(One week later)

Yes! one week has passed and  I've avoided Aj since then. I know I've poured a little too much on him the other day without being sure of his feelings, thanks to my frustrations. But, now, I can't face him. I didn't have a match on last week's Smackdown. So, I sat backstage with Alicia and had a surface chat. I didn't even get out of the Women's locker room. In the hotel, I saw Charlotte and Aj talking in the lobby but I quietly made an exit out of the scenario. Charlotte,though, had been the same but happier and chattier than ever, budding my insecurities. I want to be happy for my friend but......I hate my life right now. 

Raw Tapings

'...And Brie with a cheap shot from the apron. The referee never saw it. Becky's down and out.'  shouted JBL.

'Nikki's going on the top rope. Is she gonna fly?' said Cole.

'Yes...he did..and now hooking the legs..' said JBL.

One...Two...Three..The bell rang.

'Here is your winner Nikki Bella.' Jojo announced.

I rolled out of the ring and went backstage as the Bella's celebrate.

Frustrated as ever, I went  towards my locker. Charlotte and Emma were sitting there.

'Good one Becky.' Charlotte came and hugged me. I faked a smile and I could tell she got it.

'Yes Becky, we're really proud of you.' Emma said. 'We're planning a little clubbing Becks. So, get ready.' the Australian said in an excited voice.

'Thanks guys but I'd just make my way to the hotel. I'm just tired.' I said. 

'But..' Emma started but I cut her off.

'Another time Emm.' I said faking a smile. Emma portrayed a disappointed face but Charlotte seemed suspicious and concerned.

'Well Emma, Can we make it tomorrow. I guess Becky won't have a problem either.' suggested Charlotte. Little did she know the reason for my actions.

'Cool..that's fine with me.' Emma's smile returned. 'I got to inform Zack about the changes.' and she went out of the room.

Charlotte looked at me, examining my features with cramped forehead. I avoided her eyes and concentrated on packing my bags.

'Becky.' she called me. 'What wrong with you?  You've been acting very different these days.' she asked nearing me.

'Nothing Char...it's just that..' I started to lie only to be cut off.

'Stop it Becks! We've been close enough to know each other very well and I know something is affecting you real bad.' she said holding my shoulders. 'Tell me Becky.'

'Charlotte, please don't worry. I agree I'm down but I'll be good soon.' I said with an assuring smile and left the room with my bags. I could feel Charlotte wasn't satisfied.

But, just as I made to the parking,

'Hey Becky.' I heard Sami's familiar voice. I closed my eyes mentally preparing the ways to get past him off. But to my dismay, he was now approaching me and if  wasn't enough, he had Aj fucking Styles with him.

I looked blank towards the men in front of me.

'Becky! Don't telling me your rushing so soon.' Sami asked pointing towards my bag. Aj, on the other hand looked as blank as me.

'Sami, I'm tired and need a kind of...rest.' I said pressing my forehead. 'So....' I bit my lip and started walking past them.

'But, Becky...' I heard Sami yelling from behind but I didn't stop or even looked back. His voice stopped though. I wonder why!

I got inside my rental car and started going through the feeds. My messenger had  8 messages, 5 of which were from Aj:

Message 1

Aj: Becky, I want to talk to you.

Message 2

Aj: I didn't see you on Smackdown. Where were you?

Message 3:

Aj: Becky. We need to talk. It's urgent.

Message 4:

Aj: Are you avoiding me? What have I done?

Message 5:

Aj: If you think you're gonna get away with this, you won't. I'm gonna get you.

The last message kind of struck me. It was sent 5 hours ago; perhaps, when I rushed away from the dining after seeing Aj there. I sighed. I wish if Mom was here. I looked blank towards the passing roods with few trees and a number of young lovers. I was nearing the hotel when I saw a bike racing past our car. It's speed smote my conscious and I noticed that it turned towards our rented hotel. The car stopped as we reached and I got out with my baggage.

As I looked left, I saw the same bike standing but it's rider was missing. Before the spookiness could strike me more, I felt a huge hand on my shoulder. I jumped in trauma. I looked behind to find a serious looking Aj Styles.

My breathes stopped and heart pounded. I didn't know what to do.

'Aj...were you following me?' I could say, trying to look annoyed.

He looked at be with no expressions.

'Aj, please stop stalking me. I tried to leave but he caught hold of my wrist. I turned around angrily.

'What do you want Styles?' I asked with disgust.

He looked at me the same way when our eyes locked and I felt being affected by him again. I rolled my eyes away.

'I want you...to be happy Becky Lynch.' he finally said. '..not this way.'

