Over the next few months at work I was working closely with Amy and we started having our own matches on the show. The crowd loved her as she was getting cheers as big as Dwayne or even Austin. I was having a lot of fun being heel and cheating in my matches, either through Adam or Jay interfering or the use of a prop. Edge & Christian retained their tag team titles with the use of disqualification, thanks to yours truly, earning a new catchphrase 'disqualification rules!. They received so much heat from the crowd it was amazing. On the October 30 episode of raw, we celebrated Edge's birthday onscreen. During a cut scene, we gave Edge our new yellow merchandise with the boys' names written across the torso. The boys got very carried away during cut scenes with a kazoo playing everyone's theme music, it was hilarious. Who has this much fun at work?
I don't think about Jeff – well I try not to, and I just avoid him. I want to be with Adam and I'm not thinking about anything else. He treats me like a princess and I always know where I stand with him and what he's thinking. He doesn't play games like anyone else. Jeff didn't try anything else with me, and we had learned to be friends through the routinely process of colouring his hair.
'So, you still haven't told Adam?' Trish asked me as we prepared for our tag team match against Lita and Jaqueline. 'About the incedent, with a certain someone?' I shook my head. She was the only one who knew about the moment I had with Jeff as she was close enough for me to tell her, but distant enough from the group to not say anything. I hadn't told Amy, she was too close to Jeff and would probably yell at someone over it, it was just too risky. Although, I hated the fact I couldn't tell my best friend.
'It sucks that we have to work thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's day.' she told me. I was glad she changed the subject of conversation.
'Well, we don't celebrate thanksgiving in Australia,' I shrugged my shoulders. 'This is the only way everyone important to me in America is together.'
'The Christmas match should be fun, though.' She said happily. The Diva's Christmas match was just a silly rumble style match where we call dress as elves.
'Yeah… still have to find an outfit.' I said as there was a knock at the door. I walked over and answered and saw Vince Russo from creative standing there holding a script. They never personally deliver scripts unless they were really important or confidential.
'Hey,' I greeted him with a smile. Never get on Creative's bad side as they won't give you any interesting storylines. 'How are you?'
'Fine.' He replied politely. 'You need to read this script and let me know if you are comfortable with the storyline. If you don't, don't fret, we'll find you something different.'
'Thanks.' I said confused. This must be serious, but how could I say no to Creative?
He went to walk away but then added: 'Cat, please don't feel obliged to take this if you're uncomfortable. It was requested by Mr. McMahon personally. I promise I'll find you something else if you don't want to do it. Just keep it confidential.'
With that he walked away, leaving it there. What the hell was in this envelope?
'Open it!' Trish screeched, who had heard the whole thing. 'I want to know what is in it!'
I tore open the envelope, pulling out the bound booklet revealing a big 'confidential' stamp across the pages.
'This shit looks serious.' Trish laughed peering over my shoulder.
As I skimmed the scripts for the cut scenes and the storyline summaries, I felt shocked. Trish let out a gasp.
'There has been a rumour about this storyline that has been circulating for ages.' She sounded disappointed. 'Damn, I wanted it. No offence.'
The blonde Canadian looked dissapointed.
'You can have it.' I told her. 'There is no way I am playing Vince McMahon's toy. Dad would kill me.'
'So would I.' I heard someone walk through the door that I hadn't even heard had been opened. I turned and saw Adam, anger spilled through his face.
'Let me see it.' He said sternly. I hesitated in giving him the script, which I think made him furious. He snatched the papers out of my hand. This was the first time I hadn't seen him be his happy, loud and bubbly self which made me adore him – and I didn't this side of him, it scared me.
'No, no, no, no…' He said as he read the intimate cut scenes then went on to the summaries '…no, no fucking way!'
'Adam, relax, I'm not doing it.' I told him. He looked slightly relieved.
'Cat, this is your chance to gain some status and even power in the show.' Trish butted in. Adam gave her a dirty look. 'Just think about it, I think you should do it.'
'No!' Adam yelled slamming down the papers. 'If you do this, we're through. On and off screan' He was pointing at me as Jay walked into the locker room.
