A/N Here is the new chapter:) Laura and Kara thank you for your great reviews. I'm really glad you like this story:)
Special thanks to redgirl17- Your reviews are always amazing - i definitely love them- your words mean so much for me:) About John - ha-ha-ha- i laughed so much at your comment- what can I say- maybe, Barbie's changed... ;) Ok, Ok, don't kill me. Soon, some secrets will be revealed...;)
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"I'm glad to see you," Phil admitted with a warm smile, which Maria returned, "Well, I'm glad to see you too."
"Are you doing, ok?" He asked.
"Yeah, I'm ok," She nodded.
Phil definitely looked pleased to see her, "So, you're back after months of being out."
"Yeah, I really missed all this," She confessed and then added, "Though a lot has changed in the past months."
"Yeah, I guess," He agreed.
"How are you, Phil?" She asked kindly.
"Fine," He replied and then added, "Working most of the time."
"Your career goes great," She praised him.
"Are you watching closely my career?" He smirked.
She looked down and blushed, "Well, I follow everything what happens in WWE."
"I watch your show and all I can say is, wow! You have a real talent," He said sincerely.
"Thank you. I like doing this," She admitted.
"I'm so glad you're going after what you like."
"Yeah," Maria agreed with a nod.
"Ria, I was thinking…uh," Phil stuttered, rubbing the back of his head, "We could go out some day."
"Yeah, sure," This offer obviously caught her off-guard, "I'd love to," She replied nervously.
"I'll call you," Phil promised.
"Alright."
"Take care, Ria."
"You too."
Maria watched Phil move away, when Eve's voice startled her," No way! It can't be I know I didn't see what I just saw."
Maria turned to her friend, giving her a death glare, "Eve, you scared the shit out of me. You need to stop jumping on me any time without warning."
Eve ignored her comment and asked, "Was that your ex?"
"Yes," Maria confirmed.
"Was that sparks flying between you?"
"Of course not," Maria snapped back quickly.
"I think he wants you back. Call it Eve intuition."
Maria rolled her eyes, "Yeah, right!" She said, her voice laced with sarcasm.
"Trust me. I feel the vibrations in the air."
Maria arched a single eyebrow, "Vibrations?"
"Yes, and they are very strong between you and Phil," Eve emphasized.
"Eve, whatever happened was a long time ago. Things between us are over," Maria declared firmly.
"Maybe for you, but not for him."
"You are wrong."
"Well, we'll see."
Costa Rica
Maria woke up but it took her a few minutes to realize where she was. She stretched and glanced at the clock on the nightstand. She noticed that it was already 11:30 a.m. They had landed in Costa Rica earlier that morning. She had managed to get some sleep on the plane. Now she felt a little giddy and could not sleep more. She noticed that a small icon on her cell phone was flashing red, indicating she had a new text message. She checked to see it had been received 10 minutes ago. She read it and a small smile crept over her lips.
It sucks to wake up without you :( Randy
Randy took the longest 'coldest shower he'd ever taken in his life when he got in the bathroom. That little nap on the plane was all the sleep he got. He spent hours tossing and turning in the bed, not being able to sleep at all. Finally he decided to get up. One thing was for sure, he couldn't get Maria out of his head. He had never experienced this before. Fuck, he wanted her so damn much he could taste it . He needed to have her… not for some quick fuck, but for more. What did more mean? He didn't know. Randy was suddenly overcome with visions of them. Damn, he could feel the titillating stroke of her soft hair, the tender delicacy of her gorgeous body. He could feel her wrapped around him, all of her at once—hair, skin, scent—pressed against him, welcoming him, wanting his touch as he wanted hers. When Randy finally left the shower and then the room, Dave was sitting in the swimming pool area, enjoying the view of the ocean with cup of coffee and exotic cocktail.
"You look like hell, man!" Dave noticed.
"Good morning to you too," Randy replied in a sarcastic way.
"Sleepless night, huh?"
Randy just glared at him and poured himself a cup of black coffee.
"How was the cuddling thing?" Dave chuckled.
"Does that look funny to you?" Randy gave his friend a cold glance.
"Hey, I'm just trying to ease the atmosphere," Dave put his hands up in defense, "Maybe, if you have her once you will heal yourself."
"That's the problem, Dave! I don't want just to fuck her…I want more than that. I like the feel of her… This is all new to me."
"Randy, you haven't forgotten you've got a wife at home, have you?" Dave felt the need to remind him.
