Britney: And that asshole canceled again
Carrie: Are you serious? Ew
Britney: I'm so done with him. He probably found some model and flying her somewhere
Carrie: I wouldn't be surprised
Britney: I'll wait and see what his excuse is
Carrie: OK
Carrie: What about John?
Britney: Eh. I don't know him well enough. We're just friends. I'm seeing him next week after the show. Invited him to the final performance
Carrie: Yes, girl!
Britney laughed and shook her head in disbelief. John always had a type: long dark hair with a Mediterranean complexion. She was the complete opposite. Your typical white girl, blonde hair, girl next door. There was no way he'd be interested. Just being his friend was good enough for her.
Britney: We shall see. Gotta go!
She went to charge her phone and then went to sleep.
John was still in disbelief at what happened. He was at the gym all night waiting until the body was completely incinerated. If there was just a shred of evidence found, he was done. He rolled the coal and shuffled it around so that nothing looked remotely close to a body, he closed the door of the furnace and went back upstairs. It was the crack of dawn at this point and he needed to go home and process everything that occurred within the past 8 hours. He grabbed his phone and AJ's, closed up and went home.
Fuck! I'm a murderer! But… It feels so good knowing AJ Riley is gone forever and no longer a threat.
Was John actually starting to accept what happened? He may have accidentally killed a man but he wasn't starting to feel any fear or guilt. In fact, it seemed like he was relieved that such a big obstacle was out of his way.
Okay, yeah, I know, it sounds bad. Actually, it IS bad, but haven't any of you had a partner who was just a complete jerk? I know, I know, he has a family, he was young, but he wasn't a good person. He got away with everything because of his name. He got everything because of his name. He was the reason why regular folks would be pissed at the 1%. He never gave back to the community. He used every girl he dated as nothing but arm candy and someone to fuck. Anyone who he did date would be tossed away like they're nothing. So really… I did the world a favor. I got rid of a parasite who could have ruined someone else's life.
He arrived at his home and immediately locked the door. He went upstairs and fell in his bed before going into a deep sleep.
Britney woke up and checked her messages. Nothing from AJ. She wasn't surprised. She knew this would happen. She tried not to let it bother her but she couldn't help but feel used. She opened his social media and noticed something very odd.
Tampa, baby!
That asshole is in Tampa? Of course! No wonder he blew me off! He DID meet someone.
She remembered that John lived there and wondered if it was a good idea to get him involved in her situation.
No, I can't. It's not his business. If AJ finds out, he's going to think I'm spying on him.
She dismissed the idea and groaned out loud at her frustration towards AJ. Instead, she had another plan.
Britney: Tampa? Really?
Oh fuck.
John saw the text in AJ's phone and groaned. He was half asleep and had no energy to reply back.
"What is it with you and this constant need to be with that idiot?" he asked out loud as his head was buried in his pillow. He ignored the text and went back to sleep.
"He's probably hung over as usual from partying. Fuck it." Britney told herself. She sighed and decided to get up and get ready for her show. If she dwelled on it for too long it was going to take over her mind and she couldn't let that happen. She had several shows left and that was more important.
Later that day, John looked through AJ's phone and read messages that he exchanged with his family so he could come up with a plan to make them believe he was traveling. He noticed that with his father, text messages were short and to the point. With his mother, they were more detailed.
AJ: Deal in Europe. Going for a few weeks. Will keep you posted
He clicked Send and his father received the message. All John had to do was hope and pray that his father was okay with it.
Good luck
It worked! John let out a sigh of relief and threw the phone over on the other side of the couch. He buried his face in his hands stressed to the max about what he got himself into.
Shit… Britney.
He looked at the time and luckily it was still a few hours before her show.
AJ: Yes, Tampa. Need some fun
Before he could even put the phone down, a reply came back from her.
Britney: So you're blowing me off for some girls. Real nice
I'm sorry that this fucker hurt you, Britney. I really am, but I had to do what's best for you. Someday you'll thank me.
AJ: I'll see you when I get back
Britney stared at her phone and shook her head. "Whatever." and ended the conversation. She shifted her attention to John and wondered how he was.
Britney: Hey. Have you ever been cheated on?
Moments later, she received a quick reply.
John: Yes. Worst feeling ever
It may have seemed selfish, but Britney was a little happy to hear this. At least she knew she wasn't alone when it came to bad relationships.
Britney: It is. You give your heart to someone and they just crush it
John: Yup. Like you're not worth it to them and you wonder if you ever were important to them
Britney: Exactly!
