April's POV, Two weeks later
Requesting this time off was probably the best decision I made this entire year. Like I finally somewhat feel relaxed like a normal human being. I literally have been doing nothing but just bumming around the house all day. Every now and then I go out to the store, or the gym, I even went for a jog, but I'm trying to limit my time around strangers to a minimum. Being off the road feels really weird for me since I'm so use to traveling every other day, the early morning ten hour drives, three am dinner runs, staring at nothing but highways for hours and hours. Now I usually just wake up around noon and stay up until early morning. So really I just have a lot of free time on my hands so I did a lot of self processing and came to grips with my realities.
The first one being I am completely and totally gay. I don't know why it took me so long to fully accept it but I do now and I'm okay with it because I'm happy the way I am. Next thing I realized is I'm only human and I make mistakes too. Everyone does it, nobody is perfect and it just so happened that my mistake drove me to do some awful things to people who have nothing to do with what happened. I also realized that I'm not invincible just because I'm a superstar, I bleed when someone rips my heart out just like everyone else. I have feelings too and I can't just ignore them when I feel them, so if I feel like I need to cry I'll cry. No more setting aside my feelings it's time to focus on April.. not Zivile. Whilst in the midst of sorting out my feelings I ultimately ended up thinking about the last full conversation I had with HER and it opened my eyes. No matter how hard I try I can't force her to love me again.. Nobody can force feelings upon someone, but if they do it probably won't be genuine. The last thing I want is a relationship built on fake feelings because those won't last past the first storm.
Besides I've been watching the super shows and I noticed she seems to be doing a lot better since I left. She wears that belt so well and that's really all one needs to be happy in this company, fans who adore you and the motivation to prove to them week after week as to why you deserve to be where you are. Now that I think about it they are starting their European tour in a few days so that's going to be interesting as to see how they react to the new Divas champion. I know they love her just like I do maybe even more.. Even if they don't she still has Zack so at this point in her life Leeana is all just a thing of the past never again to resurface. And trust me it hurts so much to even think that but it's the harsh reality I've come to realize. If she's happy doesn't that mean I have a right to be happy too? So watching her stand on the ramp holding up my title belt as I sat in the ring made me realize that the game is over. She moved on and found comfort in someone else and I deserve comfort from another too, and chasing after her all day is pointless when I'm the only one interested. It only took a four day long sappy love movie marathon for me to understand that maybe me and Zivile just weren't meant to be. Fate has a path for everyone and maybe it has a better route for me, and that's why I have officially decided to let her go. Just like the old saying if you love something let it go, and I love Zivile and it's time to let her go. She showed no sign of wanting me back so why bother trying to woo someone who pays no attention to you.
There are tons of women out there for me I just have to find the right one for me. For right now I have my eyes set on one woman in particular. It's been awhile since I last seen her so that is why I'm on this plane headed up to Minnesota. I miss Roni and I just want to kiss her so badly it's making me anxious with anticipation waiting for this stupid plane to land and for her to wrap me up in a hug. I've been sitting on this plane for three maybe four hours now and I'm getting restless because we are to be landing in a few minutes. I'm so excited and nervous to see her and I don't even know why. Okay I lied I know why but I'm going mad waiting. I hope she still like likes me because I like like her and hopefully when I go back on the road she'll be alongside me... Not as a friend but my girlfriend.. Maybe I'll take baby steps first. I'm ready to move on from Zivile and it's time for me to be happy.
Ten minutes later
As soon as we touched down I pulled out my phone and called her. She said she was already here and waiting for me, hearing that made my heart beat a little faster. You can only imagine how long the next ten minutes of them connecting the plane to the terminal felt for me. I've never flew a plane but I'm sure I could have parked it faster. Once we were free to unboard I quickly gathered my things and got off. I couldn't help but to smile as I walked through the gate and saw her standing there with a stupid smile on her face. As much as I really want to drop my carry on and run to her I have to remember what Steph told me before I left. She doesn't want to know what I did on my time off. So far only Layla knows where I am right now. Anyway I walked up to her until we were face to face.
"Veronica." I spoke
"Wow we don't see each other for two months and we're back to full names!? Just when I thought we were getting somewhere." She jokingly said in a disappointed tone. All I could do is smile so I hugged her.
