What a fucking mess;

Well if things couldn’t get any more confusing, I think we just found another puzzle piece to the never ending puzzle known as Gabriel and Odette. To say that even I don’t know what’s happening between these two would be one hundred percent correct. All I know is that Odette wants to move on with her life, but how can see when every time she turns around he is there, being annoying like a constant itch that she can’t scratch? At first I thought it was obsession but now it looks like it has turned into a full fledge vendetta. Talk about role reversals.  Hey Gabriel isn’t it meant to be the female acting like a crazy bitch after a break up, not the male? I think someone needs to check his position, or at least his gender.

Now, now before you jump on the Odette hate train (toot, toot), let’s take a look at the position there in shall we? Odette left Gabriel, was it a bad time to walk away from him? Regardless it had to be done, she had to walk away from him right then and there or otherwise, she would have been trapped. He would have been trapped and let’s face it, no one likes a forced happily ever after. So without even a word spoken to Gabriel, she walked out of his life leaving him, the house, the cars, the money and her engagement ring. She left without a single word spoken; in fact she took her exit to twitter. Ah yes the world of twitter. I see what’s wrong with the world now, when such intimate conversations can be made very public in the form of social media.

Oh well you win some, you lose some… but what can you expect Odette has always been a very vocal twitter user? Okay now after Odette walked out of Gabriel’s life the following week he finds himself getting picked up and disposed of by Giani – High five my little ninja turtle friend – what? I’m allowed to be Odette bias, I mean… I’m kind of her. Now listen up because this is the best bit, while Gabriel was lying in the hospital bed waiting on test results, waiting to hear back about his future he also had a glimmer of hope that Odette would come back come sashaying into the room.

To without any doubts make his life worth all the pain and suffering that he recently been through, but did she? Well no… far from it my good friend. You see while Gabriel was praying for Odette to return and become his guardian angel, she was off protecting him from the reality. I mean don’t get me wrong, she wanted to come back, she wanted to answer Synn’s calls and texts but she couldn’t she had to stay away from him because of regardless of how good it would have felt with him back in her life. The truth that she is still keeping secret would have destroyed him. How could she just sit there and watch the man that she loved (well she could very well still love) and pretend that everything was going to work out just fine and dandy? She couldn’t lie to him like that. She wouldn’t lie to him like that.

So as Gabriel sat there and counted the hours and watched the minutes tick by, she left him alone… not even a single visit, not even a single tweet, not even a single get well message, card, flowers, chocolates… nothing… she had taken a page out of his book and just disappeared. Fallen off the face of the earth, legitimately, for months Odette has fallen into the unknown. Well you know now where she has been; thanks to Gabriel’s mind games… that Sunday at Climax Control Odette let slip to everyone that she has been everywhere, but why? Well she said that she needed to get away from everyone… she needed to get away from them?

Who are these people she calls “them” was she talking about the Sins? Was she talking about nXt? Was she talking about her family? Was she talking about the fans? Was she talking about the other bombshells? So many questions that remain unanswered… so much doubt still lingers over the head of the infamous and loveable Odette Nicole Ryder. Surely she couldn’t have meant the fans? She loves the fans. Surely she couldn’t have meant nXt she lives and breathes for the New Xtremes… I guess ones thing’s for sure, no matter how much you think you know someone, there will always be a side to them that refuses to let you in. That refuses to grant you the truth.

It’s this secret that’s allowing Gabriel to hold something over Odette, even though he doesn’t know what she’s hiding. He knows that she isn’t being honest. This is why like a hawk that surrounds and stalks his prey he is circling her, he wants the truth. He wants her to spill the beans; he wants the rest of the world to see her for what she really is. Too bad for you Gabriel, regardless of what mind trickery you use, you will never be able to dig this secret out of Odette’s “rotting carcass”. Want to know how I know this? Because no one ever admits something as the truth despite the consequences of mind control when it’s something they don’t believe in themselves; and that ladies and gentlemen is why Odette is staying tight lipped.

The secret she’s hiding, isn’t because of the devastating affect it will have on her life or Gabriel’s life... it’s because she refuses to accept it as the truth. You see every cloud has a silver lining, and this is it for her… so Gabriel go ahead, try and get Odette to spill the truth out to you but you’re honestly wasting your time.

Now I’ve said this once before, but I have no issues in saying it again… let it go Gabriel. It’s time to move on with your life. For once you need to listen to someone, no good will come from this... just leave it dead and buried.

***

Gabriel

Well I might as well just get this out of the way now because there is no doubt in my mind that you are going to be the main ammo that Delia and Ethan will throw at me coming into my match this weekend. First of all I don’t care about what your vendetta is against me, because as far as I’m concerned you’re the one that looks like a crazed, obsessed stalker of a boyfriend. Oops, I mean ex boyfriend, I guess it’s true when they say; the emo doesn’t fall far behind the guy liner.

Let’s get one thing clear, you might think you’re winning with all these head games and tricks that you have up your sleeves but trust me I know you more than you think. I know that you only lash out when you’re either provoked or hurt. Now from memory I haven’t done anything to provoke such an anger out of you, you see I think your channelling your rage you have built up for Giani on me and Gabe that’s not fair. I wasn’t the one who dumped you on your head and neck.

But I was the one who dumped you on your arse. Ah yes the true reason you have come after me, I hurt you. I hurt you really bad didn’t I? I guess you figured you had found the one that could give you everything, I was that one. Although life has an interesting way in taking things from us that we want most. You wanted me... I walked away... I wanted you to be happy... so in turn you should have just walked away as well. However the need for answers consumed you and like a traveller you had to go out and find answers. Too bad everywhere you looked I had already covered my traces, I had already covered up my tracks to make sure you never and trust me Gabriel, read my perfect lips you WILL NEVER FIND OUT WHY I LEFT YOU.

Now, before I go all crazy ex girlfriend on you let me just remind you, that no matter what you do to me, I forgive you because I know deep down inside of that hardened bad boy exterior you’re still that guy who fell in love. You’re still that guy that wants to hold me, that wants to provide for me, that wants to give me everything I ever dreamt of... because I changed you and as much as you can say it was for the worst it would be denial. You liked how I made you more sensitive, you liked that I turned your gloomy little life into something worth living. You adored that about me Gabriel and deep down you still do I know it. That’s why you can’t bring yourself to face me man to woman to do all these horrible things to me... because you and I both know that I have a hold over you. One you can’t just shake, one that you can’t move away from.

I made you into a better person because I accepted you for who you really are and you crave for that feeling back. You know no matter how dark and dangerous you get, you know when the time comes when you come crawling back for forgiveness I’ll grant it to you with open arms. How many times must we go through this? How many times am I expected to just forgive and forget Gabriel? You see everyone might think that I’m putting you through hell right now, hell some even think that I deserve this... but trust me if they knew you, if they knew what it was like being with you they would have left a long time ago.

You might claim to everyone that I sucked all of your popularity, all your money and all your goodness out of you but trust me the only thing that I wanted from you was the man that I loved... a man that I would do anything for... so if that means leaving them in the middle of the night with no reasoning, then so be it. Sometimes the unknown isn’t worth the pain Gabriel and right now you need to believe me when I say this, just let it go. You’re not going to find out anything sinister, you’re not going to find out that I cheated on you, because I didn’t. You’re not going to find out that I fell out of love with you, because I won’t... you’re just going to find a big massive pile of pain... pain that won’t only just rip me apart from the inside out but will leave you in a world of pain so dreadful that not even the notorious Gabriel will be able to handle.

So here I go begging you once again to just leave me alone, I don’t want this, I don’t want you... I just want you to stay out of my head. No more light shows, no more thunder and rain I just want you to admit it is what it is and for now until forever it’s over.

Please stay away from Steve at Climax Control, regardless of how stupid his actions were against you he was just looking out for me, surely a man like you can understand that?

As of right now Gabriel, you might think you’re being a bigger distraction that what you really are... but honey you’re not actually helping Ethan and Delia’s case. I know you’re going to be around on Sunday and I know your main goal is most likely to take away a victory from me in this tournament but trust me G, I don’t plan on this match lasting very long at all so at Climax Control you better be quick because all it’s going to take is three tiny seconds before Delia’s shoulders are pinned to that matt.

***

After Climax Control – location backstage; inside the bombshell’s locker room.

The scene opens up backstage after Sin City Wrestling weekly show of climax Control. Most the arena has been cleared out and the famous ring superstars and Bombshells have gone home, well of the Bombshells expect Odette and Amy Marshall that is. Inside the Bombshell’s locker room it looks like a deserted ghost town with everything being cleaned up and removed. Over to the far corner Odette Ryder can be seen packing her belonging away, with her bright pink beats by Dre hugging tightly to hear head. Singing away to her music, Odette almost doesn’t notice Amy Marshall walking out of the bathroom, but as she catches the corner of her eye Odette quickly rips her headphones off her head and yells out.
Odette: Amy can we talk please?

Her thick Australian accent took Amy by surprise as she looked over her shoulder and back at Odette. Stopping the Alaskan bombshell turned around and looked Odette up and down unsure of what was about to happen.

Amy: ugh, sure I guess what’s up?

Odette quickly stuffed her head phones into her bag before turning back to Amy giving her, her full undivided attention.

Odette: I know this is going to sound really super crazy, but I just want to thank you.

The look on Amy’s face was priceless as she scrunched up her nose, not knowing what Odette was talking about. Leaning back on her right leg, Amy folded her arms across her chest, not looking amused.

Amy: Thank me, for what?

Odette could sense the tension coming off of Amy and she was hoping she could put a stop to it and quickly. Licking her lips the Australian Bombshell sighed before continuing.

Odette: Well here’s the kicker…

Amy screwed up her nose once more, not sure what on earth Odette was talking about.

Amy: I’m sorry the what?

Blushing Odette smiled nervously as she adjusted the Tiffany’s bracelet that hung loosely around her wrist.

Odette: Sorry my Aussie showing again isn’t it?

Odette looked down and noticed that Amy was now tapping her foot, she clearly had somewhere to go, or was in the middle of something before Odette interrupted her.

Amy: A little, now can we get back to the point?

Odette: Oh yeah sure, sorry…

Taking a deep breath in Odette sighed as she exhaled, she wasn’t sure how this was going to go down but she was going to give it a red hot crack. Looking Amy up and down the Aussie spoke nervously.

Odette: I just want to thank you for um well if I can be completely honest, for opening my eyes.

Amy: again I’m not following.

Running her fingers through her brown hair Odette clicked her tongue off her white teeth at the same time. It was a trademark of hers that came out when she was deep in thought.

Odette: Well, I want to thank you for being the one to snap me out of fantasy land I was living in last time I was in Sin City Wrestling.

Amy’s stance changed as she loosened up, but her face still read “I don’t believe you”

Amy: What a minute, you’re thanking me for beating you?

The hand that was previously running through her hair came down around to the back of her neck. Odette rubbed the tension from the very base of neck and smiled gently.

Odette: Ummm yeah, yeah I am… is that weird? I feel like that’s weird and now this is going to turn super awkward?

The two Bombshells exchanged a rare smile as Odette was hoping she hadn’t scared of Amy, while Amy was still trying to work Odette Ryder out.  

Amy: Well it’s not something a normal person would do, but then again what’s normal?

As Amy let out a slight laugh, Odette’s body eased up she had made some sort of impact.

Odette: Well anyways, I just want you to know that I’m glad you were the one to beat me and take my undefeated streak.

Amy: okay, now this is getting weird.

Throwing her hands up in defence the Australian started to talk very fast, trying to plead her innocent.

Odette: No, no hear me out. I’m glad that I got to face you first up, I mean back than I wasn’t myself, I wasn’t happy with tagging with Misty, I wasn’t happy with the way my career was turning out, I wasn’t happy with my own lack of motivation… so I set myself this stupid challenge and I actually started to believe that I owned the Bombshell division.

A huff left Amy’s lips as Odette tried to dig herself out of awkward hole that she had just dug for herself.

Amy: I hope this apology gets better because as of right now, it’s kinda sucking.

Once again the expression on Amy’s face changed to a lighter more friendly one, but deep down Odette knew that she was still second guessing her.

Odette: Look it’s hard to explain, I just want you to know I’m thankful for what you did that night… the few weeks after however, when you went on little rampages about you making me quit on the other hand, I can’t say I overly agree with them but hey… I’ll let you have it.

Because letting someone believe you quit because of them is easier to accept than what really happened to you isn’t it Odette? Who are you and why do you randomly pop up in my promos? Because you want me to? Okay good point.

Odette: But to prove that there’s no hard feelings and that I’m hoping we can start up our crazy love hate friendship again… I would love for us to shake hands and move on with it?

Amy’s jaw slightly dropped as she watched Odette stretch out her hand, waiting eagerly for a hand shake.

Amy: Are you serious?

Odette: One hundred percent…

As the two Bombshells stared each other down, it only took a few seconds for Amy to decide that she trusted this apology. Finally she took Odette’s hand in hers and the two shook over it.

Amy: This doesn’t make us best friends you know?

Odette couldn’t help but laugh as their hands parted.

Odette: I have no doubt about that.

In a rare display of sportsmanship (or do I mean sportsWOMANship?) the two girls laughed and smiled at each other before Amy dismissed herself and left Odette alone in the arena to gather her belongings and no doubt her thoughts.

***

Ethan Brody.

You know what the worst thing about these mix tag team tournaments is? Some might say the fact that they’re a random draw, others might say because they take away from the single championships, others might say it’s because some people aren’t mean to ever be placed in a tag team together… well I reckon the worst thing about them is when you look into the ring and you see your male opponent in physical and emotional pain. Like last year when I had to stand on the ring apron and watch Thatcher Rex be screwed over my Misty, that sucked for him that didn’t work out too well for him. Again last year I had to watch the pain and suffering this tournament can bring when the than love of my life Gabriel get smacked around the ring by Jordan Williams. I felt for Gabriel, I really did… because I knew that deep down he didn’t want to be in that position, deep down he wanted to be on MY team.

Just like poor Ethan.

Poor, poor Ethan. I mean things might be looking rosy for you now Ethan but can you honestly tell us you were impressed with your tag team partner when you first found out it was Delia? Oh the twitter niceties were cute to begin with, how you both went on to say “make sure you don’t cross me” and then the other replied with “I’m here to win, make sure you want to win too” and then the follow up reply to that almost made angels vomit… “Oh I promise you I want to win just as much as you do” okay I’m sure I got the wording a little mixed up, but basically I’m right on target. Oh you two love birds, such a cute innocent team.

Vomit!

Take it from me Ethan, to let you know exactly what you’re dealing with. You got stuck with the joker; you know the card that’s basically pointless in a deck of playing cards. Sure you might have snuck through the first round, but last week’s match got a little harder and Delia was forced to help you beat your best friend’s team by cheating… but let’s be honest you two have been blessed by the booking gods when it comes to first and second round opponents. Unfortunately for you this week, you’re lucks run out. I mean Ethan regardless of you being the back bone of Guns for hire; you’re in no way… even any type of match on Steve Ramone. I kinda actually feel sorry for you Ethan, not just because of what you’re paired with but because of the lack of warm up matches you have had, that can even get you two physically ready to match up against Steve and I. Now I’ll go into why I’m better than Delia later, but right now I’m focusing on you and your imminent defeat.

