Make A Wish - (Roman Reigns)

Chapter 2

Robbie swung her legs over the edge of the exam table impatiently waiting in the oncologist's office Friday morning. When she went into remission at 16 she'd fearfully go every week even though the doctor told her that it wasn't necessary, when she went to college it was at least once a month just to be safe. She became relaxed once she started training for wrestling and went whenever she felt like it which would sometimes be up to 9 months. Roman's cancer returning after 11 years scared her into doing better.

She remembered how much she despised overly dramatic doctors when hers reentered the room in silence, sat down and began looking through documents without addressing her. Leaving a patient in suspense wasn't really appropriate in this situation.

Finally, he cleared his throat. "The scans, blood tests and samples have all come back negative. You are looking good, Ms. Nelson."

Relief washed over her, pushing her anxiety aside. "Thank you."

"I'll see you again for a follow-up appointment in 6 months," he said, writing her a slip.

"6?!" she questioned. "I need something sooner like this time next month!"

"Robyn, according to your medical records, you stopped treatments 9 years ago. In general, people return to the doctor for follow-up appointments every 3 to 4 months during the first 2 to 3 years after treatment and once or twice a year after that," he explained.

"I'm well aware of that but I used to have this paranoia about my cancer returning and now that feeling is back. You're saying 6 months but what if it returns next month and I get no signs or symptoms? And when it's time for my appointment it's spread and too advanced to be treated? Most people don't get a second chance, let alone a third chance to beat this!" Robbie was talking fast, almost babbling when she said this. She felt on the brink of a full-fledged panic attack.

"Breathe, Robyn, breathe!" her doctor commanded. Robbie complied, her chest expanding and stomach contracting as she drew in air.

"Sorry about that," she rubbed her temples.

"It's okay, fear of recurrence is a common concern for many who survive cancer but you can't let that fear stop you from living your life."

"I know, but like I said, I was doing much better with my paranoia but something happened recently with a coworker that triggered me. I know I don't have to be here every month but with the career I have, I think it's better to be safe than sorry," she reasoned.

"Well in that case, I'll see you next month," he replied.

Him: How did it go?

She had to save Roman's contact under 'Him' because of his current situation. She didn't want anyone looking over her shoulder and seeing 'Joe' or 'Roman' on her phone.

Robbie: All clear!

She decided to omit her meltdown. He was probably going through his own private fears and she wasn't going to bother him with hers.

Him: That's great.

Robbie: Yep, I'm on my way home to get my bags and head to the airport for the live event tonight.

Him: Never thought about how much I missed house shows until you mentioned it. :-/

Robbie: Oh, sorry....

Him: Lol, don't apologize. I'll be doing them again soon enough. For now I'm just doing Raw until I feel up to live events and full time travel again.

They'd been communicating all week. Tuesday and Wednesday they got to know each other better via text. Thursday he finally called and they spent hours on the phone. The call started as a general conversation but soon they were joking and soon after that he began flirting which she reciprocated.