"I missed you." She hugged me back and I have butterflies in my stomach. She smells so good I almost don't want to let her go.
"I missed you too babe." She smirked pulling away. Then we kinda just stood there staring at each other. I didn't mind her eyes are sort of a hazel color today and the way the light is hitting them really brings them out. "Anyway come on we gotta get going because I left Tater in the car and he doesn't like being left alone for long periods of time." She spoke letting me go and grabbing my carry on.
"Wait did you bring him with you?" I asked in both question and excitement.
"Well he had a doctor visit before we came to get you. He had to get his stitches checked and stuff like that no biggie." She shrugged as we began to head to baggage claim.
"Oh.. Do you think he'll like me?" That got her to stop and look at me, I then felt her interlace her hand with mine.
"He'll love you he's a really cool cat." Pets are always a good judge of character so if he doesn't like me then it's going to be a long few days. From there we walked to baggage claim which wasn't too far from where we were. "What color is your suitcase?"
"Navy blue." I spoke simply as luggage began to go around on the carousel. "What are we going to do later?" I asked being its only three in the afternoon.
"That's a good question. I dunno whatever you want I guess. But I don't have work tonight so we really can do whatever but I was thinking maybe we could-"
"Roni?" Asked a random voice causing Roni to stop talking and look in the direction of where the voice came from. Then suddenly a teenage girl was standing in front of us.
"Hola!" Smiled Roni as she held out her arms to hug the girl.
"At first I didn't notice you but my mom pointed you out and I freaked out. You have no idea how much you've inspired me to come out to my parents. I love watching your videos every Thursday it gives me something to look forward to every week. I love you so much!" Smiled the girl as she pulled away.
"Oh well I'm glad I could help brighten your day. What was your name?" What in the hell is going on right now? I'm so lost right now it isn't funny.
"Nicole."
"Well Nicole thank you for watching my videos. And to be honest I'm actually type lime green jello of that shirt you have on." Roni spoke pointing to the girls shirt that had a cartoon chubby unicorn on it.
"Thank you. My best friend got it for me after I came out to her. She said it represents my life in one photo." Gushed the girl. It was then that I spotted my suitcase coming my way on the carousel so I moved away to go retrieve it. There is something Roni isn't telling me and I'm not sure if it's going to be a good thing or not. I took my time grabbing my suitcase giving them time to talk. Then again you can only take but so long to grab your luggage, once I got it I walked back over to them.
"Just remember to always be yourself and never change for anyone. As long as you're comfortable being yourself you'll be happy." Spoke Roni to the girl.
"I know it's the best advice I've ever been given. You're one of my favorite YouTubers."
"Well you are one of my favorite fans." That was all it took for the girl to hug her once again. I'm not sure how I feel about this.
"That means a lot to me. I love you so much my bestie is going to be so jealous I met you before she did. Anyway I have to go my mom is calling me now."
"Okay well it was nice to meet you Nicole. I wish you best of luck on your finals coming up make sure you study hard and pass."
"I know I will."
"Okay see you later." Roni smiled before giving the girl one last hug then she walked away. So judging by their chat they just had I assume Roni makes YouTube videos? "Haha sorry bout that you never know when you'll run into a fan. Anyway is that all your stuff?" Roni asked walking up to me.
"What was all that about?"
"I'll explain it to you later we gotta get to the car before Tater loses his shit." So then from there we walked to her car that was right out the doors from the baggage claim area. "When you see him try not to laugh at him, he has to wear his cone for the next twenty-four hours and he's very insecure about it." Roni said seriously as we approached her car.
"I'll try." When we got to the car I could just barely see him peeking out the window. I thought it was cute being all you can see is part of his head and a bright blue cone around his head. Roni then opened the door and picked him up.
"Tator-Tot this is Aj she is going to hangout with us for a few days." She cooed holding him. She then turned to me. "Aj this is Tator-Tot my roommate and I'd like you to meet him." She smiled holding him out for me to grab him so I did.
"Hi Tator I'm Aj." I smiled letting him smell me.
"Well he didn't bite you so this is good. He is very picky when it comes to people." I don't know what it is but animals always seem to like me. Now he's just laying in my arms.
"What kind of cat is he again?" I asked as she was putting my suitcase in the trunk.
