Just as I arrived back at the hotel, my nokia vibrated in my jean pocket. I checked the screen as I pulled it out. 1 New Message - Maryse ;). I laughed at the fact she'd put a little winking emoticon at the end before clicked 'read'.
'Hey honey, the girls will b comin to my room in around 20 mins as they went to their rooms 2 freshen up. Just come up as soon as u lyk, room F11. C u soon, M x'. I grinned at the text before following Ted to our room.
"Did Maryse mention the girls night tonight?", I asked Ted as I rummaged my suitcase for some pyjamas.
"No, are you going?", Ted asked as he removed his shirt.
"Yeah, I guess so. Well, only if you don't mind? I mean, I don't wanna leave you here on your own..", I shrugged.
"No, no, Jenna go. Seriously, this will be good for you. Maryse is a nice girl, and she knows your situation", Ted pulled me into an embrace. I felt awkward that I was hugging his bare chest, but he was my cousin, and he was just trying to be nice.
"Thankyou Ted", I praised as he walked over to his suitcase to get a clean shirt.
"Hey, just have fun. And don't forget your manicure kit! I know what those girls are like and they'd break an arm for a free manicure", Ted joked as he searched through his suitcase some more,"I might ask a few of the guys round and we'll have another guys night".
"Do, I don't want you to be on your own!", I suggested. After gathering a few things, I quickly hopped into the shower to freshen up.
When I'd finished in the shower, I decided to blow-dry my hair then quickly put a pair of pyjamas on. I applied a tiny bit of foundation and mascara, then got my manicure bag, slippers and mobile and I was on my way. As I walked down the hall to the doors that led to the stairs, I flicked through my text messages and brought up the one that I had received from Maryse a while ago. F11. Just before I reached the door, a hand grabbed me around the waist. Before I could do anything, I was thrown over their shoulder in a fireman's carry.
"What the fuck are you doing?", I screamed as I hit their back. I looked at the arms of my kidnapper, and then it hit.
"RANDY GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME", I shrieked as he forcefully carried me down the hall and into a room on the left. I kept punching him in the back, but it was no use. He was so much stronger than me, and the punches probably felt like tiny little pokes in the back.
He flung me onto the bed, my manicure kit and phone landing behind me.
"Can I ask you what the fuck is going on inside your head?", I pushed him in the chest, but again, it was no use. He just grabbed my wrists and pushed me up against the wall.
"I'm going fucking insane", Randy groaned,"That's what is wrong with me. I try to do things to get you off my mind, but it doesn't work because you're always fucking there. It's like it's eating away at me, and I can't do anything about it".
"So the answer to your problem is kidnapping me from the hall and taking me into your room?", I frowned up at him. He still had me pinned against the wall, with my hands above my head.
"No, this is what I'm saying. Two days ago, I would have gone about my daily business as usual, and then you come along and change everything. It's all happening too quick, and I can't handle it... I mean I felt guilty for the first time in months..", He sighed as he loosened up on my wrists.
"This is exactly what I was saying.. it's all happening too quick. We have 8 weeks to get to know each other, and you insisted on bedding me in 1 day? Kudos to you for trying, but I'm not that easy. No matter how good looking you are...", I closed my eyes and hung my head. I didn't feel he was trying to guilt trip me, but I definitely felt guilty.
"I'm sorry, ok. But I could forget about there being a possible thing between us if you just answer my question", Randy whispered. I raised my head and stared at him, giving him full eye contact.
"If you can honestly tell me, that somewhere, no matter how deep in your heart, there isn't any feelings towards me?", Randy looked me directly in the eyes. I had to look away, otherwise I may have just gone with said feelings and done something I would regret earlier.
"There is, but why does it matter? You only want a quick fuck and then you're done. I, on the other hand, would much rather get to know someone and gain their trust before jumping into bed with them.. I need to go, Randy.. the girls will be wondering where I am", I looked to the floor.
"Maybe it's not what I want? I don't know. I need time to figure this out, but I need you to be patient with me. I'm not exactly an expert on feelings, but there's something I feel for you, and it's there. It plays with my mind.. ", Randy let go of my wrists, and put his hands over his face.
