Author's Note: Just to give you an idea of how the story is going to progress for the next fewchapters, there are going to be flashbacks to how everything started just to give you an idea on how things progressed with Dave and Trish.

As the usual disclaimer, I don't own anyone. And Tina…well, I don't really own her, neither! Lol She's based on a new friend I just made. I hope you like your story, sweetie!

Vera.

Trish boarded her private jet and headed to the Smackdown! taping in Tyler, Texas. Dave knew her schedule and figured she would be available for at least the weekend. And now the fun begins. Because very few people knew about their arrangement, Dave and Trish had to be extra discreet. They couldn't be seen together in the same hotel, let alone the same city. She briefly looked over to her vase of roses. She took out the card that she put away and read it over and over. As she fell asleep, she reminisced about how it all began…

It was May 2003. Jeff Hardy and Trish Stratus were dating for now four years. They met during the summer of 1999 when Stephanie invited Trish to spend a week with her and see all what she goes through in wrestling scenes. Jeff and Trish immediately hit it off and there was an instant attraction. As Jeff brought Trish with him to wrestling events, there were the whispers.

Jeff was considered to be a wild rebel with his multi-colored hair and country accent. There were rumors that he was gay before his relationship with Trish was exposed. Meanwhile, Trish was considered to be one of the world's sweethearts. Jeff was all country while Trish was all city. No one could understand what the connection was but that didn't matter. They fell head over heels in love with each other.

Due to Trish's monstrous popularity and Jeff's star on the rise, they decided to keep their relationship a low profile, which was fine by the two of them. Trish didn't need the extra attention to her life and Jeff wanted to protect Trish from his crazy fans. However, enough was enough. After the World Trade Center attacks, Jeff and Trish decided that their relationship shouldn't be the most popular topic and he appeared in one of Trish's videos. Good idea, wrong idea. That just catapulted their relationship to the forefront of the tabloid magazines and soon, Trish and Jeff were being stalked at Jeff's Cameron, North Carolina home.

And that was the beginning of the end….

Fights ensued, arguments were endless and it almost felt like Jeff was trying to push Trish away. It got to the point that she didn't feel welcomed at their home, despite that fact that she was living there for the past couple years. Not to mention, Jeff was released from the WWE and there was more heat on the couple for the circumstances regarding his departure. The pressure became too much to bear and they both decided they needed a break just to clear their heads. That break ended up becoming permanent.

When she was still with Jeff, she was working on an untitled album that reflected the love she was feeling. Now that they split up, Trish was motivated to express the anger and hurt. She re-named her album to Confessions of a Diva, and it sold over a million copies its first week out. Jeff didn't care for Trish airing out their dirty laundry and Trish had no problem talking about how he screwed up their relationship with his own selfishness.

And then everything changed in March 2004, when she was introduced to Dave…

"Thanks for coming out for Wrestlemania this year, Trish. I really appreciate it." Stephanie said as she picked up Trish from O'Hare Airport.

Stephanie McMahon and Trish Stratus have been best friends for the past 12 years. It all started when Trish wanted to go to a WWE event and her manager made arrangements for that to be made. Stephanie was a big fan of Trish's music and spent most of the weekend introducing Trish to other wrestlers and showing her everything that happens behind the scenes. The two instantly hit it off and were connected to the hip. Trish was Stephanie's maid-of-honor in her wedding, while Stephanie was always invited to movie premiers and award shows with Trish. If there such a thing as best friends forever, Trish and Stephanie symbolized it.

"I wouldn't miss Wrestlemania for the world! But I have to admit, it's a little weird being here alone."

"How are things between the two of you?" Stephanie asked.

"Well, he officially hates me." Trish put on a contrived smile.

Stephanie rolled her eyes. "He doesn't deserve you anyway. You tried to get him clean and he refused. He did that to himself, Trish."

But it still sucks. "I know."

"But nevermind that! I'm sure you have been following what's been happening on T.V., right?" Stephanie asked.

No, not really. "Um, sure."

"Well, I want you to meet the rest of Evolution. Randy and Dave are really nice guys."

"Randy? Dave?" Trish asked.

"I thought you were watching Raw." Stephanie teased.

"I watch it! Sometimes." Trish quieted her voice.

"Well, let me update you on what's going on so you don't look too stupid when the guys ask you questions." Stephanie laughed.

