"WELL! Isn't this cozy! Chris, you have no business here, let alone holding my wife! And YOU! I came here to see how you were, but I can see my presence isn't wanted here!" Kane was furious! His softly spoken words would mislead anyone if they weren't really listening to what he said.
Kali and Chris jumped apart guiltily at the sound of his voice. Chris stood up, next to the bed, meeting Kane's angry glare! Kali's temper rapidly surfaced at the audacity of Kane being angry with her!
Before Kali could say anything, Kane turned his angry glare on her! "If you want a divorce, then fine! I'll agree to a divorce AFTER the baby is born! If you want one, THEN and only then, will I give you one! Good enough?" He asked, more angry than ever, waiting for her reply.
She was shocked out of her bad temper! She found herself tearing up, suddenly not at all sure of what she DID want. But Kane took her silence as agreement.
Turning his angry gaze on Chris, Kane informed that gentleman, he would take care of Chris at a later date! Then, after one last sneer at both of them, Kane left his wife's room. The sound of Kali's anguished cry was the last thing Kane heard before the door snickered closed.
Judy and Taker were feeding the twins when Kane returned. He'd been gone just barely long enough to drive to the hospital and back. Taker was the first to notice Kane was angry!
When he came in, all he would say was that he was leaving! To Judy, he thanked her for her hospitality and told her that Kali was fine when he left her. Glancing at Taker, he added "Chris was with her, so I'm sure she'll be alright!" Then Kane collected his bag and left without another word!
Taker saw through the anger, to the intense pain in Kane's eyes. He wondered what happened! He knew he'd find out as soon as Judy talked to Kali. Glancing at her, Judy had a completely mystified look on her face. She would call Kali as soon as she finished with the babies!
"Let's take the twins up to the nursery, then you call Kali!" Taker suggested. Judy nodded in agreement, as they collected the babies and went upstairs.
Taker laid the twins down on the carpet next to him and played with them while Judy was on the phone with Kali. Morgan rolled over on his stomach and looked surprised at having done so. Taker was tickling Kaitlyn, making her laugh. Morgan, feeling neglected, let out a squawk of jealousy. He was doing his best to reach his daddy, kicking his legs and waving his arms. Kaitlyn, trying to see her brother, craned her neck back as far as she could, succeeded in rolling over as well. Both babies were on their tummies and facing each other.
This brought happy smiles to both of them. Morgan, wildly swinging his little arms, managed to smack his sister in the face. Her smile instantly disappeared as big tears welled up in her big blue eyes. She howled either in pain or outrage, it was hard to tell. Morgan stopped smiling as well, and began to cry right along with his sister!
Taker hooted with laughter, as he scooped up both babies. He "Baby-talked" them, kissed them till they stopped crying. They decided Taker's beard and nose was immensely more interesting! He looked through the connecting doors, watching Judy as she talked on the phone.
Holding the twins close, the big man lay back down, allowing them to scoot around on his broad torso. After a few minutes, they were fast asleep. Taker lay there watching his children sleep. They looked so innocent, so peaceful! His heart swelled with love for these two tiny little people.
Judy stood watching from the doorway as the twins found a comfortable spot on his chest, then went to sleep. She watched the soft, tender look come over his face, as Taker watched his children sleep. Suddenly, she found herself staring into his hypnotic green eyes. She found she couldn't breathe, and her knees had gone weak. Taker was just as affected as she was!
"How's Kali?" He asked softly, not taking his eyes from hers.
Judy blinked rapidly, almost as if she HAD been hypnotized. "AHM..., she's upset. Kane evidently walked in and found Chris Jericho consoling her! Kane overheard enough of their conversation to know she said something about divorce. Kane said if that's what she wanted, then after the baby was born, they would get one."
Judy had come forward and picked up one of the babies, laying the sleeping child in the crib. Taker had the other one, and did the same. As she covered Morgan with a light weight blanket, Taker came up to stand behind her. Their bodies barely touched, yet it sent a bolt of desire racing through both of them.
Judy gripped the rails till her knuckles turned white! All rational thought fled, as she felt the huge bulge lightly pressing against her back. Memory of his touch flooded her. He, too, was remembering, as he placed his hands on her shoulders!
Very slowly, he turned her to face him. His emerald green eyes stared deep in to hers, pinning her where she stood! Judy was mesmerized! She was incapable of movement. Like a snake with a bird, Taker was working his magic on her! The fact Brent would be back any minute from running errands, did not matter in the least! The only thing that DID, was this woman, and this moment!
