"I fucked up, I want you back"
"You're joking right?" Stephanie looked at Alex like he was crazy, "You didn't come and ask me to take you back after putting me through hell"
"I'm sorry, I really am. I'm just not myself at the moment and I made a rash decision and it was the worst thing I've ever done"
"I really don't want to talk to you Alex. Just leave me alone and give me space to actually get over it all"
"But-"
"No Alex, you made the choice to end us and you expect me to be waiting around until you've come to your senses. Well I'm not, I'm finally getting over you and I'm done" Stephanie quickly slammed the door before Alex could say anything else and walked into den and laid her head on Kelsey's lap
"Are you okay?" Kelsey asked moving Stephanie's hair out her face, "What happened?"
"That son of a bitch wants me back"
"Alex? Was that him at the door?"
"Yes, he said that he was in a bad place and acted rash and broke up with me" Stephanie said turning so that she could look up at Kelsey
"Do you think he's telling the truth?" Kelsey asked seriously unsure on how Stephanie felt about it
"I don't know, a part of me wants to believe him but the other part of me is screaming that I'm married and Alex broke my heart" Kelsey nodded silently trying to think of the best advice to give.
"I think you should listen to that part. I really like Paul and the way he treated you in the few days we were with him was a lot better than the way Alex treated you in the two years you were together"
"He is great isn't he? I know Paul won't pulled that kind of crap on me" Stephanie said laughing a little, "how did I become so lucky in marrying Paul?"
"You got drunk and it seemed like a great idea at the time" Stephanie sat up and slapped Kelsey in the arm
In New York, a few hours after Stephanie and Kelsey left, Paul went back to work. He took the weekend off, which he normally didn't do but to him he didn't want to become a husband that forgets about his wife and family like his father did when he was starting the company. So he went back to the office and decided to see what kind of work he needed to do.
"Lily, what are you doing here?" Paul asked when he walked into his office seeing Lily behind his desk
"I forgot to do some work before I left so I decided to coming in quickly and do it so I wouldn't be behind tomorrow" Lily said laying out papers on the desk, "What are you doing here? I thought Stephanie was spending the weekend?"
"She was, I dropped them to the airport this afternoon. Just thought I could come here and catch up on a few things before I come back tomorrow. I know you didn't work the weekend but were there any problems?" Paul asked sitting down at his desk
"No, none that I couldn't handle anyways" Lily asked sitting opposite him, "How was your weekend?"
"Amazing" Paul grinned thinking about Stephanie and how close they have grown together, "I gave Steph an engagement ring and I really think that our relationship is moving along better than I thought"
"She seems like a great girl. She doesn't look like your type though"
"I know, but I think that is what is drawing me to her even more. She doesn't care that I have money or that I work a lot, she understands it. She's smart, beautiful and doesn't act like a completely clingy girlfriend 24/7" Lily just sat back and listened to Paul talk about Stephanie and how much he just lit up.
"You really care about her don't you?"
"So much" Paul admitted, "I'm crazy about her, she's the one for me"
"I'm happy to here that" Lily said smiling, "Even if she is okay with you working just don't let this place get in your way. Your Dad let it take over and I see the relationship that he has with your Mom and you and Lynn don't make the same mistakes"
"I'm never going to turn out to be my father. In one week, I can say that I'm falling for Steph. She is going to be my world and nothing is going to stop that"
Back in Boston, Stephanie was relaxing in her room. She wanted to go sleep and get the week ahead of her over with. From previous experience she knew that Alex wasn't going to give up on her until they were back together. A ringing noise filled Stephanie's room pulling her away from her thoughts about her ex-boyfriend. She looked at the caller ID and Stephanie's face lit up seeing Paul's name.
"Hey baby" Stephanie said sitting up in bed
"Hey, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I miss you. It's actually harder to sleep now without you next to me" Stephanie said biting her bottom lip
"Yeah? I miss you too. It's quiet in the penthouse without you or Kelsey" Paul said leaning back in his chair, "I was thinking about spending next week in Boston"
"Can you do that? Don't you have to work?" Stephanie asked trying not to get her hopes up if he can't but she really wanted him to.
