Roman's eyes kept finding AJ with Malia. She was sitting beside his mom, who was holding Autumn. The little girls talking to each other like they knew each other well. He wanted to smile, but right now wasn't the best time.
He pinned Triple H, but only got the two count. Stephanie stepped into the ring and started arguing with the ref.
Amaya ran down the ramp as Triple H was standing with the ref. He saw her coming and moved out of the way. She speared Stephanie, just as planned. Amaya rolled out Stephanie. Roman looked at her and smiled.
Valerie was sitting beside her mother in law and her father in law. He didn't look happy at all about this either. Amaya stepped over to her sister and Valerie glared.
"Good job Yaya", she heard AJ say.
Amaya walked up the ramp and watched Roman pin Hunter. She smiled as they announced him the winner. She disappeared backstage. Roman rolled out of the ring and walked over to his dad, who hugged him. He rolled his eyes and gave Val a side hug before quickly making his way to his baby girls.
"Hi my girls", he cooed happily.
He lifted Autumn out of his mom's arms and then took Malia. Valerie's smile fell. He smirked. He took Autumn's hand and held Malia with one arm. He could tell fans were talking about both girls. They knew about Autumn. Malia buried her face into his neck.
He knew he was going to get an earful from his dad and Valerie, but he didn't care. This was his moment, these are his girls, and he could do as he pleases. Getting backstage, Finn walked up to him and was about to take Malia. He pulled away.
"I need to take her to Amaya", Finn said.
"I can do it", Roman said.
Finn dropped his arms and backed up, rolling his eyes. Making his way through the hall with his daughters, co-workers congratulated him. Seth limped over to him and hugged him.
"Congrats brother", Seth said.
"Thanks", Roman replied.
Amaya walked over to him with Finn beside her and she took Malia. He reluctantly let her go.
"Bye Daddy", Malia waved.
"I'll see you soon baby", he said.
Autumn looked up at him confused.
"Where are they taking her?", she asked.
He squeezed her little hand.
"She has to go with them. Amaya is her mommy", he explained.
"Why can't she come home with us?", she asked.
"Soon, I promise", he said.
Autumn nodded. Dean ran up to him and wrapped his arms around him. Hunter and Stephanie made their way to the back.
"Did you know Amaya was going to go help you?", Dean asked.
Roman shook his head no.
"We added that last minute", Stephanie said.
Hunter patted Roman's back.
"Go get showered and changed, you and Amaya have a Good Morning America interview in New York in the morning.", Hunter said.
"With Amaya?", Roman asked.
Hunter smiled and nodded before he and Stephanie walked passed him. He knew that was his chance to talk to her.
Finn was watching Amaya get her clothes for after her shower.
"I don't understand why you had to go out there and help him", Finn said.
"I told you, it was last minute. Stephanie asked me to do it", Amaya said.
Finn rung his hands. Amaya sat beside him and kissed his cheek.
"I get why you're worried, but you don't have to be.", she said.
He looked at her.
"I should be the one that's worried. I saw that interview with Cathy Kelley that you did last week. She's pretty", Amaya said.
He swallowed.
"Not as pretty as you", he said.
"Point is, just because there's competition out there, doesn't mean either of us is going to stray", she said.
He nodded.
"Well then I guess now is as good a time as any to tell you I have another interview with Cathy", he said.
She rolled her eyes and he laughed.
"I'll see you when I get back from New York.", she said.
He nodded.
"Are you going to Raw with my mom?", she asked, grabbing her clothes.
"I have a meeting with Hunter, so yes", Finn said.
She nodded and kissed him.
"You can join me for my shower you know", she whispered.
He smiled.
"Tempting, but you've got a jet to catch", he whispered, before kissing her once more.
"Fine, party pooper", she said.
He laughed before walking out of the locker room.
Amaya walked out to the waiting car. They took her bags and placed them in the trunk. Getting in, Roman was already there.
"Thank you", he said, as they drove them to the airstrip.
She looked over at him.
"For allowing me to carry Malia up the ramp after my win.", he said.
"Of course", she said.
It was silent for a moment.
"Would you like me to stop anywhere for food?", the driver asked.
"In and Out", Roman said.
The driver nodded.
"Ma'am?", the driver asked.
"In and Out is fine", Amaya said softly.
She and Roman would always get In and Out whenever they had a show in California. It was their late night date spot.
"So tell me about Malia", he said.
She looked over at him and took a deep breath.
"What do you want to know?", she asked.
"What was her first word?", he asked smiling.
"Dada, but that's thanks to Phil, who kept showing her a picture of you and saying Dada", she smiled at the memory.
"Remind me to thank him", Roman said happily.
"Her first steps were before she turned a year old. AJ had placed a book on top of a shelf and Malia wanted it. She realized she would have to stand and reach for it and in that she took her first steps towards the shelf.", Amaya said.
