Dean's P-O-V

'For one last time, Mr. Ambrose, just tell us what happened that evening?' the officer who was intorrogating me asked for the millionth time.

I was frustrated now.

'Officer, I already told you what happened that evening. What else do you want me to say?' I asked in rage.

'Lower your voice Mr. Ambrose, you are in our damn custody and it's really good for you if you confess your crime before we change our plans.' he hissed.

I rolled my eyes. 'Do whatever you want Officer. I'd stick to my point because that's the truth. Zahra Schreiber forced herself on me and I was helpless because the damn piece of glass hit me.' I cleared.

The Officer sighed.

The door to the interrogation room opened and walked in Officer Copeland.

'Did he say anything Mr. Vaughn?' Copeland asked.

'No Sir. He stuck to his own point throughout.' Vaughn explained.

Copeland stared down at me.

I chuckled sarcastically.

'I don't know what you're thinking Officer. This'll all land you nowhere in the tale.' I said eyeing up at Copeland who just sighed.

Just then Officer Christian barged.

'He's here.' he said looking at Copeland and then at me.

'Yeah, call him in. You need him to identify Mr. Ambrose officially in front of us one last time.' Copeland said.

I frowned. Is it the guy who claimed to be a witness to my harassment towards Zahra! Who is that liar?

My curiosity didn't last long as Officer Christian went out and accompanied someone inside. A man with a lighter shade of brown with a red turban in his head, thick beards and a cringe worthy appearance backed by his colorful sparkling attire probably a traditional Indian wear.

'Mr. Ambrose this is Mr. Yuvraj Singh Desi and he's an Indian Ornithologist who was in quest of few exotic night birds at the woods and somehow ended up as the key witness and the evidence provider of your incident with Miss Schreiber.' Officer Christian said.

What the actual fuck! Who is the liar anyway? Is he connected to Zahra?

Have I seen him somewhere? Nope. Never heard the name.

'So, Mr. Singh! You're sure this was the guy?' Officer Christian asked the guy.

The creepy guy gave me a creepier look. 'Yes Officer. He was the guy I saw that evening. He was that monstrous guy who tried to rape that girl and fled eventually when I shouted.' he said.

My blood boiled.

'Stop lying motherfucker!' I sat up from my chair with all rage. I wanted to rip his skull but then few Officers held me by my arms.

'Let me go. He's lying.' I shouted. The Officers used all the force they had in their bodies trying to make me sit back down.

'I'm not lying Officer. He is the guy that I took picture of.' the creepy one said.

'You lying bastard!'

I completely lost it and charged up shoving all to grab a hold of his throat.

'Stop it Mr. Ambrose!' Copeland yelled. The Officers held me stopping me from getting to that Singh guy who was trying to hide behind Officer Christian now.

'Leave me I'd just..' I tried shoving the big hands of the cops away but they held me firmly to my chair. I gave Singh a death glare.

Officer Copeland who was watching is minutely now turned to Singh.

'You sure I haven't seen you anywhere before?' Copeland asked him.

That's what I too was feeling!

I felt the guy gulp.

'N..No Sir. As I told I'm an Ornithologist from India and I came just a week ago to complete a project on exotic birds in the woods of Florida.' he said.

Copeland furrowed his eyebrows and nodded.

'Hmm.. You can go now after we take your picture for some formalities. But, you're advised not to leave the city anytime soon. We'll call you again if we need.' Copeland said.

Singh nodded and our eyes locked again. My teeth gritted. What I said this guy gonna get from this? Why are they doing this? What does Zahra want?

The guy left.

Ten hours later

I sat back leaning on the chair provided. I can't believe that one evening messed up that big! It not only affected my life but Seth and Roman's as well. And.. Becky! What was her fault?

I closed my eyes remembering the way she cried out my name without caring about the world when they took me away. She was pained.

I shook my head opening my eyes. I let everyone down.

The door creek edge open and there were two guys with my food.

'I'm in no mood.' I said curtly.

'But, Mr. Copeland said to arrange special items for you and we did.' one of them said.

'Tell him the same. I'm in no mood.' I said bored.

The attendants shook their head.

'Of course, you big people and your moods.' the taller one said.

'But, be tolerant Mister. Considering what's going on in the news, who knows how long you need to stay if that case is lodged.' the shorter one said.

I frowned.

In the news! What? Are they talking about this case or any other?

'You're right. Can you imagine what the three of them did? They raped a young girl and left her drowning in the bath tub escaping every legal enquiry.' the taller one said.

My mind jolted up.

What are they talking about?

'Yeah, these rich people. They can manipulate everything with money. I'm glad the brother of the victim finally got the courage of opening his mouth.' the shorter one said.

My body went through a sudden shockwave. I felt cold yet hot. I was sweating yet shivering.

No. This can't be. The seven years old graves were dug free.

Roman's P-O-V

I looked down at tapping feet on the white tiled floor of the waiting hall in the Salubre Hospitals trying to process everything that happened in my life in the last twelve hours.

It was almost like the tales of those Aristotlean Tragedies, the fall from prosperity to adversity. There we were, the three brothers from other mothers ruling the fashion industry with due rights and here we are today, broken, tormented and anguished.

Becky is in the hospital. She bled a little from the region near her eyebrows because of the impact of her fall. That was visible. Rest, we had no idea.

The panel of the doctors were checking on her for last three hours. She was completely unconscious. Poor girl! She loves Dean so much! First of all, she just couldn't handle him being taken away with disgrace and added to that, the seven years old grave was dug fresh again!

A past that me, Dean and Seth had been running away from pretending it was just a nightmare. And, all of a sudden life decided to snap open our eyes to see the truth. That dreadful chunk of our past was back haunting us.

It seemed just like yesterday, a happy-go-lucky April calling me and Seth a day before Dean's birthday. She had planned a surprise for him. We were excited and so was she. She was all innocent, laughing and giggling as we planned things over the phone. She was like a little sister to me that I promised to love and protect but I guess I couldn't keep my promise.

I leaned back my head to the back of the sofa, closing my eyes. But, just as I did those odious scenes of that day overtook my vision. April..her naked body..bruised, bleeding and manipulated in every possible way, lying in the bathtub.

I gasped opening my eyes abruptly to see Bayley standing in front of me with remorseful face that had dried up a huge amount of tears in these few hours.

I frowned my eyes at her. She gulped.

'Roman....it..it's been twelve hours and you hadn't had a thing in your mouth. Please..' she tried to plead  like Sox other times she had before that but I cut her off.

'What's your problem?' I asked annoyed. 'Don't you understand? I said I'm not hungry Bayley!' I barked.

Bayley's already fallen face fell further. She looked around us towards few people who had their heads turned to us by the outburst. Sami, Summer and Eva were there too.

'I.. I just thought it's been a while. So..' she didn't speak more and just gulped as if fearing more of my outbursts.

I sighed running my hands through my hairs. I really didn't want to gather more attention. It's already up my head since all the TV Channels had been pondering over the Shield over and over the whole day.

'Please leave me alone Bayley.' I said looking up at her with displeasure. 'Please do.' I said to her sharply.

Bayley looked into my eyes for a split second and I saw her brown orbs getting moist. I could feel her nose flaring slightly as she was holding back her tears. She nodded silently and walked away.

I watched her go.

I gulped hard trying to have control over my emotions. I've gone crazy. These arrest thing, the conspiracies against the Shield, Seth sharing the password with that whiny bitch, these issues with Becky and the final nail in the coffin in the form of the resurrection of the incident we thought died seven years ago..all these were killing my nerves. How can someone expect me to eat at this time?

I sighed looking around. Sami and Eva were looking at me with a confused look. I shouldn't have burst on Bayley I'm front of them.

But, thus is also true that Bayley was the last person I wanted to see or speak to at this moment. Why? I was pissed on her, really pissed. I just can't believe she didn't trust me! She trusted Randy. She thinks I'm a damn rapist! And the worst part was she drew the parallels with that night in Miami. Seriously, she thinks me forcing on her that way qualifies me to rape any woman in this earth? For God sake, I was lost in jealousy and my emotions went on its peak that night and I even apologized for that and I thought she forgave me!