On the way to the hotel, Stephanie updated Trish on what was happening on Raw and Smackdown! Trish finally got the gist of what was happening and it was a lot. The usual element of betrayal, rage, and deceit ran rampant. The typical good versus evil plotline. While she couldn't name a wrestling maneuver to save her life, Trish loved watching the action. She was a fan since she was a little girl and is still a fan now.

As Trish began to slowly unpack her items in her hotel room, there was a knock on her door. She peeped through the window and noticed Stephanie had guests with her. She could barely see the men but she could tell they were towering. Trish opened the door to greet her guests.

"Hello and who do we have here?" She smiled.

"Trish, I like you to meet the rest of Evolution, Randy Orton and David Batista." Stephanie introduced the men.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Stratus." Randy kissed Trish's hand.

Oh my, you're a charmer. "Thank you."

"Excuse the little boy for a minute." Dave teased. "Hello, I'm Dave."

Hello, I'm available. Trish briefly looked down at Dave's wedding band. And you're not. "Pleasure to meet you, Dave."

"Now that we have exchanged pleasantries, let's go join the other festivities, hmm?" Stephanie said.

Randy held Trish's door open. "After you, Ms. Stratus."

Trish smiled at Randy's kindness. If you weren't so young, I would really like to get to know you a lot better. "Thank you, Randy."

"So how do you like the card?" Dave asked.

"The card?" Trish briefly thought about the matches. "Oh yes. It's shaping up to be a good Wrestlemania this year. Even though, I'm not real excited to see the evening gown match."

Randy spoke first. "Oh what's wrong, Trish? You don't want to see Sable's sagging…"

"Randy." Stephanie warned.

Trish laughed. "No, I don't want to see any of that."

Dave's cell phone went off. It was his wife calling him. "Excuse me for a minute. I need to take this."

As the four of them proceeded to the area, Trish overheard Dave telling his wife about the day's plans. "Yeah, I'll just meet you back at the hotel later. And baby, you wouldn't believe who I'm standing next to? Trish Stratus! No, really, she's here. What do you mean, why is someone like her doing here?"

Trish smiled at the conversation. It always made her laugh when people put her up on some sort of pedestal and forget that she's actually normal. If they only knew how I really act without the glitz and glamour….

Over the next several hours, Trish accompanied Stephanie everywhere. All of the wrestlers were being extra nice to Trish, which made her wonder. Are you being nice to me because of my celebrity or because I'm no longer with Jeff? Either way, she was having a great weekend…kinda. She was still a little sad that she was alone. While her and Jeff said that they would always be friends, they both knew that was bullshit. But there was no point in crying over spilled milk, now. She needed to focus on the present. And the present meant enjoying a great weekend.

After a fantastic Wrestlemania, the WWE held a party for all the wrestlers and guests in the hotel ballroom of the Sheraton. Trish sat at the table with Stephanie and the rest of Evolution and just enjoyed the activities. She signed autographs for some star-stuck wrestlers and took pictures with their families. It was here that Trish met Dave's wife, Tina. Trish felt like she almost staring at a mirror image of herself. Tina was 5"8, bluish-green eyes, slim figure and very beautiful. Holding her hand was her and Dave's four-year-old daughter, Alessia.

"Trish, I would like for you to meet my wife, Tina." Dave introduced the ladies.

"Pleasure to meet you." Trish stuck out her hand.

"Oh my God! I'm such a huge fan!" Tina clamored. "I have all of your CDs, and I buy the magazine covers you're on!"

"Thank you for supporting me! I really appreciate it! And who do we have here?" Trish bent down to meet the little girl.

Alessia immediately began to hide between Tina's legs. "She's a little shy." Dave said as he picked her up. "Did you want to say hi to your favorite singer?"

Alessia looked at Trish and quickly looked away. "She's just really shy." Dave said as he held her.

Trish smiled. "That's okay. Most kids are shy around me."

"Well, it's past Alessia's bed time so we're going to head upstairs." Tina gathered Alessia from Dave. "Once again, it was awesome to meet you, Ms. Stratus!"

"Please, call me Trish. You're a very lucky woman with this big guy here." Trish motioned to Dave.

"Oh, this lug!" Tina playfully hit Dave. "He's nothing! As a matter of fact, if you want him, you can have him."

Little did Tina know she was going to regret suggesting that.