"I couldn't forget it even if I wanted to," Randy growled.
"Things between you and Pam ain't going too good huh?"
"It's not anything new. But Pam crossed the line this time," Randy's voice dripping with anger.
"Maybe, you have to try make up the things," Dave advised him.
"That's the point. I don't want to make up the things. I know I sound like a total dick,but I'm so sick and tired of her bitchy behavior."
"You must look at the problems from the other person's perspective and actively try to see her point of view. You've hardly been home the last years. Surely, it's not easy for her."
"What? Since when you take her side?"
"I don't take anyone's side. I'm just trying to be the voice of reason."
"You?"
"Yeah, me! And don't be so touchy. The lack of sex has clouded your mind."
"Shut up," Randy said with a hint of annoyance.
"Listen, I don't blame you for liking Maria. Any sane man would easily lose his mind over her… Hey, look at her. She is gorgeous. But she is not your type."
"What do you mean by saying she is not my type?"
"I mean that her breasts are real, she is clever, and her hair is not fake. She is not the kind of girl that would fuck you just for fun. Randy, I see you really like her, but this is not healthy in your situation. You are not single. You're going to break her heart. She needs someone who would give her more than you could give to her. Just think before you act. Don't make her suffer. She doesn't deserve that."
"I know…" Randy said quietly. At that moment, Randy's cell phone began ringing. The screen was blinking for attention.
"It's Stefanie," Randy said and then stood up to take the call.
Dave was about to take a sip of his cocktail when someone grabbed his shoulder abruptly.
"What are you trying to do?" Rick snarled, his eyes flashing with anger.
"What are you talking about?" Dave looked at him puzzled.
"You know very well what I'm talking about. Why do you want to make him feel bad?"
"I know what I'm doing," Dave stated.
"You sure?" Rick looked at him suspiciously.
"Yes," The Animal confirmed.
"I hope… I really hope that you know what you are doing."
Meanwhile in St. Louise, Missouri
Elaine and Bob Orton had invited their two children Becky and Nathan for lunch.
"I'm worried about Randy. I tried to call him, but his phone was switched off," Elaine confessed.
"You know he is too busy, " Bob tried to calm her.
"Mom, you need to stop worrying about him. Randy is a grown man and can take care of himself," Becky told her mom.
"You are going to see when you have children. You always think about them no matter how old your child gets or what they accomplish in life you always want the best for them."
Becky smiled softly, as she reached for her husband's hand.
"Do you think…" Elaine paused trying to find the right words to express herself, "He… he is cheating on Pam?" She cleared her throat awkwardly.
"Elaine, for God's sake how did you figure it out?" Bob looked at his wife in astonishment.
"I don't know… I guess… it's just a feeling."
"I wouldn't blame him if he does it," Becky commented.
Elaine looked absolutely shocked by her daughter's admittance, "Becky? How could you say it?"
"Mom, I'm just honest. My brother is not happy and it's high time you open your eyes and see it," Becky said with all seriousness.
"Pam is just a little worried," Elaine defended her daughter in low.
"I think you mean over-bearing, judgmental and jealous like some crazy bitch,"
"Becky, please I don't want to hear you giving names to your brother's wife," Elaine warned her daughter.
"I'm sorry, my brother doesn't' need any more pressure than he already has on him."
"Randy has family responsibilities," Elaine declared emphatically and then sighed, "Poor Pam."
"God, mom! Please! Do you really think she has the right to call you and tell you all that shit about Randy? I don't think that is fair. My brother may not be perfect but he has always been a hard-working, generous and caring man. He works his ass off and the only thing that his precious wife does is to whimper for everything."
"I understand her very well. Do you know what does it mean your husband to be always out of your home and spend all the time on the road?"
"Yeah, mom. I know. But when she married him, Randy wasn't selling burgers in McDonalds. As far as I remember, you were the one that explained to her that she must be patient if she wanted to be a wrestler's wife. Besides, she follows him almost everywhere."
"Of course, she would accompany him. She is his wife."
"Not to complain then. Does she honestly believe she needs defending from you?"
"We are family," Elaine declared firmly.
"Mom, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I support my brother. If you don't want to see some things, I see them clearly."
"Every marriage has difficult moments. I can only hope Randy would not make some stupid mistake.I'm worried there is someone else in his life."
"I bet it's Eve Torres. She has a nice ass," Randy's younger brother smirked.
"Nathan?" Elaine's eyes pinned her son with a cold glare.
"What? She is sexy as hell. Who could resist her?"