Now I know how this goes, you’ll say in your promo you and Delia has this because lately I’ve been distracted by Gabriel and my personal life and you’ll say that I’m all over the place and that is an easy target for Delia. But Ethan, even your guilty of wearing the same glass slipper, you see this week, when you should be focusing on Steve, you’ll be thinking of Frost. Frost, Frost, Frost… each time Steve hits you it will just be a constant reminder of how weak and pathetic you are.

This sucks because you’re so hot… but such a waste in this tournament.

Nevertheless only one team will walk out this Sunday with a victory and you can count on me to do anything and everything that I have to make sure that it’s my team. Not that I’ll have to cheat or anything, because let’s face it if Frenchy even thinks about stepping up to me I’ll knock her fair down. You’ll have to worry about Steve, and you see the best thing about Steve other than his loyalty to me… is that he’s driven to win this thing, he wants to win this thing and the best thing about me is I know how to win a blast from the past tournament… because buddy I’ve won it before, and there’s no one left that can stop me from winning it again. Think about it, who toppled their main two enemies in week one and two... oh yeah that’s me.

Oh and before you start preaching about you’re driven too because Frost has poked the bear and awoken your angry side, think about who just had their family threaten? Oh that’s right Steve, so when it comes to being the team with a caged monster, once again I’m winning. Do you honestly think I don’t know what to say to Steve to get him riled up for this match on Sunday? I can paint your face as Gabriel and let’s be real about it… once he’s got that locked in his sights you’re nothing but dead meat.

This is still really annoying because you’re remarkably good looking.

Come Sunday Ethan, you’re going to be wishing you had a different partner. Come Sunday Ethan you’re going to be wishing you were on my team, because my team’s victory is in the bag.

***

Opening up in the bustling city of New Orleans, loud jazz music can be heard vibrating through the narrow streets. The everyday chit chat or people are at a constant high as they fight the music so that they can be heard. Across the street near the Jackson Square card readers line the street, just waiting for people to fall for their tricks. The night was old, but the bright lights and the energy from the city made it feel young. To the locals of New Orleans every Friday night was endless; they had some much to look forward to in the mini city that never sleeps. Panning into the Jackson Square a lone male is seen sitting on a bench seat looking up at the cathedral across the road, his hands lay perfectly still in his lap. Leaning back into the chair, his attention turns to his right but his eyes and face still look towards the ancient building.

Paul: I can’t believe it’s you?

Without even a sound, he was now joined by a female figure; the female figure that belongs to Odette Ryder. She was wearing a long pair of dark blue jeans, a tight fitting black racer back shirt and a curve hugging black leather jacket. As she took a seat beside him Odette flicked a long lock of her brown hair out of her perfectly made up face, her emerald eyes were positively glowing at the sight of her male companion.  

Odette: What do you mean; you can’t believe it’s me?

Her Australian accent was pleading innocence but he had known her for so long, it felt like a century. Finally looking down from the building his eyes traced her body looking at the jewellery that dripped from her. He couldn’t help but roll his eyes, he knew Odette had a taste for the finer things in life and she wasn’t afraid to show them all off.  

Paul: I didn’t think in a million years you would show yourself around here again?

He sounded impressed, something that she loved about him he was always impressed by her when she was around. He was always alert to her every move, fidget and breath it was like her was counting on her to one day struggle so he could in fact save her. Paul was always the hero. A coy smile crossed his face as he madly studied her face, looking for any signs of emotional pain. He was reading her emotions.

Odette: Don’t be silly, New Orleans is like my second favourite city.

Licking her lips Odette slide across the seat, so now her right leg was touching his left. Looking down at how close they were Paul’s left hand came up and around her, scooping her into his side. Nothing else needed to be said or exchanged as Odette felt at ease and rested her head on his shoulder.

Paul: But what about you’re past?

As he spoke Paul turned towards her and spoke softly into her ear, he was trying to provoke a reaction from her. Knowing exactly what he was up to Odette just closed her eyes and spoke softly.

Odette: Don’t you mean our past?

Reaching out with his right hand he took her chin between two fingers and gently guided her face back up towards his. Searching frantically he held his gaze on her emerald eyes searching for answers, wanting to know why after all these years she would come back into his life. Not that it was unwanted, the sexual tension was written all over each of their bodies.

Paul: How could I forget?

Another confident smiled radiated from his face, as his right hand traced up the side of her face, pushing a strand of her hair back tucking it behind her ear.

Odette: I wouldn’t let you forget, and every now and then when I get the feeling that you’re even thinking about forgetting me I make sure I pop back up in your life just to remind you.

A massive smile popped on the face on Odette as she leant towards him teasing him with her parted lips. Watching on intently as his eyes followed the line her tongue made as it moistened her perfectly made up pouty lips.

Paul: and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

His smile lit up her eyes once more as he leant in towards her, his lips edging into her getting closer and closer. As Odette’s eyes scanned his face she didn’t back down or pull away, just as they were about to make contact he pulled back with a wicked smile on his face.

Paul: Now tell me duchess, what did you do with him?

A seemingly serious question was met with cool and collected eyes as Odette erased the gap between them. Her lips brushing pass his as she spoke.

Odette: I got rid of him, like we discussed.

Looking up into his eyes she smiled, before returning her gaze down to his lips. Just as she was about to lay hers against his, his dark mysterious accent broke her train of thought.

Paul: That’s my girl.

With out any more waiting or suffering, Paul used his left hand to pull Odette into him resting it firmly on the middle of her back. While his right hand came up to hold the side of her face, within seconds their lips finally touched and they were finally reunited. Her lips soft lips instantly melting into his as he courted her, holding her willingly under his possession as his hot pink tongue, broke down her not so tight defence system. After all when it came to him, she was putty in his hands but when it came to her he was equally just as crippled. As his big strong left arm wrapped around her back she felt at ease in his control, their kiss continued to deepen as Odette’s hands came up from her side to grip into his grey cotton shirt, feeling the need to pull him into her. Dropping his right hand away from her face, it came around to the front of her chest, before gripping ever so gently around her throat. He was forceful and assertive but he would never do anything to hurt her, never in a hundred years. As the two continued to reintroduce themselves a swift cold chill blew across Jackson Square, Paul was quick to open one eye and look around ensuring their safety before returning back to the kiss.

***

Steve Ramone.

Well where to start? Who would have thought we would make it this far in the tournament? If I can be completely honest I was counting us out in week one. I mean facing Misty after a leave of absence? That’s no easy venture but you and I made it look too easy. Hell we even got in a photo finish with our victory. Who would have thought that you and I would make such a good team? Then to prove that it wasn’t just a fluke we tangled with Roxi and Argento and like a reward for all our hard work and dedication we were able to leave them defeated in the ring.

Now in theory this week looks easy on paper, I mean Ethan and Delia? Now I’m not saying that Ethan will be an easy victory but I am saying he is tied up with this whole ordeal with Frost. Now from what we all witnessed last week Frost did a mighty fine job at making sure he was about to inflict enough damage on Landon and Ethan to leave the Guns for Hire fumbling around looking for bullets. But Steve if we know one thing’s for sure, regardless of Ethan’s status, regardless of his presence in the ring the true wild card in this matchup is Delia.

Precious sweet little Delia.

Now I’m not going to promise you were going to walk in and out with this match in the bag, but I can promise you one thing... I will try with everything in my power to make sure that French bitch is left down and out. Bank on it.

However that’s another story for another time in this promo, right now you just need to know that I still have your back because like you have proved to me you have mine. I just wish you would have listened when I warned you about Gabriel, I know what he’s like and I know what he can do and regretfully I know that when he makes a threat, the first time it’s a warning the second time it’s official. So Steve please, let me handle Gabriel. There’s no need for you to stick your nose into this anymore, I get you’re just trying to defend me but trust me I’m like Teflon when it comes to Gabriel... he’s not going to stick on me. He will get bored and all this glitter and shimmer will disappear soon I promise.

We need to focus on the match at hand; we need to focus on Ethan and Delia because it’s granted that they will use Gabriel against us. We need to keep doing what we have been doing and that’s functioning as a team. So come Sunday Steve let’s pray that Ethan and Delia come to the ring with a clean match in mind and let’s pray that they slip up nice and early so we can get the hell out of the arena. You can go be with your family and I can do my best a luring Gabriel away from you.

I’ll see you Sunday partner, but get ready to bring it... because trust me we’re far from being the favourites in this thing... we’re going to have to build all the momentum we can muster to get a victory on our side, so if by chance we do advance into the finals we have enough up our sleeves to pull off a stunning victory.

Because of in spite of who wins out of Simon and Brandy versus Ben and Song we’re up for the fight of our lives. So don’t count our chickens yet Steve but mark my words I will try my best to get us over that line and who knows in a few weeks we might find ourselves holding above our heads a very fancy trophy. You might win a chance to face Simon for his heavyweight championship and I just might win my way back into the ranks of Sin City Wrestling.

***

Odette: Delia Darling... well this should be fun. I mean how shall I start this? Oh I know... Il était une fois?

The camera pans around to see Odette’s beaming white smile as she playfully waves at the camera.

Odette: Surprise, you pitiable little bitch, I bet you didn’t think that I could speak French no? Or that I could even read French, well trust me sweetie I can and I did and let me just start of by saying right here and right now... how unoriginal of you to go after Gabriel like that. How pathetic of you... you think that since you and he exchanged some sweet words over twitter in French that this going to rile me up, that this is going establish fear in my blackened heart?

Shaking her head from side to side Odette just sighs unamused.

Odette: Honey you’re late night meetings won’t and will not influence me because hey, maybe it’s healthy of him to go out and get in one of the most used pussies in the fashion world. I mean let’s be honest he can’t always fly first class can he?

Odette uses her hands as she waves them up and down her body showing to everyone at home that she was first class. The resident Aussie is wearing a floor length black flowing halter neck Vera Wang dress that hugs her breasts and hips, like it was made for her. Probably because it was.

Odette: But what was it that you two were saying something about cutting the head off a snake? Oh baby girl, you can’t kill what you can’t outwit or destroy... so sure I’ll be a snake... you can be the mouse and hell we’ll make a day of it.

Turning around Odette looks down from her balcony into her large swimming pool, letting the night lights shimmer in her emerald eyes.

Odette: You know what the saddest part of all of this Delia? Is that you’re that incompetent when it comes to wrestling, you think that hitting up someone’s ex will help you in the ring? You know what he’s going to tell you that will be helpful to you and Ethan, nothing absolutely nothing. He may claim that he knows everything about me, but just like he hides cards and doves in his leather jacket, I’ve got a few tricks and treats of my own.

Turning back to the camera Odette just smiles, before pushing herself away from the railing of the balcony and heading inside her new house.

Odette: You know what the best part of all of this is? If you remember what happened last year, you could see that history is repeating with Gabriel and his advice giving. I mean last year I caught him talking to two of my opponents in the locker room no doubt giving them pointers about me... and do you know what I did Delia? I physically and mentally destroyed Roxi and Necra... I hung the bitches out to dry... because just when they thought they knew everything about me, I stepped it up, I became unpredictable and bitch when I’m on a roll I’m un-fucking-stoppable.

Not hiding her delight in her self confidence Odette started to walk around her lavish bedroom that was decorated in high glossed furniture and dripping in designer bed sheets and knick-knacks.

Odette: So tell me Delia, was using Gabriel you’re only game plan against me or did you think of a backup plan? I mean no doubt you’ll sit down with your friends and you’ll cut out a picture of me and you’ll write something “outrageous” across my face as you stick it in your burn book. Wow a burn book? Since when did you turn into Rachel McAdams or Lindsay Lohan? It must suck knowing that everyone knows your very existence in the wrestling world is based off a cheesy teen flick? I wonder what Delia would be like without her constant coaching from the mean girls movie? What would your ammo be then bitch?

Shrugging her slender shoulders Odette smirked before heading to her walk in wardrobe.

Odette: I mean I guess it’s getting your noticed, I mean at least your trying to take a lame concept and make it into something original... but regardless of how original you claim to be, you’re just like another Bombshell that has walked into Sin City Wrestling... let me give you some clues, foreign accent, high end fashion sense? Has the taste for the finer things in life? Hmm is this sounding familiar Delia? There’s a definite link between us but let me point out the obvious differences you’re French, I’m Australian, You’re Dior I’m more higher quality Chanel, you’re trying to be the queen of different entrances... when it’s already been done before... you’re like the trashy version of me, that has horrid fashion sense, a bad over bite, shit wrestling skills and absolutely no reason for sticking her nose in my business.

The Camera follows Odette inside her massive walk in, showing off her collection of never ending Christian Louboutins, her never ending wall of designer bags and clutches and her prized diamond collection that sits in the middle of the room in a class cabinet under lock and key.  

Odette: So Delia, tell me what it’s like trying to be like me? What’s it like thinking you can even come close to what I have or what I can do? Let’s face it Delia, you’re collection will never be bigger than mine and I’m not just talking about my endless clothes, my endless jewels... I’m talking about my wrestling accomplishments as well... you see only a girl like you can dream about becoming the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell champion, while a duchess like me knows what it’s like to live and breathe it. You see unlike you Delia, hell unlike the rest of the Sin City Wrestling Bombshells I don’t even have to show the belt for them to know what I am... and that’s right up there at the top.

Putting her hands up in the air Odette shows of her vast collection of material objects before turning back around to face the camera.

Odette: The worst thing about you wanting to be like me, is that you’re even willing to dip into my seconds... but it’s okay Delia... I’m sure after your date with Gabriel you can tell me how my left overs taste?

Winking at the camera the resident Aussie of Sin City Wrestling, makes her way over to her giant bed in the middle of her very large bedroom. Taking a seat on the end of the bed Odette, looks down at her Breitling watch knowing that she is cutting it fine with the time.  

Odette: Now Delia, I know you’re going to come at me with why you need to win this and that you’ll stop at nothing to make sure you and that sexy man beast Ethan win this week at Climax Control but honey read my lips, it’s not going to happen... you see in your bid to try and get one over me with a chit chat with Gabriel, you have let yourself wide open. You’re weak, you’re an easy target... and you know what... I think I’m going to enjoy spending time with you in the ring this Sunday... I’m going to enjoy slithering my way around you, tightening my constriction every time you make a false move, every time that you step up to me. I’m going to enjoy over powering you and in turn over coming you. After all you and Gabriel said I was the snake, so I intend on acting like one. So after the match when you’re left lying flat on your back gasping for air, just know that you encouraged this, you wanted this... and who am I to disappoint my biggest fan no?

Leaning forward Odette picks up a pair of her favourite black Christian Louboutins and slips them on one at a time. Looking up from her position the Australian can’t help but laugh.

Odette: Face it Delia, what I plan for you and I is much bigger than the blast from the past tournament in fact, what I plan to do to you in that ring... out on the streets they’d call it murder.

Looking back down at her watch once more Odette quickly looks back up at the camera.

Odette: Come Sunday at climax control, Delia... win or lose for Steve, this isn’t over between us... in fact this is only the beginning... now hold on cheap Dior hat princess because this ride isn’t going to end in your favour.

With that said and done Odette blew a kiss at the camera before winking as the scene faded out to nothing.

 “They say that missing someone is as part of loving them, if you’re never really apart; you’ll never know how strong your love for them really is.”

