Saturday September 3, 2011 – Trenton Marriott Downtown, in Trenton New Jersey
"Let me talk to her! Stop hogging the phone!" I laughed slightly at the sound of my future step-brother Julian's voice. I was already on the phone with Felix for the past ten minutes and it seemed as if Julian wanted a chance now to talk to me.
At first this phone call had turned into me speaking to Catalina and just catching up. Then Felix got involved and poor Catalina and I couldn't even get close to finishing our conversation. I was thankful that I had some down time in New Jersey and I was sitting on the bed in my hotel room just talking to family members that I haven't spoken to in a while.
"Get away from me," Felix said and I could hear what sounded like fighting. One of them grunted and Felix said proudly, "Oh yeah, just gave him a spear. I did that happily in your honor Millie."
"Felix, be nice to your brother!"
"Ow, ow, ow, Julian stop it!" The phone suddenly went dead and I glanced at it to see that I was still on the line but Julian must have gotten his revenge on Felix.
"Hey Millie," a breathless Julian stated and I smiled.
"What did you do to your brother?"
"A suplex," he stated as if he and Felix hit each other with wrestling moves all the time.
"Dude, you have to be careful with that stuff."
"We know. We're just messing around."
"That's how someone gets hurt," I said. "And I know it's parents that usually say stuff like that but you can't just be doing random wrestling moves on each other. If you want to learn it right then I'll get you a class."
"You would get us a class?" Julian asked shocked.
"Do you realize who you are talking to? God, Uncle Mark lives like twenty minutes away from you guys why don't you just go there one day and ask for some pointers."
"No way, he scares the living shit out of me!"
"He's a nice man. How many times do I have to tell you that he doesn't act like the Undertaker in reality?"
"Millie, don't yell at me. I'm sorry," Julian said and began to fake cry.
I huffed. "Next time I see you two you guys are getting lessons from some of the greatest."
"I hope you are not talking about yourself."
"You know what Julian you can kiss my ass. I'm done talking to you. Felix is nicer, put him back on the phone."
"Wow, love you too."
I smiled as I heard the phone being exchanged for the fourth time. But it wasn't Felix's voice that I heard instead it was my fathers. I smiled even wider at his deep voice and I hadn't realized how much I missed him. It had been a while since I had last seen him since traveling for the WWE got hectic again.
"Well if it isn't my favorite daughter."
"I'm your only daughter Dad," I said.
"Hence why you are my favorite," he replied.
"You're so funny," I said sarcastically. "What are you doing?"
"I just got in from working on the lawn. It's looking pretty snazzy."
"Nice Dad, I'm sure it looks snazzy as always."
"Of course," he said. "Hey listen, I need to talk to you about something."
"Okay, what's on your mind?"
"This isn't exactly how I wanted to tell you but…Catalina and I are going to get married."
This wasn't exactly shocking. Catalina and my father have been together for over a year now and I was just waiting until my father informed me on their plans to wed.
"Congrats Dad, I'm so happy for you."
"Thank you kiddo means a lot. But here is the more complicated part. Catalina and I aren't going to have a big wedding. We both went through it and we just decided that we didn't need to go through that again. We have set up a date at the courthouse and we plan to wed that way. We would love for you to be there for the ceremony itself and also the party we will have the day after."
"How is that complicated? I'll be there Dad, just tell me when!"
"Millie, I know how crazy your schedule can get and I also know how hard it is to get out of your events."
"It doesn't matter. You are my father and I'll be there."
He chuckled and said, "The ceremony is for October 28 and the following night on the Saturday we are going to have what would be the reception party at a restaurant that is still undecided."
I grabbed my planner/life from my bag and flipped it open to October. I was thankful that I had just gotten the updated Raw tour for the next few months and I looked at October 28 and 29. I smiled, I was free.
"You are in luck Dad, I'm free all weekend. Even though Adam's birthday is on the Sunday I'm still open for Friday and Saturday."
"Seriously, you have no plans?"
"Nope, there are tons of house shows the weekends beforehand but I'm completely and utterly free. I'll be there."
My father sighed with relief. "God, Millie you have no idea how happy this makes me."
"Well, I'm glad I can be a part of it. Hey, do you think it would be okay if I get two tickets for Felix and Julian for the paper view coming up? They seem really into the whole wrestling thing and I figured it would be a good time for us to bond and what not."
He laughed. "Sure thing, Millie, I'll keep it a secret. Where is it?"
"Buffalo New York. I know it's far from Texas but I'll pay for their plane tickets and hotel room and everything. You don't have to worry."
"And your old man can't join them?"
"You want to come?"
"It's been a while since I've seen you in action."
"Dad, I don't wrestle, I manage."
"Who cares? Count the three of us in. You take care of the tickets for the show and I'll take care of everything else."
There was no negotiating with my father. "Okay, I'll see what I can do. I'm really happy for you and I'll talk to you soon."
"Okay kiddo, have fun tonight. See you soon."