He covered her mouth with his own. As he moved his lips over her own, her moan of desire only served to enflame him even more. Judy's arms slipped around him pulling him even closer. His arms went around her slight form, lifting her so their bodies fit together more perfectly. One slender leg hooked itself around his, molding her body to his. His hands cupped her pert behind, pulling her tighter against his groin.
Her hands found their way to his bandana and elastic band holding back his hair. She ripped these off, throwing them to the floor. She pulled and tugged on his tee-shirt till it came loose from his tight jeans.
Taker carried her to her bed. His hands made quick work of her clothes and his. At last they were naked. The last coherent thought she had, just before he buried himself inside her, was how right this felt.
Kane took the next flight to Houston. The next show would be a live broadcast from there. He was not only angry, but pretty much in a state of shock. How could she turn to that pompous ass Jericho? Of all people, why him? It was plain enough she called him last night! How else could he have know where she was? Kane refused to let himself think maybe they had been having an affair all along! In his heart, he knew better than that! Kali wasn't like that. Kane knew this was all his fault, and that made for a bitter pill to swallow.
After checking into the hotel, the big man went straight up to his room. He ordered a steak dinner from room service and a bottle of Jack Daniels from the bar. When everything had been delivered, he hung the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door.
After he finished his meal, Kane broke the seal on the bottle. A little over an hour later, the big man was on the verge of a crying jag! Picking up the phone, he dialed Judy's number. He wanted to know how Kali was!
"Judy, may I speak to Taker?" He asked, words slurring as he tried to swallow the huge lump in his throat.
Judy handed the phone to Taker, a look of curiosity her only expression. Taker took the phone from her, silently questioning her about the callers identity. He soon found out.
"Kane where are you? We've been worried about your rather sudden departure!" Taker asked gently. He knew the big man was hurting.
"I'm in Houston, at the hotel. I needed some time alone to think, to try and decide what to do about this mess I've got myself in. How's Kali? Is she and the baby alright?" Kane's gruff voice was thick with unshed tears.
Taker suspected he was feeling guilty and on the verge of bingeing. He felt bad for Kane!
"Kali's fine! So is the baby! She'll get to leave the hospital day after tomorrow. She'll be coming here!" Taker informed him. He couldn't help but wonder if Kane intended to stay drunk the next two days.
Kali came home to Judy's the same day Taker had to leave. It was also Brent's last day. He stayed with Kali seeing to her needs while Judy took Taker to the airport. They carried the twins with them.
As they sat waiting for his flight to be called, Taker took her hands in his. Turning to face her, he smiled that devastating smile.
"The last two days has meant a lot to me! I'm glad you gave me a second chance! I won't screw it up, this time." Taker said, running his thumb across her knuckles.
Shivers of desire raced through her at his slightest touch. Yet his words disturbed her.
"What exactly do you mean?" She asked curiously, unwilling to meet his eyes directly.
"I mean simply, that I want to make things right for you. I'm asking you to marry me...for the twins sake!" His sensuous smile usually got him what he wanted. But not in this case. Judy noticed he never mentioned love. Because of that, she had to refuse!
Dropping her eyes, trying to think of a way to tell him, she decided to just come out with it!
"Taker...you make me feel more alive than any man I've ever known. Your slightest touch makes me weak with desire. I can't get enough of you. You're like a drug I'm addicted to! But you didn't mention love! Do you love me, Taker?" Judy searched his eyes intently, waiting for his reply.
His emerald eyes had darkened with desire as he listened to her words...until she mentioned love. Why did she have to bring that up? Unaware of his movements, Taker pulled back slightly, his smile frozen in place. Then he too, looked away!
"I care a great deal for you, more than I care for anyone. But I don't think I CAN love a woman! I thought I did once, and you know how badly that turned out. I enjoy your company and just want to take care of you and our children." He finally met her eye. He was trying to be honest with her.
Judy pulled her hand away. She met his gaze, her own eyes filled with tears. But she would be double DAMNED before she told him her true feelings...before she told him she LOVED him! "Then I'm afraid nothing has changed for us! You come see the babies when ever you can or want, I'd like that! But I'm afraid that's all that can ever be between us! I need a man that will love me and one that I can love in return. What I don't need or WANT, is a farce of a marriage for the children's sake...or an occasional bed mate! I've only been with two men my whole life...one I divorced, and you!" Tears streamed down her face. She wanted this man above all others, but she wanted him to marry her for the right reasons, not just because of the children they shared!
