Right after SmackDown, Amaya didn't give Roman a chance to say bye to his youngest. She took off right after her match with Sasha. She had gotten texts from him asking her if she was ok. Why she just took Mal like that. She knew it was her fight or flight at work. She wanted to cry over what happened in the safety of her home where no one could see her.
Someone knocked on her door and she stood. They knocked again.
"I'm coming", she shouted.
She knew who it was. Once she opened it, he ran in and looked around.
"Where the hell is my bug?", Phil asked.
"Malia, uncle crazy is here", Amaya called.
Phil glared at her.
"I am never letting you let Roman take her again.", Phil said.
AJ laughed and rolled her eyes.
"He was literally going crazy at home without her. He would carry Larry around swaddled in a blanket while rocking him. Then when he would bark, Phil would pick him up and tell him it's ok baby", AJ said.
Amaya laughed and Phil glared at AJ for telling Amaya.
"Hey, we've never gone more than a day without that kid. I'm allowed to miss her", Phil defended.
"No one said you weren't", AJ said.
Malia came into the room and Phil lifted her into his arms and kissed her cheek.
"See what I mean, she's grown at least an inch since I last saw her. This can't be happening she's not suppose to grow. Stop growing", he said to her.
Malia laughed.
"Let's go play uncle Phil", Malia said.
They walked towards her room and the girls walked into the kitchen.
"Coffee?", Amaya asked.
"When have you known me to ever turn it down", AJ said.
"My bad, silly question", Amaya said.
AJ looked around.
"So, where's abs at?", AJ asked.
Amaya set her sister's cup down.
"Not here", Amaya replied.
"I need more Smalls", AJ said, before taking a sip of her coffee.
"He's in Orlando, I guess or with Cathy Kelley", Amaya mumbled.
"What? Wait, hold on. Rewind", AJ said.
Amaya sighed.
"He cheated on me with Cathy Kelley after he found out about Roman and I. We had an argument and I guess he wanted to hurt me, make me feel the way I made him feel and", Amaya stopped and shrugged.
"I'm going to kill him if he shows his face. I swear", AJ said.
"Then", Amaya sighed.
AJ raised a brow.
"Then? What do you mean then?", AJ asked.
"He proposed. Well, not really, he said he was going to but after his confession he didn't.", Amaya said.
"Are you going to forgive him?", April asked.
She hoped her sister would say no.
"Yes. He forgave me, but this relationship just took about a thousand steps back. We both have to regain each other's trust again", Amaya said.
"And you have to stop loving Roman, which is never going to happen. As long as that sweet little face in the other room exists, you two will forever be connected. Especially when he inserts his little friend in you", April said.
"Not little Ape", Amaya said.
April laughed softly. Amaya knew April was right though.
"Because let's face it, as long as Roman keeps coming around, it's only a matter of time before he knocks you up again", April said.
"I'm on birth control", Amaya said.
"And look how well that turned out the first time", April pointed out.
"No, what she needs to face is the fact that she loves Roman and that she wants to be with him. Don't give me that shit about you loving Finn too because we all know it's not true. Whether Malia existed or not, you two will always have a connection", Phil said.
"Why do you always eavesdrop? Just stay and listen", Amaya said.
April laughed at her husband and Phil shrugged.
"I know you're afraid of getting hurt again, but Phil makes a point. You want to be with Roman and he wants to be with you.", April said.
"Think about Yaya. If you say yes to Finn, can you honestly tell me that you are going to be happy for the rest of your life? That the second you and Roman are alone you can just be friends? That you won't sleep with him again?", Phil asked.
Amaya knew she had a problem being alone with Roman. He always knew the right thing to say and she found herself falling into his lap all over again.
"Do you love Roman Reigns?", Phil asked.
Amaya nodded.
"Then give it a second go", Phil said.
"I can't", she said.
Phil groaned frustrated.
"Why the hell not? And you better give me a damn good answer", he said.
"He'll lose his daughter. If that woman finds out, Roman will lose his baby. I can't do that to him, he loves his kids so much and I can't", Amaya said.
Phil sighed.
"Well shit, there's no competing with kids", Phil said.
Roman hadn't heard from Amaya in a few days. He was packing to head on the road again, along with packing up his house. He agreed to give Valerie half of the money he made off of the house, even though it was in his name.
"Are you sure this is what you want to do?", his mom asked.
"I've never been more sure about anything in my life. I've worked it out with Dean and Seth. The weeks that I get her, I'll come here and I'll bring Mal with me. I want their sister bond to grow.", Roman said.
