Chapter 3
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Shawn took a deep breath and said "You're looking at him." At Danni's look he continued "Yes Danni, I am your father."
Danni looked him over before she suddenly…
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Danni looked him over before she suddenly threw herself into his arms. Danni's quick movement shocked the Heartbreak Kid and he almost lost his balance. He wrapped his arms around her waist, put his head on her shoulder and breathed in her scent. He moved one of his hands from her waist and smoothed her hair down and kissed her head.
"I can't believe I am finally meeting you. I have dreamed of meeting my dad for so long." Danni said as she hugged him. He could feel her tears wetting his shirt.
He pulled away, cupped her face in his hands and wiped the tears away with his thumbs. She leant into his hands and kissed his palms.
Shawn kissed her forehead and said "I can't believe this."
"Neither. Did you know about me?" Danni asked.
"No baby girl, not until today." Shawn said. Danni started to laugh and Shawn looked at her. "What's up?" He asked.
"Nothing daddy. It's just, you called me baby girl and that feels weird. Ray calls Layah that but not me. I'm honey." Danni said.
"You just called me daddy." Shawn said.
Danni smiled and hugged Shawn again. He returned the hug and the pair decided to go back inside.
"Danni, Danni, Danni guess what?" Layah said when she saw the pair walk back in.
Danni wiped the rest of her tears away before saying "What princess?"
"Trish and Torrie and Lita and Melina and Lillian and Steph and Maria all played with my hair and they let me play with theirs." De'Layah said.
Danni lifted her gaze and smiled at the women. "I hope you thanked them." Danni said.
"I did." De'Layah said.
Just as she finished her sentence, everyone's food came out.
"Ok princess back to the table for dinner." Danni said.
The little girl ran back to the table and the food was placed in front of her. She immediately started eating. Danni did as well but she couldn't help but sneak glances at her dad.
Danni POV
Sammy brought out our food and Layah began eating straight away. I started to but kept glancing at Sha… no dad now. I kept glancing at dad. He caught my eye and smiled at me.
I looked around his table and my gaze rested on Matt Hardy. The man who will not die. He is an amazing wrestler. I love watching him wrestle. He was always one of my favourites. I love watching both him and his brother wrestle, especially when they wrestle together.
I have a poster of the two of them on my wall and I also have a beanie kid stuffed toy of both of them. Ironically I also have one of dad, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerro, Undertaker, Batista and Triple H.
"Danni. Did you hear what I said?" Layah asked me.
I turned to my baby sister and said "No honey I didn't what did you say?"
"I said that the ladies are nice people and so are the wrestlers. They are funny. Where did you and Mr. Michaels go?" Layah asked me.
I smiled at her curiosity and said "Just outside to talk baby girl."
Layah smiled at me and continued eating. She looked up at me five minutes later and I started laughing.
"What?" Layah demanded.
I just raised my hand and wiped some tomato sauce from her nose. She looked at it and we both started laughing again.
Matt POV
I growled under my breath as Shawn went over to Danni. He had a little chat with her and her sister, handed her the box and stood up. What shocked me was when Danni and her sister stood up as well. They walked over to our table and Shawn said "Hey girls, can you just watch De'Layah here for a few minutes. I need to talk to Danni outside?"
The divas all agreed and Shawn and Danni made their way outside. It took all my might not to jump out of my seat when I saw Shawn place his hand on Danni's lower back.
Jeff smirked at me and I just glared at him. De'Layah and the divas started talking and playing with each others hair. I heard Torrie ask De'Layah "does Danni have a boyfriend?" My heart fell when De'Layah nodded and said "His name is Tony. They've been going out since I was 6."
"Ok don't tell Danni we asked you that please." Trish said.
De'Layah nodded and they continued talking about other things.
A while later, Danni and Shawn came back in and I noticed Danni was wiping some tears from her eyes. I was a little worried but let it pass.
De'Layah and Danni had a chat before the food came. De'Layah ran back to their table and began to eat. I ate my steak and watched as Danni kept sneaking glances at our table.
