CHAPTER 41

The crowd in the Pensacola Bay arena was on fire tonight! I watched from up high in the rafters as fans began cheering and waving their banners, as the announcers came out and took their seats at ringside. I myself was already dressed in my ring gear, as I sat with my phone just checking through my social media. I had decided to hide out as soon as I got to the arena, just feeling I needed a little alone time away from Roman, the girls locker room, the gossip...ALL OF IT. I looked down at my phone which had started buzzing for like the fourteenth time since I'd been up here. It was Roman again. He had been calling and texting continuously ever since I disappeared on him. I looked up and sighed, as my head was still hurting from crying in the ladies earlier.

I felt hurt and betrayed. I still couldn't come up with a single explanation for this morning, and Roman still hadn't offered me any truth on the matter. I finally let my mind accept that he was cheating on me, that way so I could at least deal with everything in my own way. And if not, at least I had anticipated the worst, and managed to remain strong in doing so.

Right now though with the way I was feeling, I wanted nothing more than a cheeky cigarette!

Monday Night Raw had begun now, and I watched as Miz TV opened the show. Miz was currently the United States Champion, and the special guest on his show tonight was...him. I laughed at his wacky humor, of course he'd invite himself on the show, that was sooo Miz! Ha ha. As I listened, I realized he was actually pretty good on the mic, riling up the audience at just the right times, yet delivering wicked punch lines like only Miz could. He rambled on for a while about how he was a fighting champion, and because of that, he will be putting his US championship on the line...

''...right here tonight in Pensacola Florida!'' he was saying, and the crowd went wild! ''That's right, Pensacola baby...a city I can't stand! Ha ha ha'' he laughed, making the crowd boo him loudly now ''Hey! When my hand goes up, your mouth goes shut!'' he said taking off his sunglasses and looking around angrily. I began laughing, just feeling like a kid all over again as I continued to watch.

All of a sudden the lights in the arena shut off, and out came Bray with the rest of the Wyatt family. Immediately the arena began glowing with the soft twinkling lights of fireflies as people held up their cells. It looked like the midnight sky from up here, it was so beautiful.

I already knew what was going to happen, but I continued to watch anyway. Bray would come out and answer Miz's challenge, to which Miz of course would then protest by going on at Bray, asking if it isn't enough that he won the Royal Rumble, and already has an opportunity at the WWE championship belt too? Bray would then laugh and still challenge Miz anyway, who had too much pride not to honor his title, especially as he had gone on so much about being a fighting champion. Unfortunately for Miz though, Bray would actually go on to defeat actually him, and win using the Sister Abigail of course.

It was that time of the show when something exciting was about to happen, and I watched as Bray-being the believer he is-also issue the same open challenge to any brave man in the locker room out back to come and face him, right there and then for his newly awarded US title!

I looked down at my watch...ooohh, time to go! I thought, as I was actually involved in main event segment coming up. I quickly made my way back down and headed to the girls lockeroom, hoping not to bump into Roman on the way over.

I arrived in no time, and stood watching from the monitor as the show continued. I had about ten minutes left before it was my que to go on, so I used the time to quickly check my hair and makeup, while also ignoring Roman who had started buzzing my phone again as I stood in front of the mirror.

''Babe!'' Paige shouted running over to me ''Where you been? I've been looking all over for you!'' she said worriedly ''I also had Dean looking for you too, and Roman has also been loo-''

''Sssshh'' I said puling her close to me ''I don't want the whole locker room hearing...'' I whispered.

''Hearing what? I was right earlier, something's wrong isn't it?! Is it Roman?'' she whispered back, studying my face carefully.

''I don't wanna talk about in here'' I said, looking over at Summer who was pretending to do her makeup in the opposite mirror, but clearly she was just eavesdropping on us ''um...maybe after the show ok'' I said looked down at my feet ''and thanks Saraya, it's nice knowing I have someone I can rely on'' I smiled up at her.

She looked down at me concerned ''any time babe'' she said softly, and I was grateful she didn't push the issue further. I finished my make-up, and turned my head back to the monitor just in time to hear ''#Sierra...Hotel...Echo...Lima...Delta....SHIELD# and saw Roman walking down through the crowd, who had now started to go absolutely wild at his presence! He made his way to the ring, and stood square jawed in front of Bray...

''Open challenge huh? For me Bray, it's not a challenge...it's just a matter of when, and where. And the 'where' is right here tonight, in my home town of PENSACOLA FLORIDA BABY!'' He shouted, making the Pensacola crowd go even more wild for him! Girls were screaming everywhere I looked, and guys were cheering loudly for their idol the big dog.

