I was going to update yesterday but the site was acting funky and wouldn't let me.
Towards the middle, we'll see things from Randy's POV.
Chapter 10
Taylor's knows she can't stay up all night. Tomorrow morning, everyone is set to head to the next city. Randy goes for a walk, leaving Taylor standing in the parking lot by herself. She heads back to the hotel and goes to Layla's room.
"Hey there love." Layla smiles as she opens the door.
"Hi Lay." Taylor smiles slightly.
"Come in. What's wrong?" Layla looks at her friend sadly.
"You didn't hear all that commotion down there?" Taylor asks curiously.
"I did." Layla comments "But as you can see, I was way too comfy to get up!" She adds relaxing on the bed again. "Why, what happened?"
"A lot! Alice cheated on Randy with John! I seen a do not disturb sign on the door earlier but I didn't think anything of it. Poor Randy" Taylor sits on the bed next to Layla's and fiddles around with her hands.
"It was only a matter of time." Layla says shaking her head.
"Excuse me?"
"John and Alice have been through a lot. They've broken twice already. If they get together now, it'd be the third time."
Taylor looks stunned and slightly hurt. "Wow." Is all she can manage to get out. Tears begin to fill her eyes. Layla quickly jumps up comforting her.
"Why are you crying?" She asks as she wipes Taylor's tears away.
"I probably look stupid to you! I don't know why I'm crying. I'm way too sensitive. I just feel bad for Randy. You and him were the icing on the cake when I arrived here and I don't regret meeting you two at all! He just seems so troubled!' Taylor cries a bit more.
"Oh sweety!"Layla rocks her a bit. Everything will be fine, Randy will be fine. He's a tough guy and he can hold his own." Layla stops rocking her and looks her in the eyes. "If I give you some ice cream, will you stop crying." She gives Taylor a hopeful smile.
"Thanks." Taylor says drying her eyes. "I don't want any ice cream though. I think I'm gonna go to sleep."
"Yeah." Layla says getting up. "I'm getting ready to too."
"I sorta left a funny part out of the story. I sort of snitched on Alice." Taylor says going into her bag getting out something to sleep in.
"Snitched?!" Layla asks. "Girl, what'd you do?"
"I told Randy what I saw. About the sign on the door and I asked him if Alice spent time alone and he said no. I guess he put two and two together."
"Wow. That's a real shame. He's a real nice guy too." Layla says climbing into bed.
Taylor goes into the bathroom and changes. She lies in the bed and has a hard time falling asleep but manages to eventually.
Randy decides to go to a bar. He couldn't stay at the hotel, he didn't want to. He needed time to clear his mind. He sits, thinking to himself.
"I knew about Alice and John. I knew about their relationship and what went down while they were together. I heard Dolph talk shit time, after time. But never did I think she would do something like this." He thinks to himself. He ordered a drink and he sits on a bar stool, waiting for it. He knows he shouldn't be doing this. Years ago, drinking led him right to drugs. And that's a road he didn't want to head down. The bartender arrives with his beer. He taps his finger on the table and thinks. "This girl, she saved my life. I don't know who she is. I never saw her again. I never even got a name. But she created the biggest impact on my life. More than anyone else I've ever known." He pushes the beer away and puts his head down. He tries to remember what the girl looked like. What she had on, or even how her voice sounded. But it all seems like a blur. All he can remember is the lecture she gave him.
"Ya know, people actually look up to you. They think you're a role model. My best friend talks about you ALL the time. She never shuts up about you! I still can't figure out why that is, but she just does. I still can't figure out why they do, but they do. For you to just do all these drugs make you look well, not so role model like. I think you should quit."
Annoyed, he slams some money on the counter and goes out to his RV.
"You can just head to the next city." He mutters to the driver before heading to bed.
Layla had set the alarm on her phone for 7 am so that's the time they wake up. Taylor groans for no reason in particular. Layla looks at her and giggles.
