A/N: Thank you for the reviews.
DISCLAIMER: Must we constantly discuss this?
Chapter Thirteen: Luce Fever
Nina headed back stage to wait for her match. She was in a three on one handicap match against Nikki, Brie and the third competitor would be a surprise. Nina already knew who it was but had to act all curious for the audience.
"So, being insane is a good thing, huh?"
Nina looked over to her left to see Jon leaning against the wall waiting for his match. She walked over to him and bit her bottom lip.
"Why must you always look so damn hot in a simple pair of jeans and wife beater?"
Jon winked in reply and leaned forward to slap Nina on the arse, "Same to you babe. I do want to stay and chat but I need to go beat up Stu."
Nina kissed Jon on the lips, lightly biting his lower lip for extra effect. She heard him groan as his hands slid over her rear.
"You are an evil minx," he murmured, "We will finish this later."
Nina pulled away and with a smirk, "We'd better."
Jon quickly pulled her back in for another short kiss before leaving to warm up for his match. Nina calmed herself and headed off in search for her friends. As she walked her phone buzzed and she pulled it out to find she had two messages. One was from her mother, stating she looked very pretty on the television. The message made Nina smile and she replied back happily. The second message was something different.
Right now, I am picturing you beneath me. That image will be reality. Only I will have you. You will belong to ME!
Nina moved to the side of the corridor and screen shotted the message and deleted it. She took a few moments to calm herself and looked up to spot Tenille.
"Tenille!"
The blonde Australian diva looked over at Nina and smiled with a wave. Nina hurried over and both fell into discussion about the confirmed Australian tour.
"I love returning home. Spending time with family is precious," said Tenille with a sigh, "I bet you're missing your family."
Nina nodded, "Especially if I see pictures or get messages from them. You just reminded me. I need to get some shirts to send home."
Nina said goodbye and headed to where the merchandise was kept. She came across John Cena and Nikki gathering things and talking quietly. Nina greeted them with a smile and set about getting a tank top for Kylie and Susie and shirts for the others. She found the kid sized ones for her nephews, along with some wrist bands. As she stood to leave Bryan Danielson walked in and Nina asked if she could have one of his shirts for her brother. Bryan was happy to comply and Nina thanked him profusely before taking her stash back to her and Jon's car.
Nina skipped as she walked, she could just see the excitement on everyone's face when they received their parcels. Elijah and Kai would love their shirts and she knew her father would brag to anyone that listened about his daughter and her career.
Nina locked the car and turned too heard inside when she heard the sound of glass breaking. Her heart near jumped out of her mouth as she froze mid stride. Carefully Nina looked around before running back into the safety of the arena.
She walked with her head down and made her way to the catering hall, sitting at a table in the corner. Nina closed her eyes and sucked in deep breaths as she felt her phone vibrate. Reluctantly, Nina unlocked her phone and saw it was a Twitter notification. She clicked on it and nearly burst into tears.
WWEManManic: Luce_WWE: I would never hurt you. Smash #Lucefever #begformercy
She threw her phone onto the table and put her head down on the table, placing her hand and arms over her head. She near jumped out of her skin when someone gently touched her arm. Looking up, Nina saw Natalie sitting down beside her.
"I saw the tweet," explained Natalie quietly, "Nina… what's going on?"
"He won't leave me alone," sobbed Nina and she showed Natalie the screen shots of the messages, as well as the Facebook one.
Natalie looked at them and then at Nina in shock, "You need to go to Stephanie and Paul. Nina… he could be dangerous! He is dangerous! He's stalking you!"
"I can't. I've just started here and Jon is happy. I don't want to stress him out!"
"Nina… Jon would want you safe and so would Stephanie and Paul."
Nina looked at Natalie tearfully, "After the show."
"Promise?"
Nina linked hands with Natalie, "I promise."
Nina looked in the mirror and nodded. She looked like not a tear had fallen from her eyes and her makeup was perfect. She left the locker room and made her way to the guerrilla area, high fiving Bryan on her way, along with Nicholas.
Her music hit and Luce was in control. She walked out and greeted the crowd with her fist in the air before she ran to the ring and slid in. Instead of running to the turnbuckle she turned back to face the ramp.
Her music stopped and the Bella's theme hit. They walked out on stage but waited at the top of the ramp. Silence filled the arena as everyone waited in anticipation. Charlotte's music sounded and Luce smirked as the daughter of Ric Flair strode out to stand in between the Bellas. The trio ran down to the ring but the ref jumped in front of Luce to prevent any attacks.
