Author's Note: Yay for updates! Enjoying the story so far? I hope sooooo! Now you get to find out what happens after Elle decided to put her career first! :)

By this time, Wade was already back into his street clothes and walking out the door. Elle tried to make her body move and chase after him, but she stayed curled into a ball, her eyes watering. He definitely had a way of making her feel guilty without even trying. When she was finally able to move, she called Wade. "I'm sorry, okay? I just didn't think it was that important to you. Please don't be mad anymore. I love you," she said, leaving a voice message on his phone. She knew he wasn't going to call her back so she decided to take the initiative and find him to apologize in person. She got up, putting in her leggings and boots and left the room. As she searched for him through the hotel, she realized he was more torn up about having a child than her having an affair. That was definitely saying something.

Elle was walking through the lobby when she heard someone calling for her. "Mrs. Barrett!" an employee at the front desk called out. She stopped and turned. "It's pretty late. Can I help you with anything?"

"Finding my husband would be great," she responded. "He walked out of our room like maybe five, seven minutes ago. Have you seen him?"

"Luckily, I have. He headed out the front a few minutes ago," he told her.

"Thanks so much." Elle walked out of the hotel and found Wade right in the front, sitting on a bench. As she approached him, she thought of words to say, but she couldn't think of any and apologizing wouldn't cut it this time. She really hurt him by deciding to put their family on hold. He didn't budge when she took the empty seat next to him. "I remember when you wanted a girl when we were first married and then I told you all the horror stories about me when I was growing up and what Phil and my parents went through. You changed your mind so fast before I could say another word. Then we talked about having four boys, what we would name them, how we would raise them, all that jazz. We can still have that if we try."

When Wade said nothing at all, Elle knew he was still mad at her so she got up, freezing from the cold night and headed inside. He was obviously furious still. She tried though. Once she got back to the room, she curled up into bed and went to sleep. Tomorrow was another day and hopefully, she could patch things up with him again.

"Hey Phil, have you seen Wade? His things are gone from our room and he didn't leave a note," Elle asked her brother when she called him the following day. She woke up and saw no husband in the bed next to her or his things on the ground near hers. He was gone and he didn't even bother leaving a note. She knew he was angry, but she didn't know he was that angry to just abandon her like that.

"Sorry, kid, but I haven't. Why? What happened this time?" Phil wondered.

"I'll tell you later. Can we meet for breakfast after I check out?"

"Course. Meet you in the lobby in a few."

Once Elle hung up, she changed out of her pajamas and into a white button, dark skinny jeans, and a pair of brightly colored wedges. After gathering her things, she headed out of her room. She bumped into Dolph as she did. Her heart started racing at the speed of light when she saw him.

"Morning Elle," he smiled, his beautiful blue eyes growing a bit narrow as two dimples appeared on the sides of his cheeks.

"Hi Dolph," she smiled back.

"Where's Wade?" he wondered when he noticed that he didn't hear an English accent telling him to back off.

"That's a good question." When the elevator dinged open, she stepped in as Dolph did.

"What happened now?"

"We got into a fight. He had this romantic date night in our hotel room last night and I ruined it by telling him I didn't want to have kids at the moment. He wanted to try and start a family again, but I talked to Vince a few weeks ago and he was all for giving me a title shot and reign against Natalya so I told him now wasn't the time."

"Wow. That's tough, Elle. I'm sorry all that had to go down."

"It's fine, but it's not like him to abandon me. I woke up and he was gone. So were all his things."

Dolph looked over at Elle as they walked toward the front desk. She looked upset and hurt. He wished he could do something, but he didn't know what. All he could do really was console her, so that's what he did. He wrapped his arms tightly around her, telling her that everything would be okay. He then saw Phil waving at him. "There's your brother. You mind if I join you two for breakfast?" he asked.

Elle looked up at Dolph and shook her head. "That'd be great," she rustled as they walked toward Phil. Once she greeted him with a hug, they all headed to breakfast at the hotel's restaurant before heading to the next city. New day, new city, new problem. Elle didn't like this. She didn't like fighting with Wade for every little problem they came across. Where did everything go wrong?

Phil listened to Elle as she told him every detail of what happened last night between her and Wade. He honestly didn't know who to feel sorry for, Wade or Elle because both of them were pretty much hurting. Wade was hurt because his wife of six years wanted to put their family on hold and Elle was because she felt guilty for doing that to Wade. Phil sighed heavily. "I think you need to apologize to Wade. Maybe saying sorry will help you or you can tell him you're going to try," he suggested.

"So you're telling me to give in?" she asked.

"Yes," he simply answered.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Dolph butted in. "She can do as she pleases. If she wants to focus on her career first, then let her. This is her life."

"It's Wade's, too. He should have a say in this as well," Phil remarked.

Elle made a funny face. Since when was her brother on Wade's side? Phil always usually looked down on Wade, saying he didn't deserve his sister, that she was too good for him, and so on. This definitely was a change of heart from her brother. "Why are you taking his side all of a sudden?" she wanted to know.

"I know I was all for you being with Dolph because he made you happier, but if Wade wants to bring a kid into your guys' lives, it's best if you stay away from blondie. Sorry kiddo."

"I should get a say in this, too, you know. I'm in love with her, too," Dolph demanded.

"Oh, no you don't, Ziggler. You stay out of this situation," Phil fired back.

"Why? Elle's a part of my life!"

"Because you having a say in this will definitely alter my decisions. I love you, okay, but you're not my husband and we're not deciding to have a kid together," Elle told him. She rubbed her fingers on her temples. She suddenly started feeling dizzy, a throb in the back of her head at the same time. She slumped lower in her seat until her head reached the top of the seat. She closed her eyes, but she felt even more dizzier so she opened them again. "E-excuse me. I...gotta use...the bathroom." Elle got up slowly. Before she knew it, she heard her name being shouted loudly and the last thing she saw was Dolph.

