A/N Hey guys, first of all thank you very much for your amazing reviews – Mandyfan101:), Randy776:), mandy4life :), Sobia:), my time is now:), Mishelle20:), mariafan1:), bellebea:), Laura:), and Shortey:). I'm sorry it took me so long to update but you know how life is hectic sometimes. I'm really trying to do my best with the updates. Anyway, this is the new chapter, enjoy it…and please don't get much "angry" with the end of this chapter:):):):):):)
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Maria could barely contain herself and her laughter, "You what?"
"It's not funny," Eve had made a miserable face and she looked ready to cry any minute.
"Ohhh Eve! This is embarrassing," Trish commented.
"I know," Eve let out a heavy sigh escape her lips.
Trish and Maria exchanged an amused look, and then they just burst out laughing, much to Eve's annoyance.
Eve pouted, "Stop laughing at me! I feel so miserable and you are making fun of me."
Trish and Maria tried to put on their sober faces to support their best friend for her misery, but they just found it hard to be serious.
"Evil people," Eve snarled at them angrily.
"I'm sorry, Eve… but… we can't… we can't stop," Trish managed to say between laughs.
"God, I imagine the face of John's mom…," Maria bit her lip trying to look serious.
Eve shifted uncomfortably and groaned desperately. Her cheeks began to glow red, remembering how she had totally embarrassed herself in front of Carol Cena.
"I don't want to know what the poor woman thinks about me. Her son has just announced his divorce, and soon later, she hears dirty words from the woman her son has been in a relationship with. She certainly believes I'm the meanest woman in the world," Eve concluded sadly.
"C'mon Eve. Of course you are not."
"Maria is right, Eve. Just see it from the funny side."
"I can't. I don't want John's mom to hate me before she is getting to know me."
"I'm sure she doesn't hate you," Maria stated.
"Eve, all moms are difficult at the beginning. You know it doesn't exist a woman good enough for their sons," Trish explained.
"I have no clue how I'm gonna look her in the eyes, "Eve hid her face in her hands, "Thinking of all the shit my mouth said…" Her face cringed in disgust.
"Don't feel so bad. After all you have just wanted to make her son happy," Trish tried to calm her.
"I hardly doubt she would appreciate such a care, " Eve sighed dramatically.
"And she should. You make her dear son feel like he is in the heaven," Trish said in a serious countenance and then added, "Especially talking dirty.."
Maria and Trish laughed again, and Eve shook her head helplessly, "God hates me and I don't blame him at all. I deserve it."
"You are a real drama queen, Eve," Trish hugged her and said, "Stop worrying! Everything is going to be all right. You'll see," She assured her.
Maria nodded her head in confirmation, "Absolutely."
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Dave was watching her while she was being with her friends. She looked so thoughtful and although she smiled from time-to-time, he knew well she wasn't happy. He hated seeing her this way. He wanted nothing more than to take her in his embrace and comfort her. Dave knew that the man she was with couldn't make her happy, but she just didn't want to admit it. Just the thought that someone else was kissing and touching her was enough to make him crazy.
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"Well son, how was the meeting with your lawyer?" Bob asked Randy, as they both met in the Club, where the veteran wrestler was often visitor.
"It was good. He explained to me everything. I told him that I don't have any pretences towards the house. And I'm going to pay allowance to Pam and Ali. Tomorrow the papers are going to be ready. He will send them to Pam. The question now is how is she gonna react? And I'm pretty sure she wouldn't agree easily."
"Yes," Bob nodded his head slowly, "Knowing your wife, I also have a gut feeling that it wouldn't be that easy. That's why you need to talk to her."
"I'll do it dad, and trust me I have been doing it many times but this never helped."
"I don't know Randy," Bob shook his head thoughtfully," I hope things will not become ugly."
"I hope that too," Randy sighed.
"You should try to keep your cool, son," Bob advised him, "And not to allow all your marriage problems to influence your work. For a wrestler the most important is to be concentrated. Thank God your mom has always been close to me and supported me a lot."
"You have been lucky to have mom by your side."
"I'm worried how she is gonna take this. You know how much she believes in the sanctity of marriage and the importance of family. She also sees that you have problems with Pam, but she hopes that everything could be resolved."
"I know, dad. I'm really sorry that you and mom should go through all this crap. I'm really grateful to you for supporting me and I wish mom could understand me as well."
"Me and your mom want the same thing. We live for your happiness."
