Chapter 11
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"Okay where are we going? And can I take this blindfold off?" Mandy asks. "In a minute," Riley says. They had left the arena and started to drive. Mandy knew they were outside of the Atlanta city limits. Riley had made her put on a blindfold about twenty minutes ago wanting her to be surprised. "I need to take this thing off," Mandy says. "Just trust me. It's not like I driving you out some where to have a three way," Riley says. "Well wait I'm open to that if you and Kenny or you and Hangman so I can learn why they call him Hungman," Mandy jokes. Because she can't see she misses him making an annoyed face. "You will get to take it off soon. I promise," Riley says. "Are you getting off the highway?" She asked feeling the car change lanes. "Yep," Riley says.
It takes another ten minutes of driving before Riley pulls to a stop and turns off the car. "Not yet," Riley says when Mandy reaches up for the blindfold. She hears him get out of the car. And run up a path. Mandy waits and she hears him coming back. He opens the door and helps her out. "Five four three two one," Riley counts before pulling off off the blindfold. "Riley oh my good," Mandy says. In front of her is a beautiful lake house with a trail of lights. "What is this?" Mandy asks. "Happy Valentine's day," Riley says kissing her on the check. "Seriously what is this?" Mandy asks as she picks her up to carry her over the threshold. "I found this little place on of those air bnb apps. I know you wanted to go camping I figured this was close but still gave us stuff like power and the internet," Riley says.
"So you rented it for the night?" Mandy asks. "Actually I got a great rate for the next few days. In the dinning room there is a candle light dinner waiting. "How?" Mandy asks. "Another app," Riley says. "Wait I only packed..." Riley gently places his finger on her lips. "I packed an extra bag for you had it sent a head and delivered. Go upstairs and change baby. I bought an extra gift for you as well. Lets enjoy a nice late dinner and night," Riley says before kissing her. They break and Mandy runs upstairs. She find her spare suitcase and a garment bag in the master bed room. "Here are," Riley say bringing up her other bags. He heads back down stairs and Mandy can hear him in the kitchen. If she had to guess he was finishing preparing the dinner.
Mandy opens the garment bag and pulls out a brand new red dress. She smiles and changes. She had taken a shower at the arena. Opening the bag Riley packed she start to look through it she finds a one of her favorite pairs of earnings and some other jewelry including a bracelet Riley gave her as her first Christmas gift from him. She gets dressed and heads to the dinning room. She finds the food already laid out. "Riley?" She calls out. "Just a second," He replies. A second later he comes out of a down stairs bathroom dressed in a nice suit. "I have always loved that suit," Mandy says. "Why I wore it," Riley says offering his arm so he can take her to the table.
Once they sit down Mandy has to ask. "So Riley I love this but how much did this all cost?" "Well after you got sick I thought this would be a great idea. So I got in contact with the owner and he gave me a break because he's a big fan... by the way we shouldn't ask for comp tickets for anyone for a while. I think the guy brought his whole family," Riley says half joking. "And the dress?" Mandy asks. "I already bought the dress as your gift for when we were planning to celebrate in Orlando. And You are worth it Mandy," Riley says lovingly. "Okay since you pulled this amazing surprise I don't have your gift," Mandy says. It was fine Riley had been telling her the would celebrate on Friday after the Atlanta taping.
"You can give it to me when we get home," Riley says. "Let me get my phone," Mandy says getting up. "What? Mandy its not a big deal," Riley calls after her. She comes back quickly. "I can't wait anymore. I need to see your reaction," Mandy says sitting on his lap. "I'm sure I'll love… HOLY COW!" Riley says. "See that is why its so bad I missed that trivia question. Because I know how much you love that match. So I had this made up. You like it right?" Mandy says. "I love it. Its glass right?" Riley asks. "Yes I'm not sure how the process works but they take a photo and carve and color it in glass," Mandy says. She had gotten him a laser printing of him getting his hand raised in the Tokyo Dome. It had been two dreams come true wrestling a singles match in that building and winning a title New Japan. "Thank you Mandy," he says with a smile. "Well thank you Riley," Mandy says before kissing him.
Mandy heads back to her seat. They eat and than get up and dance. Well in Riley's case more like sway. He would never be in Dancing with the Stars. The first song ends. "Alexa play the Lady in Red!" Riley calls. "Really?" She asks with a smile. "Indulge me," Riley says. She leans on close to him. After a while they head upstairs and make love.
The Next Day
Mandy and Riley were sitting out by the lake there was a slight chill in the air but they had brought jackets. "We should get a place like this," Riley says. "I think you spent us into the ground the last two days but yeah this would be nice," Mandy says. "Although actually the guys are after to move to Jacksonville," Riley says. "Careful Riley they will turn you into an office boy yet," Mandy says. "Someday maybe," Riley says. "That's a change," Mandy says surprised. "Everyone wore me down. And I admit I've kind of enjoyed working with the young talent backstage," Riley admits. "Including me?" Mandy says smiling. "Nah you are a huge diva. You really need to control that ego doll face," Riley says. "Your one to talk I hear you won't do a job," Mandy fires right back.
They both laugh at that. "Look at those clouds they are dark," Mandy says. "Looks like rain. We should head in," Riley says standing up. "Agreed," Mandy says. They rush back into the house just as the rain starts to fall. "Wow that is coming down hard," Mandy says having to speaking up because the rain is hitting the windows so hard. "Yeah is like the windows are being hit with power washers. Reminds me of those mid west storm I grew up with," Riley says. The wind is also picking up. "Those trees are really rocking," Riley notes. "Glade this didn't happen last night when you were trying to find this place," Mandy says. At that moment that the wind gusts again with another howl.
