A/N: Sorry for the delay guys, but life has been hectic. I'm starting to get back on track with my writing and I promise the next update won't be such a long wait. Also, I just wanna say a farewell to the Ultimate Warrior, he will be missed. Farewell to the Undertaker's streak, I cried watching Mania. But, cheers for the Shield! This is a long one so I hope you enjoy. Don't forget to review loves.. I'll update soon
xoxo
Lexi paced the Shield locker room once the show was over. Joe and his teammates were called right away to Hunter's office to meet with him. Lexi wasn't sure how to react to the situation. She hoped Joe nor the Shield would be in any major trouble. Luckily the CEO of the company wouldn't be there, he was on his way to the hospital with one of his long-term employees and friend, the Undertaker. In the meantime, Hunter was left to handle the situation from earlier with Joe and Randy alone with the help of Talent Relations.
"Can you please stop pacing?! You're going to run a hole into the floor." Megan's spirited voice took Lexi out of her reverie. Lexi paused for a moment to notice the immense pairs of cheerful orbs watching her. Joe's parents and sister Mya along with her kids, stared at Lexi trying to contain their bulging laughter. It was clear she was a nervous wreak at this point.
"Sorry y'all, I'm just nervous." Lexi proclaimed.
"Calm down Lex, I'm sure they won't be in too much trouble." Mya replied.
"I know, I know. Ya right…Imma have a seat." Lexi found a sit on the crate aside her, sitting on her hands. A swell of butterflies fluttered in the pit of her stomach when she caught a glimpse of Joe, Colby, and Jon walking towards them. Their faces were completely unreadable. Stern and cold.
"Soo…" Lexi pried while standing to her feet. Joe stopped in front of her, his face slightly softening until a smirk crossed his squared face.
'Joe, don't do that! Tell me what happened!" Lexi yelped seeing as Joe was smiling now.
"Well, let's just say, your man and his boys over here is about to get a well deserved push!" Lexi eyes lit up.
"So, so…this means y'all not in trouble?" She questioned.
"Nope. Hunter wasn't pissed at all. I mean he did get at Randy for disrespecting you like that, but he actually took the fight between Joe and Randy as a good push for us. So now we're going to be pushed as top babyfaces and feud with the Authority which is becoming the modern-day Evolution." Jon pitched.
"¡Dios mío guys. That's great!" Megan replied as she gave Colby a peck on the lips. Joe approached Lexi wrapping his arms around her waist.
"And...it just might be a well deserved push for your man." Joe murmured while he softly kissed her.
"Okay ya'll two, cut it out...Boys that's great. I always knew ya'll could do it. Let's celebrate!" Sika replied. Everyone yelped in whistles of excitement while they waited for the Hounds to get change so they could all go out to celebrate the Shield's huge 3-minute victory!
Instead of flying back to Texas with Mellie, Megan, and Kimble, Lexi headed for Tampa with Joe once Wrestlemania was over. Everyone suggested that they deserved some much-needed alone time with one another. Both thrilled about the next two days, then on the third day they would fly back to Texas together where Joe had a live event at, Mellie would be staying with Megan and Kimble in the meantime.
~!~
The couple arrived in Tampa late Tuesday night after the Smackdown tapings. Neither wanted to indulge in anything other than slumber. They decided to call it a night and both headed to bed; the date night would have until another time.
The following day, Joe was the first to wake up. He laid in a placid repose as he watched his sleeping beauty stir in her sleep. The hue of the sunlight that peaked from behind Joe's bedroom curtains, laid a soft gleam on Lexi's neutral face. He ran a sole fingertip across her shoulder-blade. His lips found the delicate and perfumed dermis of her shoulder. It was moments like this where he wished he could lay in rest forever. Nothing was more relaxing than spending muted moments like this where he got to admire all the beauty he had in his life. Lexi being number one along with Amelia.
Joe noticed her eyelashes start to flutter as she could feel his breath along her cheeks. Lexi eyes opened slightly. The first sight she woke up to was to steel-gray irises. A weak smile formed along her lips, her lashes parting once again.
"Good morning." She murmured. Joe lightly brushed his lips along hers.
"Morning." He whispered. Lexi turned over on her side, with her back facing Joe. Joe had pulled himself out of bed whilst he sat on the edge of the bed. He grabbed the elastic from his nightstand and pulled his hair back in to a loose bun at the nap of his neck. From the corner of his eyes he noticed Lexi stretching away her siesta. Her consciousness was no longer suspended.
"Are you hungry babe?" She queried between yawns. When Lexi stood up to exit the room, she felt Joe's strong grip around her wrist, pulling her back down onto his lap.
"Joe stop it...I have to go make breakfast." She whined trying to spring free from his tight cradle. Joe now had his nose nuzzled into her aromatic curls.
