Hey guys, sorry for not updating sooner. I've written a heap but have only just got around to editing and what not. Just for the flow of the story I did a short chapter here. Stay tuned I will definitely update soon. - C
Chapter Twenty-Three - Waiting
"Sydney! Sydney!" photographers called out from behind the red ropes, I stood with my hands on my hips, posing and smiling for photos. Phil was a few steps behind me, his hands in his pockets while chatting to an interviewer; he couldn't look more uncomfortable if he tried. I kept making my way to the end of the red carpet, pausing to pose for photos. I was excited to see my first Mattel figurine but more excited for what was to happen after the party. "Hey." Phil bent down to whisper in my ears, "Hello." I whispered back, the photographers had turned their attention to us, "Sydney, are you with Punk?" an interviewer asked, I shrugged, "Maybe." Phil put his arm around my shoulder and I slipped one around his waist, we walked to the end of the red carpet and through the large glass doors of the event hall, "You can let go now." I spoke while observing the party; I spotted a few people on the roster gather around the latest figurines. "I don't want to though." He smirked; I moved out of his grasp, "There will be more time for that later." I gave him and wink and headed off towards the group.
I examined my new action figure, through the glass case. This was the first time I had seen it, the only input I had was what colour my attire the figure wore which was purple, silver and black. I had to remember to talk to someone at Mattel to get some sent home to Australia, I felt someone close behind me, "She looks awesome." A British accent spoke, "Maybe it's just because she's standing next to that handsome guy." Wade pointed to his latest version of his miniature self, which was wearing his black coat and red rose with the Intercontinental Championship around its tiny waist. I laughed, "Your probably right." I moved towards an empty bar table to rest my Pepsi on, "I heard you and Ry had a break down today."
I groaned, "On the highway luckily Phil wasn't too far behind to help me get here." Wade began to chat about his day but I zoned out, I spotted Phil talking to some Mattel employees, he caught my eye and frowned at the sigh of Wade but I rolled my eyes and he winked before heading back to his conversation.
"What do you think about that?" Wade asked, he took a gulp of his beer and waited for my answer,
"Sorry I missed that." He smiled,
"About in a few weeks seeing if we aren't seeing other people we start hanging out again." Before I had a chance to answer Zack holding his own figurine joined us,
"Look how zacked he looks." Wade and I laughed; Zack was rarely not in character, which made him so much fun to be around. We were joined by the rest of the roster and chatted for a while; I tried my best to put distance between Wade and I. I spent the rest of the party mingling until it was time for me to head out and meet Phil, I was walking back down the now empty red carpet when Wade caught my arm,
"Bethany, wait where are you going?" he asked,
"I'm going to head back to the hotel and get some rest." Well half of that was true; I was going back to the hotel but I wasn't going to be resting tonight.
"It's only 11, a few of us were going to head out to a bar. You should come." He looked hopeful that I would.
"Sorry Wade. Not tonight, I'm pretty beat and I have a car waiting for me. Count me in next time though." I turned to leave but he caught my hand again,
"What's going on Cinderella is your carriage going to turn into a pumpkin?" he let go of my arm; still hoping I would change my mind.
"Something like that." I smiled and headed out the front door, leaving him by himself as he watched me leave.