I didn't know what to say. He definitely knew I was anything but happy.

'Becky, you've been avoiding me the whole week and I've no clue why.' he said frustrated.He walked near me and grabbed hold of my shoulders. I looked away.

'Is it just about the question you asked me?' he said making me as dumb as a statue.

Aj continued, Becky I'm sorry, I couldn't answer you that day. But, I have the answer now. I froze. I didn't what was coming.

'Becky, I ...' he started.

'Hey guys!' we looked around to find Seth Rollins waving at us. I wish he could know how big a moment he interrupted. But, should I be happy or sad?

'Hello Styles, hey Becky!' Aj greeted us.

'Hello Seth.' I said while Aj looked quite annoyed. No wonder why. 

'Guys, may I know what you two were doing around that bush. I mean there are plenty of better places for romance.' Seth joked.

 Both Aj and me were dumbstruck by his comments and I went on to protest.

'Nothing of that sort Seth. It's just that...' I struggled to lie.

'She asked me a question last week and I was replying.' Aj ended much to Seth's confusion.

'Question..Answer..' he scratched his head. But I snatched the opportunity.

'Well, I remembered something important. I'll just make a leave.' I said and attempted to move.

'But what about your question.' I heard Seth asking.

'Well..I promise she will get it before I start for Japan 10 am tomorrow.' Aj said loud and clear for me to hear.

What! He's going to Japan! For how many days? And what did he say about the answer. sadness of parting engulfed me. I wish I hadn't the bitch for a week. I agree, I missed him so...so...much. I busted into tears inside my locker room. Charlotte came and i must say she tried a lot to cheer me up, playing comic videos and impersonating people around us. But, that didn't help. I skipped the meal. After hovering long over Aj's messages, I fell asleep at around 2 pm.

A knock in the door broke my slumber. I walked towards the door and opened it, hoping a dejavu. But, Alas! no one. It must've been a hallucination. But, as I was about to close the door, mu eyes fell on something resting on the doorstep. It was a basket. I picket it up to reveal some fresh red roses, chocolates, a gift wrapped box and a letter. I was puzzled yet curious. So, I started unwrapping the gift. It seemed like a pottery, a familiar one! Memories churned and I remembered the portrayal of couples seeking for eternal union, the crafts displayed in the Sorghum fair in Blairsville. I desired to buy it but couldn't. A cold sensation passed through my body as I remembered  Aj staying back after Jane pulled me out of the site. Not thinking twice, I opened the letter which read:

To answer my princess.. You me and eternity... craving for the Phenomenal Love...

^^Allen Jones^^Aj 

 I froze, body weakened, emotions numbed, beats stopped and time passed. I held the letter in my hands. Am I dreaming? Aj styles loves me. Delight ruled my soul and tears of gaiety emerged in the corners of my eyes. I want to cry in his shoulders.

'Becky, what is it?' Charlotte's voice struck me. She walked over to me to inspect the things in the basket.

'Who left these?' she asked confused. 'Wow! that's kind of a cute pottery with the couples dancing.'

'I...I..don't know.' I said.

Just then, Char's eyes fell on the letter in my hand. Fuck no!

She took the letter and started reading every word. I looked away restlessly.

Her eyes widened and she grabbed hold of my shoulders for support.

'No way.' she shouted. 'Becky, it's him. It's Aj.' she said in excitement. Oh no! I hope she hasn't understood the whole thing!

She looked at the letter again and sat on the edge of the bed, her palm on her face. I wonder, why is she excited that much!

'Any problem girls.' Emma stood in front of the door. 'I heard Charlotte scream.'

'No. Not actually.' I said carefully, not to get into more mess. But, Emma managed to look past me.

'Char! you're alright?' Emma asked looking at a different Charlotte.

Charlotte looked up. 

'Becky! Emma! I can't believe my eyes. Aj said I deserved a gift from him but I never took it seriously.' Charlotte said jumping and now, here it is and Aj wrote that I am his princess and he loved me.' Charlotte fell flat on the bed. Oh no! Is she referring to the gift Aj suggested while flirting with me. Damn! She's mistaken. Things are taking the wrong turn.

'Wow really!' Emma exclaimed. 'Congrats Charlotte. Got a good news at 8 in the morning. Going to have nice I guess.' I wanted to clarify but, wait it's 8 already. Aj's flight would be at 10  and he would check out soon. I got to rush to him. 

'Excuse me.' I said to my exuberant friends and left the room in my Pj's.

I ran to the reception to know Aj's room number. 1022 they said and I ran faster than electricity as people looked bewildered seeing a girl running crazy in her Pj's. Finally, I made it. Aj was looking down, arranging his bags. he didn't see me.

