02/22/10

Jade was going over some reports from the night before including copies of the tech's reports about the pyro mishap. She shook her head as they were now trying to blame it on a short circuit when one of the guys the night before blamed it on a music miscue. She typed her own statement & forwards it with the techs statements to the board of directors. She pulled out her laptop to check on emails for Aphrodite's working on that a while before seeing if there was any reply from Master Mutoh, she was pleased to see there was one, but if possible he wished to meet on the 10th. That was five days earlier then she had planned she wrote back that he would do what he could to make it by that time. If all arrangements could be completed in time he would let him know. Her next letter was to her theatrical contacts in Philadelphia along with her phone number that she would need all new equipment needed to pull off Shadow & to let her know when to come into town. It had been over 6 years since she performed as him. Luckily she knows the theatrical pieces have improved since then to allow someone to hide their sexuality even more.

She called her mom's office to find out when she had an opening in her schedule for a meeting with her. She came back asking if a lunch meeting would be fine. She assured her it was & then asked if she would prefer lunch in Linda's office or out. She opted for lunch in & gave the secretary her order in advance saying she would be up in about an hour. Jade just checked over a few more things before making her way to Linda's office at the right time. She was shown in & took her normal seat on Linda's couch.

"Hello dear. You asked for a meeting instead of just stopping by so this is a business matter?"
"Sort of mom." Jade looked down a moment then back at her. "I need to step away from the company for a while."
"A vacation, not a problem. What a week or so?"
"No mom..I mean really step away. I have some work for my other company over seas. That would be a few weeks at least, maybe longer. There is just too many things here at the moment that I just can't deal with."
"Like what Jade? I heard nothing but glowing reports about you last night."
"Yeah after I stopped Cena from wanting to go ballistic on who ever decided to screw him out of the belt without a heads up & the reason he got no heads up was because I never go the heads up. Then the whole thing with Mark. If I had my call I would can the whole crew from last night. They are covering for each other & I don't like it, which before you ask I included those sentiments in my statement to the board. That is not why though mom. It was something that was already in the works before last night."

"Well how soon do you want to leave?"
"My first meeting it scheduled for the 10th of March, but I would like to take off before then so I can visit my other parents & let them know the dealings with the company before I head over seas."
"I understand Jade. You know the door will always be open for you."
She smiled with a nod. "Yeah I know mom thanks."
"At least finish up the week?"
"Yeah I can wait till Saturday to head out." She got up walking to Linda giving her a hug before they moved to a table to eat. She just hoped they would stay that understanding if or more so when they find out she is going to work for one of their bigger competitors over seas.

02/02/10

Jade was packing her suitcase before heading down to her car to drive to Philadelphia. She knew she could of flown, but his gave her a chance to unwind on the ride. She went thru a drive through grabbing a sandwich & soda before continuing on her way down. Once she pulled into her parents place she had her suitcase in one hand & her laptop bag sling over her shoulder walking up to the door. She knocked waiting for her birth mother to answer. She was already expecting the big hug when it came from the older woman.
"Hey baby."
"Hey mom" She tired to offer a smile walking past her into the house.
"What wrong baby girl?"
"Quite a bit mom. Also some good too I hope though."
"Well your father is in the living room." She smiled shutting the door before both girls walked into the living room sitting.

"Wow ya went back to the short hair I see."
"Yeah pop easier to handle that way. Plus if things go my way Shadow may be coming back." It wasn't hard for her to read their worried looks. "I will be fine you two. I can handle it, & I miss it. The only problem is that the job is over seas."
"Over seas where?" Asked her dad.
"Japan."
"Wow heavy competition over here. Do they know exactly who Shadow is?"
"No…that is why it is uncertain yet. Also why I am in town I am meeting up with Debbie tomorrow to get fitted for a new outfit. I am also dyeing my hair & getting colored contacts. I want to try to get my look as much from McMahon's that I can to prevent that connection, though I am sure some might. I am not fully sure how much people will see Jade though."
"Masked all the time again?"
"Except for in the apartment & working with Aphrodite. I have a few artist lined up to interview when I first go over."

"And when is that exactly?"
"Next week, think you guys can deal with me for that long?"
"Of course Jade. We hardly see you anyways."
"Well Titan was keeping me pretty busy at times." Ok that may have been a lie at times too, but oh well.
"Well that is good, go take your bag to your room & we will order in dinner what you want?"
"Cheese steak please. I still swear most places don't know how to make them right." Her dad laughed as she stood up walking to give him a kiss before heading up to her room. It was pretty much how she left it & didn't expect much else. Sitting on the foot of her bed was fresh sheets so while she was there she made the bed up before falling back on it a few minutes so glad they didn't ask about Phil.

After dinner they sat & watched TV for a bit before she went to get sleep having a long day ahead of be tomorrow. Jade fell asleep with a smile on her face so glad her birth parents were so supportive of what she was doing. How many people can say their parents were understanding if not even supportive of living your life as the other sex. Not that she was gay or anything, she tried not to laugh at that fact. As Shadow she guessed in a way she would be gay as she was into guys…then again any kind of sexual attraction was kind of the last thing on her mind.