Chapter 52: And the Winner Is…
*Author's Note: YAY! SLAMMY AWARDS TIME! Haha, not exactly, they usually take place in December, but in my story, things are different. They take place on the same night of the Hall of Fame Ceremony, since I forgot to write a chapter on the Slammy Awards. I can't believe I've actually written this many chapters; I honestly don't know how long this story will last, but I can tell you that I definitely don't want it to end anytime soon. I know that there are people who really don't like reading stories that have over 50 chapters in them, but unfortunately this is one of them and I don't want to bore my readers to death with an endless overdose of John and Katharyn's romance…XD Please note that I honestly don't know the exact dates of the events leading up to Wrestlemania and this is all just me assuming that Fan Axxes and stuff like that just happen on the dates that I make up on Wrestlemania week.
Also, I am SO SORRY for the delayed update. Fanfiction was being SUPER stubborn to me for weeks and wouldn't let me do anything except give me this stupid error message whenever I try to edit any of my stories…*
Thank you to GoldenGirl1920, violentkisses20, and Emzy2k11 for your reviews!
April 2nd, 2011: Traveling in Style, Seriously
Katharyn's POV
Tonight was Slammy Awards/Hall of Fame night at the Philips Arena. I still wondered why they decided to combine the Hall of Fame Ceremony and the Slammy Awards into one event, but I guess it was a very tight schedule last year when it was usually supposed to take place in December.
Since this event was going to be a formal event, all the attendees, Superstars, Divas, Hall of Fame Inductees, and whoever else was going to attend the ceremony, had to get dressed up in suits or evening gowns. Remember back in New Hampshire where Tiffany and I visited that dress shop and John bought that blue dress I tried on at the store? That was what I would wear tonight. John hadn't seen the full dress yet, since he wasn't in the shop at the time I tried it on, but I hope he likes it. It was a very classy and elegant dress, but it also had a plunging neckline that showed off some skin. Although I felt shy about the amount of cleavage it was showing, I liked the dress because I wanted to wear it for John.
The other Divas and I had planned to meet up in Nattie and Beth's room so we could help each other get ready for the event, I told John, when he asked me where I was going with the dress in my hands.
"I can't wait to see you wearing that dress, love," said John, kissing me sweetly before letting me join Gail by the front door, who had come over to fetch me, "I want you to surprise me."
I couldn't wait to surprise him either.
When I arrived at the meeting place, I found all the Divas waiting for me excitedly, and immediately they pounced on me. Tiffany did my make-up for me while Layla and Beth fixed my hair, styling it in soft curls and pinning it up in an elegant ponytail updo, leaving a few strands on the side. Once Layla was done with my hair and Tiffany with my make up, I went into the bathroom to change into the special invisible push-up bra Nattie persuaded me to wear underneath it yesterday ("It'll leave little to the imagination, girlie, just like how your lover boy likes it," she said when I initially refused to wear it), and then Nattie, already dressed up and looking very pretty in a soft pink cocktail dress, came in to help me slip on the dress carefully without messing up my hair or make up. She also helped me slip on my sliver heels.
Just when I put on my matching jewelry, a silver cuff and a pair of simple but elegant chandelier earrings, I heard something knocking on the front door of the room and then several male voices following thereafter. My heart skipped a beat when I could make out John's voice amongst them. I couldn't wait to see him.
Nattie poked her head through the door and said to John, "She'll be there in about a minute."
She then turned back to me, grinning cheekily at me, "Girlie, your lover boy is here, and he's dying to see you. I'll send everyone else out of the room so you can show him your surprise for him."
Nattie told me to stay in the bathroom while she sent everyone out to the lobby to wait for the limousines that would send us to the arena. "Be right back, girlie. Just hang in there." She quickly left the bathroom to send everyone else out, and then I heard her tell John, "She's all yours, lover boy."
"Girlie, get out there and knock your lover boy dead," giggled Nattie, "I'll see you at the arena. Teddy's arranged a limo just for the two of you."
"Really?" I gasped in surprise.
"Yeah, girlie, really. Now go show your lover boy who's the hottest girl in the universe!" laughed Nattie, and left to join the others in the lobby.