The match started with Luce and Nikki. The pair locked up with Luce easily moving Nikki into a headlock and then a running bulldog. Luce quickly rolled Nikki over for a pin but Nikki kicked out at one. Standing, Luce grabbed Nikki by the hair and threw her into the turnbuckle. She ran at Nikki to hit her with a clothesline but Nikki hit her in the face with her boot. Luce fell to the mat and Nikki tagged Brie in. Brie charged at Luce, hitting her on the chest with a leg drop. Luce rolled from the ring and staggered to her feet.
"Come on!" yelled Brie.
Luce looked at Brie and slid back in, ducking an attack and running to the rope, as Brie ran from the other. Both hit each other with the clothesline, slamming onto the mat with the full impact.
"Shit," whispered Luce, rolling away from Brie and into the corner.
Brie slowly stood but was hit with a side on spear from Luce.
Luce stood and with slow movements, dragged Brie to the middle of the mat and went for the pin. Brie kicked out on the two and Luce rolled off of her. The crowd screamed for Luce to get up as Brie slowly made her way to tag in either Nikki or Charlotte.
Luce used the ropes to stand and quickly yanked Brie away from getting a tag. She irish whipped her to the opposite ropes and hit her with a drop kick. Luce stood up and screamed with adrenalin. She ran at Nikki, knocking her from the side and did the same with Charlotte. As she turned, Brie hit her with her own drop kick. Both divas were on the mat, with Brie looking for someone to tag in.
Luce rolled far from the teams corner, and propped herself against the corner post. Charlotte appeared and Brie tagged her in, with the crowd going insane at Charlotte and Luce facing each other again.
Charlotte ran at Luce, hitting her with a knee to the chest repeatedly until the ref pulled her away. Luce slumped down in the corner, selling her shoulder being sore from the attack. Charlotte returned again, putting her boot into Luce's shoulder until she stepped away, showing off to the crowd.
Luce slowly stood into a crouched position and charged at Charlotte, spinning mid run to kick a boot to her chest. Charlotte fell and Luce landed on top, hitting her in the face until the ref pulled her away. Luce stood, stepped back and slid forward, slamming a boot into Charlotte's side. She stood again and pointed at Charlotte and nodded. Luce marched over to Charlotte and grabbed her by the hair and held her as though she were going to perform the Dirty Deeds on the diva. Luce was hit from behind by both Bella's and the bell sounded ending the match with a disqualification. Luce protected herself as much as possible, with the crowd breaking out into cheers as Naomi, Natalya and Emma came running down the ramp to rescue Luce from the three heel divas.
Nina reassured Ashley she was fine before heading towards the locker room as she pulled her gloves off.
"Nina!"
Nina turned and spotted Natalie looking at her expectantly. Nina sucked in a deep breath and walked over to her friend.
"You promised. If you don't say anything, I will."
"Okay… let's go," sighed Nina.
Natalie walked with Nina towards where Stephanie and Paul would be. Nina nervously picked at a loose thread on her gloves as she walked.
"This is for the best Nina," reassured Natalie, "You need to be safe and Stephanie and Paul will want that as well."
Nina sighed and nodded as she heard her name being called from behind. Both Nina and Natalie turned around to see Jon jogging along the corridor. Nina looked at Natalie nervously and Natalie gave Nina a look telling her she needs to tell Jon.
"Hey," said Jon as he reached them, "What are you two up too?"
"Nina needs to speak to the bosses," said Natalie.
Jon frowned and looked from Natalie to Nina in confusion.
"Just look at these," mumbled Nina handing Jon her phone with the pictures showing.
Jon silently took Nina's phone and went through the screen shots. With each one Nina could see his posture stiffening until his grip on her phone was so tight his knuckles were white.
"Why am I finding out just now?" asked Jon in a deadly calm voice, "Is this what has been bugging you lately?"
Nina nodded and swallowed a lump in her throat. She didn't want to cry again, she didn't want Jon to see her weak and afraid, "You were so happy… you had nothing bothering you and I didn't want to ruin that for you."
Natalie stepped away, murmuring about letting Stephanie and Paul know they would be seeing them shortly.
Jon looked at Nina in disbelief before stepping forward and cupping her face in his hands, "Nina… you matter to me… your safety is important… you should've told me, regardless of anything else… babe..." Jon couldn't continue as he let out a sigh and pulled Nina into his arms for a hug.
