CHAPTER 7 - NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT

"OK," Eric Bischoff said as he sat at the head of the long corporate table before him "Let's get down to it, shall we?"

The Board Of Directors Conference Rm in Conneticut was a large room with white walls and red carpet. In the centre of the room there was a large rectangular wooden table where the board of directors were seated at present with the RAW General Manager, Eric Bischoff, and some WWE superstars. Dave Batitsta was seated to the right of Eric with Miriam Batitsa next to him, Randy Orton next to her, Ric Flair next to him and followed by the former World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H. The group were discussing an up-coming RAW storyline for Evolution.

"So, what exactly is the proposed idea Eric?" Vince McMahon asked as he leaned back into his seat.

"Well Sir," Eric started "I've discussed this with the members of the WWE that are to be involved and I've come up with a new angle of storyline for Evolution."

"What exactly is this idea, Eric?" Linda McMahon curiosly asked when over the other side of the table.

"Well," Eric said looking at the members of Evolution and Mim "I thought that there should be a little disruption between the operation of Evolution leading in a superstar being turned on by the other members of Evolution."

"OK," Vince commented "So, how were you planning on doing this specifically?"

"I was thinking of shaking up the team with a romantic storyline angle?" Eric said as he leaned forward on the table.

"Romantic storyline?" One of the board of directors asked.

"Yes," Eric replied "A storyline involving Randy Orton and Dave Batitsa's sister, from the WWE Art Department, Miriam Batista.

The members of the Board all turned to face Mim and she smiled graciously back at them. She was nervous and she hoped it wasn't showing. She'd never been to something quite this formal and it was a little nerve raking.

"Go on," Vince McMhaon finally said in curiosity of Eric's idea.

"Well," Eric said as he smiled at getting the board's attention "Miriam becomes a RAW Diva, with no problems there because she'd already been involved in professional modelling and acting, and becomes a valet for Evolution. Knowing that something might happen, Dave warns Randy that he shouldn't touch his sister because he doesn't want his personal life inteferring with his professional life. Randy and Miriam soon become involved secretly behind Dave's back and when Dave finds out he is furious. After Randy captures the World Heavyweight Title at Summerslam, Hunter also finds a bone to pick with Randy. The whole of Evolution then turn on Randy and Miriam is faced with a dilemma. Does she stick to her roots and stay with her brother and Evolution, or does she go with the man she loves?"

Randy looked across the show the fans a different side to Randy Orton, so Randy was happy about the idea. Especially the part about him becoming the World Heavyweight Champion. In fact, the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history. Now that was just what he needed for his career. Randy also didn't mind the fact that he would be working closely with Mim at all. After their meeting in the office, although they hadn't spoke of the incident, the two had managed to see more of eachother and maintain a healthy friendship and that was just fine with Randy. The board continued to question Eric about his idea while Randy tuned out. He turned to his left and there she was. Her dark locks were tied back into a loose ponytail and she was dressed in a navy blue corporate suit. There was no jewellry today. None of the usual variety of earrings Randy spotted her wearing so often and the silver ring from her right hand was also no where to be seen. Randy could see she was nervous. He remembered his first time at one of these meetings. He walked in with Stacey Kiebler and was nervous as hell, but after having been to so many now he was used to it. He knew all the board and they knew him.

"So, Randy," Vince said turning to the 3rd generation superstar "What are your thoughts on this?"

Randy immediately snapped out of this chain of thought and turned to face the CEO of the WWE.

"I'm always up for something new and different," Randy simply said as he turned to face Mim with a smile.

"Are what about you Miss Batitsa?" Vince said turned to Mim.

Mim graciously smiled back at the CEO before speaking.

"I'm willing to do my job, Mr McMahon," Mim said before turning to Randy back to Vince "And like Randy said, I'm up for something new and exciting."

Mim smiled as she concluded her answer. Vince smiled back. Bischoff could see that Vince was absolutely smitten with Mim: with the way she looked, her charisma and her natural charm. Eric smiled to himself. Another brilliant idea from the head of Eric Bischoff, he thought to himself.

"Well, that settles it," Vince said standing up "Eric you've got my approval to go ahead with your storyline."

The rest of the Board soon followed as well as the RAW GM and Evolution. Hands were shaken and smiles were passed. Eric Bischoff then led his RAW talent out of the room.

"Brilliant!" Eric exclaimed once the door shut behind Randy "We'll start putting the storyline into next weeks RAW. I'll have scripts for everyone by tomorrow."

Mim could see how excitied Eric was about this and it made her smile. She then shot a glance at Randy, which also lit up her face. especially when he shot a smile straight back.

"But, before you all go," Eric said as Ric put on his jacket "I need to speak to Dave."

"We'll be on our way then," Hunter remarked before him and Ric headed down the corridor. Once the pair were out of sight then Eric started his private conversation with the Dave Batitsa.

"See ya later!" Mim smiled at her big brother before she and Randy launched into conversation as they made their way down the corridor.

"Now, Dave" Eric said as he turned to Dave "Are you OK with this whole thing?"

"Well," Dave started as he stroked his chin "What exactly does you're storyline involve, Bischoff?"

"Well, Miriam and Randy will becoming an item, so.." Eric started before considering the impacts of his next words "Openly public displays of affection... Holding hands, hugging, kissing... And that's probably it."

"Hmm," Dave said pondering the idea of Randy kissing his little sister "Well, whatever's good for business, right?"

"Right!" Eric exclaimed "And Dave, I know this must be uncomfortable for you and all, but this is all part of the job. They'll only be acting. You have nothing to worry about."

"You know," Dave replied "I wonder why people keep reminding me that I have nothing to worry about?"

Dave proceeded after the others down the corridor, leaving a speechless Eric Bischoff alone in the corridor.

A/N: Please read and review! I hope you're liking the story so far. The next chapter is very very interesting, so please review before I post it up! Mrs Bridget Orton. xoxox