Ch 53

Lisa had just finished in wardrobe and make up when Glen caught up to her putting his arm around her.

"You look beautiful," Glen admired the way the light blue dress brought out her eyes.

"Thank you."

"There has been a change in the shoot,we have to go to the ring first then outside," Glen guided her towards the ring.

"Ok, no one told me that," Lisa started feeling nervous for some reason.

"They sent me to tell you," Glen quickly said.

"The arena looks awful dark for a shoot," Lisa said as they came down one of the aisles towards the ring. She didn't see anyone else around. She was about to question Glen when she saw Mark in the ring holding a bouquet of roses.

"I can take it from here Glen," Mark smiled as Glen kissed her cheek disappearing back up the aisle. Mark motioned for her to enter the ring. Lisa slowly did looking at him wondering what he was up too.

"Mark, I've been wanting to…." she stopped when he placed his finger lightly against her lips.

"Shh, I want you to listen to something. I'm awful with words so I found another way to tell you what is going on in my heart. Just listen sweetheart," Mark signaled with his hand as "Stay" by Giant filled the arena. Lisa closed her eyes listening to the words trying not to cry.

"Hey little girl, it's not that bad, I said some things I know I shouldn't have

But they're just the careless words of a jealous man

Hey little girl, can't you see

Thru the tears in your eyes, what you're doin' to me

I won't share your love, oh don't you understand

But you've still got time to change your mind

So won't you stay 'til the end, don't walk away tonight

I won't give you up, I'm gonna stand here and fight

Won't you stay 'til the end, forget about the past

'Cause I know our love will last

Hey little girl, do you still recall

When it was just you and me with our backs to the wall

We could take on the world because our hearts were strong

Hey little girl, you say things have changed

But I say they're just part of love's growing pains

You gotta fight for who you want, fight for who you love, oh yeah

'Cause it's a long way home when you're all alone

So won't you stay 'til the end, don't walk away tonight

I won't give you up, no, I'm gonna stand here and fight

So won't you stay 'til the end, forget about the past

I'll never let you down, I'll always be around baby

I'll never leave you lonely, cryin' for love

(Instrumental break)

Oh you still got time, still got time to change your mind

Don't let it fall, fall apart, baby, search your heart

So won't you stay 'til the end, don't walk away tonight

I won't give you up, I'm gonna stand here and fight

Won't you stay 'til the end, forget about the past

'Cause I know our love will last

And won't you stay 'til the end, I need you here tonight

Oh baby, make it right

Stay..."

As the song died down Mark wrapped his arms around her staring deep into her eyes running his fingers through her hair.

"Sweetheart I need you to stay with me through this nightmare. I said all the wrong things to you this morning. I was jealous when I saw you with Adam and I was wrong to doubt you. As far as this mess with Christina, I didn't do anything with her. I never would because I love you with all my heart. I know we can get through this as long as we stay together as one. You and I are meant to be," Mark got tears in his eyes. "I love you please don't leave me."

"Mark, I love you too," Lisa started to cry as he wrapped her in his arms. "I'm sorry Mark I know you didn't sleep with Christina. I know it's all a setup I just got caught up in the hurt instead of letting my heart rule. You're right we will get through this together."

"Does that mean you'll take this back?" Mark held up the engagement ring.

"Yes," Lisa smiled as he slipped it on her finger.

"Does that also mean you'll go back and tell Vince you're not leaving the WWE?" Mark searched her eyes seeing her surprise.

"You heard my conversation with Vince?" Lisa stuttered.

"Just the end about you leaving the WWE for awhile."

"Mark, I still have to leave," she softly said.

"Why Sweetheart? I love working with you," Mark caressed her face.

"Mark, I'm pregnant. We are going to have a baby in about 7 months," Lisa told him with tears in her eyes as he froze for a second then kissed her passionately.

"Damn it!" Shane cursed silently observing Mark's and Lisa's reunion. "What did she say to him to make him so damn happy? Will nothing tear those two apart?"

"Yeah I will. Who gives a damn what she said to him all that matters is they are smooching and back in love," Paul came out of the shadows. "I think its time you and I started working together to destroy those two. I want my girl back. I want to be the one kissing her like that till the day I die. You're going to help me achieve that and in return I'll stop blackmailing you and Christina. I want all of Mark's dreams to end in that cage at King of the Ring."

"What did you have in mind?" Shane widely grinned as Paul went through his plans for King of the Ring.


Mark was ecstatic with the news about the baby. He could hardly contain his excitement during the photo shoot. The photographer kept reminding him to stay in character. When it was Paul's turn to enter the shot with Lisa and Mark, he had to control his anger at how cozy Mark and Lisa were. He started to wonder what she had told Mark to make him so happy.