Taker didn't know how he felt! He didn't know if he was relieved or upset! Looking down at the floor, all he could think about, was how right she felt in his arms,or lying next to him in bed. It was as if they were made for each other.
"Judy...I...I don't know what to say! This isn't the time or place, to be having this conversation. I'll have a few days off week after next. May I come back then?" He hoped she'd say yes!
"Of course you can come to see the kids. Taker...you'll always be welcome to come see them!" Judy had to look away. "But I think it would be best if you stayed in a motel next time!" She finished softly.
At that moment, his flight was called and he had to leave. He kissed the babies, then pulled her against him kissing her with such passion, she thought her fillings would melt! Just as quickly, he turned her loose and walked away! She just stood there! Pushing the stroller over to the window, Judy watched as he boarded the plane, her heart going with him.
Kane had never BEEN so hung over. He had decided to just play it by ear, with regards to Kali. He intended to go see her his next days off. As far as Chris Jericho? Well, he had a match scheduled against him tonight, and by tomorrow, Mr. Jericho would know the meaning of the WRATH OF KANE!
His hazel eyes narrowed as he thought about that pompous ass! Kane's big hands clenched into fists. He was feeling mean! He was feeling DAMN MEAN! Thirty minutes later, after showering and dressing, Kane left for the arena!
Taker had just finished getting dressed for his match against the Rock, when his dressing room door was thrown open. Looking up, more than a little annoyed, he was surprised to see Kane standing there. And Kane was PISSED! His was the next match scheduled against Y2J!
Taker had a time preventing the grin from showing, especially in the face of Kane's anger. He took in Kane's rough appearance, the slight tremor in his hands, the bags under his eyes as though he hadn't slept. He suspected Kane had been drunk the last two days.
"How's it goin, bud!" Taker asked, a little too cheerfully, a little too loudly. He grinned broadly when Kane winced as though the sound of Taker's voice hurt his ears.
"Got any aspirin?" Kane groaned, sitting down carefully!
Taker laughed as he dug into his bag hunting for the bottle he kept there. When he found it, he tossed it to Kane.
"So...did you drink Houston dry?" Taker asked as he watched Kane removed the top and shake out three of the pills.
"I tried to...now I'm feeling mean!" Kane said with a wicked grin! He swallowed the aspirin dry! Taker couldn't help laughing. He almost felt sorry for Jericho tonight.
Chris knew he was in for a kick-ass, knock down, barroom brawl tonight! No one had to tell him Kane was still pissed. But the look in Kane's eyes said he had murder in his heart as he stepped across that top rope! At the end of the match, Chris was taken to the hospital where he received twelve stitches in his head. He also had a broken nose, two black eyes and a busted lip, along with an assortment of other bruises. He looked and felt as though he'd been hit by a Mack truck. This match opened up the possibility of a feud between the two! An honest to gawd BLOOD feud! Now Chris was also PISSED!
Chapter 34! Kaliegh!~
Not only were both Kane and Chris pissed off, now Kali was angry beyond belief also. She had seen the match on TV between Kane and Chris. To any of the fans, this match looked like a complete work…part of an angle. But Kali knew better. She had heard the threat that Kane had made to Chris, and what she had just seen was the reality of it.
Judy walked into the room after having put the twins down for the night just in time to see Chris being taken out of the ring, his face and hair a bloody mess. She glanced over at Kali, who had come to her feet and was trembling with the force of her outrage. Before Judy had a chance to say anything, Kali walked quickly out of the room and after grabbing her cell phone, her phone card, and her cigarette, she bolted out of the back door.
Judy thought about going immediately after her friend, but decided to wait a bit. Calling upon Chris in the first place might not have been the wisest thing for Kali to do, but Judy knew from what Kali had told her, that she and Chris had become close friend. And by being there with her, Chris was only doing what Kali had asked of him. Although Judy was not really shocked by the beating Chris had just received at the hands of Kane, she did not think that he deserved it. She watched Kali leaving out the door, knowing she was about to chew Kane a new ass, and Judy didn’t blame her one bit.
