CHAPTER 16
We had one more shoot to do, then that was it for the 'Tapout' commercial for another year. It was starting to get a little tedious at times, because John and Dolph were constantly trying to get in the shot, which was starting to piss off the director, and some of the other WWE talent.
I watched as he threw his pen down and called for another cut, telling the rest of us to take a break while he had a quiet word with them both.
''Hey man, you wanna grab a cold beer or sumthin'?'' AJ asked, rocking up beside me.
''Sure thing man, grab one for me and I'll be with you in a bit, I'm just gonna quickly call my girl'' I winked.
AJ just grinned, and I quickly grabbed a towel and dashed off set, stopping only when I was round the side of the building and out of earshot.
I wiped the sweat beads from my brow and dialled...
RING RING...RING RING...RIN-
''Iowa County Jail in Davenport, how can I help you?''
I quickly put the phone down.
Come on man, get a grip! You know he's still in there, you just need to be sure...it's gonna be alright I tried coaxing myself. I started sweating again, so I repeated the process of wiping my brow and dialling once more...
RING...RIN-
''Iowa County Jail in Davenport, how can I help you?''
''Yeah um, hi there. Can I schedule a time for visitation with one of your inmates please?'' I asked nervously.
''Name?''
''Uh Seth Ro...sorry, Colby Lopez please''
''Ummmm....nobody by that name sir''
''Ok um, can you try Seth Rollins then?''
''Isn't that that wrestler guy?''
''The very one''
''Well you missed him buddy, by at least two months now''
''WHAT?!'' I gasped in horror!!!
''Yeah, lucky bastard got out on good behaviour'' the man chuckled ''annoying, 'cause I had a bet going with some of my buddies down in gen pop that he woul..-''
''Thanks!'' I said, and quickly closed the phone again.
OH JESUS! JESUS CHRIST!!! It can't be! How come we weren't informed?! WHAT KIND OF FUCKING JUSTICE SYSTEM IS THIS??!!
Suddenly everything around me went black.
SETH POV:
Life was pretty sweet right now, I gotta admit! I suddenly began appreciating every little thing around me...the sky, a dogs bark, a friendly smile, FOOD! Ha ha.
I was slowly getting back on my feet again, and it was all due to Faith. Because of her, and the money she gave me back that I'd once used to pay for her suspension fine, I was able to get myself a little place to stay, and start eating healthy again. Then one of the first things I did, was sign up for the WWE Network.
God I missed it! I missed it, and the life so damn much!
I would now sit night after night watching re-runs of how badass I was back in the day. I know it could only be a fantasy now...but I still had it. After two plus years I never lost that heart and drive it took to be a top WWE Superstar, and I could do it again. Well If only....
Then there was her. I watched what an amazing show she had put on when she won her Diva's title for the first time against Nikki Bella at WrestleMania...my god, you look so perfect Faith, and I hate myself everyday what I did to you, I really do.
I wanted it all back. I needed it back...and I needed her.
I couldn't sleep that entire night, and like the song say's Old Habits Die Hard, because I knew there was no way I could on with my life without becoming The Architect just one...more...time.
ROMAN POV:
''Hey...hey Roman! You ok buddy? C'mon man get up!'' I could hear AJ's voice saying as he shook me vigorously.
I opened my eyes and looked up at him...''Wha...what happened?'' I asked groggily.
''How'm I s'posed to know man? I came lookin' for you to give you your beer cause you were takin' so damn long, and now I find you passed out on the floor. You drunk or sumthin?'' he teased.
I stood up and dusted myself off, with AJ still holding onto me as I was a little wobbly ''Nah man, I just think it's this heat'' I said, squinting my eyes up at the hot sun shining down in the sky ''that plus I didn't eat much yesterday, I guess I should take more note of that'' I laughed, trying to sound normal with him, but the truth was...I was as scared as hell!
I knew what had happened now, and I knew why. My worst fears were coming to life, and I didn't have much time to control it.
''Okay buddy well we better get, I think the director's ready to shoot again'' AJ said, holding the door open for me.
It had been a long that's for sure, but we all managed to finish the commercial without pissing the director off anymore, and I was relieved because I now had the afternoon free to do what I had planned.
