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"Man, I can't believe Pam has done this. What are you going to do now?" John asked while he and Randy were at the gym training.
The Apex Predator of WWE let a heavy sigh escape his lips as he walked over to the workout bench and took a seat. He ran a hand through his short hair and shook his head helplessly.
"There's only one sure thing that I know, bro. I don't want to live like this anymore. I'm tired and sick of everything. I'm just now realizing how many times I have been skillfully manipulated and blackmailed by this woman. Every time she was making me do anything, she wanted. How could I have been so blind?"
"I understand you, Randy… very well," John said sympathetically.
"Did you tell Lia?" Randy looked at his friend, knowing that he was in almost the same situation like him.
"Not yet," John admitted, "I don't think I can tell her this over the phone. I'm just waiting for two days off to be able go home and talk to her."
"You don't think she suspects anything, do you?"
"It's possible, but I'm not sure."
"How do you think she's gonna take it?"
"Not too bad I guess. I let her do what she wants, after all. She doesn't need me in her life, except for money. But of course all this will change."
"Don't laugh at me, but I actually envy you a little. You haven't been tortured like I have - mentally."
"It's not because she loves me. The truth is that she doesn't care about anyone but herself. She is an egoist. To her, I'm only money machine, nothing else!"
"Sometimes I'm wondering how we let all this shit to happen with our marriages."
"I don't know man," John nodded thoughtfully, "I think Rick was right. He told me the moment I proposed to Lia that I was making a mistake."
"He told me the same … Actually, he was the only one who warned me that Pam is not for me and that it wouldn't work between us."
"Do you think to ask her for … a divorce?" John asked cautiously.
For a few seconds Randy didn't reply, then he looked at John, "You know what? If it wasn't for Ali I would have done it a long time ago. All this time I've been convinced that it would be the best for our daughter if we keep our marriage, without realizing that although she is a kid, she sees the things between me and her mom are not right. We fight in front of her all the time. She hears things that one kid doesn't have to hear. So, I don't think anymore that being with Pam is the best for her. I can only hope that I'm doing the right thing, and that Ali will understand when I explain to her the things. I know she is still little, but if she can't understand now I'm sure she would do it when she is old enough. I really don't want to make Ali suffer but things are never going to be the same. I can't lie to myself anymore. I'm absolutely 100 percent sure that I don't want to share my life with this woman. She passed all limits already. I don't trust myself anymore when I'm around her, because I'm not sure what I'm capable of. I'm going to talk to my parents first and explain them the situation. I can imagine my mom's reaction… but hopefully she'll accept it sooner or later. On the other hand I'm sure my dad will respect my decision and Becky and Nathan surely will be on my side."
"This is your life, Randy. No matter how all are going to react and what they are gonna to say, no one is going to blame you because I'm sure they all see you are not happy with Pam."
"We'll see," The Viper concluded and then looked at his best friend, "What about you?"
"Well, you know my mom," John sighed, "She and Lia just don't get along. I'm sure she'll let out a sigh of relief when I tell her," John chuckled.
"Yeah, I still remember your wedding when Lia almost caused your mom a heart attack."
"Don't remind me, please!" John groaned remembering how his wife made all possible to make his mom jump the rails.
"I wanna see Carol's face when you meet Eve with her," Randy laughed. Just the thought definitely amused him.
"My mom is never, ever supposed to admit this, but she never liked any of the women I dated."
"One thing I can say for sure. All your brothers are going to love her," Randy smirked.
"Shut up!" John hit his shoulder in a playful way.
Randy laughed and then said in a serious tone, "Your mom may look tough sometimes but she knows to judge people pretty well."
"I hope she and Eve would like each other."
"You really have serious intentions to Eve, don't you?"
"I do," John confirmed, "She makes me so happy, just by looking at her, and seeing her smile."
"I still can't believe how this has been going on so long and no one know about it? It's hard to keep anything a secret back stage."
"It wasn't easy, man. Especially as all look at you under a microscope," John admitted and then looked at his friend, raising an eyebrow, "Speaking of secrets, what's going on between you and Maria?"
"I wish I could reply, but I honestly don't know. I've known her for years, John. And suddenly as if I see her with other eyes. I can't understand how all this suddenly happened to me."
"Well, I think you've always liked her," John chuckled.
"I did, yeah…" Randy agreed, "But now is different… It's more than just liking her."
"So, you and her….?" John looked at him knowingly.
"We haven't had sex if you are asking me that?" Randy said a little annoyed.
