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Chapter 7 - The Not-So-Great Greeting

The long strands of her curly were spread across the bed as Maria was laying there, her green eyes staring blankly at the ceiling above her. The good news was that she was finally released from the hospital a few hours ago and was back to her hotel room. The only bad news was that she was pregnant. The tests proved her wrong and her nightmare was realized. Inside her stomach was a baby, an unbreakable attachment to the self proclaimed Legend Killer, Randy Orton.

"Some day I'm having..."

The divas looked at her with such sympathy and they couldn't blame her for snapping at them last night. They would do the best they could to cheer her up but there was nothing they could do to help ease her mind off many things. Many things would include the fact that she was carrying the child of a soon-to-be married man that she has kept her secret from. To complicate matters, her feelings for Randy had come back to haunt her.

"I think I'll go for a walk," said Maria, as she got up.

"Hey Ria, we're going to the arena in a bit," said Torrie. "Want to come with us?"

"No thanks."

"We don't want to leave you here alone," said Candice. "Especially after what you've been going through."

"I'll be fine really. I'll see you guys when you get back, alright?"

Maria took her handbag from the couch, slipped into her flip flops and head out of the room with a room key in her pocket. She got to the elevator as she pushed a button and soon the door slid from each other and closed back when she entered it.

She finally reached the lobby and looked around as to find something to do. She turned to the direction where the shopping area was and decided to look around some of the shops. She wasn't really in a shopping mood despite being a shop-a-holic that she would be. But then decided that now wasn't the time for she was having a bad day.

Well for the time being anyway.

There were people roaming around the different shops. It wasn't so busy like of the malls you would go to in town, but there were definitely quite a good bit of people there. Maria spotted a jewelry store and decided to drop by. She scanned along the glass counter to see the chains, rings, earrings, broaches and many other shiny as well as glittery accessories. There was one that caught her eye. A silver pendant with a tiny heart adorned with small genuine diamonds. She asked the lady behind the counter for a closer look at it and was very friendly and helpful to do so as she bends down and placed the pendant before the brunette diva.

"It sure is beautiful..." she murmured to herself.

Only that couldn't her up any better. Why was she feeling she was going so much hell? Maybe she already is?

She sighed as she observed the glittery item.

"That will definitely look great on you," said a voice from behind.

"Oh great, he just has to be here."

She was being sarcastic for someone whom she never wanted to see let alone hear from was standing right behind her. Unfortunately he has to be in the same hotel that she was staying in.

Of course it wasn't the Legend Killer himself, for he left to go the arena with John earlier on and she was relieved for that. At least his absence could ease her mind a bit for now. But unluckily for her, she would have to face someone on her own much to her annoyance.

"Shane. Why am I not surprised to see you here?"

"And it's nice seeing you too Maria."

Maria faked a smile at Shane McMahon, the General Manager of Raw. Unfortunately for her, it was the same show that she was also happened to be a part of. She then turned around with a roll of an eye before turning her attention back to the pendant.

"Shopping today are you?"

"I'm just looking," she said through her gritted teeth.

"If you want, I can buy it for you."

The brunette diva scoffed and turned to face him. "Is this your way of trying to make me fall for you? Because if it is, your money can't buy anything from me."

"This is not what this is about, okay? Just think of it as a gift from a friend."

"Friend? We don't see each other eye to eye and you're calling me a friend?"

Shane frowned. "I heard about you yesterday."

"Oh did you?" said Maria sarcastically.

"Yes. And I was very worried about you."

"Well that's nice to hear, coming from you."

Maria turned away from him and politely thanked the lady for the time observing the precious jeweled piece before turning away from Shane as she exited the store. She was heading back to the lobby, gaining speed as she was trying to be as far from him as possible. But it proved to be a failure for he was keeping up with her.

"Hey wait, could you just hold a bit?"

"Shane, I have to go," Maria lied. She just has to think of something to get him to leave her alone. Then she felt am arm reaching out to hers and got spun around for her to see his face again.

"At least tell me if you're okay," said Shane. "Cause that was something that no one expected."

"I'm fine, alright? No need to be all anxious over me."

"At least let me get something for you."

Maria let out a frustrated sigh. "Why are you sounding like you own me something?"

"Because I do."

The young diva shot a look of disbelief as well as bewilderment.

"Now before you say anything," Shane cut in right when she was about to speak. "I just want to apologize for being an ass."

Maria forced out a laugh from her chest. "So what, you finally realize out that you are?"

He made a grin. "Sorta."

Shane would make every attempt to get her eye but would fail every time he tried doing so. She was clearly not interested in him but being a person that he is, he wouldn't give up until he has gotten what he wants. From flowers, notes, cards, even chocolate haven't lead him to the prize of his heart, that is the brunette diva Maria herself. To the divas, that was the sweetest thing that he has even done, but to Maria was different. To her, that was very annoying.

"So you finally understand that I just don't like you?" Maria asked. "I mean in a romantic kind of sense."

"Yeah I do," said Shane, massaging his neck a bit with his hand. "I guess my head was hard like a rock to realize that."

Maria managed to make a small smile, though she wasn't sure of whether to believe that he has finally given up on his schemes to woo her in every possible way.

"Anyway, you seemed to like that pendant."

""I do, it's beautiful."

"Then let me buy it for you."

"Shane-"

"I'm not trying anything this time. It's just a gift to bring a smile to your face."

"I appreciate the thought, but really you don't have to."

"But I-"

"I'm not going to argue about this!" Maria imploded.

Shane held up his hand in defense and retorted. "Okay. It's just a thought."

Maria made a nod and looked behind Shane in time to see the three women heading out of the lobby.

"Oh, I have to go now," she said as she walked past him, quickly changed her pace as she ran toward the three divas.

"Hey guys, wait up!"

The three turned to see the young diva gasping a bit for to catch a breath.

"Hey Ria!" Mickie beamed. "We're just about to go."

"I was wondering if I could still join you guys, if there's no problem at all?"

"Of course you could still come," said Candice.

"Yeah," Torrie joined in. "Do you want anything from the room before we head out?"

"Nah, I'm good. Let's go."

The divas turned to head through the glass doors as they head out the lobby. Maria turned back to make sure that Shane didn't follow her like he would usually do. But he was still standing at the same spot she left him at. He waved to her but she didn't return the wave as she turned her attention back to where she was going as she followed the divas out of the building and into the parking lot.

"John and Randy should be done training by now right?" Torrie asked.

"They should be," said Mickie. "Unless they've decided to make some excuse just to use the ring a bit longer."

"What do you have in mind?" Candy asked with a laugh.

Mickie giggled and then said, "A game of twister."

The three divas burst out laughing and Maria remained quiet as she was trying to forget about what just happened earlier.

"You okay Ria?"

"Yeah Candy, I'm fine."

Well at least she got away from Shane at last. Despite of that, now she has put herself through the toughest situation yet.

That would be to find a way to avoid Randy in any way she could while at the arena.

And to keep her secret sealed.