"You can't fire me!" Roman growled at the young McMahon. "Karen let's go."

"Roman I am a McMahon I owe your ass. So yes you are fired and Karen she's not going any where with you." Shane stated as both men looked at the brown eyed girl. Karen stood there in between both men feeling unsure of herself.

"Baby girl please?" Roman said as he reached for her hand and she stepped back.

"I'm sorry Roman. But I need time. Words matter and words hurt people and you just broke my heart more than it already was if that was even possible. Thinking that I would sleep with Shane to what spite you to make you jealous? You know that's not who I am. I'm sorry for all of this I really am. I am sorry to both of you." Karen said holding it together. "Dean can you please just get me outta here please."

"Sure babe. Let's go." Dean said.

"Karen please?" Roman said getting ready to follow her.

"Bro leave it a lone." Seth stated.

"Damn it." Shane mumbled to himself.

As both men watched Karen walk away with Dean.

July 2016

"There you have it straight from the horses mouth. Hell he doesn't even think he deserves it. So we gotta do the right thing Roman Reigns needs to be taken out of the triple threat match at Battle Ground. I need to get my one on one for the WWE Championship." Seth Rollins said as he was standing in the middle of the ring. Dean's Ambrose's music played through the arena as he headed to down to the ring.

Karen sat on her couch and watched from home. The last several weeks were kind of a roller coaster of emotions for her. Vince wasn't happy about the altercation between his son and Roman. But Vince wasn't gonna fire Roman since he was one of their top super stars. So Vince and Shane made a deal suspend him for 30 days and make sure he was drafted to Raw. Vince wanted the triple threat to continue as planned but with much convincing from Shane Roman wasn't gonna win the title.

After the suspension Karen had an honest conversation with Roman and told him that she needed time she was hurt by his words and his actions. He told her he was sorry but there wasn't a sorry big enough to change their situation. He was still going to be a father with his ex girlfriend that he had once loved. Karen knew she couldn't stand in the way of that. She knew they wouldn't be getting back together and she was sorry for all the heart ache she seemed to cause but she couldn't be around any more. She thanked him for last few months. Shane tried to talk to her as well. But all Karen could tell him was that she needed time. Karen felt horrible and apologized to Vince and Shane for Roman's actions as she felt responsible. Shane didn't want to let her go but respected the fact that time would be on his side or at least he hoped it would. Karen said her goodbyes and flew home.

Karen still talked to Dean and Charla on a regular basis. She didn't know where it all went wrong but she just needed time to figure this all out. So she sat on her couch drinking a cherry Pepsi eating some popcorn with some Reeses Pieces and watched Monday Night Raw. Loving Dean Ambrose as the champion.

Dean stood there with the title over his shoulder scratching his head over Seth's words. About how he thought Ambrose stole the title from him.

"Do I like to have fun? Do I like to come out here and have a gooood time? You're damn right because I am the WWE Champion! I am the top man in this industry! I am on top of the world. Yeah it's sweet. I proved a long time ago that I am more than just a joke. That I am more than just a utility player. Cause no matter how many guys came in and washed out or got themselves suspended or went to chase fantasies in some other sport. When the spoke cleared at the end of the day I am the guy still standing here. I am the back bone of this industry. I am the king of this company. It's been that way for a long time now and now the whole world knows it." Dean stated as he held the title up high. "So yeah it's FUN!" He said as he did his little walk like strut around the ring and then was face to face with Seth Rollins once again.

"Now Seth! You've known me for a looooong time. You know exactly what kind of person I am. You know how many buckets of blood I've spilled. How many body parts I've lost. You more than anybody know the mile of crap that I have crawled through to get here. So let me ask you a question brotha? If I was willing to go through all that to get this? How far do you think I'd be willing to go to keep it? Rest assured Seth it's NOT A JOKE WHEN I TELL YOU THAT YOU, ROMAN REIGNS, VINCE MCMAHON OR GOD HIMSELF IS GONNA HAVE TO PRY THIS OUT OF MY COLD DEAD HANDS! You think a one on one match for the championship is gonna change that? Uh uh son. It aint happening at Battle Ground it aint happening ever!" Dean stated fired up as he did another little strut around the ring.

"You come out … come out here all squirrely? Talking about what you deserve and what you're owed you disgust me! You embarrass me! You want a one on one match for the championship? I SAY ANY TIME ANY PLACE!" Dean said as he dropped the mic and the title to the mat.

As Seth stood there taking in all his words.

"That's it Ambrose! Unleash that inner Mox!" Karen smiled loving this promo.

