Hi guys
First of all I am so sorry for not updating, my laptop died again but now its fixed for the time being.
Well this is end of BBAR, you might have to go back and read the last chapter to see what was going on its been that long.
Thank you to everyone who read the last chapter or added etc. you guys rock!
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Anyone that read Unexpected Hero I am working on the next chapter so watch this space.
Thanks again and enjoy the last chapter
Jodie x
Chapter 32 - Already Gone
The Next Day
To say I was nervous was an understatement. I felt sick as I walked through the halls of the arena.
I had to put last nights events to the very back of my mind as tonight I have a job to do.
I walked through the halls with my bag on my shoulder until I came to the locker room, I walked in to find no one there as it was still quite early in the day. I dumped the bag down before heading back out into the hallway not sure where I was going or what I was going to do next.
I walked further down till I came to the gorilla position. I shrugged a shoulder to my self thinking why not check out the arena. I walked out onto the stage and ramp to see the crew everywhere still working, testing out equipment and such. I spun around taking in the sight before me, it was amazing. No matter how long you've been in this business there something about Wrestlemania that never ceases to amaze you.
I looked down to the ring and no one was in it so I decided to walk down the long walkway to the ring and climb in.
Like an idiot I just walked around with my head down all these thoughts running through my head. I then lean forward on the ropes facing the entrance, my forearms resting on the top with my head down.
"Penny for your thoughts?" I heard someone ask after a few minutes. My head raised up to see Vince standing at the bottom of the ramp.
"Even you couldn't afford my thoughts right now" I said quietly.
"I'm sure I couldn't" he replied before jumping up on to the apron and climbing into the ring, he took a similar position standing next to me "not easy to walk away from all this" he continued as we looked around. I stayed silent before he spoke again.
"I'm not going to give you some lecture, Emma. I'm not going to tell you things you already know" he then said, I kept looking forward as he spoke.
"Funny enough that's what Steve said to me too" I replied finally taking a glance at him.
"I don't know what your feeling right now and I can't imagine what your feeling. I mean how do you think I feel, I'm losing 2 of my best superstars tonight due to retirement, 2 pairs of very big shoes to fill" I nodded at his statement, that was true.
"I'm just going to first of all is thank you" he said with sincerity in his voice I looked at him properly, turning my body slightly to look at him "for all your hard work and dedication over the last 10 years. You know I took a risk on you back then and I'm happy I did, this business is full of risk taking and you are one I'm very pleased I took." he smiled genuinely.
"Thanks"
"Secondly I want to thank you for being very loyal to me. You're one of the very few Divas that has stuck by this company….even when you got that offer from TNA" he said.
My eyes widened and I studied his movements.
"You knew about that?" I asked surprised he found out and never called me up on the matter.
"You of all people should know I know all that goes on round here, I never miss anything" he smiled slightly not pissed at me.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I just didn't want you to think I was jumping ship.."
"That's alright I understand why" he answered.
"I couldn't go even I wanted to" I said truthfully "my heart and soul is here and it always will be"
"I know that and I appreciate you sticking by me" he then said dropping the subject.
Silence passed over us for a few minutes as we continued to watch the hectic goings on.
"You know that's a pretty powerful surname you have there" he then said causing me to snigger.
"I could say the same about you" I joked causing him to chuckle.
"I guess after McMahon; Austin is the next most powerful name is wrestling; I don't care what anyone says" he said shacking his head.
"I'm not sure about that, there are many great names up there before Austin" I stated.
"I discovered a long time ago that as an Austin you must have been born with this natural aggression" he chuckled even though speaking the truth. I liked his philosophy.
"Nah, Steve taught me this aggression thing. I was actually a pretty good girl till I came to work for you" I smiled.
"Austin 3:16 became something I don't even think Stone Cold himself thought it would be. He taught you well, he guided you to his ways and turned you into what you are today" he said causing me to nod in agreement "you took that guidance and in my eyes became the greatest Diva of all time" he said causing my mouth to gape open.
