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John and me walked to Vince's office as Dave and me continued to text back and forth. It seemed like the longest walk of my life but it really wasn't that far. I could feel my heart beating and I was pretty sure it was beating loud enough for John to hear it. "You okay, Tess?" he asked me.
"Yeah. I'm fine," I said lying. I was actually really nervous that mine and Dave's charade was about to be out in the open. I was scared I was about to lose my job.
"Because you look like you're about to puke."
"Nope. I'm good," I said as we finally reached Vince's office at the same time as Dave.
"Okay," he said. "What did you do, Batista?"
"How is this my fault?" asked Dave. "I didn't do anything."
"It's always your fault, Batista. Are you giving my wife a hard time?"
"Wife?" asked Dave as he looked at me.
"Girlfriend," I said.
"Same difference," said John. "It's common law." That was the first time I had ever heard John say we had a common law marriage. I thought that was a joke. I was his girlfriend and that's all there was to it.
"Nope. I'm definitely your girlfriend," I said.
"Whatever," said John, "are you giving her a hard time, Batista?"
"No. I'm not giving her a hard time. I respect her and her decisions. I think she's an amazing woman and I enjoy working with her. Are you giving her a hard time?"
"No. I'm not giving her a hard time," said John, "and why would it be your business anyway. She is my wife."
"Girlfriend," I said. "And can we please just go in and see what Vince wants?"
"Yeah. Let's go," said John walking in before me. I followed him with Dave behind me. I gave Dave a glance and he shook his head at me. I mouthed that I was sorry because John could be pretty embarrassing sometimes and a downright asshole.
We walked in and took a seat while Vince sat behind his desk. He looked like he was in deep thought but he didn't look amused at all. He had his leg crossed over the other and his elbows on the desk with his fingers intertwined. I was still nervous as I looked at him. I couldn't read him. "Hello," he said.
"Hello, Mr. McMahon," I said.
"Tessa, how are you?" he asked with a smile.
I relaxed and said, "I'm well. How about you?"
"I'm doing pretty well," he answered. "How are things going with Dave?"
"They're going pretty well," I said.
"That's good. I really like this Romeo character he has going on. The fans seem to really play into it. I like it. Good work, Tessa."
"Thank-you," I said. "But Dave is the superstar and the one that's pulling it off. He's doing a good job with it," I said with a smile as I looked at Dave. I think I forgot John was in the room because if anyone was smart enough they could have figured out there was a lot more to that smile than there should have been.
"Thanks," he said with a smile.
"All right," said John, "so why am I here?"
"I'm glad you asked John," said Vince. "I have an idea."
"Oh boy," said John.
"I want to have a feud between you and Dave but I want to up the ante a bit."
"What is that supposed to mean?" asked John.
"I want Tessa involved."
"No," I said. "Absolutely not. I'm not a diva. I'm not a wrestler. I am a writer and that's it."
"Just listen," said Vince. "I like this Romeo character Dave has going on and I think it would be a good idea to introduce you as John's girlfriend and then have Dave come after you with his Romeo act. I want you to fall for it and this will cause some tension between Dave and John. I want them to feud and it eventually come down to a street fight between the two. I really want you to be John's girlfriend falling for Dave's Romeo act." If that wasn't ironic I don't' know what is. I mean the storyline would be reflecting my life right? I was John's girlfriend but I was sleeping with Dave. It was almost the same thing.
"I don't like it, Vince," said John. "I am not putting Tessa on TV. I don't want her in the public eye. I am usually down for anything you suggest but not this. Not with Tessa. I don't want people to know who she is. I am very private about my personal life and I don't want my wife out there in the public eye."
"Wife?" asked Vince. "When did you two get married?"
"We didn't," I said hitting John's leg. Dave let out a small chuckle.
"Something funny, Batista?" asked John.
"Nothing at all," said Dave. "Nothing at all. Although I do find this storyline idea to be pretty funny."
"What's so funny about it?" asked John, "because I don't see anything funny about it." I could tell John was losing his patience with Dave. This was the perfect example as to why Dave and John could not work with each other. They just didn't get along. Their personalities clashed.
"It's just funny. It's an inside joke," said Dave, "you wouldn't understand."
"What? Are you sleeping with another man's girlfriend? Is that what you do, Batista? Is that how you roll?" asked John.
John asking this made my heart stop but Dave said, "No I'm not and why would it be your business anyway?" I had to hold back a laugh because Dave had just mocked John from earlier. I think John missed it though.
"That's right. You just bang ring rats and skanks," said John.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," said Dave. "There is this one girl, you know what it doesn't matter because my sex life isn't your business."
"Dave is right. It's getting a little personal in here let's take it down a notch and focus on Vince's idea," I said.