'Aj!' I called, still panting.

He looked up to see me, his eyes shining in delight.

'Becky...' he said but before he could say more, I ran into his arms craving for a hug. Tears escaped as I rested my head on his hard chest. I wrapped my hands around him, trying to hold the eternity. Soon, I felt his strong hands wrapping around me. I closed my eyes, breaking down beat by beat. Aj lifted my head and placed his palms on my cheeks. He wiped my tears with his thumbs.

'I am sorr...' I wanted to apologize but he put his finger on my lips.

'Ssshhh! I understand everything Becky.' he said. I shook my head. He's gentler man than I imagined and I felt so guilty. Aj lifted my chin with his thumb, making me look straight into his eyes.

'So, Did you like the gift and...my answer?' he asked me in a mere whisper.

'Of course, Aj, how could you manage to do that?' I asked reciprocating his whisper. 

'Cause I'm phenomenal.' he said making me chuckle. Aj smiled too looking at me as he still held me by my sides.

'Now that's the Becky Lynch I want.' he said, making me blush. I bit my bottom lip when I caught Aj staring at it. He was leaning closer and I could guess why; but suddenly the door bursted open revealing Luke Gallows and Karl Andersen.

'Wo...look what we've got here!' Karl teased.

'Guys, why do you always forget to lock the damn door?' Luke said.

'Guys it's just...' I tried to explain expecting an aid from Aj but it seemed he was smiling too. WTF!

We released each other.

'Uhm!' Aj cleared his throat, 'Guys! I think we should leave now.' I was disheartened after hearing that.

'When are you returning?' I couldn't help asking.

'12 days tour.' Aj said looking equally disappointed.

'Don't worry Becks..12 days are gonna pass soon and we promise to take care of Aj for you.' Luke smiled, winking at Aj. Man! I'm burning in blush.

'Yes, but for that we've to get to the airport soon. So, would you mind...' Karl said showing the door for exit.

'Sure..guys...have a great trip in Japan.Good luck and Love you all.'  I finished the sentence looking at Aj.

'Love you too Becks.' Aj said.

The three men went out leaving me with a heavy heart. I followed them to the reception. Aj was doing the formalities as Karl and Luke were fighting over the schedules. The girl in charge was busy with the phone and I seized the opportunity to plant a quick kiss on Aj's cheeks. Aj looked at me in surprise. His cheeks were red but not redder than mine.

'Let's go man.' Karl said.

'Sure.' Aj said giving me one last cocky smile as me rubbed his thumb on the affected part of his cheek.

'Bye.' I wished them as the trio smiled.

The door opened and they walked outside. 

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It's been a week without seeing Aj but, now, I always feel him around me. I mean we call each other at least twice a day. Then, there are messengers and video calls that keep us connected. Though we shy away from talking too direct lovey-dovey talks, we actually act like couples concerned about each others health, routine and career. I am feeling like in seventh heaven. I think I should share this to my close ones like Mom and Charlotte. Wow! they are gonna be so happy. Though, Charlotte's gonna feel a little down but nevertheless, she's gonna be happy for her best friend. It's monday and I've got a match against Tamina.

'Hey Becky.' Charlotte entered our common room in the hotel.

'Hey Char.' I hugged her.

'So, are you ready for tonight?' Charlotte asked with enthusiasm.

'Yes, I am ready to kick that lass.' I said with confidence.

'Cool.' she said and we high-fived. 'But, Becky I heard there will be change in the landscape of wwe now that Shane McMahon is back.' Charlotte repeated the rumors.

'Yep, even I heard something like that.' I said.

Knock..Knock..Knock..

A knock in the door and a crew guy emerged.

'Becky Lynch! Stephanie McMahon wants you in her office.' he informed before leaving fast.

'There you go..' I said to Charlotte who chuckled.

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'Come in Becky.' Stephanie signaled me towards the sofa in front of her table.

'Hey Steph, you wanted to see me?' I asked the corporate lady in front of me.

'Yes, actually there is a change in your career plans.' She said looking busy in the laptop.

I clenched my eyebrows. Omg! what does that mean? Good or bad?

'Actually....' Steph looked up to face me. '...wwe  is planning to project the better off you. Since Paige is out indefinitely, so, the management plans to put you in the title picture soon.' She smile ending her say.

What! Did I hear that correct? Firstly, I didn't know that Paige was gone and secondly, Me in the title picture. Wow!

'Really? Thanks Steph.' I said gratefully.

'It's real dear and it's damn good for business too.' She said with a confident smile. The door busted open and I looked around to see a guy with in a grey blazer coupled with a blue jeans and Nike sports shoes. That's Shane McMahon. Vince's son and Steph's brother.