'You can't just tell me what to do!' I snapped.
'Watch me.' He sneered. I didn't like this Adam.
'Um, is everything ok?' The Canadian asked awkwardly.
Before any of us could say anything, Trish started 'Just tell us what you think of this storyline Cat has been offered. It's an intimate romantic storyline with Mr. McMahon.' She said picking up the script from where Adam had slammed it and handing it to Jay who flicked through it.
He thought about it for a second. 'It could do our Tag Team wonders, we could be headliners.'
I rolled my eyes, although he was correct. They had already been in a few mix and math main events, mostly six man tags teaming with Kurt, but they weren't considered headliners. His comments seemed to anger his best friend.
'It would break us up on screen, I'm not cool with that.' Adam told Jay.
'I don't know.' I muttered.
'Think about it.' Trish said quietly.
Amy and Matt felt the same as Adam about the proposed storyline with Mr. McMahon, as we ate at some Vegan Café Amy found here in Chicago.
'Think about it.' Amy explained. 'Do you want to be known as the slutty Diva who hooked up with her boss? You'll only ever Valet.'
'No, way.' I said wide eyed.
'And you're serious about your in ring career.' Amy pointed out. 'Specifically speaking, this scene where he makes you crawl around the ring and bark like a dog, what is that?
'I know, and love being a Valet.' I said. 'I want to be great in the ring so it makes me a better Valet.'
'Either way, I don't know what you're acting all confused about it.' Matt said bluntly. 'You seem to hate the idea.'
I shrugged my shoulders. 'I'm not confused; I just promised Trish I'd think about it.'
'I bet Adam would hate this.' Matt said. 'I would hate it if my girl, Amy did it.'
'Yeah he does, this is why I don't want to do it.' I suddenly realised what he was saying. 'Wait!' I yelled excitedly.
'Yeah…' Amy said quietly, blushing a soft pink in her cheeks.
'Oh my god!' I was screaming with excitement. 'I knew it! Adam and Jay knew it!' I was jumping up and down like a child who found fifty dollars on the floor or a candy store. 'How..? What..? Who..? When..?'
'Cat, calm the fuck down, crazy.' Amy shushed me.
'I knew it!' I whispered pointing my finger right at her face. She playfully went to bite my finger.
'Kinky.' I heard a deep southern accent say behind me. 'I love a bit of biting.'
I turned to see a tall man with rainbow coloured hair behind me. Yeah, we were friends and yeah, things were better between us, but every time I saw the man I felt like my stomach was about to turn inside out. I don't understand why he had this impact on me, which no one else had.
'Ya'll expressions tell me you finally told her?' He said with a smirk, sitting down on the chair next to me. He looked so cute with that half smirk smile thing.
'Finally?' I said shocked. 'How long have you kept this from me?'
'Only a month Cat,' Amy reassured me. 'We only told Jeff yesterday.'
'Yeah, we all know how much Cat hates secrets.' Jeff said putting his hand on my shoulder. 'She would never hide anything.'
I gave him a death stare, the little shit. Luckily Amy and Matt didn't even notice our tension as they were too into eachother.
'Best part is, we are being written into a romantic storyline.' Matt said happily. 'I get to save her a few times from Dean Malenko.'
They looked into each other's eyes. I was so happy for them.
'It's so great, like my brother is getting with my sister.' I said only realizing what it sounded like when the three of them cracked up in fits on laughter.
'So, what's new with you?' Jeff turned to me. 'Haven't seen you since you did this to my hair. Your best work, by the way.'
'Let me guess though, Beth hates it?' I asked casually, like a cared. I didn't… right?
'Yep, that's what makes this so special.' He smirked.
'Tell him about your offer.' Amy told me. I shook my head.
'No point, I'm not doing it.' I said firmly. I was supposed to keep this confidential, but now I guess all my friends know.
'What's going on, Boomerang?' Jeff asked using the nickname he's called me since he invented the 'Angel Wings'. I didn't really get it – of all things Australian…
I didn't answer, shrugging off his question, so Amy and Matt filled him in.