"A Scottish fold." He is so adorable, he's all grey with black stripes and really big blue eyes. "But come on let's go we have stuff we have to do." She spoke walking up to me so I got in and she closed it behind me.
"Where are we going?" It was at this point she got in the car and Tator already hopped out of my arms and crawled into the backseat. He is curled up in a blankets that's back there.
"Well we are going to the grocery store, because I need a few things for tomorrow."
"What's tomorrow?"
"You'll see." She shrugged.
"You know I hate it when you won't give me a straight forward answer." Whenever I ask her a question she almost never gives a straight answer and it's so annoying. But that's what makes Roni Roni.
"Seems like a personal problem." She smirked looking at me. When she looked at me it reminded me that I need to do something. So without warning I leaned over and kissed her. It's been so long since we kissed that it almost felt like we never have before. She willingly kissed me back and it feels great knowing I'm just focusing on kissing one set of lips. I honestly think I could get use to this if fate permits. Once we were both breathless I pulled away. It was funny because she had a very confused yet dreamy look on her face. "Wow!"
"I'd apologize but I've been waiting two months to be able to do that again. It's not fair talking to you when I'm halfway across the country." I spoke honestly.
"Well in that case." She then leaned over and kissed me this time with more ferocity. Yea I can so totally get use to this. "I missed you probably ten times more than that." She grinned looking me in the eyes. Damn it her eyes are so enchanting I swear if she wanted to take me right here in this crowded parking lot I'd probably let her. All she has to do is give me a look and it'll be all over.
"I think I missed you this much more!" I smiled holding my thumb and index finger as close together as I could without them touching. That got her to grin.
"Damn you why do you have to be so cute?"
"Sorry not sorry."
"Ugh. We'll finish this later we gotta get to the store before it closes." Then from there we drove off to the grocery store. Where we got a lot of ingredients to I assume different recipes. I'm not sure exactly she just kept asking questions about what I do and don't like to eat, about my normal everyday diet, or if I've ever had certain foods that I've never heard of. Like she asked if I've ever had frittata... What in the world is that, does it have fruit in it? Is it a drink? She wouldn't tell me what the ingredients are for but I didn't complain because she did go to culinary school so she knows what she's doing. Besides that's even better that means delicious homemade meals via a very pretty lady who isn't me. If you ask me I don't think life can get any better than that. So since she wouldn't tell me what I wanted to hear I made sure to tease her every now and then by giving her subtle kisses. Really I only did it to see how well she'll handle me in the future because I love playing around...
Anyway we weren't in the store for long being Tater-Tot was still in the car by himself. After that we drove maybe five minutes until we pulled up in front of an old looking six story high brick building. The neighborhood was very quiet and sort of run down but not to the point where it's covered in debris. It's more of that one part of town where everyone knows about it but there isn't really much to do because it's just full of a lot of assumingly empty one level warehouses, but you have to drive through it to get to the next town. Honestly all it did was remind me of what it was like growing up back home in Jersey.
"Okay here we are home sweet home. Now before you ask questions I know it isn't exactly the best neighborhood but there's a reason I chose this place I promise. And it's perfect because the sun is starting to go down so I can show you what I'm talking about." Spoke Roni as she let me out the car. I didn't question her I just shrugged and helped her bring the groceries inside. When we walked in the lobby was actually really nice compared to the outside. When we walked in there was a blonde haired guy sitting in a chair drinking a beer with his feet up watching a baseball game. "Hey Vinny do you think you could run to my car and grab Tate? He is already in his cage I just need you to bring him up to my room." Spoke Roni to the guy.
"Do you want me to check her first?" He asked pointing to me.
"No it's okay she's clean. Just get Tate please." What does he mean check me?
"Anything for you boss." He spoke as he got up. When he got up I noticed he had a gun on his waist, so I assume he must be a security guard or something. He isn't a cop because he isn't in uniform but he is wearing a suit.
