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Post by Audrey Russow on Jan 6, 2022 22:09:48 GMT -5
Chapter One New Year’s New York Children’s Hospital - 1/2/22 -Off Camera-
(I sat there, motionless, emotionless, numb…as I looked down at my daughter in the hospital room. It was the night before her surgery, and my mind would not quit racing. She wasn’t even two years old. There is NOTHING I wouldn’t do to take her pain away. If I could trade places with her, if it could be me laying in the hospital bed instead of her, I would in an instant. NO hesitation. This wasn’t fair. She didn’t do anything to deserve this hardship.)
Audrey Russow: Please, God…let her stay with me through this. I’m not ready to lose her…
(I could feel the tears streaming down my face, as I took my hand and brushed her hair as she slept.)
Audrey Russow: You can’t be done with her…not yet…I’m begging you…
(I sniffled again, as I looked down at the floor, before looking up, not really looking at anything, but just…looking up.)
Audrey Russow: I know you’re up there, Mom…Dad…and I know you want to meet your granddaughter, but she’s not finished down here yet. I…I’m not done being a mother yet. There’s so much I have to teach her…there’s so many more milestones we have to have.
(I sniffled, as I looked down at her. I ran my fingers down her little arm lightly, being sure not to wake her. She was sleeping so peacefully. Before I realized it, I was softly singing the song I sang to her whenever things looked dark.)
Audrey Russow: Dear daughter, hold your head up high. There’s a world outside that’s passing by. Dear daughter, never lose yourself. Remember that you’re like nobody else. Life throws you into the unknown. And you feel like you’re out there all alone.
Well these are words that every girl should have a chance to hear. There will be love, there will be pain, there will be hope, there will be fear. And through it all, year after year. Stand or fall, I will be right here for you.
(I don’t know if she heard me, or heard the brokenness in my voice, or if it was just a mindless action she did in her sleep, but I swear, as I sang the word “strong” I felt her grab my finger with her little hand, and give it a squeeze. I looked down to see her little hand wrapped around my finger, and I started sobbing to myself. I smiled down at her.)
Audrey Russow: You are strong, little one. I will always be here for you.
(After what seems like an eternity, which…I’m not complaining. The moment was peaceful, and I was thankful for it. But, after a moment, Dan opened the door, and came in. He had been with Emz and RJ making sure they had things set for the morning. I looked up at him as he walked over to me.)
Audrey Russow: How’s he doing?
Daniel Russow: He’s ready…how are YOU doing?
Audrey Russow: I’m…hanging in there.
Daniel Russow: I can tell you’ve been crying…
Audrey Russow: Yeah…I have, Dan. I’m scared…I’m scared shitless. But…
(I sniffled and cleared my throat, as I could feel it starting to break again.)
Audrey Russow: I have to be strong. Everything is going to work out. Everything’s going to be okay…I have to keep telling myself that.
(Dan knelt down beside me, placing one hand in mine, and the other on Aurora’s little foot.)
Daniel Russow: Everything will work out…but you don’t have to be strong alone. We are strong together. That’s how we make it through this.
Audrey Russow: you’re right.
Daniel Russow: Should I write that down? Doesn’t happen very often.
Audrey Russow: Not the time to be a smartass…
Daniel Russow: Sorry, just trying to make you smile.
Audrey Russow: I appreciate it. I’ll be okay. I should go see RJ before he goes to sleep.
Daniel Russow: Try to be quiet when you go in. I think they were going to get ready to try and get some sleep when I left.
Audrey Russow: Hmm…let me see…
(I pulled out my phone and opened it to the text convo I have with my brother, and sent him a quick “U still up?” text. After a few seconds, I got the “yup” reply. I put my phone away and stand up.)
Audrey Russow: yeah, he’s still up so I’m gonna go see him real quick. I’ll be back in a few.
Daniel Russow: Alright.
(Dan stood up, and before I could turn to leave, he wrapped me in his arms in a loving embrace.)
Daniel Russow: I love you, Audrey.
(I felt myself melting in his arms. Just…the warmth I felt, it gave me peace.)
Audrey Russow: I love you too, Daniel.
(I gave him a quick kiss before we broke the embrace, as I made my way out of the room. I tried to dry up my eyes from where I’d been crying. I made my way down the hallway to my brother’s room, as I softly knocked on the door. I opened the door to see him lying in the bed, as Emz was passed out on the chair-bed thing they actually expect family members to sleep on in the hospital…I guess good for her, I couldn’t do it. RJ looks at me with a smile, but that quickly changes to a look of concern.)
