Author's Note: Sorry for the long hiatus, if it was even that long. I'm back with more! So enjoy :)
"Because I ran into Jack on my way home from the store. We bumped into each other and he saw the tests. He was the one who brought it up. So I talked to Dolph earlier. When I told him I was pregnant, he instantly thought it was his. I told him that there was a fifty percent chance it could be his," Elle explained. Tears were still slowly running down her cheeks as she explained things to Wade. When she was able to finally look at him, he didn't look one bit angry. He looked more devastated.
"So I'll take that as a no that you guys didn't use protection."
"I'm so sorry, Wade. I didn't ask for this happy day to go sour. I told Dolph that I was scared that this baby might be his because you would most likely leave me if it was his."
"I won't leave you, okay? If that baby turns out to be Dolph's, I'll love him or her like they're my own. We've done very well for ourselves in the last month and I don't want something life changing to ruin this. I promise I'll be here for you every step of the way."
Elle couldn't believe what she was hearing. Wade was actually okay with all this. Probably the thought of him having any child at all made him too happy to be upset or angry. She thrusted her arms around Wade's neck, hugging him tightly. "Thank you, Wade, for understanding. I'm still sorry this had to happen."
"I know. It's not you fault, Elle," Wade whispered, his arms still gripping her tight. "We can get through this. I promise that, okay?"
She nodded her head as she pulled away from him. She intertwined her hand with his as she cuddled close to him. He wrapped an arm around her, giving the top of her head a kiss. Today was definitely not how she expected it to go. She didn't think she would end up finding out she was pregnant or possibly knowing that this child had one of two men as his father. She wasn't even twenty-four hours into her pregnancy and her mind was already spinning.
In a few hours, the Hall of Fame ceremony would commence and everyone would be there. So right after her signing, Elle headed straight to meet with the Divas' stylist to find a gorgeous gown to wear for tonight. She loved being able to pick out her outfits for special events and things like that. In a way, she got to style herself. Elle met Amy, their stylist, backstage. She had just finished with the Bella twins. There were racks and racks of gowns and dresses for Elle to choose from. After greeting Amy, she quickly looked through the first rack.
After what seemed like hours, Elle finally was able to choose a dress. She was told about the other Divas' gowns and a lot of them were wearing dresses with sequins or they were just solid colored with great cuts and little details. So Elle went with a silk, strapless, floral gown. It was definitely beautiful and she loved it. As she walked out of her fitting, she ran into Dolph. "Hi," she greeted him.
"Hey. Is that your dress for the ceremony?" he asked.
"It is. Where's yours?" Elle joked.
"Back in my hotel room," he joked back, looking down at his feet. "So...uh, did you tell Wade?"
"I did and he was weirdly okay with it. He said even if the kid turned out to be yours, he'd still love him." Dolph did not see that coming at all. He thought for sure Wade would go ballistic and possibly leave Elle, which would give him the chance to have her back with him. He never intended on getting her pregnant, if that's what he did, but when she told him she was, he thought he could get everything he wanted now. The thought of having a family with her made him happy. He was never the guy who wanted a family or to get married, but with Elle, it was different. She had definitely given him a different outlook on life.
"Are you okay, Dolph?" Elle asked when she noticed he had a weird look across his face.
He chuckled lightly, rubbing the back of his neck. "I, uh, I'm fine. I just thought Wade would have a different reaction when you told him," he admitted.
"I was actually glad he wasn't upset or angry. I honestly thought I was going to lose him. But, hey, I'll see you later at the ceremony. I gotta go." She gave Dolph a hug before making her way back to the hotel where Wade was. She was sure he said something about a surprise waiting for her when she came back from her signing and fitting. Before she left the convention center, she said goodbye to her brother, telling him she'd see him at the ceremony, and then let Wade know she was on her way back.
Elle walked into the room to find her husband laid across their bed, his hands behind his head. His eyes were glued to the television even when walked in. "Hi sweetie," Elle called out as she hung up her dress.
Wade stirred up when he heard that familiar voice that always sent him into a smile. "Hi love," he said. He stood up and walked over to her, slinking his arms around her waist. His chin rested on her shoulder as he looked over at the floral print in front of his eyes. "Is this your dress for the ceremony?" he questioned.
"It is. Do you like it?" she replied, turning her head a bit so she could see him. She gave him a kiss.
"I love it. You'll surely look better than I will," Wade admitted, laughing lightly.
"Nah-uh. You'll look better than me," she playfully joked.
"Yeah, you're right." Wade turned her around so he could see her face, the face he would never forget, the face he loved seeing every time he woke up. He cupped his hands against her cheeks, resting his forehead against hers. "I love you."
"And you know I love you." She leaned up a little and gave him a kiss on the lips.