They can soon see flashes lightening and can hear thunder. They retreat to the kitchen as the storm rages. By now they have moved into the living room. "Okay this is a knock on living by a lake," Riley says. "You think the storm is harder because we are by the lake?" Mandy asks. "I guess I'm just more worried if it rains enough there might be some kind of flooding," Riley says. "I hadn't thought of that," Mandy says. "Maybe if it lets up I should go see where the water line is," Riley says. "No I don't want you going out in that," Mandy says. "Not now but only if it calms down or stops," Riley says. "Riley this is like the time we had new water heater put in and you kept going to the basement to make sure the pilot light was on. You are getting nervous and talking yourself into something bad happening," Mandy says. "Yeah your right," Riley agrees but he is still worried about it.
Las Vegas Jon and Renee's Home
"Why did I let you talk me into watching this?" Renee says. "In order to watch Renee you would have to take that pillow away from you face and open your eyes," Jon says. "I can't believe you like this," Renee says. Jon had wanted to study some old FMW matches for inspiration. On the screen one guy took a bump into a nail lined board. "Don't worry I'm not doing anything like that," Jon says almost reading her mind. The match they were watching ended. "Not any good ideas," Jon complains. He gets out and removes the DVD from the player. He looks over at this stack of old wrestling matches from all around the world. Going through it he finds some old UWFi stuff and puts it in.
"What is this?" Renee asks. "UWFi. It was a company that tried to really look like real fights. A lot of people would get confused thinking it was MMA," Jon explains. "Oh so this is about the Morgan match?" Renee asks. "Its about every match. You know they are putting that AEW belt on me. Well when I had the strap in the WWE it wasn't a good run. It wasn't what I wanted. I want to show everyone I'm the guy that can carry a company," Jon says.
WWE Performance Center
Sonya was working out. Even when a talent was on the main roster they could use the PC as long as they were under contract. It helped this place had numerous wrestling rings set up meaning it was a perfect place to do drills, work on spots, practice new moves. Sonya was debating adding a new flashy move. But she wanted one that would fit her gimmick. And of course she wanted to do it well. One idea of that had come to her was to do the disaster kick that Cody used to do. Liv Morgan was there with her. "Move that crash pad," Sonya tells Liv pointing where she wants it. Liv moves the pad. Sonya ran the ropes but froze up on the jump. "Damn it," Sonya says.
"Try it again," A male voice yells out. In the door watching was Seth Rollins. Sonya and Liv exchanged looks. "Try it again," Seth says once more walking towards the ring. Sonya runs the ropes and this time leaps and but can turn over in the air and lands on her hip. "Sonya you okay?" Liv says rushing over to her. "I'm fine," Sonya says getting up but clearly in pain. "You sure?" Seth asks. "Yeah just need a second," Sonya claims. "Should I get ice?" Liv asks. Sonya shakes her head. "What move were you trying to do?" Seth asks. "A disaster kick," Sonya says. "Ah looking for a pop the crowd move," Seth says. "Yeah," Sonya says still in pain. Seth nods as if he is thinking.
"Not to be a jerk Sonya but you really don't go off the ropes very often. Much less a spring board the requires a turn like that," Seth says. "You could have saved time by just saying I can't do it," Sonya snaps. "I didn't say or mean that. It just smart simple. Back when I used to do flying moves..." "You used to fly?" Liv interrupts. "Yes I used to fly a lot back in ROH," Seth says. "You were in ROH?" Liv interrupts again. "Yes I was even ROH champion when it meant something," Seth claims. "Did you ever make it to New Japan?" Liv asks. "No I didn't," Seth says barley able to keep his temper in check. "You were saying Seth," Sonya says stepping. She knew Liv wasn't trying to tick him off but she had this little sister mind set. The amazing ability to annoy anyone with out meaning to. Seth has taken a breath. "Instead of the ropes use your power. What about a sit out power bomb," Seth says. "Yeah maybe," Sonya says feeling it could be a good idea.
Flight to Orlando
It would be another busy couple of weeks. Dynamite was in Kansas City and it would be the go home show for the pay per view. A few days later would be Revolution in Chicago than after Dynamite in Colorado for the fall out. Staying in Atlanta had compacted there schedule but they wouldn't trade that time for anything. Mandy took Riley's hand as they sat in there seats on the flight. "So I've been thinking about the match in Chicago," Riley says. "What about it?" Mandy asks. "The finish," Riley says. "What about?" "I know they guys want me to look strong. But since I'm moving on I don't want to leave you, Kip, and Penelope with a dead feud. I feel like the finish needs to be done in a way you are able to keep going," Riley says.
"I thought Kenny wasn't sure if I was going to be still feuding with Penelope. Wasn't he debating doing me and Bea?" Mandy reminds him. "He is. But I still don't want Kip and Penelope to get a rub off this. Hell its people like them we need to get over long term," Riley says. "I'm sure you guys will think of something," Mandy says. "Yeah we will," Riley says. "We are still the opening match right?" Mandy asks. "Last I hear we were," Riley says. "What about Dynamite this week?" Mandy asks. "I should have checked my e-mail before we boarded," Riley says. "We can do it now," Mandy says. "I keep forgetting its safer to use phones on flights now," Riley says.
Mandy checked hers and to her shock saw something from the WWE. Someone had made a mistake and never removed her from the e-mail list. It was never anything important never any confidential was locked behind a password and hers had been disabled long ago. Still she liked to read them when they came in. "Nothing yet," Riley says. "Riley look at this," Mandy says handing him her phone. She was nervous about what his reaction would be. She fully expected him to get mad at least some what. Instead he started to laugh and laugh and laugh some more. "Riley we are getting looks," Mandy says. "I can't help it," Riley says. "Well I'm glade you aren't flying into a rage. But it's not that funny," Mandy says.
Seth Rollins the Monday and Wednesday Night Messiah?
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