Rodney James: What’s wrong?
Audrey Russow: Nothing.
Rodney James: Audz…you’ve been crying. I can tell.
(I scoffed.)
Audrey Russow: How can you and Dan always tell?
Rodney James: Cause we know you. I’ve only spent my entire life as your brother…
Audrey Russow: Fair point.
Rodney James: Now, what’s wrong?
Audrey Russow: I don’t want to bother you with it.
Rodney James: Again, I’m your brother. Your problem is my problem. It’s what I’m here for.
Audrey Russow: I…
(Yup, there I go choking up again…)
Audrey Russow: I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you…
Rodney James: Who said anything about you having to? Audrey, she’s my niece, too. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her. And, one day, when I have a child of my own, they’re gonna need a cousin to be their best friend.
(I shook my head real quick, shooting a glance at Emz, who was still passed out.)
Audrey Russow: She’s not…
Rodney James: Oh no, no no. Just saying, we DO want kids one day, after everything settles down, and we’re married.
Audrey Russow: Oh, okay.
(I took my hand and rubbed the back of my head, without even really thinking about it, but of course he noticed.)
Rodney James: How’s the head?
Audrey Russow: It's fine. It’s healed up. She got me good, though.
Rodney James: What do you thik set her off?
Audrey Russow: You mean besides the fact she’s a psychopathic, jealous, disgraceful human being?
(He chuckled a bit, shaking his head.)
Rodney James: You really don’t like her.
Audrey Russow: Do you blame me?
Rodney James: Not at all. But, I think you’re lying to yourself.
Audrey Russow: …say what now?
Rodney James: Do you REALLY see yourself being able to put the stuff behind you two in the past, and move on from it?
Audrey Russow: I’m willing to try for Alexis..
Rodney James: Are you, though? I have no doubt you want to be the best friend you can be for Alexis…but you also don’t deal with toxic people…and Heather Haze is the epitome of toxicity.
Audrey Russow: Well, according to what I saw at Crusade, I could get my chance to get my hands on her soon.
Rodney James: Oh?
Audrey Russow: I got a qualifying match for the chamber on Riot on the 18th.
Rodney James: Awesome. Against who?
(I sighed a bit. That was the sucky part.)
Audrey Russow: Bella…
Rodney James: Oh…
Audrey Russow: Yeah, but I don’t even wanna think about that right now. Besides, you need to get some sleep. We have a big day tomorrow.
Rodney James: But I’m not tired.
Audrey Russow: You need your sleep.
Rodney James: I’ll sleep when I’m-
Audrey Russow: Don’t you dare finish that statement…
(He stopped in his tracks, as he looked at me.)
Rodney James: …it’s going to be fine. I was going to say, I can sleep when I’m in surgery.
Audrey Russow:...Fine….
Rodney James: You need to try to get some sleep, too.
Audrey Russow: Right..
Rodney James: At least try?
Audrey Russow: I’ll try. But, I’ll head back to Aurora’s room so you can get your’s. I’ll see you in the morning.
Rodney James: Love ya, sis.
Audrey Russow: Love you too, RJ.
(I closed the door behind me as I left his room, as I tried very hard not to break down in tears once again. I managed to hold it together all the way back to Aurora's room, as I opened the door to find her still peacefully stealing, as Dan was conked out in one of the chairs, in what had to be one of the most uncomfortable sleeping positions known to man, but I didn’t dare wake him. Instead, I took a seat in the other chair, the recliner. I sat there for a moment, before closing my eyes, bowing my head, and folding my hands…something I haven’t done in a long, long while.)
Audrey Russow: Please…I know I haven't done this in forever...but..please let everything work out. Please, let everything be okay. I’m not ready to lose her…I need her to be strong. She’s everything to me, and I don’t know what I’d do without her. Please, I’m begging you…don’t take her from me.
(I sat back in the chair, letting out a sigh, as I lifted the feet up and stretched out. After a few minutes of tossing and turning, I finally drifted off to sleep.)
Chapter Two Friendly Interview -On Camera-
(The cameraman gives us the signal that he’s starting to roll, as I glance over to nod at Claire, as she looks into the camera and starts speaking.)
