Paul knew that 'we need to talk' was never good so he grabbed some clothes and went into the bathroom to change into something other than a towel. As soon as he was dressed he came out and said, "alright, let's talk although I have a feeling I know what you are going to say."
Stephanie didn't realize that he could see right through her, "you . . . uh know what I'm going to say."
He nodded his head, "yeah I've got a feeling I know what you want and if that is what will make you happy I'm okay with that."
She smiled, "you really mean that? We can go back to how things used to be?"
"I don't know that things will be exactly how they used to be as I think it'll take time for us to get back there but we can sure try if that's what you really want."
Stephanie nodded her head pleased that things were going so well and so easily, "I'd really really like that Paul."
Paul smiled as best as he could, "well I guess then Princess things are going to be back to normal around here now that we both know where we stand."
Stephanie nodded and went over and hugged him but then her cell phone rang so she pulled back and answered it, "hello Stephanie McMahon speaking . . . can't someone else deal with it? . . okay then I'll be there in a minute . . yeah bye." Stephanie turned back to Paul, "damn you stupid incompetent employees, I was hoping to stay a bit longer so we could sort some stuff out but I've got to go, I'll catch up with you later though alright?"
He nodded, "sure that's okay, no rush I'll be here all night."
She smiled softly at him, "bye." She then rushed out of the door to sort out the problem.
Once Stephanie had walked out of the room Paul sat down heavily on the couch and put his head in his hands, "friends, great."
Meanwhile outside the room Stephanie had done a little happy dance when Kevin walked along, "hey Steph, you happy there at all?"
She saw Kevin and gave him a massive hug, "I'm great, I talked to Paul and things are all sorted between us and it wasn't that hard for me either which was a relief. Anyway I've got to go as I've got work to do, I'll catch you later."
He laughed at her enthusiasm happy to see her smiling, "sure, take care of yourself so you don't knock anyone out."
Stephanie nodded and walked off.
Being the good friend that he was Kevin decided to see if Paul was alright so he walked in and saw him sat on the couch with his head in his hands, "hey man what's up? I thought you'd be dancing for joy like Stephanie was."
Paul looked up at him, "she's dancing for joy? How could she?"
Kevin didn't understand at all, "you're back together right?"
Paul shook his head, "no she dumped me."
"Ohhh that's what she meant by things being easier than she expected. I'm sorry man, there are plenty more fish in the sea."
Paul just glared at Kevin, "I don't want any other fish I want Stephanie. How could she be so happy though? We've been together over 2 years and she decides she doesn't want me and is happy about it? I can't believe it."
Kevin shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know man, you need to think about tonight though not about her, I know that's going to be hard to do but just try."
Paul nodded his head, "I'm not going to the meeting though in half an hour, I need some space from her."
"Alright man, I'll go and if Vince asks you're otherwise engaged."
Standing up Paul reached out and shook Kevin's hand, "thanks man."
Stephanie had just finished fixing the mess somebody else when Chris walked up, "hey girl, how are you?"
She twirled around and hugged Chris, "things are wonderful."
He laughed at her enthusiasm for life, "you've changed your tune, have you talked to Paul?"
She nodded, "yep and he was cool with everything."
"What exactly is this 'everything' you speak of?"
"'Everything' is us getting back together and me needing time out."
Chris smiled at her, "so you went back to him then?"
Stephanie was beaming, "absolutely, after what he said and then what you and Jess said I realised how stupid I was being about it all and how it's only between me and Paul not anybody else."
He couldn't help but hug Stephanie, "that's great, I'm really happy for you. Is Paul happy aswell?"
She shrugged, "I'm not entirely sure, he didn't actually seem that thrilled." Stephanie then looked at her watch, "damn, the Production meeting starts in five minutes I should get going."
"I'm coming too so I'll walk you there."
Stephanie nodded and they linked arms and started walking to the Conference room.
Once Stephanie had reached the Conference room she looked around for Paul but didn't see him so she sat down and then Kevin walked in alone she decided to find out from him where Paul was but when she went to get up and ask him her Father started the meeting so she couldn't.
As the meeting went on and on Stephanie kept looking for Paul and when by the end there was no sign of him as soon as the meeting was over Stephanie called out to Kevin so she could ask him, "Kevin, hang on will you please?"
Kevin just turned around and stopped and waited for Stephanie to make her way through the people to him.
Once she reached him she said, "where's Paul at? I thought he'd be here." He just looked at her with the most disgusted look she had ever seen on his face so she said, "what? What is wrong and why did he miss the meeting? He never misses the meetings."
Kevin looked at her unable to believe she could be so heartless, "you broke the guys heart and then you wonder why he misses the stupid meeting? What sort of a heartless bitch are you?"
Stephanie was taken aback, "what do you mean 'broke his heart'? We agreed that it was for the best."
"Best for you maybe, just because you can't handle a relationship with a guy in the business doesn't mean you can muck him around then dump him."
Stephanie sat down on the edge of the table before she fell down, "dumped him? Is that what he told you?" He nodded in confirmation so she continued, "damn, we've got our wires crossed."
Kevin was puzzled, "what do you mean 'you've got your wires crossed'?"
"I wasn't dumping him; I wanted to be back with him. Kev I love him more than anything in this world and I needed the time away to realise what exactly I had and now I know I don't want to lose it."
"If you don't want to lose it then I suggest that you go and talk to him again, this time make it clear to him that you want to be with him not that you want to split up with him."
Stephanie nodded her head, "Kev please don't say anything to him, I really want this to come from me not anybody else."
He nodded his head knowing it needed to come from her and not him, "you've got my word that I won't tell a soul."
"Thanks Kev."
Stephanie hugged him before attempting to go and find Paul to sort it all out.