John's POV
It's been about a week now… but I'm still stuck here in West Newbury MA. I hate it how my lawyer moves so slowly. I wonder what is Maria doing right now. There was a knock on my door. I opened it and found Liz standing there.
"John, can we talk?" she asked timidly.
"Sure" I step aside. She walked inside slowly. She went near the window and wrapped her arms around her. She was staring ahead blankly. I came up behind her. Looking ahead as she did.
"I just wanted to say sorry." She said her voice trembling.
"For what?" I asked as if I do not know what she's talking about.
" I've been thinking about our relationship. I just feel like it's one-sided." I just stared at her. Not wanting to say anything.
" I've been thinking that it won't do me any good if I continue loving you anymore. I know that you were pressured to enter this. I feel bad as every single day passes by with you trapped in misery." Tears started to well up in her eyes. I feel guilty.
"I knew that you love Maria so much ever since. I was so selfish when I did this to both of you." She continued as tears flowed freely down her cheeks. I tried reaching out to her but stopped midway.
"I feel that it's time to let go cause I know that you won't love me like you love Maria. Sad to say but I have to let you go even it hurts." She covered her face with both of her hands. I can feel her genuine sincerity. I put a hand on her shoulder and turned her around and hugged her. She buried her face on my chest.
"I just want you to know that I just did it because I love you so much and I'm sorry. You're free now. I won't meddle with any of your affairs ever again." She mumbled and for the first time, I really felt that I was really free. She pulled away wiping her face with the back of her hands.
"I will sign the papers without any hesitation. I promise you that." She said as she began to walk to the door.
"Liz" She turned around.
"Yes?"
"Thank you"
Maria's POV
What a boring week it had been for me. John's still not here. He said he will be gone for about 2 weeks. John was back on Raw and me still stuck on Smackdown. I have the feeling that I will be drafted to Raw before the year ends.
It's been about 1 week. I still have another week to suffer but do you know what's the next best thing if you don't have your boyfriend around? Having a bubbly best friend who sticks with you through ups and downs.
I was playing videogames with Mickie when there was a knock on the door.
"Wait hold on a minute….and don't you dare touch my controller!" Mickie warned when she stood up and headed for the door. She opened it and I saw Randy step in.
"Hey Randy!" I squealed jumping up and hugging him. We always treat each other like brothers and sisters.
"Hey Ria" he said returning my hug and giggling.
"Ehem" Mickie was leaning on the door with her hands on her chest and raising her eyebrows.
"Oh sorry babe" Randy apologized and leaned down to kiss her. My eyes widened in an instant.
"Uhmm when did this happen?" I asked doing unusual gestures with my hand.
"Mickie, how come you haven't told me?" I exclaimed and slapped her playfully on the arm.
" Sorry, I also need to have my privacy you know…"She said sheepishly.
"Hey Randy are you here to join us play videogames?" I asked as I head to the couch.
"Uhmmm, actually I thought Mickie and I are going out tonight" He said
"Oh shoot!" Mickie said as she slapped her forehead.
"Sorry babe, I forgot. I promised Maria to stay with her." She said as she wraps her arms around his waist.
"Oh, don't mind me, I'm great right here." I said pointing on the couch.
"And besides, I'll be heading back to my room in an hour or so. I need dome sleep. Go and have fun."
"Are you sure Ri?" Mickie asked as she gathered her things."
"Absolutely" as I resume playing. When I heard the door close. I put down the controller. I'm not sure what I'm going to do next. Go to the mall? Nope…too late…A walk to the park? Oh that would be great! I turned the tv and the game off and stepped out of Mickie's room. I took the elevator and when I arrived at the hotel lobby, there were a lot of people there surprisingly. I walked across the lobby ziz-zagging my way through the crowd of people. I step out and savored the early night air .
No One's POV
He was watching her. Sitting on one of the couches of the lobby he stared at her as she head to the door. He never really had the chance to meet her but he will and that is an assurance.