A/N: I know I said that there was going to be ten chapters in this story, but I think there is only going to be nine. Hope you guys don't mind =0

Chapter 7

Stephen pulled his rental car up in front of Cassidy's house and cut the engine. He got out and walked up to the door and knocked. He wasn't going to lie to himself, as much as he loved Cassidy he was worried about how tonight was going to turn out.

All of his worries vanished when the door swung open and Cassidy stood on the other side, dressed in a black sleeveless dress and black heels. Her blonde hair was curled to perfection and the beauty of her eyes was only enhanced by the smoky eye shadow she was wearing. "You look Gorgeous Lass" he said before kissing her on the lips and taking her hand.

"Thank you, Are you ready for this?" she asked.

"I was born ready Lass" he said as he walked her to the car and opened the door.

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Cassidy walked into the party, her arm laced through Stephen's. She was sure her dad was going to make a song but she still hoped there was a chance she was wrong, she really loved Stephen and she wanted to be with him, regardless of what her dad says.

She nodded her head and greeted her parents' friends as she walked through the crowds of people with Stephen. She spotted her parents talking to a group of wrestlers and divas and looked at Stephen. "Should we go talk to them now?"

He nodded. "Aye Lass, let's get it done." He said with a smirk.

She nodded and walked with him to see her mother and father. "Happy Anniversary Mom, Dad" she said with a smile.

"Happy Anniversary" Stephen said.

"Hello Cassidy, Stephen." Her mom hugged them and smiled.

Cassidy looked at her dad to find him scowling, his brow furrowed. She knew this wasn't going to end well.

"What did I say about my daughter Stephen?"

Stephen didn't respond, it was clear to Cassidy he did not want to fight with her father and she loved him for that. Unfortunately, her father was looking for a fight.

"I TOLD you to stay away from her Stephen" he said getting in Stephen's face.

Stephen didn't budge. "Paul, I told you already, I love Cassidy and I want to be with her, why can't you accept that?" he asked, his gaze never moving from Paul.

"And I told you I didn't care what you want, or love, I don't want you with my daughter, you are supposed to be friend. " Paul said through narrowed eyes.

"I'm sorry Paul, nothing you say can change my mind" Stephen said.

"Paul, please stop" Stephanie tried to interrupt but he ignored her and punched Stephen in the face, then tackled him, throwing repeated blows.

"Dad! Stop" Cassidy was well aware of everyone watching.

She was surprised when her grandfather pulled Paul off. She quickly rushed over and helped Stephen up. "Are you okay?" she asked him.

"I'm fine."

"Let's go, it's obvious we aren't wanted." She said, shooting a disgusted look at her father.

"No, baby, you stay and I'll go, it's me your father is mad at."

"No, I want to go. If you're leaving so am I." she said taking his hand and pulling him toward the door and he followed.

~|x|~

"I'm really sorry about that Cass" Stephen said as he walked Cassidy up to her apartment.

"It's not your fault" she said. "I'm sorry for the way my dad acted."

"Don't worry." He said once they reached the door. He smiled and kissed her. "I'll see you Monday at the arena, okay?"

"Okay Stephen. I love you."

"I love you too lass." he smiled and kissed her "I love you too."

He waited for her to go inside before leaving for his hotel room.