"I got this babyface. You just sit here and relax. I'll make breakfast." Joe murmured into her ear causing her to whimper. She could feel his seize on her waist loosen, allowing her to go free. She did as she was told and climbed back into Joe's bed, pulling the cream duvet back around her. She was hesitant to let Joe make breakfast for her, she preferred to do it for him. However, she knew not to opine with a stubborn man. Joe grabbed his shirt from the edge of the bed, pulling it over his head. Lexi watched in amusement while in search of the television remote. She watched her virile hombre as he maneuvered around the room until he headed out into the kitchen. God, I love that man she thought to herself.
The aroma of provender cooking, made Lexi alert. After a quick wash-up in the bathroom, she headed to the kitchen. She loved watching Joe cook. She took in all the senses permeating the room as she hopped on to a bar stool. Joe, who hadn't noticed her, turned around abruptly.
"Babe... I thought I told you to stay in bed. I got this." Joe explained.
"I know, I know. But I was missing you. And plus I not a delicate flower ya know. I can move around on my own and you won't hold me against my will." Lexi stated. Joe rolled his eyes at her before turning to remove the sausage he was preparing from the skillet.
"So Joey, what do you want to do today?" Lexi asked as she reached for a plate, ready to pile it up with the savoring food in front of her.
"Well, I actually have something planned for tonight?" He replied still with his back turned.
"Oh really? Well what might that plan be?" Lexi wrapped her arms around Joe's middle, resting her face in his chiseled back, sniffing his scent.
"Now if I tell you, it won't be a surprise right?" Lexi groaned in defeat as she smacked his butt, grabbing her plate. Joe smirked at her as he turned back around.
"Hey, you gonna stop that...I don't mind doing it back to you. Keep it up." He warned pointing a spatula at her. Lexi blew him a kiss before returning back to her seat.
"Oh please, you know you like it." She tease in a sultry tone. Joe lent against the kitchen island, his face only inches from hers.
"I see someone wants to be punished. I'll deal with you later." Joe licked his lips before returning to a standing position. Lexi knew she was in for it tonight and she was actually looking forward to it.
~!~
After a day at the gym, Lexi and Joe started to get dressed for whatever Joe claimed to have planned for her. Lexi was nervous about the exact plans that Joe had in mind, but she decided to trust her man. So once kicking Joe out the bedroom after he was fully dressed, she got primed and ready for tonight's occasion. She decided to wear an Azzedine Alaia blister knit dress that would stop along her thighs. Her accessories consisted of a pair of Louboutin nude Mary Jane platform pumps. She carried a small gold box clutch and on her wrist she wore gold bangles. She made sure to wear the tennis bracelet Joe gave her for Valentines Day along with her locket. Her new light brown hair was set in soft waves that cascaded down her shoulders. Getting one last look of herself in Joe's bedroom mirror, she noticed his broad figure standing in the doorway. Nibbling on his bottom lip, Joe carried a sultry lust in his slated orbs as he studied his girlfriend who stood in front of him. He rubbed his hand over his goatee. Lexi had to admit he did look handsome in a dark blue blazer with a black shirt and dark jeans. His hair was pulled back into a bun at the nap of his neck. Lexi couldn't help but smirk at him, knowing exactly what he had in mind. With a pat to his hewed pectoral as she strutted past him, her only response was: "Patience big boy. I know what you're thinking….not gunna happen." She replied with a smirk.
"Damn Lex, I wasn't even thinking that. I'm just thinking of how beautiful you look... but ya know I can't wait till later right?" He replied, pulling her smaller anatomy against his. He captured a fistful of her ample heart-shaped butt.
"You aint got no choice. Now let's go." Joe growled at her in response as he held the door open for her, they headed out the door and towards the elevator of his apartment building.
~!~
Lexi and Joe arrived at a steakhouse that above the downtown Tampa landscape. Ever since she was a little girl, Lexi loved to see serene views like the one she was witnessing. It always made her ponder what else was out there in this large and crazy world. What else might await her?
Joe and Lexi was finally escorted towards a staircase that led to the roof. Lexi's visage was senile, wondering where Joe and the waiter could be taking her. Joe knew Lexi was afraid of heights, but she wouldn't mind once she saw what he had planned for her. The night air was cool and tranquil as the night sky was clear of clouds. Lexi's eyes bulged as she gasped for breath at the scenery in front of her. There was a path of red rose petals that led to a romantic table setting over a serene backdrop of Florida. There was simple soiree live instrumental music playing in the background by the diminutive orchestra in the corner. Lex gazed into the sunset, pleased with what Joe did for her. The only lighting they had was from the brewing moonlight above them and the lit candles that sat in the center of the table. Joe could hear Lexi squeal as she tried containing the broad smile that wanted to plaster along her plump pink lips. Joe squeezed Lexi's hand; her fingers were entwined with his. He noticed the small freckles under her eyes and along her cheeks that he always seemed to ignore before, but tonight they sat profoundly on her fresh and neutral face. With a tug of her hand, Joe led the way over to the dining table where he pulled her chair out for her, and pushed in back closer to the table once she was seated. Lexi still held the same astounded mien on her face.
