-June-
Amaya was three months now. April and Phil talked her into going to Payback since it was in Chicago. She had invited Paige so she wouldn't walk into the arena alone.
"I can't do this", Amaya said, sitting back down on the bed in her hotel room.
Phil leaned back against the couch and April had her arms crossed over her chest. Paige sat beside her, rubbing her back.
"He won't see you. I've got you and Paige seats far enough away from the ring. You don't even have to go backstage", Phil said.
She shook her head no.
"I just can't. What if a fan recognizes me and sees my bump? Its going to spread and people will suspect it's his and then it would only be a matter of time before he finds out", Amaya said.
"I'm winning the title tonight Yaya. Are you really going to miss it?", April asked.
Amaya sighed.
"You aren't even that big, you can barely tell. Just wear a sweater, it will be cold in there anyway", Paige suggested.
Amaya sighed and nodded.
"Ok, for you", Amaya said to April.
AJ clapped happily and hugged Amaya before rubbing her small bump.
Roman was getting ready backstage. Valerie watching him from the bench. She rubbed her small bump and he watched as she was daydreaming.
"What are you thinking about?", he asked her.
"Just wondering if this is a boy or girl. I really hope it's a boy, that way we have one of each", she said smiling.
He nodded.
"What do you want?", she asked him.
He shrugged.
"I don't really care, either will be fine", he said softly.
She saw the distant look in his eyes again. The one he got when she was sure he was thinking about her.
"I know you wish she was in my place. That she was the one carrying your child", Valerie said.
He met her eyes in the mirror.
"You aren't going to deny it?", she asked.
"Why should I? You're right", he said, before grabbing his vest.
Dean and Seth walked in with their titles. Roman picked his up off the bench.
"You should go find your seat", Roman said, without looking at her.
She stood and left.
"She looked pissed", Dean pointed out.
"She's the one who brings Amaya up", Roman said.
They hadn't seen their friend smile in three months. He drank more than he should when they went out after a show. Ignored his family and Valerie, but always made time for Autumn. He even confessed to them that he stayed in the extra bedroom. He no longer shared a bed with Valerie or a room.
Valerie found her seat. The women's match was next and she watched as AJ skipped to the ring. She rolled her eyes. She looked up and across from her, sitting on the top seats, Amaya. She was wearing a Punk hoodie and a AJ hat.
Valerie knew it was her because AJ looked up and smiled.
Did Roman know she was here?
Amaya cried after her sister had won. Paige hugged her. AJ looked up towards them and Amaya blew her a kiss.
"Ambrose is next. Want to watch or get out of here?", Paige asked.
"Lets stay, no one has recognized me yet", Amaya said.
Paige nodded. Punk had bought out the seats in the corner.
"Ladies", Robbie said, sitting down beside Amaya.
"Hey aren't you suppose to be working?", Paige asked.
"I am. Punk just wanted me to check on you and also bring you whatever you need", Robbie said.
"Nachos would be great", Amaya said.
"Baby hungry?", he asked, placing his hand.
Amaya nodded.
"Nachos and water", Paige interrupted.
"And a hot dog, extra relish", Amaya said.
"You got it", Robbie said.
After a few minutes, Robbie brought the food and drinks over. Amaya had been craving a hot dog since they had arrived.
"And don't worry, Punk made sure to put it on Reigns's account", Robbie winked.
"What?", Amaya asked worried.
"Don't worry, Roman's not getting the bill to you are far from here", Robbie said.
He left and Amaya looked back at the ring when The Shield theme played. Paige pointed across.
"There's your baby daddy", Paige whispered to her.
Amaya smiled. Roman and Seth left Dean at the top of the stairs across from her.
After the show, Punk knew Amaya was gone by now. He walked into the locker room and found Roman packing his things. Phil didn't mind paying for somethings when it came to Amaya and the baby, but he figured Roman could do it this one time. Punk hoped Roman would pick up on the hint.
"Reigns", Punk said, before standing over Roman's suitcase.
Roman slowly stood. He looked exhausted and frustrated. He knew losing Amaya was having an effect on him, just like it did Amaya. Phil pulled out the bill of everything Amaya and Paige ate or drank. He handed it to Roman.
"What's this?", he asked.
"It's everything Amaya bought tonight. I thought you wouldn't mind paying it since it belongs to you", Punk said, before walking away.
Roman jumped over his suitcase and chased after him.
"Wait. What do you mean bought tonight? She's here? Where?", Roman asked excited.
