Chapter 37 The Future and The Past
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Mandy smiled as she laid in bed drinking her coffee. Looking down at her phone she was checking real estate listings in Orlando. It seemed like she and Riley were learning towards living there. She loved the city and it would help thanks to NXT she and he both had friends in the area. This brought her thoughts back to the contract WWE was offering. She had wanted to wait until after the weekend to give it to him but she couldn't wait anymore. Leaning down she kissed him on the lips. His eyes open and he smiles. "Morning," She says. "Defiantly a good one," he says sitting up. "Can we talk?" She asks. "Do I ever say no?" He asks. "How many dates do you have in Japan?" She asks. "Under the deal that is expiring one more," Riley says.
She reaches over and gets the offer sheet. "You found that?" Riley asks thinking its the one New Japan gave him. "Hunter gave it to me silly," She says. "What you are you talking about?" He asks. "I talking about this offer sheet Hunter gave me. He did it to show WWE was "Sorry" about Total Divas. What are you talking about," Mandy says. Riley goes over to a his bags and pulls out the offer from New Japan. "What's that?" Mandy asks. "This an updated offer from New Japan," Riley says. They each put the them down on the bed. Riley picks up the WWE's offer. Its less than New Japan's but he also knows it's an initial offer. "Crap this makes it harder," Riley says. "Harder? Riley look at the money you can go to WWE and get them to up it. You could even get right on the main roster," Mandy says.
"Mandy there is a time limit on long the New Japan offer is good for. It expires in a few hours," Riley says. "You were going to take it weren't you?" Mandy asks. "Mandy I wanted to talk to you about it. Its just we have both been so busy and all that crap with my folks…. And this is a good offer," Riley says picking up the New Japan offer. "So you weren't even going to give the WWE a chance," Mandy says. "I wasn't sure there was even going to be an offer from the WWE," Riley says. "You should have told me," Mandy says. "Yeah I should have. It wasn't me trying to hide something," Riley says.
"I know you weren't. I guess I just had these high hopes this offer from the WWE would eventually lead to you working with me," Mandy says. "If only it were that easy," Riley says. He was right There was a lot to consider. The days of going to the WWE simply because it was WWE were over. Hell Riley worked with Cody a guy that had shown how much could done away from the WWE. "Plus Mandy it's not a lock we would even wind up on the same brand," Riley says. "You still wouldn't be in Japan every few weeks," Mandy says. "Hey look we are still moving in together. We will see each other a lot more than," He assures her. "So you are taking the deal with New Japan?" She asks again.
"Mandy I am happy with New Japan. For someone like me it makes more sense. The freedom in and out of the ring. The guys I get to work with. Some people fit the WWE and some don't. And as much as I love you I am one of the ones in the don't file," Riley says. "I understand," She says embracing him. "You want to get breakfast or order in?" he asks. "You sigh that deal and make sure fax it I would hate for you to lose a huge offer like that. Than we will get breakfast," Mandy says. Riley grabs a pen and signs the deal. "I head to the business center or see maybe I can track down Tiger," Riley says getting up. "Meet me in the restaurant," Mandy calls as Riley pulls on jeans and t-shirt.
Mandy got ready quickly with it being pulling on her own jeans and t-shirt and doing light makeup. She put the bracelet Riley gave her for Christmas on and smiled. After getting her purse and phone saw Riley had left his key behind and shook her head. Some how Riley lacked the ability to remember to grab the plastic cards hotels used now. Nick Jackson had told her once. "At least once on every trip Riley will have to get locked out of his room." Making sure to grab hers and his before heading to the elevator.
When the door opens he stomach turns. "Well hello Mandy Rose," Tenille Dashwood says. Mandy steps on. "Hello Tenille," Mandy says. "Where's Riley?" Tenille asks her tone digging at something. "Riley is taking care of something," Mandy says. "Oh really what?" Tenille asks her tone insulting. "What are you getting at?" Mandy finally says. "Oh just seems strange on the biggest day of the year for your career here is taking care of something else," Tenille says. "Don't act like you know about Riley and mine's relationship," Mandy snaps. "I think I know more than you want me to," Tenille taunts. "Like what?" Mandy says getting mad. Tenille wanted to laugh at how easy it was to wind her up. "I know Riley doesn't know the real you," Tenille says.