"I assure you that I know what I'm doing."
"I hope so, son… I hope so…."
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"Oh my God, Dave! Are you crazy?!" She exclaimed terrified as he just grabbed her hand rather abruptly, before pulling her into a secluded corner.
"I'm sorry, but obviously there is no other way to make you talk to me, " Dave stated.
"I already told you. There is nothing to talk about," She declared.
"Why are you avoiding me?"
"You know very well the reason. We have talked about this a thousand times."
"And you know that I agreed to participate in the promo tour because of you."
"Dave, please…," She sighed.
"Baby, I can't live without you anymore…"
"Dave, I can't be with you."
"But I know you want to be with me," He insisted.
"Dave, things have changed a lot recently. I'm sorry… What happened between us was a mistake."
"It wasn't a mistake. You don't love him, I know it, you know it… and it's high time for him to know it as well. He doesn't even appreciate the half of what I find in you. He doesn't deserve you."
"I can't tell him… Not and after all the things he did for me."
Dave laughed nervously, "Come on, baby! He hasn't done anything. He is just an egotistical jerk. He cares only for his career."
"How do you think I could tell him, huh? No," She shook her head vigorously, "Try to get it. I have my own life and you should start living yours where I have no place at all."
"I won't give up on you," He informed her.
"Do what you want," She said indifferently, "But I won't be with you."
Dave surprised her as he framed her face with his hands. He pulled her mouth to his and kissed her passionately. When he pulled back, he stared at her swollen lips.
"Tell me, you didn't feel anything," He demanded, "Tell me he kisses you as passionately as I do it. Tell me he looks at you with the same love as I do it. Tell me, you feel the same emotions when you are with him."
She stared at him amazed, trying to control her breathing. Her heart was beating frantically and her body was burning.
"Dave, please… leave me…" Her voice was barely above a whisper.
"I can't do it…." He held her tighter, cupping her face again, this time more tenderly. He leaned in, his lips met hers and he planted one gentle kiss on her beautiful lips, "I can't live without you. I love you… I have never felt like this before. I need you. I won't give up on us. I'll fight for you. I'm ready to face the world if it is necessary, because I know you want to be with me…"
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"Ok, call me crazy, but it's like Santino stalks us," Eve whispered as she, Maria and Trish were going around the free shops at the airport.
"What?" Maria asked, as she looked behind her friend searching for the Italian man.
"Don't tell me you haven't noticed anything. Santino doesn't stop walking after us, of course believing he is invisible."
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely. And trust me. He doesn't stalk me and Trish but you."
"Why would he do it?" Maria confused, as she wrinkled her nose.
"You tell us," Eve smirked.
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Rick Flair was sitting at the gate lounge together with the most of the wrestlers where all were waiting before they would get in the airplane to Sri Lanka. He pretended that he was reading, but in reality, he was watching intently Dave. He had a thoughtful, sad look on his face. Shaking his head, Rick stood up and headed for him.
"Hey man!" The nature boy clapped Dave's shoulder friendly, "Are you ready for the long flight?"
"Yeah," Dave nodded tiredly, "It would be a long journey, indeed."
"Is everything all right?" The nature boy asked cautiously, "You look like something is wrong."
"Everything is ok, man!" Dave assured him.
"You know you can tell me. I'll be happy to help."
"I know, but no need. I obviously have been fallen out of the habit of travelling," Dave observed.
Rick nodded his head silently staring suspiciously at his friend.
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"That's awesome. Thank you very much!"
"No problem, "Maria smiled at the guy as she handed him her signed autograph.
"Can I get a picture with you?" He asked hopefully.
"Sure," Maria agreed with a smile.
At this moment, Santino Marella appeared from somewhere, standing between the former wwe diva and her male fan.
"Uh… Santino?" Maria looked at him in confusion.
"Hello Maria!" Santino greeted her in his thick Italian accent.
"I was about to take a picture with…." Maria stammered, but the guy said instead of her with a wide smile on his face, 'It's Luke."
"With Luke," Maria repeated and looked at the Italian superstar knowingly, making a hint to him that he should move.
Santino obviously didn't get her, and continued standing motionless, preventing from Maria to step close to the young guy.
"My brother is in love with you, "Luke said excited, "I guess he is gonna get crazy when I tell him I met you. He is your number one fan."
"Who is your brother?" Santino asked menacingly, as Maria's eyes widened.
"His name is Josh. Can you sign this for him as well?"