"Joey…¡Dios mío, I can't believe you did all of this. For me?" Lexi was completely speechless.
"Why wouldn't I…you deserve it." Joe said with his usual smirk on his face.
"No I don't. Not with all the hell I put you through." There was a serene pause between them as a catered waiter approached them to fill their glasses with the libation of their choice. Lexi was the first to break the silence.
"Joe…I ask myself this everyday, but why did you stay? After all these years…you still held on. Why?" Joe paused for a moment as he stared down. He wasn't sure how to answer that but he knew he was going to give the truth.
"Truth is…I fell in love with you. Even when we were in college I was in love with you, but I just didn't know how to tell you. You always had so much shit going on in your life, there just didn't ever seem like the right moment to really tell you how I really felt." He replied with sincerity and honesty. Lexi lent against the table, placing a soft buss to his lips.
"I'm glad you did stay because I needed you more than anything and plus I fell in love with you too." Joe blushed as he heard those words leave Lexi's mouth.
"Good! I was hoping I didn't put all this hard work in for nothing." Joe teased. Lexi's response was a light punch to his bicep.
"Oh shut up! Trust, I'm worth it baby!" Joe grasped her hand and cupped her small palm into his. He brought it to his lips, running his whiskers along her knuckles.
"Come sit on your man's lap." Lexi couldn't help but blush as she stood up, pulling the skirt of her dress down along her thighs. She lightly sat down on Joe's lap and wrapped her arms around his nape. He nuzzled his face into her neck slightly.
"You know I love you…and I'll do anything for you and Mellie right?" Joe placed open mouth kisses along her neck. Instinctively, Lexi kissed his forehead.
"I know baby."
"I did this because… Kiss. With all the craziness going on. Kiss. I just wanted to do something. Kiss. For you. Kiss. It feels good to have you back in my arms. Kiss. I love you."
"Yo también te quiero." Lexi replied. Her Spanish accent sat on her tongue profoundly, the words rolling off. Joe loved to hear her speak Spanish. Especially when she said I love you.
The two remained in that position the rest of their evening together, Lexi never returning to her seat. She feed Joe every specimen of his food, slowly and passionately, while they talked. Mostly flirt, but the conversation did have intense moments. Especially when the mentioning of her family surfaced. The family Lexi didn't have. Both her parents were dead and she didn't have any siblings. Unlike Joe, Lexi could only dream as a child, of having a big family full of cousins, uncles, aunts, and siblings. Fortunately, she had Joe's family to fulfill that emptiness that was missing; the emptiness that having a real family was supposed to fill.
After a romantic and peaceful dinner where it was just the two of them, Joe and Lexi headed home. The car ride was a comfortable silence between them as they held hands the entire time. Once Joe parked his car, the couple headed upstairs to Joe's apartment. Joe couldn't keep his oculars off of Lexi as she strutted down the corridor in front of him. Her rotund keister in the short black dress that she wore moved in rhythm with every stride. The black frock hugged her burly smooth hips and thighs. Before Lexi could turn the key into the doorknob, she felt Joe's broad arms wrap around her midriff, placing open mouth kisses down her neck.
"Joey…behave yourself." She whimpered but at this point she wasn't sure if she could contain herself any longer as well.
Once inside, she felt Joe run his finger down her spine causing her to tremble under his touch. Joe pushed the door close gently. He quickly pulled Lexi's small figure against him, grabbing a handful of her heart-shaped buttocks, squeezing them tightly. Lexi couldn't help but hiss in agony at the feel of his tight grip. Finally her and Joe's lips met, his tongue invading her muzzle. The sounds of Lexi's moans against his lips caused Joe to get aroused. But Lexi suddenly pulled away, catching Joe off guard.
"Lex…what's wrong?" Joe queried with a puzzled stare. She placed a lone finger against his lips.
"Shh…" Was her only response as she grabbed Joe's large palm and placed her small hand inside of it where it fitted perfectly.
She backed away towards Joe's bedroom, pulling him with her. She pushed the bedroom door open gently, walking in far enough for Joe to follow her. He slowly closed it behind him as he shrugged out of his blazer. Bending down, he pulled Lexi's heels off her small feet. Now on his knees in front of her, he tugged on the hem of her dress. Instinctively, Lexi raised her arms above her crowd as Joe slid her dress up her body and over her stood back up to his feet while he pulled the dress up her body. Now in only a black lace bra and thong, she soon helped Joe out of his shirt, revealing the new edition to his tribal art that covered his right pectoral and scaled down his right arm. Joe had to take a step back to admire her attire. Lexi couldn't help but blush under his scrutiny. She wrapped her arms around her abdomen covering her bosom and middle.