John: Well anyone who cheats on you needs their head checked. Any guy would be lucky to have you
Britney: Aww. Thank you
John: Just speaking the truth. Don't give anyone a second chance if they hurt you once. You deserve better
Hopefully that planted the seed in her head to finally realize AJ Riley is no longer important in her life and that she doesn't need him any longer.
Britney: Now I feel better. I was depressed earlier
Of course John knew why. He had to play the part of the concerned friend.
John: Why? Everything OK?
Britney: Long story. I'll explain when I see you next week. Just a lot of history and stupid shit
John: Oh man, I'm sorry. If you ever need to talk to someone, you can count on me. I'm always available
Britney: Thanks, John. That means a lot to me
John: Anytime. And I'm serious. Reach out to me any time. I'm happy to help you
Britney: Thank you
John: Don't let toxic people take over your mind. You have more important things to worry about than some guy who doesn't care about your feelings
Britney smiled and loved what he said. He was right. AJ never cared. He's cheated countless times and like a fool, she always took him back. Why would she stoop down so low and have no respect for herself? It was time to make some changes.
John, on the other hand, had to keep up the lie and had to post pictures to make it believable. He drove to a point where it overlooks the ocean and snapped a picture of the sunset.
"Oh, my God, are you John Cena?" a female voice asked behind him.
John turned around and saw a young woman in her 20s. She was a fan who was looking rather excited to see him.
"Yes, I am, how are you?" He asked politely and extended his arm to shake her hand. She shook his hand and was visibly nervous from meeting him.
"You can relax, I won't bite." he joked. She laughed and asked for a picture with him.
"Absolutely, come here." he answered and took a picture with her. She thanked him and he apologized and said he had to go. She stayed around and faced the ocean. Since she wasn't looking, John had a crazy idea. He quickly snapped a picture of her while she wasn't looking on AJ's phone.
Nothing like a beautiful Florida sunset with a beautiful girl
He posted it all over his social media and left the area. Immediately he received a few likes and comments from his friends and followers.
Carrie: Did you see AJ's post?
Later that night, after her show was over, she checked her message from Carrie and viewed the picture.
Britney: He's disgusting
Carrie: And he still expects to see you when he gets back?
Britney: I don't think I want to
Carrie: Don't! You deserve better!
Carrie: If he's blowing you off for a random girl, he'll do it again. Like he used to
Britney: It just hurts. What did I ever do to him?
Carrie: Nothing, Brit. And that's why he keeps doing it. He knows you won't do anything.
Britney: I know
Carrie: I say just end it. Once and for all. He knew you were looking forward to seeing him. Be serious this time and end it. You don't need him. He brings nothing but misery to you.
Britney knew she had a good point. Why continue being with AJ if he had no care for her?
Britney: You're right. Thnx
Carrie: Girl, anytime!
Britney knew it was late and didn't want to keep Carrie up all night. She wished her goodnight and then took her friend's advice.
PING! PING!
John whipped out AJ's phone.
Britney: Enjoy being with her
Britney: I'm done with you. For good!
Haha! Yes! It's done! It's over. She finally got rid of this scum from her life once and for all.
He ignored the text just like what AJ would do. Why would he beg? Classic AJ behavior. In AJ's mind, this wouldn't bother him because he always expected Britney to come running back to him every time she said this. Except this time, it IS over. She will never have him in her life again.
Her final show was finally here. After 3 months of traveling all over the US and South America, it was time for her to end it and enjoy the break. The best way was to finish it in her city. This way she could pack her bags and go straight home in as little as a half hour.
John stayed the extra day in Los Angeles to watch her performance as promised. He arrived early to the arena and talked with security. At first they didn't allow him in, regardless of his celebrity status, but he insisted that he speak to someone named Felicia. He remembered the name of the assistant and requested that they go find her as proof. One guard did while a couple of others stood behind and waited. After ten minutes, the guard and Felicia both walked over to John.
"John! Hi, I am so sorry about all this."
"It's not a problem. Did Britney tell you that I'll be coming?" he asked her. Security paid close attention at this point. They knew what they had to do if they heard that one word. Felicia wasn't stupid. She was in this business and worked with Britney for 20 years. She knew that Britney's safety was top priority. "Yes! She did. I just forgot all about it with it being her final show." she answered. She looked at the guards and told them all is okay and to go ahead and continue doing what they were doing before. As they went off, John and Felicia began to walk backstage to find her dressing room.
"Show begins in a half hour. She's probably just getting ready and doing what she needs to do to prepare. I wouldn't want to bother her. It's entirely up to you but you can either stay backstage or we can have you sit in the front row. If you want, you can be part of the show where she performs Lace & Leather."
Lace & Leather? Sounds like it'll be a hot performance.
