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I fiddle around with my phone waiting out in the hallway near the locker rooms for AJ to come out so we could head out. I had sent him a text about ten minutes ago to let him know I was ready but I haven't gotten a reply back from him. I wonder what could be taking him so long. We are supposed to be heading to see the premiere of this new movie that we both have been looking forward to seeing. I was extra excited because it was going to be just AJ and I to go, he promised, and he always keeps his promises.
See, AJ and I have this special relationship together. We will go out on "dates" together, like the movies, or to a popular diner in whatever town we are in. Or we will just hang out in his or my room watching TV or whatever. There may or may not also be some intense make out sessions between us, with some heavy petting. Okay, a lot of heavy petting, doing everything without actually having sex. Basically, we are dating without having the official title. AJ said that he didn't want to put a title on us just yet, and I'm fine with that. I'm just thrilled at being able to spend time with him, I don't need a title.
Though the last couple of weeks, the relationship between AJ and I has changed greatly. Ever since the Superstar Shake-up, it is never just AJ and I when we go out. It is always myself, AJ and…
"Hi Jessica…"
The fake, sickly sweet voice of Charlotte Flair comes from beside me, causing me to inwardly cringe. I turn to see Charlotte standing there next to AJ with a smug grin on her face. My eyes flick from Charlotte to AJ who is standing there smiling, carrying his and Charlotte's things. Oh don't tell me…
"AJ, I thought it was just going to be you and me tonight?" I ask, trying to keep me voice as normal as possible. Not wanting to let on to how I'm really feeling.
"Well, I thought it would be nice for Charlotte to come with us. We were talking and I mentioned us going to see the movie. She said that she had been wanting to see it too. So I invited her along, I knew you wouldn't mind." he replies smiling at me.
"Oh, am I intruding?" Charlotte asks, putting on a guilty look.
I narrow my eyes at her, and at the same time AJ and I reply,
"No/Yes!"
Our heads snap around looking at the other in disbelief, "You can't be serious!"
"Jessica! That is rude," he turns back to Charlotte, "of course you are not intruding! You are more than welcome to join us at the movies. Right Jess?"
The look he gives me makes my heart drop into my stomach. Why did he not see how much this bothered me? If he wanted to go to the movies with Charlotte, why even invite me to begin with? Why make the promise of it just being the two of us when that wasn't going to be true? So much for AJ always keeps his promises. Now this is going to turn into every other time Charlotte joins us for an outing. It will be Charlotte and AJ glued to the hip and I'm going to be left behind as the third wheel… forgotten.
I open my mouth to respond, but Charlotte speaks before I can, completely disregarding my opinion and feelings,
"Come on AJ. If we want to get good seats we need to get there now. Oh you have the tickets right?"
"Yeah, I have them. OH Jess, we need to get you another ticket, I gave Charlotte yours. You don't mind right? Great! Come on."
AJ grabs his and Charlotte's bags and walks off, Charlotte following close to his side. But of course she had to get one last cocky smirk sent my way.
I can only stand there, mouth gaping open, watching them walk away in shock, and hurt. AJ just completely dismissed me! Not only did he give away my ticket to the movie that we ordered weeks ago, before Charlotte even got here, but he doesn't even care. The tickets are sold out! There is no way I'm going to get another ticket tonight! Not on opening night.
And not only that, but he doesn't even bother to offer to help me with my stuff. Of course I can get my own bags, but that's not the point. AJ usually offers to help me if I need it, or sometimes he would just take it without giving me the option.
But now, nothing. He just doesn't even seem to care.
Though, I shouldn't be surprised. I don't even know why I was surprised about his inviting Charlotte along to the movies with us. This is how it has been since Charlotte came over to Smackdown from Raw. With her here now, it is all about her, and I'm pushed to the side and forgotten, a fleeting thought. Hell, I don't think I'm even a fleeting thought anymore. Not as long as Charlotte is in the picture, I'm nothing to AJ anymore.
I let out a sigh and grab my stuff, heading to the exit. Even if I don't go see the movie, AJ is still my ride for the night, so I have to go with them. Maybe I can find a different movie to see or something; just to waste time until he is ready to head back to the hotel.
*Ping*
My phone goes off, stopping me in my tracks. Opening up my messages I see a text from AJ,
Hey, Charlotte and I went on ahead to get a good seat, I'll get you a ticket and leave it at the door for you. See you when you get here! – AJ
Oh… my heart drops and I fight back the tears pooling in my eyes. They, they actually left without me. AJ actually forgot that I rode with him and didn't have a way to get there. I don't even have a way back to the hotel now.
Sniffling, I try and keep myself from crying. It hurt, God it hurts so damn much.
"H-eyy Jessica!"
Sniffing back the tears and quickly wiping my eyes, I turn around and force a smile seeing Carmella making her way towards me with her own bags.
"Hey Mella."
We hug, and Carmella pulls away with a sly looking grin,
"What are you still doin' here? I thought you and lover boy, oh I mean AJ, were supposed to go to the movies tonight."
She wiggles her eyebrows at me and I have to laugh. Leave it to Carmella to be able to make me laugh when I feel like my heart is breaking.
"Um, yeah, well we were supposed to. But…" my voice trails off, shifting my eyes away from Carmella.
I hear her scoff, and I know she just rolled her eyes, "Don't tell me, Charlotte managed to weasel her way in on your day right?"
She questions, clearly already annoyed at the thought.
I bow my head, "It wasn't really a date," I mutter.
That's all I could think of to say.
"Jessica." She says in a warning tone, hands on her hips.
Sighing, I nod, "Yeah, AJ invited her along. Actually, he gave her what was supposed to be my ticket, saying that he would buy me another ticket when we get there. Or I guess I should say, we they get there."
She cocks an eyebrow at me, "What is that supposed to mean?"
"They went ahead without me…" I speak in a soft voice.
"Oh you have got to be kidding me!" Carmella shouts, flinging her arms out, "You mean to tell me that jackass left you here to go with her to the movies on a date that was supposed to just be the two of you?! What about you? He expects you to meet them there? How? Didn't you ride with him?"
Again I nod,
"I, I guess he forgot…" my voice breaks slightly, eyes wet with tears.
Why does it hurt so much more to say it out loud?
"That is not an excuse! If anything that should only serve to piss you off!" she exclaims.
I can only shrug, not trusting my voice enough to say anything.
"Oh Jess…"
Carmella wraps her arms around me, pulling me in for a tight hug. I wrap my arms around her, shutting my eyes tight to try and keep myself from crying.
She rubs my back in a soothing manner, "Hey, it's alright sweetie. Look, how about you ride back to the hotel with me, and we have a sleepover in my hotel room. I'm rooming with Tamina, but I'm sure she won't mind. How about it? Order some room service; watch some bad rom coms or whatever. We can do each other's hair, our nails, just whatever we want. What's ya say?"
I wipe my eyes and give Carmella a small smile,
"Yeah, that sounds good. Thanks Mella."
She smiles at me, "Anytime girl. Now come on, let's get to the hotel. Tonight is going to be great."
Wrapping her arm around mine, Carmella and I head off to the car. Maybe this will be good for me, take my mind off AJ and Charlotte. I just hope AJ doesn't get mad at me for not showing up, not my fault. And if he did somehow manage to get me a ticket for the movie, I'll just give him the money to pay him back for the wasted ticket.