Claire Anderson: Hello, ladies and gentlemen, Claire Anderson here with a PWS: APEX dot com exclusive interview with one of the women who will be fighting in our main event on Riot, Audrey Russow. First off, thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to talk to us.
Audrey Russow: Not a problem, Claire.
Claire Anderson: How’s Aurora doing? How did the surgery go?
(I feel a smile come across my face as I think of my daughter.)
Audrey Russow: She’s good. The surgery seems to be a success. She’s been laughing and happily spending so much time with Dan and I, and aunt Emz and uncle RJ.
Claire Anderson: That is absolutely wonderful to hear! How’s RJ doing?
Audrey Russow: He’s…hanging in there. The recovery is going to be rougher for him, but he’s doing okay.
Claire Anderson: Are they home now? Or are they still in the hospital?
Audrey Russow: They’re both home now.
Claire Anderson: Really?
Audrey Russow: Yeah, I didn’t want to leave Aurora, but she couldn’t exactly fly. So, Dan and I rented a car and made the drive down from New York here to New Orleans the other day. It was a fun little family road trip.
Claire Anderson: Oh, that sounds fun!
Audrey Russow: Haha, yeah. It was. She was a little angel, too. Emz and RJ are back at the house in New York, and they are gonna stay with us for a bit so they can help out with Aurora and we can help out with RJ.
Claire Anderson: Oh, that’s good. Glad things are doing well.
Audrey Russow: Yeah, I mean, we’re not out of the woods just yet, but things are looking good.
Claire Anderson: That is really good to hear.
Audrey Russow: Yeah, we are so thankful for all the well wishes and prayers everyone has been sending us. I am especially thankful for the management team here, Star especially. She’s been checking in on us on just about a daily basis. Of course, I think that was partially because she wanted to make absolutely sure I was going to be able to compete in the match coming up.
(I chuckle a bit, thinking back to some of the conversations I had with Star.)
Claire Anderson: Oh, was there ever a chance you weren’t going to?
Audrey Russow: I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about bowing out a bit before the surgery, but I think that was just nerves. I was so focused on hoping everything would work out, and now that it has…add onto that some things that have been said on Twitter…
Claire Anderson: Yeah, I wanted to talk about that….seems you got a bit irritated with some comments made.
Audrey Russow: That’s putting it…nicely. The first tweet…okay, sure, I get it, trying to motivate yourself, new year’s resolutions and all that. But then the PWS: APEX account goes behind that, retweeting it and saying “it tracks” to a picture of her holding up a championship title, when she’s going to be facing me for a shot at that championship. How am I supposed to take that? I have a feeling I know who it was that did the retweet, but I’ll keep my opinion to myself on that one.
Claire Anderson: Bella responded to your tweet, well…indirectly, but talked about how she’s worked so hard to get to where she is.
Audrey Russow: I mean…you could say that….but, where is she exactly? Sure, she’s gotten shots in other companies, and that’s all well and good, but she really…hasn’t done….much of anything in PWS. If you talk to her, you’d think she was a pillar of the company or something, but she’s barely on the card, and when she is, she just kinda gets handed stuff. I mean, pretty sure had she beaten Gracie at Demon’s Run last year, she would have been the one to face Sierra for the World Title, but she didn’t…
Claire Anderson: That’s a bit…harsh, don’t you think?
Audrey Russow: Honestly, Claire? I don’t care anymore. I have been through absolute hell the past year, and I’ve dealt with so much bullshit from Haze, it’s really showing me a lot of other things. Yes, I am a member of the Russow family, and therefore an extension of the Madison/ONeil/Russow clan, but I am so much more than that. I don’t particularly like the person Bella is becoming, and I find her a bit…how do I put it…
(Thinking…)
Audrey Russow: She’s kind of a bitch.
Claire Anderson:...wow…
Audrey Russow: Sorry, and I know Laura and them aren’t going to like this, but I’m done not saying my piece.
(Just then, I notice someone coming up out of the corner of my eye, as I see Dan walking up into the shot, as he’s holding Aurora. Claire immediately goes into “oooooobaby” mode as she sees Aurora.)
Claire Anderson: Awwww there’s the little princess!
Daniel Russow: She wanted her mama.
(Aurora smiles and reaches her arms out to me, as I take her from Dan, she wraps her arms around my neck.)