I shook my head with a sigh. Calm down Roman, perhaps, you would have done the same if you were in her place. And trust cannot be just sought, it has to be earned and in this respect, I guess I still have a way to go. I know nine out of every ten people won't trust me or us right now and my Assistant is just one of them. But, it hurts me and my rage on myself forces me to be mean on her. Perhaps, I wouldn't be even bother if any other person in the world distrusted me. But, as for her.. her distrust was a blow straight to my heart, shattering the most delicate places of in it which held those feelings for her.

Alexa's P-O-V

I paced around the corridor adjacent to the VIP waiting hall. Becky has been under treatment for last eight hours. It was only once that the doctors came out and say they've nursed her wounds and are working on her nervous breakdown.

But, what's taking so long. I took another sip of water from the bottle I'm holding for the last few hours. Once it gets empty, I fill it again. This has been the only thing I've consumed in these hours.

I guess most of us haven't. It was few minutes ago that me and Bayley forced Sami, Eva, James, Luke, Monic, Summer and Jake to get something from the hospital canteen.

They've been there with us the whole time. But, neither Roman nor Seth had anything. I knew they'd deny if I ask. Seth was busy all the while answering few media houses about Dean while Roman confined himself to a secluded place at the corner of the waiting hall speaking to some lawyer. I understand their problems. The allegations were killing them. First, it was only Zahra on Dean but now, Randy alleged the trio of mercilessly raping and killing his younger sister seven years ago.

The investing team as interviewed by the media few hours ago even confessed retrieving the broken pieces of Seth's camera including a neck strap inscribed with the initials SR. Everyone knows that's how Seth marks his gadgets. I've seen it too.

But, did he really....? I heart churned. No. This can't be. Seth can't rape someone like this. He just can't.

I remembered the day when my father had his knee replacement surgery and Seth and me were coming back from the cafeteria. There was a rape victim and the way, Seth responded to it was mysterious. He froze though he was sweating, he stuttered on his words as his eyes fixated on the bleeding body of the victim.

Does that have any connection with Randy's accusations? Did Seth and his friends really rape April?

I didn't know when my hands tightened its grip on the bottle and I heard it crackle.

I jolted back to reality quickly wiping my eyes. No. He can't do that. These are all lies.

'Lexi!' I heard Bayley's weak voice from behind. I turned to see her standing with puffed eyes and tear stains.

Was she crying? I know she had been worried for Becky but these seemed like fresh tears.

'Hey Bay! You're okay?' I asked her concerned.

She nodded. 'Aren't you having anything?' She asked in a voice shaken with tears.

'I'll have it later. But, you sure you're fine?' I asked raising an eyebrow.

She smiled with all her force. 'I'm good but you should try sitting Lexi and at least have something. You've been pacing around the whole time.' she said concerned.

I sighed nodding. 'What about you? You haven't taken a thing either! You know you've just recovered from your sickness. You shouldn't skip meals.' I said recalling Bayley's recent sickness.

Bayley gulped looking at me for a while and then looked down. 'I.. I'm not hungry Alexa.' she said.

I frowned. 'But Bayl..' she cut me off.

'I'll go see the nurse.' Bayley said and excused herself away.

Seth's P-O-V

'... I already told you, we'll face the consequences legally if anything happens. As for these bullshit in TV, we don't care and we definitely don't owe any explanation to anyone, you here me. Thank you.' I disconnected the call from a renowned TV channel.

The seven years old dormant freckles spread like wildfire in the whole country in mere eight hours. Why? How? All these questions were killing me.

I've already taken three aspirins in eight hours. It was really hard to process everything that's going on. Sami asked me if I wanted to have something. I politely declined it. I don't think anything would get down my throat tonight.

First it was just a false allegation on Dean, accompanied by the ever lurking fear of the probable atrocities with the password being with Zahra. But now, they have dug the old wounds back in the most fierce way.

I sighed. Who knew April would again be back in our lives after seven years of her death? I still remember the day I first met her. She was an 18 years old small and skinny girl with big glasses on her nose. It wasn't really difficult to get along with a friendly person like her. Soon, me, Roman and Dean almost forgot that we were her brother's friend. It almost seemed like we were her friend knowing her for decades. She was cute and innocent, living in her own dreamy world. She wanted to smile like, to sing, to dance.

For me, it wasn't really hard to guess her feelings for Dean. Though she eventually confessed it to me one day crying her heart about Dean's indifferences towards her. She could never tell him and he never wanted to hear it. For him, she was a friend, a special one who he wanted to keep safe at any cost, nothing more, nothing less. We all cared for her and loved to see her smile forever but that one incident changed everything forever.

The chilly nerves around my forehead pricked down hard causing immense pain and despair as the dreadful sight appeared in my subconscious. All the blood, the bruises on her bare skin, the water soaking her body..everything.

I gulped leaning down hiding my face in my palms. No, I don't want to recall the scene...ever again.

With my body fighting its numbness and my mind refusing to see the truth, I felt a soft touch on my shoulder. I straightened up and looked around immediately to see Alexa sitting beside my chair with a concerned look on her face.

I

looked at her with a sudden slight hesitation. I don't know what she has been thinking about me.

'Hey!' I said faintly forcing a small smile on my face. 'When did you come?'

'Just now.' She said trying to smile though it was as forced as mine. I guess she heard me talking in phone. My eyes fell on her other hand that had something like a aluminum food container. I guess Alexa followed my gaze too and she brought the container before me.

'I.. I brought some fajitas for you.' she said hesitating slightly.

I frowned.

For me!

'I mean..you haven't taken anything for twelve hours and you..you must be hungry.' she said fidgeting her fingers on the container.

I looked at her blank amazed by her concern but I really wasn't in a mood to eat right now.

'Alexa, I already told Sami I wasn't hungry. I'm sorry but I really can't have it.' I said eyeing the container. 'I just can't.' I just shaking my head.

Alexa sighed and placed her hand on my arm again. 'Seth please, if you ditching meals would help the situation in anyway, I would definitely urge you to go for a seven days fast.' she said. 'But apparently, it won't. You need to be strong now Seth. We all need. We need to control our emotions and look for the solution together, Seth.' she said.

I chuckled drily looking at her.

'What? Did I say something funny?' she asked frowning her eyes in confusion.

I shook my head. 'You actually packed the food for me without my consent.' I said sarcastically. 'You really thought I won't be able to turn it down once you bring it before me?' I asked in a serious tone.

Alexa gulped looking at me with her innocent blue eyes. 'Well Seth, I thought everyone had their dinner and..and..you didn't. I was..actually.. I was feeling..ehm..' she fidgeted looking down at the container.

I sighed. 'Did you have your dinner?' I asked doubting the obvious.

She shook her head.

Oh man! I frowned at her.

'Alexa, you..' I was about to share some good advice but age cut me off.

'I..ehm..' she lifted the food container and placed it between us. She looked up at my confused eyes. 'Well, I wasn't feeling like eating as well but then I thought ..' she pressed her lips.. '..I brought two forks and may be we can..you know share this thing.' she said pointing to the food.

My jaw hung open. She can't be serious!

I have her a really look as I saw her smile and unwrapping the food.

'You're crazy!' I muttered more like a comment.

She smiled cheekily and shrugged. 'I guess being crazy was the only way I could have got this job done.' she said like she already knew she won.

I couldn't help but scoff. 'I can't believe this.' I said. 'You're already serving for me like I'd agree to eat that!' I said.

Alexa just lifted her eyes to mine and gave me one of her serious looks. 'Trust me you will because I don't like my efforts being wasted.' she said.

'Are you threatening meeee?' I asked leaning near her frowning though I wasn't being serious but..

That was the worst idea ever because the next thing I knew was me being cut off as she was fast enough to roll the tortilla, and shove it inside my mouth.

What the...

My eyes widened as she forced a big bite into my mouth.

A victorious smile occurred in her lips as I chewed on the fajita.

I saw her pick one for herself and put it in her mouth.

