Vince was waiting for them as Mark and Lisa came backstage. He looked very nervous as he ran his hands through his hair pacing.
"I can't believe you got him to agree to everything," Vince excitedly staring at Lisa.
"I was afraid for a moment he wouldn't but thank god he did. If all goes well you will have the proof of Shane's affair that evening and I will have the stocks he owns in my sister's hotel. There are only a few things I don't like about this," Lisa put her arms around Mark's waist. "I really am worried about this no script anything goes match you two could destroy one another in that ring and the other thing is how could you put your career up on this match?"
"I'm not going to lose and I'm not going to retire. There is nothing to worry about I can handle this match. I might get a few cuts and bruises but I will kick Paul's ass," Mark caressed her cheek. "Sweetheart, please don't worry I will be fine."
"Lisa, I will have security out there if the match gets too out of control I will stop it," Vince reassured her.
"You double crossing bitch!" Paul's angry voice echoed as he came backstage. "How could you do that to me out there? You keep telling me to not bring our personal lives to the ring well you just did. You really think just because you might get the shit I have on Vince and your precious sister's shares that I will disappear from your life. Well angel you so damn wrong I will never be out of your life. I will always be in your life one way or another. I won't stand by and let you be happy with this ass." Paul pointed at Mark.
"I'm just playing your games. It doesn't feel good to not have control does it? I will beat you at your own game and I will get you out of my life one way or another," Lisa stared at him.
"Don't screw with me angel you won't like the consequences," Paul shook his finger at her then looked at Mark with intense anger in his eyes. "As for you, I will leave you in a bloody mess with no career in the middle of the ring in two weeks. You will regret the day you ever met Lisa when I'm done with you. You will be begging me to take her off your hands."
"I will never regret meeting her," Mark pulled Lisa close. "I'm not going to stand here and debate this match with you. I will see you in that ring in two weeks and it will be the worse beating in your life. I suggest for the next two weeks you stay the hell away from me and Lisa when we are not working. Come on Sweetheart, we have to be somewhere. Have a good night Vince." Mark started to usher Lisa down the hallway while Paul huffed and puffed the whole time.
Mark was nervous waiting for Lisa to get changed and ready to go back to the hotel.
He wasn't worried about the match with Paul. All his worries were about the night still in front of them and what he planned to do once they got back to the hotel. He had never felt his stomach tightening up with nerves as it was at that moment. I hope everything is readyat the hotelMark thought checking one last time to make sure he called the hotel to tell them they would be there in fifteen minutes so everything would be ready. He tried to take a deep breathe to calm his nerves when he heard the soft laughter of Kelly. He turned getting a huge smile when he saw Lisa all changed into shorts and a tank top holding Kelly.
"You ready to go handsome? Is something bothering you?" Lisa smiled at him noticing he seemed distracted.
"Nothing's wrong. Let's go sweetheart," Mark kissed her cheek taking their bags and Kelly's diaper bag.
"Are you sure you're ok?" Lisa asked him again as they got into the truck and he fumbled with the keys.
"Yes darling, I'm still worked up after dealing with Paul that's all," Mark reached over caressing her hand. "I will be happy when tomorrow night is over and we don't have to deal with Paul for a few days."
"Me too," Lisa squeezed his hand. "Did I tell you how much I love you today?" Lisa smiled at him with happy tears.
"Yes, but you can tell me and show me again when we get to the hotel," Mark winked at her as she leaned over giving him a sweet kiss.
"I love you," Lisa kissed his cheek.
"I love you too," Mark smiled at her hoping that in a little while she would know exactly how much he loved her. He glanced over at her as she leaned back in the seat closing her eyes. She has been so tired lately, Mark thought as she yawned obviously trying to fight sleep. "Hey darling, I don't want to upset you but maybe you should go see a doctor over the break about how exhausted you've been lately."
"Mark, I'm fine. I'm just tired from waking up at all hours of the night with Kelly," she opened her eyes staring at him.
"Please just go for me I noticed how you are sleepy by lunchtime even on the days I take care of Kelly at night. Just do me this one favor. I'm worried about you and that is the only thing that will set my mind to ease," Mark hoped she would say yes to the doctor.
"Ok sweetie, I'll go during the break," Lisa half smiled figuring there was no harm in going to see a doctor just to put Mark's mind at ease. "It looks like someone is waiting for us." Lisa pointed to Glen and John waiting at the entrance to the hotel smiling when Mark pulled up.
"Yeah, I asked them to wait," Mark quickly said not giving her the chance to ask him why as he jumped out of the car going to the back to take Kelly out.
"Hey sis, you feeling ok you look pale," John asked her as she got out of the car.
"Yes, just tired," Lisa watched as Mark took the car seat out of the car handing Kelly to John.
"Sweetheart, if you don't mind John and Glen are going to take care of Kelly tonight," Mark said surprising her. Mark looked away from her hoping the next part would come out right. "I need to have some alone time to discuss something with you."
"Did I do something wrong?" Lisa immediately got concerned touching his arm.
"No darling, please relax you'll see in a few minutes," Mark kissed her cheek.
"Lisa, relax everything will be fine. John and I got a room next doors to yours so if there or any problems with Kelly you'll be the first to know. We can handle taking care of the baby you just enjoy your time with Mark," Glen tried to reassure her everything would be alright.
