A/N First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to review and let me know what you think. You are absolutely great and you surely keep me motivated. I'm really sorry that I'm not able to update often but trust me if I could I surely would do it. This chapter is not as long as the others are but there are still a lot of things that should be revealed (I haven't forgotten about Maria's promise to go out with Punk, Dave and his "secret crush") but these are not the only things that would happen in the next chapters. Anyway, hope you continue reading and like this fic and here I'd like to share something with you. I saw Randy Orton for the first time last month in live show during their European tour and I should mention that he looks like a really nice guy in the way he treated all his fans… And OMG (big sigh) he is really really really sexy as hell…
Now enjoy your reading! :):):):)
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Eve was growing sleepy, her eyes dropping shut periodically when John tangled his fingers in her hair, making her lashes fluttering and her eyes to open.
"Eve?" He whispered.
"Yeah…" She mumbled lazily.
"I need to ask you something," He stated.
Eve stirred a little as she let her hand trail across his stomach and up to his chest, repeating the process. John pressed her body closer to his and she cuddled into him even more.
"What is it?" She asked sleepily.
She felt him take a deep breath and expelled it slowly, "We haven't been discussing it before, but…" There was a short pause before he continued, "Have you ever thought about quitting wrestling?"
She wasn't sure what that had to do with anything or why it even mattered at this point.
"Well, I don't know… some day… yeah…" She admitted thoughtfully.
"I mean… soon…Would you quit soon?"
"How soon?"
John began to play with her hair again, "For example when I get divorce. Would you stop your wrestling career?" John asked carefully.
"Why are you asking me that?" Eve frowned.
"I don't know… I was just thinking …Don't get me wrong , I don't want to press you, but I really live for the moment when I'd be free so I could spend any moment with you. You know how crazy my schedule is. That's why I'd like you to travel with me."
"But we manage to still find time to spend together although my wrestling career," She observed.
"But often our schedules are different and what would happen if you are going to be drafted to Smackdown?! Of course, I always could talk with Vince, but that's not the question. It's not that I want you to leave your professional life. I just prefer you will not be in the ring anymore."
She could sense the concern in John's voice and it touched her. Of course, she had been thinking about the moment when she would stop her wrestling career, but never that seriously.
Not moving from her position, her head on his stomach, she took his hand in hers and their fingers threaded together, "Yeah, I would quit."
"You would?" John looked truly surprised. He never actually expected to hear it and now that he had, nothing was stopping the way his face lit up with a wide smile.
"I also want to have more time to be with you, but even if I quit wwe doesn't mean I will do nothing," She warned him.
"Of course," John agreed, "You can do everything you want but it should be safe."
Eve lifted from her comfortable position and rested her chin on his chest, looking up at him, "I feel safe only when I'm with you," She admitted.
When Eve started her relationship with John, she didn't expect him to be so compassionate, caring and sweet. She had never felt so loved and protected in her entire live as he showed her his concern and care every single day even when they were separated. He always treated her like a princess, he always called her to ask how she was sleeping, did she have eat, how was the photo shoot, the fan meeting or how was her trip. In days when she was not in mood, he always found a way to make her feel special.
John grabbed her head softly pulling her up so that he was eye to eye with her. His hands cupped her cheeks and his eyes were on hers, "You have no idea how much you mean to me. For the first time in my life, I feel complete. Lia has never made me feel the way you do, even in our best periods. You are incredible," Saying that he pecked her lips.
She caressed his neck, taking his short cut hair in her fingers, "You are the most important thing in my life, John. Please don't ever forget it."
"Hmmm… maybe I need you to remind me that sometimes. It actually makes me feel pretty damn good about myself," He smirked.
Eve rolled her eyes, "Like you need a bigger ego."
"No one could blame me after I've got the most beautiful girl."
"Don't exaggerate, please."
"I don't exaggerate, "He assured her, as he caught her lips between his again. His hand slipped down along her back reaching her ass, squeezing it gently, "Fuck… John groaned, "How is it possible? I had you 15 minutes ago, and now I want you as if I have never had you," His voice became low and husky, "Hell, I've never wanted another woman like this."
