It didn't take long for Eric to get out to the ring. The fans and superstars noticed he looked a lot more determined then usual. The scowl on his face and his walk said it all. He quickly entered the ring and grabbed the microphone from Lilian.
"Ladies and Gentleman. Tonight there will be a special little match involving HHH, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels." The fans cheered loudly after hearing about the new main event. "It will be HHH and Ric Flair vs the team of Randy Orton, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels." He placed the microphone at his side while he paced around the ring. The fans went crazy, this was one match they couldn't wait to see.
"That will be our main event for the night, and if anyone has a problem with it, then too bad. Deal with it." Before Eric could hand the microphone back to Lilian Evolution's music hit. HHH, Batista, and Ric Flair all walked down to the ring with a purpose. Eric didn't seem the slightest bit intimidated. He stood in the middle of the ring and waited for them to enter and bitch about their match.
HHH was the first to enter the ring, then Batista, and Ric Flair. Ric received a microphone and handed it to HHH, then Batista and Flair waited for their leader to speak. "Eric, I don't know what the hell you think you're doing, but you're really pissing me off!" HHH walked up to Eric and looked him dead in the eyes. "I know why you're doing this. I'm not afraid to tell the world about what I saw back in your office, I know you might be considering you could easily get fired for this... but I suggest if you don't want me to blurt it out to the world..." He paused then spoke. "Then I suggest you have the main event be - Ric Flair, Batista, and myself facing Randy Orton. That's it."
HHH put the microphone at his side and said, "That's all you have to do." Eric looked down and bit his lip for a second. If he didn't make this match, HHH might lay his hands on Stephanie again thinking it's fine to do because HHH knows more then he should about himself and Stephanie. He was screwed either way. He knew even if he canceled the match and gave HHH what he wanted, he would still tell Stephanie's father what was going on between the two GM's.
"I changed my mind Hunter." Eric said as he walked toward Evolution.
Evolution all smiled and nodded in approval, "I knew you would Eric."
Eric then turned the tables around on them. "Instead of it being you, and Ric vs Shawn, Randy, and Chris.. It will be you and Ric vs Shawn, Randy, and Chris in a special guest referee match!" He smirked. HHH exploded, he started yelling obscenities at Eric but Eric kept smiling. "And the guest referee ... Stephanie McMahon! And if you lay one hand on her Hunter, not only do you lose the match, but you'll hear ME say these words...." He paused then got up in HHH's face. "You're FIRED!" Eric's music played as he threw the mic down and stared down HHH and the rest of Evolution, leaving the ring but making sure to watch his back as he walked up the ramp.
HHH was beyond angry. All because he laid his hands on his ex-wife who in his mind deserved it, now he's being punished. Evolution left the ring without saying a word, they knew they couldn't change Eric's mind by intimidation so Ric and Hunter would have to win their match tonight.
When Eric came back to his office Stephanie rushed over to Eric, "What do you think you were doing?! You made me the referee!? I'm going to get hurt out there, something bad is going to happen." Stephanie held her throat. "HHH could choke me again. He could-"
Eric put his arm around her waist and brought her to him for a long, sensual kiss. He pulled away slowly and looked her in the eyes, "Don't worry, I have everything handled." He moved his hand down to her butt and have her a small spank then walked over to his desk. Stephanie was standing there, a bit shocked. She then walked over to his desk and looked at him with a worried expression. "Why did you do that Eric?"
He looked at her as if the answer was more then obvious. "Because.. it was wrong of him to hurt you and I don't want you to get hurt?" He tried to cover up the real reason with a touch of sarcasm.
She nodded, accepting the answer then walking over to the coffee machine, taking out a styrofoam cup and filling it up to the line then emptying a packet of sweet n low into the cup and stirring it. She sighed then sat down, thinking about the match later and wondered what she'll wear for the match. The only referee attire she had here at the building was her slutty one from when she refereed years back.
"Hey Steph, do you have a referee outfit? Cause..." He chuckled. "You can't referee a match dressed like that." He tapped his pen against the desk as he looked at her drinking her coffee.
She stopped for a moment then looked down, "I.. have an outfit."
He smirked, "Can't wait to see it."
Her eyebrows went up. "Oh yeah, it's very appealing."
Eric looked up at the clock on the wall, "It's about time for you to get ready. The match will start in 15 minutes."
Stephanie put her coffee down and nodded, "I'll be back soon."
10 Minutes Later
Stephanie walked in with her arms crossed over her chest. Eric's eyes nearly popped out of his head, he was more then pleased with her outfit. "Very nice choice Stephanie."
"Shut up." She said quickly.
"What's the matter? You don't think you look good?" He stood up and walked over to her slowly, admiring her body.