"That's one hell of a statement to make, Vince." I said shaking my head again "I don't think I'm that"
"I do. Those girls in that locker room have some very large shoes to fill. Can you see any of them smashing up the GM's office, getting the face of some the best superstars ever, riding into an arena in a black pick up truck and raising hell, even becoming GM themselves" he said. "My point is I wouldn't trust any of them to do the things you did and I know thing PG thing has been killing you slowly. I think out of everyone it's effected you the most; you can't be yourself" he said knowing I have been suffering for the past year or so.
"I'm gonna lie to you; it has been weird" I stiffed a laugh "but I've managed and now's the time to go"
"I understand. Well I better make a move plenty to do see you at the creative meeting" I nodded "And don't tell anyone that I said you were the greatest. I don't want anyone arguing with me on the subject let's leave that between us"
"My lips are sealed." I said doing the motion.
"Before I go, I heard you and Cena had a disagreement last night. I don't know the details I heard you were extremely upset" he said with concern.
"I don't wanna talk about it" I said quickly wanting that subject to change.
"Fair enough. You know where I am if you want to talk." he went to turn round then quickly spun round on his heels as if he remembered something. "I need to go over your entrance later"
"I'm not doing anything special" I said with confusion.
"I know I still need to see how I looks"
I nodded once again as he began to walk up the long walkway. When he began walking I thought of something.
"Hey Vince" I yelled to him, he spun round. "You know you talked about the PG thing killing me?" he nodded "Tonight…. no more miss nice rattlesnake" I said with a little venom in my voice.
"I didn't expect you to be anything else. All that pent up frustration might as be taken out in your last match" he said almost pleased with my state of mind "Are you ready?"
"I was born ready" I said confidently.
"I know" he chuckled before walking away, I watched him till he was out of sight.
The show began…
It was time for my match, the last one I'd ever have.
After my usual warm up routine, I headed to the gorilla where some of the girls were already waiting, I smiled and nodded to them but didn't say a word and they knew not to disturb me if I didn't speak first.
For my attire I decided to go old school. I dressed in some khaki combat pants, my black wrestling boots, my hair was tied up into a pony tail and I had on a modified classic Austin 3:16 t-shirt which had the sleeves cut off, I added a slit at the neck into a v and the hem came down to my bellybutton.
I had managed to avoid John all night, word was buzzing round the locker room about our fight however like Vince had said no details were shared thank god.
I had no doubt he was going to watch my match like I was going to watch his too, I knew Dave was dropping the title to him so at least he could be happy without me now, he'd have everything he wanted. Shame I didn't have everything I wanted.
The video package of how our match came about began to play and I looked over to Vince who was directing behind a table, he winked and I retuned with a smile.
I began to think about my career from when I started training to making my debut to my title rein and everything I had done here and how hard I worked to get to this point. One thing's for sure there's nothing like going out there and performing for those fans and I knew no matter what I did after this nothing would compare.
The last of the girls arrived and the gorilla was slightly over crowded with Divas. I kept looking forward towards the curtain remaining focus listening as they chatted away to each other.
I heard the bell ring and Justin Roberts began to announce the match knowing that was the queue.
"Ladies and Gentleman this next contest is the Diva Battle Royal for the Undisputed WWE Women's championship. The rules of the match are you must throw your opponent over the top rope with both feet landing on the floor. Once all participants have been eliminated then the last standing Diva will be crowned winner and the Undisputed Women's Champion"
First Alicia Fox's theme played out and she disappeared behind the curtain.
The order went like this: Beth Phoenix, Bella twins, Gail Kim Jillian Hall, Katie Lea Burchill, Kelly Kelly, Maryse, Melina who winked at me before going out, Natayla, Rosa Mendes, Serena, Tiffany, Mickie James, Michelle McCool and Layla along with Vickie Guerrero then walked out leaving me and Eve left.