"Come on now baby, don't do that. Let me see you." Joe walked up to her rubbing a smooth hand along her velvety butt cheeks. Joe wanted so bad to bite them but he slapped them instead. She moaned as the pain shot down her legs. She placed a delicate hand against his chest as he pulled her closer to him. As their lips met, Lexi removed the elastic from Joe's hair allowing his raven tendrils to fall down his shoulders. He pushed her back to the door not realizing that Lexi was actually undressing him now. With a shaky hand she unbuckled his pants. They suddenly fell down to his ankles. Joe watched titillated as she dropped down to her knees, sitting on the heels of her feet. She gently pulled his briefs down. Lexi noticed the pre-cum on his tip and she stuck out her hot tongue and licked it away. She couldn't help but smile at the sight in front of her; Joe had become unglued right under her touch. He hissed in agony whilst his head tilted back against the door, his eyes closed tightly. She captured his entire length with her small mouth, her head bobbing back and forth against his shaft.
"Ah fuck…damnit Lex." Joe groaned. His eyes still shut tightly. Lexi wasn't sure what had come over her, but she willingly wanted to please him the best she could and she knew this form of foreplay would take him over the edge. She caught one of his balls in her mouth as she sucked on it gently. She could feel Joe's fingers tangle into her long light brown curls.
"Baby…I'm going to cum!" Joe warned, feeling his peak coming. With one last lick, Lexi worked her way up his abdomen with her tongue until she reached his nipples, scrapping her tongue along them as well.
"Ha…and you told me to behave myself." Joe inquired with a smirk as he grabbed the back of Lexi's neck, pulling her lips to him. He could feel her smile against his lips. In one swift move, he lifted Lexi up from her feet, bridal style. He walked over to the bed with her in his arms; their kiss never broke. He laid her gently down on the bed, before climbing on top of her. Joe made sure to shift his weight on his elbows to keep from smashing his small girlfriend who was now trapped underneath his larger frame. Joe placed light kisses down her sternum and abdomen until he reached the hem of her thong. With the tips of his teeth, he pulled them down her hips; Lexi lifted her lower body up for better access. Now with her thong removed, Joe threw them down to the floor along with the accumulation of clothes that were piling up on the floor.
Joe ran his palm over the smooth and hairless skin of her vulva until his fingers found her womanhood. His lips found hers again as he pumped a sole finger in and out of her. He could feel her muscles tensing around his fingers; meanwhile his thumb gently rubbed her clitoris. He pulled her bra straps down while his hot mouth found her nipples, pulling her bra down to reveal her perky breasts. Lexi removed her bra, much to Joe's satisfaction. Lexi was now becoming unglued just for him while running her fingers through his long hair. His tongue soon found its way back down her stomach, scrapping along her ring-clad belly button once leaving her nipples stiff and moist. Now with his face in the cradle of her legs, Joe kissed along her inner thigh. Using a lone finger, he parted Lexi's slick folds that was already wet for him.
Lexi's back arched as she felt Joe's hot tongue flat against her surface. Her moans grew louder as she could feel the vibrations of Joe's tongue against her delicate flesh. She wasn't sure how much longer she could hold on. She gripped a fistful of the sheets, her toes curling on impact as Joe once again spelled out his full name along her clit. She could feel inklings of her essence start to drip and she could feel Joe digging his fingernails into her thighs, as he licked her dry. He looked up slightly, his tongue now finding her soaking pussy, pumped it in and out of her. He smirked against her flesh as he caught her head now fully back, her eyes shut tightly.
Joe couldn't describe how much of this he missed. Her scent, her taste, just the feel of her skin against his made him feel whole again. Joe could sense her end was near and he wasn't ready for this to be over, he just had to be inside of her. With a final lick he grabbed his throbbing erection. He kissed Lexi allowing her to taste herself on his tongue. He guided his shaft to her opening as he entered her. She hissed at the feel of Joe's length stretching her out. Joe paused slightly allowing her to accommodate his size. Once he noticed she was ready, he lifted her legs up on his shoulders. He slid out of her slowly before pumping back into her. He couldn't believe how complete he felt inside of her. Finally catching his rhythm, he couldn't hold back as he smashed into Lexi harder and harder. Her moans growing louder and desperate.
"Ah shit…ah Joe.." She cried out feeling Joe slid in and out of her. His groans matched hers suddenly, both feeling their climax coming. Joe grabbed hold of the headboard for a steadier grip. Lexi began to arch her back, pushing him deeper into her. ready. He pulled Lexi's almost limp body up so that he could catch a nipple in his mouth. In a swift move, Joe turned over, his body now underneath hers. She slid down over his shaft, as he laid back onto his back. He watched Lexi bestride him. Joe's eyes was full of lust as he watched Lexi bounce up and down against him. With one final loud moan that crackled against the wall, Joe knew Lex was at her ends.