I hesitatingly placed my hands around his waist and put my head on his chest.
"Go round to Ted's and have a guys night. He said he was going to invite a few of the guys around anyway", I pulled Randy's hands away from his face and as soon as I did he wrapped his arms around me.
"I think that'd be best and it might just suppress my urge to kidnap you again..", I felt him laugh beneath me. My emotions felt all over the place, and when I thought back to how long it took me to feel this way, it sent my mind into a frenzy. I didn't want to not talk to him, or not have him there, but I was glad we both agreed that things were moving too fast.
"I need to go, ok?", I looked up at him, staring into those beautiful blue orbs that had captured me before.
"I know. Do you want me to walk you to the room or are you okay?", Randy questioned, concerned.
"I'll be fine", I smiled, planting a kiss on his cheek,"But thankyou. I'll speak to you soon ok? Remember to call me before you sleep!". Before I could move to the door, Randy had grabbed my wrist.
"Thank you, for being so understanding. Any other person would have naturally called the police having been kidnapped", Randy let me go after he spoke, and I quickly grabbed the manicure kit and my phone before heading out of the door. As soon as I got out into the hall, I breathed a sigh of relief. For some reason, my heart was beating hard and fast, and I was anxious.
Reaching room F11, I hesitated slightly before knocking. The room was located right at the end of a narrow and long corridor, a few minutes walk from Randy's room.
"Heeeeey", Maryse beamed as she opened the door,"You took your time honey!".
"I'm sorry, Maryse. I kind of got lost and then I had to ask someone", I lied. Thankfully, she fell for it and let me straight in. I made my way over to where the other girls were sitting, and it didn't really hit me how many girls there were until I got to the other side of the bed. There were 6 or 7 girls sat around bowls of candy and glasses of wine. It looked like your typical girly sleepover. Pink fluffy pillows, giggling girls and chocolate coming out of your ears.
"Hey girlies, this is Jenna, she's Teddy's cousin... I want you to make her feel welcome", Maryse placed her arm round me, and pushed me towards the group.
"Oh, hey", A slim brunette smiled whilst she waved,"Come and sit down, dig in!". I laughed a little as she scooted over a bit so there was room for me to sit.
"I'm Brie, and this is Steph, my sister", She introduced herself, and then to the right a girl sat who was her exact identical.
"That is Vicky, Eve, Melina, Nattie, Barbie and Nine", Brie pointed everyone out one by one, "Nine is Stu's girlfriend".
"So, I'm not the only non-diva here then?", I smiled, as the door behind us opened.
"No, there's Kayla too", Nine pointed out as the familiar face exited the bathroom.
"Oh hey you! I haven't seen you since.. the airport.. how are you?", Kayla smiled as she squeezed in between me and Vicky.
"I'm good, I guess. And you?", I asked as I reached for a marshmallow.
"I'm really good. All this travelling get's me down. Especially when I have to travel from Ohio and back every week. But it's worth it if it puts a smile on Johns face", Kayla smiled as she sipped on her wine.
"Would you like a glass, Jen?", Maryse asked as she sat down in the circle. I nodded, then she reached for the green bottle and an empty glass from the tv stand. As she poured, I watched the liquid flow into the glass, pleading with my eyes for to pour more and more. My hand began to shake a little, and Maryse burst into a fit of giggles.
"I think you need a big glass, dear. Calm those nerves", Maryse smiled as she poured the red liquid almost to the top. As soon as she had finished, I placed it against my lips and began to drink it. Not sip it, not slurp it, but drink it as if it was a cold glass of water and I was in 100 degree heat.
After an hour and a half, I began to relax and feel comfortable sitting in a room with such beautiful people. I couldn't get over how flawless they all were, even without make-up on, and it didn't help that regardless of their good looks, they were genuinely nice people on the inside.
"So, Nine, tell us... since you're with Stu.. what's he like in the sack?", Brie giggled as she spoke, almost spilling her wine all over Steph. She didn't seem to mind. In fact, I don't think Steph actually realised.
