Chapter 7-Never Forget, Always Remember.
"Please Torrie, I just want you to call me. I'm going crazy without you, I still love you please just call me. Okay bye"
Lying on her bed, in her tidy bedroom. Torrie heard her ex's voice call on her phone. Still, the blonde hadn't made her decision. It was the 5th time she had listened to the same message.
Torrie honestly didn't know what to do, every single time she listened the message. The choice got harder. Why was it hard? That question was simple. Torrie had fallen in love with Nick Mitchell after her divorce was finalised.
Torrie moved on, built a life with Nick. Going on 5 years. Still Torrie called time on her relationship, they called it quits.
There was no betrayal, Nick didn't cheat. The reason it had ended because Torrie and Nick were going down different paths.
Torrie wanted to think, hope they had a future. Nick didn't want the same things so she had decided to let go, he came an Ex. It was plain, but hurtful situation.
Torrie left LA, for New York a week later. That's when her trip took a very shocking turn. After a night out, the blonde found herself stranded. Barefoot, in the rain. Torrie was saved by a friend from the past, known as John Cena.
The Cenation leader, rescued the blonde from the dark night. Torrie felt like she
Couldn't be alone that night. She'd have tears falling on her pillow. That surely wasn't the case, Torrie Wilson & John Cena fell each other's arms after a heart to heart. They spent the night with each other.
The morning after, Torrie felt like she was given a whole new patch of strength. Cena was her voice of reason. When she asked for advice, he gave it to her. When she needed a sense of comfort, John held her closer.
He understood, the reasons of why she threw away a 5 year relationship. John was more than a friend, that night. Definitely it was something she'd remember, never forget.
Torrie thought she had moved on, now after a message. She felt herself thinking back a chapter. Does she stay with Nick? Hope for the best or does she leave, close the book completely on their relationship.
If she did take him back, how would she know Nick wanted the same things? He could have just called her because he still loves her.
"But I love him,"
"Sometimes love isn't enough" a deep voice went in her mind.
Torrie sat up on the bed, she clicked the button to hear it play again. Still she hadn't decided what to do? The moments started to play In her mind, happy moments she and Nick shared.
What was the Idaho beauty meant to do?
Something simple, just got complicated once again.
Torrie lied back down on bed, Torrie closed her eyes letting in a soft breath thinking of the few eventful days. Right now, The beautiful Torrie could not make a decision.
She needed more time to think.
….
Phil Brooks opened his hotel room door, his head popped out to scan the place for a frustrated large man that could kill him. Phil's eyes scanned around, clearing his throat.
He stepped completely out of his hotel room door. Phil took a few steps, before someone came from the corner and grabbed Phil in a headlock.
"Oh god, how long have you been waiting there!"
"A few minutes, just came from the bar" John kept Phil in a tight headlock.
Phil squinted his eyes "John, John. We're not in the ring, its not a match. Ease up….man" Phil said, but John applied more pressure.
"Ow, I can't feel my ears" Phil whined.
"You want to have fun at my expense, so I'm going to get you back"
"I wasn't having fun…..that's silly. I was just being curious….I think its great you're moving on, please let go I think my ear is going to fall off. it's the one I have pierced"
John kept Phil's head in a lock. "Please, think its awesome you slept with playboy cover girl, not a lot of superstars can say that"
John tightened his grip.
"Oww, oww! Tell me what you want me to do. I'll do it! Or say it. Please, please I beg of you let go" John loosened his grip, Phil immediately rubbed his ears after it felt like they had been squeezed to death.
"Well now you know, its only fair you hear the whole story" John said.
Phil chuckled "Oh no, its okay"
"No you took a lot of interest, its only fitting you hear the full story." John spoke, patting Phil on the back smiling.
Phil smiled slightly "Oh great"
He regretted having some fun at his friends expense, because now he will be told the whole story something he's not at all interested in.
…..
Knock, knock, knock.
The resounding thuds on her front door awoken the blonde from a short nap. Torrie went for a lie down to rest. She had fallen asleep.
"Tor! TLC is in the house!" the voice shouted outside.
Torrie opened her eyes again, she watched Chloe climb off the bed rushing to the door for company.
"Oh" Torrie moaned, she climbed off her bed and made her way downstairs. The black heels leaned on the white carpet of the stairs. Each step, she made closer to her front door.
Torrie opened the door, to see smiles on Lilian Garcia & Candice Michelle's faces.