"Thanks." Vinny then passed us and went outside. "Well shall we?" She asked as the elevator doors opened. We then got in the elevator and she put in a key that allowed her to push the fifth floor button. When the doors opened I was very surprised to see what it looked like inside. "Welcome to my cave!" I heard off to the side I'm still trying to take everything in. When she said apartment that was an understatement this place is huge and if my eyes don't deceive me I actually believe it has a second level. The first thing you see when the doors open is a massive white wall with a border going around the perimeter of it. With a long L-shaped couch facing it. Right before that is the kitchen which also was abnormally large when you think of an apartment kitchen. Across from the kitchen was I assume the dining room because there is a glass dinner table there with a crystal chandelier hanging above it. Mind you all of this is in one room and there is still a lot of empty space. Seriously this place must cost a fortune maybe there really is something she isn't telling me. "Well what do you think?"
"How? Who?" Was all I could get out. I would have never guessed she lives in a place like this. That is inside of an old building, in a shabby neighborhood. Roni just laughed as she placed the bags on the kitchen counter so I followed behind.
"Well this building is an actual apartment building. Floors two and up were all full of different apartments and I wanted the very top floor which as you can see I have. But there was a problem the kitchen wasn't quite big enough for me because I have a lot of friends and we all like to get together and I usually bring the food. I didn't want to find a different building because this one was perfect so being Daddy's little girl I convinced my dad to talk the landlord into letting me have the two apartments next to mine that way I could expand. At first the landlord was hesitant but daddy and his guys made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Then a few months later the top two floors became one apartment and it's mine. And as you can tell my kitchen is now very spacious. Best part is my rent probably a hundred more than everyone else's in the building." She smiled. I'm not sure what to think of that but it was a good idea because this place is awesome.
"Damn your dad must be one helluva guy."
"Yea I guess you can say that, my dad is a very well known and respected guy around here. It's a bad idea to be on his bad side. Anyway I was thinking for dinner me and you can cook something... That is if you're up for it, I have a pasta maker that's been sitting in the box never even used. And I was thinking we-"
"Say no more you had me at pasta maker." I've always wanted to try my hand at making pasta from scratch.
"Okay great so we can kill two birds with one stone. First thing first we gotta put these away and then get you settled in."
"Sounds like a plan." I agreed before we began to put away the groceries. Halfway through Vinny came up carrying Tater and my luggage. He must be one really cool guard. It didn't take us long to put away the food.
"Kay well I guess we can start down here. As you can probably tell this is the kitchen, that over there is the the dinner table. Then if you come this way this is the entertainment center." She spoke as we walked toward where the couch was.
"If it's the entertainment center where's the entertainment?" I asked. I mean it's just a couch with a coffee table that face a white wall.
"Well you didn't let me finish. But since you asked." She then walked to the coffee table and picked up a tablet that was sitting there. "It's a universal remote. But watch and admire the ultimate football watching mechanism." And suddenly a light projected onto the white screen.
"Wait so-"
"Yea I did it and very happy I did. It's perfect to use during football season. Get the surround sound system going, a few beers, some pizza and it's a great night."
"So when you told me you're projecting movies you weren't kidding?" All this time I thought it was some crazy Minnesota slang for watching tv.
"Nope when I'm in a good mood I'll watch tv on the projector. We can watch a movie or two later if you want." She shrugged turning it back off.
"Uh yea it's basically a home theater in your living room. All that's missing is the popcorn machine and fountain drinks."
"Actually those are-" I just gave her a look in disbelief. "Nah I'm just messing with you... With my friends those won't last very long. Anyway let's go up stairs and I'll show you where we sleep. After you." She spoke pointing to the staircase.
"What no hidden escalator?" At this point I wouldn't be surprised if there was.
"Nope."
"Elevator?"
"No just thirteen steps." Well that's understandable there's no point in going that far it's only one level higher. So I walked up the stairs and there is a balcony that overlooks the living room. There is also a desk with a computer on it. "This is where the magic happens literally. I edit my videos and stuff here and it's pretty magical."
"So you are a YouTuber?"
"Well yea. It kind of just started with a simple how to properly frost a cupcake, to sharing my thoughts, to giving life advice. And now it's a mix of all three."
"How come you didn't tell me that before?" I mean it seems that it's a pretty big part of her life judging by all the fan art hanging on the wall behind the computer.
"Well I wanted you to like me for me and not think I'm some weird computer nerd. Besides I didn't want to scare you off by shoving a camera in your face." She murmured looking at the floor. I found that really adorable that she was scared to tell me. So I gave her a hug.
