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For this chapter you might need to go back to no 1 as this is where that continues
Emma has told you about her life and this leads to the present day.
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Chapter 14 - Back to the Present Day
So that's me, my life, my career, up to this point when we began way back at the beginning.
A young girl from South Texas who followed in her brother's footsteps and followed her dreams of being in that ring in front of thousands of people.
So it's the night after SummerSlam 2007 and time again for Monday Night Raw and I've been Co-CEO for about 12 weeks now and loving every minute of it.
But I do have a problem, just over 2 weeks ago at a house show, my so called best friend John Cena decided to confess to me that he was engaged, yes you heard me right engaged. He hadn't even told me he was dating anyone but not's not the icing on the cake, he was engaged to not just anyone oh no his ex-fiancée Liz, the women he left to become a wrestler, the woman he broke up with cause it wasn't going to work out between them. I was right a few months back, I knew he was up to something being all secretive. Anyway I blew up at him mainly because I was still secretively in love with him but I couldn't tell him that especially now, I made up that I was mad because he didn't trust me to tell me what was going which actually turned out to be true even if he didn't wanna be with me I would still be pissed that he didn't tell me he was seeing her again. So right now I'm officially not talking to him as I'm still mad even after 2 weeks. He tried to speak to me last night at SummerSlam but I wasn't having none of it even Steve tried to stick his nose in as he made an appearance last night at the pay per view helping out Matt Hardy by participating in another beer drinking contest and I told him sternly to keep his nose out and I'll deal with it my own way. Yeah Steve now knew about me being in love with John I couldn't keep it from him, I was so upset I blurted out everything to him one night.
The night he told me I felt like my heart had stopped beating, I couldn't breathe. I felt all sorts of emotions: anger, sadness, frustration you name it I probably felt it at that moment. Usually I would vent my anger in the ring but I couldn't even do that due to the fact I was on "vacation" from the ring.
I didn't say anything to him I just looked at him in disappointment, he tried to explain himself to me. I wasn't having any of it, I got up and walked away, he knew I was mad when I gave the silent treatment.
I should of expected something like this to happen, for him to date other women just not one he's left in the past, I couldn't expect for him to stay single forever I was more upset at the fact I wasn't the one he was with.
2 weeks ago after John told me his news…..
Not knowing where I was going I continued walking round the arena till my legs carried me out front to the ring. I climbed in and just stood for while looking around with all kinds of thoughts running through my head, all sorts of questions too, questions I wanted to know the answers to. After a while I just started playing around in the ring, doing cartwheels from one corner to the other, handstands and back flips in the ring, I forgot to tell you I was quite a gymnast in high school although I never used that talent in the ring, maybe I should when I return.
I had just finished a back flip landing on my feet in the far corner when I heard a very familiar voice speak
"Didn't know you could do that"
I looked up and then down to the floor outside the ring where Randy was standing smiling slightly at the bottom of the ramp with his hands on his hips
"I'm full of surprises" I said with no emotion shrugging my shoulders
"He told you huh?" I nodded sadly, he climbed in to the ring and stood in front of me dressed in his jeans and a t-shirt, he looked so handsome in something so simple, Sam is a lucky girl I thought to myself.
"I knew it, I knew he was up to something and this was it. When he told me I felt my heart break into pieces. He means everything to me and he treats me like I mean nothing to him by not telling me the truth" I said sadly feeling the tears well up in eyes threatening to spill over. I look at Randy who has nothing but concern on his face.
"You know what's funny? I bet he was expecting me to be happy and congratulate him or something…. well fuck him cause I ain't faking a smile and pretending to happy for him when I'm pissed off, pissed off that he lied to me all this time about this shit" I said my blood beginning to boil, I defiantly had Steve's temper.
"I'm erm sorry honey"
"It's not you fault, it's mine" I admitted before putting my head in my hands and for the first time since I realised I loved John, I balled my eyes out, I sobbed into my hands, my shoulders shaking with the effect. I immediately felt two strong arms around me and pull me into him. My hands dropped and hugged him back tightly. My hands clinging onto his shirt, while my face buried into his chest as I sobbed with my closed, fresh tears being replaced as the last ones left my eyes. I felt Randy soothingly rub his hands up and down my back trying to calm me but it wasn't working. He knew exactly why I was crying, he knew it was because John had fallen for someone and it wasn't me, he knew I was mad because of the whole John didn't tell me bull but he knew I was upset cause I would never get to tell him how I feel about him.
"Come on, I'll take you back to the locker room and we can talk where it's more private" he said soothingly in my ear looking around at some the crew that were now watching us hug in the ring, them wondering what was up.
I pulled away slightly and nodded my head wiping away the fresh tears, I looked to see Randy's t-shirt was all wet
"Sorry" I said pointing to the wet patch
"It's ok, it'll dry" he smiled keeping his arms around me
"I hate him" I said bluntly
"You don't hate him you're just upset" he said and shook his head
"I do, I never want to see or talk to him outside of work ever again" I said sadly
Randy nodded knowing I didn't mean it and not wanting to argue before leading me out the ring and up the ramp, his arms not leaving me the whole time, I needed him to hold me otherwise I don't think I could of stood up without him, I clutched onto his side so tight not wanting him to leave me.