"Hey babe!" The song bird wrapped Torrie in a hug.
"Hi girls, come on in" Torrie welcome them into her house.
Torrie hugged both Candice and Lilian, before the three former divas all sat down in the living room. Candice had Stewie on her lap, Torrie stroked Chloe and Lilian had Pepper in the grip of her hand.
"So how is our lovable Torrie?" Lilian asked.
Torrie smiled at her two friends. "I'm doing great,"
Lilian stared at Torrie, "Have I missed something? You did break up with Nick? That wasn't part of my imagination"
"No, Lil. This is what shocked me too. Torrie has already picked up the pieces" Candice answered.
"So I won't need the tissues, wine and chocolate?" Lilian asked.
Torrie shook her head "Well wine and chocolate that's a keeper"
"I bought the ice cream" Candice added putting the tub of chocolate chip on the table.
"That's a keeper too, but I'm doing more than fine"
"What in the world changed?" Lilian asked Torrie.
"I just realised there's no point on dwelling on the past," Torrie spoke while she smiled softly. She kept to herself about the message from Nick.
Lilian smiled, "Well that's good"
"I know Lil, I'm feeling it too A little redundant."
Torrie looked at Lilian and Candice, before she let a smile across her face. "Girls, you know I love you both so much but I'm not going to waste my time on something that's not built…to last"
"She's used that sentence about 3 times now…." Candice thought, while she idly glanced at Torrie.
"Well I'm happy that you're doing alright" Lilian giggled while she hugged her.
Torrie brushed back her blonde hair, while she smiled sweetly. "So Lilian, what is this surprise you've got for us?"
"Ooh! Yeah, well guess what I have!" Lilian opened her purse, bought out a CD.
"It's my single debut, with the video!" Lilian said excited.
Torrie gasped out a delighted smile, "Aw Lil, that's wonderful I'm so happy for you!"
"Can we watch it?" Candice smiled.
"Definitely, it's the advance copy" Lilian spoke.
Torrie walked to the study, and got out her laptop. She turned the laptop on, and placed Lilian's CD, she loaded up the media player. Torrie, Lilian and Candice huddled together in front of the laptop to watch Lilian's music video "You Drive Me Loca"
The TLC girls watched the video as it started to play. Lilian Garcia was singing in a mental hospital. As the video continued, Torrie and Candice saw themselves included in the music video. Torrie & Candice were at the café, with sun shining as Lilian held hands with her love interest, greeting the two beauties.
While Torrie heard Lilian singing through the speakers, it had a sudden effect on her. Hearing the lyrics of the song. While she sat there, Torrie didn't even feel Candice putting her hand on Torrie's back.
Torrie felt herself draw closer, he held her closer. His fingers were gliding through her blonde locks. Torrie's eyes began to close, his lips touched hers.
She felt his power of his kiss take over.
Torrie continued to watch the music video, but her mind was drifting into her own fantasies.
The sun rose high in the sky, effect of the sunrise reflected on the ocean.
The gentle breeze blew her golden locks, the grains of sand sunk in her feet. His large arms wrapped around her waist. Clad in a silk white summer dress. She leaned back on his chest. Turning around, to gaze into his ocean blue eyes.
The smile shone like the beautiful sun, Her hand leaned on his shoulder blade.
The sunrise hovered over the passionate kiss. Her hand glided up his bare chest before her hand rested behind his head. His hands leaned on her back and head, keeping Torrie in his strong arms.
His eyes were the colour of the crystal ocean.
His eyes were sparkling light,
The eyes of John Cena gazed at Torrie Wilson…underneath the sunset.
Lilian, Candice and Torrie huddled together, giggling and smiling in the video. As the video came to an end, it shown the story was nothing but a fantasy in Lilian's head. She was admitted to a hospital, thinking that she and her love interest were actually together.
Candice, and Torrie talked to the doctor who was the love interest, that Lilian fantasised about. The music video ended, with Torrie and Candice walking with the doctor with Lilian leaning on the door.
Torrie watched the screen on the laptop, but her mind was circling in her own dreaming fantasies.
Lying down on the sand, her fingers feeling his skin. Her eyes remained on his abs. he lied beside her. Torrie's smile sparkled at him, his hand went around her waist. The two shared a kiss. Her hand touched his dimpled cheek.
Torrie smiled, leaning in for a gentle kiss.
A sudden tapping started to happen, it started draw Torrie out of her sudden fantasy.