Kali paced rapidly back and forth on the back porch as she waited a few minutes to make the call to Kane, wanting to make sure that he had enough time to get back to his dressing room. Finally she could wait no longer and punched in his cell number. With each ring that went by, the angrier she became, and after about the tenth ring, she had become completely frustrated when Kane still hadn’t picked up the call. She was ready to hang up when she heard the connection click and then an irritated “hello” growled into the receiver on the other end.
Kali didn’t waste any time and tore into him right from the start. “How could you do that Kane! How dare you use Chris as a punching bag to vent your anger. This whole mess is your own damn fault and yet, you are taking it out on everyone but yourself!” She paused for a moment, waiting to see if he had anything to say, and he did.
“It’s your fault that he got the shit beat out of him. If you wouldn’t have called him in the first place and ask him to be there, he would have never gotten himself into the situation….” Kane did not get to finish what he was going to say. He was cut off sharply.
“Well, excuse the hell out of me for needing someone to talk to now that you’ve turned my entire life inside out. At least Chris is honest and truthful with me, which is something you obviously know nothing about!” Kali yelled back at him. She was completely furious with him. Then taking a deep breath, she continued again before Kane had a chance to say anything. She was a bit calmer this time, but almost on the verge of tears.
“Do you have any idea what you’ve done to me? Do you have any idea how humiliated and worthless I feel? Every time I close my eyes, all I see is you and that woman in bed together. It haunts my dreams at night, and when I think of you when I’m awake, that is the only thing I think about. Every day this is killing me just a little bit more, and I just wish I could understand why you….” She trailed off, unable to go any further as tears once again filled her eyes and fell down her cheeks.
Kane couldn’t say anything as a lump formed in his throat. The sound of his wife’s anguished cries ripped at his heart and reminded him once again the fool that he was. He had to find a way to make this up to her. No matter what it was, he would do anything to have her trust and love once again. There were several moments of silence between them and then Kane finally spoke again.
“Kal, I know that my apologies won’t take back all that has happened, but I want you to know that I truly am sorry for all of this. And I’m sorry I got so angry with you the other day at the hospital. I had no right. However, I am not sorry for the beating I gave that egomaniac Jericho. And believe me if I find him with you again, and especially if he has his hands on you like he did, he’ll get the life beat out of him again.” Kane finished, and then immediately knew he had just said the wrong thing. He opened his mouth to take his words back, but he wasn’t quite fast enough.
“Oh, I see. If that’s the way you feel.” Kali began, her voice icy. She couldn’t believe what she had just heard. She was fuming. “Well we’ll just see about that, Kane.” Then without another word, or before Kane had a chance to say anything more, Kali ended the call.
Kali slammed the phone down and lit a cigarette and continued pacing. She couldn’t believe the nerve of Kane. It wasn’t like she was sleeping around like he was, which was exactly how he was making it sound. She and Chris were only friends. She supposed she could understand Kane being jealous, but his actions were uncalled for. And quite frankly, Kali had quickly become fed up with the whole nightmare. She smiled slightly as a bit of a plan formed in her mind.
Kali was suddenly jarred out of her thoughts and looked up when she heard Judy come through the door and join her outside. Judy was surprised to see the smile on her friend’s face and couldn’t help but hope that things had gone well between Kane and Kali.
“I’m guessing that by the smile on your face that things went well with Kane and yourself?” Judy asked.
Kali laughed shortly, her eyes clouding with anger once again. “Hell no! Far from it actually. He was very nice where I was concerned, telling me how sorry he is about everything. And I do believe he was being sincere about that. But….He said that if he finds Chris and I together again, he’d beat Chris within an inch of his life again. I seriously don’t understand how he can make threats like that. He makes it seem like Chris and I are having an affair or something. That’s more Kane’s style, not mine.” Kali paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before continuing. She wasn’t sure how Judy would react to what she was going to say next.
“Kane is going to get a dose of his own medicine though. I’ve already decided that I’m going to go back on the road as soon as possible tomorrow. I’m going to spend as much time as I can with Chris, and I’m going to rub it right in Kane’s face. I’m sick of it all. He has no right to tell me who and who I can’t be friends with. If this keeps up, Kane and I will be getting that divorce a lot sooner than what he thinks.”
Judy was immediately concerned by what Kali was planning to do. She wasn’t sure that Kali should be traveling so soon after getting out of the hospital. Although she could understand her need to do this, Judy didn’t want her friend to do anything that would risk hers or the baby’s health.
