Author's Note: I'm so sorry for the extreme delay in posting this story. I've had a bit of a writer's block but I think I know how I want the story to proceed. I hope to post another chapter within the next couple of days now that I've been inspired: I met Batista yesterday (10/29) so I'm a bit happy right about now, lol.

Vera.

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As Wrestlemania week progressed, Trish and Dave were finding it harder for the two of them to see one another. Actually, it was damn impossible for them to get together. Dave was hardly alone doing promotional appearances and interviews because of his big match with Paul. Meanwhile, Trish was trying to distract herself by shopping and doing some promotional work of her own. Her Pure Stratusfaction LP was going to be released within the next week and there was a heavy press surrounding the album. Trish dived in head first in doing various interviews and appearances. Anything to keep my mind off Dave.

"So what does the itinerary look like next week?" Trish asked Jen.

Jen took out the day planner. "You have a bunch of radio interviews, a Good Morning America performance, and you're also hitting TRL so we're going to do a lot of traveling."

"Great." Trish mumbled under her breath.

Jen looked over at her best friend. "Someone's in a pouty mood today."

"What? Oh no. I just have a lot of stuff on my mind right now." Trish said.

"Um hmm…and that does that stuff include one of the sexiest men alive?" Jen teased.

"John? Kinda." Trish smiled.

"I'm talking about the other one, Trish." Jen said.

I figured as much. "No, it doesn't. We agreed to just be friends."

Jen knew Trish better. She knew Trish was frustrated that she couldn't see Dave for one second and it killed her. "So that means the two of you can't sleep with each other this week, eh?"

"Pretty much." Trish breathed. "I can't believe this. I can't be in…nevermind."

Jen gave Trish a puzzled look. "You can't be in what?"

"Nothing." Trish mumbled.

Jen smiled. "You can't be in lust? You can't be in denial?"

Trish rolled her eyes. "Fine. I can't be in love with a married man. Are you happy now?"

"You shouldn't be concerned with me, sweetheart. Does Dave know how you feel?"

"No and he won't. The last thing I need is for him to run off and avoid me."

"Somehow I doubt he'll avoid you." Jen laughed. "Trish, will you stop being in denial for once?"

"About?"

"It's plain as the nose on your face that the two of you are perfect together. I see how you act when he's even slightly mentioned. Your face lights up whenever you see him. Admit it, Trish. You're in love with Dave Batista."

Trish breathed in sharply. "I guess I am. Oh no, I'm not. I have a new love interest."

"Cena? Yeah, okay." Jen said.

"What? John is a great guy and we get along perfectly."

"And I'm not saying he isn't a great guy. But Trish, Dave brings out a spark in you that I have never seen before."

He also brings out a fire in me that a porn star can match. "Well, whatever. He's a married man and I've done enough damage already. Maybe it's a good thing that we're not sleeping with each other now. It'll give us some time to re-think our situation and move forward without each other."

Jen smirked as she folded her arms. "Just of out curiosity, are you trying to convince me or are you trying to convince yourself?"

I'm trying to convince myself, Trish thought.

Wrestlemania week flew by and it was the night where lives will be changed forever. As Jen, Trish and her bodyguard sat down in the front row seats, Trish looked over to her right and saw Tina and Alessia. It was the first time that Trish had seen Tina since the affair began and the guilt was sharper than a knife. Trish looked down at Tina's slender left hand and saw the massive diamond rock on her finger. That has to be at least three carats, Trish thought.

"Trish! Hey girl!" Tina waved at her.

"Hey Tina! How are you?" Trish asked.

"I'm doing well. Isn't this so exciting?" Tina smiled brightly.

"It is! I love Wrestlemania!" Trish asked before she turned her attention to Alessia. "How are you doing, sweetie?"

Alessia began smiling as she put her dead down. "I'm fine."

Trish smiled back at Alessia as she studied the little girl's features. She was the perfect combination of Tina and Dave. She had Dave's dark hair and Tina's piercing green eyes. Suddenly, Stephanie's words had a deafening effect. He has a wife. And no matter what happens with you guys, he'll always go back to her. You need to remember that.

"Good! Are you ready to see your daddy win the belt?" Trish asked.

Alessia, getting a supreme case of shyness, just nodded as Tina picked her up and sat her on her lap. "All she kept talking about was seeing Daddy win the title. She's so excited."

Trish smiled as she tried to forget everything that happened that past week. Fuck, I really can't break up a family.

The electricity in the Staples Center was at an all-time high. Flashbulbs were constantly going off, there were numerous signs everywhere, and the crowd couldn't get enough. Trish and Jen got into the action as they clapped, cheered, and yelled during the matches. As Trish watched the matches, her train of thought was lost as she thought of one particular Wrestlemania.

It was one of the many TLC matches she went to and she remembered the feelings she had as she watched the match. While she trusted that Jeff knew what he was doing, it still scared her shitless to see him climb a ladder and do a Swanton bomb through a table. Still, Jeff had enough energy that night to give Trish multiple orgasms. We had our own TLC match that night: Tonguing, Licking, and Cumming, Trish smiled.

Her reminiscing came to an abrupt halt when Dave's entrance music hit. The crowd rose to their feet. As Trish saw Dave, she felt her heart beat faster. Her breathing became shallower and she felt like she needed to hold onto Jen to keep from fainting. He is so fucking gorgeous. In a not-so-far distance, Trish heard Alessia yelling. She looked over and saw Tina holding her as she clapped and yelled, "Go Daddy!"

Trish's eyes were glued to Dave the entire match. He brought the same raw emotion in his match with Paul as he did with his lovemaking to Trish. The constant going back-and-forth combined with the sweating and occasional grunting made Trish want to leap over the gate and attack Dave right then and there. I need to get over him.

Once Dave pinned Paul for the count and won the title, the crowd were on its feet. Trish and Jen were jumping up and down in jubilation as Tina and Alessia were smiling brightly. Alessia was yelling as Tina was trying to wipe tears of joy off her face. Trish was also crying as well, but she tried to keep her emotion under wraps. He's not my man.

When John's match with JBL occurred, Trish put all of the emotion and energy she felt for Dave into cheering for John. After John won the WWE title, he jumped into the crowd to celebrate. He briefly scanned the front row section for Trish and smiled at her when he did capture her attention. Trish responded by blowing him a congratulatory kiss.

I have the perfect guy waiting for me. So why am I in love with Dave?