SORRY FOR THE DELAY! I have been so, so, so busy with college and there's a lot going on in my personal life right now. So i apologise for the wait on this story and the other one that i'm working on; Girl With a Broken Smile. So here's the update, i hope you enjoy it! Thanks for all of the amazing reviews guys, it really does mean a lot to me! R/R - Jade.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.
The day had passed by pretty quick and before I knew it I was left with an hour to get ready. A God damn hour! How was I supposed to transform myself into something more attractive in the space of a freaking hour? Was it even possible? Oh God, I'm thinking like Nattie. A few days with the girl and I'm already a Diva out of the ring.
"Earth to Tiffany!" Nattie chirped, waving her hand in front of my face to catch my attention which it most certainly did. I turned my head to look towards the blonde stood in front of me, a massive grin pulling at her glossy lips.
"Sorry.. I was just thinking!" I informed her with one of my own smiles, nudging her shoulder playfully before turning around to look through the few dresses that I owned, hanging from the rail in the hotel room wardrobe.
"Thinking, huh? Of what?" Nattie began in that familiar teasing tone of hers, and I didn't have to look around to know that she was grinning. The girl enjoyed playing around with me. "You and Cody jumping aboard the smooch train?"
"Oh come on! Quit acting like a ten year old!" I responded, casting a quick look over my shoulder with a wink before turning my attention back towards the wardrobe. "I don't know what to wear.." I whined, trailing on the r's at the end of the word before stopping with a 'hmmph' sound. If you knew me well, you would know that I get stressed out at the easiest task.
"Personally, I would go with the black D&G one.." As Nattie spoke I flicked through the items until I came across the one I assumed she was talking about.
"This one?" I questioned, holding the strapless number against my body as I turned around to face the blonde. I watched as a smile instantly graced her lips upon taking in the sight.
"That's the one! You have to wear it.. Cody isn't gonna know what's hit him!" Nattie sounded like she should be the one going on the date, she sounded way more excited than I did.
"Okay.. You can do my hair and make-up, as promised! Let's get it on!" I yelled and sat down on one of the stalls supplied by the hotel, preparing myself for an hour of glitz and glam.
HALF AN HOUR LATER:
Getting out of dresses was easy, but getting into them has to be one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do in my life. Especially when the garment was as tight as the one I was trying to slip into. But as soon as I got it past my ass the whole process was a lot easier. I reached back to zip up the dress all the way to the top before pulling it up a little at the front, pushing my boobs up with it. I thank my mother for passing me down the genes of having natural big boobs. If only she could see me now, she'd be so proud! Unlike that plastic mess my father had married a few years ago. I could pop her rack like a freaking balloon if you gave me a pin strong enough.
Finally, after slipping into a pair of Louboutin's that Nattie had forced me to borrow; I straightened up and looked at my reflection in the mirror. Wow, for once, I was actually shocked about how I looked. Not to sound too vain or anything, but I looked, pretty perfect. I didn't even have a copious amount of make up on! My hair fell over my shoulders in loose curls, framing a face which held a set of eyes, sporting a smoky look and then lower down were some plump, glossy lips. "Geez." The dress had been a great purchase. It was a D&G number, strapless with layered pieces of lace and it cut off just above my knees.
"Get out here, girl!" I heard Nattie call through the bathroom door and after a quick smile to myself I left the room, strutting into the main room where I tucked a piece of my hair behind my ear. "Oh my god." Was all the Canadian came out with as she took in my appearance from head to toe.
"I know, right?" I finally squealed as she did the same, pulling me into an embrace before pulling back where she held my shoulders in her hands.
"You look beautiful, sweetheart. I'm so proud! Look at the transformation.. Wow." She complimented me. I wasn't one to blush often, but all of this attention warmed my cheeks and I rolled my eyes, dismissing her comment with a small laugh. "Let's get a picture before you go." She commented, whipping out her IPhone before pulling me against her side, holding the camera out so that she could take the picture. The outcome was great, with both of us smiling our assess off.
"Okay.. I should get going or I'm going to end up being super late." I informed her with a smile, where she then gave me one last hug before seeing me out of the door. After saying our final goodbyes I wandered down the corridor and pressed the button to call the elevator. Sure I was scared of them, but I wasn't even going to think about walking down four flights of stairs in the heels I was wearing. I don't have a death wish! As soon as I heard the single ring of a bell, alerting me of the arrival of the elevator, I hurried in, pressing the button for the ground floor. And just as the doors were about to close, a hand caught one of the sliding doors and pushed it back open and my stomach instantly dropped as none other than Randy Orton pushed into the lift alongside me, followed by Ted Dibiase. Oh great.
"Tiffany.." Ted greeted me with a nod of his head. I shot him a small, quick smile before looking back towards the doors as they closed. As the elevator began its decent I reached out to grip onto the railing, trying to disguise the fact that I was holding on with an iron grip by standing in a casual stance. But I heard Randy laugh from my side. Out of all the space in the lift, why did he have to stand close to me?
"You look a little uneasy Tiffany.." he drawled the words, and I could already tell that he was smirking. Clearly Randy was in 'Dick Mode' today. I swear that guy is bipolar. One minute, he's nice to me and helping me out of hospital, the next he's being a complete creep and doing everything in his power to piss me off.
