Hey guys. Sorry I haven't updated anything in about a week! I have been extremely busy as of late. For that, I will update today and tomorrow. But today, I will focus on "Rated R Love Affair." Thanks to everybody who's making this story so popular! 45 reviews for 7 chapters?! Wow! And a huge thank you to coolchic79260, Hailey Egan and vampiregirl2009 yet again for reviewing the last chapter! Carrie, you are so right about Sheamus. I wanted to laugh at that, I really did! Hailey, glad you liked the chapter. Danni, I was definitely thinking about the title match for this chapter. And about Maria, she has not been fired, she was released. Remember that she's on the new season of The Celebrity Apprentice. Besides, she probably also wants to focus on her music career. Don't know about you, but I think she'll be back eventually.

*In this chapter, Michelle starts out as the Women's Champ (even though she wasn't champion at Elimination Chamber). Two, even though he didn't retain at the PPV, Sheamus will retain in the story. Finally, although Taker was unable to retain thanks to HBK, he will also keep the title.

Chapter 9: Elimination Chamber

Date: 2/21/10

Venue: Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri

Edge and Maria were in a locker room to begin the show. After the WWE Title Elimination Chamber match, Maria would be facing Michelle McCool for the Women's Championship. Maria was set to fight in a Throwback top and black shorts with bright red stars on the sides.

"Hey baby. You all set for your title match tonight?" Edge asked his fiancee.

"Yup. I've been thinking about it for a long time," Maria replied. "I cannot stand Michelle McCool. The only reason why I think she's even Champion in the first place is because of her relationship with Taker."

"I know. I agree with you," said Edge. "I mean, Mark and I are good friends and everything, but he definitely picked the wrong woman to date."

"Yeah. He looked a lot better with his ex Sara," Maria replied.

Soon, Sheamus interrupted the conversation.

"My title match is just about soon. You better pray I retain so that we will face each other at Wrestlemania," Sheamus told Edge, looking serious.

"Oh, we will face each other regardless," Edge nastily said to him. The two of them got into a staredown before Sheamus finally walked out of the room.

"He is so mean, Adam. I would not go out with him," said Maria.

"I'd hope not. I mean, have you seen his skin? It's just as pale outside of work!"

"Yes Adam, I have." Then the two kissed and Adam sat Maria on his lap.

Later...

After she and Edge watched Sheamus successfully retain the WWE Title, Maria walked out to the ring for her match. She slapped hands with some of the fans and got in the ring. After Michelle got in (accompanied by Layla El), the two Divas locked up.

"Come on, Michelle!" Layla yelled from ringside.

"Shut up Layla!" Maria screamed at her. However, the distraction let Michelle hit her opponent with a clothesline.

Later in the match, Maria had Michelle down on the mat. Just as she climbed on the turnbuckle about to splash her, Layla hit her in the back of the head. However, Mickie James came out through the crowd and pulled Layla down from the apron. The two Divas battled back and forth, distracting Michelle, who had gotten back up.

"Come on Michelle! Turn around!" Maria yelled angrily, wiggling her fingers.

Michelle slowly turned around and faced Maria, who kicked her in the gut and hit a Bulldog. Then Maria took her opponent and walked her over to the corner. From there, she executed a Beautiful Bulldog. The referee made the count, and Maria was the new Women's Champion.

"Here is your winner, and the NEW Women's Champion, Maria!" Tony Chimel told the happy WWE Universe.

Maria celebrated in the middle of the ring while Edge came out. When he got in, Maria turned, saw him and screamed happily. The two embraced each other and engaged in a kiss, making the fans happy.

"I knew you would do it, baby. I just knew you would!" Edge told Maria, sounding excited.

"Why thank you baby!" Maria shouted back happily.

Then the couple walked to the back.

After the show

Maria and Edge were getting ready to leave. During the event, Edge revealed that he would be facing Sheamus at Wrestlemania 26. And figuring out what he went through with Sheamus and Maria, the fans knew why. They were about to enter the parking garage when Mark - who'd successfully retained the World Title - stopped them.

"Hey Mark. What's going on, big guy?" Maria asked her co - worker.

"Nothin' much. Just looking forward to Wrestlemania," Mark stated.

"Which, by the way, Maria and myself know you'll kick ass at like always," said Edge.

"Thanks Edge. Heard you're facing Sheamus at Wrestlemania. Do me a favor... and kick his pale white ass for all of us. Please," Mark declared. Edge and Maria had to laugh.

"Oh, I plan to. We'll see you around." Edge walked on his way to the parking garage. Maria was about to follow him when she felt Mark tap her shoulder.

"Yeah?" What exactly did Mark have in mind?

"Congratulations on your title victory," replied the six foot eight man. "I mean, you know I care about Michelle, right Ria?"

"Yeah. Of course I do."

"But lately, I'm falling out of love with her. I heard your conversation with Adam earlier and it got me thinking about ending the relationship," Mark told Maria, looking her in the eye.

"What? Why?" All Maria wanted for Mark was for him to be happy no matter what.

"Don't ask, Maria. So I'll see you on Tuesday?"

"Um... Yes you will. Bye Mark. See ya," Maria said, walking over to where Edge was waiting in their rental car.

"See ya later, Ria," Mark replied back. He had to admit that Maria was lucky to have a guy like Edge. His own relationship with Michelle was good and strong, but sometimes he had to question if Michelle was sincere about it or if she had using him just to get more Championships. With that in mind, he let out a loud sigh and left to go back home.

Finished! No! Not the story. LOL! Jesus! Here, I was using Taker's real height, not his billed height. I know these events are not what happened at Elimination Chamber, but c'mon. It's fiction for a reason. What did you think? Be honest!

~Jen W.