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"What's got your attention, Eve?"
"I have a feeling that this slut has the hots for John," Eve told Maria. They both were sitting in the swimming pool area.
Maria looked toward the table where Barbie had just joined Dave, Rick, Randy and John. She hadn't spoken to Randy since yesterday in the airplane, but every time she looked up his eyes were on her. She caught him staring her way while having a conversation with his friends.
"What makes you think so?" Maria asked turning her attention to Eve and her conclusions.
"Have you seen the way this slut looks at him?"
"She acts this way to everyone," Maria commented.
"Trust me. She looks at John differently."
"I don't think John would pay attention to her."
"You think?"
"Of course."
"I don't know," Eve said incredulously, "I feel something in the air."
"Again?"
"Yes. I have a very strong sixth sense. Speaking of feelings… I think you and Randy would be so hot together."
"Excuse me?" Maria choked on her coffee.
"You heard me. This man is a real sex God."
"Oh, please…"
"Are you blind? For that matter, he has a nice dick," Eve burst out into girlish giggles.
"Wait? What?" Maria felt her entire body heat in a blush.
Eve smiled mischievously and nodded.
"How do you know?" Maria asked, as she picked up her coffee and took a huge gulp trying to ease her nerves.
"I've been heard."
"You've been heard?"
"Yeah, you know… "Eve winked at her, "Some things can't be hidden."
"God, Eve!"
"I bet it's true."
"I can't believe we are talking about … that."
"Oh, come on! Don't act like you are not interested in knowing."
"I'm not."
"Say it like you mean it. I bet he likes to be in control."
Maria could feel the blood rush to her cheeks again. She took a sip of her coffee and looked away.
"You do like men, right?" Eve chuckled.
"Funny," Maria snarled at her.
"Look, Ria! Sex is very important."
"Oh really?"
"Yep. Since when you haven't been with someone?"
"Eve? What the hell?"
"We are friends, Ria."
"Well… it's been long… but I really can't be with someone just for sex. I really need to find someone… serious, you know?"
"It won't bother you while you are waiting for Mr. Right… to… give your body some bless."
"My body is fine."
"Ria, you need to get laid! Better to be someone talented."
"Eve, I'm approaching thirty I'm not some horny teenager that likes to bang"
"Approaching thirty only means you don't have to waste your time with someone who doesn't know where to find the woman clitoris."
"Could you be more subtle?"
"I'm just worried about you. You need to stop being so rational, honey. I bet Randy could fuck you three times a day in ten different ways and don't tell me just the thought of that don't make you craving for it."
"You know what? I can't wait for Trish to come. You are unbearable."
Maria sighed, feeling very confused. The whole story with Randy made her feel a total mess. Her heart was telling her one thing, her reason was saying the opposite… and her body… Damn Eve! She was right. Why didn't she just follow her heart and fucked the reason. But she couldn't act recklessly. It was against her nature, but yet she couldn't stop herself. She knew she would have trouble resisting him, but she had to. Was there something more than just physical attraction? She closed her eyes and all she could do was feel. Feel him. His hands were everywhere, his mouth worked amazing on her and she was helpless. Maybe this had to stop before it got worse, before she got more involved. On the other hand, if she was with him just once? She would stop think about him. Yeah, he can't be that perfect. Right? Right? Maybe his bedroom skills suck. Who says he is that great? It's too good to be true... a smoking hot man and great in bed. This only happens in the movies. Who did she try to mislead? She didn't care how big he was or how good he was… she truly liked him. Fuck, this was getting pathetic.
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Randy and the rest of the wrestlers and the divas were waiting for the buses to take them to the Arena.
"Are you coming or not?" Randy asked Dave.
"Nah, I'll come later with Rick."
"Fine. See you later then," Randy got on the bus and pulled his phone out of his pocket. He wrote a message to Maria.
My day would be fucked up. I couldn't see you properly today.
A few minutes later he got a reply saying :The day hasn't finished yet.
He smirked: You know how to make me smile, baby… Don't make plans tonight because I have something special planned
"You're grinning like the Cheshire Cat, Mr. Orton?" Eve said as she took a seat next to him on the bus.
"Do you have a habitual need to stick your nose in someone else's business, Torres?" He glanced over to her briefly.
"I just noticed. So, what's got you in a good mood today? " Eve flashed him a beautiful smile.
"I see you try desperately to take Candice's place," He commented with a smile.
"What do you mean?" She pouted.
