Chapter 12:
A month had passed as one day, Stacy entered the hotel suite she shared with Randy at Connecticut and found him talking to someone on the phone. He seemed to be enjoying and was so wrapped up in his conversation that he almost didn't notice her enter. After a long while, he put down the phone and acknowledged her.
"Hey Stace!"
"Hey! You seemed so wrapped up in your conversation a while ago. Who were you talking to?" Stacy asked with a smile.
"Oh...Jackie Gayda."
At that moment, a pang of jealousy, anger and frustration hit Stacy right at the center of her heart but immediately; she ignored this barrel of mixed emotions. "Oh?"
"Yeah. I sort of asked her out and we're having a date tomorrow night. So I hope you don't mind if you'll be alone here in the room for a few hours. Of course...you can stay at Trish and Lita's room while I'm away."
"Oh no...I don't mind at all. And yeah...I can do that." she replied in a faint voice as she entered the bathroom, shutting the door quite loudly. After taking a bath and dressing in her sleeping attire, she ignored Randy's smile and went straight to bed.
"What's gotten into her?" Randy thought to himself as he, too, changed and went to sleep.
"What's gotten into me?" Stacy asked herself, trying to shake the thoughts and feelings away but for some odd reason, she just couldn't.
The following night, Stacy took Randy's advice and stayed with Lita and Trish while waiting for him.
"Stacy...seriously...I think you're jealous." Lita said while combing her wet hair.
"Me?! Jealous?! Now why would I be jealous?!" Stacy inquired while raising her eyebrow.
"Oh my gosh, Stace. You are so obvious. You do have a crush on Orton." Trish giggled as Stacy rolled her eyes.
"Whatever! I don't!" At that same time, she shrieked in pain, "Ouch!" as she held on to her stomach.
"Why? Stacy! What happened?" Trish and Lita asked, rushing over to her.
"Oh nothing. My baby just kicked." She replied while grimacing.
Trish and Lita both snickered. "See? Even your baby thinks your lying." Lita joked as Stacy glared at her.
A few hours passed as Stacy returned to her suite, only to find that Randy still wasn't there. She sighed, inwardly rolling her eyes as she changed into her pajamas and went to sleep without bothering to wait for him.
Another hour went by as Randy finally arrived and tiptoed himself inside the suite. He found Stacy peacefully sleeping on her bed as he crept up to her and kissed her forehead. Then, he headed for the bathroom, took a shower, changed, and went to sleep as well.
The following morning, Stacy woke up and found Randy---watching MTV. She stretched and yawned before getting up as Randy turned and faced her.
"Hey..." he greeted with a warm smile.
Stacy smiled back, rubbing the sleep off her eyes. "Hey! Good morning."
"Sorry if I came in late last night..."
"Oh that's alright. How was your date anyway?" she asked him, brushing her unruly, blonde hair.
"It went great! I never knew Jackie had such a great sense of humor! I was laughing the whole night! I had such a wonderful time." He shared with her as Stacy just smiled.
"Oh...I'm happy for you then..." she replied faintly.
Randy grinned. "Thanks." But it suddenly faded away when he saw the look on Stacy's face and realized the tone of voice she used.
"Hey...are you okay? No offense taken right? I mean...you did say that we're not in love with each other so that still gives both you and I the freedom to date anyone we want." Randy explained to her.
"Yeah...you're right. Don't worry. I'm fine." She assured although deep inside, she wasn't sure.
Randy smiled, giving her a kiss on the forehead before replying, "Alright." And heading for the bathroom.
SO...WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THIS CHAPTER? ISN'T MISS JACKIE A PEST IN THIS STORY?! OH BUT DON'T WORRY...THERE ARE STILL MORE PESTS TO COME. evil laugh!!! DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW PLEASE!!! :-D