The footsteps started up again as soon as I began walking...this time I wasn't going to ignore them. I quickly spun around, and was met face to face with that razor sharp smile, the one I was so used to seeing in the past...

''I wondered how long it would be before you showed up again'' I said, looking directly into his eyes.

I was mirrored back with an ice cold gaze...

''Wondering's over'' Seth smiled.

''You look like you're doing well for yourself'' I said, observing his freshly shaved face and crisp clean clothing, along with the back vintage sports car sitting on the other side of the road, which I knew could only be his. I continued to look him up and down slowly, because even though I knew he had originally loaned the money to Faith, I still resented the fact that he could start a brand new life with it. Needless to say I wasn't satisfied that he'd suffered for what he did!

''Well thank you brother'' he grinned,

''I'm not your bother anymore!'' I snapped at him.

''Take it easy big dog, we're just talking here'' he smiled in a cool manor, which just served to irate me even more ''as I was trying to say, being able to have a life after prison is pretty much a blessing in disguise'' he smiled, smoothing his hands down over his fancy clothing.

''Cut the shit Rollins! What do you want? 'Cause if it's more money, maaaaan, you can fucking forget about it!'' I snarled, looking him up and down in disgust, followed by clenching my jaw tight, as the smirk on his face told me he thought something was funny.

He slowly looked down himself at his fancy new clothing, then back up at me, grinning that sly smile of his from ear to ear ''Do I look destitute to you Roman?''

I squinted my eyes in irritation ''No, but if it's not money you want you want, then what huh? Because you and I both know don't have a single damn friend on this planet anymore Seth, and I don't think I need to remind you that you're to stay the HELL away from Faith!'' I hissed venomously.

''You don't need to remind me of anything Roman, but maybe there's something I need to remind you....'' he smiled, taking a step closer.

''Yeah, what's that?''

I then watched as he reached his hand down and pulled something from his front pocket...''remember these?'' he grinned, taking out an all too familiar blue bottle and rattling it in my face, with a nasty sly smile on his.

I looked at the bottle, then looked back at him and began laughing ''I've been cleared of all medical issues relating to my condition, you punk ass son of a bitch. Hell I can even show you the paperwork to support that'' I told him ''so if you're thinking of trying to blackmail me Seth...you just failed miserably'' I said, smirking once more at him.

''Is that right...'' he smiled, his dark eyes now slowly darkening to a dangerous shade of black ''...or is that just the lie that helps you sleep at night? Perhaps it's the one you tell to Faith...'' he smiled again.

''YOU KEEP HER NAME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH, YOU HEAR ME?!! YOU DON'T HAVE THE GOD DAMN RIGHT!!'' I shouted at him in anger.

He took a calm step forward, not looking phased one bit by my sudden burst of anger, as he leaned in and said ''I wonder how she would feel if she knew you were lying to her Roman...''

Did he know? He couldn't! Could he...?

''Wh...What are you talking about?'' I said, trying not to make my voice sound as nervous as it was.

''I've been watching you brother, and survey says that whatever you think you've been cleared of in the past, has decided to make a little comeback'' he grinned with a smile so confident, it left absolutely no doubt whatsoever in my mind that he definitely knew ''...and judging by the look on your face right now Roman'' he continued ''I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Faith knows nothing about it, does she?''

Anger made me suddenly take a lunge at him, roughly grabbing him up by the scruff of his neck, and slamming his back into the wall with rage!

''Still a little bitter I see'' he choked, as I tightened my grip round his neck holding him in place! Gasping for air, he reached both hands up, trying to release my grip on him, but I roughly body slammed him back up against the wall again, raising him about four inches off the ground, while staring up at him in anger!

''You always were the muscles in The Shield'' he tried to joke, before his face got angry and he began yelling at me ''alright put me down man! Put me down or I'll have you arrested!'' shouted, in-between choking and trying to grasp for air still, as I tightened my grip even further.

''Me arrested?'' ME arrested?'' I laughed so loudly now, that I almost choked my myself with amusement ''we still got a restraining order on you man! Hell, the whole WWE roster does! So I suggest you walk away now while you still have both your legs! Otherwise I may be forced to something I regret'' I snarled at him, and dropped him to the floor with a heavy thud, watching in amusement as he tried stumbling to his feet again.

'''Forced to do something you regret?' Choice words man'' he chuckled, rubbing his neck in relief from my grip.

''I'm not going to tell you again Seth...'' I said, stumbling ever so slightly myself now, as my body suddenly felt very weak, and I experienced a quick flash of darkness all around me...oh no...no no no no no! Not now! Not fucking now!

I could see Seth watching me carefully, and but I had choice but to lean against the wall to hold myself steady.

He walked over to me, and gripped my chin roughly between his fingers ''don't kid a kidder Roman, you of all people should know that'' he smiled and I immediately yanked my chin away from him in anger, but he grabbed it back again in a vicious attempt to hold my attention ''now I'm only going to tell you this once'' he said, tacking a step closer to me and leveling my eyes with his...''I know your DID is back brother, I know you've been re-diagnosed with it again, and I know that your back on the medication. I also know that you will do anything so that the McMahons never find out about it! But most importantly Roman...'' he smiled wickedly ''most important I know you don't want her to find out''

I was silent.

''Oh now I got your attention now huh?'' he smirked

''Not just mine....'' I said before everything around me started spinning and I fell to the ground. I began frantically reaching inside my back pocked for my pills, before feeling Seth's foot standing on my hand preventing me from getting to them on time.

