Ch 43

Mark was happily exhausted when the alarm clock went off. He quickly turned it off wrapping his arm back around Lisa. My soon to be wife, he thought lightly kissing her eyelids. She slowly opened her eyes smiling when she saw his handsome face. She felt the ring on her finger realizing it wasn't a dream she would soon be his wife.

"Good morning darling, you ok? You look a little surprised," Mark ran his finger along her jawbone.

"I thought last night was a sweet wonderful dream again. You have made my dream come true," Lisa felt silly saying that.

"Are you happy?" Mark lightly kissed her lips.

"Yes very happy," she softly said blushing.

"I'm going to keep making you happy," Mark rested his hand on her stomach lightly caressing it.

"Being your wife will make me happy every day," Lisa ran her fingers along her arm tracing his tattoos.

"Do you want to sleep longer while I go check on Kelly?" Mark didn't like how dark the circles were under her eyes.

"No, I'll go with you. How do you think Glen and John made out?" Lisa asked making Mark laugh.

"It will be interesting to see," Mark lightly kissed her neck. "Sweetheart, you look very worn out," Mark said noticing how pale she was.

"I'm fine, I just need to catch up on sleep," she tried to reassure him.

"I'll make sure you get plenty of sleep over the break. I'm not going to let you out of bed for a minute," Mark kissed her forehead.

"I'm going to enjoy the break," Lisa cuddled close to him wishing they could stay in bed for the rest of the day.

"Let's get moving so the break comes faster," Mark rested his head against hers not wanting to get up either but knowing they had to. She nodded in agreement letting him pull her out of bed and to the shower.


Mark and Lisa were happy to see Glen and John had no problems with Kelly. They had decided to all go to breakfast together in the hotel restaurant. They were sitting around enjoying Kelly trying her first taste of applesauce when a loud huff behind them broke the happiness. Lisa turned to see Christina staring at her with angry red rimmed eyes.

"I need to talk to you now," Christina ignored the rest of them even her daughter pointing at Lisa. Kelly started to cry hysterically.

"Sure but don't you want to say hello to Kelly," Lisa asked as Christina stomped her foot.

"I will later. Please come with me," Christina motioned towards the door. Mark looked at Lisa with concern as she silently mouthed to him to stay as she followed Christina out of the restaurant.

"What is wrong?" Lisa sat down on a bench outside as Christina paced in front of her.

"How in the hell could you do something like this without asking me? I asked you to stay out of my life but you just won't listen," Christina ranted.

"What exactly did I do?" Lisa had no clue what her sister was talking about.

"You made the shares in my hotel a prize. If I wanted Paul to turn them over I would have asked. I don't need you trying to win them from him," Christina was furious.

"I was trying to take his control away. I thought it was in your best interest," Lisa was confused Christina had said many times she wanted Paul off of her hotel.

"My best interest," Christina laughed. "My best interest would be if I didn't have a sister like you. So sweet always trying to help everyone. I hear you're even comforting Glen. You're such a good caring person it makes me sick sometimes." Lisa shuddered at Christina's cold words.

"I'm sorry I upset you," Lisa wrapped her arms around herself feeling a wave of dizziness.

"You more than upset me. You have royally pissed me off. I want you to drop my shares from that match immediately. If I want Paul gone I'll do it myself. I kind of like have a wrestling star tied to my hotel should generate more business," Christina wickedly smiled.

"I really don't understand you," Lisa said under her breathe.

"What don't you understand? I don't need you to protect me just worry about yourself," Christina stared Lisa down.

"I can't stop worrying about you. Why are you pushing me away? Why are you neglecting Kelly you used to be such a good mom," Lisa pleaded with Christina for answers.

"A good mom? I was never a good mom I was forced into the role it wasn't what I wanted but than again no one cares what I want," Christina said softly showing a weakness for a moment.

"Christina, if you don't start treating Kelly properly I'm going to take her away from you," Lisa took a deep breathe seeing the pain fill Christina's face for an instance before the icy smile returned.