"You have a tendency to stick your nose into other peoples' business."
"It's not other people's business, it's yours business," Eve pointed out and then furrowed her brows,"Just don't tell me it's because of that skank."
"What skank?" Randy questioned suspiciously.
"Barbie Blank," Eve replied.
"Of course not," He made a disgusted face.
"I saw her sitting at your table this morning."
"Is that so? I didn't pay much attention to her," Randy shrugged his shoulders indifferently.
"Unlike you, Cena's face lit up when he saw her. If they weren't in public, I am sure that the slut would have been on her knees servicing him."
"John and Barbie?" Randy burst out laughing.
"Why are you laughing? I think she has a huge crush on him, and he obviously doesn't mind her special attention." She insisted.
"Come on Eve! John would never bang her," Randy declared.
"You did," She pointed out.
"Well… yeah, but John is not me."
"I don't know… we'll see. Anyway, how is your family life going?" She changed the subject suddenly.
"Are you interviewing me now?"
"I'm just concerned. How is Alie?"
"She is fine."
"Great."
"What about you? How is your life, Eve?"
"Not as great as yours," She let out a huge overdramatic sigh.
"Your boyfriend is giving you a hard time, huh?"
"You know how it is when you date someone who is out of the business. He doesn't understand the world of travelling and all, but I'm trying to find a balance between him and my work. You and Pam do it great."
"I don't think so," He muttered quietly.
"That's why we have to date people that work with us," Eve chuckled," Like Ria and Phil."
Randy would have choked,"Ria and Phil? They are not together," His voice grew harsh.
"They are not, but if you are asking me, Phil still has feelings for her."
Randy turned his head and listened intently, "You think?" He nervously shifted in his seat.
"Yes, you had to see him yesterday. He was looking at her like wow!"
Randy felt his cheek-bone starting to tremble, and he was overwhelmed by feelings of jealousy. Eve noticed that and smiled inwardly, "But who could blame him? Maria is not only beautiful and sexy, she is a very nice person as well. I think the man that would win her heart could consider himself lucky."
Randy couldn't help it as he balled his hands into fists at his sides and tried to act casual and not show how jealous he was, "Yeah… very lucky," He admitted in a low voice.
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Maria was sitting in the swimming pool area, trying to concentrate on her script for her tonight's show. She was daydreaming about Randy the entire time instead of focusing on the script. However, sitting alone didn't help her focus at all.
"Penny for your thoughts," A man's voice said from behind her, pulling her from her reverie. She looked up and smiled at the tall man standing in front of her.
"Hey, Dave," She greeted him.
"Am I disturbing you?"
"Of course not."
"Get this," Dave handed her some ice-cream, "It's for you."
"Oh, that's my favorite one. Thank you."
"I know."
"You know?"
"I do," He nodded and then advised her," Eat it before it melts."
Maria smiled and quickly licked the melting ice-cream off , "Why are you not in the Arena with the others?"
"Today is only for active wrestlers."
"I see."
"But we'll ride together to the Arena."
"Oh, ok."
"Do you have many interviews tonight?" He demanded.
"Nep. My special guests are Beth and Nattie," Maria answered.
"I really love what you do," He said softly.
"Thanks, Dave."
"Are you still a fan of bungee jumping?"
"You remember?" She looked sincerely surprised.
"I couldn't forget. Besides, any girl that can do this is just fine in my books."
Maria laughed softly. There was an awkward silence before Maria glanced at her watch, "Oh, I gotta go get my stuff. The bus will be here any minute."
"Yeah…" He mumbled.
"Well, thanks for the ice cream, Dave."
"You are welcome. See you in a few."
"Now I suggest you pick your jaw up off the floor," The sound of that familiar voice caused Dave to startle somewhat, "What?" He asked confused.
"So are you going to tell me what is going on?" Rick was standing in front of Dave looking at him quizzically as Maria moved away.
Dave turned to come face to face with Rick Flair.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm not blind. Are you interested in Maria?"
"Are you crazy?You have to stop being paranoid."
"Call me paranoid, but what was that cheesy scene with the ice cream?" Rick asked with an angry inflection of his voice.
"Nothing, man," Dave grumbled, "I just offered her some ice cream. Why do you make it such a big deal?"
"Something happens to you. I'm watching you."
"You figure out things," Dave said with a hint of annoyance.
"Don't touch Randy's girl. I'm warning you."
"Randy's girl?" Dave tried his best to calm himself.
"You know what I mean."
