Welcome To My Truth
Chapter 13 : Happy 14 Birthday.
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The steamy rays hit the Sunshine State brightly, making it over eighty degrees. Silver oversized glasses shadowed my ocean coloured eyes, and a silver tank top to match. I walked down the sidewalk all alone, just thinking about life. I puffed my cheeks, and a weary sigh left my glossed peach lips. The day had gone so fast for me.. it was already four thirty! How life passes you by in the blink of an eye. One second I'm thirteen, and the next the age is fourteen. Today, marks my fourteenth birthday. And how am I spending it? Walking down the sidewalk of John's small neighborhood. It was John and I today.. just us. Randy and Tyler were not with us this time. Weird right? It was usually the four of us, almost every day. We laughed, fought,ate,had fun, all together. To tell you, its not that bad. I enjoy it, mostly because Randy and John always act like idiots. Its fun to watch them, you gotta be there, when they imitate Vince and Shane McMahon! Lets change the subject, I spoke with my mother this morning. She wished me Happy Birthday, and we spoke about John, and other things. Mama questioned me about the whole thing between John and I. However, I didn't go into specific details, like she would want me to. My mother and I haven't been as close as we were before I came here. Now its like, I'm closer to the people here. Its odd I know, but they're like my own family. People I'm so comfortable being with. Yes, I sound corny, but its a corny life!.
" Hayden?" a familiar distant voice called. I turned around, and noticed John was jogging towards me.
" What's up?" I asked calmly, adjusting my glasses.
" What are you doing?" he continued, breathing heavy.
" Taking a walk..." I answered. " Like you told me to."
A chuckle escaped his lips, and he smiled. " True."
" Ok?"
What is his problem? I placed my hands on my hips, and smiled.
" Wanna get something to eat?"
I rose an eyebrow, and nodded. " Sure, why not."
" Cool, lets go to the house. I gotta get my keys."
A competitive smirk formed on my face. " I'll race you.."
" Why? You know I'll beat you."
Cocky are we? I'm sure I can fix that.
" Well I know I can boost your ego down."
He sarcastically gasped, and got into a race position. I stretched my legs, and got ready.
" ON your mark, get set,GO!" John chanted, as we sprinted down the sidewalk.
I ran down the path, pumping my arms back and forth, breathing in through my nose out through the mouth. It had been working well, John was eating my dust. I turned around, running backwards. I stuck my tongue out , and managed to talk. " haha, I'm beating you."
I turned back around, and continued running. Wait... Is that.. No! John was right next to me, with a huge smile on his face. I gave him a look, and stared at the ground, while I ran. My feet moved swiftly, and rapidly down the sidewalk. The house was right in front of us, and the both of us, were tied. I picked up the pace, and ran faster than before. There, I reached the house, with victory! Victory! I sat on the porch, and my hands rested on the top of my head. I breathed in and out constantly, regaining my breath. John was right behind me, except he collapsed on his green grass lawn. He laid like a dead man, with his chest pumping fast.
" I beat you!" I said in a confident tone. He stood up, wobbly, and shook his head.
" I let you beat me. Its your birthday remember." John got up from the ground, wiping off the small specks of dirt.
" Open the door." he informed me, pointing at the huge knob.
I shrugged my shoulders, and twisted the knob. The door creaked open, and John pushed it hardly.
My eyes widened, and jaw dropped to my feet. Heart beating so fast, and emotions of suprise, and happiness swirled through my body. I closed the door again, is this for real? John stood behind me,and I sense his eyes were staring at me. The door was pushed open, by the same man again.
" Surpise!" the crowd chanted simutaniously. I put my head down, and laughter fluttered out of my lips. This was awsome. Let me suck in this moment, a great one to add. I peered back up, and smiled. " Oh my god!"
They all came after me for a group hug, which ended up on the floor. We all laughed, as we stood back up. I covered my mouth, and tried to hold back the tears of happiness. If you don't get what is going on, let me break it down for you. I entered the house, and to my disbelief was the whole clan of WWE superstars and divas. Selected ones of course. Want specifics? Ok, for the superstars we got, Randy, Paul aka Triple H, Shawn M, Jeff,Paul, Brian, and Cody. The divas, Ashley, Torrie, Mickie, Candice, and Lilian. Oh, did I forget to mention Little Orton, Tyler? Yeah, he's here, with his usual smirk, and his flirtatious ways with the divas. There, right now a perfect example. He won't stop complimented Lilian on her choice of outfit, which I might say looks fabulous! Ok, don't wanna get off the subject. I glanced at John, and a wink came upon his right eye.