“Are you sure this is the right thing for you to do. In light of everything that has happened with you being in the hospital and all, maybe it would be best for you to wait a few days or maybe even a week.” Judy offered, hoping that Kali wouldn’t take her advice as meddling. She was genuinely concerned and only wanted what was best for her friend and child.
Kali sighed as she sat wearily down in one of the lawn chairs. It was a moment before she replied.. “I have no idea if this is the right thing to do. But, at the same time, its something I know I have to do.” She finished and picked up her phone again, calling the airport to get the next available flight to Boston, where the WWF was for the next two days.
Chapter 35! ~Judy!
Judy drove Kali to the airport, later that evening. She still had her doubts as to the wisdom of this venture! Kali was dead set on making Kane squirm, giving him a dose of his own medicine, you might say, only she had no intention of taking it as far as he did!
"I still wish you would change your mind about going back to work right now!" Judy said, as she carefully made her way through the heavy traffic! The twins were strapped in, in the back seat, and were "talking" to each other. She had their stroller in the trunk with Kali's bags.
"No! I need to go back! I'm going to have some fun making Kane pay." She was silent for some few minutes. "You know what the sad thing is about all this? I still love him! After all he's done! After all the lies! After the way he's betrayed me, I still love him!" Kali finished softly, looking down at her clasped hands, her eyes filling with tears.
Judy didn't know what to say! She sympathized with Kali, basically being in the same predicament herself. The one big difference being, Kali was married to the man she loved, and that man loved her!
Judy stayed and watched as the plane took off, then with the twins in their stroller, and attracting all sorts of attention because of them, made her way out of the airport. She was going to miss Kali, hell, she missed her already!
As she slowly made her way home, her thoughts turned to Taker. A sad little smile curved her lips as she thought of him, and the last time they were together. He had proposed and she had turned him down...because he didn't love her!
As she got out of the car after pulling into the driveway, Judy realized the night air had a nip to it. Winter wouldn't be far off. Unbuckling the twins, she carried them in through the back door. Once inside, after locking up for the night, she carried the babies upstairs and got them ready for bed. By the time they had been fed and changed into their pajamas, they were drifting off to sleep. It was hard to believe they were nearly three months old already!
Judy carried the nursery monitor with her as she went downstairs to make herself a mug of hot chocolate. She had some work to finish up on a current project, and intended to take it in tomorrow for final approval. Going into the kitchen, she removed the box of instant hot chocolate mix, that she kept on hand for when it was just her wanting a cup. For company, she made the real deal, but just for herself, instant would do.
Taking her mug in to her office, she sat down behind her desk. Her thoughts were still on Taker. A sense of longing very nearly overwhelmed her. Why him, of all people, had this much power over her, she had no idea! Yes, she did! She loved him, and that made her vulnerable! God help her, but she did!
Uttering a heartfelt sigh, Judy pushed away all thoughts of him, and checked her agenda for the coming week. Once she finished this project, she was free for the next four days!
Taking another sip of her hot chocolate, she pulled the outline for the new ski lodges floor plans toward her. The owner wanter the "chalet" look! He wanted 250 room, 10 of which were to be elaborate suites, a gift shop, restaurant and bar! She had finished all but the gift shop plans. Ski clothes, souvenirs, personal items, and an assortment of other stuff would be sold there!
Carrying her sketches to her drafting table, she quickly had the layout for the gift shop done. Judy put that drawing with the others in her portfolio. She would take them in tomorrow for the owner's final approval. Glancing at her watch, she saw it was early yet,just barely 9:00 p.m. She decided what she need was a long relaxing soak!
After checking all the doors and windows, turning out the lights, Judy carried her mug back into the kitchen, rinsed it out and left it up side down in the sink, to drain. She turned off the kitchen lights and started out. She got as far as the doorway, and paused, debating about something. "Why not!" she thought!
She took a wine glass down from the cabinet and got a bottle of white wine from the fridge. She carried them with her upstairs, sitting them down on the nightstand while she turned down the bed. After checking on the twins, she went into the bathroom and turned on the water. She poured a healthy amount of her favorite scented bath oil in to the hot water.
She walked over and stood in front of her vanity mirror and pinned up her hair. A few tendrils escaped the pins, but she never noticed. The scented candles she kept around the tub caught her eye, and after a moments deliberation, thought "may as well go all the way!" She went back into her bedroom to retrieve the wine, and after pouring herself a glass, sat the bottle down on the back of the tub. Judy kicked off her shoes, stripped off her sweats, and taking the glass with her, settled down in the hot fragrant water.