'Hello..am I disturbing something?' said Shane.

'Yes, a very important meeting with Becky.' Steph said annoyed by her brother's behavior.

'Well I'll just..' I stood up to leave the siblings alone.

'Becky Lynch, the great fighter from Dublin, right?' Shane talked to me for the first time.

'Yes, I'm Becky Lynch.' I said a little proud with the appreciations.

'Cool. You want coffee lass?' Shane offered. My eyes were over my forehead now. I mean, neither Steph nor Hunter ever offered me anything except a seat in front of them. I must, admit. They are right when they say this guy is a better McMahon. But, I can't except that, thanks to Stephanie's annoyed expressions.

'No thanks. Sometime else. I just need to go.' I said walking towards the door.

'See you Miss Lynch.' Shane said.

 I smiled at him before leaving the room.

Damn! I can't believe wwe is trying to push me. Wow!Everything's good when I have Aj. I must share this with him. As I pulled my phone out. Fuck!

8 missed calls from Aj! 

2 messages:

Msg 1: Good Morning Lass!

Msg 2: Hey! Why aren't you receiving the calls?

And the worst thing was the battery was dying at 3 %.

Shit! I made a quick call to Aj. Damn! He's not receiving! So, I planned to send him a message.

Becky: My battery's exhausting. Shall call you soon after its charged.

Message sent and off goes my phone, just in time.

Got to rush to the room. I ran towards the elevator. Shit! It'll take over a minute. So, I went for the stairs. Three floors to climb and finally...I made it.

 I went inside to see Charlotte happily engaged on her phone. I could hear her side of the conversation.

Charlotte

...Yes, my matches are going good.

....Hmm, cool. When are you returning?

...O..k..the roaster is incomplete without you though.

...Uhm! well, Steph called her. So, she might be busy there.

Then, suddenly, her eyes fell on me. 'Oh there you are Becky! Wanna talk with Aj?' she asked, a smile plastered on her lips. What's going on? Aj called her. My body was shaking and my head bobbing, and Charlotte let her phone in my hand.

'Hel-lo' I managed to say.

Aj: Hey princess. You said your battery was exhausted but wanted to talk to you badly, so..I though you must've told Charlotte about us. So, i can call her to get to you.

I was silent. If he had any idea where this is gonna land.

Aj: Are you hearing me Becks?

Becky: I..I didn't Aj.

Aj: Didn't what?

I didn't what to say in front of Charlotte who was playing with her hair now.

Becky: Tell...

Aj: You mean you didn't tell her about us. (laughs)

Becky: I thought I would do it later.

Aj: And I marred your plans, right? (laughs)

Becky: I'll talk to you later Aj.

Aj: (laughing): Okay..Okay..I understand.

(Disconnected)

As I threw the phone on the bed, Charlotte jumped her way towards me.

'Becky! Becky! Can you believe it? He called me.' Charlotte placed her right hand on her heart in a girlish manner.

'Char...' I made up mind to clear the myth.

'...and I guess he misses me too much that he couldn't help but call. But, i must say he's kind of shy.' She continued, of course I know he's not; '...he didn't know how to start and ended up saying Is Becky with you Charlotte..' Charlotte laughed a lot and sat on the edge of her bed. It's high time now.

'Charlotte, I want to clear few things to you.' I sighed.

'What Becky?' Charlotte asked retaining the smile.

'I want to share something with you, something important about my life.' I said seriously.

Charlotte displayed a serious face now, eyes full of curiosity.

I sighed, I got to do this 'Char, I want you to know that..... 

'...that she's going to be in the title picture from now on.' Natalya entered our room to finish.

I looked puzzled. 

'Hmm...don't get puzzled lass, Steph told me about that when we met today.'

Oh no! I had a nice build up but Nattie screwed it all with that little storyline news.

'Is that true Becks?' Charlotte asked with an amused face.'Wow! I'm really happy for you.' She hugged me tight.

'Yes it's true. The management wants me to get in there since Paige left.' Charlotte seemed genuinely happy but, suddenly her smile faded though she tried her best to fake. Oh no! I said I uttered the wrong name in front of her.

'Yes, that's true Char. Paige was suspended for breaking wwe's wellness policies and moreover, her personal life didn't impress the wwe management too much. I guess she's going to join GFW alongside her boyfriend Alberto Derl rio.' Natalya informed.

'Ah! excuse me girls.' Charlotte said and went out of the room and only I could dare to guess the reasons for her action.

'What's wrong with her?' Nattie asked.

'Dunno.' i said.

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