Author's Note: FINALLY! After all these weeks, I have chapter nine up. I made it a little bit longer for the lack of updating. I hope you enjoy it.


Word had traveled very fast around the locker room. Everyone knew about Wade and Makena's Christmas Eve wedding before the night was over. Everyone congratulated the two and Maryse even offered to throw an engagement party for them whenever it was possible. Makena and Wade happily took the offer. "So this Saturday good?" the French-Canadian beauty asked the newly engaged couple.

"It'd be perfect, Maryse. Thank you so much," Makena told her good friend.

"It's no problem at all," she smiled, then walked away.

After Maryse left, Ted entered. He was the last person to congratulate them. "Thanks Teddy," Makena said when he was done. Ted looked over at Wade. The men civilly shook hands and even exchanged a smile small. Makena honestly hoped that those two would get along. Ted was her best friend and in a little over a month, Wade was going to be her husband. She smiled at the thought of having Wade just that. The rest of their life together? It sounded like bliss. Then in a little less than nine months, she would be popping out a baby. She may have only been twenty-four, but it didn't matter what age she was. She could handle a family now.

"So would it be weird if I ask you to be my man of honor?" Makena questioned as he sat down on the coffee table in front of her and Wade. Ted chuckled. "Man of honor?" he wondered, raising an eyebrow. He glanced over at Wade. He was laughing as well. "Well, you're obviously not a girl, so I'm not going to call you my maid of honor, silly," she told him. Ted shook his head. He wanted to help Makena out, but he couldn't do it. "Kenny, you know that I'll be paired with Wade's best man," he pointed out. She sulked down on the couch. She forgot about that. She turned to Wade and asked for a big favor. "Can he be one of your groomsmen?"

Ted stopped her before Wade answered. "It's fine, Makena. I'll be fine sitting in the crowd."

Wade looked at his beautiful bride-to-be, then to Ted. "Nonsense. I'm alright with it."

Makena squealed with happiness and hugged her fiancee. Then Ted. "Well, I'll see you guys later," Ted said, standing up. He gave his best friend a hug, then shook hands with Wade. When he left, she turned to Wade. "Thank you for including Teddy in your groomsmen. I know you two aren't the greatest of friends." He shook his head, saying it was no problem, that he'd do anything for her. They gathered up their things and headed to the hotel. They were tired out from a very eventful Monday Night Raw.

"So how are we supposed to plan a wedding when we travel to a new city everyday?" Wade wondered.

That was the very same question Makena was thinking. They were traveling all over the globe. How were they supposed to plan their Christmas Eve wedding? She shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know, babe. We have a date set, but what about a location? It'd be easier if we knew that, too," she replied.

"I mean, we do live in Florida. Or we could do it in New York, where your family is," he suggested.

"How about New York? The pretty snow during the winter will be amazing!"

"Then it's settled. On December 24th, we will be getting married in New York."

Makena was very excited now. Snow was her favorite thing about winter, even though some people disliked it. She hoped the winter weather wasn't going to ruin the wedding. "And on that day, I get to call you mine forever. Until death do us part, but even then." Wade leaned in and kissed his fiancee.

"You have no idea how much you saying that meant to me," he smiled, giving her one more kiss.

"Well, I mean it. I love you more than I love shopping."

"And I love you more than I love money."

"Really? That really means a lot coming from a money hungry person!"

Wade chuckled. "You are the only thing I love more than money, more than life actually."

"Don't get mad at me for saying this," Makena started. "But this is the Wade I've been missing. The sweet guy who isn't anything like the guy he portrays on TV or who's acted like a jerk for the last few months."

"Well, I'm sorry I've put you through hell, but I promise no more asshole Wade."

Makena giggled uncontrollably. He was just the cutest man ever. Not to mention, hot, gorgeous, and sexy, too. She knew marrying him was the right thing to do. Her life wasn't her life if Wade Barrett wasn't in it. Just how like it wasn't Blair's life without Chuck in it. It's how it worked. She and Wade were like Blair and Chuck. Despite everything, they loved each other and would always find their way back to one another.