Once the door closed, I looked over myself in the mirror and blushed embarrassingly when I realized I was showing quite a bit of cleavage, and the invisible push-up bra underneath only made it more obvious. Other than that, though, I had to admit that I didn't look that bad. Tiff and Layla had both done a very nice job with my make up and hair respectively.
I slowly approached the closed bathroom door, my heart beating at a cheetah's pace, opening it slowly and instantly melted when I saw John standing in the middle of the room, looking so handsome in a white jacket over his dark grey dress shirt and black pants. His usually letdown hair was tied back in a ponytail. I saw him glance up at me and a dazzling smile spread across his face. My heart leapt excitedly, and I couldn't help but smile back. I opened the door all the way, revealing my surprise for him…
John's POV
The guys and I had just finished ready when Jason received a call from his fiancée, telling him to bring us along over to Nattie and Beth's room, where the girls were getting ready for the Hall of Fame Ceremony/Slammy Awards night. Katharyn told me she was going to surprise me tonight, so I couldn't wait to see how she looked later. I remember buying that blue dress for her from that shop back in New Hampshire, and I clearly recalled Katharyn showing me just a bit of it, and telling me that I'd see the entire thing on her on Slammy Awards night. Well tonight, not only was I going to see the full dress I'd bought for her, but I was going to see my beautiful Katharyn wearing it. I couldn't wait to be surprised.
When the guys and I arrived, the Divas were all dressed up and glammed up for the formal event later tonight, wearing formal evening gowns or cocktail dresses, their hair and make up done in a fancy style. However, I noticed not one, but two of the girls were missing – Katharyn and her best friend Nattie.
"You look beautiful, my dear," I heard Jason compliment his fiancée, Tiffany.
"Hey Beth, have you seen Katharyn?" I asked one of Katharyn's friends, Beth Phoenix, who did not look like the usual Glamazon without her ring attire, but rather in a black and white evening gown.
"Your sweetheart's in the bathroom, John," replied Beth, "Nattie's helping her get into her dress. You'll love it; that dress is the most gorgeous gown I saw when Katharyn showed it to us earlier."
"I'll definitely love her in it," I agreed. I was getting anxious to see Katharyn in that dress.
I noticed the bathroom door opening and out came Nattie, also dressed up, but in a soft pink cocktail dress. I managed to spot a bit of blue fabric trailing behind her.
"Hey Nattie, is my love dressed up yet?" I asked her. I shifted slightly to try and catch a glimpse of Katharyn, but I only managed to see her from the back. Already, I was dying to see her, and now I wanted her so badly.
"She'll be there in about a minute," replied Nattie. She turned behind her to say something to Katharyn and then stepped out of the bathroom.
"Hey guys! Why don't you all head down first to the arena?" Nattie called for everyone else's attention, "except you, John," she said quickly to me, as I was about to follow everybody else out the door, "your girlfriend's got something special to show you once she's ready."
"What about Johnny boy and his girl?" asked Matt, who looked confused.
"They'll catch up with us later," insisted Nattie, pushing him out the door, "just wait right there while I go get Kathie. She's all yours, lover boy." She said to me again, poking her head in through the slightly ajar bathroom door and I heard her say to Katharyn, "Girlie, get out there and knock your lover boy dead."
I grinned to myself. No matter what she wore (or didn't wear, according to my dirty mind), Katharyn is always the most beautiful woman in the world. Even with no make up and baggy clothes, she was still as stunning as when she glams up and wears a pretty dress.
I kept my eyes fixed on the bathroom door, knowing my love was behind it. I saw it open slightly and Katharyn's head poked out from behind it. I hadn't seen her entire figure yet, but already I thought she looked absolutely beautiful, with her hair done up very elegantly and her stunning make up that made her gorgeous blue eyes stand out and her rosy pink lips utterly kissable. She smiled back at me, her rosy red cheeks glowing with happiness.
Slowly, so painfully slowly, Katharyn opened the door all the way, revealing what was perhaps the sexiest thing I had ever seen her wear – a royal blue evening gown with a plunging neckline that showed off her delicious, tempting cleavage, and a long slit on the skirt that went all the way up to her thigh, also showing off some leg. Silver strappy heels and matching jewelry complimented the look, in addition to enhancing the twinkle in her green, almond shaped eyes.
