Raw: September 17, 2007

I sat backstage at Raw, contemplating many things. I didn't want to sound spoiled or stuck up, but I signed a new contract for five years with a significant raise in my pay just a week ago. I was hoping that I would get more opportunities to actually wrestle, but I'm stuck with managing Candice and Mickie.

I love Candice very much. She is one of my closest friends on the Raw roster, outside of John Cena, but I didn't like the fact that I was only being a manager tonight. I sighed as I sat alone with my thoughts. That is until I got a text on my phone. I slowly pulled out my phone to read the text.

Chris: Hey, babe. Good luck at Raw tonight. Do you want me to call you after the show?

I sighed before replying to Chris's text.

Me: Thanks. I'm only managing tonight, so I shouldn't have much to worry about. You can call me once I get back to the hotel after Raw is over.

I put my phone back in my pocket. There were other things stressing me out as well. My older brother Tyler was having his twenty-seventh birthday party this weekend. Chris and I were going to go to the birthday party. Tyler and Chris haven't met yet, and I've now learned that my younger brother Colby would also be in attendance. Chris would be meeting both of my brothers in five days, and it made me nervous.

On top of that, Randy would also be in attendance. While I would never do anything to try to stop Randy from going to the party, especially considering how close he is with Tyler, I had a lot of worry about both Randy and Chris being there at the same time. Both men had promised to behave, but that's easier said than done.

Candice walks over. "Hey, sorry to interrupt what you're doing, but we need to get to guerilla."

I nod. "It's alright. Let's go."

Let me show you what love is.

Let me show you how to move your body.

Let me show you how to make me crazy.

Too much loving never hurt nobody…

"And her partner, being accompanied to the ring by Marissa, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she is the WWE Women's Champion, Candice Michelle!"

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Mickie and Melina circle the ring before locking up. Melina shoves Mickie into the corner. Mickie elbows Melina before knocking Jillian off of the apron. Mickie hits Melina with a Hurricanrana and then a Clothesline. Mickie pins Melina.

1…kickout!

Mickie attempts to Irish Whip Melina, but Melina reverses it. Mickie kicks Melina in the gut before going to the top turnbuckle. Melina climbs up and goes for a Superplex, but Mickie knocks her off of the turnbuckle. Jillian knocks Mickie off of the turnbuckle. Melina kicks Mickie in the gut. Melina thrust Mickie by her hair before tagging in Jillian.

Jillian throws Mickie across the ring by her hair. She then tags Melina back in, and they double team Mickie.

Mickie takes Melina down with a Neckbreaker. Melina goes to stop Mickie, but Mickie tags in Candice.

Candice hits Melina with a couple of Clotheslines before hitting her with a Dropkick. Candice Irish Whips Melina into the ropes before hitting her with a Back Body Drop. Candice taunts to the crowd. Candice Suplexes Melina before bridging into a pin.

1…2…

Jillian breaks the pin. Candice knocks Jillian out of the ring before hitting Melina with multiple Right Hands. Candice Irish Whips Melina into the ropes, but Melina kicks her before tagging Jillian back in.

Jillian goes after Candice, but Candice hits her with the Candywrapper. Candice pins Jillian.

1…2…3!

"Here are your winners, Mickie James and Candice Michelle!"

I celebrate in the ring with the two Divas until Beth enters the ring. She glares at Candice and gestures at her waist before exiting the ring. Candice and I keep watching Beth.

I sat in bed at the hotel. My night had been quite frustrating. I was already not happy about being stuck as a manager tonight and stressing about the birthday party this weekend. Then, when Candice, Mickie, and I arrived backstage after the Tag Team match earlier, Mickie tells Candice and me that she heard that Beth was planning on trying to get to face Candice again at the next pay-per-view, No Mercy. Vince seemed pretty high on Beth, so I had a feeling that this was a threat to my chances of getting a Women's Championship match. Plus, I had been waiting about thirty minutes for Chris to call me, and I was starting to get tired. I sighed as my phone finally rang and answered it.

Me: "Hey, handsome."

Chris: "Hey, sorry, it took me so long. I got caught up talking to my dad."

Me: "That's okay. I understand."

Chris: "Thanks. When will you get back from work to Saint Louis?"

Me: "Tomorrow afternoon, why?"

Chris: "Because I managed to get a ticket for a flight earlier than planned and will be getting there Wednesday morning."

Me: "Really? That's great news!"

Chris: "Yeah, it gives us a couple of extra days together."

Me: "I'll definitely be cherishing those days. Just let me know when you're supposed to be landing, and I'll be at the airport to pick you up."

Chris: "I'll definitely let you know. So what are you doing right now?"

Me: "Just hanging out by myself in the hotel room. Nothing really interesting."

Chris: "Yeah, it's a shame that you've not got someone in there with you to spend time with."

Me: "Considering I'll have someone in a couple days, I'm okay with that."

Chris: "You'll also get me all to yourself when I'm back on Raw in November."

Me: "Trust me, I can't wait for that."

Chris: "Me either. It's getting late, so I should probably let you go and get some sleep. I will call you tomorrow. Okay?"

Me: "Okay."

Chris: "I love you."

Me: "I love you too. Bye."

I end the phone call. I smile to myself before putting my phone on the charger and climbing into bed to sleep.