"Paul, I want some shots of just you and Lisa for the video clip they are going to play to promote the event," the photographer put his camera down motioning for Paul to move to where Mark was.

"Are you ok with this?" Mark whispered in her ear.

"Yes," she smiled giving him a quick kiss before moving into where the photographer wanted her facing Paul.

"I want you to look at me than look at one another. Lisa, give him your best angry stare,"
the photographer instructed her.

"That shouldn't be too hard," John entered the room making the photographer give him a dirty look telling him to be quiet. Lisa did what the photographer asked but when she looked into Paul's eyes she saw he was hiding something. He couldn't look at her straight without shifting his gaze everywhere else in the room.

"Paul, come on how hard is it to look into the pretty girl's eyes," the photographer annoyed voice filled the air.

"Hey don't tell me how to do my job," Paul growled before staring into Lisa's eyes. Lisa felt his temper was rising as the camera clicked away. She knew him well enough to know he was like a volcano waiting to erupt. She was relieved when the photographer brought Mark back into the shot. She instinctively pressed back against him till he wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Its almost over sweetheart," Mark whispered as the a few more pictures were taken.

"Good job, thanks," the photographer started putting away his camera as Paul stared at Mark and Lisa.

"Do you two mind not showing your affections for one another around me. I fully realize you left me for him but I don't want to have it shoved in my face. Its bad enough we all have to work together at least for now after King of the Ring you'll be watching us from home," Paul grinned pointing at Mark.

"We are going to do whatever in the hell we feel like doing. If you don't like it leave," Mark glared at Paul. "As far as King of the Ring, I'm not going anywhere and it will be the last time you work with Lisa."

"We will see better save your strength for Sunday night," Paul didn't want to rile Mark up too much.He wanted to save it all for Sunday night. "Lisa, have a nice break and I'll see you on Sunday." Paul tried to be as nice as he could even though her closeness to Mark was driving him insane. Lisa didn't respond to him just watched him sulk out of the door.

"Well I say that boy is pissed and up to something. You better watch your back on Sunday," John patted Mark's shoulder.

"I'm not worried about it," Mark was more worried about Lisa and how she would handle the match. "Lisa, maybe you shouldn't be involved in the match. I don't want anything to happen to you or our baby."

"Baby?" John got a stunned look on his face staring at Lisa. "Do you have something to tell me sis?"

"You're going to have another niece or nephew to spoil," Lisa happily grinned as John hugged her than Mark congratulating them.

"So you two planning to get married before the baby arrives?" John asked staring directly at Mark.

"John!" Lisa turned red as Mark grinned wrapping his arms around her.

"What? It's just a harmless question," John shrugged his shoulders.

"We could get married this weekend only problem would be the honeymoon," Mark softly said surprising Lisa.

"What did you just say?" Lisa turned in his arms to look up into his eyes.

"We can get married this weekend," Mark repeated seeing tears forming in her eyes. "Unless that is rushing things too much. If you want a big fancy wedding we can wait."

"I just want to be married to you," Lisa was having trouble getting her words out as she got all choked up.

"Then let's not wait. Let's go home and get married," Mark kissed her softly as she nodded yes.

"Wait till mom hears all this good news she is going to be smiling for days," John took a deep breathe. "Maybe we can talk some sense into Christina at the wedding."

"Christina won't be at the wedding," Lisa coldly said surprising John.

"Why?"

"That's right you don't know what happened since you pulled a disappearing act. She tried to break Lisa and me up last night. She set it up to making it look like I slept with her and had Lisa walk in on it. It was a real mess Adam gave me a black eye for it and Lisa broke off our engagement but we have since straightened it out," Mark didn't even want to think back to earlier.

"Shit Christina is up to her old tricks again," John said without thinking.

"Old tricks?" Lisa gave him a confused look.

"I think its time to tell you some things about your darling sister," John knew it was time to tell Lisa all. "I don't want to do it here too many ears and too awkward. Once we get back to the shore I'll tell you everything I know."

"I hate waiting," Lisa sighed.

"It's only a few hours," Mark kissed her cheek.

"Where have you been anyway?" Lisa looked at John watching a smile form on his lips.

"I made a new friend well maybe more than a friend. I spent the evening with her," John was beaming.

"Do we know your new friend?" Mark asked.

"Yeah," John knew he couldn't hide it from them. "It's Trish."

"Trish Stratus?" Lisa was surprised John had said she was an airhead numerous times.

"Yes, I'm surprised too we started talking last night and the girl actually has a brain. Next thing I knew it was morning and we went out to breakfast then I came here," John kept smiling. "I think I'll ask her to be my date for the wedding."

"I'm happy for you," Lisa hugged him as Mark patted his back.

"Let's go tell Adam and Glen our news about the wedding than head home," Mark kissed her softly.