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"We'll never let it slip away

Let this feeling go

You know our star will never fade

Never loose the glow

We let out hearts and souls

Engage eternally

Into infinity"

'Infinity' by: Pretty Maids

Chapter 42: Forgiven

3 Weeks Later, Night Before Survivor Series

Mia had been released from the hospital just a few days after giving birth to her daughter eight weeks early; but baby Rylynn was still unable to breathe on her own. She was strong and had a firm grip with her hands; but the breathing was still a problem. Dean had gone back to work and started in an angle with The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship.

Rylynn's blue eyes were open and looking straight up at her mother's adoring face. Mia reached into the small cradle to touch the small infant's hand. She couldn't help but smile at the joy Rylynn brought to her life. "Don't worry little one, daddy will be visiting again soon. He has to work to support us." She spoke softly.

It was difficult not being able to hold her daughter in her arms and smother her with kisses. She had to believe that the doctors knew what they were doing. She had to believe that someday soon she'd have her baby in her arms.

Hotel, St. Louis Missouri

Skye sat in her room with Dolph. Neither one of them had spoken a work to each other since they arrived. He noticed her guarded and quiet attitude since the arrest of Nick Grayson. He figured it was because it brought back memories of his attack on her months prior. It was really hard to pin point exactly what she was feeling since she said nothing about her feelings to him.

He reached out to her, pulling her to lean on him. She resisted and stood up quickly. He was surprised by her reaction. There was more going on inside her mind than she was letting him in on. He wanted to be there for her if there was a problem. He wanted to be the man to protect her.

"Skye..."

"I'm sorry...I...I just..."

"You just what? There is something obviously bothering you. Talk to me."

"I just think that maybe we should stop seeing each other. There is just so much going on inside my head and I need to sort it all out."

Her confession was not what he expected. He didn't really think she'd break up with him over the actions of the last couple of weeks. There had to be more to it than just that. He wondered if Seth had anything to do with it. He did notice that they were getting along better than before. "Is this because of Seth?" He asked curiously not letting on that his feelings were completely shattered at that point.

"Not really, this is about me and my need to sort out my own problems. Please understand and know that you really are a great guy. You did nothing wrong."

Dolph nodded his head in understanding; but didn't by into her explanation one bit. Standing up, he moved closer to her. He leaned in to place his lips onto her cheek. "I hope you figure out what you need to; but I won't wait around forever." He stated and turned away from her just as the tears trickled down her cheeks.

Outside the room, Dolph walked down the hall cursing to himself for letting himself get close to her. Seth stood at his doorway, placing the key into the lock when he heard the cursing. He turned to see Dolph's angered face for a moment before he entered the elevator. Something about the whispered conversation with himself alerted him. He was starting to worry about Skye.

Instead of opening his own door, he made a b-line to Skye's door. He knocked softly, hoping she'd hear it. Within second, she opened the door with wet streaks running down her cheeks. Her tears took his breath away in an instant. "Skye..."

Just the sound of her name flowing from his mouth broke the dam she had been struggling to keep at bay. Taking one step closer to him, she broke down against his chest. Without any hesitation, he wrapped his arms around her. Holding her tightly. "Shh..." He soothed running his hand down her back and up again.

"I...I broke up with him..." She sobbed.

"Why? I thought you were happy." He asked.

She pulled away, sniffling to a stop. Her fingers wiped away the remaining tears from her face. He walked into the room and closed the door behind him. Skye just looked so fragile at that moment that he couldn't just leave her in that state of mind. "I was at first. Things changed when Nick showed up again at the hospital." She replied.

"I don't understand why that would change things for you."

"It doesn't matter...and I think I just need to be alone..."

She turned away from him; but he wasn't about to let her do that. He reached out for her hand, holding it tightly in his own hand. The touch sent sparks throughout her entire body. "Don't be stubborn, Skye. You know damn well that I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on." He stated brushing his thumb across the knuckles of her hand.

"Let go, you don't have to right to tell me anything." She snapped jerking her hand away.

"So this is about me now? Damnit Skye, how many times do I need to apologize to you before you forgive me?"

Skye saw the longing in his eyes. Saw the love burning low in his chocolate orbs. Her heart continued to race without any control. Seth realized that he wasn't going to get her to talk anymore; so he turned away and reached for the door handle. Panicking that he'd actually leave her for good, she reached out for his arm. Taking a firm hold of it.

Seth refused to look back at her for fear of what he'd see. The feeling of her hand on his skin seared him like fire. How could he confuse sibling like devotions with how he felt for Skye? He had been the biggest moron to push her away. "Seth, please..."

"Please what?" He asked softly hiding the fact that all he wanted to do was turn around and kiss her until her lips bruised.

"Don't go...I...don't want you to walk away."

Letting out a sigh, he finally turned around in her direction. He didn't know what else to say to her. She already knew that he was sorry for what he put her through while Rydia was in the coma; but it came down to the fact that it was she that left him, not the other way around. He wondered if she regretted the decision.

"Skye, I'm never going to walk away from you. I'm always going to be there for you. I'm not going to hide that fact that I still love you; but you need to figure out what you want to do."

She stared at him for a long moment before wrapping a hand around his neck to pull his face down to her lips. Her action stunned him for a second; but it didn't take him long to return the kiss she desperately wanted. His hand cupped her cheek gently as he slipped his tongue through her parted lips that begged for entrance.

