Chapter 35

We're here. Security is bringing us back now.

Mercedes smiled as she read the text message from Angela. She had been looking forward to that text message for a few hours.

It was the afternoon of January 28, 2018. It was the day of the Royal Rumble.

The 2018 Royal Rumble was very important to Mercedes. Not only was her fiancé, Colby going to win the Rumble and go to face the Universal Champion at WrestleMania 34, Mercedes was going to have her own Rumble win.

WWE had decided to start a female Royal Rumble that year. Every woman from Raw and SmackDown would partake in it. Each woman would be eliminated the same way their male counterparts would, over the top rope. If a Raw female superstar won, she would face the current Raw Women's Champion at WrestleMania 34. And if a SmackDown female superstar won, she would face the SmackDown Women's Champion at WrestleMania 34.

Mercedes or more so Sasha Banks was going to win the first ever Women's Royal Rumble. And Mercedes's three best friends from Boston would be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center that night to see it.

Mercedes continued to smile as she saw her three best friends come her way. She quickly ran over to them. Angela smiled. She hugged Mercedes first. Vicky and Emily quickly joined in, the four ending up in a group hug.

"I missed you three so much," Mercedes said.

"We missed you too," Emily replied. Vicky and Angela agreed.

The four pulled away from each other a few seconds later. Mercedes smiled as she hugged each of them.

"I am so glad you all are here," Mercedes said.

"There's nowhere else I would rather be today," Vicky commented.

"Same here," Emily said.

"Yes," Angela said.

Mercedes grinned. "Come on, we have to catch up!"

"I want to see Evelyn first!" Vicky exclaimed.

"Yes!" Angela and Emily said.

"Of course," Mercedes said. "Her daddy has her right now."

"Then we'll see Colby as well!" Vicky said.

"Come on," Mercedes laughed.

The four started walking.

"Where's your mom?" Emily asked.

"She's with Colby, Evelyn, and his parents," Mercedes replied.

"Oh, so everyone is here," Angela commented.

"Yep. Parents are here to see their son win his first Royal Rumble and see their daughter win the first Women's Royal Rumble."

"Quick question," Vicky said.

"Sure."

"When are we to be interviewed for your WWE 24?"

"Today, if that's okay?" Mercedes answered.

"Yes, that's perfectly fine."

"I figured they would start with us today," Emily added.

"Yeah," Angela said.

"Okay. But first let's go see my parents," Mercedes said.

"Of course," Vicky said.

The four continued walking and eventually found Colby, her mom, and his mom, Holly and his stepdad, Bob in catering.

"Hi, everyone," Mercedes said.

"Hey, baby," Colby said. He quickly got up from his seat and kiss her.

"My girls made it here," She said, looking toward her three friends.

"I see that. Hey, ladies."

"Hi Colby," Angela said. She quickly moved over toward him, hugging him. Colby then hugged both Vicky and Emily.

"How are you, Colby?" Emily asked.

"I'm fantastic," Colby replied with a smile.

"Are you nervous for tonight?" Vicky asked.

"A little, but it'll be great."

"We can't wait to watch," Angela said. Vicky and Emily agreed.

"Thanks," Colby replied. "Do you remember my parents?" He looked over at his mom and stepdad.

"I sure do. It's great to see you two again."

"You too," Holly said.

"Yes," Bob said.

Emily and Vicky gave their greetings. They also gave their greetings to Judith who had Evelyn in her arms. Judith stood up and moved toward her daughter's three friends so they could see Evelyn.

Colby moved toward his fiancée again. Mercedes smiled as he wrapped his arms around her from behind.

"It's great to have everyone together, huh?" Colby lightly said into her ear.

"Yes," Mercedes replied.

"But it'll be even better to get you alone tonight," He whispered.

"And why's that?"

"Because you are looking great today, baby doll. And you have me all riled up."

Mercedes giggled. She moved in his arms. He unwrapped his arms and she turned around to face him. She wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him. He wrapped his arms around her as well. She slightly pulled back.

"I love you," Mercedes said.

"I love you too," Colby replied.

Mercedes smiled and adjusted her arms so she was hugging him. Colby adjusted his arms, returning the hug.

A little while later, Angela, Vicky, and Emily went to part of the arena where they were interviewed for the WWE 24. Mercedes and Colby went to get ready for Rumble. Their parents remained together with Evelyn.

Judith, Holly, and Bob would be sitting front row for Rumble that night. Evelyn would be with her nanny. Angela, Vicky, and Emily would be front row that night too.

Mercedes did see her friends before they went to take their seats with Judith.

"How did the interviewing go?" Mercedes asked.

"It went very well," Vicky said.

"Yeah," Emily said. "We told the story of going out that night when it happened. About you telling us the truth."

"We also mentioned about us knowing you have told the truth about everything and not lying," Angela said.

"Thanks for doing it," Mercedes said as she hugged each one of them. "I appreciate it!"

"You're very welcome for it," Angela said. Vicky and Emily agreed.

Mercedes smiled. She held her arms open. The three laughed. They all group hugged.

"All right, go enjoy Rumble. I'll see you after," Mercedes said. "Enjoy, Mommy." She hugged Judith.

"I'll see you soon, beautiful," Judith said, kissing her daughter.

Mercedes smiled as her mom and three friends walked away. She headed off to watch the beginning of Rumble.