"It's been a while since I've worn this, and well, I don't exactly look the same in it as I did before.." She half-smiled.
Eric removed her arms and looked down at her chest. And took her hands in his, looking her up and down. "Stop that, it's creepy." She half-smiled.
He grinned in a cocky way. "Maybe I can find you a different shirt." He left the room for a minute then came back with a women's size referee t-shirt. He threw it to her and she quickly grasped it. "Thanks." She smiled.
Eric leaned against the desk and he gave her a coy smile. "What?" She asked.
"You have to change.." He smiled, an eyebrow arching up.
She sighed then slowly took off her tank top, throwing it down on the ground. Eric watched with a smile on his face, admiring her choice of lingerie. She quickly slipped on the shirt, buttoning it up as fast as she could. "I better go. Wish me luck."
Eric went up behind her and put his hands on her hips. She felt a chill up her spine as he kissed her neck up to her cheek. "Good luck peaches." He grabbed her tush gently then laughed to himself, walking back to his desk. She hated when he did that. Now her body was not only nervous about the match, but excited. And she didn't like the name peaches. It reminded her when she saw him in her office (a few years back when she was GM of Smackdown) and he told her she had nice ... well, peaches.
The match had started, everything was going according to plan. HHH and Ric Flair were losing badly, and no one could interfere. Stephanie was more then nervous during the match, she had made sure to stay at a safe distance away from HHH, but she laid down the law when she saw him do an illegal move. She felt powerful. It was an incredible feeling knowing she could end Hunter's match right now and disqualify him if she wanted to, and no one would say a word backstage. The only problem with that is HHH would more then likely tell someone about her's and Eric's relationship if she 'screwed him over.'
Shawn had just hit his finishing move on HHH, he looked at Stephanie with that cocky smile then went down for the pin. Stephanie smiled as she hit her hand down on the mat - 1, 2... Suddenly, without warning Stephanie was grabbed out of the ring by her ankle. She fell flat on ground, face first. When she looked up she saw Trish Stratus smirking deviously. Stephanie sneered as she slowly stood up, slapping Trish faster then what she expected from the Co-GM.
Trish lunged at Stephanie, they tumbled on the ground and fought viciously before being separated by Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit. Shawn held Stephanie back and Chris dragged Trish away from Stephanie, letting the 4 referees that ran down the ramp drag her backstage. Stephanie returned to the ring, holding her back in pain from falling onto the hard ground and fighting with Trish. Shawn checked on her for a moment, helping her stand up straight and regain her composure. Backstage Eric watched, his blood boiling with jealousy.
Chris hit his finishing move on the game in the middle of the ring. Ric tried to run in and break the hold but Shawn kicked him flat in the jaw, knocking him out. Shawn watched as Hunter groaned in pain, trying to reach for the ropes but his body was not able to move. Finally he tapped out, he had given up. It was a fight he knew he couldn't win. Randy Orton walked into the ring and leaned down, looking at Triple H and smiling to himself, it was an unfair match but HHH knew what he was getting into.
Benoit's music hit as Stephanie raised Shawn's and Randy Orton's arms high in the air, declaring them the winners. Chris stood up and smiled that gaped tooth smile at the audience, he was damn proud of what he did to Triple H, there was no doubt about it. Stephanie's smile said it all, she had her revenge. The 3 of them taught Hunter a lesson, the rest of the night she would spend with high spirits.
Stephanie walked backstage with Shawn, Randy, and Benoit. She was then greeted by a very unhappy Eric Bischoff. His scowl almost seemed to burn a hole through her head. "Something wrong?" She asked. Shawn motioned for the boys to follow him back to the locker room, leaving the two GM's at peace. "You tell me Stephanie. Were you planning on having Shawn check your back a few more times, maybe give you a friendly hug or a sensual backrub?" He mocked her. "What is your problem Eric?!" She screamed. "I only have one problem Steph, and his name is Shawn Michaels. I'll see you next week." Eric sneered.
Stephanie stood there with her jaw dropped. She didn't realize he was so jealous. Suddenly her good mood vanished, she would be heading back to her hotel room alone for the rest of the night.
Suddenly her cell phone rang the usual ring tone she had set, "How You Remind Me" echoed in her purse on her way to the hotel. She picked up her cell phone and answered it, thinking it might be Eric.
"Hello?" Suddenly she felt like she couldn't breathe. "Dad?"
Author's Notes: Uh oh, trouble in paradise? Seems Eric is just a little bit jealous. I had to add that in cause of her past history with flirting. Also, does Daddy know? Or is it just a random call to see how she's doing as a Co-Gm? Hmmm.. Next chapter will be up soon!