"Destiny?" Mark felt the need to repeat.
"Hi Mark. Long time, no see huh?" Destiny replied.
Mark didn't say anything, but he did look her over. She was as beautiful as he remembered, maybe even more. Her hair was flowing freely down her back and she was wearing a simple summer dress. He was so happy to see her again that he practically ignored the fact she left from his life throughout her whole second trimester.
"Damn, they didn't lie. This was a surprise," Ashley said and Mark nodded in agreement.
"I know you're mad, but-
"We need to talk," Mark said he pulled her away from the crowd of people.
"Wait Mark, don't you want enjoy the party?" Charli asked.
"I'll enjoy it later," Mark replied as he pulled Destiny into a private room in the developmental camp.
"Listen, I can explain everything," Destiny pleaded.
"I sure as hell hope so," Mark said as he pulled up a chair for him and then put her in his lap.
"I was in Trinidad with my mom-
"Charli already told me that part. What happened after you came back to the states. Where did you go?"
"Miami. My mom bought property there, so I stayed with her. She kept telling me to go back to New York and I always considered it, but then what happened that day would replay again in my head and I would just stay where I was. I know it sounds wrong, but that was just my mentality. The main reason I didn't go back to you was because I was scared of how you would respond, kinda like now."
"Anything else you would like to explain?"
"Don't be mad at anyone, but me. They risked a lot to hide this from you and then reunite us. I know I can never repay them for doing all of this."
"Can I speak now?" All Destiny did was nod her head.
"You left me for three months and I had no idea where you were-
"Mark, I already explained-
"Don't cut me off, Destiny. Like I said, you were gone for three months and I had no idea where you were. I don't wanna worry you since you're still pregnant. But in 2 months, don't expect the same treatment."
Destiny nodded her head, "I understand."
"Destiny, you had me worried sick. Not just for our kid, but for you as well," Mark took a deep breath, "Destiny, I love you."
Her eyes widened as wide as they could possibly be, "I love you too, Mark. God I regretted every moment I was away from you."
Mark took Destiny into his arms and held her tight. Both of them just wanted to stay like this for an eternity, but knew they couldn't.
"They worked so hard on this party. I think it's only right I show my appreciation."
Destiny regretfully pulled away from the warm embrace that she missed so much, "Yeah, you're right. I don't really want to, but I guess we should get back to the party."
Ashley and Jayden were the first people Destiny and Mark saw when they emerged from the room, "You two were gone for all of 10 minutes. Uncle mark, did you go from all-nighters to a one minute man?"
Jayden started laughing and decided to join in on the fun, "Yeah, Mark lasted only one minute and Destiny spent the next nine bitching." Mark gave Jayden an icy glare, which was more than enough for him to stop.
"Oh crap, the Medusa stare," Destiny said.
"Medusa stare?" Ashley and Mark said confused.
"It's an inside joke. Jayden and I call your evil glare Medusa because you could turn a person to stone," Destiny explained.
"That's funny, but Jayden says I have a Pinky stare," Ashley replied, hoping someone would explain what that means.
Destiny raised an eyebrow at her brother, "Pinky the porn star?" All Jayden did was sheepishly nod his head. That nod was all Mark needed to softly push Destiny to the side and grab Jayden by his shirt and throw him against the wall.
"You better not be-
"I'm not, I swear. I only know who Pinky is because my dad has her as a screen saver on his computer. I'm not having sex with Ashley or even thinking about it," Jayden said.
Mark let Jayden down and fixed his shirt and turned towards a waiting Destiny and Ashley, "Good, because if you do-Mark turned back towards Jayden and wrapped his arm around his neck- I'll hurt you so bad, you'll pray I kill you."
When Mark and Jayden made it back over to the two ladies, Ashley felt a lot of sympathy for Jayden, "If it makes you feel better, that was nowhere near as bad as what I thought he was gonna do to you."
Jayden rubbed his neck, "I guess that kinda makes me feel better. What would make me feel better even more is getting to the food before it's done."
Ashley looked at the table and realized he was right, "Hell yeah, let's go!"
Destiny and Mark watched as Jayden and Ashley made a run for the food table. Destiny sighed and turned to Mark, "I think I'm gonna enjoy these last few months of pregnancy."
"Why is that?"
"What happened to Jayden is not gonna happen to me considering what I did is way worse."
"I don't hit women, but trust me, you're gonna hate me for three months after our kid is born."
"Kids," Mickie and Charli said from behind, "She's having fraternal twins."
"Really? So, shouldn't you be running towards the food table right now?" Mark asked Destiny.
"No need to worry," Charli said, "I have a plate for you right here, Ms. Taylor.
"So do I," Mickie said.
"See Mark?" Destiny teased, "With friends like mine, there's no need to rush a buffet table."
"With friends and a goddaughter like mine, there is need," Mark responded as he rushed to the buffet table.
Charli and Mickie turned to Destiny, "Why are you not emotionally broken or cowering in fear of him?"
"It's because I'm pregnant, but apparently for the three months afterwards, I'm gonna hate him."
"You know what they say, payback's a bitch," Mickie said.
"I know. What do you think he's gonna do to me?" Destiny asked them.
"Who knows, but whatever it is, you most likely will deserve it," Charli scolded.
"I know-
"Listen, it's a party. Go socialize with people you haven't seen in forever," Charli said, shooing Destiny away.
"Ok, fine," Destiny replied back.
Destiny was happy to see that most of her friends actually missed her and weren't pissed that she just spontaneously disappeared. She even made a couple more friends with some of the other wrestlers. It definitely made her regret leaving for so long. After about an hour of socializing with different wrestlers, Destiny went by Mark's side.
"Do you know the urges of a pregnant woman?" Destiny asked him.
"Yea, food, right?" he responded.
"That and something else," she said running her fingers up his bicep.
"And what would that be?"
"My libido is through the roof right now."