"Randy is married, Rick," Dave retorted, the anger rolling off of him and his frustration was obvious.
"We all know he likes Maria and she likes him."
"Maria is a good girl, man."
"I know that. But I cannot stop to wonder at what kind of game you are playing."
"I don't play games. I just care for her. She is … my…. She is a nice girl and she doesn't deserve to suffer. And we both know that Randy will break her heart. She needs someone to protect her."
"Oh, how nice of you."
"Rick, I'm telling you I don't like Maria the way you think," Dave let out a sigh of frustration.
"I don't believe that for one second."
"I don't give a shit what you think," The Animal stated and stood up angrily. After a moment, Rick shook his head, crossing his arms and narrowing his eyes in Dave's direction.
A few hours later, in the Arena
After the show was over the wwe superstars went to a conference room signing autographs.
John was sitting next to her. He was getting impatient to finish and finally get her where he wanted her,in his arms forever. It was almost painful for him to refrain himself from looking at this gorgeous girl. He could feel her, it was her scent clinging to his skin. She was so close he could literally smell her and he reveled in it, even just for a brief moment. God he was hard as a rock. He ached with undying need. It was real torture. He couldn't think of anything but her. Yeah, she was gorgeous and she was his.
After the autograph session had ended, Randy took one of the small posters, scratching something on it. He then called one of the assistants and whispered into his ear, "Give this to Miss. Kanellis."
"Sure, Randy," The guy took the poster and approached Maria.
"This is from Mr. Orton." He said, handing it to her. Maria looked up and saw Randy looking as cute as ever. Her heart literally skipped a beat as he looked at her with the most gorgeous half assed smile she had ever seen.
"Thank you," Maria eyed the poster curiously and opened it to see Randy's scrawl across the poster.
I'll be waiting for you in the parking lot. When you are done here, Jacob will escort you to my rental.
P.S. You look amazing and the cameraman could consider himself dead.
Maria looked up at the cameraman. He gave her a little wink that made Maria's face flamed in embarrassment.
Was he seriously checking her out?
She then turned to Randy whose expression was scary. It looked as if he were ready to kill for her. Obviously, the guy had been checking her out all the time, and Randy had noticed it.
After Maria had finished, Jacob met her and accompanied her to the parking lot.
"Over there," He told Maria, as he pointed to some car with switched headlights on.
"Thanks."
"Have a good night, Miss Kanellis."
Maria smiled at him and headed for Randy's rental.
Meanwhile
Dave playfully slapped Rick on the shoulder, "Have you finished here?"
"Yeah."
"Good. Are you alone?" The Animal asked looking around the room. "Where is Maria?"
"She went somewhere with Randy," Rick explained seeing Dave's face change, but decided not to bring back the subject.
"Oh, ok."
"Will you ride with our bus or you're gonna ride with the others."
"Nah, I'll ride with you."
"Fine, let's go then."
As Maria got into Randy's car quickly, he leaned forward and kissed her cheek, "Hey gorgeous,"
"Hi Randy," Maria greeted him with a smile.
He took her hand and kissed it gently," I've been missing you like crazy all day long."
"Really?"
"Yep, but I was kinda hoping I could have you all to myself tonight."
"Where are we going now?"
"Some place," Randy replied as he pushed the key into the ignition, starting the car immediately.
"What's this place?"
"Special." He smirked, placing his hand on Maria's thigh before he pulled away into the night.
"You have a special place in Costa Rica?"
"I have special places everywhere."
"Hmm, and you bring different girl to this places every time, huh?"
"Actually, you are the first one that I bring there."
She had to admit the more they talked the more she found him appealing.
"So, Eve mentioned to me that you've met Phil," He said casually.
"Oh, well…" She smiled nervously, as she shrugged to maintain her calm, "Yes,"
Eve and her big mouth.
"She said he is still into you," Randy said genuinely interested in her response.
"I don't think so. We all know Eve loves drama," Maria denied immediately.
Randy couldn't help but let out a small sigh of relief. Even though he didn't have the right to be jealous of her, he didn't like the idea of someone lusting after Maria, especially her ex.
"I thought you would be tired after the show," Maria asked desperately trying to change the subject.
"I would never be tired of spending my time with you," He smirked and then asked, "So, how was your show? Besides, the mere fact that this jerk, the cameraman was drooling over you like a fluff-brained idiot. And I don't think it's only your microphone skills he appreciates, babe," He added.