John stared at him in amazement, "Don't be offended, man….but ….Are you on something? Don't tell me you've smoked some crazy shit that totally clouded your mind. I swear I haven't seen you that way before… There's something I never thought I'd hear you say. You are losing an interest to a girl the moment she doesn't give it to you."
Randy rolled his eyes, "That was an exaggeration, Cena. I'm not that asshole."
"I know you, Orton!Don't forget who you're talking to! Come on, how long have we known each other? Eleven years?"
"Fine," Randy sighed, "Maybe you are right. That's why I'm telling you that even I can't explain it to myself but there's definitely something wrong with me."
"I don't think there is something wrong with you…" John assured him.
"I want Maria, man… more than anything, but… I don't want she to be my casual fuck buddy. It is enough for me just to see her, to talk to her and just to…." Randy paused for a moment and then said in a low voice, "To hold her in my arms…"
"Oh, man!" John exclaimed loudly, "You are not sick, are you?" The face of WWE couldn't help but explode with laughter.
"Stop laughing at me," The Viper looked offended, "I'm just trying to explain myself and you as my best friend could at least show some concern."
"I'm sorry, Randy…" John put on his serious face, "It's just that I have never expected something like that from you… And the only thing I can say is: Bro, you are in big trouble."
"What do you mean?" Randy asked, worried.
"I mean that I am in the same trouble for about a year … But hell that is worth all the trouble."
At this moment, Stephen aka Sheamus and The current WWE champion entered the gym. The moment they saw Randy and John both men headed to them.
"How is the training, fellows?" Sheamus asked revealing his good mood.
"Not bad," John replied, "For a hotel's gym this one is pretty good."
"Great! I have some energy to lose," Sheamus grinned.
"How is your little girl, Randy? I hope she is alright," Phil asked as he started to warm up.
"She is fine, man! Thanks. I really appreciate what you've done for me," Randy said sincerely.
"Well," On Phil's lips formed a little smirk, "I'd say it was a real challenge to deal with your fans. I had to bear some crazy girl and her freak mother… then to meet some idiot who told me that there is only one best in the world and his name is Randy Orton. Then I received a "real compliment" from one 270 lb girl who said that maybe I'm not that ugly. Of course you are the pretty one, and I couldn't be compared to you. And to the end there was some chick who asked me to tell you that you can do to her whatever you want and she'll be your sex slave forever."
Randy laughed, "I'm sorry you had to suffer all of this."
"Yeah, anyway, I can't deny that Maria convinced me as she offered me a dinner with her."
"She what?" Randy's voice raised and his countenance changed immediately.
To prevent Phil from suspecting something, John involved himself in the conversation, "Hey, if I knew there were a bonus, I'd love to replace anyone from the roster."
"It's a hell of a bonus, fellows!" Sheamus agreed, "Feel free to ask me to meet all the freaks you want me to if I'd get a bonus like that," He chuckled.
John threw Randy a warning look. He just rolled his eyes and went back to training hitting vigorously the gym equipment.
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Right now, everything felt perfect for Lia Cena. She was enjoying lying under the sun, after she had made sure her body was well covered with sunscreen. She stretched out her hand to get her cocktail from the small table. After freshening up herself with the iced drink, she turned to lie on her stomach.
"Mrs Cena," The voice of her house made came from the garden, "I'm sorry to interrupt you, but Mrs Orton is on the phone. Would you like to talk to her?"
Without moving from her comfortable position, Lia replied, "Bring the phone here, Mandy. I'll talk to her."
The older woman brought her the phone and handed it to her. Lia lazily took it and put it to her ear.
"Hi, sweetheart!" She cheerfully greeted her long time friend, "How are you doing?"
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After Randy and John finished their training in the gym, they walked to the Vince's suite to pick up the girls and to prepare themselves for the show tonight.
"You will have to restrain yourself more, Randy." John advised him, "You were lucky Phil and Sheamus didn't notice your face when Punk mentioned Maria."
"I don't give a shit if someone would notice or not. I can't believe she has asked Phil out," Randy's anger was obvious.
"She hasn't asked anyone out. You exaggerate like a girl, man."
"Oh, great now I'm a girl."
"C'mon Randy!Don't tell me you are jealous?" John laughed.
"You know what? I'm curious to see what you'd do if it were Eve. I hardly doubt you will be grinning like you are doing it now just like an idiot."
"Ok, I get the point. But I completely understand why Maria has done it and I'm sure she doesn't give the sense you may think. Besides, they have been friends for so long just like she has been with me."
"They were a couple, John," Randy hissed through clenched teeth.
"Right were," John emphasized, "Everything is over."