"Hey Shawn, why did you take Danni outside?" Mark asked.
Everyone's attention turned to Shawn. We were all waiting for his answer.
"Well, today at lunch I found out something that changed my life and something that she needed to know." Shawn said cryptically.
"Holmes so help me if you don't elaborate on that, I am going to kill you." Rey said to Shawn.
"Well I had lunch with Danni's mother today and she told me that Danni was my daughter." Shawn said.
Forks were dropped and mouths were agape. Danni looked at us but she just continued eating.
"You sure she isn't some crazed fan?" Jeff said carefully.
"No. I had a drunken one-night stand with her 21 years ago. Danni's father is her step-father and he and Indi have only been married 9 years." Shawn explained.
"Well man, congrats. Now what's gunna happen?" I said.
"I don't know Matt. I don't know." Shawn replied before looking back over at Danni.
Normal POV
Danni spun around as she heard forks clunk to the table. The superstars were all staring at her dad weirdly.
She shrugged it off and continued eating.
Suddenly her phone started ringing and she stopped eating. She pulled it out and slid it open. It was a message from Tony. She smiled. She and Tony had been going out for 3 years now.
She started to read the message and by the time she finished, she was speechless.
Hey babe,
Wen do u finish wrk? Txt me wen u do. I want 2 spend th nite with u. I want 2 run my fingers thru ur long blonde hair. I cnt wait 2 run my hands ova ur body. Oh god Sammy, now I hav 2 go relieve myself wink wink. The best bit, Danni dsnt even kno.
Call me later
Luv Tony
Tears threatened to fall. She looked at her sister and said "Stay here princess ok?"
Without waiting for an answer, Danni stood up and ran to the bathroom, passing her father's table, without so much as acknowledging her father who had stood up when he saw her run.
Danni POV
I ran past dad's table and straight into the bathroom. I sat on a closed toilet seat and cried. Tony and I have been dating for 3 years and I just found out that he is cheating on me.
I heard the toilet door open and a voice call out "Danni? Is that you?"
I opened the door slightly and saw Lita. I opened the door fully and she saw me.
"Oh baby." She said before hugging me.
I didn't know this woman but I hugged her back. I didn't care that she was a stranger, I just needed some company.
"Shh honey. Shh." Lita said as she rubbed my back.
"He cheated on me." I gasped out.
"Oh honey. Is this your boyfriend?" Lita asked me.
I nodded before more tears fell.
"I hav…have to get back to Layah." I stuttered out, it came out muffled though because my head was buried in Lita's neck.
"She's sitting at our table with us. She's fine. Now this is probably the last thing you want to hear but I know how you feel." Lita said to me.
I looked up at her, tears still glistening in my eyes.
"Yea, my ex-boyfriend. He started to date the girl that I hated behind my back." Lita said.
"That sucks." I said.
"Yea. Now let's wash your face and head back out there. Your dad has been heaps worried about you." Lita said to me.
I washed my face, dried it, fixed my hair and we walked outside.
Normal POV
Shawn noticed Lita and Danni walk out. He stood up and wrapped his arms around his daughter. She hugged him back and when they pulled away, Lita took her hand and both women sat down with the divas and De'Layah.
Their plates had been cleared from the table and soon Sammy came over and said "Can I get you any coffee?"
Lita felt Danni tense up in her seat. She put a hand on the back of her neck to calm her. Lita felt the muscles in her neck bunching, preparing for launch. Lita knew that if she let go of Danni's neck, she would launch herself at Sammy.
Lita could feel Danni moving so she looked desperately at Matt who was sitting next to Danni. 'What' he mouthed to her.
'Take hold on Danni's shoulder. She's about to launch at this waitress.' Lita mouthed back.
Matt nodded and put a calming hand on Danni's shoulder.
She looked up at him and he whispered to her "Its ok. Calm down."
Danni did as she was told and fully relaxed.
After Sammy left with no one wanting coffee, Danni looked over at De'Layah. She was asleep in Torrie and Trish's laps. Torrie was smoothing her hair and Trish was gently patting her calves.
