The Devil Fights Back
San Juan, Puerto Rico. Not exactly a place I ever thought I would visit, but I guess that is at least one perk of being employed by Sin City Wrestling this year. Don’t get me wrong, we’ve visited some honestly shitty places since in the last couple months, but Puerto Rico…Well, I think I can accept this place and not find any complaints.
High Stakes V is just around the corner. At this moment, in just one week’s time, the show will be under way and I’ll be heading in to my very first title match as I fight for what I deserve. The Bombshell Internet Championship. I know a lot of people don’t think I deserve it…that I don’t deserve anything, but you know what I say to them? Fuck you, haters! Fuck you!
None of the people who think I don’t deserve this title shot know a damn thing about me. They have simply formed that opinion of me because of my brash attitude and my personality is a whole. So what if I’m not a very fuckin’ friendly person to everyone? I’m not going to walk around and kiss everyone’s ass and beg for you all to like me. But I’m sure that is what you all think I’m doing. But you’re wrong.
I’m not begging to be liked. I’m not begging for a fuckin’ thing. I’m FIGHTING for what I KNOW I deserve! Whether people agree with it or not, I’ve proven myself to be one tough bitch. Better than most of the other Bombshells, honestly. Yet of course no one seems to think I deserve it. Why the fuck not? What makes me any different than the rest of you?!
Oh…wait…I don’t pander to the fans. I don’t kiss up to the bosses. Sorry, Mikah, that wasn’t a shot at you. I’m just sayin’. I don’t know how many times I have to say this, but I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to wrestle! I’m here to kick some Bombshell ass, because it’s a talent…Yes, TALENT I’ve discovered that I’m pretty fuckin’ good at, and I’m not going to just sit back and WAIT to get something others who have NO TALENT receive over and over again. Plain and simple.
I voiced my opinion. I made it known exactly what I wanted and finally…FINALLY I was given my shot. And guess what? This shot apparently comes with some pretty damn good perks. For the first time in my short time here in SCW, I’m actually staying at a decent hotel, and it’s not far from the venue for High Stakes V. I’m not sure where Tim, Connor and our masked friend are staying, but I’ll find out later. I’m not going to worry too much about them right now, because this week…this entire week has to be stress free as I prepare for the biggest match of my career.
I’m going to remember my time in San Juan for the rest of my life, and not because of a shitty memory. Oh no. San Juan, Puerto Rico will forever be remembered as the place that I won my very first title.
I can’t fuckin’ wait…
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Sunday October 11th
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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I just got to San Juan a little while ago, and so far so good. Tim, Connor and our masked friend have yet to arrive as far as I know, but I’ll send Tim a text later to find out where they’re at. Right now, I’m curious to get to the hotel I’ll be staying at. Considering I’ve normally had to figure out my own hotel arrangements so far during this tour, it came as a shock to me when I was told a hotel room had already been booked for me in San Juan.
When the taxi pulls up just outside of the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino, my jaw drops and nearly hits the floor. I stare outside the window at large hotel. Sure, it’s not exactly the most luxurious hotel I’ve ever seen, but it’s pretty much the nicest one so far, and I’m not going to complain. Not this time anyway.
Lex: Fuck. Looks like I might have been partially wrong about SCW. Or maybe they’re just finally taking care of all of their superstars and Bombshells.
I talk out loud to myself and I don’t notice the taxi driver looking in the mirror at me. I have my bag sitting next to me and I take it. Just before I get out of the taxi, the driver turns around and starts sputtering off something in Puerto Rican…or whatever language they speak here. Either way, I don’t understand a damn word he’s saying.
Lex: Sorry, dude. No comprende…or whatever.
I then reach into my pocket and pull out some cash, handing it towards him. I really have no idea if it’s enough, or more than enough, and I really don’t care. He looks over the wad of cash and then nods as I get out of the car. He drives off as I head towards the entrance, still looking straight up at the building and how high it is.
When I walk inside I’m looking around in awe, still shocked that this is where I will be staying for the next week. I can’t help but smile, but even more so, I can’t wait for Tim and the others to get a look at this place!
I make my way up to the front desk, ready to check in and get to my room. I set my bag down on the floor as the hotel manager greets me. Thankfully she speaks English.