" This is so shocking." I told them all, rubbing my hands over my face.
Laughs fluttered the room at the comment..
" This was so hard to keep from you." Tyler fessed up. " I've known for like forever."
" What?! How long?"
" About two weeks. You know, Cena over here planned it and all." Triple H added.
" Yeah, don't forget who helped him!" Ashley interrupted raising her hand.
She smiled at me, giving me a warm grin, this was amazing.
" So, are you ready to party?" Tyler said, as he shaked his hips. " This is how Hayden dances."
Oh god, ever since the day they caught me dancing to Go Girl, Ty has been mocking me forever. Everywhere we go, he's shaking his ass, and singing I party like a rockstar, mmm like a pornstar. The song gets on my nerves now, thanks to Orton.
The group laughed at the fourteen year old, and clapped their hands. " Lets put some music."
John turned on his huge stereo thing, and through the speakers came. " The Anthem." by Pitbull.
Damn, I love this song. My new favourite Pitbull Song. This time , I feel I shouldn't dance. The divas were the first to dance, the guys just stood their like sticks. Ty was dancing with each diva. I rolled my eyes at the sight, and saw John staring at Ashley. Aww... so cute he's checking her out. I walked over to him, and whispered.
" Go dance with her.." he looked down at me and shook his head.
" No, not now."
I shrugged my shoulders, and sat on the chair. However, a certain man came over to me, and sat beside me. The face of the cutest man alive, Cody. His visage was precious, so hard not to love.
" Hey.." I started in a nice tone.
" Happy Birthday Hayden. " he told me with his attractive bajillion dollar smile.
" Thanks Cody.." I thanked him stroking my straight brunnette hair.
" You sure looked suprised. You're face was undescribable."
" Haha, well I wasn't expecting a party."
" Yeah, I could tell." he said, checking out the dance floor. " Ty, is a ladies man."
" I know, he flirts with every girl he sees." I rolled my eyes.
" Does he flirt with you?"
" Yupp.. so annoying."
" You two look like a descent couple." he commented with an arched eyebrow.
I shook my head. " No chance in hell."
" Don't tell me you have been hanging out with Mr.McMahon." he chuckled.
" I did the other day. I had nothing else to do.."
" Really?"
" Yes. I saw him in the hallway, and he looked lonely so I started talking to him."
" He's a crazy ass boss you know?"
" Yeah, that's what John said when he found Mr.McMahon and I playing a Card Game."
" You two simply have no lives." joked Cody, punching my arm softly.
" Hey, its not my fault I'm at an arena every day." I replied. " What else am I supposed to do?"
He shrugged his shoulders. " You could hang out with Tyler!"
I shook my head and laughed. " I do that everyday. John and Randy are like mad close friends."
" Which means, Ty and you should get close."
" What is with you suggesting Tyler and I get together!" I laughed.
" I don't know kid, but he really likes you." he hinted.
I smiled, as my eyes connected with Cody, so cute. " Okay."
" Hayden, come over here." John informed me, dragging me away from Cody.
" Excuse me." I said, standing up from my seat.
I walked over to John, who had a huge smile on his face. With him were six people, four guys, a woman, and man. They stared at me with smiles, the woman with tears in her eyes.
" Hello?" I nervously greeted with a confused smile.
" Hayden, this is your grandma, and grandpa." he pointed at the couple.
Oh my god! My grandparents from my father's side. This is such a suprise, seriously. I thought I was never going to meet them. My mom never told me about them, the only thing she told me was that I met them when I was just a little baby. I can't believe, I'm standing in front of them, after so long.
" Oh Hayden, I haven't seen you since you were three." she said. Huh? Ok, maybe I did meet them, but I just don't remember.
Grandma brought me into a warm, loving hug... then she kissed my forehead.
" God have you grown into a beautiful young lady." she said. " Happy Birthday sweetie."
" Thank you Grandma." I officially called her grandmother. That probably made her feel really good.
" Hayden, these idiots over here are your four uncles." John pointed to each. " That's Matt, Boog, Dan, and Steve."
I smiled, shaking each of their hands... my uncles! Wow, this is so cool, meeting my family.
" Geez John, she looks a lot like you." Boog smiled staring at the both of us.
" Is that a good thing?"I joked causing the Cena family to laugh.
