In a Heartbeat

Chapter 6: Formula for Failure

What the fuck happened? Haylie felt as if someone had ripped her heart out and shot a flaming arrow through it. Call it being overdramatic, but she couldn't help but feel so inadequate after bearing the rejection. Unable to bear with the pain of seeing the so-called winners, Haylie took the long, dreadful bus ride back to Wilton Hill.

When she opened her eyes the next morning, she lay there thinking. It would have been unbelievable to be the next Raw diva. Would have been. She concentrated on the three words. Would have been. She had to snap out of it. Life wasn't so glamorous after all. Life was...she had to face it…a bitch.

She had to go back to her mindnumbing life as Haylie, the waitress.

As Haylie dragged herself out of bed, the phone rang. Please don't let it be Nikki. What the hell am I supposed to say to her? Congratulations, but it should have been me instead of you. How bitchy do I sound? Oh God, please let it be anyone but Nikki.

"Hello?"

"Hi. Can I please speak to Haylie Tyler?"

"This is she."

"Hi, Haylie. I'm calling from the WWE."

"Yes?"

What could this be about?

"Ms. Stephanie McMahon would like to meet you around 4 today at the WWE headquarters."

Haylie's eyes widened with curiosity.

"That's going to be a problem because I'm currently in North Carolina."

"All you have to do is make your way to Charlotte International Airport by 11. You will receive your flight tickets from check-in. Your flight will reach Connecticut promptly around 3, and a limo will pick you up at Terminal A and drive you to WWE headquarters."

"Just out of curiousity, do you know what this is in reference to?"

"No, I'm sorry."

"It's alright. Thank you."

"Your flight leaves at 11:20. We hope to see you soon. Bye."

"Bye."

After Haylie hung up, she began to squeal with excitement.

Haylie rested her head on the seat of the luxurious limo. The whole afternoon had felt like a mere illusion. She hadn't come to terms with reality, yet. The surprises just kept coming.

The limo came to a sudden halt. The chauffeur came and opened the door. Haylie stepped out and gazed up to see the WWE headquarters.

Haylie's anxiety grew more and more with every step she took. When she reached the room, the receptionist had informed her of, she took a deep breath, and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Haylie turned the knob and pushed the door open as she was welcomed by a friendly smile.

"Hi Haylie. I was waiting for you," Stephanie said as put her hand out.

"Hi," Haylie replied, returning the smile and handshake.

"Have a seat."

Haylie sat across from Stephanie.

"We were glad that you were a part of the Raw Diva Search."

"Really?" You could've fooled me.

"All four of our judges as well as the management team were really impressed by you. You were exactly what we were looking for when we came up with the idea of the diva search in the first place."

"Sorry to interrupt, but …" Haylie mustered up the courage to ask the question that had been daunting her for some time… "Then why wasn't I part of the final 10?"

"Well, the Raw Diva is chosen by the fans, and we wanted it to be definite that you were a part of Raw. We would like to offer you a contract with the WWE."

Haylie's mind had completely gone into overload. Aghast at what she had heard, she placed her hands against her forehead.

"I don't know what to say." She raised her head and smirked, "Actually I do. Where do I sign?"

Feeling on top of the world once again, Haylie closed the door and making her way out of Stephanie's office with a huge grin and feeling of joy. Walking through the hallway, Haylie pursed slipped from her hands. Everything poured out onto the floor. She bent down to pick it up. While gathering up her makeup, she saw another pair of hands, handing her her wallet. She stood up to see the most gorgeous blue-eyes. The most gorgeous eyes and an enchanting smile that belonged to JOHN CENA.

"Thanks," Haylie replied with a smile.

"No, prob," he answered, with a wink.

Haylie stood there, watching him, as he walked on.

She spun around, taking it all in. She felt her heart beating. Not making it as the Raw Diva Search final 10 was the best thing that could have happened.

THE END

I actually had four chapters posted up, but I had no idea where the hell I was going with it. Anyways I decided it'd be best to end it here. Much love to everyone who took the time to read and review. Those reviews always made my day.

I finally finished a story --WOOOOOOOOO!