CH 52
Mark was waiting in the elevator for Glen staring at the engagement ring. Glen approached seeing the pain and torment on Mark's face.
"Mark, stop ripping yourself up it was a set up. I'm convinced more than ever Christina did something to you," Glen was still furious at Christina and her stupid antics.
"That's all well and good but we have no proof. How do I get Lisa to believe that what she saw last night was all bullshit?" Mark rubbed his face trying to think clearly not able to shake the thought that Lisa might still leave him.
"Mark, if she loves you the way she claims too she will take your word for it," Glen pushed the button for Lisa's floor.
"I wouldn't sleep with her sister no matter how drunk I was. I wouldn't betray Lisa like that," Mark hit the wall of the elevator in frustration. "I hate doing this to her. She is still sick with that virus or whatever it is. She doesn't need this shit."
"Mark, what are you thinking?" Glen noticed how tense Mark got.
"Maybe I should leave her alone till we can prove I'm innocent," Mark hated the thought of leaving Lisa alone for a second. Glen shook his head no quickly.
"You can't do that she needs you," Glen wanted to tell him about the baby but quickly remembered his promise to Lisa. "Mark, let her decide. Don't make this decision for her."
"She doesn't need this and I can't blame her for leaving me. She isn't going to come back to me till I get some proof," Mark softly said as the elevator doors opened.
"Have some faith," Glen patted his shoulder. "Mark, you two have something special. I felt that the first time I saw you two together. If any couple can get through this you two can."
"You're right," Mark thought for a moment getting an idea. "Vince wants us all to come back to the arena this morning for some promotional shots in the ring right?"
"Yeah why?" Glen was surprised at Mark changing the subject.
"I need you to make sure Lisa comes," Mark rubbed his face as he worked the idea out perfectly.
"Ok, I think I can do that," Glen saw Mark was deep in thought. "You're up to something."
"Yeah you gave me an idea. You're right her and I can get through this. The two of us can get through anything as long as we don't lose sight of our love," Mark half smiled. "Thanks man you're truly a friend."
"No problem, why do you want her at the photo session so bad?" Glen leaned against the wall listening to Mark's instruction. "I get her there somehow."
"Thanks keep your fingers crossed this works," Mark went off leaving Glen to figure out how to make sure Lisa went to the arena.
Lisa was patiently waiting for Mark and Glen to return. She was relieved when she heard the door open. She rushed to it disappointed when she saw Glen was alone.
"Where is Mark? Did he stay with Christina?" Lisa asked quickly.
"No, Christina is with Shane. Mark got called by Vince to go to the arena immediately," Glen calmly said. "We need to go there soon."
"I'm not in the mood for photos."
"It will help keep your mind busy. Adam and I will be with you the whole time," Glen nodded towards the bathroom where Adam was showering. Lisa thought for a minute wrapping her arms around herself.
"I will go. I need to talk to Vince anyway," Lisa needed to tell Vince about her condition. "Do you think its ok to take Kelly? Do you think I'll get the chance to talk to Mark there? I really need to talk to him to figure out what is next for us."
"Yes, it's not going to take long and Mark is in the shots with you," Glen hugged her deciding to voice his opinion. "Lisa, trust your heart in this mess. Mark is a good man. I truly believe your sister set this up for whatever reason."
"I'm starting to think that too. Last night I was so clouded with emotion but now that I had time to think I wonder if Shane put Christina up to this because of Kelly's adoption," Lisa ran her hand through her hair. "Or Paul is behind this. He did something like this to Adam to force him to break up with me. It doesn't really matter who is behind it. All that matters is I think I made a mistake last night letting the hurt control me instead of my heart."
"So let's go make it right," Glen smiled at her.
"Thank you Glen," Lisa kissed his cheek.
"Come on Adam move it we have to get to the arena," Glen yelled out while Lisa got Kelly ready. Glen watched her hoping Mark's plan would work.
Lisa was on her way to Vince's office after they arrived at the arena. She was lost in her thoughts when someone grabbed her arm.
"Hey beautiful," Paul grinned at her. "You feeling ok? You look under the weather."
"I'm fine, can you please let me go," Lisa glared at him.
"Not yet, are you mad at me?" Paul gave her a sad look.
"Paul, did you set Mark up last night with Christina? Please for once in your life tell me the truth," Lisa stared into his eyes looking for a sign he was about to lie.
"I didn't do a damn thing to Mark. Why would I piss you off more? I think I have done enough at work to mess with Mark, don't you? I'm hoping you'll come back to me," Paul seemed sincere and to be telling the trurh. "I haven't talked to your sister for ages."
"Ok Paul, but I'm warning you if you're lying to me right now I'm going to find out and you'll be so sorry," Lisa broke free from his grip.
"Not as sorry as I feel every morning without you," Paul got tears in his eyes.
"You did this to yourself. I have to go remember what I said," Lisa started to walk away when he caught up to her. "What now?"
"Your things at my apartment, do you want me to bring them to the next show like Mark's want?" Paul decided to play Mr. Nice Guy.
"Yes please do. Have a good day Paul," Lisa gave him one last look before heading on her way.
"You too angel," Paul watched her till she disappeared. He missed having her in his life so much and he was more determined than ever to get her back.
Lisa knocked on Vince's door taking a deep breathe as he called her in. He was surprised to see her as he motioned for her to sit down.
"Vince, I'm sorry to bother you but I have something to tell you," Lisa was a little nervous.
"You're not bothering me please tell me what's wrong is it Paul again?" Vince sat on the edge of his desk.
"No, I'm pregnant," Lisa said.
"Well that is good news congratulations to you and Mark," Vince smiled at her. "Mark must be ecstatic."
"Mark doesn't know yet," Lisa blurted it out. "I'll be telling him soon." Lisa paused for a minute trying to keep her composure.
During the pause Mark walked by Vince's office seeing Lisa. He wondered what was going on as he tried to hear their conversation.
"Why I stopped by is I'm going to need some time off. I'll do King of the Ring I'm just not sure about after that," Lisa softly said.
"Sure no problem. Thank you for telling me this now I can change the storyline to take you out of action after King of the Ring," Vince smiled at her. "You have become quite a fan favorite. I hate to lose you even for a minute but I understand. You better get ready for the photo shoot."
"Thank you Vince," Lisa stepped out of his office as Mark backed into a corner avoiding her. His heart was racing a mile a minute.
"This is worse than I thought not only is she leaving me but she is leaving the WWE too," Mark said out loud praying his plan would work and she wouldn't go anywhere.