Gabriel: Odette

Opening up we find the resident power couple of Sin City Wrestling, lying side by side on a beach chair soaking in the glorious vitamin D that’s radiating from the burning Tortola sun. Odette’s tucked in tightly underneath Gabriel’s right arm, her head resting upon his slight sweat covered chest. His hand is firmly placed on her shoulder as if he was afraid that he was to let her go, it would already be tomorrow. Ah tomorrow the first day in a very long time these two heated and passionate lovers would be apart, to say the impending separation of the two was going to be a nightmare for them both, that would be wording it too kindly. Although Gabriel had a pair of dark shades covering his eyes, Odette could sense that he was staring at her, waiting patiently for her to respond, but the dryness in her mouth was over powering. She wanted to speak but the words just couldn’t be formed. Reaching across his body she gave him a tight squeeze reassuring him that everything was going to be okay and that she was listening to him.

Gabriel: Baby, talk to me… what’s going on in that mind of yours?

Although she was present in body, her darling future Husband could sense that his future wife was hiding something from him. The feeling of being left out in the dark consumed him; it crippled him; it rendered him hopeless. He wanted to take away the pain that he knew was glowing in her eyes like the smallest struggling flame of a choking candle, he wanted to take away the doubt, the insecurities that over the past few weeks had been starting to hatch inside Odette’s mind. Letting out a huff she licked her lips before pressing her sunglasses up the bridge of her nose. The serious huff was exterminated by a sigh of relief as she felt his fingers dance lightly on the oiled skin of her arm, comforting her; the best he could.

Odette: I’m just tired Gabe.

Swallowing hard he knew she was lying, not to protect him but to protect herself. Odette knew that Gabriel’s mind must have been racing, she knew that she needed to stop it. She needed to stop the impending doubt that no doubt was growing inside him. Lifting herself up she turned to look up at him, flashing him a warm smile, her white teeth seemingly gleaming against her naturally tanned skin.

Odette: I love you Gabriel, don’t ever forget that… no matter what gets said, don’t ever forget that I love you and only you… I’d sacrifice myself to the world, if it meant sparing you.

Screwing up his nose Gabriel seemed confused by what Odette had just said but she didn’t give him much time to think about it. Leaning in her soft lips pressed eagerly against his, at first it was just a sweet little kiss but the desperation of knowing they were going to be apart for seventy-two hours was enough to drive them both crazy. His hands came up and wrapped around her, pressing into the small of her back demanding that she draw closer to him, a demand that she was happy to submit to. Running her hand up to caress the side of his face, she moaned in anticipation as his tongue playfully entered her warm mouth. Running his right hand down her oiled back, it travelled down her spine, tingling each vertebrae as the very tips of his fingers ran across them. It’s destination was her well rounded behind, the same behind that had somewhat made her famous. Giving it a firm squeeze, Odette broke the kiss and smirked down to her magician. Running her tongue across her newly moisturised lips, she watched Gabriel like a hawk.

Odette: Don’t be naughty.

A self-satisfied laugh left his lips as he pressed his hand firm on her behind. Gabriel slowly started to run his index finger underneath the seam of her bright purple bikini bottom, playing with her rounded bare behind.

Odette: Gabriel!!!

Although her strong call out of his name was telling him to stop, the tone in her voice was actually encouraging. Looking up at her with innocence behind his glasses Odette couldn’t help but smile as he just shrugged his shoulders.

Odette: What if someone sees?

As if all of a sudden she cared about what people thought about them, if anything she was stalling the foreseeable future.

Gabriel: Then let em’ see.

His voice was almost like a growl as he perched himself up in the chair, leaning forward so he could take the tender spot on her neck between his lips. Closing her eyes she sighed as his teeth pushed into her skin before the numbing feeling of pressure from light sucking took over. Resting her hand on his firm chest Odette looked down at her nine carat engagement ring and smiled, knowing that this was the man she was going to spend the rest of her days with. As that memory flooded back into her mind Odette snapped back, pulling herself away from Gabriel’s spirited grip on her neck.

Odette: I have to pack for home.

It was if a gust of wind had tumbled in and blown out all the candles in the world, Gabriel’s playful expression dropped to misery. The same happy smile on Odette’s face had crashed and burned as she pressed her forehead against his.

Gabriel: I don’t want you to go Odette.

Biting the insides of her mouth she fought back the urge to scream, not at him but at the imminent heartache the two would face being a part.

Odette: I don’t want to leave you either Gabriel, but…

Gabriel: No buts just stay, talk to me we can sort this out.

As if the pleading in his tone wasn’t enough the sadness that was written all over his face was the kicker. Odette didn’t know exactly why she needed to get away, she just had to go. It had nothing to do with Gabriel, she was crazy about him. She would do anything for him, but as she looked around she was reminded, she was pained and she was driven to near sickness of the present. Turning back to look at Gabriel her left hand found his, taking it in hers she pressed it up against her chest.

Odette: You and me are fine baby, there’s nothing to sort out between us… it’s just… it’s just…

Her eyes dropped from his as she felt a burning prick her eyes, she wanted to blurt out everything to him, she wanted to tell him exactly how she felt but she knew he wouldn’t exactly understand her reasoning, hell she didn’t even understand it herself.

Gabriel: It’s just what?

Pressing her into him once again he held onto her tightly. Odette sighed once more before looking out into the clear blue water, her Australian accent crackling while she spoke.

Odette: It’s this… it’s all of this…

Her eyes scanned around the island as Gabriel looked at his future bride baffled.

Gabriel: We’re in paradise Odette, how can it be that?

His voice was filled with question as if he didn’t believe her, why should he? After all it’s not every day you are paid to do your job from paradise, it’s not every day you get to wake up in heaven. Turning back to Gabriel, Odette paused before sighing, the wind being knocked from her sails.

Odette: It’s everything Gabriel, it’s the tour, it’s the merger, it’s the lack of motivation, the lack of having nothing left to fight for in Sin City Wrestling, it’s the being forced to get along with Misty, it’s the pressure of staying positive when everything around you is filled with complete lies and bullshit.

Looking down at Gabriel she squeezed his hand that was in hers tightly, reassuring him before continuing.

Odette: You’re the only thing in my life worth fighting for, you’re the only person in my life that I would do anything for… you’re the only thing that makes sense right now, but I know that you love this… I know that you love the change, you love where we are and what we’re doing… you have the world at your feet Gabriel, you could go for anything in Sin City Wrestling and take it… for me I’m limited, I feel caged by it, I feel like I’m going stir crazy over here.

Taking a deep breath Odette rested her head back down onto Gabriel’s chest wrapping his arm around her tightly. Gabriel didn’t say anything, how could he when Odette had just blurted out all of that to him, it was a lot to take on it was a lot to process. She just hoped that he understood why she needed to get away, why she had to clear her head, think about her future and get it right. Ultimately everything that she decides has a play on effect that would affect him, that’s why she was taking the time out, taking a moment to get away from it all so she could focus and she could make the right decision.

Odette: SCW can’t give me anything else, it can’t reward me with anything worthy… the best thing they gave me was you, there’s no topping that. It’s just how can I stay competitive in a world that I feel I have already achieved everything I’m allowed to? That doesn’t even begin to describe what I feel about work right now.

Her words were cut off by the touch of Gabriel’s thumb pressed up against her lips, leaving it linger then for a few short seconds Odette couldn’t help but hear a clock ticking inside her mind as if she was waiting for Gabriel to explode at her calling her ungrateful. Swallowing hard she braced herself for the backlash but instead her fear was drowned by the touch of his soft lips against hers. His hand came up to hold the side of her face as he tenderly eased her pain, he so perfectly stopped her mind from racing by releasing the antidote of a million and one butterflies in her stomach. He understood her, of course he would, she had nothing to fear, it was just the sweetest little saddest hurdle they would face in their perfect world to date. As Gabriel invited her to deepen the kiss he cheekily pulled back smiling up at her with his mouth, but a hint of sadness still lingered in his eyes.

Gabriel: I can’t say I know exactly what you’re going through, but if this is what you have to do, then you have to do it… but Odette, please don’t bottle this up from me again, I’m here to help you, I want to help you… you’re my god damn wife and the very last thing I want to see you do is go through something alone… we will fight this baby, until the very end… if you decide that enough is enough… I have no dramas in fulfilling your fantasy and making you the most beautiful glowing mother to be in the history of mothers.

As if on cue his hand found its way onto her flat stomach, motioning where their future would one day be completely wrapped up in. Odette didn’t speak at first she just smiled and quickly swiped away a single tear that had escaped from underneath her Dior sunglasses. Seeing that his pride and joy was upset Gabriel pulled her in for a tense yet tender hug, his hands running up and down her warm skin comforting her.

Odette: I’m going to miss you Gabriel.

Compressing her harder into him as if he didn’t want to let her go Gabriel sighed, before letting his soothing English accent break free.

Gabriel: I’m going to miss you too.

