Once we got into Houston, Mark and I went straight to his home. The boys were so happy to see their dad when he walked into the door, but became even more excited when I walked into the door. Mark told both Darren and Jacob that he had to talk with them. So we went into the living room. We told them and explained to them what all had happen. We told them that we were going to get married and that they would have a couple of brothers or sisters joining our little family in a few months.
We then spent the rest of the time talking and enjoying the time together. Glen finally caught back up with us at the estate, but we did not tell him about us getting married. We told the boys that we wanted to keep this a secret for right now. For the two weeks that we spent with Darren and Jacob went by so fast that we did not want to see them go, but we knew we had to. We all went to the zoo, swimming, and enjoyed each other's company.
After Mark and I took Darren and Jacob to the airport and saw them off, we then went back to the house. We then started to talk about what we would all have to do to move me back to Houston, who we all wanted to invite to the wedding, and how big we want to have it. After a while I started to get sleepy on Mark, and he could see it in my eyes. So, he carried me off to our bedroom for bed, because he knew that we would have couple of rough days ahead of us. We were going to head toward my hometown near St. Louis to tell my parents our news about us getting married if they like or not. Also about me being pregnant and when the babies will be due. Another thing we knew we would also have to face is our federation family with all the congratulations of our engagement. Plus us trying to figure out when we would be able to move my things down here and talking with Vince about my plans to continue to work, but out of Houston again while we travel on the road for a while.
The next day we left to go back on the road and to give everybody the good news we hope. After we got to the hotel most of the wrestlers were going to be staying at for the next couple of days, we decided to call my parents and asked them since I was in town if I could come over to talk with them about something important with my older siblings too. They agreed to the meeting the next day around noon.
After I got done with my parents, I wanted to go out to eat somewhere. I then remembered that my sister still worked at the bar she has been at for the last four years and would probably be working. So I asked Mark if we could go there for dinner to see my sister than maybe a movie afterwards. I knew that my sister would understand what I was going through and would support me in anyway. He agreed that would be an excellent idea and we left for the place.
Once we got there, my sister was so surprise to see me and who I was with considering she knew I had some problems with him a couple of months ago. I told her everything that was going on and that we were planning on getting married. Also that I was going to tell mom and dad our plans tomorrow and wanted her to be there for us. She agreed to be there and support us.
Mark and I then ordered some food. While we were waiting on our food, we chatted with my sister and told what we had plan so far for the wedding and when it was going to be. Mark and I had a really nice time with my sister.
After we left the bar, we went to a movie. I enjoyed spending time with him and loved cuddling up with him in the back of the theater. Once the movie was over we headed back to the hotel.
The next day we got up early and dressed really nice. I put on one of my sundresses that I bought that does not make me look too big. Mark of course put his usually attire on, but I made him put a dress shirt on instead of one of his Harley t-shirts. Once we were dressed and ready to go, we left the hotel to go to my parents' house in my hometown.
The entire drive there I started to get really nervous thinking that something that my parents and brother were not going to accept Mark and that we would not get their support in my decision. Mark on the other hand kept telling me that everything will be fine and no matter what happens today, nobody will stop us from getting married.
When we pulled up to the house, I noticed that everybody was there and talking outside. I saw my mom and dad, my sister, and my brother. When Mark stopped the car, I started to get really scared. Mark got out first then went over to me and helped me get out. Mark then grabbed my hand so we could walk hand-in-hand up to my family. I would squeeze it every once in a while and Mark would whisper to me it will be okay.
Once we walked inside the house, we decided that we should just go ahead and tell them before both of us lost our nerve to. So, I told everyone that Mark and I are getting married and we our expecting children as well. My parents were a little happy for us. They didn't like how everything came about, but they said they would give us their support in our decision. My brother on the other hand was not thrilled about it, because he just thought all I would be doing is throwing my life away like I did when I went off with Paul. He then flat out told me, "I do not support this and will not be a part of this." Then he got up and left the house.