"Have you spoken to Amaya about this agreement? She has to agree too Roman.", his mom said.
"I'm going to talk to her", he said.
With his mom and sisters help, he was able to get all of his stuff packed and out. He found a place for sale near his parents home. They could help him with the girls when he needed it. The new house was smaller and only three bedrooms, but it would do for them for now. At least till they've gotten use to this arrangement.
"How are things with her going?", his mom asked.
"Slow", Roman said.
His mom nodded.
"I heard, her mom told me Finn cheated on her. How sad. He also proposed and that she wasn't sure what she was going to do", his mom said.
Roman raised a brow.
"You keep in touch with her mom?", he asked.
"Of course, she's going to be your mother in law and don't say she's not, we both know she is", his mom said.
He chuckled.
"When do you get Malia again? I miss my baby", his mom said.
He smiled.
"Amaya gets two weeks and then I do", Roman said.
His mom nodded.
"Has Valerie let you see Autumn?", she asked.
His shoulders fell and he shook his head no.
"I go over there and she shuts the door in my face. I don't deserve this mom, I want my child and it's not fair", Roman said.
His mom hugged him.
"I know baby and I wish there was something I could do", she said.
"Hopefully soon, I won't ever have to be without her", Roman said.
"When is the first family court?", his mom asked.
"Next week when I get back from work", he said.
She nodded. Someone knocked on the door and his mom answered it. Valerie stood there holding a box. He tensed. Its like a bad vibe followed her or something, but he felt it.
"I'm almost done", Roman said as he taped closed another box.
"My sister accidently took one of your boxes", she said, setting it on the couch.
He nodded.
"Roman", she said.
He looked over at her.
"Don't do this. You won't win", Valerie said.
He chuckled and shook his head.
"You would really risk losing your oldest for some whore", she said.
Roman stopped and faced her.
"I'm not risking anything. I have a right to my child just as much as you do and the judge is going to see that, no matter my work days. As for Amaya, keep her out of your mouth along with my youngest.", Roman said.
His mom opened the door.
"That's a nice way of saying, get the hell out", she said.
Valerie rolled her eyes.
"You're making the biggest mistake of your life", she said, before walking out and slamming the door shut.
Roman sighed.
"She's going to realize she can't force someone to love her. Whether they had a child with them or not.", his mom said.
"Can she realize that now", he said.
His mom laughed softly. She patted his back.
"Give it time", she said.
She lifted the box that Valerie had set down and walked out to his truck. Setting it with the rest of his things.
Amaya was finished packing her things. Malia was in her closet pulling things out of boxes.
"Baby don't do that", Amaya said as she set her suitcase near her bedroom door.
"Daddy", Malia said.
Amaya walked into the closet and saw what Malia was looking at. It was the photos from Hawaii. Them together on the beach.
"Yeah, that's daddy.", Amaya said smiling.
She lifted Malia onto her lap. Pointing to a photo of herself.
"You were in mommy's tummy right here", she said.
Malia smiled.
"Mommy's tummy?", she asked.
Amaya smiled and nodded. She heard her front door open and her mom called to her.
"In here mom", she called back.
She was staying home with Malia while Amaya went to work. All this traveling was getting to her little girl.
"Pictures", her mom said.
Amaya nodded. Malia showed her the photo of Roman and Amaya.
"Oh I see, this is a great picture", her mom said.
"In mommy's tummy, grandma", Malia said.
Her mom looked at her.
"You two went to Hawaii?", her mom asked.
"For Valentine's day", Amaya said.
Her mom nodded.
"Did you enjoy it?", her mom asked.
"I did. Roman rented out this house with a private beach and it was so beautiful. We planned to take everyone with us when", she stopped.
Her mom took that as a chance to change the subject. She didn't want to upset Amaya.
"You know, Roman's first family court is coming up", she said.
"He didn't say anything", Amaya said.
"His mom told me", she said.
"You two kept in touch I see", Amaya smiled.
Her mom shrugged.
"If you want to go and support him, I can watch Malia or we can meet you down there", her mom said.
Amaya nodded.
"I'll think about", she said.
Her mom nodded. Seeing these pictures, she got an idea.
"Oh shoot, I forgot to call April back", her mom said.
"You should call her before she shows up and gives you hell. I've been on that end. Trust me, it's not pretty", Amaya said.
Her mom laughed softly and nodded. Walking out of the room and out of the apartment. She walked down the hall a bit before hitting her name on her phone.
"Hello", she answered.
"Patricia, it's Trina. I have an idea you might like", she said.