I'm back with chapter six. I'm finally caught up with my other story so I'm now able to do this chapter. In this chapter, there will be several major things that will lead to Amy leaving. Don't worry because I know what I'm doing and I'm gonna keep going with this until I've run out of ideas.
Raw was not as good as I expected. The only two highlights were the beginning of the show and the main event. What the fuck is up with Vince? He was holding Shane and crying like Shane was dead. Hunter hitting him with sledgehammer was not an accident. And, man, he was PISSED off about the match at the beginning of the show. He thought he won the WWE title but Shelton became the new IC champion. Man, that was shocking. Other than that, it was a okay show with some few highlights. Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention: Mickie's past has come back to haunt her in the form of Trish's new friend, Beth Phoenix!
Enjoy and happy reading!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend!
Spoilers: Remember when Lita won the women's title from Stephanie six days before SummerSlam? Well, in this story, it never happened. Stephanie did lose the title, however, to-get this-Trish Stratus!
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July 28, 2000, one week later, at the hospital...
"Cookies, why don't you eat something? It'll settle your stomach," Trish said while she trying to feed Amy some eggs she had made.
"I'm not hungry, Pickles."
"Come on, Cookies. You have to eat something. Doctor's orders," Trish reminded her.
"The hell with the doctor's orders. The hell with every goddamn thing!"
"Will you calm down? You're gonna have a seizure."
"I don't wanna be here. I wanna go home. I'm tired of this shit. Just get me the fuck out of this hellhole!" Amy exclaimed while she was thrashing around on the bed.
"I'm gonna go get some help," Trish said before she left.
Amy settled down then. She didn't wanna be here. This was too much. Ever since that incident one week earlier, she's been isolated in fear and bitterness. The only people who kept her sane was Trish, Dwayne and Dany. She knew Hunter stopped by he never came in to see her. I'm keeping it that way, she thought.
A few minutes later, Trish came back in with one of the doctors, surprised to see Amy eating.
"Before you say anything, I knew you were gonna get one of them to convince me to eat. So I decided to save you both the trouble," Amy said. Then she smiled weakly.
"Miss Dumas, someone's here to see you," Doctor Jackson said out of the blue.
"Who is it?"
Trish hesitated for a moment before she spoke, "Matt Hardy's here."
Amy had to swallow down what she was eating to keep from choking. Her ex-boyfriend was here. Matt Hardy was here.
"I don't wanna see him," she said simply.
"Amy..." Trish voiced.
"I DON'T WANNA SEE HIM!" Amy exclaimed. Her words fell to deaf ears, however, when Matt walked in, holding a bouquet of flowers. Trish and the doctor decided to leave so they could give the former couple some much needed privacy.
"Get out! I don't wanna see you!" Amy ranted.
"Can I talk to you for a moment, Ames?" he said softly.
"Why should I let you talk to me, Matt?"
"Because...because I still love you," he admitted.
"You love me. Yeah, right. I don't believe you. How can you still love me when you're married to Stephanie; not to mention she's pregnant with your child!"
"I know. But, we decided to get a divorce. We realized that we're better off as friends. I do love her but I still love you, Ames. I heard what happened to you and I was hit so hard. I'm the reason why you're lying here. I love you. Please take me back," Matt pleaded.
"Hell no!" Amy boomed. "You can't divorce Stephanie, anyway. Vince will be pissed. So, I suggest you go back home and work things out with her. You're about to be a father. Your baby needs you and Steph in his/her life. And, as far as you and I are concerned, there is no more 'us'. You had broke my heart for the last time! Now leave me alone!"
"Amy, please, let's work this out," he pleaded.
"What part of 'leave me alone' don't you get? I never wanna see you again! Get out now!" she yelled. Without another word to say, he left, his heart heavy with pain.
I hate him! She thought as she finished eating her breakfast.
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Hunter's hotel room...
"I'm thinking about going to see her," Hunter revealed.
Dwayne sat on the edge of the bed, sipping on some champagne. "Are you sure that's what you wanna do, man? I mean, let's not forget, she's pissed off at you."
"I know," Hunter huffed. "But, I wanna make amends with her. When she said she loved me, I felt guilty. The truth is...I love her."
"Really?" Dwayne was surprised.
"Yes, really. I can't go one day without her. It took the night we had sex for me to realize how much I need her in my life. I can't live without her. Do you ever think about the one person who means so much to you that you're willing to do just about anything to be with that person?" Hunter stated.
