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For the next several weeks, Rae and Randy were caught up in a whirlwind relationship. While they tried to keep their affair tightly under wraps, it didn't stop them from spending as much time as possible with each other. Rae began to spend more time alone at her home, paving the way for Randy to come over during the middle of the night or when Dave was already out of town.
In the meantime, Randy pulled out all the stops to impress Rae. Besides leaving little notes of affection, he paid for all of their meals and surprised Rae with an oversized stuffed puppy, which he nicknamed "Penny."
From having a friendly meal at a café to going to a boring movie so they can kiss and fondle each other in the back row, Rae and Randy's relationship was fun, spontaneous, and exciting.
As long as Dave had no knowledge of the affair, it was perfect. And Rae went through heaven and hell to make sure he would never find out. Whether it was honestly telling him that she had to create new entrances for the newcomers or spend time with a few of her friends, Rae always found a reason to have Randy over.
But now she was getting tired of lying to Dave. As much as Rae loved Randy and was starting to feel deeper love for him, she realized that she wasn't in love with him—at least not yet. Furthermore, Randy was getting tired of playing second fiddle to a guy he wasn't particularly fond of.
The lovers decided to take a late-evening stroll around a park that was nearby to Rae's apartment. Staying close to each other but not showing any affection, there was a slight air of tension between them. Both knew what was forefront on their minds but neither wanted to approach the subject.
"Beautiful night, isn't it?" Rae said, finally diffusing the tension.
Randy looked around. "It is. Nice."
Rae cracked a smile as she kept walking. "What is it, Orton?"
"I'm not asking you to choose between me and Dave…"
"You're bringing up a tired subject, Orton."
"You're avoiding a tired subject, Schaffer." He confronted.
Rae sighed. "I thought we weren't going to fight tonight."
"We're not." He said. He then stopped walking, forcing her to face him. "Rae, you're "with" him but you're fucking me. You don't see the problem with that?"
"Randy, I thought we weren't going to talk about my relationship."
"And I thought you were going to break up with him." He retorted.
"Are you asking me to make a decision? Because I can't."
Randy shook his head. He started walking again. "No, because you won't."
Rae grabbed onto Randy's arm and stopped him. "Randy, it's not that simple."
"No, Flower, it is. It's pretty damn cut and dry."
"What do you want me to do, Orton?"
"I just told you what I want you to do. You need to decide who you want to be with."
Rae shook her head and looked down. "I can't. I just can't."
Randy pulled Rae close to him and she wrapped her arms around his back. "Then, I guess I have to make the decision for you."
"Randy, don't do this, okay? I just need more time." She pleaded.
Randy pulled back slightly and looked into Rae's eyes. "You've had plenty of time, Flower. You've had the past two months. I can't do this anymore."
Rae sighed as she hoped to hell that her lips weren't quivering. "Okay…"
Randy kissed her forehead and held her again. "We're still friends, Flower."
"I know." She whispered.
Meanwhile, several feet away, a few teenage girls and their male companions were hanging out playing card games at a table nearby. One of the girls noticed Rae and Randy. "Hey, isn't that Randy Orton?" She asked.
One of the teenage boys turned around. "Yeah, looks like it." He then noticed Rae and Randy beginning to kiss. "He's making out with some chick."
"Is it Brooke Hogan?" Another girl teased.
Cianna looked up and felt her father's world collapse before he knew it. "No, it's my dad's girlfriend."