"Because you are unsatisfying and I really wonder how we are gonna live in future with your constant desire," Eve admitted worried.
"Happily….." Saying that he hovered above her, his forehead pinned on Eve's.
She let out a small gasp at the feeling of his erection.
"I want you so bad, Eve," He gasped near her ear, "Can you feel that?" His erection pressed against her, "Eve, that's how badly I want you. You are so hot," He groaned, "You are so beautiful, " He kissed her shoulders, "Your skin is so soft, " He looked at her , his blue eyes were now dark , full of lust and love, "I feel like I've waited for this moment my entire life and God help me if something or someone is going to stop us being together. I swear that I'd never allow this to happen…Ever…" John stated and Eve's lips parted as his tongue was looking for hers.
On the next morning
Large hands roamed down Maria's sides, then over the swell of her hips and butt. Maria moaned not wanting to open her eyes yet, so she burrowed further into the pillow.
Randy chuckled, his hand never stopping his soothing caress. For him it was like he couldn't stop touching her. Hell, he didn't even want to attempt it.
"Wake up, gorgeous." He leaned in, and whispered into her ear.
"It's early," Maria protested.
"It's not that early," Randy started placing open-mouthed kisses all over her shoulders.
"Mmmmm, don't tell me it is already morning," She pleaded.
"Unfortunately it is morning time," He said taking her earlobe in his mouth.
Maria groaned, trying to move her body but it felt sore and stiff.
"How did you sleep?" Randy whispered into her ear, brushing the hair from her face.
"Extremely good," She sighed content, "You?"
"I couldn't get much sleep," Randy replied softly.
"Oh?" Maria wrinkled her nose, as she moved to meet his gaze, "Why?"
"All the time you were kicking me, like maniac talking in your sleep and not to mention your snoring."
"What?!" Maria exclaimed, her eyes opened wide, and she jumped up from her sleeping position.
Randy laughed amused, "I knew this would work and makes you wake up."
Maria grabbed a pillow and playfully hit him, "It wasn't fair, besides you could have found a better way to wake me up," She pouted.
A big smirk appeared on Randy's face, "Maybe it's not too late for that, " He tangled his fingers in her hair and brought her face down to his and kissed her softly on the lips.
"Is it better now?" He mumbled between the kisses.
"Much better," She moaned into his mouth, "I can't believe it…" Maria's hand wrapped around his neck, the other hooked on his shoulder. She was on the seventh heaven, she was flying, her whole body was dancing and every other cliché that anyone had ever come up with to describe how wonderful, amazing and incredible someone else had made them feel. She was happy, happier than she'd ever been in a long time and she was going to live in the moment.
"You can't believe what?" Randy asked distractedly as his lips moved to her neck, teasing the skin there.
"That…" She gasped, as she felt him sucking softly on the sensitive spot behind her ear, "Last night was amazing, Randy….."
"You don't regret it, do you?" Although he asked her the same question last night, he did it again, because he needed to be sure.
Maria shook her head, "No, of course not."
"I don't want to get out of bed, it feels so good here with you, " Randy admitted, his arm wrapping tightly around Maria, pulling her as close to him as he could.
"Can we stay in bed all day?"
"I wish but I have a fan meeting in about an hour."
"Mmm, why don't we find someone to replace you?" She rolled her eyes playfully.
His cologne assaulted her nose and tangled amazingly with the smell of their passion from last night.
"Good idea. Call Punk again and tell him I'm stuck in the bed with you and hopefully he will finally get it that you are taken," He suggested with smirk, biting softly her earlobe.
"Oh, you think you are funny, huh?"
"Definitely, it's one of my many good qualities."
"Well, modesty obviously is not one of them."
"It's not, but I have a very nice, large quality I'd like to show you, Miss Kanellis."
"Are you suggesting what I'm thinking you are suggesting?"
"I'm definitely suggesting that."
"I thought you were having a fan meeting," Maria raised an eyebrow at him.
"You have no idea how quick I could be," He smirked, as his hands slid down to remove the sheet from her body, revealing her completely. His eyes seemed to enjoy the view.
"Quick is fine with me…" She managed somehow to say.