" She's a funny kid, doesn't get it from John." Dan commented, punching his brother, softly on the arm.
" Hey, be nice!" Grandpa told them, before staring down at me. " My little girl, is now so big."
He brought me into another hug, and grinned. " We have missed you so much."
" Same here!" I smiled nicely.
" So is John treating you well?" Grandma asked, glaring at her son.
I nodded looking up at him. " John has been treating me very well."
They all stared at me awkardly...but smiled.
" Great honey, why don't you show you're Uncles the pool." she offered.
I nodded nicely. " Alright, lets go guys."
They all followed me, with two arms wrapped around each shoulder. It was Steve's and Matt's.
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Third POV.
John entered his bedroom, followed by his two parents. They took a seat on the leather couch in his room, and he sat on his King sized bed. His mother stared at her son concerned, along with her dad.
" What's going on?" Mr. Cena asked.
John shrugged his shoulders. " What are you talking about?"
" What's going on with Hayden and you?" his mother questioned.
" Its great Ma, we're closer than we ever have been."
" Really?" Carol Cena rose an eyebrow.
" Yupp.." he told her with a smile.
" John tell us the truth." Cena's father ordered.
With a laugh John answered. " It is the truth!"
" If its going great, why is she calling you by your first name?"
John adjusted his black cap, and cleared his throat. He knew exactly, why his daughter didn't call him Dad, and he was going to tell his parents the reason.
" She's not ready to call me Dad-"
" Why? Honey, that's not good." her mother's voice got louder.
" well, its not good to force it upon her!" he responded to the comment.
His mother seemed to be upset with her granddaughter's actions to John...
" I don't think she likes you John."
" Why would you think that?" he felt hurt by the sharp comment.
" Honey, you haven't seen her in ten years, do you actually think she could get used to?"
John glanced at his father, who had been agreeing with his wife..
" I know she will... their is no doubt in my mind."
John's mother stood up, sitting down next to her son, and grabbed his hands.
" You can't handle it sweetie, anything but this." she informed
He was taken back by the words his mother expressed toward him.
" how can you say that?"
" Its the truth, give her back to Gianna."
John's eyes grew big, and he could feel anger. " What?"
" You will regret keeping her... trust me."
John let go of his mother's hands, and got up from the bed. He rubbed the back of his neck, and shook his head.
" No Ma, I regret not being able to visit and see my daughter, because I was selfish."
" John send her back to her mother, please its for you're own good."
" I am not going to miss out on her life again." he told her.
" What's the difference you did the last ten years." Carol mumbled under her breathe
John held his composure, and shook his head, not saying a word.
" I don't have anything against her, only the fact she will never see you as a father."
" You know what ma." he began. " She's my daughter, and I love that girl to death. No way in hell will I give her up, even if she doesn't call me Dad, I still love her because I'm proud to say she's a Cena. No matter what you say, she's going to stay with me..."
With that, John left the bedroom, and went back to the party. There he laid his eyes on Hayden, who was laughing away with her Uncles. He could never give her up, he got so used to her... and he cared oh so much.
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Hayden's pov.
" Yeah, so John fell down the stairs, it was so funny! " I laughed reminiscing the incident that happened a couple of days ago.
" That's my brother for you." Steve said, taking a sip of his beer.
God were my Uncles amazing.. they were mad funny, how did I miss out on this. I had been talking with them for what seemed a long time. trust me, I felt like my breathe caught in my throat a couple of times, because of the funny stories we shared.
" So Hayden,how's the party so far?" interuppted Ms. Ashley Massaro.
I nodded in happiness. " Great, thank you guys so much!"
" Our pleasure kid, where's your dad?" she asked me, with curiousity.
" Er, talking with my grandparents." I said.. " I think."
" Alright, I'll see you in a bit." she smiled, leaving me again.
I turned my attention to the Cena brothers, who just so happened to be drooling at the sight of the diva.
" Hello?" I snapped waving my hand in they're faces.
They came back, with satisfied looks.
" Oh sorry, that's Ashley right?"
" Yeah, she's awsome."
" She's so freakin hot!" he commented, high fiving his bro, Dan.
I waved my finger. " Don't you get any ideas!"
" Why not?" they pouted.
" Because, that's John's girlfriend." I lied to the men.
" god! Why does John always get the hot chicks." Boog whined with a frown. " Its not fair."
Speaking of the devil, John came outside with us, taking a seat next to me.
