Tangled Web We Weave

["Tampa Tornado"Amanda Reynolds]

It had been a long day but she was glad to finally be back in her hotel room. The GZW Women's champion pulled off the black t shirt she was wearing revealing a hot pink lacy bra and threw it on the nearby bed. With a sigh she pulled the ponytail holder out of her hair before running her fingers through her hair letting it fall down her back. She reached into the pocket of her gray sweats and pulled out her cellphone. With a smile she pushed on the screen and listened to the phone ring.

Hello?

Hey dad! How are you?

I'm good princess how about you?

I'm good, how's mom?

Driving me crazy but you already knew that. I was gonna come out to Hong Kong and see your match but something came up at work that needed my attention. Are you ready for that ladder match?

She smiled as she tucked a strand of hair behind her right ear.

You know me dad never one to shy away from a fight.

That's my girl. How are things between you and that Davis kid you were telling me about?

Despite being so far away the man on the other end could tell something was off based on the silence. A small tear ran down her cheek but she brushed it away before it could take hold.

That bad?

I caught him kissing another girl back in England and it tore me apart. I was willing try and work past it and went to talk with him about it after our match last week at Titan. I got backstage and saw him locking lips with her again. I don't know if I can forgive him for doing that dad.

That's his loss baby. If he's stupid enough to screw around on you behind your back you can almost guarantee he's screwing around on her when she's not looking.

The problem is I love him though, at least I think I do.

Maybe you need some time away. Why don't you come home for a couple of weeks? You're mom and I would love to see you.

I can't and you know that. We're in the middle of the Summer Heat tour and I'm planning on walking out the TV Champion so that's gonna keep me pretty busy.

You know you're mom and I are proud of you right?

Of course dad. Why don't you and mom come down to Atlanta once we get back in town? I could introduce you to the guys especially the one that's helped me out the most.

Who's that honey?

Alex Cross.

Just saying his name made her smile and feel warm inside. As if noticing it for the first time she felt her face and appeared to be embarrassed about how she felt.

Maybe we can do that. Is Alex treating you right?

Yes sir. He probably doesn't realize it but he's helped a lot just by being there for me though I'm sure he'd say I've helped him more than anything.

I'm glad you've made a friend honey. Friends are important don't forget that. Unfortunately I lost touch with all my old friends.

He's special dad. Real special.

Enough about boys Amanda you focus on your career. You focus on climbing that ladder and coming down with the TV Title. You beat five other women in a ladder match last year for the Women's Title you can beat two this year for the TV Title. Just remember, work smarter not harder.

Thanks dad. Look it's getting late and I need to get some sleep I got a big day tomorrow, you know how it is.

I sure do. Get some rest honey and we'll be watching.

Thanks dad I love you. Tell mom I lover her too.

Bye honey.

She ended the call and smiled as she threw the phone onto the bed. She stood up and stretched as she headed towards the bathroom to get changed but a knock on the door stopped her. A puzzled look came across the face of the champion as she turned and headed towards the door forgetting to grab her shirt in the process. She opened the door and peaked around locking eyes with a worn out looking Alex Cross. With a smile she opened the door the rest of the way to let him in.

I hate to ask this but can I sleep here tonight? I really don't want to be alone right now.

Sure sure.

She put her arm around his shoulder and brought him into the room closing the door behind him as the scene faded.