Manager: Hello and welcome to the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino. How may I help you today?
Her accent is thick, but I’m still able to understand her. I can’t help but look around again before I look back to her and respond.
Lex: I should have a reservation. Alexis Edwards. I’m part of Sin City Wrestling.
The woman types my name into the computer as she searches for my reservation. For a moment I’m nervous that this is all a mistake, or some kind of joke, but when she smiles, I know otherwise.
Manager: Ahh yes. Here it is. Reservation for two. Has the other party not arrived yet?
Lex: What? Two? That must be a mistake. I’m the only—
The color soon drains from my face as I hear that familiar and excited voice yelling from behind me. It takes all of my strength not to bang my head on the front desk as my identical twin sister, Riley, comes running into the hotel.
Riley: Alexis! Alexis! I’m so glad to see you again!
I s-l-o-w-l-y turn around to see my sister approaching me, pulling her suitcase behind her. Her blonde hair is pulled back into a pony tail and she has on a pair of designer sunglasses. I don’t share the same excitement in seeing her.
Lex: Riley? What the hell are you doing here? Again?!
Riley throws her arms around me as soon as she is able to. I roll my eyes and hold myself back from pushing her away. She backs up and just smiles at me.
Riley: Did you really think I was going to miss out on your big match on Sunday?! I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to see you win your very first title!
I let out a sigh and shake my head. The hotel manager just stares at the two of us, clearly having never seen identical twins before. Even though we no longer share the same color hair, we share the same face. Unfortunately.
Lex: That really doesn’t fully answer my question, Riley. Shouldn’t you be in school or something?
Riley shakes her head, and I can almost predict what she’s about to say, but I’m still not ready to hear it.
Riley: Oh I didn’t tell you? I’m taking this semester off. Once I found out where you were and what you were doing, I couldn’t focus on school work or anything.
I roll my eyes.
Lex: Oh I’m sure Dad was just thrilled about that.
Riley bites her bottom lip, and I immediately know too much.
Lex: Oh don’t tell me Miss Perfect is suddenly keeping secrets from dear old dad!
Riley: You know Dad, Alexis. There’s no way he would have let me take time away from school.
Lex: Yeah, especially not if you told him why! I seriously hope you haven’t told either of them that you found me. Riley, if you have it could screw—
Riley holds up a hand, silencing me before I can finish my sentence.
Riley: Relax, sis. Daddy doesn’t know.
I tilt my head when Riley forgets to add on the other person in this equation.
Lex: And what about Mom? Riley you told her you found me, didn’t you?!
Riley: Alexis, Mom isn’t the problem! You know that! She’s not angry with you anymore. She was actually relieved to find out you were safe. She wants you to come home.
I shake my head and laugh, turning away from her. I pick up my bag and walk away from the front desk, but Riley follows behind me.
Lex: So that’s why you’re here then, huh? To try and get me to go back to Phoenix with you again? You wasted your time again, Riley. And your money. Go back home and leave me alone, because I have too much too worry about then to deal with you or your shit again. Fuck!
A few people in the hotel lobby stop and stare in my direction as I speak a little too loud for their liking. I don’t care, though, as I take a seat in one of the chairs and bury my head in my hands.
Riley: No, that’s not what I’m trying to do. I told you earlier. I came here to watch your match. I know how important it is to you and I want to be here. I want to see you win.
Lex: And you really think that you being here is going to help me any? I don’t need any distractions this week, Riley! This match is the biggest match of my career so far. It may not be the most difficult, considering who I’m up against, but it’s for a fuckin’ title!
I glare at her, wishing she would just disappear. She did this shit to me on the Summer XXXTreme Cruise, but this match at High Stakes V is way more important. I just wish she would get it through her head that I want nothing to do with her.
Riley: Alexis, I know you’re angry with me. I know you say you hate me, but I know that’s not true. You know it’s not true. It may take a while, but I want us to be close again.
I laugh and lean back in the chair, staring at her as I fold my arms across my chest.
Lex: You really think that is possible after everything you’ve done?
Riley: Yes, I do. And as far as everything I have done? I know this all stems back to what happened with Aaron, but I told you back then that he played me just as much as he played you. I couldn’t help my feelings for him back then, but when I found out everything he did…I was done.
