Chapter 11

Maria sat on Shane's lap with her eyes staring back at his and her legs straddling around his waist. Shane held the diva close to him, both hands on her rear, while a smile played on his lips.

"I have about an hour before my flight leaves. What should we do?" Shane asked. He had one thing on his mind and was hoping the young diva was thinking the same thing.

If it were up to Maria, she would have preferred he simply hold her, but she was starting to know Shane all too well. Since the first time they had sex, every meeting thereafter always led to the same thing regardless of the time of day or the place. Not that she was complaining, but simply being held by Shane so they could feel each others hearts beat would have been nice.

"Just hold me Shane." Maria replied leaning into him and smelling his cologne. It was worth a try.

Shane chuckled to himself.

"Well that's not much fun now is it? You should know by now I'm not the hugging type, especially when it comes to the most beautiful woman in the WWE."

With that he pulled her into him even closer so that she could feel from the growing tightness in his pants that he wanted so much more.

"Don't tease me Maria. It's not nice."

But before Maria could respond, he began sucking gently on her neck. Shane's touches were like a poison to her and even though she may not have wanted it as bad as he did, her body gave in every time.

"Mr. McMahon, Trish Stratus is here to see you." Shane's secretary suddenly announced over the intercom.

Immediately both Shane and Maria pulled away from each other. Both were thinking the same thing, what the hell was she doing here?

Shane looked at Maria and shrugged his shoulders.

"Send her in." He said clearing his deep, New England accented voice.

Maria removed herself from Shane's lap, while Shane checked to make sure it was okay to stand. The seconds seemed like minutes as they waited for Trish to enter.

"Trish Stratus." Shane announced as Trish opened the door. "Long time, no see." He said, lying through his teeth.

Maria watched the beautiful blond woman as she came into the office. She had known Trish briefly before Trish decided to leave the WWE, and had always liked and respected her. But what jumped out in Maria's mind first was her rumored past with Shane McMahon. She couldn't help but to wonder if all the rumors about their supposed backstage affair was all true. And if they were, Maria was suddenly starting to feel very insecure. Trish was one of the most beautiful and talented people she knew. How could any man not desire her?

Trish ignored Shane's smug comment as she walked into the office. She smiled slightly at Maria remembering what she and Randy had discussed earlier. She couldn't help but to feel sorry for the young diva now being played by a man who had more money and power than he deserved.

"Trish, you look great, how have you been?" Maria asked, hoping to make small talk in order to hide her nervousness.

"Good sweetie, and you?"

Maria glanced over at Shane who smiled at her warmly.

"Very good, thanks."

Trish started to feel herself getting weak. Her decision to come to Shane's office was not based on her willingness to tell anyone further about the fact that she was raped. It was bad enough that John Cena and Randy Orton knew about it. What she did want though, for Maria's sake, was to tell Shane to stay the hell away from her. Never did she expect that she would find Shane and Maria together at that time.

"Maria, can you excuse us please?" Shane asked in his sweetest voice possible.

Maria looked at Shane and nodded.

"It was nice to see you Trish. We all miss you." Maria told the older diva sincerely which brought a smile to Trish's face. If only Maria knew just how hard it was for her to stay out of the ring. Trish truly missed wrestling more than anyone would know.

As Maria made her way to the door, Shane walked over to her and stopped her before she could leave. He took both her hands into his and looked down at her with warm eyes.

"I love you babe, I'll see you when I get back okay?" He said and then gave her a soft peck on the cheek.

Of course only he and Trish knew it was all for show, but to Maria, it meant the world to her. For the first time Shane had told her he loved her. Maria would leave Shane's office on cloud nine and Shane knew it. What better way to cover his ass should Trish actually start telling "tales" again about their affair and how it ended.

As soon as Maria closed the door behind her, Trish's mood changed.

"Just what are you trying to prove Shane? That you can get into any woman's pants just by telling them you're in love?"

"I am in love. I'm sorry your jealousy of Maria is getting the best of you." Shane replied smiling and now standing before Trish with his arms folded across his chest in the most arrogant way possible.