I hung up the phone and penciled in my father's wedding for the last weekend of October. My mother crossed my mind for a second and I shook her from my brain. My father's wedding meant so much more to me than hers. I haven't seen or spoken to her since my last encounter with her and I was fine with that. My life was fine without her and it always has been.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door and I rolled off the bed to answer it. When I pulled the door open I was surprised to see Punk. Recently, Punk and I have become close friends again. He was really happy when I came back to Raw and he is so persistent of me ditching Air Boom to be CM Punk's manager. We'd be the best in the world, as he says. And Beth and I were a lot closer for some weird reason. It may be because while I was gone Barbie and Eve grew closer because of how much time they needed to spend together and when I came back I sort of felt like the third wheel. Beth and Nattie were a lot more welcoming and I actually adored their whole Divas of Doom gimmick. I was one hundred percent behind them, but shish, I can't tell anyone.
"Come on we are going out," Punk stated.
"Where are we going?"
"Woman, don't ask so many damn questions."
My jaw dropped slightly. "I asked you one question!"
"And that was enough. Now let's go before I throw you over my shoulder."
"There is nothing to do in Jersey," I said.
"Exactly, so let's make something happen."
"Where's Beth?"
"She ditched me and so did everyone else."
"I'm busy," I said.
"What are you doing that is making you so busy?"
"I am…Talking on the phone with people."
Punk narrowed his eyes at me and folded his arms across his chest. "Don't test me."
"Punk, you've never scared me."
"I can take you down."
"I don't think you can. So maybe you should just go find someone else to hang out with."
"No one is here Millie. I'm bored. Let's go."
I huffed and grabbed my bag and room key and stepped out into the hallway. "Alright, let's go. I swear this better be worth it."
Punk smirked. "You are talking to the cult of personality. I got you."
Punk's idea of a good time consisted of the two of us stuffing our faces at a local diner in New Jersey. Apparently, Punk comes here all the time when we are in Jersey and he wanted to share this wonderful experience with me. The people of the diner knew him as soon as he walked into the door and announced that after our meals dessert was on the house. These people were actually super friendly.
"Miss, what can I get you?" The waitress asked me and I gave her my order. A cheeseburger with French fries because Punk says they are the best. But of course, we got mozzarella sticks for an appetizer.
After I handed my menu over the two of us became quiet. I looked over at him and sighed. There were times when I would take a good long hard look at Punk and wish that what happened between us never happened. Punk is such a great guy and I treated him so badly. He wanted to be with me and he tried his hardest to get me to feel the same way but I just couldn't get myself to like him in a way that he liked me. He's always been nice to me and invites me to everything that he and his group of friends do. Beth was one lucky woman.
"What's going on your crazy life?" Punk asked.
"Nothing much, my dad is getting married. He called me and told me this morning."
"Oh, really? That's great! When is that?"
"The weekend of Halloween, he gets married on the 28th of October."
"You want to take me?"
I laughed. "I think Adam might be a little upset with that."
Punk smirked and said, "You and Adam, huh?"
I nodded my head. "Me and Adam."
"You seem really happy Millie."
"That's because I am really happy. I don't know I just can't believe it took me this long to realize that he and I were supposed to be together. I of course don't regret being with Nick but Adam is the one for me."
"Is your wedding happening anytime soon?"
"Oh God, no, no, not happening anytime soon," I said.
"And why is that? Don't you want to get married?"
"I would love to get married but when you are with someone who has already been down the aisle twice you can't help but have some doubts."
"So you think that if you just stay together and don't do the whole marriage thing then Adam won't leave?"
"Well I know I shouldn't think of it this way but Adam has been married twice and twice he's gotten a divorce. So obviously this guy hates commitment and I also know that even now he can just leave whenever he wants. But marriage scares me. He's been 0-2, what would make us different?"
"They weren't the ones for him and you are. Come on Millie, third times the charm."
I rolled my eyes. "Why are we talking about this?"
"You brought it up!"
"Oh my god, no I didn't. You did! When are you and Beth getting married?" Punk looked away from me. "Yeah, don't like being under pressure do you."
"Beth and I are different."
"And how is that?"
"Neither one of us wants to get married," he said.
"You say that now but you'll change your mind."
"I'm pretty sure you were the type of girl who never wanted to settle down either and now you are getting worried whether Adam will want this huge commitment."
"Again, I repeat, why are we talking about this? It's not like Adam and I would even think about getting married anytime soon."
"But it could happen. What would you say if he asked you?"
"I would say yes!"
"And just like that?"
"I'd probably cry…Maybe."
"Yep, I see you crying."
"I'm not made of stone."
Punk stared at me as our mozzarella sticks were placed on the table.
"Be my manager, please."
"Shit," I mumbled to myself as I waited backstage for my cue. Punk, Kofi, Matt, Ryder and John Morrison were also with me and I was the only one who didn't like what was about to happen.