"Ahhhhhh…Joe. Fuck!" Her essence coated Joe's cock. The squeal of her screams caused Joe's end to come finally as his seed shot into her tunnel. Lexi collapsed against his chest as they rode out their orgasms. Both was completely drenched in sweat, their chest heaved up and down; sticky in each other's essence. After laying in silence for a few more moments, trying to catch their breaths, Joe finally spoke up.
"That ...was…amazing." Joe said. His voice was choppy. Lexi's hair was dismantled on her head as she removed her face from Joe's chest to look him in his steel-gray orbs.
"Yes it was. I don't know about you, but I need a shower." Lexi climbed off him as she picked the pile of clothes off the floor. Joe followed her, wrapping his arms around her waist. He placed a soft kiss to her lips. He was still in post cotial mood, but he was actually ready for a round 2. He just couldn't get enough.
"Mind if I join you?" He whispered into her ear as he kissed her earlobe, running his tongue along her multiple ear piercings. Lexi grabbed his hand and pulled him into the bathroom with her, closing the door behind them.
Round two was soon to begin…
After a steamy and romantic shower, they couple got dressed in their pajamas and headed to bed. Neither quite ready for slumber, Joe rested his head along her perky breasts that he used as a pillow, her legs draped over his body as he gripped her butt underneath the covers.
"So I talked to mom today and she wants to have Mellie's birthday at her house." The only noise in the room was pitched from the television, until Lexi spoke up.
"I don't have a problem with that…good thing I'm off the day of her birthday." Joe replied.
"I thought you guys was off to Saudi Arabia that week?"
"We were, but the Shield isn't on that tour so we get some days off." Lexi ran her fingers through Joe's hair that was sprawled all over her chest and pillow.
"One of these days…I'm going to cut this hair of yours." She teased. Joe lifted his head suddenly, staring at her coldly.
"I dare you…don't even try it." Lexi couldn't help but laugh as Joe's brows furrowed together. When it came to his hair, Joe didn't play any games.
"I'm just joking babe. I love ya hair." Lexi kissed his forehead. Joe's face softened as he placed his head back down on her breast.
"Psst…you probably just jealous because mine is better than yours." Joe murmured under his breath. Lexi's mouth opened wide in shock. She knew he was only joking but she was going to get her payback. She grabbed a fistful of his hair, yanking it, snapping his head back. She climbed on top of him, now straddling him. Still with her tight grasp on his long black locks.
"Damnit Lex!" He hissed.
"What did you say…cause I could have sworn you was trying to be a smart ass."
"Baby, I didn't say anything. I just said how much I love you." Joe snickered to cover up the immense amount of pain he was feeling, especially with Lexi's grip.
"Liar!" Lexi and Joe now found themselves in a tussle, which resulted in a pillow fight. The only thing separating Joe's throbbing erection was the fabric of his flannel pajama pants and her thin silk shorts. Ultimately, Lexi lost and she now found herself pinned under Joe who had a tight grip on her wrist, which he held pinioned to the bed.
"Okay, okay…you win." Lexi said between breaths. Joe smirked in superiority before crashing his lips into hers.
"That's what I thought." He mumbled against her lips. With the feel of his lips against hers, Lexi didn't have the strength to string together a snarky remark. She just simply surrendered to him.
Joe crashed down on the bed aside of her. He pulled her to him, cuddling her. After another prolonged pause between them as they caught their breath, Lexi spoke up.
"I'm not sure how much time we are going to get everything together for the party, so how about we do some shopping tomorrow, so ya know all the pressure don't fall on your mother." Joe angled his face to look up into her glazed hazel eyes.
"Oh please Lex…you know my mother love stuff like this." Joe replied.
"I know, but babe…It is our daughter's party. At least try to wanna help plan it." Lexi pitched. Joe sighed before he spoke.
"Okay, We'll go buy some party supplies and stuff for the party tomorrow and then I'll tell mom to start the planning. I'll just have my dad stop by and pick up the stuff we get tomorrow." Joe compromised. Lexi pondered for a moment before making her decision.
"Okay…so first thing in the morning, we'll start planning. Me and mommy are going to have a long chit-chat." Lexi said with a smile as she dove down deeper under the duvet, pulling them up and around her neck. Joe licked his lips before kissing her.
"Okay babe…whatever you say." Joe got down under the covers with her as he wrapped his arms around her. Joe was surprised Lexi didn't mention anything about the fact that her own birthday was coming up. It was only two days after Mellie's. Joe knew she never really celebrated her birthday, even from back in college when he begged her to let him do something special for her, but she refused. Nonetheless, he would do something anyway. This year would be no exception…
~!~
The following day as planned, Lexi dragged Joe out of bed to pick up party supplies for Mellie's birthday party. The muffle of Lexi's voice aside him while she chatted on the phone with his mother, woke Joe from his slumber.
