Author Notes: Here another one and thank you for the kind Review. Takersgurl35 hope this makes up for stopping where I did with the first Chapter. But I was falling to sleep while writing it. Oh but just wait to you see what I am doing in the next one. LOL. As always if you read people Please Review. I know more people are reading it how about telling me what you think.
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Chapter Two
"The women had been in the bathroom about ten minutes or so when they finally reappear and head over to where Mark and Glen are sitting. Glen notices them come out and nods with his head at Mark who looks over and see them coming. Both men get up and watch the women coming across the room and really taking the time to see both the girls for the first time. They notice the black hair girl is actually very pretty with hair that goes down her back with a nice body but nothing too over done, nice all the way around. She has a very soft blue eyes and stands about maybe five feet five at the most. She is dressed in a nice pair of tight black jeans and an open black denim shirt with a light grey baby tee under it. She is wearing short black boots with a small heel on them. The blond girl is a little more edgy with her blond hair short and kind of bobbed with a spike look to the front of it. She has deep cocoa brown eyes. She is slimmer and curvier then the black hair girl. She also is taller standing about five feet nine. She is dressed in blue cargo pants and a red three quarter sleeve t-shirt with a scoop neck and a pair of black work boots on her feet. As the guys stand up the girls quickly look them up and down not really had paid that close attention to the two men who saved them. They both like what they see and walk on over but a little shocked at just how big they are. The blond when they get there holds her hand out to first Mark shaking his and then Glens. "
Hi I am Jessica Armstrong but people all me Jesse and this is my best friend Stevie Skynard. Thank you for saving my butt there my Southern gentleman and Tex you did just that I think in the knick of time for Stevie. Because Johnny was going psycho on Stevie and Ron though he was going to get something I was not giving away. And who know where Bryan went or would have come back.
You're welcome Jesse name is Mark. And the Southern Gentleman is Glen.
Hi Jesse and like I told you glad I could be of some service.
Well I was glad you where both in the next both Glen. Thank you both again.
" Mark look at Stevie who puts her hand out to shake his and sees she is shaking a little bit. He reaches out and takes her hand shakes it softly. She tries to smile up at him. "
Hi Stevie is the lip all right?
It a little sore but I will live not the first time I have had it split open by a jerk. Or even that jerk. And like Jesse said thank you Mark and Glen.
"Stevie turns and shakes Glen hand. "
You're welcome. Would you ladies like to sit for a few minutes with us? The men you where with left right after we let them go.
We don't want to impose on your kindness Glen and Mark.
" Jesse give Stevie a look that says what? Glen give Mark a look that says help here please. This causes Mark to smile down at Stevie and shake his head. "
You wouldn't be imposing at all. Why don't you have a coke with us and then we will walk you out to your car. Just in case they are still out there.
That a good idea Stevie cause you know Johnny I doubt if he has given up and left.
All right Mark yes if you don't mind then we would love to sit with you for a few. And I really could us another coke. Plus like Jesse said chances are that Johnny didn't leave but is sitting out there waiting for Jesse and I to leave.
Good then have a seat.
" Mark steps back so that Stevie can slide into the booth on his side as Glen does the same on his for Jesse. After they all get seated Glen gets the waitress who refills all their cokes and leaves after giving the girls a dirty look and handing them the bill for them and the three guys. This causes Stevie to laugh as she puts the bill down next to her coke. "
Did you get stuck with the bill?
Yeah Mark but the look on his face was worth it when you grabbed his hand and lifted him out of the booth. Thank you he would have hit a lot harder the second time.
I don't believe in guys hitting girls and I can't help but step in when I see it happen. Though I will say the punch you gave him should have backed him off.
I wish it would have but he seems to think I am his. And can't get it through his head I am no ones in less I want to be that person.
Sounds like a good way to be Stevie.
I think so too Mark but I made the mistake of thinking Johnny was a nice guy once. We dated for a few months till he got physical. And now he won't take get lost as an answer. He doesn't get I won't be a victim of his or any ones. I watched my father beat my mother to death when I was a kid. No one is doing that, not to me and he won't get that through his head.
He can't get a lot through his head Stevie.
I know Jesse sorry they showed up I guess he is back to following me around again. And you wonder why I say it just easier to stay at home. At least my computer doesn't stalk my ass.