Judy turned off the water, then leaned back against the bath pillow, allowing the hot water to work it's magic on her tired stiff muscles. She LOVED this tub, had paid a small fortune for it, just since the twins had been born. Made of black and gold marble, the round sunken tub was big enough to be used as a hot tub, but she had it installed in her bathroom. Sighing in satisfaction, she sipped on the chilled wine, then leaned back closing her eyes. She was completely unaware of being watched from the dark corner of her bedroom, directly across from her.
The man smiled a sensuous smile. Desire filled the huge body, as he watched her sip the wine, then lean back in the tub. Very slowly, the man stripped off his clothes, then silently made his way toward the candle lit bathroom.
"Is there room for two in there?" His deep husky voice brought a squeal of fright from her, as Judy bolted upright, nearly dropping her glass in the process.
"You scared the shit out of me! How did you get in? And just what the hell are you doing back here anyway?" She eyed his huge naked body with more than a little suspicion.
Smiling to himself, Taker sauntered over to the tub, joining her in it. She looked beautiful in the candle light. The steam from the hot water curling the tendrils of hair about her face, her cheeks delicately flushed from the heat. He had to ease himself down in the hot water! "How in hell could she stand it this hot?" He thought, grimacing slightly. Beads of sweat popped out on his forehead and across his top lip. Reaching behind her, he grabbed the wine bottle, and drank down at least half of it.
Her eyes never left his face! Once again, she asked how he got in. Smiling wickedly, he told her.
"You forgot to lock the garage door! But don't worry, I locked it when I came in." He smiled, thoroughly pleased with himself!
"Taker what are you doing here? WHY are you here?" She asked, eyeing him suspiciously, trying her best to ignore what he was doing with his foot!
"I wanted to see you, so I chartered a plane!" His eyes darkened, telling her nothing except he desired her.
His FOOT!!! GAWD! What was he doing with his foot? She found it extremely difficult to concentrate with him doing that!
"But you just left!" She managed to gasp! Her legs relaxed against the sides of the tub, of their own volition, allowing him easier access to his desired target!
Her soft moans brought a knowing smile to his handsome face! He knew EXACTLY what he was doing, knew her willpower was weakening. Her head fell back against the bath pillow, rolling from side to side, while she moaned softly. She had long since set the glass down, and now she gripped the edge of the tub, caught up in the emotions she was feeling.
Taker watched her! Her reaction to what he was doing fascinated him. This was something a little different, and he liked the results it produced. Suddenly, she arched her back sharply, and cried out. He could feel her release as spasm after spasm washed over her.
Grinning wickedly, he stayed with her till the end, then reached out lifting her body to straddle his. Gently, he guided himself into her woman's softness. She was completely impaled by him.
Moaning softly as the sensations began to build again inside her, she fell against his massive chest. His lips sought out and found hers. Slowly he lifted her inch by inch, then just as slowly lowered her back down on him. His lips moved to her neck, nibbling and sucking on the tender flesh. She felt as though he were branding her, where ever his lips touched.
Her arms tightened around his neck, even as she readjusted her position on him, moving her knees beside his thighs, and the sides of the tub. Turning her head slightly, she blew in his ear, then licked the curve of it, inside and out. This only served to further enflame his desire. His growl made her own passions burn all the more. With her legs resting next to his like they were, she rode him on her own. Each of her movements only served to increase his own lust.
As his own release rapidly approached, he gripped her hips roughly, slowing her movements.
"Easy, Baby! Easy!" He said breathlessly. The hot look she gave him made him grit his teeth, using all his willpower to hold back.
She remained motionless, leaning against him, chewing on his bottom lip, before covering his lips with hers, sucking his tongue into her mouth. He crushed her to him, one hand cupping her backside, pushing her even closer, if possible.
Their movements had sloshed bathwater all over, extinguishing the candles, and generally soaking everything. Unable to help herself, Judy began wiggling around ever so slightly. That little bit of movement was all it took to send him over the edge.
Holding her hips in a death grip, he slid her up and down the length of him! Just a few strokes was all it too to finish her! They cried out each other's names at the same instant! As the sensations slowly subsided, she collapsed against him, completely drained.