"Brie.. you're so nosey..", Maryse laughed at her.
"Hey! I'm just being me.. but I think we all want to know..", Brie laughed as she finished the rest of her wine.
"He's enough to satisfy me, and that's all that matters", Nine winked at Brie who then burst into a fit of laughter again.
"Ohhhh secretive!", Vicky giggled behind me.
"How about you, Jenna? Anyone keeping you satisfied?", Beth questioned as she nibbled on a pretzel. I shook my head.
"You are such a liar!", Kayla shrieked as I averted my attention to her.
"Oh? Come on Jenna.. we can keep secrets", Maryse grinned chewing on some liquorice. My cheeks were flushing a bright red, and I had all their eyes set on me.
"Who are you talking about, kayla?", I asked, taking a big sip of wine.
"You know who. John told me", Kayla winked. I knew John knew, as he was the one who spoke to Randy.
"I don't...", I lied, hoping she would get it wrong.
"Miss DiBiase over here has been on a date with our very own Randall Orton..", Kayla spilled. I gulped, then pressed the glass to my lips and downed the rest of my glass.
"Seriously?", Maryse's eyes shot open wide.
"Yeah but that's just it. I don't think it'll happen again..", I shrugged, trying to be cool about the situation. Inside, I was burning up like a kettle on a stove, and I swear you could see the steam coming from my body.
"He need's taming..", Nattie spoke up, laughing under the food she had just put in her mouth.
"I bet he's good in bed though..", Melina admitted, as she messed with her hair.
"But I don't think I'd be able to sleep with him and work with him.. I don't care how charming he can be..", Barbie smiled, showing the beaming white teeth for the first time.
"Look at us all, talking about your man and what we'd do.. ", Nattie looked at me.
"He's not my man..", I raised an eyebrow at everyone. My attention being stuck on everyone was cut short however, by the vibration on the bedside table.
"It's the Nokia..", Vicky shouted as she went over to retrieve it, then she looked at the screen, "Randy O is calling..". I sank into the floor knowing the girls would burst into laughter and I'd be sat embarrassed unable to defend myself. I took the phone from Vicky and answered it straight away.
"Hello", I greeted.
"Hey beautiful, how are you?", I smiled at the sound of his voice.
"I think you need to stop calling me that. I'm going to put you on loudspeaker okay?", I didn't wait for him to respond, but just went ahead with putting the phone on loudspeaker.
"Who's there?", Randy asked.
"Just us girls dude", Nattie spoke close to the phone.
"Oh okay, awesome. You girls behaving?",
"Don't we always?", Barbie laughed, taking a sip of wine from her glass.
"That is very true. I hope you guys are looking after Jenna...", Randy hinted, sounding concerned.
"Oh, of course we are. By the sounds of it.. she's the one been looking after you..", Brie bursted out laughing after she spoke. She had gone beyond drunk at this point.
"Ahaha, don't I wish. Listen girls, as much as I love you, I would very much like to talk to Jen on her own for a second, before I sleep...", Randy requested. I scooped the phone up and headed towards the door, closing it behind me. Flicking the phone from loudspeaker, I put it to my ear.
"Right, you're clear", I said as I leant against the wall.
"I went to Ted's.. he knows about us..", Randy groaned as he spoke.
"What happened?", I asked, with hope in my voice.
"Nothing, he just wanted to know what my intentions were. I told him I needed a bit of time..", Randy said,"He just warned me that if I broke your heart, he would break my face".
"Oh? He's just looking out for me..", I assured Randy.
"I know, I know.. listen, I'm going to go to sleep. I'll speak to you in the morning beautiful", Randy complimented, sounding rather exhausted.
"Okay, I'll speak to you soon, goodnight", I pressed the 'End Call' button before he could respond.
I loved the idea of having Ted on my side, and wanting to protect me but I knew at some point I'd want to go against it. Not to break it, but to test it. I'd want to see how far I could push him, and I knew that it would come soon if he kept sticking up for me like he has.