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Chapter 8: Father/Daughter Talk

Danielle

Danielle cried her eyes out in Randy's arm for a good half an hour in the corner of that small coffee shop. He was being so comforting that Dani couldn't believe he could play such a cocky guy on TV. Okay, so maybe she kind of liked the cocky Randy but this comforting Randy was nice too. She had avoided Randy's question earlier about being a fan because she didn't want to freak him out. In actuality since he began his career on WWE television she had enjoyed watching him. Besides the fact that he was drop dead gorgeous, his personality and wrestling ability was interesting to watch. Finally Danielle decided she had calmed down enough to pull away from Randy's embrace.

"Thank you so much Randy. You being here and helping me has meant so much to me."

"Danielle it was no problem. I couldn't just let you cry all by yourself."

"I know but it was still really sweet of you."

"Sweet? C'mon your going to ruin my reputation." Randy couldn't help replying with a smart comment and a smile.

"Oh sorry, I would never want to ruin the Randy Orton's cocky reputation, now would I?"

"You think I'm cocky, huh?"

"Yeah, but after seeing this sensitive side I'm not too sure." Dani couldn't help replying with a laugh. This comment caused Randy to laugh too. It was so strange they had only met hours before but they were getting along so well Dani couldn't imagine having never met Randy Orton.

"So, anyways, are you doing better now?"

"Yeah, much better, thanks to you."

"Are you ready to go talk to Ric?"

"Well, I don't know about that."

"C'mon, you said that you weren't upset with him so why don't you go talk to him. I mean he is your father and all."

"Yeah, I know that's the point. I've grown up all my life without a father so I don't know how to have one now."

"I understand, but, why waste anymore time now. Yeah, he wasn't there for you before but he wants to be there for you now."

"How do you know that?"

"If he didn't want to be part of your life, he never would have told you that he was your father."

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

"Why don't you go talk to him now?"

"You want to get rid of me that bad, huh?"

"No, that's not what I meant at all. It's just you ran away crying so I'm sure he is probably worried about you. I mean I would be."

"Aww, you'd be worried about me. That is so sweet."

"So we are back to me being sweet, huh?"

"Sorry, you're probably right. Maybe I should go talk to him."

"Here lets go, I'll walk you back to the hotel." Randy said getting up and offering Danielle his hand.

"Thanks" With that Randy helped Danielle up and helped her with her coat. They then headed back to the hotel. Danielle was starting to get a little nervous about talking to Ric again. She felt awful about the way she had reacted. She knew that Ric probably understood but she still felt awful about the whole situation. She didn't know what she would say to Ric but she was ready to talk to him again and this time it would be as a daughter talking to her father.

In no time at all Danielle was standing in front of Ric's door. She had parted ways with Randy saying this was something she had to do on her own. She really didn't want to leave him because she had enjoyed her time with Randy but she knew that she had to talk to Ric alone to clarify the relationship they were going to have. With that in mind she knocked on Ric's hotel room door preparing herself for what was to come.

Ric

Danielle had left Ric's hotel room several hours ago and Ric was starting to worry about what might have happened to her because of how upset she was. He was mentally kicking himself for not having chased after her right then and there. But he still kind of felt it was the right decision to leave her alone to let her sort out her own feelings. Ric was thinking about all of this when he got a knock on his hotel room door. He couldn't imagine who it could be because it was getting kind of late. He walked over to the door and upon seeing it was Danielle through the peep hole he immediately opened the door.

"Hey ,I was hoping you would come back."

"Can I come in?"

"Oh yeah, of course, come right in."

"Thanks."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, I ran into someone, literally, who really helped me put things in perspective."

"That's good."

"Listen, Ric, I don't want you to think that the reason I ran out of here upset was because of what you told me. Yes, it was a big shock and yes at first I was mad at you and my mother but not for the reasons you think. I wasn't upset that you were my father because really I don't even know you. I was upset because I didn't know until now and that's not really your fault either. That was why I was mad at my mom, for not telling either of us. But, then I read her letter. Her letter and Randy helped me to understand that she was just trying to protect everyone involved. Then I was upset at myself for being so angry at my mom but Randy helped me through that too."

"Randy?"