I sigh as I remembered that day two weeks ago, two whole weeks without talking to John I didn't think it was possible. If I needed him for work I would get someone else to tell him or talk to him, yes that's how petty I am believe it or not. I just couldn't face him, I was still mad and upset.
I looked at my watch and it was coming up to lunch time, there was no creative meeting today cause Vince and creative went over tonight last night as Summerslam. I now had my laptop out checking my emails and the usual wrestling sites while typing up some notes. A pen was now in my hand still running over the script for tonight's Raw making notes for my own personal use.
My eyes landed on the main event for the night…
John Cena Vs King Booker - Non title match - Randy Orton interfering causing Cena to win by DQ
Orton to attack Cena's father with a punt.
There were more details of the match written below, I read the summary for it and then began to read the rest still taking my notes when I heard a knock on my door.
"Yeah?" I yelled not lifting my head from the desk
"Hi Em" I heard a deep voice say, I smile at the familiar tone before looking up and see Randy standing in front of my desk.
I push my glasses up my nose as they have fallen slightly while smiling back.
"Hey you, what's up?" I glance up
"Nothing much, did you see the script? We gotta do a promo together tonight" he said smiling widely taking seat that was in front of my desk
"Yeah I did. You not gonna go all psycho on me are you?" I laughed glancing up at him
Randy would demand a rematch for the title, but his request would be declined by Raw General Manager William Regal. Randy would then come to me and ask me to get Regal to change his mind or overrule his decision, I would then tell Randy his request would be granted if he proved himself which would to him interfering in John's match and assaulting Mr. Cena.
"Maybe" he smirked
"Plus you're a pretty busy bee tonight. You gotta promo in the ring with John, one with me back here then you gotta kick someone in the head" I smiled glancing up at him for a second.
"What can I say the Legend Killer is in demand" he still smirked "How you doing?" he asks almost shyly after a few minutes silence.
"Good thanks. You excited? Just under 3 weeks away" I asked changing the subject to his wedding knowing he was asking me if I was ok after what happened.
"Yep, you got your invitation right?" he asks curiously
"Yeah why?" I asked confused
"Sam said some of her family hadn't got theirs yet so she asked me to make sure the people I'm inviting for work did. I meant to ask you weeks ago it just came to me" he shrugs
"I see" I go back to my work, I'm not ignoring him I just have to get this done.
"Not very chatty tonight Emma" I hear him say
"I gotta alot of work to do" I glance up again
"That's all you seem to do these days" he said. I put the pen down and give him my full attention
"What are you getting at?" I almost snap
"Nothing" he sighed
"It's not my fault my best friend lied to me for months and doesn't trust me to tell me something that any normal person would deem important. It's not my fault he's a self centred bastard who only cares about himself and probably never told me to protect himself and her too which in a way I understand doing the job we do but it's no excuse to not to share this little detail about getting married with the people who love and care for you the most.
This is the guy who I happen to be in love with although he doesn't know that fact and never will now because of this shit about marrying his ex that always said he could tell me anything, anything for Christ's sake. Now he will never know how I feel because I didn't take a risk and tell him cause I was so shit scared on losing him altogether instead of having the balls to say 'John Cena I love you and not just as a friend, I'm head over heels would do anything to be with you, in love with you' but you know what Rands I think this is worse cause I know for sure I've lost him forever now cause things won't be the same now he has a little women waiting at home for him whether it's in Boston or Tampa whatever. I don't give a rat's ass if he wants to ruin his life." I sighed and looked down at the desk again and picking the pen back up and scribbling down something
"You know this is all my fault" I confessed feeling my shoulders slump looking down ashamed
"I'm worried about you Em. All you've done this past two weeks is shut yourself away for the world from me and Dave even though he's not here. You don't wanna come out with us no more, you don't wanna hang out like we used to. You shut yourself away in your room after the shows and don't come out till the next morning. I know you're the boss now and have a lot of responsibility that shouldn't stop you being you and having a little fun, blowing off some steam. You don't talk to me anymore tell me what's going on, if you want I'll let you punch me to let some frustration out" he laughed and I actually smile "I can't pretend I know what you're going through cause I don't so I want you to tell me, tell me what you're feeling before it eats away at you" he said with concern. I stop what I'm doing and look back up at him.
"I'm sorry, I really am. I didn't mean to shut you out. I'm fine really. Cena's probably fine so why shouldn't I be" I shrugged
"Wow" he breathes
"What?" I ask curiously, my eyebrow burrowed.
"That's the first time I've ever heard you call him Cena like he's just another guy"
I shrugged my shoulders again not really knowing what to say to that, my feelings for John are extremely mixed up right now.
"He's not fine Emma, he's miserable without you" I sighed again "Maybe you should talk to him, let him explain cause since he told you, you've not even spoken to him, he doesn't even know what he did wrong" he pleaded with me
"That's his problem right there, he doesn't even know what he did when he should know fine well, he lied to me, I hate liars Randy. Of all people I didn't expect him to hide anything from me. He's engaged to the women he was once engaged to once upon a time, the women he talked to me about when he first came to the company, the women he told it didn't work out with, something just doesn't seem right about this whole thing, how come all of a sudden she's back in his life, cause he's become successful and made some money now she wants him again? Something's fishy about her, I don't even know her but I don't trust her one bit with him. He's gonna get hurt, she'll hurt him, break his heart, I can just sense it and when he does I won't be there to tell him it's ok, I won't be his shoulder to cry on, he lost that right. Whatever she's done or said to convince him it'll work out between obviously worked a treat for her and he's the stupid son of a bitch for believing her. What's she gonna do when he's on the road 200 plus days out of the year, missing special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries is she gonna be as forgiving as Sam is? At least understands and knows how it works, she's been here before.