Maria couldn't help but felt somewhat excited because Randy was obviously jealous, "You're mighty possessive, Mr Orton?"
"I'm not possessive," Randy grew defensive of himself, "I didn't like the way he was looking at you."
"I hadn't even noticed him."
Randy looked at her a doubtful expression played across his face, "You mean you hadn't seen the way he was devouring you."
"Nep. Besides, he is not half as handsome as you."
"You think I'm handsome,huh?" He looked at her.
"You know you are handsome."
"I just like hearing it from you," He said smugly and then focused his attention back to the road.
"Oh, Mr. Orton needs me to stroke his ego."
He raised his mouth into a sly grin before speaking, "My ego isnt the only thing that needs stroking, baby girl."
"Why does everything have to involve sex?" Maria quirked her eye brows.
"Well, I'm starting to get needy."
"You are unbelievable." Maria shook her head and settled herself into her seat more comfortably staring out at the window as one of her favorite songs started playing.
After about 10 more minutes, Randy stopped the car.
"Where are we?" Maria asked curiously.
"You'll see."
"Anything you're not telling me?"
"Where is your sense of adventure, baby?"
"I lost it with my mind obviously," She mumbled quietly.
"Patience, baby, is a virtue," He looked at her. He desperately needed to suck at her neck.
Maria wrinkled her nose, "I hope you didn't bring me to some desert area where you are planning to kill me."
"You got that right but only about the desert area," A mischievoussmile played across Randy's lips. He openedthe car door and climbed out. "Come on, baby girl. Let's have some fun," He opened the car door for her and waited with a wide smile as she slid out of her seat.
Meanwhile
Dave Batista got back to his room after he had declined Rick's offer to have a drink. He flopped down on the bed, sighing heavily. The room was dark, and the only light came from the window, where the full moon was shining. He was lying, and thoughts were spinning in his head. He looked over to the digital clock on his nightstand. Where was she? It was late but she hadn't arrived yet. Sighing, he ran his fingers through his beard. He knew she belonged to someone else, but… he couldn't do anything to stop what he was feeling. He first realized he loved her during the Wrestlemania last year. He stretched out his hand to switch on the light. He pulled out a picture from his wallet, leaning against the headboard. A picture of her. She had the most beautifuleyes that Dave had ever seen, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable. Not only was she beautiful, she also possessed a big kind heart. He groaned. He desired her so much. But the thought that tortured him the most was that he couldn't tell his friends. He kept his secret hidden deep inside of him and nobody knew what was happening to Dave.
John paced around his room nervously, glancing at his watch with rarely concealed impatience. Finally, he heard the sound he had been expecting for about an hour. He hurried to open the door for her. He took her in his arms, enjoying the warmth of her beautiful body in his embrace.
"God, I was about to go crazy. What took you so long?"
"I'm sorry, baby, but Natalia kept me. I couldn't get rid of her."
"It's ok," He kissed her softly, stroking her hair and caressing her face. She smiled sweetly at him, feeling his love in his every kiss and every touch, "What matters is that you are here now," John slipped his tongue into her velvety mouth again, exploring the soft, wet cavern. John cupped her face in both of his large hands, pressing his forehead against hers, "Baby, we need to talk," He said in a serious voice.
"Oh?" She looked at him worriedly, "Did something happen?"
"No, but I want to tell you something important."
"Is it bad?"
He sighed and looked at her, "It's serious."
"John, you are scaring me."
"Don't worry, babe. Come, let's sit down," He took her by the hand and led her to the bed. She took a seat beside him, never taking her gaze off his.
"Baby, we need to talk about us," He stated.
Oh Fuck!
In that single moment she felt her blood freeze. She freaking knew it from the beginning that it had to come sooner or later! She had considered it over the past few weeks, but she really thought it would happen sometime in the distant future. She looked down, but John took her chin, forcing her to look at him, "I love you, Princess. You are the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me," He assured her.
She felt her heart tighten in her chest as he put his hand on her cheek, "I… I think to leave Lia."
"What?" She thought her heart was going to burst out.
"I don't want you to feel like a home wrecker, because you are not the real reason for all this. I mean of course that I have been cheating on my wife all this time, and it's because I don't feel the same way about her anymore. I know you might think it is your fault, but trust me it has nothing to do with you. I don't want to force things between us. We have never discussed our future together, but I want you to know that no matter what happens between us, I would never
come back to Lia."
She was staring at John with awe, her eyes were filled with tears. She couldn't believe her ears. Of course, she had been dreaming deep inside her heart to hear that he would leave his wife, but she never ever thought that would happen.
