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Today I'm moving into my new apartment and Anna is helping me unpack my things. This is also a great way to catch up before I leave for Seattle. I walk out of the terminal and find Anna waiting for me at public pickup. "Anna." I squeal. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." She says. "Are you excited to move into your new apartment?"
"So excited."
"I'm happy for you."
"Thanks. I can finally feel safe."
She smiles. "You're brave babe." she whispers.
We pull up to my apartment complex and she takes it all in. We get out of the car and make our way up the elevator to my floor. I guide her to my door and unlock it, and when she enters she gasps. "What do you think?" I ask her.
"Shit this is cool."
"I know it's perfect." I agree laughing.
"That view, the lights, the ocean, it's magical." She expresses. "Show me round."
After giving her a quick tour we get started on unpacking. "This is fun, hanging out like old times." I mention.
"I miss our catch ups."
"As do I."
"How are you after Randy confronted you?"
"I'm okay." I admit. "I'm glad I reported him."
"Do you have any idea why he's doing this?"
"No idea."
"Do you still like Colby?" She asks.
"Still can't get him out of my head."
"And he has a girlfriend?"
I nod. "She's a total bitch."
"If it helps from what you've told me, it sounds like they are having problems and he definitely likes you."
"How would you know that, you've met him once?"
"When we met and we approached him he couldn't stop staring at you, I may have been a total nutcase, but I could tell."
"I don't know what to do."
"Just be friends, and one day he'll realise what a gem you are and break up with that bitch."
I laugh. "You have a way with words don't you?"
Hours later my apartment is starting to come to light. My clothes are unpacked, my kitchen is unpacked it will just be little things over time to unpack gradually. After a long working day we decide to head out to get some dinner. "Thank you for helping me today." I thank her.
"I wouldn't have wanted you to do this alone, and besides I think you got some stuff off your chest." She responds.
I nod. "If you weren't around I wouldn't know what to do."
"You would struggle, but from what you've told me, you have several people in your life now that are there for you."
"That's true."
"When do you leave?" She asks.
"In the morning."
"Are you excited to see your aunt and uncle?"
"I am."
"Well we'll be watching and routing for you."
"You better." I joke. "Thanks again for this weekend."
"Don't mention it girl, I love you."
The next day I gather my things and make my way to the airport. I make my way towards my gate and shortly after I board the plane and I'm off to Seattle.
A few hours later I land in Seattle where security guards escorts me towards my higher car and people immediately start to recognise me. I'm finally home and it feels very real, Sunday can't come quick enough!
I arrive at the hotel and find my room. Two minutes later I hear the door open and April and Celeste walk in. "Hello."
"Hey, hows the new apartment?" April asks.
"It's great. I'm all moved in."
"That's great and was it good seeing your friends?" Celeste asks.
"Yeah, Anna and I had a good talk."
"Good to hear, so miss Seattle, excited to be back home?" April asks.
"Yes, but nervous too." I admit.
"I'm sure everything will be fine, now we have no idea what's around here, want to show us around?" Celeste asks.
"Sure."
I lead them out around the city showing them all the old places I used to hang out at. As we venture around town people start to recognise us and stop for autographs. This is really happening. I'm wrestling in my home town. This is surreal! "It's hit you hasn't it?" Celeste mentions.
"It has. Being here and having people recognise me, I've actually done it." I respond.
"You're dad would be so proud of you." April whispers.
I smile. "Thanks."
"Speaking of your dad, are you going to see your family?"
"Yes tomorrow night at my uncles." I answer.
"Are you excited to see them?" Celeste asks.
"Yes."
After our day out we head back to the hotel where more superstars and divas are starting to arrive. I notice Brie and Brian checking in at reception. "Hey Miss Seattle." Brie greets.
"Hi." I chuckle.
"How is it being back in your hometown?" Brian asks me.
"It's good to be back, people have already recognised me."
"You are Seattle's very own Queen." Brie jokes.
Trinity and Ariane arrive shortly after and collect their room keys. "Hey girls." I greet.
"Does it always rain here?" Ariane complains.
I laugh. "Unfortunately it does, that's why I love sunny Tampa."
"Are you enjoying being home?" Trinity asks.
"Yes, and I'm seeing my family tomorrow night."
"Are you nervous?" Brie asks.
"Yes and no, it'll be good to see everyone, I haven't seen them in ages." I respond.
"How was your little break?" Ariane asks.
"Good. I moved into my apartment and had a much needed catch up with my bestie."
"How is Anna?" Trinity asks.
"Good, busy and bitchy as ever." I joke.
"Just like you." Brie teases and I gasp in shock as everyone laughs.
"Brie Bella, I didn't know you had that in you."
"I have many secrets you don't know about." She grins.