Stay [a Roman Reigns story]

18 On our way

One last time I looked at the house I grew up in. I know it wasn't really the last time, because I would always come back here to visit my family. But somehow it felt different this time.

"DJ?.... Baby girl?.... Dani?" I heard Roman say behind me.

It seemed like he was already trying to get my attention a few times. However, I was too absorbed in my thoughts to notice. It was only when he took my hand in his that I noticed he had finished loading our luggage and was standing next to me. Immediately a feeling of warmth flowed through me. I smiled as I turned to him so that I could look at him.

"Sorry. I was lost in thought," I said.

"I noticed that. I wanted to know if you were ready." he replied as he pulled me closer with a hand on my hip.

"Yes... I am... I'm always sad to leave and my mom crying every time isn't helping. But I'm looking forward to getting home. By the way, it was the first time you called me Dani." I said smiling as I looked up at him.

"You didn't respond to anything else. And I liked it as soon as I heard your mom call you that. It's cute." replied Roman as he gave me a little kiss on the nose.

"Well... I've always been called that, at least by my family. DJ was more of a thing I started doing in the states because it was easier than Daniela Jette, you know?" I explained to him.

"I love all your names, baby girl," Roman said as he hugged me tightly. Maybe he felt I needed that right now.

"Ready to go home?" he asked after a few minutes of silence.

"Yes, take me home Mr. Reigns." I said as I lifted my head from his chest.

I smiled at him and then stood on my tiptoes. Roman leaned down to make it easier for me. He gave me a sweet kiss that was full of love and affection.

"I love you, Dani." he said softly and I had to admit I loved the sound of my name coming out of his mouth, with his deep voice.

"I love you too, Ro. And I'm glad to have you. I can't wait to see what comes next." I replied.

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Now what was next at the moment was the airport. It was pretty crowded and as always terribly noisy. That was something I would never get used to. Luckily we had already checked in online in the evening and now only had to drop off the rental car and drop off the luggage before we could go to the security check.

"Do you want something to eat?" I asked Roman after we had passed TSA and were on the way to our gate.

We still had a little time before boarding. Since we had a long flight ahead of us with bad airplane food, I thought it was a good idea. Maybe we could find some snacks too.

"Yes. Good idea. What are you in the mood for?" Roman replied.

"Well... you, but I guess that'll have to wait." I said and turned my head so I could wink at him.

But before Roman could say anything back, I tripped and banged into a man, who then glared at me.

"Pass auf wo du hinrennst, du blöde Kuh!" the guy hissed. (Watch where you're going, you stupid bitch!)

"Es tut mir so leid! Das war keine Absicht." immediately apologized for my clumsiness. (I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to!)

"Dani? What did he say?" asked Roman, who probably heard from the man's voice that it couldn't be good.

"Um..... just forget about it. Let's go." I simply replied.

"Was ist los, Schlampe? Ist dein Kerl nicht gut genug um dich zu verteidigen? Passt ja..." the man mocked. (What's the matter, bitch? Your guy not good enough to defend you? Figures..)

As if he understood him, Roman's expression changed as he took a step toward the guy. I could not let that happen. I put my hand on Roman's chest to stop him. The last thing I wanted was for him to get in trouble at the airport.

"Let me handle this," I said quietly.

"Hör zu, Kleiner.... Ich denke oder viel mehr hoffe ich das du einigermaßen clever bist. Tu mir einen Gefallen, nimm dein Smartphone und google Roman Reigns. Vielleicht verstehst du dann, dass es keine gute Idee ist sich mit meinem Mann anzulegen." I said. (Listen, Shorty.... I think or rather I hope you are somewhat smart. Do me a favor, take your smart phone and google Roman Reigns. Maybe then you'll understand why it's not a good idea to mess with my husband.)

We watched as the guy typed away on his phone. At one point, we saw his eyes get really big and beads of sweat form on his forehead.

"Oh.... ähm... es tut mir leid. Ich sollte gehen." he stuttered and hurried off. (Oh.... um... I'm sorry. I should go.)

"Can you explain what just happened here?" Roman then wanted to know.

"Oh nothing really.... he just understood that it's not a wise move to mess with my big, strong, handsome husband. He was probably afraid of getting his ass broken in half." I giggled as I took Roman's hand and we continued walking.

I wasn't going to let this rude guy ruin my day. My mood was too good for that. After all, I was on my way to starting a whole new life.