Bittersweet
Chapter 9
A.N. I think I have buggered up the chapter numbering somehow but I don't care lol! As always please review!!!!
Several hours had passed it was now 6pm. Jeff hadn't spoken or seen Amy and Matt since the earlier incident. He had continuously looked at his cell debating with himself whether or not to call Trish.
This is stupid! Jeff you're a grown man! It's not like anything bad can happen…I need to talk to her. We have to work together and besides I can be friends with her…can't I? Jeff asked himself.
He tossed his cell aside and ran his hands through his hair in frustration – he couldn't believe that said to that Amy and that he was unsure about his feelings for Trish and Beth.
Jeff looked at his cell and took a deep breath before reaching over and hitting the call button.
This was it. There was no going back now…
"TRISH! TRISH YOUR CELL'S RINGING!" Maria yelled from the shower.
Trish who had her headphones in…couldn't hear her friend yelling as "Buttons" by PCD blasted her ears.
"I'm tellin' ya to loosen up my buttons…" Trish sang her eyes closed. She was about to launch into song when she felt her headphones being ripped from her ears.
"Maria! What the hell?" Trish began as a dripping wet Maria (who only had a towel on) angrily pointed to the cell phone which was ringing.
"Answer the fucking thing now! It's been non-stop for the past 5 minutes!" Maria hissed scrunching her forehead in disgust as she looked at the phone.
Trish pointed to her iPod and grinned sheepishly.
"Sorry Ria…you know what I'm like when I listen to music."
Maria just grunted and stomped back to the shower. Trish rolled her eyes and smiled as she walked over to her phone. Must be PMS she laughed to herself then frowned when she saw the words "PRIVATE NUMBER" flash on screen.
"Hey…who is this?" Trish asked nervously she heard someone take a deep breath before announcing.
"Hey Trish its Jeff. I had to call you." Jeff told her quietly.
"How did you get my number?" Trish asked coldly.
"Amy gave it to me…" Jeff began and she laughed.
"Oh she did, did she? Well if you think for one minute that you can call me and expect me to come running back and forgive…" Trish snapped but he interrupted her.
"No! Trish look I wanted to call you because I think we need to talk." Jeff told her truthfully.
"Talk? You wanna talk now? Where were you last year? Or the ones before that? After a 3 year absence…no news from you except the occasional "He's doing great…misses you though" you want to meet up and talk?" Trish asked in disbelief.
There was a long pause before Jeff replied.
"You have a right to be angry but please Trish I'm begging you…I'm back and probably for the long run. We work together and who knows what Vince and the writers might come up with…we were together…"
"That was years ago." Trish pointed out, she cursed herself for being so cruel…she wanted him didn't she? So why was she acting like a cold hearted bitch?
"I know you're angry but I wanna make things right…I-I wasn't myself back then. I had issues. I never meant to hurt you…that was the last thing on my mind." Jeff admitted and Trish went quiet…she softened a little.
"Trish? Trish you still there?" Jeff asked puzzled snapping Trish back to reality as she forgot she was on the phone.
"Sorry…spazz attack (she blushed for the lame-ass comment and he chuckled) When and where?" Trish asked bluntly.
"Um…how about tomorrow afternoon…we can maybe go for lunch? I know we aren't flying out 'till Wednesday…I'll meet you at reception at 1pm?" Jeff asked trying not to sound too hopeful and he couldn't help but smile when he heard her respond.
"Lunch would be nice…okay I'll meet you there then. Don't be late." Trish replied pretending to sound stern at the end but smiling like an idiot.
"Great! Later Trish…" Jeff said.
"Bye Jeff." Trish quietly replied before they both hung up.
Trish sighed and cradled her phone close to her chest. Maria came back through wearing her black halter top and denim hot pants. Trish's head snapped up when she felt the brunette's eyes on her.
"What?" Trish cried defensively.
Maria just shook her head. "I'm saying nothing…I better get ready. I have to interview Randy soon. Did you hear about Melina?" Maria said as she waltzed over and plugged her GHD's in.
"No. What's up did her and Nitro have another fight?" Trish asked wrinkling her nose in disgust at the mention of Johnny's name. He was a Grade A Jackass.
"No…not yet. She ain't in the tag match tonight Candice is!" Maria said her eyes displaying her glee.
"No! No way! Candice? Is Vince mad? She can't fight for shit." Trish replied as it was true…Candice was a pretty girl – useful at looking good but useless at wrestling.
"Yeah…apparently there was some last minute changes…she's extremely pissed. Vince is gonna call a meeting before RAW though…so we have half an hour…" Maria said remembering about the meeting.
"Okay Dokes…I'm not wrestling tonight anyway…" Trish said shrugging her shoulders as she watched her friend straighten her hair.
"So what was all the about with Jeff on the phone?" Maria asked not taking her attention from the mirror as she began straightening her hair.