"Emma" she said, looked her way.
"Yeah"
"I just want to wish you luck out there and to say thank you for all you've done without the likes of you Trish and Lita who knows where we would be right now, you truly are an inspiration." she said sincerely.
"Thanks I appreciate that" I said quietly.
"See you out there" I nodded before her music began and walked out.
I took a deep breathe as the music faded and slight pause came until I heard that familiar sound of the glass breaking, I smiled to myself then pushed the curtain back and walking out on to the stage to one hell of an ovation from the Phoenix crowd.
"And Finally from Victoria Texas..Emma Austin" Justin announced as I walked down the ramp with my game face. I was supposed to pissed at LayCool after Smack down a few nights ago so I had pretend to focus on them.
I climbed up the steps and instead of doing my 4 corner salute I went straight for Michelle spearing her to the canvas and giving her right hands.
The bell rang and all around me the other girls began to fight each other. I stood up grabbed her hair and flung her over the rope, the doing the same to Layla, the crowd loved it.
The match went on and I was still surviving, I dominated from the get go, throwing out any Diva I laid my eyes on.
It came down to the end, all other ladies were thrown out. Beth had just eliminated Melina and it was down to me and her. We were the last two participants, we squared up and she talked trash to me before I slapped her in the face hard.
We began fighting back and forth till she caught me and I went down, she picked me up and sat me on one the turnbuckles possibly going to give me a power bomb, she placed my legs over her shoulders and she picked me up so I my legs were resting on her shoulders and she had hold of my waist ready to slam me when I grabbed hold of the rope and wrapped my legs round her neck. Still hanging onto the rope and with all my strength I flipped her over me so she flew over the top rope and down to the floor below while I hung on and flopped back onto the canvas back first to hear the bell sound.
I lay on the canvas covering my face with my hands in disbelief as my music played.
"Here is your winner and the new Undisputed WWE Women's Champion…Emma Austin!" Justin announced. I got up and the ref handed me both belts.
I looked down at them before standing in the middle of the ring and raising them both in the air, posing to the crowd who were defiantly cheering for me.
I got up on all 4 corners holding the belts up and celebrated with the fans. I soaked up this moment; my last match was over I wanted to milk for all I had.
I was now a 10 time WWE Women's Champion and a 3 time Diva's Champion. I couldn't be more happy with that.
I walked up the ramp and saluted the crowd one last time before walking through the curtain. Before I had even had chance to look I was scooped up in to the huge arms of Dave who I knew was competing next.
"Congrats baby girl" he said in my ear. I held onto him best I could with the belts still in my hands.
"Thanks big guy" I replied he put me down and Sam came running up to me grabbing me and almost chocking me.
"Oh my God! Congratulations babe, you were awesome! You totally kicked ass out there." she pulled back to look at me "look at you double champ" she giggled taking the Diva's Championship out of my hand so I had at least one free. I couldn't speak, I didn't wanna seem rude I was just speechless.
"Can I have your shirt?" I raised an suspicious eyebrow at her request "When you're done with it I mean"
"Sure, why?" I asked confused.
"It's cute! Plus it's apart of women's wrestling history" I laughed "this is the shirt Emma Austin was wore when she became the first undisputed women's champion, I want a piece of that"
I was about to say yes when..
"Hey I'm waiting here. I want my hug" I heard Randy say behind me, I smiled and turned round to face him. He was all freshly showered since his match was earlier in the evening.
I stepped forward and he hugged me tightly. I just held him for as long I could, closing my eyes tightly till we heard someone clear their throat behind me. I opened them and let go of Randy, I spun round to see John standing there no expression on his face all dressed ready for his match in his jean shirts and orange and blue gear.
I starred at him for a few minutes, the tension in the air was incredibly thick it could be cut with a knife. I then looked back at Randy and smiled weakly. Sam handed me the title back and flung them both on my shoulders and walked up to John glancing at him for a split second staring a hole in him. I was tempted top say "I'm sorry was my celebration disturbing you Mr Poster Boy of the WWE" then decided against it.
