Heya everyone. Hope the holidays are treating you well!
This new story would be the prequel to Vera Robert's Christmas one-shot 'Distant Lover'. I'm sure everyone is familiar with her great work, so if you want to take a look before going on and reading the first chapter, I'd suggest it. XD
And just wanted to give a quick thank you again to Ms. Vera for giving me the permission to do the prequel. A great honor and I'll try my very best to do it justice, as it should be done.
And so the dates/years aren't mixed up, this will be starting out in December of 2005.
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Nina Alexander quietly cheered to herself as she found herself another buyer. She already knew that she had the charm and qualities to sell anything to anyone, but it still made her smile with glee every time she did. Plus, it didn't hurt that every time she sold, the more rank she gained as one of the top Real Estate Agents in the Los Angeles area. It wasn't easy considering the city, but having enough confidence in herself, Nina knew she'd be at the top of that list in no time. Pretty soon she'd be the one selling the homes to the stars. That made her want to smile even more.
The paper's were signed. The new owner's were standing in awe of what they'd just done, but doing it with a smile on their face. A new happily married couple with a new addition on the way. It was the typical needing a bigger house type of deal and Nina was happy to help. And it didn't hurt that she'd be getting a nice little bonus just in time for her to do some Christmas shopping. She didn't have the husband or child to buy for, but Nina never let that get to her…at least not too much. It was just fine being on her own. That didn't mean though, that she didn't imagine from time to time what it would be like to have that special someone for the holidays. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, Nina. Shaking the pity thoughts away, Nina told herself that she wouldn't have had the time to spend it with anyone anyways. Considering that her job took up most of her time. It all worked out for the best.
"Mister and Misses Potter. I really do congratulate you on the new purchase. It'll do your growing family well." Nina let herself touch the woman's womb gently as she said it.
"Please, call me Amanda." The woman politely corrected as she grabbed on to Nina's hand. "And thank you, Nina. Thank you for pushing Rob and I to do it." The woman looked back at her husband as he nodded in agreement with his wife.
Nina nodded as she squeezed gently on Amanda's hand. "It was a pleasure." She stated as she shook both of their hands. "I'll just take a look over the paper-work one last time and let you two take care of the rest. After that, everything else should be easy gravy. And I'm thinking these are for you too." Amanda gasped as Nina held out the key to the house. "Congratulations again."
"Thank you again." They both said at the same time as Nina made her way to the door. "Happy Holidays, Nina." Nina gave one last polite smile before she finally left the couple alone to their new home.
Happy Holidays. Sure, why not. Roaring up the engine of the sleek black Escalade, Nina let herself squeal with excitement. She'd go buy herself a nice expensive bottle of wine and drink herself into the morning. "Happy Holidays to me."
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Dave Bautista walked out of the arena and obliged to walk over and sign a few autographs for the lingering fans. He stood and posed for a couple of pictures. Even let a few admiring females take hold of his championship. After apologizing for having to rush off, Dave packed up his stuff in the rental and drove out of the arena parking lot.
Another night checked off on the three hundred and some days they were on the road. Dave really couldn't have asked for a better job. A job that he loved to do each and every time he stepped out in that ring. But being a WWE superstar did have it's downfalls. Only a few, but they were there. One of them including the slow downfall of his already second marriage. There was that slight twinge of hope that they'd be able to salvage what little they did have left between each other. He already new more or less that it was a failed matter, though he had to hold some kind of hope that he wouldn't have to put his daughters through a divorce. That would be the only thing he couldn't bare. If it wasn't for them, he could've just so easily walked away from this marriage as he'd done the first one. But having his three daughters watch on as their mom and dad slowly drifted apart from each other, it was a whole different story this time around.
The holidays were around the corner and he'd be home with his family. Yet, that still didn't put a smile on his face. Hopefully seeing his three girls would rule out anything that was to come with his wife. One thing though that he could officially be happy about was that he would end and start the year still champion. Sappy ass motherfucker. Grunting out loud to himself, Dave pulled up in front of the hotel.
"How are we tonight?" Dave just gave the valet an irritated look as he handed him the keys. "Long night than?" He questioned as he watched Dave pull out his suitcase.
"Just tired." Dave finally spoke as he slammed the car door shut. "Go and buy yourself something nice, son." He stated slipping a hundred dollar bill in the young looking male's hand.
"Oh wow, thank you so much sir. Merry Christmas to you too." Dave just gave a slight nod before he turned his back and made his way inside the building. If not his, at least he'd made someone's day.
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After taking a quick shower and throwing on something comfortable, Dave opened up the nice little plush mini bar and almost cried as he read the prices. Eight fucking dollars for a small bottle of scotch!? "God, help me." He said to himself as he pulled out two of the four bottles.
Drinking himself into an oblivion, his mother would be so proud. "Merry Christmas to you, Dave Bautista." Downing the first drink of the liquor as he said it.
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