"Oh nothing…hey! How did you know it was Jeff?" Trish began absently but then frowned at her friend who just smirked.
"Ohcome on Trish! It was obvious! So what time's your date?" Maria asked slyly.
"1pm and its lunch not a date." Trish said emphasising each word.
Maria just rolled her eyes and finished doing her hair. Switching them off she turned to her blonde friend.
"Whatever you say chica. Before your "lunch" you better come to my room…" Maria started but Trish stopped her.
"Hell no! I am not coming to watch you and John swap saliva!"
"I meant come over so we can decide on your outfit and hairstyle…" Maria told her folding her arms.
"There's no need…its just lunch besides he's getting married." Trish reminded her sadly and Maria sat back beside her and put her arm around her.
"Trust me Trish…appearances count and when Jeff's sees you tomorrow he'll realise what he's missing."
RAW was due to start in less than an hour. Everyone on the roster was seated in the conference room awaiting Vince's news. Jeff sat with Matt and Randy and the others. Matt didn't speak to Jeff and the others could sense a general uneasiness between the two siblings. Amy meanwhile, sat with the girls and laughed at their jokes but deep down she felt like shit.
"Hey…you ok Ames?" Trish asked softly.
"Yeah…kinda tired…I hope Candice doesn't win tonight…If I have to lose my title, I'd rather lose it to someone who can actually wrestle." Ashley replied smiling a little.
Trish nodded taking her word for it – she knew that something was wrong but she wasn't going to bug Amy about it.
"Where's Alana? Do you think she heard the news?" Ashley asked Trish who shrugged.
"I have no idea but she's gonna kill him when she…here she comes…" Trish said as she spotted the pissed off woman stomp over and sit beside her.
"I take it you got your script…" Maria asked nervously looking at Ashley and Trish.
Alana who sat beside Trish at the end of the row nodded.
"Oh yeah…it's fucking fantastic knowing that your going to lose." Alana growled through gritted teeth as Liam walked in and sat across the hall beside Chris Jericho and Brian Kendrick.
"Everyone settle down…settle down!" Vince yelled over the noise. William Regal the GM sat at his left and Stephanie sat at his right with a script in her perfectly manicured hand.
"As you are aware there have been some changes to the script…nothingmajor but I wanted to call you lot in here so you are all clear as to what is going on." Vince boomed and Alana noted he looked at her and Liam when he said this.
"Arsehole." She muttered causing Maria to snort and Ashley to giggle.
"Ladies? Is something wrong?" Vince asked causing everyone to look at the back of the room.
"No nothing…" Ashley blushed but Alana who had her head on the desk muttered.
"Alright then…I'll let Steph run through the changes then you're free to go." Vince said sitting back down allowing Stephanie to stand.
"I'll keep this short and sweet…not all the changes are significant… (Liam rolled his eyes) Candice will fill in for Melina and team up with Johnny against Liam and Alana (a murmur rose throughout the room). I know this is sudden but Melina will be in match tonight for the #1 contenders spot…" Stephanie said causing Mickie to stand up.
"Um hello? That's so unfair!" Mickie whined.
"Well things happen…matches get changed you're against Melina and if you don't like it you know where the door is…" Stephanie drawled looking at her nails.
People sniggered as Mickie huffed and defeated sat back down. Russell who sat with his wife glanced at the back of the room. Alana sent him a death glare when she spotted him looking at her. He just shook his head and Angela frowned and looked back when she saw her daughter she sighed.
"She has to learn Russell…and typical Alana she always learns the hard way. It's such a shame he's a nice boy." Angela said and Russell glanced at his wife and smiled sadly.
"It's no gonna happen Ange."
Angela just smirked. "Russell are there buttons on the back of my heid? Open your eyes! Your daughter has a crush." Angela began but was interrupted my Derek who leaned forward and whispered.
"Could you be quiet please some of us are trying to listen."
"Do you want a punch in the face?" Russell asked grinning.
"Outside." Derek playfully hit back but Angela rolled her eyes.
"Bloody weans the pair of you!"
"Here is your winner Melina!" Lillian announced and the crowd cheered as her hand was raised in the air.
Melina beamed as she was one step closer to becoming the #1 contender along with Trish, Amy and Candice as Mickie had lost yet another match….if she lost next week she would be out of the competition.
Melina stared at a whining Mickie who shouted at the referee then stood by the ropes and screamed curses at Melina who just smiled and blew her a kiss before returning to the back.
Ashley and Alana who were waiting for Alana's match to start congratulated the woman on her win. Alana wore her hair down and a black bikini top with black pants. Her hair was curled and down.
"Well done Melina! That was sweet….if she loses next week that would beso good!" Ashley said and Melina grinned.
"It's bound to happen…rumour has it Mickie's either facing Amy or Trish next week." Melina replied and a smirk formed across her features – Mickie had no chance.
