The Defender

Chapter 4

Mark woke up the sun shining in his eyes. He slowly opens his eyes to see the bed next to him empty. He started to breathe hard as he tried to think where Mia might of went and then he heard music playing in the bathroom. Mark moved up on the bed a bit as he propped himself up. Mia pulled her hair up into a high messy bun with a few stains of hair on either side of her face. She put on some natural makeup and put on some beautiful cat eyeliner which made her eyes look smokey and making her eyes pop. Mia put her on bra and panties on and placed the towel on the rack. Mark held his breath as he heard the music stopped and the door slowly opened. Mia walked out in just her bra and panties and Mark tried to hide his excitement at what his eyes were seeing.

"I am sorry," Mia said as she smiled and looked at Mark "I tried to be quiet."

"No harm is done. I am glad to wake up to you." Mia smiled and then looked down at her phone and started to text back Anna. "Who has your attention?"

"Anna is telling me about how there are photos and now articles about you and me," Mia said as she stood in front of Mark still half-naked.

"Oh yeah, what does it say?" Mark asked as he wiggled in the bed trying to hide his excitement.

"Well," She pulled out her phone and clicked on one of the links "You know the normal stuff. The trashy magazine has nothing else to write about." She sighed and threw her phone on the bed.

"Yeah well, we will be the talk of the town for a while," Mark said and wiggled in the bed. "Get yourself together and I am going to take a quick shower. Then we will go get some breakfast."

Mia shook her head and pulled her bag up onto the bed, and Mark made a quick getaway out of the bed and into the bathroom. Mia tried hard to not look at him as he ran into the bathroom, but couldn't help but wonder if he liked what he saw. Mia wore an off the shoulder white mid-drift with small pink flowers on it and some black capri pants in which she pulled up to her knees and tied them off. She paired the outfit with a light pink heel. She stood in the full-length mirror and continued to make sure she looked flawless.

Mark laid his head on his arm as the water washed over him. He needed to get himself together, He needed to keep it together. Mark lifted his head to the water and allowed it to flow over his face and left his mind run wild as he began to please himself. This wasn't the best idea, but he needed to get it out if he was going to deal with Mia today.

Mia phone rang and she picked it up "Hello Dean"

"Miss Mia" He started and Mark walked out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist. Mia smiled as her eyes continued to check him out "It seems like you two are the hottest story. I can not keep them up with all the phone calls."

"Well, that means you are filled with work right?"

"Mia, I am not even sure what to call you two... a couple? He is your bodyguard."

"So," She paused "I wouldn't confirm or deny anything allow the trash magazines to write what they like and that will keep everyone guessing."

"Yes, I get that, but what are you two going to say if you're asked?"

Mia pulled the phone away from her hear "Mark, Dean wants to know if someone asks about us what would you say we are?" Dean was just about falling on the floor while he waited for a response.

"I would say we are dating," Mark said as he turns around and dropped his towel and got himself dressed.

"Did you hear that Dean?" Mia asked, "Tell them we are dating and leave it at that."

"Mia, you make things so complicated," Dean said "Keep your self out of trouble"

"Yes Sir, and you keep fielding those phone calls. Bye" Mia hung up as she tilted her head looking at Mark with excitement as she watches him pull on his jeans and turn around.

Mia smiled at Mark "What are you looking at?" He said and laughed a bit as he pulled on one of his sleeveless shirts. Mia pushed her lips together and then bit her bottom lip. "What did Dean want?"

"Just to tell us that we are all over the place and he is finally working hard for all that money I pay him" She laughed "He acted like we could not see the news."

"Well, you know with your movie release coming up and your out in public with me. He was bound to get more phone calls." Mark said as he walked past Mia and over to the mirror as he tied and a bandanna around his head. "Ready?" He held out his hand.

"Yes please," She said and grabbing her phone and purse and taking his hand with his other hand.

Mark and Mia walked down to the hotel restaurant and there sat everyone. Glenn stood up and waved Mark and Mia to come over to them. They walked over Mark still holding on to Mia's hand. Mia smiled and waved at the girls who both moved over so Mark and Mia could sit together in the middle.

"About time you two wake up" Glenn teased and Mia smiled and placed her purse down before she took a seat.

"Trust me, I wasn't the one taking the time to get ready," She said and blushed a bit and Mark looked at her.

"Oh, so this is how you're going to play it," Mark said and stuck out his tongue at her and Mia laughed at him.

