Editors Note: hey guys! Thank you guys so so so so so so much for the good reviews! Now for the bad news. This is the last chapter for the story! Gasp! But don't worry! I'll have a sequel come up later this month! Enjoy!

The Next Day

Maria was the first one up. Besides Trish who had an early flight out. She saw that every diva had a note on them. Hers was in her bra.

'Good old Trish. Such a perv.'

She got up and put on her robe over her red lacy lingerie. She took the note out of her bra. She hesitated to open it. What if it said how much Trish hated her? Did she dare take a chance? She opened the note, slowly but surely.

'Maria, you and I have been friends ever since you came in from the Diva search. Your bubbly personality always kept me in a good mood. You always made guys melt at the sight of you. But the past couple of months have been rough for you. I shouldn't have given you such a hard time, and I'm sorry that I did. I overheard yours and John's conversation. Hell, everyone backstage did. You were practically yelling! Lol jk I was eavesdropping sorry hun! But anyways! I know that RAW is your home and that you don't want to leave. But this is your big chance to patch things up with John. Whatever you choose, you know is what's best for you. Worked out in the past right? Sorry I'm only kidding! But I hope you know that whatever you choose, I will always be behind you 100. Love you bunches! XOXO, Trish.'

Maria couldn't help but let her tears fall down her cheeks. Trish was right. She had to take chances. She reached into her suitcase and tried to pick something out. Finally she decided on light blue jeans and a plain white tank top. She put on her white sandals and packed her things and quietly as she could. In between, she also wrote notes to the divas in her room. She explained why she was doing what she was doing and telling them not to tell Vince, Shane or Coach. After she wrote her last note she opened the door and started to walk out. But as she did, Lillian woke up.

"Where you going Maria?"

Maria stood in the doorway. She didn't know what to say. She dropped her case and walked over to her.

"Go back to sleep Lil. It's early in the morning. Don't ask questions, you'll find an explanation later."

Lillian was too tired to think about what Maria said. She went back to sleep in a second. Maria felt like a mother then. But she had no other choice. She finally walked out the door. This was one dare she just had to take.

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John woke up to Randy at the little table in the mini kitchen drinking some coffee. John groaned. His body hurt all over. Randy could tell he needed a little help.

"Hey there sunshine."

"Shut up Randy."

John threw his shoe at him, but missed by a foot. Randy laughed and threw the paper at him.

"When's your flight?"

"Soon."

"How accurate! Is Maria coming with you?"

"I don't think so."

Randy felt bad for his friend. He knew how much he loved Maria. When he was with Courtney, he knew she was a replacement. He really wanted Maria. What she said to him finally broke the poor mans heart. John walked to the table and put his head in his hands.

"What am I gonna do Randy?"

"Well, being the ladies man that I am…"

John laughed at that.

"Hush! I would say…let it go. It's gonna be hard, but come on! You got Ashley on Smackdown!"

"I can't let her go. Whatever man. I gotta get ready."

John took a quick shower. All the time he thought about Maria. He was going to miss her voice, her blue eyes, how she always came into work looking like a sexy mess. Once he got out, he knew he had to let her go. He got on his khaki shorts, a plain white t-shirt with a plaid short sleeved button up over it. He got all packed and ate breakfast. He said goodbye to Adam, Shelton, Randy, Ric and Johnny. He made his way to the lobby. As he was exiting he saw Maria run toward him….with her suitcase. She was a sexy mess again.

"John wait! I thought about last night and….I want to take chances! I can't live without you John. Please forgive me, and escort me to Smackdown."

John got the biggest smile on his face. Maria fell for his smile. His dimples only added to the fact that he had a sexy smile. He put his arms around her waist and kissed her. It was the most passionate kiss he's ever gave a woman. She pulled away and took his hand. They both got in the cab.

"Where to guys?"

John and Maria looked at each other. Finally John spoke.

"To Smackdown…and the rest of our lives."