" Hey baby girl, you enjoying yourself?" he questioned with a grin.
" Totally, these guys are flippin sweet." I complimented.
" My brothers?" he repeated. " No way."
" hey I take that offensive." Dan added..
" And I care why?" John sarcastically said.
" because, with my Cena charm, I'll steal your girlfriend." he replied.
John rose an eyebrow, with a confused smile.. " What?"
" Ashley dude, she's mad hot."
" She isn-"
Oh crap, let me stop this before they find out I lied.
" Guys, look a bird!" I pointed up at the sky randomly.
They all looked at me strangely, before changing the subject... Woo, that was a close one!
" Hayden!" a annoying familiar voice echoed as it came outside with a drink in hand.
Oh god, Tyler... here to annoy me once again.
" Yes Ty?" I rolled my eyes, and grinned.
" I gotta tell you that you look so hot today." he complimented, causing me to blush.
" Excuse me, don't be hitting on my niece." an overprotective Boog hollered.
" Sorry, just showing my appreciation." he winked at me, before getting grabbed by the collar.
" Listen here, she isn't interested alright little boy, don't hit on her that way, she ain't a piece of meat!" Boog warned throwing him into the pool.
" I love you Boog!" I hugged him tightly, thank god for him! I laughed my ass off, pointing at the wet Tyler. Randy ran outside, and burst into laughter at his wet son.
" Ty, were you flirting again?" Randy said in a loud tone.
Ty simply nodded, getting out of the pool. All the men death stared him, before he entered the house again, soaking wet.
This was a funny day, and I really didn't want it to end.
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End Of Party...
I hugged my Uncle's tightly, with tears probably escaping my eyes. Come on, they were great, and it would be along time until I see them again.
" Love you niece." Matt said kissing my cheek. " Be good."
" You too." I said. " you better stop with your player actions."
" I will, just for you." he winked before the four left...
I sat down in the seat, with my eyes on all those presents... they were amazing! I wanted to just ripped them all open. Ashley, Randy, and Ty had just been they only ones here. They were all helping clean up the mess left... it was close to finished. The party was absouloutly great, so much fun. After the whole Tyler incident, we all entered the huge party, and danced! John slow danced with Ash, it was so cute! They got some heavy chemistry.. and it so adorable. Did I mention, the food was amazing. Mickie and Lilian cooked Spanish and Italian homemade food. I pigged out, that I can't fit anymore in my stomach. I closed my eyes, I can say I was pretty exhausted. It was 11:00 PM. The party was so long, and I wanted to continue the whole night! Too bad, people gotta rest... haha.
" You tired?" asked Tyler, poking my stomach.
I squinted one eye open, and nodded. " Yeah."
" I got something for you." he hinted, pulling a present from behind.
Ok, now he has my attention. I immediatly opened my eyes, and snatched the present from his hand. He smiled, taking a seat next to me. I ripped the present open, and it was the most cutest little thing. Aww, Tyler may be conceited, and a big flirt, but he can the sweetest kid in the world.
" You like it?" he asked hopefully.
I nodded, holding it in my hands. " I love it! Thank you!"
It was a teddy bear, with a mini " RKO" shirt on, and wrestling boots on its feet. It was so cute... Wait, what is that? Oh my god its gorgeous.. I took it off the bear's wrist, and examined the bracelet. It had a heart on it, and on the back, it said TO & AC. What the hell? TO & AC I glanced at him, and shook my head. He shrugged his shoulder's and smirked. Our initials on this bracelet, what is that supposed to mean.. hmm, interesting.
" You conceited idiot." I joked, putting the bracelet on my wrist. " It's beautiful."
" I try!" he said, with his usual smirk. I reached over, pulling him into a hug.
" Thank you!" I spoke into his ear...
" I better see that on you, every day!" he ordered, pulling away from the hug.
I nodded, as I planted my eyes toward John and Ashley. Aww, she was giggling, and John was flirting away. Oh my gosh, how cute! He tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, and a kiss on the cheek he gave her. John's a sweet talker, how nice...
I walked over to my presents, and shook each one of them.. Some were money, others I don't know boxes of something?
" Hayden.." Ashley's voice called, I turned around, and immediatly went over to her. She smiled, giving me a hug.
" I'll see you Monday.." she told me. " Hope you like my gift."
" Thank you Ash, and I will trust me." I laughed.