"I do, I have an office in Boston so I can work from there" Paul stated, "So if it's okay with you I'll come down next week"
"Yes! I'd love that, it will properly make my week a lot better"
"How come?"
"It's my Mom's birthday this weekend and I'm going back to Greenwich on Friday to celebrate. I'm not looking forward to it especially since my brother knows I'm not with Alex anymore" Stephanie didn't really want to bring up her ex but she was just expressing how much unnecessary stress she was going to be under for the weekend
"Then I am happy to be a service to you. If you need to have a getaway during the weekend then you are always welcome back to join me in New York"
"I might actually take you up on that offer" Stephanie said laughing a little. They continued talking for a bit and Stephanie just realized how easy it was for her to talk and connect with Paul.
"Can I ask you something?" Paul asked
"Anything?"
"Well, you know I was in Vegas for a bachelor party. Well the wedding is in a month and a half, I was wondering if you wanted to come with me?"
"I would love to. This means I can go shopping again for dresses" Stephanie said excitedly, Paul just groaned knowing that he would have to think of a way to get out of the shopping spree she was no doubt already planning.
The next day, Stephanie was sitting in the lecture hall waiting for her professor to show up. She was texting Shane, talking about what they were doing throughout the weekend. Every once in a while Shane would try and bring up Alex and find out more about the break up. At the moment Stephanie is kind of regretting letting Alex and Shane become close friends; at the time she was so happy that brother and boyfriend got on really well. However, right now it is complete torture.
"So I hear that you and the boyfriend are over?" Stephanie looked up from her phone and groaned seeing Alex's best friend, Tyler sitting in front of her
"We've been over for weeks Ty, he's just finally admitting that I'm not getting begging for him back like he thought I would be"
"Honestly I thought that you two were over months ago and you just didn't want to admit it. I was wondering if you wanted to get drinks or something later? Alex can't be the normal jealous boyfriend this time"
"Ty, it's been three weeks since Alex and I broke up. You are his best friend, I love you I do but as one of my close friends. Don't ruin that" Stephanie said getting her notebook out of bag and as she did she noticed her bare hand. She didn't want to wear the ring that Paul got her because it will cause a lot of questions that she didn't have the answer to.
"Okay fine, but I'm not the only person on campus that knows and is going to ask you out. Just because Alex couldn't see what a great girl you are, doesn't mean that someone else will. Trust me when I say it won't be long until that guy realizes how great you are and Alex will be asking for you back again"
"Thanks Ty, that means a lot. But Alex and I are over for good"
"Nice to know" Tyler said turning around to face the front as they focused on the lesson.
The rest of the day went quickly, a few guys flirted with Stephanie but she didn't think twice about it; why would she, she has a husband back in New York.
It was a long day for Paul, he was in meetings all day and on the phone with other companies and trying to keep his board members happy. With everything that he was doing he just about had time to breathe and have lunch. Well that was until, around two o'clock and Paul had a visitor.
"Paul fucking Levesque!" Paul looked up from his desk and saw Shawn walk into his office
"Shawn fucking Michaels! What can I do for you?"
"Don't CEO talk me, I want to know why you never told me that you were bringing your wife to the wedding. You told Becca, I thought you was my best friend?"
"Don't get your panties in a twist. I asked Steph last night and told your bride it this morning, and Becca's the bride she would know what to do with the information that I told her" Paul said standing up and went round his desk to stand in front of Shawn, "I know you never came here to pretend to complain about who I'm bringing to your wedding"
"You would be correct, I do not care if I'm honest as long as Becca is happy I couldn't care less" Shawn said smiling, "I actually came here to see if you wanted to come to lunch with me. I felt that if I made a scene you would stop working"
"Well mission accomplished, let's go" Paul said picking up his jacket and walked out of his office, "Lil, I'm going to lunch. Hold all my calls and I'll be back in time for my meetings later"
"Okay, have fun" Lily said getting back to work. The boys walked out of the office building and started to make their way to the cafe that they always go to for lunch, it was only a few minutes walk so it was quick and easy.