Audrey Russow: What can I say? She’s a mama’s girl.
Daniel Russow: So, what’s going on here?
Claire Andreson: Just getting a few words with Audrey.
Audrey Russow: Yeah, just a friendly interview.
Daniel Russow: You sure that’s the best idea?
Audrey Russow: What do you mean?
Daniel Russow: Well, trying to be “friendly” won’t get you into the right mindset for a big match like this. You gotta have the killer instinct in you.
Audrey Russow: You don’t think I have it?
Daniel Russow: Oh, no. I know you do. I’ve seen it. But, as much as you’ve been through lately, it’d be better to get it out again before it’s too late.
Audrey Russow: And just how do you suggest we do that?
(Oh God, he’s smirking…WHY is he smirking!?)
Daniel Russow: I got ideas…come with me.
(I let out a sigh, and turn to Claire.)
Audrey Russow: If you don’t hear from me, send help.
(And with that, we walk off, heading off to whatever Dan has planned.)
Chapter Three Needs to be Said -On Camera-
(I wait for a moment, as the light on the camera illuminates, signaling it’s rolling. I wait, as Dan points it at the flames in the barrel in front of me for a moment. It was his idea, to give an “edge” to this. He pans up from the flames, showing me in my Russow sleeveless hoodie, the hood somewhat covering my face, as I raise my head up to look at the camera.)
Audrey Russow: Honesty…funny little thing, isn’t it? Honestly? It’s been a hell of a rollercoaster of emotions for me this past…year or so. What, from the comeback, to winning the titles, to Dan’s dad passing, to finding out about Aurora, to allllllll the shit with Haze and Alexis…it’s been…it’s been a year, to say the least. And now, when I get a little irked by a tweet, you wanna come on and talk about honesty? Well, sure…let’s be honest.
…cause honestly? You don’t deserve this spot. No matter how much they tell you you do.
(I pull the hood down, as I look down into the flames.)
Audrey Russow: They say the truth hurts. Well, truth is…you’re one of the most protected people in PWS: APEX. Don’t believe it? Think about it. What exactly have you done in the past year? You started off 2021 by teaming with Nick against Eddie and Gracie, which…yeah, that was some bullshit..but looking back now..I mean…I can see where Eddie and Gracie were coming from. But that led you into this heated rivalry with Gracie…which you lost. And how did you respond to the loss? Did you pick yourself back up and keep fighting? Nah, you buggered off for like a couple months, long enough to let the embarrassment die down. Then there was that whole stuff with your actual dad…whatever happened there, by the way? That whole story just seemingly…vanished. Almost like someone went “oh shit, we don’t have an ending to this…uh…just pretend it never happened!”
(I pause, thinking to myself.)
Audrey Russow: Actually..come to think of it…speaking of things that never happened, whatever happened to that big birthday bash that was meant to happen at Destiny? I know time and money was spent planning it, but then the day came and…nothing. And after that, you just kinda…vanished again for a bit. So then, fast forward to Dishonored. Nick talked you into a gimmie match against Rider, which you agreed to cause, well, who wouldn’t? Easy win, right? Not much after that, I mean, at best your booking has been…convenient. But then they booked you to go against Sierra…but, oh no, that didn’t go down cause Sierra and Mack got into it…probably for the best. We’ve seen how you take losses in big matches, and I hate to tell you, but…you would have lost that match.
(I walk around the barrel and in front of it, folding my hands as I speak.)
Audrey Russow: Then, we get to Crusade…which turned out to be the epitome of protection. You think he DIDN’T see you on the turnbuckle? You think he didn’t know what was coming and just…let it happen? Don’t you see, it was always going to be you. You were always going to be the one to face Nick in his last match, he just got tired of waiting for you to be ready, so he gave you a push. Lord knows, if he hadn’t, we’d still be waiting. So congrats, you got a win on the big stage against the man who was passing the torch, and all the writing was on the wall for you to win…you did what you were supposed, and “expected” to do. Good job.
(I shake my head, really starting to get a bit…angsty.)
Audrey Russow: Aaaand then, we got announced as facing each other in this match. So, what did you do?
(I pull out my phone, and scroll to the Twitter app, pulling up the Tweet Bella posted on December 29.)
