Chapter 26
I was only supposed to have the 3 months off, but even after the 3 months, I couldn't shake how my brain, heart, body and soul felt after what Mark had done to me…My heart just wouldn't let me get over it on a time limit…So, I met with Vince, the wrestling tour was in New York…I was just pretty basic…I had on levis, tenny shoes and a hooded sweat shirt, since is was still a tad chillie…I had pulled all my hair up into a ponytail. Vanessa was on a huge date, so I had Jakie with me…we were talking back and forth about his school and what not…he was almost 7…and was getting pretty tall…
When we got to Vince's office…I had Jakie wait out in the little lobby for me…I said, "Please…Jakie don't go anywhere, this won't take long…I promise…then well go get some sugar infested ice cream…" and I winked at him and he smiled…and said, "Yes, Aunt Lala." I walked into Vince's office and he was sitting behind his notorious big black desk…Vince walked around it and greeted me with a huge bear hug…and said, "Nyla…I'm so glad to see you back here…how have you been?"
I said, "Vince…I have to be honest…I'm really not ready to be back right now…no matter how hard I try to get through this…it's just not working…I mean I'd be more then happy to forget that the last three years happened, along with the last 3 months, but I can't…and right now, I have to take care of myself…I can't get over the depression, and half the nights I cry myself to sleep…I think that I want to take a year off…or at least another 9 months…I really need to get myself back on track before, I even try to work in the same place with that man…"
Vince said, "Nyla, if you can't do it, then you can't do it…if you want to go ahead and take an addition 9 months off that's fine, we can get a temporary replacement…and when you come back, well get you started again…I just want you to be comfortable in your working atmosphere…and if you're not comfortable, then well change a few things so you will be…I actually think this is very adult for you to choose to do this instead of trying to force yourself to come back too soon…if you need anything you call me…if you're ready to come back before the 9 months is up, then by all means call me and let me know…but keep in touch so we know how you're doing…"
I said, "Okay…thanks Vince…"
I started to leave when Vince said, "Also, Stephanie is here, you might wanna go down and talk with her before you leave…she's been worried about you, but she didn't want to call and pester you…" I said, "Okay…I will, is she in her office?" He said, "Yea, I believe she's there with Paul (Triple H)…those two have been inseparable since they started dating…"
I said, "Yea, who ever thought your baby girl would fall in love with the Cerebral Assassin." We both laughed a little and I said, "Thanks for everything Vince." He nodded and said, "No problem…remember anything you need don't hesitate to call." I said, "Okay…" We said our good-byes and I grabbed Jakie and we took off to Stephanie's office down the hall a little ways.
On the way down…we actually crossed Mark's path…He was walking around the back area…We stopped and Jakie stood in front of me, like he was going to protect me from Mark…which I thought was awful sweet…Mark said, "Hello Nyla…" I said, "Jakie, Go on ahead of me and find Stephanie's office…you know where it will be…" Jakie gave me this concerned look and I smiled and said, "Its okay, I'll be fine…go on."
Jakie nodded and said, "Yes, Aunt Lala..." And he walked off…