"I should take her home." Danni said.
"We should be leaving to. We'll walk you to your car." Steph said.
Everyone stood up and walked to the counter. Steph paid for their dinner again and headed outside.
"Hey Matt, could you hold Layah so I can get my wallet out?" Danni asked.
Matt nodded and took De'Layah from Danni's arms. She pulled out her wallet and paid for dinner, keeping her mouth shut so she didn't attack Sammy.
When she was done, Danni took De'Layah from Matt's arms and headed outside.
"Ok so where's your car sweetie?" Lita asked.
"No car. We walked here. We always walk along the boardwalk. It takes a while but it's a great walk. I'll just walk home." Danni said, rearranging Layah in her arms.
"No you won't be." Shawn said. "We'll give you a lift home."
"Look its fine." Danni tried to argue.
"No arguing young lady. Get in the limo now." Shawn said.
Danni raised an eyebrow at him but hopped in. She was followed by Shawn, Matt, Jeff, Lita and Trish.
Matt sat next to her and smiled at her. Danni told the driver her address and sat back in her seat.
It was only 8 o'clock at night but traffic was heavy. It was after all late night shopping.
Danni found herself getting tired so she rested her head on the only thing near her- Matt's shoulder. After all the excitement that had happened, she soon fell asleep.
Matt looked down and smiled. He moved her head so she would be more comfortable before looking up at his friends and brother.
Jeff smirked at him, Shawn glared at him and Lita and Trish awed at them under their breaths.
10 minutes later, the limo pulled up in front of Danni's house. Danni was still asleep so Shawn lifted De'Layah from Danni's lap and hopped out of the limo. Matt slid out from under Danni. He caught her head before it hit the seat and slid his other arm under her knees. He crawled on his knees until he was out of the car and carefully lifted Danni out.
Trish knocked on the door and Indi opened it.
She smiled when she saw her daughters and said "Their rooms are upstairs. Layah's is the first on the right and Danni's is the last one on the left.
The guys nodded and took the girls upstairs. Matt, Lita, Jeff and Trish headed to Danni's room whilst Shawn went to De'Layah's.
Jeff opened the door for Matt and Lita switched on the light. The wrestlers smiled at the poster on the wall and also the teddy bears on her shelf.
"You can put me down now. I'm awake." A voice said.
Matt looked down and Danni opened her eyes. He placed her gently on the floor and watched as she sat on her bed.
"Have a seat." Danni said. Shawn walked into the room and all of the superstars took a seat on the various chairs and couches in the room. Matt sat on the bed next to Danni and smiled up at the poster of him and Jeff.
"Damn Jeff, we look good." Matt said.
Everyone laughed and Danni blushed.
"What can I say, I'm a fan." Danni said.
Everyone laughed even harder.
After a while of talking, the stars decided to go.
"Hey you wanna come out shopping with us tomorrow?" Trish said.
"Who's us?" Danni asked.
"Lita, Lils, Sara, Torrie, Kelsey, Lucy, Melina, Maria and I." Trish said.
"Sure." Danni said.
"Cool. We'll pick you up at 10:30." Trish said.
They all said their goodbyes but just as they were leaving, Shawn stopped.
"I'll meet you in the car." He said to the group.
After they were gone, he turned to his daughter and said "Do you want to go out for dinner with me tomorrow night?"
"Sure daddy. What time?" Danni said with a smile.
"I'll pick you up at 7." Shawn said.
Danni nodded and hugged her dad. She tried to suppress a huge yawn but failed.
Shawn laughed, kissed his daughter on the head and said "Go to bed. You have a big day ahead of you."
Danni put her pyjamas on and hopped into bed. Shawn pulled the covers up her body and kissed her forehead.
"Love you daddy." Danni said sleepily.
Shawn was shell-shocked but smiled. "I love you too baby."
He switched off the light and walked downstairs. He waved goodbye to Indi and walked out to the car.
He got in and they drove off. Everyone in the limo was thinking about Danni, each in a different way.