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Chapter 10 – Dinner for Two

"That movie was so sweet!" said Mickie as the group of friends stepped out of the cinema and heading into the parking lot. "I loved the ending when the boy finally professed his love to the girl."

"Yeah I think we noticed when you cried throughout that scene," Candice joked and the group soon joined in the laughter.

"Too bad Maria didn't come with us," said Torrie. "She would have loved it too."

"I wonder what she's doing now," said Randy. "She should be up by now right?"

"I think so."

Randy sighed. He did had a good time tonight but just thinking of her being on her own got him a bit worried. They haven't talked at all since that night at the hospital. He began to wonder if she was trying to keep him in the dark.

Has Maria been trying to avoid me? Why would she do that? It's not like we're still avoiding each other.

Or was it?

"Something wrong?" John asked him.

"It's just--" Randy paused. He hadn't got a slightest clue of what went on between them. Surely they're friends again, right?

"What? Go on."

"This might sound crazy but I'm starting to think that Maria's trying to avoid me."

John looked at the three divas who looked back at him with the same expression on their faces. John started to cough out a laugh, though Randy didn't take it as a nervous one.

"What are you talking about? She's not avoiding you."

"Then why do I have this funny feeling that she is?"

"Maybe she just has a lot on her mind now," Torrie suggested. "I mean last night was her chance at the women's title and now she missed it. That was a big bummer."

"I know," said Mickie. "It's a bummer for me too. We were so looking forward to that match."

"But she still has a chance at the gold right? I mean the doctor didn't mention it was anything serious, did she?"

"Not at all," said John. "Maria just needs plenty of rest and then she will be fine."

"That's good."

Randy made a small smile although he still thought about what he had just said earlier. Could it be true that Maria was indeed avoiding him? And if so, why would she? Didn't they work things out?

"Shall I drive?" said Mickie with her hand already pushed out to John.

John chuckled as he pulled out a key from his pocket. "You may have the honors."

Mickie grinned and took the key from John. She pushed the button and instantly, the lights flashed in a second and the doors clicked open as they entered the rental vehicle. John would sit next to Mickie while Randy, Torrie and Candice sat at the back.

"Hey guys, why don't we try to cheer Maria up?" Randy suggested.

"You know what? That's a great idea," said Mickie.

"Yeah we should totally do that," said Torrie.

"Any ideas though?" John asked.

Randy thought for a moment. Then an idea popped to mind.

"How about we take her out somewhere for dinner?"

"Now that's a special treat for her," said Candice and smiled. "Oh hey, I know this restaurant that's not too far from here. Maybe we can go and check it out?"

"Sounds perfect," said Randy. "Is everyone up to it?"

"Oh yeah!"

"Uh huh!"

"As long as there's bourbon chicken, then I'm in!"

"Shut up John!" the group said in unison and everyone started to cackle with laughter. Soon Mickie drove the vehicle out into the parking lot and onto the public road. The divas suddenly squealed without warning as a particular song blasted from the radio.

"I love that song!" said Torrie.

"Geez what was that about?" John asked in bewilderment. "You trying to get us guys a heart attack or what?"

"No," Mickie laughed. "We're always like that whenever this song plays."

Randy rolled his eyes and chuckled. "Well I don't mind listen to it since it has Timbaland."

He looked out the window from his side and smiled to himself. He couldn't wait until he could see that smile on her face after being so down lately. Maria could use a bit of cheering up after all. Randy rocked his head a bit to the song I Like You Just the Way You Are as the divas sang along with the female voice that came into play.

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"So this table has the view of the waterfront? Alright. And are there any specials for the evening? Okay then, well thank you very much."

He closed the flip of his cell phone and smirked to himself. Shane McMahon had special plans for tonight. And whenever he planned something special, he would make sure that it was that. Special.

He was going out with perhaps the most beautiful diva he had ever laid eyes on. That feeling of excitement he felt in his stomach was like an award for getting his catch with no 'bait' necessary. Shane felt proud of himself that he had finally gotten a chance to go out on a date with her. He couldn't wait.

Shane slipped his cell phone into his pocket. He was waiting in the lounge for nearly half an hour earlier before the actual meeting time that they had discussed. He wanted to make a first impression and being punctual was a plus. So he sat there comfortably on the single sofa as he waited, checking on the time on his watch every now and then.

She should be coming any time now.

And just as he made that thought, he had happened to get a glimpse of a figure coming towards him. Shane got into his full vision of the person he saw and smiled. He stood up and walked up to her.

"Wow…you look so beautiful," said Shane. There was no other word to describe how beautiful she was. She had on a pink dress and her hair was in thick curls. Her appearance took his breath away.

"Thank you," said Maria and made a small smile. Shane had been a good friend to give her the comfort she needed after she had been through. A simple night out was definitely something to take her mind off things. All she wanted to do was to forget about the fact that couldn't be ignored that she was carrying Randy's baby. She just wanted to forget about it for just one night.

"Shall we?" Shane began, offering his arm to her. Maria took it as she caught sight of his smile upon her and a small smile was her reply. They walked out from the lounge and soon as they stepped out of the hotel, a white limousine was already waiting on them at the entrance. They looked like they were a couple, to anyone who might saw them walking by.