Maria agreed and then took a picture together with Luke and Santino, who also was standing there.
"Thank you very much," The guy said gratefully, "You are really amazing," Luke stated and walked away with a happy smile on his face.
"Hey amico," Santino called after him, "Tell your brother, Maria is taken."
The former wwe diva stared at the Italian man astonished at what he had said, "Whaaat?!"
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Carol Cena was bringing back John's laundry to his room and was about to enter inside when she heard her son's voice and other female voice coming from inside. It wasn't that she liked overhearing, but this time the curiosity was stronger than her morals. She put her ear to the door and listened carefully.
"So, the flight was long, huh?" John suggested.
"Yeah, it was a really long flight. But here is very beautiful. The hotel is very good. It's on the beach and you can see the shore from my room. The people are very kind and nice."
"I'm glad, babe. So, tomorrow you are all off, right?"
"Yeah, we have meeting with the fans in the morning and then all the afternoon will be off. I can't wait to see you, John."
"Me too, baby girl. I miss you like crazy."
"I miss you too, John. Even a minute without you is a pure torture."
"It's the same for me, Princess. I'm gonna meet my lawyer tomorrow morning again to sign the papers and if everything is ok I hope that I'd be able to get the airplane to join you there."
"John, please… be careful… I'm really worried that Lia could do something that would slander you. You have been working so hard, John… don't let her ruin your work because of money. I told you we are young and tough enough to make it together and money wouldn't give us happiness."
"I know, baby… And trust me, if she had behaved in other way I would have given all she wanted, but she doesn't deserve anything."
"You are right, but she is capable to do things that would make all your family suffer. You know I trust you and I don't care about what she says about you. Surely, it would be very hard for your mom and family. They are going to support you, but if you can save them all this nasty situation, you better do it."
"I'll just wait and see what she is up to, but I guess I could deal with all her shit."
"Don't make your family go through all this. It's hard-earned money but there are more important things in the life."
"I won't let her blackmail me… Anyway, I don't want to talk about her anymore," John stated and then a smug smirk formed on his face, "So, what exactly are you wearing?" He asked huskily.
"John, please," She sighed heavily, "After the last time…. I don't even want to think about how I discredited myself in front of your mother."
"Easy, baby girl. I'm sure once she met you she would fall in love with you."
"I don't know, John…" Eve doubted, "It's not only this conversation. Moreover, I have been with you although I knew you were married. Every mother wants the best for their children and I'm sure for your mom I'm not the best for you after all the happening. And I don't blame her at all."
"You are the best for me, Eve. I have never been so happy and more in love in my entire life."
"Me too. But I don't want to cause any problems between you and your mom."
"That won't happen," John assured her, "Mom seems rigid and firm sometimes, but she has a really big heart. And trust me when she gets to know you, she is going to understand why I have fallen in love with you."
"I'd like your family to accept me, because I know how much they all mean for you."
"And they all are gonna love you, I have no doubts."
"I hope so. Although I have no idea how I'm gonna look your mom when I meet her."
"Now stop worrying in that pretty little head of yours, sweetheart. Everything will be fine."
"You know? When I'm with you, I really feel like everything would be fine. I feel so safe with you like nothing bad can happen."
John smiled, "I'm glad to hear that. Tell me, what are you going to do now?"
"Well, Trish and Maria want to go around, then we have a dinner, and tomorrow evening is going to be a special VIP night," Eve sighed, "I don't want to spend another night without you. I miss you so much… I need nothing else then cuddle with you and sleep in your embrace."
"I want to hold you in my arms as well. When I come there, I won't let you go away from me, "He promised.
"I love you, John."
"I love you too, Eve. More than anything in the world. You are my girl, and I can't stand the thought of not being able to touch you and kiss when I want to."
"Carol?!" Her husband's unexpected voice made her jump startled, as she dropped the basket of laundry.
"For God's sake, what are you doing?" He demanded giving her a perplexed look.
"Uh.. I just wanted to bring back John's clean laundry."
"With your ear stuck to the door?"
"I didn't want to disturb him. I was just checking if it was all right to come inside."
"Carol," John's dad shook his head disappointed, "Don't tell me you were spying on him?"
"Of course not," Carol denied immediately looking mightily offended by the suggestion, "I would never do such a thing. How can you even think that?"
At this moment, the door opened, and John walked out of the room looking at his parents suspiciously.
"What is going on here? What was that noise?" He wanted to know.