Audrey Russow: You take to Twitter and post a picture of you holding a championship title. Coming in 2022? Oh? And what’s this? The PWS: APEX account quote tweets it and says “it tracks.” Fine…it’s fine..really. Now, being as I’m the one you’re facing to get a shot at that title…you see where this is going, right? Of course it’s going to irk me. Of course I’m going to be annoyed by it, but then you wanna go talk about being “brutally honest”. Brutal honesty is you’re an entitled little brat who just runs and dismisses anything she doesn’t agree with. You had a lackluster 2021, but one glad-handing match and suddenly, oh Bella deserves a shot at the title. Oh, she’s gonna go far this year. It’s expected of her…get your head outta your ass, already. You talk about “busting your ass”...how exactly? You have a match, lose, then fuck off for a month or two while you chase titles in other promotions. I mean, anymore you treat wrestling in PWS: APEX as a chore, and yet…still you’re given…so so much, for doing so…so little. Oh, Bella this, Bella that, and damn you if you disagree! That’s the pack mentality, right? Someone goes against us, and they get eaten alive by the wolves. It’s happened countless times. So now, what happens when it’s two of the “family” members going at it? Let the lines be drawn in the sand.
(I slide my foot across the ground, shoveling the dirt in a line.)
Audrey Russow: I’ve been through too much to worry or care about if I hurt your feelings. I’ve dealt with enough bullshit the past year to last a lifetime. Dan’s been saying I need to have an edge if I’m going to be going into the Elimination Chamber, and after everything with Haze, and your little pop off at the mouth, I think it’s safe to say I have fully embraced it.
(I kneel down, as the camera zooms in on my face. I speak in a low, menacing tone.)
Audrey Russow: I don’t want the next spot in the chamber. I NEED the next spot because Haze is in it. There’s nothing I won’t do in order to get my hands on her after what she’s done. So, if you think you have a snowball’s chance in hell of winning this match, Bella, you’re dead wrong. No matter what Mal tells you, no matter what your mom tells you, hell…no matter what Nick tells you, you're not walking out of Riot as the winner. Not this time. My challenge to you, though, is after you lose…don’t run and hide. Don’t go home and lick your wounds for a month. Get back up, dust yourself off, and go at it again. I don’t expect this to be the last time we face each other, and the next time very well could be for the championship. But for you to just assume you’ve earned this, that you deserve this? Not quite.
(I stand up, walking back behind the barrel as Dan keeps the camera zoomed in on me.)
Audrey Russow: Haze…get ready, your’s is coming, after I’m through with this. I’m going to make sure you don’t walk out of that chamber with the title. I’m going to rip you to shreds, as well as anyone who gets in my way, including the “golden child” of PWS: APEX.
(I let out a sigh.)
Audrey Russow: I’m sure I’m going to get some flack for this, but I think it needs to be said. Bella, you’re not as good as you think you are, not yet. But you surround yourself with people who will feed into your ego, who will tell you whatever you need to hear to make yourself feel better, instead of telling you how it is. Mal? I mean, sure yeah, he’s a badass that takes no shit from anyone…except when it comes to you. You’re his “sweetheart” so he doesn’t wanna upset you too much. Your mom is one of the bosses…and no matter how hard she may try to fight it, there’s always going to be those people who claim favoritism is being shown towards you. There’s always going to be those people who are going to take one look at who your parents are, and dismiss any accolade you ever achieve. That’s why it’s your job to negate those people, to prove them wrong. It’s your job to show that you earn every accolade you get, and not just because of your last name. I can say this, because I have the same battle I face in this place. I have the most influential, infamous last name in PWS history, but I am so much more than that. I strive every time to do better than I did the last time. There is no “golden child” syndrome for me, and that’s one reason I’m going to beat you on Riot.
(I hold up a finger, as if to stop myself.)
Audrey Russow: I’m sure you’ll go on to do some grand things this year. I’m sure you’ll hold a title or two, or you’ll try, and fail again, and we’ll go a month without seeing you again. Try not to let that happen, okay? Even if you do lose, stick around? Show that you have the maturity to take a loss like anything but a spoiled child. Because I am telling you, you’re not going to be in the chamber. I don’t care that management is singing your praises, I don’t care that Sierra Williams herself name dropped you as someone who deserves a shot at the title, probably because she knows it won’t be -that- much of a challenge for her. The thing I care about is the fact that the person you have to cross before making it into that Elimination Chamber?
..is me.
