I'm back with a new chapter! It's the longest one yet so bear with me and try to enjoy reading it. Thank you! :)

AJ sat in front of her make-up table in her bedroom, had been awoke earlier than she always did. She had her shower early, wore her clothes early, get done early and there she sat, staring herself in the mirror for so long already.

Her eyes then shifted to the reflection in the corner of the mirror, watching her husband sound asleep on the bed with only a boxer on. It has been a week since he moved in with her and she didn't find herself uncomfortable to share the same bed as him anymore.

Sure it was petrifying at first but she knew she should have let him in sooner. He was her husband after all. But after the nightly and sometimes daily sex sessions, she couldn't help but to feel she was using him just because of his title to her. This raging hormones wasn't doing her any favour in terms of this kind of need and she felt embarrassed to even be with Ryan; because she had no idea if this was all the hormonal rage's work or it was because she had finally decided to give him a chance to prove that he was worth it.

Letting out a sigh and fluttered her eyes several times, she looked down to the smooth surface of the table, a medium sized black box containing her accessories greeted her. She opened it only to search for one thing that she hadn't seen for almost three years now. After all of the rummaging, she found it and lifted it up in front of her.

It's just as pretty the night Ryan gave it to me, though, a little dusty.

Rubbing the locket before looking back at it again, she snorted silently at the skull necklace from the man who was sleeping just behind her. It felt nostalgic to touch it again. Her heart was actually itching to ask why did he give it to her in the first place at that night in the locker room. Sure he said it was a congratulatory gift but he didn't explain it further.

She didn't have the chance to know why as he suddenly became this friend who tried to avoid her and stay away from her afterwards. Even when she joined the Nemeths for some festivities, he would rather made himself busy with his cousins instead of at least talk to her, just like when they used to be close and the bestest of friends.

She had let the necklace stayed in her collection box for years and only now she dared to take it out, for she had a reason to wear it now. It was the only gift she thought her husband got for her in all sincerity and she decided to start wearing it to constantly remind her that she was someone's wife and also to at least take her back to the beautiful friendship she once shared with her husband. She could only hope that friendship could come back, even if they were married now. Though seemed to be impossible, at least he wasn't a jerk 24 hours a day anymore. He had his time but he knew where the line he shouldn't cross. Maybe it was a good sign for them after all.

Finally, she put on the necklace for the first time and it actually looked good on her, not to brag about it. She smiled alone whilst staring at her reflection in the mirror before the stirring of Ryan made her to hide her necklace under her shirt in a rush before she shut the box closed and set it aside.

"Morning", Ryan greeted her with the typical just awake hoarse voice while looking at her with just one eye opened.

"Morning!", she beamed before standing up with her bag, trying to leave as soon as possible or else she would find that him on the bed looked inviting.

Ryan rose up to sit on the bed, scratching the back of his head and yawned before his two eyes could be fully open. He saw her walking to the door and instantly he asked her, "You leaving already?"

"Um, yeah! I have to go early today. I heard that one of our former developmental divas has been signed back to a contract"

"Oh...", he nodded slowly before he yawned again. "You already had your breakfast?"

"Nothing looks good in the kitchen so I'll go grab one on my way to work"

"Make sure you do"

"Okay"

"Wait!"

"Huh?", she stopped her tracks, turning back to him.

"I was actually going to head the supermarket later. You want me to buy you something?"

"Hmm..." , she tapped her chin with her finger thoughtfully before she fumbled through her wallet and took out a couple of crisp dollars to Ryan, "Can't think right now. Just buy me some snacks and sweets... Ooh, especially cookies and cream flavoured ice cream. I'm craving for those"

He refused the money in return, "No need for that", he claimed before he explained why, "Just so you know, I'm also going to the bank to get some cash from my online sells"

She put them back inside her wallet, nodding shyly at him. "Oh... okay! If there's nothing else then... bye!", she finished before she hastily left, not even giving chance to her husband to say, or even do something.