"Never forget, Tor, never forget. I'll be there" the voice echoed.
"Don't want to leave, I'll always remember" Torrie's own voice echoed.
"Wow babe, that was absolutely awesome! You are truly the best singer in wwe history!" Candice congratulated Lilian on her newest success.
"Thank you, I'm beyond happy with it!" Lilian beamed.
Torrie sat there, she shuddered coming back from the sudden fantasy. Cena's breathless kiss was on her mind. Nick's message suddenly entered her mind too.
Full of mindful thoughts, Torrie smiled at Lilian. "That was beautiful, Lilly" she hugged Lilian.
"Couldn't have done it without my TLC girls" Lilian giggled, The three shared a group hug. Torrie closed her eyes over their shoulders. Another fantasy came through her mind.
Torrie leaned on the rail of the bridge, looking out of the beautiful sunset. She stood where she used to reside with her ex husband. Tampa Florida. Torrie watched lovely colours in the night sky, with the ocean in the background.
"I'm happy I came back here, 5 years it's been" Torrie told.
A man came beside her, her hand lied on the bridge. John's hand gasped Torrie's hand. Their fingers clasped together, tightly. The blonde turned towards John. She leaned on his shoulder.
"You know, it's always your home"
Regardless of the heartbreak of a failed marriage, it was truly her home. It was most happiness time of her life.
"I found you" a soft whisper muttered.
Torrie came from John's shoulder. He kissed her in the beautiful moonlight.
…
"I think we should celebrate, Tor. Open the wine"
"I'm on it" Torrie grabbed the bottle of wine, she walked to her kitchen to get a bottle opener. Once she reached her kitchen, she put the wine on the counter. Torrie leaned both her hands on the counter thinking of the sudden fantasies that suddenly hit her.
"What is wrong with me?" Torrie muttered above a whisper.
After watching Lilian's music video, it struck something inside of her. Torrie had a secret, she had been dazed by John Cena. Their night together was just magic. It affected Torrie in a number of ways, now the days have passed by.
The feelings were coming to the reality, the dust settled. The shadows were almost into the light. What else was lying there?
Now not only was she starting to feel different, Torrie was starting to dream like a fairytale princess.
"Oh god, what was that?" Torrie brushed through her blonde hair.
She could feel the sudden thump in her chest. All this was starting to freak Torrie out. What in the world was going on with her?
"Tor, what's taking you so long?" Candice asked walking into the kitchen.
Torrie rose from the counter, she quickly opened the cupboard to grab three wine glasses. "Just getting the glasses" Torrie hid the nerves in a smile.
Candice nodded "Well let's make the most of this night, girly night" Candice grabbed the wine.
Torrie stood there holding the glasses, before she took a moment to breathe again. The last few days was a whole new light of direction.
A bridge of light, what direction will it take?
Torrie walked back into the living room, hoping no more complications.
…..
Phil sat there, wide eyes after John told him the story. "John,"
"Yeah" John said.
Phil took a moment, "Too much information"
"You wanted the whole story" John told.
"Not the "Whole" fricking bundle…okay excluding brain stabbing image in my head. That will scar me for life, how in the world did it happen?" Phil asked.
"It just did,"
"Do you regret it?"
John looked at Phil thinking of that question. "No I don't, it wasn't some one night stand Torrie and I have history. I've known and cared for her, 9 years"
"Wow that's a long time" Phil said.
"Yeah it is" Cena agreed.
"All those years, something like that we won't ever get into again. But it can changes things?"
John looked at Phil, "I may not regret it, but I'm not going to do anything. I just want to concentrate on my career, on April 1st. I don't want or need anything else"
Phil glanced at John, "You're going to be okay?"
John Cena glanced at his friend, before he nodded. "Yeah"
John don't regret his night with Torrie, he will never forget. Always remember the night, he held such a special girl closer all night.
…
Giggles were going around the room, Torrie enjoyed girl time with Candice, Lilian.
"We should tweet picture" Torrie clicked her iphone. Candice, Lilian huddled closer to Torrie as they all posed for the picture.
"TLC slumber party" Torrie tweeted the picture on her twitter page.
Torrie put her phone back down on the table. She curled her legs up on the couch holding a pillow to her chest.
"Shall we see what's on Tv?" Candice clicked on the flat screen television. Torrie flicked through the channels.
"Hey look its Survivor Series"
Torrie rolled her eyes "Oh did we have to?"