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The drive was weird, so she had thought. Maria had never been in the same vehicle with Shane of all people. So a long drive to a restaurant seemed like it had been a long time since Maria went out someplace. It just felt weird to her.

"Are you okay?"

A voice snapped her back from her thoughts as she turned to look at him.

"Yeah I'm fine. Nothing to worry about."

Shane simply nodded and soon they had noticed that the limousine is slowing down and then it had come to a stop.

"Ah, we're here," Shane beamed. "I promise you that you'll love this place."

"I'm sure I will."

The door opened and Shane came out and then helped Maria out. Shane thanked the driver and took Maria's hand and they walked inside the restaurant. A male captain greeted them with a warm smile.

"Good evening and welcome. How are you?"

"We're very good thanks," said Shane. "We're here with the reservations for two under the name McMahon."

"Are you the one who requested for the view?"

"That is correct," said Shane.

"Alright then. This way," said the captain as he led them to the table. Maria turned to Shane.

"You requested for a view?"

"I sure did," said Shane, grinning. Before Maria could ask him any more questions, she had seen something breathtaking before her. The little beams of light of various colors from the city buildings made the dark waters gleaming softly under the starry sky. That was definitely a view that any one could fall in love with the minute it was seen.

"Oh Shane, I love it!"

Shane grinned. "Yeah, I knew you would."

"Is this spot okay for you, sir?"

"Yes definitely. It's perfect."

He was right. It was indeed perfect. The captain smiled and pulled out a chair courteously for Maria to take her seat and then Shane got seated afterwards. The captain presented them with menus.

"Would you like a champagne to start off?"

"Actually, no thank you. Do you have fruit punches?

"Yes we do, sir."

"Alright. Would you like one Maria?"

"Okay sure," said Maria.

"I'll have the piña colada," said Shane.

"Alright, the drinks will be on its way."

"Thank you," they said in unison and the captain walked away from their table. Shane turned to look at Maria, who had turned to a new page of the menu and her green eyes were focusing onto it. Shane felt sorry for her. He couldn't believe that she was pregnant. And he couldn't believe that she was pregnant. For him.

That no good son of a bitch.

Shane never liked Randy Orton. He despised him and that was a mere fact. These two men were never on good terms and would be at each other's throats whenever they see eye to eye. What annoyed him most was that Randy was the current WWE Champion and he wanted nothing more than to wipe that stupid smirk off the so-called legend killer from winning his main event match the other night.

After all that Shane had thought about him, he surprised himself by thinking that he had found the fact to be a true one. Randy Orton was up to no good.

Shane turned his attention to the menu that was placed in front of him. His brown eyes were now focused onto the words of the dishes and reading each dish into detail. His pure hatred for the self-proclaimed legend killer had been turned off from his mind.

At least for now. This was his night and he would de damned if anything or that particular someone ruined it for him.

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Randy began to wonder where Maria might be since the divas proclaimed that she wasn't in her hotel room. He read the note that Mickie had found on the dresser.

Gone out. Be back in a couple of hours. Don't worry 'bout me too much.

Maria.

"Where could she be, I wonder."

"Well we have no clue," said Mickie. "But she told us that she'll be here when we get back."

"Unless she went out shopping or something?" John suggested with a shrug.

"Maybe," said Torrie. "But then she would have told me if she needed anything 'cause I called her earlier on, remember?"

"Yeah that's true," said Candice. "I'll call her."

"Good idea," said Randy.

Candice dialed the number on her cell phone and placed it on her ear and waited to get an answer.

"She's not picking up?" John asked.

Candice shook her head. "I'm getting her voice mail." She said and waited a little to record her message. "Hey Ria, its Candice. We're all back in the hotel now and we're wondering where you at. So please call back when you get this. Bye."

"So much for that idea," said Torrie as Candice hung up. "Now what?"

They looked at each other as they started to wonder as to where Maria could be at this hour.

"Maybe she's on a date," said Mickie. "The note did say she will be back in a couple of hours. So that could be a hint to the clue."

"I suppose," said Torrie. Her smile turned into a teasing one. "If she is, then who?"

"Well I'll tell you who she's not going out with," said Randy with a serious tone of voice. "Shane McMahon." He pronounced his name in mere disgust of the man he despised. And to make matters worse was that he was working for him.

"Maria couldn't stand the guy. And as you all know, neither do I."

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The view of the waterfront was amazing. Her green eyes lit with admiration as she looked on. Maria had thought that it would be so romantic to watch it with that special someone by her side….

The only problem was that special someone she dreamt of every single day was that someone that she knew in her heart that she couldn't be with, no matter how much it pained her. Maria loved Randy but she couldn't tell him that. Even if she wanted to, the outcome wouldn't be something that Maria would expect. So what's the point in telling him her feelings? It would all be pointless if she did.

"It's so lovely out here isn't it?"

Maria smiled faintly as she replied in a mindless manner, "Yes it is."

He could tell that she had a lot on her mind since she was quiet during dinner. He couldn't blame her. She hadn't been treated right. Shane shook his head slightly.

Don't you worry, Maria. I'll make sure that he stays far away from you.

And that was his promise that he was sure that he could keep.