Chapter 12 "Someone very special gave it to me," she replied. “Oh.......did Chris give it to you?" "Umm.....no,"she said softly. "Did your boyfriend?" "Yeah you could say that," she replied. "You know Beth............I know you don't remember but Chris loves you with all his heart and.............." "No..........I am a married woman and I love my husband," she said. "Look your husband is............." she began only to have Rocky lay a hand on her shoulder. "Yes?" Beth asked. "A very special man," she finished. "He's not your husband dammit," Chris exploded jumping up from the chair he was sitting in. "What are you talking about?" she asked. "Look Rocky is in love with Angela.......he's the one that gave her the ring and I love you," he said. "You’re lying," she said. "Oh yeah?............Ask him," Chris replied. "Rocky?" she asked turning to the other man. "Don't lie to her either Rocky," he replied just as the door opened and the doctor came in. "Hello, how's the patient?" he asked smiling. "That depends on his answer," Beth said looking over at Rocky. Chapter 13 "I really want to hear what the doctor has to say........." he said turning to look at the doctor. "Well, Beth I think you will be interested in hearing this too," he said. "Oh why is that?" she asked. "Because I have been assured you will be very well taken care of so......I have decided to release you today instead of tomorrow." "Beth that's great," Angela said smiling at her. "Let's go... I am so ready, "she replied throwing back the covers."Whoa now just a second missy... you have to take things slow because you want your memory back right?" he asked. "I......guess," she said. "You guess?" Chris asked, staring at her. "Chris let's let Beth get dressed," Angela said moving to take his arm."Yeah sure," he replied as they walked out of the room. "So where is she gonna stay?" Rocky asked as they waited. "Well, how about with you guys?" Chris asked. "Then you had that dream shattered and not by Goldust either," Angela replied. "No I'm serious. That way we could intensely work on helping her get her memory back." "I think you need your head examined," she replied, "I see what he's saying," Rocky replied. "I'm glad somebody does," he said glaring at Angela. "Look..........I want to help Beth as much as you guys do but how is her coming to stay with us going to help her?" "Because she sees you and him together it might jar something?" "Well, all right..............she can come." "There's one more thing." "What?"she asked. "I have to come too,"he said. Chapter 14 "What is this... a sleep over?" she asked. "I just want to be there for her," he replied. "I know you do and of course you can come too." "I better go check on her," she said knocking on the door before opening it. "Hey you almost done. "Yeah, umm, sit down, we need to talk" "Is everything okay?""Yes I am almost ready to go." "Great," she replied smiling at her. As soon as they got to the apartment the phone was ringing. "Hello?" Rocky said as Angela and Chris helped Beth get settled. "You’re a little too late she's already home but if you want to come by the apartment you can.........Great see you then." "Who was that?" Angela asked coming into the room. "Linda......her and Vince went to the hospital and kind of freaked when they saw Beth's room empty till they talked to the nurse and she told them she was sent home." "Oh.........I'm gonna make some hot chocolate you want some?" "Can I have tiny little marshmallows in mine?" "Of course," she replied laughing as they headed to the kitchen. She walked into the living room to find Beth sitting on the couch watching the TV. "Anything good on?" she asked sitting down next to her, handing her a cup of hot chocolate. "Not really.............Do you think we could go shopping tomorrow?" she asked taking a sip. "Ohh.......that sounds like fun," she replied smiling. "Good I want to get some shopping done and maybe get something special for Rocky." Chapter 15 The next morning she was up before the alarm went off. There was a knock on the door and when she opened it she was suprised to find a single red rose taped to it. "I hope you like it?" "I love it.............are Chris and Beth still sleeping?" "Yeah why... you getting some ideas?" he asked. "Yeah but not the kind you’re thinking about,"she replied laughing. "Let's suprise them with breakfast.... maybe some blueberry pancakes?" "Sounds good," he said. "Last one in the kitchen has to clean up," he said heading for the kitchen. "It was nice to see Vince and Linda again yesterday." "Yeah it was.........Shane too," he said laughing. "I, umm, asked Shane to give me away at the wedding." "What did he say?" "He said he would be happy to and if you hadn't got to me first..........""I don't think I want to hear the rest of this," he said laughing. "You’re right you don't,” she said, moving to pour some orange juice. "These are just about ready..........I'm gonna go wake up prince and princess charming." "Wait you have some syrup on you from when you.......tested