Lex: Riley, I don’t give a shit what excuse you make up for all that shit with Aaron. The fact is, you were still sneaking around behind my back trying to get together with him knowing he was my boyfriend! No sister would do that!
Riley frowns, and I can still see the pain and the regret in her expression. But I don’t care. I really don’t.
Riley: Alexis, it was all him. Every time he tried anything, I told him I couldn’t act on it while you two were together. I couldn’t do that to you. I wish you would believe me.
To be honest, a part of me did believe her. Her story never changed and I never once got any hint that she was lying to me, but even after all these years, I was still hurt. I am still angry, and I don’t know if that will ever fade. It doesn’t matter, though, because I can’t concentrate on any of this right now.
Lex: Look, I can’t focus on any of that shit right now, Riley! I’ve got too much other shit to worry about this week before my match then rehashing old painful memories with you. I need to go fix this shit with my reservation, because there seems to be some mistake.
Riley: What kind of mistake?
I stand up from the chair, throwing the strap of my duffel bag over my shoulder.
Lex: They seem to think there is another person on my reservation.
I don’t give her a chance to say anything in response, though it’s clear she wants to. I walk back up to the hotel manager, and she smiles at me politely.
Manager: Is that the other Miss Edwards?
She points to Riley, and I look at her even more confused than I already am.
Lex: Huh? What are you talking about?
Manager: The names on the reservation are for Alexis Edwards and Riley Edwards. I am assuming that is her, correct?
I can feel my eyes nearly bulge out of my head and my jaw drops, again. Riley walks up and stands next to me, smiling brightly at the hotel manager.
Riley: That would be correct.
Lex: You…you did this?!
Riley turns back to me and smiles again.
Riley: Guilty as charged. I even had to contact one of your bosses to get in on this one. Oh, and I know you’re probably going to try and find someplace else to stay, but everything is booked, sis. You’re stuck with me for the entire week!
I shake my head furiously, backing away from the desk.
Lex: No…No…FUCK NO! There has to be a room open somewhere. I’d rather stay in the shittiest hotel there is than be stuck sharing a room with you all week!
Riley: It’s not just any room though, Alexis! It’s the San Juan Suite!!
Lex: I don’t give a shit! I’m not sharing a room with you. EVER!
I turn and bolt towards the doors, ready to get as far away from Riley as possible. She tries to chase after me, though.
Riley: Alexis wait! Where are you going?!
Lex: To find another hotel! And then I’m getting fuckin’ wasted!
Thankfully a taxi is nearby and I jump in the backseat, hoping with everything I have in me that Riley is wrong and I can find some other hotel to stay in this week. And after that…I might just take Mikah up on her offer to go out for a night of drinking.
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It seems like people are already betting against me. I’ve started hearing all the talk about everyone’s predictions on who they think will win what match and what titles. It doesn’t come as a surprise that, for the most part, not many people think I am going to win against Lucy and Amy. Maybe they think I’m too young. Maybe I’m a little less experienced than Amy and Lucy, but I think the general opinion is I’m not going to win because of my attitude as a whole.
People fail to realize how badly I want this. How badly I NEED this. I’m not fighting for this championship because it’s a title. I’m not some desperate and pathetic idiot who is starved for gold. No, I’m doing this because I know this is what I was meant to do. This is my fuckin’ destiny.
Before I showed up in Las Vegas and Tim found me a battered and bloodied mess after being attacked by that random douchebag, I had no fuckin’ clue what I was going to do. I was only on my own for a short time after leaving my life, and my piece of shit family, behind in Phoenix. Everything I thought I ever wanted in that life had completely changed. None of it was real. I no longer wanted any of the same things.
So I set out to find a new path. A new life. Little did I know it would bring something…and someone…into my life that I never thought would be a possibility. If you ask me, sneaking into The Staggs Dungeon when I did probably saved my life in the long run. Tim saved my life, but I don’t think he even realizes that.
I know what some people think. They’ve already made it known that they think I’m *air quotes* sweet on Tim, but the dude is my best friend. Of course people would run their mouths with that shit. People live off of making something out of nothing and THAT is what fuckin’ irritates me.
But this whole week, I’ve had a lot of time to think. I should be thinking about my match against Amy and Lucy on Sunday, and I will. But…but I need to have a little chat with Tim first. Because if I don’t, I think that little angel that likes to appear every so often may just be right.