Hell Stevie it not your fault and shit it was my idea to get you out and come here for a late dinner so we could catch up. I just didn't know it was going to be so crowded this late though I am glad it was because of both these big guys help. I guess there must have been something going on at the Allstate Arena.
Yeah there was something at the Allstate Arena.
Well I am very glad then that we chose Steak and Shake instead of one of the other local restaurants then.
" Both Mark and Glen take in what Stevie says and is shocked a little with her telling them what she did. Mark looks at her softly understanding while she would punch this Johnny in the jaw even if she did it knowing he would hit her back. She looks down into her coke and takes a sip. Jesse turns to Glen and smiles. He turns and watches her smiling back. "
So are you from Kentucky or Tennessee Glen?
Actually I am living in Texas right now.
" Jesse raises an eye and thinks."
Not that long you haven't Glen, not even a touch of an accent yet. Not like Tex who I say was born and raised there or near enough. So where did you live before Texas Glen? I am betting Tennessee.
" Mark who has been listening while watching Stevie who is still looking down into her coke laughs. He looks up at Glen who is grinning. "
I was born in Madrid Spain but was raised since a little kid and lived up into a few months back in Tennessee. And you are right about Mark too he was born and raised in Texas and still lives there. So how you did you know that I was Tennessee and him Texas?
Easy Glen I can pick up any accent even the slightest one and know where it was from.
So where are you from Jesse?
All the hell over the world Glen is where I am from. I was born in Germany where my Dad was stationed at the time. But have lived almost any where you can think about. I was an army brat. My father is still in the service and goes where they send him. My mother follows behind him and will to the day they both die.
Wow that must have been exciting? So where do you live now?
It was Glen and was always a learning experience. Now I am living actually in Rosemont, Illinois. Though I still travel a lot with my work at times, which is why Stevie and I were here having a late dinner and trying to catch up before the jerks showed up and crashed it. I just got back for Paris night before last.
" Glen looks over at Mark who is watching Stevie who is quietly just playing with her straw.
So Stevie where are you from?
" She looks up and smiles a little at Glen. "
I am from right here in the Windy city actually. Born and raised in Chicago all of my life but just moved to Rosemont a year or so back.
So you're a hundred percent Chicagoan?
" Stevie smiles a little and nods her head. "
Yes Mark I am one hundred percent Chicagoan and proud of it. I was born right in the heart of the City at 26th and California.
" At the mention of 26th and California Punk who wasn't meaning to ease drop on what was going on in their booth but with everyone busy eating and not talking heard what she said. He sits up straighter and turns around glancing at the black hair girl and then glancing up and catching Glen eye. With Punk being a Chicagoan too Glen knew that address must have meant something too him. He knew before they left to walk the girls to their car that he would have to ask Punk what it was. Punk looks back down after Jess raises and eye at Stevie but before she can talk Mark does. "
So what is Stevie short for any way?
" Stevie smiles with a mixture of laughter and mischief in her eyes that is not missed by any one sitting at the table. "
Stevie is short for nothing Mark my real name is Stevie Nick Skynard.
Really or are you pulling this Texan leg? I mean a pretty little thing like you having two guys names?
Really I swear to you on it. I will even prove it.
" Stevie reaches in her back pocket and pulls out her wallet flipping it open and handing it to Mark. Glen is smiling and looks over at Jesse who is nodding her head yes. He then turns and look at Stevie who is smiling big time at Mark who is looking at her license and then Glen. "
What were your parent's fans of Fleetwood Mac?
Yes actually Glen my Mother's sister claims that my Mom was a groupie of theirs back years before I was born. I think that even how my parent met at some concert. And my father wasn't there when I was born so she picked my name. I heard that when he heard what she named me he said it was fitting.
So do you follow their music then too?
No Mark actually I am more a Nine Inch Nail kind of girl or AFI. But I do listen to a lot of different kinds of music; I like a variety of music from classical to Manson to Tim McGraw.
Do you go to a lot of concerts? I hear Chicago gets a lot of musicians and bands.
" Jesse rolls her eyes and shakes her head. "
Glen she will not go to one concert, she won't go to a concert at all not even the great free ones that happen down by the lake front in Grant Park or any of the band shelters.
Really Stevie how come don't you want to meet the rich and famous?