'You can't do that as you'll be the laughing stock.' Jeff said bluntly. 'No one would respect you. Although, the storyline could do wonders for Adam and Jay, and even a possible authority boost for you.'
'Exactly.' Although we were friends, I hated it when we were on sync.
'Why don't you want to do it?' He asked, looking into my eyes. He knew to do this when he wanted a real answer, when he knew I would lie or didn't want to tell him something.
'My Dad would kill me,' I started. 'And I don't want to be written out of the storyline I am in with Adam.'
He rolled his eyes at the second reason. I could tell he didn't believe me. I was so glad Amy and Matt were to loved up and staring at each other to notice his eye roll.
'I'm going to tell Vince now, that I'm not doing it.' I told Trish over the phone as I walked down the hallway with Jeff at my heels. Why was he even following me? 'And I promise I'll tell him that I feel you're right for the storyline.'
'Oh, really?' She sounded delighted. 'But I don't want you giving this up for me.'
'No, I'm not. Plus you will be better than me anyway.' This was true, as she was a lot sexier than I would ever be. Every man in the company wanted a piece of Trish and it made more sense for Mr. McMahon to want and get her.
'Well, if you think so.' She said 'I owe you.'
'You haven't got it yet.' I reminded her. 'But fingers crossed.'
'Ok, let me know how it goes.'
'Bye.' I told her, hanging up the phone.
'Kitty Cat, do really think I believe you are not doing this because of Adam?' Jeff whispered loudly behind me. He was up to his old tricks.
'Yes Jeff,' I said flatly, not wanting his bullshit.
'You know that I think?' He asked.
'I don't care what you think!' I yelled, grabbing the attention of the few crew members around me.
'You should.' He snickered and shook his head. 'You don't get it. Not in yourself or me.' He gave me the look of defeat and walked away, leaving me at Vince Russo's door. What the hell is he talking about?
Forgetting about Jeff suprisingly easily, I knocked on the door and as let in by Vince Russo himself.
'Hey Cat, how you feeling about it all?' He asked, and I just simply shook my head. 'Yeah, I get it. You have a good head on your shoulders. You just need to understand though that this is the Attitude Era, and we are here to push the boundaries to beat the WCW. Vince requested you.'
'I get that, but I can't do it.' I answered.
'This is a great way to build your persona.' He added.
'I feel I have been doing a great job in the Edge and Christian faction.' I said bluntly. 'I am basically their leader – I am more than a valet and everyone knows that. Give It to Trish, she needs it more than me.'
He smiled at the thought. 'She was my pick, and yes you are the best Valet we have ever had. This is why I want to work on something with you. Maybe I could still add you to the storyline, there is a way. Vince and Linda are getting a divorce on screen, and Vince fires Mick Foley with the help of Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian.' He rubbed his chin. 'Rather than you betray Edge and Christian there as planned, we'll have Steph take her Dad's side and as you are her best friend on the show, this was your agenda the whole time, to get Mick fired.'
'I can be like Steph's sidekick when she takes over in the part where Vince goes M.I.A'
'Great.' He said to my suggestion. 'Anything else you have in mind?'
There was one thing, was I ready to risk it? 'Uh, yeah, Amy and I would like a Pay-per-view match.' Was I asking too much?
'Yeah, done.' He said like it wasn't a big deal. 'Armageddon. We can't make it a title shot becuase Lisa Moretti has it as Ivory till May. It was the only deal we could give her so she'll join Right To Censor. I'll run all these changes past Vince first, but I'm sure it will be fine.'
'You know Trish is better at this sexy stuff than I am.'
He laughed. 'The fact you call it "sexy stuff" tells me that.'
We said our goodbyes and left. I texted Trish and Amy who were thrilled with the outcomes as I expected them to be
The next couple of weeks held Thanksgiving, a night where Trish and I went crazy with in her hotel room cooking and invited everyone over to eat.
'That's not fair; you can't cook your first Thanksgiving dinner.' Adam laughed at me. We had a really great chat after I rejected the storyline and at the moment I felt really connected to him, although he acted like a bit of a douchebag when he heard about the script. I put my arm around the small of his back and pulled him in closer. He was so much taller than me, and had a great tendency to ruin romantic moments. 'Can you re-highlight Jay's and my hair tonight?' he asked. Yes people, I bleach my boyfriend's hair.