"Go to hell," Mandy finally says just hoping the damn doors will open and she can leave. "I know you told him all about my ribs. No doubt cried some tears to appeal to inner night in shinning armor. But it is also clear you have not told him how you got your payback," Tenille says. "Don't act like you were some victim," Mandy finally says. "Enjoy your little fairy tale romance Mandy. Sooner or later the story ends. And in the real world no happily ever after," Tenille says as the door opens and she steps off. Mandy was shaken but headed to the restaurant. "Hey Mandy… What's wrong?" Sonya asks seeing her in the hall. "I just had another run in with Dashwood," Mandy admits.
"Do I need to kick her ass?" Sonya asks. "She's going to tell Riley about… it," Mandy says. Sonya knows what is is and just goes oh. "Maybe you should tell Riley the story first," Sonya says. "Not a chance. He will never look at me the same," Mandy says. "Mandy he loves you. Plus you just said you think the bitch is going to tell him anyway," Sonya tells her. "He loves in part because he thinks I am a good person," Mandy says. "Mandy you are good person. You just did something really awful," Sonya assures her. "No really awful would have been running up a huge bar tab in her name. What I did..."
"Hey long time no see," Riley says coming up from behind Mandy kissing her. "You send it in?" Mandy asks trying to be calm. "Send in what?" Sonya asks hoping she can get Mandy alone again and just talk more sense into her. "I accepted an offer from New Japan. It was just to good a deal to pass up this time," Riley says. "Well congrats Riley," Sonya says. "Thanks… and hey good luck out there tonight I hope they give you a good run in this battle royal," Riley says. "Hey we are stealing the show," Mandy says. "Oh hey check this out," Riley says pulling out his phone.
"I put an alert on this one house a while ago its for sale," Riley giving the phone to Mandy. "It really nice," Mandy says. "Yeah I know we said an apartment but I think a house would make morse sense and I did the numbers. I think we can make it work," Riley says excitedly. "I love the yard," Mandy says. "I think it's a sign. I just sign my contract, you have a huge role at WrestleMania and this place on the market today," Riley says. "It's in Orlando," Mandy points out. "Hey as long as I'm with you I'll be home," Riley says.
"I love you… lets go get some breakfast," Mandy says. "Sure I know it's a busy day. Sonya you want to join us?" Rile asks. "No thanks I already ate. Mandy we will talk later," Sonya says. "Yeah sure," Mandy says. "You okay?" Riley asks. "I'm just nervous about tonight. It's WrestleMania after all," Mandy says. "You will do great. Besides if AJ and Adam flop just blame AJ everyone knows he flops at Mania Jericho, Shane, Nakumra," Riley jokes.
BC4LMorgan: There has been a lot talk about my future lately. The B stands for Bullet The C stands for Club and the L stands for Life. I'd tell you want the 4 is supposed stand for but than I'd get sued. I'm not leaving my brothers until we settle things with "Team Cody" and until I get my hands on Jericho! And Zack don't scratch up my belt I'm coming for that.
MetLife Stadium
"Can't this wait?" Triple H says. "Did you see the crap?" Roman says handing Hunter a phone. "Oh he resigned," Triple H says. "That it?" "Why do you have a hard on for this kid?" Triple H snaps. "He punched me in the face..." "Than you should be glade he's not coming to work here." "You need to ban him," Roman says. "I am not banning him. Roman worry about tonight and your match with Cena! If Morgan is around he will hanging out with Mandy and her friends or with guys like AJ," Triple H says. Roman walks off muttering to himself.
Hotel gym
Riley needed to kill some time. WrestleMania had a very early check in time for talent so Many was already off for the day. The last two days of wrestling had left him sore so he figured a good workout to get the blood flowing was just what he needed. The hotel didn't have much but just enough for his needs. Using his key to get in he saw a woman doing squats. "Great ass," Riley thought. He was a crude guy or a pervert. However he was still a guy. Plus it wasn't like he just stood there staring. He was already onto his warm up. Once that was done he headed over to to the weight rack. "Excuse me," he says finally seeing the women's face and it was Tenillie. "No problem. How are you doing today Riley?" She asks putting her own weights down. She had clearly been here that much longer than him. "I'm good just needed to move some iron," he says.