I walked past him and handed my belts to one of the crew to get the nameplates changed then I walked down the stairs towards the locker rooms.
Once I was round the corner I let out a huge breathe I didn't know I was holding in; man that was hard.
Randy
After Emma had disappeared, I looked back at Cena with a scowl on my face.
"Way to rain on someone's parade, John" I spat out hatefully. I know this maybe isn't the time or place as they're about to go out and compete, I can't help it though some home truths need to be said.
"She still hates me doesn't she" he asked a sadly.
"What the hell do you think!" I spat back.
"Why am I not surprised you would take her side" he spat at me angrily.
"You bet your ass I'm taking her side. You didn't have to console her last night, you didn't see the look on her face, the look in her eyes. She was heartbroken" usually I'm very impartial however I couldn't be after the state she was in.
"That wasn't my fault" he said through gritted teeth.
"Yes it was. You humiliated her John, the least you could of done is let her leave with her dignity still in tact but no you took that away from her last night too as well as break her heart and break your friendship." I almost yelled.
"She said some pretty shitty things to me too" he defended himself, I shook my head.
"And you still said some back. She's had to live with this secret with this pain for a long time John because she was afraid of losing you over this, well I hope your happy because you have succeeded in pushing her away" I said before walking past him and heading in the direction Emma had just gone. I walked down the stairs and saw her walking away, I jogged up to her.
"Em" I said as I approached her, she turned around with a weak smile "Are you ok?" I asked.
"Yeah I'm fine why wouldn't I be" she smiled although it didn't reach her eyes. Something was missing in them, that usual sparkle she had was gone.
"That couldn't of been easy, to see him. Maybe you should build some bridges before you go. I know you you wouldn't want to leave with unfinished business" I suggested even though that might not be a great idea.
"What's the point, Rands? I'm leaving tomorrow so it doesn't matter. It's easier this way. You know what's funny I actually thought he would feel something for me, how naive was I. At his wedding you even told me he told you he had feelings for me I guess that was all bull shit. How could me mess with me like that; is he that cruel?" she said slumping her shoulders and dropping her head.
"I just gave him a piece of my mind if that makes you feel any better" I said trying to joke, she looked up at me.
"You shouldn't have done that I don't want to come between you guys."
"Don't worry it'll blow over between us….eventually" she nodded.
"I'll eerr I'll see you err later…ok?" she stuttered almost nervously, I could see the confidence in her draining quickly and I didn't like it cause we all know who cause that to happen.
"Of course you will"
"Tell Sam I'll give her my shirt when I've showered and changed" she said softly patting my arm then turning to leave. I stayed rooted on the spot watching her walking away hoping Cena is pleased with himself.
The Next night….Monday Night RAW
Emma
Tonight was my last night in the WWE and both Shawn and I were making our retirement speeches.
I was on the card relatively early and after I was done I was catching a plane back to Texas.
The show had begun and I watched as John and Dave along with Jack Swagger did a promo in the ring.
The main event was announced as Swagger and Batista Vs Cena and a partner of his choice and I already knew who it was.
Perfect I thought of they're on last that will give me time to get away.
I knew it was time to make my farewell speech.
The glass broke and I made my way down to the ring with a title on each one of my shoulders dressed in some blue jeans, and a black top with black boots my hair down. I had with me a t-shirt tucked into my back pocket. The Women's title was resting on my right shoulder while the Diva's title was around my waist
I hit the corners before grabbing a mic and beginning to talk..
"Last night I once again made history in becoming the very first undisputed woman's champion unfortunately that means my reign will only last 24 hours as you all know last might I competed in my last match so I have to relinquish these titles.
Now don't be sad and don't feel sorry for me this my decision a very hard one at that. I'm not going to blabber on and on I'm just gonna say what I've got to and leave on a high.