Taker's breathing gradually returned to normal. Judy had not moved. Pulling the plug to drain the tub, He stood up, holding her in his arms. She appeared to have gone to sleep or passed out. At any rate, he carried her to her bed, laid her down and gently covered her. She smiled in her sleep, and rolled over on her side.
Taker stood watching her sleep, then went back to the bathroom to dry up the mess they made. Minutes later, he joined her in the big bed. Before Taker could pull her to him, Judy rolled over, resting her head on his shoulder, snuggling against his huge body.
As he watched her, he was filled with a sense of tenderness, and a desire to have her near always. That was when he knew he loved her! The realization surprised him, yet he felt as though he had known it all along! It felt right! He lay there watching her, listening to her gentle snore, and knew finally what it meant to be complete!
"I love you! Some how, some way, I'm going to convince you to marry me!" He whispered softly, kissing her on the forehead, watching her smile in her sleep. Pulling her closer, he, too, drifted off to sleep!
Chapter 36!~Kaliegh!
Kane could not believe the conversation he’d just had with his wife. Not only had she turned to that jackass Chris Jericho, but now she was defending him as well. He seriously could not understand what she saw in him or why she had even become his friend in the first place. What he didn’t know was that Chris Jericho was nothing like his ring persona. Outside of the ring, he was a kind and considerate person who would go out of the way to make anyone happy. Kane had just never taken the time or had the interest to find this out.
Kane ran his fingers through his hair in frustration as he began to pace the confines of his room. The harder he tried to hang on to the last threads of his shattered marriage, the more it seemed to be slipping away from him. He again cursed himself for being so damn stupid in the first place. If it hadn’t been for his ignorant actions, none of this mess would have taken place. And what had he done it for? Nothing… Absolutely nothing! The only thing that had come about from his unfaithful ways was a lot of pain and heartache for Kali, which Kane hated himself for more and more everyday. He began to wonder if he should just let Kali go, and give her the divorce that she seemed to want. It nearly killed Kane to even think of this option, but he loved her so much and only wanted what was best for her. He didn’t want to hurt her anymore than what he already had, and that seemed to be all he was capable of doing.
Kane cussed loudly, his deep voice bouncing off of the walls in the room as he grabbed his room key and stuffed it into his jeans pocket. He yanked the door open and slammed it shut behind him once he had gone out. Then he headed downstairs to the hotel bar. He needed a drink..
Some time later, all thoughts of Kali and their problems had lefts his mind and he was good and drunk when Trish Stratus approached him. Kane could clearly see her intentions in her eyes and he smiled his acceptance to her as she sat down across from him.
*****
Kali walked into the hotel lobby in Boston almost three hours after her flight had taken off from North Carolina. It was well after midnight and she was exhausted. She only needed to talk to Chris briefly and then wanted to head to her room to get some much needed sleep. As she stood at the front desk checking in, she looked behind her across the crowded lobby. She recognized a few of the guys and then her eyes touched on Kane, who was leaving the bar and he wasn’t alone. He had his hands all over Trish and she wasn’t being shy at all with him either.
Kali felt her stomach turn violently as she watched them walk away towards the elevators, both totally oblivious to her presence. Tears flooded her eyes and an anguished moan filled her throat a something inside of her suddenly snapped. She’d had enough and could not take it anymore. She spun around and bolted for the nearest exit, which was the main hotel entrance. She ran right past Chris, who was on his way in, but the tears in her eyes and the pain in her heart blinded Kali and she did not even see him.
Chris’ sharp gaze did not miss the pained expression in her blue eyes as she rushed past him. He was surprised that she did not seem to see him and knew that something bad must have taken place to make her act in that manner. He quickly glanced around the hotel lobby and found out exactly what it was that had hurt her yet again when he saw Kane and Trish engaged in a heated kiss as they waited for an elevator.
Chris felt cold anger building inside of him, but quickly dismissed it for the time being as his thoughts went back to Kali. He turned around and went back out the door just in time to see her run blindly across the parking lot and out into the heavy traffic on the street directly in front of the hotel. He yelled her name, praying that she would hear him and stop. He knew it was too late when he heard the screech of tires as the driver of the hotel van tried desperately to stop. Chris watched in horror as the van plowed into her body, completely running her down.