'Fine.' I giggled.
'I'm starving, let's sit and dig in!' Jay said loudly as he sat down at the head of the table. 'We should go around and say what we are most thankful for.'
After everyone sat down and filled their plates, Jay thought he would start off. 'I am thankful for food. Yep.' We all cracked up in laughter. Typical Jay.
Trish sat next to him. 'I'm thankful for the storyline boost I'm getting, honestly. Best thing that has happened to me since I started. Oh, and Ron… don't let me forget to call him' She turned to Amy who was sitting next to her.
Both Amy and Matt said they were thankful for each other which caused a cheesy 'aaaww…' from the whole table.
'I am thankful for many things.' I said looking into my glass of wine. 'All you guys and the whole company. Our first PPV match, and wine; don't know how I would go without it.' The table laughed.
'I'm thankful for finding a loving partner who is funny, beautiful and faithful.' Adam said looking at me. I didn't turn back to him, just sculled the rest of my glass of wine and felt my stomach turn to knot, making sure I didn't look at Jeff either.
'I'm thankful for finding someone who is teaching me love may exist.' Jeff said bluntly.
'Yeah, Beth's great!' Amy said smiling. Blah!
I hope all my future Thanksgivings are not this awkward...
Christmas was even more fun than Thanksgiving, maybe because I was a lot more familiar with the holiday. The hard part was being so far away from my family, although as we were on the road, everyone was away from their families and all we had was each other.
Jay really wanted to make our first Christmas special and organized Secret Santa which we were strictly to have ready for Christmas breakfast, which made sense as we had to be at the arena in the afternoon. I had Adam and I was fairly certain he had me also. Trish whipped up eggs and bacon for everyone but Amy the vegan, who made her own vegan smoothie concoction.
'Actually, this tastes good.' I laughed as a snuck another sip.
'Cat, it's just fruit. You need more protein.' Jeff nagged as I rolled my eyes and sat down next to Adam and the table. I'm not a big meat eater, so I just ate the eggs. It isn't that I am vegetarian because I am not ready to claim that title – I love seafood way too much - bacon just makes me feel a bit funny in my tummy. Although, ever since Jeff's statement at the Thanksgiving dinner in which I only understood what he meant, my stomach had been in a knot, feeling almost inside out.
I had also started dreaming about the man, that he would get hurt somehow. I don't know what these dreams meant, whether I wanted him hurt or not, but I would wake up in a pool of sweat, screaming.
'Let's start with me. Who has me?' Jay bounced up and down on his chair, mouth full of bacon. Adam handed over the box which was neatly wrapped. Wait, I thought he had me as he told me he had gotten me something.
'Neat,' Jay said as he pulled out a pair of black wrestling boots with 'Christian' written along the side. 'Look they have my name on them!' He started trying them on when Adam coughed. 'Oh shit,, who has Adam?' He laughed with the rest of us. I passed over a small box which I had tied a red bow over it. He opened it carefully, revealing the two Foo Fighter tickets he'd been wanting to purchase for a while. His face lit up as he held them up to everyone and then pulling me in and squeezing me against his chest.
'I love it!' He yelled then kissed the top of my head. After pulling away from him I turned to see Jeff holding up a guitar case with a big bow on it.
'For you to take on the road.' He said as I shot up out of my chair.
'Are you serious?' I screeched at the top of lungs as he opened it up, revealing a rosewood travel Ibanez acoustic guitar. I threw my arms around his and he threw me around.
'You shouldn't have done that!' I thanked him.
'It was seriously the least I could do.' He smiled.
The room went silent. We turned to the rest of the room who were looking at us weirdly. Amy noticed the silence and tried to save the awkwardness.
'Uhem.. Jeff this is for you.'
A/N - Thanks to my fave horseluv123 (you're the best!) and also Ashes2Dust18 for your honest reviews. Keep them coming as they are heaps motivational.