Wade pulled away from Elle and walked over to the nightstand. He grabbed the black jewelry box and eagerly handed it over to Elle. "Open it," he told her.
So she did. "Wadey!" she gasped when she saw what was laid out inside. A sparkling diamond necklace glistened in front of her eyes. She had never seen, or owned, any piece jewelry like this before. "This is so beautiful."
"So you like it?" he wanted to make sure.
"Like? Are you joking? I completely adore it," she responded as she stood up and gave him a hug in thanks. "Thank you for it."
"You're welcome. A beautiful woman like you deserves a gift like this. Plus, it'll look great with you dress for tonight. You're going to outshine everyone."
Elle smiled. Wade was definitely too sweet for giving her this diamond necklace and showering her with compliments. Sometimes she thought of the reasons she deserved this kind of affection because she felt like she didn't. For the last year, she resorted to having an affair with one of her best friends, throwing away every vow she made the day she married Wade. Why was it that Wade was so forgiving to her even though she practically put him through hell? He definitely deserved better than this, so she promised herself that she would be a better wife to him, take care of him, anything she could do at all.
After the Hall of Fame, Elle wanted to go back to the hotel and rest because she was definitely tired out from the whole day. Although, she had to make one stop. "I'll meet you back at the car, okay?" she told Wade. He nodded his head, giving her a kiss before letting her go. Elle then made her way backstage. She was greeted by her friends, having them compliment her dress and jewelry, before she found him. He was talking to Dolph and they were sharing a few laughs. She wasn't sure if she should go over there now, but it was her only chance to talk to him at the moment, so she marched her way over there. "Hi guys!" she happily greeted them, her eyes on the man wearing a white suit with a pink button down. He instantly smiled at her.
"Wow, Elle. You look amazing," Dolph grinned, eyeing her up and down. He had seen her from afar before the ceremony, but now that he saw her up close, it was a whole new ballgame.
"Thanks Dolph. You look good, too," she smiled back. Her eyes then flickered over to the much taller man with much shorter hair than when she last saw him. It was different than his normally longer hair, but he looked good. "Congratulations, Mr. Hall of Famer!" she exclaimed, giving him a tight hug.
"Thanks Ellie. How've you been? How's Wade?" Adam asked.
"I've been great. Wade's been great, too. I don't know if you heard, but-"
"You guys are having a baby!" he finished, giving her another hug. "I'm happy for you guys. Congrats!"
Elle smiled up at Adam in thanks. She definitely missed him in the company, seeing that he was her mentor and practically like another brother to her. When he made his speech that he was leaving earlier this year, she instantly broke down in tears. She did not see that coming at all. After the cameras went off air, she ran back to Adam, hugging him with all her might. Everyone knew how much he meant to her. If she could have it her way, she'd make her mother adopt him as her brother.
She spent another fifteen to twenty minutes catching up with Adam before she finally headed out, remembering that she left her husband to sit in the car and wait for her. "Sorry to keep you waiting," she apologized as she got inside and buckled her seatbelt. "How was talking to Adam?" Wade asked as they headed back to the hotel. "Great. He misses it, being in the ring, around his friends, but he's definitely happy being where he is right now, too. It was definitely hard talking to him, but I held my composure and did not cry," Elle lightly laughed.
"Well, that's good," Wade chuckled. He took one hand off the steering wheel and held Elle's hand. Keeping his eyes on the road, he kissed the back of her hand.
While all their friends were off at parties and the charity fashion show, Elle and Wade were back at their hotel room, hanging out together for the night. He respected the fact that Elle wanted to stay in tonight and he had no problem with that. He loved alone time with her.
Elle walked back into their room with the room service they ordered. "Dinner's here!" she called out, uncovering the dishes of food they got. She ordered pasta while he got a burger and fries for them to share. A minute later, Wade appeared by her side. He took a few fries and shoved them into his mouth.
"Delicious!" Wade exclaimed which sent Elle into a giggle.
"You're such a weirdo," Elle joked, sitting at the edge of their bed.
"Well, I can't help that I'm starving, love." He took a big bite of his burger, chewing happily as he savored every flavor. He sat next to Elle, following her eyes to the television. She had found a replay of Monday Night Raw and kept it there. Coincidently, Dolph was on the screen, in a tag team match with Jack again Ron and Kofi. He looked back at Elle, her green eyes glistening, a smile on her face as Dolph hit his finishing move and covered Kofi for the win. Wade could see that Elle still cared about Dolph and she probably still loved him as well. There was nothing he could do about the way she felt about him, but he was hoping this baby was their last chance. He was afraid that once the baby was born and they'd be able to take a paternity test, the child wouldn't be his and he knew he would lose Elle forever that way, even if they stayed married.
Author's Note: Any predictions for the next chapter?