"I don't think so. Phil still has feelings for her."
John burst out laughing, "How… did you figure this out?"
"It was your girlfriend who informed me."
John shook his head still amused, "I can only imagine why she has told you that. I know Eve. She knows exactly which buttons to push to make you jealous and …." John smirked, "And to make you feel other things that doesn't count for your case."
Randy rolled his eyes, but still didn't look convinced, "I don't need Eve to tell me what's going on. I'm not blind. Phil is still in love with Maria. I'm sure."
"Listen Randy," John sighed, "After Maria, Punk managed to bang all the divas from the roster probably missing only one or two. You know he is one of my closest friends but all this time after their break up, I have never heard him mention her. So, kick these thoughts out of your head, man," Saying that John clapped Randy's shoulder encouragingly, as they both stopped in front of the apartment.
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"I think something is wrong with Dave," Rick Flair said while he and Hunter were sitting in a hidden corner of the hotel bar.
"What do you mean?" Triple H frowned as he took a sip of his 50-year-old whiskey.
"I'm 100 percent sure he is hiding something from us," Rick shared his suspicions about their best friend.
"Yeah, " Hunter nodded his head thoughtfully, "I also noticed that something's bothering him lately. He looks like a bomb which is ready to explode if you cut the wrong wire."
"According to me there is a woman involved."
"You think?" Hunter looked at him amazed.
"I do…" Rick confirmed, as he took a long sip of his drink, " And…." There was a long pause before he said what was on his mind, "I 'm worried that…. might be Maria."
Hunter's expression became serious and concerned.
"No…" He shook his head, "That can't be possible."
"All I hope is that my suspicions are wrong," Rick said.
"This might be a problem you know?" Hunter gave his friend a serious look.
"Yeah, "Rick agreed letting a heavy sigh escape his lips, "You are right and I know it."
"Why do you think it might be Maria?" Hunter wanted to know.
"I've been watching him for a while… and there are a lot of reasons that makes me think so. Tell me man, why the hell if there were a girl he is interested in he would not tell us. You know how he is. If there is some girl, we are the first he tells. Why would he suddenly change his behavior? But the problem is that he is suffering. By all means, we'll need to understand what is going on with him," Rick stated.
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John and Randy found the girls still chatting on the balcony.
"Hey baby," Eve smiled wide, her heart flooding with warmth at the sight of her man, "I guess the training has gone great. Ughhhh, you are all sweat, John," She noticed as her boyfriend approached her, wrapping his hands around her perfect body and pressing her towards him.
"I also prefer being sweat by something else, " He joked and pecked briefly her nose.
Eve rolled her eyes and slapped him on the shoulder cheerfully, "You wish."
"Did you girls have a good time?" He asked smiling.
"We did," Eve replied, giving her best friend Maria a wink.
"That's great. But we have to prepare ourselves and go to the Arena. The buses are going to pick us up in about an hour and we have to get all our luggage with us because after the show we are leaving for the next country so guys we don't have much time," Cena informed them.
"Mmmm I don't wanna leave …." Eve pouted.
"I'm sorry babe, we don't have a choice," John smiled as he tapped her butt, "Come on, go and get your stuff," John told her.
Eve did what John had told her. She had already dressed herself up and now was rolling a small suitcase behind her.
"We re going to gather the other luggage. See you down stairs, guys, when you are ready," John turned to Maria and Randy.
"Yes, man," Randy confirmed.
To prevent any suspicions, Eve left the suite first, flowed by John. Maria and Randy waited a few more minutes before they leave too.
"Is everything all right?" Maria asked Randy as she noticed that he hasn't said a word since he and John came back from the gym.
"Everything is fine," Randy said.
"You look like you have something on your mind…" She observed.
"I can't get my mind off of the shit, Maria," He clarified dryly, "Look, I'll be fine, I just need time to think about things, to clear my head."
"Are you sure there is not anything else you are not telling me?" She insisted.
Randy's expression was deadly serious, as his blue eyes fixed to hers. Just staring at her and the way she was looking at him, made him to melt the ice.
"I saw Punk," He said simply, without removing his gaze off of her.
"Oh…and?" Maria blinked a few times and her look showed that she didn't understand.
"He asked me how Ali was doing and then told me about the meeting."
Maria giggled, "I heard he had a lot of fun with your fans."
"He obviously had, but anyway he thinks it was worth it after you promised him a dinner," Randy emphasized the last word.
Maria tried her best not to burst out laughing seeing Randy's face. Probably Eve was right and Randy was jealous because of Phil. But she couldn't find it in her heart to tease him a little bit. She slowly stepped closer to Randy and tiptoed a little to reach him. Maria's hands cupped his cheeks, looking straight into his baby blue eyes.