"So how is married life?" Shawn asked
"A lot better than I thought. It's a little difficult at the moment, since I live here and Steph lives in Boston for university. We are speaking a lot and I'm trying to even out life with her and making my Dad happy through the business"
"You're overworking yourself again Paul. Last time you ended up in hospital trying to prove a point, I get that you are trying not to be your Dad when it comes to family but I'm sure that Stephanie understands that you are a CEO of your own business"
"She does but I know I can do it. Dad didn't try to come home or anything on time but I am doing it, I'm taking time off, I'm making sure that I don't always work weekends"
"Just take it easy" Shawn offered, Paul was stubborn and when it comes to juggling everything at once Paul is convinced that he can do it . . . until he burns out, "So about the living situation?"
"Yeah, I don't know. I'm going to Boston next week and will work from my office there and I can start to think about what I will do"
"You living in Boston? I think it works, you're a Patriots fan, your wife lives in Boston and it's your Dad's favorite city; don't know why though"
"It's his hometown" Paul said softly nodded as he thought more about it, "Yeah, I'm going to talk to Steph about it when I next see her" They walk into the cafe and went to go and sit down, "How's Becca? It's almost the 'big day'"
"She's stressing a little. Something about the bridesmaid dresses not being ready yet for the fitting. Plus she still hasn't decided what champagne she wants for when everyone arrives at the reception or the one for dinner and speeches. The only thing that I have to do is make sure I show up on time, and say the right name"
"Should've done it the Vegas way like me" Paul joked as the waitress walked over to them
"Please, Stephanie will be expecting a proper wedding in the next year to make up for the mistake in Vegas" Shawn said before smiling at the waitress.
It was Friday night and Stephanie had just pulled into her parents' driveway. She knew this was going to be a long weekend but once she was past this she would be back at college with Kelsey and Paul will be visiting her for a week. Just a hard weekend for a great week, as long as the Alex subject doesn't come up everything will be fine. Stephanie walked into her parents' house and started to wonder where her parents were. She heard noise coming from the kitchen and went towards the room and saw her Mom cooking.
"Happy Birthday Mom" Stephanie said hugging her Mom
"Thank you sweetie but you know it's tomorrow" Stephanie's Mom, Linda, said hugging her daughter back
"I know but doesn't mean I can't say it more than once. It is your birthday weekend" Stephanie said getting a water bottle from the refrigerator, "So what's the plan for the weekend?"
"Well, we are just going to relax and let you get settled in tonight and have dinner. Tomorrow, we are going to my favorite restaurant"
"Okay I like the sound of the that" Stephanie said agreeing picking up her phone when it buzzed and saw a message from Paul, "Um . . . I'm going to take my things up to my room. Shout for me when Shane gets here"
Stephanie walked out of the kitchen and went straight up to her room and collapsed on her bed,
I know you are with family, but FaceTime me when you have the chance really want to see your pretty smile
Her smile grew even bigger as she reread the message and typed out her reply
You're full of charm aren't ya? I'll call after dinner and my brother goes home
Stephanie dropped her phone on her bed and started moving round her room to unpack her bag and wait for Shane to arrive and Paul to text back - not necessarily in that order. A few seconds later Stephanie's phone buzzed and she quickly picked it up knowing it was from Paul.
What can I say? It comes easy when your wife is unbelievably beautiful and sexy. I'm going into a meeting now and I know you want to spend time with your family so I'll speak to you later
Even through a text message Paul managed to make her blush. She didn't bother text him back since he was in a meeting but couldn't wait until the dinner was over and she could call him and just see his face.
"Stephanie, Shane just arrived" Stephanie walked out of her room and went downstairs to see her brother talking their Mom.
"Hey Shane" Stephanie said making herself known
"Steph, it's good to see you" Shane said pulling his sister into a hug, "Even if you were ignoring my calls for a week"
"Like I said, you caught me at a bad time. I answered to you in the end though didn't I?" Stephanie said pulling away from the hug
"Yeah a few days ago. Since you haven't answered my phone calls, how was your birthday?"