Hell Glen she could meet all the rich and famous she wanted but she only does it over the computer. Takes their order designs their jewelry and then ships it off by curriers. And when she not doing that she is organizing some one life just not her own.
" Stevie looks over at Jess with a look that says shut the fuck up. Jesse takes a deep breath and then takes a long drink of her coke and looks away. "
Designs their jewelry?
Yeah Mark I run two businesses out of my home one is that I design and make jewelry. The other is that I organize people's lives so they can make it to their business meeting or social events without forgetting. So like Jesse said that is where I spend most of my time. Though I do travel some times nothing like she does when she off designing someone home or decorating it. Mine is more when I am on buying trips so I do spend most of my time with my computer but at least there I stay out of trouble.
Wow two business must keep you busy though.
It does Glen but it also keeps me safe at least most of the time. And to answer your question no I guess I don't really have a want to meet the rich and famous. I am sure there are some great people out there but truth is I doubt I have much in common with them. Plus the few I have met seem to think every one they meet want them for their money or power. They are too afraid to open up and let someone in because of it. I don't want either.
Hell Stevie you don't need either.
No I don't Jesse cause money I have but the only money I count as having is the money that I earned with my own two hands. And both my business are doing well and I did that on my own. My money is one reason I can't get rid of Johnny too so I guess there are people out there that only wants people for that they have. And hell power I don't think any of us really have power.
" Mark and Glen both look at each other and watches the girls. Both Men are thinking about things said earlier in the night. Jesse smiles at Stevie and then turns to Glen and asks him what he been dreading. "
So now that you know that I design and decorated house and that Stevie designs and sells jewelry along with run an organizing business for businessmen and women myself included in that, what do you and Mark do?
Hell for that fact does either of you have last names. Not that you have to tell us but it would be nice to know the names of the two guys who out of all the guys here who stepped in and were sweet enough to help us out.
Yeah Stevie we have last names I am Mark Callaway and he is Glen Jacobs.
Hi. And thank you again for saving me and Jesse.
So guys what do you do for a living?
" Mark looks over at Glen and shrugs. The girls look at each other and then back at the men. "
Jesse and Stevie we are two of the reason that all these people are here. We where part of what was happening at the Allstate Arena.
Which was what?
What is was Jess was a wrestling show for the WWE. Mark and I are two of the wrestlers who work for them.
" The girl look over at each other and then back at Mark and Glen. "
Wrestlers, like the guys who used to grope each other on the mats when we were in High School?
No Jesse we are professional wrestlers. He The Undertaker and I am his brother Kane.
" Both girl look a little lost. Mark looks at Glen and then turns to Stevie and looks down at her. "
You have never watched Professional wrestling?
No Mark I am sorry I don't have a clue as to what it is. I mean I am sure I have heard of it some where but I have no idea what you guys do. Or even who you or Glen are or what the Undertaker or Kane is. I mean other then Mark Callaway and Glen Jacobs the sweet hearts that saved us.
Jesse what about you?
Never watched it I know that. I have heard of it but sorry guys not of you two or really anyone that I can remember. I think the only thing I remember is isn't it fake.
" Glen looks over at Mark cause normally the isn't it fake comment pisses him off but instead he is almost laughing. "
We like to call it staged or choreographed. Kind of like a movie Jesse but the injuries are real enough and we go out there just like any athlete does and puts our bodies on the line for what we love. But kind of like and actor too goes out on stage to entertain people. And Stevie it got some of the high school type stuff in it but a lot more hard hitting and violent.
Oh. And you enjoy doing this Mark?
Yeah Stevie I love doing it and have been since I was about 20. And that has been a number of years. Glen and I do it about four nights a week and are on Tv a few of those.
Wow. Sorry I feel kind of dumb now.
Don't Jesse it nice to not have to feel like I have to be Kane instead of Glen.
I might have to look into this Wrestling and see what it about. But I am glad that instead of meeting The Undertaker and Kane that Jesse and I got to meet Mark Callaway and Glen Jacobs. Cause they are pretty special guys to us.
So you're not sorry you didn't meet the world famous brother of destruction?
Nope and sorry I am glad we didn't Glen. So guessing you're famous or something and that would explain why you guys are getting watched?
" Glen nods and looks over at Mark. "
Yep that would be why. And normally they would have come over an interrupted us but thinking cause of what happen with you girls is what saved us so we could eat in peace so thank you.