"I uh was about to get into your room but dropped the basin with your clean clothes."
John raised an eyebrow, "Oh, ok!"
"I got your clothes here, ironed and clean," Carol handed John his things.
"Thanks, mom."
"No problem. Well, I better get going. I need to go to the superstore so see you later," Carol Cena hurried to say so she would get out of there as soon as possible.
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"Ok… Ok… we'll do it…Yeah… we are almost inside…We'll manage to make it in some way…" Trish groaned as she Maria and Eve finally managed to maneuver through the tuk tuks door still struggling to hold all their shopping bags.
"Are you good ladies?" The driver turned with a wide smile to make sure the girls were well accommodated.
"We are perfect," The three girls confirmed as they were sitting, pressed against each other with all the shopping bags over them.
"Are you sure you know where our hotel is?" Trish asked in doubt.
"Nimal knows where all the hotels are in this town, lady!" the driver assured her, giving the girls a proud smile.
"Geez, it is a tiny space here," Maria commented.
"It would have been enough space if Eve hadn't considered it necessary to buy the entire world," Trish noticed.
"Excuse me?" Eve looked at the Canadian woman.
"You didn't need to buy all lingerie you tried in the boutique," Trish pointed out annoyed, as most of Eve's shopping bags were over her.
"It was difficult to decide. I have not seen lately so beautiful and sexy lingerie. Besides John likes such stuff…" Eve said with a dreamy smile.
"Great! And now we are all suffering because of Cena."
"Ohhhh, I'm so sorry," Eve rolled her eyes in a sarcastic manner, "That clearly my boyfriend has good taste."
"Ok, girls! That's enough," Maria intervened in the quarrel between The Canadian woman and the Colorado native diva.
"You don't have the right to speak," Trish turned to Maria, "Don't you think buying 10 nightdress is a bit much?"
"Yeah, Ria! I agree. I don't see any sense after Orton is going to rip off anything you wear and you are going to end up naked just like you have been born," Eve chuckled.
Maria's mouth fell open as she gasped, a red blush spread upon her cheek, "What?!"
The driver who was driving the tuk tuk was looking at the girls through the rear view mirror not paying much attention to the road, his eyes were sparkling and a big goofy smile spread across his face.
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Randy was driving his car when a phone call came through his Bluetooth.
"Randy hi, it's me Jerry."
"Hi Jerry. What's up?"
"I'm calling you to inform you that I just talked to your wife and she told me that she is ok and she is going to do anything you want from her."
"She what?!" Randy slammed on the brakes, this news caught him unprepared. His actions made him getting the anger of the other drivers but he managed to pull out of the driveway. He turned his Bluetooth off, grabbed his phone, and put it to his ear.
"Can you repeat, please?"
"I just spoke with Pam, telling her that I'll send her the divorce papers. I asked her if she could find any lawyer but she said it was not necessary. She agreed to what you proposed, and asked me to take care of everything."
"I can't believe it," Randy mumbled.
"Honestly speaking, I didn't expect her to be so helpful, but obviously she has changed her mind."
"I know her too well to know that she can't change so easily, and it looks too good to be true."
"Well, what I learned from the experience is that anything is possible."
"I know but… Somehow, I can't be completely sure that she really does mean it and that she is sincere. I have the bad feeling that she is up to something."
"I hope she is not. Just in case, be alert. But for now everything goes well for you."
"I really wish to be like she says it. But we need to be careful. I can expect everything from her."
"Leave the things in my hands. Now relax. This is the best news that you can receive. Your wife said yes for the divorce so very soon you'll be a free man again."
"Yeah… I'm so glad…" Randy said.
He really wanted to enjoy this news fully, but still the feeling that everything seemed so easy didn't give him peace.
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"I can't believe…," Trish groaned helpless, "This is the 7th hotel we stop by and it's not ours."
"You said you know where it is," Maria told the driver.
"I know, beautiful ladies, but you have been a distraction. Don't worry! Nimal will find your hotel."
"You are saying this for about an hour," Maria murmured.
"We'll miss the dinner if we are not back up to the hotel soon," Eve worried.
"How can you even think about eating when we are lost?" Trish shook her head unbelievingly.
"I'm hungry," Eve shrugged her shoulders.
"I knew we didn't have to go out of the hotel," Trish said.
"It was your idea!" Maria reminded her.
"Let's call someone," The Canadian girl suggested.