Roman smiled. He wished he would have been there to see it. His heart broke a little at that.
"I'm sorry", he said.
She looked over at him as the driver pulled into the drive thru.
"For letting my dad dictate my life. He promised you would be left alone if I did as he asked. I should have known he was lying to me", Roman said.
"I know Roman. I heard you before I fainted", she said.
"Then why didn't you stay? Why didn't you tell me about Malia? You should have", he said.
"I didn't stay because I wasn't wanted there anymore. They fired me Rome. I wanted to tell you about Malia, but then when you said Valerie was pregnant", she stopped.
"I would have stayed with you", he said.
"I know, but I didn't want you to stay with me because of Mal", she said.
He turned in his seat.
"I would have stayed for you", he said.
She shook her head and looked out the window. She didn't want to bring those feelings back, she had buried them and wanted to leave them buried.
"We need to discuss sharing Malia", he said.
She quickly looked over at him.
"I want to spend time with her and so does Autumn. I would like my family around her, getting to know their new granddaughter and niece", he said.
"No, not around Valerie", she said.
"She won't be", he said.
She swallowed. She knew this was coming and she knew she couldn't be like Valerie. Threatening him with taking full custody of their baby. She saw the pain he was in with those threats.
"How about we start off with visitations first? You can come and see her when you want. She'll be joining me on the road, my mom is watching her.", she said.
"Your mom?", he asked.
She nodded.
"We made up at April's wedding", she said.
"I don't want Malia near your dad", Roman said angry.
"He's not. The deal was, she can be around Malia, but he wasn't allowed anywhere near her", Amaya said.
"Was?", Roman asked.
She cleared her throat.
"He passed away two weeks ago", she said softly.
"I'm sorry. He might not have been good to you, but he was still your father", Roman said.
She nodded.
Getting to New York, they got them rooms on the same floor. He watched as she stopped in front of a door. He stopped walking and turned as she opened it. He rushed in and closed the door behind him.
"Roman", she said surprised.
He dropped his bags and rushed her. His fingers tangling in her hair. He kissed her and she kissed him back, even though her mind kept telling her to stop this. He lifted her and pressed her against the wall with a loud thud. They practically ripped off each others clothes.
It felt like old times, same feelings, same rushing need to be with the other. She ran her hands down his arms, feeling his muscles shift every time he squeezed her. He pulled them away from the wall and towards the bedroom.
Tell him to stop
Tell him this isn't right
Tell him
Her mind kept saying, but she couldn't. Those words didn't want to leave her mouth. She wanted him to keep going. This felt right. He lowered her sweatpants and his, before removing his briefs. Her heart was racing just as fast as his. Neither of them felt like this was real. The other couldn't be here right now. This was a dream.
She pushed her panties down and he laid between her legs. He connected their lips before connecting their bodies. She moaned and he had forgotten the sweet sound. Her legs held on tight to his waist. Her hands buried in his hair, tugging on it lightly.
He thrusted into her slowly. He wanted to enjoy this, take his time with her.
"Roman", she whispered.
He rested his forehead against hers. They were both breathing softly into each others faces. He flipped them and she sat back on him. She moved her hips gently. Roman's eyes rolled back and he couldn't help his groan.
"Amaya, I love you", he whispered.
She leaned down and connected their lips.
"I love you", she returned.
Dean and Nikki arrived to their room. She removed the thing around her neck.
"Feeling ok?", he asked.
She rubbed her neck gently.
"Yeah", she nodded.
"Amaya gave me shit for Renee", he said, removing his shirt.
Nikki rolled her eyes.
"You know it was just a few rides. We talked about you mostly, about how worried I've been. I don't like to leave you", he said.
Nikki sighed.
"I know baby", she said.
"I love you Nik", he said.
"And I love you, but I also know she likes you. You might have told her no to that second date, but that won't stop her feelings from growing", she said.
He touched her cheek lightly.
"I'll stay away from her", he said.
She sighed.
"I don't want that, I don't want to force you into anything", she said.
"You aren't babe, I'm doing this because I want too", he said.
She nodded.
Brie watched as Seth limped into the room. He sat down on the edge of the bed. Setting her bags down.
"Brie, come here", he said.
She stood and walked over to him. Sitting beside him.
"I'm sorry for everything I said to you when I was angry. I was just so frustrated", he said.
"I know", she nodded.
"But that's no excuse to treat you the way that I did", he said.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out the black box. She gasped and he smiled.
"I think it's time", he said.
Tears fell from her eyes.
"I love you and I want to be with you for the rest of our lives. You put up with my shit when you don't have to. Brianna, will you be my wife?", he asked.
She bit her lip and nodded.
"Yes", she cried as he slipped the ring on her finger.