Christmas Eve

Torrie put her crystal earrings in to finish off her holiday look. She looked in the mirror and looked over her outfit. White dress pants and a long sleeved v-neck red sweater. Her bracelets slid up and down her wrists. Her earrings shined in the light. Her diamond pendant was perfectly centered on her neck. And her engagement ring was on her hand. Her ring. She looked at it from far away. Usually when girls see their rings they always felt happy. But to Torrie it felt like a ball and chain. She felt like she was forced into this engagement. But then again it was her that said yes to him in the first place. But that was only to make him happy. But she was miserable. She and John were at John's house for tonight, then off to her parent's house for Christmas Day. She sighed and picked Chloe up from John's bed. She had on a little red sweater with balls on it. Her phone vibrated on the side desk making Chloe jump. Torrie looked at the screen to see that Randy was calling. This was the best thing she had seen all day.

"Hey Randy what's up?"

"Nothing. Merry Christmas to you by the way."

"Same to you. Is Ashley with you?"

"Yup. We're in NY with her family."

"Howe fun is that?"

"Eh shut up. Anyways, John's car will be there in about 2 hours."

"Oh I totally forgot! Thank you Randy!"

"Yeah no problem. Hey I have to go but later tonight I need to talk to you."

"Alright. Love you!"

Torrie froze. Why did she say that? She snapped the phone shut and threw it on the bad. She covered it in pillows. She didn't even think before she said it! She just stood in front of the bed, staring at the phone. Chloe was jumping trying to get into Torrie's arms. Torrie picked her up and started scratching her in between the ears.

"No one knows about that. Not even John ok?"

Chloe barked as her answer. She heard a pounding on the door. John stepped in. He was wearing kaki pants with a red Ralph Lauren polo.

"Hey are you ready? My dad has all the old videos out and the presents are itching to be opened!"

"Yeah I was just putting on the finishing touches."

She turned her ring around. It didn't feel right on her hand. The metal felt cold and the diamond felt piercing into her skin. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She wiped it away and sucked it up. She put on her fake smile.

"Let's go."

Chloe followed behind Torrie's Jimmy Choo white sandals. John stopped at the top of the stairs. Torrie almost bumped into him.

"What are you waiting for?"

"This is the first time my family has seen me for a while. And having you here with the ring, I just need to build up anticipation."

Torrie laughed. She grabbed John's hand. The wedding band around his finger hugged his finger tight. Torrie looked down the banister to see John's family around the table.

"Come on. I'm ready."

She led John down the stairway. Her shoes flopped down the stairs, echoing through the living room. John's family lifted their heads up from the table to watch the couple make their way down the stairs. She could tell that all eyes were on her. She finally made it at the last step. She let go of John's hand and made her way to John's dad.

"Hello Mr. Cena. You have a very lovely house. Thank you for inviting me."

She kissed him on the cheek. She showed off the ring to all the girls that were in the corner. They all squealed and pulled her away from John's dad. Torrie stood there and held out her hand. Many of them had rings on their fingers far smaller then hers. The others just stood in awe, wishing that they could have a ring soon. Torrie smiled and answered all the questions. Yes she was surprised when John proposed. No she doesn't know when the wedding date is. No they can't borrow the ring. John stood off to the sides with his brother Matt.

"She's the one eh John?"

"I couldn't be more sure."

"Just make sure she doesn't get away from you."

"What do you mean?"

"She seems like the girl who tends to break way out of her shell sometimes. She'll build it all in, then one day she's a totally different person. Plus her ex is Randy Orton."

"And I should care why?"

"Just be careful and don't let her out of your sight. Randy has a tendency to take back the girls he used to have. Take it from me."

"Oh yes. Because you have 3 wives that left you."

Matt playfully punched him then walked away. John's dad came from the living room.

"Presents! Let's go people!"

Torrie picked up Chloe for fear that she would get trampled. John grabbed Torrie's free hand and walked her to the living room. The living room brought back a memory. It seemed so long ago…

Torrie sat in front of Randy's fireplace in the living room. The snow fell in St.Louis. It never did so she saw little kids play out in the snow. Randy came out of the kitchen with two mugs of hot chocolate. He was dressed like he was in the Artic. Torrie laughed and took a mug from his hand.

"What are you laughing at?"

"You look like an Eskimo."

"Shut up! It never gets this cold here."

Torrie took a sip and stared at Randy. His corny sweater was on and his jeans hugged his ass just right.

"So tell me why you're wearing that hideous sweater if your parents are in the Caribbean thousands of miles away."

"It's the only warm thing I have."

"Well you have me."

Randy laughed and kissed Torrie. He walked over to the tree and pulled out a present for Torrie. He walked over and put it in her lap.

"And what is this?"

"You got me one so I think that it's fair that I get you one."

The box was small, but yet kind of big. She carefully tore off the wrapping paper. She opened the box and gasped. There lay a beautiful antique ring.

"It was my grand mothers. She gave it to me before she passed away. She told me to save it for the right person. And that's you Tor."

Torrie started to cry. Randy took the ring out of the box and put it on her finger.

"Marry me Tor and make me the happiest man in the world."

Within a heartbeat she said yes. Randy kissed her and then wiped away her tears. It was the best Christmas ever.

"Tor!"

Torrie shook her head. She looked down at her hand. It was still the ring that John had given her. She wished that it was the ring that Randy gave her. It pained her to give the ring back to Randy in the end.

"What babe?"

"It's your turn to give a present."

Torrie went under the tree and gave her present to Matt. He unwrapped his present slowly so this bought Torrie time to think. She missed Randy so much. His kisses any time he had free. The way he got all mad when Torrie used the last of the milk to eat the last of the Cocoa Puffs. The way his eyes sparkled and a smile broke across his face at the mention of her name. What was she doing here with John? She loved him. But her feelings for Randy went deeper. She zoned back in just in time to see Matt look at the pocket knife she had given him.

"Thanks Torrie!"

"No problem Matt."

John looked at Torrie. He could tell she had something on her mind. Just then he heard a car horn from outside. Torrie smiled and jumped up.

"John your present is here!"

Torrie ran outside and kept the door open. John walked slowly to the front door. She stopped right in front of the doorway when he saw his present. It was his old car, but new. The paint job was better then he ever imagined. The camoflauge paint job stood out in the white winter wonderland. John ran down the stairs to his new car. The leather inside was softer then a baby's skin. He had a new XM radio and a PSP in the back. Built in TV's were on the back of every head rest. The speakers were huge. He had 26 inch wheels. Torrie stood there smiling.

"It has over 600 horse power."

John almost started to cry. He ran over and hugged Torrie. She could tell he was happy. She spotted a note in the back seat. John walked over to his family to show his new car off. Torrie got the note from the back seat and read it.

Torrie,

God I hope you're reading this. Well here's John's car. I hope he likes it. I added a few touches for you by the way. I'm sure you'll find them. Like the carpet is pink. That was just to annoy John. But to my point for writing this. The truth is, I still love you Tor. I saw your sign when you drove off with John that night. I saw the sadness when you looked at your ring. Whenever you do, I can always see it. Yeah you can't sneak away from me! I just want you to know, I will do anything in my power to get you back. I want you happy. If that means hurting John on the process, then so be it damn it! Merry Christmas babe. I love you.

Randy

Torrie wiped the tears from her eyes. She realized that she was alone outside. Randy loved her. He was going to save her. She looked at her ring one last time. This time, she felt happy. Only because she knew that it wouldn't be on her finger for long.