Last Time On Reflection
Although her year didn't end on the best of notes, AJ was confident that 2015 would be even better for her and the WWE Universe.
She was soon driven from her thoughts by a knock at the door...
"It's open!" AJ called.
The door then opened to reveal a surprising sight – Mr. Money In The Bank, Seth Rollins.
AJ's brow furrowed in annoyance. "What do you want, Sell-Out boy?" She sneered.
Seth chuckled sheepishly. He probably deserved that given his treatment of the WWE Universe after his realigning with The Authority and betraying his Shield brothers Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. He felt quite humbled recently, given his attempt at bringing back The Authority by threatening Edge & Christian failed miserably as John Cena was one step ahead of him.
"Relax AJ, I just wanted to talk for awhile, honestly." Seth answered calmly.
"All right, fine. Close the door." AJ instructed.
Seth nodded, shutting the door, ready to discuss things with AJ...
End Flashback
"Sit on the couch Seth, get comfortable." AJ offered, showing some warm hospitality to her guest.
Seth eyed her warily. He knew how vengeful AJ could be to people she didn't like and due to his aligning with The Authority, Seth was clearly not well-liked.
AJ gave him a smile. "It's okay. You came here to talk. I won't hurt you." She assured.
Seth nodded, heading over to AJ's spacious locker room couch and lazing down into it, resting his gold Money In The Bank briefcase on his left side.
AJ joined him on the opposite side with a flickering smile.
Seth cleared his throat, unsure of exactly what to say. He hated awkward silence like this.
"So, what did you wanna talk about Seth?" AJ asked innocently.
Seth drew a very deep breath. "Well...you know how it is being hated right? You were a heel for damn near 2 whole years." He mused.
"Yeah, I know what it's like playing the bad guy. I loved feuding with Kaitlyn, and having Tamina as my Lady Diesel. Why do you ask Seth?" AJ answered, arching a curious eyebrow.
"Well, sure I'm Mr. Money In The Bank, but Dean and Roman, my brothas...they hate me." Seth sighed.
"Well you did stab them in the back." AJ replied smartly.
Seth flashed her an annoyed glare. "I know I stabbed them in the back, AJ!" He growled.
"Hey, you're the one who sold out, not me." AJ quipped.
"I realize that! And I'm constantly wondering if I made a mistake. Sure I'm Mr. Money In The Bank, but otherwise I'm miserable." Seth admitted.
"Miserable?" She asked sympathetically.
Seth sighed sadly. "Yes AJ. I might have a golden ticket to the WWE World title but without Dean and Roman alongside me, I'm miserable." He confessed.
AJ gave Seth a sympathetic smile. "I was the same when I started feuding with Kaitlyn. Feuding with your best friends can really suck." She softly said.
"Don't I know it..." Seth sighed in sadness.
"This isn't anything we can't fix." AJ replied cheerily.
Seth tilted his head to look up at the Black Widow. "Fix? Us? This is my problem. Shouldn't I handle it?" He asked, clearly curious now.
"Well, Dean and Roman hate your guts don't they?" AJ giggled softly.
Seth chuckled sheepishly. "Yeah I guess that's true. But I think I can talk to them on my own. We're still cool when the cameras ain't rolling anyways." He replied standing up as he grabbed his briefcase.
"Seth are you sure?" AJ asked cutely.
Seth nodded with a smile. "Yeah, but listen thanks AJ, for hearing me out. It means a lot." He said, giving AJ a friendly hug to which she returned.
"Anytime Seth, cya around." She smiled.
"Yeah, cya around AJ." Seth smiled back as he departed.
AJ then relaxed on the couch only to receive another knock about 10 minutes later...
To be continued...