And I can’t let that happen. Not now.
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Monday October 12th
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Uuugh…My head…is pounding. How much did I fuckin’ drink last night? I don’t even remember, but with my head pounding as bad as it is right now, it had to be a lot. Oh well, I’m just going to sleep the day away, hoping this headache goes away soon.
The sun suddenly shining in my eyes instantly makes my headache worse and I pull the blanket over my head.
“Rise and shine, sunshine.â€
Wait a minute…That’s Riley’s voice. Why the fuck is she here? Better question, where the fuck am I? I refuse to look, however, because my head is killing me.
Riley: Come on, Alexis. I know you’re really hungover right now, but you need to get out of bed.
Lex: Fuck off, Riley! Get out of my room and go back to your own hotel!
Riley: Jesus, you really don’t remember last night do you? This is our hotel room, sis. Maybe I should go get you some coffee and aspirin..
I let out a groan. I want nothing more than to just bolt up in the bed and yell at her, but I can barely get myself to move.
Lex: How…did I…get back here?!
Riley: I had a little bit of help getting you back here, actually.
I let out a laugh, and it only makes my head pound even more. I keep the blanket over my head to shield my eyes from the sunlight shining in the room. I hear some more shuffling in the room, realizing there is someone else in the room.
Lex: Who the fuck would help you?
“I would.â€
I suddenly bolt upright in the bed when I hear Tim’s voice. I’m sure I look like complete shit, because I feel like shit, but I don’t care.
Lex: Tim? What the fuck?
Riley: You have only yourself to blame, Alexis. You’re the one who called him.
I look directly at Tim.
Lex: I did?
Tim and Riley both nod.
Tim: Yeah, you did. You were trashed, Lex. What the hell were you doing hanging out with Mikah?
I rub my temples, really not ready to get into this debate again.
Riley: Yeahhh…I think I’m gonna go find that coffee and aspirin now. You two play nice while I’m gone.
Lex: Shut the fuck up, Riley! Ow…my head.
Riley heads for the door, and before she walks out, she looks to me and gives me an encouraging wink. I roll my eyes and let out a sigh of relief when she walks out of the room.
Tim: Uhh, Lex…Care to explain what the fuck is going on? Why the hell are you sharing a room with your sister?!
I shake my head.
Lex: I had nothing to do with it. I was tricked into it somehow, but trust me, I’m going to find a different hotel room as soon as I can today.
Tim: Good luck with that. Every place is booked.
I let out another groan and collapse back in the bed, covering my eyes with my hands.
Lex: Uuuuggghhh…Why the fuck is this happening to me?! Why this week?!
Tim: Do you remember anything about last night. Or should I say early this morning?
I shake my head, trying my hardest to remember anything, but I just can’t.
Lex: I wish I fuckin’ did.
Tim: So you probably don’t remember whatever it was that you wanted to tell me? It sounded pretty important. Well, when I could understand what you were saying it did.
I stare up at the ceiling and go silent for a moment, as does Tim.
Lex: W-what did I say?
Tim: Just that you had something you needed to talk to me about. Then you just kept asking for another drink. What’s going on?
I act as though I’m trying to remember what it was that I wanted to talk to Tim about, but the truth is, I already know. I’m pretty relieved that I didn’t open my big mouth last night and make a complete fool of myself, but I’m still more than capable of pulling that off now. I’m pretty sure that if I try and make something up, he’ll see right through my eyes, so maybe I should just get this shit over with and talk to him. I take in a deep breath and slowly sit up in the bed with my eyes closed. When I open my eyes, I’m startled as I spot another familiar face in the room, except she’s on visible to me.
“What do you think you’re doing? I know you’re not about to poor your miserable heart out to this kid!â€
I fall off of the bed when I see my devil hallucination. Or whatever it is that she is. Tim rushes over to me, confused as he reaches down and helps me up.
Tim: What the hell was that?!
“Devil†Lex: Keep your mouth shut, Alexis. You don’t know what you’re about to do.
I try my best to focus on Tim and not her in the background as she scolds me. Tim seems genuinely concerned, but this latest development makes me realize I can’t tell him. Not now.
