formed in the first place.

"Your mine, not his. You'll never be his." Stated the voice of a man...

Author's Note: Hey all, just a quick announcement. I just want to make clear that most of the facts in this story might not be accurate, in reference to both the WWE and the geographical location of things. So please don't send me hate mail because I don't know what I'm talking about. I'll try to make this as accurate as possible, but for the story's sack, I will deviate from the true facts at times. Thanks :)