"Yeah, great idea. And what we are going to tell them? That we have been lost?!" Eve didn't agree.
"It's not the first time. Do you remember when Ashley and Mickey have been lost in Tokyo?" Maria asked.
"Yes, and all were mocking them. And Tokyo is huge. You know how news spreads faster than a fire here. I don't want the social network to inform how dump the divas are and how they can't even find their hotel. I will embarrass myself in front of John's mom again. Except all other things she is going to think that I'm stupid."
Trish rolled her eyes, "Dear God!"
"No need to worry, ladies. Nimal is well orientated," He assured them with a big smile.
"Look," Trish started to lose her temper, "I really hope that this time Nimal knows where we are going."
"You have Nimal's word, lady."
The three women shook their heads tired and they didn't have any other choice but to hope that this time they were on the right way.
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"Hi, dad!" Randy greeted Bob, as he called him after the conversation he had with his lawyer.
"Randy, what's up?"
"Jerry has just informed me that Pam would sign the divorce papers."
"What?" Bob exclaimed in obvious surprise.
"Yeah, I had the same reaction when I heard that. Though I'm pleased by this news, I'm not sure what exactly is going through her head."
"I also can't believe it, son, but who knows…Sometimes women know how to surprise us."
"Anyway, we'll see. I'll book my flight for early tomorrow to Sri Lanka."
"Where are you going to stay tonight?"
"I thought to go to Becky but maybe I'll stay in a hotel near the airport."
"So, you leave everything to Jerry."
"Yes. Now I'm going to get Ali from school. I'd like to spend some more time with her."
"Fine, keep me informed, son," Bob advised his son.
"Don't tell mom anything yet," Randy warned him.
"I won't. It's better to wait for now. Did you mention something to Beth and Nathan?"
"I haven't told them anything yet. I just prefer to wait and make sure Pam would really do as she said.I don't like making anyone worry about my shit yet."
"Ok, son. Take care."
"You too, dad."
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After three more unsuccessful attempts to find the hotel, Nimal finally managed to drive them to the right place.
"Oh, dear God, thank you!" Trish exclaimed relieved, seeing the familiar building.
"It's not God! It's Nimal," The driver corrected her with a big smile on his face.
The girls stepped out of the tuk tuk with the help of Nimal, struggling with their many shopping bags.
"It was a real pleasure for Nimal to be your guide."
"The pleasure was all ours although Nimal exhausted us to death," Trish said through her teeth.
"Today Nimal was a bit distracted. Here, this is Nimal's business card. If you need a good driver, Nimal is at your service 24/7."
Trish took the card letting a deep sigh escape her lips.
"You will call me, right?" He asked with expectation.
"Yeah, yeah…" Trish hurried to say, seeing that Nimal was ready to follow her until she says yes.
As soon as the three girls stepped over the threshold of the hotel's lobby, Santino Marella blocked their way clearly looking agitated and really worried.
"Do you know the time?" He demanded looking at Maria menacingly.
"Is there any problem?" Maria stared at him amazed.
"Yes, Maria! There is problem. A big problem."
"I don't understand…" Maria stammered.
"Where have you been?"
"Shopping tour, but…"
"What's that shopping? The time is…." Santino checked his watch, frowning, "You know how late it is, don't you?"
"Is that some joke?" Maria started looking around, expecting to see some hidden camera or someone of her colleagues who would show up from somewhere screaming, "We got you."
This wouldn't be something new, because the wrestlers liked to do some little jokes between them.
"A joke?" Santino looked at her with a serious countenance, "I don't think it is a joke to walking around the streets at this time. Do you know how dangerous could be out there?"
"Santino, I'm sorry but… I don't get you…"
"Oh, you don't get me, huh? You were going to give me a heart attack. I tried very hard not to think about all the terrible, horrible things that could happen to you."
"I don't come out for the first time and I'm not a baby. I can take care of myself," Maria said a little annoyed, "Besides, I haven't been alone, but with Trish and Eve."
Santino examined The Canadian bombshell and the Colorado native Diva critically from head to toe, and then he turned his attention back to the former wwe diva, "And don't you think that dress is a little too short and it's not very suitable to walk around the streets dressed like that?" Santino snapped at her again.
"What?" Her mouth fell open, confused at Santino's behavior. Was it a joke or Santino had completely lost his mind.
"I … uh…. I'm going to drop my shopping bags in my room before having a dinner," She said, trying to escape from the Italian superstar.