Kissing the top of her head Gabriel rested his chin on top of Odette’s head as the two continued to lay in silence. Closing her eyes Odette soaked up the feeling of his radiant flesh against hers, she focused on his breathing and matched hers with his. Ever since she met this man all she ever wanted to do was be near him, be with him and one day be everything to him. To some this love story might have been revolting, it might have been too much but to them it was all that mattered and all that will continue to matter. To them it just felt right.

~~~

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is a success” – Henry Ford

Odette: Well people believe that the first title defence is the hardest, but I didn’t expect it to be this so damn complicated. Let’s revaluate shall we? I’m still stuck tagging with a woman who I’d much rather see hung out to dry then in the same damn corner as me in the wrestling ring. Sure last week I nodded at her, sure last week I might have helped Misty from being blind-sided by Gothika. Let’s face it I wasn’t going to let the Fallen have their way with Misty, that would be too obvious that would be too predictable, plus Gothika deserved to have her face bounced off the ring canvas for sinking her fangs into my neck at Summer XXXTreme two. So don’t go reading into my save as a sign of friendship, because I can assure you it was just pure payback.

Standing on the ledge of the over the water bungalow that herself and Gabriel had rented for the tour Odette smiles towards the cameraman who is standing by her side.

Odette: As far as my alliance with Misty, it’s pure business, there’s no backstage tea parties, there are no slumber parties and their sure as hell isn’t any team meetings. Why should we converse? When we both know that we’re the best team Sin City Wrestling has to offer, cocky? No just the cold hard facts. Christian put us together so someone could topple the Fallen, so someone could stand a chance against beating them, never in a million years did anyone suspect that Misty and I would be able to coexist for the full match, but they all knew deep down that we were taking the gold home that night regardless of our ring side manner.

Another cheeky trademark smirk crosses her face as she wraps her arms around her body the cool night breeze touches her skin causing Goosebumps to form.

Odette: Do I wish that Misty and I were closer as a team? No, no I don’t. Why would I? Everyone keeps banging on about trust being the best tool a team can have, when in reality it the bitterness that is driving Misty and myself. Don’t understand? I don’t expect you to… but when you’re forced to team with your worst enemy there’s something that happens to you that just takes over. You get this little bit of fire in your belly that you have to feed, it’s not a show of how well we can work together in a team, it’s a display of how well we can out wrestle each other. It’s a game, every time Misty and I tag together it’s a learning curve, I get to see up close and personal her moves, her counters and her attacks. If anything Christian Underwood you sly old dog you, I know exactly what you’re up too.

Winking Odette taps her nose as if she knew exactly what Christian was up to, needless to say it might not be that obvious to some.

Odette: I guess it’s time to address who will be Misty and my first challengers the tough little team of Parand Ara and Joanne Canelli, these girls are exactly like Misty and I chalk and cheese so I know not to take them lightly… I mean if Misty and I can coexist the rest of the world should be able to get along.

Shrugging her shoulders Miss Ryder licks her lips before rolling her shoulders back. Her focus still piercing down the cameras lens.

Odette: Let’s start with Parand Ara shall we? The Syrian Bombshell, the very lady who has walked into this company with the biggest chip on her shoulder. If I remember correctly wasn’t it this loose cannon that attacked poor Vixen over split coffee? If that how she reacts to beverages I’d hate to see her in line at Starbucks. Will she be able to contain her rage and sore some type of tag team abilities… I doubt it. She couldn’t even make it through her first night without getting into a brawl with someone so how on God’s littler green earth is she going to be able to team with Joanne? But Parand Buddy, you might think you stand a chance this Sunday night, but I’m telling you, you don’t. Your beliefs and your mysterious ways don’t frighten they don’t intimidate. You might have left Vixen battered and bruised, but unlike my NXT team mate you won’t get the glorious feeling of doing the same thing to me. Your volatile hands won’t be the cause of my pain, they won’t be the cause of my misery and they won’t be the hands to take my Sin City Wrestling Tag Team Championship away from me.

Shaking her head, she continues seemingly rushing through this.

Odette: I don’t care how experienced you are or what you had to go through to get here, when you enter the six sided ring of SCW you enter a war field that has time and time again been dominated by Misty and I. You’re in way above your head, so don’t think for one second you have what it takes to destroy us. To ruin this hold we have on the Bombshell Tag Team Championships, You Parand have been selected to be one half of the first team that gets the same fate as the rest of the Bombshell tag teams out there, defeat, bitter sweet defeat. A term that you’re so rightfully coming to grips with. What you did to Vixen was unforgiveable but I promise you I personally won’t let you get that close to even think about flipping out on Misty or I. You might be what people are calling the mysterious power player in this match, but I’m all for stopping the hype that surrounds you. You’re love of brutality will be your downfall, because you Parand don’t have the Tag Team Championships in sight, you just want to redeem yourself from the failed trials of going after Vixen. I won’t let you find your release, I’ll be sure that misery stays with you. I’ll make sure it eats you alive and the very thought of it alone will be your crippling down fall.

That all too familiar flame is in her eyes as she looks back out into the water below her, for weeks now Odette had been showing this different side of herself.  

Odette: It’s funny how someone who has been labelled so dominating, so unstable can be so easily be manipulated. Come Sunday you’ll be walking in empty handed and walking out just the same. Parand it’s not your week, once again you will fall short of the price. Once again you will be shown your limitations, but don’t be so hard on yourself… you’ll be one half of the first but very many that will fall in line to the team of Tits McGee and myself.  

Holding back a laugh Odette does her best to continue without stalling, after all she was a professional

Odette: Now let’s address your tag team partner, Joanne Canelli. I knew it wouldn’t be too long between matches for Joey and myself. I knew that we would always meet again soon, unfortunately it has to be met with the same outcome, your demise. Don’t get me wrong Joanne this isn’t what I want for you because unlike your partner I want to see you rise up the Sin City Wrestling ranks like a wild flower, taking it by storm because unlike some of the other Bombshells around here you actually take pride in your work, you actually look like you want to be here and you will stop at nothing to pave your way in this company. I just disappointed to see that we have to go against one another, more so than teaming with one another.

Flashing a sincere smile the Aussie sigh out loud as if she’s releasing some hidden tension.

Odette: But regardless of how I feel about you and your future in this business I have a job to do this Sunday and that job is one that you know all too well, protecting what is yours. This Sunday I will stop at nothing to make sure this Championship belt doesn’t leave my sights and doesn’t leave my side. You see everyone will say that I don’t even want this, but regardless of what I want I think it’s fitting that MY belt is back on MY shoulder. I’m sure you can understand what I’m saying, this was my championship belt, I was one half of the team that originally held the Bombshell Tag Team Championships… I was one half of the girls who paved this amazing journey for female tag team wrestling in Sin City Wrestling… so I owe this belt my best, I owe it everything in my power to keep it. They say it isn’t the gold that defines someone it’s what they do with it that does. I made a mistake the first time I held this beautiful strap. I made a mistake in trusting my tag team partner a mistake I will never do again. A mistake I will never allow, you see Joanne my eyes are wide open to the fact that my team with Misty is like yours with Parand, a complete fuck up. It’s just I’m aware of what I need to do, so if that means gritting my teeth and bearing it I will. Just because I dislike Misty, it doesn’t mean it out shadows the love I have for MY Bombshell Tag Team belt. I thought everyone was joking when they say everything comes full circle before the bitter end.

Looking to her left the Tag Team Championship belt that she is talking about is resting up against the bungalow, sitting on its own nest of silk sheets. Sprinkled around it are some tropical flowers, it was as if she had placed it on a shrine.

Odette: I let my guard down the first time I held this belt and I’ll be damned if I do it again, so Joanne I know you have the hunger and I know you have what it takes in you to be a champion, but Sunday night won’t be your time in the sun. I would love to see you rise up to the occasion but I can’t let you take the one materialistic thing that Sin City Wrestling has given me, that means more to me then the Bombshell Championship. I worked my arse off for this belt, where the Bombshell Championship was more or less a Misty hand down, as much as it pains me to say it. I never deserved the Bombshell Championship, but I can honestly say I deserve this, I deserve my maker, I deserve my pride and my joy.. my belt.

Walking over towards her Championship belt Odette runs her perfectly manicured fingers over the name plate that reads “Odette Ryder” tapping it gently the smile on her face screams a thousand words.

Odette: Come Sunday you will all witness the continuous rise of Misty and Odette. We might not be the best team when it comes to getting along, but were the best damn team at making sure we do what we do best and that’s kicking arse inside the six sided ring. Misty, Muffin top, skank face, Tits McGee, Milfy… come this Sunday lets’ try and put some of our differences aside, let’s try and make this about what it truly is about… the Bombshell Tag Team Championships, let’s forget the fact that you’re a backstabbing, game playing mole for a few moments in time and let’s remember that underneath all that natural paleness, you’re in fact somewhat of a big deal here in SCW… Apparently.

Curling up the side of her lip Odette flashes the camera with a cheeky smirk before continuing.

Odette: I have no doubt in my mind that we will walk in with our belts and we will walk out with our belts, it’s not that hard to see what we’re and what we could become… the best damn bombshell tag team that Sin City Wrestling has ever seen. Come Sunday Parand I won’t be wishing you luck, I’ll be wishing you the very worst pain and suffering, why? Because I don’t like girls who act like children when something doesn’t go there way… plain and simple… you’re a mess. As for Joanne, I look forward to our encounter, even though we barely know each other, it’s you I put my faith in to lead this company to greatest and now Misty. Tits McGee you focus on not stabbing me in the back and I’ll try and focus on potentially give you your six hundredth chance, that everyone keeps banging on about… because you have “changed”

Mouthing “Yeah right” to the camera Odette just shrugs her shoulders and looks back over her shoulder seeing Gabriel coming out through the back door of their paradise home away from home. Turning back towards the camera Odette lets out a laugh that she tries to hide by covering her mouth, with her hand.  

Odette: Oh dear I’m sorry, it’s just so funny that people think that a leopard can really change its spots. But moving on, come Climax Control the true winners will be the fans because it’s going to do down to the wire, come Climax Control ladies… yep you guessed it… let’s ride.

Winking at the camera Odette playfully waves towards it as it slowly starts to fade. Turning back around to face Gabriel the two can be heard from the distance.

Gabriel: I missed you…

Odette: I missed you too…

Picking up Odette in his arms Gabriel twirls her around being carefully not to fall off the side of their bungalow. Putting her down on her feet Odette playfully slaps at his bare chest.

Odette: You did a stunt without me here? I should kick your arse…

Gabriel’s laughter over powered her voice as he looked down towards her innocently.

Gabriel: I might just like that… but for now let’s go to bed it’s late!

Odette: Bed? I can’t go to bed yet, I have A LOT of praying to God to do.

Winking up at him she brushed past him, giving his behind a fair tap on the way through.

Gabriel: Have I ever told you that I love it when your religious?

Following Odette into their home away from home, the sliding door is heard closing and the camera finally fades away into the night sky.

 ***

In the early hours of Saturday morning,

Opening up inside the master bedroom of Odette and Gabriel’s mansion, Gabriel is seen lying underneath the covers of their king size bed, while Odette is standing in their adjoining bathroom.  

Gabriel: Well someone looked like they had fun tonight?

Looking over at Gabriel with her tooth brush hanging out of the side of her mouth Odette shakes her head at him as if to disagree. Taking the tooth brush out of her mouth Odette quietly responded to

Gabriel but she was doing it softly hoping her wouldn’t hear her.

<span style='color:green'>Odette: I’m exhausted; I just want to sleep and forget tonight ever happened.

A smug smirk crossed Gabriel face as he turned to lie on his side so he could watch her from a distance, holding back a laugh his British accent cut through the silence like a knife.

Gabriel: Sure, sure…

Turning to look at the mirror Odette sighed as she continued to brush her teeth, pulling it from her mouth once more she replied.

Odette: What? I do.

Just as she was about to put the toothbrush back in her mouth Gabriel cleared his throat, stopping her dead in her tracks.

Gabriel: Odette Honey, just come to bed you have brushed your teeth like five times now.

She quickly turned on the tap on letting the cold water run for a few seconds until it started to heat up. Finishing up her tooth brushing duties Odette rinsed her tooth brush and her mouth before shutting the water off. Reaching over she grabbed onto the white bath towel and dabbed it delicately at her mouth, drying up any moister.

Odette: You’re not the boss of me, plus I think I can still taste Emma’s lip gloss.

Looking over at Gabriel with a disgusted look in her eye, not at him but for what she had done tonight the Aussie turned back to look in the mirror shaking her head. Dropping her tooth brush down into its holder, she ran her free left hand through her long chocolate mane.

Gabriel: I think you’re over reacting darling, just come to bed it’s late…

His deep brown eyes were tempting her from a far.  In fact Odette knew that if she was to look into them she would give into him. He was her weakness, her one and only weakness.

Odette: I can’t believe you’re even looking at me right now.

Turning her body around to look at him, as he waited patiently for her to come to bed Odette couldn’t help but smile. The smile didn’t last long as she was still horrified by her actions.

Gabriel: Why am I’m meant to be disgusted in you?

Tapping the bed he was motioning for her to come join him, propping his head up with his left hand Gabriel watched on as Odette started to walk towards him.

Odette: Oh so the kiss was a turn on for you?

Her Australian accent was mischievous as if she was baiting him for a trap.  

Gabriel: I didn’t say I was turned on by it…

She was now standing next to the bed, leaning down her hands fell onto the mattress as she slowly crawled across it. Now sitting beside Gabriel Odette raised her eyebrow, while looking directly into his eyes.

Odette: Yet you haven’t denied it either?

He knew what she was doing, every man in the world knew what she was doing. The old one two step into one admitting something then two getting in trouble for admitting it. Sucking her bottom lip into her mouth Odette placed her right hand on Gabriel’s chest.

Gabriel: Stop putting words in my mouth and get underneath the covers.

His words sounded almost like a demand, a demand that Odette wasn’t going to let him win straight away.

Odette: Give me a few moment seconds.

Flicking her hair up out of the way with her left hand Odette couldn’t help but watch Gabriel as he watched her, trying to read his mind. Adjusting her silk night gown she ran her left hand across her chest playing with the lace at the top of her glorious chest. Scooping the covers up with her right hand she slowly tucked herself underneath them, scooting across so she was a close to Gabriel as she could be. Gabriel was still perched up on his left hand looking down at his future bride who was nestling into bed trying to get comfortable.  

Gabriel: So my little charity queen, where’s my kiss goodnight?

Looking up at him with her big innocent emerald eyes Odette smirked.

Odette: You’ll have to come looking for it.

Ducking his head down Gabriel was quick to steal a kiss from Odette, if this was a game of hide and seek she was clearly playing it wrong.  Pulling away from her lips gradually Gabriel licked his lips letting out a slight gruff.

Gabriel: Hmmm that’s odd you taste like Cadbury chocolate.

Odette’s mouth flung open in shock as she grabbed on to the silk bed sheets in horror, while Gabriel was watching on with a smile the screamed victory.

Odette: Do I?

Before he could even answer Odette was about to swing her legs out of the bed and run towards the bathroom, his mind games had worked. Reaching out to grab her gently Gabriel tugged on her arm telling her to stay.

Gabriel: O I was kidding, get back in bed.

Turning to look back at him Odette had the weight of the world on her shoulders as now she doubted her tooth brushing skills.

Odette: I need to brush my teeth again.

She went to take another lunge to get out of bed but Gabriel pulled her back down, pushing his hands away Odette scooted over to the edge of the bed.

Gabriel: Don’t make me have to come get you.

His words so commanding brought Odette to a holt as she looked back at him, a massive sigh leaving her lungs as she huffed. Folding the bed sheets back Odette slipped back underneath them and covered her head with her hands.

Odette: Fine.

Rolling over to be beside her again Gabriel scooped her arm up and spooned into her side, his chin resting on her shoulder. Kissing her tenderly under her ear lobe Gabriel whispered into her ear.

Gabriel: I’m proud of you, even if you did make out with another woman.

Turning to look at him the two adjusted their positions once more as Odette screwed her nose up at him.

Odette: Stop it, I don’t even want to talk about it or think about it I feel terrible. I feel like I’ve betrayed you and you think this is funny?

The look in her eyes was enough to let Gabriel know what she wasn’t playing around anymore, scrunching up the covers she tucked them into her chest.

Gabriel: I’m just teasing you, stop being so up-tight about it.

Hoping his smile would settle her nerves Gabriel ducked down to kiss her forehead.

Odette: Goodnight Gabriel.

Turning away from him Odette sighed as she attempted to stay angry at him.

Gabriel: Goodnight Odette.

Playing by her rules Gabriel flopped onto his back and brought the blankets up underneath his chin, tugging on them from Odette’s direction seeing if she would fight against him to keep them on her. Looking up at the roof Gabriel licked his lips as he brought his hands up and rested them underneath his head.

Gabriel: You know what did get my heart racing tonight?

Without even a second of silence Odette’s thick harsh accent cut him off.

Odette: I said goodnight.

Tugging on the blankets Odette stole her share of them back as Gabriel turned to stare at her back. He was playing her like she was trying to play him before.  

Gabriel: Those skin tight jeans…

Removing his right hand from behind his head Gabriel rested it on the curve of where Odette’s arse would be underneath the sheet. Giving it a big squeeze he slid over towards her tucking his head into her neck, feeling her breathing intensify.

Odette: Oh is that so, maybe I should wear them more often?

That mocking tone was evident as she knew what he was up to, but like all future brides she was giving him enough rope, to think that he was in control.

Gabriel: and maybe, just maybe

Turning around she smacked his arm away from her behind, before shoving him away playfully.

Odette: GABRIEL!

His mouth flung open from fake shock as Odette rolled her eyes at him.

Gabriel: What you can’t blame me?

A devilish smile was on his face as he tried to snuggled back up to his future wife. Odette was quick to reply by closing her eyes.

Odette: I’m going to bed.

Looking down at Odette Gabriel smiled as he brushed a strand of her hair out of her face, tucking it behind her ear.

Gabriel: I love you baby.

His words were sincere. Kissing the top of her nose she couldn’t help but bite back.  

Odette: Yeah, yeah.

Odette couldn’t see it but Gabriel was still smirking wildly as he wrapped his arm around her getting himself comfortable.

Gabriel: aren’t you forgetting something?

Letting out a laugh Odette tried to hold back a smile.

Odette: No, I don’t think I am.

Sucking her bottom lip into her mouth she was trying extra hard to hide her smile.

Gabriel: Nothing at all?

Without even a word of warning Odette’s eyes flung open as she turned look at Gabriel, as if a new life had just been breathed into her.

Odette: Oh… yeah… that show Emma and I just gave you, that’s your buck’s night entertainment so I hoped you enjoyed it.

Kissing him on the cheek she ran her right thumb across his jaw smiling brightly.

Gabriel: Poppy cock

Her right eyebrow was arched as she looked up at him confused.

Odette: I have no idea what you just said to me, but yes, yes it was… so you better tell Shane to cancel the strippers…

A smile of victory crossed her face as Odette laughed proudly, while Gabriel looked on amused.

Gabriel: Good luck with that.

Tapping her jaw with his right index finger Gabriel joined in the laughter as Odette’s happy face quickly changed to something more focused and serious.

Odette: You mean you’re going to see strippers?

Her green eyes grew wide like she was challenging a cute little puppy dog, she was dreading the conversation but at the end of the day she trusted him.

Gabriel: I’m not sure, but if Shane’s planning it you’ll have to ask him.

Growling as Gabriel said the name Shane Odette instantly knew that he would be planning the more horrendous bachelor party ideas with beer, boobs, boobs and more boobs.

Odette: Fucking Shane.

Gabriel couldn’t help but laugh as he looked down at Odette smugly.

Gabriel: Oh then there’s Rage.

His voice was taunting her, grabbing the bed sheets she tucked them up underneath her chin as if to protect herself from this invisible feeling of jealously that was slowly boiling over her body.

Odette: oh great.

Sighing as she rolled her eyes Odette licked her bottom lip trying to replace the moisture there that had been sighed away.

Gabriel: and only the lord knows what Synn has in store for me.

Narrowing her eyes up at him Odette had heard enough.

Odette: Stop it.

That sulky look crossed her face, that one that Gabriel had rarely seen but he knew that she was on the border line of being upset and being concerned for him.

Gabriel: O, behave you know I only have eyes for you, plus it’s not like you won’t be having your own stripper session… I mean you did leave Brandi in charge of your hen’s night… I can’t say I agree with that.