A soft moan escaped her throat at the pleasure of twining her tongue with his. She moved her hands down his chest, gripping his t-shirt. Seth reached down to lift her up by her legs, so she'd wrap them around his waist. His lips broke away from her to slid his tongue down her neck to middle between her breasts. Another moan escaped her mouth, encouraging him to continue further.

Seth lay her down upon the bed, still standing between her legs. She arched her back with the need to feel his skin on hers. He lifted his shirt over his head allowing her the view of his bare chest. She drug her nails down his chest, sending shivers up his spine. He knew what she wanted and there was no denying that he wanted to same thing.

"You are so beautiful..." He whispered against her lips before kissing them once more.

The Next Day, Survivor Series

Rydia paced back and forth along the floor of Roman's locker-room. Tonight was her big night. She would be facing AJ Lee for the Diva's Championship within a matter of moments. There had been so much that happened leading up to that point in her life; but there were three things that made her smile no matter. One, Nick no longer plagued her existence. Two, Mia gave birth to a beautiful baby girl that she could now spoil rotten; and three, Roman Reigns for being the best thing to ever happen to her.

It would still be another month before Nick's trial and she would have to relive every horrible moment in court; but she tried to remain optimistic and stay positive. She didn't want to let the others know that it still bothered her and probably always would at some degree. "Rydia." Roman called from the doorway.

"Hey..." She replied.

"It's time."

She nodded and started for the door that would lead her into the hallway. The walk to the stage curtain seemed like an eternity. Roman held her hand tightly, trying to be as supportive as he could because he couldn't be out there with her. Rydia stopped walking just as saw the black curtain. "You'll do fine. I love you." Roman whispered as he kissed her cheek.

The Match

Justin Roberts stood in the center of the ring holding a microphone to his lips, announcing the next match was for the Diva's Championship. 'Let's Light It Up' started up and AJ skipped out onto the stage. She stopped overlooking the thousands of people in attendance before continuing on down the ramp. The title belt bounced on shoulder every time she skipped. Stepping into the ring, she held up her title letting everyone know that she was the champion.

The familiar static started before breaking into 'Break Out' by The Letter Black. The crowd started cheering for the newly returned diva. The commentators spoke of their worry of ring rust due to her injury that kept her sidelined for seven months. Rydia stepped out onto the stage dressed in black vinyl pants and white crop tank top. Her long brown hair was curled at the ends to give it a little more flare.

AJ never took her eyes off Rydia's. She knew this was a long time coming considering everything that happened between them professionally and personally behind the scenes. There was no greater feeling than to give someone a shot at something they deserve. She took pride in that knowledge.

Rydia stepped into the ring and stood before her opponent, eying the title ever so conspicuously. The music faded away and both woman stood before each other as AJ handed the referee her title that she loved so much.

"Introducing first, the challenger...now residing in Pensacola Florida...Rydia Chandler."

There was no mistake in who the crowd favored in the match. Their cheers and screamed for deafening. It made Rydia's heart swell with happiness to know they loved her so much.

"Introducing next, from Union City New Jersey...she is the Diva's Champion...AJ Lee."

The referee held up the title and signaled for the bell to ring. AJ immediately locked up with the bigger woman. There was a slight difference in strength as noted when Rydia shoved her away with ease. She took her down with a simple arm drag, flipping Rydia onto her back. AJ held onto the joint between her shoulder and arm, applying pressure to it.

Rydia slapped her shoulder several times before getting to her feet. Her elbow was driven into AJ's abdomen, creating space between them for a moment. AJ turned back only to get a punch to the jaw. Rydia ducked under the other woman's attempt to strike her. She used the ropes to swing her body into a cross body attempt.

The referee counted to two before AJ lifted her shoulder up off the canvas. Rydia lifted her up by her hair; but AJ countered with a swift kick to the gut and a 'Shining Wizard' to the face. The crowd gasped in horror as one of AJ's finishing moved was planted successfully on their choice to win. She scrambled for the cover. To her and everyone else's surprise, Rydia lifted her shoulder off the mat so as not to be pinned.

Narrowing her eyes, AJ waited for Rydia to get to her feet. Once she did, she sprung. Wrapping her body around Rydia's and holding her arm out. She successfully got her into the submission called 'The Black Widow'. Rydia yelled out in pain, desperately trying to find a way out of the predicament. "Tap!" AJ screamed.

Curling her free arm around AJ's legs, she used what strength she had left to pull them out from under her. Rydia stood up quickly and kicked AJ hard in the stomach before pulling her head under her arm. She delivered a rolling cutter she called 'Sweet Dreams'. Without hesitation she went for the cover. The referee slammed his hand on the canvas a total of three times, declaring Rydia the winner. The surprise washed over her along with tears of joy.

"Here is your winner and new WWE Diva's Champion...Rydia Chandler." Justin announced.

The referee handed Rydia's the title belt and raised her arm up. She hugged the title tightly. Roman slid into the ring to celebrate with her. He kissed her lips and lifted her up into a large embrace. He put her back down on her feet and she exited the ring and went straight for Emilee, who was in the front row. She hugged her tightly. "Thank you for everything." She thanked in her ear.

"You're welcome." Emilee replied in the same whisper.

Roman smiled. He was thrilled to know that Emilee didn't harbor any hatred of Rydia. Emilee didn't have to use herself as bait to lure Nick in just to help put him away. He would forever be grateful that she did. Emilee looked passed Rydia and stared at him for a moment, giving him a silent 'you're welcome' to him as well. He nodded his head in agreement to her silent statement.

End Note: Well just one more chapter left. I know its sad. It's even sad for me; but I would really like to thank all of you for taking the time to read this and review with your comments. I love all of you!