|Randy|

“What’s going on in that head of yours? I hope it’s not round 3 cause I think we should have breakfast before that begins” I nudged Lyla as she laid on my chest, staring out of the window. It was a view I often got lost in, it provided the perfect view of nature and looked even better when some clouds rolled in. I would often have my morning coffee while just staring out in the distance and figuring out what I needed to get done.

She lift herself up so that she could stare at me and a small smile slowly formed on her face which led to me raising my eyebrow in anticipation of what would be coming out of her mouth. “I have been thinking that maybe we could spend some time with Luca today”

I smiled even though I assumed that wouldn’t be happening any time soon. She had spent the night with me after I had patiently waited outside of the club for her. “Are you sure?”

She slowly shook her head, “No. But I am sure of you and us so I think its time. I know that he is quite young, so he isn’t really aware of things, but I am, and I feel like I am lying to him. I mean I am because he just thinks I am working or he gets to spend time at Lacey’s place.”

I nodded as I had thought about Alanna meeting her for a couple months but the fact that I hadn’t seen Luca since I surprised her at her house had caused me to let go of the idea. My daughter was always curious about things and, at her young age, very concerned about her dad. So, sharing my happiness apart from her was something I wanted to do but something that would have to wait. I didn’t want to overwhelm Lyla so the fact that I would be able to spend time with her son made me content.

“I get it. Now we really have to get some breakfast in us to fuel the adventures for the day” I kissed her forehead before rolling on top of her while she laughed out. I loved seeing her experiencing joy in the moment, I tried to fix it in my memory for whatever difficult days I may experience in the future.

“We are just spending time at your house with my son. Not much of an adventure” She slowly outlined one of the skulls on my shoulder which she loved doing.

“For you. But he’s a kid, everything is an adventure at that age. Why do you think he likes spending time at Lacey’s? Everywhere that isn’t home is…”

“An adventure..” She smirked, “Okay, I get it”

I smiled and kissed her deeply before lifting her into my arms and taking her to the bathroom so that we could get the day going. 

“Lyla.” I called and she soon entered the room in a one piece which brought a smile to my face as I had bought it while being dragged around by Nattie and Nikki, they kept me out of trouble. “It looks even better on you than I thought it would.”

“Keep in mind that my son arrives in half hour” She giggled before taking a seat beside me on the couch.

“That’s why I called. At the risk of upsetting you I would like to ask a question” Her smile faltered and I could see her guard go up and while I could have just blurted it out, I warned her so that she wouldn’t be hit with a bucket of ice basically. “Uhm we have never directly spoken about Luca’s dad in detail. He has been brought up here and there when you were upset or trying to explain things but has Luca ever met him?”

She simply shook her head. “He left while I was still pregnant. It was abit of a talk and his parents didn’t want the scandal of their son knocking up the scholarship kid. I know it sounds silly now but it was a big thing then, they moved and I haven’t heard from him since.”

“How does he not wonder about him?” I scoffed.

“Not really. I am dreading the day when he does though, notices other families are different to ours. I know I'm not the first woman to have her baby daddy disappear but it scares me.” 

I leaned over and kissed her lips, “I really was prepared for you to bite my head off”

“I could tell by how hesitant you were and I don’t blame you, I know how I can be but I am trying.” She pulled me closer by wrapping her one leg around my back.

“You know you can ask me anything too, right?” I added.

“I don’t because I feel like its wrong because I struggle so much to speak about my life”

I nodded, “Well we are getting there. Some things about my situation is that I didn’t have the best divorce with my ex. In the end I just gave most of it and started over, it took awhile for us to get to a good schedule with my daughter. But now I see her at least twice a month, if I'm off the road she spends the weekend cause I know she has a routine at home that I don’t want to disrupt. And I am proud to call you my girlfriend, cause I can only imagine all the sacrifices you have made”

“I would say I am proud to have you as my boyfriend but maybe that would make me sound like a fan. Oh The Legend Killer is all mine” She gushed playfully while I laughed quite loudly.

I watched as her eyes focused on my arm and she traced down while I closed my eyes but felt her stop which caused me to open them.

“The tattoo….”

I glanced down and realized she was referring to the one that had been Samantha’s name, “I'm slowly but surely getting it removed as much as I can so it won't be as visible and then I will be covering it up. So you will have more skulls to trace over when you are bored”

“Why now?”

I stared into her eyes with a small smirk as I was sure she knew the reason for it but ofcourse didn’t want to be presumptuous. “I don’t know, I guess I considered it the first time I looked into your beautiful brown eyes, maybe while you were bouncing on top of me or maybe…”

My voice was muffled as she covered my mouth with her hand while laughing out, “Am I really the reason?”

“Mostly and I am sure you know that, you just want me to admit it. Don’t you?” I narrowed my eyes playfully.

“You really are serious about me, aren’t you?” She slowly caressed my face before leaning forward and kissing me, not giving me a chance to answer as she moved onto my lap. She slowly grinded her hips, allowing the pressure on my lap to increase as she broke the kiss and kissed into my neck.

