Valentine's Day was next week. Roman had asked for the weekend off. He was taking Valerie to Vegas tonight and then flying out to Hawaii on Friday to meet Amaya.
"I don't feel good about this Roman", Dean whispered to him as they landed in Vegas.
He saw Valerie wave to them, she flew in last night to meet them there.
"Says the man sleeping with a Bella", Roman replied back.
Dean mumbled something Roman couldn't catch.
"Hi baby", Valerie said.
She stood on her toes to reach his lips, but he turned his head, giving her his cheek.
"Hey Val", he said softly.
"Dean", she said, hugging him.
He replied with a nod. Valerie took Roman's free hand as they walked out towards the parking garage.
"Anyone special joining us this week Dean?", Valerie asked.
"Not sure, she's got um, some plans so", Dean shrugged.
"Plans?", Valerie asked.
"Yeah", he nodded.
"What? Is she like married or something?", Valerie asked.
"No, she's not", Dean said, which was true.
"Its none of our business Val", Roman said.
"Just know Dean, cheating is never okay. Especially if there are kids involved. Think about how much pain you'll put them through. Besides if she's been with this guy for a few years now, chances are she's never going to leave him. She's got a good thing and she knows it", Valerie said.
Roman and Dean shared a look.
"Well, what if he's being a total bitch right now because he knows he can't keep her happy anymore? He should just let her go and stop embarrassing himself", Dean said.
Valerie rolled her eyes.
"Roman, that reminds me. I have a surprise for you", she said, cuddling up to him.
Getting to the rental car, they put the bags in the back.
"Oh yeah, what kind of surprise?", he asked.
He didn't really care. This was just to please her for now, because after this week, he was ending things with her.
"It's a surprise", she said, before kissing his neck.
Dean mumbled something under his breath again. Roman knew it was probably insulting Valerie somehow.
AJ and Amaya came back from their run. A vase with red roses sat in front of her door. Amaya smiled. AJ quickly picked them up and Amaya snatched the card before she could get it.
"Oh, new secret lover?", AJ asked.
"Not a lover, a boyfriend", Amaya said, smiling.
"And when do I get to meet this boyfriend?", AJ asked.
"By the end of this month, I promise", Amaya said.
Roman had told Amaya that he was ending it with Val. They told each other that as soon as it was over, he was introducing her to his family and she would tell AJ and Phil.
"For sure this time?", AJ asked.
Amaya nodded.
"Alright, I'm holding you to that", April said, handing Amaya the vase of roses.
She smelled them and smiled.
"Is he coming for Valentine's day?", April asked.
"No. He can't make it, work", Amaya said, unlocking her door.
April nodded.
"Phil's working too. Want to grab dinner?", April asked.
"It's a date", Amaya replied.
Amaya walked into her apartment. She read Roman's note.
Happy Valentine's Day baby. I'm really sorry we can't be together for it. I'm looking forward to making it up to you in Hawaii. I love you and I can't wait to see you-Roman
Amaya smiled and grabbed her phone. She knew he was with Valerie right now, but she didn't care. She had to hear his voice. He picked up on the second ring.
"Hey gorgeous", he said softly.
"Hi, I just wanted to hear your voice and say thank you for my roses. They're beautiful", she said.
He smiled.
"I'm glad. So, what are your plans for today?", he asked.
"Dinner with AJ. Both our men are out so, it's just us", she said.
"I'm okay with that", he said.
She laughed softly.
"If you would have said you were going out with another man, I would jump on a plane right now and beat his ass", Roman said.
"Did you forget who you're out with now?", she asked softly.
Her mood changing quickly. He felt it.
"Baby", he said.
"I know. I just don't like it", she said.
"I would rather be with you sweetheart", he said.
"Well, I'll let you get back to her. I have to shower and change", she said.
"Jealousy is so hot on you", he said.
She shook her head.
"I love you Amaya. See you this weekend", he said.
"I love you too", she replied.
