Bayley's P-O-V

I slowly crawled up from the bed. To be honest, slumber played hide and seek with me last night. One moment I wanted to sleep, then I felt someone still tracing my body. I could even hear those breathes. I sat up quickly realizing I was in Baron's place and Bob can't get me from here. I drank water from the flask Baron left on the table beside, perhaps, he came back again after I fell asleep. Then I would close my eyes again and the fear would return. Then finally, it is hours past sunrise. My head and jaw were still paining. I walked to the bathroom and did a little wash up. the mirror said I looked horrible. I came back to the room to see Baron sitting on the bed looking at something in his hand. He felt my presence and looked up and gave me a warm smile, though I could feel the amount of force he applied on himself for that.

'Good morning Bayley.' he said, a morning lace on his husky voice. I could only try to give a smile but my jaw gave up.

Baron looked at me for a moment. The thing in his hand looked like a box. I walked nearer to have a look.

'Here..sit down Bayley.' he said pointing towards the space beside him. I sat there without much say.

'What is this Baron?' I asked looking at the box.

'This..' he picked up the box and placed it in between us. '...This is my medical tool box and I guess it would've been wise to use that last night but...' he sighed. 'Don't worry! I've called a doctor and he would be here in a couple of hours. For now, you can just have some painkillers and apply some antiseptic on your bruises.' he said pointing fingers towards my lips. I was actually overwhelmed. I've never seen this concerned side of Baron Corbin.

I nodded and took the painkiller Baron had offered me. Then, he handed me the antiseptic cream. I took some cream in my fingers from the tube and went to the bathroom mirror. There were at least four cuts on my face. I gasped at the burning sensation the cream gave me when it touched my wounds. I applied it on my cheeks, chin but the cut on my lip was too sensitive. I even feared touching it. My lower lip was blood red and swollen generating immense pain while my upper lip ahd several cuts on it. I was even scared to have a look at it.

'Are you done?' I heard Baron's voice who just entered the bathroom.

'Ehmm..just a minute.' I said in a not-so -confident voice.

I took my finger near the lips again and tried to apply the cream..no! I can't do it.

'I..can't do it.' I spoke out loud putting my hands down.

I saw Baron giving a confused look in the mirror. He sighed and walked behind me.

'Give it to me.' he said in a relatively low volume. What? Why?

Before I could ask Baron took the tube from my hand and pressed some cream on his fingers.

'Look up.' Baron asked me to.

'Huh!' I said puzzled. The next thing I knew Baron's hand went on to hold the back of my neck, making me look at him. Baron brought his finger close to my lips. I swallowed hard. Oh no! I knew Baron was rough and tough and he's gonna go cruel on my bruised lips. Panic struck me but before I could object, I felt a cold touch on my lips.

I gasped at the sensation. Baron looked into my eyes and then down to my lips. His finger worked the cream on the most swollen spot. It was burning but a cool soothing affect was good. He traced his fingers on my upper lip carefully spreading the cream. He took some more from the tube and applied it throughout my lips.

I gasped again as his cold hands along with the cream touched the uninjured corner of my lips.

He looked at my eyes again and then back to my lips, softly stroke my lip line. It felt good and I closed my eyes but soon, I realized it was a little awkward too. He was a little too close for my comfort. As I opened my eyes, I felt Baron stop and look at my lips intently. My eyes matched his and he slowly released the touch, moving a bit away from me too.

'That motherfucker's gonna pay.' he said gritting his teeth and looking sideways, not matching my eyes.

'He would fucking pay.' he said louder and left the bathroom fast. I sighed at my pitiable state which I assume even made the inhuman brute feel bad for me. I shook my head and walked out of the bathroom.

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The doc examined me in the living room. I was advised for an x-ray especially keeping in mind my wwe career. He prescribed few antibiotics, few anti-infectives and an ointment. Placing a stone in my heart, I had to accept Baron paying the doctor's dues. I swear I'm gonna return him double the amount when I get the money. The doc left.

'I need to go there once more.' I said letting Baron frown his eyes. 'I've got all my stuffs there.' I sighed realizing I was still in my pjs and sleepers.

'Hmm..fine then. Let's go.' he said standing up from the sofa, as if ready to go somewhere.

I was confused! Is he going to accompany me to the house? Quite honestly, I didn't want to go the alone either, I would've probably called Finn but it's good that Baron solved my problem. Still, I got to inform Finn about things. I never kept anything hidden from him and this I wanted to share with him and cry myself out in his arms since last night.

'Are you coming?' Baron asked putting his jacket on. I nodded.