She smiled, before giving Randy, and Ty a hug, along with John. " Bye!"
She left the house, it was Ty,Randy, and John. The four of us, again...
" Dude, I'm going to go ." Randy glanced at his watch. " I'm whooped."
" Dad, you old man."
" I am not old!" he shot at his son
" Sure pops." he patted his dad's back..
I simply laughed at the arguing Orton's. John did the same, as rolled his eyes.
" Bye Hayden.. see you tomorrow." Randy said giving me a hug.
" Bye Rands." I simply stated, then turned to Ty. " Bye dude."
" Later Cena.." he winked. " You're pretty."
" Tyler!" John entered the small conversation.
" Sorry!" he said, before the two left...
The door closed, and ow it was two people. The Cena's... I stretched my arms, and yawned. John wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
" It was a fun day.." he started with a nod.
" Yes it was, It was great." I looked up at him. " Thank you."
" No problem, its you're fourteenth birthday!" he hyped up.
I nodded, and opened some of my presents. They were clothes, cute clothes.. God, do I have a lot of clothes now, I'm going to leave some of them here, because seriously its going to be hard to carry all these clothes. I ripped open Lilian's, and it was a Spanish Book. Yes, now I can learn spanish words! I skimmed through it, and knew it would take a while for me to do this. haha, John walked over to me, and stood over to me. Peering up, he had a present in his hand. It was deformed in some weird way. I rose an eyebrow and grinned.
" I hope you enjoy this." he said. " it explains some unspoken things."
I took the present, and felt it. It was like papers, let me guess a story! haha, probably of his life. John yawned, rubbing his eyes.
" I'm going to sleep." he told me. " You should too."
" Yeah, right after I open these." I replied.
" You can open tommorrow too." he suggested
I nodded at his idea, and agreed. I stood up, with his present still in hand, and the two of us walked upstairs. The lights turned off, and each to our seperate rooms. I collapsed on my bed, and relaxed. What a fun ass night, and its all over! Gurr, I hate when time goes so fast, when ou don't want it too. That's the bad thing about life.
I entered the bathroom, and took a quick shower, after, I put on blue sweatpants, and a green tanktop. My hair was let down so it could dry, and now I sat here in my bed, with John's present in front of me. I bit my nails, nervous to know what it was. It explains some unspoken things..
What the hell, I should just get it over with, and rip this thing open. I gently took the wrapping paper off, and my eyes widened at this.. Could it be? The things I didn't receive for ten years?
It was ten birthday cards.. for every birthday I ever had. Tears formed in my eyes, as I opened the first one, or my fourth birthday. It had a picture of a duck in the front, and a four. Inside it had a couple of words, then John's writing.
Hayden, I wish I could be there right now, but I can't. You'll understand when you're older. I want to see you turn four, a great year. I love you baby girl, and I'll see you soon.. I love you.. with love , daddy.
I covered my mouth, in disabelief. This was from 1998. The date was on here and everything. I took out the next card, it read you're five on the cover. I opened the card, and it read :
Hayden, I miss you baby girl, you're probably so beautiful, and big.. I need to see you, I can't go like this, But I can't.. Have a happy birthday little one, I love you so much, with love ,daddy
This was all too much, and I couldn't believe it! John really did send me cards, but where did they go? My mom, must have gotten them, then why didn't she give them to me. Tears fell from my eyes, oh How guilty I felt. John really did care for me, he missed me, and loved me. I continued to read, each letter, with different messgaes. More and more emotional.
I got up from my bed, and entered John's room. He was laying in his bed, with the covers over him .The plasma television on, showing off the reality show, "George Lopez." He glanced over at me, and smiled.
" Hey, what happened?" he asked me sitting up on the bed.
I felt tears fall more, and I didn't reply.
" Hayden, what's wrong?"
I took a deep breathe, and shuffled over to him.. my arms wrapped around him, as I gave him a hug, for a long time. He held me tightly, and tears continued to fall. He stopped hugging me, and met me face to face.
" Are you alright?" he questioned concerned.
I nodded, while I tried to stop crying.
" I love you!" I finally said. " I love you da-"
" I love you too baby girl." he interrupted, as he pulled me into another hug.
I stood there hugging him,for a while.. I let go, and rushed over to my room.
Now, I definitly know we're closer than ever, those cards made a huge difference.
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please review! i worked hard on this chappie..
thank you so much[[: xoxo Michelle.
ps. merry xmas+ happy new year.