It has to be done... (invite)

[danedynamite]

Lauren had spent her entire flight back to Chicago with how she was going to tell him over and over in her mind. Each way sounded equally painful it wasn't Lauren's intention to hurt Angel as she did care for him, but she just loved another man more. No way a relationship could survive that. Lauren wasn't so uncaring that she was willing to try, she wanted to relief Angel so he could live his life and she could live hers. Friends she hoped for but she didn't expect that from him.

Lauren paused with her key in the door taking a brief sigh before turning the key to open the master suite. Lauren wasn't sure if Angel was there or not but she called out...

"Angel?"

The tone of her voice with a trace of fear in it as she cautiously looked for him...

[Angel Fyre]

Angel just got back from the gym where he and Malachi had some heated words about the type of wrestler he was going to be and just needed to go back to his penthouse where he was more comfortable. He had some old "Atlanta" tapes of himself as he sitting on his leather couch just chilling and wondering where Lauren had gone. It showed a phone call on his phone but with an unlisted number.

Who in the heck got this number?? Oh well let me go back to doing what I was doing.

The door opens and he hears a familiar voice. He realizes it is Lauren as it baffles him that she just didn't come in.

Come on in. You know better than to ask if I am here. You look troubled? You alright?

[danedynamite]

On sight of Angel Lauren's guilt grew inside her chest almost like a pain. Lauren hadn't prepared herself for looking into his eyes on the first meeting. The love clearly in his eyes, and now puzzled because to him her behavior was clearly odd. Lauren approached Angel and her expression on her face was one of guilt, sadness and confusion. So it would be difficult for him to read her.

"We need to have a talk."

[Angel Fyre]

Angel was always ready for a talk since he was ready to unwind.

Sure. Come on over to the couch and tell me what is on your mind. You want a drink or something?

[danedynamite]

"I don't want a drink but might be best that you have one"

Lauren walked over and sat on the couch, she watched as Angel poured himself a drink and she waited for him to take a seat next to her. Lauren carefully placed her hand on his a small bid to ease the pain she thought she was about to bring, looking into his eyes she began to speak.

"There's no easy way for me to say this Angel without hurting you."

That was the truth Lauren took a deep breath before continuing.

"I don't want to hurt you, I didn't want to hurt anyone... But I am in love with another man."

There it was out and a tear rolled down the cheek of Lauren just passing her mole, it was followed by more tears.

"I'm so sorry Angel."

[Angel Fyre]

Angel removed his hand from hers as in his mind he felt things were different but thought it was just him changing.

What you want me to say? What do you want me to feel? I mean for the last few months I felt there was something not right. Not sure if it was because of the whole down time from GCW or the fact that we different lives at times. Was it because of the Las Vegas trip with your sister and your pals or the rumors that flew around you.

I mean you had your good times and I knew the child wasn't mine. I always felt you loved me and maybe had a bad night out to be with someone that could comfort you. I know being with me was always a risk for you ever since you left your husband for me. In my mind, I know if someone does something once then it will happen again but never thought it would be to me. I can be honest about that.

Right now I don't know what to think because I gave up my career to spend more time with you and pretty much gave up on some of my dreams last year to do what was necessary to make you happy. And you think this is not meant to hurt me but to relay the truth?

Angel goes to take a drink out of his cup as he knows this is something unexpected.

I know that I have not lived the so called "Christian" life in the past and even now. I know there are more holes in me that holes in some of the streets in downtown Chicago. But the fact is that I had a new leaf and didn't want to be the man that I used to be. I wanted to see if I could obtain my goals and things in my life by walking a straight line and being what most men who watch me on the big screen and on the small screen live. But that isn't reality at all now is it, the reality is that we are different. I have always had money and worked myself into the man I am and you came from a poor society and got breaks into becoming who you are.

I feel very bad for Logan. I know that comes at a shock but I do. And now I know exactly how he feels. How it feels to take another man's so called life and woman. I know giving up on my past to pursue my future did come at a cost and a cost that I am willing to take or endure. Just know that at least you are honest and didn't want to keep on cheating behind my back or have your little flings all around the world and in the USA.