Lex: I-I’m fine. I just realized how horrible I look right now.
I stand up straight and point towards the mirror above the dresser. He turns around and notices, nodding, though I can tell he doesn’t completely buy that.
Tim: Lex, what the hell is going on? Seriously?
Lex: I really have no idea, Tim. I drank way too fuckin’ much last night and whatever shit I was talking last night or this morning was probably just the booze talking.
“Devil†Lex: Good girl. Keep lying.
I take in a deep breath, hoping he believes me. I’m also partly hoping Riley comes back with that damn aspirin because this headache is only getting worse.
Tim: You were pretty trashed.
Lex: Yeah, and I’m paying for it now, trust me.
Before either of us has a chance to say another word, the door opens and Riley bursts in, holding a bottle of aspirin in one hand and a bottle of water in the other.. She skids to a halt when she sees Tim and I standing just inches away from each other, and she smiles.
Riley: Oh! I’m sorry! I’ll just—
Lex: No! You’re just in time! I really need that aspirin.
Riley and Tim both have weird expressions on their faces as I rush over to Riley, taking the aspirin and the water from her. As I pop a couple of the pills in my mouth and chug some water after, I stare over towards my devilish friend, as she’s seated on the dresser against the wall with a wicked grin.
Tim: You sure you’re okay, Lex? Should I leave?
“Devil†Lex: Yes…Yes he should leave. And so should the blonde.
I glance over towards her again, and this time Tim notices. He looks behind him, not seeing anything, but he doesn’t question me about it.
Lex: If you want. You can head back to your hotel now or go find Connor or your masked partner in crime. I need to take a shower anyway.
Riley: Alexis, he’s more than welcome to wait here for you. You don’t need to kick him out—
Lex: I’m not kicking him out, Riley! Damn. I’m just saying, I might be a while and I’m not going to put him through the torture of having to hang out with you when I can just meet up with him later.
My uninvited devilish guest lets out an evil chuckle and applauds, but she doesn’t say anything, thankfully. Riley just frowns.
Riley: He didn’t seem to have a problem hanging out with me while we were watching over your drunk ass last night, but thanks for making me feel like such an unlikable person, Alexis.
In an uncharacteristic move from Riley, she turns and storms out of the room, clearly upset with me. I shrug my shoulders, not really caring much, before I turn and look back to Tim as he’s getting ready to head out.
Tim: Little does she know it wasn’t exactly fun to hang out with her, but whatever. Just shoot me a text whenever you’re done here. I’m just gonna go find the others now.
Lex: Sounds good.
Tim pats me on the back for a moment before he heads out of the room, and I’m finally in complete silence. Well, sort of. I try to pretend like my devilish friend isn’t here, but she makes her presence known once again.
“Devil†Lex: Girl, I believe you’re starting to turn soft on me. You’re letting that little angel get into your head!
I glare over to her as I search around for my duffel bag. I really hadn’t noticed until just now how fuckin’ huge this room, er, suite, really is! I finally spot my duffel bag and I head over to it to grab some clean clothes.
Lex: I’m not getting into this with you right now. In fact, I don’t really feel like arguing with you this week, so kindly fuck off. I’m going to take a shower. Please vanish before I am done.
I head towards the bathroom before I can get into an argument with the other figment of my imagination. Before I’m able to close the bathroom door, I hear her yell towards me one last time.
“Devil†Lex: I hope you remembered your razor blade! You’re going to need it a lot this week, baby doll!
I slam the door closed, bringing myself to complete silence now. I close my eyes and let out a sigh as I put my clothes on the rather large counter surrounding the sink. Up until that point, I hadn’t even thought about my razor blade, or cutting at all. With my impending Internet Title match, I was in a better frame of mind. But thanks to her...Well, that might have all just changed. But, I try and put those thoughts out of my head as I turn on the water in the shower, letting it steam up the entire bathroom.
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Lucy…Lucy…Lucy…How does it feel knowing your title reign, albeit fresh and still very new, is about to come to an end? How does it feel knowing that this Nobody, who you’ve already stated is acting like a brat…a little girl…is going to be the one to walk out of High Stakes V with that title in her possession? For you being the champion and all, you sure as shit don’t act like it, but that’s okay. You won’t be the champion much longer.
