The next few weeks went by and Paisley was opening up a lot more. Sadly Roman barely talked to her. At this point she didn't care but Dean was determined. He needed those two on the same page and tonight his plan will be put into action.
Walking backstage a few superstars actually said hi to Paisley which took her by surprise. even though most of them were heels it was nice to be noticed even if it was just a tiny bit. Turning the corner Paisley ran into Braun.
"There you are Paisley!"
"Hey Braun!"
Paisley hugged the almost seven foot giant. She missed him these past few weeks since she's been training a lot more. Being so focused on proving herself she lost sight of her best friend and she felt guilty.
Its not like she was ignoring him or anything she was just so focused on her that nothing else mattered. That and she slept a lot more now.
"I need to talk to you."
"About what?"
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Standing in Brauns dressing room Paisley stood quietly. She knew he was upset about something and she'd be stupid to think it wasn't about her or at least something she did. It was quiet and tense and it made her nervous.
"These attacks on people need to stop Paisley. You don't stoop that low. That's not who you are."
"But its getting me noticed."
Braun stopped in his tracks and looked at her disapprovingly. "If you want to get noticed then do something honorable. Not cheap shot people."
"Why is it that when i do something its bad but when someone else does it its ok? Obviously me being honorable isn't getting me anywhere."
"Thats not the point Paisley. Cheap shots, attacking from behind, hanging out with the shield. Thats not you."
"If that's not who i am than who am i? You wanna know who i am? I'm a joke. No one in this business takes me seriously. Hell even you treat me like a wallflower. I can take care of myself. I'm not a little kid anymore."
Braun knew she could take care of herself. But being someone you're not isn't right. And he really didn't like that she's associated herself with the shield. Sure outside the ring they weren't bad but their reputation in the ring isn't the best.
"I have nothing going for me! Triple H wants to fire me! Wrestling is the only thing i'm good at! If i lose this then i have nothing!" With tears in her eyes Paisley rushed out of the locker room heading to the nearest bathroom.
With her head down and not paying attention Paisley ran into someone. Wiping her eyes she didn't meet their eye, quietly she mumbled an apology. "Sorry Roman." With that she quickly walked off.
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Sorry for the late update. What do you think so far? Do you think Paisleys actions are justified? Was Braun wrong for confronting her? Should Roman follow her? What do you think Deans plan is to get them on the same page?