"And change this excuse of dress you are wearing," He called after her, "You better go put on something more descent."
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On the next evening
"I have never been wearing something more beautiful," Eve confessed.
"Me too," Maria agreed, "It was a great idea Hunter to organize this sari night."
"I think to keep this sari and wear it for John on some special occasions," Eve chuckled, while she was admiring her own reflection in the mirror.
"Why don't you call him and tell him what you are wearing now?" Maria didn't miss the opportunity to tease her friend.
"Shut up," Eve pouted and then sighed, "Ohhh, Ria, I miss him like crazy. It's so sad he won't be able to come tonight."
"It's pity, indeed. He and Randy will come tomorrow, and they are going to miss all this. It's going to be a beautiful night," Maria commented sadly and then asked Eve, "Did John tell you something about the divorce?"
"Not much. Only that the documents have been ready and the lawyer has sent them to Lia. I'm afraid she will not agree with anything and she is determined to get what she wants. John is very stubborn and this could have bad consequences for him. He has a lot to lose and his wife knows how to use her secret weapons."
"Let's hope they will find some ways to make an agreement in the best way without nasty things happen."
"I hope too, but…" Eve sighed, not very convinced, "What about Randy? Did you talk to him?"
"Just for a few minutes this morning before the autograph signing," Maria replied and then revealed, "He said he had a surprise for me."
"Really?" Eve's face lit up, "That's great. I'm sure Randy knows how to make nice surprises."
"We'll see. I don't want to make my hopes up."
Eve smiled at her, hugging her friend, "You look amazing in this sari," She said sincerely.
Maria smiled back at her, "Thanks. You too."
Eve was dressed in a green sari, same color like her eyes that reflecting her in some indescribable way, and Maria was wearing a light blue one, that made her look incredible. Their hair was falling freely down and an orchid was put behind their ears.
"Tonight would be a very special night," Eve shared her suspicions with Maria," I can smell it."
"Eve's instinct is talking again, huh?"
"Eve's instinct never lies," The wwe diva winked mischievously at her,"You of all people should know that."
"You are right," Maria agreed.
The party, Hunter organized was around the pool area and the beach. All divas were dressed in saris, welcoming the formal guests. Food, drinks and all the surroundings were at a high level. After the formal dinner, most of the people moved to the dance floor. There was a special program with Sri Lankan girls making their dances.
"I think I have finally found the place where I'm going to spend my old age," Rick confessed with a satisfied smile on his face.
"Gee, I wonder where I've heard that before," Hunter smirked, "You change the places too often, man."
"You'll see when you come to my age," Rick warned him.
Hunter chuckled and then suddenly his countenance changed as his eyes fell to Dave who was standing by the dance floor where the girls were dancing.
"He doesn't look happy, does he?" Hunter commented, as he nodded to The Animal.
Rick's smile turned to a worried expression, "I told you my opinion. The problem is how could we make him tell us?"
"We first should know who the woman is? He must've had a reason for not telling us."
"I guess because he knows we wouldn't like it."
Hunter sighed, sipping his drink, without removing eyes on his old time friend.
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"So?"
"So?!" Eve repeated, looking up at the young wrestler, who couldn't hide the admiration in his eyes.
"Are you single or not?" He asked impatiently.
A small smile formed on her face, "What matters for you, Zack?"
"I'm just curious and I need to know about my chances to become the one and only for you. To be honest, I haven't seen someone close to you. And this is awkward, regarding the fact that you are a gorgeous woman."
"Curiosity, Zack, is considered to be a not good thing."
"Right, but… I have features that these days might be considered like advantage."
"Really?" Eve looked at him, raising an eyebrow.
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"What's so funny?" Alberto Del Rio asked, tapping the wwe's champion shoulder.
"Ryder and his attempts to impress Torres," Punk chuckled amused.
Alberto couldn't help but smirked, "The kid should sweat a lot if he thinks that could gain any points there."
"Absolutely," Phil agreed.
"He has been trying with her for a long time, I can tell," Alberto commented.
"Yeah, and every time she gives him a cold shower," Punk noticed.
"Torres is not an easy one. Other guys with much more experience have tried there, but hell she is tough."
"You are right," Phil nodded in confirmation.
"I really want to see the one that would manage to tame this little filly," Alberto said, licking his bottom lip.
Phil chuckled, "I don't envy the guy. He should walk after her with a fire extinguisher to cool off the fire this woman lights around her."