As far as I'm concerned he made his bed so he can now lie in it." I couldn't eve bare to say her name, I love the name Elizabeth but every time I hear it now it will remind me of her, sending shivers down my spine. I don't even know her and I feel resentment towards her. Honestly she's not the guilty party. She hasn't done anything wrong really, she doesn't know how I feel about John so I shouldn't hate her.
"You know what's also funny? I talked to Steve last night after the show and he suggested I should tell him how I feel before it's too late, can you believe that? He said better to tell him now while he's engaged and before he gets married, yeah because that won't make me look like a right bitch would it? Possibly breaking up an engagement." I said sarcastically, reminding my self never to listen to my brother again.
Just as Randy was about to say something when there was another knock on my door
"Come in" I yelled the tone of my voice changing automatically to professional mode. I look up and see road agent and WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco enter the room I smile at him.
"Hey Emma" he said walking further into the room
"Hey Jack" I smiled
"Vince was called back to Stamford at the last second so he needs you to run the show tonight with Regal and go over the main event with me and the guys, he also needs your expert opinion on the Divas match tonight with Beth and Maria. And the auction site want you to autograph some stuff too" he told me and I nodded taking it all in. Since when was he my assistant telling me where I had to be!
"Ok thanks I'll be right there" I replied before looking back down at the desk
"There you are, I've been looking for you all over the arena so we can go over this ending" I hear him say to Randy, I looked back up and see that he's still sprawled out on the chair.
"I've been right here" he looks up at Jack all innocently
"No kidding, see you both out there" Jack said, I smiled once again before he leaves my office
"You go, I'll catch you up" I said to Randy glancing up then down again
"Building up the courage to face John?" he joked standing up
"Something like that, I'll be right out" I said before digging into my jacket pocket that was on the back of my chair and pulling out a lollipop to suck on, I've been eating a lot of them lately I don't really know why, call it needing a sugar rush for energy. I pull the wrapper off and place it in my mouth not caring what flavour it is.
"You wanna one?" I said to Randy with a mouth full
"Sure" he replies, I dig into my pocket again and pull out another pop before throwing it to him, he caught it and unwrapped it before almost shoving it into his mouth
"Thanks babe" he said walking over to the door
"You're welcome" I said before going back to my work
"Oh and Emma" I heard him say, I raise my head to look at him by the door, I pull the pop from my mouth to answer him
"Yeah"
"Keep you chin up kid" he smiled
"Thanks Rands, I'm sorry for being short, I don't feel like myself right now" I replied guilty forcing a small smile
"I understand" he winked before finally leaving my office.
About 10 minutes later I had finished up my work, I stood up from my desk stretching slightly and throwing my lollipop stick in the garbage. I tie my hair up into a ponytail, took off my glasses placing them back in the case, grabbed my phone from the desk and slide into my jean pocket. I took off my boots as they are not great ring footwear into a pair of sneakers and head out my office door.
I walk down the hallway with a smile on my face considering I was still pissed at a certain someone I wasn't fair to take it out on other people, I waved and greet some of the other superstars and crew who are hanging round. I go and sign the stuff for the auction site before heading to the ring.
I arrive at the gorilla and walk through the curtain and stand on the stage for a second evaluating the sight in front of me, I look ahead to see Randy, Booker, Jack, John and John Senior all in the ring chatting and going over a few things.
I take a deep breathe holding my head up high, knowing I have nothing to be ashamed of and walk down to the ring, I stop at the apron as the guys notice I'm finally there. I assume Jack has told them about Vince and that I'm running the show tonight.
"Ok let's see this" I said before walking over to the nearest ring steps and walking up them before swinging my leg over the middle rope and dipping under the ropes to get in the ring fully.
I lock eyes with John first who stares at me intently, I quickly look away at Jack who's reading over the script. I walk over and greet Booker before turning to John
"John" I greet him blankly
"Hi Ems" he said quietly and I nod before turning to his dad, my expression changing drastically as I smile brightly.
"Emma my dear, it's great to see you" he smiles widely walking over hugging me tightly.
"You too Mr. C, thank you for doing this tonight" I said pulling away
"The pleasure's all mine darlin' and I told you to call me John"
Over the years I became really close with all the guys families especially John's dad and his brothers.
"Things might get a little confusing though" I joked
"I see you point" he said before taking my hand and looking me over "You know you look more beautiful every time I see you"
"Stop it" I said playfully pushing him blushing slightly at his compliment. I usually don't blush when any one calls me pretty or whatever however when an older guy does it's extremely flattering.
