Flashback 2 months
I had been working for the WWE for about 4 months. I was working in Talent Relations. My job basically was to help keep all the paperwork organized and run errands and any other job I was given to do. I do have some chances to work with talent at certain events and that's how I met Randy.
I was at one of his autograph signings. He had me running errands for him, I was taking pictures of him with his fans, and I bought him lunch. Then he asked me to give him a much needed shoulder massage. I thought he was just being a flirt, but he insisted it all in just fun.
We talked a little bit about things outside of work including our relationships. I had just broken up with my boyfriend before moving out to Stamford to start work and he was obviously married and had his little girl.
"So I heard you have your eye on someone?" Randy asked.
I took a sip of my drink. "Really? Who told you that?"
Randy's eyebrow wriggled. "Things get around," he laughed. "Who is it?"
"It doesn't really matter. It's just a crush and he's married anyway." I replied.
"Is he on Smackdown or Raw?"
"Are we playing 20 questions now?" I giggled.
"If that's how you wanna look at it." He chuckled. "Anyway…Heel or Face?"
"Well…he's just himself."
"Cena!" He smiled.
I was completely taken back. "How did you know?"
Randy chuckled before taking a sip of his beer. "Really?"
I shook my head and giggled. "Whatever." I said sipping my drink again.
"Have you worked with him yet?" He asked.
"No I mostly file the paperwork. I'm lucky to have even worked with you." I giggled again.
He smiled. "Well I'll introduce you to him…."
"Really?" I asked excitedly as he nodded.
Later that night at the PPV event, I met John Cena.
John was super nice as always. He was so good with his fans and I was no exception. Maybe it was just me or that I worked for WWE, but he seemed a little friendlier towards me.
"So are you enjoying your time here?" John's deep voice asked.
"Yeah. " I replied with a huge smile. "I've made some new friends, but it's been hard to get used to being so on my own. Sometimes I wish I could just hop on a plane and go home."
"That's understandable. It gets kind of lonely out on the road too." He grinned.
I nodded as I leaned against the table behind me. I had never really stood backstage at an event, but it was pretty cool seeing everything that goes on.
"You know" he began. "Being gone 240 plus days out of the year, these people here, become your family."
I nodded. "Yeah. The friends I've made out here are the people that I count on the most right now. My parents are always just a phone call away, but…"
"Sometime you just need someone to help you out when you're down." He said.
I smiled.
"So Randy is a good friend I hear. I've heard a lot about you."
"Oh no…."I said nervously. "What did he tell you?"
"He said that he had a hot little blonde that was dying to meet me."
My face must have gave away my feelings as John laughed.
"Hot?" I repeated as my face burned.
John chuckled. "Yeah."
I wanted to know what else Randy could have possible told him, but I wasn't going to push it. I was having such a good time just talking to John and looking at his beautiful blue eyes. I could stare into those eyes all day.
Then John's music began to play.
"Well that's my cue. It was really nice to finally meet you." He said as he took my hand in his.
"You too." I said with a huge grin.
"I'll see you around sometime?"
I nodded. "My door is always open if you're at the office."
He nodded and let go of my hand. He winked at me before he walked out onto the ramp. As the crowd cheered and booed, my heart melted thinking and replaying that wink over and over. That image would be forever engraved in my mind.
Later I was back in the catering area trying to decide on what to eat.
"I suggest finding another option." a voice said behind me.
I turned with a smile. "Hi."
"I was going to go look for something to eat myself, if you'd like to join me?" John asked.
How could I ever refuse?
"Sure!" I said excitedly. "What did you have in mind?"
About 45 minutes later we had found a small town with a quiet bar.
"Have you been here before?" I asked as we sat down at a table.
"A few times." He said sipping his beer. "Foods usually pretty good, but it's always been quiet which is nice after long days."
I nodded in agreement.
"The fans are great, don't get me wrong, but it's nice to be able to eat your food when it's still hot." He chuckled. "And it's nice to just have a nice conversation with a friend."
I blushed as I took a long sip of my Malibu coke.
"What did you do before coming out here?" he asked.
"I worked at a hospital." I replied.
"Really?" He asked almost surprised.
"Yeah well….I worked in the kitchen. I was a dietary aide." I replied.
"Nice. Good for you." He smiled.
"Thanks. I really liked it." I smiled at him. "But when I heard about this job, I had to try. This is like my dream job."
"Well I'm glad you did. "He said sincerely.
I stopped smiling as the tone of the conversation became more serious. "I am too."
We ate our late night dinner while making small talk. The food was good just like John said. We finished our dinner and our drinks before heading back out, on our way to the next town.
We had been driving about 2 hours not saying much to each other the whole time when John finally spoke up.
"Are you staying for the show or are you heading back to head courters in the morning?" John asked.
"Well…I was probably just gonna stay for the show and then fly back afterwards." I replied.
I looked over at him. His eyes were glued to the wet road as the rain pelted down. Then I noticed the smirk creep onto his face.
"Do you have a room for the night?" he asked.
I thought about what he was asking, when he turned to me.
"Acelynn….?"
I held my breath. "No..." I lied. "I don't have a room."
John's smirk grew until his dimples poked his cheeks. I may be getting myself into trouble for this one, but how much trouble can you get into with a married WWE superstar?