Candice looked towards Torrie, "You wanted to watch Raw earlier"
Lilian smiled "The Rock returns too" Torrie rolled her eyes again before she flicked off the channel.
Candice gasped out amused at Torrie's sudden attitude "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, I just don't want to watch The Rock come in, own the place and make John to look like a lemon standing in his "Great" shadow" Torrie explained.
"Dwayne is the most successful person in wwe, Tor. He's a celebrity" Lilian told.
"You're right, he is. I love The Rock but he's not the hardest worker, he said I'm back never leaving. You know if you don't have cable, just go on you tube and find a speech back in 2002 where he says exactly the same thing".
Lilian went on to say something, Torrie interrupted. Candice grew even more suspicious.
"Then what….he comes back, what happens. He leaves again, and disrespects the guy that is there, always been there. John Cena is the most dedicated superstar in history, hardworking, he gives everything's he got. Tries his hardest to give everything he possibly can. He's always there, trust me I know"
"He's passionate, he loves to make others happy" Torrie softly told.
"Who are we talking about here?" Lilian asked.
Torrie sipped her drink. "John of course, he's such a great guy. Warm, genuine, he knows how to make a girl smile, he gives her that smile makes her feel special" Torrie's smile started to come across her face while she pictured John's smile.
Torrie's smile stayed on her face for a few moments. She realised Candice and Lilian were looking at her. She cleared her throat. "I've been told," she rubbed her neck gently.
"Anyways I just don't like how Dwayne has come in, and disrespected John. He shouldn't be so humble but John's respectable. He'll do it for the business, well he'll do whatever it takes for the business. Being passionate" Torrie explained in a soft tone.
Torrie listened to her own words, her lashes blinked down. "Well that's my view," she perked her eyelashes up at the ceiling. "Overall, I love them both. Will be a great match" trying to block out, the words she had just said.
Her voice was definitely heard.
Candice and Lilian nodded their head, agreeing with her. "Definitely"
Candice's gaze stayed on Torrie, she knew there was something Torrie wasn't telling them. The go daddy diva may have just worked it out.
….
Late at night….
Torrie slid doors of her backdoor, in seconds she felt the night breeze blow in her face. Torrie's lashes blinked at the colour of the night.
Her fingers glided gently down her blonde straight locks, as she stepped down the
concrete steps of her back garden. Every step, her black heels clanked.
Torrie saw the moonlight reflecting off the ocean in her view. One thing she loved about living in LA. She only had to look afar, right before her eyes. The deep ocean was there, to gaze at.
Torrie continued to walk, feeling the wind. Torrie folded her arms just below her bust. Her hands curled underneath her elbow. Her golden blonde hair was blowing softly off her shoulders.
Her arms rested at her side, Torrie lowered her head to the concrete below. She saw the tip of her velvet heels she had on her feet. Her fanned out eyelashes blinked downwards.
Moments after, her eyes closed. Her vision was the colour of the night.
The feeling of the loneliness returned, the last time she felt lonely. An old friend bought a comfort. Torrie started to feel lonely, standing all by herself.
Lately, Torrie started to miss John. She missed the smile that just bought the light out of her. The comfort, he gave. The words, he had said. She knew John had always been there for her.
John Cena was always so warm, genuine to Torrie. He could tell when she was upset. Even if she didn't say a single word. He would know, she would see the concern in him. He would be interested in what she had to say. John would take the time, out to listen to her even when he was the most busiest person on the roster.
Torrie could remember times where he would sit down with her, let her cry to him. She'd tell him secrets, ask for advice. He'll just be the friend she needs, even if she was afraid to reach out. John would continue to stand by her side, as any true friend would.
Torrie knew he would stand up for Torrie, he would defend her. After all he has done in the past.
That was the moment, a special memory came through her mind.
Flashback, Year 2007
"How could you do this to me! Doesn't 3 years of marriage mean nothing to you!" Heartbroken Torrie screamed.
Torrie cried, being the broken-hearted.
"I just did to you, exactly what you would have done to me."
"What I've done…" Tears fell from her eyes.
"You're the one that was running away from our marriage, you didn't leave the company with me. You're supposed to be my wife! Torrie."
"Because I didn't leave with you, you cheat on me!"
"No, you would have done exactly the same in time. You are more interested in someone else. You're supposed to be my loyal, faithful wife"
"That's what I've always been! I've given my everything to you!"
