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It has been two weeks now since she has been home again. Of course Randy got suspicious when she asked to stay home, when she asked to end that whole charade with Cody playing her boyfriend, but as soon as she said that she's the feeling all the traveling wasn't good for the baby, he'd accepted it.
"I just want the baby and you to be healthy. So… back to the old times."
And that is what it was. The past two weeks they have only seen each others for two days, Randy still being busy with the divorce and his job and her not feeling like traveling or rather like crossing path's with Cody again.
She had thought about him a lot during the past weeks, about the kiss, about what it meant, about her feelings towards Cody. Yes, he was cute and caring, funny, a good listener, everything a girl could wish for… but he was nothing compared to Randy. Even if she had felt the sparks, if she had wanted the kiss never to end… she was not in love with him. She loved Randy and she did not plan to cheat on him, never.
So far, she could avoid Randy bringing Cody with him when he came home, but this week it would not work. It was Randy's birthday coming up in two days. She and John had not only planned a surprise-party, but she had also gotten him what he had always dreamt of:
A brand new Harley Davidson, 2010 CVO Softail Convertible. Since she could not quite afford it on her own, Cody, Ted, Evan and John all had given her some money, making it a shared birthday-present, one he'd hopefully be able to enjoy for quite some time and one who'd hopefully get his head off all the stress going on in his life.
"I'll be home tomorrow at 1 pm, babe… I love you."
She sighed, leaning against the counter in the kitchen, playing with her new-cut brown curls.
"I love you, too… take care. I miss you!"
"You know I miss you, too… I gotta run now… bye!"
That is what the past two weeks had looked like: short phone calls in between work and appointments with his lawyer and it was already killing Randy. He wanted to be with her so badly, wanted to take care of her and the unborn baby, wanted to make sure both of them were healthy and most of all happy.
The fight they had two weeks ago was long forgotten and he was cursing himself for being that cold towards her only because she had not been in the mood that day. He also had not seen Alana in 4 weeks by now. Between all the troubles with the divorce, the job, Tammy being pregnant, he could not find the time to visit her and Sam and honestly, he also was not in the mood to even see Sam.
His life was hectic and chaotic enough; he did not need her bitching and whining about him not taking care of his daughter on top of all that. The lawyer had told him, the chances of him getting half the custody looked pretty good, seeing that he had a stable income and that he already had an own big apartment and he'd convinced Sam that once he'd get half the custody, he'd make sure he wouldn't have to travel that much anymore.
He had talked to Vince, explaining the situation to him and despite not being happy, Vince had agreed on him only working Raw and one house-show every week he had Alana. It would mean less money for him, but his little girl was well worth it.
In addition, it would also mean, he would have more time for Tammy and the baby… their baby.
He smiled at that thought, just hoping they could make it until the divorce would be through… only three more months and they would not have to hide anymore. They could finally have the normal life they seeked for, be the happy family they always wanted to be… and he could finally propose to her.
Yes, he was thinking about it. In fact, the thought had not left his mind ever since she told him that she was pregnant. Despite his first marriage ending in a catastrophe, he was one-hundred percent sure that Tammy was the right woman, that he would spend the rest of his life with her. He even had the ring already. Not bought… no… but he had already chosen one a few weeks ago when Tammy was home with Cody, trying to recover from her little collapse.
It was noon the next day; Tammy had just gotten of the phone with John to finish the last few strings for the party. It really would be a surprise for Randy and Tammy was more than thankful for John not having said anything to him and for helping her. He truly was a good friend to Randy.
The last few hours had felt like an eternity for her. They had not seen each others in 7 days now since Randy had been on a European Tour and had not been able to come home last week. She longed for him holding her in his strong arms, longed for his warmth surrounding her, longed for his soft lips on her skin, just for him being there.
Looking around the living room, she smiled to herself. Everything was clean and in the course of the past few days she had been able to decorate it a little different, with a new couch, -she had placed the old one upstairs in the guestroom, because she could not throw it away. It held too many sweet memories for her… and Randy- some pictures of her and Randy gracing the fireplace, an Anne Geddes poster hanging over the TV.
Even though she was pregnant, she only was in her third month; it did not mean she could not do anything on her own. She just hoped Randy would like it. Whenever the divorce was through and he would finally move in with her, she did not want him to feel uncomfortable. She wanted him to feel as if he was in his own home.
The basement was already set up with a few machines and John and Evan had painted it a light blue last week. That would be the third surprise for Randy's birthday. She knew she was spoiling him, but she was glad to have him in his life and she would have done anything to make him happy.
She did not even hear the door, so lost in her thoughts, yawning a little as she stretched out on the couch, constant smile plastered on her face. It wasn't before he cleared his throat that she got back into reality, turning her head towards the door to see Randy, wearing a black button-up shirt, dark-blue denim shorts, black sneakers and his travel-bag slung over his left shoulder, smirking at her.
"Hey…"
Her smile got even bigger as he slowly approached her, looking around the living room, taking in the few changes she had done as he sat down his bag in front of the couch.
"Wow… when did that happen?"
She shrugged, eyes staying on his beautiful face, recognizing the exhaustion showing in his eyes, under his eyes, face looking worn-out and as if he had not gotten any sleep in days.
"Last few days… do you like it?"
He smiled, kneeling down in front of her, taking her hands in his, eyes locking for the first time.
"I love it!"
She smiled, pulling one hand away to run her palm over his forehead down to his cheek, thumb brushing over the area under his eye.
"You look tired."
He shook his head, smile never vanishing, getting lost in her gorgeous blue eyes before softly kissing her lips.
