Hey, lovely people!

Just wanna say thank you all so far for the love this story is receiving. It makes me so happy to know you're all enjoying this and it certainly inspires me to write more. I am really enjoying writing this story, and I cannot wait to see what you all think of the drama I have planned.

Lilygirl95 – I am so excited to write the scene where Seth discovers who her boyfriend is. It's not coming just yet, but it'll be good would it does. I have it all planned out in my head

BeckyLynch'sTheme – I don't think Randy will be too happy when he finds out she's been seeing Seth. We'll soon see.

Tantoune – Aww, that's so sweet of you to say. It's an honour to be your favourite author! :)

Angelsdee327 – Through all the drama and all the madness, it's always good to have a bit of fluff. And Seth Rollins fluff is the nicest fluff

This chapter is named after 'The Monster' by Eminem and Rihanna

Elizabeth Chapman's Point Of View

As I was preparing my outfit for Raw the next night, I was surprised to hear a knock on my hotel door. I frowned at the suddenness of the noise, not sure who it was. I wasn't expecting anyone, and I knew Renee and The Shield had gone over to the arena early.

So I laid the dress I'd chosen for the show smoothly on the bed and went over to the door, opening it.

"Hey, baby," said Randy, leaning against the door-frame. "Miss me?"

"R-Randy!" I gasped in surprise, not expecting him to be there at all. "What are you doing here? You aren't due back for a few days."

"The film wrapped early so I thought I'd come to New York and see how my girl is," he smirked, embracing me immediately and kissing me with every ounce of passion he had. It took me a few seconds to register his presence before I started to kiss him back.

I couldn't believe he was here! He'd mentioned nothing about his return so to see him now was a lovely surprise. I hugged him close as I kissed him, my mind mentally preparing itself for Raw.

Now Randy had returned my plan of keeping my friendship with The Shield boys had to be put into action. I had to keep them away, and only communicate with them when Randy was not around. It should be a rather simple plan since Randy never wanted to see me or be near me at work, but it was a tall order and I knew it was going to be hard to do. However my friendship with those guys was worth it. Seth was worth it. And I was going to strive to keep both Seth and Randy happy.

We finally broke apart, his smile wide on his lips.

"Will you be on Raw tonight?" I asked.

"Well I've spoken to Hunter and he plans to squeeze me into a match. I've missed being in the ring."

He let me go and we entered the room. He closed the door behind him and I went back over to my dress. "How was filming?"

"Good," he said. "Though I'm exhausted. We had a night shoot last night so the only sleep I've had is whatever I managed on the plane to New York. I think I'm gonna have a nap before I head on over to the arena."

"Good idea," I said, undressing and slipping on my dress for the evening. "I'm going over just now. Renee said we have a few interviews to film for the app before the show starts tonight."

"Have you been seeing Renee much whilst I've been gone?" he asked, lying down on top of the bed, his hands behind his head. He looked very relaxed.

"Erm, occasionally," I lied. "Most of my time has been in my room. I had dinner with a couple of the Divas a few times, but that's about it."

"So you've done what I've asked?" he questioned.

I swallowed the nervous lump that had built in my throat. "Y-Yes, Randy. I did as you asked. I didn't speak to them once."

"Because you know I don't like it when you don't listen, Ellie," he said, his tone hard.

"I behaved, Randy," I replied, avoiding looking him in the face.

He walked over to me then, pressing his lips harshly to mine in the most possessive and claiming manner.

"That's my girl," he said.

xXx

My interview with Bad News Barrett was wrapped and filmed in one take, so Renee and myself had a bit of spare time before the show was due to start. We'd done our interviews in less time than we originally planned, so Renee suggested a trip to the canteen for a drink before Raw began. I jumped at the chance, my feet hurting from the shoes I'd been standing in. A sit down was very welcomed. So we made our way over, grabbing a coffee and sitting at a table together.

"I'm going to miss New York," she said as she leaned back in her chair. "I think it has to be the most amazing city in the world."

"Me too," I said sadly. "It's a shame we can't stay here longer. There's still so much we haven't had the chance to see. I need another day to be a tourist."

"That's the curse of being on the road," she commented. "What did you and Seth get up to last night? You seemed rather cosy on that ferry ride together." Her smirk was huge.