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Maria walked away and found a waiter with a tray with new glasses of wine. She grabbed one and leaned against the rail of the big terrace with an amazing view of the ocean.
She sighed softly to herself.
A beautiful night.
It would be almost perfect except for one thing.
It was missing something important.
Randy
She just missed him too much to enjoy all this. She wondered if he missed her, too.
Some bustle and exclamations coming from behind made her turn her head. Her heart started beating wildly, as she spotted Randy and John surrounded by people who were applauding them and screaming their names. Hunter stood proudly between the two wwe superstars as the photographer was shooting them pictures. Maria blinked a few times to be sure he was there and that her eyes didn't make any tricks with her.
Their eyes met, and damn that smile that caused Maria's legs turn to jelly immediately. She should make her best not to rush in his embrace and bury her face in his chest.
She needed to feel him.
Moving aside, she watched how happy people were as the two wrestlers had made an unexpected appearance.
When Randy finally managed to make it out of the group of people, he stepped close to Maria so that he could whisper in her ear, "Hey, baby."
"Hi Randy," She greeted him back, her eyes sparkling.
Maria noticed the way his eyes traveled her body.
"You look stunning tonight. You always look great but tonight in this dress you are like a Goddess."
"It's sari," Maria explained her clothing.
"Very beautiful."
"Thank you," Her cheeks began to glow red, making him smile, "I didn't expect to see you tonight."
"I wanted to surprise you," He admitted.
"You really did. I'm surprised. "
"I knew you would be."
"When you said you've got a surprise, I didn't think about that. But this is the best surprise ever."
"Actually," He smiled and ran a hand through his hair nervously, looking at her, "I have another surprise."
"Another one?"
"Pam agreed to sign the divorce papers," He said straightly.
"She did?!" Maria looked at him doubtfully.
"I couldn't believe it at first, but she has told my lawyer she agrees to give me divorce. "
"What did your parents say?" She asked worried.
"My mom doesn't know anything yet. And my dad took it pretty well."
"It's important to have the support of your family."
"I'm sure my mom is going to have a heart attack when I tell her," Randy sighed, "But I don't want to think about it now."
Maria just nodded as she found it hard to say something. She didn't know why in Randy's presence she couldn't speak let alone think. His presence always took her words away. He controlled her completely, especially when he was so close to her. She could smell his cologne and no wonder she had started feeling dizzy. She knew that someone could notice their closeness, but the feelings were stronger than her sanity.
"I have been thinking of you all the time, " He said in his deep husky voice.
"Me too,"Maria mumbled.
"Is that so? Did you really think about me?"
"Yep," Maria said and then a devilish grin crossed her face, "Mostly, as Santino followed every move I have made."
"And why did he do that?" He frowned, pretending he didn't understand.
"I don't know. I guess someone has told him to do so."
"You think?"
"I do," She smirked, and then looked at him, "Seriously, Randy? To make Santino follow me all the time?"
Randy rolled his eyes, "I didn't tell him to do that. I just asked him to make sure you were alright and mostly to take care of you when I'm not around, " He justified himself, "How did you guess it was me?"
"No need to be Sherlock to know it. You are friends and the way he "was taking care of me" was too evident," She explained.
"I'm sorry," He flashed her a smile.
"Come on, I know you don't mean it," She accused him.
"Actually, I do. And, " Randy made another step toward her and he was now inches from her, "You have no idea how hard it is for me not to grab you right now and kiss you."
"Believe me I know," She said, her voice was soft, "Because the same happens to me."
"I want you Maria… I would give anything to be with you. But you already know that I can wait for you until you are ready and absolutely sure you want it as much as I do."
Maria was about to reply but Hunter appeared interrupting them, "Hey Randy, will you come for a moment? I need to introduce you to someone."
"Yeah, sure," Randy agreed as he smiled at Maria before walking away with Hunter.
Few hours later
Randy entered his room closing the door behind him. He had just taken his shirt off when he heard a knock on the door. He opened it and muttered under his breath, "Maria?"
Without saying something, her lips were in his and before he knew it, her tongue darted into his mouth. Their tongues danced together softly at first, but soon the kiss turned into a battle for dominance. After minutes of kissing, they reluctantly broke apart, their lungs begging for air. They stared into each other's eyes for a while, not wanting the moment to end.
"I'm sure what I want, Randy… And it's you. I don't want to wait anymore. I want you…..now."
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