Chapter 2

Willow was packing her bags when Matt returned home, which made him think the worst. "Willow, baby, what's going on?" he asked, a hint of hurt in his voice "Matt, I've told Vince that I'm gonna do that TV show. I'm only gonna be gone ten weeks max" she replied walking over to him and giving him a kiss, before adding "did you think that I would really walk out on you after the last year? I love you too much too just walk away" Matt shook his head, holding Willow close to his chest as he replied "I love you too baby. I guess I was shocked to see you packing. So do we know which other celebrities are doing this show?" "I dunno Matt. I think the production staff want to keep it a secret until the first show airs. All I know is that Jeremy Borash and Christy Hemme are hosting" she replied "I just gotta break the news to everyone else, and it gotta be tonight as I leave in the morning." And as Willow left to call everyone over to the house, Matt noticed that her laptop was on and went to turn it off when he saw the email from someone called Dean Woods, it was dated 24 December:

Hey Wills,

Can't believe you agreed to do this show just because I'm doing it. Can't believe it's been two years since I last saw you and I just want you to know that I still love you Willow. I never stopped loving you. Anyways I'll see you in LA in one week, and just remember, I know how talented singer you are, so you better bring your A game.

Love you always & forever

Dean

Matt read the message a few times, trying to absorb what he was reading. Why did Willow lie to me about not knowing who was doing this show? He thought to himself who is Dean and why is he saying that he loves her? Is he a crazy fan or what? I need to talk to her before she goes and it has to be tonight as he left the room and headed downstairs as Jeff, Trish, Amy and Adam had arrived to hear Willows announcement. As stood at the top of the stairs, he heard squeals of excitement from Trish and Amy and Adam congratulating her announcement. He took out the little box that was in his jeans pocket and just stared at it. Just as he was about to open the box, someone interrupted him "what you doing up here bro?" Jeff asked, catching a glimpse of the tiny box in his elder brother's hands "is that what I think it is Matt?" "Yes. It's a ring, I was gonna ask Willow to marry me after she had finished the show, but right now I just don't know what to do Jeff" Matt replied before telling him about the email "well it's simple Matt. You just gotta talk to her and find out what's going on" Jeff said before heading back downstairs, followed a few seconds later by Matt.

"Matt what's wrong? You've been really quiet all night" Willow asked as she was getting ready for bed "Who is Dean and why did you lie to me?" Matt said quietly "Dean is my ex boyfriend. We broke up when I came over here to find Amy" she replied, disappointment and hurt showing in her voice that Matt would ask her all these questions "and what have I supposedly lied to you about?" "I don't know Willow. How about one of the people doing this show is your ex and you are still in touch with him?" Matt snarled. Willow couldn't understand why he was being like this "Matt, I have never lied to you, about anything and I can't believe that you would even suggest that I would cheat on you" she snarled back, the tears filling up her eyes "after everything we've been through this year" "Willow, I didn't mean it like that" Matt started to say, but Willow cut him off "Matt, you meant it exactly how you said it. Don't touch me just leave me alone" she yelled, brushing off his advances before picking up her suitcase and walking out of the room, leaving Matt stunned at what had just happened as he heard the door slam shut downstairs.

Willow made her way over to Amy and Adams house, the tears stinging her eyes as she knocked on the door what the hell just happened? She thought to herself as Adam opened the door "Willow, what's going on?" He asked, taking the young redhead in his arms and hugging her "Just had a huge fight with Matt" she sobbed into Adam's chest "he accused me of cheating on him. After everything we've been through this year", as he led her into the living area, he asked "do you wanna stay here tonight?" Willow nodded her head as she said "Everything is just so fucked up right now. I love Matt to death, but what he accused me of tonight was below the belt" "Willow, what actually happened? Tell me everything" Adam asked quietly, as Willow explained about the email, who Dean was and how there was nothing going on between them. "Sorry Adam, I shouldn't be dumping all this on you. I really need to talk to him, but I can't right now, and I fly at 10 tomorrow morning" Willow said apologetically "urgh, why does everything bad seem to happen to me on a good occasion? Eric, the kidnap and know this" "I don't know sweetie, but you and Matt always pull through together. You were made for each other" Adam replied "Thanks Ads. Look, you go on to bed. I'll be gone before you guys are even up" Willow said as he put his arms around her and said "I aint going anywhere" and held her until they both fell asleep on the sofa.

Adam woke the next morning due to someone banging on the front door and a male voice yelling "Adam let me in. I know she's in there. I just wanna talk to her" Adam glanced at his watch, it showed 10:30. The pounding and yelling continued so Adam reluctantly got up, as he did he noticed two bits of folded paper on the coffee table in front of him, before opening the door, where Matt was stood visibly shaking and looking tired. "Is she here? Matt asked coarsely "sorry Matt, she's gone. Her flight left thirty minutes ago" Adam replied, feeling genuinely sorry for the man stood in front of him. Matt was one of his oldest friends, they had been friends since they first joined the WWE and they had been through so much together it pained Adam to see Matt like this. "Matt, come on in. I think she left something for you" Adam said, leading the way into the living area "Amy has gone to visit Mike and Billy with Nevaeh" before passing Matt the paper from the table.

Matt,

I love you more than anything, but last night what you said was way below the belt. Dean is my ex for a reason. I wouldn't cheat on you, I couldn't cheat on you I've been there and I know how badly it hurts. I love you too much to just walk away from you, especially after everything that we have been through this last year.

I didn't know that Dean was going to be doing the show until three days ago; I had made up my mind to do the show long before that. So that is why what you said last hurt me so badly. I think this time apart is exactly what we need right now.

I'll be gone before you get this, so remember that I love you and I'll be gone for ten weeks max.

Love

Willow xoxo

Matt read the note a few times, before saying "I'm going to LA. I'm gonna get her back"


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