I almost chocked on the coffee in my mouth, her question rather out of the blue and unexpected.

"Oh, uh, we just went to dinner," I said, trying to gain my composure again. "And it's nothing like that."

"I know, I know. You have a boyfriend," she said. "All I'm saying is the smile never left either of your faces all day." She had a smirk on her face and I knew she was looking far too much into it. Seth and I were firm friends, that was all. I was in a relationship, one I intended to remain faithful in. I was never one to cheat and I was never one to betray a partner. Seth and I had a connection, yes. But he was my pal. I was in no rush to see him behind Randy's back. I wasn't that kind of person.

Speak of the devil.

I looked up over Renee's shoulder, surprised to see Randy walk into the canteen. He was deep in conversation with Sheamus so I tried to remain calm and nonchalant, not wanting to give anything away.

In all the weeks I'd been working for WWE, this was actually only the second time I'd seen Randy in the flesh at work. We'd always managed to avoid each other, hardly ever meeting each other in the corridor or backstage. I'd done exactly what Randy had requested and kept my distance at all times, giving nothing away about our relationship.

Renee, noticing my eyes were elsewhere, turned around to see what I was looking at.

"I didn't know Orton was back," she commented.

"Me neither," I shrugged, sipping my coffee like I didn't give a damn. "He must have finished that film of his or something."

"Stephanie and Hunter must have booked him a match tonight. Why else would he be here?" she commented.

"Maybe," I said, Randy making eye contact with me for the briefest of moments before taking a seat at a separate table with Sheamus.

I sighed, twirling my coffee around my mug a little.

Even though I'd been doing it for weeks, the separation and distance I had to keep from Randy never got any easier. The three weeks without him here for filming were hard enough, but now he was back, I had him all to myself, and yet I still could go nowhere near him. It hurt, it killed, it saddened me each and every time he asked me to stay away.

I wanted to go to him, hug him and kiss him in front of every last wrestler in the room, but he was adamant and unyielding on his decision. I had to keep away and act the stranger no matter how much it hurt.

So I looked away, avoiding looking at him, resuming my conversation with Renee…

That was until The Shield entered the canteen.

Oh fuck…

My heart sank, my mouth went dry and my hands began to shake in panic as I realised this was the worst situation possible. Randy was here… Seth was here… And he was making his way towards me.

Oh god… Oh shit…

My heart was threatening to jump out of my chest. Randy was going to catch us, he was going to figure it out. He was going to see Seth talking to me and know exactly what I'd done. That I'd lied, that I'd gone against his wishes, that I'd been their friend despite what he said.

This couldn't happen, it couldn't. He couldn't find out… He'd fly off the wall, he'd go insane… He'd kill me.

I remained calm, keeping my shaking hands in my lap so they couldn't see as they reached our table.

"Hey, ladies," Dean smiled, kissing Renee on top of the head.

"Hi, sweetheart," Renee smiled.

"How's things?" Seth asked me. "I hear your interviews went well again earlier."

I didn't answer him, I couldn't. I was too aware of Randy's presence, I was too aware of the fact his eyes could be on me, I was too worried I'd get caught. So I simply stood up, leaving my cup of coffee where it was on the table.

"Excuse me please," I said, making my way past him, not once looking directly at his face. My eyes were fixed on the floor.

"Ellie?" he called after me, but I didn't look back. I just walked directly out of the canteen, walking who knows where, finding an empty corridor where I could finally get my breath back.

That was horrible, that was nasty, that was a situation I never wanted to be in again. I should have known this would happen. How in the hell did I expect myself to keep this relationship and friendship going separately without one finding out about the other? I'd wanted to keep both men happy so badly, and I'd wanted to forge relationships with both of them, Randy as the man I loved and Seth as my friend.

I should have known it'd never work. They work together for fuck's sake. And even though Randy had said he didn't want to see me at work, there was always the chance he would.

I'd just enjoyed Seth's company so much that I didn't want to give him up. He was so lovely and so sweet and kind. He was the most wonderful man I knew and as much as I loved Randy, I couldn't accept his request of staying away from Seth. The architect was special to me, important to me. I wanted him in my life… I needed him in my life.

And now I'd almost fucked it up, I'd almost given the game away.

My head dropped into my hands, my mouth groaning in annoyance as my hands pulled at my hair.