You talk a big game, Lucy. You’re trying to come across as intimidating, when if you ask me, you’re anything but intimidating. So I pissed you off by interfering in your matches? That’s fuckin’ news to me because up until now, you haven’t said or done shit about it! You’re not a woman to fuck with in the ring? You like making people hurt in the ring? That’s fine and dandy with me, because that’s what I fuckin’ want, Lucy. I want you to make me hurt. Or, I want you to try, because so far, you’ve done nothing to make me think you’re even capable of it.
You don’t think I listen to myself, huh? I don’t need to listen to myself, chick, because I know exactly what I’m saying. I’m not acting childish, bitch. Far from it, actually. I’m acting like the tough ass bitch who is going to knock you around the ring on Sunday. You’re just another undeserving high and mighty freak who doesn’t know shit about me.
So my head isn’t in this match? I’m not focused on walking into High Stakes V with nothing, and walking out with everything? Bitch, was my message not clear enough to you a few weeks ago when I attacked you after you beat Amy? Or, do you seem to think that I only attacked Amy? This isn’t just about Amy, idiot.
What exactly are you, Lucy? Aside from some Fallen reject who oddly looks like that bitch Misty used to, you’re nothing. You or your sister or whatever the fuck she is. How the fuck did either of you even win titles so soon? How the fuck were you given shots at those titles? Oh wait…I think I might have figured it out. You’re supposed to be a witch, right?
You cast some freaky spell, didn’t you?! You went all Hocus Pocus and BAM! Title shots for both you and Melanie! That has to be it, because I really can’t see any other explanation for it.
This isn’t your time, Lucy. You can say and think all you want that it is, but I promise you, it’s not. I hope you’ve enjoyed your time as champion, Lucy, because on Sunday, it’ll all be over. Once the referee hands me that title and Justin Decent announces MY name as the new SCW Bombshell Internet Champion, you’ll know that that is the LAST time you’re ever going to see that championship belt.
Once I’m champion, Lucy, you’re never getting that title back. I promise you that one.
High Stakes V is the beginning of MY time, Lucy, and there is NOTHING you can do to stop it.
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Thursday October 15th
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Most of the last few days has been spent preparing for my match on Sunday. I normally don’t need to prepare for more than a day or two, but because there is so much at stake in this match, I’m not taking any chances. I’m ready to have that title around my waist, and I’m going to do whatever I fuckin’ have to do to be fully prepared.
Tim, Connor and our masked friend have also all been preparing for their matches. I’ve had a training session with the three of them already, but for the most part, I’m trying to mentally prepare myself alone. I really can’t do that with our masked friend occasionally taunting me, so I’ve made up an excuse to just go to the gym by myself from time to time.
I’m glad the hotel I’m at this week has a large gym that guests can take advantage of, because I’ve found myself in some late night exercise when I know I’m not going to be able to sleep. Night’s like tonight.
I’m running on the treadmill, with my earbuds in listening to some loud music. Beads of sweat drip down my face as I try and tire myself out before heading back to mine and Riley’s suite. Normally, this isn’t my type of workout, but I decided to take a page out of Mikah’s book and do a bit of running. I can sort of see why she enjoys it so much, but I’ll admit I won’t get as obsessed as she is.
After about an hour running on the treadmill I start to slow my pace as I can feel myself wearing down. Once I’m done I step off of the treadmill and head over to a bench for a drink of water. Just as I bring the bottle to my lips and take a mouthful of water, the bitch appears next to me.
“Devil†Lex: You didn’t think you’d gotten rid of me, did you baby doll?
She startles me and the water sprays from out of my mouth. I turn my head and glare at her, still breathing heavily from my cardio workout.
Lex: Oh, of course not.
I take in a deep breath before I take another drink of water.
Lex: Why should I expect any normalcy, even when things are starting to go my way?
I’m being sarcastic and serious at the same time, and this causes the bitch to chuckle. She crosses her left leg over her right and leans against the palms of her hands as she stares at me with that wicked grin of hers.
Lex: I know you’re a figment of my imagination and all, but can’t you ever appear in something different than that slutty red dress?
“Devil†Lex: I happen to love this dress. Besides, at least one of us can wear it. You’ve got your legs so hacked up, you’ll be wearing pants the rest of your life!