So it boils down to where do we go from here? You want your life with your daughter and this so called new man or the man that you love. Which comes surprising since there have been a few men you care about from the time I have known you. I am not going to try to keep you here with me because I am one that wants you to be happy even if it is without me. I will bounce back you can be assure. And don't worry, I am not one that is going to hunt this so called man down or take revenge. But I will promise you one thing and that is my dreams that I spoke to you about do not change and if I put my wrestling career this year above you then that is something I will have to settle in my own soul. But I do love you, Lauren and that is something that right now hurts because it seems you didn't love me because if you did you wouldn't of hurt me. But that is life and life isn't fair but it is the turning point of our life.

Angel wipes the tear from Lauren's eye as he wonders if the tears have been fully truthful or just her great acting ability but either way her tears affecting Angel tremendously.

Don't cry over me or the situation. You have made your peace with me and if you want to get your things and go then I will understand. I know this dampens things a little this year as I am not sure if you are wanting to stick it out with Cage and the rest of the fellas. That will be your call. We can be business partners if you wish but it seems you have made your decision on your personal life and even though it is confusing it is something I must accept and do. And who knows maybe this is a good thing as you must not of been happy. Maybe this will rekindle both of us on a positive note.

Angel looks in Lauren's eyes and shakes his head in disbelief but knows he is not one to cause her any pain as it has always been his intention to love her unconditionally.

[danedynamite]

Lauren's tears were genuine but she understood that Angel might think she was putting them on to avoid any backlash but in truth she loved him but just wasn't in love with him. Lauren felt so bad for Angel that she didn't want to defend herself against his accusations of not caring about him. Lauren however wanted to assure him that she never once cheated on him.

"Angel for what it's worth I never cheated on you. Not once never. That might not come as anything to feel good about right now. It's the truth. I do love you just I am not in love with you. At the hotel with Trinity I believed you but I knew that in my mind there was a voice telling me that you'd always go back to her. I am sorry that you made the mistake of choosing me over her but you'll never know how much you give me and I feel I gave you. I never forced you to hold your career, but for the best part of the year we had been leading seperate lives."

Lauren wasn't sure about the entire scene at the hotel with Trinity but in her mind she felt that it would be a matter of time before Angel would tire of Lauren and her needs and go back to someone more his own type.

"I'll arrange to have my things picked up, and I wish you luck Angel. You are a great guy and somebody deserves you."

Lauren left the room with all that she came in with her tears still coming, as she closed the door she whispered...

"Goodbye Angel."

[Angel Fyre]

Angel believed Lauren but wanted to reassure her as well.

Don't worry Lauren. I will have your things ready for you. If you desire, I will not be here when you pack if you feel more comfortable taking care of your things yourself. Either way is fine by me.

As Lauren leaves the room, Angel waits for about 3 minutes as he was hiding his emotions as a few tears come down his cheek. He looks at his plasma tv that is on his wall and rips it off the wall and takes the replica Mayhem Title as it was a symbol of him being with Lauren and smashes the tv like a chair shot. He then throws the title across the room and goes in a shout of screams. He gets on his knees trying to grieve in peace until the phone rings. Angel gets up as he knows that this could be business. He gathers himself and answers the phone.

Hello! Make this fast because I am in no mood for small talk.

Dude! Its Malachi. I felt bad how the workout went. Can I come up?

Malachi this really isn't the time. We are cool. No need to worry. But heck, I need a friend right now so come on up.

Malachi is relieved as Angel was his friend and his boss so wanted to make sure they were on the up and up. Malachi walks in as the door was never closed as Lauren left.

Hey dude are you alright? I just saw Lauren leaving and she didn't look so good? And by the looks of this place you are not so good either.

We pretty much broke up. No need in going into the details just know that her life is happier not with me then with me. By the way, did you call earlier?

No dude it wasn't me. I knew you was ticked at me and wanted to give you some time to be alright. This is your private line and the only ones that I know have it are me and your agent and Lauren. No one elses knows it and your agent is in Hollywood right now at your premiere that you forgot to go to.

Angel now realizes he should of been there and not here.

Damn! I wonder who called me and got this number. It showed unlisted.

Malachi starts thinking and realizes who it could be.

Hey bro do you think it could be Trinity? I mean she is in Chicago and just signed on with GCW.

That is the last thing I need is to have a psychopath woman in my life. And really hated she is here since Lauren is here but hell not my fight anymore ya know.

Malachi takes his cell phone out as he caught a picture of her a few days ago.

Man the babe is hot! I mean I didn't pursue her ya know for respect for you. I never try to hit what you already got. You know a friend's code! But I almost made an exception this time.

