Chapter 33: Day One

At that very moment, Lauren had finished telling Lita and Stacy everything that had happened when she went down to speak to Batista.

"Oh my god! I can't believe he actually said that!" Stacy gasped. Lita had called Stacy while Lauren had walked down, and explained to her everything that had happened. "Do you have any idea who he was talking to?"

"No. He never mentioned the person's name. He was probably talking to Trish about how he finally got rid of me, and now they can be together," Lauren cried while laying on the couch with tears running endlessly down her face.

"Honey I'm sure that this is all just a–" Stacy started.

"'Misunderstanding'? After last night and what happened today? I don't think so!" Lauren replied angrily.

"Well come on Lauren! I mean, after all those times I saw them together I never–" Stacy once again started, only to have Lauren sit up from her laying position.

"What do you mean 'saw them together'? When?" Lauren gasped. Stacy then realized she had said something stupid.

"Well, sometimes when I was down in the gym I'd see them standing and talking together. Nothing serious like kissing! Even though Trish would hold his arm and stuff, but..." Stacy just gave up, knowing that she wasn't helping things.

"He never mentioned anything about that. Not once," Lauren whispered as she bowed her head. "I was wondering why he was going to the gym more often. Oh god, I'm such an idiot!"

"No you're not!" Lita told her sternly. "Listen, I think you just need to take a few days off for yourself and forget about all of this. I say that you, me and Stacy all hit the mall today. What do you say?" Lauren didn't respond with words, but simply nodded like she was a lifeless doll. "Okay then. Stacy, go on and get ready. We'll meet you in the lobby in 30 minutes." Stacy agreed as she gave Lauren a final hug and left for her room. "Everything's going to be okay." Lita whispered and hugged her friend before telling her to get ready, then left to get ready herself.

Lauren sat there and stared into space. I wish I was as positive as she was.Lauren finally got up and waited for Lita and Stacy in the lobby. Lita would probably yell at her for not telling her she had left to go to the lobby by herself. But at the moment, it just didn't matter to her. She needed just a few minutes to be alone and think without everyone telling her what to think or do. She plopped onto the couch and held her throbbing forehead. When can I wake up from this horrible nightmare? What did I do to deserve this? She continued thinking to herself. Everything replayed in her mind, even up to the part where Stacy revealed the fact that Trish and Batista had been alone together for some time now. If there wasn't anything going on between them, why didn't he just tell me about it? Probably because they both wanted to keep it a secret. Well they did one hell of a job, she thought sarcastically. Lauren leaned back against the couch and stared at the ceiling.

"Lauren!" someone screamed from across the room.

Uh-oh. I knew they'd get mad at me if I left the room without telling them. She thought as she held her ears trying to get her hearing back. Lauren looked over to see Lita and Stacy charging over to her with their arms crossed and their eyes narrowed. "Uh...hi?" Lauren said nervously.

"Lauren! You shouldn't go off by yourself, not without telling someone!" Stacy told her.

"I'll remember that next time, mother." Lauren replied. Lauren truly didn't feel like arguing, so she stood up and suggested that they head out.

Throughout the whole day, Lita and Stacy tried everything to make Lauren feel better. Even though they knew that it would take a lot more than a simple shopping trip to help her get over what happened. Once they realized it was useless, they all drove back to the hotel. Lauren simply stared out the window, wondering how her life would be without the man she loved. She realized now that she wouldn't have him watching over her anymore. She knew she had to take care of herself. "Guys?" she asked still staring out the window.

"Yes?" they both replied quickly, happy she as speaking.

"I need to train," she said with her eyes slightly narrow. "Lita, I know you're already training Christy for her match against...her at WM."

"Don't worry about it, I can help you too," Lita smiled.

"Thanks," Lauren replied smiling back weakly. "What do you say, Stacy?" she asked looking over at the blonde.

"All I can say is why didn't you ask us before?" Stacy laughed. Lauren chuckled weakly and continued looking out the window.

That bitch is going to pay somehow, no matter how long it takes. With or without Batista, I'm going to take her title, and make her regret ever crossing paths with me, Lauren thought angrily as she clenched her fists tightly. Once they reached the hotel, Lauren stated that she would get her own hotel room.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Stacy asked worriedly.

"Yeah, what if Batista finds you or something?" Lita asked agreeing with Stacy.

"I'll be fine you guys. Besides, I just need to be alone for a while, and out of your hair. Maybe we could do something tomorrow. Bye," Lauren said and walked up to the front desk and informed them of her moving to another room. Right away they gave her a key as she took an elevator up. Just before the doors closed, Stacy stuck her hand in and joined her. "You okay, Stacy?" Lauren asked. She noticed that she was panting, and looked a little frightened.

"Y–yeah. I just–I just saw someone I didn't want to see right now," she panted trying to act natural.

"Who?" Lauren asked. Stacy didn't bother answering and looked down at the floor. Lauren noticed a red mark on her wrist. "Stacy where'd you get that?" she walked up and examined it more closely.

"It's nothing! Randy just held my hand too hard that's all," she replied pulling her hand back and hiding it from her.

"Stacy, you've been telling me that he's been acting strange lately. He hasn't been hurting you, has he?" Lauren asked.

"Uh...n–no! Of course not! He's my boyfriend, he loves me!" Stacy said, sounding more like she was trying to convince herself more than she was Lauren. As soon as the doors opened, Stacy ran out with a quick goodbye. Before Lauren could even call out for her, Stacy had disappeared down the hall.

I think she has it worse than I do, Lauren thought sadly to herself. At least when Batista and I were together he never laid a hand on me, or let anyone else for that matter. No! I'm not going to do this! He hurt me! He betrayed me! I won't...I can't...oh who am I kidding? I still love him. Lauren continued riding the elevator until it came onto her floor. She walked in, realizing that most of her things were still in the room she shared with Batista. Just great. Or maybe... she thought as she called the front desk and asked them to page Batista to the lobby. Hopefully him going down, waiting, then coming back up will give me enough time to sneak in and out. Luckily I already packed everything into one bag. She heard the announcement over the intercoms, and ran as fast as she could to their room. She knocked, to hear no one answer her. She still had her old room key as she slid it and opened the door. "Helloooooo!" she echoed quietly. She ran quickly into the bedroom and looked around for her bag. Now where did I put it? She looked and looked, to find it right beside the bed. Lauren grabbed it and started dragging it out with her. Just before she could completely disappear out of the hallway, she heard someone coming from the other direction. Thinking it was Batista, she hurriedly dragged her bag into the elevator, and watched the doors close. She wiped her brow and heaved a sigh as she leaned backwards against the wall of the elevator. Mission accomplished. Lauren walked into her room and realized that this was only the beginning of her obstacles to keep her from running into Batista. How much longer can I go on like this? He hasn't even tried to contact me at all. Guess he's glad I'm gone. She didn't even bother changing into pj's as she plopped onto her bed, and let the tears flow.

A/N: Hey everybody! Sorry it's taking me so long to update. But don't worry, I have chapters up to about 45 already written. It's weird up here in college! Anyways, I know that a few of you are probably thinking, 'Come on, Lauren's smarter than thinking that about Batista!' Now I can't say I've ever been in this kind of situation, so I know it seems pretty unlikely. I would imagine that if you saw the love of your life kissing a woman you thought was prettier, and better than you are, all reasonable thoughts just fly out the window. The next few chapters might be weird and random, but I promise it'll get better. Until then, thank you for all the reviews, I'm glad a lot of you like the story. :)