the last batch." "Where?" he asked. "Right here,"she said kissing him deeply. "Mmm...can't decide which tastes sweeter you or the syrup," he teased as she moved to finish pouring the juice, but a sudden movement caught her eye and she froze. "Beth," she said softly, noticing the other woman standing there in the doorway. Chapter 16 "Get away from him," she said. "How long have you been standing there?" she asked, moving to get the plates from the dishwasher. "Long enough," Beth replied coming into the room. "Please let me explain." "What's there to explain. You were kissing my man." "Beth..........." "No see, I realize something.........I can't ever let that happen again." "What do you mean?" Rocky asked and Beth turned to face him. "You thought you could play your little game and get away with it didn't you?" she asked. "Beth.....what are you talking about?" Angela asked moving to stand next to him. "What I am talking about is how he tried to trick both of us into thinking he loved us.” "You’re talking crazy," he began. "Oh am I? Actually I think I am quite sane because you see I was just getting dressed and I saw these bruises for the first time." "Bruises... I never hit you.........." "Oh will your lying ever stop? You did hit me Rock..............I got my memory back and I know who attacked me.........I know who put me in that hospital bed.........It was you ..........wasn't it Rocky?" Chapter 17 "Is it true Rocky?" Angela asked, needing to know the truth but afraid of his answer. "Tell her how you were jealous of me. How if I didn't stop being her friend you would make me pay?" "Rock?" she asked. "Angela let me........." "Just please yes or no?" "Yes," he said softly. Slowly she slipped off her ring setting it on the table. "Angela, wait please?" She turned to face him thinking about what she would say. "I don't ever want to see you again," she said, walking from the room. "Angela?" "Please go and let my heart break in peace." "Honey, Beth told me what happened." "Go ahead and laugh I have been a fool." "No you were just........" "A fool," she replied. "Angela.........can we talk?" "Haven't you hurt her enough?" "Stay out of this Jericho," he warned. "No, you back off... she happens to be a very good friend of mine and I don't care for the way you have been treating her." "It's okay Chris, I'll talk to him,"she said. "Beth and I will be right outside," he said glancing at Rocky as he walked out. "I thought I told you I didn't want to see you?" "Please give me ten minutes I want a chance to explain?" "What's there to explain Rock.....you were jealous of my friend so you beat her up? If I do the same thing will you do that to me?" "No," he said grabbing her arm. "Looks like you already started," she replied. Chapter 18 "Where are you going to go ?" "As far away from him as possible.........Beth I am so sorry." "Honey it's not your fault." "I'm just glad you remembered before we got married. Where are you..........""Chris and I are going to Vermont for a couple of weeks we have a lot of time to make up for." "Just promise I still get a wedding invitation?" "Oh you’re still gonna be my maid of honor right?" "Count on it," she replied hugging her friend. *Six Weeks Later - Miami Florida* "I am so sorry......my sister had the flu and and I must have caught it from her because I definitely had a fever this morning." "Don't worry about it let's get down to business..........I would like to offer you a job as the chief designer." "I'll take it, thank you," she said moving to shake the other woman's hand. "Now lets go introduce you to the girls shall we?" "We shall," she replied standing up. Suddenly the room started to spin, and she sank down into the chair. The other woman moved around her desk pushing the intercom button. "Lisa.........get me the team doctor and hurry." She was just walking from the locker room when she heard voices. "This is gonna be the best idea we ever had..........almost as good as the Pro Bowl idea." Just as she was about to turn the corner the next statement stopped her cold. "We have to start publicity soon it's not everyday The Rock comes to a Dolphin’s game." Chapter 19 "It's a real pleasure to be here guys I............" Their eyes met and neither one could look away. "Rock?" one of the men said. "You guys go ahead. I'll catch up with you later." "Okay sure," he replied. "Can we go somewhere...............?" "No, I was just on my way to meet the cheerleaders I'm the new chief designer." "Oh congratulations." "Thanks," she said."You still look beautiful," he replied reaching out to caress her face. "Don't.........please." "I can't help it Angela it's been torture without you......" "I have to go," she said walking off. She had just about reached her car later that day when he caught up with her again. "I'm sorry Angela," he said pulling her against him. "It's been so long since I've had you in my arms." Cupping her face he placed a finger against her lips when she started to speak. "Let me remind you of what it was like." The