Thanks to Menaji for putting the story on their story alert and reviewing! I love new readers! Thanks to Peppers24 for reviewing also. Here's chapter 20. Any guesses to where Nicole's going?
Nicole's plane landed in the Daytona Beach International Airport. It was a half hour drive to Ponce Inlet. That gave her enough time to come up with what she was going to say when she arrived unexpectedly. He probably already knew what was going on anyway. It was all over the internet of course. Nicole was a little surprised that none of her close friends called her or Hunter. She definitely got a hundred calls from her mom. She didn't feel like being questioned and stuff. Especially by her mother. She could be a real pain at times. Hunter's mom and sister called her a few times, but she ignored them. Her heart wouldn't allow her to hear the disappointment in her mother-in-law's voice. It would break her. The brunette just couldn't believe her entire life was going down the drain.
The vibration of her phone brought the diva out of her thoughts. She was close to throwing the damn thing out of the window.
Nicole sighed, "What now?" she whispered.
It was a text from Chris Jericho.
"Hey, I know we haven't talked in awhile, but I just wanted you to know, no matter what I'll always love you. You're one of my good friends and I would never turn my back on you, just because of one silly mistake. Idk if you know, but the tape is all over the internet. Everyone backstage is talking...and saying harsh things. I'm very close to punching people in their faces, along with I heard you weren't answering your phone, so hopefully you at least read this. I love you Mini."
By the time Nicole finished reading the message, tars were streaming down her face. He called her Mini. She hasn't heard that nickname in a long time. Nicole got the name Mini from Vince McMahon. He always said she acted just like Shawn when it came to her temper, especially when she didn't get her way or didn't like something. They had the same sense of humor too. So Vince started calling her Mini and it stuck.
At least some people were still on her side. She needed all the support she could get.
Nicole was getting close to her destination. She still had no idea what she was going to say, maybe it was best she said nothing. He probably already knew, just not the details.
"We're here ma'am," the cab driver announced to a zoned out brunette. Nicole took a deep breath and looked out the window to the Florida home. This was it, no turning back now.
Hunter waited and waited for an answer, but all he got was a voice mail.
"Dammit," he slammed his phone down on the table. His wife wasn't answering his calls. According to others she wasn't answering theirs either. Where the hell could she be? She couldn't be far but then again, Gina did say she had a suitcase. 'Did she leave the state? Why would she just leave the kids like that? She must be coming back, she had it. Was she going to see Bret?' Once again the tears were flowing. How did everything get so screwed up? 'Was I not paying enough attention to her?' he thought. 'Was she carrying a child right now and if so was it Bret's?'
The blonde man growled, he was receiving a massive headache. Too much thinking. He needed a break...from everything, including the ring. He needed to talk to Vince about some time off. He couldn't take this anymore. The Cerebral Assassin was going to snap soon, and on the wrong person. He had to leave before Hart got back to fill his role as General Manager. If he got a hold of the Canadian again, he wouldn't just give him a busted lip. No, it would be much, much worse.
"Fuck this," Hunter growled and stormed out the door, on a hunt for the Chairman.
Nicole slowly made her way up the cement stairs. This was it, she kept telling herself. 'You can't turn back now.' After some hesitation, she finally rung the doorbell. Nicole waited a few minutes and no one answered. She debated on leaving. Maybe she should have never came. Right when she was turning to leave, the door opened. A teenage boy stood there. Several moments went by as the two studied each other. Did he remember her? He was so young the last time she saw him.
"Nicole?" the boy asked.
Nicole smiled, "Hey you remember me,"
"Of course I do you're my god-mother," he said excitedly. "What are you doing here?"
"Just came to visit, haven't seen you guys in awhile,"
The boy opened the door wider, "Come in," he motioned.
Nicole took a step into the house and looked around. Not much had changed.
"Mom! Dad! Nicole's here!" he yelled through the house.
Wow it's amazing how much he had grew. He was only about 14 now and just as tall as his father. She actually had to look up to him. He had long brown hair like him too.
"Good lord you're tall," she stated.
"Yeah," he smiled proudly, "I get it from dad. Mom! Dad! Get in here!"
Seconds later a short woman appeared from the kitchen. "What are you yelling about?" she stopped dead in her tracks. "Nicole?"
Oh damn, here come the waterworks.
"Hi," Nicole said giving her a small smile.
"What are you doing here?" the woman asked walking towards her.
"Just thought I'd stop by and visit," she lied.
"It's definitely nice to see you," she said hugging the veteran diva. "Honey go get your father," she said to her son. The young boy ran off in search for his father. Meanwhile the dirty-blonde headed woman led Nicole into the kitchen.
"Would you like something to drink?" she asked.
"No I'm fine." Nicole replied, even though a cold glass of water sounded great right about now.
"Something to eat?"
Nicole shook her head.
"Anything?"
Once again she replied no.
The woman poured a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Nicole, then sat across the table from her. Without saying a word the blonde gently took Nicole by the hands. "I know why you're here."
Right then the brunette broke down. "I'm such a fuck up." she sobbed.
"No you're not Nicole. Don't ever say that again." she said kneeling beside her. "You're an amazing person. People make mistakes. Don't beat yourself about it."
"But Hunter hates me," Nicole cried.
"He doesn't hate you sweetie." the woman said pulling Nicole's head down to her shoulder.
The mother of two sobbed even harder, clinging onto the woman for dear life.
Neither of the women heard the man walk in. He watched as his good friend, more of a sister cried her little heart out. He turned to his son. "Would you mind getting the guest room ready?" he asked quietly.
"No problem," the teenager took one last look at his mom and god mom, then quietly left the room.
The tall man walked over to the women and placed a hand on his wife's shoulder. She gently lifted Nicole's head up.
"Kevin..." she said softly.
She sounded so broken and fragile. He had never seen her like this before.
"Hey babygirl," he said spreading his arms.
Nicole instantly jumped up and slammed into him and started crying more. Kevin Nash wrapped his big arms around the tiny woman, whispering soothing words into her ear. His wife Tamara silently watched the two friends for a moment, before deciding to give them some privacy.
After what seemed like forever, Nicole finally calmed down. She sat back down and took a small sip of her now cold coffee. Kevin watched her for a moment. Studying her body language.
"Ya wanna talk about it?" he asked, trying not to pressure her.
She simply shook her head no. "I really just want to sleep."
The big man could understand that, she did travel all the way from Connecticut to get here.
"No worries, you can stay in the guest room upstairs. We can talk in the morning."
The brunette looked up at her long time friend. "Thank you,"
There you have it chapter 20 done. I'm actually pretty proud of this one. Sorry I kept saying "the woman" & "the boy" throughout the whole thing. I felt like if I give Tamara & Tristen's names you would know who's house Nicole went to and I didn't want you guys to find out till the very end. I know I'm cruel. Anyway hope you guys like it. R&R