"Whose side are you on, Tess?" asked John.
"No one's. I'm just saying what you do outside of work isn't Dave's business and what Dave does outside of work isn't your business."
"All right," he said. "I'm still saying no to this storyline. Especially if it involves kissing. I can't have my girlfriend kissing that man. He might pass something along to her."
I rolled my eyes and said, "John. Stop."
"All right," he said. "So Vince, I say scratch that idea and come up with something else. Something less personal." I had to agree with that. Even though Vince and John had no idea what was going on with Dave and me I didn't want a storyline to reflect what I was doing in real life.
"I'll come up with something else but I do want you two to feud," said Vince.
"I have no problem with that and besides I don't want Tessa doing any storylines. We're trying for a baby."
"Congratulations," said Vince. "I hope that works out for you."
"Thanks," said John with the biggest smile. Dave let out a cough and John just gave him a dirty look.
"And there is one more thing though that I wanted to go over with you, John."
"What is that?" he asked.
"Well, right now our Smackdown brand isn't doing too well with Christian out on injury. Most of our top guys have come to RAW so there isn't really anyone but Randy left to carry the show. We need another top guy on the brand. I was wondering if you could work RAW and Smackdown till Christian comes back."
"Vince, I don't know," said John. "That's a lot of work and Tessa. I just don't know."
"John, come on. It won't be longer than 2 months. We need you. Can you please work RAW and Smackdown shows?"
"I guess I can," said John. "Is that okay with you, Tess?"
I didn't really want John to work both because we were already lacking time together but with him working Smackdown on Tuesday nights that gave me an extra day to be with Dave. I know I was thinking badly but it was true. I had an extra day to be with Dave so I replied, "I don't mind at all. Do your thing."
"Thank-you, Tess. Thank-you," he said as he kissed my lips quickly. Dave coughed again.
"Great!" said Vince. "I need you to work this weekend for Smackdown. I need you to do a couple shows. Is that all right?"
"I guess," said John. "I was doing RAW but I guess I can do Smackdown."
"We can replace you on the RAW shows. We desperately need you for the Smackdown shows."
"All right. I'll do it," he said.
"Thank-you, John. I appreciate that."
"Excuse me, Vince?" I asked.
"Yes, Tessa?"
"I was wondering since John is doing Smackdown shows this weekend and Dave is off this weekend if I could have the weekend off from RAW shows. I'm not really doing anything this weekend because Dave is off."
"You know what, Tessa, I'm in a good mood and you've done such a good job with Dave that I think I can give you this weekend off."
"Really?"
"Really. You deserve it," he said.
"Thank-you, Vince!" I said with a smile. I'm not really sure why I asked off for the weekend but I knew it had something to do with Dave rather than with John. I was pretty sure I was falling for Dave more than I thought I ever would.
"You're welcome," said Vince. "You guys are free to go."
"Thank-you," said John as he got up and shook Vince's hand. I followed after John and shook Vince's hand. Dave never shook Vince's hand and just walked out of the room before us.
When John and me got back to his locker room he said, "So I take it you're accompanying me to Smackdown this weekend since you're off?"
"Not exactly," I said. "I wanted to go home to Tampa for the weekend and do some work around the house."
"But we're never home, Tess," he said.
"I know but if you want to try to have a baby I should go home and start to get things ready. You know what I mean?"
"Not really," he said, "but don't you want to see Randy?"
"I would love to see Randy but I think you two need to hang out and have a guys night. I just want to go back home. I kind of miss our home, Baby."
"You miss our home? Something isn't right here, Tess. I don't know what it is but something isn't right. Are you pregnant?"
"No, John, I'm not. I just want a break this weekend to go back home to Tampa and do some work around the house. It's really not that big of a deal."
"Fine, Tess, if that's what you really want to do go ahead and do it. I guess I'll see you for RAW on Monday."
"Yeah," I said. "Thanks. I just want to do some cleaning."
"Okay," he said disappointed.
"Baby, don't be sad," I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck. "There will be other weekends I can go with you to Smackdown."
"I know but I just wanted to spend this weekend with you but if you want to do work around the house go ahead."
"I do," I said, "and you spend every weekend with me."
"Not lately, Tess. It seems like I never see you anymore. You're always out with the girls. When do you and me get our time?"
"Tonight," I said. "Remember? We're spending time together tonight."
"I guess you're right," he said as my cell phone went off.
I removed my arms from around his neck and grabbed my phone. I saw Dave's name highlighted on my phone. He sent me a text message that said, "can I see you." I responded back with a yes.
"You know what, I have to go make a quick trip run for Vince. I will be right back okay?" I said.
"Fine," said John. "I have to get ready for tonight anyway. I love you," he said kissing my lips.