Elle woke up not knowing where she was. She sat up and realized she was in the emergency room. "Oh, good. You're awake and okay." She looked to her left and saw Dolph sitting down in a chair, his iPhone in hand, a book on his lap. He got up and made his way next to her.

"What happened? Why am I here?" she asked him.

"You fainted, Elle. I think you've been stressed out too much with Wade and your marriage and me," Dolph guessed. He wasn't entirely sure, but all that definitely could be a factor as to why she ended up in the ER.

"Maybe because I haven't been eating much either..."

"What? Elle? Are you joking?"

"I've just been losing my appetite lately. I eat and after a few bites, I'm done. Look, I'm sorry I scared you and Phil, but I just wanna get out of here."

Dolph held her down before she could get up and leave. The doctor hasn't even walked in to let her know what's wrong. "You can't leave until you talk to the doctor."

"Fine. Is it just you here?"

He knew who she was asking for. Maybe she was hoping he would turn up once he found out she was in the hospital. "No. Phil's here and so is Vince."

"Wait. Vince? Why?" She was in a sudden panic. Why would he be here?

"You know it's his responsibility to check up on his Superstars."

"Kay. Well, I want to see my husband."

Dolph looked down. He suddenly felt bad for Elle. "Sorry, babe, but he's not here. We've tried calling him a million and one times and he still hasn't answered."

Elle nodded her head, lowering it. She could feel her eyes stinging. She was in the hospital and he still didn't even want to see her after what happened last night. She didn't blame him for not coming. "He hates me, Dolph. He doesn't even care that I'm in the hospital. He hates me because I don't want to have kids with him right now." From that point on, she couldn't stop the tears from falling down her cheeks. She knew she was being selfish, but Wade was being inconsiderate for not coming to the hospital to see if his wife was okay.

"He doesn't hate you, Ellie. He can't, and I'm sure he has a good explanation to why he's not here or answering any of our calls."

She shook her head, her bloodshot eyes glaring at Dolph. "Don't you dare take his side, Ziggler. He does not deserve to be defended right now."

Before he could say a word, a young looking, handsome doctor walked in. "Hi, I'm Doctor Tatum," he introduced. "It seems like you'll be just fine. The test results definitely showed very high stress levels. Have you been stressed out at work or at home?" Elle nodded her head before the doctor proceeded. "And I also take it that you need to eat as well. Stress and not eating are ways to get like this. So I want you to take a few days off, get some rest, and make sure to get food in your system."

"Thank you, doctor," Dolph smiled, shaking the doctor's extended hand. Elle thanked him as well as she slowly made her way off the bed. When she didn't feel the slightest bit dizzy, she walked out the room. Phil and Vince were outside, waiting for her.

"Mr. McMahon, what are you doing here?" she questioned.

"To check up on my future Divas' champion," he laughed slightly. "But it seems like you've been suggested to take a few days off and I recommend that as well. I want you to rest up, okay?"

"Yes, sir," Elle quickly agreed. Vince knew what was best for his wrestlers and they usually followed his orders. She definitely wasn't going to say no to taking a few days off. He then left, leaving Elle with two of the three most important men in her life. She looked at all of them, her glistening green eyes stopping at Dolph. "Can you take me to the airport so I can go home?" she asked, her eyes looking at Phil for approval, but directing the question to Dolph. He nodded his head, smiling just a little bit.

"Course, I'll take you." Dolph turned to Phil. "I promise I'll take good care of her."

"I know you will, man," Phil chuckled, patting his colleague on the shoulder.

After saying her goodbyes to Phil, Elle and Dolph headed to the airport so she could get home and rest again like the doctor ordered. She honestly didn't want to go home, she felt fine to stay on the road for the rest of the day, but she couldn't say no to her boss and the doctor's orders. Before she knew it, they were at the airport. Dolph helped her with her things, noticing he had his, too. "Why are you bringing your stuff?" she asked.

"I'm coming home with you," was all he said as they walked inside.

"You don't live in Chicago," Elle exclaimed.

"But I promised to get you home safe. I can't do that if I'm not with you," he responded. "Plus, I already bought my ticket. We're flying first class."

"You didn't have to do this."

"But I wanted to. How else am I going to spend time with my girl?"

"Your girl, huh? Last time I checked, I was someone else's."

Dolph laughed as he put his arm around her. "Very funny, but we all know who you'd rather be with. Look, this is probably the only time we can spend together without anyone getting in the way. I don't care if you keep pushing me away. I'm going to keep fighting for you."

Elle smiled. He was honestly the sweetest. It never seemed like that when he was in the ring because of his on-screen gimmick, but off of it, he was the best. She wrapped her arms around Dolph as they went to check in and grab their tickets. "You really have to stop being charming and sweet. It's definitely not a good thing toward my decisions and marriage," she admitted.

"I can't help it, Ellie. You make me do, say, and feel the things I am. You're the first girl in awhile that I've been in love with, but this definitely is a different kind of love I'm feeling between you and I. You're special to me and you light up my world like nobody else. Married or not, I can't help but love you."

"See? You can't do that to me, Dolph. That's not fair."

"Well, life isn't fair. You married Wade."

"Okay, seriously Ziggler. You need to stop that."

"Can't stop, won't stop."

Elle giggled, pushing him slightly. She decided to drop that conversation and just go with the flow. She held Dolph's hand as they walked to their gate. Their flight would be leaving soon and in no time, she would be home in Chicago, relaxing and taking a few days off.

Author's Note: Of course, Elle couldn't stay away from Dolph's charm. What happens now?