I'm sorry for not updating this story for a while. I have been working on my other stories and it's been hard for me to update at times. I have only one chapter left in 'A Does Of Extreme And a Taste Of The Game' and then I will be caught up on my other stories.

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Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

Author's note: For the sake of this story, Dave has never been married and doesn't have any kids!

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Flashback...

Two years ago...

"Stevie, you're becoming a little too attached. I need to breathe," Lisa said when they were walking backstage, after the RAW taping.

"What do you mean, Vicky, baby?" he asked, looking confused.

She stopped dead in her tracks and looked at him. "I mean, you're becoming obsessed with me, Stevie. I can't handle it. I mean, don't get me wrong, I like the things you do for me and I know how much you mean to me, but you've gotta let me breathe for once."

"I honestly don't know what you mean, Vicky, honey. Don't you know how much I love you? Don't you know how I feel about you?" Steven was genuinely hurt.

Victoria sighed deeply. "I know. I know you love me. I know how you feel about me. I love you, too, honey. But, you and I need a break from each other for a while. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

He was getting angry. She was getting scared.

"Oh, yeah. I understand, all right. You don't wanna be with me anymore!" he raged.

"That's not true, Stevie! I just need to breathe for a while, that's all. I'm not breaking up with you. Please know that. I'm not ending my relationship with you. I love you, honey. Don't turn your back on me like this," Victoria pleaded with him.

"I can't believe this shit! I loved you, Lisa! I really loved you! I wanted to give you the world and then some. But, here you come, telling me you need to breathe. Sounds like you wanna get away from me so bad! You're breaking up with me!"

"Stevie, that's..."

"Not true? Yeah, I heard that far too many times from you, Victoria. Well, you don't have to worry about me being too 'attached' to you any longer. It's over!"

"What?" Lisa was shocked.

"You heard me; it's over. There's no more us! You don't have to worry about me being obsessed with you anymore. I'm gonna find a woman who will appreciate me!"

"And I don't?" she challenged.

"Not the way you just said to me, baby. I have better things to do with my time. Good-bye, Lisa. I hope you have a nice life without me."

He stormed off, leaving her in a state of shock and confusion. He broke up with her. Steven Richards broke up with her. She couldn't believe it. She didn't wanna believe it. This was not supposed to happen. She was the one who was supposed to break up with him, not the other way around.

Oh, well. She'll just have to pick up the pieces and move on with her life, like she always do. She knew someday, she was gonna find the man of her dreams...

"Lisa, you're next," Amy said, snapping her out of her thoughts.

Victoria shook her head and got herself together. She looked over at her best friend, who had the biggest smile on her face. Lisa returned her smile before she took a deep breath and headed towards her limo. Right before she opened the door, she looked back at Amy one more time, who had her thumb up in approval. Lisa smiled before she got in and closed the door beside her.

Like all the rest of the ladies, she noticed a scarf laying next to her on the seat. She picked it up and placed them over her eyes, making sure she didn't tie it too tightly. Then, she just sat there with her hands on her lap.

God, I hope my date doesn't turn out to be another Steven, she thought when she heard the door open. She held her breath when she felt a hand touching her knee gently.

"Hi," he said warmly.

"Hello," she replied, a bit nervous.

"I'm sorry if I startled you," he said.

"Not a problem. As you can see, I have this scarf on," she informed him.

"I know. I was told you were to wear one. Are you getting uncomfortable wearing it?"

"You know it. It's starting to get in my eyes. I'm just gonna go ahead and take this off, if you don't mind."

"I'm not going anywhere, beautiful."

Lisa smiled as she reached behind her and began untying the scarf. It took about a minute but she was able to remove it. She then began rubbing her eyes with her hands just to make sure the lint didn't get into her brown orbs.

"Are you okay?" he asked. He sounded concerned.

"I'm fine, really. I just wanted to make sure I didn't get lint in my eyes, that's all," she said before she finally looked up. When she did, her heart stopped beating.

"Oh, my God! Amy set me up with your fine self!" Lisa exclaimed.

Dave Batista just smiled at her. "Honey, I'm glad I'm going out with you tonight. I've been wanting to ask you out for a long time."

"You have? Why didn't you tell me?" she asked as she moved to sit next to him.

"Believe me, I wanted to. But, you were involved with Steven so I didn't say anything. Plus, I knew you were serious with him. What I didn't know is he broke up with you. How did that happen?" he wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

"I rather not say. I just want to move on with my life. But, I'm so glad Amy chose you to be my date." she smiled.

He grinned foolishly. "I'm glad I'm going out with you now. It's been a long time, but the timing was worth it."

Instead of going to dinner as planned, Dave and Lisa spent the entire night talking and getting to know each other a little bit more. Driving around town, the two just enjoyed each other company. It turned out they have similar things in common: from their love of hip-hop to their commitment to working out and staying in shape.

"I had such a great time with you tonight, Dave," Lisa admitted when they walked to her hotel room.

"I'm sorry we didn't go to dinner tonight. I was so looking forward to it," he said, smiling.

"Aw, don't worry about dinner. I had ordered room service while we were riding in the limo. I must warn you, though, it's gonna be very good." she grinned.

"Will I get lucky tonight?" he smiled.

"If you're lucky, Mr. Batista. Now, are you coming in or not?"

"Don't mind if I do, Ms. Varon."

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