"Calm down, she left already, but yeah, she was here", Phil said, before continuing down the hall.
Roman leaned against the wall and slid down to the floor. She was here, right here. He looked down at the bill. Hot dogs, water, nachos, and a Shield sweater. He smiled.
It? Phil had said it belonged to him? Did he mean the bill? Or Amaya?
"I can't believe you finally have it. See, I told you you would hold it one day", Amaya said.
April smiled. She had never seen such a big smile on her sister's face.
"And I plan on keeping this for a long time, even after baby is born.", April said.
"You better. Both my reigns were short lived and my third never happened", Amaya sighed.
"Would you come back if they asked?", April asked.
"I don't think so. Why would I want to work for someone who threw me out without a second thought", Amaya said, running her finger along her bump.
"Want me to quit?", April asked.
Amaya looked her sister in the eyes.
"I would never ask you to do that", Amaya said.
April smiled.
"I know", she said.
Paige and Amaya had decided on walking around Chicago for a bit.
"Baby store", Paige said happily, grabbing Amaya's arm and pulling her in.
"You almost pulled my arm out of my shoulder", Amaya laughed.
"Sorry, I just want to buy you something for the baby", Paige said.
"I don't even know what I'm having yet", Amaya replied.
"So, I can buy you something else. Stroller, crib, changing table", Paige said.
"Actually, Phil already bought all that. He showed up with it out of the blue. April and I were surprised", Amaya said.
"Then I'll buy you baby towels or shampoos, something, come on", Paige said.
Amaya rolled her eyes and nodded. They walked down the aisles and Amaya stopped. She pushed Paige back.
"What?", Paige asked.
"Roman's mom and Valerie were in the next aisle", Amaya whispered.
Paige poked her head around to make sure they didn't head in their direction.
"He knocked her up too", Paige said.
Amaya nodded and rubbed her bump. Paige noticed her friend's expression and placed her hand on Amaya's small bump too.
"Your baby's going to be cuter anyway", Paige said.
Amaya laughed softly. Paige poked her head around again.
"Their leaving", Paige announced.
Amaya watched as they paid for their things. How Roman's mom smiled at Valerie.
"Hey, you ok?", Paige asked.
"They would have never accepted me anyway, not the way they accept her. They love her and care about her", Amaya said.
"Don't say that. You are a very lovable person and I'm not just saying that because you're my best friend", Paige said.
"Thanks Paige", Amaya said.
"And this baby will be loved just as much, with or without them", Paige said.
Amaya nodded.
"Do you ever plan on telling him?", she asked.
"Eventually, but she's pregnant too and I don't want to add any stress on her", Amaya said.
"Why should you care about her feelings? She didn't give a damn about yours", Paige said.
Amaya shrugged.
Valerie and Roman's mom had just gotten back from their shopping when Valerie felt a cramp.
"Are you ok?", Patricia asked.
"I don't know, it feels like I'm having contractions but", she had to stop when she felt another one.
Patricia ran into the other room and yelled for her son and husband. Roman ran over to Valerie when he noticed the blood.
"Roman", Valerie sounded scared.
He picked her up and carried her out. He could hear his mom telling the front desk to get an ambulance.
"Everything's going to be ok", Roman said to Valerie.
"The baby", she cried.
He might not have wanted to be with Valerie, but this was still his child. He could feel the tears well up in his eyes.
"The baby", Valerie kept repeating.
Once downstairs, the ambulance was just pulling up. They ran in and took her.
"She's pregnant", he said to them.
Everything else seemed like a blur. He didn't know how he got to the hospital. He didn't hear when the doctor told him Valerie had a miscarriage.
"Roman", his father called.
He looked at his dad before looking around confused. Then he remembered.
"Where's Val? The baby?", Roman asked quickly.
His dad sighed. He knew Roman was out of it. This was all too much, his son was caring too much weight on his shoulders.
"Valerie lost the baby Roman", his dad said softly.
Roman almost collapsed before being caught by his dad and brother. He cried, releasing everything he was holding in.
"You should see Valerie", his dad said.
"No, I need some air", he said, standing and walking out.
He didn't know what to do. He pulled out his phone and called Amaya. Voicemail as per usual.
"I miss you so much. You're the only one I can talk to and I hate that I can't talk to you now. We lost the baby and I don't know why I called you. I just, I feel so lost and now, now what do I do Amaya? Help me", he cried, before hanging up.
His brother found him on his knees and crying. He wrapped his arms around his younger brother.
"Its going to be ok", he softly said to him.