"No worries Mark. I am sure Mia can show you what to do with your tongue" Stacy said and Glenn started to laugh so hard that he coughed on his coffee.

"Oh wow, like I need a manual" Mark said and shot Stacy a look that could throw daggers.

"You two should go up and get some food off the buffet," Trish said and shoved a forkful in her mouth.

"That looks good," Mia said and she looked over at Mark. Who nodded and Mia scooted over and the two of them headed up to the buffet. Mia stood in line wanting an omelet made as Mark continued to check the rest of the buffet out. Mia leaned up against the counter as she watched the chef cook other people's omelets. Mia looked around every so often making sure Mark was near. Mark looked up and caught Mia's eyeing him and Mark smiled and walked over to her.

He placed his hand on her lower back "You want an omelet huh?"

"Yeah," She said softly and Mark leaned down and kissed the little nap of her neck and she giggled at Mark.

"Hey, Mark great seeing that you made it!" A short man with blonde gray hair said very loudly behind Mark which made him turn around.

"Oh hi Rick, Thank you," Mark said and he placed his plate down on the countertop so that he could shake his hand. Mia slides over to the next spot in line and moved Mark's plate with her. She moved down and ordered Mark and her an omelet. The chef pours some eggs in two pans as he listens to the order. He then looked back up at Mia and she smiled as she continued to watch as Mark "Rick this is my girlfriend Mia."

Mia turned around and smiled and stuck out her hand "Nice to meet you."

"Oh, my Mia Reyes," Rick said and reached out and kissed her hand "Pleasure is all mine. I am so looking forward to your new movie."

"Oh yes?" She said and looked over at Mark who just smiled and nodded his head. "I hope I don't disappoint you"

"Oh, never my darling" He paused and gave back her hand.

"Your omelet Miss Mia" she heard her name called again and turned around to took the plates from the chef as she smiled.

"Thank you," She said and bowed her head a bit. She was great-full that he was kind to not blow her cover before Rick did. Mia turned back around and looked at Mark. "I will go take the plates back at the table."

"Okay, I will be right there," Mark said and smiled at her as she walked away and back to the table.

"Oh Mark, where did you meet her?" Rick said as he drooled over Mia.

"Well, I took up another profession outside of here with Roger and we meet"

"Oh, my" Rick said "She would give me a heart attack. I better get going, but it was nice to see that you made it Mark. You take care of that doll." Rick said and shook Mark's hand against before he was off again. Mark walked back to group and Mia was already digging in as the girls chatted with her. Mark sat down next to her and began to eat.

"So Mia, what are you planning on doing today while Mark is out there signing his life away?" Trish said

"I am not sure," She said as she played with her food.

"You can always come and hang out with us. We are in booth 285" Stacy said and Trish agreed.

"That sounds great. It is just if you have not noticed. I sort of have my following and I don't want to take away from yours"

"Nonsense," Stacy said and the girls continued to chat.

"What is going on between you and her?" Glenn asked Mark who turned his head to Glenn.

"We are dating what is it?"

"You do realize she is Hollywood right now, and relationships do not last in Hollywood."

"Yeah I hear you, but I also know that when she is not on the screen or walking a carpet. She is just like this which is a supportive, funny, carrying, loving women."

"Mark, listen and I am not trying to be the asshole here" Glenn paused "I am just trying to be real with you, but if either one of you are going to break each other heart. It will be you. So, be honest with your self and with her."

"You always got my back brother," Mark said and continued to eat. Mark did value Glenn and his honesty. He looked over at Mia as he noticed that she was already finished with her omelet. Mia sat there and continued to drink her coffee as she chatted with the girls. Mark put the last bit of food in his mouth and reached over and placed his arm around Mia. "How about I get you a pass Mia and you can sit with me today?"

"Sure, then I can still walk around too and enjoy the show" Mia smiled and leaned into Mark "I don't want to take over the show."

"Oh trust me, hunnie your in my yard now," Mark said with a smile.

The group started to finish up breakfast and then making their plans for the day. Mark was glad that Mia was getting along with all his friends as this a vacation. "Let's take a picture before everyone leaves," Mia asked and took out her phone and turned to the selfie mode. "Come on a smile" She called to Glenn a then she took a picture and showed the group. Mia smiled and put the phone into her purse.

