The Samoan (A Roman Reigns Story) (Reupload)

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~April 27, 2015~

Joe got told last week that he would be in a fatal four way with Seth, Randy and Dean for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Everyone was excited to see all four men battle it out. But there was just one problem, WWE wasn't sure who exactly they wanted to win. It would be told to them later this week or early next week. Everyone was also on edge because of this. Joe especially. I knew he was still sad about not winning at Wrestlemania so he was always on edge whenever someone would mention the match at Payback. We were all in the locker room before RAW and it was very silent. This is the way it had been since the announcement of the match.

Colby broke the silence. "This is ridiculous. Why are we so stressed about all of this? WWE is going to pick who they think will best represent the company and that will be the end of it. This silence is stupid and uncomfortable."

I spoke up next. "I agree. You guys are stressing out over nothing. Whether all three of you are champions or all three of you are without titles, you three guys rule the company. You are worrying over nothing."

Joe turned to me. "It's a title, Evanna. It means everything. Which ever wrestler holds that title, is automatically representing this company. It's a big deal."

"All three of you represent the company. Any wrestler in this building represents the company. Any person hired by the WWE represents this company, title or not. Just because you don't have a title, doesn't mean you don't somehow represent the WWE."

"Evanna's right. Just because I hold the title, doesn't make you any less of a wrestler than I am."

Joe stood. "I can't deal with you guys right now."

Joe left the room and I felt bad for him but he was worrying over nothing. Whether he won the title at Payback or not, he would still be champion one day. I heard Skype go off on my computer and saw Caroline's name come up on the screen. Colby and Jon stayed in the room and put in their headphones. I answered the call and Caroline's face popped up on the screen.

"Hey."

"Hey. So listen, I have something very important to tell you."

"Ok. What's up?"

"There is this amazing job opportunity back here at home. It is a funeral home looking to sell the place to anyone who is willing to buy it. They just don't want it anymore and are selling it for really cheap."

"I don't know if I want to own a funeral home."

"What are you talking about? Of course you do. You talked about own your own business for years. Now you can."

"I just don't think I want to now."

She looked mad. "This is because of Joe, isn't it?"

"Caroline..."

"No, don't even. I know it is because of him. He's got you wrapped around his finger and you don't even see it. You talked all the time about owning your own place and you're giving it all up for him. I don't even know why I try with you anymore, Evanna. All your dreams, your livelihood, everything. You just give it up for him."

Now I was getting angry. "How many times did you tell me to go out and do something that I loved to do? How many times did you tell me to stop being so safe and doing something spontaneous? How many times did you tell me to go out and live instead of being cooped up in my normal lifestyle? Now that I'm actually doing something about it, you get mad? You know what, Caroline? I don't need you or your crap. Joe loves me. He even took me all the way to Europe. And you know what? We had a fantastic time. And I'm actually having the time of my life with him. We might even have a future together. Who knows? But at least with him, I can see a future worth living instead of the future of being stuck in the same normal and boring routine. Goodbye."

I hit end and took a deep breath. I felt like crying but at the same time, it felt good to get that off my chest.

"You mean that?"

I turned to look at Jon and Colby. They both were looking at me with their headphones out.

"Yeah, I did."

Colby cleared his throat. "Look, I don't know what the future holds but, I agree with Caroline on this one. You shouldn't give up your dreams for Joe. Though I do love how happy you make him, if you continue to give up everything for him, you're resent him."

Jon started in too. "I agree. It's great that you guys are happy but I think if you give up everything you wanted in life for him, you'll hate him. I think that you need to sit down and figure it all out before you just settle for Joe."

"I'm not settling for Joe. I love him. And he loves me. Maybe I'm not the same person I was several months ago. People can change. I can change. And I'm not going to resent him. I know what I want. And there is nothing you guys or Caroline can say to make me change my mind. Now, I'm going to leave. You guys need to get ready for RAW."

I left the locker room. Maybe I was too harsh but honestly I didn't care. It was my life and I was going to live it the way that I wanted too.