I roll my eyes.
Lex: What the fuck do you want? I was just about to head back to my room and crash. I don’t need you riling me up again so I can’t sleep.
She smiles again. I’d like nothing more than to punch her right in the jaw, but something tells me that wouldn’t even be possible. My hand would probably go right through her in some freaky supernatural kind of way, so I won’t attempt it..yet.
“Devil†Lex: You mean that sweet twin sister of yours isn’t doing that enough? Or, wait…You’re actually getting along with her now, aren’t you?! I knew you were going soft on me…
Lex: She’s been avoiding me, fyi. Doing both of us a favor.
She laughs and shakes her head.
“Devil†Lex: You really need to stop listening to that little angel of yours, Alexis.
Lex: I really wish the two of you would stop telling me what I need to do, because you’re both driving me batshit crazy.
“Devil†Lex: You’re doing that yourself, babe. You’re choosing to listen to that angel of yours instead of me.
I shake my head and stand up from the bench. I’m glad I am the only person in the gym right now because if I weren’t, the fact that I’m basically talking to myself would look pretty fuckin’ crazy to another person. I look down at her as she stays seated as she is on the bench.
Lex: You want the truth? I’m starting to realize she has more of a point than you do. You’re just a fuckin’ bitch about everything.
She slowly pushes herself back to her feet, and because she’s in several inch high stiletto hooker heels, she nearly towers over me. She gets right in my face and glares down at me.
“Devil†Lex: I’m what you need to be you weak little bitch! You can claim all you want that you’re not weak, but from where I’m standing? That is exactly what you are.
I feel my nostrils flare and my hands clenched to fists at my side.
Lex: Fuck you, you whore! I’m NOT weak!
“Devil†Lex: No? So the fact that you’re spending every fucking moment worrying about how others will feel IF you win that petty little title, instead of focusing on winning it for yourself, isn’t weak? Open your eyes, Alexis!
I’m getting angrier by the second, and she knows. She glances down at my hands and grins. I want to respond in some way, but I can’t. I’m literally too pissed off to speak, so she continues for me.
“Devil†Lex: Do you really think that just because you’ve been given this shot at the Internet Championship, that you deserve it? Much less stand a chance at winning it? Baby doll, what have you been saying since the moment you signed your name on the dotted line?! You’re a nobody! They don’t give title shots to—
Lex: Shut up! Just shut the FUCK up!!
She shakes her head as I blow up at her.
“Devil†Lex: You know what, baby doll? I’m not going to shut up. Not this time, because you need to hear everything I have to say right now and you’re going to fucking listen to me whether you like it or not!
She takes a couple of steps towards me, closing the gap that I had made when I raised my voice and backed away.
“Devil†Lex: Winning that title isn’t going to do a damn thing for you, Alexis. You and I both know it. You’re trying to convince yourself that it will, but do you really think people are going to suddenly change their opinion of you IF you win it? Because they’re not…
Lex: There’s no IF about it, bitch. I AM going to win that title!
She folds her arms across her chest, throws her head back and laughs. After a moment, she brings her attention back to me, looking at me very seriously.
“Devil†Lex: I’d say your confidence is admirable, baby doll, but it’s actually quite pathetic. Especially for you. You’re nothing but a disappointment, so why should that suddenly change now? You want so badly to save that belt from being passed around like a whore at a frat party, but you don’t see the big picture.
I raise my eyebrow curiously at her, confused at what she means.
Lex: What the fuck do you mean?
She smiles wickedly again and runs her hand down my cheek.
“Devil†Lex: Isn’t it obvious, babe? The second your worthless hands touch that shiny belt is the second it’s worth nothing. Just…like…you. And to think, you honestly think that telling that poor helpless soul, Tim, how you feel about him will actually help you out in the long run. Girl, you’re really truly fucked up in the head, you know that?
Lex: I find it really fuckin’ funny that you say you’re trying to help me just like that twitty little angel is but—
She starts shaking her head slowly.
“Devil†Lex: I’m not trying to help you, baby doll. I’m just trying to get you to accept the fuckin’ truth. The truth that you’ve been running your mouth about since day one. Your parents knew it from the moment you were born. Those slutty lesbian teammates of yours back in high school knew it. You sister knows it, whether she admits it or not.