"Ok," Lisa nodded in agreement still nervous about what Mark wanted. I hope I didn't do anything to upset him tonight, Lisa thought as they entered the elevator. Mark tensed up when he saw how worried she was as the elevator climbed to their floor.
Damn it, this isn't how I want things to go tonight, Mark thought running his hand under her hair caressing her neck feeling all her tension.
"Good night you two, we will see you in the morning," John said his goodbyes opening the door to the suite.
"We will call or knock if we have any trouble. Good night," Glen waved his goodbyes carrying Kelly into the suite leaving Mark and Lisa alone in the hall outside their suite. Mark looked down at Lisa seeing all the questions in her eyes mixed with sadness.
"Darling, I swear you have done nothing wrong," Mark ran his fingers over her lips slowly. "Close your eyes sweetheart."
"What?" Lisa was surprised by his request.
"Close those beautiful eyes of yours," Mark lightly put his hand over her eyes sliding the key into the door. "No peeking till I tell you can open them."
"What are you up to?" she cheerfully said as he held her close keeping his hand tightly over her eyes.
"Just wait and see darling," Mark took a deep breath hoping everything would go exactly as he planned.
Mark smiled when he opened the door seeing the hotel staff had done exactly as he asked. He slowly guided Lisa into the room. Her stomach was fluttering with butterflies as she wondered what was going on. She felt slightly dizzy leaning back against Mark. Mark felt her sway slightly against him. He swiftly picked her up making her softly laugh.
"A little bit further sweetheart then you can open your eyes," Mark carried her through the room as she held onto him. "Open your eyes."
Lisa opened her eyes seeing the radiant glow of candles all around the room illuminating vases of different color roses along all the walls. The sweet scent of roses filled the air as Lisa was speechless looking around in awe as every room of the suite had roses. She couldn't find her words as she looked in Mark's green eyes.
"Mark, it's so beautiful," she mumbled as he smiled kissing her.
"There's more to come darling," Mark carried her into the bathroom where a bubbling Jacuzzi tub awaited them with rose petals mixed in the bubbles. He gently put her down enjoying how awestruck she was by his surprise.
"Oh my Mark this is amazing I don't know what to say," Lisa was swept away by how romantic the atmosphere was as Mark put on soft music to set the mood even more. He returned to her wrapping his arms around her tightly.
"Don't say anything just relax," Mark ran his hands slowly under her shirt caressing her warm skin. "I think we should get in before it gets cold." She nodded in agreement as he slowly took her clothes off helping her into the warm comforting water. She leaned on the side of the tub watching Mark take his clothes off. She loved the way the candlelight glimmered off his muscular body as he climbed into the tub pulling her against him.
"This feels so good. I love your surprise sweetie thank you so much," Lisa leaned back against him enjoying the feel of his strong body against hers.
"Anytime sweetheart," Mark kissed her forehead almost ready to pop the biggest surprise on her. "Remember the first time we took a bath like this together."
"Yes," she happily smiled. "It was the first time we made love. I'll never forget it's a moment I'll treasure forever."
"So will I," Mark tilted her head back softly kissing her. He kept kissing her while lightly running his hand down her arm to her hand. He kissed her deeper slowly sliding something onto her finger surprising her. He slowly broke their kiss turning her to face him. "Surprise darling," he softly said as she raised her hand seeing the shimmering of a diamond coming through the bubbles. Her eyes glistened with tears as she stared at it not sure what to say or do. "Lisa, I love you with all my heart and soul. I cherish every moment we spend together. I want to share the rest of my life with you. You are my one and only. My heart has never beaten the way it does when I'm around you. Will you please marry me?"
Lisa's heart was racing with happiness as she jumped hugging him tightly kissing him with tears of joy. Mark felt her heart racing against his chest as pressed against him.
"Does this mean yes?" Mark huskily whispered.
"Yes," she said through her tears overwhelmed with happiness. "I would love to spend the rest of my life as your wife. Mark, I will love you for eternity."
Mark was filled with overwhelming powerful love for her asall his nervousness washed away. He gathered her in his arms kissing her passionately. His heart was beating in time with hers as he held her very close exploring every inch of her body. He wanted to show her how much he loved her. He broke their kiss looking into her blue eyes sparkling in the warm candlelit.
"Did you really say yes," he softly asked mesmerized by her smile.
"Yes and I would say it over and over again."
"Darling, I want us to be married soon anyway you like a big or small wedding doesn't matter to me as long as you become my wife," Mark ran his fingers through her damp hair. "Is that ok with you or do you want to wait for awhile?"
"Mark, I would marry you right now if there was a way," Lisa couldn't wait to be his wife. Mark couldn't stop smiling at how happy she was.
"Tomorrow we will start working on all the arrangements," Mark wanted her to have her family around for the wedding. "As for tonight I think we should celebrate."
"What did you have in mind?" she seductively ran her hand under the water to caress his thigh.
"I hope you weren't planning to get lots of sleep tonight," Mark devilishly smiled pulling her against his hard body, "because I plan to make love to my fiancée all night long."
"I'm all yours sweetie," Lisa wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him into a deep kiss. It was one of the happiest nights of their lives as they made love over and over celebrating their engagement.