"You know that is an excellent idea. Mom will be happy. John will be ecstatic and I will get my life back," Christina looked into the restaurant at her daughter happily kicking around knowing this might be the only way to save her from a terrible life with her father. She fought back her sadness knowing she had to think of Kelly's best interest even if it destroyed her relationship with Lisa at least her daughter would be safe. She looked into Lisa's eyes seeing that Lisa would protect and keep Kelly safe something that she couldn't do at the time. "Go see whoever you have to and I will sign whatever you need to take custody of Kelly."

"Are you serious?" Lisa couldn't believe Christina was giving in so easily.

"Yes, I'm not ready to be a mom. I like my independence too much. You want her she is yours. I just want to see her sometimes and I want you to drop my shares from that match," Christina was trying not to tremble.

"I will see what I can do. Christina, if you need to talk I'm here and I will help you anyway I can," Lisa tried to touch her sister's hand. Christina violently pulled back with hatred in her eyes.

"I don't need you. I don't need anyone. I just …." Christina stopped seeing the sparkling diamond on Lisa's hand for the first time. "You're engaged?"

"Yes to Mark it happened last night," Lisa couldn't help smiling.

"Congratulations," Christina softly said not able to take her eyes from the ring. "I have to go call me when you have the paperwork."

"Christina, please come and have breakfast with us," Lisa pointed to Mark, John, and Kelly.

"No! I don't want to!" Christina raised her voice startling Lisa.

"You ladies ok?" Glen joined them staring at Christina.

"Just fine," Christina looked away from him. "I'm leaving now. I'll only be reachable by my cell for the next few days so call me if you get that paperwork."

"Christina, I wish you wouldn't go," Lisa tried reasoning with her sister one more time as Glen looked feeling the icy chill in the air as Christina stared at Lisa.

"You wish, screw your wishes. Like I said I don't need your helpfully sweet ways but," Christina glanced at Glen, "I'm sure Glen wouldn't mind your sweet charming company. Good bye Lisa."

"Christina, what in the hell is wrong with you?" Lisa couldn't take it anymore she knew there was something wrong with Christina.

"You are the only thing wrong with me," Christina yelled stomping off. Lisa felt the dizziness overtake her as she watched her sister storm off.

"Lisa, you ok?" Glen said to her noticing her sway.

"No," Lisa suddenly felt very nausea rushing to the nearest bathroom with Glen close behind her. He didn't care it was the ladies room storming in after her. Luckily there were no women in the restroom as he waited for Lisa to reappear. She did after a few minutes looking pale and shaking.

"You ok?" Glen reached out for her steadying her as she splashed water on her face.

"You shouldn't be in here," she ignored his question.

"I don't give a damn are you alright? Do you want me to get Mark?" Glen felt her trembling under his grip.

"I'm just upset and over tired no need to worry Mark. I will be ok in a minute," Lisa went to walk away from him almost losing her balance as he encircled her waist.

"Stop being tough," Glen held her on to her as the dizziness got worse.

"Mark has enough to deal with. It's just my nerves and stress. Did you hear my sister just gave up her baby like she was nothing, how could she do that? If Kelly was mine I wouldn't let anyone take her away. I feel like I'm losing my sister and I can't figure out why but I see hatred in her eyes. I'm sorry I'm ranting like I said it's my nerves are making me ill," Lisa hoped that was all it was. "Please don't tell Mark about this I will be fine in a minute."

"Christina is a cold hearted bitch, it's as simple as that. You have to stop worrying about her. All you need to do right now is tell Mark. All this stress isn't good for you. You need to talk things out," Glen tried to reason with her.

"Fine, I will tell him later," Lisa didn't feel like arguing.

"You will tell now," Glen picked her up carrying her out of the ladies room as Christina watched from around the corner.

"I'm sorry sis. I don't want to hurt you. I'm so sorry," Christina softly said letting the tears roll down her cheeks. She was losing her family and hurting everyone she loved because of him. Christina silently swore at that moment that one day she would make that bastard pay that had ruined her life and taken her family. "Please take good care of my baby," Christina mumbled heading out into the pouring rain.