"It's true and now your Co-CEO, very impressive" he nods his head while smiling
"Thanks"
"Before we go over this match can I please talk to you in private for a minute?" he then said seriously
"Sure" I answer leading him out of the ring, through the barrier and to some seats a few rows back for the front row so we have a little privacy from those in the ring
"So what can I do for you?" I asked sitting down and turning to him
"It's about John" he begins and I sigh
"Look with all due respect I er don't…" I began to say when he interrupted me
"Please hear me out." I nod "Please make it up with him, talk to him, anything. Whatever my son has done to upset you so much I'm sure he's sorry and would love your forgiveness. He hasn't stop talking about you since he picked me up this morning and before you ask no he did not ask me to talk to you" he tells me and I frown
"I know it's none of my business and between the two of you but I wanna see you both talking again like you used to be" he said placing his hand on top of mine gently that's resting on my knee
"I've er been thinking about talking to him" I said quietly looking down at my lap, ok so that was a little lie.
"Good and between you and me, I think he's making a huge mistake" he said. My head shot up to look at him confused
"What do you mean?"
"Getting back together with Liz. I agree with you completely, he's ruining his life Emma. Not that I have anything against the girl however I know she's not right for him. They broke up once before so what's changed to make them think it can work this time. He doesn't see what he has right in front of his eyes" he tells me sincerely and I just stare at him amazed knowing what he was telling me immediately
"How did you know?" I ask quietly
"I have a extra sense about these things, a dad can sense these things. I'm not just an old man you know?" he joked and I laughed slightly
"You really love him don't you?" he asks me seriously, wow he was good.
I nodded "I always have, he means the world to me" I whispered
"I understand you're afraid to tell him especially now he's dropped this bombshell on you but for me please forgive him. I know it's hard and probably the hardest thing you'll have to do watching someone you love be or marry someone else but if you love him enough let him go, let him make his own mistakes and someday he might realise who he's supposed to be with and who loves him like no one else will"
"I hope so and I know I have to swallow my feelings and let him be happy" I said sadly
"Good girl. Maybe you should move on from him" he suggests
"I don't think I can ever but I'll give it a go"
"I understand that"
"You won't tell him will you?" I ask him worried my secrets out
"Absolutely not, it's not my place to tell him. It's between you and me honey, our secret" he winks which makes me smile
"Thanks I appreciate it"
"Are you gonna talk to him?"
"I'm not sure just yet, I think I need more time" I said looking back down again
"Ok, are you ok?" he asked concerned
"Yeah. Let's get to work that usually takes my mind off things" I said standing up.
We walk back over to the ring and climb back inside, Randy comes up to me straight away sensing something's wrong.
"You ok?" he asks seeing the expression on my face, he rubs his hand up and down my forearm, telling me he's there
"I'm fine" I smiled weakly before he kisses my forehead quickly.
I walk over to Jack and begin going over this match and ending to the show. I still avoid John as much as possible. We were getting close to the end when Booker slams John into one of the corners of the ring
"So when Book gets John in the corner, Randy that's your cue to some out where you both attack him" I instruct following the script "Maybe just put a few kicks on him like this" I go over to the corner when John is sitting on the canvas holding onto the ropes, I raise my leg up my foot square to the ground and drive it as hard as I can into his stomach out of frustration towards him, he groans and doubles over in pain clutching his gut slumping further down onto the mat.
Call it payback for being a dishonest prick to me. I know it wasn't respectful to it in front of his father but in my eyes he deserved it.
"Opps sorry" I apologised sarcastically "I got a get going now. Need to discuss the Divas match. You guys are doing a great job, Jack can you take over?" I ask him making my way quickly out of the ring and up the ring
"Sure Emma"
I make my way back to my office with a satisfied grin on my face, I head through the door leaving it open knowing fine well who'll be following me in shortly, I walked behind my desk and stood there, just as I was about to sit down I head someone yell..
"What the hell is your problem?" John yelled slamming the door behind him
"Don't you know how to knock?" I said rudely folding my arms across my chest
"You didn't answer the question" he said through clenched teeth
"My problem, you wanna know my problem John. my problem is you" I raised my voice louder with every word spoken
"What is it Emma? What's going on and I wanna know the truth" he demanded "And kicking me in the gut how mature Em" he then said sarcastically. 'Nothing more than you deserve asshole!' I thought to myself
"You don't even know what you did" I said walking round to the front of the desk so I'm face to face with him, my hands planted on my hips.
"That's why I'm asking" he said smartly and I scoffed rolling my eyes
"Is your head so far up your ass that you don't understand" I said my voice still slightly raised
"Obviously it must be cause I'm clueless right now. Is it about Liz?" he then asked, I felt that shiver go down my spine
"What do you think?" I snapped back
"It's all making sense now" he said more calmly looking me in the eyes, my heart began to race wondering if he figured it out.
"Wwwwhat is?" I stuttered
"You're jealous cause you ain't had any in a while. Is that it Emma? And because I'm finally happy with someone you fly off the handle with me."
"That's bullshit and you know it is" I said angry
"Really? Giving me this silent treatment shit, it's pathetic I thought you had more class than that" he spat back. I gritted my teeth together and my left hand balled up into a fist. I bowed my head looking down at the floor, I closed my eyes for a split second till I heard him speak again.
"Did I hit a nerve rattlesnake, huh? Is it cause you ain't had no one since Orton 3 years ago which was only a one night deal a runken one night deal I might add. By the way even though you were wasted you didn't exactly turn him down knowing fine well what it might do to your friendship. Since you can't get any on your own what you gonna do next Em? You gonna jump into bed with me or even Dave while you make your way round us all like some 2 dollar hooker" he spat evilly at me, I slowly raised my head, my blood boiling and my breathing heavy.
