CHAPTER 16: OLD FRIEND
WWE Performance Center, Orlando, FL;
Jake is undergoes his rehab session at the PC under the doctor's surveillance.
"You look good, bro" said Cora.
"Well, I am a former WWE Champion after all" replied Jake.
"You sure have a big head nowadays" said Kay Lee while poking Jake's head.
"Give me a chance, sis" groaned Jake.
"Already did when you won the GHC Heavyweight title before. So, not now" replied Kay Lee.
"Did they already plan for your in-ring return?" asked Roxanne.
"No. It just only a month since that accident. I have 2 months left" replied Jake.
"Then, why don't you go talk to your childhood friend? I heard he'll be here in Orlando this weekend" asked Kay Lee.
"Who?" asked Jake in returned.
"The Island Sniper of course. Who else" replied Kay Lee.
"Oh, him. No, he didn't want to talk to me since that day" said Jake.
"Why not?" asked Kay Lee.
"The way I treated him that day is just like how my former teammates treated me after I was released from prison. Maybe what happened to me right now is a karma for what I did to him" replied Jake.
"The Island Sniper have a same history like you?" asked Cora.
"Yes. He used to be part of Manchester United youth squad with me. But, something happened causing him to get kicked out of the squad. Since then, he left professional football for good and started focusing in combat sport and music" replied Jake.
"And he holds grudge on you?" asked Roxanne.
"Not really. Just like I didn't want anything to do with my former teammates, he's just the same" replied Jake.
"Well, it's been a few years already. You should talk to him" said Kay Lee.
"I'll think about it. Why is he here anyways? Wrestle, MMA fight or music gigs?" asked Jake.
"Gigs. He'll perform with a local band here" replied Kay Lee.
"He did 3 jobs? That's crazy" said Cora.
"Well, he's hardworking. So, that's normal" replied Jake.
"Unlike you, lazy ass" said Kay Lee.
"Hey, aren't you supposed to side with me?" asked Jake. Kay Lee just giggled.
Later on;
Jake walked around the city alone when he saw his old friend with a guitar bag, drinking Mountain Dew while checking his mobile phone.
"Hello, mate. It's been a while" greeted Jake.
"Oh, it's you. Didn't I tell you to stay away from me?" asked The Island Sniper; Hariz Eagles.
"C'mon, bro. Are you still holding a grudge on me?" asked Jake.
"Aren't you the same towards the rest right now?" asked Hariz in return.
"Yes because none of them trust me at all" replied Jake.
"Oh, really. So you think that you and I can befriend again because now you trust me? Fuck off, mate" said Hariz.
"Look, mate. I'm sorry for what happened that time. She was my girlfriend that time" said Jake.
"And I was your fuckin' best friend for years. Both you and Tooney trusted her over me despite you know me since we're 6 years old. After what happened to you 4 years ago, all I can say is that you deserved it" replied Hariz before walked away and left Jake alone.
Later on;
Jake is watching TV at his place when someone rang his doorbell. He went to check on the outside and saw former Bullet Club members; Finn Balor, AJ Styles, Good Brothers and GoD are there. He then opened the door and welcome them in.
"What a nice place you have here" said Finn as they all took their seats at the living room.
"Thanks, mate" replied Jake.
"So, how you're doing nowadays?" asked Styles.
"Well, a bit better but still, I have at least 2 months left before return to the ring" replied Joe.
"Well, you better enjoy your vacation for now. Triple H and the rest already saw your capable to be the face of the company like Allen and Ferg here. You won't have much time rest once you're cleared to return" said Tama.
"That's true. Besides, maybe it will give you a bit more time to find a new girlfriend since among all of us here, you're the only one that yet to get married" said Gallows.
"And I am just 23 years old, old man. Let me enjoy my life more" replied Jake. The rest chuckled.
"But, still Jake. You really need to find a girlfriend. I heard your ex-girlfriend is trying to get you back. A new girlfriend means she will stay the fuck away from you" said Anderson.
"Well, I'll think about it. So, how's locker room when I'm not around?" asked Jake.
"Well, it just as usual. Some of us that started to have fun with you around feel bored while some that hates you were so happy when you're not around" replied Loa.
"I see. Never mind those haters. They just can't accept the fact that this ex-convict is over the fan more than they ever be" said Jake.
"That's harsh. You might make Baron Corbin quits WWE soon enough" replied Balor. Jake just chuckled.
"By the way, dude. We're be going to a club tonight. Want to join us?" asked Styles.
"Sure. It's not that I have any better things to do" replied Jake.
"Great. We'll pick you up" said Tama.
"Very well then" replied Jake.
Later that night;
Jake and other 6 former Bullet Club's members arrived at the club. Once they entered and took a seat, a band made their way to the stage.
"So, this is where he'll be played tonight" said Jake.
"Ah, yes. You and Hariz had history back then" replied Finn.
"Yes. We were both part of Manchester United youth squad but he got kicked out when we're 16 years old" said Jake.
"Why? Dicipline problem?" asked Karl.
"No, mate. He was accused harrasing Delaila Potter" replied Jake.
"Is he really do so?" asked Tama.
"After what happened to me, I think he was framed. But of course, I was against him that time despite he's my childhood friend" replied Jake.
"Because Miss Potter is your girlfriend that time, right?" asked Gallows.
"Yes. Now, I totally regret chosing her side instead of Hariz's side. Now, even he didn't want to talk to me" replied Jake.
"Don't worry. He'll get around for sure" said Loa.
"Hope so" replied Jake. Meanwhile, Hariz and the band begin their performance with The Trooper by Iron Maiden.
"Iron Maiden, huh" said Tama.
"Well, he always loves rock and metal in the 80s and 90s era" replied Jake.
"Heh, no wonder" said Styles.
Later on;
"This is his entrance song in New Japan, right?" asked Styles.
"Yes. I heard he tried to use it in the One Championship too but the management didn't allow him to do so" replied Balor.
"Don't you want to go and talk with him, Jake?" asked Tama.
"Already did this morning. He wants me to stay away from him" replied Jake.
"Well, give him more time. I'm sure he will get it" said Styles.
"That's right. Just like we give you a bit of space when you start here remember" said Finn then. Jake just nodded as they continue watching the band.
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