Roman poured them each a glass. Sitting beside her on the couch, he handed her a glass.
"So your dad?", he asked.
"I did get to see him and talk to him before he died. Phil thought it would be good closure for me if I talked to him. He said I would regret it if I didn't.", she said.
"Did you tell him how you felt? How he made you feel?", Roman asked.
"I did. He cried and asked for my forgiveness and I gave it to him. It felt like this huge weight was lifted off of me and it felt like I could breath again.", she said.
He took a drink of his wine.
"I yelled at him, I cried in front of him", she said.
"I'm sure he understood why you did", he said.
She chugged her wine and held out the glass to him. He nodded and poured her more.
"And your mom. How did that come about?", he asked.
"April invited them to her wedding and they went. Like I said, Phil warned them to stay away from me and Malia. I could feel them watching me and my mom kept trying to get a glimpse of Mal. Finally my dad left and I walked over to her with the baby.", she said.
"Is she good to you now?", he asked.
She looked over at him.
"Very. She's making everything up with Malia.", she said.
"I'm glad, you deserve to be happy Yaya", he said.
"So if I can ask, how did your whole fake marriage come about? You said Dean came up with it. I can see that, but you going along with it", she said.
He poured himself more wine. A smile on his face.
"My dad and uncles kept bugging about how I hadn't married Valerie yet. That after putting up with all my crap, she should have my last name. Dean and I went to the bar and we got drunk, started talking. He suggested as a joke, that I should fake my marriage. The next morning Dean calls me telling me I was getting married that week, he had everything set up.", Roman said.
"Only Dean", Amaya laughed.
"After he explained it all to me, I agreed. I talked Valerie into it and she took it. She would rather be fake married than not married at all", he said.
Thinking about Valerie had him chugging his drink and pouring more. Amaya could feel him getting depressed and wanted to change the subject.
"Hey, remember that one time when we were in Denver for a show and on our way back to the hotel, you and Dean had to use the restroom. Seth had to pull over just so you two could get off and pee in the dark.", she laughed.
Roman smiled.
"That wasn't funny, my ass was freezing and then Dean fell bare ass into the snow", Roman laughed.
"Seth and I couldn't stop laughing", she said.
Roman watched her laugh. He missed it.
"How about that time I had to step on the breaks and your coffee went flying into Dean's lap. He jumped up and out of the car so quick, screaming", Roman said.
Amaya laughed. Roman shook the empty bottle.
"Should I order us more?", he asked.
She nodded. She shouldn't have, but she did. By the time they were done with their second bottle, they were on the subject of their affair.
"I meant everything I said to you Yaya. I do love you and I'll never stop. I know you don't want to hear it or believe me, but it's true", he said.
"Why didn't you just tell me the truth?", she asked.
"Because if I would have and I went to find you, you would have let me into your bed again and if that happened, my dad would have had you fired. Which there was no point because he had you fired anyway", he said.
She nodded.
"Several times I found myself driving to the airport to fly to New Jersey and find you. I missed you so much and I needed you. Not just as my lover, but as my best friend.", he said.
She didn't know if it was the wine or his words, but she found herself moving closer to him. His tears escaped.
"After Valerie lost the baby, I felt like that was it. There went my last little piece of hope I had. I lost you, I lost my child, I couldn't deal with it all anymore", he broke down.
She wrapped her arms around him. She held him close and let him cry.
"I'm sorry", she whispered.
Finn tried several times to get a hold of Amaya, but she didn't answer. He finally called her mom.
"Hello", she answered.
"Sorry to wake you Mrs. Mendez, but by chance is Amaya there with you?", he asked.
"She's asleep Finn, sorry", her mom said.
She realized she had just lied to him, but she couldn't exactly rat out her daughter. Amaya had said she was going to be quick, but had yet to return.
"Ok, can you just tell her I tried to call her", he said.
"Of course Finn", she said.
After hanging up, he was glad she confirmed that Amaya was asleep and not with Reigns.
After Roman had calmed down, he pulled away from her and wiped his eyes. She gently turned his face towards hers and connected their lips. He gently laid her back and shifted between her legs. She buried her fingers in his long soft hair.
His fingers found their way under her shirt, feeling her warm skin and lifted her tank top higher. He pulled away. He couldn't do this, not like this. This was the wine and feelings being brought out by too much wine. He let his lips hover over hers.
"Not like this", he whispered.
She touched his cheek with the tips of her fingers. Thankful he stopped them, she shouldn't have kissed him. This was on her now.
"I want you to come to me because I'm who you want to be with. I love you and I know you love me too. I know in my heart, you will come back to me. For now, we can't cross this line and I won't force you to cross it.", he said.
She nodded.
"Thank you", she said softly.
He brushed his lips against hers once more. He lifted himself off of her. It took her a moment before she sat up.
"I should go", she said.
He nodded.
Getting to Florida. Roman and Amaya went their separate ways. Roman went to his parents home where Malia would be staying and Amaya was going to Finn's apartment. His mom was excited to have Malia over for the week. His family wanted to get to know her and introduce her to all her cousins.
Roman also needed to talk to his parents about the fake marriage and the custody for Autumn. His mom took Malia in her arms once she saw them. His dad was a little hesitant, but after getting the nod of approval from Roman, approached his granddaughter.
"Can we talk?", Roman asked.
His parents nodded and his brother took Malia to the back with the rest of her cousins and sister.
"I don't know how you're going to take this", Roman said.
"Did you knock up that girl again?", his dad asked a little angry.
"No dad and her name is Amaya. Its about my marriage to Valerie", he said.
His dad leaned back in his chair and his mom waited.
"We aren't married. We faked it to make you guys happy, even if I wasn't", he said.
His dad looked pissed and his mom looked disappointed.
"If you just give me the chance to explain why I did it", he said.
His dad stood and walked out, slamming the front door. His mom jumped. He looked at her and waited for her to say her peace or storm out.
"Does this have anything to do with Amaya?", she asked.
"No. She's with Finn and this decision is all mine. I found a lawyer that will get me shared custody of Autumn. Valerie won't be able to keep me away or threaten me with taking her from me", Roman said.
"What?", his mom asked.
He had forgotten that they didn't know that part. He sighed.
"It's the only reason I didn't leave her sooner", he said.
She nodded.
"I'm not happy with her. This relationship isn't good for her, me, or Autumn", he said.
"Finn you have to get to the performance center and I have that interview with Cathy Kelley.", Amaya giggled.
As soon as she got to his apartment, he pulled her in and kissed her. Walking them to his room. He laid her back and kept their lips connected.
"I just missed you so much", he said.
"I missed you too", she smiled.
He lifted off of her and sighed.
"There's something I have to tell you love", he said.
She sat up and took his hand. She could tell it was something important because his facial expression gave it away.
"You know you can tell me anything", she said.
He looked over at her. She gave him a small smile to encourage him. He swallowed.
"I'm afraid to tell you this", he replied.