Chapter 12
Jake was polishing the NWA world title belt. "You know things might just work out. At Victory Road I get one more chance to beat on RVD. AJ's got his little plan and I may just find out who this guy is soon," Jake says out loud. Jake put the belt back on the mantel where he displayed it.
Someone started to knock on the door. Jake opened it and saw Chris Hero standing there. "Chris it's been a while," Jake said. Chris walked in with out being invited in. "Yeah the last time was when you weren't willing to come in and help me and Claudio in the cage of death," Chris says. "You mean when I had a bad leg and couldn't even stand up," Jake says. "Look I didn't come here to fight. I came to clear my name," Chris says. "You name wouldn't be clear even if it were made out of glass," Jake says.
"What the hell doest that mean?" Chris asks. "Glass is clear. I am saying that with all the things you have done over the years you really can't clear it," Jake says. "I guess you have been listening to the rumors," Chris says. "I really can't afford to not look at everybody," Jake says. "Look man it's not me. I will admit I have been pissed and said some things. That I regret and don't forget Jake you have done plenty that I know you regret," Chris says. "Ok your right about that," Jake says.
"Look Jake think about this when I really want someone in the ring I don't sneak attack in a mask. I come right after go after them as Chris Hero," Chris says. "Yeah I have the ROH DVD's to prove that," Jake says. "Also the guy that has been after you, is really trying to end you career I mean the guy he pushed off the top of the ramp at one point. You know me would I really be that mad at match you weren't even physically able to be in," Chris says. "Well if it were any sane man…"
"Oh your one to talk about being sane," Chris says. "Oh lets not start that pissing game," Jake says. Chris turns serious and looks Jake right in the eyes. "Jake all joking aside. I am telling you I am not the one attacking you," Chris says. "I believe you. Everyone will say I'm nuts but I believe you," Jake says. "Now that is settled it's time for you to look at the man that is doing it," Chris says.
"Well I have been trying to figure out who it is," Jake says. "Come on Jake we both know there should be one name that should be on the top of the list. A guy that sees you as the devil. You know who it is. It's CM Punk," Chris says.
Traci comes walking in the room. "You know Chris it seems a little convent that you come here and you talk about how Jake shouldn't listen to rumors then you start your own," Traci says. "Oh hi Traci. Do you make it a point to listen to your husband's private conversation?" Chris asks.
"I do when I have a reason to," Traci says. "Well you might want to be careful. Because it seems like your defending ex-boyfriend," Chris says. "Well I am. After all I know Punk and his style and he told me a few things about you," Traci says.
Both Traci and Chris are starting to get mad. "Oh man where is Colt Cabana to break the tension with a stupid joke when you need him," Jake says. "You know I better get going. See you around Jake," Chris says as he turns to leave. "See you Chris," Jake says.
"Can you believe the nerve of that guy," Traci says. "He has some points. I mean the straight edge has a lot of reasons to after me. Well first I am not that straight and then there's you," Jake says. "Jake look I know Punk and he wouldn't do this," Traci says. "All I know is I know it the most likely suspect is usually the one that did and right now CM Punk is the most likely suspect," Jake says.
"Look Jake I am not saying that it is imposable that it is Punk just don't let your guard down when it come to Chris Hero," Traci says. "I am not letting my guard down I am just letting Hero think I let my guard down," Jake says.
"Oh, never mind. I go start dinner," Traci says walking off. "It's 2:30. I think you are just walking off because you don't we questioning you about why defended Punk," Jake says. Traci doesn't say anything.
"Come on Traci you know me. I am not some jealous jerk that is so insecure that wants to make believe you don't have a past," Jake says. "Also you know I would then throw your past in your face," Traci says. "True and then I would say something stupid trying to defend my self and then I sleep on the couch," Jake says.
"I haven't seen this in a while. You relaxed and joking around," Traci says. "Yeah I know I guess I am just in a good mood. I know I am going to get my hands on this guy sooner or later and then I make him pay," Jake says. "It's more than that. You know something. So come on spill," Traci says. "I don't know what you're talking about," Jake says. "Jake," "Look, Traci I promise you. If you need to know I will tell," Jake says.
Paul Heyman was in his home office. He was looking at two pieces of paper. They were copies of his and Rob's TNA contracts. It had been just about a year since he and Rob left the WWE. The contracts that Larry Zybsko had given had been one year with tow additional one year options. But with Larry out of power and the end of there relationship with Jarrett it put them in a hard spot. It was TNA that could decide rather to pick up the options.
Going back to the WWE wasn't an option. Stephanie McMahon hated and there was no way she would let him come back. Rob wouldn't go back. Rob would most likely get some deal some where but Paul had buried too many bridges over the years. The truth was Rob was his last tie in wrestling. The only man that still trusted him. If Rob were NWA champ it would force TNA to keep both of them on board.
"And now I have this guy after Reed. A guy I have no control over. I mean if he decides to jump Reed in the middle of the match the ref could D'Q Rob and boom our last shot is gone," Paul says out loud. "Who the hell could this guy be?" Paul asks thinking to himself.
The guy had just finished working out at gold's gym. Some people that recognized him had come up and gotten autographs. One had even asked who he thought was after Jake. "If the only knew," the guy thought. The guy walked out of the gym and for his car. He climbed in and drove off.
"The best thing about no one knowing who I am. No one knows when I am coming," the guy thought. The guy was going to back off for a while and let Jake think he may be safe. Then he would be back to strike Jake down once again.