I gave her a look of annoyance even though I really didn't know how I should react. She still cared for me... even after all I've done to her. I felt like thousands of springs flattering my heart. I just wanted to hug her tight and tell her everything I've been holding to her.

Alexa looked at me raising an eyebrow as she saw me staring keenly at her.

'What? You don't expect me to feed you with all these, do you?' she asked in her usual sassy way.

'I wish.' I muttered chuckling and shaking my head and picking up my roll.

She chuckled too as we continued eating.

**

'So, now who finished the plate?' Alexa teased as we completed our sumptuous dinner thing. This was actually the first time we were having dinner together, all alone with each other. I realized how different the thing would be if the circumstances were not as trashy as tonight's.

I sighed as I saw Alexa throwing the container away to the nearest trash can and walk somewhere.

I wonder what Dean is going through right now. I guess Roman didn't have the dinner too. Oh God! I wish I could help the situation. I feel so guilty.

I walked towards the ward reception to check on the status of Becky but my heart jumped as I heard the news coming from the TV on the wall across me.

Things seem to be getting harder for the CEO trio of the Shield. After Dean Ambrose being arrested for sexual harassment on one of the female employees, various non-governmental organizations are filing petitions for the arrest of the Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.

According to the President of WICA, every woman needs to have justice no matter how late it is. Also, renowned Feminist Leader Emily Parker raised an issue relating to the unsafe working environment within the biggest Fashion Company of the country. She pointed to the casanova tag on Reigns, Rollins and Ambrose and asked the department to investigate the case further suggesting the presence of other dormant voices like April and Zahra.

Leftwing Politician Marat Henning tweeted that he stands with Orton in his quest of justice for his sister and sent his petition to reopen the case as soon as possible.

I didn't know when my body went cold and my heart stopped. All these things were happening really fast. Even though I didn't dare to look around, I could still hear whispers of people as they passed me.

I looked at the TV screen with my numb ears refusing to hear what the panelists were discussing about us. I could see my own picture along with Dean and Roman at one corner of the screen.

These were the same pictures they showed when we won the Armani Fashion Festival three months ago. And today..

I felt a hand taking mine making me shiver and turn my head. It was Alexa with a concerned look on her face.

She nodded her head at me and squeezed my hand in hers.

Suddenly, I heard my name being taken by the penalists making me gasp.

Alexa heard that too. 'Let's get out of here.' she said and guided me behind her holding my hand.

I didn't say anything or let's say I wasn't in a position too. Perhaps, she realized that too and stayed silent till we reached near the waiting hall.

She left my hand and stood across me.

'I think you should take some rest in the hall now. You have a lot to do in the morning, right?' she said in an understanding tone.

I nodded. 'Yeah right but I really don't know how to rest now. The medias..' I tried to speak restlessly bit she cut me off.

'It's their job Seth. Don't bother them. Tomorrow is a new day.' she said placing her hand in my arms.

I chuckled sarcastically.

'That makes it more scary Alexa.' I said shaking my head. 'And I really don't know what..' I was shut up as I felt a finger on my lips.

'Ssshh.. Don't bother about anything Seth. I told you we'll find out a way.' she said.

I gulped feeling her soft fingers withdrawn from my lips. I looked into her eyes. They had concern. She wanted to save us.

But, did she trust us? Did she trust me?

She continued. 'The media want scoops and they are making full use of it. It's their business. It doesn't matter what they say..'

'Do you trust them?' It was me who cut her off now.

I really wanted to know what she thought about us and more specifically about me.

'Huh!' she said as if she was taken aback.

'Do you trust what they are saying? Randy, Zahra and the media houses?' I asked with my heart beating faster with every word.

Alexa looked at me blank with her expressions fading slowly. She looked away from me.

'Let's not talk about this now Seth. Go and have some rest. I.. I need to go see Becky.' she said with trembling lips hammering my heart into thousand pieces.

'Good night.' she said glancing up at me for a split second before turning away to leave.

My heart clenched. I was hurt but I don't blame her for anything.

*******
Alexa's P-O-V

I can't see him this way..not anymore. I could stand him near me, arguing baselessly with my logic, picking on my subtle mistakes, laughing at me for no good reason, shouting on me, brag about him being my boss, talking trash full of his ego..but I can't stand him this way..weak, pained and helpless. I just can't.

I wiped the slight bit of moisture gathered in my eyes. I didn't want to shed them in front of him. I walked near the ward reception. The news was still on.

I spotted Bayley sitting alone looking at the TV. She looked so fragile!

I walked near her and took the seat next to her.

She looked at me helplessly.

'They're  going to take legal measures against Roman and Seth too.' she said nonchalantly.

My heart jumped. I heard it before too when I was with Seth.

I didn't say anything because if I did, my tear laced voice would be caught.

'I really don't know what to do Alexa.' Bayley said in a tear laced voice. I put my hand on hers.

'We'll fight it together.' I said looking at her. She nodded. 'Yes, we will.'

Jake's house was just few blocks away from here. So, me and Bayley asked Eva, Sami, Summer, James and Monic to his place for the night. They didn't want to but we promised them we'll give them a call during emergency. Jamie, Joey, Oswald and Henry were in the parking area. They didn't agree to leave Seth and Roman alone in the hospital.

The bell rang getting me and Bayley alarmed.

'Family of Rebecca Lynch!' they announced.

Me and Bayley jolted up from the chairs and ran to the reception desk.

'Yes, we are with Rebecca Lynch. What happened to her?' Bayley asked scared.

'Yes, what's her news?' I asked equally bothered.

'Well, she had been treated and is currently sleeping. The doctor wants to have a talk with you.' the receptionist said.

We nodded. 'That way.' the receptionist pointed and we entered the doctor's chamber.

My heart was beating fast. What was she doing all the while if she's sleeping now? What happened to Becky.

'You're with Rebecca Lynch?' the lady doctor asked us.

'Yes doctor. What's wrong with her? I mean, she just fainted, right?' I asked impatiently.

The doctor looked at us. 'Have a seat.' she said motioning us to sit.

Me and Bayley looked at each other, fear evident in each of the four eyes.

We took the seats.

'Doctor, is Becky okay? We haven't heard from her for eight long hours.' Bayley said.

'I understand your concern and Miss Lynch is quite fine now. She gained her full consciousness twenty minutes ago and we've given her the sleeping injections. She needed to relax.' the doctor said.

Me and Bayley gasped. 'You mean, she was unconscious for that long?' Bayley asked surprised.

'Oh my God! Doctor, what happened to her?' I said getting really scared now.

'Miss Lynch attained a situation of acute nervous breakdown and even though we tried various therapies for five long hours, she didn't respond. Her beats were depressed and once she opened her eyes, that depressive factor would stress her again and she'd loose her nerves again. We're glad that she finally responded to the treatment an hour ago. Her eyes opened and she looked around blabbering things like Please don't go, Please don't take him or He can't do that. I guess Miss Lynch was pretty stressed right?' the doctor asked us.

Indeed she was. Even though, I always suspected it, I never knew Becky's feelings for Dean was that strong! I could understand how it feels when you see someone you love being subjected to such allegations, to see him get arrested. It's awful and as much as I try, I really fear facing this.

Bayley didn't say anything either.

'Well, it's okay if you all don't want to share. But, let me tell you Miss Lynch really needs to stay away from any kind of stress or precipitating factors, especially, in this condition.' the doctor said.

I frowned looking at her.

'In this condition!?' I asked confused.

'Well, Miss Lynch is pregnant.' the doctor said.

What?!

'Pregnant!' Bayley exclaimed in disbelief.

'Yes, it's one week. And any ki of stress and depression might turn detrimental for both her and the child. So, I hope you understand. She needs to stay happy.' the doctor said.

I lost my words.

'Ye.. Yes doctor. Thank you.' Bayley said.

The doctor smiled.

An attendant came in and informed the doctor that she was needed.

'So, I have an emergency and I need to leave.' the doctor informed us. 'I hope things would be better for Miss Lynch now and yeah, I expect the same cooperation from the father of her child. And yeah, congratulations.' she said with a smile and left the cabin.