"Joe can you hurry up! Qué se mueve demasiado lento!" She called from the kitchen. Joe groaned as he tied his laces to his sneakers and then headed out the bedroom. Honestly, Joe hated shopping, as did any other man. Now dressed in a gray t-shirt that hugged his biceps and a pair of blue jeans, he walked out the bedroom once grabbing his shades off his dresser. He found Lexi with her back facing him as she bent over, her head in the refrigerator. She pulled out two bottles of water and Joe noticed she was much taller than usual. Looking over the counter, Joe had the chance to admire her attire for the day. She wore all black; a black v-neck shirt with black leather spandex leggings. On her feet were suede platform ankle boots. And she wore a red Pyrex plaid shirt around her waist, tied by the sleeves. Her hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail and her face was makeup free with the exception of some mascara and nude pink lips.
"Finally...are you ready?" She queried turning her attention back towards him.
"Um babe…don't you think ya going to be uncomfortable in those heels. They're kinda…high don't ya think?" Joe asked. Lexi stared down at her feet blankly.
"Don't worry I'll be fine…maybe tonight I'll take my ass to sleep." Considering the fact she didn't really sleep well last night. Joe grabbed her hand and squeezed it.
"Aw, well if my baby feet does hurt later. I'll take care of them." He replied, capturing her chin between his thumb and index finger. He extended it up so that his lips could invade hers. He could feel Lexi smile against his muzzle.
"If you keep this up, we won't make it out of here." She pitched, pulling away abruptly.
"Really?" Joe said with a hint of amusement in his voice.
"Joey, cut it out. Let's go." Joe pouted as he grabbed his keys along with the water bottles and headed out the door. Lexi wasn't too far behind once she grabbed suede Velo bag and her Celine Matrix Top Heavy sunglasses. Once they locked up, they headed out into the Tampa air and got into Joe's car.
~!~
Once making a trip to Party City, Lexi and Joe purchased Minnie Mouse and zebra print streamers, banners, plates, cups, table covers, hats and headbands, utensils, napkins, grab bags, etc. Most of the decorations were pink and white with either polka dots or zebra prints. After that, Lexi dragged Joe to International Plaza. Once there they headed to the Disney store where they bought Mellie some new toys. Then to Journey Kidz and J. Crew where they bought her some new outfits. Lexi bought herself some outfits as well from Nordstrom, H&M, and Urban Outfitters. Joe even bought him some stuff before they headed to lunch. By the time the couple reached Zen Bistro Grill, Joe was exhausted. It was going on 3 p.m. in the afternoon, meaning they have been there for five hours already! Joe couldn't wait to slump down in a seat and get something to crave his hunger. He was starving at this point. He was also kinda lucky that he wasn't stopped by anyone asking for an autograph or snapping his picture. It was just a day with his lady.
Once they was seated and got their food, Joe and Lexi just simply talked. To say they were cluttered in by the immense amount of shopping bags under the table and around their feet due to their purchases; mostly Lexi's purchases, would be an understatement. But Lexi was able to make it up to him by bringing him to one of her favorite spots to eat. She knew once he found out there was a sushi bar, things would be all better.
"Have you heard from that detective lately?" Lexi asked as she forked her salad.
"Yeah…the other day actually. He didn't really say much just that Jessica was still out there." Joe noticed Lexi's jaw tense at the mentioning of Jessica's name.
"She's really crazy. How can one woman possibly dodge the cops like that. She's a freaking criminal and no one knows where she is. All I know is if she comes back around my family again, if I so much as sense she's around my daughter...Imma lose it! Esto es una locura!" Lexi sneered. Joe wasn't even sure what she just said, but whatever it was he knew she was pissed off.
"Baby, calm down. Let's not think about it. In due time the police will find her and things will be back to normal." Joe tried reassuring his apoplectic girlfriend.
"Whatever you say Joe."
Meanwhile…
"Miss, Miss excuse me. But you can't go back there." The desk clerk announced stopping a slender woman from heading down the corridor of the building. She wore dark tinted shades to hide her fiery red oculars. Even in 60-degree weather, she wore a black trench coat that stopped at her knees and black pumps. To anyone, she looked like a classy woman going about her business, but underneath those clothes and shades hid a lunatic fringe.
"Excuse me?" The woman replied with a polite smile as she stood in front of the desk attendant. The attendant seemed nervous but remained her composure.
"Ma'am, are you a resident here?" The young blonde asked.
"No… but the thing is I'm actually here to surprise my boyfriend." The woman replied.
