I want to start by saying thank you for all of the awesome reviews on the last chapter. I should threaten to hold chapters more often lol. Just kidding! Thank you. I'm posting this chapter a few days early because I'm going back to the East Coast Sunday and will be flying until Monday morning, so I doubted I would be able to post it Monday like I usually do. So, my gift to you. Enjoy and REVIEW!


She kept a watchful eye on him for the rest of the drive. They weren't too far from St. Louis now. She was tidying up the bus while Randy talked on the phone

"I'm fine mom, I promise. It was just a forty eight hour bug." he said "Don't worry, I had a very good nurse." he said, winking at her

She smiled back

He told his mother that they would be rolling into town soon and that he would see them tomorrow. They relaxed the rest of the evening until they finally pulled up in front of Randy's huge house.

She took in the manicured lawn and the three story house.

Randy watched her, grinning "Like what you see?"

"I love it." she told him "What girl wouldn't? I bet all the women you've brought here loved your house." she said cheekily

"Can't say that there've been many who have made it this far." he said, watching her look at his home in awe, her nose turning adorably red from the cold, snow flurries getting caught in her hair "Let's get inside and I'll give you the grand tour."

Once everything was inside and he payed their driver and sent him on his way, he showed her around his home

Yelena instantly fell in love with the house and Randy could tell. He couldn't help but imagining her living here with him. He could already see her in his kitchen, making him breakfast or dinner, hell he could even hear the pitter patter of little feet running around the house. "Woah Randy." he told himself "Let's not get ahead of yourself."

If only he knew that she had been thinking the same exact thing.


They settled in. He was glad to see that his giant Christmas tree had been put up, probably by his mother and sister. He got a fire going in his living room and turned the lights on on the massive burgundy and gold decorated tree. It was good to be home.

After she was showered, she slipped on her robe padded downstairs and into the living room where Randy was waiting, watching a Christmas episode of Family Guy. The fire blazed and she loved how the flames made the lights on the tree twinkle

"Have a nice shower?" he asked, handing her a mug of hot chocolate

"Mmhmm." she said, taking a sip "Your shower is amazing. I almost didn't want to get out."

He wrapped a quilt around them and they cuddled, sipping their hot cocoa.

"I love the tree." she said, admiring the shiny ornaments and flittering gold turtle doves

"My mom picked it all out. I usually don't bother putting it up, but since they knew I was bringing a pretty girl home, I guess she decided to do it for me."

"How many?" she asked curiously

He chuckled. He didn't even have to ask what she was referring to "I can count on one hand how many women I've brought home to meet my family." her said honestly.

Since she was going down this path... "What about you? Was I one of many?" he said with a grin

She laughed "Actually, you were the first guy I brought home." she admitted, embarrassed

"You have no idea what you just didn't for my ego." he said

"Oh dear lord, help me." she laughed

"So how many guys have you dated?" he asked, amused at where this conversation was going

"Ever?" she asked "Three, you being my third."

Randy couldn't believe it. She was just too damn good to be true "I'm not going to bother telling you my answer." he said, smirking into his mug

"Good, because I don't want to know." she laughed, hitting him with a pillow "I've heard all too much about your man whore ways Randall."

He pinched her sides for calling him by his whole name

Curiosity got the best of her "It wasn't anyone we know right?" she asked

"Not anyone we work with today. I can't say the same about the past." he told her

She was guessing he was referring to Stacy Keibler, the "Legs" of the WWE. She could accept that. She was aware that Randy wasn't very nice to most of the Divas of the past in his day, so there couldn't have been too many.

"What about you?"

She froze "Huh?"

"Have you dated anyone we work with?"

Her mouth spoke before her brain could register, the lie slipping from her lips too easily. She wish she could take it back as soon as it left her mouth. Phil was going to fucking kill her.

After the show was over and the clock struck twelve, Randy got up and went upstairs, returning with a small present

"Merry Christmas babe." he said

She tore the paper off. It was a box and she removed the lid. Inside there was a dainty gold necklace. Attached was a small sunflower pendant, the petals encrusted with white diamonds and the center with black ones.

"Randy, it's beautiful." she said. It was simple, not too flashy. She wasn't a fan of flashy jewelry and she loved it instantly because of the meaning behind it. He had always called her "Sunshine" and she loved sunflowers. It fit perfectly

He removed it from the box and she held her hair up so he could fasten it around her neck.

She straddled him, kissing his lips lovingly "I love it. Thank you."