"Music to my ears," Randy mumbled, before hover her with his body and his lips met hers just as eagerly as his hands covered her breasts, "Hell, why are you so beautiful?" He groaned desperate, before dipping himself in the passion.
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"Mr. Levesque," A sweet female voice interrupted Hunter making him remove his eyes from the laptop.
"I'm Nancy, " A young woman stood beside his table with her hand stuck out, obviously waiting for a hand shake. While he was wondering whether this was another fan, she was explaining embarrassed, "The new make up artist, " She clarified, looking at him expectantly.
"Oh, "Hunter nodded slightly, as they shook hands, "Sure, the new make up artist," He repeated.
The way Hunter's face looked suggested he wasn't aware of this little fact.
Nancy smiled nervously, "I guess Mrs McMa... I mean Mrs. Levesque hasn't warned you."
"Uh, I'm afraid that she didn't do that," Hunter admitted.
"Oh, I see," The girl bit her lower lip, "I only arrived this morning. I'll be on probation during the promo tour and if you are content I'll be glad to work for you."
"Ok, I'm sorry you caught me so unprepared. Stef obviously has forgotten to warn me, but this is not so important. Anyway, is everything all right with your accommodation?"
"Everything is fine," Nancy confirmed," I wanted only to present myself to you," She smiled shyly.
"You did great. I hope you got some sleep in the airplane because from now on we'll keep you pretty busy. You'll be assisting Peter our main stylist, so I advise you to find him and he should give you the schedule and explain you more."
"Yeah, I'll. Thank you, Mr. Levesque. It was pleasure to meet you."
"The pleasure was mine."
Nancy smiled and was about to turn and leave when Hunter said, "And Nancy welcome to the team."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Levesque. I assure you are not going to regret it."
"Who was that girl?" Rick asked as he just joined Hunter on the terrace and his face lit up with a smile of approval.
"The new make up artist, "Hunter replied.
"Interesting," Rick commented, as his eyes continued to travel up and down the girl's body while she was walking to the hotel lobby.
Hunter shook his head, "I think it is a high time you to stop losing your mind over girls who could be your daughters not to say your grandchildren."
"Hey, I'm not that old," Rick looked truly offended.
"Not at all," Hunter commented sarcastically.
"Age is just a number, man. Just a number, " Rick pointed out smirking as he ran his hand along his hair.
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Since John had woken up he had been making some attempts to remove his hand which felt numb and on which Eve was sleeping comfortably. He didn't want to wake her up that's why he didn't want to replace her. She moaned in her sleep, her arms tightening around him, as she buried her nose in his arm and neck more. John couldn't hold his smirk- this perfect, gorgeous, sleeping woman in his arms was his.
She was only his.
The slight vibration of his phone made him jump and he inwardly thanked himself that he had set it on vibration mode. John stretched his other hand to get his phone without removing Eve. With a glance at the caller id, he saw it was his mother.
"Mom, hello, " He responded almost in a whisper.
"John, I hope I'm not disturbing you."
"No, I just woke up, it's morning here."
"Why are you whispering? I can't hear you well."
John bit his bottom lip, stealing a glance at the sleeping Eve.
"Uh…" He hesitated.
"Oh," Carol exclaimed, guessing the possible reason. John heard her sighing before she started talking again, "John, I know you are an adult but I'm your mother and I'm telling you I don't approve what you do."
John rolled his eyes, "Mom, please."
"Listen to me, John. I understand that you are in love, but you are still married, don't forget that, and as a person who has experience I'd say that you should be careful. If Lia knows that you are cheating on her, she will destroy you."
"Don't worry, mom. I know what I'm doing."
"I hope so, John. But I'm warning you, be very careful if you don't want to find yourself in a really bad situation eventually."
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"Randy, stop it," Maria giggled as she tried once again to wrap her sari, as he didn't allow her to do that.
"How I'm gonna resist this day?!" He complained as his hands were roaming all over her body , memorizing her curves.
"You'll survive. I'm sure," Maria said, trying to remove his hands from her.
"It will be one hell of a day," The Viper whimpered.
"Randy, I gotta go, and I must come out of here without somebody see me. I'm with the sari from last night and just imagine if someone sees me what will think about it."
"That you are a bad girl..." He smirked.
"Funny."