I balled my right fist up, swung my arm back and with all I had I swung my fist towards his face connecting with his left eye, punching him in the face. His head snapped the right with the force. I watched him as my breathing still heavy, the anger still seething over me and he slowly turned his head back round, I could see the bruising already beginning to show round his eye. I knew my own temper however I was quite shocked at myself, who thought a women could punch a 240lb man built like John is?
I couldn't give a shit right now that he had to go on TV with a black eye they could make up Randy did it last night.
He looked me in the eye, sorrow and sadness filling his eyes realising what he said, while tears of anger filled mine.
"Get out" I said calmly get coldly
"Em I'm sor…" he began to say stepping closer to me
"GET THE HELL OUT OF MY OFFICE BEFORE I FIRE YOUR ASS!" I yelled at the top of my voice, I know I was using my authority in a personal matter but hopefully it would sink in to him and how serious I was about how pissed I was right now.
I bowed my head tears threatening to fall, I couldn't look at him right now, I closed my eyes and heard my office door open then close again.
I open my eyes and lift head up to see he's gone then I collapse on the couch lying face down on it before balling my eyes out once again over him.
I managed to get through the show ok, doing my necessary promos and such with professionalism. I hadn't seem John since I punched him and I didn't want to either. I managed to avoid him the rest of the night.
I headed back to the hotel as quickly as I could avoiding everyone I could even Randy, I explained to him before the show started what happened and he had given John an earful about the hurtful things he said to me, I didn't get off lightly though he told I shouldn't of clocked John and I should dealt with it better: damn his stupid anger management classes!
I sighed as I threw my bags down on the hotel room floor although gently placing my laptop bag on the table in the room. All I wanted to do was go to sleep. After running the show, the drama with John and knowing I had an early flight to wherever the hell SmackDown was being taped in the morning, I know I needed some serious shut eye.
I flopped down onto the bed head first, my face connecting with the pillow, I rather loud groan escaping my throat muffled by the pillow at well nothing, guess I'm frustrated with well everything.
After a few minutes I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, I turned over so I was lying on my back before pulling it out my pocket, I looked at the screen and saw it was from Randy, I smiled as I pressed read
'Got a surprise for you, should be with you in a minute R x x'
I smiled and shook my head before texting him back
'If it's John you are so fired lol E x x'
I sent it waiting a minute for my reply
'Cant fire the legend killer, you need me & it's not Cena'
I laughed at this pretend arrogance
'Shut up egomaniac'
I text back, he always makes me feel better no matter what shit I'm going through.
'yes miss Austin enjoy ur gift see u at raw next week R x'
I smiled again this time at his sweetness still wondering what this surprise is, what was that boy up to?
'thanks rands see u soon x'
I finally text him back just as there was a knock on my door, I slipped my phone back in my pocket before sliding off the bed and heading over to the door. I had a bad feeling it was John on the other side so I took a deep breathe before opening it and not expecting to see man they call The Animal standing on the other side. He must be my surprise!
"Hey baby girl" he grinned. I feel my mood begin to change immediately
"Dave! What are doing here?" I asked shocked
"I came to see my favourite rattlesnake" he said taking his glasses off
"Well Steve's not here" I joked which made him chuckle
"He used to be my favourite till you came along" I opened the door fully stepping aside letting him
"That's sweet, seriously what are doing here? I only saw you last night and I was gonna see you tomorrow at SmackDown" I walked behind him, he sat on the edge of my bed at the bottom and I followed him sitting beside him
"I was sorta in the neighbourhood so thought I'd call by and see you. I'm on your early flight tomorrow morning to head to SmackDown. Randy told me what happened with John tonight"
"Orton and his big mouth" I laughed
"He really said that huh?" he asked meaning John
"Yeah, he's never said anything like that to me before anything so mean and vile, I don't think we've ever had a disagreement never mind a full blown argument"
"And punching him was the right thing to do?" he raised his eyes at me
"You know me Dave I don't take shit lightly. I'm not proud of it ok and I don't condone what I did either, it just felt right at the time, he deserved it. I acted on instinct and the kick was just out of revenge or something but he's lucky I didn't stun his sorry ass" I said making him chuckle again
"Alright I'll let it go. Can't believe John would say those things about you, he adores you Em"
"He has a funny way of showing it. Not anymore he doesn't, he's got his little wifey now he doesn't need me he made that clear earlier"
"He does need you and you need him. Look let's not beat around the bush here it's because he's marrying someone else when you love him right?" I nod
"Of course it is, I can never be with him now but I am pissed that he never told me he was even seeing her again let alone being engaged to her. I understand that he wanted to keep it on the down low but not even telling me or you or Randy is just unforgivable. It's like he doesn't trust us with his personal life or something, I don't get him sometimes"
"Em I know you love him and personally I think the boy's blind and dumb for not wanting you cause I tell you babe if I was 10 years younger I'd be all over you like a rash" he laughed before turning serious "You gotta set him free"
"Like that Sting song?" he nodded "If you love someone set them free" I whispered the lyrics of the well known tune, he nodded again.
"This is so shitty" I moaned placing my hands over my face and flopping down onto the bed, my back connecting with the soft sheets.
