Chapter 2

Mandy and Dave walked through the airport, about to catch the plane to Australia. They sat down at the departure gate, only to find there was a half an hour delay.

"Half an hour! You've got to be kidding!" Dave expressed his annoyance, but Mandy couldn't help but feel a little relieved. She hadn't spent much time alone with her husband during the last two days, and felt this would be the chance to make up for lost time.

"Well, atleast we get to spend some time alone. Come here." Mandy wrapped her arms around him, smothering him with kisses.

"Half an hour delay! I didn't rush here for a half hour delay!" Ric exclaimed. "Hey Dave, Mandy."

Mandy let go of Batista. "I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be back in a bit okay." She bent down and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Take your time, we're not going anywhere for awhile." Paul told her as she walked away.

"Mandy wait up!" Randy called out. Turning back to his friends he added. "Breakfast went right through me."

"So Batista, how is everything with you two. Treating her right?" Ric said, smiling as he sat down.

"Everything is going great. After two months of marriage I know that Mandy is the one."

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Meanwhile in the bathroom, Mandy was talking on her cell phone to Danielle. "I don't know. I just wish that we could have spent our two days off alone. They're nice guys, so I guess I can't complain. I'll see you soon."

Mandy walked out of the bathroom to find Randy waiting for her. "Hey Randy. I've heard nothing but good things about you from Danielle."

Randy laughed. "She's probably exaggerating. I assure you though, I won't brake her heart." I'll treat her like I'd treat you if I was lucky enough to meet you before Dave, Randy thought to himself.

Mandy touched his arm. "I know you won't. You're a good guy." A part of Randy wanted to shake her arm off, but another part wanted her to touch him more. They both walked back towards the group.

"How do you feel about visiting Australia? I here it's much warmer, considering it's almost summer down there." Randy made an attempt at conversation, trying not to think about looking into her blue green eyes, smelling her long brown hair, holding her perfect body.

"Then it will be great beach weather. I don't know about you but I love the beach." Mandy said, about to continue until she spotted Danielle walking towards her.

"Surprise." She said to Randy, slipping an arm around his waist.

"What are you doing here?" Randy asked, looking at Mandy for some answers.

"Well, since we've been having heaps of fun the past few days, and you said you'd miss me, Mandy suggested I come with you, so here I am. It's so great, I get to spend time with you and go overseas." Danielle kissed him, Randy opened his eyes, seeing that Mandy was walking away.

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Chris was heading towards the departure gate. From a distance he could see the four members of Evolution waiting. Mandy was with them, along with a tall blonde girl he didn't recognise. He kept walking, trying not to look at her, but he found himself glancing back towards the group. He focused on her, standing with her arms wrapped around Batista.

"Why did it have to be him?" He muttered to himself. "Then again, why did I have to like her?" Forcing himself to look away he went and sat down. Then realising there was another half an hour to wait, he sighed in frustration, wishing that there could be direct flights from Atlanta instead of having to transfer.

The half hour seemed to take forever, but finally passengers were boarding the plane. Chris lined up with the few others who were flying first class. Once again his eyes gazed upon Mandy, holding Batista's hand and conversing with the other girl. She's so beautiful but I can't keep thinking about her, he thought to himself. Lost in his thoughts, he didn't realise he was being asked for his ticket until the third time.

"Sorry, my mind is somewhere else." Chris told the annoyed woman. Once on the plane, he realised he had to walk past Mandy to get his seat. Sure enough, she was oblivious to the fact he was there. Chris sat down and leaned against the window, not looking forward to spending thirteen hours on a plane knowing she was there but not being able to do a thing.

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The plane had landed, and everyone rushed to collect their baggage. Mandy waited with Dave, looking for her black suitcases. "Look theres one." Dave said grabbing it and placing it on the trolley with Danielle's luggage.

Soon enough there was only Mandy's second suitcase to collect. She spotted it and walked over to grab it. She bent down and knocked heads with a person grabbing the bag next to hers. "I'm so sorry," she said, looking up into the eyes of Chris Benoit. "Oh, hi Chris."

"Wasn't your fault, I'm sorry. Here, you dropped your suitcase." Chris gave it to her, in the process her hand brushed his.

"Thanks." She replied, looking into his eyes. Soon enough Dave came up behind her, placing a protective arm around her shoulders.

"The limo is waiting babe. Not to mention there are a ton of fans who want autographs." With an evil look towards Chris, he lead her away. "What were you doing talking to him?" He grabbed her suitcase and carried it for her.

"He was handing me my bag." Mandy was about to explain what happened, but the screaming fans drowned out the sound.

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Later that night, Randy decided to take a swim in the indoor pool. He needed some time alone, away from Danielle. It wasn't that he didn't like her, infact he really did like Danielle a lot, and loved spending time with her, but he couldn't help thinking about how much better it would be with Mandy.

He swam a few laps, when he heard the pool door open. Looking up he saw Mandy, wearing a rather revealing bikini. She was smiling down at him. To Randy, it was bliss and torture at the same time. "Hows the water?"

"Why don't you find out?" Randy splashed her. "Where's Dave?"

"Up in the suite. I didn't think you'd be down here. I'd expect you to be cuddling up to Danielle about now." Mandy said, hopping in the pool and splashing him back.

"Could say the same about you and Dave." Randy grabbed her around her bare waist. "If I was him, I wouldn't let you out of my sight." He said it as a joke, so Mandy wouldn't realise just how much truth there was in what he was saying.

"Well, you're not him and in that case, I can do what I want." Mandy ducked under the water, swimming away. She didn't realise how much the comment hurt Randy.

Talk about rubbing salt in the wound, Randy thought. Mandy popped up at the edge of the pool, clutching her stomach. Randy swam over to her. "Are you okay?"

"No, I don't feel well. Probably jet lag or something." She explained. Randy carried her out of the pool. He put her down, keeping an arm around her for support. She began coughing. "I'm going to be sick."

Mandy rushed to the bathroom. Randy kept asking if she was okay from outside the door. A few minutes later the door opened and she turned to him. Her eyes were watering and her face was red, but she still looked incredible. Randy held her, stroking her back, reassuring her everything was alright.

"You probably think I'm discusting." Mandy whispered, brushing some hair out of her eyes.

"No I don't. I think you're great." Randy told her. "Come on, I'll take you back up to your room, okay."

After telling Dave what happened at the pool, Randy wished he hadn't brought Mandy back to the suite. He loved the feeling of her in his arms and although it was the right thing, he didn't want her to be alone with Dave. The door closed, and Randy couldn't move. All he could do was stand there, picturing his friend cuddling up to the woman he loved, on the other side of the door.