(I pull the hood back up, as I reach into the pocket, and pull out the skull facemask we wore with the outfit, as I put it on. I lean down a bit, so the flames are flickering between my face and the camera.)
Audrey Russow: I am the fire.
(Dan presses the button, and stops the recording, as I let out a sizable sigh.)
Daniel Russow: That was good.
Audrey Russow: Needed to be said.
Daniel Russow: You’re right, probably gonna get some shit for it.
Audrey Russow: It needed to be said. She ticked me off with that whole “honesty” thing.
Daniel Russow: I could tell. That’s why I didn’t think a friendly interview would really get the message across.
Audrey Russow: Yeah, yeah.
Daniel Russow: You ready for it?
(I think back to everything we’ve been through in the past year, ever since I came back. From his dad dying, to us finding out about Aurora’s health, to everything with Alexis and Haze, to where we were now. I silently nod my head.)
Audrey Russow: I’m ready.
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Post by Bella Madison on Jan 16, 2022 23:58:28 GMT -5
On days when It feels like the whole world might cave in Stand side by side and you'll make it She's the best thing that you'll ever have She'll love you, if you love her like that Never ever underestimate the ability for me to underestimate myself. 2021 had been one of those years that was a legitimate rollercoaster from ALL sides. Of course I started off getting married to Malachi surrounded by our family and a few friends. But there were still a lot of skeletons in my closet that had not been resolved. Starting with my sperm donor showing up, Angel and her bullshit and watching Mal getting hurt and being knocked out for a while...and there was the whole coming up short in every single title match that I had. Talk about completely frustrating. BUT- It wasn’t ALL bad, I had some memorable moments when it came to SinCity and PWS. New Years Day singing me out at Madison Square Garden was just emotional, especially when that win was in front of my family and hometown. Something that I had not had the privilege of doing until that very moment.They say that it’s those moments that truly make it a career worth mentioning. They also say to better yourself that you never truly stop learning. That’s why when the opportunity came up, I jumped at the chance to become a part of Wolfslair. Learning under Alicia has been eye opening to say the least. I had tightened up, loosened up and somehow became faster and stronger...Only to come up short in my attempt to become the SCW Bombshell Champion. And because my year just couldn’t be complete without one more tearful moment, after starting with one, I had to be the one to retire my dad at Crusade. After that, I needed the break we had. I was tired. I spent as much as I could just to sleep and relax in Florida before we made our way back to New York. I was told I deserved it. But I felt so beyond guilty for it. Perfectionist by nature, remember?We were back home by New Years, and for good reason. “Okay, I dressed, makeup is done, hair is decent...where are we going?” Bella said as she strode into their open living room, in a long slinky shimmering black dress. She stopped long enough to slide a pair of stiletto black heels on. Mal turns around, dressed in a nice looking suit himself looking handsome as ever, and almost drops his phone at the sight of his wife. She smiles at him, just as he pockets his phone to be on the safe side. He orders Luka into her spot and turns his attention to Bella who is fiddling with her hair in the mirror near the door. He comes up from behind her and wraps his arms around her wait, kissing her exposed neck, “You’re just gonna have to wait til we get there and see. I know you are in one of your many moods right now and don’t feel like going anywhere...”She turns around and smirks at him, “Especially because it’s New Years Day, it’s almost 8pm and getting to any restaurant is going to be practically impossible right now.”“You underestimate my powers, mo grá. And I managed to, with the help of your Unholy Trinity, to get the entire wedding put together and surprise you last year.” he says, grabbing her coat and holding it open for her, “You’d think after that I deserve just a little credit.”She glares at him for just a moment. Yeah you did, slick bastard. “I guess,” she huffs before turning around and he helps her with her coat, “Still think it’s silly, we could just have easily stayed home, made a nice dinner for just us and enjoyed that piece of cake that we have been saving.”“Cake later. Come on, we’re gonna be late.” before grabbing his coat and the keys, “I know it’s a bit chilly but I figured we’d take the Roadster....hood up of course.”“Thank heavens, it took almost 30 minutes to get this hair just right.” she says with all the sass she can muster.He rolls his eyes and ushers them out the door, “There’s my girl.”About 30 minutes later they pull up a familiar building. Bella looks over and notices where they are, before a knowing smile crosses her face, “Alright, you are too good for your own good.”“I know,” he said with a shit eating smile on his face as he pulled into the valet area, tossing them the keys, “Anything happens to this car...”