Dolph's pov
Less than an hour before I have to go out to the ring. Of course I'll be stealing the show as per usual. I just hope that tonight I can pick up a win but that's pretty unlikely. Because I'm the career 'bad guy', at live events it's normal to receive a loss. At least I'll have AJ in my corner to make things better after I lose. I hope.
Speaking of her, I can't seem to find the petite diva. I ran into Wade five minutes ago and he said that she was asking where I was. I've been looking for her all over the arena ever since. I think I'll just have to go get ready for my match and find her then.
I open the door to my locker room and put my luggage in the corner. Just as I turn around I see a small brunette woman sat on the floor with her head in her hands. It's my girlfriend. My heart jumps at the sight of her like this.
She lifts her head from her hands and immediately shoot up from off the floor.
"Hi. You're finally here."
She almost looks scared. Maybe it's due to how we left things last night. She takes a few steps closer to me. "Dolph.. I am so, so sorry for last night. I.."
Before she can finish her sentence I wrap my arms around her frame. There are no words that I feel the need to say right now to make everything okay, but I just want to let her know that I love her by showing my affection. She quickly reciprocates the hug and puts her arms around my torso. It feels good to just have her in my arms after a full day of being without her. I kiss the top of her head and start to run my fingers through my hair. Her scent is now filling up my senses because I'm so close to her. I can smell the usual fragrance of vanilla mixed with coconut and for the first time since before our argument I feel relaxed.
"Dolph, does this mean you're not mad at me anymore?"
"Babe, I was never really mad at you, I just hate arguing. I get why you were so wound up but just know that I don't want to talk to Nikki and I refuse to let her be a reason for us falling out."
"Okay. She won't ever come between us again. I just hate her you know? And knowing that she talked to you just made me feel so uncomfortable."
"I should have told you about that and I'm sorry. I knew that you'd probably get upset about it though, and it was really nothing so I thought it would be better to just act like I never spoke to her and see you happy instead."
"I get it. I'm happy now just knowing that we're okay. I think I got scared of losing you and instantly thought the worst."
"You need to get it into your head that I'm not leaving you any time soon babe. Me and you? We're going to be together for a long time. Maybe forever."
Surprise surprise. I lost my match.
It wasn't like I was on my own out there, I was tagging with CM Punk against Cena and Ryback. But of course, I was the one who took the fall. I don't even know why I'm so livid right now, I lose all of the freaking time. Why should tonight aggravate me so much? It probably has something to do with the look on AJ's face. Just as Cena had pinned me for the 3 count, I glanced over to see my beautiful girlfriend at ringside. Her facial expression said it all. She was disappointed. She was frustrated. She was disheartened. And above all else, I could tell she was feeling pitiful about my loss.
That's the one thing I can't stand from people. Pity. I don't need anyone taking pity out on me. I may be on a losing streak and maybe the company doesn't seem to trust me enough to be one of their top guys, but I will never want anybody's pity. As I walk back into my locker room I throw my briefcase against the white concrete wall.
"Dolph.. don't get so upset about this okay? You're going to start winning more matches soon babe so just calm down."
"I've been saying that for so long now AJ, and guess where it's gotten me? Nowhere. I may seem like I'm in a great position but I'm still doing the same thing all the damn time."
"But this is a live event, normally the heels lose. You're the money in the bank holder, things are going to get better."
"Are they? Can you honestly promise me that they are? Because right now it seems like all the momentum that I gained from being the sole survivor at survivor series and beating John-boy at TLC is dwindling away. Hell, at this point I wouldn't even be surprised if they made me cash in and lose. Then where will I be? Jobbing to someone like Mark Henry?"
"Stop thinking so negatively. You know that you're far too good to not become world champ."
"I've been far too good for years now AJ."
She can tell that I'm in such a foul mood. She walks over to me and runs her nimble little fingers up and down my arms. "You know back at the new year's toast where I said that you are going to own 2013? I meant it. It wasn't just for the script, but I believed it was the truth and I still do. You will own 2013 when you cash in that briefcase. You will be the world heavyweight champion and I'm going to be by your side no matter what."
What words describe AJ Lee best? Crazy chick? Devil's favourite diva? Geek goddess? No. I think the words to describe her would be angel sent from heaven. Because right now I'm not sure what I'd do without her. Just knowing that she has faith in me despite losing so much is calming me down. It means the world to me to have a supportive girlfriend. I kiss AJ on the forehead to show how much I care.
"Hey Dolph, just wanted to say that was a great match out there tonight. See you tomorrow."
My mood has instantly gone back to angry. John Cena. The guy who beat me coming to congratulate me on a good match? What a fucking joke.
"Sure John, you would think it was a great match wouldn't you? I mean, you won the damn thing and it's not as if you did much wrestling in it did you? I had to practically carry you through the entire twenty minutes!"
AJ nudges me in the side as a way to get me to shut up. Right now I don't care. He may be the franchise of the company, and if he wanted to he could probably get me fired, but I am sick of having to lose to this goof who doesn't need any more victories under his belt to be a main eventer.
"Dolph, I don't know why you're getting all mad at me for, it's not like I'm the one who books things around here."
"No, you don't book the matches but because you're such an ass kisser you get wins handed to you all of the damn time and I'm tired of it!"
"That's an issue that you should go take up with Vince or creative. Not me."
"Why can't I take it up with you? You're the top guy around here, why can't I be able to air out my frustrations to you?"
"Because I don't make the decisions Dolph! If you have a legitimate gripe then go talk to a McMahon member now. They're running around these halls somewhere. For now just accept that we had a good match and made the fans happy. That's all that matters."
"That's such a typical boy scout line from you!" I'm now fully in his face with AJ tugging on my arm to stop arguing with him.
"Babe, you really need to calm down."
"Babe? So you two are a couple in real life now? I never knew. Wow Ziggler, I feel sorry for you being stuck with the resident lunatic."
That's it. There's no way in hell I'm allowing this jackass to disrespect the woman I love like that. I grab his t-shirt in my hands and push him against the wall. Who the hell does he think he is? Company poster boy or not, no-one badmouths my girl.
"You do not talk about AJ in that way, got it?!"
A smirk appears on Cena's face almost as if to taunt me. AJ manages to squeeze into the middle of us and push me away from him.
"Dolph, you need to think about what you're saying here! I know you're pissed off, but shouting at John isn't going to solve anything!" She turns away from me to direct her attention to Cena. "Can you leave us alone please? I need to talk to my boyfriend."
"Fine. And hey Dolph.. I'll let your little rant go this time, but if you decide to argue with me again over something like this, I won't be as kind."
What a dick. Finally he's leaving the room. AJ closes the door behind him and then looks at me. In a way, I feel like I've let her down by losing my temper with John. Man, I never thought I'd be like this with her but it's just the effect she has on me. She makes me want to be a better person, and when I get mad like this, it's like I've failed.
"I'm sorry AJ. I had to get all that off my chest, and then when he started to diss you I couldn't resist wanting to hurt him."
She smiles and then makes her way over to me. "Let's get out of here."
"What?" I expected her to be a little angry at me, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
"You're stressed out right now so we need to get out of this arena and do something to make you relax a little bit. That sound good?"
She's definitely an angel. "It sounds like just what I need babe."
I meant to mention it the other day, but did everyone see the proposal video of Dolph and AJ? It was so cute! :D