"I know but at least pretend to be happy for him and make up with him for me" he said I rolled my eyes under my hands
"I might but I'm not promising anything" I pulled my hands away, Dave was sitting turned towards me with his leg up bended on the bed
"Good you wanna go get wasted?" he asked
"Nah drinking my troubles away isn't the answer cause they're always there when you sober up and I have to set an example now I have authority" I said looking up at him
"I see your point, well what about I take you for ice cream I know that'll cheer you up" he suggested and I sat up propping up on my elbows
"You know that's the best offer I think I've had all year. Oh my god how sad is that?"
"Come on" he chuckled helping me up.
"Gotta be Ben & Jerry's though" I demand putting my jacket on
"Nothing but"
Dave and I headed down the street to the ice cream parlour and enjoyed some quality time together, yes I saw him at Summerslam the night before I hadn't managed to spend any time with him due to work and even when I go to SmackDown which isn't all the time I still don't get to see him as much as I'd like.
We chatted for about 2 hours about everything, he caught me up on the girls and his grandson even showing me some pictures, we also talked a little about work well about being a champ as he was the World Heavyweight Champ.
He took my mind off things and helped me feel normal again.
When we were done we headed back to the hotel and he walked me to my room, we stood outside my door and I pulled my key card form my pocket.
"You got a room or you wanna crash with me?" I asked just realising he wasn't supposed to be here.
"Thanks but I'm bunking with Jeff"
"Ok"
"You ok?" he asked
"Yeah, thanks for tonight big guy, I had a great time it was just what I needed" I smiled sincerely enjoying my time with him.
"Anytime sweetie"
I kissed his cheek and he picked me up into a big bear hug, I sighed deeply clinging onto his jacket
"Everything will be fine, I promise" he whispered to me and I nodded, he put me down and I smiled weakly
"You wanna ride to me to the airport?" I asked
"Sure I'll come and pick you up 5.30 sharp"
"Night Animal"
"Night Rattlesnake"
I watched as Dave walked down the hallway towards the elevator, when he was out of sight I turned back to my door sliding the card in and opening it up. I stepped inside throwing the card on the table then heading over to the bathroom.
I had just walked into the room when there was knock on the door, I smiled thinking it must be Dave again.
"Dave did you forget…" I began laughing opening the door, I looked up straight into those familiar blue eyes I love so much and realising it wasn't Dave, it was the person I once called my friend John Cena.
My smile faded instantly "…something" I finished staring at John, his eye was a little swollen and bruised round the socket. I was beginning to feel guilty about doing it to him.
"What do you want?" I spat coldly
"I came to apologise and erm hopefully talk" he stuttered shyly
"Well I don't wanna hear it and I don't wanna talk to you ever again. You mean nothing to me anymore so do me a favour run along back to your fiancée and leave me the hell alone. Oh by the way Dave was just here and just so you know we were going at it since that's what you think I am so if you came by to confirm your suspicions about me then you were right after all I'm such a slut wanting to take a turn on you all" I said sarcastically beginning to close the door
"Emma please talk to me" he said when I had the door half closed. I swung it back open and glared at him.
"Why should I after what you said? I admit I was stupid to kick you and shouldn't of done it but you know me John it's the way I deal with things and I'm sorry I'm not perfect. What do you want from me John huh? Do you want my blessing cause I think you're supposed to ask her daddy for that not your supposed best friend"
"I just want you to hear me out. I get now why you were mad at me" he said quietly
"You do?" I asked intrigued
"Yeah it was because I didn't tell you about me and Liz, I admit I've been seeing her for months and I didn't say anything cause I knew this is how you'd react to it so I decided to keep it secret"
"You still should of told me instead of hiding it away, you know you can tell me or talk to me about anything especially something as important as this" I said more calmly
"I know that now. Can I come in?"
"Sure" I sighed stepping aside. He brushed past me and sat down on the edge of my bed like Dave did earlier.
"I'm sorry for calling you what I did, you know I don't feel that way about you, I was angry" he began, I sat down beside him keeping a little distance between us, I wasn't ready to be close to him again.
"I'm sorry for kicking you and punching you in the eye" I apologised
"Apology accepted. You have one hell of a right hook" he joked causing me to smile slightly
"Answer me this one thing" I said seriously
"Sure"
"Do you trust me?"
"More than anyone. Why?" he asked confused
"Cause that's the main reason I was mad at you. When you didn't tell me I doubted your trust for that you didn't trust me enough to tell me"
"I do trust you I just couldn't say anything I didn't even tell my family till a month ago. You gotta believe me Em it was not about you, it was about me and protecting Liz too, you know how some of female fans are and when they find out I can't predict how they'll react. Look at the things some of them said about you when they thought we were dating it was awful. I don't want to put her through that. I know you can take it cause you're in this business but Liz isn't." he explained
"Ok"
"I did what I did cause I wanted to please everyone and I know I couldn't"
"Typical you trying to please everyone but yourself" I smiled
"I'm so sorry Emma" he told me. I looked at him carefully knowing he was sincere and felt guilty. I couldn't stay mad at him forever.
