Chapter 29
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Karlee never slept a wink the night she left Dean and by morning her eyes were red raw from the tears. She had hundreds upon hundreds of missed calls from her friends and she knew word had obviously spread as other friends from the company had started to call and text.
Karlee pulled herself up from the bed she was laying on and opened up her suitcase, tipping it all out onto the bed and spreading it everywhere. She hadn't taken much care when throwing everything into the bag so the stuff she did have was limited. She had her ring gear and some clothes, some of them Dean's but mostly hers. Her make-up was scarce and she knew she would have to rely on someone to do her make-up for television. Then the little white packet caught her eye. She had gone out when Dean left to the chemist and purchased some pregnancy tests and on her way back she had happened to hear Dean telling everyone she may be pregnant.
She stared at the little box on the bed and felt so much hatred for it. She felt bad for lying to Dean about trying one but it was just easier to tell him to get him off her back. Karlee knew deep down what she had said to him was a load of shit but she didn't want to admit she was wrong and had over reacted. She missed being with him already and knowing that she would have to go back and get the rest of her stuff made her stomach churn just thinking about it. The room seemed almost colder without Dean and there was no atmosphere. The weird thing was Karlee felt on edge, something she thought she wouldn't get since she was on her own but she didn't feel safe. She wanted Dean's arms to protect her and tell her everything was going to be alright. But she threw that away and with the way she acted, would never get it back.
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Karlee wasn't on any shows in the run up to the PPV and she found it refreshing as she spent all of her time in the gym while everyone else was at the show. She kept her distance and hadn't spoken to anyone in nearly two weeks. All of her fans of Twitter had still been sending her tweets and messages about the incident with Sofia and Cass on Raw but she kept silent about their upcoming match.
It was Friday afternoon, a week and two days before the PPV and just as Karlee was about to visit the gym, her phone rang, halting her plans. She squinted at the caller ID, groaning when she saw who it was and knowing she couldn't ignore them.
"Hello?" Karlee signed into the phone.
"Hey Karlee, Its Steph. I'm just calling to ask if you can pop into my office at the arena at around four?" Karlee squeezed her eyes shut. She really didn't want to face anyone.
"Will Dean be there?" She asked, forgetting that Steph probably didn't know.
"No he won't be, why?" She sounded confused but Karlee wasn't going into detail over the phone.
"Right I'll be there. See you soon Steph." She hung up rather abruptly and threw her phone onto her bed sighing as she sat on her bed. Karlee knew she would probably have to appear on Smackdown so she threw some clothes and wrestling gear and tossed them into a bag. After heaving herself off her bed, she headed out the door and off to the gym.
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The first step Karlee took in feeling comfortable was dressing in her favorite skinny jeans, her converse and a thick knitted black jumper. She completed her make-up free look by throwing her hair into a messy ponytail and covering her eyes with huge sunglasses. She had text Steph to ask i she could sneak in the back and Stephanie agreed without asking any questions. Karlee appreciated her keeping the meeting a secret and promised to explain everything when she got to her office.
Karlee stood by the back door with her head down, trying to avoid anyone seeing her and recognizing her, something that was extremely difficult considering she had firetruck colored hair. Stephanie opened the door minutes later and Karlee was inside and walking in front of her before any 'hellos' could be exchanged. Karlee found relief in the fact that she would be able to talk to Steph and get some honest advice.
"So... Care to tell me what's going on?" She asked, sitting on her table facing Karlee.
"Me and Dean split up." She sighed. Steph's eyes widened to resemble saucers.
"Are you kidding me!? Why?" Karlee knew the next words out of her mouth were going to sound really stupid.
"We had a little conversation about me putting on weight and stuff so he went to the rest of out group to discuss him thinking I was pregnant." If eyes could pop, they would have. Steph's hands flew up to her mouth.
"Holy shit. And are you pregnant?" Karlee shook her head. Steph looked down.
"Steph... Why did you ask me here exactly?" Karlee asked, crossing one leg over the other. Steph looked at her.
"I called you here to tell you your match was taken off the card." Karlee just stared at her. She didn't want to talk in case she said something she would later regret. Steph looked frantic as she waited for Karlee to speak.
"I want that match whether it's on PPv or a house show. I want it." Steph nodded understandingly.
"Well here is what me, my Father and the Board came up with. We want you to go out tonight and attack Sofia, telling her you will take her title when she least expects it." Karlee nodded with a slight smirk.
"I can do that. But when do I get to actually go after her as in a match?" Steph rolled her top lip about in her mouth.
"Well we are actually looking for you to main event our new PPV 'Battleground' and we will use that PPV to focus on our Diva's and use them for the main event. So you won't only be getting what you want and need but you'll also be starting something that could really help you and your division." Karlee smiled. She liked the idea of paving the way for the future.
"Great. I'll do it but what do you want me to do till then?" She understood if she was just going to be used in some tag matches and commentary but she really didn't mind. Steph looked up towards the ceiling and for a second looked extremely desperate.
"We want you to take leave." Karlee spluttered.
"You want me to just stop?! Are you kidding?!" Karlee stood up and paced the floor. Steph made no attempt to get in her way.
"We just think it would be a better build up. Of course you will still get fully paid." Karlee snapped her head around and Steph knew the pay situation wouldn't make it better. Karlee pulled out her hait tie and let it fall around her shoulders. It was a comfort for some strange reason.
"Fine but if my match is pulled I'm outta here quicker than Del Rio can botch a move!" She waggled her finger at Steph who chuckled at her little joke.
"Perfect. I'll get it sorted. You go and get into something sexy and I'll be sure to watch you kick Sofia's ass tonight!" Steph stepped forward and gave Karlee a reassuring squeeze.
"And make sure you talk to Kaitlyn and Layla! They're here tonight and they both look really upset." Karlee smiled at the mention of her best friends. She had to admit, she missed them. Karlee shut the door behind her and stalked off down the corridor, walking towards what could either be a bitch fight or an emotional argument.
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