"Hey I hate to be a bother but could spot me on this one move real quick. I want to do a good morning but with my history of back problems I need to be careful," she asks. "Yeah sure," He agrees figuring what could be the real harm. She does the move. "Thank you," She says. "No problem. But I gotta get started," He says getting uncomfortable as she touches his arm. "Of course," She says. To his shock she pulls off the t-shirt she was wearing leaving her in only a sports bra and shorts. She moves on to seated rows on a bench. Riley tells himself to just focus on his own workout as he picks up some weights. "Maybe you should go find a planet fitness or something?" A tiny voice says in his head.
"Riley are you okay?" Tenille asks. "Yeah I think I need to get something," he says lamely. "I am getting kind of sick of this Riley," Tenille says. "What?" "This... You walking on egg shells around me. Riley I get your girlfriend doesn't like me but come on," Tenille says. "Look Tenille I get what you are saying. And I'm partially to blame since I didn't give Mandy your note..." "Oh like she would even care," She interrupts. "Easy," Riley says. "Look Riley I'm sorry. Its just feels like I have some awful things I did when I was kid thrown back in my face," Tenille says. "Tenille what do you want me to do? I'm in a relationship I love Mandy," Riley says.
"How well do you really know Mandy?" She asks. "Meaning what?" Riley asks getting mad at the implication. "You want to act like Mandy is some perfect angle. Trust me she can be just a big a devil as I ever was," Tenille says. Riley has had it and just walks off. "Just a little seed of doubt," Tenille says once he is gone.
Hotel Room
Riley usually tired to stay calm but he was blinded by emotion right now. Once he got into the room he tore through his bag and found the "apology" note once he did he tore it up. He didn't give a damn what Tenille had said. It was pretty damn clear she had some grudge with Mandy. And what ever hell crap she she spewing about the person Mandy was pissed him off. He know who Mandy was. He trusted her. So why was his hand making that little I'm nervous or upset motion it always did?
Stadium
Mandy listened as TJ Wilson went over the match with AJ and Adam. "We need a big finish," AJ says. "Creative wants you to win with the forearm," TJ says. "Its gotta be more than that," AJ says. "I agree. I have no issues doing a job. But given everything that we have done in this feud. Me just eating the forearm is to weak," Adam says. Mandy stayed silent. It as AJ's and Adam's match. The layout for the Women's battle royal had been set. Still Mandy got an idea. "What I messed up and tried hit AJ and caught Adam," she says. "That could work and I could sell it to management," TJ says. "I got it. Our entrance is supposed to be Mandy and I walking the red carpet. She's going to have a bag. We claim it's loaded she smacks me I'm dazed eat the forearm," Adam says.
"I love it," TJ says. "Make sense," AJ says. Mandy was thrilled. This could be her WrestleMania moment. Her role in the battle royal was pretty small and she would go out early on. This though would be an important match. And here she was part of the finish. It would be the focus it would be in every replay. "Mandy do you have the bag?" TJ asks. She reaches over and hands it to him. "Yeah that could work we stuff it a bit make it look like it's loaded. I will got clear it with management," He says.
Men's Locker Room
Roman was pacing. Most of the guys were off in there own worlds getting ready for tonight. He knew he would be fine. He could less what some nerds said his match with worth in stars. He was facing Cena enough said. No instead he thoughts were on the post show party. It had been months since Morgan had landed that cheap shot on him. Tonight was the time for a little payback.
Hotel
Riley double checked to make sure he had the credentials to get into the stadium. Last thing he wanted to do was miss the show because he forgot something in the room. Mandy already gave him crap for the key this morning. "My first WrestleMania," Riley thought looking at the pass. He got a text and checked it. It was from Tenille, "I am so sorry about earlier. I've had a rough couple of days. I took it out on you unfairly. I hope we talk later." He deleted it. Maybe that was all true maybe it wasn't. Tonight it was about Mandy. It was only about Mandy.