"John, I…" Tears fell rapidly from her eyes and she choked out high pitched sobs. Her voice trembled, "I… I"
"I didn't mean to upset you," He said concerned.
"No… no…" She tried to find her voice, "I'm not upset… I'm glad… I mean… I know it's not right me to feel happy when your marriage is at a breaking point, but I love you so much. I have never felt this way about anyone. You are my everything, John. You are the reason I breathe I smile, you John, are the reason I live."
"Oh, sweetheart," With slow tenderness, he gently kissed away her tears," Don't cry, please," The feel of his lips brushing against her skin as he continued to cradle her beautiful face with his large hands caused her stomach to burn in excitement.
"Does that mean we are gonna stop hiding from everyone?"
"Yep, very soon."
"John, I'm worried how your friends and family would take our relationship. I'm not sure if they will ever like me and accept our feelings."
"I don't care. This is my life and my life is you," Saying this, John grabbed her by the back of her head and pulled her closer. His lips pressed hard against hers as his tongue fought for entrance into her mouth and she easily allowed him in.
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Randy led Maria to some small desert beach. He grabbed her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers, rubbing his thumb against the side of her hand. It was a beautiful night. The stars were everywhere, it was a full moon and it was so quiet and peaceful.
"Randy, it's … I'm speechless… it's so beautiful," She beamed with delight, "Tell me I'm not dreaming."
"You are not dreaming, gorgeous," He assured her, "I knew you would like it. Come," He squeezed her hand more tightly as he dragged her to near the water. He chose one spot and they sat down on the sand.
"It's amazing how the full moon's light reflects on the water, isn't it?"
She gazed into his eyes," Who would have thought that The Apex Predator of Wwe was the romantic type?"
"See, I'm not only a cuddler. I'm a romantic cuddler."
She laughed softly, "I have to admit I love this side of you," She bit her lower lip playfully.
"It's been long since I have shown someone this side of me."
She looked at him in sheer amazement.
"I feel different around you," Randy stated, as he brushed some of her hair back behind her ear and she leaned into his gentle touch.
"Different how?"
"You provoke me. I don't know how you are doing it but you bring out the best in me. You are… you are like a fresh air… like a flicker of hope … like cool water in a fucking warm day. I want you all for myself. I really want to spend more time with you, just you and me. Fuck, I bet you are a witch."
"You know what have been happening to the witches?"
"They have been punished," He replied and then added with a smirk, "I would punish you with great pleasure."
"You want to burn me on the stake," She looked at him with a playful roll of her eyes.
"Not exactly," He nuzzled his chin in the crook of Maria's neck and she let out a deep breath, "I have other things in mind that I want to do with you," He bit her earlobe as his fingers slid over her bare leg. What he wouldn't give to spread her onto this beach and make love to her. He found his way to her lips and put her in a passion kiss. God, Randy was an exquisite kisser. Maria was shivering involuntary from the touch of his hot mouth, and his expression turned into a small sly smile when he noticed her reaction, "You are delicious," His hand stroked the inside of her leg. She was at a complete loss what to do. She wanted this… she wanted him, but this was so unlike her.
"You know I want you?" He mumbled huskily.
She nodded.
"I would give anything to make love to you but I can wait. I want you to feel comfortable and I don't want you to regret anything between us."
She stared at him, her eyes completely focused on his, "Randy, I like you. You are great, and I'm really confused."
"I know… and I understand."
"You have some spell on me because all my worries and concerns regarding you and me seem to melt away."
"Do you ever feel like you are going nowhere? I feel that way with Pam. We are married but I don't see my future with her. I know it sounds creepy but this is how I feel."
"That what we are doing is not right, but I can't stop it."
"Then don't, " He cupped her face in his hands and pressed his lips urgently against hers. He parted her lips open and let her sweet unique flavor race through his system. His tongue danced teasingly in her mouth, as soft moaning was heard between their lip-lock. He sucked on her bottom lip, before trusting his tongue back against hers. He pulled back as they finished kissing, smirking as she licked her lips, "Look Ria, if everything in my life with Pam was going well, I wouldn't be here," He said, as his hands softly stroked her hair, "I'm gonna be honest with you. I'm not perfect, but I've always been respectful and caring to her. As I told you before I've been faithful to her though she was constantly accusing me of having affairs. When at last I decided that, it was useless to prove myself. I know it looks like I have a healthy marriage, but unfortunately it is not the real picture of my life. I still maintain this image because of my family."