My stress levels were through the roof.

"Baby, you okay?" came a voice. I looked up to see Randy walking cautiously towards me, a look of concern on his face. "You rushed out the canteen just now. Are you okay?"

"Y-Yeah," I nodded as he came up towards me, embracing me in a warm and loving hug. "Just tired I guess."

He rubbed my back softly, kissing the top of my head. "You worried me there. I've never seen you look so pale before. You look terrified."

"N-No," I said, leaning into his embrace, closing my eyes, enjoying his warmth. "I'm good now. I'll be fine."

"What had you so upset, baby?" he asked.

"Nothing, like I said, just tired."

"Was it the fact that Seth Rollins began talking to you even though I was in the room?" he asked.

Huh?

My eyes burst open, my breathing stopping. "What?" I whispered.

"Yeah, the way he came over to you and just spoke to you," he said calmly. "Though… I'm surprised you reacted like that, because I heard you've been spending time with those Shield boys the entire time I've been gone."

Fuck… Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck…

He knew.

He fucking knew.

I swallowed, slowly pulling my head back to look up at him. "What are y-you talking about?" I asked, my voice shaking.

The kind and concerned look in his eye he previously had was gone. Now he looked angry, his eyes cold and harsh. The only other time I'd seen him look this mad or pissed was when he was in the ring.

Shit…

"Don't fucking lie to me, Ellie," he said. "Quit with the bullshit and tell me the truth."

"I don't… I didn't…" The words just wouldn't come out of my mouth.

"Sheamus fucking told me!" he yelled. "He said every time he's seen you, you've been with them. At dinner, in bars, at arenas… Do you think I'm a fucking idiot? That I wouldn't find out?"

Well that explains why he was talking to Sheamus

"No… Randy, please… I-"

"Why did you lie to me, Ellie?" he shouted. "Why did you fucking stand there and lie between your teeth?"

My body was shaking, the colour completely drained from my face. I could already feel the tears threatening to fall from my eyes, my stomach feeling nauseous and sick.

"I'm so sorry," I tried. "I didn't mean to, sweetheart."

"Sweetheart? You have no fucking right to call me sweetheart, you little bitch," he growled, his hand suddenly grabbing me by the throat, pushing me up against the wall. I saw stars for a second as my head hit of the concrete, but my vision soon returned to normal. My eyes widened, my throat burning as he pushed against my neck, squeezing his hand, my breathing getting shallower.

"Randy… can't breathe… please," I tried.

"How dare you lie to me!" he yelled. "How fucking dare you!"

"R-Randy…"

"You've made me feel like an idiot, a fool, a total joke! Is that what I am to you? After everything I've done for you, this is what you do to me?"

"I'm sorry… Randy, please… I'm s-sorry."

"Now I'm a reasonable man," he seethed, his mouth by my ear. "So I'm willing to give you one more chance. But if I see you by them or so much as hear that you've disobeyed me, my hand might end up a little tighter round your throat. Do you hear me?"

"Y-Yes," I said breathlessly, tears freely falling down my cheeks now, falling onto his hand. The pain I was feeling was indescribable. His hands were so tight around my throat I knew he was bound to leave a mark.

"Promise me," he growled. "Promise me right here, right now."

"I promise," I whimpered. "I promise."

"That's my girl," he said, pulling his hand away and letting me go. I took in a deep breath, coughing, clutching at my throat as I fought to get air into my lungs. My skin was sore so I rubbed it, attempting to ease the pain. "Now go clean yourself up. You look a fucking mess."

I leaned against the wall, sliding down it till I sat on the floor, tears streaming silently down my cheeks as I watched him walk away.

I'd never felt pain like it, I'd never felt hurt like it, I'd never felt humiliation like it.

And I knew then that I was foolish to keep Seth around, that it was never ever going to work. And after that threat, it never could. As wonderful as Seth was, whatever we had going needed to end. I couldn't be his friend anymore, not if it upset Randy and hurt me.

And as I saw Randy walk around the corner and out of sight, I knew why Seth seemed so lovely to me – because he would never hurt me like Randy Orton would.

Again, a huge thanks to Lilygirl95, BeckyLynch'sTheme, Tantoune and angelsdee327 for their lovely words about the last chapter.