I couldn't stop staring at her with my jaw dropped to the ground. I saw her blush beautifully when she realized my eyes were fixed on her breasts; this only made her facial features lovelier than ever. I couldn't take it anymore. I walked slowly towards Katharyn, who still stood by the doorway leading to the bathroom. Gradually, she took a few steps towards me, shyly darting her eyes between the floor and me.
Gently, I took her hand, my palm meeting hers, and knelt down before the stunning beauty, stroking my cheek against the back of her hand before placing a soft kiss on the skin that emitted the scent of roses.
I looked up at her and saw an amazing sight unfold before me; Katharyn's eyes had changed to that gorgeous light Swarovski crystal blue, her pearly whites flashing at me as she smiled the biggest and the most loving smile at me. "You are beautiful, love," I complimented her, bringing her hand up my face so I could kiss the back of it again, not breaking eye contact with her.
"Is it too much?" asked Katharyn in that irresistible British accent of hers that just made me want her more, as I stood up. She was still blushing.
"No," I replied softly, my eyes traveling down to her exposed cleavage and back up to meet her eyes, "it's perfect." I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her in till our bodies touched.
Katharyn ducked her head down shyly, burying her face in my chest. I chuckled and kissed the top of my forehead. "Can we go, please?" asked Katharyn in a nervous yet adorable voice.
"Whatever you wish, my beautiful angel," I replied, taking her hand and leading her down to the lobby.
"Oh, stop being so nice," begged Katharyn, clutching onto her silver purse tightly as we made our way downstairs. She hung close to my arm as people we passed turned around and stared at her. My love looked so beautiful tonight, she turned everyone's heads, regardless of age or gender.
"But I want to compliment you, love," I insisted, "I can't stop telling you how beautiful you look tonight."
Katharyn gasped in surprise when she saw the sleek, black limousine parked right in front of the lobby, the driver immediately hopping out of the car to open the door for us.
"Mr. Hennigan, Miss Lincoln," the driver addressed to us, indicating this to be our ride to the arena.
"Are you sure no one else is coming with us?" asked Katharyn curiously, still fascinated by the limo.
"It's just for the two of you, Miss Lincoln," insisted the driver, "hop in so I can drive you two to the arena."
I helped Katharyn step into the limo and I followed behind her, settling on the comfortable leather couch next to Katharyn. The doors shut and soon we were off.
"Help yourselves to drinks in the bank," said the driver up front.
"Thanks," I replied back. I rolled up the privacy screen so I could have a little fun with Katharyn in the back. No, I'm not going to have my way with Katharyn in the back of the limousine, as much as I was extremely tempted to.
"I'm really excited about tonight, John," said Katharyn, "I still wonder why they decided to combine the Hall of Fame and Slammy Awards ceremonies together into one event, though."
"Who knows, love?" I replied, shrugging, "I guess they didn't have time for it last December."
"Possibly," agreed Katharyn, "I'm really happy for Shawn. He's finally going to get inducted into the Hall of Fame this year."
"Me too, he was one of my favorite wrestlers when I grew up watching wrestling," I said.
"He was also my mentor back in FCW when I was still training," said Katharyn, "my superkick finisher was actually adopted from his Sweet Chin Music."
"I knew there was something familiar about that Right in the Kisser," I laughed.
"Um…John?" asked Katharyn. I noticed her cheeks were starting to blush pink again. "This is kind of a stupid question, but…what do you think of…this…dress?" she asked me, stuttering slightly. I couldn't help but find it cute when she spoke so nervously.
"I love it, baby," I purred, picking her up and placing her on my lap. I began massaging her thigh, rubbing up and down her leg that was exposed by the long slit of her dress, and buried my face on the side of her neck.
"But I'm going to make sure it comes off of you as soon as we get back later," I whispered seductively in her ear. I began sucking on the column of her bare neck and Katharyn let out an adorable giggle that just turned me on even more. I kept my hand on her leg, still caressing the smooth skin up and down, kissing her neck, collarbone and ear, getting myself lost in the aroma of roses from her hair. Katharyn placed her hands behind my neck, rubbing it and prompting me to give her more. I trailed my kisses down her neck, across her collarbone, and down to her exposed cleavage through the plunging neckline of her dress. Not wanting to make any marks just yet, I laid gentle kisses in between her breasts and licked the skin, teasing her. I finally pried my lips off of her cleavage and dipped her slightly, bending over to capture her lips in a searing, passionate kiss.