The fact that Trish was now standing alone in the very same office where she had been raped over a year ago and facing the man who raped her, said something to the desire she had to at least do something for Maria. Randy had made it very clear that Maria was falling in love with Shane, and anything short of actually having to tell Maria the truth, she would do to break up their relationship.

"Can't you just find some ring rat to fuck Shane? Maria is a sweet girl, she has a real future in this company, don't destroy it simply because you think she's a good fuck."

Shane smiled even more. He loved being the one with all the cards, and if Trish thought he would stand there and listen to someone he saw as nothing more than a cheap whore, she had another thing coming.

"Well, your right about one thing, she is a good fuck."

Trish looked at Shane in total disgust. It took everything she had not to just walk up to him and kick him hard between the legs, but in the end, Shane would make not only her pay for it, but also Maria in some sick way.

"So who sent you here Trish?" Shane asked.

"Nobody, I came on my own."

"Nice try, but the only one who knows we're sleeping together is Cena. Did the so called champ go running to you like a little bitch?" Shane asked in an almost taunting tone.

Trish thought in that moment of Randy's plea. She wished she wouldn't have let him get to her like he did. She was perfectly fine just trying to ignore the whole situation with Shane for over a year. Now here she was, and all her past demons were now beginning to haunt her.

"No Shane, John's a real man. Not some spoiled brat who can't take no for an answer." Trish replied calmly as she walked up closer to Shane. "You're the real bitch!" She said and then slapped Shane hard across the face causing his head to snap backwards and a scowl to come across his face. "More like a pussy." She finished.

And then before she knew it, Shane put all his anger in one quick backhand across her cheek, causing Trish to fall backwards to the floor.

As Trish held her face, she looked up at Shane who smiled down on her.

"I want you out of my office Trish. I warned you about coming to me with your little accusations. The next time it will be more than just a slap to the face." Shane warned, his eyes narrowing on her as he watched her slowly pick herself up off the floor.

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Later that day, John rounded the corner to grab a drink of water coming off of his workout at the gym and ran right into an overly jubilant Maria walking from the opposite direction.

Thud

"Maria, are you okay?" He asked as he wrapped his arms around her so she wouldn't fall backwards.

"Yes I'm fine, just not paying attention I guess."

Maria didn't realize it but John held on to her longer than usual in that kind of circumstance. He longed to just hold her for no reason at only if only to feel her skin next to his.

Finally after a few seconds, John let go of Maria and took a step back to take her in.

"Wow, you win the lottery or something?" He asked noticing she was more perky than usual and wore a smile that could light up the world.

"Oh John, he said it. He told me he loved me." Maria replied and then gave John a hug simply out of her own joy.

Once again, John held onto Maria as she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, but this time he felt as though someone had taken his heart out of his chest and stepped on it.

"You mean Shane?" He asked, just to make sure he understood everything correctly.

"Yes silly." Maria said as she backed away from him and gave him a friendly slap on the arm. "Who else?"

Of course John would have preferred it would have been anyone besides Shane. The Great Khali, Umaga, Hornswoggle, anyone.

"That's great Maria. I'm glad he's at least man enough to say it." John replied spitefully.

"John, why do you have to turn everything thing that Shane does into something negative? Just accept it." Maria said now starting to look disappointed. She didn't want it all to end in an argument the way it had so many other times before.

"You're right Maria. I'm very happy for you. But please try to remember that actions speak louder than words."

"And what is that supposed to mean?" Maria asked defensively.

"When's the last time you were together alone with Shane without it leading to sex? You ever just go out for pizza or shoot pool?" John asked.

Maria may have looked stupid, but in reality she was not. She knew exactly what John was insinuating, and even she had to admit that he had a point. The problem was that she assured herself there was a perfectly good reason for it.

"That is none of your business John, and besides, Shane is a busy man. He doesn't have time for pizza and hanging out at bars like you do." Maria replied.

John looked down and smirked. He hated to see Maria so happy when it had noting to do with him. But if anyone could accuse John Cena of anything, it would be that he was extremely stubborn. No matter what the circumstance between Maria and Shane, John was convinced that deep down inside Maria was the one for him. He would not give up on her regardless of how much she thought Shane loved her.

"That's too bad then."

A/N: Next chapter, Maria receives flowers, and Randy tries to convince Trish to come back to the WWE.