"Um okay…well ma'am what is your name? And what is your boyfriend's name? I need to know what apartment he is in."
" My name…is Lisa and well, my fiancée actually, his name is Joe Anaoi and about that last part…I was hoping you could tell me that." The woman explained.
"I'm sorry miss, but I'm not allowed to give that kind of information away without the tenant's consent." The clerk responded. The woman in black, eyed the young woman's name tag. Samantha.
"Well, Samantha…would you like for me to call my boyfriend? He told me to meet him here at his apartment." Samantha nervously looked down at the screen.
"Yeah…I'll feel better if you did that." Samantha replied skittish. The unknown woman pulled out her phone and proceeded to make a phone call, but Samantha was unaware that there was not another person on the receiving end of that phone call.
"Hello honey. Listen I'm at your apartment now and I'm trying to get upstairs but Samantha here seems to be giving me a hard time.' Samantha swallowed hard.
'Uh huh…well sure honey. Okay…well honey don't do that. There's no need for that, I would hate for Samantha to get fired. She's just doing her job.' The woman winked at Samantha who stood even more nervous.
'Okay honey…I'll see you when you get here….okay love you. Bye." The woman put her phone back into her pocket.
"Well that was my fiancée, he says he hopes to not have to call your manager since you're giving me a hard time. Now we don't want that do we?" Samantha's only response was a negative nod of her head.
'Well then…are you going to allow me to go upstairs to my man's apartment?"
"Yes…just sign in please." Samantha swallowed the huge knot in her throat.
"Okay. Splendid." The woman signed her name along the line of the sign in book and presided down the hallway, but not before getting the nervous and obviously naïve attendant's attention.
'Um sweetheart, can you tell me where I'm going? I would hate to have to call my fiancée back, he's in a very important meeting."
"Um yes ma'am…his apartment is 5A." Samantha replied.
"Thank you." With that the woman headed down the hall towards the elevator. Once she stepped inside, she pulled her dark shades off her eyes, revealing the depraved and insane glare that her eyes held. Jessica stood with a grimace and smirk on her face as the elevator closed shut.
Joe and Lexi arrived back to his apartment an hour later. Now hand in hand, they entered through the front entrance with bags in hand. The same attendant was still working her shift. Joe handed Lexi his keys so she could check the mail while he took the bags from her hands.
"Joe...you're sure you want me to check your mail?" Lexi questioned.
"Yeah sure why not. I have nothing to hide. What's mine is yours, you know that." Joe gave her a peck on the lips while grabbing the shopping bags from her hands. Samantha could overhear their conversation and when Joe walked past her with bags in hand she stopped him.
"Excuse me sir, but are you Mr. Anaoi? Joe Anaoi?" Joe turned around and stared puzzled at the frightened young woman.
"Yeah?"
"Well, I must say what a disgrace you are! You're fiancée called and told you she was here and now you bring another woman here, this might not be any of by business but you should be ashamed of yourself." Both Lexi and Joe looked bewildered and confused as the young desk clerk patronized Joe.
"Excuse me…I don't know what you're talking about?" Joe said his voice was stern. The attendant noticed the blank and muddled glares of Lexi and Joe as she tried putting together the pieces in her head.
"Your fiancée…she's here. She's upstairs waiting for you, well at least that's what she said. Just got here about an hour ago. I thought she called you and told you this sir." Samantha explained. Joe placed his bags down.
"Wait just a minute…I have no idea who or what you're talking about. What fiancée? My girl is right here." Joe replied pointing to Lexi who now walked over.
"So you don't have a fiancée by the name of….Lisa Collins?" Samantha asked as she held the sign in sheet up to read off the last name that signed in.
"Lisa Collins? I don't know a Lisa Col…" Joe stopped in mid-sentence. His orbs widened at the mention of the name Collins. He knew exactly what was going on.
"Oh my fucking god…call 911 right now!" He hollered behind him to the desk clerk while he grabbed his bags and sprinted to the elevator.
"But sir…" Samantha replied. Lexi had finally caught on and chased after Joe.
"Listen sweetie, I need you to call 911 now. The woman you let in is a damn criminal, she tried killing our daughter and me. Now call 911. NOW!" Lexi screamed. Samantha flinched as Lexi's words hit her like a ton of bricks as her shaky hands dialed the police.
Once Joe and Lexi reached the apartment, they noticed the door broken into. Once they stepped inside, they were hit with a horrific sight. Joe's entire apartment was trashed. All his furniture was flipped over, glasses and dishes were broken and laying in shatters on the marble floors of the kitchen. The television in the living room was flipped over and laid face down on the floor. The curtains were ripped from the windows and Joe's plants were knocked over.