Smiling just slightly Odette felt some comfort in knowing that even Gabriel had his doubts about Odette’s hen’s party planner. That and she secretly felt at ease knowing that he too would be worried about her safety on the night.

Odette: Please, Brandi will just organise a piss up that’s all… nothing to worry about.

Trying to reassure him Odette cupped the side of his face and brought her lips up to his to steal a kiss.

Gabriel: Right.

Looking down at her, Odette couldn’t exactly read his mind but she knew that he was now thinking of a million things. What if she got hurt? What if she got cold feet? What if she decided that she preferred the party life then the married life? Trying to calm his nerves Odette wiggled over so her body was firmly pressed against his under the covers, grabbing each side of his face she guided him to look deep into her eyes.

Odette: I love you Gabriel and only you.

She didn’t follow it up with a kiss because she wanted him to see the one hundred and fifty million per-cent of god honest truth that was backing those words. Smiling up at him she waited for him to show her a sign that he believed her.

Gabriel: I know you do.

His body loosened up from being so stiff from concern that was a good enough sign to her that he was semi okay with it. Pressing her lips against his she kissed him, letting it deepen so Gabriel would fall on top of her. Gripping onto his hair she never wanted this moment to end, but in true Aussie style she needed it to so she could continue to light-heartedly taunt him.

Odette: So you’re really not mad at me for well umm from tonight?

Looking down at her confused at first Gabriel jerked his head back shaking his head from side to side.

Gabriel: Mad? No! I gave you the thumbs up after all.

Winking at her, he kissed her quickly on the cheek but pulled back so he could look into her eyes.

Odette: Are you sure this isn’t going to come back to bite me?

Thinking about his answer Gabriel was a sucker for playing games, he was just as bad as Odette when it came to their twisted verbal war games.

Gabriel: What can I do to show you it won’t?

Odette had that look in her eyes, that look that said take me and Gabriel knew what she was after, in fact he was practically waiting for her to say it.

Odette: Oh I have something in mind…

Smirking proudly the Brit rolled across and moved himself so he was laying on top of her, his thumb and index finger tips were already playing with the strap of her night gown.

Gabriel: Odette Nicole, I thought you were tired?

The desire in his voice was almost too much for her to fight against but she wasn’t going to give in that easy.

Odette: I am, I was going to ask you to rub my head until I fall asleep.

Gabriel’s fingers stopped playing with the silky strap as he looked down at Odette in confusion.

Gabriel: Really?

Nodding her head up and down Odette was biting the inside of her mouth holding back a cheeky smile.

Odette: Really!

Ducking his head down Gabriel started to whisper into her ear, while his left hand moved below the sheets.

Gabriel: Nothing else?

His right hand came up and his fingers carefully gripped the side of her neck, holding her commandingly but gently.  A slight moan of anticipation was quick to leave her lips as Gabriel lowered his body into hers.  

Odette: Should there be?

Her words were muffled with quick breaths as Gabriel looked down at his future wife, Odette’s legs came up and wrapped around his waist as he thrust towards her. The gentle grip around her neck deepened as he compelled her to look up into his eyes. Not that she would have resisted him, after all she was madly in love with him.

Gabriel: No, not at all.

Winking at her he released the hold of her neck and brought his lips down to the right side of it sucking in her supple skin. While Odette’s hands found their way around his back, finding their home upon his shoulders. This where I’ll leave you and your imagination to go wild, while Odette is left wailing in exhilaration  and while Gabriel’s left with two new rows of nail marks down his back. If anything this should leave you with two new fun facts, 1 Gabriel sleeps naked and 2 Odette doesn’t wear any panties. You’re welcome world.

***

Week Two, Day One – I’m on a boat!

Opening up in the back hallways of the cruise liner Odette is seen walking behind Gabriel, her hands firmly stuck to his hips as she guides him down the hall. Gabriel on the other hand is dragging his feet and not being all that cooperative while his future Aussie bride is trying to hurry him up. The two are both wearing jeans, while Odette is sporting an NXT shirt Gabriel is wearing his own “Believe that” shirt, coming up to Gabriel’s face we find that he has been blind folded. The Aussie continues to shove Gabriel lightly in the right direction while Gabriel.

Gabriel: O, do I really have to be blind folded?

You could almost hear the groaning of annoyance in his voice as Odette just smiled brightly behind him.

Odette: Yes, yes you do now just cooperate and move it.

Sinking her manicured nails into his side Odette pushed him forward, Gabriel had slightly picked up the pace but he was still resisting.

Gabriel: Last time you did this, we took me to dinner. Is that what you’re doing? Taking me for dinner?

Shaking her head Odette playfully swatted him with her right hand.

Odette: It’s like two am Gabriel, plus we have already eaten… just be quiet and enjoy the surprise.

Laughing while she guided him down the empty hall of the cruise liner, Odette held onto her future husband.

Gabriel: You know I don’t like surprises.

Rolling her piercing green eyes Odette knew that he hated “surprises” but then in the other hand he also loved them. Gabriel was the old fashioned type the type of guy who liked surprising his partner, he was a bit hesitant when it was the other way round.

Odette: Oh really? So I should stop surprising you in bed then?

Snorting back a laugh Gabriel raised his right finger in protest.

Gabriel: There not surprises, there more like delights.

Looking up at him while he licked his lips mischievously Odette hugged into his back giving him a big squeeze.

Odette: Smart arse.

Gabriel didn’t say anything he just shrugged his shoulders as the two continued on their journey down the hallway. There was not another soul insight, it was almost like everyone was either sleeping or partying the night away. Looking around at the quietness of the hallway Odette smiled, thinking that she had timed this event perfectly. Looking forward she gritted her teeth in excitement holding back a scream of delight.

Odette: Keep walking were almost there.

Gabriel could feel that Odette’s hands were starting to fidget a sign that she was growing even more excited.

Gabriel: And where exactly is there?

Clicking her tongue off her white teeth Odette shook her head, even tho Gabriel couldn’t see her she was still so animated while in conversation with him.

Odette: it’s somewhere in the middle of stop asking and just do what you’re told for once.

Gabriel rolled his eyes underneath the blind fold, but his puffing sighs was enough to let Odette know what he was doing.

Gabriel: So demanding.

Grabbing onto her arms that were wrapped around him Gabriel was putting all of his trust in her not to lead him into anything.

Odette: Stop rolling your eyes at me

Kissing his back Odette tried to give Gabriel some positive reinforcement behind their little trip.

Gabriel: How do you know I’m rolling my eyes at you? My eyes are covered.

Shaking her flowing hair away from her neck Odette just laughed lightly, not wanting to be to loud in case she woke the sleeping travellers up.

Odette: Call me a mind reader.

Gabriel spat out a loud laugh, causing Odette to close her eyes in fear of his noise waking someone up.

Gabriel: I should really stop teaching you my magic skills.

He continued to laugh, but now it was Odette’s time to roll her eyes at him.

Odette: yeah, that’s it… now be quiet

Gabriel finally cracked a smile as he brought his right hand up to his forehead and saluted her demand and walked forward hoping that this would come to an end soon.

Gabriel: Hey O?

He said just above a whisper that of course leads Odette to roll her eyes again.

Odette: Yes Gabriel?

He licked his lips confidently before smugly replying.

Gabriel: Stop rolling your eyes at me.

Sucking in her bottom lip she giggled, he knew her too well.  

Odette: and how did you know I rolled them?

Odette Knew exactly what he would say in reply and it was if on cue her lips mouthed the same word at the same time.

Gabriel: Magic.

Taking a few more steps Odette let’s go of Gabriel and walks around him, reaching out she holds his hands and pulls him towards where she is standing

Odette: Okay two more steps and I think we’re just about there.

Looking out at her surroundings in the bare hallway Odette can barely keep a lid on her excitement.

Gabriel: You’re not making me walk the plank are you?

Sighing her mood darkens as she picks up that Gabriel isn’t exactly a fan of what she is putting him through.

Odette: Oh a pirate joke, how hilarious.

The Australian Bombshell rolls her eyes at her English partner, while taking a step towards him.

Gabriel: I’ll be here all week for autographs and kisses.

Raising her arms up and wrapping them around the back of his head. Her finger tips find the firm knot in the blind fold and she slowly starts to untie it.

Odette: okay…are you ready?

Gabriel leans forward and lowers his head as if he’s trying to help Odette take the blind fold off him, by bringing it down to more her level.

Gabriel: Yes, yes I am.

Pulling her hands away from the material of the blind fold Odette laughs, even before she speaks she knows that what she’s about to say is going to make him angry.

Odette: No, because you might be ready but I’m not…

Running her right hand through her hair Odette giggles but Gabriel’s annoyance bellows out in his voice.

Gabriel: Can you hurry up a little my eyes are starting to hurt.

Bringing his hands up to the blind fold Gabriel tries to take it off himself but Odette slaps his hands away, not forcefully but just enough to get him to pull away and stop what he is doing.

Odette: You poor baby.

Laughing at him Odette brings her fingers back up to the material and starts to tug a little harder at the knot.

Odette: Okay, ready, one, two…

Feeling the material give she quickly takes it away from Gabriel’s eyes.

Odette: Three.

Taking a moment to adjust to the light Gabriel blinks several times before looking around the empty hallway of the ship. The blank on his face says it all, he isn’t amused.

Gabriel: Where are we O?

Odette stuffs the blind fold into her back pocket and turns away from Gabriel twirling around with her arms out to her side like the lady from the sound of music. Odette’s hair fly’s around her as she soaks in the memories from the location.

Odette: Isn’t it magical?

Gabriel’s eyes lock on to Odette as he stands there confused, Odette stops spinning and turns back to Gabriel looking at him like a kid in a candy store.

Gabriel: It’s a hallway.

Walking up to him she brings her hands together and lifts them up above her chest, pressing them against Gabriel’s beating heart.

Odette: It’s more than just a hallway look at the numbers on the door.

Pointing at the numbers to her left Odette’s big green eyes are gleaming with excitement as she waits for Gabriel to make the connection. The connection that she is lost in.

Gabriel: thirteen and fourteen, what’s the big deal?

Her bottom lip drops as she turns back to look at him. Could he have already forgotten? Talking another step up towards him Odette looks deep into his eyes to see if she can read what he’s thinking.

Odette: You don’t remember?

Her eyes lower as she looks up at him, their almost begging him to say yes.

Gabriel: Should I?

Feeling the wind get knocked right out of her Odette drops her head and looks at the carpeted floor in front of her feeling stupid and defeated.

Odette: Oh…

Sighing Odette quickly stuffs her hand into the front pocket of her jeans, while Gabriel is busy trying to reclaim his memory of this area.

Odette: Maybe this will refresh your memory?

Holding up their white suite key Odette waves it in front of his face, watching it go back and forth Gabriel just shrugs his shoulders

Odette: Do you remember now?

The hopeful look in her eyes is shortly lived as Gabriel just frowns down at his Aussie.

Gabriel: I have no idea what you’re doing Odette.

Dropping the key card out of her hand she watches as it falls to the ground.

Odette: What about now?

Gabriel’s eyes lock on Odette’s body as she slowly bends down to pick it up.

Gabriel: The memory you’re trying to bring up seems to have escaped me.

Snapping the card up in her right hand and jumping back to her feet Odette waves it in front of Gabriel’s nose almost furious at him.

Odette: Are you shitting me?

A smug smile creeps onto his face as he could tell that Odette’s patience was being tested.

Gabriel: No, and what on earth does that saying even mean?

Ignoring his question Odette shoves the card back into her pocket, running out of ideas she sighs.

Odette: You really don’t remember this spot?

Gabriel shakes his head, but the naughty look in his eye leads Odette to believe that he is just playing her.

Odette: How about now?

Without warning she presses her body up against his and quickly pulls his face down to mirror hers. Odette looks deep into Gabriel’s eyes for a few seconds before her lips finally embrace his, kissing him devotedly in the middle of the empty hallway. Pulling away Odette smiles brightly, that smile is match by Gabriel’s arrogant yet gracious grin.

Gabriel: Of course I remember the spot baby.

The smile on Odette’s face says it all as she jumps into Gabriel’s arms hugging him, twirling her around Gabriel puts her down on her feet laughing at her happiness.

Odette: This is where in my eyes it all began.

His hand came up to cup the side of his face, his thumb running over her soft skin.

Gabriel: What about the bar?

The bar had and will always be the spot that Gabriel believes that the magic happened, no pun intended but for Odette it had been this very spot they were standing in now.

Odette: I know we had that moment up there but you didn’t know what I wanted, hell I never thought I would work up the courage to talk to you again let alone kiss you.

The look of glee was smothering her as she gleamed up at Gabriel who was taken back by her fondness of this spot in the empty hallway.  

Gabriel: Well you were a little… tipsy.

Narrowing her eyes up at him Odette squeezed into the hug tighter, feeling him pressed his open palms into her back she sighed.

Odette: That doesn’t change a thing Gabriel, I’d relive that night over and over again if it meant that I got to be with you.

Looking deep into his eyes so he knew she was speaking from the heart Gabriel just smiled down upon her.

Gabriel: as would I, but lucky we don’t Odette, because as much as our past shaped us we have the future to build now.

He was talking about, the wedding, the zoo and babies, the future life they would build together.

Odette: I know, but I just wanted to bring you to the place where I knew. I knew that I was uncontrollably in love with you.

She knew that she most likely sounded like one of those hopeless romance novels but it was the truth, she knew then and there that she wanted him and she knew then and there that it was more than just a fan girl crush.

Gabriel: You fell in love with me at 6 am in the morning?

Her cheeks were plump and full of life as she was smiling and blushing at the same time.

Odette: Does it matter? Love never sleeps Gabriel… well at least not ours.

Looking up at him she smiled before quickly stealing a kiss from his lips, as she pulled away she looked around at the spot they were standing in.

Odette: I love this ship, I love everything it stands for… it’s my modern day love boat, it’s our love boat… in fact it’s our boat.

The excitement was overpowering in her voice as Gabriel gave her a squeeze, the reality check that she needed to remember that they weren’t in some fantasy dream land but that this was in fact real.

Gabriel: We brought it?

Snorting back a laugh Odette shook her head up at him, Gabriel was always making her laugh. If she didn’t know any better it was as if Gabriel made a pack with himself to make her laugh as much as he could and as often as her could. Laughter was a very big part of Odette’s personality, so it only seems fitting.

Odette: No silly, this is the boat we will make memories on for the rest of our wrestling days. Our first experience we found each other and I captured the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Championship, you walked out with a stunning victory over the Surf Boys.

Her eyes returned back to his as she looked at him, looking at her. They say that one of the best feelings in life is when you look at him and he is already staring Odette lives this moment every day of her life.

Odette: And this year, we return engaged, this year you will walk out as the Heavyweight Champion and I will walk out as one half of the Bombshell Tag Team Champions… this is our cruise Gabriel… this is our event, this is our history in the making.

Looking back at the empty hallway Odette wrapped her arms around the back of Gabriel’s neck.  He could feel the excitement pulsate from her body emitting from her heart beat as her chest was pushed up against his.

Odette: In years to come we will reminiscing on this old boat and be forever thankful for what it has given us.

Gabriel couldn’t help but get caught up in Odette’s passion of the boat as his eyes finally left her to look around at the blue and white hallway.

Gabriel: Who would have thought that an Aussie and an Englishman could do so well at sea huh?

Turning back to her Gabriel smirked trying to shred some comedy on the situation.

Odette: I know you think this is crazy but I truly believe it.

Resting her head now against his chest Odette sighed feeling at home in his clasp.

Gabriel: I don’t think you’re crazy Odette, I think you’re very passionate about Summer XXXTreme and this boat…

Running his right hand through her hair Gabriel looked down at her proudly.

Odette: and about our memories on here…

Nodding his head in agreement Gabriel took a deep breath before replying.

Gabriel: If making this our cruise is what you want to do, then we’ll make that dream come true.

His left arm came across her back and pulled her into him more, he was hugging her tightly never wanting to let go.

Odette: Gabriel, my dreams came true the day I found out that you liked me... everything good that has come to me after that day has just been like another trophy for the case. You’re my main prize baby, always have and forever will.

Looking up at him with genuineness in her emerald eyes she could tell that he was happy.

Odette: I love you.

Licking his lips Gabriel lowered his head down to kiss her lips, pulling away slowly he spoke.

Gabriel: I love you too.

Letting go of the grip she had around his body Odette latched on to his hands and started to pull him towards her.

Odette: Now let’s get out of here; we have a big week this week.

Gabriel nodded to Odette and the two started to make their way back up the hallway, both stealing glances back at the spot that forgive me, that all of this magic started to happen. Well at least in Odette Nicole Ryder’s eyes, if you ask Gabriel he might have a different story.

***

Thursday, She makes my blood boil.

Opening up we find Odette standing beside Gabriel inside their suite, their eyes are looking up at the wall in front of them that has been plastered in Marty pictures. Turning to Gabriel Odette narrows her eyes and shakes her head in anger.

Odette: I’m going to kill that fucking wrench of a whore.

Gabriel couldn’t help but laugh at his future bride as she spat out that line, he hated Misty as much as she did.

Odette: If she thinks for one moment that I won’t hesitate to lay my hands on her in our match up she has another thing coming.

Looking back up at the pictures Gabriel shakes his head before turning back to Odette.

Gabriel: Odette why did she put pictures of Marty up in our room?

Odette: Because I said to her this morning that I would rather tag with this sick and twisted prick then put up with her and her two year old shit.

Wooo keep going O I think we have almost said every swear word.

Gabriel: And she thinks this is funny?

Looking at Gabriel and then at the pictures Odette shakes her head.

Odette: Our new born niece could think of a practical joke that’s more hilarious then this.

Waving her hands up to emphasise the pictures Gabriel doesn’t look at them he just continues to stare at Odette.

Odette: She’s bat shit crazy Gabriel, how the hell am I meant to trust her?

Gabriel shrugged his shoulders before pulling Odette into his side trying to calm her down.

Odette: I don’t even care about the belts, you know that I know that… but I don’t want to lose and I’ll be damned to be one that gets pinned if we do.

Gabriel still didn’t reply, but it’s not like Odette was giving him a chance to.

Odette: I’ve worked too hard and come too far to let that conniving, back stabbing, attention loving C---

Gabriel: Whoa, Odette… clam down…

Odette: Calm down? Calm down? How would you like it if Christian told you to team with Goth? Hmmmmm

Gabriel was about to answer but he was cut off once more.

Odette: Apples are apples Gabriel they can’t be pears, you would be just as pissed as I am. I swear he wants one of us to quit…

Gabriel: I don’t think that’s what Mark or Christian want honey.

Odette: No? Do they want one of us to go on mental health leave? Why her? Why Misty? The one bombshell I can’t and refuse to get along with and I have to put up with her. After everything she did to me, to Mel… hell to us?

Gabriel: Odette baby I know you have what It takes to suck it up for the match, if you win you win and that’s awesome but don’t get so beat up about it if you lose.

Running her hands over her face furiously Odette felt like she was fighting a losing battle, sighing out loud she turned to Gabriel and hid in his chest.

Odette: I just want her to go away, she’s ruining our cruise.

Gabriel narrowed his eyes at Odette’s words, he wanted nothing to ruin their anniversary cruise. He wanted nothing to hurt, or make Odette this angry so he instantly got protective.

Gabriel: I’ll speak to management and see if they can move our room, would that make you feel better?

Odette: There’s nothing free, I’ve already asked… I don’t even understand why she would want the room beside us Gabriel? It’s like she gets off on punishing me.

Gabriel: Maybe she gets off on something else we do.

Laughing Gabriel tried to soften the mood but Odette was fair to angry to be making sex jokes.

Odette: She’s a sicko and I don’t want to work with her and I don’t care how childish that sounds or how bad it makes me look… I’d rather this was handicap match… it would be far less punishment then what Christian and Mark are making me do at Summer XXXTreme.

Gabriel: You’d beat the fallen on your own baby, you know it.

Odette: They would kill me, but at least I wouldn’t have to put up with her. I’d rather spend the next week in hospital if it meant that I didn’t have to tag with the wicked witch of the west.

Gabriel: Hey don’t talk like that please. No one is going to hospital… not on my watch.

Odette sighed as she looked up at Gabriel’s worried infused eyes, reaching out he held onto her tightly wishing he knew what to say or do to take her mind off the anger she was feeling. Odette looked back at the pictures of Marty on their wall and closed her eyes, the next few days were going to be very long and painful.

Gabriel: Speaking of you match, Mark and Christian have both left messages wondering when you’re going to air your promo this week?

Odette: Worried I’m not going to show one?

Gabriel: I guess you could say that, you’re one of SCW biggest draws without you a lot of the male fans wouldn’t be on this boat.

Saying that last thing biting his tongue of what her really wanted to call them Gabriel hugs Odette tightly.  

Odette: don’t reply to them, let them sweat it out.

Gabriel: That’s a little unprofessional don’t you think?

Glaring up at Gabriel Odette smirks.

