Here is chapter six.

Both Mike and Maria are sitting quietly and eating some tuna casserole. Fredricka was sitting in her high chair eating some baby food.

"So how has your day been?" Maria asked. "It's been okay I guess." he replied. "That's good to hear." she added.

After dinner was over Maria puts the dirty dishes in the sink. She looks at the clock and saw it was still a little early. "I'm going to the grocery store. I'll be back in a bit." Maria shouted as she grabbed her coat and headed out the door.

As soon as she was inside the store she took out the list of things she needed to get. She went to the produce section to get some carrots and celery. "Maria?" she recognized the voice from behind.

"Lita!" Maria exclaimed excitedly. The two women embraced. "I can't believe I bumped into you." Lita said. "I know it's been like what, eight months since the last time I saw you." Maria repiled. "Yeah. Since you and I were part of the first ever women's Royal Rumble match." Lita replied.

After doing their grocery shopping they stepped outside to the parking lot. "Hey Maria. We need to talk." Lita replied. "About what?" Maria wondered.

"About Mike abusing you." Lita replied, sounding serious. "Look. Whatever Trish told you, it's not true." Maria protested. Then out of nowhere, Maria fell down on her ass as she got slapped in the face.

A few moments later Maria struggled to get back on her feet. Lita helped her back up, but held her at arms length. "Come on Maria! How much longer are you going to defend that prick?" Lita yelled.

"Y- You slapped me!" Maria managed to squeak out. "I'm sorry. But come on. Someone's got to knock some sense into you." Lita said. "Mike loves me. And I love him." Maria says.

"What's going on between you two right now is not love. It's abuse. I've dealt a lot of beat downs from Matt Hardy. I've kept denying it for years before I grew a concious and left him. I don't want you to go through the same experience as me." Lita replied.

"I appreciate you and your girl's concerns, but I swear to god, nothing bad is going on. So please, just stop!" Maria shouted before heading to her car and drove off.

Maria made it home and put the groceries in the kitchen. She suddenly heard something from upstairs. she went upstairs and heard it was coming from the bedroom.

"Mike. What wrong?" she asked. She then saw he had her phone in his hand. She must have forgotten to grab it before she left.

"What the fuck is this? You've been talking to John?" he shouted. "What?" "He's been trying to call you three times. You cheating on me with him?" he asked. "No!" Liar!" he screamed before punching Maria in the face, knocking her down to the ground.

Then they hear their daughter crying. "What the hell is wrong with that kid?" Mike growled. She saw Mike walk out of the bedroom. She managed to get back up to her feet before she heard Mike scream "Shut up you bitch!" Maria gasped. She ran over to Fredricka's room, and she see's Mike leaning into her crib yelling at her.

"Mike stop! Leave her alone!" Maria pleaded. She grabbed his arm, which angered him even more, and he ends up back handing her, causing her to fall down to the ground once more.

"I SAID SHUT UP!" he yelled again towards Fredricka. Maria quickly got back up and grabbed a lamp and smashed it over Mike's head, knocking him out cold. She then grabbed her daughter, left the home, and drove off.

The next day

John had just gotten out of the shower after working out hard. His head was almost completely heeled and would be cleared to compete again in another week.

After getting dressed he picked up his phone and looked at it. Maria hasn't called back. He had tried to call her three times yesterday. He thought about trying again but he didn't want her to think he was desperate. And he thought she was busy anyways.

He had just put some leftover chicken into the microwave when the doorbell rang. He walked over to the front door when he stopped and heard crying. It sounded like Maria.

He immediately opened the door, and she walked in. He closed and locked the door. Maria sat down on the couch, putting Fredricka on her lap. He sits down next to her.

"You okay?" he asked as he put a hand on her shoulder. She tenses up, and John pulled his hand away.

"Sorry. I guess you've had a rough day." She turned her head and looked at him with tears in her eyes. "I'm sorry John. But yesterday was just horrible." she managed to say.

"What happened? If you don't mind me asking." John wondered. She took a couple of deep breaths. "I had just gotten home from the grocery store, when I heard noise coming from our master bedroom." "And I saw he went through my phone and told me you tried to call me. And he accused me of cheating on him with you."

She started sobbing again. He put his arms around her, and she leaned in. "It's okay. Take your time." he said softly. She took a deep breath, and continued. "I tried to convince him I wasn't, but he wouldn't listen, and just hit me. Then Fredricka started crying, and he went to her room and screamed at her to shut up."

"I told him ot stop, and he just hit me again. I saw him leaning into her crib, and yelled at her again. I then grabbed a lamp and smashed him over the head with it. I then grabbed Fredricka and took off. I called the police and they arrested him."

He suddenly felt bad. "I feel like it was my fault. I put you and your daughter in danger." he replied. He was startled when he felt her arms around him. "Don't say that. It was not your fault. I don't blame you for being worried about me and Fredricka." she replied.

He started feeling a little better. "So why did you come here. I mean, I don't mind. I'm always happy to see you, but shouldn't you be at Trish's and Jeff's place?" he asked. "I came here because you're a guy I could really trust, and if it's okay, we'd love to stay with you for awhile." she said.

"Sure. You can stay here as long as you want." he said. She hugged him. "Thanks John. You're a wonderful man. And a wonderful friend." she replied and pulled away from the hug.

They stared at each other for a moment before John leaned forward to kiss her. He felt her pulled back, and he realized what he was doing, so he pulled away. "I'm sorry. I forgot you're still married." he replied.

She put a hand on his hand. "Don't worry about it John." They sat in silence for a few moments before John says "I have some leftover chicken. You want some?" he asked. "I'd love to." she said.

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