Chapter 24

The next day, Doreen called Amelia and told her that they would not be coming to their vow renewal. Amelia had already planned on that answer and after hanging up, she called Vince. She was a little nervous about asking him to walk her down the aisle to John, but she didn't have anyone else.

"Vince McMahon." Vince answered the phone.

"Hi Vince. It's Amelia." She stated.

"What can I do for you?" Vince asked. "How are you feeling?"

"I am doing good. The reason I am calling is as you know, John and I are going to renew our vows in two months and I just heard back from my parents. They are refusing to come to the ceremony and John suggested that I call you and ask you if you would walk me down the aisle to John." Amelia answered as tears rolled down her face.

"I would be honored to do so." Vince responded.

"You would?" Amelia asked.

"Yes. So no more crying and start planning that wedding!" Vince answered.

"Thank you so much!" Amelia responded.

"Anytime." Vince stated before hanging up the phone.

"How did it go?" John asked.

"Better than I thought. Vince is going to walk me down the aisle to you." Amelia answered with a smile.

The next day, John and Amelia sent the lists to David Tutera and the wedding plans started to fall together. Amelia picked out her wedding dress and John was fitted for his tux. Amelia couldn't wait to remarry the man she truly loved with all her heart. Stephanie, Layla and Kelly flew into Tampa to go dress shopping as Amelia wanted all the dresses to match in color, but each of them could pick the style of dress they wanted.

Once the shopping trip was complete, Amelia and the girls headed out to lunch while John was at home with the kids. They now had about 6 weeks before the wedding and they were enjoying being home more often so they could work on the wedding planning with David.

One afternoon while Amelia and the kids were at home and John was off doing a radio show to promote the WWE, the doorbell rang. Amelia walked over to the front door and opened it. Amelia was shocked to see her mother standing there. But she wasn't alone.

"What are you doing here?" Amelia asked.

"Bryan came around the other day and was asking about you and so I brought him out here so you two could get together." Doreen answered.

"Uh, I broke up with Bryan 15 years ago. And I am married with a family now." Amelia responded.

"Well, that can change." Doreen stated.

"Mother, I am not leaving my husband and my children for anyone. Why can't you get it through your head that John and I love each other? We are getting ready to renew our marriage vows in a few weeks. If you can't be happy for me, then I don't need you in my life and my children, certainly don't need you either." Amelia responded before slamming the door shut.

"Bryan, you are going to do whatever it takes to break them apart and it needs to be done before their vow renewal ceremony." Doreen stated as they headed to the rental car.

"Doreen, I don't feel right about doing this. Amelia looks happy and I don't want to ruin her children's lives, just because you and Richard aren't happy about it." Bryan responded.

"Are you telling me that you won't do this?" Doreen asked.

"Yeah. I am telling you that I am going to ruin their lives for you." Bryan answered.

"Well, then, find your own way back to the motel." Doreen responded as she sped off.

Bryan knew that the only way he was going to get out of their was to talk to Amelia. He walked back up to the front door and rang the doorbell. Amelia looked out the peephole and saw Bryan standing there. She took a deep breath and opened the door.

"What do you want now?" Amelia asked.

"I wanted to apologize. None of this was my idea. Your mom came to me and begged me to come out here with her to visit you. I had no idea she was planning all that. I told her I wanted no part of it and she sped off leaving me stranded out here." Bryan answered.

"Did she tell you why she wants to break up my marriage?" Amelia asked as she stepped onto the front porch.

"No she didn't. I'm guessing she thinks you can do better. I really don't know. All I know is that she and your dad are not happy and she has been out to ruin your life since you moved to Tampa." Bryan answered.

"How could I do any better than I am doing right now. I have a very successful and loving husband, I have two children whom I love with all my heart. I am the on site doctor for the WWE and my husband is Vince McMahon's top star. I really don't think my life could get any better." Amelia responded.

"I'm glad to hear that." John stated as he walked up.

"Hi baby. John, this is Bryan, an ex of mine from High School. Bryan, this is my husband, John Cena." Amelia introduced them.

"It's nice to meet you." Bryan stated as he shook John's hand.

"Same here. What brings you to Tampa?" John asked.

"Her mother." Bryan answered.

"Doreen? Amelia, what's going on?" John asked.

Amelia told John everything that had happened. Bryan also told him that he had no idea until Doreen said something to Amelia. Bryan told him, that he had no intentions of causing any problems at all. John thanked him and gave him a ride to the airport.