"I'm glad you like it. Now where is my present?" he asked smartly

She grinned and guided his hands to the tie on her black robe. He undid the knot and his eyes went wide

"Merry Christmas to me." he muttered, hoisting them both up from the couch and carried her up the stairs, where his king sized bed was waiting

She would have to thank Rosa again for the nightie. Too bad she only got to wear it once.


The familiar sound of a flash going off is what woke her on Christmas morning. She stirred, peaking her eyes open to see Randy holding a brand new Canon camera with a red bow attached to it. The flash went off again and she shielded her sleepy eyes

"Stop taking pictures of me, I look horrible."

He laughed. She looked far from horrible, her hair tossled and that smile on her lips made him want to climb back into bed with her and repeat the night all over again.

"Merry Christmas." he said, kissing her forehead and handing the camera over

She beamed happily. She'd had her eye on that camera for months "You're too good to me." she told him. It was true. Randy was a dream and she felt guilt eating at her for lying to him last night. It made her heart twist painfully.

She hopped out of bed and grabbed her purse, pulling out his gift and handed it to him "Mine isn't as extravagant as yours." she warned

"I told you not to get me anything." he said, undoing the red bow

"And I told you I wouldn't listen." she said as he tore at the paper. She snapped a picture of his surprised face with her new camera

"Where did you find this?" he asked excitedly, holding up the Metallica "Black" album "I've been searching for this album for months!"

She knew. That was a hard album to come by and she had searched everywhere for the gold sticker limited edition album. They had only released a few, so they were rare and from the grin on his face, she had done well.

"You're the best." he told her

"Don't let Phil hear you say that." she laughed.


She made them a light breakfast before they began to get dressed. Yelena's stomach was in knots as she pulled on a simple tan and black stripe sweater dress and dark pantyhose and her black UGGS. She pulled her new necklace from underneath, adjusting the pretty sunflower so that it was center of her neck. No guy had ever bought her jewelry and she told herself she would never take it off. She picked up her phone and sent out a mass text, wishing all her friends a Merry Christmas and then send one to her family, begrudgingly including Irina. She got responses almost immediately, the one from John catching her eye

Merry Christmas and good luck kid ;-)

XJohn

She let out a nerve wracking sigh and busied herself with her hair, flat ironing it straight and securing her bangs back with a bobby pin. She plopped down on Randy's massive bed, putting her head in her hands, sending a silent prayer that today would go well. It had to, for Randy's sake, to make up for that disastrous Thanksgiving. She just hoped his parents would approve of her

"Nervous?" Randy's deep voice sounded from the door

"Very."

He crossed the room and pulled her up so she was standing "Don't be. They'll love you." he said, kissing the side of her neck

The smell of his cologne invaded her nose, soothing her

"And if they don't?" she asked

"I love my parents, but I could care less what they think at times. Their opinion won't slight how I feel about you."

She stood on her tip toe to kiss him. The fact that he wouldn't kick her to the curb at the first sign of disapproval was reassuring "I love you." she whispered

He cupped her face in his large hands "I love you too."


Holding on to that hope calmed her until they were pulling into his parents' driveway. He rounded to her side and opened the door for her

"Breathe." he reminded her, dropping a kiss on her lips

She nodded, her stomach uneasy as he laced his fingers with hers and lead her to the front door. She put on her best smile as they went into the family room.

"Randy!" a dark haired woman cried, running over and jumping on him in a massive hug

Yelena remembered John's description of her. It was his sister, Rebecca, better known as Becky.

"Hey Beck, how's my favorite sister?" Randy asked

"I'm your only sister." she laughed as he set her on her feet "Mom! Randy's here!" she called before her blue eyes turned to Yelena's "You must be Yelena. Its so nice to finally meet you." she said, throwing her arms around the photographer

"It's nice to meet you too." Yelena said, returning her warm hug

She was nice, just as John said. Yelena got nothing but positive vibes from her. Randy's younger brother, Nate came in with a blonde hanging on his arm and greeted his brother

"This is Yelena." Randy introduced her proudly, slipping an arm around her waist

Nate gave her a charming smirk that reminded her so much of his big brother's "Nate." he said cockily, taking her hand and placing a kiss on it "Wow, she's just as beautiful as you said she was, I'm impressed."