"Yes, I know exactly what you're talking about, man," Dwayne agreed. "I was willing to give up everything I worked hard for just so I could be with my wife. But, it all worked out in the end. So, if you love Amy so much, go and be with her."
"Can you come with me? You know, just in case things get bad?"
Dwayne got up from the bed and placed his hand on Hunter's broad shoulder. "You know I will."
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One week later, August 4, 2000
While she was packing her things, Amy stopped for a moment and turned on the television. The news about her 'condition' came on to her dismay. She immediately cut off the television and continued packing.
She had enough of it all. She felt like she was stuffed in a box, being tended by people who either acted like they care or they just don't care at all. She was just tired of it all as she got finished packing and placed her bags near the front door. She decided, while she was at the hospital, that she was going away for a while so she could find herself again.
Then the phone rang.
"Hello?" Amy said after she picked up.
"Ames, this is Vince. Are you sure you wanna leave right now? The company needs you," he said on the other line.
"I'm sorry, Vince. I just can't do this anymore. Ever since I got found out about my depression, I couldn't deal with anybody. I need to get away for a while. I need to find Amy again," she explained.
"Well, are you coming back?"
"It's a possibility. I just need some time to myself. I need to be stress free, drama free and people free. When I come back, I'll let you know whether or not I'm coming back to work."
"Okay, then. I hope you do get better. You're one of our top divas in the company. I wish you luck, Lita," he said.
"Thank you, Vince," she said before she hung up the phone. Just then, the limo driver walked inside.
"Miss Dumas, your ride is ready."
"Thank you. My bags are by the door so you can load them in the trunk. I'll be out in a second," she said.
The driver grabbed her bags and walked out the door, which left Amy to look around her house one more time. She placed a white sealed envelope on the table before she grabbed her purse and headed for the door.
I'm sorry, Pickles. I need to leave for a while. I hope, after reading the letter that you'll be able to understand, she thought. Then, after taking a deep breath, she walked out the door.
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Two hours later...
"I can't believe she would just leave without saying anything! Why would she pull something like that?" Trish asked. She was pacing around the room.
Her husband Andrew came up behind her and wrapped her arms around her waist. "Did you read her letter, baby? She'd probably explained her reasons for leaving there."
"Let me see it," she demanded. He went over and grabbed the envelope from the table and then handed it to her, for which she tore it open and began reading it out loud.
Dear Pickles,
I had enough. Enough of the drama, enough the 'oh- poor- me-I'm- so-depressed' bullshit, all of it! I had enough of it all! I can't stay here. I need to leave so I can find myself again.
Don't worry about me, Pickles. I'm gonna be fine. I just need some time to myself so I can breathe in peace. If anyone asked about me, tell them I went on a trip with some of my high school friends somewhere.
I know writing this letter doesn't mean much to you, but I wanted you to read this so you won't have to call the search team. I don't know when I'm gonna be back but I will keep in touch with you and Drew. BTW, congratulations on your upcoming baby. I think you will make great parents.
Love you always,
Amy a.k.a. Cookies.
"Oh, my God. I didn't know she was feeling this way," Trish sobbed. Andrew just held her in his arms.
"Are you okay?" he whispered softly in her ear.
She looked up at him with a weak smile on her face. She loved him so much.
"I will be."
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Three hours later, at the airport...
"What are you doing here?" Amy asked. She was shocked to see him.
"Please, Ames. Don't go. We can work this out. I'm sorry for everything I had said to you. We had sex that night and it was wonderful. That made me realize how much I love you. It's my fault you started cutting yourself; it's my fault you started taking those pills; it's my fault you're so depressed. Please don't run away from me, from us. I love you, Amy Christine Dumas and I'm so incredibly sorry," Hunter said. He was actually crying.
"I-I don't know what to say, Hunt. I mean, me cutting myself and taking pills was my doing. It's up to me to decided what's good for me and what's not. I decided to leave for a while so I can find myself," she stated.
"Well, if you're leaving, then I'm coming with you," he revealed.
"What?"
"That's right. I'm coming with you. I need to find myself again. I talked with Vince and he's given me a few months off. I'm not taking 'no' for an answer."
"Do I have a choice?" she asked with a small smile on her face.
"No, you don't have a choice, baby. You have to let me go with you because you love me and I love you," Hunter said while he wrapped his arms around her waist. She reached up and pulled him down for a deep, passionate kiss.
"Okay, Mr. Helmsley," Amy said with a grin. "You can come with me."
Now I'm caught up with both my stories. The real drama with Hunter and Lita will begin in the next chapter but it won't be any drama between them. Stay tuned!
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