I was too shocked to even comprehend to the whole situation.

I saw Bayley stand up without a word and looking down at me. I stood up too and we left the room in silence.

Several questions and possibilities passed my mind. I knew it but just couldn't point it. I didn't know what Bayley was thinking. She would look at me once in a while but didn't say anything.

I think I should share my doubts with her. I looked at her and saw her turning towards me at the same time.

"Is it Dean's?" we said at the same time.

*****

Randy's P-O-V

My eyes opened clutching onto the sheets. It was the best and the most peaceful sleep I had in last seven years.

Finally, my baby sister was getting justice. They would be jailed, all three of them. I feel so proud but most of all, I owe my gratitude to to the only true friend I had, Dave. If he weren't with me, who knows what I would have done alone!

I sat up looking at my room feeling so fresh and new. It was like I had a rebirth after the atrocious years of standing the three monsters so near me yet folding my hands in my pockets because I was helpless. But, Dave made it happen for me and I can't thank him enough for that.

I guess I need to pay him a surprise visit today with a little gift of gratitude. My phone rang getting me out of the fancies.

I frowned as I saw the caller ID popping the name. I wanted to ignore it but for some reasons, I couldn't.

Randy: Hello (yawning).

Summer: Hello. Had a good sleep after ruining the sleeps of others?

Randy: (annoyed) What do you want Summer?

Summer: Me? (chuckles) Oh no Randy. I don't want anything, especially from someone like you. I just wanted to say you that I feel bad for April too. Even though we never got along, I really liked her. And I really want her to get justice. But..

Randy: But..!? Oh let me guess Summer, you want me to leave those three pricks? Of course, you'd always side with the big guns without much knowledge of reality. Why am I not surprised? (chuckles)

Summer: Amazing Randy! Siding without much knowledge of the reality..why not? That's the exact same thing you are doing by trusting Dave.

Randy: Don't say a thing about Dave (annoyed). He's the only guy who has been by my side all these years..

Summer: Have you ever thought why? He must have had his interest too.

Randy: Everyone's not like you Summer.

Summer: Everyone's not like you either and I'm glad I'm not. At least, I can never sit back home and relax with an innocent girl admitted in the hospital because of my deeds.

Randy: Hospital! (surprised) For me? Who?

Summer: Why would you even care Randy? But, still for your information, Becky had a nervous break down and she had been in the hospital for last twelve hours, all thanks to you. (sharply)

Randy: Becky's in hospital! (surprised) Wh.. When?

Summer: (sighs) I don't know if there's any good to tell you this but if there's any humanity left in you.. Please do visit the Salubre Hospitals at once.

(Disconnected)

'Hello Summer! Where are you now? Is she okay?' I asked but Summer already disconnected the call.

Becky's in hospital! When?

I paced around the room thinking nothing in particular.

No. I never wanted Becky to end up in a hospital. In fact, I never wanted to  anyone innocent to suffer into this game. I've already hurt the girl enough before and she didn't deserve any of it.

Actually, I only messed with her because I saw her having what April couldn't have...Dean's affections, his concern all his attention which my baby sister craved for all her life. Dean never acknowledged those things. I knew Becky was just one of Dean's fucks but I knew how possessive Dean was for her. And the day, I caught them playing with the cakes on his birthday boiled my blood, I wanted to scream, to dig my nails on his flesh. It was all for her and from that day Becky was my target.

I spiked into her drink, tried to get close to her only to get into Dean's head. But, that night, I realized Becky loved Dean as much as April did if not more. It would be unethical if I got into their way. I still doubt what Dean feels for her but I knew I should get away from them. Becky didn't deserve to have a share of the pain blotted for Dean. She loved him and love can never be wrong.

I remembered the time when I was hospitalized after Dean rode that motorbike over me. Becky was there by me in the hospital and if I ever thought her as a friend like, I'd return the favor. I need to go and see her.

******
Seth's P-O-V

'You're sure, he'll help?' Roman asked me.

'Yeah, Heyman is one of the best lawyers of the country. Of course, he'd handle Dean's case the best.' I said.

Roman nodded. 'Okay then, you're going to see Dean in three hours, right?' he asked.

'Yeah, who knows how he's all feeling alone.' I said with a sigh.

'You're right.' Roman said. 'I won't be able to look him into the eyes unless I him out of there.' he said. 'I feel so helpless Seth.' Roman shook his head.

I placed my hand on his shoulders. 'It's okay man. We'd find a way out, right.' I said encouraging him.

'I hope so.' he said.

'Now, come on, you're breakfast is getting cold. You haven't had a thing for almost a day.' I said. Roman scoffed.

'Sir, your order for the other breakfast.' the waiter of the hospital cafeteria handed the container to Roman.

'Thanks.' he said.

I looked at him surprised.

'Hey Henry!' Roman called his bodyguard.

'Yes Sir!' Henry walked from the adjacent table.

'ehm.. Can you give it to Miss Martinez?' he asked them.

He got it for Bayley!

'Sure Sir.' Henry said.

'Thanks and yeah, don't tell her I gave that to you. Tell her Seth did.' Roman said.

What the..

'Okay Sir.' Henry said and left with the breakfast.

I gave Roman a frowned look as Henry left.

'What was that about?' I asked him confused.

Roman looked down at his plate.

'Bayley didn't...I mean, I don't think she had anything last night. So..' he was cut off my me.

'Well, it's great that you finally started acknowledging you're assistant but I wasn't referring to that. Don't tell her I gave that to you..tell her Seth did... what was that?' I asked raising an eyebrow.

Roman sighed and looked up at me. 'Nothing.' he said and concentrated back on his plate.

I shook my head. He pisses me off sometimes. He is one of the best human beings I know. God knows why he never wants others to know that. It's really cool if he cares about Bayley, but why not show it? He's just so satisfied with his serious, strict bossy personality.

*******

I felt a little relieved when Bayley said Becky got into senses last night. She met her this morning for ten minutes on special grant and felt Becky was doing fine. Thank God!

On the other hand, when Bayley tried to thank me about her breakfast, I told her the truth that it wasn't me but Roman who sent the breakfast for her. She was blank for a while but then she was back to normal.

Don't question my loyalty to Roman but I have learnt a lesson by holding the truth. I'd never hide one again, plus, Bayley needs to know the truth too.

I walked near the waiting hall where the others were but then I heard a certain voice that boiled my blood. As I walked nearer there he was.. The devil himself Randy Orton.

I walked nearer holding my rage in my fisted palms. How could he dare to show his face to us after all he has done?

I saw Summer and Alexa speaking with him and Alexa seemed to be arguing about something with Randy.

That bastard shouldn't ever think she is alone. Never.

I rushed near them.

'...but your presence in no way would soothe her.' I heard Alexa say.

Randy tried to say something but I cut him off.

'What's going on here?' I said with all my anger lacing my voice.

Randy looked at me and scoffed.

Summer looked at me and spoke like. 'ehh... Seth actually Randy came here to check on Becky. He was really concerned. So..' Alexa cut her off.

'So, you think it's okay to allow him to visit her, the very person who's responsible for her current state? I don't care about him but at least, you should've been a little more sensible Summer.' Alexa said.

'She's right Summer. Tell him to leave right now.' I said crossing my arms on my chest and shooting a death glare towards Randy.

I can't stand him anywhere near me.

'And you think I'd leave only because you want me to?' Randy said walking closer.

'Well yes, because technically I'm still your employer Randy.' I said closing up such that our noses almost touched initiating the combat.

Randy scoffed. 'You're fucking kidding me Seth, you're finished. You'd be paying for everything you did and..'

'Don't predict the end before the war even starts Randy.' I hissed. 'And once we're over this shit, you're gonna fucking pay.' I gritted my teeth standing chest to chest with Randy.

It's going to be all bloody in Salubre Hospitals today.

'And what are you going to do Mr. CEO...'

'Let me show you what....'

'Guys stop!' Summer said trying to pull Randy.

I felt Alexa holding me, putting her arm over my chest.

'Calm down Seth. Don't loose your temper in here. It's a hospital for God sake.' she muttered.