Randy smacked his brother in the back of the head and the forgotten blonde in the background cleared her throat

"I'm sorry, you must be Amanda." Randy said politely

"Who's Amanda?" Blondie said, turning to Nate with a scowl

"Randy, this is Paula, my girlfriend." Nate corrected

Yelena inwardly laughed. She knew he had only added the girlfriend bit to save his ass

"Paula this is my older brother, Randy." he said

"I'm sorry, nice to meet you Paula." Randy said shaking her hand

She gave him a flirtatious smile that made Yelena want to smack her. Nate steered her back to the couch

"Who the hell is Amanda?" Paula demanded

"No one!" he said, shooting Randy a glare over his shoulder

Randy snorted, shaking his head at his baby brother

"Don't feel bad. I thought she was the Lindsey girl he brought home for Thanksgiving. He changes girls like he changes underwear." Becky laughed

It was then Cowboy Bob Orton came down the stairs and hugged his oldest son "How ya doin' son?"

"I'm doing alright dad. This." he said, pulling Yelena to his side "Is Yelena. Yelena, this is my father."

"It's so nice to meet you, honey. I'm glad you could make it." the old man said, shaking her hand

"Thank you for having me, sir." she said sweetly

Bob slapped his son on the back "She's beautiful, son"

Yelena blushed and Randy gave her hand a squeeze "Where's mom?" he asked

"In the kitchen fussing over her prized China." Becky said, rolling her eyes

Randy pulled her along and they went into the kitchen. It smelled wonderful and homey. She loved how cozy it felt. Elaine Orton stood at the sink, drying the China they were to be dining on. Her face broke out into a motherly smile when she saw her son

"Randy, I'm so glad to see you." she said, crossing the kitchen to her firstborn, throwing her arms around him happily

Randy hugged his mother tightly, noticing the tears shimmering in her eyes and he wiped them "No crying today mom."

"Oh, I can't help it!" she laughed, wiping her eyes "Its always so good to see you after so long." she said, touching his cheek

Yelena wished her mother acted this way when she sees her. She was grateful to be in such a loving atmosphere.

"How are you feeling? How's that stomach?"

"I'm fine mom, I told you, Yelena took good care of me." he said, shooting her a sweet smile

She yanked down her dress and self consciously ran a hand through her hair just as Elaine finally noticed her, her brown eyes taking her in. She gave her a curt smile that didn't quite meet her eyes

"Hello dear. We're so happy to have you here with us. Merry Christmas." she said, giving her a hug

"I'm glad to be here. Merry Christmas Mrs. Orton." Yelena said

"Randy, be a dear and fetch your sister for me. I need a hand." she said, beaming at her son

"Yes ma'am." he said

"Anything I can help you with?" Yelena offered.

His mother smiled "If you're willing to work."


Elaine put her and Becky to work alright. She liked Becky. She made conversation and was funny. Elaine however, watched her with a close eye. She tried to think nothing of it. It was only natural that she was feeling her out. Nate popped in and out of the kitchen to bug his sister and steal food, only to be pushed out by their mother.

"So Yelena" Elaine said as she sliced apples for the pie "Where are you from?"

"I was born in Rome, Italy. My parents moved to America when I was four. We live in Cleveland, Ohio." she said, wiping her hands on a dish towel

"So your parents are Italian?" Becky asked, chopping up celery for the stuffing

"My mom is, my father is Russian."

"Randy said you work for the WWE. What do you do?" Becky asked

"Ringside Photography and I also run the Instagram page."

"And how old are you?" Elaine asked

"I'm twenty four." she told her

Elaine raised an eyebrow "That's quite an age gap between you and my son."

Yelena chewed her lip, not knowing what to say. She wiped her brow, noting the perspiration gathering there. It was beginning to get a bit warm in the kitchen. Her stomach flip flopped nervously

"You okay honey?" Elaine asked, noticing the young woman's flushed face.

"I'm fine. May I use your restroom?"

"Down the hall, last door on your right." Becky told her

She excused herself and slipped from the room, making a beeline for the bathroom, shutting the door behind herself. She was sweating profusely now and her stomach was in knots. She fanned herself as her stomach twisted painfully before it passed.

"Damn nerves." she muttered. Returning to the kitchen, she continued helping out.

Elaine asked her a lot of questions about herself and she answered every one truthfully. Paula poked her head in and asked if she could help and Elaine politely declined

"I wouldn't trust her in my kitchen if she was using a can opener."


They settled in and ate. Things were going well and Yelena relaxed. She could proudly say that they approved of her. She caught Elaine watching her and Randy during dinner a few times, making her nervous, but she tried not to let it phase her. After dinner, everyone opened presents and Yelena watched, taking pictures with her new camera, which she loved and cuddled unto Randy's side. She had never felt so at home.

She was in the middle of showing the pictures she snapped to Becky when her stomach started up again. What was wrong with her stomach? She excused herself and rushed down the hall, unknown to her that Elaine watched her go, her brown eyes confused


Randy was throwing out all of the discarded wrapping paper when his mother came into the kitchen

"Yelena is a sweet girl." she told him with a humble smile

"She is." he agreed, popping a chocolate chip cookie into his mouth

Elaine adjusted the Santa hat on her son's head "She's a bit young, don't you think?"