But of course Seth said no not tonight but he would fight him next week on Raw for the title. Karen was so excited that everyone was starting to see Dean as the Champion she always knew he could be. As she was munching on popcorn watching the rest of show. Her phone buzzed and she saw that it was Dean calling her.

"Watching the show?" He said before she could even say hello.

"Always. Hell of promo! Unleashing the inner Mox!" She smiled.

"The PG version of Mox. Yes but let me tell ya babe it felt AMAZING!"

"I know I could see how much you were enjoying it. You wear that championship with pride. I am so proud of you!"

"Did you change your mind about the show tomorrow? I know we all want to see you?" He asked.

"Sorry. I didn't. I hope you can understand? I do miss seeing you, Charla and even Seth. But I just don't think I am wanted around there any more." She said.

"Well that's a load of crap and not true. Besides you miss me most! I know you can say it." He chuckled.

When she heard the door and looked at the time it was already almost 11 pm.

"Who could that be?" She asked herself as she got up and went to her door.

"Dean are you at my house?" She asked knowing it probably wasn't him since she lived a good almost 2 hours away from the arena in Detroit.

"Nope. Not me." He said. "Wait someone is at your door at 11 pm?"

"Yeah." She said looking through the peep whole and couldn't believe her eyes as she slowly opened the door.

"It's Shane." Karen said into the phone.

"McMahon's got balls." Dean said making Karen giggle. "I will beat his ass if he tries anything. I'll call ya later." He said as they ended their call.

"Shane?"

"Hey Brown eyes." Shane smiled standing there with a bouquet of flowers.

"What are you doing here?" She asked still not believing her eyes.

"I came to see you. Can I come in?" Shane asked.

"Oh yeah sorry." She said letting him in and shutting the door behind him.

"Here these are for you." He smiled handing her the flowers.

"Thank you. They are so beautiful. Umm can I get something to drink?" She asked going into the kitchen and getting a vase and putting water in it.

"Karen sweet heart relax." Shane smiled seeing that she was nervous.

"Sorry. I just wasn't expecting to see you." She said putting the vase of flowers on the table.

"Come sit down." Shane said as they went and sat down on the couch.

"I know the last time I saw you. You said you needed time and I respected that but I just had to see you to know that you were OK." Shane said.

"Thank you and I am fine. I just realized that Roman and I weren't meant to be. He's not my fairly tale guy and as much as it hurt at first. I realized that maybe it's better this way I stepped aside and he can be a Dad and if he wants he can get back together with Tayla and I wont be in the way." Karen explained to Shane.

"What about you?" Shane asked.

"What about me?" She questions.

"Where do you go from here?" Shane asked.

"I guess back to my normal so called life. I mean school is starting up again and the end of next month so I will be busy being back at work with a whole new group of 3rd graders." Karen said.

"That's it?" Shane asked.

"What else is there? Like I told you before Shane I am just not good enough for anyone." Karen said looking down at her coffee table avoiding eye contact.

"Brown eyes look at me." Shane said moving closer to her as Karen slowly looked up at him. "That's the furthest thing from the truth. Remember on our way to Phoenix I told you to let me in?"

Karen just nodded.

"I am asking that now again please Karen. Open your heart to me." Shane said leaning as his lips softly pressed against hers.

"Shane." She said softly.

"Shh." He said as he deepened the kiss. Karen feeling all these butterflies and fireworks inside her as they kissed.

"Shane." She said softly as she pulled away as his hand was on her face. "What are you doing?"

"I am making a move honey!" Shane smiled. "I can't explain it. I just know these last few weeks I have missed you and you are all I have thought about. Karen I like you a lot and I want you in my life."

As she bit her lip and nodded trying to wrap her head around what the silver haired fox was saying to her.

"So listen the boys and are going to my beach house in The Hamptons for the weekend. Please say you will come with me? We can go to SD Live tomorrow and then leave for New York? Please don't say no."

"Shane I just is this too fast?" She asked softly.

He smiled and placed his hand on her face softly.

"No it's not to fast. Come to the beach house and just spend time with me. Please." Shane asked again. Karen felt all those butterflies in her stomach she was crushing on him and hard but she didn't dare let her guard down but something about him she felt weak to his touch as she just nodded again.

"OK Shane. I'll go."

Shane smiled and kissed her again then looked down feeling his pants get a little tighter.

" Perfect! On that note I am gonna go."

"What?" Karen asked confused.

As Shane slowly stood up.

"I will see you tomorrow brown eyes." He said as he kissed her again before he left.

"Did that just happen. His kiss was amazing. Nothing I had ever felt before. He made me weak in the knees." She said to herself not believing what just happened as she shut the door and leaned up again.