Unfortunately there were no monitors around to see what was taking place and all of us had to go on time. Ryder and Morrison were heading out first and then the rest of us but I was waiting for Kofi and Matt to look at me and tell me it was time to head out. The heels (Mike, Ron, Alberto, Swagger and Nick) were out beating up Cena and the faces were going to make the save. The worst part was that everyone was going to make it out okay…Except for Dolph Ziggler.
"Here we go," Ryder said and jumped a few times and then ran out with Morrison right behind him.
"You ready?" Kofi asked me and I nodded. Matt took my hand in his. Yup, we were officially becoming a couple.
The crowd cheered at the sight of the three of us and I could see Mike and Ron roll out of the ring heading right for Kofi and Matt. I stepped away just as the heels flew past me and up the ramp. Nick was the only one left in the middle of the ring and I hopped up and slid in to join Cena, Punk, Ryder, Morrison, Kofi and Matt as we surrounded him. Punk took the mic and announced that he was sick and tired of Ziggler and how he wants us all to 'follow that!' because in reality we don't have to follow anything that involves Dolph Ziggler. But since he's feeling slightly generous he'll give Dolph five doors to choose from.
One being Ryder who shouted, "Woo, woo, woo!" Nick gave him the LI sign but Ryder pushed him off. Kofi and Matt being another and together they shouted, "BOOM!" John Cena who give him the, you-can't-see-me hand signal and Morrison who rolled his eyes and just shook his head in disgust while Punk said he'll put him to sleep and closed his eyes and laid his head on his hands.
I watched as Cena grabbed the mic and pointed to me. "But wait, Millie is here too."
Of course, Nick took this option and walked over to me. "Please, Millie, please," he said and took my hand in his. I pulled it away from him and looked away. All I could think was how this was the first time I was speaking to him since our "break up". Well he was speaking to me and I was looking at him like he had three heads.
"But wait," Cena said and we all looked at him. "Let's not have the night end in violence." He stuck his hand out for Nick to shake but instead hit him with the Attitude Adjustment.
"Go, Millie, go!" Kofi shouted and I slid out of the ring and climbed to the top turnbuckle just as Nick slowly began to stagger and stand up. I looked at Kofi who nodded and I knew it was my time to go. I jumped and drove my shoulder into his torso and he hit the mat with a thud. Matt grabbed my hand and pulled me back as everyone clapped.
Follow that up with Starship Pain, a Rough Ryder, Trouble in Paradise, a GTS and Air Bourne to finish off Dolph Ziggler and send the fans home happy.
I cannot believe I just did that. I would have never offered to go out there if I knew it was going to be Nick getting all of our finishers. At first it was going to be Barbie or Eve but they couldn't do it and Melanie was in need of a Diva to take the spot. I thought it was going to be either Mike or Alberto but not Nick. I would have enjoyed it so much more it wasn't Nick who just received my finishing move.
While I was in the locker room packing up the last of my things my phone began to ring. I pulled it out of my purse and answered it with a hello.
"Hello beautiful."
I blushed. "Adam, what do you want?"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa what makes you think that I want something? I just wanted to give my gorgeous and hardworking girlfriend a call."
"I love that. What are you doing?"
"I just got in. A couple of the guys and I went out for a few drinks. I assume the show is over?"
"Yeah, I'm leaving in a few to go back to the hotel. I have a flight to Ohio at noon."
"And how was the show?"
"Oh ya know, typical."
"John texted me and said you did a nasty diving spear from the top turnbuckle."
"Yeah, I did do that."
"Sometimes I think you spear better than me."
"We all know I do."
"Is that a challenge?"
"Bring it on, babe."
Adam laughed and even though I saw him only this morning I still missed him. He and I were able to spend four glorious days together and I loved every second. I was really emotional this morning and I had no idea why. I think Adam felt like an asshole and that wasn't my intention. But when the waterworks came there was absolutely no way of stopping them. Now, with Raw and SmackDown becoming Supershows with each roster advertised for both shows seeing Adam and our time together was going to be limited. Already this week I had two days off which were Wednesday and Thursday and then a long tour of Canada for the weekend and the week following. The next time I'd probably see Adam would be the 13th of September when SmackDown does their Edge Appreciation Night which has been set and stone for the last month. But somewhere in my heart it's telling me that Adam is going to do what he can to make sure we see each other prior.
"You sound tired," he said.
"I am tired. Aren't you?"
"I don't sleep too much when you're not around."
"Me neither. I have this fear that I'm going to end up becoming an insomniac."
Adam laughed. "Hey, at least you won't be alone. Isn't Punk the one who never sleeps?"
"Yeah, but I think I'm just going to head to the hotel and try my best."
"Okay, I'll talk to you tomorrow sometime."
"Alright," I said and pulled the phone away from me slightly because the tears were coming again. "I love you."
"I love you too, Millie. I'll see you soon."
I didn't answer him but hung up the phone. That was all I could handle for the night.