"Started of okay but ended up being one of the best birthday's" Stephanie said thinking about her birthday weekend and everything that happened
"Good" Shane started and clapped his hands together, "Now where's Dad? I'm starving"
"He went out to get a wine that I wanted, so why don't you two go and set the table and when he gets back we can start on dinner"
"Where's Marissa and the kids? I haven't my nephews in weeks"
"They are at home, Rissa thought that it was a good idea to have it just a McMahon dinner. They are joining us tomorrow at the restaurant" Stephanie nodded in understanding and focused on setting the table, they stayed in silence for a be before Shane spoke up, "So this thing with Alex?"
Stephanie inwardly groaned, she knew this was going to come up during the weekend, "Can we not talk about this right now please? I really just want this weekend to be about my and not my relationship status"
"Which is?" Shane asked raising his eyebrows
"It's complicated, it's over with Alex but I don't think that he is ready to admit it yet" Stephanie said admitting to Shane, "Can we please not talk about the break up or Alex this weekend?"
"Of course, but you will have to tell me what happened between you two"
"One day" Stephanie smiled getting back to putting the place mats on the table.
Hours later, Shane had finally left and Stephanie was up in her room by herself. She picked up her phone and decided to FaceTime Paul, it didn't take long until Paul's face popped up on her screen and Stephanie felt her heart flutter a little. Nothing happen, I just saw his face and my heart skipped a beat, wow I'm in deep; Stephanie thought.
"Steph, hey" Paul said with the brightest smile on his face, which just made Stephanie smile
"Hey, I finally have time to myself. I've been nonstop since this morning"
"I know what you mean. How's your family?"
"Good, we had a family dinner tonight and then we are going to a restaurant tomorrow night"
"Sounds nice, I told you it wasn't going to be bad"
"Yeah well, it's only the beginning of the weekend. Trust me, I know my family, something is going to happen" Stephanie said moving to lean back on the head of the bed
"And trust me when I say that unless it's my family it's going to be a walk in the park" Paul said being supportive
"Thank you, and I'm sure your family isn't that bad"
"Just you wait, they'll make you eat those words"
"I met Lynn, if they are all the same it will be a breeze" Stephanie said being hopefully
"You're so adorable, when you finally meet them I'll make sure they are on their best behavior" Paul said, loosening his tie. The action made Stephanie focus on his surroundings and noticed that he was in his office
"Are you still at work?" Stephanie asked knowing the answer, she looked at the time and saw that it was just after eleven o'clock
"Maybe, I know it's bad for my health and everything but I have a business deal with a British company and I want it done before the morning, the whole time difference thing and everything" Paul said waving his hand around aimlessly
"Okay, don't stay too long. You've been working hard as it is, you don't want to burn yourself out"
"I won't and I appreciate that you care so much. Once this is done I'm going straight home, also I'm not driving I have my driver outside to come get me if it gets past a certain time" That sounded a little rehearsed to Stephanie and that only meant one thing.
"Something tells me this isn't the first time someone has told you to stop working so late"
"You would be correct, I have an over caring mother and she doesn't want me working crazy hours like my Dad did. I used to work late nights but now I have an extremely beautiful wife at home so I don't want to miss that" Stephanie looked down at her lap to hide her blush that was without a doubt all over her face, "There's that pretty smile I was talking about earlier"
"What did I do to deserve you Paul?" Stephanie asked smiling and playfully rolled her eyes
"Well, you went Vegas the same time I did and got very very drunk. Then I don't know exactly what happened next but you ended up marring a shockingly handsome millionaire bachelor"
"You forgot modest" Stephanie joked laughing at the pretend hurt face on her husband's face
"I was going to but I didn't want to brag too much"
"I'm going to let you and your ego go for tonight. I'm really tired after today, please go home soon"
"I promise I will, you only need to get through tomorrow and I'll be in Boston on Monday"
"I can't wait"
"Bye Steph"
"Bye Paul" Stephanie hung up and just shook her head at the way Paul acted. He really was one of a kind and he was hers and vice versa. It hasn't even been longer than two weeks and Stephanie knew exactly how she felt about Paul. He was it for her and deep down she already knew that she was falling in love with him.
I finally updated! I think I'm getting worst at updating. Hope you enjoy and I'm continuing on with the rule; if I slack off (which I will) just message me and tell me to hurry up. xx