"I told you before, Randy, and I'm telling you again. Everything was over between me and Phil a long time ago.I don't have feelings for him. Of course I love him very much because he was a part of my life, but now we are just friends, nothing more nothing less."
"I believe you, but… I think this is not the way he sees it."
"Randy, have you seen him backstage with the girls? This is Punk. He likes to make little jokes. He likes to flirt with divas. This is something normal for him. And I have to admit he still managed to stay friends with all of his exes, including me."
"I'm still not convinced that he wants just to be your friend but anyway why did you ask him out on a date?"
"I didn't ask him out on a date, Randy."
"Whatever."
Maria sighed before saying, "I had to do something to convince him. I didn't mean it the way you may think. Besides I would do it if it were anybody else Sheamus, Ryder, Del Rio, Marella, Kofi, Ziggler…"
"Are you trying to say that you want to date half of the roster?" Randy raised his eyebrow at that giving her a small smile.
Maria rolled her eyes, "You know what I mean, Randy. For me it was just supposed to be a simple dinner between friends. And I'm sure it's the same for him."
Randy went silent for a few moments, looking at her.
"I don't know how you're doing this but just the thought that someone could have something to you and vice versa is enough to kill me."
Maria felt her heart pounding, threatening to jump out of her chest. She didn't feel like talking. She rested her head on his shoulder and looked up at him. He looked down at her, and then leaned down till his lips met with hers. The lipstick she had on tasted like strawberries, which surely was one of his favorite flavors. He never wanted the kiss to end but soon he backed away and looked down at her again.
"We really need to talk about a lot of things but..I want you to know that you are the only person that I need now.. Tell me, you are not going to leave me with all the mess I'm in," He asked and ran his hand through her hair.
"I'm not going anywhere, Randy. I'm here," She promised him, before touching his lips once more.
After the show that night all wrestlers participating in the promo tour directly climbed up on the buses and were taken to the airport.
During all the flight Maria and Eve didn't have a chance to talk to John and Randy.
When they finally landed and went to the hotel it was already evening and there was an unpleasant surprised waiting for them. Some problems with the room booking prevented the wwe workers to get their rooms immediately. The administrative manager who was responsible for the accommodation of all the superstars, divas and rest of the crew explained them the situation.
"Guys, I know you are tired and impatient to go and get some rest but we've got a little problem here. There has been a collapse in the system and the rooms that have been booked for you don't correspond to your names. I apologize for all the inconvenience but you know that such things happen sometimes. Thank you for your corporation and understanding."
"Who cares in which room is going to sleep?" Barbara Blank exclaimed.
"Obviously you don't," Eve rolled her eyes annoyingly, "Anyway you wake up every morning in someone else's room, "She commented in a low voice.
Maria couldn't help giggling, "Aren't you too severe with her?" She turned to the Colorado native, "She is not that bad after all," The ex wwe diva commented.
"Of course she is not," Eve said, her voice was obviously full of irony.
One hour late
After they finally took their keys, Randy Eve, John and Maria agreed to meet in Eve's room to order something to eat and to watch some nice movie.
"Oh come on baby. You don't really think that Randy and I will watch that!" John complained as Eve picked up the film that they were going to watch.
"Why not?" Eve put her hands on her hips examining him.
"Because this is some movie for girls and hopefully you don't really expect us to enjoy it," John pointed out.
"Right," Randy agreed with his best friend, "When we were talking to watch something nice we didn't mean that shit".
"For the record it's a nice movie," Eve assured them.
"It' s a pity we will miss it," Rand said in a sarcastic manner.
"Come on, guys! Don't be like that. Maria, tell them," Eve turned to her best friend for support.
"Well guys, make an exception at least once," Maria said in the softest voice she could manage.
Randy groaned helplessly.
"Yes John! How many times I had to watch the films you like although I thought they were stupid, but I did it for you. Couldn't you do it for me?" Eve gave her best puppy dog eyes to which John couldn't resist.
"Oh babe, don't' give me that face," John sighed.
Maria and Randy chuckled as he pressed the ex wwe diva to him. They were seating on the floor. Maria's back was against Randy's chest and he was playing with her hands.
The Viper's chin rested on Maria's shoulder, when he grinned at John. "Give it up, John. We all know that you will do anything what Eve wants," Randy didn't miss the opportunity to tease his best friend.
"Blame me, man, but I admit it. I will do anything for my girl, even if I have to watch the most boring film in the world," John confessed.