Everyone stood up and started to leave. Mark stood at the table with his hand out and Mia took it as she stood up. She grabbed her purse and the two of them followed the group out of the restaurant. Mia continued to follow as they made their way through the hotel lobby and to the other side of the building. Mia looked up and Mark as they had a little conversation about the building and how things were set up. She also noticed that the fans were noticing her and phone was taking pictures regardless if she wanted them too or not. Finally, the group walked into a room and then finally stopped. Trish and Stacy stood next to Mia and the girls began to chat.

"Good Morning everyone," a semi-tall build man said "You can tell my assist here is going to pass out your badges. I am shouldn't go over have to go over the rules, but lets just for some old-time sake" The man continues.

Mia turned to Trish and whispered, "Who is that?"

"That is Vince McMahon" Trish whispered back as he continued to talk.

"The people in this room are guests. We do not stop fans from taking pictures please smile and be polite if you are asked a question that is too personal or you wish not to answer... please direct the question to the superstar."

"Ma'am" the one assistance handed Mia her pass.

Mark smiled and took it from Mia and placed it around her neck and then kissed her softly. "See how you're tagged" Mark whispered to her and Mia blushed.

"Mark, one word before you leave" Vince and the rest of the group started to leave. Trish and Stacy waved as they left and Mia held on to Mark's hand and just waited. Vince waited till he saw the door closed behind the last wrestler.

"Miss Mia Reyes. I do hope that you enjoy our event here this weekend. I did not know that Mark and you were such an item" Vince smiled and reached down and took both of her hands. "I can not wait to see your new movie. I heard it is hot."

Mia stood with her legs together and just allowed Vince to hold her hands, but the words that came out off of this tongue just dripped in nasty intentions "Thank you, Mr. McMahon. I do hope I make my fan base proud."

"Oh yes I am sure" Vince smiled as his eyes continued on their path. He let go of her hand and she quickly reached for Mark's. "Oh, Mark don't forget you still need to attend ever appearance this weekend."

"Always," He said and placed his hand around Mia's back and pushed her a bit to go first as he then reached out to get the door. Mark knew that Vince was drooling over her and the chance to see her "perform" on the screen. The door closed behind them and Mark placed his hand on her naked back as they continued to walk "Money will never buy you, class." Mark said with a bit of irritation in his voice and Mia understood then Mark knew how awkward she felt in that conversation.

Mia and Mark were in an elevator alone making there way to the event. Mia snuggled up against Mark as she playfully kissed his neck leaving little traces of lipstick. "Girly, this elevator ride is not long enough for me to do what I am thinking," Mark said with a chuckling and Mia started to laugh. She stopped and looked at Mark's neck and then gently rubbed the lipstick away.

"I am secretly hoping this elevator stops and gives you that amount of time," She said softly holding his hand and Mark looked over at her raising an eyebrow as the door open and the two plugged into another public filled the world.

"Taker my name is Rob, and I will be your escort for the day," He said and stuck out his hand. He looked so small compared to Mark with dirty blonde hair and a jumpsuit on. Mark left go of Mia's hand and shook it.

"Nice to meet you, Rob. This is my girlfriend Mia." Mark pointed to Mia and Rob stuck out his hand for her to shake it.

"Nice to meet you," She said with a smile.

"Nice to meet you as well," He said and smiled. Mark placed his hand around her waist stating his claim on her. "Well, now let's get you out to your booth. We are going to go down this hallway and right past those doors is the public."

"Sounds good," Mark said with a big sigh as he took Mia's hand again and kissed her forehead once more, and the group began to walk. Mia smiled and looked up at him she took a deep breath and out the door, the group went. The fans started to scream and yell for Mark and some even for Mia. Mark looked down at Mia as they walked as soon as he hears her name.

"Sounds like this could be interesting today" Mark whispered to her and cameras flashes as Mia just smiled. The two went up to the escalator and holding hand as a new group of fans spotted them and the screaming started again. Mia started to get into the mood and smiled and waved at the fans which made cameras go off even more.

"This is your area, Mr. Taker," Rob said and Mark and Mia walked around the back of the table. "There is a concession stand over there and over of the left-hand side is the restroom area." Rob stood in the booth on the one side. Mia looked over the table where Mark's photos spread across the table along with a sign for $20 for autograph photos.

"Are you worried about here?" Mia asked Mark softly as she sat to his right side between him and the rail for the next booth.

"No," this is normally soon everyone will be running to their favorite superstars asking questions and enjoying the moments.

"Well, I understand that. But I mean with having me here" She paused and looked at him.

"I want you here more than anyone else," He said with a smile and a small kiss. Mia smiled and sat back in the chair as Mark got himself ready. She looked around her and seen that Trish was catercorner on the right side and Stacy on the left. Glenn was right in front of Mark which made a lot of sense since they are the brothers of destruction.

