Once the segment was over and everyone got backstage again, many people were looking for Y/N. At first it didn't seem like he was affected too badly by the exchange, but now it was worrying that he wasn't around. Maryse excused herself and walked through the hallway, trying to find Y/N on her own. She had no idea what Miz was refering to when he brought up Carmella, so maybe that was the reason Y/N got ticked off and just walked away. Asking others didn't really have any success either until Maryse actually met Carmella backstage.

Maryse:" Mella. Do you know where Y/N is?"

Carmella:" He just got in his car and left the arena. Listen, I don't know who approved Mike going there, but it was below the belt."

Maryse:" I know and I'm sorry that he did that. I don't know what happened between you and Y/N, but I hope everything worked out again for you two."

Carmella:" I guess I should explain it to you, so please stay here for a moment. I don't want things to go sour for anyone. Corey knows about it too already."

Maryse looked at Carmella with some confusion in her eyes as she leaned against the wall, preparing herself for what was about to be revealed.

Carmella:" A few months before Corey and I got together, I went out with some friends one night. We were drinking, dancing and just having fun honestly. I didn't think much of it when Y/N walked in and headed straight for the bar. Something must have upset him."

Maryse:" Do you know what?"

Carmella:" Yep. His parents got divorced at the time and by the looks of things he didn't take kindly to that, drowning that in alcohol. After a few minutes, I walked over and forced him to put his drink down, telling him that this wasn't the way to do things when something goes wrong. We got to talking, exchanged a few things here and there and when it was time to leave, he and I shared a cab."

Maryse:" And what happened the rest of the night?"

Carmella scratched the back of her neck as a small blush came to her face.

Carmella:" Well.......we had a one night stand..."

Maryse:" What?!"

Carmella:" It is what it is. Anyways, the next morning during breakfast, we remembered what happened and talked it through, but our phones were already blowing up from messages about news of us having an affair, eventhough we were both single at the time."

Maryse:" So someone must've filmed you or taken photos."

Carmella:" That's exactly what happened. I feared for the worst back then and so did Y/N as he fell into complete silence. He was more worried about my career than about his own and he apologized profusely for getting us into that mess...I knew he meant well and once the waves subsided, I hoped he would be okay."

Maryse:" But he wasn't."

Carmella:" Not at all. When I asked Tom (Phillips) to check on him, he reported to me that Y/N was in bad shape. He didn't shower, he barely slept and he was living off of canned food. It was terrible."

Maryse:" I can imagine. Y/N never told me that."

Carmella:" It's probably because you're close friends to each other. He didn't want you to worry...Please, when you find him, tell him I'm still sorry."

Maryse:" I will. Thank you for telling me."

Carmella smiled weakly as Maryse got to the parking lot and into her car. Right now she didn't care about Miz very much, she just wanted to find Y/N and give him the comfort he deserved.
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Y/N was in his hotel room, gritting his teeth as he paced from one side to the other.

He wasn't in the right mindset for anything right there as the memories of that one night continued to replay in his head. Eventhough it was a one time thing and there was no bad blood between him and Carmella, the fact that these photos and clips got leaked was bad enough.

Y/N:" It's one thing to be careless when drinking, but getting put out there like this after sleeping with a co-worker? That could've been the end for me."

Y/N knew how close he was to losing his job, thanks to whoever took the evidence and it made him worry about the future. He was in trouble with management a few times for minor things over the years, but he got warned that if something bigger happened again, he'd be fired. So the young man stayed out of trouble more often than not and he cut back severely when it came to alcohol. He took a seat and ran his hands over his face.

Y/N:" Excuses don't mean anything when tears run down our eyes. All I do is remember, that September."

Then there was a knock on the door that caught his attention, getting him to stand up and walk over. His hand was shaking as it gripped the handle, pressed it down and pulled the door open to reveal a worried Maryse.

Y/N:" What are you doing here?"

Maryse:" I need to talk to you."

Y/N:" Need? What could be so important to waste your time with me?"

Maryse:" Don't talk like that, Y/N. I just wanna know some things..."

Y/N:" ...Come in then..."

Y/N just walked back to his recliner while Maryse watched him for a few seconds before walking in and closing the door. After hearing everything Carmella said, she knew something would be off about him sooner or later. She took a seat right across from him and looked at the man she called a close friend.

Y/N:" What do you wanna hear? I'm sure you heard everything from Carmella already."

Maryse:" How did you-"

Y/N:" Because it isn't a secret anymore. Just about everyone in the company knew what was going on. They either pitied me or they stayed away from me, so to keep myself safe, I stayed away from everyone."

Maryse:" But it's not only that. Carmella told me your parents got divorced at the time."

Y/N:" That's right. Mom cheated on dad and, like most people, he couldn't take that. There was no redemption, no forgiveness. When I heard about that, I just wanted it to fade away into dust....It didn't."

Maryse:" Back to you and Nella though. Did you feel anything for her?"

Y/N:" I met her backstage a few times, but we never talked long enough to get to know each other until I got to the club. Mella is a friend to me and I'm glad she and Corey are happy with each other now. They deserve that."

Maryse:" I didn't take your for having one night stands though. Are you okay?"

Y/N:" Why would you ask me that?...After hearing everything and seeing how down the drain I am, why was that your next question?..."

Maryse:" I-I'm sorry, Y/N. I'm just worried about you."

Y/N:" I know you are, but I'm clearly not okay. I didn't think Mike of all my friends would stoop so low, eventhough he acts as a heel...didn't he consider what that would do?"

Maryse:" Apparently not and he's a fool for not doing that."

Y/N:" Thank you!...At least you understand..."

Y/N leaned back and breathed in deeply, trying to wash away the anger that was just about to boil up in him. He read the script earlier that night and went through the promo battle between him and Mike, but he didn't find the line about Carmella in there. That meant Mike went off script there to inflict more personal damage and judging by everything going on, it worked a little too well.

To help Y/N relax, Maryse scooted onto his lap and put her hands on his shoulders.

Y/N:" Umm Maryse?"

Maryse:" Yes?"

Y/N:" What's this about?"

Maryse:" You need to calm down, relax and just throw that chaos out of your mind. And I will help you."

Y/N:" Like this? Whoa!"

In an instant, Y/N was pulled up with his head now held against Maryse' chest and her arms wrapped around him. This was a little too close and intimate to be honest, but he couldn't really get out of the hold as Maryse rubbed his back. In the end, the young man gave in and returned the hug, listening to her heartbeat.