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The horn of the bike beeped once more. I feel Baron's gonna come down and smack my face already but I need a consolation from the sent button.

Bayley: Hey Finn! Had to run away from house last night. Bob was the stalker.

The message was sent and walked to get on the bike. I stepped wrong but I grabbed Baron's jacket strong and adjusted myself to sit behind him. The bike started. I don't know if I want to face the house or even Bob now! What if he comes after me again! I took a deep breathe of the blowing air and closed my eyes. I hope things go well.

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The bike stopped near an apartment I lived for two and a half years. I remembered the day I came here for the first time. My father accompanied me too. The way Bob and Meryll welcomed me to be a part of their world, the way the promised my dad to take care of me like my parents...it feels just like yesterday. But the harsh truth of today made me hate the day. I got down from the bike and hesitated walking inside. What if Bob was still inside!

'Which way were your rooms?' I heard Baron who now stood beside me. Realizing his presence, I felt a strength within me. We walked to the way to my rooms.

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I looked at the scattered house once again. The bed where I was about to be raped, the night lamp that saved my life.... everything. Baron has already called a truck for carrying my belongings which was almost loaded by last half an hour.

'Just check if there's something more.' he said. I nodded. Just then my eyes fell under the bed and I saw my diary, the one which had the verses of my heart..my words of love..the words I always wanted to say to Finn. I stooped down and picked the pink floral bound diary up l, holding it close to my heart.

'What is it?' Baron asked with a confused. Of course, someone like him would never understand what it is..but I struggled find an answer.

'Bay..!' the intrusion of a male voice made us look at the direction of the entrance door.

My eyes frowned in surprise.

'Finn!' I said shocked. Finn walked inside with a concerned look. His looked at Baron for a fraction of seconds and I could say he wasn't at all impressed to see the loan wolf.

I ran to him and just as I saw his caring eyes, I burst into tears.

'Its was Bob Finn! Can you believe it? The guy I thought as a father figure..' I said looking down with my sobs.

Finn picked my chin up making me look at him.
'Did he do this to you?' he said looking at my bruised facial cuts. I nodded.
I felt Finn look away gritting his teeth and then pulled me to his chest.

'Oh Bay..you could have just given me a missed call when this happened.' he said rubbing my back with consolation.

I rested my head on his shoulders and just as I tilted it a bit, my eyes fell on Baron who stood few feet away from us, visibly feeling awkward and disgusted. I got up off Finn immediately rubbing my tears childishly. Finn held me by my arms.

'It's going to be alright Bayley. It's good that you came to know of him before he could do something more dangerous.' he said. I nodded.

'But, is he here now?' Finn asked me.

'I assume not.' Baron said grabbing our attention. 'Because I didn't see any man in the flat which you showed me when I was passing things to the truck.' he explained.

Actually, I was kind of relieved that I didn't have to face Bob but Finn clearly looked not impressed.

'Well Bay..I think we should have a look by ourself.' Finn said giving a look to Baron and looking back to me. Oh no!

Finn took my hand and walked out of the door fast. I looked back at Baron giving a 'sorry' look. But, he just chuckled and followed us.

We reached the flat where the landowners lived.

Finn pressed the door bell and I felt so nervous. Baron stood behind us.

'Finn please, there's no need of this.' I pleaded once more to my angry and determined best friend who only pressed the bell for the second time.

The door opened revealing Meryll.

A smile ruled her face as she saw us. But, soon it dropped.

'Bayley baby! What's wrong with you? Did you meet an accident?' she asked looking at my face.

'N..no..' I said realising that she might have no idea about her husband's intentions towards me.

'Yes, a man made accident.' Finn said in a stern voice. Meryll gave a confused look.

'Ehm..why don't you guys get in?' she said.

'We aren't here to get in. We actually want your husband.' Baron spoke now in a rougher tone.

'What? My husband? But, Bob has been out for a business trip for last three days.' she said. 'I think you know it Bayley.' she said looking at me.

'No he wasn't Meryll.' I mastered the courage to speak. 'And it's him he caused me this' he said pointing to my face, '..and your husband who I thought as my second father is the one causing me all these troubles for two months and he even tried to rape me last night.' I said restless, tears flooding my last words. Finn held me tight.

The tinge of Meryll's face changed and she put a hand over her face.

'N..No..it can't be. It can't be Bayley. You're lying. He is in a business tour and..he wasn't here last night.' she said trying to console herself more than explaining to me.

'He was and he confessed that he sent you to your sister's place on purpose to get on me.' I screamed angrily. Finn's grip increased on me and even felt Baron's hand on my left shoulder now.

