Chapter 11
As Randy headed back to his hotel room he reflected on the night's events. Why was Candice shaking? Why did she react the way she did simply because he went in to kiss her? Who really is Candice Michelle? Obviously she is more than just a pair of big boobs and a nice pair of legs, Randy learned that tonight.
The temptation to go back to Candice's room and apologize was great, but Randy knew better. He had been slapped by plenty of women to know that a good slap in the face means one of two things: the woman hates your guts, or, she hates your guts. In Randy's case it was both...or so he assumed.
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As Candice fell to her bed she wrapped the feather filled comforter over her entire body. For some reason should just could not stop the chills that ran through her body. Maybe she was coming down with a fever. Maybe worse yet she was having a nervous breakdown.
As soon as Randy had left she knew she had been too hard on him. After all, the man truly was looking out for her best interest when he lied about promising her a ride. Somehow Randy had the awareness that Candice wanted desperately to get away from Shane. What Candice feared most now though was that maybe Randy knew too much. Did he know she had been raped? Is that why he had suddenly become so gentlemanly? "No! No, no, no, no", Candice screamed to herself. She did not want anyone to know what Shane did to her. She was sure that almost everyone backstage saw her as nothing more than a tease and a whore. Hell, she was certain wrestling fans all over the world did as well. Sometimes it's hard to draw the line between character and reality. Both she and Randy Orton knew that better than anyone. Since she had already been labeled a slut, how would she ever convince anyone that she was the victim. As she thought more about the absurdity of it all, she would have much preferred to be a slut in real life than to be forced into having sex. If she would have just let Shane have his way, then maybe she wouldn't be suffering like she was. If she would have just slept with the man and not fallen in love, then she was sure none of this would have happened. Candice couldn't help but to think she was the one responsible for her current predicament. As crazy as it sounds, Candice was starting to believe everything that Shane had told her. It was her fault.
As Candice turned to shut off the light and try to get at least a few hours of sleep, her mind was racing. Every time she closed her eyelids her mind created images in her head more vivid than if her eyes were wide open. In one moment she could see Randy, a gentle smile on his face. All his arrogance and cockiness now something beautiful to Candice. After tonight, she was now able to see through the "Legend Killer" persona and the backstage rumors. She could see his playful lips and the arched eyebrow that drove women crazy. She imagined Randy leaning down to kiss her just as he did outside her hotel room door, right before she slapped him hard in the face. But now, with her eyes closed, there was no anger or fear, but a warmness in her heart that she never expected to feel.
Then, as his lips moved closer to hers, Candice's mind switched gears. What went from serenity now turned to turbulence. Instead of Randy moving gently toward her, she now imagined it was Shane. An evil smirk on his face as he grabbed her roughly and forced her to the ground. She was being raped all over again and this is how every dream for the last week since her rape had ended. Just as soon as Candice was able to sleep and find some peace in her dreams, her dreams immediately turned to nightmares.
As Candice lie in her bed still clutching the covers, she made a vow to herself: never to fall in love again.
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Shane looked at himself in the mirror as he fixed his tie. In the reflection he studied Melina as she grabbed her panties from the floor and started getting dressed. She then slowly moved up behind him and wrapped her arms around his chest, holding him as her head rested on his back.
"Do you have to leave so soon?" She asked Shane as he finished fixing his tie and straightening his hair.
Shane turned and smiled down at her. Normally this would have been the night he spent with Candice, but since she was no longer available, Melina was the next best thing. Not that it would have been any consolation to Candice, but Shane actually saw Candice as more of a person than Melina. To Shane, Melina was nothing more than a quick fuck. Candice on the other hand was sensual and sexy. She was worth the consideration of lying in bed to hold and romance after having sex. Shane wondered if that was where Candice got her crazy ideas that he was in love with her. Well, with Melina, he would not make the same mistake, not that he had any desire to anyway.
"Yes." Shane replied sharply. It was late and his wife was expecting a phone call.
Melina hated the fact that Shane could be so cold at times but she did not want to be alone tonight. She was missing Randy and even though Shane was certainly no substitute, he was a warm body. Unfortunately for her she would not get the romance she was hoping for. She knew in her mind that Randy had spoiled her. He was romantic and considerate, yet dangerous and adventurous all at the same time. When Randy and Melina got together, the passion between them exploded at times. You would think that having a man like Randy would be enough, but Melina was selfish. Shane may not have been the romantic that Randy was, but he is rich and co-owner of the very company she so desperately wanted to be a success in. Sometimes dancing with the devil isn't so bad when you've already sold your soul.
"By the way, since when did Candice and Randy become such close friends?" Shane asked.
This was of course news to Melina. As far as she knew Randy and Candice hated each other.
"What makes you think they are friends?" She asked curiously.
"He gave her a ride to the hotel tonight." Shane replied.
Melina didn't like that at all. Randy may have dumped her, but she was still in love with him and had strong hopes that she could convince him to someday take her back.
"All I know is Randy better not take advantage of Candice or he's going to find himself without a job." Shane said to Melina, but mostly to himself.
The fact that Shane was even concerned about Randy taking advantage of Candice was almost sickening considering the fact he had taken advantage of her in the worst way possible. The fact that he had ripped out her heart and soul by his own actions was not even registering with him. Shane had been used to getting what he wanted throughout his lifetime. Taking the time to actually think about his actions was not something he had been accustomed to, nor was it something he bothered to consider.
As Shane put on his suit jacket and turned to leave and bent down to give Melina an empty kiss on the cheek. A "thank you" for a cheap fuck. Melina smiled up at him cordially, but inside her blood was boiling. The idea of her best friend fooling around with Randy made her angrier than she had been in a long time. If she couldn't have Randy for herself, then no one would, and if Candice was the one to get in her way, then she was as good as dead.
A/N:
mysteriousshelia – Beneath it all, Randy's a great guy isn't he?
WWEchica – Glad you're liking this couple so far, and if anyone can crack Candice's shell, it will be Randy
princessbutterfly333 – I just don't get all the Candice hate so I'm really glad you're giving this a chance…and actually liking it! I suppose I wanted to challenge myself knowing that people hated Candice and hoping to portray her in a way outside of her character on tv.
DivaDaddyGoGirl – I think you're on to something with the whole Randy/Candice thing making each other whole (lol). Again, Candice is kind of like my John Cena, I just don't understand the hate. All the divas are talented and beautiful in my book.
cherrybomb13 – Melina and Shane get theirs? That would be nice wouldn't it? Any suggestions? (lol)
xxxxcrazychickxxxx – Hopefully it will get even more interesting for you. Thanks!
thealphamale – Wow, lots to say…Good! I agree with you, I've met Randy twice and he was an absolute sweety, can't say that for some of the other wresters I've met. I think some fans have a hard time remembering that the people they watch on tv are human too and prone to do stupid things like all of us do. You can't label someone based on one or two incidents…especially when you don't get the whole story. And yes, rape is a very touchy subject, so if this story is hard for you to read I understand. My whole point with it was to show the reader what a victim sometimes feels like having to endure such an awful experience, so hopefully I've at least captured that.
imageofsin – Thanks for being honest and leaving a review!