''What are you doing man?! Get off me!'' I cried ''If I don't take my fucking medication Seth, it could be dangerous for both of us!'' I warned him in a panic, but I was fading fast...

''Not until you agree to give me what I want'' he said coldly.

''What do you want?'' I asked quickly.

''My life back Roman, the one you stole from me!'' he hissed bitterly.

''I ne...never stole...yo...'' I gurgled, going in and out of consciousness.

''YES OR NO ROMAN! You're running out of time, don't be stupid man'' he warned.

''Okay...okay I'll give you anything you want...ju...just help me...''

The last thing I remember seeing before I blacked out completely, was that evil smile of his...

SOME TIME LATER....

SETH POV:

I watched as Roman sat slumped against the wall, blue bottle in one hand, and a bottle of water in the other. I waited patiently until he began to stir and open his eyes again.

As soon as he saw me, he quickly dragged himself to his feet, with an expression on his face like he was trying to recall what had just happened.

''Don't worry, your still you'' I told him ''I managed to administer your medication before you went all Hulk on me'' I smirked ''And don't worry, I gave you actual pills this time'' I said, as I could see him looking at me doubtfully.

''How do I know?'' he asked.

''Because I have bigger plans on the agenda than messing with your medication brother'' And I really did. Contrary to what you all believe about me, I never meant to cause Roman any harm that day, I simply wanted to scare him a little, get his attention so to speak, so I could somehow get my life I so desperately wanted back ''So here's the deal'' I continued ''I'll keep your little secret so you can keep your job in the WWE, because I know it's of value to you...just like it is to me'' I smiled, stepping closer to him.

''Forget it! They'll never go for it!'' he protested, looking at me with disbelief.

Yes I know that dumbass!

''I know, and that's where you come in. See, you're gonna make it happen brother. You're gonna do whatever it takes, however it takes, to get me a contract. Because just like you're condition Roman, I'm back baby...and I'm not leaving until I get what I want'' I said, looking him square in the eyes. Man I had practiced that 'intimidating' look so many times in the mirror, before shows, after shows, all so I could perfect my character as The Architect in The Shield. I'm proud to say I was ace at it now! And like so many people before, I could see it working again as I looked into Romans defeated face.

''Ok...I'll do my best'' he said quietly.

''Not 'your best'!'' I said getting right up in his face now ''you will get my career back Roman! Because if you don't...you'll have no choice but to sit back and watch as I take everything in your life that means the most to you...including HER!''

He lunged at me again, but this time I quickly stepped back, shaking the blue bottle at him...''this is the part of the conversation Roman where it's best to be wise'' I smiled, and he lowered his eyes again...why did he always do that? Let himself get defeated so easily? Because he's not a dick like you are Seth. Roman has too much of a good heart, and just like I predicted of my own downfall, that was one day going to be his. You see, the problem with wearing your heart on your sleeve the way Roman does, is that someday someone is eventually going to break it. I don't care to be around when that happens, because I actually liked Roman, but right now, he's got something I want...

I watched as he turned and punched the wall behind him in anger ''You're an asshole!'' he growled at me.

''I prefer the term Architect, but given our shaky past, I'll let that one slide'' I smirked.

I then took a piece of paper out from my back pocket, and handed it to him ''Here's where you can contact me...''

He took the paper and glanced at it, before folding it up and putting it in his front pocket.

''...next time I hear from you Roman, it had better be with news that you got me a contract, and a meeting set up with a McMahon...I don't particularly care which one'' I turned to walk away now, then turned back again...

''One more thing, I'm keeping this as insurance'' I said, shaking the bottle at him.

He looked at me confused thn said ''It was yours anyways, so whatever'' with a heavy shrug of his shoulders.

''Check your back pocket...'' I smiled.

I watched as his face turned from confused, to shock anger when he realized I'd swapped the bottle I had, over withe his newly prescribed one when he was out, the one that had all the current date and time information on it, just so he couldn't turn around and say it was a condition he had many years ago, if this all came to a sudden showdown.

''...and if you decide to screw me man, I'll take your WWE career away just like you took mine'' I warmed him, still feeling bitter over him being the face of the company.

I smiled that intimidating smile again, and said ''See you soon brother'' leaving Roman standing there an absolute wreck.

Oh don't hate...not when it about to get soooo good!

ROMAN POV:

I was as nervous as hell when I finally made my way back into the hotel . Faith had called me a dozen times already, but I dared not answer, as my mind was in such a fragile state right now, I really wouldn't know what to say if I did. Plus it was the first time since being re-diagnosed that I didn't have my original bottle of my pills with me, and even though Seth had said he administered them, I didn't trust that lyign bastard one little bit! Without a seconds thought, I quickly rushed up to my room and opened the door...

''Hey baby'' Faith smiled warmly at me ''where have you been? I've been try-''

''Hey babygirl, I'll be with you in a sec!'' I said, instantly feeling bad cutting her off like that, but I just needed to take an extra set of pills right now just in case. I could feel Faith staring at me curiously, so I quickly grabbed my gym bag, and rushed inside the bathroom.

After taking my medication, I just stood and stared at my reflection in the mirror...what the hell are you gonna do man? The truth is out.

I hated Seth more than ever before! Why was it that he always managed to weaken, or hurt me in some way...it was like he was my kryptonite, and if he was, then I better find a way to get my strength back...because the only thing Seth was ever gonna get out of me was a well-deserved Superman Punch!

After a while, I opened the bathroom door and looked at Faith. I could see in her eyes she knew something was terribly wrong...