"You're more interested in a certain someone else! You are nothing but a self centred, selfish, bitch. I'm through with you! And this marriage" Torrie could feel the break in her heart, someone she had exchanged vows with had just crushed her heart into pieces.
Torrie's head lowered to ground, delicate tear fell. She just ran away. As she turned the corner. Her heel slipped, she felt to the ground below.
Torrie yelped in pain, she let out a few tears crying. Kneeling in a heap on the floor.
Her head lowered, the tears fell on the floor.
She didn't feel strong at all, Torrie was distraught at what had happened. As she cried, she didn't notice a man standing afar had seen her fall down to the floor.
"Torrie you're alright?" John Cena asked concerned.
Torrie just kept her head down, she sniffled softly. John kneeled down beside the upset diva.
"I'm okay" Torrie's words were above a whisper.
"That was a nasty fall, let me help you up. Its alright" John's hand went on her back, with his other hand landed on her arm. Gently, Cena helped a shaken Torrie Wilson back to her feet.
"Do you want to see a trainer?"
Torrie shook her head softly "No, I'm fine"
John stared at her, "What's wrong Torrie?"
Torrie didn't answer, her head just lowered down in silence. Could she actually say the words, Peter had done. Her husband, someone she loved with all her heart.
"Sweetheart, its okay. Whatever it is you can tell me?"
Torrie lips murmured apart, "Peter is having an affair,"
John's friendly blue eyes grew cold, "What?"
"My marriage is over," Torrie started to cry. "I feel so stupid"
John looked at Torrie, before his arms went around her. Torrie immediately latched on, the vulnerability struck her. She needed comfort. "For what its worth, I'm sorry Torrie" John softly spoke.
"Well, well if this is not a surprise?" Peter Gunner told.
Torrie heard him, she just buried her head in John's chest. She didn't want to be hurt anymore. Her heart had been broken in half over the betrayal. Peter wasn't showing an ounce of remorse.
"Just…just go away Peter, go back to your tramp" Torrie moved from a furious John Cena.
"How can you look in the mirror, what you did to her?"
"What business is it for yours, Cena?"
John's eyes almost turned to ice. "If I were you, you'll leave right now before I get angry. I don't like to get angry, so don't push it Gunner" John Cena warned.
"John, please lets just go" Torrie wanted to walk away, but Cena didn't want Peter to get away what he had done to his good friend.
Cena knew Torrie didn't deserve it, she was the sweetest woman he had come to know over the years.
"I can look in the mirror, still not feel ashamed."
"Well you're a self centred, see through, egoistical son of bitch that should stay loyal to his wife"
"I may have cheated, but you Torrie. You're the one that killed this marriage. You're nothing but a spoilt, devious, selfish, disloyal bitch. I'm happy to be shot of you. Cant wait to sign those divorces papers"
Torrie stood there, frozen at his words. Delicate tears were behind her eyes, but she wouldn't let herself cry anymore.
Her eyelashes lowered to close, she felt herself taking in a soft breath. Her lips drew apart staying strong. Once her eyes re opened, they were full of water.
John had enough, he grabbed Peter by the collar and slammed him to the door. With so much force. Peter fell through the open door and landed on the floor.
Torrie's hurt expression suddenly turned. She couldn't believe what John Cena had done.
He stood up for her, what she was currently going through. He still remained by her side. Even if it was wrong or right. He had done something, no one had ever done before.
John went to lengths, that the belle couldn't believe.
Torrie watched her writhing husband on the floor, for first time since the betrayal was known. A sweet smile came on her face, through the tears in her eyes.
That smile was for John.
The hero of the night.
…...
Torrie remembered that night, it was that night. She found a forever friend in John.
He wasn't just some guy she knew, worked with in wwe. He was a friend.
If it wasn't for John, god knows what would have become of Torrie. He helped her through her divorce. One thing, always Torrie appreciated. Cena never failed to put the smile back on her face.
The woman that stood before the moonlight ocean, was all because of John. He had been there, to stand there with her. She was never alone. She wasn't standing there alone in the dark. Thanks to John, he helped her move on, push forwards with her own life.
She believed in the term thanks to John "Better In Time" thankfully it did.
With the help of John Cena, year 2006 they picked up the pieces together. Torrie grew stronger, it all became worth it.
Torrie remembered thinking at the time, John's fiancée was one lucky woman.
The happiness returned to the heart of Torrie, she even let herself love again. John was right there, to give the advice so Torrie wouldn't be afraid to give her heart away again.