I've had a great run and I'm not at all disappointed. I've done things most guys haven't even done and I couldn't be more proud of every achievement I've accomplished. Having these" I held the belts up "Means there's nothing else to accomplish so I leave a champion and that couldn't make me prouder.
I just want to end by thanking my big brother Stone Cold Steve Austin for all he's done for me and of course I wanna thank all of you the WWE Universe for sticking by me. For anyone that ever cheered or even booed me, for anyone that ever made a sign and that ever wrote me a letter that ever sent me anything that ever just supported me I wanna thank you all for the bottom of my heart. I love you all and I hope you enjoyed watching me do crazy things but I did them all to entertain you and I hope I succeeded in that.
I wanna walk away now ready for what life brings me next. One things for sure I will never ever forget my time here for as long I live.
I'm retiring on my terms and not because of an injury that has forced me to go. I retire with a great love for this still and I will always be a WWE fan just like you guys.
And now I lay to rest a great legacy."
I placed the mic down and the belt taking off the Diva's from around my waist before grabbing the t-shirt and lying it down in the middle of the ring, I picked the belts back up and laid them down over the bottom of the shirt one by one, the Women's at the top and the Diva's underneath.
I picked the mic back up to finish….
"In closing I just want to finish by once again thanking you all and bidding you a goodbye" I said with tears now forming in my eyes.
I dropped the mic and took a humble bow before raising my hands the air as if I was on the ropes as my I listened to the lyrics of my music played one last time.
I spun round doing a 360 clapping to the crowd who were clapping along with me. I blew a kiss with tears in my eyes before looking down at my little display one last time and heading towards the ropes climbed out and walked up the ramp backwards. I turned to the camera on me and raised 3 fingers mouthing '3' then 1 finger mouthing '1' then six fingers then mouthing '6' before saying 'for life' smiling and then heading through the curtain for the last time.
While that was going on…
Randy
I smiled as I watched Em give her speech in the ring, I knew this was killing her.
I snapped out of my thoughts as the door to the locker room opened I quickly shut the TV off as John walked into the room.
"Hey man… I just want to apologise if I upset you last night" John said extending his hand.
"I should be apologising to you man, I flew off the handle and I shouldn't of" I apologised too taking his hand shaking it.
"You had every right to" he said.
"Don't worry we're cool" I smiled slightly.
"Look I err can you do something for me?" he asked pulling something from behind his back.
"Sure"
"Can you give this to Em for me. I know she probably doesn't see me so if you could pass this on before she leaves" he said handing me a box neatly wrapped.
"Sure man I will" I said taking the box from him.
"And tell her I'm sorry" he said sincerely yet sadly.
"Anything else.." I egged on hoping he wanted to tell her the one thing he should tell her.
"Nah. See you out there" he said sadly before he disappeared out of the locker room.
A little later Dave and I were warming up when there was a knock on the door.
"It's open" I yelled as I stretched out my arms.
"Hey just me" I heard the voice say and peek her head round the corner with a small smile on her face.
"Hey baby girl" Dave said, we both stopped what we were doing as she walked over to us with her bag on her shoulder, she took it off and placed it on the floor. I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion.
"I just came to say good bye, my flight home is in an hour or so" she said causing Dave and I to look at each other in surprise.
"You're leaving now? I thought you weren't going till the morning" I asked hoping it not to be true.
"I got nothing to stick around for so I thought I'd leave early, sorry I didn't tell you guys I didn't want a certain person finding out, not like he gives a shit anyway" she said sadly shrugging a shoulder.
Dave and I exchanged a glance again before looking back to her.
"What about Sam and Al? They'll wanna see you" Al hadn't been feeling well so her and Sam stayed a the hotel.
"I said my farewells to them at the hotel" she said causing me to nod.
"So this is it huh?" Dave said disappointed.
"Yeah I'm afraid so"
Dave reached out and gently took her hand in his before pulling her gently towards him and engulfing her in a hug.
