Guess who's back? That's right, it's me! Read on because a pleasant surprise is in store for Jennifer!

Summary for Chapter nine: Hunter proposes to Jennifer, which in return she reveals she's pregnant; Chris plans to kidnap his ex-wife!

Author's note: Another short chapter.

Date: June 30, 2005

Chapter nine

Two weeks later...

Jennifer was sitting on her bed. This was her day off and she needed it. Watching televison and eating ice cream wasn't so bad but she wished Hunter was here with her. Ever since they danced at the club, he was all she could think about. The way his body was pressed against hers was enticing.

The next thing she wanted to do was take a nap. So she turned off the television, adjusted her pillow and laid down on it. Just as she was about to close her eyes, the phone rang. Jennifer groaned so she reached over and picked it up off the receiver.

"Hello?" Jennifer said.

"Hey, baby. How's it going?" it was Hunter on the other end.

Her face lit up when she heard his voice. "I'm doing all right. I was just thinking about you."

"Oh, really? Did you have sweet dreams about me, baby? 'Cause I sure did and let me tell you, it was hot!" he exclaimed.

She giggled. "You're too much. So when can I see you again?"

"How about tonight? Vince and Linda are throwing a dinner party so I hope you're gonna be there," Hunter said.

"But of course. I just need to find something to wear," Jennifer chuckled.

"I hope you'll wear something I will love. Listen, you know me, I gotta get to the gym so I'll see you later?" he said, smiling.

"All right. I love you," she said, grinning.

"I love you, too. See you later, baby," Hunter said before he hung up the phone.

Jennifer hung up the phone and laughed. She climbed out of bed and went to her closet to find something to wear for the dinner party. No doubt in her mind, she was looking forward to seeing him again.

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Chris paced around the living room, furious. How can that bitch could just move on and never look back? How can she take up another relationship with some buffed-up, wannabe wrestler? He started throwing punches at the wall, bloodying his hands in the process.

He's gonna have to find a way to get her back. If not, then he's gonna have to kill her.

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At the dinner party...

Hunter couldn't take his eyes off of Jennifer. She looked incredibly beautiful in that long black dress. It was curvy, slim and it fit snugly against her form.

God, he loved her!

He saw her chatting with Dave and Victoria. In a short matter of time, Jennifer had become good friends with the pair. Dave maybe a monster in the ring, but in real life he was total sweetheart.

Victoria was the 'golden girl' in Jennifer's eyes. She was sweet, caring and delightful to have around.

As she was chatting with them, Jennifer felt an arm encircling her waist. She turned around and saw Hunter standing behind her, grinning. She reached up and kissed him, slipping her tongue in his mouth. He groaned, pulling her in his arms even tighter.

When they pulled apart, she was breathless. "Whew. Are you that glad to see me?"

He touched his forehead against hers gently. "And you know this, woman. I can barely think straight when you're on my mind."

"Same here. Listen, I have something to tell you," Jennifer whispered in his ear.

Hunter smiled. "Good. I have something to tell you, too. Only, I want everyone in the room to find out."

He grabbed her hand and ran to the front of the room. He motioned the band to stop playing for a moment and cleared his throat.

"May I have everyone's attention, please?" Hunter yelled.

The room was silent as they approached the stage. Many were wondering what was on his mind.

"There's a reason why I came to this dinner party tonight. For over the last year and a half, I've been in love with a woman who had been through so much trauma all her life. But she was so strong and was able to keep her head high. That woman, is Jennifer Charleston," Hunter said.

Then he turned to face her. "Jennifer, I love you so much. When I going though my turmoil with losing Stephanie, you came along and brightened my day. I can't go one day without having you in my life. Now, I know what I have to do."

He got down on one knee and pulled out a small black box. He opened it and it displayed the most sparkling diamond ring she had ever seen.

"Jennifer, will you marry me?" Hunter asked as he slipped the ring on her finger.

She looked at him with tears in her eyes. She loved him so much, she couldn't go one day without him by her side.

"Yes, I will," she replied with a smile.

He stood up, pulled her in his arms and kissed her passionately. Everyone in the room cheered and applauded at the newly engaged couple. Jennifer wrapped her arms around her fiancé's waist and cried harder.

When they pulled apart, she looked in his eyes and smiled. "Well, since you made your announcement, I have an announcement to make as well."

"Which is?" Hunter was curious.

Jennifer took his hands into hers. "Hunter, not only will you be a husband, you're gonna be a father."

He was shocked. "You're having my baby? Our baby?"

"Yes. I found out a few weeks ago," she whispered in his ear.

He then began to cry. He couldn't believe he was gonna be a father. He'd always wanted children and now his dream was coming true.

For Jennifer, her dream was about to became a horrible reality!

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Preview for chapter ten:

"You're coming back to me, you little slut!" Chris yelled in her face.

Jennifer started to cry. She couldn't believe he came back for her. Now, she was afraid he was gonna kill her.

Just then, the door burst open.

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