Nina clung onto Jon's shirt tightly, breathing in his steadying, familiar scent. In his arms she felt safe, like no one could possibly harm her.
"Come on. We need to tell Steph and Paul," said Jon pulling away, only to walk with his arm still around Nina's back.
Nina hooked her hand into the belt loop of Jon's jeans and rested her head against him as they walked a few more steps down the corridor and into the makeshift office.
Natalie was seated opposite Stephanie and Paul, so Nina sat in between Natalie and Jon.
"So," said Paul with a confused expression, "Natalie tells us you need to speak with us about something serious, Nina?"
"Please don't say you are pregnant," begged Stephanie, looking half joking and half serious.
Nina laughed lightly and shook her head, "I'm not… I actually have an issue involving a stalker."
Stephanie and Paul sat up straighter as Nina fully divulged the information to them both. She displayed the images to them both and told them, as well as Jon, about the parking lot incident.
"That fucking creep!" snarled Jon, his fist hitting the armrest of the chair.
Nina reached out and clutched his fist into her hands and looked at Stephanie and Paul silently.
"We have had one of our former diva's stalked but not quite like this," admitted Stephanie seriously, "Firstly, you will be reporting this to the proper authorities," Stephanie looked at Paul and Paul walked over to the corner of the room instantly talking on his phone, "Also, we will be consulting with online social media experts as to how best to protect you online. I understand you utilise your Facebook to stay in touch with family and friends and I don't want to take that away from you. Thirdly, your safety in the real world is clearly a concern."
"I won't be letting her out of my sight," said Jon firmly and seriously, "We will work at the same shows and events if need be."
"I will help in any way possible," agreed Natalie.
"Security will be increased inside and outside the buildings," said Stephanie, "I will be seeing to it that each employee of the WWE now have ID passes that must be used to enter stadiums and events. Your safety is important to us, Nina, we don't want you fearing for your life at all."
"Philippe will be informed of this as well, Ni-Ni," added Jon as he rubbed Nina's back.
Nina wiped a few stray tears from her face and smiled gratefully at Stephanie, Natalie and Jon, "Thank you. I'm so sorry for all of this."
"Don't you apologise. You haven't done anything wrong at all," said Stephanie firmly, "You didn't engage with him in conversation at all."
"I thought ignoring it would make it go away," said Nina honestly as more tears trickled down her face, "But it just made them more aggressive."
Paul joined the group again and looked at Nina kindly, "Authorities are on their way. They will take your statement and track this creep down."
Nina was exhausted by the time her and Jon returned to the hotel. Without a word, Nina headed to the bathroom and hopped in the shower. In the steaming hot water she released her pent up emotions, kneeling down to the ground and sobbing into her hands. The hot water mixed in with her tears as Nina looked up at the ceiling. She sucked in a deep breath and moved back to lean against the tiled wall. Silently, she sat staring at the fogged up glass constantly replaying the smashing noise from the car park, the feeling of being watched and the constant fear of hearing her phone sound from a notification, or vibrate when on silent.
Nina didn't know how long she sat there. She didn't break from her thoughts until the shower glass door opened and the water switched off. Nina looked up as Jon knelt down and pulled her up and wrapped a towel around her.
"I-I didn't wash my hair," mumbled Nina as she stumbled forward.
Jon scooped Nina up and carried her through to the bedroom. He gently sat her on the bed and replaced the towel with a dressing gown.
"No one is going to hurt you," said Jon as he knelt down in front of Nina and made her look at him, "I am never letting any sick bastard get anywhere near you. Ever."
Nina leaned forward, pressing forehead against Jon's. She closed her eyes, letting the security his presence brought take her over. Slowly, she opened her eyes and leaned back a little and looked into his blue eyes.
"I love you," she whispered, "More than you will ever know or understand."
The next day Nina met with a specialist in regards to online social media and stalking. Her Facebook was set to the tightest security measures with Nina having to be the one to ask people to be her friend and allowing no-one, except her family and close friends to be allowed to inbox her. Her twitter was hard so Nina, Stephanie, Paul and Vince decided she would only tweet the day of Raw, Smackdown and any pay-per-view, otherwise she did not need to touch her twitter. Nina opted out of having an Instagram. She did, however, change her mobile number and only gave it to her family, her bosses, Jacob, Susie, Reece, Jon, Natalie, Saraya, Milena, Victoria, Tenille, Nicholas and Ettore. Otherwise it was on lock down.