I however was silent.

No matter how mad I was at him though, there was no denying how good he looked in his ring gear, with his hair all dripping wet, and his sexy muscles on show...my god, any girl would kill to be in my position right now I though with a soft smile. And yet here I was not wanting to speak with him, over something I wasn't sure he did. I still didn't have any proof of course, but sometimes in life you don't need proof when you have instincts.

I took a deep breath and looked up, trying not to ruin my makeup when I felt the stinging sensation of tears behind my eyes again. My head was still mixed with emotion, and I was grateful when Paige came over and lightly rested her hand on my shoulder in comfort.

I watched as Bray started laughing his sadistic laugh ''ha ha ha aaaahhh ha ha....typical! You put the right bait out, and the wolves come running. You're so predictable man" he said, giving Roman a nasty glare.

''Then I guess you know how this all goes down don't you Bray'' Roman said, squaring his shoulders at him ''but in case you don't, imma give you a quick rundown. You see, I'm gonna battle you right now, for that'' he said pointing to the US Title over Brays shoulder ''and I'M going to walk away United States champion tonight!'' he said, curling his lip at him with a confident grin.

''ROMAN! ROMAN! ROMAN ROMAN! ROMAN!'' the crowd started chanting.

''Oh were gonna battle alright Roman, but I think your confidence is a little premature. You see, I'm the eater of worlds, and there's not a damn thing yo...-''

''#Sierra...Hotel....India....Echo....Lima...Delta...SHILED#''

Not knowing what was going on, I quickly grabbed at the monitor with wide eyes, wondering why on earth the Shields music was playing again, as this most definitely was not in the script ''What the...?'' I said spinning my head round to look at Paige, who looked even more confused than I did.

The crowd did too, as they began looking round the arena for another Shield member. As for Roman, he looked as genuinely confused as we did. Bray however just retreated to the corner turnbuckle and waited, grinning from ear to ear while Luke and Eric kept a look out for any signs of an ambush.

Paige and I both continued watching the screen intently, while listening to all the commentators getting a little frazzled, as I guess they too were dumfounded as to what was going on right now. Just then, to mine, Paige, and especially Romans surprise, an unscripted and unapologetic Seth made his way down into the ring.

''Oh my god, what is he doing?!'' I yelled! Immediately drawing the attention of some of the other Divas, who had had all come running over and began watching the monitor too.

''Babe you need to get going, you're supposed to be out there now'' Paige said hurriedly trying to push me out the door.

''But, do I still stick to the original script? I mean, Seth is there now, is he part of it? Why hasn't anyone told me?! Did any of you guys know?'' I asked looking round at the other Divas. They all quickly shook their heads.

Knock knock-''Ms Melrose, it's your que now!''

I looked over at the door to see that stucky little tech guy from a week ago, the who had called Paige a Diva.

''What's going on?!'' I demanded walking up to him.

''I'm sorry, I'm just a tech guy, why don't you just stick to being a little Diva and get out there'' he said sarcastically.

I glared at him...then stumped on his toe! ''That's about as Diva as you're gonna get right now!'' I retorted, then made my way through the gorilla just as my theme music began to play.

I could feel all my old pent up anger rising to the surface as I walked, and I had to make sure to be careful and concentrate, as I for the time being I was still coming out in Abigail fashion, which meant I was still holding a candle in my hand. When I reached the ring, I quickly blew out my candle and just stood there glaring at Bray, like my version of the script read.

I had a front row seat now-figuratively speaking-to witness just what the hell was going on here tonight, as I, like the rest of the talent out back was completely baffled.

''Hey yo! What you doing here man?'' Roman asked turning and facing Seth square on.

''Open challenge brother. What, you thought you were the only guy in the locker room tonight?'' Seth asked sarcastically.

I watched as Roman looked at him quizzically, like he was trying to read him for some kind of signal as to why he was really out there.

Seth just smiled sideways at Roman, giving absolutely nothing away he slowly stepped forward to him... ''Did you think I forgot brother, that it was because of you why The Shield lost the opportunity to main event at WrestleMania this year?'' he said venomously.

Wait a sec...Roman did say something about him and Seth feuding at Wrestlemania in a few months, which I didn't even think to question as I was so mad at him this morning. Could it be true then about that promo he was practicing?

''Ooohhh, so that's what this is all about'' Roman said nodding his head slowly.

