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Redesign.
March 3, 2016
"Nice! That's it Seth, you've got it!"
Sweat was pouring out of my body and through my shirt as I finished catching the ball that was being thrown to me. It was nearing the end of my physical therapy session and I felt great. Today's session was a success, just like the other ones have been since I came back.
Since coming back to physical therapy and getting my act together, I can't lie and say it was easy; it was hard. My body had been worked to the max but I knew it needed to be done in order for me to recover. Each and every day, I pushed myself to work hard and I finally felt better. I'm able to move around on my own and walking isn't so much of a pain anymore. I felt great and I was hopeful things would get better with this injury.
"Alright, last one Seth and then that's it for today."
I tossed the ball back as I tried to maintain my balance and then I caught it when it was passed to me again. Putting my other foot down, I let out a breath and wiped the sweat off my forehead with the bottom of my shirt.
"You did excellent today." Kevin, my physical therapist, told me. "We'll pick up on this tomorrow and I think we can finally move along and get you moving around on that knee some more tomorrow." He said. "For now, we'll ice the knee for a bit and then you're free to go."
Shaking his hand and telling him thank you for our session today, I headed over to the table and sat on it, letting him wrap my knee up and putting the ice-pack on. I grabbed my phone and opened it up, checking for any missed calls or texts. I let out a sigh as I saw that it was another day where Dani hadn't returned any of the calls or texts I sent her. In fact, she had been pretty silent all over. Social media included. I knew I had to make things right with her but I wasn't ready yet. I needed to make sure I was in the right head space first. Slowly but surely, I was getting there.
March 27, 2016
Letting out a curse, I glared at my TV as I watched the opposing football team celebrate their touchdown. Madden usually pissed me off when my beloved Chicago Bears were behind which is what was happening right now. I looked down at my dog, Kevin, and told him I'd get a touchdown shortly. As I started the play again, my phone started to ring and I had to pause my game to answer it. Answering the call, I heard Hunter's voice as we exchanged greetings.
"I'm good man, feeling better and therapy has been going really well." I told him honestly.
"That's what I've been told." Hunter informed me. "I'm glad things are going well and who knows, maybe you'll be cleared soon enough to return next month."
"We'll see." I told him. Knowing I wasn't going to be cleared for WrestleMania sucked and I wish I could have gone back in time to really work hard on rehabbing my knee but what's done is done. WrestleMania week started this week and we were a week away from the grandest stage of them all.
"We will. I actually am calling you about Mania week." He told me. "I know you're doing Axxess signings, but how would you feel about coming to hang around for Takeover, the Hall of Fame and Mania?" he asked.
I let out a sigh. "I don't know Hunter." I said. "The Axxess signings are already kind of tough on me but having to sit back and watch the shows, I don't know if I can do that." I said, being honest. "It might bring me down more."
"It's possible that it can do that but I think it'll be good for you."
"How so?"
"It'll make you realize what you're working hard for. To see everybody go out there and do something you can't at the moment will motivate you even more and push you to work on getting healed. I would know, it happened to me years ago and I am glad I was able to sit back and watch as I went through an injury. Sitting back let me see what I was missing and I wanted to badly to work harder and come back. I think this will benefit you." Hunter said. "And everybody would love to have you around."
I stayed quiet for a moment as I thought it over. Could I really sit there and watch everybody else wrestle? It would tear me apart but I suppose it would help me open my eyes to see what I'm working for. There was only one way to find out. "I know it might bring me down but I'm hoping what you said will happen Hunter. I'll be there."
Once I told Hunter my answer, he informed me changes that were taking place and then we ended our conversation. I leaned back against my couch as I thought this all over. As much as I was not looking forward to sitting at Mania as a bystander, I knew it would probably be for the best. The only problem was I wish I had somebody with me. Somebody who would have supported me and told me things would get better.
I looked down at Kevin as he let out a yawn and crouched over to pet him. It was like he knew what I was thinking and with a nod, I grabbed my phone, calling the one person I needed at the moment.
Danielle
"Okay, I'll see you next week." I smiled as my client left my house and I waved goodbye to them as they headed to their car. Closing my door, I rested against it and let out a tired sigh.
I had been working like crazy to make some cash and felt as though I never had a chance to relax. Luckily, I was able to finish up early today and had some time to myself for the rest of the day.
Since my miscarriage back in January, I wasn't really the same. I had no motivation to do anything and I didn't. The hair salon ended up letting me go after I no showed every shift I was supposed to work and I didn't care at the time. I was fine with lying in my bed all the time as I watched the days go by. Renee had come to check on me when she could but even she couldn't get me out of this funk. It wasn't until Seth's Mom came by last month that I started to get back to myself. Luckily I had some contact with my old clients at the salon and I was able to get back to work. I'd do their hair for them at my home, since I had my own little salon room set up here. I had a lot of clients that kept me busy and I was so grateful for them; they really enjoyed me doing their hair. If it weren't for Seth's Mom, I would probably still be dead to the world. I was thankful for her because she truly cared about me, unlike her son.