"Eight years isn't much of a difference, mom."

"Of course not..." she said, wiping the counter tops

Randy could tell that his mother was fishing for something "What is it mom? What's on your mind?" he asked, leaning against the counter

"Nothing. It's just that... You haven't brought a girl home in years and you bring her home to meet your family after only seeing her for some months..."

"And?" he asked, knowing there was more. There was always more.

"She's wearing a loose dress. She caught a heat flash in the kitchen earlier and just now, she ran to the bathroom, looking pale." his mother said, looking her son in the eye. She loved her son to death, but she knew he chased anything with long legs and a pretty face. He had matured greatly over the years, but old habits tend to die hard and it didn't help that he was wealthy. Elaine wanted to see the best in the woman, but she was young like the rest

Randy pulled a face "Mom, what are you implying?"

"Is there something you would like to tell me Randall?"

"No... I don't think so." he told her

"So... She's not... Pregnant, is she?"

Randy let out a snort and hugged his mother "Yelena isn't pregnant mom!"

"Oh, thank god! I want to get to know her a little more before she pops out any grandbabies."

Randy laughed then remembered that she said Yelena had run off "Its way to early for that. I'm going to go check on her."

Elaine watched her son go, sighing in relief. She liked Yelena, she did, but she was too young. Young girls like her liked to explore and wasn't truly capable of being in serious relationships. She just hoped that Yelena wasn't like the others, who only saw dollar signs instead of her son's genuine heart


She barely had time to flip the lid of the toilet up before she wretched violently. Oh no. It must be the bug that Randy had. Someone knocked on the door just as she flushed the toilet and Randy came in

"You okay?" he asked

"Yeah, I think I caught your bug, you jerk." she said, rinsing her mouth out

He sat on the edge of the tub, a small smile on his lips

"What's so amusing?" she asked, catching his grin in the mirror

"Oh nothing... My mom just... Thought you were pregnant is all."

Her green eyes went wide and he chuckled

"What?" she said, shocked

His chuckle turned into a full blown laugh and soon she joined in

"Why did she think that?" she asked

"She's been watching you since your 'heat flash' in the kitchen." he said, using air quotes "Is there something you forgot to tell me?" he joked

"Oh god, is that why she thought you brought me here? To tell her I was knocked up?"

She could only laugh

"Don't worry. I told her you weren't." he said, standing so he could wrap his arms around her. He touched her forehead with the back of his hand "Your warm. I think its time to get you home and in bed."

Her heart skipped a beat when he said "home" like it was hers too.
"Okay."

He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and together they went back into the family room and told them she wasn't feeling well

"It seems that I passed the bug I had a few days ago over to her." he told them "I'm going to get her to bed."

"Nice move Randy." Nate snorted

Elaine packed them some food and they said their goodbyes. Yelena felt bad and apologized for cutting their evening a bit short

"Oh, nonsense honey. You get well. We look forward to seeing you again real soon." Bob told her

"Feel better, dear." Elaine said, hugging her

"Thank you. I promise I'll get those pictures developed and framed for you." Yelena told the older woman

She hugged Becky and Nate and said goodbye to Paula and they left

She had never been so happy to fall into bed in her life. Randy vengefully gave her a large dose of the medicine she had given him before curling up with her in bed

"You better not throw up on me." he teased

"I will just because you told me not to, you douche." she yawned.

They were quite for a while and she traced the skulls on his arm silently

"You ever think about kids?" she finally asked

"Sometimes." he said, tucking a hand behind his head "I want a boy."

"Of course." she chuckled. What red blooded man didn't?

"I want a son first, only because I want him to protect his sister if he has one."

"I've always wanted a daughter."

"Me too." he admitted "A little girl that will be just as beautiful as her mother." he said, kissing the top of her head

Her stomach fluttered "So you want two kids?"

"Yup, but first I want get married to a beautiful woman that I love and can't live without." he said, kissing her shoulder "Know anyone who fits the bill?"

She elbowed him in the ribs and he chuckled, kissing the nape of her neck. Her mind went into imagination mood at his confessions. Would it be her in a wedding dress next? She closed her eyes, a small smile on her face, her dreams taking her under


Hope you enjoyed! I hope I get as many reviews as the last chapter... Maybe if I do, I'll post another chapter on Monday *wink wink*

p.s~ follow the Polyvore link on my bio to see the necklace Randy got Yelena for Xmas