A few days later.

Karen slowly opened her eyes looking around the room. She had such a great time last night at Smackdown seeing her friends. After Smackdown they went to the airport and headed to The Hamptons. She was exhausted by the time they got to the beach house about 5 am. She really didn't even know what time it was as she slowly got up and headed out to the kitchen as she saw Shane out on the patio near the pool. As she slowly opened the door and walked out.

"Good Afternoon Beautiful." He smiled looking over his sunglasses.

"Afternoon? Oh goodness I didn't mean to sleep in." She smiled looking at the amazing view. "Wow this view is amazing and you have a pool too?"

"No trouble at all. I slept in too. We got in late or I guess it would have been early. Yes have to have a pool." He grinned.

As she smiled looking around and sitting in one of the chairs. "So I thought the boys were gonna be here?"

"Nope just me and you." Shane smiled as Karen bit her lip and looked a little nervous.

"Until tomorrow. They will be here tomorrow." Shane said with a chuckle.

"Oh." Karen giggled staring at Shane. Wondering to herself is she was making the right choice by coming here. Did Shane like her more than a friend she just felt a bit confused since their talk the other night at her place.

After getting ready for the day Shane took Karen and showed her around the area. Taking her to some of his favorite spots and down to the beach. Karen was taking in the beautiful sights she started to feel more relaxed. After a nice dinner at his favorite place they were now back at the house for the evening. Karen was sitting on the couch just taking in it all in looking out the window. When Shane came in and handed her a glass of wine.

"Here Brown eyes." He smiled.

"Thanks." She said taking a small sip. "Ooh." She smiled.

"To strong?" He asked.

"No. Well kind of. It's really good just taste fancier than anything I buy at the grocery store." She smiled.

Shane smiled and her beauty and honesty. He took a sip out of his glass and sat next to her taking her hand in his and rubbing the top softly with his thumb.

"I'm so glad that you're here with me." He stated.

"Me too. But Shane I think we need to talk." She said softly looking at him.

"OK. Did I do something wrong?" Shane asked his hand still holding hers.

"Oh Goss! No Shane. You've been amazing I just I need to know what this what we are? Are we friends do you want more? I just ... you kissed me the other night? I mean there is a fairly large age difference between us. So I just if you're only looking for a fling with me. That's not who I am." She rambled a little nervous but knew she needed to be honest with him.

"Karen I like you so much. I consider you a friend yes. But I would be lying to you if I said I didn't want more. There is something about you that I just want well need ... I need you in my life. As far as the age difference screw it. Age is just a number honey. I don't want a fling either that … that is not what this is at all. I want to take you out on dates, show you the world give you a life an amazing life we can share together." He said putting his hand on her cheek softly. "I just ask that you let me in Brown eyes. Let me love you."

Karen gulped "Let him love me?" She said to herself feeling over whelmed but at the same time at easy something about Shane made her feel comfortable she wanted to let her guard down with him. Was she actually falling for Shane McMahon. She bit her lip.

"You bit your lip when you're nervous." Shane smiled. "Listen I know this may seem fast and I know all the crap that went down with Roman but one thing I have learned in life is if there is something you want you just have to go for it. Sometimes it pays off and sometimes it doesn't. I want the chance to be with you. But the question is do you want to be with me?"

Karen took a deep breathe staring into his eyes she couldn't help herself she was falling for him and hard. She was so scared to let him in.

"Shane I'm not good enough for you. You're Shane McMahon." She said.

"And You are Karen! You are good enough probably too good for me. So please give me the chance to show you that you are worthy of all good things in life." Shane said as he leaned in and kissed her softly pulling away and looking into her eyes.

"Yes Shane. I will take a chance." She said still so unsure of what was going to happen next.

Shane smiled and pulled her into a deep passionate kiss.

"Because if you take a risk, you just might find what you're looking for." _Susane Colasanti

Thank You … Blaze , espeon44 , Jenna , Kinley Orton-McMahon , Jessica619, Lisee, jjd022980, Wolfgirl2013 and Kaidence for your amazing comments and reviews on this story! They truly mean the world to me so thanks! Thank you to all who are reading and following this story.

Just a little not for those who are a tad confused Charla is Seth's girlfriend in this story. She is another OC. I hope that clarifies any confusion. Thanks to those who sent me a PM with questions and thoughts.

Please remember that I am not a professional writer and I do my best when editing but I sometimes do miss things. So I am sorry for any mistakes.

Also Credit always to WWE for all the promos I use from Monday Night Raw and SD LIVE.