A month has gone by since I confirmed how I felt...and Jeff was still not speaking to me. I am still his valet and we are still doing appearances but to him or at least in my mind...I didn't exist.

My relationship with Alexa...well we don't have one...I tried talking to her but she kept telling me the same thing "Jump off a bridge" and she meant it literally.

Nick stop bothering me after our little spat, I do catch him glancing my way in catering but that was about it.

The only "normal" I had right now was John. I figured he would be tired of me by now, but he was still here. He has turned himself inside out to make sure I am not alone...to the point of traveling to shows with me that he is not even scheduled for. About a week ago, I told him what happened between Jeff and I...he didn't really have a reaction to the situation...but more of things will work out eventually attitude.


I looked down at my watch, I was meeting John in catering in five minutes. I ran my hands through my hair, checked myself in the mirror and left the locker room. I made my way down the hallway and was about to turn the corner when I heard two voices, it was John and Jeff.

"Congratulations" I heard John say

"Thanks" said Jeff

'So when is the big day"

Jeff laughed "Haven't decided, since I just asked her last night"

My heart sank as I stood frozen listening to them. Jeff had asked his girlfriend Jessica to marry him.

"Well I am happy for the both of you" John said

I was shaking and quickly grabbed the wall to steady myself. I didn't hear the rest of the conversation, I was trying to wrap my head around what I just heard and also trying to calm myself.

After a few minutes and a few deep breaths, I let go of the wall and rounded the corner, where John was waiting for me.

'Hi"

"Hey" he said as he gave me a hug "Hungry"

I wasn't now, but I nodded yes and we entered catering.


Jeff was sitting at the corner table in the back, as I got my food, I saw several superstars go over to him. John and I sat two tables over from him. Braun joined us about five minutes later.

'Great news about Jeff" he said

'What news?" I asked even though I already knew

"He is getting married" Braun said "You didn't know"

My heart shattered after hearing it said again. "No, I didn't" I said quietly as I looked over at Jeff.

I got up, I couldn't deal with it.

"Mel" John said

I ignored him and ran out of catering, went straight to our locker room, went into the bathroom, locked the door, sat on the floor and sobbed.

"Mel" I heard John say as he knocked on the door a few minutes later. "Mel, open the door"

I ignored him and continued to cry.

"Mel, please open the door" he pleaded

After a few minutes, I got up, washed my face, opened the door and straight into John's arms

"I'm sorry" he whispered over and over as he held me.

After a few minutes, I pulled away

"Don't be sorry, its just not meant to be" I said quietly

"Mel" John started but I cut him off "Its okay John, I have realized that I am just not good enough for anyone"

"Stop it, you know that is not true" John fired back at me

'I should go get ready" I said changing the subject and heading back into the bathroom.

"Melanie"

I turned back to look at John.

"You are good enough for me"


An hour later...

I walked down the hall to meet Jeff, we had a segment on MizTV tonight. He was leaning against the wall as I approached. I had been doing a lot of thinking lately, and after the events of today, I had finally made a major decision that would change things.

I walked towards him, barely able to breathe, I was going to tell him and I wasn't sure if would react or not.

"Hi" I said "Congratulations, I heard you are getting married"

He nodded but didn't say anything. I took a deep breath and let it out.

"Um, after tonight, you won't have to worry about me, I am going to ask Vince to relieve me of my duties as your valet"

"Your both up" the stagehand said

I quietly walked to the curtain, trying to hold back the tears, I didn't want to leave but I figured it would be for the best.

I felt Jeff's hand gently grab my arm, I turned to face him.

"No" he said quietly "Please Mel, don't leave"


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