I was breathing hard and so was Randy.

I looked at her and she nodded in consolation. She's right.

I sighed.

I backed away from Randy. 'Just tell him to leave.' I said to no one in particular.

'Leave Randy. We've had enough of the devastation. Please, spare us now.' Alexa said in an angry voice.

'What? You have had the devastations!' Randy said coming forward. 'Let me tell you Alexa, nobody has faced the devastation that I did seven years ago.' he fumed.

'Randy please stop.' Summer said trying to calm him down but this jackass was in no mood to stop.

'No Summer. You all have no idea what went through a brother that went through the bloody mess these monsters made out of his sister's body. You all have no idea what to feel when you see the naked corpse of your sweet, innocent sister drowning in the water in the porn hub struggling for air and mercy.' he shouted breathing hard.

My heart clenched recalling the seven years old sight before my eyes.

'Look Randy, I understand whatever happened with your sister was so wrong and diabolic but you just can't accuse anyone you want for that.' Alexa said in a consoling tone.

'Oh Alexa! I'm not just accusing anyone. I'm accusing the three guys who she waited for that evening. And I do have valid reasons for accusing them.' Randy spat.

'Why Seth? Tell her. Tell her, whose car it was, whose camera it was.' Randy said heading to me. Summer tried to stop but he didn't.

'Can you deny the fact that the SR monogram on the strap wasn't yours?' he questioned me with intense eyes.

I gulped as my heart raced not knowing what to say.

'Tell her Seth.' Randy said almost standing chest to chest with me again.

His eyes were piercing my head and I didn't know what to say. My limbs were numb as I recalled the camera I left broken on the floor of Randy's house that evening. I was breathing fast. I looked away from Randy.

'Why are you silent Seth?...' Randy tried to say something more but Alexa cut him off.

'That's enough Randy. Just because Seth isn't saying a thing, you can't just keep on running your mouth like that.' she spat.

I tried to calm Alexa down but she didn't.

Randy chuckled. 'Come on Alexa, you still don't understand the reason he's silent. They still have his broken camera retrieved from the site of crime.' Randy said. 'Seth Rollins is a fucking rapist.' Randy shot looking at me.

I clutched onto my pocket closing my eyes not able to face what I was facing right now.

'You aren't getting anything Randy.' I muttered politely succumbing to the situation.

Randy scoffed.

'Enough Randy.' Alexa spat. 'You can't say him anything based on a silly camera.' he spat.

'His camera.' Randy pointed. My heart jumped.

I wanted to pull Alexa away from this conversation. The last thing I wanted was to be hated by her.

Alexa shook her head and looked at me for a split second. 'I know it's his camera.' she said churning my heart and freezing me on the spot.

Before I could react, she turned to Randy. 'But, that doesn't prove anything Randy. What if you two try and decide to kill each other in this hospital...and all they retrieve from your death site is my phone? Does that mean I am the one who killed either or both of you?' she questioned.

'What are you talking about Alexa?' Randy said shaking his head in annoyance.

'Exactly Randy, Seth's camera on the sight doesn't prove anything. And whoever is counseling your stupid mind about this...' Alexa said but was cut off by Randy.

He scoffed.

'Despite your academic qualification, you're unbelievably dumb Alexa. I'd give you every possibility and you'd still side with this rapist, wouldn't you?' Randy asked.

'Yes I would.' Alexa said sharply making my heart jump. '...because I know Seth can't rape a woman.' she said curtly.

My breathing hitched as I heard her.

Alexa looked at me and our eyes locked.

'....because he's the guy who once brought a drunk vulnerable girl home in a dark night and never at once tried to take advantage of her, he's the guy who spent the whole night with a girl sleeping in his bed and the only thing he did was shift himself to the couch after pulling the covers on her body, he's the guy who had tears in his eyes by the sight of blood oozing out of the head of a girl who rolled off the cliff, he is a man who cringes by the very sight of blood. He's a man who could do anything to save the honor of a woman. He.. He can't rape a woman Randy. He can't hurt anyone that bad and he can never think of filming your sister this way. That is the Seth Rollins I know.' she said sharply with glimpses of tears running down her eyes.

I was breathing fast. My heart pounded.

Bliss trusted me. She thinks I'm innocent. I felt emotions stinging my own eyes but my mind, now was stronger than ever. I can't loose, I can't break. I needed to be strong...for her, her trust and for us.

Randy looked at Alexa in disbelief. He looked at me and then at her. I wiped the possible tears forming in my eyes and wrapped my arm around the sobbing Alexa who hid her head in my shoulder.

Randy shook his head and went away. Summer followed him.

Alexa lifted her tear laced eyes at me. I've never seen this side of her. I hesitated at first but then lifted my hands up wiping the tears off her eyes.

'How could you Bliss?' I asked her. 'How could you trust me so much?' I whispered cupping her face with my hands.

Alexa smiled slightly and looked up at my eyes. 'I know you more than you ever knew yourself Rollins. I know you're innocent because I've seen the side of you nobody else did.' she whispered back.

I chuckled through my emotion.

'...I thought you'd never trust me after how I treated you the last one month.' I said.

Alexa placed her soft hand on my shoulder.

'In the last one month, the only thing I knew about you was...you were the person who rushed to Dave's gallery to save me from him. You tried to choke him to death because he tried to force on me. Seth, you were the one who barged into the bathroom in the last moment to save my honor from being filmed in the shower. How could I not trust you Seth?' she said in an emotional voice.

I wanted to cry with her, laugh with her. I wanted the moment to freeze.

I saw Alexa wiping her eyes. She was about to leave bit I caught hold of her wrist.

She looked at me with those surprised blue eyes.

'I need to tell you many things Alexa. Would you listen to me?' I asked.

Today, I knew who I was and I loved it. I wanted an outlet to everything I hold and I knew someone was there to hold me too.

She walked near me and nodded. 'Let's get to the seats.' she said pointing to the chairs. I nodded and we made our way to the chairs.

Alexa brought us two cups of coffee.

'Thanks.' I said taking my cup from her and our fingers brushed.

She smiled shyly as I picked my cup.

'So, what did you want to say?' she asked stirring her coffee.

'Everything I know and you need to know.' I said looking down.

She frowned in confusion. 'What's would that start from?' she asked.

'Seven years ago.' I said sipping into my coffee and looking deep into her eyes.

Her eyes widened knowing the implications. 'Seth it's not necess..' she tried to say but I cut her off.

'It is necessary Bliss. I need to get this off my chest. I can't hold it anymore. Everything haunts me.' I said.

Alexa moved closer placing her free hand on mine.

'I'm ready for everything Seth. Tell me what happened seven years ago.' she said.

I looked at her and sighed.

'It was five years after I met Dean and Roman and we were almost inseparable. We could read each other's mind by just listening to the voices over phone. We were young, ambitious, stubborn. I invested most of my time in photography and even thought it as my potential career option. Roman was working in his familial business in the Reigns and Sons but he did wanted to open his own business really soon, Dean was perhaps, the most stubborn of the three of us. He wanted to jump, hit the sky coming out of his cruel and unfortunate boyhood. He lived a rogue life involving himself in bike races that would earn him some bucks from the bidders. Most of them were unimaginably dangerous and at times fatal. We often asked him to stop these stuffs but these sustained him. As for Randy, we met him two years before that. He seemed a nice guy, a young entrepreneur to look up to. My impression on him was that he was a private person.' I said.

'We became close when he helped Roman in filing a petition against a corrupt Insurance Company. Soon, we were regular visitors in his house. We became friends.' I said.

Alexa listened to minutely sipping into her coffee.

'And that's how we met April. She was younger than us, perhaps, of your age. She looked small, cheeky, nerdy yet sweet. She was really different from other girls you know.' I said chuckling remembering April skipping from one room to other.

'She became really comfortable with three of us. I remember how she once said she wished Roman was her other brother who would be much free and close to her unlike Randy. I became one of her favorite buds. We used to share almost everything with each other. I never felt uncomfortable around her, you know. And as for Dean.. ' I paused want with a sigh.

'As for Dean..?' Alexa repeated after me with a questioning look.