"That sounds like an opportunity I would not want to pass up. I think I'll go ahead and sit front row." John answered. "Oh perfect! I'll let the dancers know to choose you when the time comes. They'll tell you what to do but it's pretty simple. She does some S&M you just do as you're commanded. Usually we tell the guy who's on stage to absolutely NOT touch her. I'm sure you'll be an exception but let me find out first from her. We also tell them not to do anything, just let her do the dominating but for this, since you may be an exception, go ahead and make it sexy. But again, let me run it by her first. We can't have her be uncomfortable for the rest of the show." Jan explained.
"Felicia, I totally get it. Definitely get an answer from her. I don't want to do or say something and make her final performance a horrible one for her. Just being part of the show will be a cool experience for me." John replied. Felicia laughed and agreed. "Also, right after the show she may be backstage for a few minutes talking and celebrating with her dancers. After the show is over, I'll bring you backstage to her room where you can wait for her but just be aware she could be a while." she warned him. "Oh, that's okay. I won't mind. Thank you, though for the heads up." he said. "Okay, great. Since it's almost show time, I'll help you find your seat then I'll speak to Britney and the dancers. Enjoy the show!" Felicia said and began to walk him to the auditorium.
"Okay, everybody, how are you all feeling tonight?"
The crowd cheered loudly and began to chant her name. She giggled and looked out into the crowd.
"Hey guys, I kind of need some help. You see anyone who can help me with the next song? I'm feeling kind of… hot right now." she said speaking to her dancers as part of the act. Three of them pretended to look around and pointed to John. They immediately ran over to him, grabbed him, and brought him up on stage.
"Oh, well look who decided to come and watch tonight. LA, give a warm welcome to the hottest wrestler in town, John Cena!"
The crowd cheered loudly once again while the dancers were telling him what will be happening. The music started and everyone got into their place. Moments later, a dancer put a blindfold on him and Britney danced around him as she playfully teased him every now and then. She pushed him down onto a chair and sat on top of him as though she was straddling him. She got off him and walked behind the chair. Her arms slid down his chest and she licked the side of his neck.
Control yourself, John, it's only a show.
"Touch me" she whispered in his ear. He grabbed her arm and the two looked at each other with passion (even while he was blindfolded!) as he got closer to her. "Lift me up." she whispered again and John did just that. As he rose up, he swept her up and Britney wrapped her legs around his waist and John held her tightly. "When I get off, drop to your knees like you're defeated. Then crawl after I touch your chin."
He dipped her and then told her he's about to let her go. When she got on her feet again, she bent down and whispered in his ear to turn to the left and crawl after she touches his chin. He did and Britney walked backwards as though she was controlling him and making him come closer to her. At one point, her dancers come in between and while one told him to stop and get back up, Britney walked over to him. She finished singing her final line as she grinded her body on him before spinning around to face him and getting down on her knees in a promiscuous position.
The lights went dark and she got back up as the music to her next song started. The dancers rushed him off stage and helped him back to his seat before going back to finish the show.
After the show was over, as promised, John was taken backstage to wait for her in her dressing room. While he waited, he noticed her phone was on the table again. Curious again, he checked to see if there was a passcode. Of course not! This time though, John came prepared.
He pulled out a small wire from his pocket and connected one end to her phone's charging port and the other end to his phone's charging port. He had already downloaded an app and activated it. He placed the two phones down and hoped that it'd be finished before Britney came back inside.
"Guys, I just want to say that the past six months with you have been a blessing. I've made so many new friends and memories with you that this is so bittersweet for me," Britney told her dancers. They were all in a separate room celebrating and eating and drinking. "Without all of you, this tour would not have been possible. I know it's my name on the marquee, but really it's you guys who are the real stars. Your talent is what makes the show so amazing and makes everyone want to see it." she said. Her dancers got emotional between the speech and understanding that the road to touring was over. "So, let me make a toast to all of you. The true stars of the show. To the memories we've all made and to the new adventures that await us after tonight." she toasted. Her dancers cheered with her and drank whatever they had on hand: water, champagne, juice, soda. Everyone was important to Britney and for her, they were the ones who mattered the most. She chatted with all of them, shared many laughs with them and even shed a few tears with many of them as they all ended the night properly together.
"That was some performance you had there with John tonight." one dancer told Britney.
Everyone chattered about it and commented.
"Girl, we were ready to tell the stage crew to shut off the lights because of how hot it got between you two." a second young dancer said.
Britney laughed and blushed.
"He was just trying to make it as erotic as he could." she explained to them.
"Yeah, girl, so much so that we started getting turned on!" a third dancer joked.
Everyone laughed and agreed with him.