"I love you, John," Katharyn said in between kisses.
"I love you too, Katharyn," I replied back enticingly, sneaking my hands up her exposed cleavage, slipping my hands underneath the fabric that covered her breasts. I cupped her soft, bouncy breasts and squeezed them playfully, causing Katharyn to let out a squeak. I chuckled softly and glided my tongue along her bottom lip.
"You are adorable, love," I whispered against her lips, tangling my tongue with hers and pulling her even closer to me, if that were possible. Katharyn wrapped her legs around my waist, which just turned me on even more. Oh God, the way Katharyn sat in my lap with her legs wrapped around my waist was sending all these naughty messages to my head. All I wanted to do now was to strip her of that sexy dress and make love to her in the backseat of the limo we were riding in…
"Mr. Hennigan, Miss Lincoln, we'll be there shortly," called the driver from the front, (sadly) interrupting our hot little make-out session, "I suggest you two finish up in the back and get ready to alight soon."
Katharyn reluctantly pulled away from the kiss and buried her face in my chest again, embarrassed at what the driver thought we were doing in the back. I laughed softly and tilted her chin up for a few more quick yet tender kisses.
"Don't worry, love, we can finish up later," I assured her, pecking her on the lips for the last time before the limo arrived at the front of the arena.
April 2nd, 2011: The Slammies…
Welcome to the Slammy Awards, ladies and gentlemen! I'm Jerry 'The King' Lawler here with special guest commentator Jim Ross and we are your emcees for the 2010 Slammy Awards! Due to time constraints last December, last year's Slammy Awards was moved to the day before Wrestlemania 27 and will take place before the prestigious 2011 Hall of Fame Ceremony! It's a busy night and a double celebration of Slammy Award winners and new inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame!
Now, in a recap of the awards that were already presented, the Tag Team of the Year Award went to The Hart Dynasty, the Breakout Star of the Year went to Christian, Match of the Year went to The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania XXVI, and the Extreme Moment of the Year was awarded to John Morrison performing his finisher Starship Pain from a ladder onto Jack Swagger lying on the announcer's table. It is now time to present the next award of the night, which will be the Diva of the Year Award.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to present the 'Diva of the Year' Award!" announced Justin Roberts from the ring, "please welcome the presenter of this award, John Cena!"
Cena's entrance music blasted through the speakers and this instantly received mixed reactions—most of the crowd had erupted in cheers, though several boos were still quite audible amongst the hysterical screaming from kids decked out in Cenation gear. John Cena saluted the crowd, wearing his signature purple 'Cenation' gear, holding an envelope in his hand.
Cena paused and listened to the crowd's continuous reaction towards him. He could hear half of the arena chanting, "LET'S GO CENA!" and the other half screaming back, "CENA SUCKS!"
"Hey guys," greeted Cena to the audience, "I have to say that it is an honor to be presenting this award, the Slammy Award for the Diva of the Year. I gotta say I hit the jackpot this time, huh?"
Several people, particularly the men, began cheering and catcalling. "BRING OUT THE DIVAS!" yelled a few members of the audience.
"Well, if you guys say so," laughed Cena, "ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your lovely Divas!"
Now the crowd had erupted in cheers, especially the male audience, who had all burst into wolf-whistles and catcalls, as the Divas, all dressed up and looking pretty in a variety evening gowns and cocktail dresses in different colors and styles, one by one, emerged from the stage and walked towards the ring. The face Divas, who came out first, waved to the audience with cheerful smiles on their faces and some of them even took time to hi-five fans by ringside, while the heels snobbishly strutted towards the ring and ignored the fans by ringside.
"Ladies and gents, here are your lovely Divas!" announced Cena.
The faces and the heels separated into groups, with the face Divas standing in the ring and the heels outside. Both sides eyed each other, as though daring one member to try and attack them. Cena, however, interrupted the tension between the two sides.