'... April was the first female friend Dean had and they were really close. She was precious to Dean like a pearl and soon, I knew April had those feelings for Dean. She loved him.' I said looking at Alexa.

'You mean Dean and April loved each other?' Alexa frowned.

'I wish he did.' I sighed. 'But, April's love was unrequited. Even though she was so precious to Dean, Dean never returned her feelings the way she wanted. The girl confessed it and cried a lot in front of me. She really loved him. I saw it, Roman saw it, Randy saw it..but, Dean didn't.' I said.

'Oh my God! It must've been terrible for her!' Alexa said.

'It sure was but she was never mad on Dean for that. She knew Dean didn't believe in love. But she always said that one day Dean would become the best and the most passionate lover in the world..be it for her or someone else. She never stopped loving him. She'd always remember his special days whether he was in the city or not. Once he was, April would be the happiest girl in the planet. His birthday was her favorite time of the year and it was the same that day.' I said with a shaken voice.

'It's was Dean's birthday the day these happened?' Alexa asked frowning. I nodded.

'April was really happy. She called me eight times that day saying she can't wait any longer. She had a surprise for Dean perhaps. She wanted me to bring my camera. She wanted to capture our happy moments together. Roman picked me up and we picked up Dean, who had no interest in his own birthday but he always loved to gather together with three of us.' I said.

Alexa listened to me minutely.

'I was so excited that I felt like reaching 20 minutes earlier than intended. I was the first one to press the bell. It didn't open. I pressed it four times. There was no response.' I said with a sigh.

'And then?' Alexa asked furrowing her brows.

'Dean and Roman were soon behind me and we started getting worried. But, then we realized the door wasn't locked but just closed. Dean pushed the door open and we walked inside. The room was decorated in the best way possible. Balloons, strips, happy birthday quotes, Dean's pictures with April, Me and Roman. There was a lingering smell of moss all around. We were really excited but April wasn't seen nearby. An uncanny filled my heart. I took away the camera strap from my sweating neck and held it in my hand. We went further inside and soon things seemed the exact opposite of arranged. There were things scattered over. Papers, clothes and showcases. All three of us were concerned because we saw no sign of April. Dean called her out loudly asking April to come out wherever she was saying he didn't like such jokes. We saw a flower vase shattered on the floor and that's when we felt something must be wrong.' I said recalling the surroundings.

'That means someone must have been here before you three had.' Alexa said curiously.

'Yes and we were sure of it when Roman spotted faint blood trails on the floor. Our hearts raced and we followed the trails. It landed us in the bathroom.' I said.

'Panic struck when we saw the white tiles of the bathroom stained in red blood. I felt my head spinning Alexa, it was my first encounter with mass blood.' I said.

'There were blood in the sink too as if someone washed his bloody hands there. It was sprinkled on the wall and the mirror too. The uncanny struck all if us to the max when we located torn clothes stained with blood near the bath tub. The shower pipe was turned on the bath tub. We walked near it with shivering steps and then.. ' I paused as sweat ran down my forehead.

Alexa stroke my back softly. 'There she was semi-immersed in the water, naked, bloody, wounded. You could barely recognize her Alexa. Her cheeks to toes everything were bruised badly and her legs were stretched apart with blood shedding the rest. She was raped.' I said.

Alexa gasped as she heard.

'My head spun. I wanted to throw out. This was April, our sweet, innocent April.' I said trembling with my words. 'I didn't know when my hands and legs went numb and I dropped my camera on the floor.' I said.

Alexa's eyes widened.

'Roman threw the pipe off the bathtub and picked April's hands to check on her beats. But, he gasped immediately and dropped her hand. She was already dead. I could barely hold myself any longer. April was dead. Dean hadn't moved a single step from his place ever since he saw her. His eyes were fixated on her terribly raptured body. She's dead..he just said once but more to himself. Dean's gaze were frozen and he didn't speak anything after that. Roman paced on around the bathtub restlessly. We just couldn't believe what happened. Just then we heard a car beep horns. Me and Roman jolted looking at each other. It must've been Randy or the cops. We were scared, very scared and we decided to become the most selfish friends ever. The way her body was vandalized we knew, it was gang rape and we also knew the implications if someone caught us this way. We were young, yet to make our careers. Any legal case would ruin us especially when we were innocent. We decided to be selfish. We decided to run away. Roman said we should take the back door because someone was already at the front door. We didn't have much time but Dean didn't move. He was still looking at April without a blink. Let's go Dean..we tried to pull him away but he didn't move. She's dead Dean.. We need to run.. Or else we'd be trapped... We tried to make him understand. After several efforts, we could move him away and we escaped the house through the front door. Carefully, we marched towards the front through the backyard. Randy's car was there. He probably saw Roman's too. I pushed Dean into the back seat and took the passenger seat myself. Roman started the car. Soon, I realized where I left my camera. That was the last time we saw April. We left her...forever, we thought but she returned in our lives like never before.' I said looking at Alexa at the last part.

'And didn't you see Randy after that?' Alexa asked.

I sighed. 'Randy was over. His company was taken over by his partners, his house was sealed soon after. He could barely arrange a decent funeral for April two weeks after the autopsies were done. We didn't know where he lived or with whom. Me and Roman met him two months later at a bank. We wanted to tell him everything because he already saw Roman's car and my camera. Moreover, we were in shock and the wrong state of mind that day. We realized it was best to face the truth. In fact, I was shocked that we weren't called for the witnesses. But, contrary to our belief, Randy was so indifferent and spoke normally with us. We didn't bring anything up either. We thought he shrugged those things away due to the overbearing loss but he didn't...and I came to know it just yesterday.' I said running my hands through my hairs.

'And what about Dean?' Alexa asked curiously.

I sighed. 'Dean was an already wounded fellow and April's death made him worse. He had experienced losing his house, his family and now April too. He was in shock for almost a month and didn't eat anything. He went really stubborn and noisy. He was possessive even about the petty things he held. He'd get mad even if he displaced his favorite shirt somewhere or if he saw someone touch his helmet. We took him to the psychiatrist. The doctor said he still had a traumatic mind and he feared that he was going to lose everything he loved and held dear to him. He wanted them closer to him and never to leave him but he doubted things the negative way. Repeated losses in his life made him so dangerously insecure and possessive. He garnered a strange hatred towards himself too. He hated his own birthday because it was the day April died. He pledged never to celebrate his birthday again.' I explained.

'Oh my God! I never thought Dean had so much dumped into his heart. I feel so sorry for him.' Alexa said concerned.

I scoffed. 'The guy's good in hiding emotions, you know and perhaps, that's what landed him in the custody.' I said closing my eyes in despair.

'But, he doesn't deserve to be arrested for something he didn't do. Neither do you two.' She argued.

'I know Alexa. But, we have nothing to prove our innocence and Zahra's got many validations in her side. Soon, Randy's gonna land us the same way and we would have nothing to do.' I said restlessly.

Alexa looked down with a sigh. She knew I was right. We had no evidences or witness on our side.

There was a silence for a while and then Alexa passed me a bottle of water. I took few sips trying to get the tensions off my chest.

'But, something still confuses me.' Alexa said breaking the silence. I looked at her frowning. 'What's Zahra doing in all these? I mean, is she working with Randy?' she asked.

The mention of Zahra and her intentions were enough to cringe a feeling of disgust all over me.

'I don't know about that but all I know is that bitch could stoop down to any level of evil nuisances.' I said gritting my teeth.

Alexa looked at me blank for a while and then scoffed.

'Well, I didn't expect these words for Zahra from you because at one point, I thought you really liked her.' she said.

I frowned my eyes at Alexa.

What the...Owh..I get it..I chuckled making her surprised.

'Not your fault Bliss. That's what was intended to.' I said.

'Intended to?!' Alexa asked surprised. 'No. I mean, I saw you two..ehm..in a pretty intimate ways. So, I thought..' Bliss hesitated slightly as she said.

I shook my head. 'Yeah, and if your intimacy means that stupid kiss you saw us sharing, trust me Bliss, you have no idea about what she's all about. She's the whiny bitch who tried to ruin me two years back.' I said looking intensely at her blue orbs.

