Ch. 35

Katelyn had spent the day of the break in and the day after cleaning up the mess and trying to put her shop back in order. Her staff did their best to help anyway they could. Her partner took over handling whatever the insurance company needed while Katelyn concentrated on salvaging the shop. She had her alarm system replaced along with all the doors trying to make her shop as secure as possible. She couldn't wait to hear from the detective with an update. Every time she sat down for a moment the overwhelming feelings would consume her and her tears would start flowing. She was in the middle of making a list of her customers she had to call to tell them their dresses had been ruined when she heard one of the girls who worked the counter calling for the other girls to come help. Katelyn left her office making her way to the front surprised to see the girls carrying in box after box.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"It's the start of making everything better," Randy said coming in the door carrying garment bags followed by Chris, Kelly, Edge, Trish, Mickie and Ted carrying more bags. He hung the bags on the empty front racks unzipping one to show Katelyn it held a wedding dress. "I talked to your partner she helped me figure out where to get a bunch of dresses. I know they are not your designs but figure you could make a few alterations make them like yours. As far as the dresses that are needed for this weekend, Kelly already made the calls to your clients to set up appointments for them to come in take a look at the dresses that are here and we will help you get them ready. Mickie and Trish know how to sew and agreed to help anyway they could. Chris, Ted, Edge and I can't sew but we can at least help with customers and get whatever you need," Randy had barely gotten his sentence out when tears flooded down her cheeks and she wrapped her arms around his waist.

"I don't know how I will ever thank you all for this," she looked up into Randy's eyes before looking at everyone else.

"Only thanks needed are seeing you happy again," Chris said as everyone nodded in agreement. "We will be right back have a few more things in the truck." As they stepped out Katelyn gently tugged Randy into her office.

"Thank you again," she softly said kissing him.

"I told you everything would be ok," he caressed her face. "It may not be perfect but it's a solution to keep your business from crumbling. I hate seeing you so unhappy."

"You're amazing Randy," she whispered kissing him touched deeply by what he had done to help her.

"I would do anything to make you smile Katy," he held her tightly hoping no more bad luck was coming their way.

A few days later, Randy had no choice but to leave Katelyn behind as he returned to the road. Chris reassured him over and over again he would watch over her. No matter what Randy did he couldn't stop worrying about her. He talked to her every free chance he had but the days were dragging on and he couldn't wait till the Smackdown taping was over so he could head back to her. The moment he returned to locker room after Raw he called her.

"Hey handsome," she answered putting him at ease.

"How is your night sweetheart?"

"I'm still at that shop finishing up a few things. I'm missing my favorite helper. I enjoyed watching you on Raw," she softly said making him smile.

"I miss you too. I'll be home late tomorrow night. Did you tell Chris yet about us moving in together or are you waiting till I get back?"

"I'll tell him tonight," she glanced out her office door seeing her brother was busy restocking the supply closet.

"Darling, if you need me I'll only a phone call away. I made all the arrangements for your stuff to be moved out of storage into the house when mine arrives in a few days. Are you still nervous about living with me?"

"Still have some nerves but I think they will pass once we are settled in."

"I have nerves too. We will get through them together. I'm going to get changed go back to the hotel. I'll call you once I get there we can talk more," Randy said anxious to get back to the hotel so he could talk to her till they fell asleep.

"Ok Randy, I'll talk to you soon. I love you," she said filling him with warmth.

"I love you more sweetheart. I'll call soon," he slowly hung up wishing he was there with her instead of miles away.

Katelyn took a deep breath before stepping out of her office and going to where Chris was stacking boxes in one of the supply closets.

"I have something to tell you," Katelyn softly said making him drop the box he was carrying.

"Oh God don't tell me that you're pregnant," Chris exclaimed giving her a troubled look making Katelyn instantly shake her head no motioning for him to sit down.

"Why would you think that?" she asked.

"I just spent a few days around Randy and you. You two can barely go two minutes without being near one another."

"You can relax I'm not having a baby anytime soon. I'm moving in with Randy," she softly said seeing Chris tense slightly then relax.

"I had a feeling that might happen. Where are you moving?"

"Randy's brother in law has a house in Brandenton that we are renting for a year to see how living together works out. It's a beautiful property on a golf course. You would love it. I could show it to you tomorrow," she couldn't help smiling as she thought of living with Randy.

"I would like to see it. Are you sure you really want to live with him already?" Chris had to ask.

"Yes, I'm just following my heart. I know we are moving quickly. I don't care how others see him and don't care what they will say. I only care about how he treats me and makes me feel. I'm missing him so much right now. I love him and want to be with as much as I can," she opened up to her brother hoping he would understand her decision to move in with Randy.

"I know you love him. I can see how much he adores you. I know he will take good care of you and I have no issue about you two living together. All I ask is if things do turn sour please come to me. I promised Dad I would always look out for you and I will never break that promise," Chris stared into her eyes.

"I promise I will come to you. You do an excellent job of looking out for me," she gave him a big hug.

"Thank you. I wish you all the happiness with Randy. I've never seen you so happy before. I have a feeling you two will be together for years to come."

"I hope so. It sounds silly to say but I finally believe in the soul mate thing. I feel so connected to him in so many ways and everything just feels right," as she spoke happy tears came to her eyes.

"I'm glad you finally believe that. Kelly definitely is my soul mate. I would be lost without her," Chris smiled. "Let's get of here for the night and get you back to the hotel so I can get back to my lovely wife and I'm sure you want to call Randy."

Katelyn nodded in agreement making sure everything was locked up for the night and the alarm was set before they left. Katelyn paused for a moment looking around the parking lot feeling like they weren't alone.

"Are you ok?" Chris asked noticing the worried expression on her face.

"I think I'm just paranoid. I feel like we are being watched," she looked around again seeing the two cars in the lot were empty.

"It's normal to feel that way after all that happened. Come on lets go," Chris opened the car door ushering her into the car. He looked around cautiously before getting in the car and driving off. As their car left the parking lot, a person slowly sat up in one of the cars looking around before starting up the car and following after them.