After buying things from the groceries stores around 10 in the morning, Ryan decided to have a nap until noon. Once he had his quite satisfying nap, he got out again; this time to drive to the training center, making a surprise appearance. And quite frankly, he didn't care what the others would say once he arrived. Besides, it was all because to pay his wife a visit though nobody knew about that.

Driving with his rental car to the training facility center, he arrived there shortly. Wasting no time, he got off the car empty handed before jog himself all the way inside but before he pushed the entrance the door opened, he realised something.

Wait! If I get in there, what will AJ think? She must've thought that I miss her or something, and all that'll show that I'm a sucker for her.

He pulled his hand away from the door handle and used it to scratch the back of his neck in nervousness instead. When an idea struck his head, the previous feeling was gone completely, only to be replaced with a grin instead.

But then, who cares? I could just use this chance to tease her or something!

With a new determination, he pushed the door opened and immediately, all watchful eyes landed on him. He knew that but he chose to ignore it because the first thing he found was AJ, and she was looking back at him in pure shock.

What is he doing here? Didn't he have enough disturbing me at home? What will the girls have to say?

Before AJ could do anything, all the girls that were sitting in a circle in front of her were screaming happily and running at Ryan. She saw it all as they squeezed her husband tightly in a giant group hug, making him looking like a person drowning in the sea of piranhas, well not really. To see him grinning happily at the girls' antiques made AJ somehow to feel uncomfortable, almost as if her most treasured possession was tossed around a bunch of unwanted people.

Why should I be jealous?

Ryan finally felt relieved once all the women whom used to be his co-workers let him go and done asking him questions and all other typical things. He then walked to AJ's direction. When she gave him a readied look with her standing straight and clearing her throat, he chose to pass her by instead, almost making her looking like an idiot if anyone were ever noticed that.

He tried to hold back a snort when he chose to go to the guys instead, leaving her dumbfounded. He caught up with them with several short topics until they left him and went back with training. Ryan turned around to focus at his wife back, only to meet another woman grinning in front of him.

"Ryan! What are you doing here? Oh my god, I've missed you so much, dude!", Pamela Martinez or whom the whole NXT universe known as Bayley revealed, with a lit up and heart-warming expression.

Truth to be told, Pamela was the only girl close to Ryan when he was still under the company, well right after AJ was called up to the main roster. She was looked as the weirdo by the others due to her obsessions with dinosaurs, robots, pogo sticks and other things a normal girl won't get involved with. Because of Ryan's acceptance of her, at one point she even mistaken that he liked her, as she developed feelings for him.

Ryan of course blatantly rejected her, saying that he had someone he already like, which was clearly AJ but he chose to keep silent to everyone, including Pamela herself. Nevertheless, she moved on and stayed as friends with Ryan, well, that was his thought though. He assumed she no longer had a crush on him, or else things would be awkward between them.

Replying the genuine smile she gave him, Ryan put his hand on her shoulder, "The feeling's mutual, Pam! So how are you?"

"Oh, just the same. Nothing interesting", she shook her head and looked down, that was until she suddenly beamed out of nowhere in excitement, "But I've finally got to have a match on NXT again"

"That's great, Pam. Maybe the official could see what they're wasting all this time"

"Oh you", she playfully punched his chest, "Hey, did you know already?"

"Know what?", Ryan wavered his hands up obliviously.

Pamela pulled Ryan lower to her level before whispering the news she knew Ryan wouldn't take a liking of, "Shaul's coming back here. She's signed again"

"Why is it so easy for her to sign and resign again? Damn, wish I could do that", Ryan sighed in annoyance for the topic of their conversation.

"Nothing's impossible when your family are wrestling legends and your mother could put nice words to the higher ups"

"And not to mention, how a good ass kisser and cock sucker she is. Course she could her job back anytime she wants. I feel bad for Vickie; she had no idea what her daughter was doing all this time"

Pamela bit her lower lip and frowned, "I'm scared to meet her. You know Shaul; if she felt intimidated or just plainly hating on one of our colleagues, she'd make sure they lose their jobs. Just look in FCW. How many girls got fired because of her?"