Chris immediately took of towards her and after what seemed like an eternity, but in reality was only seconds, he reached her. He pushed his way through the people that had begun to crowd around and kneeled down beside her. She had landed face down and there was a lot of blood every where. Her clothes were soaked in it and it had already begun to puddle up on the pavement beneath her. Chris honestly thought that there was no way in hell that she was still alive. She was…but just barely.
Taker was awakened from a deep sleep early the next morning by the sound of the phone ringing. He glanced over at the clock and saw that it was only six o’ clock and wondered who would be calling at that time of the morning. After the phone had rang three or four times and Judy still had not stirred from her sleep, he rolled over and answered the call.
Chris was surprised t first when he heard Taker’s voice, but he did not dwell on it. He had more important things on his mind. "Taker, I’m sorry to disturb you so early. May I please speak to Judy?" He asked urgently.
Taker was as equally surprised to hear Chris’ voice on the other end "She’s sleeping. May I ask what this concerns?" He questioned, not wanting to wake Judy if it really was not necessary.
Chris could not believe that Taker would question him, but he quickly answered his question. "Its Kali…There’s been an accident. Please, may I talk with her?"
When Taker heard this, he wasted no time in shaking Judy awake. She looked at him in confusion, wondering what the hell he was doing there and whom was he talking to on the phone.
Taker read the questioning in her eyes as he handed her the phone. "It’s Jericho. There’s been an accident. That’s all I know." He explained quietly as she brought the phone up to her ear.
Judy felt a sense of déjà vu as she listened to what Chris was telling her. It wasn’t that long ago that she had received an almost identical call from Kane.
"She just came out of surgery to repair numerous internal injuries. She lost a lot of blood. She also has three broken ribs, a serious concussion, a bad neck injury, her jaw has been broken again and…." Chris paused for a moment, needing to take a deep breath before he was able to continue. This one was the hardest.
"And she lost her baby." Chris finally finished.
Judy felt all of the blood drain from her face and she felt like she was going to be sick or pass out when she heard this. "Is she going to be okay?" She finally managed to ask.
"Well, she’s in intensive care right now because her vitals are still all over and she’s not breathing very well on her own yet. The doctor said that the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours will be touchy, but he thinks that her chances are good." He told her and waited to see if she had anything more to say.
Judy was silent for a few moments as she thought over all of this. Something didn’t make sense to her. "Chris, just what was she doing out in the street in the first place? You said she was running? From what?"
Chris sighed heavily before answering and then he felt that anger building inside of him again. "Well from what I saw and what I’ve been told, she had just arrived at the hotel just before this happened. She was checking in when she saw Kane leaving the hotel bar with Trish Stratus. Apparently they had their hands all over each other and I saw them kissing. The hotel clerk said that she just turned and ran out of there. I was coming in when she ran right past me, but she didn’t see me and she was so fast, I was unable to catch her." He stopped again for a moment before continuing.
"Look, I know you have two small babies so please don’t worry about being here. I’ll call you often and keep you updated on her condition. The only thing I would like you to do, is to let Kane know about this. I’ve tried to call him several times, but he has his phone off the hook or something. And I really don’t think he’d much appreciate a phone call from me anyway."
Judy immediately agreed to make the phone call to Kane. She had a thing or two to say to that man.
******
Kane groaned irritably as he opened his eyes that morning. His head was pounding to the point that it felt like it was going to explode. He glanced around his room as he recalled the events of the previous evening. He remembered going done to the bar and getting very drunk…It was then that his eyes touched on the sleeping form laying beside him and he jumped slightly in surprise. As he took in the mass of blond hair, he thought for one brief instant that it was Kali. But at that moment that the woman began to stir and as she rolled over, Kane was shocked to find out that it was not his wife at all, but Trish instead.
By then Trish had become fully awake and she smiled at Kane as she snuggled up closer to his big body. "Last night was incredible." She purred as she ran her hand down his muscled chest and then lower.
Kane jumped out of the bed and looked down at her in disgust. "Get out…Now!" He growled furiously as he began pulling his clothes on. He was unable to believe he had allowed this to happen yet again. He had never felt more anger at himself before.
Trish saw the look in his eyes and quickly got up and got dressed. She was out the door five minutes late. Kane paced the room as he berated himself over and over for his stupidity. Needing to vent his anger somehow, he decided to head down to the hotel gym for a work out. He was about to walk out the door when his phone began ringing. He had almost decided to let it go, but something told him that he needed to take the call. He walked back into the room with a heavy sigh and answered the call.