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YOUR MESS IS MINE - Chapter 3

I woke up in a sweat and crying out in my sleep. It took me a minute to realize where I was and what was happening. I flipped on the lamp and was blinded by the light. Getting up I went to the sink in the room and ran cold water over a wash cloth.

It had been such a great evening. After my encounter with Eddie, I was called to the hotel lobby where I met with Nick and Matt Jackson. These guys were very genuine and were excited to meet me. I was shocked since I still wasn't sure of who, other than Cody, would have even known me. Again, the power of the internet had the brothers fully educated on me and what I had done years before.

The restaurant wasn't far, so we walked along the river to arrive at Mi Tierra. I had been there before only I hadn't eaten anything on the menu. It was the bakery that always had my attention. We were seated at a table in the back. We were soon joined by Cody, his wife Brandi, and Kenny Omega. To say I was fangirling was an understatement.

Dinner and conversation went by quickly. It was easy to feel like I fit in with this group as they made me feel very comfortable and very wanted in the company. After dinner, Brandi turned to Cody.

"I want to take a look at that bakery." She started to stand and he stood with her wiping his mouth one last time with his napkin.

"Gentlemen and lady, we bid you good night." He said with a smile as they walked through the restaurant.

"You ready, Nick?" Matt said with a grin. Nick nodded and they excused themselves also heading towards the bakery.

I found myself sitting alone at the table with Kenny. He pulled out his wallet and put a cash tip on the table.

"I drew the short straw and get to pay tonight." He said. I laughed.

"The perks of being an executive." I said. I sipped at my water. Kenny put his wallet back in his pocket and looked at me seriously.

"I am glad we get a chance to talk." He said. He crossed his arms, elbows leaning on the table.

“Oh, yeah” I said doing the same. I had felt his unease with me most of the night.

“When you used to wrestle, I get it. You were a hardcore brawler. You worked with several people known for putting it all on the line.” Kenny said. I knew what he was referring to. I had worked with Mox and Sami and Eddie years ago. I left the business for a few years once those guys moved on.

“Time changes a person.” I said with a slight smile.

“I’m not so sure,” he shook his head, “Brawlers are always brawlers. Some can be very good technical wrestlers, but at their core they will always be reckless.” Kenny said flatly. My smile dropped and I leaned forward.

“You happen to say this to Jon or Eddie or Darby?” I asked.

“I’m over the women’s division mostly. I am concerned you are reckless and your temper might create issues.” He said raising his eyebrows.

“Ah.” I said, realizing Kenny had heard of my anger issues. There weren’t many people that knew or understood about my anger. Fewer still knew where it came from. Who could have told him, I didn’t know, nor did I know how much he knew.

“Look,” I said, “My time away from the ring was spent learning how to control my demons. I have everything right wrapped up. I can promise that I will not abuse this opportunity or let my hot head get in the way of the success of the company. I am ready to get started, and I understand I have to start at the bottom and prove that I am trustworthy and capable.”

Kenny sat back in his chair, accessing me. A man like him, a top player in the entire business and a brilliant mind, didn’t need long to know I meant what I said.

“You understand, it’s not meant to be offensive. I just want to be cautious. We are still getting our stride here, and inter-gender matches are already taboo and not exactly something Tony wants. I fought hard for this.” He said frankly. I could tell he was searching for something.

“In the interest of good faith and friendship, I can tell you the story behind that incident in Mexico.” I shuddered slightly not wanting to remember that night. The night I beat another woman almost senseless from rage and jealousy.

Kenny held up his hand and and shook his head. “No, I don’t need to know. Just tell me it’s good now and we can start fresh.”

“All good here, boss.” I told him.

“Great!” He said as he stood up from the table, “You want anything from the bakery?”

“No, I’m good.” I felt myself relax just a bit.

After Kenny paid, he walked me back to my hotel room. At the door, he actually hugged me. That was not expected, but I made a note to myself that Kenny was a hugger. It was actually kind of sweet, but I wasn’t used to being touched like that. It had been way too long.

Now, here I was, standing in my hotel room in a cold sweat. I was fine. Everything was fine. Why the hell had the nightmares kicked in on me now?

I heard a gentle knock at the door. Looking quickly at the clock I noticed it was 2 in the morning. In my pajamas, I walked to the door and looked in the peep hole.

It was Eddie. He was leaning against the door frame looking down the hall. I opened the door, too tired to be angry.

“What?” I asked with a sigh.

“It about about that time you wake up shouting and then want waffles or somthin’.” He said not looking at me. He was still just staring down the hall, hands in pockets.

“You-“ I started but just blanked out. The bastard had remembered.

“It ain’t no thing if you are good, but I figured I would check for old times sake.” Eddie straightened and looked at me finally. “You had a nightmare, yeah?”

“Yeah.” I opened the door wider offering him to come in.

“Nawh, I’ll wait downstairs” he said.

“I’ll be down in a few if you can keep up this nice guy business,” I said. He grinned at me.

“Now, doll. You know I can’t make any promises.”

He turned down the hall and I closed the door. I checked my inner demons. Nothing out of the ordinary. It was a nice gesture and I was in good control. Let’s see what is going on with nice guy Eddie.

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