Time was the enemy, it had drifted John and Torrie apart. But judging from the currents events. Days may have passed, months into years. The special bond was still alive.
It was a candle light flame was indeed burning bright.
One thing Torrie definitely knew, in a heartbeat. It was amazing to see John Cena again. He had just something special, that made her smile on.
Torrie lifted her head, Her emerald eyes continued to gaze out, with nothing but silence. Her mindful thoughts was all the company she needed.
Torrie continued to walk, until she found herself closer to the view of the ocean.
The blonde leaned on the sea front wall, the gentle night breeze blew the golden locks on her back.
Her emerald eyes continued to look out to the moonlight ocean, she heard the soft waves coming to the shore line. There was nothing but the soft silence, Torrie loved it.
It was a perfect time, to be alone with her thoughts. She still hadn't made a decision about Nick. Does she try and hope one day he will change his mind? Could it be a waste of her heart? Will she be setting herself up for another fall. All these questions were floating in her head.
Her mind started to suddenly think? "what do I do?"
The question entered her mind. "What would John say?"
Standing in a blue dark jeans, with a purple sequenced jumper, with black heels and a black coat with her blonde hair flowing freely on her back.
Torrie felt the breeze brush her hair back, she put her hands on her wall just gazing out at the midnight colour ocean. She turned her head, watched the waves collide off the small cliffs.
She stood alone, watching the ocean waves. At least, she thought she was alone.
….
A Few hours passed, Phil had left John alone. The midnight sky outside, detected it was indeed night time.
John Cena continued to sit down on the couch, he let his eyes close taking a moment to think about things that have been weighing on his mind.
He truly didn't believe that anything in life is possible, regarding the recent events. He believed it now. What was the odds, that a very lonely, bad night for the superstar.
It would turn all the wrongs right, make the loneliness disappear when he came face to face with an close friend. He hasn't properly seen in a few years.
If it wasn't fate that portrayed it, how else can Cena truly describe it.
He wasn't having the best few weeks, personally and professionally. He had personal problems involving his failed marriage and then someone he respected, but didn't really like. The Rock decided to show back up, it was bad enough. Cena had to be the one to seek out the great one to be a tag team partner for Survivor Series.
Never Before, Never Again. At least one of the those terms Cena was happy about.
John's eyes blinked, turning his head to the wall. For once in a while, Cena was thinking about the American Sweetheart, Torrie Wilson.
A few days has passed by, the reality had completely sunk in. John had spent the night with a dear friend of almost 10 years. Their actions had escalated the friendship bond they both built over the years.
His bad week, on the last few hours it had turned all around. Bad became good.
What will the unexpected events mean for John and Torrie? Cena didn't know but very soon, he and Torrie will find out exactly what fate has laid out for them.
John laid down on his bed, his eyes perked up at the ceiling. His eyelashes lowered to close, he started to feel really tired. The moment, his blue eyes closed. John fell asleep. He was drained emotionally and physically.
His body needed to rest, he will take on the world tomorrow.
As he slept, his phone was lighting up but the 13 time Champion remained asleep.
…..
Torrie walked down the hill, leading to the ocean. Torrie felt the soft grains on her feet. She held her black heels in her hands. She walked along the shore line.
Her eyes watched the gentle waves, come to the shore. She felt the breeze blow in her face. Torrie's mind was full of thoughts. She didn't realise someone was watching leaning on the wall.
Candice Michelle flicked her black hair onto her shoulders keeping her gaze on her friend.
Torrie put her heels back on, walking up the hill. It was pretty late at night. Torrie was heading back home, to get the sleep her body needed.
Torrie walked up the hill, turning to face the wall. She took one final glance at the ocean.
"Midnight walk on the beach?" first voice chimed, Torrie thought she was alone.
All she had for company for her thoughts.
Torrie spun her heel, to find Candice looking at her. "Candice, what are you doing here?" Torrie asked
"Looking for you, I know the whole story Torrie"
Torrie felt the wind blow her hair back. "What? Full story?"
"About you, New York. The whole new attitude…more importantly about you and Cena" Candice explained.
"Oh gosh"
Torrie stood there, her eyes blinked a few times. Her arms folded, her heels back peddled. "Wh…at? What? Do you mean?"
"It was so obvious after you jumped on the John Cena band wagon, you've never been one to speak that strongly."