'I.. I don't understand what you're talking about.' Alexa said confused. 'Two years back! I thought we knew Zahra for just two months when she applied for the position of your Assistant!' she said surprised.

'Everyone else thought the same bit my experience with her dates two years back. Bliss you remember, when you asked me why I showed you cold shoulders when you joined the Shield two years ago and in response, I said something happened to me that secluded me from the whole world and I didn't want to communicate with anyone?' I reminded.

Alexa nodded. 'Yes but what has that got to do with anything with Zahra?' she asked.

I sighed closing my eyes.

'Well, two year back I met this girl Pauline in social gathering and soon we went pretty close and cozy. We had sex a number of times and we would hook up at a number of places and..' I stopped as I felt Alexa looking away towards the window uncomfortably. She bit her inner  cheeks hard looking at me as she felt me looking.

'Uhhh...can we please get to the point without..ehm..' she said looking down and fidgeting with her fingers.

I gulped. Oh man!

She was definitely not comfortable in listening my sexcapades. I sighed and looked at her. For some strange reason, I couldn't help but feel good about the it.

I cleared my throat trying to regain the comfort in the air. Bliss looked back at me.

'So..as I was saying we did it at my place that night and I didn't know when she did it but the next day, all the popular porn sights had my pictures zooming into my....ehh...private parts.' I said hesitating slightly.

I couldn't look at Alexa eye to eye but she was silent and I felt her eyes widen in surprise.

'It was like a metaphorical death to me Alexa. You could only imagine how the paparazzi went nuts with my penis all aro the New Channels, tabloids and magazines, they called me a manwhore, some said I did it on purpose for publicity and what not. I secluded myself in a corner of my room. I was scared to face the world. I did not know how to face my employees and clients. With the help of Dean and Roman, I slowly recovered but my life was never the same again Bliss. It was big setback to my morale. I just.. ' I stopped as I felt a hand on mine.

Alexa had tears in her eyes. My heart raced to its peak as we looked deep into each other's eyes and our fingers tangled with each other's.

'How could you take that Rollins?' Bliss asked in a faint tear laced voice.

I picked my other hand and wiped the tears off her eyes.

I smiled at her. 'I'm over it now Bliss and so should you.' I said withdrawing my hands.

'But, don't tell me, with all your sources, you couldn't get that girl into the prison!' Bliss said in an angerlaced tone.

I scoffed. 'I wasn't in a position to complain but trust me Dean and Roman tried their level best to find that girl and get her to the eyes of law but...'

'But..' Bliss said curiously.

'But, neither her name or her address were genuine. She faked everything. All of these were pre-planned Alexa and I fell in that trap. I couldn't do anything to her and she escaped us.' I said.

'Bloody bitch! I swear if I ever know who she is..I'll..' Bliss said gritting her teeth but I cut her off.

'You know her Bliss.' I said looking straight into the white wall across us.

Alexa frowned. 'But..'

'Pauline is Zahra. New name, new game, the same evil bitch.' I said clenching my jaw.

'What? No way!' Alexa placed her hand on her mouth in utter shock.

'Yes. She took chance of the interview as well as my absence at the same time and this time, she planned it big to ruin us all.' I said.

'Oh my God Seth! But, why didn't tell me about it..' Alexa  paused awkwardly realizing what she said...'I mean, why didn't you tell any of us about her, Dean or Roman? I mean, we could've taught her a lesson on the very first day of her job.' Alexa said restlessly.

I shook my head. 'Trust me Bliss, no one would have loved that more than me but.. I couldn't.' I looked at Alexa..'I just couldn't.' I said.

'But why Seth?' Alexa asked placing her hand on my arms.

'...because you don't know to what extent the girl could go. She...she was blackmailing me Bliss and I had to do whatever she asked me to do, whether I liked it or not. She made me reveal the company's secret locker code, she made me feel miserable with the guilt of holding the truth from everyone and she made me... ' I ran my hand through my hair..'she made me hurt the people I love.' I said looking at Alexa.

Alexa's eyes widened and her hand dropped off me.

'Is.. Is that the reason you..?' she gulped.

'Yes, that was the reason I kept mum. That was the reason I couldn't stop Dean to sit with Zahra. That was the reason.. I..hurt you so much Bliss.' I said in a broken voice.

'That kiss, me getting close to her..everything was a part of her plan and it was her who even tried to kill me at Misery along with her partner Dave.' I explained.

Alexa looked at me blank. 'Dave..' she uttered.

'Yes Dave, the guy who you saw trying to kill me at Davenport, the guy who was behind everything Zahra did and the guy who tried to...' I fumed throwing the water bottle beside me roughly with fast breaths.

'...but you saved me that day..' Alexa added speaking nonchalantly. 'And the day Zahra tried to ruin my reputation by filming me in the bathroom.' she added as if remembering and analyzing things correctly.

'...just like she did to me two years back. And, despite everything I couldn't do anything Bliss.' I said frustratingly slamming my fist on the chair beside. 'I fucking couldn't..because I was scared what that whiny bitch might kill..' I paused with deep breaths and looked at Alexa....'You.' I ended releasing every bit of the burden I held in my heart.

I didn't know what Alexa was thinking right now.

'Why?' I heard her ask. I looked at her confused.

'Why did you care so much about me Seth?' she asked turning to me seriously.

I kept silent.

'Your company, your best friends, your past retribution...you kept everything at stake just for me!' she said calmly.  'Why Seth? Why'd you do that Seth? Why?' she asked in a broken voice.

I looked deep into her eyes. Yes, she was the girl that I put the world at stake for. She was the only one who I could even give my life for. The girl trusted me even without knowing anything about me. She deserved to know everything but what if she doesn't like it and blames me of taking advantage of her friendship? I knew we went closer when we knew each other truly in Davenport but..

What if she thinks I'm just not good enough? What if she gets mad and never want to talk to me after she learns it. What if she never lo..

No. I can't afford to be hated by her again..at least, not at this moment of crisis. May be we can do this later. Yeah, let's keep it for a better time.

I closed my eyes taking a deep breath.

'Because I wanted to be a good boss.' I replied. '...a responsible one who'd like to keep each and every employee safe and sound. I care about you Bliss, I care about you all.' I said holding my heart.

There was a silence for few seconds and then I heard her chuckle.

'I knew it Rollins. I'm so proud of you.' she said smiling a little too much. She chuckled again. 'Wow! Amazing!' She said giggling. 'I'm so happy you care about all your employees Rollins.' she said and laughed.

What's wrong with her? She seems a little too bothered. Thank God! I didn't tell her the truth!

Alexa's P-O-V

'I'm so happy you care about all your employees Rollins.' I laughed..less at him and more at himself.

He said it. He finally said it. I was like any other employee to him and whatever he did, he'd do it for any other employee of the Shield.

I laughed again trying to hold together my cracking heart. Here I was waiting with all my excitement, anticipating with a pounding heart that finally he'd say those words I wanted to hear. But, I was so wrong!

I ended up broken again. It's not Summer, nor Zahra..it's just that he thought of me as a friend and nothing more and I can't deal with that...especially with him near me.

I guess now I found a solid reason to pursue my research in Ireland. At least, I'd know I got something I wanted.

I chuckled again to hold back my tears.

I'd leave but let me promise one thing, before I leave, I'll make sure Zahra pays.

I got up from the chair to leave.

'Where are you going?' Seth asked.

I held my tears tight and I knew it would spill if my eyes met his.

I bit my lips. 'I just need to see Bayley.' I said and left him.

******

Bayley's P-O-V

'Yes, we don't want to be late. Whatever it is, we need to do it today Mr. Heyman.' I heard Roman say over the phone.

Perhaps, he was talking to the lawyer.

I agree. We shouldn't be late by even an hour.

'Okay bye. Seth's gonna be there soon.' Roman said before disconnecting.

His eyes met mine as he turned this way.

'Hey!' he said without any expression other than surprise.

'Good Morning!' I greeted plainly.