"Oh… baby," Eve melted and wrapped her hands around John's neck giving him a deep passionate kiss.
Randy and Maria whistled and made screams.
"I love you very much, John," Eve whispered.
"I love you more," John confessed caressing her cheek softly.
Maria stared at them smiling. She was really happy for Eve, because her best friend deserved a man like John who loved her with all his heart. They really were the perfect couple.
She was wondering if she would ever have the same great love.
"It's times like these when I wish I could read your mind," Randy murmured, kissing her ear and holding her close to him.
Maria blushed a little, "It's nothing. I just spaced out for a moment."
Randy wrapped his hands around her waist more tightly and thought how wonderful he felt right in that moment.
Nevertheless all the issues with his marriage Randy felt calm and relaxing. The smell of Maria's hair, the heat of her body, the look in her eyes made him feel dizzy. He hadn't slept for so long and now he was blessed with her presence. It was nearly impossible to stay awake.
John and Eve were lying on the bed and he could hardly keep his hands on himself.
"John, please stop it," Eve tried to hold his hand away from her body.
"I can't resist you baby," John smirked.
"I want to watch the movie and you are distracting me," She accused him.
Without paying attention to her objections, his tongue attacked her neck while his hands were trying to slip under her shirt.
"John, please," Eve whimpered.
"It is not my fault, I have something much more interesting to enjoy than this crap that you make us watching," John defended himself.
"You will pay me back for that," Eve assured him, "Next time when you watch sport I will behave like that."
"I have never neglected you for anything," John observed.
"You do it, John, every time when there is a basketball match you can't take your eyes off from the screen."
John groaned helpless, "You know something? Having blue balls is not healthy at all."
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Hunter sighed.
Finally, he had found a little peace.
He had a hot bath and called Stefanie to tell her about the promo tour. Everything was going perfect with the exception of some small peculiarities. Hunter was very satisfied because he knew that Vince had staked a lot and now he would be very content by the results. The success was huge.
He went to the mini bar wearing only a towel wrapped around his waist and poured himself a glass of whisky.
Real peace
The moment he thought that, the phone in his room rang.
"Oh come on," Hunter cursed.
He wondered whether to pick it up. After all the problems with the accommodation, Hunter supposed that was calling the administrative director to complain again. The phone didn't stop ringing and after trying to ignore it, Hunter finally picked it up.
"Mr Lévesque, I am calling from the reception. I sorry if I disturb you sir, but we have a big problem." The anxious voice of the girl made him roll his eyes.
"What's that problem?" Hunter asked almost annoyingly sipping from his glass of whisky.
While the girl was explaining the situation, his face was turning red. He didn't even waited for her to finish. Not even paying attention that he was only in a towel, he ran away from his room and he headed to the 6th floor.
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Randy had fallen asleep in Maria's hands when the cell phone startled him.
Meantime the John's phone rang as well.
Randy looked at the id, "It's Rick," He told the others.
"And Dave is calling me," John informed, "I suppose he is with Rick. Pick up yours," John told Randy without bothering to move from his comfortable position with Eve wrapped in his arms.
"Hey, man! What's up?" Randy greeted.
After a couple of seconds, Randy got on his feet with a look of pure anger, "What?" He exclaimed in a loud voice.
John, Eve and Maria exchanged puzzled glances.
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Hunter was pressing vigorously the button of the elevator without success. Angrily he rushed to the stairs not even noticing some old couple who looked at his "outfit" critically. He climbed the stairs in a second. He heard screams and shouts all over the corridor. When he reached the 6th floor, what he saw was astonishing.
Pam Orton had caught Barbara Blank for the hair and Lia Cena was doing the same with AJ Lee.
CM Punk, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio were trying to separate them.
"You bitch!" Pam managed to slap Kelly's cheek, "You are sleeping with my husband." The ugly words continued coming out of Pam's mouth.
"This is my room," Kelly was screaming.
Hunter heard Lia yelling, "What are you doing in my husband's room?" John's wife demanded as she hit AJ's face.
"This is not John's room," AJ Lee tried to explain, but in vain.
Finally Hunter got to his senses and shouted, "Stop that immediately!"
But the women were in hysteria and didn't listen to him.
At that moment Randy and John appeared, hardly believing what was happening.
Without losing time, they rushed to separate their wives from AJ and Kelly Kelly.
Eve and Maria appeared from the corner cautiously and their mouths fell open at the sight.
"Oh my...!" Eve gasped.
"Oh, Holy mother of God," Maria mumbled as well, swallowing hard.