Just then Faith came along, she must have just gotten back from the shopping spree she and Summer had been on, who also wasn't too far behind, with the two of them walking over with a ton of girlie shopping bags between them.
''Hey babygirl!'' I smiled, swooping her up in my arms.
''Mmmm, hey baby!'' she smiled back, dropping her bags and wrapping her delicate arms around me, while kissing my lips ''How was the photo shoot?'' she asked.
''Not too bad actually...'' I told her, and was glad AJ was preoccupied with Summer right now, just in case he innocently mentioned my little black out... ''but nothing compares to being here with you right now...'' I smiled, leaning in and giving her another kiss. I felt bad now, because in just a few seconds from now, I was about to execute the lie I'd been practicing all morning to tell Faith...
''So baby, I know we were planning on having lunch together before travelling down to Brooklyn for tonight's NXT takeover, but um....Jimmy's having some marital problems with Trin'' I told her, bringing my voice down to a whisper ''... and he's feeling real down right now, so I kinda need to be there for him...'' I said, looking at her apologetically.
''Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that baby'' she said, looking worried for them both ''...I couldn't even tell, they seemed so fine when I saw them yesterday'' she said, looking up at me with innocent eyes.
I immediately felt like an asshole for lying to her.
''...yeah, they've been hiding it well, I guess they didn't want people worrying and stuff you know'' I said, knowing I'd already reached out to Jimmy Uce to help cover for me, and as family he agreed with no questions asked.
''Well I just hope everything's ok'' she said sincerely ''so, where should I meet you then?'' she asked, her eyes still filled with concern for them both.
''I guess meet me backstage at the show, I'll call you anyways to let you know where I am'' I smiled, kissing her lips once again.
We said our goodbyes now and I headed off to the appointment I had already made earlier in the day.
FAITH POV:
Roman didn't seem like his usual self, and I couldn't help but think it was in large part due to how I'd behaved last night. The way I'd wanted to make love was bad enough, but then that phone call...that god damn phone call from Seth, was making it impossible for things to be normal! I was actually relieved when Roman said he was gonna go take care of Jimmy, because I kinda needed a little time myself right now.
*****
''Welcome everybody to tonight's NXT TAKEOVER Pay Per View, coming to you LIVE from Brooklyn New York! We have a fun packed show for you toni...''
Where was he? I thought, looking round the arena for Roman...I hope he got my message about my new number. I tried dialling him again, then suddenly just like magic, I saw Roman rushing through the doors, quickly making his way over to the front seats where we were sat about to watch the show. A few girls started screaming when they saw which just made me smile.
''Sooorrryyyyy you guys!'' he said out of breath ''...traffic on the way down here was crazy! There's like so many people still filing in to see the show'' he huffed out of breath.
I stood up and smiled widely when I saw him, then quickly moved my bag so he could sit down in between Summer, AJ and me. We heard a few ''Ooohs'' when we kissed quickly, making us both blush at the crowd watching around us.
''I'm just happy your here baby'' I whispered, and held his hand tight. It was odd but it felt like his hand was shaking, so I looked up at him kinda funny, and he quickly released my hand again and placed his arm round my shoulder instead.
No time to think about it now through, as the show had just started!
ROMAN POV:
I was so good at putting on a front now that I didn't even know I was doing it. I was smiling and cheering along with the crowd, and yelling and clapping my hands at all the upcoming talent in front of us in the ring.
Yet inside my head it was complete silence.
My hands were still shaking in shock, at what had transpired just a few hours earlier...
''Can't you get a second opinion, come on please doc!'' I begged ''I...I just refuse to believe all this can all be happening!'' I cried.
''...I am so sorry Mr Reigns, but that was the second opinion, and all the results show the same thing. I really can't put into words just how sorry I am for you, but what I can do, what I HAVE to do, for your safety and for the safety of others, is to prescribe you with your medication again which you're to start taking immediately. There's no other way around it Mr Reigns. I'm so sorry'' The doctor said apologetically.
The doctor then gave me a whole case full of medication while I was there, making me take the first set in front of him so he knew I had done it properly. He then made me wait while he verified all the details of my medical history, so he could have my medication prescribed in the same fashion it was done before.
I just remember sitting there in a trance, because anything after ''There's no other way Mr Reigns'' just went in one ear and out the other.
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