Bray wasn't even listening to them at this point, he was just glaring at me while pacing back and forth...well at least something is the script is right I smirked.

''Yo look man, that was an honest mistake alright, it could have happened to anyone of us'' Roman said innocently.

''But it didn't, did it brother? It happened to me, when you god damn speared me out of the match! So to answer your question, I'm here for insurance, I figure the US title will be a nice back up if anything should happen to The Shield'' he hissed biterly.

''Happen to The Shield?'' Roman repeated in disbelief ''what are you even talking about man, we blood broth-'' Roman started.

''And to add insult to injury'' Seth interrupted rudely ''...you're already out here trying to do the same thing, brother. Looks like I'm not the only one trying to get himself insuran-...''

''Alright ENOUGH! The both of you!'' Bray barked ''YOU!'' he said walking over and pointing down at me ''what the hell are you doing here huh?! What has any of this got to do with you?!'' he seethed in anger.

I smiled casually, not really knowing what to say, because none of this was on the script, so I just said the first thing that came to mind as I grabbed a mic, and stepped inside the ring ''I say, let 'em fight'' I grinned, as I turned and smiled at the crowd for dramatic effect, knowing that's exactly what they wanted.

''LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!'' they began chanting in agreement.

''No! No one is fighting tonight! The open challenge is now closed!'' Bray barked again.

''BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!'' said the crowd.

''Aww what's wrong brother Bray? Haven't you got the balls to do it?'' I smirked looking down at his area ''or are you just too intimidated by the fact that I didn't teach you my most important lesson...the element of surprise'' I smiled.

Roman began laughing now, and so did Seth.

''I don't take orders from an ex family member'' he snarled ''especially one who serves as nothing now but a stray pussycat for those lonely dogs!'' Bray retorted rudely.

SLAP!!!

I felt the inside of my palm stinging me, but I just ignored it and continued to stare Bray out. He too looked as pissed as I was, but also a little hesitant as to what was going on with the sudden change in script. I guess he wasn't sure whether to stay or go as he had angrily closed the open challenge, I guess because of Seth's presence, which originally it was supposed to be Roman winning the title in the end, especially as we were in his hometown which creative knew the fans would love.

''You assho-'' I began to say to Bray, when...

#Style and grace, I'm never gonna be done, lean on in, now welcome to the queendom...# Stephanie's music played, interrupting Bray, who had just taken a menacing step closer to me, but paused when Stephanie made her way through the gorilla and sauntered down the Ramp...

I had to fight the urge not to wiggle my hips and dance, as even though I was strictly country, I had always loved Stephanie's theme song, but I managed to stay in character, and just stood glaring at Bray.

It also wasn't part of the script that the big boss lady came out here tonight, so I guessed her presence was to possibly clarify Seth being out here.

Stephanie took a mic from one of the announcers, and made her way into the ring, where she went directly up to Bray and stood in his face.

''Oh yes you will!'' she barked into the mic, her blue eye glaring him up and down with authority ''You will fight tonight, why? Because this is my ring Bray, and I'm tired of you thinking you're the god of me!'' she shouted ''You were the one to put your title up on the line tonight, you called out the locker room, now you will defend it like a man!'' she snarled.

He just slowly stepped back, putting his hands up in the air and smiling, as if her temper tantrum had amused him rather than scared him.

She then turned to Seth and Roman now ''As for you two, don't forget who I'm married to, if you can't control your little wolf pack, then king of kings will!'' she hissed.

Roman and Seth both looked down.

The crowd was revved up now, with a mixture of ooohhs, and aaahhs, boos and cheers...it was crazy!

Then she looked at me... ''But you know what? Maybe Faith here is right, as I too say 'let 'em fight'' she smiled, looking between Bray, Seth and Roman ''Is that what you want Pensacola? You want them to fight?'' she asked looking round the crowd.

Here came the Daniel Bryan YES chants.

''Ok, ok 'Boss lady''' Bray said, stepping up to her ''seeing as it is YOUR ring, I guess YOUR gonna have to choose which of these dogs I turn into my little bitch!'' he laughed.

''How about BOTH! In a triple threat match, right here...RIGHT NOW!!!'' she screamed at Bray ''Get a referee out here!''

Man she was good! I got mad chills up and down my arm whenever she yelled like that, and I hoped to never be on the receiving end of one of those yells...in the show or in real life, ha ha.

I the did a little: ''there's no getting out of it now'' wave at Bray, and the crowd began laughing.

Roman and Seth also squared up to each other, and even though it wasn't into the mic, we could all see them giving their fighting talk to each other's faces.

