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After her confusing morning with Chase, Taylor got off work around noon as scheduled. Before heading home, she stepped into the elevator and headed toward the sixth floor. She needed to talk to Melissa.
When the elevator dinged, Taylor instantly noticed the figure behind the desk, talking to a vendor no doubt. That was Melissa's job, ordering supplies that the doctors and nurses needed.
"Ok, thank you very much…good bye," Melissa said as she smiled toward her friend. "Hey, do you have some orders for me?"
"Actually no. I got off early today, and had to tell you about my strange morning. Guess who is a patient of mine?"
"Who?"
"Chase!"
Melissa's eyes widened. "Seriously! Have you talked to him?"
"Of course I've talked to him, he is a patient. He's having knee surgery tomorrow and while getting the details of what happened, he told me something interesting. I guess Kayla also cheated on him."
"Wow," Melissa replied. "I never would have guessed that. They seemed like the perfect couple," she said while using her fingers as air quotes while saying the word perfect.
Taylor smirked. "He even apologized. He saw my wedding ring and all I said was I am married to a man named Mike. Then as I was leaving, Chase said he hopes Mike knows how lucky he is, and how I am a great girl. He even apologized."
"At least you got an apology. Are you going to forgive him?"
"I accept his apology, and I feel like I really need to if I truly want to move on with Mike. And I do want to move on. I hope he doesn't think we are going to get back together because that won't happen. Even if hell freezes over."
Melissa smirked as her phone rang again. "I swear this phone has been ringing off the hook today."
"That's ok, I want to get home anyway. Maybe Mike and I can spend a quiet afternoon together. Bye," Taylor said, waving as she walked away.
About 20 minutes later, Taylor walked into the house and she heard anything but quiet. She peaked her head into the living room and there was Mike, Nic and another friend shouting at one another while playing video games.
"Hi," she called.
Mike looked quickly toward her. "Hey babe! How was work?"
She thought for only a second about bringing up Chase, but decided it wasn't worth it. "A normal day. What's going on here?"
"The guys and I are just hanging out. You remember Kofi right?"
"Hey Taylor," Kofi greeted.
She smiled back. "Hi! It's good to see you again. I'm just going to go and make a sandwich."
The guys sat in front of the tv all afternoon playing their games, and as Taylor continued to sit by herself the more she was getting upset. She envisioned a nice romantic afternoon with Mike and right now all he was worried about was Call of Duty. If she would have known this, she could have went shopping, or looked to see if she was needed at the hospital.
"Taylor," Mike called as he walked into the kitchen. "Can you do me a huge favor?"
"What is it?"
"Can you order two large pizzas? We haven't had lunch yet."
"I guess," Taylor replied with no emotion.
As she attempted to walk past him, Mike lightly grabbed her arm. "Are you mad?"
"More like disappointed. You knew I got off early. I was thinking we were going to have a romantic afternoon. I didn't know everyone was going to stay all day."
"Do you want me to kick the guys out?"
"No of course not. I don't mind that your friends are here. And I'm sure your going to walk in here a time or two and my friends will be here. Our time is limited."
"Then come on the road with me when I leave on Friday."
Taylor gave her husband a knowing look. "Mike I wish I could. I do have my job."
"Hey Mike," Nic exclaimed. "Is the pizza ordered? What do we owe?"
"I'm not sure, I'm going to call now," he replied. Mike then turned toward his bride. "Tonight, ok. I promise."
Not wanting to argue further, Taylor only nodded. "That's my girl," Mike whispered as they kissed. "I love you baby girl."
In the early evening, the guys left, leaving Mike and Taylor alone. He quickly ushered her out of the bedroom so he could get the "surprise" ready. While waiting, Taylor picked up the kitchen and living room. She faintly heard Mike's phone ring upstairs but thought nothing of it.
"Taylor!" Mike finally called.
"Coming," she called flirtatiously. She sauntered up the stairs, and when the door was opened, Taylor was truly surprised. Candles were lit all over the room. And she could see in the master bath that a bath had already been drawn for them-smelling the faint smell of jasmine oils. "Wow."
"Are you surprised?" he whispered, kissing her neck.
"It's a wonderful surprise," Taylor replied as Mike's phone rang again. She watched him pull it from his pocket and groan. "Who is it?"
"The boss man," he said, referring to Vince McMahon. "Hi Vince," he finally answered.
While waiting, Taylor walked into her closet and pulled a silk nighty from a drawer. When she walked out, Mike was leaning against their king sized bed…and he looked worried.
"Mike," she said.
He looked up and smiled. "Damn, look at you!" the WWE superstar groaned, wrapping his arms around Taylor. "You look beautiful."
Taylor smirked, enjoying his lips on the flesh of her neck. "So, what did Vince want?"
"You really want to talk about this now?"
"I'm sorry, I'm curious. I know that if my husband's boss is calling late on a Wednesday that can't be good news," Taylor stated, backing up a little.
"No it's not good news. We are going to be on the east coast this weekend, and a few promos popped up. Promos that are wanting the WWE champion," Mike said. "So instead of leaving early Friday morning, I am leaving mid-morning tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Taylor exclaimed. "You have only been home a day!"
"That's not all," Mike said quietly.
"What else is there?"
Mike took a deep breath. "Next week I won't be appearing on Smackdown. Instead, me, Vince, and a few other superstars are going to visit some troops in Georgia. And then some house shows will be in Oklahoma and Colorado. I'll be home after the Smackdown taping the following week."
As she sat down on the bed, Taylor began to rub her temples. "So, basically I won't see you for two weeks? That's great for a couple who just got married."
"I'm sorry baby," Mike replied, sitting next to her. "I warned you this could happen. And if I would have known that this would happen, you know I would have kicked the guys out sooner."
"Well, what happens now?"
Mike shrugged. "I need to pack, but first I promised you a romantic night and I never break my promises," he stated, leaning in and kissing Taylor.
The next afternoon, Mike sighed as he set down his luggage in yet another hotel room. This definitely wasn't where he wanted to be, but then again being the champion came with both rewards & sacrifices.
I made it to the hotel, Mike texted Taylor. My signing is in a half hour, and after I'll be sure to call. Love u.
Just as he put his cell phone away, there was a knock on the door. Figuring it was the limo driver to take him to the event, Mike started grabbing his hotel key and wallet. "I'll be right there," he called.
But when he opened the door, there wasn't a man in uniform. There was Eve, dressed in a red long sleeve shirt and black mini skirt. "Hey Mike," she smiled.
"Eve? What are you doing here?"
"Um hello, we are supposed to be love interests. The limo driver is waiting downstairs. We are going to the signing together."