Chapter Twelve

Chapter Twelve. Three Special Words...

John came over, Dave still calming Jeff down. Randy picked himself up, wiping his eyes with the back of his hands; him and John both lifted me up. Maria had tears strolling down her face. I felt weak; my cheek was throbbing from last week. My heart was hurting from a couple of years ago. John went over to Maria and held her, cradling her almost as if she was a small child. Randy held me by the waist, supporting my weight with one arm. Jeff was trying to come over but Dave wouldn't let him, I could see the pain in his face. I was still crying, breathing heavily. Randy had a couple more tears stroll down his face. I should never have got involved with Randy, I was only hurting him. I looked up at his face, he was concentrating on getting me upstairs, making his way to the bar doors, but I took away his arm and sat down on a sofa. A bartender brought over a glass of water...

"Thank you" My voice was bad; croaky, like I had shouted too much at a gig. I sipped it slowly; Randy was standing next to me. I held the glass in my other hand and grabbed Randy's hand, pulling it so he would sit down next to me; he looked down and sat in the empty space. Maria walked over and kneeled down beside me, John was behind her.

"Honey, Riley..." Tears were still running down her face.

"It's ok Maria..." I croaked. She didn't know what to do when Adam came up to me. She automatically stopped, stepped back and panicked. I knew she was scared, Maria always needed someone with her, when she had no one, she would tumble and fall. She put her hand on my arm.

"Riley, don't worry, I will take care of Edge" John sounded tense, worried and angry. I had never seen him like this before.

"No you won't. No one will. He's mine, he's had his warning... no more warning's now" Randy voice scared me. I hated him feeling like this; sweat drops were forming on his head. I felt like handing in my notice now, I hadn't been with RAW for a week and I had caused so much trouble. I shook my head and began to cry. Randy wrapped his arm around me, his head next to mine; he lifted his chin on my shoulder and began singing Bob Dylan. I smiled to myself, but it didn't work for long. Jeff and Dave came over; Jeff stood a few feet away, Dave bent down beside Randy.

"Randy. Tomorrow let me help you against Edge"

"No"

"Let me finish... if you get hurt tomorrow, who will look after Riley?" Randy turned his head and looked down at me; he let out a long sigh. I didn't want anyone to look after me. I wanted to be alone; I wanted them to be safe and happy. Randy looked at Dave. He sighed, wiping his eyes with his free hand.

"Hmm... Ok Dave, just this once" Dave held out his hand, Randy shook it and done that brotherly hug. He gave me a quick squeeze on the shoulder, said bye to Maria and John and walked over to Jeff, whispering something in his ear. Randy noticed this; he frowned at the pair of them, Randy didn't like secrets. Dave said bye one more time and left. I put my hands on my face and lifted my head up. The tears had stopped; my make up had run down my face. I looked at Maria, giving her a weak smile. She stood up and sat next to John on the sofa next to mine and Randy's. Jeff was still standing there. I looked up at him. His face looked hurt, he was hurt.

"Jeff... please say something" He shook his head; he sat down in a chair opposite me. I looked at him; he had his head in his hands, bending over. I looked around at Randy; he looked at me and wrapped his arms around me, gently squeezing me. It had been a long night for everyone. Jeff soon departed, squeezing my hand as he walked past. Then Maria and John, Maria still shook up. Then it was just me and Randy.

"I'm so sorry..."

"You? Riley, you are the most beautiful person I have ever met... you have nothing to be sorry for. Never, ever" He lifted me up out of the chair and took me upstairs. We got to our suite; I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. Randy cuddled up next to me. I woke up at 8 the next day; Randy was already clean and dressed his arm around me. I snuggled into his chest. He was watching the news; he looked down at me...

"Morning beautiful..." I looked up and smiled weakly. My face was aching; crying really did wear you out. There was nothing interesting on the news; he flicked over to some cartoons. He unwrapped his arm and moved down so we were face to face. I looked deep into his beautiful blue eyes, they were tired. It didn't look like he had slept much. He stroked my face, I closed my eyes then opened them, he was smiling.

"Riley... what did he do to you?" Randy was looking straight in my eyes.

"This and that..." I hated talking about it, it made me feel used and abused.

"Seriously... what did he do?" His voice was scared; shaky almost. Mine was still croaky...

"Ok..." I sat up, leaning on my elbows. Randy leaned in closer.

"We were great, at first. He made me feel and think great, giving me tips on my wrestling career, helping me out with apartments. Then, I started to make friends in OVW; mostly male, as I never really got on with the girls. He hated it; he threatened me, with my career, my friends... my life..." Randy laid there, his eyes were watery. I continued, although I didn't want to.