"Take it off then," He suggested, wrapping his arms from behind around her again and placing his chin on her shoulder.
"Oh, I'm sure you don't want me to go around naked, do you?" She challenged him.
"Naked only for me," He titled his head, gently scrapping his teeth across her bottom lip as he rubbed his thumb across her cheek, "God, I want you again. I wanted to have you before, and now it's even worse," He pressed her back against the door and placed his mouth on hers.
"Randy, please…. "
He cut her off, his lips met hers once again and his tongue running across her top lip making her open her mouth for him.
"I really need to go," Speaks went off and she smiled, as Randy quickly shut her up, being able to pick up from where he let off with her seconds ago. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and standing on her toes.
Maria finally managed to stop him giving him one last kiss, "See you later."
"Ok,I'll text you when I finish," He promised her.
"I'll be waiting…"
Of course, Randy had been in many relationships in his life, including a marriage, but it hadn't really been like this before. Maria just fit, like he'd been missing huge pieces of him and she'd been the only one able to fill them. Nothing had ever felt like this before. He'd never had the type of feeling running through his veins like he had with her.
After Randy had checked the corridor, assuring himself that it was completely safe for Maria to leave without being seen, she slipped out of his room as quietly as she could. Every inch of Randy shivered as she gave him one last kiss for good bye before walking away from him. And when he closed the door he continued to stand there leaning against the door, his eyes closed tightly and doing his absolute best not go after her and to get her back in the room.
She quickened her steps, trying to leave Randy's floor as soon as possible. Her room was two floors up, and she decided to take the stairs because the chance to meet someone there was small. Just as she was almost near the stairs, she heard the door open behind her. Her reactions were fast as she managed to slip inside the emergency exit, where someone crashed their body into hers.
"Oh, I'm so sorry…So, so sorry… I didn't expect….. Oh, you are…You are Maria Kanellis…" A female voice exclaimed, excited.
"Shhhhhh," Maria made her a sign to be silent, as they heard voices and the former wwe diva immediately recognized them.
The steps were closer now and Maria caught her breath.
"You know what? I can't wait the fucking promo tour to be over and go back to States. Trust me, I dream of nothing else than my precious tour bus."
"Sleepless night again?"
"Are you kidding me? I really fucking need to know who is in 459 and tell the bastard that some of us are not on a sex tour.'
"This sucks, bro. I have the feeling that we are the only ones here that are not getting some."
Squeezing her eyes shut, Maria felt embarrassed and confused and… Holy mother of God that was too much. Eventually, Phil and Zack entered the elevator and a sigh of relief escaped her lips. So, Phil …Her ex had been in the room next to Randy's and oh, boy… heard them.
"Excuse me? Uh… Is everything ok?" The girl whispered timidly, snapping Maria out of her thoughts.
"Oh, yeah…I'm sorry about that," Maria chuckled nervously, "I just didn't want them to see me."
"It's alright. No problem. By the way this," The girl pointed at Maria's sari, "looks great on you."
"Thank you, you are very kind," Maria smiled, feeling her face heat up.
"I'm Nancy. I'm the new make up artist, actually I'll be on probation during the promo tour."
"Oh, that's awesome. Nice to meet you, Nancy."
"It's fantastic to meet you, you are the first I meet after Mr. Levesque and I'm a huge fan of you."
"Thank you."
"I've arrived this morning and I know no one here yet. I was looking for Peter's room but obviously I got lost. They told me his room was 409 but I guess it is on the other side of the corridor. This hotel is huge and the rooms are scattered in different directions."
"Don't worry, you'll be used to this soon, "Maria calmed her, "And about Pete don't need to be nervous, he is pretty cool. You'll like him. Well, I gotta go now," The former wwe diva hurried to say,"See you around, Nancy."
"Thank you, Miss Kanellis."
"Maria," She corrected her and then winked at her, "And good luck."
"Aren't you going to get the elevator?" Nancy asked curiously, seeing Maria taking the stairs.
"No, I prefer the stairs."
"Ok, "Nancy nodded, and stared after Maria with not hidden interest.
