As in my other works of fan-fiction...EVERYTHING within is a work of pure fantasy, NOTHING I write is a reflection or suggestion on the real life of any of the mentioned characters. I do not own WWE or any of it's people, I'm just playing with them for your enjoyment. This is a Het Story. (M/F) :)

Ashley headed in with the other stopping once as they all did as the smaller car that had Vince and Paul earlier pulled into the parking area. The whole group had turned to look, then turned away. Nattie spoke to Ashley and said she would catch up with her in a little bit. Jon told her to follow he and Joe as they headed to their locker room. Not in the mood to eat at the moment, she followed along and sat on the couch decompressing a little as Jon went out looking for people he knew who could use an assistant. From where she sat behind the closed door, Ashley could tell when Vince and Paul had entered the building, it got very quiet and tense.

Stephanie herself came to get Ashley, unnerving the young woman terrible, Jon and Joe reminded her of the evidence she had and to stay just stay calm, they would be waiting for her to come back. With a nervous smile back at them, Ashley followed the daughter of the company owner to her office. It was all much easier than she expected. Ashley relayed how she got bruised and what happened on the plane. Then Stephanie asked about a 'rumor' that Colby had seduced her, using an (allegedly) drugged tea. Blushing furiously, she nodded.

"He used a tea labeled 'Seduction' whenever he wanted 'something' from me. It's evil stuff! It takes control of your thoughts and actions!" Looking down feeling ashamed, Ashley felt tears starting to prickle at her eyes as she covered her face. Stephanie put a box of tissue closer and spoke soothingly. Ashley had been aware that Vince and Paul were into the room, but until Paul said something, wondering out loud about if the teas was a form a drug or laced with it, she had forgotten them. Vince commented that they wouldn't know unless they could get a hold of some of it to test.

"Does he have it with him? Paul asked. Ashley nodded and told of her actions, making all three of the others laugh. When she said she had a sample of the unaltered original tea in her carry-on. Both Paul and Stephanie walked with her to Joe and Jon's locker room, then retrieved the sample and handed it to Paul. Paul took the small portion and they all walked back to the small office. Vince was no longer in this room, but he could be heard yelling in the next office over. Paul left Ashley with Stephanie and went to join his father in law while the two women seated themselves. This was the part Ashley was frightened of the most.

Stephanie looked very calm and seemed in a good mood. She began by saying the the fact that Colby had not given Ashley the contract to sign made her break away from him easy for her. Stephanie said because of her show of efficiency under stress while dealing with Colby and the multitude off unforeseeable issues, all with violated decent morals and / or company policies and tolerances, not to mention the law...Stephanie felt that Ashley had serious potential to remain withing the company, should she choose. There were a couple people who could use her help.

"As you know by now this is a very fast paced, high maintenance business and we have a few people that could use someone with your level of patience and tolerance. We always need new faces, it takes someone very strong to stay strong here," the older woman laughed, but then get serious. "You just dealt with something very harsh and I would totally understand if you wanted to walk away from the WWE..."

The two women talked causally for about half an hour, Ashley becoming more and more comfortable with Stephanie and the discussion as the time passed, she was doing good until a scream from Colby fro the next room made her jump. His repeated 'You can't do that to me! You can't do that to me!' made Ashley very nervous. Stephanie refocused the trembling woman's attention as she concluded the meeting and said she would lead her over to catering and send a few people who could use help and Ashley could pick what seemed the best choice for her since she had indicated she wanted to stay.

After Ashley filled out a couple basic employment forms, they were off to where Ashley could go and collapse for a few minutes and just...think! Cracking open a water bottle she had grabbed on the way in she only a swallow down before Nattie was beside her. In a heartbeat the other woman had left the table where most of the others from the plane had sat quietly whispering to one another.

"What happened?" Nattie looked really worried. Ashley shrugged.

"They asked how I got the bruise and what happened on the plane. I told them." Nik and Claudio came over and sat down across from her and Nattie.

"We all got questioned too." Nik commented, the others nodded. Shaking his head, Nik kind of stated the obvious. "Man. Colby is in some seriously deep shit! We could him screaming all the way out to the ring!" Ashley frowned.

"Now don't you start feeling sorry for that SOB!" Jon's voice from behind her almost made her turn until a big hand immediately landed on her shoulder and gave a gentle rub. Joe came around where Ashley could see him.

"Are you okay?" The big man asked, nodding, Ashley said yes as a woman walked up.

"Okay you big Palookas, and Nattie, I need to chat with this young lady...give me some air here!" Smart-ass comments and loud growls of annoyance were made in humor. Obviously they liked this woman. Jon leaned down and whispered in Ashley's ear that he and Joe would be at the table behind her if she needed them. Nodding and thanking Jon, Ashley felt a kiss to her temple.

"Be nice to this girl Stella, Don't be an overbearing grouch, she's a sweetheart with the patience of a saint and she's had a rough week." Jon laughed at the glare and hands on hips stance he got from the motherly looking woman.

"Watch your ass Cincinnati!" She shot back and made a motion like she was brushing him away as she sat down, It was obvious they all got along really well. Stella was the main PA who set up the locker rooms to each performers needs and allotments. She explained the job and the routine, and what she needed from an assistant. After Stella came Kennedy who worked with the travel department, then there was a wardrobe person, and a makeup artist.. then two more people...it was exhausting, but halfway through Ashley had decided it was between Stella and Kennedy.

Stella had the job that seemed the best of the lot to work with, and the duties were what Ashley's already been doing pretty much. Almost the whole night was spent in catering but at the end of the night, she had a new job. Standing with Stephanie and Stella, the PA happy for a new assistant who was a new face and had experience was hugging Ashley when Jon came in looking for her. Stella told him there was no way in Hell he could have Ashley until she signed a contract to work for her! Both his face and Joe's lit up.

"Hey Alright! You're staying!" Jon's happiness turned to annoyance with Stella for blocking a victory hug until Ashley quickly read then signed the official paperwork. Jon pouted and mock glared at the older woman who smirked back at him. This was going to be such a blast! So much better than being Colby's assistant! Colby! Oh Geez! What happened to him? Shaking her head, she finished her task, then shook hands with her new boss and got a huge hug. She got a hug from Stephanie as well and they talked for a few minutes. Graciously thanking both woman, Ashley was all smiles.

Now free to go, Ashley went to retrieve her belongings, she was going to be rooming with Stella tonight. Jon had butted in and said that she could ride to the hotel with he and Joe, they had things to discuss... Stella called them the 'twin terrors' and warned them to be careful with her new assistant!' Both men tried to look affronted at the 'twin terrors' comment. Jon looked like he was going to stick his tongue out at the older woman.

Narrowing her eyes, a hand raising to give him a smack Stella put a quick stop to any misbehavior that might have started. Stifling laughter, Joe and Ashley headed to the car while the stare down between Jon and Stella continued for a couple more moments. Out by the car Ashley giggled

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