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here is the next chapter :)
OK i wasn't sure if this was the right direction to take the story so if you could please give me feed back on what you think
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Nearly seven yrs later...
Climbing out of the taxi, I gathered the two cases from the boot thanking the driver before walking into the clarion hotel. Smiling at the sight of my son running ahead of me, wrestling belt in hand, he has been so excited for weeks and now here he was for the WWE RAW TOUR in Dublin.
Thinking back to how angry I had gotten when Anthony gave him the 2 VIP tickets for his birthday, but after weeks of getting one word answers from him and basically being ignored I gave in. He is the only person in my life that I couldn't say no too, I spoilt him but that was my job as his mother.
Walking up to the main desk, I smiled at the blonde lady behind the desk
"Hi, I have a reservation." I said handing her my reservation details and credit card.
"Thank you and welcome to the clarion hotel" she said happily taking my booking information and credit card from me.
As she started to type away at her computer, I looked back to see Cian talking to the hotel manager and showing him his wrestling belt; he seemed to be getting even more excited talking to the man. Chuckling slightly and shaking my head, I turned back to the lady behind the desk.
"He has so much energy" I said to the lady behind the desk who was smiling in his direction
"he is adorable" she gushed but then frowning a little "I'm sorry, your room isn't ready yet but I can take your bags and give you your keys and it should be ready in about 10 minutes" she said handing me 2 key cards.
Thanking her, I dragged my cases around to the side of the counter; handing them off to the lady before turning and heading in the direction of Cian.
Reaching the spot where he was talking to the manager, he quickly turned to me and smiled widely
"Mammy the wrestlers are staying here to and Mr. Halligan said they will be back from the gym soon". He said it so fast it took me a moment to realise what he was saying.
As Cian started to question Mr. Halligan about all the wrestlers, I took my chance to step away.
Making my way over to one of the sofas in the lobby, I sat down slowly beginning to feel my stomach churning and heart racing. Silently berating myself for booking this hotel but needing to calm down, I took some calming deep breathes; realising the best I could hope for was that Stephen wouldn't be here.
After taking a few minutes to myself, I stood up slowly and walked back over to Cian.
"Are you alright, miss?" Mr. Halligan asked concern in his voice
"I'm fine, just tired from travelling but thank you for your concern" I replied, giving him a smile
Looking at my watch and seeing it was nearly 2 o'clock, I led Cian in the direction of the excise grill restaurant; deciding to get him something to eat now before going to our room.
As we entered the restaurant, a waiter came up greeting us before leading us to a small table for 2 by the window. Once we were seated the waiter smiled politely at me, handing me a men
"Thank you" I quickly said before looking back at Cian "what do you want to eat, sweetheart?" I asked.
While waiting for him to decide, I looked over the menu and decided on the excise salad and a glass of Marques de Riscal. Looking back at Cian "Do you know what you want yet" I asked; peeking over the top of the menu, I could see the sparkle in his eyes and a grin crossed his face; I could help think that he looked so much like Stephen especially when he grinned like that.
"I want a big burger mammy, with fries and coke" he giggled
I shook my head, laughing at his cheeky ways; then motioned for the waiter again.
Once the waiter arrived at our table again with the polite smile, "I want a big burger with fries and coke please" Cian said as soon as the man appeared. The waiter's eyes widen for a moment before he regained control, most likely shocked at the amount that Cian was ordering. The waiter looked at me for approval on his order and I just nodded my head slightly before giving him my order and telling him to charge it to room 515.
While we waited for our food, the conversation immediately went to all the wrestlers he was going to meet; pulling the WWE autograph book from his backpack. I could help but be happy at this moment, seeing him so happy and excited that the show was only hours away.
When our food arrive, I watched as Cian tucked straight into his food; most adults wouldn't have been able to eat such a large meal and here was my six yr old son almost inhaling his food. Picking at my own food, the knots in my stomach making it very hard to eat; sitting back I watched Cian eat everything from his plate before he leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile on his face. His appetite never failed to amaze me.
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Arriving in our room, Cian quickly settled on the floor of the living area, pulling his wrestling figures out of his backpack and started to play.
"Cian, I'm gonna go unpack and jump into da shower" I said grabbing his case from by the door.
After unpacking both cases, I headed to the bathroom and turned on the shower; turning to get undressed I caught sight of myself in the mirror. Standing there staring at my reflection as the room filled with steam, I hadn't changed much over the last 7 years; people often thought I was still in my early twenties. The most noticeable change, is now I'm curvier and my breast were a little fuller looking.
Shaking the thoughts from my head, I turned back toward the shower stripping off my clothes and climbing in. Letting the hot water was away the stress of the day so far, thinking of nothing but the feeling of the water hitting my skin. Getting out I wrapped myself in a large towel and used the adjoining door to my room, sitting down in front of the vanity mirror in my room. I towel dried my hair but setting to work on blow-drying and styling my long brown hair.
Once I was satisfied with my hair and make-up, I walked over to the closet, pulling out a pair of light blue boot cut jeans, a white tank top and grey wool cardigan and some white lace underwear. Quickly putting on my clothes and grabbing a pair of black high heel ankle boots before heading back into the main living area, Cian still sat in the same place playing wrestling.
"Cian, do you want a shower before getting ready?" I asked him sitting on the chair to put on my boots
"No mammy, am just gonna go get dressed" he called rushing into his own room.
Standing at the dinning table in the main room, I was getting may handbag sorted making sure I had tickets, camera and purse when Cian walked out of his room and my heart nearly stopped. He looked so much like his dad, fiery red hair, pale skin and 4ft 1 at the young age of 6.