You're welcome Mark. Though Glen and Mark I feel bad that I make a comment about not wanting to meet the famous. Sorry.
Don't be little girl it nice to be reminded that not everyone we meet want us for what we have. Earlier tonight Mark and I were both thinking just that so it nice to be though of as just another guy. So thank you Stevie. And you too Jesse this was really a nice way to end a very bad week.
Well maybe we were meant to help each other then Glen right Stevie.
I think so. And to think for as long as you remember us we only wanted on thing to thank the sweet men who saved our asses. Oh but nothing will change that you are just Glen and Mark to us.
Good little girl I like that. Now as much as I hate to do this but being Glen and I still haven't checked into a room and also being as it look like the fans might not hold off how about we walk you to your car and call this nice evening to an end.
I think now would be a good time. And knowing Johnny attention span they should be gone by now. So thank you Mark and Glen for all you did.
" Mark stands up and offers Stevie his hand which she takes getting up and picks up her wallet and the bill she was given earlier and theirs. Glen had slide out and helped Jesse out. Mark goes to take them out of her hand but she stops him. Glen and Jesse stand there watching. "
Nope sorry but Mark Callaway but this is on me because it the last I could do for what you did for me a total stranger.
Darling I didn't do anything.
Yeah you did Jesse tell Tex what him and the Southern Gentleman did for us while I go and pay the bills.
" She walks past Mark who looks over at Jesse who is standing next to Glen a bit of a sad look in her eyes. "
What you did for us Tex and Our Southern Gentlemen is saved my friend there from most likely another hospital visit. See hitting Johnny the way she did was for herself but what it most likely would have cause was him putting her in the hospital again. When she says she broke it off cause he got physical she wasn't joking. And maybe you also showed her that she does need to come out into the world once in while that not every one wants something from her either. So let her show you that though you might be famous at least as you claim she wants nothing from that famous guy but would like to show regular sweet guys some kindness to you both too.
" Mark nods but then turns to watch Stevie as she pays the bills. He is thinking maybe he should ask for her number. He had such a nice evening just talking to her and Jesse with Glen that he even forgot how tired he was. Glen looks down at Jesse and smiles a little. "
Um I don't suppose you would give this Southern man turned Texan your phone number would you?
I think maybe I would do that. But only on one condition Glen.
What that Jesse?
That when and if you call me that I get Glen and not is it Kane?
Yeah it Kane and I promise Jesse you will only get Glen.
Then yes you can have my number.
" Stevie has turned back to walk back over to where Mark and Glen are standing with Jesse. She has pulled her wallet out and hands Glen one of her business cards. He takes his wallet out dropping little bits of papers with number and dates on them all over the floor. They all swoop down to pick them up. He looks up at Mark and hands him one which Mark shakes his head. "
See I told you I had it some where Mark.
Yeah you did Glen but being it was the address to the signing three days ago lot of good it does us now.
Yeah well.
" This makes Mark laugh and reach over and takes the card that Jesse gave Glen from him and puts it in his wallet instead. "
Now when you go looking for her number and ask me about it I will give it back. Stevie you said you organize people lives maybe I should get you to do that for Glen. But then I think there is no hope for him.
" Stevie smiles at Mark. "
There is always hope and Jesse is just as bad but I organize her. But then I have to because we live together and she would make me nuts if I didn't.
Yeah Glen and I share a place too since both of our divorces think he is going to make me nuts too.
Well if you ever need my services just have him give Jesse a call.
" Glen looks at Mark and knows he wants to ask Stevie for her number but will chicken out before doing it. Hopefully if Mark doesn't by the time they walk the girls to the car maybe he can think of some way to do just that. They all turn to head for the door. Mark and Glen stop and say good night to the other wrestlers there. As the girls move on both Mark and Glen lean down and whisper to Punk. "
So what the hell is at 26th and California?
" He looks back and forth between them and then says what is there. "
It the Cook County Correctional Facility, or commonly known as the Cook County Jail.
Are you sure Punk?
Yeah Mark I am. It takes up blocks and is big and over crowded.
All right thanks.
" Mark and Glen look eat each other then catches up to the girls as they go to step out side. They both know they need to walk these girls to their car and then head for the hotel and to talk. The girls see them guys have stopped but wait for them to catch up. "
