Chapter 1: The Contract and the Story Line

"Congratulations, Lacey," Vince McMahon said to me as I sat anxiously across from him, my heart pounding in my chest. "You are now Raw's newest Diva. Your lawyer looked over this, as well the company's, and everything is good to go." He pushed my contract toward me across the desk.

I couldn't believe it as I looked it over. After four years of grueling training, numerous auditions, and almost two years in a developmental contract with Ohio Valley Wrestling, I was finally going to be a WWE Diva. I had been dreaming of this day for years, and now it had finally come. I signed the contract in all the right places pushed it back toward Mr. McMahon.

"Thank you so much for this, Mr. McMahon. This means so much to me."

"You're excitement about joining this company is very good to see." He extended his hand for me to shake, which I did. "I would really like it if you could be at the house show tomorrow night, so I can introduce to anyone you haven't met yet. I'm sure you met some of the other Divas and Superstars while you were in OVW?"

"Yes," I replied. I had, but not really any of the bigger superstars.

"Good. We have a storyline and script for you already. Your first match will be this Monday against Melina, which you will win, to get the fans behind you right away. After the match, you will run into Jeff Hardy backstage, as he is walking out for his match. He'll congratulate you on your victory, and you'll flirt with him a little a bit. At first, we're going to keep it friendly, but in a few months' time, we'll turn it into romantic relationship. If you have any objection to that, we won't do it. What do you think?"

"Jeff Hardy?" I asked in shock to make sure I had heard him correctly. Vince nodded at me. It was no secret to any one who knew me well that I'd had a huge crush on Jeff Hardy since I had seen his debut match with Matt back in 1999. I think what attracted me most to him was the fact that he was so different and wasn't afraid to be himself, though he sometimes was a little strange. But that just made him hotter. "That-that sounds great."

"Excellent. He actually should be here any minute to meet you. I think it's going to be a great storyline with the two of you. You can wear whatever you like, and I'll need a confirmation on you entrance music before your match Monday night."

I nodded my head, and then I heard a soft a knock on the door.

"There you are, Jeff. Come on in," Vince said. I turned to see the incredible Jeff Hardy standing in the doorway. It all felt like a dream. "Jeff, this is Lacey Andrews."

I managed to stand up and move closer to Jeff. He stretched out his hand for me to shake. I took it, praying to God that my palm wasn't all sweaty.

"It's great to meet you, Lacey," Jeff said as our eyes met. I wasn't sure if I could speak, but I didn't want to look like an idiot, so I tried.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm a big fan of yours." There, that wasn't so bad.

He smiled at me, and I felt my knees get a little week.

"Vince, Shane is here," Vince's assistant said, poking her head into the office.

"Thank you," Vince said and turned back to me and Jeff. "Well, I have to go take care of some things with Shane. Why don't you two go ahead and leave, get to know each other a little, and I will see you both tomorrow at the house show." He held the door open for us and headed down the hall, leaving me standing with Jeff.

"So," Jeff said, "since we're supposed to get to know each other, would you like to go get some lunch with me?"

"Sure."

"There's a great little place down the street from here. They have some of the best burgers you will ever find."

"Sounds good."