Maria was surprised by how sincere Randy was being with her. She wanted to know more about him that he was willing to share with her.
"Why did you marry her?" She asked simply as Randy's eyes remained trained on hers.
"She got pregnant. At this time, I had a lot of problems. Anyway, she hasn't stopped reminding me at every opportunity there was, that I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the support that she's given me along the way. I think that when you love someone, you don't make a list of what you've done for them."
"I've always been wondering why do people come to this point," Maria asked rhetorically, "They are pretty good before the marriage and then something happens. Everything changes."
"Where do you see yourself after 5 years?" He asked suddenly.
"Well, I'll be 34…" She said dreamily, "I see myself doing the same work I do now, hopefully being with a great husband, having 2 kids."
He looked at her curiously, "You want kids?"
"I do. Why are you so surprised?"
"I'm not… On the contrary. You know what I think? You'd be a great mom."
"You think?"
"Yep. I could even picture you," He smiled softly, "Who will take care of your children if you have to work?" He questioned without having any clue why did he ask her that.
"I hope my family to help me or my husband's family," She replied honestly.
Randy smirked, Elaine and Bob would do it willingly and with great pleasure. Wait! What?
"I see only one problem here," Randy stated.
"What would be this problem?" She looked at him, raising an eyebrow.
'You'll most likely be pregnant very often. You'll be stuck in the bed 24/7 with your husband."
"Randy!" She gushed embarrassingly.
"What? If I were your husband I'd never let you stay away from me. "
She couldn't help but find her heart beating rapidly.
"I want to know everything about you," He said with a small grin, "What's your favorite sex position?"
She felt her cheeks grow hot in embarrassment, "You couldn't have asked a simple question like what my favorite movie is, could you?"
"Where is the fun in that?" He asked as his smile grew a bit bigger.
Maria shook her head helplessly.
He chuckled and kissed her, "Don't blame me for asking. After we don't have sex at least I could picture us in some action. After all I've spent the past few weeks dreaming about you in more vivid detail than you can ever imagine."
"I'm sure your imagination works in amazing ways."
"Absolutely."
"I'm already impressed."
"I'm glad I could impress you."
"Seriously Randy? You are using lame ass pick up lines on me now."
"Fine. I'll try to be a good guy. Tell me something no one knows about you," He asked his eyes brimming with curiosity.
"I like cartoons."
"You do?"
"Yep."
"What's your favorite one?"
"Well, promise you won't make fun of me."
"Scout's honor"
"Have you ever been a boy scout?" She asked suspiciously.
"Not exactly. Ok I swear to my original DVD s PANTERA collection, and trust me I'd kill for it."
"All right I trust you, "She sighed and then said, "Tom and Jerry."
"I love Tom and Jerry as well," He confessed, "What else do you like?"
"I like cooking."
"You what?"
"Don't act so surprised."
"It does just make you look perfect. Gorgeous woman that likes cooking… It's every man's dream. I bet you'd look sexy in the kitchen."
"Don't unleash your fantasy, Mr. Orton."
"Too late baby girl…." He groaned as he stood up and held his hand out for Maria, urging her to get up too.
"What exactly do you have in mind for us to do?" She looked at him curiously.
"Well, we can swim around the ocean and there are some places I want to show you," Randy looked at her with hopeful eyes.
"You don't miss any opportunity to see me without clothes, do you?" She looked at him with a playful roll of her eyes.
"Can you blame me?" He asked genuinely, as he leaned down and kissed her gently and his hand rubbed slowly up her back.
Meanwhile
Trish Stratus, Chris Jericho and Adam Copeland entered the hotel lobby, dragging their suitcases.
"This has been one hell of a truly fucked up day," Chris declared, tiredly.
"Thank God, we are finally here," Trish sighed.
"What a damn luck," Adam said.
"Who knew we would be stuck at the airport 10 hours," Trish told them.
They walked to the reception desk, giving their names to the receptionist.
"I'll give Randy a call," Adam announced.
"He might be sleeping," Trish suggested.
"On a promo tour? I hardly doubt," Adam chuckled as he dialed Randy's number.
Trish decided to call Maria. The call went through the voicemail.
"Randy's phone is off," Adam looked surprised.
"Maria's as well."
Chris dialed John Cena on his cell phone and waited patiently for him to answer, "Voicemail," He said to the others.
"Where the hell is everyone?" The three Canadian wondered.