We arrived back at the hotel around 1:30 which is early for us. Dean and Paige decided to stay out for a little longer which isn't unusual for them. Little did we know, they were going to change our lives forever. Rome and I said good night to Kate and Seth, and we went into his suite. I'm in the bed reading one of my favorite books of all time, The Count of Monte Cristo, when Roman decides to step out of the bathroom in nothing but his boxer briefs. I look up and quickly look back down. I stared at the words with the ultimate concentration and I refused to look up. I was so focused on my book that I didn't notice that he crawled on my lap. The next thing I know, he snatched the book out of my hand.
"Hey! I was reading that, you know."
"So?" He said with a smirk.
"Give it back!" I realized that he was still in his boxers. "And put on some clothes!" He started laughing, but made no move to do what I said.
"How is it that you're around semi naked men all the time and yet when you see me like this, you get uncomfortable?"
"Well, this is different. You're you."
"Zeta, please elaborate."
"If I'm being honest, I'm not use to the fact that I actually have a boyfriend. Sometimes when you sleep in the bed with me, I roll over and I still expect Kate or Paige to be there." Still straddling my lap, Rome nodded. "You have to realize, I was the girl who automatically put men into the friend zone. I had no idea what it was like to be truly wanted by a man, but you, you showed me. You broke through my barriers and kinda push your way into my life. To be completely honest, it wasn't a bad thing. You made sure I knew that I was wanted and this is a new experience for me. I'm 20 years old and you're my first boyfriend, but one of these days, I'll get it together."
Roman leaned closer and put his forehead on mine. I noticed that he didn't have his hair up so it was like a dark curtain surrounded us. My violet like eyes met his gray ones. He kissed my forehead and my nose.
"Thank you for being honest with me." He said before he did a quick peck on my lips. " I'm going to go and put on some clothes." I nodded and he handed me my book. He crawled in the bed and I could tell he was tired, so I put my book down and ran my fingers through his hair. He sighed and put his head on my stomach. I turned off the light and continued playing with his hair. I lightly threw his arm on my waist and I giggled with the realization that Roman Reigns, the 265 pound samoan, is a cuddler. As I look at this gorgeous human being, I thought of one of the many things my dad told me. "If you love someone, you better hold on tight. Don't be like me. I nearly lost your mother due to stupidity and my insecurities." Snapping out of that memory, I sighed. "One of these days." I whispered to myself as I fell asleep.
Why does it seem like as soon as the sleep gets good, something happens? I the shrill sound of Kate's ringtone and I grab my phone to answer.
"Hello?" I said, slightly irritated and groggy.
"Zeta, you need to come to Dean's room now!"
"Kate, it's 4 in the morning. Can it wait?"
"No! You and Roma needs to get here now!"
"Okay! Okay! I'll see you there." I slowly rolled over and tapped Rome. That man didn't move.
"Rome?" Nothing.
"Roman." A snore.
"Roman Joseph." A loud snore.
"Roman Joseph Reigns! Get up!" I yelled as I hit him with a pillow and he finally popped up. He looked at me and I did a small smile. "Nice of you to join me. Apparently something happened and we need to go to Dean's room."
"What has he done now?" I shrugged my shoulders. He groaned as he got up and we made our way down the hall to Dean's room. The whole crew was there and I see Kate with a glass of brown liquid in her hand. If Kate is drinking, then I know something happened.
"What was so important that you had to wake us up at 3 in the morning?" I ask as I stand by Kate. Dean and Paige looked at each other and they started smiling. Paige held out her hand.
"We got married." Paige said and I took Kate's drink from her and took a swig. Kate was drinking straight Whiskey and it burns my chest. I had to clear my throat before talking.
"Huh?" Was my intelligent reply.
"We got married!" She said again.
"So let me get this straight. You, Saraya Paige Bevis got married here in New Orleans to Dean Jonathan Ambrose?"
"Yes."
"This Dean right here?" I said as I pointed to him.
"Yeah." I looked between the two of them in shock.
"Congratulations?" Kate elbowed me. "I mean, congratulations!" I hugged them both.
"Are you happy for me?" She asked and I looked at one of my best friends and I could see how happy she was about this and as cliche as this sounds, if she's happy then I'm happy.
"Very, just surprised. What made y'all do it?"
"You know how people ask how do you know when they are the one?" Dean said and I nodded. "My answer to that is how do you know when you get hit by a truck? You just know." I giggled.
"Let me see your ring." Paige showed us and I nudged Dean. "You did good. Well, Ambrose, It looks as if you officially are a part of our little family." I pointed to Paige, Kate, and myself. "You officially have 2 crazy sisters in law."
"Good luck with dealing with us buddy." Kate said and I grinned.
"Come on man. Let's celebrate." Seth said as he patted Dean on the shoulder. The guys separated from us.
"You both owe me 50 dollars." I said and they looked at me.
"Why?" Kate asked and I smiled. I can't believe they don't remember our bet.
2 years ago
One night the girls were drunk and I was completely sober.
"I'm never getting married." Kate said and Paige drunkly agreed.
"Lies." I said.
"I'm serious. I'm never getting married."
"Yeah, guys are too much trouble." Paige threw her two cents in.
"Paige you would be the first one married and Kate I may or may not be married before you."
"No, Zeta, you'll definitely be the last one to be married. You're scared of guys and relationships." Paige said and I threw a pillow at her.
"Wanna bet?" I ask.
"Alright." Kate said. " I bet that Zeta will be the first one to be married. Then it will be me and lastly Paige."
"No. I disagree. I say, Kate will be married first, then me, and then Zeta." Paige said and I snorted.
"Paige you will surely be first. Kate you'll be engaged, but it'll be a long one. I'll get married before you." I said and Kate nodded her head.
"Bet."
"50 dollars for everyone we get right." I said.
"I'm going to be 300 dollars richer." Paige said before she passed out into a deep sleep. When they woke up the next morning, I reminded them of our bet and they agreed.
"I can't believe that you remember that." Kate said and I chuckled.
"You know that she has the memory of an elephant." Paige laughed. They each gave me 50 dollars.
"Thank you. Zeta:1 You guys: 0." I laughed.
"Don't get cocky Zeta. Who knows what'll happen." We stayed for a little while, but then we left to give the love birds some space. I noticed that Rome had a few glasses of Whiskey and I sighed. This is going to be a long night. We got into the room and I got comfortable in the bed.
I fell asleep for 30 minutes when I feel like I was being crushed by a weight. I opened eyes to see Roman's arm around my waist and he was crushing me to his side. That wasn't the worst part, he was snoring like there was no tomorrow. He could call the hogs home if he wanted to. I had to slowly detach myself from his side. I quietly tiptoed to the other bedroom in the suite. As soon as I hit that fluffy pillow and firm but soft mattress. I was fast asleep that was until an hour later. I feel a weight on my stomach. I look down and I see Roman's head lying there. I had to shift a little bit because his hair was tickling me. He groaned a little and I thought I woke him up. He lightly kissed my stomach and sighed.
"I love you baby girl." I said groggily and I just accepted the fact that this was going to be how I'll sleep tonight.
"I love you too, big guy." I said softly as I slowly stroked his hair until I fell into the loving embrace of sleep.