"Yeah, Randy is the one that I literally ran in to. He was really nice and just wanted to help me. We went somewhere and talked and he just comforted me and helped me through all of my issues."

"We're talking about Randy Orton, right?" Ric couldn't help sounding very skeptical. This didn't really sound very much like the Randy Orton that he knew. Sure, Randy was a great kid but that's just it he was still only 25 and had a lot of growing up to do.

"Yeah, he was really sweet to me and he talked you up pretty good too."

"Really, what did he say?"

"It doesn't matter he just let me know that you were a great guy that I should try and get to know."

"So he knows about you being my daughter then?"

"Yeah, he was pretty shocked too."

"Well he wasn't the only one."

"Yeah, I know this is hard for you too and I'm being really selfish by making it all about my feelings."

Ric couldn't believe his ears. Danielle thought she was being selfish. She had every right to be acting the way she was, it's a lot for anyone to take in. "No, Danielle you're not being selfish. You were right to be upset and I'm glad Randy could be there for you. I just really want to start getting to know you and you to start getting to know me. I mean I've seen the scrapbook but it doesn't make up for everything in your life that I've missed."

"I understand that Ric, and I want to get to know you too."

"Why don't you come on the road?"

"What?" Danielle had a puzzled look on her face. He wanted her to travel with him. Was he crazy?

"C'mon, I know you just quit your job so you're free."

Danielle was shocked. How did he know she had quit her job? "Have you been checking up on me?"

"Just some stuff I found out when I was trying to get in touch with you."

"You're right I did just quit my job because I needed to get out of New York."

"So travel with me so we can make up for all the time we haven't had together."

Danielle didn't want to admit it but the idea of traveling with the WWE did sound like a lot of fun. She would get to see Randy more and she would be able to get to know Ric. "I don't know."

"C'mon, we can get you your own hotel room next to mine, wherever we go so that you can still have your own life but we can get to know each other. You don't have to give me an answer now just come to the show tomorrow night, meet some of the guys and then make your decision. Even if you choose not to we can still be in touch and I can visit you."

"No, I think it's a great idea. I'll come on the road with you."

"That's great."

"But, listen Ric, I do want to start a father/daughter relationship with you but after all these years of not having a father, I'm not sure if I'm ready to call you dad yet. For right now I'm going to stick to calling you Ric."

"Danielle, I completely understand that. It's no problem."

"Alright, with that settled, I'll meet you at the show tomorrow night."

"Yeah, take this pass" Ric said handing Danielle a backstage pass for Raw tomorrow night. "I'll tell the guards that I'm expecting you and they will bring you to my locker room."

"Alright."

"I love you sweet heart."

"Thank you. Bye."

As Danielle left Ric was very excited to see what the future held for Danielle and him. He couldn't help but notice that she didn't say that she loved him too but he knew she probably just wasn't ready. He knew once they got to know each other better she would feel more like a daughter and he would feel more like a father to her. At least that was what he hoped for.

Randy

After Randy had put Danielle in the elevator so she could go talk to Ric, he hadn't really felt like going back to his room so he decided to take a walk instead. He didn't know where he was going but he had to clear his head. All throughout his walk his thoughts kept returning to the gorgeous brunette he had helped earlier, Danielle. What a gorgeous name. He still couldn't believe she was Ric Flair's daughter. In the short hours he had spent with her she had already captivated him. Even though she had been crying he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was. With her brunette hair and long legs she was exactly his type. But Randy had to stop himself from thinking that way because he was sure she was already going through a lot right now and didn't need a relationship too. Randy was pulled out his thoughts as he got back to the hotel. He immediately noticed a woman waiting in the lobby with short brown hair, a tanned body, and a thin build. Could it be? Upon seeing Randy the woman approached him. As she got closer Randy realized it was her and was completely shocked.

"Aren't you going to say hello?" The woman said with a smile.

"Kellie? What are you doing here?"

A/N – Well here is the next chapter. I'm sorry if it was a little boring but I'm leading into the upcoming events with the mysterious Kellie and Danielle's new life on the road. Just to let you know the story is at present time but I'm not really following the story along with the show. I hope you all enjoyed. Thanks to all my reviewers and please continue with those great reviews. Until next time,
Kim