When Seth left back in January, I knew it was because he blamed me for what happened. How could he not? I was carrying a child I didn't even know about and I ended up losing it. My body wasn't strong enough to hold on. I haven't heard from him since then and his Mother hasn't mentioned him, knowing it would probably upset me. Sometimes I did wish he would reach out though, to see how I was doing. Even if he was a jerk to me over the past couple months, we were still together for a long time and well, I missed him.
Shaking my head to myself, I had to get it together. It wasn't time to get into my "feels" once again. I saw that it was a little after five in the evening and figured I would make myself something to eat. I started boiling some water for the spaghettis I was planning on making when I heard my phone beep from the living room, signaling I had a voicemail. I walked over to take it off of the charger and when I did, it lit up and I froze when I saw who left the voicemail.
Did I want to listen to it? He probably finally cursed me out after everything and was telling me how much he hated me. I decided I would suck it up and hear what he had to say. Unlocking my phone, I went to my voicemails and clicked on Seth's name, pressing play.
"Hey, Dani. Um, I know you probably weren't expecting to hear from me and well, I um, don't really know what to say." I heard him sigh after that. "Look, I know things were left off pretty bad and you probably hate that I took off but I didn't know what else to do. I figured you needed space after the…miscarriage and I just, I didn't know how to handle it. It's stupid and I should have been there for you but I just…I freaked." Another sigh, "I don't want to leave this on a voicemail and I know we have to talk about everything and I want to, I really do. Look, I got a call from Hunter about WrestleMania week and he wants me to fly down to Dallas to be there for the shows. I told him yes but I really wish you were there with me; which is the main reason why I'm calling. I know it's a lot to ask of you but I wanted to invite you to join me in Dallas. You've been my rock for me all these years and I don't know if I can do this without you. I need and want you there. And I figured we could finally talk about everything." I sucked in a breath as I heard him clear his throat. "I'm flying out Tuesday to Dallas and Hunter has given me a plane ticket with your name on it. If you want to come, just know the offer is there and everything is taken care of. If not, I understand. I wouldn't expect you to drop and forget everything that's gone on in the past couple of months. I'll just wait until I come back to stop by and see you and talk. Please just…think about it." He said and I heard him mutter this is stupid as he seemed to realize this was probably something he shouldn't be asking me. "I uh, I'm gonna go but I hope to see you soon. Take care of yourself, Dani."
With that Seth hung up and I stood there staring at my phone. He was right that we needed to talk about everything, especially since it seemed there was some miscommunication from both of our ends over what happened to us in January. And he wanted me to fly out to Dallas with him? After all we've been through, he couldn't have thought this would be an easy decision to make. Sure, I cared about him and always would since we were together for some amount of years but he hurt me. How could I be there for him when he wasn't even there for me?
March 29, 2016
Seth
I heard my name being called for final boarding and I shook my head a little, disappointed that Danielle decided not to come. I didn't blame her though. I was a total ass and shouldn't have expected her to come. Hell, I don't even know what I was thinking when I left her that voicemail. It was a stupid decision on my end and the more I thought about it, the more annoyed with myself I became.
The doors to the plane closed and I sat in my seat, putting on my seatbelt. I would do WrestleMania week on my own but rest assured, I meant what I told Dani. We needed to talk and when I returned to Davenport, it was going to happen.
After a long flight, I landed in Dallas and went straight to my hotel. I bumped into some familiar faces and all my co-workers were excited to see me joining them for the week. Sami and Owens decided we would grab some food in the hotel restaurant and would catch up with one another. While I was exhausted, I figured this might help clear my head and maybe talking to other people would help. Sami said he would stop by my room after I settled in to pick me up so we could head down. Nodding my appreciation, I headed to my room and got myself together. I checked in with my Mother letting her know I arrived safely when I heard Sami knock on the door. Telling my Mom I had to go, she told me to enjoy myself and we exchanged goodbyes before hanging up. I opened the door and when I did, my eyes widened a little. Standing before me was the woman I walked away from two months ago, the woman who always supported me and the woman who is the love of my life.
Dani stood there and I could tell she was a little hesitant and nervous as we stared at each other. I figured I would say something first instead of standing there like a dweeb.
"Hi." I simply said.
"Hi." She replied. "I um…" she struggled with her words. "I honestly don't know what I'm doing here Seth." She told me as she brushed her hair behind her ear. "I told myself I wouldn't come but the next thing I knew, I was on a flight to Dallas."
I nodded at her honesty and once again, figured I would say something to her. "And I am so glad you did." I told her before stepping aside. "Come on in."
Dani looked like she was going to protest but she bit her lip and nodded, stepping inside and I closed the door behind her.
"Seth…" she said, putting her bag down and then folding her arms across her chest. "I think it's time we have our talk."
I couldn't agree more.
a/n: She showed up! And now it's time for these two to talk. Reviews? :)