"I'm fine…" He kissed her again. "I missed you."
"I've missed you, too"
Her voice was barely a whisper as she put her forehead against his, his fingers caressing her knuckles while her thumb caressed his cheek.
"How about you go get changed and I make us some lunch… you look as if you're starving."
He chuckled softly, but nodded, pecking her pink lips before slowly raising from the floor.
"I am starving… and I have a surprise for you when I come back down."
"Surprise, huh?"
She grinned as he stood in front of her, lips curling up into that famous smirk.
"Yeah… I bet you'll like it."
She arched a brow, slowly getting up from the couch, grabbing his hands once more to pull him into her body, kissing him once again.
"I've missed that so much."
He held her in his arms for a while, fingers playing with her soft curls, his chin resting on her head while his other arm was wrapped around her tiny frame.
"Me too, babe, me too."
About twenty minutes later, Tammy stood in front of the stove, cooking some spaghetti with homemade sauce while Randy had his arms wrapped around her from behind, looking over her shoulder.
"Looks good…"
She smiled back at him, shrugging.
"Thought something fast and easy would be best for now… and maybe tonight we could order us something?"
He nodded his head, gently kissing her cheek, tightening the grip around her waist.
"I like the sound of that… hmm… what do you have planned for tomorrow?"
She smirked, shaking her head while stirring the sauce.
"Not gonna tell ya. But I'm sure you'll like it."
He huffed, pulling away from her, trying to look all disappointed and sad.
"Please?"
Turning around, she could not help but laugh at his afford.
"Babe… no way!"
He tucked in his upper lip, chewing on it.
"But…"
Tammy turned back around, chuckling.
"I won't tell you… now Randal… mind helping me by getting us some plates?"
He sighed, walking over to the cupboard just as his cell went off. Pulling it out of his back pocket and flipping it open, he rolled his eyes, letting out a disapproving groan.
"Who is it?"
"Sam…"
She glanced back at him, tilting her head a little.
"Go answer it."
Shaking his head, he put the phone back into his pocket before grabbing some plates out of the board.
"She's trying to call me for an hour already. I'm seriously not in the mood to keep up with her today."
He walked back to the kitchen-table, placing the plates on it before turning back around to get the spoons and forks.
"Babe, really… maybe it's important."
Just then, his phone went of again and he looked at her, waiting for approval.
"Take it… I don't mind."
He sighed, pulling the phone out again, taking a deep breath before answering it.
"What do you want?"
"......"
"Yeah… sorry."
"......"
"I know… but…"
He glanced over at Tammy who had turned around to look at him with an arched brow.
"......"
"Can ya… ? Wait… geez."
Holding a hand over the speaker, he mouthed to Tammy.
"Alana wants to see me tomorrow since it's my birthday. She wants to either visit me or I'll have to go there."
Tammy shrugged, smiling slightly.
"She can come over here and we'll have some fun until it's time for your surprise."
"But…"
She shook her head before he could finish the sentence.
"Tell Sam to bring her over. We'll handle it."
He sighed, turning back towards the phone.
"Okay. Can ya bring her over at around 11? She can stay with me till… let's say 6 pm and then I'll bring her back to you."
"......"
"Yeah… I know."
"......"
"No… I'm staying at a friends house… let me give you the address."
"......"
"Sure… it's 703 Ocean Drive… yeah… you can't miss it."
"......"
"Listen, I really gotta go now."
"......"
"Okay, tell her that I love her… bye."
Sighing he closed his phone, turning back to Tammy, wrapping his arms around her again to hug her from behind.
"You sure it's okay?"
She smiled, nodding her head, eyes staying fixed on the sauce.
"We'll call John or Evan to come over so neither Sam nor Alana will get suspicious of why I'm here. We can tell them I am friends with John and you guys came over to help me with some decoration or whatever... She'll leave again after she dropped Alana off, right?"
Randy sighed, hugging her tighter, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Thankfully, yeah."
She finished the sauce, turning the stove off, grabbing the pot.
"Good… now be nice and carry the pots over to the table for me while I get us the spoons and forks."
He kissed her cheek, taking the pot out of her hand and the other one from the stove, carrying them over while she quickly washed her hands before grabbing the cutlery.
"So… what's the surprise you have for me?"
She smiled at him as she sat down opposite to him, taking one of his hands into hers.
"Well… I've talked to my lawyer…"
She arched a brow, slightly tilting her head.
"And?"
His smile got bigger as he rubbed her knuckles gently with his thumb.
"In three months we're through… and my chances on getting half the custody look pretty good."
Her lips curled up into a big smile as she squeezed his hand, tears coming to your eyes.
"Only three more months?"
He nodded, his free hand reaching over to caress her cheek, thumb brushing away a few tears.
"Yeah.. And then we're all free and won't have to hide anymore. No more sneaking around, no more lies, no more stories to make up… finally we can be the happy little family you always wanted… WE always wanted. And once the divorce is through and I have the custody… no one will care anymore that we've already been together before I even filed for divorce, no one will care anymore that the baby is mine… our baby."
She swallowed the lump in her throat, tears falling freely down her cheeks, not able to say anything, as she was happy that there was finally a date. Finally, they knew that the torture would be over soon, that they did not need to hide anymore. There was finally hope.
"I love you."
It came out choked and as a whisper, but it was all Randy ever wanted to hear. He leaned forward, carefully cupping her face in his strong hands, kissing her with every emotion, every passion, every love he had in him. For her he had given up his life and finally he knew that it was all worth it.
"I love you, too."
Don't worry, it's not over yet. Next chapter will be Alana visiting and Randy's b-day… I have planned a lot for that.
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