kiss was tender and exploring, his hands immediately started to move over her body. "Rocky," she moaned when his thumbs brushed against her sensitive nipples. "Oh damn baby.......I've missed you so much please tell me there's nobody in your life?" "No, I've been busy with my designs and stuff............." "I never stopped loving you," he said kissing her forehead. "Angela, what did Doctor Dillon say?" They turned to see the cheerleading director coming toward them. "Doctor? What doctor?" he asked her. Ignoring him she turned to the other woman. "He examined me and wants me to go see my own doctor when I get a chance. I'll see you at practice Tuesday night." "Okay take care and see you then." Chapter 20 "Are you okay..........what kind of doctor was it?" "Calm down I was just feeling like I had the flu." "You are going right to your place and get in bed." "Rock I shouldn't even be talking to you." "Angela stop it right now I am going to take care of you now lets go." As soon as they got to her apartment he picked her up carrying her into the bed room. "Can I get you some Sprite or something?" "I'm fine really... now please just go." He moved toward the bedroom door. "I don't think so. I am going to stay here with you.............until you’re well." "You can't," she began, moving to sit up. "Why can't I?" he asked. "You just can't." "You’re keeping a secret." "How many times do I have to ask you to leave?" "I'm not leaving until you tell me what's really going on..........all of it." "You are the most stubborn...........man I have ever met." "Yeah but you still love me right?" he asked smiling at her. "Don't go there right now," she said laying back against the pillows. "You might as well tell me because I am not moving till you do.""I can call the cops they would move you............." "Sweetheart you know you couldn't even pick up the phone to call the cops on me...........besides I have ways of making you talk remember," he said, moving over to the bed. "No Rock don't .........." "Why not?" he asked. "I'm pregnant," she said softly. Chapter 21 *Quaint hotel - Burlington,Vermont* Beth stood there watching the snow fall. "How about we build a roaring fire and I'll make some hot chocolate or something?" "That sounds nice," she said as he came up behind her, rubbing her shoulders."We have two wonderful weeks up here.....I hope you can put up with me for that long," he teased moving to kiss her shoulder. "Oh I definitely think I can... for two weeks and longer....much longer," she said turning to face him. "Beth listen...........I was kind of wondering something." "What's that?" she asked. "No, I better not tell you yet." "Why are you doing this?" she asked, playfully pushing him away. "I love you Beth," he said softly. "I love you too, and I am so glad I remembered you and what we share." "So am I," he said laughing. "All right off to the making of hot chocolate you go, and don't forget those cute little marshmallows." He walked into the kitchen, making sure she couldn't hear before pulling out his cell phone. "Vince McMahon please...........well get him out of the meeting this is important.....look lady tell him either he gets on this phone or I make a visit to Linda and just well, let's just say we have a little talk........." It was about two minutes before Vince came on the line."What do you think you’re doing?" he asked, and Chris laughed. "It's simple Vince.... you meet me in your office two weeks from today. We have a lot of business to discuss." "What's this about?" he asked. "Let's just say...........something or actually somebody needs a little lesson on how to treat women.....namely mine....See you in a couple ofd weeks Vince and your secret is safe with me......for now," he said laughing as he hung up the phone. Chapter 22 *Angela's Apartment -Miami Florida* "What did you just say?" he asked staring at her. "I'm pregnant..you know as in having a baby?" "My baby," he said softly. "Our baby," she replied. "Angela don't you see I can't leave now...." "Oh you’re leaving. I don't know how yet but you’re leaving." "You can't keep me from my child." "What are you gonna do Rock, take me to court? What lawyer in their right mind would represent you and further more there isn't a judge on this planet who would help you unless you paid him. Now get out I am going to lay down for a while." "This isn't over," he said. "I think it is," she replied heading into the bedroom. *Quaint Hotel - Burlington,Vermont* "What are you doing?" Chris asked watching her reach for his cell phone. "I wanted to check on Angela...........I really don't like the idea of her being by herself.""She knows how to dial 911 right?" he asked laughing. "Give me five minutes and then we can head for the bedroom," she said. "Use the speed dial," he replied. *Angela's Apartment -Miami Florida* He was just heading out the door when the phone rang and before it could ring throughout the whole house he picked it up, moving to look at some pictures she had placed on the wall. "Hello?" he asked. |