The time came for Survivor Series. Well actually, the day before Survivor Series. It was the day of Makena and Wade's engagement party that Maryse was so kind enough to plan. All the Superstars and Divas were in Miami before noon, but the party wasn't until later tonight, so everyone was just killing time and gearing up for tomorrow night, of course. Makena and Wade were huddled up in their hotel room unlike their peers, who were out and about on this cool, but sunny November day. While Wade took a shower, Makena was laid on her belly on the bed, searching for the best wedding planner in New York. If she was getting married to the best man on the planet, she sure as hell needed the best wedding planner on the planet. Though it was no use. She couldn't find anyone she liked. It was time for a phone call. After two rings, she picked up.

"Baby girl, how are you? I miss you so much," Makena's mother said when she picked up.

"Hi Mama. I'm doing great. I miss you, too," she replied.

"So how is everything? How's Wade?"

"Wade's doing amazing. Our rough patch is over now, but is there anyway you, Daddy, Decker, Houston, and Ryder could fly out to Miami tonight? It's really important." Her mom practically screamed into the phone when Makena told her the reason why she needed her family in Miami tonight. "Aw, Kenny! I'm so happy. I will make sure to tell your father, but you should know by now that your brothers would want a personal phone call from you telling them," her mother said. After saying goodbye, Makena went and called her brothers. They were the most important men in her life besides Wade and Ted.

Just as she was about to call Ryder, the youngest of her brothers, Wade finally stepped out of the shower. Makena's eye grew bigger at the sight of him in nothing but a towel and his silver chain. She giggled when he saw her eyeing him. "Like what you see?" he joked. "Totally," she laughed, standing up on the bed. She towered over his own tall frame when she did. He came up to the edge, putting his arms around her. He puckered his lips, asking for a kiss. She bent down, still giggling and kissed him. "I love you," he said after. "I love you, too," she replied. She squealed out loud when Wade picked her up off their bed, laughing as he did. When her feet touched the ground again, Wade was the one towering over her now. "Who were you talking to?" he asked, his arms around her still.

"Mama and my brothers. I asked them to come down for the engagement party tonight. Plus, Maryse said it was okay," Makena replied, smiling. She hasn't seen her family in so long and she was glad they were all coming. Her face saddened when she realized Wade's family couldn't.

"It's alright, baby. No biggie. I'll just give them a call," he replied.

"We can make a video and send it to them?" she asked, replying with a question.

Wade nodded, smiling as he gave the top of her head a kiss. She was the sweetest girl in the entire world. It was no wonder why he loved her so much, even with all their bumpy roads. He grabbed her hand, linking it with hers. "What do you say to a little shopping? You're going to need something new to wear tonight." Makena smiled from ear to ear. "You're going to need something new, too. So let's go!" she exclaimed.

"Teddy, what's wrong?" Maryse asked as they walked along the beach. Maryse wanted this to be perfect. They were having the engagement parry right here on the beach later in front of the hotel they were all staying at. It was going to be a great night tonight. "I support Kenny and Wade, but I still can't wrap my head around it. I'm just trying to protect her, y' know. She's my best friend and now she's marrying the guy who's been treating her like shit for the last couple months. I know she loves him with her entire soul, but I just don't want their marriage to crumble after a couple years. Sometimes, I wish I had chased after her the night we broke up. Maybe I would be the one she was marrying right now," Ted admitted.

"Don't worry, Ted. She'll be fine and you're always going to be there for her no matter what. They've been back to normal for the last week. I'm sure they're all better now," Maryse tried to assure him.

"Yeah. Okay," he said, trying to perk up a bit. All he wanted was for his best friend to be happy. Though as he thought about it, she was. Makena was happy with Wade. She always has been, even when they hit the tough spots and had their arguments. He still wished it would be him marrying her instead.

