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Just a Few Months ago...
" Aw Alex, come on! Please, please, please, pretty please!" Megan begged me.
" No, Megan I can't just drop everything on a whim and go to Tampa with you!" I said organizing the coasters at the bar.
" Kim can take over the club, she does an amazing job managing it anyways, and your dad is fine with the restaurant. Please I'm just asking for the chance, I can't do it without you." She pleaded.
" Yes you can. You love it and your good."
" So are you! Your great at wrestling. It's your fault, I got into it because of you" She accused.
" Oh so now it's my fault? Meg, I only got into it as a fun way to lose the baby weight." I explained.
" Your amazing. You and I could dominate, the best Female tag team ever! WWE would sign us in a heartbeat." She smiled.
" Megan, my life's here." I said sitting down.
" First, it was your dad, then it was Ryan. Ryan isn't with us anymore and your step mom can take care of your dad. When was the last time you really did something for you? You are amazing and you love being in that ring, don't try and tell me you don't"
" Megan, I'm 29. If I wanted to be a female wrestler I should have done it years ago. I'm too old."
"Dave Batista started when he was 30, and Ric Flair is 60 something and he's still going. If your good age doesn't matter! All I'm asking is that we at least try. We go, We professionally train in Florida and see if we get signed. If we don't within 6 months then we cut our losses and come back home please?" Megan pouted.
" 6 months right?" I asked making sure.
" Yup, come on! If we don't then we'll always wonder "what if?" I really hate the "what if's in life"
It took me a few minutes before I decided to throw caution to the wind. What's the harm it could have done anyways?
" Alright, you win. Let's do it." I said giving in.
Three months later after Megan and I had everything set for our abstinence we hit the road and enrolled ourselves in Florida Championship Wrestling. I didn't think I would have as much fun as I did. I loved wrestling in front of a crowd, even if it was a small one. It was true what they said, they audience really did fuel your adrenaline. My dad, Joel, and even Benji totally supported me. Five weeks after we first got there I won my first Championship match.
Megan and I were celebrating back in the locker room when one of the technicians knocked on the door.
Megan opened the door.
" Ms. Emerson?"
" Yeah?" I asked walking towards the door while slipping on my sweater.
" You've been requested in talent office. Please follow me" she said leaving the Locker room.
Megan and I just looked at each other, she just shrugged her shoulders. I followed the male worker until were just outside the Office door.
" Good luck" he said before walking off.
I knocked on the door
" Come in" I heard in a gruff voice
I slowly opened the door. It was a nice spacious office, very well put together. I loved the dark wood and the black leather seats. The Chair that was behind the desk swung around to reveal the one, the only Shawn Michaels.
" Alexandria Emerson, I've heard a lot about you" He smiled, gesturing to the chair across the desk.
" Excuse me?" I asked sitting down.
" Have I met you before?" He asked.
" No" I chuckled nervously.
" Are you sure? You look very familiar, I just can't seem to place you."
" I'm pretty sure I would remember meeting one of my favorite wrestlers" I smiled.
"No, I've seen you before. Have you ever been on T.V?" He asked.
" Other than the few televised events here, No" I said shaking my head.
" Hmm, anyways. The trainers here speak very highly of you."
" Really?" I asked
" Hmhm" he nodded. " They're gonna miss you when you leave"
" Well they have nothing to worry about. I love it here and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon."
" Really? Well that's a shame. I'm working with WWE on recruiting new talent. They very strongly suggested you." Shawn explained.
" Wait..what?" I asked dumb-founded.
" I'm here to offer you a six month contract with World Wrestling Entertainment" Shawn said smiling.
" A-Are you serious..me?" I asked astonished.
" Unless there's another Alexandria Emerson here, yes"
" Wow! I mean I just got here"
" From what I understand you've had more than just your time here training right?"
" Just back home, messing around with a boxing ring with people from independent wrestling."
" How long?" He asked.
" a little more than four years."
" They've done a very good job. Have you had any more training than that?"
" Outside of mock wrestling matches with my brother and neighborhood kids, no" I chuckled.
" Hey, well it works the Hardy's and Cena did they when they were younger and look where that's gotten them."
" True" I smiled shaking my head.
" So what do you say? Are you interested?"
" That would be a Duh!"
Shawn chuckled. " Well lets get started on the paperwork" he said grabbing a business suitcases.
