Ch. 21

Dwayne was watching Raw shaking his head in disgust listening to Cena talk about his win over Barrett.

"You won't be running your mouth after our match," Dwayne stared daggers at the TV. He started to laugh as Vickie and Dolph Ziggler came out. "Annoy the hell out of him Vickie. So glad Vince liked my idea of those two idiots working an angle with John," he turned down the sound as his cell ringing drew his attention. He was surprised to see who was calling.

"Hey stranger, why are you calling?" he answered smiling widely.

"You know damn well why I'm calling. Why are you really returning to wrestling?" Amanda asked surprising him again that Vince had already told John the news.

"I have some down time between movies. I think it's only right to give the fans what they want. The WWE is my home just because Cena is there doesn't mean I'm staying away."

"So you're saying your return has nothing to do with trying to get revenge on John or break us up?" she asked making him realize she did know him very well and he had to be careful she didn't figure things out before his plan was successful.

"I've gotten over you. My return is for the fans and I miss wrestling. Also the money Vince is paying me is too good to walk away from," he firmly said hoping she believed him. "Are you worried you might run into to me since I heard you've put your career on the back burner to travel with John."

"I'm not worried I know who owns my heart and no one is coming between us."

"It's good to hear you're so confident and happy. I hope I do run into you. I can wish you and John the best in person," he said making her deeply sigh.

"Now that I think about it, running into you would be good then I can look into your eyes and see if you're lying or not. Goodbye Dwayne," she hung up.

"Oh we will run into one another a lot more than once," Dwayne smirked lying down on the couch thinking of how much he was going to enjoy seeing Amanda again.

John noticed Amanda was quieter than usual after Raw. He didn't say anything hoping she was just tired. The next day she was even quieter as he prepared for the Smackdown taping. He asked her a few times what was wrong and she would always say nothing. He knew there was something bothering her. As he warmed up for his match in his locker room, he kept glancing at her wishing he could read her mind.

"Mandy, please tell me what's wrong before I lose my mind," he broke the silence in the room. "Are you upset that I have to kiss Vickie tonight?"

"That doesn't upset me. Its just acting. I actually feel bad for you and you better gargle with a bottle or two of Listerine after doing it," she smirked making him go to his bag and show her the Listerine.

"I knew you were going to say that," he smiled wrapping his arms around her pulling her tight. "Mandy, what's troubling you?"

"John, please don't be mad. I did something I shouldn't have," she looked up into his eyes.

"What did you do?" the smile disappeared from his lips.

"I've been really pissed off about Dwayne coming back. While you were out in the ring last night I called him," she confessed making John shake his head.

"Mandy, why didn't you just tell right away? I hate when you get quiet. I'm not mad I had a feeling you eventually would. I told you before talk him don't talk to him its all up to you. I'm not worried about him," John kissed her forehead. "What did he say?"

"He said he is coming back because he misses wrestling and for the fans. It has nothing to do with us. I think he is full of shit and up to something," she said as tears came to her eyes. "I don't want him to hurt you or cause trouble for us."

"Mandy, I swear to you I won't get hurt. I can handle Dwayne in and out of the ring. You need to trust me. They only way he will cause trouble for us is if you hold things back from me. I'm pissed off too but I'm not going to give him the satisfaction of knowing it and neither should you. I love you too much and will fight till the end for you," he sat down pulling her onto his lap running his fingers through her hair. "Do you trust me?"

"Yes."

"Do you love me?" he asked deep into her eyes.

"I love you more than anything," she said making him happily smile.

"Our love will get us through this please believe me darling and stop worrying," he kissed her passionately.

"I believe you," she wrapped her arms his neck kissing him.

"I really don't want to go out there now," he whispered against her lips.

"The sooner you get done, the sooner we can leave. I already checked with the pilot twice the plane is ready and waiting to take us home," she smiled loving the idea that they would have a few days at home alone.

"I'm going to race back here have the Listerine ready," he laughed kissing her deeply slowly letting her go. He kissed her one more time before heading out the door. He was relieved she had told him what was wrong and he had cheered her up but deep down he was worried about Dwayne returning to.