"Ladies, ladies, eyes over here!" called Cena, waving to the Divas ready to kill each other, specifically Melina and a recently-turned-face Katie Lea, who had been in a bitter feud in the recent weeks over the Divas Championship. Peacemakers Katona and Natalya of the faces and Kelly Kelly of the heels led the two Divas away from each other before they could brawl in the ring.
"Alright ladies, you are all looking very beautiful tonight," said Cena. He darted his gaze towards Katona, who wore a very sexy royal blue evening gown with a plunging neckline and a long slit up one side, showing off her toned leg. "Katona," he added in a rather flirtatious tone, signaling down to her cleavage and wiggling his eyebrows at her.
Katona's cheeks flushed a brilliant pink as the entire male audience cheered and whistled at her. Natalya, who was standing next to her, chuckled and gave her a hug to make her feel better. But no one could blame the Women's Champion for being so beautiful, particularly tonight with that sultry dress she wore and the way her hair was styled so elegantly. To every single person in attendance, Katona was easily the most glammed-up belle of the ball. It was difficult, even for Cena, to avert his gaze from her attractive features and curvy, hourglass figure. A few of the heel Divas were glaring daggers at the lovely British beauty, especially Melina, who appeared to be seething with anger and jealousy at the attention Katona was receiving from all the men in the arena.
"Ladies, just like last year, all of you have been nominated for this award," said Cena, "the winner of this year's award, just like last year, was decided through online voting at the official website. Whoever won the Diva of the Year Award of 2010 won the most votes from all the fans that submitted their votes. Now let me ask the fans, who did you all vote for this year?"
The audience chanted back, all with different answers. Perhaps the most audible and main responses were of, "BETH PHOENIX!", "KATONA!", "MICKIE JAMES!", and "MARYSE!"
"Now I will announce the winner of the 2010 Diva of the Year Slammy Award…"
All the Divas in the ring were waiting apprehensively for Cena to unfold the card that stated the winner of the Slammy Award. Each Diva was anticipating to at least getting a chance of winning the Slammy Award for Diva of the Year.
Cena slowly unfolded the card that revealed the winner of the award and raised his eyebrows in surprise, his mouth forming an 'ohhhh'.
"Ladies and gentlemen, your 2010 Diva of the Year…"
"…KATONA!"
Katona let out a gasp in surprise as the entire arena erupted in cheers. No doubt the British beauty was the 2010 Diva of the Year—she was intensely popular, stunningly good-looking, extraordinarily talented, and universally adored for her sweet and charming personality. She captured the hearts of everyone who watched her, WWE fan or not. She'd been through so much this year; a love triangle storyline involving two of Smackdown's top superstars, as well as a championship feud with the biggest heel Diva on the same brand at the same time. Not only had she prevailed victorious as the new Women's Champion, but she also found true love in the form of currently reigning World Heavyweight Champion, John Morrison.
To sum it up in a few words, Katona's year could be described in one word as…phenomenal.
"You deserve it, girlie!" squealed Natalya, who gave her a big bear hug before letting her best friend go and receive the award from Cena. The face Divas were all clapping for Katona happily, knowing the lovely Diva deserved the award more than any of the others. Along the way towards the stage, Katona hi-fived and hugged screaming fans by ringside, thanking them for voting for her; this took her quite a while, actually.
Katona stepped up onto the stage and Cena handed her the award and let her have the spotlight, but not before kissing her hand and congratulating her.
"I-I-I can't believe it!" stammered Katona, dumbfounded at what had just happened, "Are you guys all serious?"
Katona was answered back with a huge cheer from the crowd, along with wolf-whistles and catcalls from the male audience that continued even throughout her short acceptance speech.
"Thank you all so much; you guys are all absolutely amazing!" exclaimed Katona, still looking at her prize in disbelief, "I want to thank everyone who's supported me throughout my entire career! All the other Divas are just as worthy of winning a Slammy and I would like all of you to give them your support as well! We will most definitely promise to bring you another excellent year in the WWE! Once again, thank you, WWE Universe! I'm so thankful for all your support!"