"Just ignore her. You'll be fine, hopefully", he comforted her and gave her a smile to wrap it all, in which made her felt better as she looked at him with a longing look and it suddenly made Ryan uncomfortable.

Luckily for him, AJ appeared in front of them out of nowhere.

"Hey guys. Looks like a fun conversation. Can I tag along?", she made herself visible, curving up a made up smile before alternately looking at Ryan and Pamela.

"We're just catching up about things", he answered his wife while he looked back at her with teasing smirk on his face.

AJ nodded and turned to the younger woman, waiting for her to speak.

Seemed to catch up with her gesture, Pamela turned her mouth into an O shape and awkwardly nod. "Umm... I better go to the girls and continue practicing", she pointed to where the other developmental divas were.

"Alright!", AJ nodded as she watched Pamela jogged to the girls, leaving her and Ryan alone.

Letting out a relieved sigh silently, she turned to her husband, the smirk previously graced his face was still there, making her to frown in confusion.

"Intimidated? Uncomfortable? Jealous?", he cocked his brow teasingly.

She faked a snort, "Oh please!". Then, she looked him up and down before she asked him, "What are you doing here anyway? You should stay at home"

"You're not my mother to order me like that. I was bored so I decided to surprise you here", he explained before he waved both of his hands up cheekily at her and said "Surprise!" a bit too loudly.

In a flash, AJ brought Ryan's hands back down as she looked to her left and right in case if someone caught him doing that. "What will the girls and the boys think? You're going to make them suspicious!"

"They won't suspect a thing. Everyone knows you're close to my family and I have to be in the context too. Relax, little wife, no one will know", he mimicked her by looking at his surroundings too.

Once he did, he caught a couple of the guys currently having a short break seemed to staring at his wife flirtatiously as they exchanged menacing expressions between each other, making Ryan frowned in disgust.

Perverts! Why are you all looking at my wife like that? She's taken and in no way available for any of you guys!

While eyeing the guys drooling over his wife, he spoke, "I think they should build a huge wall here so this hall would be split into two. One part for the guys and one for you and the girls"

Clueless over what her husband was saying, she shook her head, showing that she didn't get his act, "I don't see how it's going to be convenient"

With an irritated huff, he turned to her. "Because I hate how the guys look at you while they're training. Maybe I should let them know that you're mine!", he told her genuinely but too bad, she would take it as nothing but a joke.

"Please", she made a face and laughed before she cocked her eyebrows, challenging him, "Do it if you dare!"

"Okay! You think I can't do it?", he questioned her in a high voice as broaden his chest and made it to bump her purposely.

Sceptical of him and wanted to see if he would actually do it, she even made a beeline for him and with no choice he huffed at her before he walked to where some of the guys were sitting.

AJ just shook her head and laughed at Ryan when he approached his former colleagues. His back was facing her. At first, the guys laughed and shook hands with him but when they suddenly sported a serious face, it made AJ to be restless out of nowhere.

Oh no! Did he really tell them that I'm his wife? Nah, I don't think so. He's a coward! But what if he did? I wasn't actually ready to be labelled a slut for marrying Nick's brother when I was supposed to be dating him, when I'm not even one. Ryan was the one who tricked me!

Her thoughts brushed out of her mind when Ryan was on his way back to her direction. To not be obviously worried in front of him, she sported a questioning face to him as she folded her arms and squinted her eyes at him, "So tell me, Ryan. Do they know about us now?"

"No", he answered embarrassedly but before he could give AJ the chance to mock him, he explained further, "I mean now's not the right time. They will know but not that soon"

"Right! I believe you. They will know once the pigs grow wings and fly!", she batted her lashes mockingly at him and spoke with a singsong voice, not to mention a bit relieved that he didn't do it.

