Tuesday morning. It was now 10am. Randy decided to get up gently without waking Roxy.
"Wow, them tablets did knock you out!" Randy whispered, kissing her cheek, before picking up the days post.
He entered his living room and looked around. It was hard for him to believe that he wouldn't be living there for much longer. So much had happened to him over the years he had spent in this apartment but was determined that him and Roxanna needed some more space. He was contemplating for them to start a family, but didn't quite know how she would feel about it. Being a Father would be a great way for him to move on from the death of Olivia. Suddenly, there came a knock at the door.
"Mr Randy Orton?"
"Yes, ummm, what's happened?" Randy asked the police man standing in front of him.
"Can I come in?"
"Sure." Randy said, closing the door behind him.
"I needed to ask you a few questions about last night. Who was the man that your boss, Roxanna Richards, was talking to?"
"It was her ex boyfriend, Gavin."
"You reacted quite violently. Any reasons?"
"He ummm attacked her recently. In Australia."
"Why wasn't this reported?"
"Roxanna didn't want it to be. She was terrified of him."
"I've heard a rumour that you two are buying a house together. As friends or as partners?"
"Partners. We recently started going out again."
"Oh. I don't this she's going to have to worry about Gavin anymore."
"Why?"
"He broke away from the handcuffs and, well, got ran over by a Land Rover. He was killed instantly."
Randy felt a sense of euphoria come over him.
"Really?"
"Yes, he suffered severe head and chest injuries."
Before Randy could say anymore, Roxy walked out of his bedroom looking quite flustered.
"Wha...what's going on?"
"It's ok Rox, the police man's just asking some questions about yesterday." Randy said, taking her by her good hand and sitting her down next to him.
"What about Gavin?" She sighed.
"He died last night Miss Richards."
"Really? How?" she asked, shocked but sounding quite happy.
"A Land Rover ran him over. He died instantly of head and chest injuries. If you don't want you don't have to but it would be helpful if one of you could come and identify his body."
"I'll do it." Roxy volunteered.
"Are you sure you want to do that sweetie?" Randy quizzed.
She nodded.
"What time?" She asked.
"Anytime before 5pm. That's all from me but someone may want to have a word with you at the station later."
"Yeah, that's fine."
"Thanks for your time Mr Orton."
"Thank you sir." Randy said, as the policeman left his apartment.
"You think I'm mad don't you?" Roxy questioned.
"No, I just want to know why the hell you'd want to look at him again?"
"This is gonna sound strange but I need to know that he's definitely dead. I'll feel better knowing that he's definitely gone."
"What ever makes you happy." Randy decided "Hey, I got this through the post this morning." Randy said, handing her the magazine with his article in it.
"Cool." she said.
"You don't mind if I go and get changed do you?"
"No." she replied, flicking through the pages looking for his article.
Never letting go.
This week, I have been joined by pro wrestling's third generation superstar Randy Orton. Here, the 27 year old talks bluntly about the past, present and future.
How does it feel finally being back in the wrestling business?
Good, yeah, I've missed the atmosphere not only of the guys backstage but the crowds and fans.
How is your back feeling?
Not too bad. Like most injuries, you never fully recover from them; it's like if you brake your leg, it's gonna be weaker than before the accident.
What was it like growing up around the wrestling business?
Strange in some ways. While my Father was away either in different parts of the country or world, it would just be me and my Mom for the majority of the time. I always remember when some of the guys came round to our house if they were in the area. They used to eat loads! One of the best bits was when Andre the Giant broke our banister! That never did get fixed! (Laughs).
Back to about 2005. You thought you'd never be able to wrestle again after your former team-mates drove a sledge hammer into your back. What was your reaction?
It was a mixture of disbelief and anger over everything else. I'd worked so hard to get to the position that I was and then it was taken away from me so quickly and in such an unjustified way. I did something stupid to my body after that and I abused it quite a bit.
Did you ever consider being able to get back into the wrestling ring?
At first, I thought I'd be lucky to walk again let alone doing anything physically active such as wrestling. It was one of the most amazing feelings to have when I was told I could wrestle again. I was in a good physical condition that I'd been working hard with to achieve. I felt great. Shawn Michaels was a great help and inspiration to me through out the time, so I can never thank him enough for his support over the past few years.
How did you feel when you found out your ex girlfriend, Roxanna Richards, was the new General Manager of Raw?
At first, I was surprised. I hadn't heard from her in years so I didn't know what she looked like let alone how she felt about me. When Vince first told me, I was questioning whether to move to Smackdown! or not. I dunno, I didn't want to make more of a jackass of myself than I did before. It was a difficult situation. After we lost Olivia (Roxy & Randy's baby), I did feel pretty crapy about it. I blamed myself a lot. Roxy's way of dealing with it was completely different to mine. Neither of us confronted our emotions enough to really get our relationship back to a better level. I didn't know how to act around her; I think I over saturated her a bit, I over protected her too much instead of loved her. When you're put in a situation where you think your girls gonna die, your whole sense of rationalisation goes out of the window. I wanted it all just to end, her state of suffering. That night was the worst of my life for sure. I kind of knew our baby was gonna die but I daren't comfort it, you know?
So, I take it that you are kind of happy to have her back on Raw?
Very much so. It's hard trying not to mix the one feeling of lust/love with professionalism. It was harder in the beginning coz I thought she looked better than she had done the last time I saw her. She looked fresher and redefined.
Would you ever consider trying to go back out with her again?
Without a doubt. She might say no but I say yes. What I said a few years ago was careless and unthoughtful and the truth is, I didn't mean any of it. On a personal level, I find her extremely attractive, funny and witty also someone I could imagine spending the rest of my life with. On a professional level, she's great also. I think she is really the person that could kick Raw's ass back into place. It needs doing, it has to be said.
Many would argue that your absence is the reason why the ratings dropped...
(Laughs) No, I think it's coz Eric Bishoff is a knob head. He is still trying to re-establish WCW and that was his only motive in coming to the WWE. He didn't give a damn about his wrestlers or work force. Ask guys like Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero, they'll tell you how it was. He's always been in it for himself and himself only. He never really attempted to make Raw great or make the show have great ratings; he just cared about making himself look good.
I'd like to remind everyone that is your ex's Father...
To tell you the truth, Roxanna hates him too. It's not hard to understand. He abandoned her and her 7 months pregnant Mom at their supposed wedding. Then again, I guess I do have to thank him in some ways. If she had known him all of her life, she may never have come over to Raw in the first place!
True. Let's get back to your wrestling career; which moments have to be the best so far?
The night I defeated Triple H to become the World Heavyweight Champion was awesome. I was pumped and ready. It opened a lot of new doors for me as I'm the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history. The Hardcore match I had against Mick Foley, well, that was strange to say the least. It hurt like crazy for ages afterwards! Taking all of the thumb tacks out of my back afterwards wasn't very pleasant though...
Goals for the future?
As far as wrestling goes, to get full blown revenge on Ric Flair and Triple H. They nearly cost me my life, something which is too precious to spare. I want to be a multiple time World Heavyweight Champion too and to be inducted into the Hall of Fame one day. Also, on a personal level, to sort things out between myself and Roxanna and to one day hopefully start a family.
'Wow' Roxy thought to herself, looking at the picture of Randy's smile that shone back at her. She was impressed at how much he cared for her. She knew that the feeling was mutual.