"He started hitting me, slapping me about. I let him do it, as I thought I loved him. Then he started to hit harder, using empty beer bottles..." I put my left leg out of the cover and lifted my shorts up... Randy had never seen it before, even when we were swimming. A long thick scar was at the top of my thigh. Randy scowled his frown lines thick. I rolled my shorts back down... "Then one day, he found out I was... pregnant. He thought I had cheated on him... I was only 23. He pushed me down the stairs... he rang the hospital saying I had collapsed at the top of the stairs. I had three broken ribs, a gash to the back of my head and... I lost the baby" Randy was crying, he was biting his bottom lip. "I discharged myself and left... I returned to Miami, at the time I was living in his apartment in Toronto, he rang, emailed, everything. He didn't apologise, he acted like nothing had happened..." Randy sat up on the side of the bed; his head hanging low and his arms pushing down on the bed. I sat up and got out of bed. I walked around the beautiful four poster bed and kneeled down in front of Randy, my hands on his knees. "Randy... I just told you my darkest secret, I trust you with all my heart..." There it was my other secret that even I didn't know. I... I loved him. I know it sounds crazy, but I really did. He looked down at me, his face tired and worried.

"Riley... I think..." He paused, licking his lips and running his hand down his face. He got up and lifted me up in his arms… he held me there, his mouth next to my right ear. He then turned and looked up at me, he had lifted me high. He smiled.

"I don't think... I know..." I looked at him confused. He put his mouth next to my ear again...

"I love you" I looked at him grinning. My heart flew out the window, the words I had forgotten for so long. The words I wanted to hear, the words I needed to hear. He cowered away, his face hanging down. I lifted his chin up...

"I love you too" He grinned. He was made up, he looked happy. He laughed and swung me around. I was laughing too... both of us were happy, we were in love. Randy put me down and kissed me; our hands held up in front us. We stopped and snuggled our noses together, our foreheads against each others. We lay down on the cream sofa, snuggling next to each other. Then it was nearly time for Smackdown, I was dying to go with Randy but he wouldn't let me. He ordered me some food and got ready to leave. He waited until the tray of food arrived; I hadn't eaten in what seemed like forever. He brought in the tray of food and kissed me before I began eating.

"I'll be back soon you, don't go anywhere..." I smiled. He kissed my forehead, picked up his kit and left, blowing one more kiss as he closed the door. I opened the tray… a white rose and a note was lying on top of the burger.

"Just in case I forget... I have three words for you... I Love you x" I grinned and put the note on the side table. I smelled the rose and put it next to the note. I folded my legs up and tucked into to my burger. I had a fish burger with loads of salad and homemade chips on the side. I needed some protein and energy. I turned on the TV, flicking through until I got to an old RAW episode... It was Randy vs. Triple H. I continued to eat, wincing every time Randy got hurt. There was some comedic factor in it, Triple H kept mimicking Randy and he just stood there shaking his head. It was great, it made me smile. I finished my meal. Randy lost the match but held his head high walking up the ramp. I was proud, this was an old match, but it made me feel better. My mobile began to ring. I put my tray down and walked over to the bedside cabinet. It was Jeff... I took a deep breath and picked up.

"Hello..."

"Riley... I..."

"Jeff. How are you?"

"I'm ok. I'm so sorry..." He sounded upset, this made me shudder inside. I did love Jeff, just not in the way he hoped.

"It's ok; you have nothing to be sorry for..." The same words Randy said to me this morning. It was mid-afternoon... 2:36 to be precise.

"I do... Randy is so damn protective of you, I just charged at Edge, with all my might. That son of a bitch, motherfucking…" He continued calling Adam all the names under the sun. I sat there, agreeing with them all. I wondered what Randy was doing, if he was ok. I knew Dave would take care of him, which was a huge relief.

"Riley... I have feelings for you..." I stopped; I didn't know how to reply...

"I know Jeff… but it's hard"

"I know Ri... you mean more to me than any other girl I know..." Jeff. His deep green eyes, his amazing hair, his beautiful smile.

"Jeff, you mean allot to me too... but just don't get too involved in the situation with Ad... Edge. It will complicate things further..." He sighed, breathing heavily on the other side of the phone. We talked about things further. He was more worried about my state of mind. I was scared still; If Adam came back when I was alone or something.

"Riley, I am going to go to Smackdown and meet up with Matt... I will see you tomorrow for RAW, have a good night's sleep"

"You too Jeff... please don't get involved tonight..."

"Mmm... We'll see. Bye..." He hung up. I knew he wouldn't listen... I just didn't know what he would do. Or more importantly, what Randy would do.