Odette: Teaming me with Misty is unprofessional, think of the liability… just think of the bloodshed that might arise when Misty and I finally realise we have had enough of each other. This tag match might as well be a four corners match…

Gabriel: I don’t think it will come down to that O, now let’s just forget about it for now… let’s go hit the pool or mingle with our fans?

Odette: and what about all of this?

Gabriel: I’ll call housekeeping and get them to deal with it.

Odette: I don’t know what makes me feel worse… the Marty pictures or the fact that Misty was in our room.

Shuddering in Gabriel’s arms Odette snickers in disgust as Gabriel grabs onto Odette’s right hand and drags her out of their suite leaving the mess behind them.

***

Friday, Matters of the heart…

Odette: What are you looking at Benno?

Walking up behind her fellow NXT stable-mate Odette wraps her right hand over his shoulders bringing him in for a side hug, while her eyes wondered down to the deck below.

Ben: Oh just the water sweets.

Scanning her eyes across the deck they stumble across Emma Rose standing in her bikini talking to her new trainer Derek Thorne.

Odette: Oh I’m sure you’re just looking at the water.

Rolling her eyes the Aussie taps Ben on the shoulder and laughs.

Ben: Well we’re on a cruise and there is lots of it around us…  

Sensing a bit of resentment in his normally happy tone Odette takes her arm off his shoulders and holds onto the balcony in front of them.

Odette: Now, now don’t take that tone with me Cockney…

Turning to look at Odette, Ben Jordan shakes his head, he already knows what she’s up to.

Ben: I can tell this isn’t a social visit Dundee…

Licking her lips, she innocently ran her fingers through her wind swept hair.

Odette: Can’t a girl check in with her NXT stable-mate without being accused of being up to something?

Tilting her head to the right Ben couldn’t help but laugh at her obvious attempts of buttering him over before the final roasting.

Ben: What do you want?

Holding her hands up in front of her chest Odette faked an innocence as she turned back to look at Ben.

Odette: Okay you got me.

Ben just rolled his eyes and shook his head, before giving Odette the wind up signal.

Ben: Like a window, your pretty see through when it comes to fishing for information.

Tapping the Aussie’s shoulder Ben laughed as they both looked down at the deck below them.

Odette: I’m choosing to ignore the window comment, but I do think we need to have a little bit of a chat?

Ben: What about?

Both of their eyes found Emma Rose again as she made her way towards the pool.

Odette: Oh I think you know what it’s about.

Ben: I’d rather not sweets, water under the bridge.

Laughing at his water joke Odette sighed and choose to ignore his request.

Odette: I get that I don’t know the history but Benno is it worth beating yourself up over it?

She was talking about the past, not something else you sick minded freaks might be thinking of.

Ben: I’m not beating myself up over anything.

Turning to look at him once more Odette felt a bit bad for talking to Ben about this, but it was in her nature to try and fix things.

Odette: Then why are you up here staring at her? When you should be down there talking to her?

Ben: Who the hot blonde?

Ha ha.

Odette: Very funny Ben, just think about it Benny Boy, not saying Derek’s a bad catch or anything but how long do you think it will take Miss Emma to fall under his charm?

Pointing down at Derek, Odette made sure she brought Ben’s attention down to him also.

Odette: Even without him pursuing her, which he insistent he wouldn’t because he believes that she’s entrusted to you… Emma is young, hot and single, ripe for the taking… and you know Derek, he’s always up for a good time, but forget Derek for a moment.

Pointing back over to Emma who was now sun bathing by the pool, Odette turned to look at Ben’s pained look in his eyes.

Odette: Do you really want to stand back and watch the one time love of your life; well that’s what I assume she was? The same girl who has done nothing but go out of her way to be around you since walking back into your life, find someone else? You can fool a fool Benno but I’m no fool. Do something before your pride fucks up your chances.

Turning to look at Odette his Cockney accent cut her off.

Ben: You don’t know the full story, you don’t know what really happened. This is the woman who walked out on me, this was the woman who made me feel like I wasn’t good enough for her.

Looking back down at “her” Ben continued to reply to Odette.

Ben: Bumping into me again and playing all sweet and innocent doesn’t mean she’s changed. I knew her back then, all sunshine and lollypops, but she still walked away from me. Once bitten, twice shy Dundee. She had that sweet innocent smile back then, she’s got the same now, she can do the same again.

Turning back to Odette he shook his head showing a rare sign of anger before looking back down at the bootylicious redhead.

Ben: She didn’t even fight for us, didn’t even come up with any options, just walked. Pride might put me on the losing side with her, but pride will stop me getting close enough for her to do this again. The things most worth it in life are the things you have to fight for constantly. I guess I wasn’t worth it back then, so why should that change now?

Taking in every word that he just said Odette let it sink in before turning to face her Cockney friend.

Odette: How do you know she didn’t fight for you? Hmm… and forgive me for stepping on your toes here, but from where I’m standing… it’s easy for you to say that she never fought for you, yet when did you fight to keep her from leaving? It takes two to tango Benno, nothing stopped you from getting on a plane to Hell I mean New Zealand, now did it?

Raising her right eyebrow Odette looked down at the girl they were talking about and she shook her head.

Odette: You know I love you like a brother, but I don’t want to hear your excuses… you were hurt I get that but do you honestly think she wasn’t hurting? Do you honestly think that she wasn’t tearing herself up on the inside waiting for you to fight for her? All I’m saying is to think about it Ben… it’s the least you can do for both of your sakes.

Odette didn’t even let Ben reply in fact she did what most females do when they get their way, she turned and walked off. Leaving the ACW Mega star to think about what the Aussie had just said.

***

Saturday night, no more calm waters.

Odette: Never in a million years did I think that I would have to do something so belittling in teaming with Misty, let alone for the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Tag Team Championships. It’s funny how things come full circle it’s funny how some things just click. This weekend at Summer XXXTreme two I get the opportunity to go for and potentially take back one of the belts, that Carly Athens and I were crowned with. I get the chance to take back what in my eyes is rightfully mine. You see you need to take a walk down memory lane and remember that the only reason why I lost that championship belt in the first place was because jealous Carly Athens couldn’t control her selfish impulses, so she decided to deck me… then Cookie and Brandi had their way with me. I still believe that this very day if that little twat didn’t walk out on me, that Bombshell Tag Team Championship belt would still be wrapped firmly around my waste.

Opening up on the deck of the Royal Monarch Cruise liner Odette Ryder can be seen standing at the very top, looking out into the ocean listening to the sound of the boat cut through the oncoming waves with ease. Looking over her right shoulder she looks into the lens of the camera giving it a playful wink.

Odette: Why so dark Odette? Why so angry? Let’s face it if you were in my shoes would you jumping for joy? Sure I get to face two of the biggest Bombshells in Sin City Wrestling, sure I have a golden chance sitting right in front of me… they would be the positives let’s look at the negatives. A I’m teaming with an unreliable hack, or as we all known her as the “Queen” Misty… B I’m teaming with Misty oh and C, I’m fucking tagging with Misty… trust me when I say this I’d rather have hot coals poured down my pants then be forced to get along with her.

Folding her arms across her chest Odette turns around and rests her back up against the hand rail, her attention fully locked on the camera as she continues with ease.

Odette: All week long I have heard how Misty might just be my greatest tag team partner, Misty might be my greatest chance in winning back my belts. Correction, in case you weren’t watching the first time I won these belts, I did it practically by myself… so what makes you think I can’t and won’t do it again? I have no doubt in my mind that Misty will either stab me in the back, or walk away mid match why? Because she’s a flake. She’s a flake for a mother, a flake as a lover and a flake as a tag team wrestler. Hell Misty would walk away from her own shadow if the sun ever allowed it. That woman has no sense of ownership, no sense of partnership in fact I think the only thing that has stuck by her and in her for the last several years has been her index and middle fingers. I guess you could say her right hand wasn’t just used to shake hands with the devil.

Winking Odette takes a step forward wrapping the pink and white towel blanket around her body, protecting it from the wind that has picked up. Her hair is blowing around her face, that all attempts to tuck it behind her ears is rendered hopeless.  

Odette: Now I get that you all watching this at home will be staring at your television sets or your computer screens scratching your heads, saying what the fuck O? You’re not meant to be verbally attacking your tag team partner… and well yes you’re right. I just wanted to get this out of the way early because the less I have to think about it, the less angry I’ll get about the situation that Christian and Mark have put me in. Am I happy to be tagging with Misty? No… but I guess if I can spin any type of light on this situation it will be that the saying keep your friends close and your enemies closure will be nothing short of the truth. Misty this Sunday night will be in my view the whole time, Misty will be right there beside me, so there will be no doubts running through my mind that the revenged filled cry baby won’t have the time to inflict any pain or try and cause trouble so she can get this treasured last draw match up with me. The down side is, the closure she is to me… the less secure I feel going into this match, not knowing what her intentions are.

Reaching up to grab her hair Odette ties it up in a loose pony tail getting it out of her face, scrunching it up at the base of her pony she adds some volume while she continues to talk, not losing focus for a second.

Odette: But if we all know our “Queen” Misty we all know that she more driven then a gold digger when it comes to championship reigns, in fact I believe she thinks the term golden showers is related to the satisfaction she gets when she gets crowned as a new one.

Another bold laugh leaves the Aussie’s lips as she takes another step towards the camera, the camera man takes a step backwards trying to get the sun that has just started to rise in the background.

Odette: But in all fairness to Her Royal Pain In My Arse, maybe teaming with her buttercream face won’t be the exactly the worst thing in the world. I know one thing, Misty knows how to fight, she knows how to win and she knows how to tap out… oh wait… what? My bad that one was for you Benny Boy!  

Winking again she waves towards the camera, knowing that Ben Jordan will eat that line up for breakfast she smirks.

Odette: Basically what I’m trying to say, without actually saying it... is maybe just maybe Christian and Mark knew what they were doing that day when they were clearly smoking the green stuff and decided to put us together as a team. They wanted excitement, they wanted action, and they wanted to pair a set of Bombshells up together that would get the whole roster talking. Well Christickles and ReMarkable, you got your wish I just hope you’re ready for the aftermath because if either of us steps on the others toes, I’m fairly sure the types of tags that get counted in the opponent exchange might now include face plants, bitch slaps and elbows square in the jaw… but that’s what you want to see isn’t it? That’s what the Sin City Wrestling fans are crying for… they don’t want to see Misty and I walk away as champions, they want to see us turn on each other and rip each other to shreds. That’s why our match has been made the main event for the Bombshells at Summer XXXTreme because the chance of this match blowing up into something ten times what it should be is too high, the chance of this match becoming a war zone is practically a given… smart move boss men, smart move.

It was true the fact that Misty and Odette didn’t like each other couldn’t be ignored but it couldn’t be fixed by forcing them into a tag match either. Odette softly sighed as she continued her way across the deck.

Odette: Last but not least Misty, I’ve said it over and over again… don’t cross me, just go out there and do what you do best, be a gold hungry milfy BUT remember you overoptimistic mole, that you in fact DO have a tag team partner and that you DON’T have try and win this match by yourself… and that I can be tagged in at ANY time. I know you, you will want to win but you would like to be the one to get the pin fall over the Fallen and why do I know this? Because you want the bragging rights, you want to be the girl who where’s the big girl pants in this little tag team we’re got going on. Regardless of who gets the win, when we win Misty know this… you NEEDED me to help get that win and as much as it pains me to say I need you to pull your head out of your arse and work together with me so we can take back what is rightfully mine… my first ever wrestling championship title belt. I know you have it in you somewhere deep within your black smoke infested lung, you have the strength to want these belts more than I do, that’s why I believe we’re going to walk out of Summer XXXTreme at the NEW Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Tag Team Champions.

Motioning around her waist where the tag team belt will since once they dethrone the current champions Odette smiles brightly.

Odette: Now moving on to our opponents, the most feared Bombshell Tag team the Sin City Wrestling has ever seen, blah, blah, blah… The team of Raynin and Gothika, two of the darkest soulless bitches to ever step foot into out six sided ring… forgive me for sounding disinterested, but where have I heard all of this bullshit from before? Oh that’s right, from every damn Bombshell that walks in the front door of SCW. It’s like were in an epidemic plague of mindless zombies when it comes to our bombshells, we have them all… we have a superhero, we have twenty different variations of a “Queen” it’s like the Greek Gods threw up in our rankings, we have the Queen of hearts, the Queen of the dead, the Queen of the Damned and the Queen Pillow biter… originality really is a dead horse, that was lead to water but never got to drink.

Shaking her head in dismay Odette makes her way to the closes chair and takes a seat looking over her shoulder to steal a glimpse at the burnt orange sun stained horizon. Turning back to the camera man Odette licks her lips and continues.

Odette: What does this have to do about you Raynin and Gothika? Well it’s simple you two claim to be something that’s original but really when I look at you it’s obvious to see that one of your grew a tad bit obsessed with Pirates of the Caribbean, while the other one jumped on Edward fever and woke up thinking she was a blood sucking vampire. Well shock horror girls, Pirates that look like you Raynin are whores and Vampires that look like you Gothika are middle aged teenagers that have seemed to have developed a skin allergy to the sun. Just like your gimmicks and your personas your hold on the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Championships is irrelevant… You can spit out your best cheap shots, you can taunt Misty and I all you please but at the end of the day it doesn’t matter what you are, or who you think you are because it’s simple. Misty aka Tits McGee and I are still better then you, sure Misty can be passed off as your distance cousin by an appearance alone but when it comes to ring skills, hell even I’m delighted to say that she runs rings around you both.

Shrugging her shoulder Odette knew that Misty would jump on that and be all over it, relaxing into the lounging chair she turns to face the camera, as her towel rides up her long slender leg.

Odette: I’m sick and tired at listening to the bullshit hype that surrounds you both, you’re the best female tag team, you’re unstoppable, you’re unbeatable… correction Raynin and Gothika but don’t forget who was one of the members in the tag team that wiped you clear out of the water in the first ever tag team tournament for women was held… but in case you forgot, it was this bitch… it was this girl who you have basically spoken down about, saying that I’m not threat? Raynin and Gothika, your delusion amazes me. I’m not a threat? I’m THE threat in this match because I know what it takes to beat you, I know what it takes to topple the “best” female tag team… not to forget Gothika I’m that mole that took your undefeated streak and broke it in two… consider me like the stake to your heart, consider me Gothika as your buffy the vampire slayer in fact Gothika just consider as your fucking down fall… you can’t and won’t get past me, it doesn’t matter what fancy “trick” you might have up your vampire alley way… you can try and glamour me, you can try and read my thoughts but you’ll never control me, you’ll never know what I have in store for you… hell you can try and sink your teeth into this neck but trust me when I say this…I will kick then so far down your throat that they’ll be shredding up your insides for weeks.

Adjusting her engagement ring unfazed that she’s cutting her promo, smiling down at it proudly the bubbly Australian continues.

Odette: As for being a feared vampire, how am I meant to take you seriously when you have you have you “bad girl” t shirt on how am I meant to fear the infamous “heart breaker” trust me you sun rejecting ferret, you’re no heart breaker, but if we want to call someone a heart breaking in this match… I’m happy to be it. I’m more than happy to take your hopes and dreams and turn them into a pained reality for you that pained reality is this… you might be walking in with the gold but I can assure you, you won’t be walking out with it. You’ll have the belts stripped from your fingers before you even know what has happened. Why? Because Misty and I won’t want to

 Dreams, they say that they’re the very things that separate fantasy from reality. Some say they’re our ultimate desires, if you dream for it, it must mean you want it. If you dream of it you must desire it. Dreams Odette has never been a big fan of dreams to her they’re just a taste of a superior reality that can’t be touched. For example when Odette was five, she was busy dreaming about becoming a Princess, you know the type of damsel in distress that gets saved from Prince Charming? You know the type that has a man that will do anything in his physical, or hell supernatural power to save her? Yeah like that dream could ever become a reality, much the same of her dreams of becoming an unstoppable motocross star. Sure she has the skills, but really? How could she dream so big to dominate a sport that is profoundly dominated by males? It was just another farfetched dream; silencing a need for fantasy in her everyday life.

Although there’s a need for your subconscious to send you dreams at night to keep your mind stimulated while you sleep, Odette has always seen them as over rated, over worshiped and over analysed.  What if for one moment a dream was just simply a night movie your brain watches while your body rests? Basically that’s all they are right? Wrong. To some they mean everything, a bad dream to some means a sign of good things to come, while a bad dream is just a smoke screen to hide a bunch of good coming your way. They say when you dream about something it most likely means the opposite, so to dream of death actually means new life, while the dream of a new born means a sudden death.

To Odette that’s a strange logic. It’s weird to hear that people would let their dreams engulf their entire day to day lives, that they would wait for the impending message that were delivered to them unannounced. Not following? It will all make sense soon. Her whole life Odette has been told she can be anything that she can dream of, a bold face lie people use to help pick people up from the dirt. If Odette could be the one thing that she dreams of the most, she wouldn’t be breathing, she wouldn’t be a living soul. Try this on for size, just because you dream you’re a superhero, that doesn’t make you Wonder Woman. Oh yes the full circle.

Last week Odette was asked what her dream match would be, and the match she has been given this week isn’t exactly what she wanted. To her, the dream would be to see Gabriel go one on one with the current Sin City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Simon Jones for the championship. That match right there is her dream, that match right there is what she wanted, but just like most dreams they come up empty handed, or to make them a reality you have to jump through a few hoops. We’ll let this match be loop number one. This tag match isn’t exactly her dream match, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t going to fight for it. Sometimes when you dream big, you have to be bold, you have to be smart, you having to be cunning. Odette knows exactly what she’s doing. Dream match or not, it will become a reality. Gabriel will once again become the Sin City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, even if it kills her.  

Consider this the first step in a long battle to reach her dream, consider this the preview of what her dream is. Roxi and Simon don’t feel discouraged by this, in fact use it. You may think that this match might just be Odette’s way of pushing Gabriel back into the limelight, but you can always trust an Aussie to have a hidden agenda. While she’s trying to push Gabriel to the top, she’s also trying to fuel a fire that has been desperately waiting to be relit inside her. Odette faced her dreams, when she took on Misty one on one and walked away the victor, Odette had reached the top of her wish list and since that day the fire has started to be extinguished. The love of the fans is there but the need to prove herself isn’t. Consider this dream match a physical kick in the arse to the Bombshell from down under, when it comes to getting Odette’s head back in the game she needs to go after the best. Right now that best title belongs to Roxi, right now that’s who Odette has to beat.

Why now? Why the sudden urge to prove herself once again? Because to be still considered in the top of this game she has to beat them all, Odette has stated that time and time again. Right now she’s sitting in limbo when it comes to Sin City Wrestling. Her want for the Bombshell Championship it’s self is a deadline, the passionate desire to go after the Bombshell Roulette Championship is untouchable, it’s unthinkable, it’s so far out of his grips that she has been told time and time again  to forget about it. The thrill of a triple crown will never be in her possession. As for the Bombshell Tag Team Championships, as of right now, there isn’t a soul Odette would trust enough to embark on such a journey. Sure she has Vixen and Jessie, her NXT stable mates but Odette wouldn’t want to stunt their rolls. It’s a bitter web that she is stuck in, this match this Sunday maybe her only chance of redeeming the need to fight.

You may all be aware of her dream to see Gabriel to the top, but none of you are aware of the dream she holds silently on the inside. The dream is to get the drive back, the dream is to get the vibe back, her dream is to fall back in love with the sport that has primarily given her everything… and by everything; she ultimately means Gabriel.

