Thanks so much for the reviews on the last chapter! They are appreciated & the drama is about to pick up!

Just a heads up: the storylines that will be starting on RAW in the story do not follow what is going on in real life

1 Week Later

Las Vegas

Mike couldn't help but smile as he walked into the arena that Monday Night Raw was going to be held that night. He and Taylor had just arrived after checking in the hotel, and couldn't wait to show his girlfriend off.

Taylor happened to look to her left, and instantly noticed the smile upon the superstar's face. "So…what's the smile about?" she asked, squeezing his hand.

"Nothing really. I'm happy to be back at work, and I'm even more happy to be showing off the most beautiful woman ever."

"Oh so Nicole Kidman is going to be here tonight?" she teased.

Playfully rolling his eyes, Mike wrapped an arm around her. "Come on! She is pretty, but no one can compare to the woman who is on my arm as we speak," he smiled, stopping in the middle of the hallway. Taylor returned his smile.

Just as they were about to kiss, the couple could hear kissing noises being made for them. "Very funny Nic," Mike said in an annoyed like tone, making sure to keep an arm around the slender waist of Taylor.

"Forgive him. He doesn't have manners," Melissa said as she punched her boyfriend in the arm.

"Ow!" Nic exclaimed. "I am just here to tell you that Vince is looking for you."

Mike nodded as he once again turned toward Taylor. "I better go see what is going on. It's probably not a good idea to keep the boss waiting."

"No probably not," Taylor agreed.

"Nic, I got us a private locker room for the night. If you don't mind, please show Taylor where that is and I will catch up with you guys later," he said as Nic nodded. Mike then turned his attention back to Taylor. "I will see you soon. I love you baby girl."

Taylor smiled. "I love you too Mike," she replied as they quickly kissed, and he disappeared around the corner.

"You too are a bunch of mushy fools," Melissa exclaimed as they headed toward the intended destination.

"I can't help it," Taylor replied. "Mike is different. I also like the fact that he isn't afraid to show how much he cares about me."

As the two friends continued to gush, they both forgot Nic was right behind them. "Um, ladies do I need to leave the two of you alone?" he asked, opening the locker room door. "I feel like I don't need to hear all this mushy shit."

Both girls giggled. "Aw, Nic are you uncomfortable? Are you not getting enough from Melissa?" Taylor teased.

"Hey!" Melissa exclaimed. "What did I do to be included in this conversation?" she smiled.

"Man, I wonder if Mike knows what he's gotten into. At least you can hold your own against him," he spat.

Meanwhile, Mike had just walked in Vince's office, and felt butterflies as he waited for his boss to speak. He had a smile on his face, and the WWE superstar hoped that was a good sign.

"Mike," Vince began, "I wanted to let you know that I have been very impressed with your matches and microphone promos over the last few weeks. You deserved those two weeks off."

"Thank you," he simply replied.

"You're welcome. As you know John Cena damaged his elbow and has to have minor surgery. But he is out long enough to where he had to relinquish the title. Tonight on RAW, we are going to have a battle royal to determine the new champion. Congratulations, Mike, you are going to win that championship."

Literally speechless, Mike's jaw fell to the floor. "Wow, Vince. Thank you. Thank you very much," he exclaimed, shaking the older man's hand.

"You're welcome and you deserve it Mike," Vince smiled. "Here is the new script for tonight."

A few minutes later, Mike walked out of the office with even a bigger smile than before. He wanted to scream it from the roof top but knew he couldn't. The match was going to be announced at the beginning of RAW, but the end result was only known to a few people.

When Mike walked into his locker room, he noticed no one was in view. "Taylor?" he called.

Just then, the bathroom door opened. "Hey babe," she replied. "How did your meeting go?"

"It went incredible! Can you keep a secret?"

Taylor scrunched her eyebrows. "Ok, sure. What is your secret?"

Wrapping his arms around her once again, Mike had the biggest smile on his face. "After tonight, you will be dating the new WWE champion!"

"Oh my God! Baby that's awesome!" she exclaimed, jumping into his arms. "But why do I have to keep it a secret?"

"Well, as you already know, Cena got hurt and the title is going to be won in a battle royal. Only the last few people that will be in the ring know the outcome."

"Mike I am so proud of you," Taylor gushed as she pressed her lips to her boyfriend's.

Later on that night, Mike was in full ring gear and began pacing around as he continued watching the monitor, waiting patiently for his turn to enter the ring.

"Yo, Mike, your going to pace a hole in the floor," Nic joked, watching his friend.

"Haha, your funny," he replied as Nic's music began to blare.

"That is me! I'll see you out there," he said as he quickly kissed Melissa, and disappeared behind the curtain. Once out of view, the butterflies grew in the pit of Mike's stomach.

"Mike, I don't think I've ever seen you so nervous," Taylor stated.

"That's because I'm next."

Before anyone could say anything else, Mike's music began to play to a mixture of cheers and boos. Simply winking at Taylor, he disappeared through the curtain.

"Ok, Melissa, do I need to know anything about being a wrestler's girlfriend?" Taylor asked as she and her friend sat down.

"One piece of advice I will tell you is that don't believe what you hear until Mike tells you himself. Remember when I thought Nic was messing around?" she asked as Taylor nodded. "That is what I'm talking about. All that was a rumor, and Nic had never messed around. It's crazy how many rumors are on the internet!"

"Seriously?"

Melissa nodded as Nic was eliminated from the match, and re-appeared backstage. "Just remember, don't listen to the rumors that are out there. I'm not trying to scare you and make you think there is a rumor about Mike. Whether there is or not, I don't know. But if you think something happened, and Mike doesn't tell you, I wouldn't believe anything," Melissa said as she stood and joined her boyfriend. "We will catch up with you guys later."

"Ok, but don't do anything I wouldn't do!"

Nic looked over his shoulder and wiggled his eyebrows causing Taylor to laugh. Once the couple was gone, she turned her attention back to the monitor. There was only 2 men left in the ring- Mike and CM Punk.

CM Punk was trying to set up for his signature move, The Go To Sleep. But Mike was able to counter, delivered his signature move, Skull Crushing Finale. He then kicked Punk out of the ring and quickly glided up the ladder. With ease, Mike grabbed the championship belt and held it high above his head.

Taylor literally started jumping & screaming as she watched her boyfriend celebrate in the ring. Once he returned backstage, his co-workers and backstage hands gathered to offer their well wishes and congratulations. However, Mike was looking for one particular person.

Once Taylor was in view, he walked right past everyone else, arms open. Taylor jumped in his open stance, hugging him tightly. "Baby, I am so proud of you," she said.

As they quickly kissed, a thought had come in his head. "Taylor, I am on such a high right now and I don't want that feeling to end. I feel like we need to celebrate."

"Ok, how do you want to celebrate?" she asked as he let her down, but not out of his arms.

Mike took a deep breath. "Marry me."

Taylor was shocked, to say the least. "W-What?"

Getting down on one knee, Mike took his girlfriend's left hand. "Taylor, I know it hasn't been that long that we've known each other but I know we are right for each other. I have never felt like this about anyone before. Now I don't have a ring, but I am promising you that I will give you everything possible," he said before taking a deep breath. "Baby, will you do me the honor in becoming my wife? Will you marry me?"