“Maaaaaaal....” Bella gives a warning tone, “Trust me, they know.”“Don’t worry, sir.” the valet says before rushing off. The building they enter into is the very location that just a year ago, they said their vows. Before too long they walk into the very room that it happened, to a candlelit dinner for 2, with dinner already prepared.“I think this is a lot better than making a giant mess in our own kitchen, don’t you?” he says walking over, “I actually kinda wish it was like this for our actual wedding.”“Yeah and then we wouldn’t be here to celebrate this cause your entire family and mine would have killed us both.” she said looking over the table, “But I’ll take this with you any day of the week.”“I was hoping you’d say that.” he says, holding out his hand. She takes his hand and they pull each other close, “You got at least one dance in those stilts?”Bella shrugs before he grabs the remote and turns on the music and it plays the song they danced their first dance as husband and wife to, Forest Blakk’s “If You Love Her”, “I think I can be persuaded for more than one if you keep it up.”And just like the night, they danced to their song, “Only the best for. Let them be jealous of you.”She looks up at him, “I feel like sometimes as much as I got a lot of people cheering for me...there are some that I thought would that aren’t.”“That’s because some of them don’t. You know I do, more than anything.”“Just as much as I cheer for you. I think it’s almost that time, don’t you?”“Sooner than you think.”“You and I versus the world?”“Til our dying breath.”She wraps her arms around him, “It’s nice to have someone to watch the world burn with.”“That should have really been in our wedding vows.” he qips before kissing her.
If you really give a fuck about me You'd shut your mouth and you'd let me speak You only care bout what you want for me What you want for me Not what I want for me Die. Fucking. Jealous.“You know what pisses me the fuck off?” Bella says sitting confidently in a high backed chair that looks like something resembling almost a throne. She leans her head into her hand and smirks almost evilly.“When you get a little notoriety and there has to be some negative nelly that trounces all over it.” she glances around and in almost a whisper, “You’re apparently not allowed to hope for better things. You are not supposed to strive to be the best and it’s all because out there, there is someone that thinks they deserve it more than you.”“All that was simply said was that I could potentially see a real probable run for championships in 2022. I have spent my last year getting my ass raked over the coals while you and Dan did pretty decently as tag team champions. Then he got hurt, you found yourself on your own for the first time in a while and now you seem to be at odds with Heather Haze. And look, I get it. She’s not seen in a bright light by anyone but a former champion but I think all of a sudden your hatred for her somehow festered into a green-eyed monster. I took a chance and I stepped out into the world in more than just PWS: Apex. While you have stayed stagnant.” She sits back and sighs heavily and shakes her head cause she doesn’t want to say it but she has to, she has no choice anymore, “I’m going to call it exactly like I see it. I love you Aunt Audrey, you were one of the first people that really listened to me when I stated how much I really wanted this, but you are jealous because you have been practically at a standstill....while suddenly I had Nick pass a torch, Sierra basically tell you that *I* deserved a title shot and I’m one of the few that brings a little more notoriety to this place because I refuse to be STILL!”“I decided to step out because I wanted to really experience this and you, once upon a time, would have told me to do exactly that.” And with a bitter laugh, “I saw those tweets, I saw how you were suddenly very interested in what I was doing. I also know that you have a lot going on with your daughter and your brother. I am so glad that they are both on the mend, I am happy to know that Dan will eventually be back. But if you think for one GODDAMN MINUTE that I’m going to not show you exactly what the hell I’ve been fighting for cause I’m supposed to feel sorry for you? Sorry, that’s not how this works. That’s not how ANY of this works.”Pointing to herself, “I’m going to be painted the bad guy, and honestly anymore...I don’t really fucking care. Because I am getting so sick and tired of not being heard. I’m going to step into Riot, I’m going to battle you from bell to bell, and no matter what I will offer my hand. But I’m going to slap that jealousy right out of your head. I spent last year realizing that I need to finally stand up for myself.”“I DO deserve to be in that Elimination Chamber. Not saying that you don’t...but I can guarantee you that I want it so much more than you. Why?” she stand with her hands on her hips and her eyes gleaming bright, “Simply because I demand nothing less than the best for me anymore. From both myself and from Every. One. Else.”Oh the Green Eyes are shining Not belonging to anyone in particular But that of the one that we all face
That monster. Known as jealousy.
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