Chapter 2
"Randy, it isn't often that you and I get to spend any time together….." Gina said slowly. She was trying to choose her words carefully. She knew that Randy didn't like it when she brought up work when they were out on one of their very few dates. Actually, Randy didn't mind talking about work; Gina brought a different perspective to the conversation. What Randy didn't like talking about was Lacey and he knew that that was where this conversation would lead them. The blonde was a thorn in his side ever since she joined the Legacy because of her infatuation with him. Lacey's obsession not only caused his work life to be awkward but it was also beginning to cause a rift in his and Gina's relationship.
However, there wasn't much Randy could do about Lacey. He had to be around her for the sake of business. He knew Gina understood that, but the redhead couldn't fully grasp the concept that he'd never cheat on her even if Lacey was throwing herself at him. The one thing that stopped Gina from being almost perfect was her insecurity. She understood, and was fine with, him traveling three hundred days a year; they just made it a point to meet up on the road more. She was all right with the fan girls that tried to throw themselves at him; she knew he would never do anything with them. What bothered her more than anything was the fact that Lacey was working so closely with her boyfriend and had made it quite clear that she was infatuated with him.
"Can we please not have this conversation right now?" Randy questioned while looking up at Gina from his menu. A sigh emitted from Gina's pursed lips as she stared at her boyfriend.
"I don't like you being around her," she said quietly. "I know you have to work with her but after you leave that arena for the night, there is no reason for the two of you to associate…... unless there is something you'd like to tell me." Gina knew her jealousy was blatantly obvious but she couldn't hold her tongue any longer. Watching the way Lacey flirted with her boyfriend in front of her face at ease made her stomach turn and she knew that she wasn't going to be able to enjoy their date unless Randy put her mind at ease immediately.
"There is nothing I need to tell you about Lacey because there is nothing happening. I'm aware that she's flirtatious around me and that makes you uncomfortable but you have to trust me when I say that there is not a woman that compares to you, Gina." She blushed but still couldn't stop the words from falling out of her mouth.
"But why do you have to be around her out of the ring?"
Sighing, Randy said, "Lacey and I have to associate in and out of the ring due to business. Tomorrow's lunch is going to be nothing but us going over the lines for SmackDown that afternoon. Cody and Ted will also be there but you have to know that I would never do anything to alter your trust."
"I know that you wouldn't but there's no telling what she'd do, Randy. I want to be there for that lunch tomorrow."
"You're more than welcome to join us. Now can we stop dwelling on Lacey and focus on our date because you are looking mighty fine in that dress, Ms. Gina Anderson, and I would much rather talk about how to get you out of that dress than work." The redhead's cheeks flushed and she couldn't contain her fit of chuckles. Gina needed to realize that the love between her and Randy was unbreakable. He adored her as much as she adored him and it didn't take a genius to figure it out. However, with Lacey around Gina found herself having doubts about how strong their relationship truly was.
In front of her hotel mirror sat Lacey sitting on a stool and gussying up. It was a little after noon and the blonde was eager to meet up with Randy for lunch. Technically the other members of Legacy would be there too but Lacey disregarded them. The blonde had concocted in her twisted mind that this was a date with Randy. He had to love her, deep down inside, maybe way down deep, he loved her too and was just too afraid of hurting Gina's feelings to let his love flow for his true love-her. The blonde was certain that if Gina was out of the picture, she'd have a chance with Randy.
Smoothing down her honey blonde hair one last time, she blew herself a kiss in the mirror before she picked up her phone and her purse and headed out the door for her 'date'. Smoothing out her short black dress she rehearsed what she was going to say to Randy over lunch. She needed to find the right words to convince him that Gina Anderson was not the woman for him but the blonde didn't want to sound too aggressive.
"Randy, I know you think that Gina is a nice girl, but she's not…."
OK, good start, she thought to herself; but what to say after that?
A sly smile came upon her lips. "She's a no good ugly loser who doesn't deserve you…." Hmm, maybe not. If it didn't work, it would work against her in the future.
"I know you're probably wondering what I am to now, Randy, but I am serious this time, there is something about that girl that just isn't right!"
OK, good, good. Now just to narrow down what is wrong with her, she laughed to herself. Ever since the second that Gina was introduced to her as Randy's girlfriend, Lacey hated her. Just hated her for no reason other than she had Randy and Lacey did not. It infuriated her to know that Randy was something she could not have. However, that wasn't going to stop her from trying to get what she wanted. When Lacey set her mind to something….
Lacey made her way to the cafe where her date with Randy was going to be held. She smoothed down her dress one more time, took a deep breath, and walked up to the hostess podium. The hostess standing there looked her up and down and immediately wrinkled up her nose. "Can I help you…..miss?"
Lacey fought the urge to spear this bitch to the floor. Deep breaths, she reminded herself. "Yes. I am having lunch with Randy Orton in a few minutes. Has he arrived?" She prided herself on being polite and mature.
The bitch hostess looked down at her reservation book. "Yes….It looks like Mr. Orton and his companion have already arrived," she said with a snarky smile. What exactly was this chick's problem?
Never mind, Lacey thought to herself, as she followed the hostess to the table where Randy was waiting. She hoped it would be in a discreet corner. Just in case Randy finally realized how much he wanted her. A smile started on her face as she thought about what it would actually be like when she got her hands on Randy. That smile quickly faded when she saw Ms. Bitchy Pants Gina Anderson sitting in her spot, with her hand on Randy's arm.