Malachi starts laughing to try to lighten Angel up. He then shows the pic to Angel. Angel just shakes his head.

Just like I left her. Her head in the clouds and her body... Well lets say it has always been what it has been. But enough of that trash. I got to gather myself since my premiere is here and wrestling is coming around and not at a better time. Time to get some frustration out ya know.

Suddenly the phone rings again as both guys are wondering who it is this time...

[Angel Fyre]

Angel looks at Malachi as the phone rings about 3 times as Malachi is about to answer until Angel grabs him.

Don't worry big man. I got this one.

Angel picks up the phone while looking at Malachi wondering who it is and it a clear voice

Hello. This better be important.

He awaits to see who has called him.

[Trinity]

Trinity has been waiting to talk to Angel for a very long time now about some things that has really been bugging her. She speaks in a clear and confident voice.

Look Angel I want you to listen and give me a few moments. And I don't want you to get angry at Malachi or Pierre that has helped all of this come into action. I know it isn't the right thing to do to call you but just over the past few months I have been told your mental welfare and it isn't good. Now I want to speak to you privately if I could. Maybe at the place that was our favorite spot? Somewhere where I can give you my thoughts and maybe see what happens.

All I know is that Lauren isn't good for you and she has changed you without you really knowing it. So Angel take the advice of Malachi for once in your life and come down to meet me. I will be waiting for you. I am in your lobby and Pierre has agreed to get one of your private limos to take me there. Hopefully you won't disappoint me. I care about you and never stopped loving you. Maybe that is enough to at least get you to hear me out.

Trinity hangs up the phone not allowing Angel to say anything as she finds Pierre. He escorts her to the limo and it takes off.

[Angel Fyre]

Angel pulls the phone away from his ear as he looks at Malachi. He places it back on the charger as he shakes his head.

I can't believe my boys would do me like this? How can those on my payroll betray me like this. I mean yeah there was a time that no one was better suited for me than Trin but this isn't the best time. What do you have to say for yourself? You just going to stand there and do nothing?

Malachi looks baffled but knows that everything he has done was for the best for Angel.

Look boss there was a time where you gave me your all. You trusted me and I am asking you to do it more than ever now. You need to go see Trin. I mean who do you think set up the hotel kiss? How did she find you? Who was it that took you to the gym just to get you away from Lauren so I could instruct you in a way to get your head right? Who was it that told you the things you needed to hear and even give Trin the location of you to see what she thought. She feels like I feel. You were beginning to go soft and not the man you once were. We want you to have that swagger once again.

Now it doesn't mean you got to hook back up with Trin. Heck even I don't know what she has to say to you but hopefully it is something that will get your head out of the clouds and back into reality. Back into the person you are and not the soft cupcake person you were with Lauren. Now I like Lauren but dude she isn't you and never was you. So do me this one favor and listen to Trin. Go and see her for me. If for some reason you don't like what you hear then I will leave and give you my resignation. I would rather do that then to work for someone that has lost all of his charisma and all of who made Angel Fyre into Angel Fyre.

Angel begins thinking about what Malachi said and knows that he is his best friend and would never stray him.

Alright big man. I will do this not for you but for me as you have pointed out. I will take your word that this is on the up and up and it is for my good. You know where I will be. It is the place that me and Trin used to go all the time. It isn't in Chicago but in Los Angeles. I need to go there anyway to get this whole World Premiere thing into the mix. I want you to accompany on the plane to handle some of my acting business while I have the meet with Trin. Can you do that much for me?

Malachi holds out his hand to shake it

Yeah boss just handle your business with Trin and call me later so we can talk about your movie business.

Okay cool! Now let me get Pierre to get my personal limo to take us to the airport. Don't worry about packing stuff. I got stuff in LA and just use my account to get what you need while we are there. Fair enough?

Malachi shakes his head as Angel calls Pierre to get things ready. They both later board the plane and land in Los Angeles. They get in another private limo there and take them to Angel's beach house outside of Malibu.

Alright big man. I am giving you an extra set of keys to the place. Go and do the business I ask of you and will call you later this afternoon or tonight. I just got off the phone with Trin and meeting her for lunch. Hope this goes well and wish me you know luck.

Malachi laughs and pats him on the back as Angel walks out.

The poor boy should know that he don't need luck when it comes to Trin. They were meant for one another. Good or bad that will be something that maybe after today he realizes.

Malachi leaves to go to Hollywood Studios as he sees Angel leaving as well.