Jaelyn

Daniel and I are still at Cowboy Orlando. We are still on the floor, recreating the dance scene from Safe Haven.

He's still sweeping me off my feet but lifting me up off my feet. I still held onto him as we are also still forehead to forehead.

We are breathing short breaths. He gently puts me back on my feet as we're still forehead to forehead.

A faster song plays as the previous song came to an end. We sat back down and drank some water.

"What did you think?" Daniel asked. "It was better than when we first danced," I said. "True. At least no frogs are croaking," he said, chuckling.

My phone vibrated, and I got a notification from Fergal. It's pictures of him and the twins. I smiled softly.

"Everything okay?" he asked. "Yes, Fergal just sent me pictures of the twins having fun in Mexico," I said.

"Can I see?" he asked. "Sure," I asked, showing Daniel pictures of the twins. "They're cute. What's their full name?" he asked.

"Irelynd Madison Leonie and Fergal Joshua aka FJ," I said. "You and Fergal named her after his home country?" he asked.

"Similar but we spelled it I-R-E-L-Y-N-D instead of I-R-E-L-A-N-D," I said. "That's unique. What's your oldest full name?" he asked.

"Bridgette Jolene Garcia-Dale," I said. "Did you middle name her Jolene after a Dolly Parton song?" he asked.

"Yes, I did. Plus, Bridgette's a red head," I said. "How so?" he asked. "Bridgette's a red head because Bryson's mom is a red head. Irelynd and FJ are brunettes like their dad and me," I said.

"Wow. I didn't know you're a natural brunette," he said. "Yeah, I dye my hair this shade of red because of the rebellious character," I said.

"I actually do have a thing for redheads, including ones that dye their hair as red as yours," he said, smiling.

"Is your ex-wife a red head?" I asked. "No, she's a light brunette. He did dye her hair auburn red with hints of blonde," he said.

"I see. What are Erik and Davena's natural hair color?" I asked. "Erik has dark brown curly hair but started to get grays. Davena's dirty blonde but dyes her hair many colors," he said.

"Are you a brunette?" I asked. "My hair is black with hints of gray. I've had grays in my hair since I was 17. But I do dye it but leave some grays," he said, taking off his hat.

I see the grays in his hair. "Wow. You remind me of Ryan Edwards when his hair started turning gray," I said.

"I've been told that I look like him. I've been told that I look like Jensen Ackles, Steve Howey, and even Glen Powell," he said.

I tried not to gag when Daniel mentioned Glen Powell. "Glen Powell? He wished he'd look like you," I said, smiling.

"Well, thank you," he said. "You're welcome but you do look like Jensen Ackles and Steve Howey's triplet," I said.

"Well, thanks again," he said, smiling. "No problem," I said. "I'm gonna get some drinks and a couple of shots of Fireball," he said, getting up.

"Okay, also water to stay hydrated," I said. "Coming up," he said, walking away. I smiled softly, checking my phone.

I see a text from Marcel. 'Having fun with Daniel?'

I smiled back, replying, 'Yes, I am. Thank you for checking on me', sending the text.

Marcel replied; 'You're welcome. Have a good night'.

I smiled as Daniel came back with the drinks. "Okay. I got Fireball shots, Cayman Jacks and water," Daniel said. "Thank you," I said, taking the water bottle.

"You're welcome," he said. He sat back down. "Okay. That's a big shot of Fireball," I said, picking up the glass.

"That's how big they serve them," he said. I nodded. "Well, bottoms up," I said. "Bottoms up," he said.

We clank the shot glasses together. We both took our shots. I lifted my pinky since I am classy like Nicole.

He hissed and I made a face and sighing in relief. "Whoo. That tastes like Big Red Gum," I said. "I agree. I saw Lana on Total Divas drinking too many shots of Fireball," he said.

"She loves Fireballs. I actually was not in Miami for Nattie and Nia's birthday weekend," I said. "I noticed. I remember when you didn't come back to Total Divas," he said.

"Yeah, I didn't want to be on Total Divas the following season but I did come back to the season that Saraya aka Paige was on where she said; "I'm back, bitches." while spinning in her chair," I said.

"I remember Saraya. I remember wrestling her brother Zac and her mom, Sweet Saraya. Her mom kicked my ass," he said.

"So did Lauren Lopez," I said. "Yes, she has," he said. "Have you beaten Fergal?" I asked. "Yes, I have. Me and the Young Bucks kicked him out of Bullet Club," he said.

"Oh, wow. How did you get kicked out of Bullet Club?" I asked. "Actually I left Japan in 2015 and traveled to England for ICW, Ireland for OTT and Westside Xtreme Wrestling in Germany. I was traveling as a free agent and then in 2018, I went to Evolve Wrestling until 2019 and Jon suggested that I go to AEW and I did," he said.

"Did you like wrestling at AEW?" I asked. "Yes, I like it. I debuted in the All or Nothing Casino Battle Royale, and got eliminated by MJF. I wrestled during AEW Dark. I did the Iron Claw Chokeslam for the wins. However, August 2020 is when I got released from AEW and I went back to Indianapolis and you know," he said.

"That's when your week went from bad to worse?" I asked. "Yes, 48 hours later, my worst nightmare came true, I caught my wife cheating on me," he said.

I nodded. "How long was the divorce process?" I asked. "We started a separation for at least two months. I went back to Jacksonville, found a new place for me to live. I got a townhouse for me and my kids and then in late October, I went back to Indianapolis to meet with a divorce my lawyer and decided to file for divorce from Hannah. She got the papers then she hired a lawyer for herself and she wanted half of my money and wanted full custody of my kids, mostly Davena because Erik was almost a young adult like seventeen," he said.