The fans were left in and you see the very large space now becoming very small. Fans started to line up and Mia smiled and had several small conversations as they waited to talk to Mark. Mia was enjoying her self as she played on her phone and continued to stand on the chair and taking pictures of the crowd. Mia gotta off the chair after taking a photo and one of the fans started to question her.

"Why did you do that?" The man asked

"Just to remember the moment," Mia said with a smiled as she checked out her photo.

"But why we are no one, you two are the famous ones."

"But you guys make us famous so I want a picture."

"Maybe we should charge you for the photo," He said and Mia just smiled and bit her tongue "After all fair is fair" The man continued to her.

"Let her alone there is no reason for the teasing" Mark's attention turn towards him.

"She has a name and we all know who she is. Why did you even bring her with you to this?" He questioned.

"Which photo would you like?" Mark said trying to change the topic from what this man wanted to talk about. Mia sat in the back pushing her lips together. The man pointed one out and Mark took it and started to sign it.

"What about my question?"

"Man looked I am sure you did not come to this event alone. I am human just like you and I did not come alone."

"But why her? You have been out of the spotlight for almost a year and you are already crawling to come back into the spotlight through the tabloids."

Mark sighed and leaned back in his chair. This man wanted to fight and this man wanted a scene and Mark knew he could easily start one here. Glenn got from his table and told his chaperon that he was leaving while there was no line. Glenn walked behind and stuck out his hand to Mia. Mark nodded and Mia took his hand and left with Glenn.

"What is going on?" Mia asked Glenn as he wrapped his arm around her and walked away from Mark as she looked over her shoulder to see Mark slowly standing up.

"He is doing what he has to do to protect his character," Glenn said, "Come let's get you and Mark a drink." Mia and Glenn stood at the concession stand and Glenn ordered a drink and then turned to Mia who ordered two drinks of water for them. "Mia tell me what made you want to come out here this weekend?"

"Well, Mark asked me to come. I needed vacation the movie is wrapped up and soon it will be interviews and red carpet events."

"So, is this placed relaxing to you?"

"Well, it is not the beach." She giggled a bit and Glenn smiled at her "But it is less stress then shooting a movie."

"Yes, I am sure it is. When we are here we can be our self to a point and that gentleman that I am sure Mark just gave a tongue lashing too wanted to see the Undertaker the character." Glenn smiled at the lady behind the counter and then looked back at Mia. "This is new to you?"

"The WWE Universe? Yes" She paused "Don't get me wrong I heard about some of the characters and whatnot but never thought of this."

"Oh yeah." Glenn paused "I was talking about you and Mark."

Mia smiled and blushed "Yes," She said slowly an looked up at Glenn "I am not a Hollywood love them and leave them type."

"I am sure," He said and handed her the two water bottles. "But I just want you to know that Mark can be that type. He has broken his fair share of hearts. I am not trying to say it to be rude or mean, but honestly, so you know what you are getting your self into"

Mia's smile turned into her biting her lip "I am sure everyone has a few ghosts in their past. I am willing to accept his and work through them."

Glenn smiled with bright eyes at Mia as he placed his food and bottle in one hand and another one around her back."Let me get you back to Mark."

Mia and Glenn walked back to the table. Glenn placing is food on his table and returned Mia to Mark. She smiled and handed him his bottle of water "Thank you, babe" He said and gave her a small kiss and the fans erupted loudly and the cameras went. Mia blushed a bit and took a seat behind Mark. She took a drink of her water and just continued chatting with fans.

"Mr. Taker, why did you not tell us about your relationship?" A female fan asked which got Mia's attention it was a different question then the normal ones she was getting used to hearing.

Mark looked up at the young fan and smile "Well, I am private and try not to mix the two worlds."

"But Mr. Taker she is her supporting you."

"Hun, It is a very new relationship. You are the first one to find out" He said and the fan blushed.

"Can I get a picture of the two of you?"

Mark turned around and looked at Mia "Come stand for a picture."

"Sure," Mia said and put her phone in her purse. She stood up and walked up to Mark who stood also. He placed his hand around her naked waist and held onto her. The fan took the picture along with a lot of other cameras too. Mark leaned in and kissed Mia's cheek and of course, she made a shocking face which made everyone laugh and photos went off again.

'Well, this could bet the start of disaster' Mark thought to himself and continued to smile.