"I'm gonna miss you big guy" she said to him.
"Right back at ya baby girl" he replied not knowing what to say.
"Take care huh. Don't get yourself into any trouble" she said giggling slightly
"That goes for you too" he said kissing her forehead when she pulled away slightly.
"It's a deal" they pulled away completely and Em had tears slowly running down her cheeks. I swallowed the lump in my throat as she turned to me smiling through her tears.
"Same goes for you Killer.. I'm gonna miss you" she said, I felt like my heart was being ripped out.
"I'm gonna miss you too.. more than you know" I told her, my voice cracking. Man, even Sam doesn't do this to me.
I did the same Dave did, I gently took hold of her hand and pulled her into my arms, she held on so tight as if she didn't want to let go.
"You take care of those girls ok" she whispered to me.
"I promise" I said squeezing my eyes tight shut to stop the tears that threatened, I maybe macho but I'm a big softie at heart when it comes to the people I love.
She pulled back and smiled at me through her tears as I opened my eyes, she took a deep breathe.
"Oh I've got your birthday present" I smiled at her as she bent down and opened her back to pull out a box "I hope you like it" she said quietly as I took it from her hands.
"Thanks honey. I got yours too" I said turning round and retrieving the little box containing her gift, my eye caught the box that John have given me to give her. I picked it up also, turning round and I handed them over which she took them from my hands gently.
"Two gifts very generous, Randall" she giggled.
"One of them's from John" I said quietly watching as her eyes went wide in surprise.
"Thanks" she replied with still a little disbelief in her voice.
"You know for the first time ever I dunno what else to say to Em" Dave said with a little chuckle.
"Goodbyes are hard" I chipped in she nodded in agreement.
"I love you both so much" she said the tears now rolling down her cheeks.
"We love you too" I replied.
"I'm gonna go before I start crying harder" she smiled wiping her eyes then placing her gifts in her bag then lifting it from the floor and slinging it on her shoulder.
She let out a deep breathe "Goodbye guys"
"Bye Ems" I said softly
"Bye babe" Dave added.
She turned and walked to the door, opened it up not before turning back one last time and waving before leaving.
I let out a huge breathe I'd been holding, I looked back at Dave and smiled weakly before he slapped me on the back in support.
John
Right now being the new WWE Champion is not my concern, this tag match I'm in right now with Randy, Dave and Swagger is the last thing on my mind.
I mean I should happy being The Champ again..
The only thing or should I say person who has been on my mind and had been since Saturday night is Emma.
I stare into space with thought on the apron pretending I'm interested in getting the tag but my mind is on her and has been constantly.
I started thinking about what we've been through together not just as WWE Superstars but in real life. I started casting my mind back to when we first met. I remember her smile and the warmth in her hand in mine as we shook hands. I remember how beautiful she was. I actually think I fell in love with her that day.
I thought about how amazing she is in the ring to the first time we met on screen.
The day she gave me my dog tags, after I had come back from shooting the Marine.
Then she believed in me when no one else would and when she was there when I won the WWE title for the first time.
Then teaming with her against Adam and Amy was awesome being able to work with her properly.
Then when I got hurt both times she was there for me, she supported me through them and I couldn't appreciate her support more.
Suddenly I felt like shit, saying the things I said to her. The look in her eyes broke my heart as I thought about it.
I automatically looked to my left hand where my wedding ring would be placed if I wasn't out here and sighed silently to myself.
After the match was done, I walked back through the curtain with these thoughts still running through my head, I managed to finish the match running on automatic pilot. I vaguely listened as Dave and Randy were chatting about the match as we made our way back to the locker room.
We entered and they both started rummaging through their bags while still chatting away, I walked over to my bag and pulled out a towel, I noticed my dog tags had been returned and were laying on the bench. I smiled thinking about how they remind me of her.
I thought some more and then some more and hen it hit me like a tonne of bricks…
I loved her too.
