Roman hadn't talked to Amaya in a few days. He tried his hardest to stay away, to give her the space she had asked for. He checked his phone every five minutes just to make sure he didn't miss a call from her or a text.
He watched her entire match at the Rumble against her sister. She had won and he had wanted to go to her and congratulate her. He couldn't because that would have gone against her wishes. He watched from down the hall as the roster hugged her or praised her.
He watched as she hugged her sister and Phil.
"Roman", he heard.
He turned to see Val leaning against the door frame.
"Are you ok?", she asked.
"I'm fine, just, I need some air", he said, standing and walking out.
"Don't forget your parents are coming over for dinner", she called after him.
She sighed. Something was different and she didn't know what. He came home now, but it was like he had completely checked out.
Amaya spent most of her time helping April with the wedding planning. It took her thoughts away from Roman a lot of the time.
"What do you think about these?", April asked.
Amaya shook her head and looked at the dresses.
"I like them", Amaya said nodding.
"Me too", April said.
Amaya smiled. She was happy for April and she hoped that one day she could be that happy too.
"Why are we dress shopping if you haven't set a date yet?", Amaya asked, flipping through another magazine.
"Just to get ideas", April said.
Amaya nodded.
"That way, when we do set a date, all I have to do is go up to the bridal shop and say, give me these and don't show me anything else", April said.
Amaya laughed.
"And what happens if you find something the day after you've got the dresses?", Amaya asked.
April glared at her.
"You better hope for your sake, that I don't", April said.
Amaya laughed.
"April, can I ask you something?", Amaya asked.
"Make it quick", she said jokingly.
"How did you know Phil was the one? I mean, how did you know the relationship was worth it?", Amaya asked.
April thought about it before shrugging.
"He understood me and all my craziness. He took you in too, we are a package deal after all.", she said.
"And why did you keep your relationship a secret for so long? Was it because you were afraid of what others might think?", Amaya asked.
"We kept it secret for so long because we didn't feel the need for people to know. It was no one else's business but ours. I don't care what anyone thinks about us. I love him and he loves me, and we love you", April said.
Amaya smiled.
"You never felt like a dirty little secret? Or the fact that you two spent more time in a hotel room than out on dates so he could show you off?", Amaya asked.
April was confused.
"Why do I get the feeling we aren't talking about me anymore", she said.
"Never mind", Amaya said.
"Is this about your secret lover?", April asked.
Amaya rolled her eyes.
"There is no secret lover", Amaya said.
April raised a brow.
"Anymore", Amaya mumbled.
April caught it.
"Is that how you felt when you were with him? Like he used you?", April asked.
"Its complicated", Amaya said.
"Its only complicated if he is married", April said.
She froze and looked up at her sister.
"Oh god Yaya, is he married?", April asked.
"Not technically", Amaya said.
April looked angry.
"Is it Randy Orton? Kofi Kingston? Triple H? Amaya Mendez", April said.
"April calm down. No it's neither of those men and I said he wasn't really married", Amaya said.
April was going through the list of men who worked with them that were married or had a fiancée.
"I need a name. There are too many men we work with that could possibly be your ex lover", April said.
"I'm not going to tell you because it's over. I ended it, just please leave it alone April. Please", Amaya said.
April sighed, but nodded.
"And you're telling me the truth? Its over?", April asked.
"Yes", she replied.
April nodded.
"Trust me, I learned my lesson", Amaya said.
April saw the look her little sister had and it broke her heart. Amaya stood.
"I should go and pack for work", she said.
April nodded.
"If you want to come over for dinner after you're done, you're more than welcome", April shouted after her.
Amaya waved and walked across the hall to her apartment.
"Amaya", she turned to see Roman.
He swallowed.
"I can't take this anymore. I tried, I did. I need you, I miss you, and I just, I don't, I can't", he rambled.
Amaya placed her hands on his wrists.
"Stop, breath Roman", she said.
He inhaled and then released it.
"You're freezing, is this the jacket you brought with you?", she asked.
It wasn't thick enough to keep him warm even in this apartment building let alone outside. He looked at it. He hadn't realized. He just drove from his house to the airport, it was like he was on autopilot. Amaya could tell he was out of it.
"Come inside and get warm", she said.
Even though every fiber in her body was telling her this was a bad idea. He nodded and followed her. She locked the door in case April decided to come and check on her.
"You didn't bring anything?", she asked.
"No. I just, got on a plane and came here", he said.
They looked at each other.
"Roman", she said softly.
He shook his head no.
"Don't say it", he said.
He closed the space between them and kissed her. She wanted to stop it, but at the same time she didn't.
"I fucking missed you baby", he whispered against her lips.
"Same here", she whispered back.
His hands removing her clothes quickly and she did the same to him. He lifted her and walked them to her room.
Valerie had tried calling him, but he didn't answer. His parents were here and no one wanted to eat till Roman came home. Valerie had a feeling she knew where he was and with who.
"We should just eat without him. He's probably caught up at the performance center.", his dad said.
He was caught up in something, it just wasn't work. Everyone ate.
"So are you and Roman still going to Vegas after SmackDown? I thought he mentioned he was taking you for Valentine's day", his mom said.
"I'm not sure. He hasn't said anything. I'll have to ask him", Valerie said.
His mom nodded.
"And hopefully you two will come back with my new grandbaby", Sika said smiling.
Valerie smiled. Maybe Sika was on to something. Getting pregnant again, Valerie knew Roman wouldn't leave her. Maybe this baby will get Roman to snap out of whatever crazy thing Amaya had him hooked with.
He would be too preoccupied with their second child to run to her. Valerie wasn't about to lose her family to some whore.
Roman ran his hands over Amaya's body. His lips leaving kisses along her neck and back.
"This feels so good, so right", he whispered in her ear.
She smiled, content, no regrets from either of them.
"Don't ever ask me to leave you again. It was so fucking painful to be away from you.", he whispered.
"And you think I liked it", she said.
He kissed her cheek. She quickly sat up and turned to face him.
"You just left home? Roman, won't they be looking for you?", she asked.
He sat up. His hand brushing her hair back.
"I don't care. I want to be here with you and no one is going to stop me", he said.
He kissed her. She placed her hand on top of his and smiled.
"Roman", she said softly.
He knew what she was going to say. He nodded.
"I'll catch a late flight back, but right now, all I want is to be with you", he said.
"I love you", she said.
"Not as much as I love you", he replied.