The other Divas applauded for the Diva of the Year and one by one, left to head backstage. Natalya and Beth hugged Katona along the way to congratulate her. Just as Katona was about to exit, however, the duo of Caylen Croft and Trent Barreta, collectively known as The Dudebusters and both dressed in matching suits, emerged from the stage, blocking the way to backstage, folding their arms across their chests in the same manner and winking at the lovely Diva. Cena, who was on the other side of the stage, quickly rushed over to try and help Katona move The Dudebusters out of the way, but Caylen Croft raised a mike to his mouth and began to speak, "Hold on there, Cena, we're not going to interrupt your show or anything. We're just going out here to present the next award, and we need this gorgeous young lady out here for a special purpose."
"Katona, sweetheart, just make your way back to the stage and join us please," added Trent Barreta, who held a rose in his hand, ushering Katona back to the stage. The British beauty looked very confused; in her head she was wondering what on earth was going on.
"WWE Universe, the reason why we have decided to bring your 2010 Diva of the Year back to the stage is because we would like her to join us in presenting a very special award for this year's Slammy's," began Trent. Katona looked rather awkward standing in between Caylen and Trent.
"This Slammy is going to be for Couple of the Year," continued Caylen, smiling at Katona. Immediately the audience began chanting, "MORRISON! MORRISON! MORRISON!" while Katona's rosy cheeks blushed beautifully.
"By the way, Katona, you look very, very sexy," complimented Trent, wiggling his eyebrows at the beautiful Diva. Her cheeks reddened further as the crowd once again erupted in whistles and catcalls. Both Caylen and Trent were eyeing her body up and down. Suddenly, John Cena came up behind them and smacked them in the back of their heads, surprising the Dudebusters. The audience burst out laughing at Cena's (not exactly) hilarious prank.
"Okay guys, we all know Katona looks smoking hot tonight, but can you two dorks please present the award first and then drool over her?" snapped Cena irritably.
The Dudebusters snapped out of their trance and went back to presenting the award, announcing the nominees for the Couple of the Year Slammy Award. "The nominees of the Slammy for the Couple of the Year are…"
"…John Cena and Mickie James…"
"…Jack Swagger and Katona…"
"…Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero…"
"…Finlay and Hornswoggle…"
"…and John Morrison and Katona!"
"And the winner of the 2010 Couple of the Year Slammy Award is…"
Katona's eyes widened in shock as Caylen and Trent collaboratively announced the winner of the Slammy. She felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist from behind and she jumps in surprise, as her boyfriend and the current reigning World Heavyweight Champion, John Morrison, appears from the stage and kisses her on the cheek. Trent hands Katona her second Slammy Award of the night and gives her the rose as well.
However, Morrison was not going to let one of the Dudebusters charm the panties off of his girlfriend. As soon as Katona takes the gold statuette, Morrison swoops the lovely Diva into his arms and plants a sweet yet passionate kiss on her lips. The entire arena burst into standing ovation as the 2010 Couple of the Year lock lips in a passionate embrace, Morrison cradling his irresistibly sultry girlfriend in his arms. Katona wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him back like there was no tomorrow. When the golden couple of Smackdown parted from their passionate lip-lock, Morrison put down Katona gently and said into the microphone on the podium, "Thank you WWE Universe for your support towards Katona and I; we wouldn't have made it here to where we are without you guys backing us up along the way. Katona and I had an amazing year together and I'm especially thankful that you guys' votes earned Katona her second Slammy Award of the night. This year was an amazing journey for the love of my life and I, and we are so thankful for all the support from the fans. Thank you once again, WWE Universe!"
April 2nd, 2011: Hall of Fame After-Party
Katharyn's POV
"Girlie, I can't believe you actually won two Slammies in one night!" squealed Nattie excitedly, when the Slammies and the Hall of Fame Ceremony and all the Superstars, Hall of Famers, and Legends in attendance went to one of the grand rooms to celebrate the after-party. While John went to go chat with the other Superstars, I decided to catch up on Nattie and the RAW Divas. I also remembered to congratulate Shawn on his induction into this year's Hall of Fame, since he had acted as a father figure towards me when I first debuted on RAW.
"I'm pretty sure that Couple of the Year Award was secretly arranged behind my back, though," I replied, "they didn't present that award at last year's Slammies."