~~~

Opening up high above the Paris skyline, Odette Ryder is seen looking down at the millions of sparkling lights. The sight of the city at night time is nothing less than breath taking as the world famous Eiffel Tower is lit up towering above the rest of the landmarks. The reflection of the city lights dance in her emerald eyes as the camera is positioned to show just the right the side of her face. A slight breeze lifts and catches the loose strands of her curled brown locks that have managed to break free from her loose pony tail. Not a word at first is spoken, just silence. The noise from the city is miles away as the Aussie looks from her perch high above the city limits. To say she was taken back from the city’s beauty would be a bold face understatement.

Odette:  Dreams, all your life you’re told to chase them. You’re told to embrace them, you’re told to follow them. It’s drummed into us to dream big and that you’re never too old to dream of something outrageous because if there’s a seed planted by a dream then it can be accomplished, it can be achieved.

Flicking another one of her long curled loose strands of hair out of her eyes Odette keep her sights on the city below her.

Odette:  I think it’s safe to say we all know that this Sunday at Climax Control we’re not really living out my ultimate dream match, we all know what I want to come out of this match and I’m not going to lie, I’m not going to hold back… it might be selfish to Simon, it might be selfish to Roxi but sometimes when you want something so badly in life, you have to be a bit cunning in the way you go after it. Sure this isn’t for their belts, but could you imagine what doors could open after Gabriel and I beat them this weekend? Can you just imagine where a victory over the current Sin City Wrestling’s crème de la crème could do for Gabriel and I?

Turning to look at the camera Odette flashes her white teeth smiling brightly at the thought of beating the two top champions SCW has to offer.

Odette:  Not only would we be the so called power couple in professional wrestling, we would be the next two in line to rightfully go for the titles. Now before you start to second guess me, I will say this once again… right now… I don’t want the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Championship, Roxi rest assure that your belt is the furthest thing from my mind. Sure it would stamp my dominance over the women’s division, yes it would bring me one step closer to a goal of mine before I leave the halls of SCW… but right now, I’m standing by the fact that I can remain as one of the best female wrestlers that this world has ever seen and that I don’t need a belt to prove it. I don’t need to act like Misty to try and make a difference in this roller-coaster ride we call a career.

Winking at the camera Odette continues to smile while talking, the wind around her slowly picking up. Wrapping her arms around herself she runs her hands up and down her bare skin.

Odette:  Let me just say that this isn’t a wasted dream match, this isn’t a waste of your time. Roxi, consider this your chance to beat me, consider this as your chance to get some heroic revenge from the mixed tag team tournaments. I know you wanted nothing more but to win that match, I know you had a lot to prove, let this Sunday be that night. Let this be the night you have a chance to silence the critics that keep saying that you can’t beat me. It’s odd isn’t it? That I would be putting all of these scenarios into my competition’s head… but you see when you want to fight someone at their most dangerous, you have to provoke the thought of chance. You have the plant a seed that could lead to a dream… a dream that I’m more than sure Roxi has dreamt of.

Turning back too look forward into the sleepless city Odette kept her calm, remaining focus on the task at hand.

Odette:  Sure Roxi, you might be the champion right now, but don’t think that I won’t be bringing a championship effort this weekend. I don’t just have my future to think of when I’m out there this week, I have Gabriel’s and there’s no chance in hell that I’m going to just let this chance slip us by. I can feed your imagination with a much hope as I want, because there’s no doubt in my mind that there’s no way I’m going to let you pin these shoulders to the canvas at Climax Control. Superhero or not Roxi, the power of a dedicated girlfriend will always trump the bells and whistles of a masked crusader.

Looking back towards the camera Odette, takes a few steps over towards the railing that stops tourists from falling down the embankment. Wrapping her hands around the cold metal she stops her promo collecting her thoughts. Looking over her shoulder she winks at Gabriel who is watching her patiently from his seat on top of a picnic table.

Odette:  ah yes Roxi Johnson, the pinup girl for living out a dream, the super human with little to no fear. A hero, a conqueror you know the super being that little girls dream of at least once in their life time? Roxi Johnson the Little girl that went to bed one night and woke up still dreaming, still crossed over in that warped sense of fantasy. She’s the living breathing specimen of a day dreamer, who finds herself in a ‘better’ life when she is fabricating a reality. A wounded soul, that’s lost when her eyes are open, yet flourishes when her eyes are closed. Roxi Johnson, Crab girl… she’s what we’re subjected to watch as our current Bombshell Champion. She’s who we’re meant to look up and admire, she’s the current bench mark for the Bombshells in Sin City Wrestling. Really?

Gabriel mouths “Be nice” towards Odette who just playfully rolls her eyes, before turning back towards the camera.

Odette:  Roxi is what the rest of us are meant to aspire to be? Now, I don’t want to be too harsh but how delusional does she expect us to be? I’m sure she’s lovely, I’m sure that she is a really nice person behind the superhero get up, but bowing down to a grown woman who believes that she fights crime on a daily bases just isn’t something that sits well with me. Honey, we all fight crime on the daily it’s called life, there’s no need to paint your face and go all wonder woman on us. I don’t mean to come across rude, but I don’t think there’s a single thing Roxi can say or do to me that won’t produce a laugh. I’m not laughing with you Roxi, I’ll be laughing at you… if you think I’m going to take your seriously you have another thing coming. Sure, the last time we faced each other you were shadowing my boyfriend Gabriel and you two formed some type of friendship, but that doesn’t buy you a hall pass in my books.

Turning back to Gabriel as he clears his throat Odette waves him off.

Odette:  That’s right Roxi, no matter what Gabriel says, the truth is you were shadowing him in the Mixed Tag Team Tournament, Gabriel was the driving force, Gabriel was the one who got you over the line week in and week out. I know deep down he knows it too, he’s just too polite to say it, he’s just too much of a gentleman to let you know that you weren’t the superhero in that duo Roxi you were the Robin; you were the Speedy to his Green Arrow.

Smirking wildly Odette shrugs her shoulders she likes to add a little spice to her promos as friendly as she was.

Odette:  Don’t get me wrong Roxi, I won’t be taking you lightly in this match, because this match isn’t about me… this match is about getting Gabriel to finally see that he’s destined to be at the top of Sin City Wrestling, this match to help open his eyes up to a reality that he deserves. In saying that Roxi, don’t think for one moment that when you and I get tagged in that I won’t be running at you like a bull at a gate. I want you to know exactly what you’re getting in too as the Bombshell Champion. I want you to know that IF or WHEN I decided to go for the Bombshell Championship you will have the fight of your life on your hands… consider this your warning match, consider this your reality check from your fantasy land that you live in. The Dreams that you live out day in and day out, have nothing on the harsh reality that I bring forth in the ring against my opponents. Trust me Roxi, your superpowers won’t save you and I have a feeling that deep down you know that. You know what I’m capable of, you know what I can do… and you know exactly what I can take from you. I’ve taken something from you before, and you know that sometimes, well I can get a little greedy.

Looking back to Gabriel she blows him a kiss, of course she was talking about his influence on her in the greed department. Gabriel playfully catches the kiss before giving Odette the ‘wrap it up’ signal. Turning back to the camera the Aussie laughs.

Odette:  Speaking of being greedy, it appears that someone would like me all to his self. Roxi, I know a win this weekend would mean the world to you, it would help keep you on the roll that you are, but a win for Gabriel and myself this week means more than anything you could comprehend. This weekend you’re not going to be able to predict or see what’s coming at you crab girl, I can guarantee this.