"I'm sorry too for hurting you and over reacting a little"
"A little?" he smirked
"Ok fine alot" I admitted smiling shyly
"Nah you had every right to react the way you did. I know now to never leave you in the dark about things, I've learned my lesson the hard way" he laughed pointing to his eye
"Does it still hurt?" I asked scooting closer to him and reaching up, my thumb gently stroking the bruising
"Yeah swelling's gone down a little"
"You could do with some more ice on it be right back" I said going to stand up, I felt his hand on my wrist, he gently pulled me to stand in front of him between his legs.
"Are we ok?" he asked looking up at me with hope in his eyes. His hands resting lightly on my hips.
I nodded "Yeah we are"
"Friends?" he asked
"Friends" I confirmed
"Good cause I need you to be my date at Sam & Randy's wedding"
"What about Liz? Can't she make it?" I asked confused
"Nah she cant get the time off work so.." he stood up and took my hand in his "Emma will you be my date to the wedding?" I laughed
"I don't know I have a tonne of guys wanting to go with me even Dave you might have to fight him over me" I joked
"I'm willing to fight to the death for you"
"Yes I'll be your date if I have to" I playfully rolled my eyes
"I heard a yes" he chuckled "I missed you so much, these 2 weeks have been so boring without you" he said seriously taking both my hands in his.
"Me too" the thing I had to say next was gonna kill me but I had to do it "Congratulations Johnny" I said hugging him.
"Thanks darlin'. It means the most coming from you" he whispered into my ear, I closed my eyes tight knowing it almost killed me to say it, I needed to though as his friend. I pulled away and went to get some ice from the mini fridge in my room. I wrapped it in a napkin and sat back down next to John who sat back down on the bed, holding it up to his eye.
"Erm how's your dad? And why haven't you gone home to West Newbury while you're here" I asked pressing the cold napkin to his skin.
"Dad's ok he's tough old man and I'm driving there tomorrow to see my bros" he smiled proudly
"Oh"
"You off to SmackDown?"
"Yeah never a dull moment in my shoes. Can't believe Vince left me to run the show tonight" I rolled my eyes. I began to feel comfortable again with him, things were turning back to normal.
"Hey you did a great job, don't think you didn't cause you did"
"Don't try and sweet talk me. you're off the hook now no need to kiss my ass even more" I warned him playfully. I took my hand away from the ice pack him replacing mine with his own.
"I wanna keep my belt so I need to suck to the boss"
"You know that's not my decision"
"Yeah can't hurt to kiss up to the Co-CEO though" he shrugged
"Guess not. You wanna crash here with me tonight? I gotta leave early in the morning so you'll need to check out for me"
"Sure. Randy was snoring like a pig when I got back earlier anyway" he laughed.
"He's been my rock these past 2 weeks" I said seriously meaning Mr. Orton
"He's a good guy" John replied and I nodded in agreement "Thinking about replacing me with Orton huh?" he nudged me with his elbow
"If you step out of line again yeah I have a backup. Actually I have 2 with Dave also" I said smugly
"Lucky you" he said pulling the ice away from his face "You didn't mean what you said about me not meaning anything to you anymore?" he asked
"No you mean the world to me and again I said it to hurt you even more" I told him hoping he understood, he nodded confirming my hopes.
"I can't do this without you" he told me the tone in his voice turning
"Do what?" I asked softly
"Settle down, getting married" he half smiled
"I know you'd lost without me" I joked "Hey speaking of back up, looks like I lost you as mine" I said trying to change the subject
"What?"
"Do you remember a few years ago we agreed to be each other's back ups, we made that pact that friends do that if we both weren't married by the time we hit the 40 mark we would marry each other"
"Oh yeah never thought of that" he chuckled
"Looks like I've lost you then" I said sadly sticking out my bottom lip
"Sorry"
"It's ok not your fault" I smiled "Can't believe 2 of my boys are getting married" I said in disbelief flopping back onto the bed the same way I did with Dave earlier, my hands resting on my stomach.
"Yep unbelievable" he said "Can I ask you something Em?" he then asked turning to me
"Anything"
"Well before I get married there's something I wanna do, something I've always wanted to do" he said his tone of voice changing
"Lay it on me" I said. He put the ice down, climbed up the bed and laid down beside me on his side, he propped his head up on his elbow and hand while the other laid on top of mine that was resting on my stomach. He was right next to me our bodies touching
He looked me dead in the eye his expression changing to a more soft. He then moved so he was leaning over me fully, our faces only inches apart. He was that close I could feel his warm breathe on my face and could smell his cologne strongly.
My breath caught in my throat, my heart began racing and my breathing becoming heavier as he continued to look deep into my eyes, his hand slide down my mid section before he traced his fingers down to my hip then to my thigh, he held it there while my head was screaming "Oh my God! what do I do?"
What were these signals he was sending me?
"Well I want to have one night with someone else just one last fling to get it out my system and who better then to have it with someone I feel comfortable with, someone I care about, someone I love and means a lot to me. Someone as incredible as you shouldn't go without being shown just how gorgeous you are" he said huskily never taking his eyes from mine. I closed my eyes for a split second before clearing my throat finding my voice again.
"John I err…." I began to softly not knowing what to tell him. I then saw his famous dimpled smirk began to form on his face and my face softened also realising he was having me on "You jerk" I spat as he laughed rolling over so he laying on his back. I was enjoying him feel me up like that even if it was just lightly.