"Mammy I'm ready can we go and wait for autographs please?" he begged with a big smile on his face.
Returning the smile "sure baby, just get your coat first its cold out" I said picking up my coat and bag.
Waiting patiently for him, he came rushing from his room, coat in hand heading straight to the door; I smiled before following after him.
The lift ride down I watched Cian, he was so excited it was like he had ants in his pants; he literally couldn't stand still. Exiting the lift I was shocked to see the right side of the lobby lined with children, as they excitedly cheered their favourite wrestler's name.
The manager came right over to us with a smile on his face "here Cian, I saved a special place for ya" he said loudly so he could be heard over all of the children.
I watched him take Cian hand, leading him to a space at the head of the lobby just behind the velvet ropes that must have been recently put there.
"Ah Miss Kelly why don't ya go relax at the lounge bar, I'll watch him and take pictures" he offered.
"Thank you, Mr. Halligan" smiling kindly before heading over to the bar.
Ordering a glass of wine, I sat and watched Cian as wrestlers were starting to come down to the lobby, the children started cheering extremely loudly every wrestler exited the lift. Cian Getting autographs and pictures with every wrestler that passed and after about 10 minutes, looking down at my phone checking the time I suddenly heard a great cheer from the children. Looking up my eyes landed on the one person I had hope I wouldn't see, having not seen him in nearly 7 yrs I couldn't help but notice just how handsome he really was. Suddenly realizing he was making his way towards Cian, my heart began pounding in my chest and as I watched him pose for a picture with him; my heart just about shattered neither of them knowing about the connection they had to each other.
After all the wrestlers had boarded the bus and it drove away, Cian came running up to me.
"Mammy, mammy I got pictures with all of them and they all signed my book!" he shouted jumping up and down on the spot.
Smiling at him and climbing down from the stool, I kissed him on the forehead "come on then let's start walking to the arena" I said taking his hand.
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After waiting in line for 10 minutes to get inside the o2, Cian headed straight for the kiosk that was selling the memorabilia. After picking out 2 shirts and a world heavyweight championship belt, when we finally got to our seats, that where right at the barrier; Cian had everything he wanted.
As the show began, the Rhodes brothers and big E Langston entered the ring, being joined shortly after by their opponents The Shield but as Roman Reigns came into the ring he fell through the ropes. The whole arena erupted into laughter and chants of "you fell over" rumbled throughout the arena, looking to Cian I could see him laughing while he chanted along with the crowd, the Rhodes and Langston went on to win the match.
As the show went on, the second match of fandango vs. Santino was well underway. I started to flip through the programme Cian had gotten, stopping at match schedule;
WWE Raw Tour match schedule:
1 .Rhodes brothers and big E Langston vs. The shield
2 .Fandango vs. Santino Marella
3. Natalya vs. Aksana
4. Matadors vs. The Real Americans
5. Dolph Ziggler vs. Damien Sandow
6. Kofi Kingston vs. The miz
7. Wade Barrette vs. Sheamus
8. Del Rio vs. John Cena
9. Big Show vs. Randy Orton
The superstar's pictures were all beside their names and my eyes immediately found Stephen's but after seeing that his match was near I end I could finally relax.
As the time passed, the referee was now raising Kofi Kingston's arm in victory but silently looking around I need to get out of sight before Stephen's match started. Quickly coming up with an idea "Cian I'm going to get you a drink and some popcorn" I said in his ear before rushing off to the steps that lead to the food and beverage area.
Half way up the steps, sheamus's music started to play and everyone got to their feet cheering for him; I turned and looked at the ring as he entered, mic in hand.
"IT'S NICE TO BE HOME" he bellowed raising his arms up
The cheers that came from the crowd were deafening, forcing myself to look away from Stephen I carried on up the steps.
Standing at the bar, I could still hear the sounds from the arena and taking my time wasn't an option because I had left Cian in his seat; so with that in mind I quickly gave the man behind the bar my order.
After receiving my order, I started back down the stairs which took me about 5 minutes to get back to my seat; so as I sat down the match end with sheamus being declared the winner.
As he started to celebrate his win, he did something I never expected by going around the barrier giving high fives and hugs to children; but as he came to Cian at the barrier I put my head down slightly and watched through my lashes. He plucked him up and over the barrier, carrying him over to the apron before climbing into the ring. Lifting Cian to his right shoulder and holding his other arm in the air, I had never seen Cian smile so wide.
After a minute or so in the ring Stephen passed Cian off the security guard, who bought him back over to me at the barrier.
As Cian was placed back next to me I looked up to the ring, instantly regretting it as Stephen eyes were lock onto me; I could see the confusion on his face but then he looked at Cian and his face changed immediately but as he left the ring he looked back twice.
Sitting through the last two matches were hell, all I could think about was that Stephen had notice me and more importantly he noticed Cian, I was sure at this point that he knew the secret I had been hiding from everyone for nearly seven years.
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Arriving back at the hotel it just started to rain and we were stopped at the main entrance by security asking to see our key cards, at this point I was getting annoyed and started to rummage through my bag for the card. After a couple of minutes the manager came over and told the security guard that we were guests.
Once inside our room, I rang room service and ordered a bottle wine while Cian was getting into his PJ's.
Going into my own room I quickly changed into a red cami and shorts before heading back into the main room. Looking around I went into Cian's room to see what he was doing, only to find him fast asleep on the bed.
Walking over I pulled back the blankets and covered him up before kissing his head.
Hearing a knock at the door, I walked out turning off the light and closing the bedroom door; walking to the front door I opened it without checking who it was and there he stood on the other side
"Aoife, we need to talk now" Stephen said walking into my room.