"Mm.. I don't like snakes." I chirped in the most sarcastic, cold voice I could muster. Clearly referring to him being known as 'The Viper' and how I disliked him. I looked towards him with a sarcastic little smile before looking back towards the door, and I couldn't help but notice how Ted had been trying not to break into a smile as a result of what I had said. But then Randy laughed that sinister laugh of his.
"That's a shame. Looks like you're going to have to get over that fear during dinner." He responded and I instantly froze up. He better not be saying what I think he's saying.
"Excuse me?" I questioned, looking up at him once again, only to find him smirking as he walked out of the lift as we reached the ground floor. "Hey! I'm not done talking!" I called out whilst strutting out of the lift, following him across the lobby, only to notice that he was leading me towards Cody who was stood with a sad expression on his features, dressed in.. Jeans and a shirt. CASUAL FREAKING CLOTHING? THE HELL? I passed him an uneasy expression, one which demanded answers in the most subtle way possible.
"Care to explain why we're joined by Ted and Mister Asshole?" I questioned, lifting an eyebrow whilst shifting my weight onto my right leg. I wanted answers and I needed them now. Why was I dressed to impress and he wasn't? What had Randy meant by what he said?
"Tiff.. Ted and Randy will be joining us." He answered, looking up at me through an uneasy gaze. I groaned out loud and lifted a hand to my forehead, rubbing my fingertips against my skin.
"Perfect. Since when?" I asked yet another question, completely confused as to why we had to be joined by two more people?
"Since this afternoon." Randy finally spoke.
"HE SPEAKS!" I rejoiced in a sarcastic manner, turning around to face The Viper as he looked down at me.
"Cody mentioned how he had kindly asked you if you wanted dinner.. and I thought that it would be great if Ted and myself joined you. We were looking to eat out anyway and this way, I can get to know the newest member of Legacy a little better." Randy explained in a calm tone of voice, a small grin curling at one corner of his mouth as he crossed his arms over his chest. I could not believe this guy!
"Eat me." I snapped before turning on my heel to make my way towards the exit, where Cody soon caught up with me.
"I'm sorry, Tiff.. I didn't know he would do this and I can't say no.." He explained to me in a quiet, guilt-ridden voice. But I didn't want to hear it, right now, I was pissed off and it wasn't going to go away because Randy was the one who brought it on.
"So I've noticed." I responded in a cold tone of voice, wanting to get this dinner over and done with. I wasn't going to let Randy's presence drive me away. I would eat like normal and then go home with them all. I wouldn't let him have the satisfaction of seeing me walk away from a plan.
"I really am sorry.. I didn't mean for this to ha-."
"Please stop apologising. I get it, you're sorry, no problem." It was quite clear that I didn't mean what I said but it was simply a reaction of anger. I would have time to think about it all later and I would come to realise that none of it was Cody's fault; I just had to be alone, away from all of them. We got into the car and began our journey towards the place where we were going to eat.
The journey was short and silent, with no words exchanged between any of the passengers. And once the car had pulled up at the destination I climbed out of the vehicle and found myself frozen In shock as I watched where Randy and Ted were going. "You have got to be kidding me." I spoke in complete disbelief and frustration. I was dressed in a D&G dress that cost me at least $1,800 and an overpriced pair of Louboutin's, going to eat dinner in a small, Chinese FUCKING take-away!
"It was his decision.. I wanted to take you to this great restaurant downtown but.. It wasn't my choice in the end." I heard Cody talk from beside me, but I still couldn't register it all. I was that mad.
"This is fucking ridiculous." I snapped, storming into the small food shop to find Randy and Ted sat at a small table for four. The conditions were cramped with the door wide open as people wandered in and out of the tiny, independent Chinese restaurant to get their take away food. I was forced to sit opposite Randy, and I found myself staring at him intently. If only looks could kill, I would have killed him in seven different ways already.
"What do you want to eat?" Cody asked hesitantly from the seat next to me.
And whilst keeping my unimpressed gaze fixed on Randy I responded. "I don't eat Chinese." It was a matter of fact that I didn't like the food, I had never, ever enjoyed Chinese and a lot of their food included meat, which was a no-go for I was a Vegetarian.
"You what?" Cody asked, clearly shocked by the fact that I wasn't going to be eating anything while we were here.
"I. Don't. Eat. Chinese." I spaced it all out for him, with my eyes still set on Randy who had now looked up and was looking over at Cody. He must have been looking towards his leader for some kind of help, as Randy carelessly shrugged his shoulders and looked down at the tatty menu before looking back up at me. "Having a good time? Got a lot to choose from, huh?" I rushed like an excited child asking if their friend was okay. I was being totally sarcastic, much like that chick from that film Easy A.
Randy raised an eyebrow before grinning as he shook his head and looked down before alerting one of the creepy waiters that they were ready to order. They all got their food in the space of ten silent minutes, whilst I sat there twiddling my thumbs, chewing on the inside of my lip, which was something I did when I was very irritated. He was un-fucking-believable.