Torrie rose her fingertips through her golden blonde hair. The nerves that suddenly struck were making Torrie nervous by the second. Torrie lowered her head to the ground for a brief moment, trying to act as normal as she can.
"Does Candice know? Has she figured it out? Did you let your secret out?" questions circled in Torrie's mind. It wasn't making her feel any better.
Torrie felt the sudden thud in her heartbeat. What was the best possible way to answer, silence Candice. "I…I…John's a friend…okay he's always been one of my favourites. I love John, Rock, Stone Cold, Shawn Michaels. Rey Mysterio. Randy Orton….the list is endless…"
"I want John to win, he's got my vote. I love them both, but definitely John" Torrie told.
Candice looked at her. "Stop pretending Tor, I know"
Torrie's eyes grew wide, "You know?" her voice softly muttered.
"About New York" Candice told.
Torrie gulped down the lump In her throat, she turned back towards the ocean. Her breathing had increased. She could feel the hotness in her cheeks.
The image of Torrie's hand landing on John's cheek, as they kissed passionately in her mind.
Did Candice know?
"I know Torrie, about John….."
Torrie closed her eyes, bracing herself with a deep breath. The sound of ocean waves occupied the silence. How does she talk her way out? Does she just tell Candice the truth? Hope for no more drama.
"Okay, well…"
"You told John about Nick didn't you?" Candice asked.
Torrie heard Candice's words, a sense of relief hit her. Candice didn't know about her night with Cena.
Torrie smiled softly "Yeah I did,"
Candice walked beside her, leaning on the wall. "I thought so, most of the things you were saying wasn't all you. You said a line about 4 times, that sounded a lot like John"
Torrie bit her lip gently, lowering her gaze to the ground. "How do you know?"
Candice looked at her. "There's a lot of things that can describe John, one. He's a good listener. He gives good advice" Candice told.
Torrie looked at her, "You seem to know for sure?"
"Well I've been there before, somehow he tells you what you need to hear. He makes you….feel…"
Torrie finished Candice's sentence. "Better, he makes you feel better. Somehow he knows what to say at the right point"
Candice nodded her head.
Torrie brushed back her golden blonde hair, using her fingertips. "You know, he gives you this look on his face. Not a single word, he looks at you. The smile on his face just makes a girl feel special"
Torrie blinked her eyelashes up. "Even if she's got so much on her mind, feel so confused. Self doubt, he just listens and somehow it makes it better."
"He's just there, touches something inside of me no other can. He's always been there for me, some nights. He was more than just a friend"
Torrie felt the emotion rising up, the tears had risen in her eyes. The past was still deep in her heart. "He helped me through divorce, hardest time in my life"
Candice leaned her hand on Torrie's shoulder. "Well you'll always have John to fall back on"
Torrie let a smile shine on.
"There's nothing else that happened?"
Torrie looked at Candice for a moment, her head lowered down. "No, I told John about Nick that was it after…being trapped in evaluator" Torrie dryly coughed.
Once again, the secret wasn't known. Only Torrie and John knew. Much to Torrie relief. She wasn't ashamed not by far. But Torrie didn't want more questions, or drama.
What questions could arise?
Candice smiled as she hugged Torrie. "You know I'm here for you always"
Torrie hugged Candice back, she grinned "I know" she opened her eyes, and saw a glimpse of a shadow of a man standing afar. Torrie suddenly felt herself struck.
"John?" The man looked like him. Everything was the same
"What the?" Torrie continued to look, but the glimpse of the man was gone in seconds.
"What's wrong?"
Torrie shook her head, keeping her eyes on the place she thought she spotted John. "Nothing…I thought I saw….someone,"
Candice glanced at Torrie, "It's getting late, I'll see you later Tor. You wanna walk back together?"
"No I'm going to stay here for a bit, good night Candice"
"Good night" Candice hugged Torrie again before she walked away.
Torrie watched her friend disappear from her view. Torrie turned back towards the sea front. Did she really see John Cena?
How in the world, he wasn't here? John was somewhere else in the world.
She caught a glimpse of him, it certainly did look like John. Torrie wondered what in the world was going on.
Torrie continued to look out at the ocean, her hair was blowing with the night. Now she felt herself wondering what was all this new feelings she was starting to feel? Was it just a affect of something new, or was it something completely different?
What will it truly bring?
Torrie gazed down at spot, she thought she saw John. Yes at night, in LA. How would it be possible? It surely couldn't be him? She was having mini fantasies….maybe her mind was playing tricks on her.
