Chapter 17
Once they got to the arena, Ric and Paul were already in the dressing room...Rachel was greeted with soft careful hugs from Ric and Paul...Rachel sat on the couch next to David as they started going over their scripts. Paul said, "Too bad they couldn't make you our manager Rachel...How great would the 4 of us look with Rachel as out hottie manager."
Rachel laughed and said, "You're dreaming little man...There's a reason I'm a massage therapist and not a wrestler. I don't do crowds...I had to take public speaking when I was in high school...It was way too much pressure...I'd get anxiety attacks." Paul said, "From a high school class?" Rachel smiled and said, "Afraid so."
Randy said, "Wait a minute...Rachel think about it...you could do it...All managers do out there is give advice to the person she's managing...After the things you said to me at the hotel don't you think you'd be perfect for the job?" Rachel said, "That would be fine as long as I never had to step foot into a packed venue." Randy said, "You already did...you're here and they are out there."
Rachel said, "Randy...you guys...there's one thing that separates me from those people out there...it's called a brick wall...I realize were all under the same roof...but it's a different story when you walk past the wall and into a packed arena of nearly 50,000 screaming fans...And besides what would I do with my massage stuff? I was hired to be a massage therapist for you...not a manager."
Paul said, "What massage therapists don't get raises? C'mon Rachel at least think about it...Vince wouldn't mind getting someone to cover your position...and you know how long he's wanted you on the superstar payroll, as a Diva...you're not wrestling...so you can't get hurt."
Rachel looked at David and he said, "Don't look at me." Rachel said, "Oh go ahead and give me your opinion too." David chuckled and said, "I would love to have you out there with me...but it's your decision...Also...Let's make one thing clear...if you decide not to do it...were not exactly going to kick you out of here...well live with it and move on."
Rachel chewed her bottom lip as she looked around at the guys and they all nodded in agreement...She looked at Paul and said, "Can I at least think about it, while I'm on my injury leave...I don't want to have to decide right now or 3 days from now...I want to make sure I weight all the pros and cons." Paul laughed and said, "Sure...You can tell us at the PPV or the following night...or when ever you come to a decision."
Rachel smiled as she leaned her head on David's shoulder and said, "Has anyone ever told you guys that you suck." They all chuckled at the fiery red head.
Later that night, while Randy was on his date, David and Rachel were laying in bed, relaxing after a nice round of love making. Rachel had her head on his chest and was tracing his tones abs with her fingertips. David loved it when she would do that...it was just a nice way of letting him know she was there...David kissed the top of her head and said, "What are you thinking about?"
Rachel giggled as she moved around and rested her chin on his pectoral and said, "Nothing really, just trying to think of an excuse to not be your guys manager, but also think of a good one to go for it...Are you really sure you'd want me out there? I mean I don't want to be a distraction."
David kissed her lips softly and said, "You won't be a distraction...You know how focused I get before a match...I won't be disappointed if you decide against it...I promise." Rachel leaned up and said, "Okay...I'll keep thinking about it."
David wrapped his arms around her while rolling them over and capturing her lips as they started round two of love making.