"A Step Closer to Reality"

Part 6

As the days went by, Lex couldn't help but feel like she was on cloud nine. She had a date with Jacob Fatu, one of the most famous WWE wrestlers, and she was excited to see him in action at the SmackDown show. She had tried to play it cool, but she couldn't deny the butterflies in her stomach every time she thought about meeting him. On Wednesday, Lex decided to treat herself to a new nail set. She had been feeling stressed out lately, and a fresh manicure was just what she needed. She made an appointment with her favorite nail tech, Ashley, and spent the afternoon getting pampered. As Ashley worked her magic, Lex couldn't help but think about Jacob. She wondered what he was like in person, and if he would be as charming and charismatic as he was online. She also wondered what it would be like to see him in the ring, body-slamming his opponents and entertaining the crowd. When Ashley finished the nail set, Lex was thrilled with the result. She had opted for a bold red and black design, complete with glitter and rhinestones. She took a few photos of her nails and posted them on social media, making sure to @ Ashley so that her nail tech could see the finished product. The post quickly racked up likes and comments, with many of Lex's friends and followers complimenting her on her new nails. Lex smiled to herself as she scrolled through the comments, feeling happy and content. As she was about to put her phone away, Lex noticed a notification from Instagram. She had a new follower, and it was none other than Jacob Fatu himself. Lex's heart skipped a beat as she stared at her phone in shock. She quickly typed out a message, trying to play it cool. "Hey, thanks for following me!" she wrote. "I'm excited for Friday." Jacob responded almost immediately, his message popping up on her screen. "Can't wait to see you on Friday," he wrote. "You look stunning, by the way. Love the new nails." Lex blushed as she read Jacob's message. She couldn't believe that he was already complimenting her, and that he had taken the time to look at her Instagram post. She typed out a response, trying to keep the conversation light. "Thanks, I'm glad you like them," she wrote. "Ashley did an amazing job." As she waited for Jacob's response, Lex couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. She was really going to meet Jacob Fatu on Friday, and it seemed like he was genuinely interested in getting to know her. She wondered what the future held, and if this was the start of something special.