“What happened to no time?”

“There’s always time for a quickie, Viper” She whispered and I chuckled but immediately lift her up to head upstairs, there was no time to waist.

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|Lyla|

“Randy!” I groaned as I picked up the one piece and realized he had torn the one strap.

“Im sorry, you’re the one that seduced me though and time was of the essence” I heard the amusement in his voice while I heard the doorbell being rung. “I will go get it, just check in the closet. There should be something you can wear”

I rolled my eyes but slipped over a t-shirt of his as he left the room and moved towards his walk-in closet. I briefly glanced at his suits hung up and made my way down the one side but something caught my eye on the left. As I focused on the other side of the closet I saw a few dresses hung up.

I froze as I realized he had reserved closet space for me and had already bought things. A smile came to my face realizing how thoughtful it was and touched one of the dresses but my eyes widened as I saw the price. I sighed and grabbed a bikini set before moving to my bag I had packed to throw one of my dresses over.

“Mommy!” I heard Luca and soon felt his arms wrapped around me and picked him up into my arms. I had come down ready to question Randy but knew I couldn’t do that now.

“I didn’t know you were best friends with Randy Orton!” His eyes widened as he looked around the house and I imagined that’s how I must have taken in the mansion when I had first seen it. While Felix had come from a wealthy family, the house he shared with Lacey was bigger than our house but definitely not a mansion so it was a lot for my son to take in.

“They aren’t. I am the only bestie!” Lacey’s voice was heard.

“He is just a close friend, sweetie. And I know that’s his name but you have to call him Uncle Randy okay?” I ran my hand through his mop of curls.

“Okay…” 

“Where is he?” I frowned.

“You know how guys are. Its Felix’s first time here and somehow they got to talking about cars so I would guess your friend is currently showcasing whatever cars he may have”

“Oh, there are only four. He doesn’t have the collection he used to have”

“Why of course not, he is no longer the young wrestler blowing money on cars. He has a future to consider with a possible girlfriend and…”

“Lace” I warned before setting Luca down.

“I will definitely make sure all of us get there. Don’t you worry” I heard Felix’s voice and soon saw the two of them. “Hey Lyla.”

“Hey. Thanks for dropping him” I hugged him before being tugged on my arm by Luca who wanted to see the rest of the house.

■■■

“Mommy! Uncle Randy gave me a whole ring!” I heard Luca’s excited screams before his footsteps were heard behind me.

I frowned until Randy came walking out holding the miniature wrestling ring and I realized what kind of ring he was referring to. “Wow. Did you say thank you?”

“For about 30seconds straight” Randy chuckled before setting it down on a blanket he had laid out on the grass. 

“He can get lost in playing with his guys for hours” I said as Randy sat beside me and dipped his feet into the water while we watched him play a few feet away with sound effects and all. “Where did that come from?”

“I work for the company, I am able to get these things” He shrugged and I narrowed my eyes while he smirked. “I got it awhile back for when I would see him again. Just hasn’t really happened until now”

“Thank you. You have made him so happy but please don’t go spoiling him, the fact that you are the Randy Orton is enough to keep him on your side” 

“The Randy Orton huh?” He smirked. “That wasn’t enough to get you on my side immediately”

“Because you weren’t my hero.” I giggled as he kissed into my neck while Luca’s back was turned to us. “You are my hot boyfriend though, that’s enough to keep you on my side”

“Just a piece of meat to you” He tutted before kissing the side of my head while I contemplated whether I should bring up the section of the closet I had seen or not.

“You know you don’t have to spoil me too, right?” I peeked at him before focusing on my feet, pushing the water back and forth. He frowned so I explained, “You sent me into your closet to fetch a bikini, knowing that there wasn’t just some random bikini I had left at your place.”

He nodded as he realized what I was referring to, “I honestly forgot about that whole thing I had setup, Lyla. I cant help myself though, I either get dragged to a store by Nikki or I am chilling on a bus next to her while she orders things online. I see something and think of you”

“The prices are ridiculous though”

“I can afford it, babe.” He smirked before chuckling, “This is the reason why they are hanging there and I didn’t give them to you. I know how you hate it, so they are there if you may ever need them”

I was about to question when I would but decided not to as I realized how ungrateful that would sound. “I don’t hate it, I just don’t want to be so consumed by all the nice things you give me that you believe that’s what makes me want you”

“But you do realize that you not wanting me to think that makes me want you more and want to spoil you more, right?” He smiled while I playfully rolled my eyes and caught his pouting lips. I briefly glanced to make sure Luca was not focused on us before kissing Randy.  

He kissed my cheek once we broke the kiss before jumping up to join Luca. It was nice to see the two of them interact, I never doubted they would get along. I was just always afraid of Luca getting attached but Lacey was right. I couldn’t let my fears hold me back from allowing myself or Luca to experience the affections of a good man.