Mark was surprised when Glen came back into the restaurant carrying Lisa. His eyes immediately went to her while his head fill with a million questions about what was going on. He shifted his stare to Glen feeling a rage start to burn his soul wondering what Glen had done to her.

"What did you do to her?" Mark asked Glen as he put her down in Mark's lap.

"He didn't do anything," Lisa was relieved to be back with Mark. "My argument with Christina really upset me. I got sick and Glen was my hero again bringing me back to you."

"Thanks Glen," Mark nodded at his friend before focusing all his attention on Lisa. "What happened with Christina?"

"She just gave her daughter up. She told me to go to a lawyer and take custody of Kelly," Lisa sighed looking at Kelly happily playing with John. "Something isn't right. She told me I'm her only problem. I'm just trying to help her."

"Just let her sink and burn," John harshly said not liking how upset Lisa was. I should tell her how evil and cruel Christina can be, John thought watching the way Lisa buried her face in Mark's chest.

"It's not that easy to let her destroy herself. Christina loved Kelly when she first had her. I don't understand why she would change all of sudden," Lisa felt her nerves calming down just feel Mark's loving caress on her neck.

"I say you find a lawyer before she changes her mind," Glen glanced over at Kelly getting a chill feeling like there was trouble in her future.

"We should go see one now. We will adopt her together," Mark hoped Lisa was up to it. He was relieved to see her rosy color returning. "You ok with that?"

"I just want to make sure Kelly is safe. Christina is on the edge and I don't want Kelly to pay the price for that," Lisa reached out grasping Kelly's little hand in hers. "We have to protect this little girl at all costs," Mark smiled at Kelly making her laugh. "We will leave in a few minutes I need to lay down for a little while," Lisa felt lightheaded again carefully moving off of Mark's lap.

"I'll …," Glen felt protective of her reaching out to steady her as Mark shot up grabbing her around the waist giving Glen a cold stare.

"You'll what?" Mark sharply asked.

"I'll help John take care of Kelly till you guys are ready to leave," Glen quickly said pulling his hand back from her.

"It'll only be for about fifteen minutes I just want to see if this damn dizziness will go away," Lisa leaned back against Mark.

"Take your time sis. We will take her to the arena with us and you can catch up to us there," John carefully put the blanket around Kelly to make sure she would be warm enough.

"Thanks guys," Lisa weakly smiled.

"Call us if there is a problem," Mark kissed Kelly's forehead then stared at Glen. "I'm sorry for being rude I'm just jumpy this morning."

"Its ok no harm done," Glen felt bad for trying to step into Mark's place. He was just worried about Lisa too and felt like he had to protect her for some reason. The exchange between Mark and Glen also caught the attention of Paul as he lurked in a corner drinking his coffee with a wicked smile on his face.

"Thanks Glen you just gave me the most perfect idea to get my girl back once and for all," Paul softly said finishing his coffee putting his newspaper back up so no one noticed him.


"What was that attitude about?" Lisa cautiously asked as Mark hit the button for their floor.

"What attitude?" Mark innocently smiled rolling his eyes.

"The mean tone you took with Glen," Lisa reached up caressing his chin. Mark sighed staring deep into her eyes for a minute knowing he couldn't lie to her.

"I got jealous," he softly said.

"Jealous? Why sweetie? Don't you know I love you and you are the only one I want?"

"Sweetheart I know but Glen keeps being your hero. I want to be your hero," Mark ran his fingers slowly along her cheek.

"Mark, you are my everything," Lisa pulled him into a deep kiss.

"He just seems to be the one always there at the right time and place," Mark wished more than anything he could be the one always coming to her rescue.

"It's just a consequence and that's all," Lisa tried to ease the fears she saw brimming in his eyes.

"I won't get jealous anymore," Mark widely grinned kissing her forehead before opening the door to their room. She immediately went to lay down with him close behind her. She smiled resting her head on his chest entwining her fingers with his feeling the overwhelming warmth and comfort overtaking her. She slowly drifted off to sleep not able to fight it. Mark kept running his fingers through her hair feeling like he needed to protect her. He sighed knowing something was about to happen to them.