My nostrils flare again, but I can’t speak.
“Devil†Lex: You’re nothing, Alexis, and you’ll always be nothing. Don’t be fucking sad about it. Don’t do what weak minded pathetic people do about it by crying, either.
Lex: Get the fuck away from me.
She shakes her head. Moments later she brings her left hand up to my eye level. She’s holding something in the palm of her hand, but I’m not sure what it is. A few seconds later she opens her palm, revealing my razor blade. My eyes focus solely on the blade, and the temptation rises again.
“Devil†Lex: I’ll leave only once you accept and embrace what I’m telling you. You’re setting yourself up for embarrassment going into this match, baby doll and you know it. You can feel it already. Take the blade from my hand, Alexis.
I look her in the eyes, hesitating. She moves her hand a bit, encouraging me to take the blade, and I can no longer fight the urge as I take the blade from her hand.
“Devil†Lex: Good girl. Now go up to that big luxurious bathroom in that overpriced, totally unneeded suite of yours and do what needs to be done. You’re life isn’t getting any happier, Alexis. Deal with it the only way you know how…
I stare down at the razor blade, and her words speak to a part of me I can’t fight. When she knows I won’t fight what needs to be done, she vanishes, and I dart out of the gym, heading back to the San Juan suite where I’m sure Riley is sleeping by now. If she’s not, it doesn’t matter, because I will head into the bathroom claiming I need a shower.
And I will…after I scar my legs more with another fresh cut or two. Even my little angel friend won’t be able to stop me now.
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Given who I’m facing this Sunday at High Stakes V, I decided to switch things up a bit. See, most people would have went the normal route in addressing the actual champion last in their promos, but you see…I’ve decided to save the worst for last in this case. Because that is what you, Amy Marshall, are. You’re the fucking worst.
Amy, this Sunday, I’m going to bring a couple of things down to the ring for you, because you clearly need them. First, I’m going to bring you a tissue. Now, you’re probably wondering, “why the fuck do I need a tissue?†Well, the answer is really quite simple. Because you did an awful lot of crying last week in that promo of yours, yet later on you accused me of doing the same fucking thing.
All I heard from you last week was “wah, wah, wah…You got put in MY rematch. Boo hoo hoo!â€
Amy, if you were entitled to a one-on-one rematch, you would have been fucking given it. And do you REALLY think that had it been a one-on-one rematch that you would have done what you SOMEHOW did against Roxi before, by getting your title back? Bitch, you’re so fucking wrong, it’s really quite pathetic.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, Amy, but a lot of people in SCW these days get title shots without being thrown into a number one contender’s match. Shit, they rarely do that shit anymore because let’s face it…they know who the real number one contenders are. They don’t need number one contenders matches. All it does is waste time.
Amy, I don’t fucking care how many people have held the titles or how many times you have held the titles, because need I remind you that it doesn’t matter how many titles you hold or how many times you hold it…It’s all about how long you hold it.
Or in your case, how long you don’t.
Seriously…aside from the useless tag team titles, have you ever held a singles title past the first defense? Have you? Because, I really don’t think you have. And you know what I find fucking hilarious, Amy? You’re the whore who actually ended Delia’s reign of terror, but everyone seems to have forgotten about that. Such an accomplishment that means fucking NOTHING now.
Just like that Grand Slam status of yours.
You are the very definition of a paper champion, Amy. You get lucky winning title after title. You celebrate and get all high and mighty and happy for a few seconds, but what happens when that all important first title defense comes around? You choke. Choking seems to be something you’re good at, so like I said…go back to choking on dicks for a living. Choking in wrestling isn’t such a good thing, Amy.
I’m not being mean, Amy. I’m brutally honest. It’s not my fault the truth hurts. But don’t worry, I have a band-aid for you.
This is no longer between you and Lucy, Amy. Or between you and whoever the champion is, because after High Stakes V, you will never have another opportunity at the Internet Championship. I can say that because that title will be MINE.
The two of you can try all you want to get me out of the equation early, but I promise you…I fucking PROMISE you that will NEVER happen no matter how hard either of you tries. No matter how many times you knock me down...I’ll just get right back up.
This Nobody is here to stay…whether you like it or not!
See ya Sunday, bitches.