It was a cold evening in the UK, there was a lot of excitement in the air for todays Wrestling show. There were some big names on the roster and you could feel the buzz of the crowd that was filling the seats in the small hall.
For Carrie it marked her first international show, but as much as she tried to be excited she just couldn't put her break up totally aside. She sat in a folding chair in the back watching Marty record a segment for "Being the Elite". Marty was the only person she knew there, they had been friends since they were teenagers either because they wrestled in the same shows or by having mutual friends.
Marty finished his segment and walked over to her giving her a smile "what did you think?" he reached down to fix his shin guards and fixing his hair.
Carrie laughed a bit "I think it was ridiculous and I beg that you never sing again"
He pushed her to the side "Disgusting. That was pure gold" He said sitting down next to her. "so you're coming out with me tonight so I can show you around London, right?" he looked through his phone "I am making a map to take you to all the things American tourist love" he said making a face
Carrie shook her head "no, not today" she said wanting nothing more than to go back to her room and feel sorry for herself.
Marty rolled his eyes " you know he's probably off shagging some young bird in some random city right about now right?" he put his phone away.
"I am starting to see little glimpses of why they call you the villain" Carrie said looking through her phone and shaking her head a bit. She knew he was probably right but having someone say it to her so bluntly was harsh.
Marty stood up "cheer up, sweetheart. You're better off anyway. Who needs that WWE superstar anyway? You have Mrs. Scurll potential written all over you" he smiled and took her hand kissing the back of it.
Carrie laughed, "You're so weird. Has that ever worked on any girl in the history of the world?"
"You would be surprised. This smile makes a lot of things work." He winked at her walking away.
She watched him walk away, realizing that her face was starting to hurt from smiling. He was the only person she knew there, but she looked up as her opponent approached her, they had briefly met and gone over their match earlier in the day.
Carrie smiled at her and stood up from her chair "hey. Did you need to change anything in the match?"
"No, I am not here about the match. I am actually here about Marty." She said in a thick English accent that Carrie struggled with.
"oh ok, what about Marty? He just left" Carrie said a bit confused. She looked around to see if Marty was around.
"I don't know if you know but I am his ex girlfriend." Said Coleen with a small smile almost with a weird sense of pride in her voice.
Carrie started feeling uncomfortable at where this conversation was going. She had known Marty for many years but had never met any of his girlfriends and she wasn't sure there was anything to talk about but she listened anyway.
"Oh, no I didn't but that's cool" she said nodding and giving her a small smile. She realized how stupid that sounded but she didn't really know what to say in a situation like this.
"Well, I have for a while known that Marty has been into someone I just didn't know who…but If I know anyone in this world it's him and it took one look at how he looks at you. I just thought that I should warn you that he's a bit of a player." Coleen said putting her hands on her waist. She towered over Carrier and Carrie was sure she towered over Marty as well.
Carrie froze and looked at her "well, I think he's just a flirt and we've known each other for a while and it's just for fun. I am not sure that this talk is really necessary. Nothing is going on between us" she didn't know why but she felt she needed to explain herself.
Coleen laughed a bit "it probably is just for fun but it's not just flirting for him. I am just warning you. I have seen him do this to many girls before me and I was warned and chose to ignore it and I just now wish I would have listened and avoided a lot of heartache" she said giving Carrie an intense look that made Carrie feel as though 1. She wasn't over Marty and 2. She should be worried for their match later.
"ok, thanks" Carrie said nodding and smiling "noted."
Marty walked back and saw the girls giving Coleen a suspicious look.
"Hi there Coleen. What you ladies talking about?" Marty said with a smile but already having an idea of what this little meeting was about. He leaned on his umbrella looking at the girls.
Coleen gave him a glare back "I was just warning Carrie about how much of a disgusting pig you are and how she should really tell you to fuck off" she said visibly upset.
Carrie bit her lip to not laugh. She really didn't know how she ended up in this situation. As far as she knew Marty didn't mean anything he said to her and as far as she was concerned she was too busy dealing with her own relationship issues to think about anyone in that way. "from now on you must stay away from me" she said pointing at him with a stern look.
Marty laughed, "ok well thank you Coleen. Always such a joy to see you" he smiled at her. Carrie thought Coleen would punch him at that point but instead she just turned around without saying a word.
Both Carrie and Marty watched as Coleen stomped off down the hall.
"Sorry about that. If I am guilty of anything it would be making a very stupid decision" Marty said pointing towards Coleen with his umbrella
Carrie laughed shaking her head "she didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. You have a bit of a reputation and not just with her"
Marty pretended to be offended, "Well, they say that there's that one that comes along and makes you want to change your ways." He said looking at her getting closer to her.
Carrie put her phone down and looked at him feeling nervous and feeling the warmth from his body as he came very close. She wanted to say something but wasn't sure what at the moment. Her brain decided to freeze.
"I think it's bullshit but that is what they say" Marty said with a grin really close to her now
Carrie laughed and pushed him away "Marty! you're such an ass."
"oh, I'm sorry did you think I was talking about someone specific?" he said laughing.
Carrie shook her head laughing, "you're awful. I don't know why I even hang out with you" She grabbed her stuff "alright my match is next. If Coleen murders me in the ring let it be in your conscience forever. See ya later party Marty" she said walking away without looking at him.
Marty watched her walk away biting his lip a bit. He found it extremely adorable when she called him Party Marty "you're coming out to London with me later!" he said smiling to himself.
Carrie laughed, knowing he was the most stubborn person she knew. She turned around walking backwards "if it gets you to leave me alone for a while then ok" she smiled at him. She turned back around walked towards the curtain. Ready for her UK Debut and not a thought of her breakup in her mind.