In less than 30 minutes of going over paper work and signing it, I was officially employed by the WWE!
" Thank you Mr. Michaels" I smiled getting up from the chair.
" You've earned it, and it's just Shawn." He smiled.
"Thanks!" I said giving him a hug.
" Hey here's my number, you have any questions just call me."
" Seriously?" I asked.
" Well, I may only have a little bit of experience in the WWE, but I'm sure I could help you with any questions" Shawn chuckled.
"Cool" I nodded. " Thanks.
Once I left , I let myself do a happy dance! I ran for the Woman's locker room.
" Megan!" I yelled entering the room.
" So?...how'd it go?" She asked.
I took out my copy of my WWE Contract and showed it to her.
" NO!" She said as her eyes went wide.
I bit my lip and nodded.
" Girl this is crazy! I told you, that you'd make it." She smiled.
" I start next week, but what about you?" I asked.
" We're gonna celebrate all week long, then once you leave I'm going to work my ass and I'll join you before you know it" She smiled. " I'm so proud of you"
" I'm so excited!"
" What show are you going to be on?"
" I don't know, I have a meeting with Vince McMahon and then he'll tell me then." I explained.
" We'll lets go get drinks!" Megan said dragging me out the door.
We didn't really drink as much as we spent time on the dance floor. I loved to Dance, it was so easy just to get caught up in the magic of the beat. You really didn't have to think as much as just let your body move. In wrestling you were always trying to figure out your next move.
That friday Shawn called and told me that Vince McMahon wanted meet me in Chicago before RAW on Monday.
It was sunday afternoon and I was in my bedroom of the apartment in Tampa that Megan and I were sharing, packing for my trip.
" Are you nervous?" Megan asked.
" Only a little, I am meeting my boss and the head of World Wrestling Entertainment" I scoffed. I was extremely nervous.
" True" she shrugged
" Way to make me feel better Meg!" I said throwing a hoodie at her.
" You'll be fine, besides I think your really nervous about seeing John again." she smirked.
" That too, I mean we haven't seen each other in years! The last thing I said to him was that I might attend his wedding, and I replied by email"
" Which never happened" she mumbled
I just gave her a look
" I'm just nervous about everything in general, going on live worldwide television, wresting in front of thousands, speaking in front of millions, and seeing John who was my best friend when we were teenagers but haven't spoken to in nine years. I mean I attended his going away party when he took off for L.A, and I only phoned him a couple times when he first got out there. Wow, I sound like a horrible friend." I sighed.
" Don't worry about it. He didn't call you much either." Megan pointed out.
" That was probably Liz's doing" I mumbled.
" Wow, you guys really didn't get along did you?" Megan chuckled shaking her hand.
" She's sardines and I'm a delicious oven roasted herb chicken." I laughed.
" Yuck! Sardines" She grimaced.
" My thoughts exactly" I smiled
" Are you close to being done yet? You do realize that your plane is to leave in two hours" Megan asked looking at her cell phone.
" Shit! It's one already?" I asked in disbelief.
"Yep" she said popping the "P"
"Okay" I sighed while rubbing my forehead with my right hand.
I quickly went through my mental note of what I had packed. I decided that I had packed enough. If I needed more I could always buy more.
" All set?"
" I think so, yeah" I nodded.
" Then let's get you on that plane to Chicago huh?" She said grabbing her purse.
" Okay, They're going through the gate now, I better get going" I said turning around to face my friend.
" Your are strong, beautiful, talented and you are going to do great! Don't you dare think other wise" Megan said pointing her finger.
" Got it" I nodded smiling. " Oh! Before I forget" I dug my keys to my favorite and brand new car and threw them at her. " The moving company should be there at 11 am, please make sure that they are gentle with my stuff, they don't even put a scratch on my car, and they don't take anything of yours. I went over the route with them so they should get to my house just fine. Also don't worry about the rent for the apartment, I've already taken care of it..all. Your set for the rest of the year" I said saving the best for last.
" Wait, you paid the rent?" Megan asked.
" Yup, surprise! And if you need help with anything else just let me know. I'll make sure you have it." I smiled.
" I love having a rich best friend!" She grinned.
" Rich is a little of an exaggeration don't you think?" I asked.
" No! Now go get on your plane. We'll argue about your large bank account later" She said pushing me towards the gate.
I rolled my eyes and gave her a huge hug before I left for Chicago!