"Okay, hold on. I wanna know whose idea it was for that ending? Girl, getting down on your knees? Now you know that ain't the ending and the lights never went off after that song till he was on stage tonight." a fourth dancer pointed out.
"All I'm saying is, if John Cena was blindfolded and I told him what to do… I'd get on my knees too." a fifth dancer replied and everyone laughed with her.
Britney didn't realize that it wasn't only Carrie who thought the two of them would be a good pairing, but even her dancers. During the show she felt the chemistry but dismissed it as just part of the show. She didn't think anyone else would feel it as well. Perhaps it was time to take everyone's advice.
John checked the phones and just 97% was left. It said that there was about one more minute left. He was getting nervous and hoped no one would come. He opened the dressing room door and stepped outside to pretend as though he was looking for Britney.
"John. Is everything okay?" Felicia asked him as she walked by. "Yes. I didn't realize she was gone for twenty minutes. I didn't know if she was still here or not. Just got a little worried." he lied. "Aww, you're too sweet. She's a few doors down with her dancers just having a quick celebratory round up. It IS the final show so she just wants to share a few final moments with them. She should be back soon." Felicia explained. "Oh, no, no! It's okay, let her take her time. There's no rush. I just thought she left and everyone forgot about me." he joked. Felicia laughed with him and assured him that after tonight's performance, they certainly wouldn't forget him. "In that case, I'll go back in. Sorry for that." he said. Felicia walked away and John went back inside.
99%
Okay, almost there. Just a few more seconds.
He watched the countdown until it finally read COMPLETE. His heart raced as he hurried to disconnect her phone from his. He quickly shoved the wire in one pocket and his phone in the other before letting out a sigh of relief. At this point, he sat and waited until Britney came.
"Bye, guys! I love you and I'll miss you!" she called out to them as she was exiting the room. After the door closed, she let out a loud heavy sigh as though a huge burden was lifted off her shoulders. She slowly walked to her room and was happy to see John waiting for her.
" Hey." she said with a big smile on her face. John looked up from his phone and saw her standing by the door. He smiled back and walked over to her. "Hi." he replied back softly. "So how did you like the show?" she asked. "It was good." he simply replied back. "I hope the performance with you didn't make you uncomfortable." she said.
Are you kidding? If I could, I'd have taken you right there
John laughed and shook his head. "No. It was… Something I'll never forget." he answered. "And sorry for my hair slapping your face constantly." she added. "Oh so that's what it was? I kept thinking it was some kind of whip." he joked. "No, that's for next time."
Wait, what?
She looked at him passionately and giggled moments later. "I'm just kidding! And you believed it for a minute!" she said. John laughed nervously and wagged his finger at her. "Almost got me, there."
She walked past him and went to grab her phone.
Fuck! Did I close out of everything? Was I supposed to? Shit, I'm dead. She's gonna hate me and will never want to see me again.
Britney turned her back to him and yawned as she was looking through her phone before putting it back down.
"I think it's time you call it a night." John suggested. "Yeah. I am too lazy to shower here. I just want to go home." she said innocently. "So go. You have been waiting for this day for a long time." he told her. "You're right. And my home is only 30 minutes from here. I can pass out at home. I just miss my bed so much. Can't wait to jump in it and know I'm never leaving it again." she joked. "I know the feeling." he replied. "I'm sorry for another short meeting. Why don't you come over tomorrow for brunch? It's the least I can do." she suggested.
Is this for real? Am I really going to be in your home?
"You sure you don't mind?" he asked. "Positive. I feel terrible for not having to sit and talk to you because of this crazy tour, but now that it's over, come by. We can talk and hang out." she replied. "Well I can't say no to someone like you. But only one thing: I'll do the cooking. You're tired and exhausted. Sleep in and call me when you're up. I'll come by and cook. Deal?" she proposed. Britney couldn't believe how sweet that gesture was. She nodded and smiled. "Okay. Deal." she answered.
John looked at his watch and noticed the time. "Damn. I better get going. It's late. You too, probably. I don't want to keep you waiting." She forgot all about time. She agreed and they said their goodbyes.
As soon as John left her room, he whipped out his phone.
Britney: Soooooo. He's coming over tomorrow!
Carrie: 'Yes girl! Yess!'
When he connected both phones, he downloaded an app to transfer her cloud information right into his phone. He was able to have two different accounts signed in and had the ability to switch back and forth. On her account he was able to view everything: text messages, phone logs, emails, photos, and real time location. She would never be able to see that someone opened her messages because although he had access to everything, all he could do was view them. While he could open all her messages and read them, it was more like an incognito act on his end. She wouldn't be able to see that and on her end it'll still be viewed as unopened because she is the master account.
John chuckled and put his phone away.
All in due time, Britney.