Chapter Sixteen

When Randy and Jessica stepped into the arena Jessica was amazed. The backstage area was huge and went to miles. There were people with clipboards and head pieces on talking a mile a minute. She watched in Awe at the tv monitors being set up and the cameras being carried from room to room. She saw a few wrestlers getting lined up and ready to do pre show promos. Randy smiled and took her hand.

"We're all the way down the hall. Don't worry, just keep hold of my hand and stay close."

Jessica nodded and smiled. She looked at all the wrestlers working out or stretching out as they made their way through the mayhem of the arena. She could only wonder what went on back here at something big. This was just a tv show, she knew that because Randy had told her. He'd explained about tv shows and Pay per views and what the differences were. They finally got to a door which had Randy's name on it.

"Ok, now I need to go get ready. Sit down and don't leave the room because I don't want you getting lost. I'll be back in a few short minutes." Randy smiled.

Jessica sat down on a chair. "Ok daddy." She said sarcastically.

Randy laughed and went into the bathroom. Jessica looked around. Everything here was just so big and open. She jumped when the door opened. She looked around and her eyes met Dave. He looked at her and didn't know weather to leave or stay. He decided to stay, it was his assigned locker room after all. He walked over to an empty locker and placed his bag in side it before sitting down and taking off his watch. There was an awkward silence between them and Jessica so wanted to break it.

"So, Randy getting ready?" Dave finally asked but didn't look at Jessica.

"Yeah." She said simply. She didn't know what else to say.

"Right..So uhh.."

Jessica looked at Dave and felt a slight bit sorry for him. He was obviously trying to find something to talk to her about. They'd been away from each other for so long it was like they were strangers.

"Dave, you don't have to treat me like a stranger or even someone who makes you nervous. I'm you're sister. Not just some chick Randy brought to an arena with him."

"I know Jess, but it's hard for me. I don't even know you anymore. You're still that little girl I looked after not this beautiful young woman that's grown up and obviously has a mind of her own."

"Whose fault is it that you don't know me as the young woman I am today Dave? It sure isn't my fault."

"Why you always gotta bring that up. Twice I've seen you and both times you've thrown it in my face that I left you."

"Did you just expect me to throw my arms open and wrap them around you? It doesn't work like that. I've been through hell for that past 10 years, pure HELL Dave and for what? For the broken promise that you'd come back for me and I truly believed you. You broke my heart when you broke you're promise." Jessica stood up and ran from the room.

Dave wanted to go after her but his feet and his legs refused to move. She was right, but he just couldn't pretend everything was like it always was.

Jessica stopped just down the corridor. Tears falling from her eyes she couldn't believe the cheek of him. She leaned on the wall and was startled when she heard a voice beside her.

"Hola Chica, why are you crying?" Came a very deep spanish accent. Jessica looked up and half smiled at the man next to her.

"I just had a fight with my brother."

"Don't cry mami, you'll make you're eyes red and that would ruin how hermosa you look tonight. I'm Eddie Guerrero by the way." He said holding out his hand.

Jessica smiled and shook his hand. "Jessica Bautista."

"Dave's sister right? Yeah we talked earlier. You know he shouldn't have upset you."

"Yeah, he's always doing it though. But thanks very much for coming over." Jessica smiled and wiped her eyes.

"No problemo." Eddie smiled.

Randy came over to them just then and put his arm around Jessica.

"Dave told me. Don't get upset." He said. "Hey Eddie."

Eddie smiled. "Hey Vato, sorry I can't stay and chat though my nephew Chavito will be waiting for me. Enjoy yourself tonight mamacita. Maybe after the show you can come for a ride in my low rider?"

Randy laughed "Eddie Guerrero." He said jokingly.

"I was joking man. Look after her Orton. Adios." Jessica smiled.

"Come on, let's go back. I'll be with you this time."

Jessica nodded and she and Randy went back to the locker room.