"Oh here we go…" Alana muttered as they heard a cackle and saw Candice walking handin hand with Johnny! He wore the usual white pants while she was wearing a short red belt style top with matching bra style top and red PVC boots with silver chains on them.
"Oh Johnny you are so funny!" Candice squealed hitting his arm.
He just grinned and smirked at Melina – what a nice way to treat your girlfriend.
"What the hell are you doing?" Melina cried.
Johnny was about to reply but Candice held up her hand.
"I'll handle this baby." She drawled.
"BABY? I'LL GIVE YOU FUCKING BABY! HE'S MINE BITCH!" Melina screamed and lunged for Candice but Alana caught her in time.
Spitting and swiping Melina tried to reach for Candice who just laughed and wrapped her arms around Johnny.
"Correction, Melina…he was yours…now he's my man." Candice said then pulled his face to hers and they kissed.
Melina's eyes brimmed with tears. Alana tightened her grip…she was going to rip that skanks hair off. How dare they do that Melina.
"You evil little slut." Ashley spat and Candice just giggled.
"Whatever…come on Johnny the match is about to start…this should be easy (she looked Alana up and down) she doesn't even have partner." Candice said nastily.
"I don't need him. I could beat your skanky ass anytime!" Alana hissed as Nitro's music hit.
"Come on Candie…our fans are calling…" Johnny told her.
"Yeah their yelling fag and whore!" Liam said appearing out of no where. He wore a pair of black pants and boots.
Alana let Melina go and Ashley walked over to her.
"You ok?" She asked and the other woman nodded.
"I am now…God look at his body! Lucky cow!" Melina eyed Liam up and down from behind.
Both women giggled and Liam and Alana turned to looked at them as Candice and Johnny headed down the ramp to the booing crowd.
"What?" Liam asked raising a brow.
"Nothing…good luck guys." Ashley said through her giggles as they turned and wandered back to the locker room.
"You took your time." Alana muttered as she waited for his music to start.
"I'm here now." Liam hit back.
"Look stay out of way tonight…I wanna beat the whores arse." Alana growled and he nodded.
"Fine. I'm planning on taking out Nitro…he screwed my match up last week and he's gonna pay for it." Liam said angrily as "Last Resort" by Papa Roach blasted out into the arena and everyone (mostly the females) went wild.
"I'll see you out there." Liam said smiling a little as he went out.
Alana let out a breath and rolled her eyes. Why can't you try and get along with him…you like him! Let him know that!
She smiled as her thoughts took control again. Then squared her shoulders as "Shoot the Runner" by Kasabian hit. Showtime…
"COME ON ALANA!" Liam yelled starting a chant of "Alana!" as both she and Candice lay on the mat.
Alana groaned her left leg began hurting…she slowly got up and saw Candice struggling to get to her feet. Smiling wickedly she pulled the other woman up by the hair. Candice seethed and managed to break free she poised her hand ready to slap Alana but she was beaten to it as Alana landed her a swift and painful right hander.
"Oh that's gotta hurt!" J.R. said as Candice reeled back towards her corner. Alana who had her back turned raised the metal sign…earning a cheer.
Candice slapped Johnny's hand and he rushed into the ring.
"ALANA! NITRO'S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!" Liam yelled and made to enter the ring but Alana spun round and saw him eye her up and down.
What a dick! She smirked at him and ignored the ref yelling at her to get out.
Candice watched in amazement as did Liam when he saw her giggle and saunter up to Johnny who grinned as he loved attention from women.
"What is she doing?" Amy said frowning at the monitor as she watched the match along with the girls.
Alana continued to smile at John and when she reached him she ran a hand down his chest. Candice was screaming at him to get away and Liam was enraged…how could she like him!
Johnny grinned cockily and lowered his head expecting a kiss…he winced when 2 seconds later he fell to the floor in agony. Liam grinned as she rushed over and slapped his hand.
"You can thank me later…now get in there and win!" She whispered as Liam bolted in and began kicking the shit out of Johnny.
"I don't blame him for acting this way J.R. After what Johnny done to him last week he deserves all he gets…I don't know what Candice Michelle sees in him." Jerry said and J.R. rolled his eyes.
"You know for once I thought you were actually paying attention to the match and not the Divas…I can see I was wrong." J.R. shook his head.
"HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS BY SUBMISSION THE TEAM OF LIAM AND ALANA!" Lillian announced as the referee held Liam's arm in the air. He had worked on Johnny's right leg then set him up in a leg lock.
Alana rushed in and jumped up down with delight….Liam saw her and grinned. He walked over and raised her arm in the air and pointed at her as the crowd roared their approval.
"We won! You were awesome…as much as it kills me to say it you did good." Alana said seriously beaming at him.
"You weren't too bad yourself." He complemented and together they left the ring and walked up the ramp for the first time…together.
A.N. The next chapter will be good! Jeff and Trish what will happen? Review and you'll find out.
xXxArwenxXx