"Love you too," I said with a smile before walking out of the locker room. I made my way down to Dave's locker room. I knocked on the door before I entered.
"Come in," I heard him say.
I walked in and said, "you wanted to see me?"
"Yeah. I had to. How about that meeting?"
"I know right. It was stupid. I seriously thought Vince knew about us and then he goes and comes up with a storyline like that. Talk about irony."
"That's what was so funny about it but Romeo had no idea."
"It's a good thing he doesn't," I said. "That would suck."
"Yeah it would. What is with the common law shit, Tessa?"
"I have no idea. He never brought it up until today. I have no idea. I think the guy is losing his mind."
"Tessa, if you're married to him just tell me."
"I'm not," I said. "But I am his girlfriend."
"That I don't care about. Marriage is a different story though, Tessa."
"All right," I said. I wasn't sure of the difference because I was still cheating on John either way.
"Sorry," he said. "I'm sorry. I'm just so tired of the way things have to be between us," he said wrapping his arms around my waist. "I just want the night to happen where we sleep together and you don't have to rush out in the morning. That's why I asked to see you."
"Okay," I said wrapping my arms around his neck.
"Since Vince gave you this weekend off, I'm off and we know John will be away how about you come over to my house to spend the weekend with me. We'll have a nice romantic weekend."
"I thought you had Max?"
"I do," he said, "but you can still come over. I don't mind at all. I just want to be with you this weekend."
"You want me to meet your son?"
"Yeah," he said. "Why not? I want you to meet Max. I know you're not about having kids but I do want you to meet my son."
"I'm not a monster, Dave. I do like kids I just don't want my own." Maybe things were starting to be a little more than sex between us. I mean meeting his son was a big deal. It was a lot bigger than just casual sex that was almost like commitment. "Do you really want me to meet Max?"
"I want you to but if you don't' want to you don't have to," he said. "He will be in bed by 7:30 or 8:00. You could come over then and we can have a romantic candlelight dinner, watch a movie and then whatever you want to do. It's up to you if you want to meet Max or not."
"I'm just shocked you want me to meet your son. I don't mind meeting him. I would like that. I would really like that," I said as I softly kissed his lips. I had to admit I was pretty excited about meeting Max but I had no idea what that meant for Dave and me.
"Great," he said with a smile, "we can hang out during the day take Max to the zoo or the park something like that. And then we can have some time together."
"Sounds like a plan," I said with a smile. "I'm looking forward to it."
"Me too," he said, "this is going to be the best weekend ever."
"Yeah it is," I said. There was just something about Dave that made it so much harder for me to stop what I was doing. I am sure I had started developing feelings for him. More than I thought. I got into it just having casual sex but my feelings went beyond that. I was beginning to really like Dave and started to think maybe there was that possibility we could be more than what we were. There was only one thing standing in our way. Well, maybe there were two things. One was I didn't know if Dave felt the same way about me as I felt about him and two John. I just didn't have the heart to break up with him and I didn't' want to until I knew what was going on between Dave and me. I wasn't going to break up with John for some casual sex. I wanted more than that. I wanted commitment before ending things with John. Maybe I was being selfish but I'm pretty sure I liked Dave a lot more than John. That would be the only explanation for what I was doing.
"So how much time do you have till you have to be back with Romeo?"
"I'm not sure. He's getting ready for a match," I said rolling my eyes. "It could be a while. Then I have to spend time with him after the show."
"You know, Tessa, you don't' seem too happy. If you're not happy why do you stay with him, Tess?"
"Because I love him, Dave."
"Are you happy?" he asked.
"I'm happy enough," I replied.
"You're happy enough?" he asked. "Come on, Tess, I think you deserve better than John. I see the way he treats you. You need someone that will treat you better. You deserve it."
"John is a good guy, Dave. He is just misunderstood."
"All right," said Dave, "we'll stick to that for now but you better go. I don't' want Romeo to start blowing up your phone because you're gone for more than 10 minutes. You know his controlling ways. So you should go back to him. I will get my time with you this weekend."
"Yeah," I said. "You're right but I am really looking forward to this weekend."
"Me too," he said with a smile. "I'll see you later, Tess."
"See you later," I said before we shared a passionate kiss. "Bye, Dave."
"Bye, Tess," he said walking me to the door. We kissed each other quickly before he opened the door to let me out. I smiled at him before I walked out into the hallway. I let what Dave said to me run through my mind all night. It was running through my mind my whole time with John. The worst part was when John and me made love that night the only man I could think of was Dave. I felt bad for doing that but it was what it was. I must admit I was really looking forward to my weekend with Dave and hoping that we could get our feelings out there because I wanted to know exactly what was going on between us. I needed to know.
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