We then talked with my parents and my sister for a while. We told them all the plans we had made so far for the wedding. We also told them when we were going to have it and when the babies were due. We talked and chatted for several hours. My parents kept on telling Mark about my childhood and what he wanted to know that I would have not told him otherwise.
When nightfall came both Mark and I decided that it was time for us to get back to our hotel. We then told my family goodbye and I told them that I will call and let them know how everything is going and the details of the wedding.
On our way back to the hotel, I told Mark that I want to stopped off at King's World, because I'm getting hungry and I want a bite to eat. He also was getting hungry as well. So he pulled into the parking lot and parked the car.
When we walked in, I saw a couple of my old co-workers. Amy, one of the assistant mangers, saw me and ran over to me and gave me a hug. When she saw me in the condition I was in, she was really surprised.
I then introduced her to Mark and him to a few of the others that I remembered. Mark then asked me, "How to you know all these people?"
"I used to work here before I left everything behind to go off with Paul."
I then told Amy what Mark and I wanted to eat. She said she would put the order in and bring it out to us when it was ready. Then Mark helped me over to a table so we could eat our dinner in peace before returning back to the crowd we knew we were going to have to face.
We finished eating our food and talked while we sat there and ate. We chatted about what other things my parents didn't know what I did in my life. Also what stuff I used to do for fun in this town. Mark looked at me and could not believe that I was the same woman he fell in love with that did all those kind of things. I then noticed it was getting late and we still had at least thirty minutes to go before we would get back to the hotel. So, I suggested that we go. I then said goodbye to Amy and told her I will call.
When we got back to the hotel, we saw a few of our friends in the lobby as we were walking toward the elevators. Jeff Hardy then came up to us and asked, "How are you guys doing? Haven't seen you in a while. (Referring to Barbara)"
I responded, "Fine, but a little tired."
Mark then said, "We are both tired, because we had a long day. So, if you will excuse us, we will be seeing you tomorrow." Then Mark grabbed my hand and led me into the waiting elevator.
After the elevator door closed, I was glad that Jeff was the only one that came up to us. Don't get me wrong, but both Mark and I want to tell everyone our news all at once instead individually.
Well the next night went off without a hitch; we walked into the arena and headed strait towards the meeting room where everyone was going to be. We walked into the room and saw that Glen saved a seat for Mark, but did not save one for me. So, we walked over to him and Mark asked, "So, where is Barbara's seat? Uhh."
Glen said, "I just figured you would just let her sit on your lap. Since there is not that much room in here anyway."
Mark then thought about what he just said and agreed it was a good idea. Once Mark was settled into his seat, he pulled me onto his lap and held me in his arms. After everyone was in the room, Vince got the meeting started. He told everyone who was wrestling who, when they would do there promo shots, and where they had to be for the night.
Once Vince was done with what he had to say, he asked if anyone had any questions. Mark spoke up and said he has something to share with everyone. "Barbara and I want everyone to know that we got engaged over the past two weeks."
Everyone then got up and came running over to us. Some of them gave me hugs while others gave Mark handshakes. All the divas then pulled me away from Mark and asked, "Let's see that ring girl. Did you set a date already."
I then showed the girls the diamond ring he bought me. They all thought it was beautiful. I then told them that we did indeed have set a date. It will be on Halloween night.
After most of the crowd cleared away from me, Mark came back to me and asked, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, just getting a little tired standing up."
He then pulled me over toward a chair so I can sit down. Vince then walked over to us and said, "Congratulations. Now, that you two are engaged, I am assuming that you will be moving back to Houston and traveling back and forth to the office like you did before."
"Yes, do you mind if I do that?"
"No, what ever makes you happy. I'm happy for you and you two belong together. I could see that the night that he help you out with Paul."
Then Mark and I went off to his locker room and enjoyed the rest of the night together. I really loved it when he would wrestle and I could watch him especially when he would ride his bike down to the ring. The rest of the night went great.