I was in love with Emma.
"Hey John, you ok man?" I heard Randy's voice I turned around with a neutral expression my face before I confessed what had been buried deep down all this time.
"I love her" I said out of the blue staring at a spot on the floor.
"What?" he asked confused.
"I love her." I repeated "I'm in love with Emma" I smiled looking up at them both staring at me, then both of their expressions changed to shock "I gotta find her and tell her before it's too late" I said intending on heading out the door, just I turned towards the exit…
"Oh wait man, you won't find her" Dave said causing me to stop in my tracks and turn back round. I didn't understand.
"Why not?" I asked glancing between them.
"She's already gone" Randy said.
"What do you mean?" I asked confused, gone why would she be gone?
"She got an earlier flight home, she left before our match, she'll probably be half way to Texas right now. She said she had nothing keeping her here" Randy explained my shoulder slumped almost in defeat a frown came over my face and I felt my heart ache.
I slumped down on to the bench and placed my hands over my face. I had blown it big time, she was gone and there was nothing I could do about it.
Emma
I sat in my rental car in the arena parking lot after leaving the building and metaphorically leaving the WWE behind. I sat with my hands gripping the steering wheel to hard my knuckles had began to turn white staring a hole into the concrete wall in front of me.
I was almost hesitant to leave like if I did I would break.
I looked to my right where my bag was lying in the passenger seat. With curiosity getting the better of me, I let go of the wheel and opened the bag up, I dug deep and pulled out the rectangular box. I placed it in my lap and lifted the lid.
The box was split into 2 compartments and a note lay on the top. I picked the piece of paper and opened I opened it up as it folded in half and began to read the best I could without my glasses..
'Dear Emma,
Happy 30th Birthday.
I just wanted to write you and explain my gifts to you.
The first on the left of the box is a charm bracelet. I remember when we were in New York that time and we saw one in the window of that store and you said you never owned a proper charm bracelet and would like to someday…. well call me a genie because I made your wish come true.'
I reached down, my hair falling down so I pushed it behind me ear and removed the tissue paper that laid on top before pulling out the bracelet and letting it lay in the palm of hand. I looked back a the letter and read on.
'The charms on it are all custom made, they reflect you and how wonderful you are and I even sneaked one on there to remind you of me.'
I smiled at his cheekiness and looked to see 5 white gold charms hanging from the white gold chain. It was beautiful just what I wanted.
The first was a little rattlesnake's head.
The second was a little one in the shape of the state of Texas.
The third was a little one in the logo for the Diva's which was a butterfly.
The fourth one was a little heart, I wasn't really sure what that one was for.
And the fifth and final one was a little Chain Gang logo which I chuckled at, he wasn't kidding when he said he had one to remind me of him.
I placed the bracelet down in the box and read on….
'I hope you like it cause I think it's very special just like you.
The other gift is the right side of the box.'
I rolled my eyes at him stating the obvious. Again I pulled the tissue away and looked down to a set of dog tags very similar to the ones I got him, I pulled them out and read was written on them.
One had 'Austin 3:16' engraved across it and the other one had 'Cena 54' engraved across it in big bold letters.
Tears sprung to my eyes and I continued to read on…
'I thought I owed you a pair and this way a part of me will always be with you.
Happy birthday Shorty
Love
John x'
I closed my eyes as the tears ran down my cheeks freely, I can't believe he went to all this trouble for me.
I gently placed the tags back in the box and folded the letter back up also placing that on top of the box before placing the lid back on. I set the box back in my bag before starting the ignition of the car, putting it in reverse. I looked back one last time to the production trucks in the parking lot. I smiled through my tears before driving away and leaving behind World Wrestling Entertainment and everyone in the arena that meant the world to me and headed to the airport to fly home to Victoria Texas to begin a new chapter in my life.
The End?
In the words of Stone Cold Hell No that ain't the end a sequel is on it's way!