Happy Together. (Completed)

Chapter Fourteen.

Hunter's POV:

I watched the kids splash each other in the pool as Vince kept discussing the company. I couldn't really focus on what he was saying because I kept wondering when Steph was going to show up. If she was going to show up, would she bring Finn? Does she know I'm here? What if she sees me and turns around in the other direction? There's so much that can go wrong and it's occasions like this, where you didn't know what to expect, that have me on edge. I like being in control of situations.

"Isn't that right, Hunter?"

I snapped out of it then looked at my father in law, "What?"

"Your NXT guys, they're progressing. So much that they deserve more than one hour, you know?"

"Yeah I guess."

Vince glanced at the kids then leaned close to me, "Hey come on, relax. She's on her way. Have a beer will ya?"

"Did she mention that she was bringing anyone with her?"

"Hunter, this a family occasion. There will be no Finn Balor."

"How do you know I was talking about Finn?"

Vince handed me the beer he so desperately wanted me to have and said, "I'm not as out of touch as people think I am. I'm very much in touch. I watched Monday where Finn somehow miraculously beat Kane in spite of all odds against him. You know what else I saw? I saw my daughter be the first one out there to congratulate, hug, and the next thing I know, she's kidding him. Imagine my reaction when I see my daughter making out with a man who isn't you for the first time in what? 12 years? Actually, imagine your kids' reactions. I had to explain why mommy wasn't kissing daddy."

"And you said?"

"That you two were taking a time out."

"I wish," I shrugged then finished the beer in my hand. I reached, chugged another one, and after that I really don't know how many I'd chugged down. I figured Vince would stop me if I drank to much. It was the 16th beer when and a couple chuckles with the old man when I heard, "Mommy's here! Mommy's here!" I turned around watching the girls take off toward the mother. I watched her hug them through blurred eyes then stood up as they all talked to her at once with a bunch of questions that kids bombard their parents with. She smiled at them all and I cleared my throat, "You guys, mommy just got here. Give her some time to settle in okay?" "You guys?" Claire asked then Rose chimed in, "Daddy, we're girls."

"Yeah daddy," Evelyn said. "We're girls."

"Oh well excuse me, you girls." I would've killed for a boy but the universe had other plans. Three girls in and I'm already throwing in the towel.

"Girls, why don't we let your parents talk for a minute okay?" Vince said.

They all frowned. "But mom just got here," Claire replied. "Mommy, is Finn our new daddy?" I almost choked on the next beer I was drinking and started coughing uncontrollably.

Steph found it amusing and chuckled, "No sweetheart. Your father will always be the one choking over there."

The girls giggled and went inside with Vince. I finally regained my composure and stared at Steph from the chair I was sitting in that was like twelve inches away from her. What am I suppose to say or do? Oh hell, why the fuck am I nervous? It's my wife for crying out loud. I nodded, "Steph."

"Paul."

"Please stop calling me that. I prefer Hunter."

"I know, Paul. Come on, let's get you to bed."

I froze, "What?"

"The guest room. You're pretty drunk right now. I figured my father got you all liquored up then he'd shove some sort of contract in your face for you to sign. Hopefully, my divorce papers that you've yet to sign."

"Yeah about that. I'm not signing it."

"And why not? I'm sure Nikki would appreciate it."

"Do you honestly think I give a shit about Nikki Bella? She's just..she's not you okay? She's nothing like you and I hate it. Not that you care though, you're running wild with Finn."

"I care.." She whispered. "Finn isn't exactly you either."

We stared at each other for at least five seconds until she cleared her throat continuing, "Come on." She quickly grabbed my arm and practically dragged me inside.

We made our way through the large, ridiculously spacious house and toward the guest room within five minutes. She opened the door and turned the light on, letting go of my arm.

"I cannot believe you're drunk at my father's house AROUND OUR CHILDREN. Have you no shame?" She scolded.

"It was an accident."

"AN ACCIDENT. HOW DO YOU GET ACCIDENTALLY DRUNK, PAUL? You put the damn bottle down, it isn't that difficult."

"WELL MAYBE GETTING DRUNK AND BEING IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR FUCKING ATTENTION STEPH! Think about it. You won't acknowledge me unless we're fighting or I'm torturing Finn or I'm kicking you out of the damn building!"

"And look at us now! We're fighting! I hate you! I hate you so much!" She turned around wiping her eyes.

I frowned and sat on the bed covering my eyes, "How did we get here? What even happen to us? We're suppose to be happy and we're suppose to be together."

"Well you killed that when you slept with Nikki Bella."

"Steph," I sighed then motioned for her to sit next to me on the bed, "Come sit."

For once, she didn't protest and sat right next to me. She still didn't look at me and I couldn't really blame her.

"It's like we were on top of the world then suddenly, we're crumbling beneath it."

I watched her start to cry some more and so I pulled her into my arms, holding her. She didn't protest to that either so I held her as she cried. She cried for maybe ten minutes then whispered, "Is it because she's young and pretty?"

"Steph, she's only seven years younger than you."

"Seven years is a long time."

"Stephanie."

"Well it is."

I hesitated but said slowly, "She's pretty plain..what about Finn? He's 12 years younger than me. Is it because he's pretty?"

That made her laugh and I smiled to myself. It's been awhile since I've made my wife laugh. It was really nice to hear. She shook her head, "Finn's just different from you."

"Good or bad different?"

"Just different, Hunter."

I smiled, "Well look who's decided to call me Hunter again. Welcome back."

She shoved me playfully and I grabbed her hand holding it. Stephanie froze and stared at our hands as she slowly laced them together like she'd always done. We both looked into each other's eyes and my heart started making this loud pumping type noise that I could strangely hear.

We kissed one another. I didn't lean first but neither did she. We leaned together and kissed each other.

No particular one made the first move. We both made several moves but it was I who pulled away first.

I whispered, "I'll leave Nikki, you leave Finn. The rest we'll figure out later."

"You promise?" She whispered back.

I nodded, "Nothing can keep The Authority apart. Not Nikki Bella and certainly not some NXT rookie like Finn Balor."
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