Makena sat in the middle of her hotel room bed, staring at the rather large, but exquisite piece of jewelry that was on her ring finger. She smiled when it sparkled when it touched the light. Wade was a very money hungry man and he wasn't one to splurge on things like this, but she was glad he did. Though any size ring would be fine with her. Her head shot up when the door to the bathroom opened. "You know. We have an engagement party to attend in a couple hours. It'd be best if we get ready now," Wade said, extending his hand out to her. She took it, standing up on the bed, then jumping onto him. A loud, "Oof!" came from her soon-to-be husband, then a laugh. Her legs wrapped around his waist as her arms slung around his neck. "Take a shower with me," she purred in his ear.

Wade whipped his body around, still clinging onto her, and ran into the bathroom. He heard her giggle in his ear and melted. Her laugh was like a little kid's and he totally loved it. He always found it adorable. Though before they could get in the shower, someone was banging on the door, the main one. Makena looked apologetically at Wade and when he understood she had to answer it, he nodded his head for the go ahead. "Get in and I'll be there soon," she told him. He smiled, puckering his lips again. "I love you," she said before giving him a kiss. "Love you, too," he replied. She jumped when he slapped her ass, then shaking her head as she walked out.

Ted was standing on the other side of the door, already dressed for the party. He was wearing a pair of black trousers and a purple button down and striped tie. He looked adorable. Especially with the smile plastered on his face. "Teddy! What are you doing here?" Makena questioned as she gave him a quick hug. "I, uh, wanted to give you something," he stammered out. He reached in his back pocket and pulled out a small jewelry box. She looked up at him. "You didn't have to, Ted," she said, pushing the box back to him.

"Think of it as one of my engagement gifts to you," he smiled.

"Okay. If you insist," she giggled.

Ted opened up the burgundy, velvet box and she gasped. "Teddy, it's the panther ring from Cartier. How did you know?" Makena wondered. It had been the very ring she's wanted more than anything, but she never dared to splurge on it. She couldn't believe he got it for her. It was a diamond encrusted ring, in the shape of a panther's head, with emeralds for it's eyes and onyx for it's black spots. It was the most gorgeous ring she's ever seen, besides her engagement one, of course. Ted took it out of the box, taking her right hand and slipping it on her middle finger. "I love it, Theodore. So much. Thank you," Makena said, hugging him again. This time with all her might. He loosened up at her hug. He inhaled the smell of her hair. Just like it always smelt. Like vanilla and berries. He held in his urge to kiss her all over. He wanted to so badly, but he didn't. He did it once and she got mad at him. He wasn't going to do it again. "Thank you again, Teddy. I love it so much. I love you, too," she told him.

"Love you, too, babe. I'll see you out there," he smiled, giving her forehead a kiss instead. "Alright," she smiled, waving after him, then closing the door. She backed up into the door and smiled down at the ring. She still couldn't believe Ted would get her this ring. He was amazing to do such a thing. Then she remembered Wade. She still had to take a shower. Hopefully, he wasn't out yet.

When she entered the bathroom, he was just about to step out.

"I'm sorry, baby. Ted was at the door," Makena explained.

"What? Trying to break us up again? Put a stop to our wedding?" Wade harshly exclaimed.

Makena didn't get angry when he said that. She comforted him instead. "No, silly. He won't ever do that to us. He just gave me a present," she said.

His head turned. "What present?" he wondered.

She lifted up her right hand. His lips turned into a pout. "You have got to be shitting me right now."

"Why? What's a matter?"

He walked out the bathroom, coming back a few seconds later with the same colored jewelry box Ted had. Wade opened it. Inside was the same ring she had on her finger. He bought it for her earlier today when they went shopping when she was in a store next door. He wanted to give it to her tonight, but someone had already beat him to it. He huffed heavily, sadly even.

Makena couldn't believe it. He had gotten her that ring, too. She shoved the box close, standing on her tiptoes to give him a hug. "You shouldn't have bought it. You didn't need to," she whispered into his ear as he lifted her onto the bathroom counter. "I know how much money means to you. You don't need to buy me things like that. All I need is you, nothing else," she told him.


Author's Note: No drama... YET. I hope you all liked it.