Torrie walked towards the hill, she took off her heels and ran to the sand. There wasn't anyone there. It was only her. Torrie whipped her head, her blonde hair landed on her shoulder. The breeze blew in her face, as she wondered in mystery.
Did she really picture John standing here? Did her eyes actually witness that?
All Torrie found was herself standing, with the ocean waves colliding with the shoreline
….
Torrie took off her heels, she sat down on her bed after her night walk. She had everything floating in her mind.
She picked up her phone from the white nightstand table, and sent out a tweet to say goodnight to her loyal followers.
A smile came across Torrie's face when she saw John had re tweeted her message. "Watching JohnCena work out, makes me feel like a weakling" then she saw underneath re-tweeted by John Cena.
She saw 1 voice message on her Iphone, Torrie clicked the button and heard the voice.
"Nick again probably…"
Safe to say, she was shocked when she heard John's voice.
The message was, "Hey Torrie, I just wanted to say…..umm, thank you for backing me up earlier. I wanted to let you know that regardless what happened between us a few days ago. I don't want things to change for us, become awkward. I know it was a shock but I want to apologise…..I'm not quite sure why I'm saying that. I'm really lame at this as you can probably tell…"
Torrie giggled to herself as she continued to listen. "I don't want you to think I just rang you up earlier for your help. I definitely don't want things to change for you and me. I know things certainly rose the bar…but I just wanted to tell you"
"That I meant every word I said to you, you have no idea just how beautiful you are. From the inside to outside. You said you're not nothing special, but you're wrong you're beyond that. You are the strongest woman I know, the things you've been through. You became stronger, came out fighting"
"I remember you stood up against that moron Peter, you became better. I could tell you were upset, I know you're confused. But it's not fault about your break up. I hope when you're faced with a choice, you chose the one that means the most to you"
Torrie continued to smile, the emotion was lying in her eyes. The words she was hearing were touching her heart. She was very thankful for loving friends.
"I hope this life of yours, is all you want to be. You're never alone, so don't think you are. No matter what, I'll stand by you anytime, anywhere. I'm still on your side always….remember that, never forget, Never Give Up girl" Torrie's smile widened, hearing the voice.
"Bye, Torrie. Oh this is John…"
"Message ended" her phone told.
Torrie saw two message were now on her iphone. One from Nick The other from John. She had finally made her decision.
Torrie closed her eyes briefly, before she pressed on a button. Nick's message restarted.
"Message deleted" the voice call on her iphone.
Torrie pressed on next button, John's message started again. She put her nail on the screen. It lit up "message saved"
Torrie stripped out of her clothes, into bed clothes. She climbed into her bed. Somehow it felt warmer. One door was closed. John had helped her make the decision, his message was what she needed. There was no doubt, no fear. He silenced that. Could it be related to something else? Or was it because she knew there was no future with Nick. Or was it more to with John?
Torrie smiled, closing her eyes falling asleep. Much needed rest after the past few days.
Dawn of tomorrow is the start of the next chapter of this story.
"Just me, myself and I"
The heavens above had different plans. Could it bring Torrie & John together? Will their bond grow stronger? Could the rose blossom? Will the candle light stand? Or will it by the end, die and fade away.
Only time will tell.
Chapters are being written, the end is unwritten because this story has just begun.
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End Of Chapter, Hope you enjoyed it. I know this story had a lot in it but I want to get a certain point of the story so badly! Its so exciting but I wanted to do a few separate weeks with John and Torrie.
John's message was cute huh? Lol. It had to be him that will help Torrie make the decision.
To safe confusion, the fantasies Torrie had did not happen in the story. They are in her head. There is more to that as well. Can't wait, cause comedy comes into this story.
The flashback was just a little addition to show how strong Torrie and John are.
How it all started. There will be follow on for that, hopefully in the next chapter.
Please keep those lovely reviews coming, I'm having such a great time right now. Everything for me, is working its way out so yay! :D
I'm loving road to Wrestlemania 28, I'll admit I loved rap/concert with John and The Rock. Both were great. Can't wait for April 1stonce in a lifetime! I'm on the side of John Cena as always, Cenation forever.
Bye-Bye, thanks again. xxx
Chapter 8-Stacy surprises Torrie, she sets Torrie up with a guy. The plans is dampened since Torrie struggles with her new feelings. More signs points to John.
Torrie feels like she's going crazy. John comes face to face with his wife again, as their divorce starts.