He frowned and glared at her before the corner of his eyes just spotted someone coming out of the ladies' room. "You know, I better leave right now. Don't want to disturb you at work", he made an excuse when the real reason was he didn't want to bump into the woman he just saw.

"You should've thought of that before you popped in here", she scoffed, slightly annoyed.

"Yeah yeah. I'll see you later", he said but his eyes weren't on his wife when he did.

In a quick movement, Ryan focussed back on AJ and blocking her from anyone's view, he bid her good bye with a short tight hug and even managed to swiftly place a kiss on her head, winking at her afterwards.

"Bye", he mouthed before he rushed towards the exit.

Ryan was literally running to the parking lot to his car in a rush, hoping he would make it before the woman he hated noticed his presence just now. Unfortunately, his hope died immediately after he heard his name called repeatedly by voice.

"Ryan! Ryan!", the woman named Shaul Guerrero chased him from the moment she saw him rushing out of the building.

He stopped dead in his tracks and with his back still facing her, he sighed as his shoulders slumped in frustration, knowing that in just a moment, he would be forced to face this devil masked with a human's face.

Back in the days where they both were still under WWE, Shaul was just like Pamela, took a liking for him but unlike the latter, this Latina never knew how to give up on him. He knew he was attractive and make girls fell for him but he only saved himself for that one woman who was now rightfully his so he could never set his eyes on other women but AJ.

But after a year, though already granted a release, Shaul haven't quit bothering Ryan. If it was up to Ryan, he had always thought that she was crazy, even crazier than the character that his wife depicted on-screen. Why not? Shaul constantly chasing him, if not physically, using means of technology like texts and phones but Ryan kept turning on his deaf ears on her.

Besides, Shaul always had a reputation in real life being an attention seeking whore and it all happened before her own colleagues' eyes; bringing numerous men with her in every FCW events and after parties. She was a wild girl and sadly, no one told her mother about it, since they pitied the kind and loving elder woman enough not to crush her heart with her eldest daughter's known secret amongst the developmental workers.

And now, Ryan doubted she had changed and having no choice but to face her, he wished he wasn't right at where he was standing right now. He'd rather be everywhere; everywhere but near her. Letting a huff whilst rolling his eyes, he turned around and met that seductive and slutty grin of hers.

"Ryan? Oh my God! It really is you", she beamed while rushing towards him, jumping up at him for a hug but quickly being pushed away roughly.

"Don't!", Ryan held her hands back before mercilessly threw them out of his grips.

She pouted, putting on a sad puppy look and with a seductive high pitched voice, she whined, "But I missed you. Why didn't you return my call or reply my texts? You never did"

"What do I get if I did?", he scoffed.

"Why are you acting so cold to me? I love you and this is how you repay me?", she asked him with a serious look on her face but Ryan wouldn't fall for it, ever.

This woman in front of him was something. He always heard her saying that but it was useless. Many guys would have heard it from her themselves. He couldn't figure out why it seemed she couldn't get enough with men practically wrapped around her finger that she still chased him and still wouldn't give up on him? What more can he do to show that he wasn't interested in a cheap skank like her?

"Don't you understand, Shaul? I never like you, okay? You're the one who's delusional enough to think that I have feelings for you! What, you're going to add me in your 'my boyfriends collection' then you'll stop creeping on me, huh?"

"You don't compare to any of the guys, Ryan!", she indirectly admitted that she still had her own habit of having relationships with many guys at the same time. "You're the only man I could ever see spending my whole life with. Those guys I currently date? They're just a walk in the park. You're so much better than that!"

Ryan chuckled at her statement insultingly as he knew it would irk her, "So you still have those trailing puppies behind you? Glad to know"

Shaul's expression changed from looking desperate into a glare. She hissed in anger, "Don't even judge me"

He stepped forward, dared to glare back at her, "Why, Shaul? Why can't I? Aren't you ashamed of yourself? Don't you pity your mother and sister? To know that you are just a cheap slut who'd do anything to get attentions from every guys you see? Aren't you disgusted with yourself? How many guys have you used to satisfy yourself, huh? I bet more than I could count with my fingers and you had the nerve to think that you want to spend your life with me? No thanks, I'll pass. I deserve better!", he finished with a smug look on his face.