Feeling more confident, Nina spent the weeks in the lead up to Wrestlemania training, and working with Jon, Saraya and Colby to build up the story line.
Finally it was Wrestlemania weekend. Nina and Jon were currently getting ready for the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Nina had chosen an Australian designer gown, wanting to represent her own country. She had settled for a black grown with a funnel neck and short sleeves by Alex Perry. It had lace panels with a long back zip and a flared, floor length skirt. She had teamed it with black stilettos with lace styling, a silver bracelet and black and silver fashion ring and black clutch. Nina, with help from Victoria, had styled her hair into a bun, with two braids from either side pulling back into it. She had also opted for light make up.
"Jon!" called Nina feeling frustrated.
Jon walked into the bedroom, dressed in a simple black tuxedo with a silver tie, "Yeah Babe?"
"Can you please zip me up?" begged Nina with her back to him.
Jon walked over and teasingly trailed his fingers down her back, tracing the outline of her exposed black, lacey bra.
"Totally not cool."
Jon chuckled and pulled the zipper up.
Nina sighed in relief and turned around to face him. He looked at her with wide eyes and stepped back, "It's hideous, isn't it?"
"No… you look gorgeous."
Nina flushed and handed Jon her phone, "I promised Mum a picture."
Jon took the picture, before Nina dragged him over to take a selfie of them both together.
"There are reporters," cried Nina as their car pulled up outside the SAP center.
"We get to be ourselves, Babe… and everyone will know we are officially together," pointed out Jon.
Nina smiled at him and gave him a quick kiss before the back door was opened for them to exit. Jon climbed out first and stepped aside, holding a hand out for Nina to take a hold of.
With a firm grip on Jon's hand, Nina stepped out and fixed her dress before they walked onto the red carpet. The first section was mainly the fans. Nina and Jon walked along and greeted fans, signing autographs and taking photos with a few.
"You're so beautiful!" cried a girl to Nina.
"Thank you," grinned Nina, "So are you! I love your hair!"
The girl smiled, her eyes tearing up. Nina gave the girl a quick hug before moving forward.
"Can I have a photo with you?"
Nina nodded and leaned next to the guy. She did stiffen when he placed a hand on her shoulder but smiled for the photo.
"You are so beautiful. Why won't you be with me?"
Nina stepped away quickly to look at the guy. He looked back at her with dark eyes and short curly dark hair. Nina looked over to Jon with a panicked expression, looking back at the guy as he spoke again.
"We're meant to be, Luce. I won't hurt you. I love you, Luce! Only you!"
Jon rushed to Nina's side and escorted her away as security guards quickly appeared to take the guy away.
"YOU WILL ME MINE LUCE!" he screamed, "LUCE FEVER IS ALL BECAUSE OF ME! LUCE! LOOK AT ME!"
"Don't look at him," murmured Jon as Stephanie quickly arrived.
"Take her inside. Go behind the screens to avoid the press," instructed Stephanie.
Jon guided Nina the way Stephanie told him, with both avoiding the curious looks from their co-workers.
Jon escorted Nina into an empty club room and sat her on a chair, grabbing another and sitting opposite her. He clutched onto her hands as Nina tried to gain control of her breathing.
"It's okay. He is gone and now the police have him, he can be locked away for good, Babe," said Jon calmly.
"I-I feel so week, Jon… like… like I have no control over any aspect of my life," said Nina quietly, "I just want to have a good night… and enjoy this experience."
Jon leaned forward and made Nina look at him, "And you will."
Nina smiled as Stephanie walked into the room with Paul, Marc and a police officer.
"How are you?" asked Stephanie, placing a gentle hand on Nina's shoulder.
"I need a stiff drink."
"I don't blame you," said Paul.
"The offender managed to escape," said the Police officer, "We don't think he is working alone… the guards were attacked from behind. We have police officers out on the look for the men."
Nina let out a shuddering breath and clung onto Jon's hands tightly. What was said next as Nina blocked it out. She knew Jon, Stephanie and Paul were less than impressed with the situation though.
"Nina," said Jon softly, bringing Nina from her thoughts, "We can go back to the hotel if you want."
"No," said Nina firmly, "We're going to the ceremony. I didn't get dolled up for no reason."
Nina stood up and thanked the officer, Stephanie and Paul before heading to the arena with Jon.
A/N: Poor Nina. Will she be left alone? Will the authorities capture the stalkers? Well, review to find out!