Delilah-
"Everything okay?", she asked.
I nodded and sat beside Everly.
"So Antonio Cesaro is her father?", she asked.
"Yes", I said.
"He's married and you must have been fifteen or sixteen?", she said.
I nodded, surprised she knew my age. She caught on.
"My son had told me your age", she said.
"I didn't know he was married till after I told him I was pregnant", I said quickly.
She nodded.
"I'm not a gold digger if that's what you're thinking. I didn't know who he was till he told me. I never asked him for money or any kind of help", I said.
"Did he at least offer?", she asked.
I shook my head no.
"But even if he did, I wouldn't have accepted it. All I wanted from him was to be a father to Everly. It took him nine years, but he's stepping up", I said.
She nodded.
"Good, I might have gone to his office and pulled his ear", she said.
We all laughed.
"Do you plan to strip for the rest of your life?", she asked.
"No of course not. I actually went back to school to get my diploma and then hopefully I can do some college courses", I said.
She nodded with a smile.
"Roman wasn't paying for it, I promise", I said quickly.
"Hearing you out, I know", she said.
I nodded.
"I haven't seen my son as happy as he has been lately. I realize now that you are the reason for his smile and good mood", she said.
"He just needs to not work so much", I said.
"You've given him a reason to relax and enjoy life", she said.
"But that's not enough for your husband", I said softly.
Her smile fell.
"But it's enough for me. My son misses you, please think about talking to him.", she said.
I nodded.
"I'll think about it", I said honestly.
"I like you Delilah, I might not like what you do or did but I see why my son loves you. You're very independent, simple, and a great mom. You've done a wonderful job with her. Brie tells me she's extremely intelligent", she said.
I brushed Everly's hair back.
"She is and I'm not just saying that because she's my daughter", I said smiling.
"Hopefully you'll forgive my son, I'd love to have you and Everly around more.", she said standing.
I stood.
"Oh before I forget", Brie said smiling.
Roman's mom smiled at her.
"I'm pregnant", she said excited.
I hugged her.
"Congratulations, I bet Dean is super happy", I said.
"He doesn't know yet, I plan on telling him next weekend. I'm actually doing a small party and I'll basically reveal it to him there", she said.
"He's going to be so happy", I said.
"You girls are coming, right? I would really like it if you came", she said.
I nodded.
"We'll be there", I said.
She nodded and they left.
"So?", Bayley asked.
I sighed.
"So", I said.
"Are you going to go talk to him?", Bayley asked.
"Its not that easy, I can't just go and say I forgive you let's get married", I said.
"Actually you can", Eva pointed out.
"But I'm not going to", I said.
Roman-
It was almost time to leave when Nattie walked in.
"Mr. Reigns, your mom is here", she said.
I nodded and she walked out, my mom walked in. I stood and helped her sit.
"What are you doing here mom?", I asked, sitting on my desk in front of her.
"I just wanted to say that I've spoken to your girlfriend", she said.
I sat up.
"You spoke to Lila?", I asked.
She nodded with a smile.
"She's lovely", she said.
"See, I told you if you just got to know her, to talk to her. She's amazing right", I said excited.
"She is", my mom said smiling.
"Did you get to talk to Everly? She's a smart little girl", I said.
"She is", she said.
My smile fell.
"What's wrong?", I asked.
"She didn't want you to push us away, she broke up with you", she said.
I stood and walked over to my window.
"I know mom, but dad just doesn't get it. If only he wouldn't care what people thought, I don't", I said.
"Then marry the girl", she said.
I turned to look at her.
"She won't even talk to me mom. How am I suppose to marry her? I broke the trust we had. How do we get that back?", I said.
"I have an idea, your father might not like it but who cares", she said.
I raised a brow and smirked.
"You might need this", she said, handing me the ring I gave Lila.
I smiled.
"You took it?", I asked.
"Absolutely not, she told me to take it back. I said no at first, till this idea popped into my head, so then I took it off the coffee table when she wasn't looking", she said.
I smiled. I didn't know my mother could be so sneaky.
"There's also one other thing we need to do. So if you'll please help me", she said.
I nodded.
Dean-
Roman had asked me to meet with Bayley about opening a new store. She was hesitant to come, seeing as she didn't want to do business with us anymore. I convinced her by telling her she would be reporting to me instead of Roman.
"Mr. Ambrose, a miss Bayley is here to see you", she said.
"Let her in Nattie", I said.
She nodded and opened the door wider. Bayley walked in and sat as Nattie closed the door.
"Before I go into detail about your new shop, I just need you to know Roman doesn't want you to give up on your dream. He's putting his thoughts and feelings aside. He knows how important this is to you, that's why he gave your contract to me. Yes technically it will still be under his name, but what I say goes", I said.
She nodded.
"I've found a location in Houston you might like", I said.
She smiled.
"Houston, really?", she asked.
I nodded and showed her the building and the inside.
"Wow", she said.
"You'll have to go down there to see it for yourself or you can send someone", I said.
She met my eyes.
"And by someone you mean Lila", she said.
"I mean that's up to you. She'll be miles away from jerk face. He still sending her roses?", I said.
"So you're team Lila?", she asked.
I nodded.
"He's my best friend and even I can admit he was a total jerk, but he loves your friend. I know right now she needs space, time away to process her thoughts and feelings. What better distance than all the way to Houston", I said.
She nodded.
"When would she have to go?", she asked.
"Whenever you want her down there, I say the sooner the better", I said.
"Tomorrow?", she asked.
"Okay, we pay for airfare and hotel, so she doesn't need to worry about that. Also means of transportation, it's all on us", I said.
"You really do all of this? Its not just because it's Delilah?", she asked.
"We like to make sure the people who work with us are taken care of. Its not just because it's Delilah", I said.
She nodded.
"Does Roman know you're sending her down there?", she asked.
I smirked.
"No ma'am", I said.
She nodded.
"And yes, he's still sending her roses. Our apartment is packed with them. We don't mind, the apartment smells great", she said.
I nodded.
"He's letting her know he loves her and he's still here if she ever forgives him", I said.
"She just needs time, she doesn't trust him. I mean I wouldn't either, he lied, hid things", she said.
"I know that too", I said.
I finished getting everything ready. Handing her the papers she needs to give to Delilah.
"Everything is in her name, she'll just need ID. I think she might need to stay down there a week or two", I said shrugging.
She laughed softly.
"I'm sure she'll enjoy that", she said.
"And if she wants Everly down there for the weekend, we can make that happen as well. I'll pay for that", I said.
She smiled.
"I'll let you know", she said standing.
I shook her hand and she walked out. I sighed.
"I really hope this works", I whispered to myself.