Maria managed to reach her room unbothered without meeting anyone and moreover without being seen from someone. Once in her room, she went straight to the bathroom, though she had taken a shower with Randy, she decided to do it properly this time. Taking a shower with Randy was all but a real bath. And despite all that she felt amazing like never before. One thing she'd realized that she really loved was having his arms wrapped around her, his lips against hers and his tongue into her mouth. Obviously, the thoughts of Randy wouldn't abandon her, not that she wanted such a thing to happen. After the shower, she got changed into a pair of blue skinny jeans and a tight white top and refreshed her face with a light make up. Then she took her phone and dialed Eve.
After a couple of rings, she heard a familiar voice but definitely, it wasn't Eve's.
"Hey Maria."
"Hi John, I hope you are awake."
"I'm fully awake, your friend took care of that," John chuckled.
"All right, save me the details. Can I talk to Eve?"
"She is in the bathroom."
"Oh, ok. Just tell her I'm going down for a coffee, and I'll be waiting for her at the restaurant near the pool area."
"You sure you don't want to talk to her? I always could bring her the phone."
"John, I see you are trying to get under the shower with Eve, but there is no need to use me like an excuse," Maria pointed out, laughing.
"You got me here. Eve didn't allow me to enter," He admitted sadly.
"I could imagine why," Maria sighed comprehensively after she had the same experience with Cena's best friend earlier this morning. Not that she was complaining because she most definitely wasn't.
"Well, I'd love to have a coffee with you ladies, but unfortunately I'll be busy till the afternoon," John complained.
"Oh, poor you," Maria said sympathetically, "We surely will miss you.'
"You'll take good care of my girl, won't you?"
"John, trust me! Eve can take care of herself pretty well."
"I'd feel much calmer knowing that you do it. Plus, I'll return the favor as I keep an eye on Orton."
She couldn't help but laugh, "You convinced me with that."
As Maria walked into the pool area where the restaurant was she immediately spotted Randy having a quick breakfast with Sheamus, Chris Jericho and Adam Copeland. They were discussing something when Randy's eyes met hers and Maria could swear that electricity flowed through the space between them. It was good Maria noticed Rick quickly and she made her way to his table with her bottom lip between her teeth because the way Randy affected all her senses, she was positive that she could have stayed there like a frozen statue staring at him for hours.
"Good morning Princess," Rick greeted her as he saw her, "Woo, woo, woo, you look….." Rick hesitated for a moment attempting to find the right word, "Different."
The nature's boy comment and the devilish grin that had formed on his face, caused her face become hot and flushed.
She heard her phone beep, signaling a text message. She took a glance at her phone and all the muscles in her stomach seemed to turn into nothing but mush as she read the text message.
My girl is fucking gorgeous
My girl… Those words lingered in her ears, making her heart skip a few beats.
Then came another one
Can't wait to kiss u again
She hardly managed to read it when came one more
Last night was the best in my life
Maria bit her lower lip trying not look at him because she knew if she had done it , she would never be able to remove her gaze away of him.
She was really grateful when one of the organizers appeared telling Randy and Sheamus that it was time for them to go. Walking beside Maria's table, Randy touched her shoulder. She forgot her ability to breath for extended amounts of time.
"I'll call you later," Randy said not bothering to make his voice sound low.
Maria just nodded, as it was hard for her to speak coherently.
Rick's smirk lit up on his face again, "Well, Princess, by all it seems that you've heard my words, " He commented as he swallowed the rest of his coffee in one gulp.
Maria's eyes widened a bit , her cheeks going red once more. She didn't know what to say to that, after it was obvious that the happening between her and Randy couldn't be hidden by the Nature boy.
"Don't worry sweetheart," Rick calmed her as if he knew her fears, "You know you can rely on me. I love the boy too much and your secret is safe with me."
Maria managed a small smile and although she knew Rick could be trusted, yet she felt kinda awkward to discuss this with him.
"I see Eve coming so I'll leave you two to talk," With that said, Rick stood up and kissed Maria's cheek, "See you later, Princess."
"Later, Rick," She replied.
"Jesus, I love John to death but…" Eve was visibly agitated as she joined the former wwe diva but stopped talking as she looked at her.
Eve's countenance changed instantly and a big smirk appeared on her face.