"Of course not, Kathie, I bet all those fans voted for you and John as the cutest couple of the year," said Mickie.
"By the way, Katharyn, I absolutely love your dress," gushed Eve, "I swear you had almost every single male in attendance going gaga over you. Where did you get it? It looks so gorgeous on you. It's so amazing and classy compared to the boring old one I'm wearing right now."
"John bought it for me when we were in New Hampshire at this dress shop that sold a variety of dresses for different occasions," I replied, "Tiffany and I were there because she wanted to look for an ideal wedding dress and John and Jason happened to spot us in that shop while they were hanging out together. But John didn't actually see me wearing that dress until tonight."
"No wonder he's still checking you out from over there," giggled Katie Lea, pointing over to where John was chatting with Randy, Shawn, Jack, and Evan, but he was glancing back between the guys and I every other second. When I waved at him, John winked at me, and the guys all waved back at me too.
"I bet he's bragging to the guys how sexy his hot girlfriend's body looks in that dress," joked Mickie.
"Oh shut up, Mickie," I protested.
"Well it's true, Kathie, you by far were the best dressed out of all of us," said Nattie, "none of us turned heads like you did throughout the entire night. Besides, even if I wore that dress, I wouldn't look half as good as you. You can seriously pull of anything you wear, doesn't matter if it's an oversized t-shirt and sweatpants, because you're a hottie with a body."
"Nattie!" I exclaimed in shock, punching her arm playfully while the other Divas burst out laughing.
"I absolutely loved it when you and John won Couple of the Year," said Eve, "I just knew you guys were perfect for each other! And it was so cute when he came up to you from behind and then swept you into his arms and gave you that hot kiss! You two are no doubt the cutest couple in the history of WWE couples!"
"Why don't we move on from John and I and catch up on you guys?" I suggested. It was true that all the girls wanted to talk about was John and I.
"Kathie!" called Jillian, who ran towards us and attacked me with a big bear hug, "I haven't seen you in so long! You look so amazing tonight! I love your dress! You have to tell me all about you and John! You two are so adorable together! Tell me, tell me, tell me!"
"We were just gushing over about how perfect John and Kathie are together," laughed Katie, "not even I can look as good with a man so fine like John." She joked.
"He's mine, Katie, go find your own man," I giggled.
"That'll be easy; there's plenty of men in this company, aren't there?" laughed Katie, "all I have to do is find out which ones are single and completely available for a lonely British girl like me."
"You could ask Evan, he hasn't had a date for months," suggested Mickie.
"He's cute, but he's too young for me, dear," chuckled Katie, "maybe I could ask Daniel Bryan; he's quite the suave gentleman in my opinion."
"Oooh, Katie Lea's hot for Daniel Bryan!" teased Nattie.
"Well I do think he is very nice, thank you very much, Miss Neidhart," said Katie.
"RAW's been pretty good, Kathie, I honestly can't stand Mike, you know, as in The Miz, even backstage," said Eve, "all he does is talk about how 'awesome' his hair looks and even brags about how many chicks he can conjure up at the club."
"I bet those chicks that swarm him like honey will fly away once he starts opening his mouth," joked Nattie.
"Hey, I heard that, Natalie Neidhart," shot Mike (The Miz), who happened to walk past behind us and heard us talking about him, "by the way, Katharyn, you are quite the stunner," said Mike, turning to me, eyeing me up and down, "you should come visit RAW sometime."
"Maybe," I replied, secretly making a mental note to avoid Mike the next time RAW and Smackdown have a show together. Mike smirked at me and strutted away.
"Katharyn!" came a familiar French accent that brought back rather unpleasant memories as old as time.
I was surprised to find Maryse, dressed in an elegant silver evening gown, walking up to our group. Eve tried to hide her sour expression, as Maryse was one of the few people she didn't like very much.
"Mademoiselle! Bonjour! I 'ave not seen you in so long! Comment allez-vous?" exclaimed Maryse, pulling me into a hug. I was completely flabbergasted. Back when I was on RAW, Maryse took pleasure in acting cynical and cruel towards me, insulting me at any chance, but now she was behaving a manner that was completely alien to me.