When he thought it was enough to shush her away for the time being, he saw her smirking at him instead.

"It's because you can't move on, isn't it?"

"What in the hell are you talking about?", his nose scrunched up in annoyance.

"Ryan sweetie, you think I don't know you still have feelings for your brother's girlfriend AJ?"

"What nonsense is this?", he gulped and suddenly tried to hide the fact that he was getting panic.

She let out her signature laugh that she always used in her Raquel Diaz character, "Please! I knew it from the start, why you rejected me. With my great sense I've come to know about your little puppy love towards AJ. And you know what? You're wasting your time. She could never see you as a lover. You guys could never be together", she almost yelled out in rage before she took a deep breath and changed her angered face with a sick loving smile too fast, "You were made for me... only me!"

Seeing her smiling at him like that made him wanted to throw up right in her face. He even swore he was dead laughing dead inside for what he heard.

Bitch, please! AJ is my wife now!

Noticing that Ryan seemed to be far off based on the look on his face, Shaul raised her hand and placed it on the side of his cheek, cupping it to make him to face her.

"I love you, Ryan!", she spoke tenderly, looking deep in his eyes longingly.

Unfortunately for her, Ryan replied it with a threatening look in his eyes instead.

"For the last time, I warned you don't touch me!", he raised his voice at her through gritted teeth as he squeezed her wrist aggressively, making her to whimper in pain.

"But-", she stubbornly tried to convince him amidst the pain but cut by Ryan once he swatted her hand away.

"Don't you fucking understand what I said?", he yelled angrily at her, his patience was nowhere near to him especially when this woman was in front of him. "I'm already...", he realised he almost blurted out the one important fact that he hid and stopped mid-sentence immediately.

Shaul looked at him with confusion, her eyebrows furrowed together as she asked, "Already what?"

Shit! What've you done? You almost tell her that you're already married, Ryan!

"Tell me, Ryan!", she forced him, evident with the depressed tone she used at him.

"I already... made a vow not to be seen near a slut; especially you!", he spat out venomously, covering up his almost slip of the tongue before he walked to his car uneasily and drove out of the scene, leaving a furious Shaul Guerrero at the parking lot by herself.

Gritting her teeth together with her jaw tightened as she watched Ryan's car getting further away from her view, she realised it was no use to be angry at him now. She loved him too much to be upset at him. Out of nowhere, she laughed maniacally, folding her arms around her chest and cocked her brow.

It's okay, Ryan. I'll let you do what you want for now. But soon, you won't have any choice but to be stuck with me for your whole life! You know why? Cause I will do anything it takes to make you mine! Anything; and it doesn't even matter whether you like it or not!

This chapter should be split into three but instead I compacted it to one since I don't want this story to exceed 40 chapters. I'll try to update more chapters this week as I want to focus on my other stories for next week (which haven't been updated since what, 4 or 5 months ago?). Please review this one if you could, it would means so much to me. Here's the preview for the next chapter:

"What's the matter? Are you hiding something from me? Are you flirting with one of the boys at the developmental?"

"Hell no!"

"Then what's wrong?"

"It's Celeste! She's been bugging about how she missed me and how long had it been since we hang out together so... can I sleep over at her house tonight?"

"What happens if I say yes?"

"Thank you!"

"What if I say no?"

"Fuck you, douche! Just let me go. It's only for a night. No one else would be there except for Cel, her boyfriend Colby and his Shield mates"

Joe is off the market but Jon? I can't let my wife go alone and suddenly ended up with Celeste playing the matchmaker for them. Not under my watch!

"Okay, you can go... but I'm coming with you"