'It isn't like this. We have been married for 25 years now and...' Meryll was cut off by Finn.

'And he never loved you enough. He was a nymphomaniac bastard.' he said. I saw Meryll's eyes redenned.

'No..he isn't. It's you who had a blotch in her character.' she said pointing to me. What? Is she crazy? She's speaking shit to defend her perverted husband.

'Yes. I mean it's her who is standing hand in hand with two guys and she must've screwed up off limits with one of you who's scared to take her burden and now she's putting the blame on Bob's shoulders.' she sneered. I was shocked and furious to see this insensible side of Meryll. But, before I could react..

'Watch your bloody tongue.' Finn and Baron hissed at the same time. Only that Baron added a 'bitch' as an adjunct. The threatens from two pro wrestlers definitely scared the hell out of Meryll.

'Look Meryll. I don't care if you trust me or not. The thing is I'm no more secured in this house and I'm leaving it right now.' I said surprising Meryll.

'..and don't worry about the rents. I'm going to pay it pull in your account.' I informed. I wasted no more time and turned my back to walk outside. The guys followed too.

Three of us reached near the truck.

'You're coming with me Bayley. You need not to stay with a sick chauvinist any longer.' Finn said looking at Baron, who only shook his head in sarcasm. Oh no! It's not him who wanted me to go to his place. I went there on my own.

'N..no Finn. Actually I'm going to find another house by tomorrow and I don't want to linger on supports from anyone.' I said looking at Finn and then Baron.

'Fine with me.' Baron said in an indifferent low tone surprising me. I was kind of surprised at the way he went too informal.

'Fine then Bay. Atleast have the lunch in my place. I would feel happy.' Finn said with a sigh. Awwww! How can I reject such an offer? He's my best friend and the love of my life.

I smiled.

'Cool with me.' I said. Finn held my hand.

'Let's go then.' he said with a smile walking towards his car. I looked back as I saw Baron with an indifferent expression. Should I say him 'bye'. Nope. He would find it silly anyway.

Finn held me tight as we walked to the car. He opened the door for me and I went inside the car. He took the driver's soon. Finn is a great friend and I wish I could call him more. I looked through the window and saw Baron. Who thought he too would raise his voice along with Finn when Merryl tried to malign my character. Could be because he's name was forcefully dragged in the issue. But, that was rare moment when Finn and Baron got on the same page. I mean physically, mentally, emotionally...they have so many differences.

Baron's P-O-V

I chuckled by myself as the lovie-dovies went towards the car. I mean I admit these two Disneyland characters deserve each other. I mean the way the worn out doll ran to him with tears in her eyes discarding her serious stuff shifts and the way they cuddled into each other's arms amidst a crisis situation with my presence were just too dramatic. Then, Mr. Hercules wanted to fight the villain for the damsel in distress and off he went with the result being nothing fruitful. Fuck! Why did wwe chose this cuddle buddy over me? And then, after all this, Bay, let's have lunch together! Seriously! You think this as the time of your little romantic date? I chuckled with the satire in my mind. I actually wanted to taker her to the police after we shift her things. But, here you go..Hugs, lovers and lunches are gonna solve the problem! And Bayley actually did not even acknowledge my presence after she had Finn! Not even a formal 'bye'. I mean I was the one who was there with her in the worst moment. Bayley is just another of those hypocritical bitches who doesn't have grace and gratitude in her book. But..whatever! Owwwe..and how can I forget this girl actually loved Mr. Demon King. Yes, guys with and friendly side in the day time transforming into a demon with weird face and body paints and silly streaks of wigs at night are often fantasized by little children. But, hey..didn't she say Finn ditched her and got a new girlfriend! Where could be she? Also in his house? Will all three jokes have a dinner together? Or a pillow fighting threesome? Fuck! Who gives a crap?

'Sir..' A voice brought me back to myself. I looked towards the truck driver.

'Sir, now where do we need to shift these stuffs?' he asked pointing at Bayley's belongings. Crap! The girl is so pathetically insensible that she went off with her prince charming totally forgetting about her shifting. And here, I'm that idiot wasting time with the truck. Should I tell them to dump them in the next dumping ground? I mean I got no liability. Let me tell them to take those to Finn's house, that would be better for I want no more of Bayley. She said she is gonna find a new house tomorrow anyway. I sighed with a strange feeling in my heart. Happy? Sad? Don't know.

'Sir where shall..' the driver asked once again pissing me off. I  gave him an annoyed look and he stopped.

'My place. Dump...Take them to my place.' I finally decided.