"Um…hey Maryse," I replied, trying to hide my confoundedness at this unusual situation. Nattie and Mickie were both looking at me strangely, as though silently asking me, "I thought she hates your guts!"
"Katharyn, mademoiselle, you look so gorgeous tonight!" gushed Maryse, "I love your dress! You must tell me the designer so I can buy one like yours! But of course I will not look as good in it as you do now, dear."
"Um, Maryse?" I asked, puzzled, "why are you being so nice to me! I was waiting for you to call me a Barbie doll or something."
Maryse gasped and grasped my hands together, bending down to look me straight in the eyes (yes, she was wearing very high heels), "Katharyn, dear, je suis désolé! I'm so sorry for all the times I've insulted you and called you all those mean names!" said Maryse, "I was just jealous because you were so pretty and popular and so talented in the ring. I was jealous because you're so perfect! And then you got drafted to Smackdown and one night I watched you on TV and I saw you and your boyfriend together, and I couldn't help but gush over what a cute couple the two of you are! I realize what a horrible person I've been to you, and you're actually not mean and stuck-up like I thought you were when you first came to RAW! Dearie, can we put an end to all the conflicts between us and be friends please? I'm not pulling any jokes, sweetie, trust me."
I initially doubted Maryse would even do something like this, but she sounded quite sincere in her apology. For the first time, Maryse actually sounded as though she really wanted to put an end to the animosity between us.
"What's with the change of heart, Maryse?" asked Nattie, who also looked very confused, as Maryse had called her 'vous êtes gros' (in other words, that meant she called Nattie fat) in the past.
"My New Year's Resolution this year was to be nicer, Natalie," replied Maryse bluntly, releasing my hands except for one side, "after all, I am nearly thirty years old; I have to stop acting like a child."
"I'm perfectly alright with it as long as you keep to your promise, Maryse," I said, shaking her hand in agreement.
"Merci beaucoup, Katharyn!" cried Maryse happily, "I assure you I will keep to my promise. Speaking of which, mademoiselle, there's some important news I must break to you. You know that ex-boyfriend of yours? Dusty's son?"
"You mean Cody?" I asked curiously, wondering why Maryse was bringing up the topic of my ex.
"Of course, Cody," remarked Maryse, briefly glancing over her shoulder and then back to me, "he hasn't been quite himself lately, jumping from one girl to the next. But he doesn't seem to be cheerful at all whatever girl he has with him. Last time I saw him with Kelly at Starbucks and he wouldn't pay any attention to her at all."
"He's got the looks to get all the girls swarming him, but he doesn't seem interested at all," added Jillian, "he's been quite moody for a while now, Kathie. I think he's probably still trying to get over his break-up with you last year."
"Kathie, Cody's looking at you," whispered Eve.
I turned my head there and saw Cody chatting with Melina, although it looked more like Melina was trying to flirt with Cody. However, instead of looking at Melina, Cody's eyes were locked onto me. My heart jumped slightly when my eyes met his and I quickly glanced away.
"Girlie, do you think Cody still has feelings for you?" asked Nattie, when she too noticed that Cody was staring at me as well.
"I think he still does," said Mickie, "I recall once when I came over to see how he was doing, and he was watching all of your matches on his iPad. He told me to leave him alone when I tried asking him what he was watching."
"I agree with Mickie," replied Katie, "the poor boy must still be nursing his wounds from his breakup with you."
"Are you still mad at him for cheating on you that night, girlie?" asked Nattie.
"Of course not," I replied, "yes, I will admit I was furious at Cody for doing that to me, but I would never stay that mad at someone for a long time. I've completely moved on and it doesn't bother me anymore."
"I think you should tell that to Cody, my dear," suggested Maryse, "speaking of which, Kathie, turn around."
I turned around and nearly jumped in shock. Standing before me, dressed in a button-down dress shirt and black slacks, his scent of cologne faint and subtle, and his pale blue eyes swirling with sadness and heartbreak, was the man whom I'd never thought I'd see face to face again. Standing before me was the man who was my first love until he cheated on me that night almost a year ago.
Standing before me was Cody Rhodes.
"Katharyn?" he asked softly, his voice stuttering nervously, "can we talk? Please?"
