Here's a new chapter of What You're Worth.
Thanks to all who have been reading and reviewing, etc.
I own Garrett, Rosalyn, Phoebe, Bailey and Tommy in this chapter.
I hope you like this chapter. Some drama unfolding...
It was the morning of the deadline day. Garrett would have to either accept or decline the OVW offer by midday. He lay on his bed in quiet contemplation, watching the minutes tick by on his alarm clock. The more he wanted the opportunity, the more guilt he felt about leaving Rosalyn. It wasn't right to think about uprooting her and leaving behind her family. She would need them more than ever once the baby arrived.
These chances didn't come along often. Garrett was amazed that they had even considered him, let alone called him and offered him a place. Part of him couldn't make sense of it, yet he was excited to be considered. Garrett knew that there were stronger and more skilled wrestlers than him. Even Tommy Cena should have been in line for an opportunity at OVW.
"Hey, you up?" Cody asked as he knocked on his eldest son's door.
"Yeah, just thinking." Garrett replied.
"You know what? Sometimes you don't need to think. Go with what your instincts tell you." Cody told him.
"Thanks dad." The young man nodded and sighed.
"What are you doing this morning?" Cody asked him.
"I think I'm gonna speak to Rosalyn." Garrett nodded.
"I think that sounds like a good idea." His father replied.
Rosalyn was walking along the beach. She felt the need to be out in the sea air for a while. Her baby bump was slightly exposed, as she wore a white vest that was a little short. Her bottom half was covered by some faded jean shorts. Her hair was curlier than usual, due to the fact that she had let it dry naturally after this morning's early shower. The sea breeze had done a good job of drying it.
The blonde stopped for a moment to look out to the sea. She had always loved the waves and being close to the sea. She'd been born and raised here, so she couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Rosalyn sighed and began walking again. She was aware of a figure walking towards her. The blonde raised her head to see that Garrett was walking towards her. He looked troubled, which made Rosalyn a little nervous.
"Good morning." She smiled as he neared her.
"You were up early." Garrett commented.
"I felt like being by the sea." Rosalyn explained.
"I need to tell you something…" Garrett sighed.
"What is it?" the blonde asked him.
"Come here." He said as he took her hand, leading her over to sit on a grassy patch.
"Tell me, please." Rosalyn frowned with concern in her aqua eyes.
"I've been offered something really amazing. They want me to sign to OVW." Garrett told her.
"But, that's all the way…" Rosalyn trailed off as she realised what he was saying.
"I need to let them know by midday." The young man explained.
"I had no idea that you were looking to sign anywhere." The blonde said.
"Well I wasn't, they called me unexpectedly." Garrett shrugged.
"You're going to go, aren't you?" Rosalyn asked.
"Not if you don't want me to." Garrett replied.
"I'm not making your decision for you." The blonde shook her head.
"You're having my baby. I won't just pack up and leave." Garrett told her.
"An opportunity like this doesn't come around often." She reasoned with him.
"You won't come with me…" he sighed.
"I like being here. I don't want to be in a strange city. I'm pregnant and you'll be training constantly, so I won't have any company." Rosalyn told him.
"So, you want me to stay?" Garrett asked her.
"No, I want you to go." Rosalyn replied with tears in her eyes.
"But, what about the baby?" he asked her.
"You can be a part of the baby's life." The blonde replied.
"What about you and me?" Garrett asked.
"Maybe we weren't destined to be together. You can have this great opportunity." Rosalyn replied.
"It doesn't mean anything if I don't have you." He shook his head.
"This time next year, you could be a champion. You can have everything you ever wanted. Maybe there's a perfect girl out there for you. Continue your family's legacy." Rosalyn smiled, although tears were stinging her eyes.
"I thought you wanted me." Garrett whispered.
"I do, but I'm putting you first." The blonde replied.
"It's not that simple." He shook his head.
"Call them." Rosalyn said.
Garrett sat there as she kissed him softly and stood up. He watched in a daze as she walked away down the beach. He watched her until he could no longer see her. The young man stood up and walked slowly back to where he had parked his car. Once he was inside the red Honda, he took out his cell phone and dialled the number that he was given. After a few rings a secretary answered the call and greeted him.
"My name's Garrett Runnels. I'm calling about the OVW offer." He said.
Rosalyn had returned home in floods of tears. Ted and Bailey knew instinctively that Garrett must have spoken to her. Ted pulled his daughter into a protective hug as she sobbed into his shirt. Bailey grabbed a box of tissues and handed it to Rosalyn, who grabbed a handful to dry her teary eyes. After a few minutes Ted asked her what had happened to make her upset.
"Is it Garrett?" he asked her.
"Yes. He's leaving." Rosalyn nodded.
"Did he make that decision?" Bailey asked her daughter.
"I told him to go." The blonde sniffed into her father's shoulder.
"Why?" Ted asked her.
"Because I'd rather not be with him, than have him resent me for keeping him from something that could be amazing for him." Rosalyn replied.
"Oh honey." Bailey frowned and patted her daughter gently on the back.
Phoebe and Cody were eager to learn what choice their eldest son had made about the OVW offer. He walked into the house and sat down in front of them. Cody could tell that his son had been crying, judging by the redness of his eyes. Phoebe gave her husband a curious look, as if to tell him to start the conversation. He sighed and looked at his son. It was just past midday.
"What did you decide?" Cody asked.
"I'm starting at OVW next week." Garrett replied.
"What about Rosalyn and the baby?" Phoebe asked her son.
"We broke up. Well, she broke it up." The young man admitted painfully.
"The baby?" Phoebe frowned.
"She says I can still be involved." Garrett nodded.
"Once you get used to the changes, you'll be fine." Cody assured his son.
John Cena was watching a ball game on TV when he heard his son stumble in.
"Where were you last night?" John asked.
"None of your business." Tommy frowned.
"You're not on the new list for OVW. I'll tell you who is though." John said.
"Oh yeah?" Tommy eyed his father curiously.
"Garrett Runnels. I always thought they'd choose you before him." John said as he watched the game.
"Oh well." Tommy shrugged and went upstairs.
As the young Cena walked into his old bedroom, he let a sly smirk creep onto his lips.
"That worked out well…"
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None of you saw that coming, did you?
Will Garrett attempt to move on?
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