"Call it payback for the punch" he continued to laugh and I scoffed folding my arms across my chest
"Ok so we're even now" I bargained
"Yep I guess so, should of seen the look on your face though, it was priceless" he laughed
"Jackass" I muttered under my breath "I didn't have you down for the cheating type anyway" I said climbing off the bed
"Nah not my style"
"Thought not but I'm gonna get you for that" I muttered to myself an evil smile creeping across my face
"What did say Em?"
"Oh nothing darlin'" I said innocently.
I decided to tease the hell out of him, I know we were even but what the hell? He really had me going.
I walked over to my suitcase and pulled a big Stone Cold: 'Arrive, Raise Hell, Leave' t-shirt with a big skull covering the back out my bag. I stood purposely at the bottom of the bed so I was clearly in John's vision with my back turned to him.
I unfastened my belt on my jeans then the button and the zipper, I hooked my thumbs in the belt lops and slowly began to peel the jeans down my legs taking my time, I bent over as the jeans hit the floor and pulled them off my feet. I stood again and crossed my arms holding onto the hem of my shirt, I proceeded the slowly lift the shirt up my body and over my head striping it from my body, my hair falling back down onto my bare shoulders before discarding it to the floor. So to recap I was now stood in my white lace bra and panties in front of my best friend. I would of loved to see his face right now.
I took it a step further by reaching round to my back with one hand unclasping my bra before also peeling that from my body domineering my breasts with my arm careful he doesn't see anything he shouldn't, I grabbed the t-shirt, unfold it quickly placing it over my head, my arms going into the sleeves and once again slowly let it fall over my body, the hem reaching just over my ass leaving my long legs exposed.
I turn round so I'm facing him again and the look on his face is priceless, he's lying there with his jaw dropped, eyes bulging out of his head and looking at his chest heaving up and down: he's breathless. Mission accomplished.
I smile ever so sweetly at him before walking to my side of the bed and throwing my self on it next to him.
"Wow I'm beat. This Co-CEO stuff has me more exhausted then actually wrestling" I laughed lying my head on the pillow, he turns his head and looks at me smirking, I look up at him innocently
"What's up with you? You've gone awfully quiet which makes a hell of a change?" he leans over me in a similar way as before, he grabs my hands and forces me to lie on my back, he pins my hands above my head and leans closer to me.
"You're evil" he spits out smirking
"Call it payback" I mock "Or call it the rattlesnake venom in me wanting revenge and if I'm evil that must mean you think I'm irresistible"
"Babe irresistible don't come close to describing you"
"Just remember I know exactly where you're ticklish" he said looking down my body
"Oh is that threat Cena? Give me your best shot Champ" I challenge him. He lets go of hands and proceeds to tickle the hell out me. I close my eyes as tears begin to fill them and roll around getting to try and stop.
"Ok…ok….ok….I….I'm….so…r…..r….y" I laugh between breathes, he stops suddenly and I hold my ribs with my left arm, they ache due to all the laughing.
I open my eyes to see his blue orbs looking back at me with a mischievous sparkle in them as he's still hovering over me, our faces extremely close. I smile sweetly and he grins back just staring at me for a few minutes us both silent, my smile fades becoming more serious.
"Man, you're beautiful" he whispered studying my features while studied his handsome ones. He brushes some hair out of my face, in instinctively lean into his touch for a slight second.
My breathe caught in my throat again, I couldn't think any anything to come back with so I came up with..
"You really think so?" I asked shyly not believing the man of my dreams is telling me I'm beautiful and is so close to me, our bodies pressed up against each other.
We've been close before however the way he's leaning over me and looking at me right now makes me see him in a different light. We've always flirted but nothing more than playful stuff, right now he's serious and there's defiantly a bit of sexual tension in the air.
I wish I could tell him right at this moment, it would be the perfect opportunity to let him know how much I love him but something's stopping me a force called his fiancée. I'm not like that, I'm not that kind of girl to go breaking up relationships, I take a deep gulp, my feelings been swallowed also.
"Yes. And with that display you gave earlier I'd have to say you're extremely sexy too" he then said huskily cupping my face in his hand, his thumb running gently over my cheek.
"I..err…I…thanks" this must be the most romantic moment of my whole life and all I could say was thanks?
I bite my lip to stop myself from saying things I shouldn't. First would be kiss me, second I love you and third for god's sake fuck me senseless..I know it's a bit crude but hey that's what the mind says!
John chuckles sensing the tension.
"You're welcome" he smiles before placing a gentle kiss on the tip of my nose, he stands up and strips down to his boxers and dog tags much to my delight, not only did he get a show…I did too.
I also stood up to push the covers back and climb under them John following suite, I lie on my side facing him while he lies on his back closing his eyes.
"John?"
"Hmm" he mumbles
"If it's any consolation, I think you're very handsome" I said, he opens his eyes and smiles at me.
I wasn't kidding, I meant it, not that he would know that. He's the most gorgeous man on the inside and the outside I've ever met.
"As I said earlier I missed you" he laughed pulling me closer to him as I snuggle up next to him feeling safe and content for the first time in 2 weeks. Wonder what Liz would say if she saw us now?
I was pleased we made up and could get along like before.
"Ditto, night"
"Night sweetheart"
Guess the moving on thing begins as of right now…..