Chapter 10: Interview

After I said goodbye to my old friends and promised to see them again, I sat in my hotel room contemplating the amount of trouble I was in. First off, there is the intimate moment I had shared with Chris that Evan had walked in on. I wasn't sure which one of the two I was in love with. Then there is the fact that somehow, Maryse had found out that Chris and I had kissed. Did Chris tell her or was it Evan? One of the two had to have told her because I hadn't. To top it off, I have a submission style match in a little over three weeks against David Hartt Smith that I am so not read for.

I drive to Oregon where the next show is and that takes me the better part of the week and before I know it I'm already for this week's Raw. I don't have a match but backstage reporter Josh Matthews has arranged for an interview. That's not until 9:00 so I have plenty of time to relax in my locker room.

"Hey Mick." I smile as I see my locker room partner enter.

"Meghan…he said yes!" she excitedly says bouncing up and down. She's got the most excited look on her face, like a kid who just found the pony under the tree Christmas morning. There's only one explination to this.

"Where are you and Kofi going on your first official date?" I smile.

"Tonight after the show!" Mickie says, still bouncing up and down.

"Take a chill pill girl." I giggle.

She sits down on the bench and starts lacing up her wrestling boots. "So…you kissed Jericho?" she asks.

I sigh, "And where did you hear this?"

"It's all over backstage. Your this week's hot topic!" Mickie smiles.

Great. As if him kissing me and Maryse being pissed isn't enough of a problem, now David's going to know and use this against me. I let out a sigh, "Honestly…I'm not sure what it was all about."

"You're not sure?"

"We were in my hospital room and he told me that he liked me and he kissed me."

"So how are you not sure what that was?" she asks kindly.

"I like him but a part of me still likes Evan. I mean, Chris is sweet and gentle to me but to the rest of the world and my friend's he's a douchebag. And Evan is sweet to everyone but he's hiding something and I can't stand secrets."

"What does your heart tell you?"

"That's the thing Mickie! My heart's torn in half." I exasperatedly say. I put my head in my hands and start to sob.

She softly rubs my back, comforting me. "Shhhh, don't cry. You just have to decided who makes you feel more alive," she smiles, "And just know that no matter who you choose, your friends will always support your choice."

I nod, "Thanks Mickie."

"No problem. Now, cheer up. We don't want tears running down your face during your interview. Josh Matthews can smell fear." Mickie giggles.

I let out a chuckle, "Yeah. God, I don't know what he even wants to talk about. My attack probably."

"And maybe even Jericho. What are you going to do if he brings up the kiss?"

I bite my lip, pondering the answer. What can I do? On one hand I can lie which will appease Evan but probably piss Chris off royally or I can tell the truth which will appease Chris but probably piss Evan off. I have to decide which one of the two means more to me. "I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. For now, I'll just focus on being confident. I think the fans like me to be confident."

"The fans like any diva who is confident." Mickie assures. She finishes lacing her boots up and gets up, "I have to go talk to Kofi about our tag team match tonight. We're facing David and Maryse."

"Maryse?" I ask, unbelieving.

"Yeah," Mickie nods, "She seem's really gun-ho for teaming with David."

My mouth goes dry, "You don't think that she and David are seeing each other, do you?"

"Actually…I wouldn't put it past Maryse. She's been known for leading men on and it wouldn't surprise me in the least bit if she cheated on Chris a few times. Do you know what kind of man David is?"

"He's the kind of guy who doesn't care who he hurts as long as he gets what he wants." I say, my anger coming to a boiling point. How dare Maryse go to someone else when she has Chris! She should be greatful that she has a boyfriend as great as Chris!

Mickie shrugs, "Most guys are. I gotta jet but I'll catch up with you later."

"Watch the sharp shooter!" I shout after her as she leaves.

I change into my ring outfit to get ready for my interview. I don't want to look to formal but I also don't want to look to casual. I choose a red and black plaid skirt with a chain belt, a red tank top, black fishnet stockings to match my black fishnet gloves, and a pair of stilettos. It fits my personality.

I do a few warm-ups: pushups and what not, just so I can be prepared if a fight does ensue. I don't plan for one to but I want to be prepared. I'm ready for this. I check the clock, 8:45. It's a fifteen minute walk so I'll get there right on time. I start heading to the interview area and bump into Chris. "Uh…hey…" I smile.

"Meghan I have to talk to you!" he says, sounding a little out of breath.

"What is it?"

"That kiss…what did it mean to you?" he asks putting his hands on my shoulders, grasping lightly. Our eyes meet and I lick my lips.

"Why?"

"Just…please…answer me."

"I guess it meant we can be more and…"

"If Josh Matthews asks you what it meant, you tell him nothing." Chris says.

"But Chris I…"

"Please it's for your own protection," he urges.

"My own protection? Chris what's going…"

"I'll tell you later. I swear." Chris says before running out. I look after him and then sigh before heading to the interview area. Two director style chairs sit separated by a coffee table that holds two coffee cups. It reminds me of a downgraded Tonight Show with Conan O' Brien. In one chair sits a very formal man in a gray suit.

"Miss Stevenson?" he asks.

"Meghan," I smile, correcting him.

"Nice to meet you. Time to get this interview under way," he smiles as I sit down. "First of all, I'd love to hear your thoughts about your attack last week."

"Well, Josh, I expected Beth and Rosa to get angry enough to beat on me. That wasn't to bad. I just didn't expect David to run out there with The Big Show and Vladimir Kozloff. I thought he had enough sense to stay out of battles that weren't his."

"Speaking of David, last week he challenged you to a match at Breaking Point. Have you had time to consider this challenge?"

"Actually, I have. You see, usually I don't fight in submission style matches. But then I got to thinking about it. He did everything he could think of to hurt me. He deserves the same sort of pain that I was made to endure."

"Now, you've faced the pain David, Vladimir, and The Big Show can dish out. Do you have anything to say to them?"

I turn to the camera, "You know how I hate to be attacked Davey. What you did was unforgiveable. If your such a big man, you'd get rid of your goons and fight me hand to hand. But I understand. And if you aren't ready for Breaking Point, you better get ready because I intend on breaking you." I turn back to Josh.

"One last question. We've heard rumors about a kiss between you and Jericho. Is it true? And if so, what did that kiss mean to you?"

"It's true but that kiss meant…" before I answer I remember Chris' warning. "…it meant absolutely nothing." And inside, I feel my heart breaking.

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