Mysterium in the Ring

Chapter 60: Innocent

Zoe's POV:

"Thank you, sir, for listening to me," I shake Triple H's hand.

"No problem, anything you have to say- I'm all ears. I respect you and the work you put into this business. So whatever you're going through I'll gladly help," he says back as he shakes my hand.

I nod my head and I turn to leave, but I turn around as he says one last thing, "I'll get that set up for you in no time."

"Thank you," I smile and turn back around, but when I turn around I see Dominik standing there.

"He'll set what up?" Dominik asks looking at me worriedly.

"Wouldn't you like to know," I brush past him. I thought I told him to leave me alone?

"Are you leaving? Don't leave," Dominik grabs my arm before I could fully leave.

"What if I did leave? Maybe I'll go with Ronda. Maybe I'll change brands. But," I snatch my arm from Dominik's, "why would you care." I walk right by Dominik but this time he doesn't stop me.

"Please don't leave me," I hear him whisper. It's so quiet that I'm not even sure that's what he said.

I turn around and look him right in the eyes, "What did you say?"

He looks around the room defeated and then finally sets his eyes back on me, "I asked you to not leave...me."

I take a few steps until I'm directly in front of him, "Why shouldn't I?"

"Because what you saw isn't what it was, but I need you to give me some time to explain myself. Please don't walk away without knowing the full story," I roll my eyes and step back, but he grabs my wrist softly.

"Please, don't walk away without knowing the story. Hear me out, that's all I'm asking. And if you don't believe me or want to talk to me after this, then that's fine! I just need clarification for myself that I did all I could do, so I don't look back at this moment and regret everything," Dominik speaks with such an overwhelming tone. He sounds like he's going through so many emotions.

I look at the ground to concentrate on his words. He speaks with such sincerity that it's almost convincing already that he's innocent, but at the same time, this could all be an act. I mean acting is what he does for a living.

But what if he is telling the truth, and that he didn't mean it? If I walk away now I know that I will regret this for the rest of my life.

It'll just be another thing added onto my list of 'Things to Overthink About.'

I let out a sigh and looked back up at him, "Fine, but only for my own sanity."

Dominik smiles and nods his head, "Do you mind if we find somewhere more private?"

Only then did I remember that we were standing in a random hallway, "Right, erm... you lead the way I guess."

We make our way outside, but we are still far away from the fans and any cameras that may be lurking around. We both sit down and I look up at him waiting for him to start explaining.

"I was having a bad day today, many things were going wrong, and I just wasn't in the mood today. That's why I seemed so distant. It wasn't for any other reason. When I left you alone, I went to my room to lay down and relax for the next hour- until Raw was over tonight. That's when Liv, unexpectedly, made her way into my room," Dominik glances up at me as if he was checking to make sure that I was still following his story.

"She just started to confess a bunch of stuff, that I really do not feel like repeating. It was sweet and all... but then she got really close to me. She asked me a few personal questions, that I'll be honest- I hesitated on them. I remember that we argued about something and she got up like she was going to leave. But then she took my answers the wrong way and she tried to kiss me. I tried backing away, but I couldn't. I was basically cornered!"

"I tried to tell her no, but she did it anyways. She kissed me, Zoe. I didn't want that. I didn't want her. So I was going to push her off of me, but that's when you came in. But I promise as soon as you were gone she was off of me and away from me. Zoe... I swear on my life that I didn't want that to happen. I...I..." Dominik stumbles over his words as he rambles on. I try to give him an encouraging look to help him form words.

Dominik lets out an annoyed huff, "I don't know how to say it... other than to just bluntly say it."

"Be honest, that's all I want from you," I say to him, urging him to continue.

Dominik nods his head, "I wanted it to be you. Not her. I wish it was you in my room earlier. Heck, I remember thinking it was you when I heard a knock at my door. Zoe, I don't care about the other girls here, nearly as much as I care about you. I would never do that to you, I promise."

I look at Dominik sadly.

"What? What is it?" he asks with genuine concern.

I lean in closer to him, "I believe you. I believe every word of it."

Dominik's face lights up with relief and he grins widely," Thank you, for believing me. You don't know how much stress I've felt in the last twenty minutes," Dominik lets out another breath of relief.

"You know I'm so happy right now, I could just," Dominik looks at me and pauses, "Never mind... I think it may be too soon."

"Too soon for what?" I ask him while smiling.

"Too soon to-" I don't let Dominik finish this time as I lean in and kiss him. I take it in for a few moments before I sit back in my seat. "Don't ever be too scared to do something when you're excited about it."

Dominik's eyes have that mischief twinkle in them again. He smiles at me, but his face slowly turns back to confusion, "But why were you looking at me upset- when you told me that you believed me?"

"I'm just starting to feel bad for Liv," I say vaguely and my expression turns back to a sour one.

"Why?" Dominik's face contorts with more confusion.

"I was talking to H (Triple H), and we decided to...add more to the story," I smile at the end of my sentence.

"I'm not sure if I like that look or not," Dominik says hesitantly.

I look at him with a confident look, "Let's just say that I wasn't sure if I was going to WrestleMania- but now I am." Dominik looks at me with realization after a few moments.

I continue speaking with a smile on my face, "Liv is going to get what she deserves, in front of thousands of people."

"By me." 

Author's Note: 

They couldn't even last three chapters without each other. 

I could barely last three chapters without them being together haha. 

I almost didn't add the kiss in there, it was a last-second add-in (a treat for all of you for being put through that) tehe. 

I have some very sad news... we are nearing the end of this book. I got most of it planned out ;( 

I won't be here from the 26th through the 30th, so I want to finish it before then. I mean we hit chapter 60 today, I didn't even notice how many chapters we've done! It's almost that time to say goodbye ;( 

(I'm trying to convince myself to not drag on the book because I don't wanna stop writing it) 

I just thought I would give you all a warning, but don't worry- I will probably write other books. Not sure on what yet, but I have a passion now for writing! You have all been great and I want to continue. 

That means that I'll always be here and I'll still read/comment on your comments! 

But you still have a little while till that time period comes, I will let you know when we are really close to the end (so you're even more prepared). 

I love you all, and I'm sorry for dropping that on you <<<<333333

I hope tomorrow treats you well! 

-Black Cat