"What the fuck?" Joe said as he stepped over the broken glass. Lexi not to far behind him. Lexi wandered off into the bedroom that looked just as horrific as the other rooms of the minimal apartment. The sheets and covers were pulled from the mattress. All of Joe's clothes laid on the floor and her suitcase was open and flipped over. The mirror that hung on Joe's wall was now shattered into pieces. What really caught Lexi's attention was the broken picture frame on the floor that once held a photo of her, Mellie and Joe in it that sat on Joe's nightstand. The photo was now laying on Joe's bed. Lexi gasped as she felt the tears of anger form in her eyes. With a shaky hand, she picked up the photo to find her head and face was cut out. She could feel Joe's presence in the doorway.
"She was here…I know it." Lexi murmured referring to Jessica. She tried her best to contain her anger. Both her and Joe noticed the blinking green light of Joe's answering machine. Lexi's pressed the button to hear the awaited message.
"Hello honey. I see you got my message, and I'm sure you got my little gift as well. I thought I should clean up a bit. I told ya this before Joe, you belong with me. And this isn't over until I say so. If you know what is best, you would tell that little bitch to get lost, but I know that you won't do that.' Lexi took a deep breath while trying to calm down.
'You love her too much for that. She's the mother of your baby! Psst! You better enjoy them while thy're here because once I'm finished with them, you'll be all alone. Then you'll know how I felt." Jessica mocked Joe. The message ended in a crackling sinister laugh before the line went dead. Joe stood speechless, not sure how to react. He was grateful to hear his phone ringing out in the living room and he left the room to answer it. Lexi had officially had the eyes of destruction. She now wanted Jessica dead. Lexi redialed the number only to get the voicemail on the first ring. She was going to leave a message of her own.
"Listen here you crazy bitch, you know exactly who this is. You came into my boyfriend's apartment, you tried killing me and my baby!Oh you think you're crazy. I'll show you crazy. Just try me bitch!" Lexi spoke sternly. Ever word was through clenched teeth and Joe could see the damaging affairs invading her senses as he re-entered the room.
"Lexi…what did you just do?" Joe asked nervously, his voice cracking. Lexi strutted over to Joe stopping in front of him. Her glare read death and Joe knew she was irate.
"She want to act crazy, I'll act jusy as crazy right back. But what I won't do is sit here and let this bitch try to come and destroy my life. She want a fight, well the bitch got one. I dare her to try me." Lexi snarled as she walked out the room. Joe was mute at this point. He had two deranged women who wanted the other one dead. He instantly knew this wouldn't end until one of them was dead. He just feared it would be Lexi. The knocking at the front door took Joe out his muse. Lexi had already reached the door and swung it open before Joe could get to it. It was Detective Paterson and two other uniformed cops. Joe always hated this part…
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"Wow this woman is really crazy!" Detective Paterson replied once Joe replayed Jessica's message over again for what felt like the fifth time.
"You guys need to get a restraining order against her. This is the only way we can assure you're safety." Paterson continued. Joe sucked his teeth.
"Detective, no disrespect but…this woman seems to be getting closer and closer to my family and I thought you said you would take care of this. Fuck a damn restraining order! It can't do shit. Jessica needs to be put away, before she hurts my family again." Joe growled. He got into the detective's face. But Paterson refused to back down. Being a tall man of 6'3 respectively himself, Detective Paterson held his ground as the two uniformed cops tried holding Joe back.
"Joe you need to calm down. We are doing the best we can, now either you take the restraining order or…"
"No fuck all of that! Y'all best aint fucking good enough."
"Excuse me?! You have no idea how to do my job. You wouldn't last one day in my shoes so I suggest you have a seat and let's handle this the right way." Detective Paterson replied. But Joe wasn't having it. He wasn't trying to hear anything the detective or the police had to say. Soon, the two men erupted into a huge argument until Lexi finally had, had enough.
"EVERYONE SHUT THE FUCK UP!' Lexi yelled. Silence fell over the room as all the men stopped to look and listen to the small woman.
'Now y'all listen to me…I'm the fucking victim here. Not you, or you, or you.' Lexi pointed to each man in the room. 'So all this crap about what we are going to do, doesn't even matter. It's what I'm going to do."
"Now, Ms. Santana. Think wisely about this. This woman is dangerous, we're trying to protect you and your family." Paterson explained. Joe saw the upset in her eyes and he walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her shoulder. Lexi was so annoyed she shrugged him right off of her.
"All I know is y'all better deal with this woman…or I will." And with that, Lexi strutted out the room and into the bedroom, slamming the door behind her. All the men stood speechless. But one thing they knew for sure was Lexi was serious…
Dead serious.
And if they didn't find this woman quickly, there was bound to be a murder case on their hands to deal with and at this point…there was no turning back...
Just giving you guys a little preview!
Next chapter: Randy and Lexi meet face to face and Lexi gives him a piece of her mind...and Lexi AND Jessica will meet as well. Should be interesting!
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