At this moment, Maria realized that to her best friend she was an open book. Yeah, Maria had to admit it. Her demanding and blunt best friend that she couldn't hide anything from. Eve took a seat quickly and stared at Maria expectantly showing her clearly that she would not leave until Maria told her what was happening.
"Ok…I…slept... with him," She said in a low embarrassed voice.
"Who is this him you speak of?" Eve threw her a curious look.
Maria simply stared at her unbelievingly, "You are kidding me, aren't you?"
"Nep, " Eve shook her head seriously.
Maria's mouth opened in shock.
Suddenly Eve burst out laughing, "Of course I'm kidding you."
"I'll kill you," Maria hissed through clenched teeth.
"Not and before telling me all the details and when I'm saying details," Eve repeated and then emphasized, "I mean details."
Maria shook her head.
Eve was more crazy than anyone she had ever known.
"So, how much time Randy spent to remove the spider web of you?" Eve demanded, raising an eyebrow curiously.
Maria's eyes widened and her face contorted in astonishment, "How I've gotten roped into being friends with you, have always completely battled me," Maria wondered grimly.
"Because you love me, and talking to you like that, it's part of my charm, which you find adorable by the way," Eve smiled sweetly at her.
"Too bad for me."
Chuckling Eve stood up and hugged Maria, "You know how much I love you, you are my best friend, and the only thing I want is to see you happy. And seeing you the way I see you right now I just could not stop thanking God I mean Orton because he is the reason of that stupid dreamy big ass smile on your pretty face. You suffered way too long and honestly, I was absolutely desperate because I never thought I'd see you so alive again. You have been distanced yourself from the world for so long without allowing anyone to reach you."
Maria's hands wrapped around Eve as well, "Yeah, it's been too long since I have felt that way. I know Randy's still married but…I don't regret anything I've done last night. Even if this was the only thing I'd ever get from him after last night, I would never regret and forget it."
Eve lifted her hand to caress Maria's hair, "I know how you feel, trust me. I have felt the same way with John, and my advice is to cherish every single moment you live in with Randy. The feeling of guilt and shame would never disappear, but the other feelings are always stronger and they fight against anything and anyone."
"Right," Maria agreed with a nod.
"It's really wonderful to see you so happy and to share these emotions with you."
"Yeah, I don't want to think about anything, to analyze or expect something. I want just to live the moment. I want to know what being reckless feels like at least once in my life."
As much as Eve tried to control the smirk that immediately lit up her face, it didn't work and she noticed, "So, The Viper erased the traces from 'Mr. Best in the world' completely, huh?"
Maria licked her lips and looked at her friend with a worried expression, "He erased them so that Phil uh…has been a witness … from the other room."
"Oh, God…."
"That's awful," Maria commented.
"Yeah, it is…." Eve agreed immediately, "More than awful," She emphasized.
"Hey, you are supposed to be supportive," Maria looked at Eve with a pout.
"I'm supportive," The Colorado native diva assured her, "You said it and I'm just agreeing with it."
"You are not supposed to."
"You don't think …uh... Phil you know recognized it's been you?"
"Oh, Jesus Christ… noooooooo!"
"This is as much awkward as my situation with John's mom.'
"Yeah, it is…"
"Who's that girl?" Eve suddenly demanded.
Maria was stunned for a moment by Eve's sudden change of topic and then looked around confused.
"What girl?" She asked.
"The one with Pete and Hunter."
Maria turned her gaze to where Eve had pointed out, "Oh, this is Nancy, " Maria replied as she saw Nancy smiling widely at her. The former wwe diva replied to her smile and greeted her with a wave, "She is the new make up artist," Maria explained to Eve.
"Do you know her?" Eve looked surprised.
"I met her this morning when I left Randy's room," Maria told her.
"She was staring at us all the time," Eve observed looking at the new girl again suspiciously.
"Well, maybe we look kind of weird embracing each other in public," Maria suggested jokingly and then said seriously, "You know how it is when you are new here. I understand her pretty well. When I came back I knew all in the company, and yet I felt awkward. Probably she is nervous."
"Yeah, I guess you are right," Eve nodded as she turned her head to the new girl once again, examining her thoughtfully.