Dean found Roman near the weights. He was getting off the phone.
"Hey, Nikki is coming into town. I didn't plan anything for us because well, I thought she was spending it with Cena. Turns out the idiot is doing some stuff in New York", Dean said quickly.
"You're more than welcome to join me and Valerie, hell I welcome it.", Roman said.
"Are you sure?", Dean asked.
Roman nodded.
"Thanks man", Dean said, smiling.
After going their separate ways. Roman drove to the hotel he and Valerie were staying at. Getting inside, he looked around the living room for her.
"Val?", he called.
"In here", she replied from the room.
She walked out wearing black lingerie. He looked her up and down before meeting her eyes.
"What's this about? Is this the surprise?", he asked.
"Apart of it, the really big surprise I'm saving for dinner", she said, walking over to him.
She tried to wrap her arms around his neck, but he stopped her.
"I'm all sweaty and I smell", he said, side stepping her.
He went over to his bag. He felt her hands on his back.
"Come on baby. Its our vacation, we can do things here that we can't do at home because of Autumn", she said.
"Val", he sighed.
He didn't want to keep turning her down. He felt terrible after he did.
"Don't you find me attractive anymore? I bought this just for tonight", she said.
He stood and faced her.
"I thought we were getting back to a good place. What happened?", she asked.
"Nothing", he said.
She grabbed his shirt and pulled him towards her. Keeping his hands to his sides.
"Please. It's Valentine's day", she whispered, before kissing his chin.
"Okay", he replied.
Dean found Nikki's room. He had dressed up as best he could for her. Gelled his hair back and everything. He knocked and she opened the door. She smiled and then it slipped.
"Wow. You dressed up just for me?", she asked.
He smiled and nodded.
"These are for you", he said, handing her the roses.
She smelled them.
"Thank you. Come on in", she said.
He did as she said.
"Are you almost ready?", Dean asked.
She stopped and faced him.
"Ready?", she asked.
"Dinner? We have dinner plans with Roman and Valerie. Surprise", he said.
Nikki looked at the roses before looking back at him.
"Dean, we can't be seen together like that. If John finds out...", he pushed his hands into his pockets.
His heart breaking just a little.
"I get it", he said, cutting her off.
"We can have dinner here", she said.
She stood in front of him and placed her hands on his chest.
"Can I ask you something?", he asked.
She nodded.
"Could you, do you, is there a possibility that you could see a future together? One without John?", he asked.
She swallowed. He nodded.
"So, why am I here Nikki?", he asked.
"I like being with you, Dean. I don't know what it is, but at random moments I catch myself thinking about you and I miss you", she said honestly.
"Then be with me. I will dedicate my life to making you happy. I can't give you everything he can, but I can damn sure try", he said.
"It's not that easy", she said, sitting down on the couch.
"Why does everyone keep saying that? Of course it's easy. He doesn't make you happy anymore, I do.", Dean said.
"I've been with him for...", he cut her off.
"I know, you don't have to keep repeating it.", he said, annoyed.
He shook his head. He started undoing his belt.
"What are you doing?", she asked.
"Giving you what you want. Its all I'm good for right?", he said harshly.
"Dean stop", she said, placing her hand on his.
He exhaled.
"That's not why I came here. I wanted to spend time with you", she said.
"In the privacy of a room, where no one can see us, right", he said.
"Please understand", she whispered.
He met her eyes. God he wished she didn't look at him like that. He groaned.
"We should order then before they get busy", Dean said, giving in.
She kissed him.
"Thank you", she smiled.
"Anything to make you happy", he said, brushing her hair away from her face.
He always asked himself why Amaya couldn't say no to Roman. That look that Nikki gave him, was his answer. He was sure Roman had his look too and being in love with someone you thought you could never have, didn't help either.
He didn't want to be Nikki's second choice, but if he wasn't her second choice, he was nothing to her. He didn't know if he could live with being her nothing after she became his everything.