"Today is going to be a looong day. I just have a feeling." Taylor makes a stern face.
"I promise it will be okay." Layla gives her a promising look.
Taylor shakes her head and gets out of bed. They both gather everything they need together and tidy the room a bit.
"Now what?" Taylor asks confused.
"We head to the RV!" Layla answers smiling.
"Alright. But I'm not sure if I have my own yet. Mentioning that, that's dumb to have your own RV." Taylor comments as they leave the room. "People should share. Especially the divas. Because what if they get a boyfriend, that's a superstar? They could just share with them duh!" Taylor makes a point.
"What if they break up?" Layla looks at Taylor smiling.
"Well they can just go back sharing with the diva. Again duh." Taylor smiles pressing the button on the elevator. "I don't want my own. I'll just share with you." She nudges Layla and the elevator door opens to see Alice and Eve standing in the elevator. Alice glares at Taylor and Eve smiles at her.
"We'll just take the stairs!" Layla says, grabbing Taylor's arm and pulling her away.
"Now I have to deal with THAT all the time." Taylor sighs.
"It won't be that bad with a sidekick by your side." Layla smiles as they head down the stairs.
Many superstars and divas are already in the lobby turning their keys in and making small talk, most likely about last night, since Taylor can feel eyes on her. Taylor stands on her tip toes and looks for Randy. She frowns when she doesn't see him. Taylor feels arms wrap around her and a kiss is planted on her cheek. She turns around to Dolph.
He just smiles at her and says nothing.
"Why are you so smiley?" Taylor asks him.
"I don't know. Maybe it's because I'm looking at a beautiful woman."
"Oh you." She smiles, slapping him on the chest.
"I heard you got involved in some drama. Wanna tell me what happened?" He takes her hands in his.
"I don't really want to talk about it. Not now at least." She looks up at him, hoping he understands.
"That's fine." He smiles but leans over and whispers in her ear. "Just know that you'll pay for it later." He walks away, smirking as he goes to turns in his key.
"Layla did you-" Taylor turns around to see Layla no longer next to her. "Layla!" She shouts!
"I'm here!" She pushes through the crowd and stands by Taylor. "I was just checking to see if anyone checked out yet."
"Well, did they?"
"Not many. But people said they saw Randy head out last night."
Taylor frowns again. She gets an idea. "Technically you reserved the room so I don't have to check out." Taylor calls behind her as she races out of the lobby.
"Where are you going?" Layla shouts after her, without getting an answer.
Once Taylor is outside, she pulls her phone out and calls Randy. She pleas for him to pick up and to her surprise, he does. She takes a sigh of relief.
"Hello? Taylor?" The deep voice comes through the phone.
"Yeah," She smiles a bit. "It's me. You left already?" She says with a hint of sadness in her voice.
"I'm sorry if I upset you. I just couldn't be around anyone. I had to get the hell out as soon a possible." He states.
"It's fine. I understand. It's not an easy thing to deal with." Referring to what happened last night.
"It's really not. I thought she loved me.." He pauses. "We've had small fights but nothing like that night at dinner. I kind of wish you were here with me right now."
Taylor perks up. "Really?"
"Yeah. You're easy to talk to. You listen and understand and you always know what to say. What you said last night was exactly what I needed to hear."
Taylor smiles to herself. "I'm glad I could be your guidance."
Layla walks outside carrying her and Taylor's bags."All checked out!"
"Already?" Taylor mouths.
"Yep! Now can you help me with these?" Layla struggles with the bags.
"I should go. Me and Layla are checked out and we're headed out." Talking to Randy again.
"I guess I'll see you then." He replies.
"Bye." She smiles and hangs up and grabs her things from Layla.
"Who were you talking to?" Layla asks as they walk to find her RV.
"Randy. He sounded alright. Let's just hope he is."
"I'm sure he is." Layla links her arms with Taylor's as they prepare for their road trip.