Chapter 21: Awkward Reunion
It was finally Wrestlemania Day. The past two months had been incredible for Destiny ever since her return. Her feud with AJ was gaining them both respect in the fans eyes as well as in the eyes of everyone backstage. They set out to be put in the history books and that's what they were doing. She was also running roughshod over the rest of the locker room with her boys Dean and Roman. Everything was pretty much in perfect harmony. Well except for one thing. In two months she hadn't heard a peep from Seth. She had no idea how he was doing, when he planned on returning, and how his recovery was going. Based on the time frame she figured he should be due back fairly soon. Even Summer hadn't spoken to her since she tried to hook them up. Damn she hoped she didn't screw up her friendship with Seth. That would send her world crashing down if that happened. All this was going through her head, while she was on her way back from doing the last of her media rounds hours before Wrestlemania.
Arriving to the arena thirty minutes later, she went straight to her locker room that she was sharing with Dean, Roman, The Usos and Naomi that night. Destiny was scheduled to be on the card twice that night. One was with her title match against AJ and the second was with Dean and Roman in there 2-on-1 match against Kane and the New Age Outlaws. Being in that room alone was what she needed. She hadn't seen the other two all day which was actually a good thing because she wanted all the time in the world to get her head right. While she was looking around for her special ring gear that she had made for that night there was a knock on the door. If it was someone she was sharing with they would've walked right in. So with a bit of confusion, she walked to the door and opened it not expecting to see the person she saw.
"Um hey Seth." she said while opening the door wider. However, she don't know that she was opening the door for not just one person but two. Behind him stood a slender, white chick, with tattoos, and long dark hair. Basically she looked like a strung out version of Destiny.
"Hey Des." he said leaning down for a hug. It wasn't one of those strong, deep, hugs that she was used to and she had a feeling that it had something to do with the other woman standing in the room with them.
"Long time no speak. What's going on with you? You're looking much better since the last time I saw you."
"Yeah sorry for going silent on you. Nice try with Summer by the way even though I told you not to play matchmaker Des."
"I know and it's clear that you didn't need my help. Care to introduce me to your "friend?"
"Yeah. Ummm….Destiny this is Carla, Carla this is my best friend Destiny."
Stepping forward she put her hand out for Carla to shake. The other girl just looked at it and dismissed her.
"Pleasure to meet you too Carla. You're a charmer." she said sarcastically
"There was really no need to introduce me because I'll be around for a long time anyway." Carla replied in a snarky tone
"Oh really and why is that?"
"Well one thing your best friend forgot to mention is that we're together."
"Whatever you say. Look can we have a minute alone?"
"Sure take all the time you need to address this bombshell that just walked into your life. Looks like you're not the only woman in his life anymore." Carla walked over to Seth and kissed him on the cheek before leaving them two together in the locker room.
After she left Destiny turned around and looked at Seth with pure disgust on her face.
"I don't like her."
"Why not? You just met her. Plus what's it matter who I am or am not with?"
"First of all that two minutes I spent with her is more than enough. Second I just noticed you didn't claim her. Why's that?"
"Why are you getting so defensive Des?"
"Are you doing this to make me jealous because if you are that's really petty?"
"Don't flatter yourself honey."
"Wow you became a dick since the last time I talked to you. What are you doing here anyway?"
"I got cleared to wrestle earlier in the week and I thought I'd stop by and say hello."
"Oh stop by, say hello, and put your new dime piece on display. Well now that you've done that please get out of here. Your presence is currently making me sick."
"Well I can't go too far. Triple H talked to me about the storyline coming up. Looks like you're stuck with me for the time being." That stopped Destiny dead in her tracks and her body got cold.
"Well the time for me being in your annoying presence isn't now so please get the hell out of here. I'm pretty sure Ms. Dime a Dozen is waiting for some attention."
Before he could leave, Dean and Roman walked into the locker room.
"Seth what are you doing here?" growled Dean
"Calm down with your possessive side Ambrose, I'm not trying to bag your chick. I just came to say hello." replied Seth
"Well hello now goodbye."
"So harsh Dean." he said snidely
"Damn Seth what's gotten into you?" asked Roman
"Oh nothing much big brother. I came by thinking you guys would be happy to know that I'm cleared to wrestle again. However, the ice twins over there aren't exactly happy to see me."
"Well I'm glad to have you back bro. You look better than ever. I hope you're staying to watch Mania." said Roman
"Of course! My girl and I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Hold on. You actually stopped looking and lusting over Destiny long enough to get someone?" asked Dean
"She ain't much to sniff at so don't get to hype Dean."
"Still angry there Des?" asked Seth
"Wait you've met her?" asked Dean and Roman simultaneously
"Unfortunately. Dudes I'm going to go run a lap around the arena. If y'all want to stay and continue this wonderful reunion that's completely your prerogative. I'll be back before the show starts."
With that she left her boys to their own devices. She hoped Dean didn't completely beat Seth's ass but at this point she wouldn't put much past him. The way Seth came up in here was really off but she refused to dwell on that right now. Taking this run was solely to clear her mind so she was ready for everything coming her way in under three hours. Tonight was not the night for feelings to be having a field day with her.