Love me until your last breath

Chapter 3: Stages of Love

After Raw went off the air, Jackson had a limo waiting outside for Nikki. She received a text from him explaining where the car would be located. As she made her way outside she saw Jackson outside the limo with a single rose in his hand.

"What's this?" Nicole said as her cheeks turned a bright read color. "You didn't have to do all of this for me."

"Well, you're a beautiful woman, and I think that you deserve the best. Here's you a rose, Ms. Nikki Bella." He offered the rose to her.

"Thank you," she said smelling the rose. Jackson opened the limo door and she quickly slid in. After she did, Jackson followed.

"I saw your match tonight, it was really good. You have potential." He smiled at her.

"Thanks you, I think the change in attitude and attire really opened the door for me." Nicole responded.

"I don't think it's that, I think you're a beautiful woman, you're athletic and people are starting to realize that." Jackson said placing his hand on her knee rubbing it softly.

"Thank you, I'm hoping I could be champion one day. That's what I've been striding for since day one." She turned and looked him in his eyes.

"I assure that will happen one day, and everyone is gonna be so impressed with you. I'm already impressed, especially with you in that dress." Jackson chuckled as they stopped in front of the place they'll be dining tonight. "We're here." He smiled getting out extending his hand.

Nicole took his hand and got out the limo. She looked through the glass and saw it was a fancy place that she had never been before. "Wow, this looks nice." She said.

"Just wait until you eat their food, it's amazing." Jackson stated as he escorted Nicole in the well-lit place.

As they stopped by the reservations desk Nicole did a quick sweep around to see what she was working with. It was a nice place, few people which was good. She wanted to be alone with Jackson and get to know him as much as possible. The emcee at the front desk walked them I their table. Jackson pulled out the chair for Nicole and she sat down. Jackson sat across from her and looked at her.

"I'm sorry for starring you're just so beautiful, and so-" Jackson said before being cut off my Nikki.

"Is that all you're gonna do tonight? Compliment me?" Nicole laughed softly while looking across the table.

"I didn't plan on it," Jackson chuckled lightly. "I'm sorry, I'm just really nervous."

"Don't be, I'm already having fun." Nicole said as the waiter stood beside their table.

"I'll be you waiter for tonight, my name is Jeff. What would the miss like to drink?" He asked.

"I would love to have a red wine, please. The best you got." Nicole replied.

"Alright, and you sir?" Jeff asked.

"I'll have what she's having, please." Jackson said while giving the waiter a smile.

"If that's all, I'll be right out." Jeff said before walking away.

-x-

Midway between their date, Nicole and Jackson were having a subtle conversation about work. After a while, they lost track of time. Jackson told Nicole about how he got into wrestling, and how he has passion for the sport.

"You've basically be wrestling your whole life? That's really good." Nicole said.

"Yeah, it's been a life changing thing, I-" Jackson trailed off as he looked at the door.

"What's wrong?" Nikki smiled turning around looking at the door. It was Eva, little did Nicole know, that was his ex that he broke up with earlier that night. As Eva made eye contact with Jackson he walked over.

"Well, well, well. You move on fast, don't you Jackson?" Eva smiled looking at Nicole.

"Eva, what do you want?" Jackson looked up at her.

"I just wanted to meet new people, and I told you that. Now, may you please leave. I asked nicely." He said agitated a little.

"Alright, fine. I'll go, I'm here on a date too." Right as Eva said that, Dean walked in behind her placing his hands on her hips. "My man is here, I'll talk to you later, Jack." She smiled.

As Eva walked away with a sway in her hips, Nikki looked at Jackson. "Why didn't you tell me your ex was Eva?!" She said in a hushed tone, trying not to get everyone's attention.

"I didn't know it was a big deal." Jackson said looking at Nikki.

After Jackson finished, Nicole gave him a quick glance and got up and walked outside. She hurried and dialed Brie on her phone and asked her to come get her.

"Nicole!" Jackson walked after her.

Nikki was halfway down the street as Jackson called after her. Brie pulled up in her car picking her up, they quickly drove away. Jackson tried to stop the car but he realized Nicole left her scar on the sidewalk, and that was the last time Jackson had contact with Nikki.