"Did she get half of your money?" I asked. "Nope. She was only allowed to keep the money she makes and I was allowed to keep the money I make," he said.

"Do you pay child support for Davena and Erik?" I asked. "No, because we both make money," he said.

"Same. December 2020 was when my divorce was finalized and I went back to Orlando after the divorce was final and I went to tryout for NXT for three days. January 2021, I got a phone call from Triple H and that's how I hooked up with Jessica as a rebound," he said.

"You and Marcel have something in common," I said. "Don't remind me. I even told him that Jessica wasn't worth being around. She's still young and immature," he said.

"I know. Younger girls think they're more mature but they aren't. I'm 28 years old and I act like a 35 year old," I said.

"Oh I can tell. You had to grow up at sixteen/seventeen because you became a mom. Just like I grew up when I became a dad at sixteen as well," he said.

"I see why Cassidy wanted us to meet and get to know each other. But all planned by you," I said, smiling.

"That's true," he said, smiling. "How was practicing your promo?" I asked. "Pretty good. I have a trial promo on Tuesday with Mr. Regal and Shawn Michaels," he said.

"Are you nervous?" I asked. "A little but I have to work on an entrance. Tell him why NXT should take me seriously. Similar to my tryout," he said.

I nodded. "Well, you have to have your gear, entrance gear, etc for your character. Including your scar," I said.

"Ohh, I will remember that," he said. "How did you come up with The Scar in Japan?" I asked. "Well, Scar from the Lion King as my comeback character but in a human form," he said.

"That's hot. Do you wear pants, trunks or jeans?" I asked. "Well, pants and sometimes jeans like Mox, no shirt, and combat boots. Even though I'm Toby Keith built, but it's mostly muscle," he said.

"Nothing wrong with that. You have a dad bod, you should be proud of what you got," I said, smiling.

"Thank you. At least I have a big dick," he said. I covered my head, quietly laughing. "Really?" I said.

"Want to see?" he asked. "No, I'm not that drunk," I said. "Okay. I was just saying. By the way, are you a sexual person?" he asked.

"Isn't everyone a sexual person?" I asked. "Touché," he said, smiling. I smiled softly.

Later That Night

Daniel and I just finished line dancing. It was the Fake ID line dance. Which was a lot of stomping, turns and clapping.

We kind of danced sexually like Ren and Ariel, minus the fight scene. We stopped to catch our breaths.

"That was fun," Daniel said. "Yes, it was," I said. "I'm glad you're having a good time," he said, smiling.

"I am. Are you?" I asked. "Yes, I never had this much fun in years," he said. "Same," I said, smiling.

I heard a phone going off. "Oh that's mine," he said. Daniel checks his phone. "It's Erik. I'm gonna call him real quick," he said.

I nodded. "Okay," I said. "I will be right back," he said. I nodded as Daniel headed outside. I sat back down, checking my phone.

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"I'm back," he said. "Is everything okay?" I asked. "Everything's good. Davena's sleeping. Erik's getting ready for bed," he said.

"That's good. You know they don't have to go to bed early since it's summer," I said. "I know but they're mom wants them to stay in routine," he said.

I nodded. "I understand that. It's summer everyday in Florida but still your kids are used to living in a state where the weather changes every four months," I said.

"Yeah. If we were living in Northern Florida, the weather would change a bit," he said. I nodded. "Same with Napa Valley," I said.

Daniel nodded. "I still want to move to Napa Valley after Davena's done with school," he said. "Same but once I am retired from wrestling," I said.

"Do you plan on retiring?" he asked. "Well, not now. I still want to continue to be in NXT, especially when I am close to becoming a Tag Team Champion with Io," I said.

"I can't wait for you and Io to take the tag titles off The Failures because they don't defend them at all. Mostly for you to get your revenge on Candice for breaking your nose," he said.

"You saw that?" I asked. "Yes. I saw all the blood that was coming out of your nose. She tripped you on purpose and made you go nose first into the edge of the stairs because you were a threat to her," he said.

"Yeah. Because I am a threat. I may be a Bella but don't let that fool you," I said, winking at him. "Well, you are a fiery latina aren't you?" he asked.

"I am. And Italian as well," I said. "Mexican Italian. They are fiery. Marcel told me," he said. "I bet he has. Do you still talk to Fergal?" I asked.

"I haven't spoken to him since his last match in NXT trying to get the NXT Championship back," he said.

I nodded. "Okay, we're gonna slow it down now. Grab your partner and slow dance," man on the mic said.

I hear a slower song playing. It's Cross My Heart by George Strait. Daniel gets up, holding his hand out.

"Let's go," I said, grabbing it. We walked on the floor. Daniel spun me around as we got on the floor.

We are close together. We are hand and hand. His hand in the middle of my back. My hand on his shoulder.

He moves my other hand on my shoulder. "There we go," he said, smiling. I smiled back as I know I am getting more comfortable around him.

I still have Marcel on the back of my mind. I have feelings for Marcel. I feel like I am starting to have feelings for Daniel as well.

Oh no, I am in big trouble now. "Jaelyn?" he asked. "Yes?" I said, looking up at him. "I am starting to have feelings for you," he whispered.

I looked up at him. "Really?" I asked. "Yes, really. I haven't felt like this before with anyone besides my ex-wife. You are the first person I liked since my divorce. But I know you are torn between me and Marcel. I know that you feel the same for the both of us," he said.

"Well, if I do choose between the one of you, promise me that you won't get upset," I said. "I promise," he said.

I nodded, smiling. He smiled back, kissing my head. I have to think of a way to choose between Marcel and Daniel without hurting their feelings or either of them getting upset.

"Well, let's not worry about that now. Let's just enjoy our little date together," he said. "I agree," I said, smiling.

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