"You do realize that my job is being on camera every week too right?" I asked softly.
"I know but that's your job mine is kind of a hobby."
"Yea but you have fans just like me so if you ask me it's a pretty much the same thing."
"Well not really because I don't go around putting people through vending machines for the hell of it." She spoke with a grin.
"It's not too late to start.." She only laughed and gave me a peck on the lips.
"You really are some sort of crazy. Come on let me show you my room." She then let me go and walked down the hall a little bit before we got to a double door room. "This is what I like to call the Crash Pit." She opened the door to reveal a room that was has a grayish silver color to it. Then the bed had a white and lavender bed spread on it. The floor was hardwood and there was a big fluffy white carpet on it. "It's probably the most relaxing spot in here. I made sure to pay close attention to this room because outside the kitchen this is my sanctuary and I love how it feels in here. Us bakers don't really get much sleep during reasonable times so I need to be able to sleep during the day. That's why the blinds are so thick to block out the sun so I can get up early."
"Well I think you succeed in making this look relaxing.. But time to see if it is as relaxing as you say." And with that I ran and jumped on the bed. Hmm yeah this bed is super comfy it just molds around my body.
"It's a memory foam mattress that's why it feels like you're floating on air." I heard to the left of me as she climbed on next to me. "And that's why I call this the Crash Pit because after a long hot shower as soon as your face hits the pillow it's lights out.
"Can I like just stay here forever?"
"I dunno you have to ask Tate he usually sleeps exactly where you are lying."
*Meow*
"Here he comes now let's see." I'm laying on my stomach right now so I can't exactly tell where he is but I can hear is bell moving.
*Meow*
I then felt three points of slight pressure on my legs and it began to move up toward my back. Once he got up to my back he sat down.
"Hmp well I guess you can he doesn't seem to care." I then gently rolled over careful not to fling him across the room. I then sat up so he was in my lap.
"You have a really cute home." I spoke honestly.
"Good because if you didn't think that I don't know what I'd do."
"You're such a nerd!"
"Baby I know." She grinned. It was only natural that I grabbed her by the shirt and pulled her in for a kiss. "First you think I'm cute, then I'm a jerk, next I'm a nerd, now you wanna make out with me?! You really gotta make up your mind woman." She said in a joking manner. All I did was pull her in for another kiss.
"I just want you woman. Now shut up and kiss me." I growled before pushing her off me and pinned her down to the bed. I then straddled her hips and leaned back in for a kiss. Her lips are like sugar and I already know by the time I leave I'll have a ton of cavities.
I know you're probably likr WTF it this?! Why? What the actual fuck have you just done Joz?! I told you just trust me I know what I'm doing all of this has to happen in order to get some sweet sweet revenge. So now you're prob like revenge against who? I'd tell you but if you've read this whole series then you'd know who im talking about. Then again fucking with me I'll make you think one thing when really its not even remotely close to what it really is, so there's a good chance you're wrong. Anywhore so it seems Aj finally decided to move on from Zivile and on to Roni. NO don't roll your eyes I mean cut Aj some slack after all the shit she's been through she deserves to be happy in the arms of another too. So you cant be that mad about it. So now that we know Roni is here to stay we are going to get to learn more about her starting with the fact that she is a Youtuber! :) I couldnt help myself I had to do it, I mean how many wrestling fanfics have you read have someone in it who is a Youtuber? Exactly probably close to none so fuck it why not start now right. Its that and because I'm resetting the dominos so I can knock them down again maybe for a happy ending this time? I dunno I haven't quite decided if I actually want Leeana back together in the end... I mean I ship Aj/Roni pretty hard and Zakana is like the most adorable unlikely couple to come out of my head to date. If you're a hardcore Leeana shipper I cant make you any promises... but I can tell you im going to mess with your emotions in future chapters. Hell just thinking about it makes me feel some type of way. Seriously dont you just love me lolz? Its okay I understand if you're mad at me rn but I'll make it better I always do. For now though this story needs some happiness/no drama for a bit, i've had enough of all the drama. Just gunna save the drama for my baby llama and when its time we'll get back into it. But for the next few chapters lets take a chill pill and relax because it is dearly needed. Did you know air was inveneted by Lil John in 1624? True story ~Joz #fuckitup Btw have you ever seen The Godfather?