The Samoan (A Roman Reigns Story) (Reupload)

Hall of Fame

~March 28, 2015~

After getting out of the hospital, Gregory called to check and see if I was ok. I told him that I was and he was happy. But then he fired me. He told me that he understood that I seemed happier now that I was with Joe and travelling with him. Sometimes we needed a change and that it was alright for me to want this change. He told me that he hoped that one day, I would want to come back and work with him once again and that the door was always open. I always knew Gregory was the best boss but this took the cake. I was sad that I was 'fired' but I knew in my heart that this is what I wanted to be doing right now. Wrestlemania week was coming up and I was so excited. I had never been and I couldn't believe that I was actually going. I was also going to be going to the Hall of Fame and I got excited when Joe asked me to be his date. I was out dress shopping with some of the other Divas I had gotten close to but I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted.

"Just pick something that you like. Pick something that when you look at yourself wearing it, you feel different. You feel like you."

I had tried on so many dresses. Why was this so hard? Dress after dress and still I couldn't find anything to wear. Maybe they were right. Maybe I just needed to find a dress that I loved. And that was when I saw it. This gorgeous black and gold dress that as soon as my eyes saw it, I knew it was the one. I tried it on and that was it. This was the dress. I bought it and a couple of other things I needed before leaving the store. Tomorrow night was going to be spectacular.

I got ready in my hotel room and worked for hours on my appearance for the Hall of Fame. I wasn't normally like that but tonight was special. Tonight was the night I had been waiting for. I finally got ready enough and did a once over in the mirror. (...) There, perfect. I walked out the door and went to the arena. I was supposed to meet the boys there. I hope Joe liked what he saw. When I got there, people were lined up waiting to get in and I went to the backstage entrance where I would meet up with Joe and Jon. I walked into the backstage area to see the guys talking with their backs turned to me.

"Ahem." I cleared my throat and they all turned around to look at me. They looked stunned.

"Well, well, well, looks like you know how to clean up nicely." Jon said as smirked at me.

Joe hit his chest. "Sorry, but this gorgeous lady is my date tonight."

I smiled and he kissed me and took my hand. Joe and I walked onto the red carpet first and we made our way around the interviews. Joe kept referring to me as his girlfriend and I loved the sound of it. We finally finished and sat in our seats and I watched as legends walked among us. It was so amazing to see all of the people I had watched matches of. Several of them talked with Joe and I. I was mesmerized by it all and Joe could tell.

"You look like you're in heaven."

"I am."

I heard him chuckle and he kissed my cheek. The ceremony started and I couldn't wait to watch it. People booed Roman when his name was mentioned and I couldn't believe how rude this crowd was being. Booing at a Hall of Fame ceremony? Really? I looked to see him trying to force a smile and I squeezed his hand. His smile then became a little less forced but it still hurt to see him sad. The rest of the ceremony went on and though the fans continued to be rude throughout most of it, I tried to enjoy it as best as I could. I was here at the Hall of Fame, with Joe Anoa'i, as his date. What more could a girl ask for, right?

After the ceremony, the boys wanted to go grab drinks. I wanted to go back to the hotel so Joe dropped me off first before he went to the bar. He walked me back to my hotel room and we said goodnight.

"I'm sorry about the fans."

He forced a smile. "It's fine. You're still my number one, right? Always going to root for me even when no one else is?"

I laughed. "Of course. I told you I would."

He laughed and it wasn't forced. He kissed me and as I was about to walk in, Joe pulled me back to him.

"I have a question I need to ask you."

"Alright?"

"WWE is heading to Europe in a couple days. Would you like to go with me?"

Europe? He was asking me to go to Europe with him? That was a long way from home. It was one thing to travel around the country but all the way around the world?

"You can take some time to think about it if you want."

"No, it sounds fun. I would love to go."

"Yeah?"

I nodded. He kissed me once more before leaving. I was on Cloud Nine.

"He asked you to what?!"

"Yeah, I know."

I was on a Skype call with Caroline. I knew we didn't usually agree on mine and Joe's relationship but she was my best friend and I needed to tell someone.

"Europe is a long way from here."

"But I did always say that I wanted to travel."

"Yeah but you'll be gone for awhile. Don't you think that it is kind of huge step to go all the way to Europe with him?"

"Maybe but I'm happy and I hope you are happy for me."

"I am, I just, travelling across the globe with him is big. Don't you think you need to think about this first?"

"Caroline, you are always telling me to be more spontaneous. This is spontaneous."

"I meant more like getting sprinkles on your ice cream not travelling across the world with some guy."

"He isn't some guy."

She sighed. "Just keep in touch while you're there, ok?"

"What? Do you not trust him to take care of me?"

"No...maybe. I just want you to be safe."

"I will. And don't worry. It's just a trip. What could happen?"