For some reasons, I didn't want to thank him or say anything about the breakfast he got me. Why? Because, if he didn't wanted it this way, neither would I.

But, I was glad his anger on me seemed somewhat fading.

'So, you wanted to say something?' Roman asked looking the other way.

'mhmm.. Yeah, I want to go to the station house with Seth. So, I just wanted to inform you..' before I could finish Roman cut me off.

'What? Why? You must be kidding me?' he said walking near me.

'...because I need to Roman. I promised someone he'd get justice and I'll stand with him but not if he claims justice on the wrong persons.' I said looking at Roman.

'So, I want to get to the core of it and..' he cut me off again.

'Give me a break Bayley. These aren't your stupid pinky promise stuffs. It's law and we need to save Dean. Mr. Heyman and Seth are going to deal with it while I take care of the bank balances of the media houses. No one else needs to do anything.' he said pretty annoyed.

Why is Roman so harsh to me? It hurts.

I walked near him.' Are you still mad at me because I said I wasn't sure about you being innocent?' I asked in an emotional voice.

Roman looked away from my eyes. 'Bayley I don't care if..' it was me who cut him off now.

'..but I do Roman. Whether you believe me or not, I really care about you being innocent because I really want you to be proved innocent.' I said restlessly. 'I mean, I want all of you to be proved innocent by the law but for that, I need to see things myself.' I explained.

Roman scoffed. 'And you think you'll prove us innocent with a snap of the fingers? That you're gonna save the Shield from every dark cloud hovering over them. It's so easy to talk Bayley.' he said shaking his head.

This got my nerve.

'Why not? I guess you're forgetting Mr. Reigns, I've already saved you and your company before and in case you underestimate my abilities, I must say you don't know me too well.' I burst.

Roman looked at me hopelessly.

'I don't underestimate you Bayley. In fact, I'm the last person on earth to do that. But, it's just not so easy to face the legal procedures. And you're too naive for that. I just don't want you to get into the mess, that's it.' he said calming down slightly now.

I walked near him closing all the gaps. I looked deep into his eyes. He frowned.

'You don't have a problem with me accompanying Seth to the station, do you?' I asked. 'Just once..' I added.

Roman scoffed. 'You're crazy..' he said. 'But, just once.' he said.

I smiled wide. If it was someone else, I would've hugged him but it's different with him. It always has been. So, I stepped back.

'Hey! Roman! Heyman called me. I must go out now.' Seth said entering the scene.

Before Roman could say anything I interfered.

'I.. I'll come with you too Seth.' I said looking between Roman and Seth.

Seth frowned looking at Roman and Roman shrugged.

'Fine.' Seth said with a sigh.

*******3 hours later******

Alexa's P-O-V

I was pacing restlessly around the ward. James went to look at the office. It's almost a lock out in the Shield. The visiting hours were going to start in ten minutes and I couldn't wait to see Becky. Bayley met her this evening but didn't bring anything up because she was scared that it might stress Becky. However, my views are different. I needed to talk to Becky and know everything. If that makes Becky cry, I want her to cry and get rid of every burden she holds in her heart.

Oh God! I could only imagine if the baby is Dean's. Becky would be tormented! The father of her children is going to the prison!

I panicked hard as the thought of Seth came in. No. I've to stand by him as long as I can. I want to see him happy and contended before I leave.

'Excuse me Miss!' I got startled as a cop called me from behind.

'Yes.. Any problem?' I asked with a beating heart. After what happened with Dean, I'm really scared to see the cops.

'Where is Mr. Reigns? We are here to take him.' the Officer said.

What?

'What? What are you talking about? What has he done?' I asked impatiently.

Suddenly, there was a huge chaos in the hospital and I heard few snaps too.

'Hey! We've got him.' I heard someone say.

And what I saw next, hung my jaw. There were two Officers escorting Roman. Sami, Jake and Eva were arguing with them.

Where are they taking him? Is he getting arrested too?

'Hey! What's going on?' I screamed asking the Officer.

'It's a simple interrogation Miss. We aren't arresting him. Mr. Orton asked to reopen the case backed by few Nongovernmental Organizations. So, we need to take Mr. Reigns and Mr. Rollins immediately in the station and get an interrogation done.' the Officer said. 'Since Mr. Rollins is already in the station, we're here to take Mr. Reigns.'

Seth! He would be interrogated too! Oh my God!

I pushed the crowd and ran to where Roman was.

He looked so helpless.

'Oh my God! Roman!' I exclaimed. Eva held my shoulders.

Roman slowed walking as he saw me. The escorts did the same. 'Relax Alexa! It's just a formal questioning Session. Seth and I would be back in few hours. Just take care of this side, okay.' he said still walking through the crowd.

I nodded but I was shivering in fear and despair.

There were a lot of people from media asking Roman questions.

'So, is it true that you, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose raped a young woman three years ago and killed her mercilessly seven years back?' they asked.

Roman walked ignoring them. I held Eva's arms tightly.

'So, do we expect the justice being served?' another guy held the microphone towards the Officer.

'Move please. The law will do their work.' he said.

'So, after Ambrose, are you and Rollins getting arrested too?' they asked Roman who simply shook his head.

I calmed my breaths. Everything was shattering. Who knows what Seth is going through right now!

They escorted Roman to the car and it drove away with the paparazzis following.

My heart raced not knowing what to do.

I backed my steps as I saw few media guys turning to me. I increased my pace of walking and ran towards the cafeteria.

I reached the cafeteria and burst into tears. The Shield was over! It was the matter time that Roman and Seth would be arrested and everything would be dusted.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and I saw Eva. She had tears in her eyes too.

Sami and Jake were behind her with devastated faces.

'We're over Miss Bliss.' Jane said in a shaken voice.

Sami held him tight.

I closed my eyes. No. I can't let anything happen to them. I know they are innocent. They can't be punished for something they didn't do. They deserve to be happy. Seth deserves to be happy.

My phone buzzed getting me out of the stance.

It was James. I frowned my eyes and picked the phone.

Alexa: Hello!

James: Miss Bliss! Someone's trying to get access to our locker. (scared) I don't know who but the signals are alarming.

Alexa: What? Locker! Who? (surprised)

James: I don't know Miss Bliss (scared). But, I'm alone in the office and I'm really scared. Someone's definitely trying to barge in. Please, come here.

Alexa: Oh my God! James, are you sure? (panicking)

James: Absolutely. My codes never go wrong. Please be quick Miss Bliss (almost crying)

Alexa: Don't worry. I'm coming.

(Disconnected)

My head was spinning. I remembered Seth telling me that he shared the security passwords of the locker with Zahra because she blackmailed him of killing me.

Oh no! Is she going to do it today? No. I can't let that happen. I can't let the Shield be dusted this way. Moreover, I can't let Seth bear the guilt of this.

'What happened Miss Bliss? Who was it?' Sami asked me.

'It was James Ellsworth. I.. I have to go.' I said not turning to them. I walked fast towards the exit.

'Why? What happened?' Eva asked following me.

'Many things and I need to save the rest as fast as I can.' I said rushing fast. Eva followed my pace.

'What? But, I can't let you go alone. I'll go with you.' she said.

'No need Eva. I'll be fine.' I said.

Eva held my hands and stopped me. 'I have never come to any good to anyone Miss Bliss. Please give me a chance. I want to prove I love this company too.' she said in an emotional tone.

I shook my head. 'But, Eva it's already the visiting hours and one of us need to stay with Becky!' I reminded.

'I'll stay with her.' a third voice said.

Me and Eva looked at her with surprise.

'Yes, Alexa. I know it's not the best of time for the Shield but as a professional ally and a friend, I would like to extend my hand in every way possible.' she said.

'I don't know what happened but you guys seem to have an emergency. So, don't waste a time here. I promise I'll look after Becky for you all. You can count on me.' she said promisingly.

Me and Eva looked at each other and we nodded. I trusted her.

'Sami and Jake are in the cafeteria. You can talk to them about the cabin number.' Eva said.

She nodded with a smile.

I smiled at her and started running towards the exit.

'Thanks Renee.' I shouted thanking her one more time.

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