Bray looked absolutely livid right now at having to defend his newly found title against not only one, but two of his sworn enemies.

''You can't do this!'' Bray protested to Stephanie.

Stephanie looked at him again ''You'll find Bray that when you're a McMahon, you can do anything'' she smiled, and left the ring, as her theme music played again.

I followed behind her, just as a ref ran past us calling out for the bell to be rung!

As soon as we stepped through the gorilla, Stephanie turned to me...

''I know what you want to ask, and I'm sorry Faith, but I didn't know. My father just came to my office like an hour ago with a couple of guys from creative, and they think having Seth involved for the US title will make for an interesting storyline on the road to Wrestlemania'' she informed me ''believe me, I hate his always changing the script at the last minute'' she tutted, the chuckled as she said ''typical McMahon right'' well yes a little Steph...I also chuckled to myself, but at least I had an explanation now.

''Um before you go, will uh...'' I stammered.

''Yes'' she said putting her arm on mine ''Roman still wins the US title tonight, Seth will get the word to him, don't worry''

I smiled, as even though I was still mad at him, I still wanted him to win his title. After waving Stephanie goodbye, I went back to the girl's locker to go change. I took my time while waiting for Paige, as I could see her bag was still here, so I figured maybe she was with Dean or something.

I couldn't help but watch the monitor now. The match was just about coming to an end, so I turned the volume up and watched as Roman did his famous ''Ooooaaaahhhh'' and speared Seth again! Then he swiftly turned, and flew through the air landing hard on Bray with the Superman punch, pinning him for the One, Two, Three count ''...and your new United States Champion is, Roomaaann Reeeiiggnnnsss!'' the announcer said.

The ref then raised Romans hands in victory, and I watched as he went and stood on the corner turnbuckle with the mic, flicking his long wet hair behind him, and raising his hand and title above his head stone cold style.

''We did it Pensacola! Just like I said we would!'' he panted into the mic ''This US Titles for you baby!'' he smiled round at his hometown crowd, as they once again began chanting ROMAN! ROMAN! ROMAN! ROMAN!

My goodness, it had only been a couple of hours, but I missed that beautiful smile of his so much!

I could hear Michael Cole talking now ''...well ladies and gentleman, we certainly haven't seen this in a long time. Let's have a replay shall we and watch once again as the US Title changing hands not once, but TWICE tonight! And if you ask me folks, it's with its rightful owner, the big dog...ROMAN REIGNS!''

I smiled, as I was really happy for Roman, but I still needed to clear my head.

Paige hadn't come by yet, and I didn't want to hang around now, so I quickly grabbed my bag, and decided to head on to the hotel.

''Roman? Hey Roman?!'' I spun round and stared at the monitor again, watching this time as Seth-who had been slumped on the floor outside the ring-slowly dragged himself to his feet and hobbled over to the announce table. He angrily he shoved JBL's cowboy hat to the ground, before resting his sore body on the edge and looking up at his Shield brethren.

Now what?... I thought staring at the screen again.

''Gimmie that mic!'' he yelled, reaching over and snatching it from Michael Cole.

''I want a re-match for that US Title brother! You're not gonna try and cheat me again on what's rightfully mine'' he snarled.

Roman jumped down off the turnbuckle, then slid out the ring making his way over to Seth, while holding his new US Title up high in the air with a smug smile on his face.

''Anytime...anywhere man'' he grinned down at him.

The crowd now all turned their heads towards the Gorilla, as Stephanie's music played again briefly.

''Seth! Roman! This need to end once and for all! Let sleeping dogs lie as the expression goes. So here's what we're going to do...Seth, you'll get your re-match against Roman just like you wanted, on the biggest stage of them all...Wrestlemania!'' she hollered into the mic, while pointing towards the Wrestlemania sign suspended high above the side of the ring.

Well, it's official.

The crowd immediately began cheering over match-up, however Roman looked as angry as anything, especially at Stephanie, as it appeared he still didn't know about that last part, even though apparently Seth was supposed to give him the word. And speaking of Seth, he was just stood grinning ear to ear at him, as if finally being happy to score a shot over Roman.

''....in a Falls Count Anywhere match'' she said all of a sudden, sending the crowd into ballistic cheers over the set stipulation!

Both Seth and Roman stepped toward each other now, their eyes ablaze with venom as the camera man quickly got close too to capture the looks on their faces, while Michael Cole said goodnight and closed the show.

I quickly turned off the set, and left the arena.

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