Adjusting the top of her sweetheart style mid length red dress the Aussie then runs her hands down her midsection, a sly taunt to where the Bombshell Championship belt could one day sit again.

Odette:  Now Simon, forgive me for not really mentioning you, it’s just well there’s nothing I can really say, other than I’m sorry that you have to be put in this predicament… I’m sorry that you were courted into my dream match purely because of the belt you carry. Don’t take this personally because I’m sure you’re a cool guy, I’m sure your outstanding talent it’s just well for the lack of a better words, you’re in my way of helping Gabriel see that he can in fact take back what’s rightfully his… that Heavyweight championship… I don’t expect you to forgive me or to understand it’s just that belt needs to find its way home it needs to find a way to find its way back into the hands of its very first keeper and if this is my only shot of trying to get Gabriel to realise this, then boy oh boy am I going to take it… I hope you find some comfort in knowing that right now, you’re the benchmark you’re the fighting champion and if we can beat you and Roxi this weekend that would be the greatest achievement Gabriel and I have faced together in the ring as a team, apart from tricking Jordan Williams of course.

Remembering that moment brings a smile to her face

Odette:  Well I guess it’s time for me to talk about my tag team partner? I guess it’s that time that I send out some firm words to my partner in crime… well Gabriel I know you’re watching, I just pray that you’re listening to this and not just picturing my dress on the hotel floor.

Looking over her shoulder Gabriel fakes an innocent look on his face, shaking her head Odette turns back towards the camera.

Odette:  Typical…

Laughing the Australian quickly runs her right hand through her hair.

Odette:  Gabriel I want you to know that I’m doing this for you… I know that deep down you’re a bit disappointed at me using my dream match to help show you what your capable of, but I want you to know that I would walk through hell just to come back to show you how much you mean to me. I know for months I have been bringing up the Heavyweight Championship, I know for months you have turned it down, you have said no… well honey, I’ve kind of painted you into a corner. Please don’t feel trapped by this please don’t be upset by this. I just want to see you with what you deserve. You made me promise that before I quit the wrestling world and before I exit to have our children that I would go for one last run at a Sin City Wrestling Championship… a promise that I’m willing keep, but it’s a promise that I want to share with you… it’s a goal we should be aspiring to do together…

Turning to look at her boyfriend, Odette takes a few steps towards him, now her promo was directed at him.

Odette:  This Sunday at Climax Control, let this be the start of our new journey to the top of our ranks… let this be the match that people look at us and see serious competitors not just the power couple, not just the glamour couple, not just the remarkable English magician and his crazy motocross loving Australian. Let this be the divisions wake up call, that there are two very powerful, two very capable contenders out there that could and will take this company by the horns… that could drag it to water and force it to drink.

Now directly in front of him Odette steps up to him, standing in between his legs that were dangling over the side of the picnic table.

Odette:  You know just a well as I do, we could do that… and we could lead the company in the right direction. I want you to see what your worth, what you mean to the fans what you mean to Sin City Wrestling… you deserve the best…

Running her right hand through his messy hair, Odette leant in towards him. Her cool breath was so close to patch of bare skin between his collar bone and his shirt.

Odette:  so Gabriel I ask you this… this Sunday… will you take this opportunity for what it is? Dream match or not, this is what should have been booked months ago… this is what the fans want to see. It’s our time baby, it’s our time to show the world exactly what we can do… it’s time to show them were not just that ridiculously adorable couple.

Bringing her lips up to his Odette pressed hers gently against his for a few seconds. Gabriel hands instantly find her hips, pulling her into him as Odette’s arms lock around the back of his neck. Pulling away the Aussie smiles up at her boyfriend, looking into Gabriel’s eyes Odette has that innocent look in her eyes.

Odette:  Come Sunday Gabriel let’s show the world that if we can’t be the titleholders… then we can at least rule over the champions like the authority… a win over Simon and Roxi would mean that we’re the standard that the rest of the Sin City Wrestlers and Bombshells should aim to be…

Raising his right eyebrow to his girlfriend Gabriel seemed a little taken back by Odette’s sudden obsession in proving their dominance.  

Odette:  I want this for you, so I won’t stop this Sunday until we’re the team with our hands raised in victory… I owe you this for giving me everything I could ever imagine and more… When I was a little girl I used to dream that I was a Disney Princess who was waiting for her White Knight… the very moment my eyes laid on you I knew that you would complete that dream… my latest dream is to show everyone what we can do, that we are the real deal… and the dream becomes a reality this Sunday night at Climax Control…

Her right hand came up to caress the side of his face, watching his lips slightly part Odette smiled shyly.

Odette:  Come Climax Control Gabriel you better believe that…

Winking up at him as she steals his catchphrase Odette turns back to the camera.

Odette:  Roxi and Simon, you can beat your shiny championship belts that Gabriel and I are coming for you, granted you’ll both walk away with your gold regardless of the outcome… just know that won’t stop us from bringing our very best. In fact, if I were you both I would prepare for an onslaught… come Sunday let’s give the fans what they want, let’s make this a Climax Control main event to remember and buckle up champs… because on Sunday… you guessed it… we’re going to give the fans the ride of their life.

Winking at the camera Odette waved towards her Rydernites that were watching. Turning back to Gabriel as the camera pans out, Odette could be heard laughing as Gabriel’s voice was heard as he beckoned her to come in closer to him. Wrapping his arms around her tightly, he jumped down from the table, before his lips captured hers passionately. The cameras panned out to the Paris skyline, looking out into the magical fairly land before dissolving into nothing but darkness.

~~~

Earlier in the week

Gabriel:  So Odette Nicole Ryder… Will you marry me?

It was as if a million and one fireworks had just exploded right inside of her ears. Odette could hear his words, but she was struggling to digest them. Looking down to her boyfriend that was down on bended knee in front of her Odette’s right hand covered her glossy lips. Her left hand was shaking as Gabriel’s warm right hand was placed gently underneath it. As the moments passed, they must have felt like hours to Gabriel as his Australian girlfriend for once had been rendered speechless. Taking her hand away from her lips she brought her index finger up to underneath her eye, knocking away the falling tear. As Gabriel’s dark eyes stayed locked on hers Odette went to speak but nothing came out. She had waited her whole life for a moment as perfect as this. She has imagined it ever since she was a little girl, even tho she had openly said marriage wasn’t for her… that was until she met him. That was until her eyes stumbled upon her Gabriel. He was everything and more than what she had ever dreamt of, Gabriel was her centre, her whole, without him in her life she would have been gutted. Gabriel was still down on bended knee and a small audience had begun to gather around them, Odette could see the hope in his eyes, but the desperation had slowly started to taint his face, why hadn’t she said anything? That must have been a question burning deep in his mind. Hearing him clear his throat a little Odette’s wide eyes struggled to blink her eyes hadn’t even locked on the ring that was on offer yet. They just stayed on his. Before any words could escape her lips, Odette felt her head nod slightly, before the pounding of her heart took over in her chest. The corners of her perfectly glossed lips turned up wards as she finally spoke, in a shock whisper.

Odette:  Yes…

The look on Gabriel’s face was priceless as he faked that he couldn’t hear her.

Gabriel:  I’m sorry what was that?

Odette’s smile was plastered across her face as the tears started to stream down her face.

Odette:  Yes… I said yes… yes… yes I will marry you Gabriel…

Her smile was matched with his as Gabriel took the stunning ring from its box. Finding her ring finger he didn’t waste another moment as he slid the ring onto her long slender finger. A perfect fit. Closing the box shut Gabriel was quick to place it back into his pocket before getting back up to his feet. Without looking at her ring Odette instantly jumped into his arms. Her lips desperately seeking his, the small audience started to applaud the two as they kissed passionately. His right arm instantly wrapped around Odette’s waist pulling her in as tightly to his body as he could. As his left caressed her face softly as they shared a deep kiss. Odette had managed to wrap both of her hands around Gabriel’s neck pulling him in closely to her, not wanting to let go. Pulling back just slightly Gabriel smiled proudly down to his future wife.

Gabriel:  You have no idea how happy I am Odette.

Wiping the happy tears away from her face, Gabriel was quick to return his lips to hers before she could even reply.

Odette:  I… Love… You….

Speaking during his kisses Odette pushed herself back, not forcefully but just enough so she could talk.

Odette:  I love you Gabriel.

Smiling up at him, the grip of her arms around his neck grew tighter as Gabriel looked down at her.

Gabriel:  I love you too Odette.

Another kiss was share between the two before Gabriel unwrapped Odette’s hands from behind his neck, bringing her left hand up to her view. Playing with the ring that had found a home on her slender finger Gabriel looked into her emerald eyes.

Gabriel:  How did I do?

In all the excitement of agreeing to become his future wife, Odette had forgotten to take a good hard look at her engagement ring. As the 9 carat white diamond sparkled in the city lights Odette’s eyes bugged slightly out of her head, her jaw dropping again. Looking up at him with curiosity in her eyes Odette spoke just above a whisper.

Odette:  Gabriel that would have cost a fortune…

Lowering his head down to hers Gabriel pressed his lips against hers, before breaking away.

Gabriel:  only the best for my future wife.

He didn’t let her reply he just crushed his lips to hers once more. This time their breathing kicked up a notch as Gabriel didn’t want to let her go and to be honest Odette didn’t want to be anywhere else. Breaking away breathless the two continued to hug one another as the crowd around them started to disperse. Resting his chin on the top of Odette’s head, Gabriel ran his fingers through her hair, while Odette held her left hand out in front of her staring at her engagement ring in astonishment. As the two stood there for what seemed like 10 minutes in a soft silence looking out over the river and the lights taking their time in adoring each other. Odette’s body suddenly jolted in Gabriel’s arms. Pulling away from her slightly Gabriel looked down at Odette, who was already staring up at him.

Gabriel:  What’s wrong?

Odette:  Nothings wrong… it’s just… I have to call my mother…

Barely containing her excitement Odette reached for her IPhone that was in Gabriel’s jacket pocket but her hand was swatted away.

Gabriel:  We can call everyone in the morning… let’s just enjoy this…

Odette:  Brilliant idea… but you can face the wrath of my mother tomorrow morning when she asked what took us so long in telling her…

Gabriel chuckled lightly.

Gabriel:  I’m sure she won’t mind…

He was right, Odette’s mother wouldn’t mind… but this is Odette were talking about she wanted to tell everyone her good news.

Odette:  I can’t wait to tell everyone…

Hugging onto his tiny Australian girlfriend Gabriel couldn’t help but smile, she was a social butterfly who had harder time keeping secrets then Angel. Running his hand through her hair once more Gabriel took in a deep breath.

Gabriel:  They’ll find out in time…

Odette:  yes, yes they will…

Nodding her head in agreement Odette closed her eyes soaking in the warm feeling of being so close to Gabriel. There we have it ladies and gents. Odette and Gabriel have officially become engaged the future was in fact theirs. The scene fades out with Odette and Gabriel standing by the river locked in each-other’s arms. They say Paris is the city of love and if these two can find peace there, then it must be true. There’s an old saying that you have to dream of what you want, go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you only have one life and once chance to do the things you want to do and right now Odette Nicole Ryder was living in that dream. She had found peace and happiness in the man called Gabriel. He had her heart and she had his, together they would face everything and anything that would come their way. who knew that dreams and fairy tales really do exist?

 Odette: But by all means if that’s how you think you’re going to get inside my head, have at it… just know the only reaction you’re getting from me is laughter.  In all seriousness tho Mandy I get that you want to end me, I mean who wouldn't? I might be the only damn Bombshell on the roster that doesn't have to hold a belt to get the fans attention, that still gets glorified as being one of the best Sin City Wrestling has to offer... and trust me baby girl that’s not me tooting my own horn, that's the cold hard truth. There isn't a week that goes by that I don't have people offering me a contract, offering me a slot at their federations just to show up at their weekly shows at their fancy opening days, their restaurants, at their stores... you want to know why peaches and cream? I get the crowd working, I get the crowd pumping and the best thing about it, I can do it without having to take my shoes off getting them tickled to the point of a near accident while parading around like a jacked up Kat Von D on a bad batch of Scott Stoner’s special brownies.

Dropping the microphone down to her side Odette let the Ryder chant take over for a few seconds before bring the microphone back to her glossed lips.

Odette: You want to know why the fans like me over you Mandy? Because I interact with them? I find it funny that week in and week out you cry like chef cutting up onions demanding to know why no one likes you why they won't listen to you and why no one takes you seriously? So many questions Amanda, lucky for you I know all the answers. No one likes you because you're un-relatable, hell I’m fairly sure you’re the reason the word sporadic was created. One week you’re crawling up the fans arses begging for them to like you, the next week you're telling them to go to hell. I thought for sure that SCW got rid of Carly Athens but would you lookie here, I found her reincarnation. No one listens to you because you have nothing new to say, it's the same bullshit... I’m going to smash her, I’m going to kill her, I’m going to destroy her all just empty threats all just empty statements... anyone can play by that game anyone can play irrelevant... hell I tell Gabriel all the time that I’m going to stop buying handbags, but we all know that's an empty promise. You really want the fans to acknowledge you? Stop the lies, stop the tough girl act... because in reality your just a bitch with her tail tucked between her legs basking in the glow similar to a deer in headlights.

“Ryder, Ryder, Ryder”

Odette: You see Amanda these loyal Sin City Wrestling fans know how to back a winner and trust me I’ve had their love and support from day one. It all boils down to a little word with a big meaning respect. You harp on about the fans being stupid because they chant for me, because they love me and ultimately dislike you… did you ever stop to think that maybe, just maybe that has something to do with the fact that you upped and left them for a cheap ride on Team Erik? Oh yeah by the way, how is that smart business move working out for you? I see that you and Laura are living the dream over there… getting your arses kicked week in and week out… getting busted on the drugs, been taken away from the championship spot light… ah and there it is… there’s the true motive about why you hate me. I have everything that you want… I have a loving relationship, I have the BEST fans in the world and I have every opportunity in the world to go for the Bombshell Championship, where you can’t… you couldn’t it all makes sense now. Jealously, she’s disease, jealously, it's like an addiction. A sick plague that had attached itself to you like mucus does to a lung... jealously Amanda is disintegrating. Not only does it mess with your mind but it misleads your senses. Not only are you coming into the match at Into The Void II blind, you’re coming into it out of your damn mind, if you think for one second that you, YOU can defeat me, you must be crazy.

Twirling her finger around her temple for the international sign of Crazy Odette laughed lightly into the microphone.

Odette: Jealously might be you motivation Mandy, but it sure as hell won't take you to the top it will be your down fall. Like a spiral stair case it's only a matter of time before somebody falls and I can guarantee that it won't be me. This coming Sunday Amanda, it time to put up and shut it… this is your chance to stop the streak, you have the chance to win, you have the chance to silence me… but trust me it’s not going to end the way you want it to. You’re not going to be the victor you’ll be just another Team Erik disappointment… This Sunday when it’s all said and done, this match won’t be so set in stone for you. This Sunday I promise you it will be the fight of your life… it’s not about what you have said, it’s not about what you have done… it’s about the people in the seats, it’s about putting on the best damn show of my life for my Rydernites, for the SCW loyal army… and trust me the louder they cheer the harder you will fall. Together the fans and I are unstoppable, unbreakable and together we will put a stop to Tickle Freak Bitch.

Pushing herself up off the ropes Odette walks back into the centre of the ring, licking her lips once more as she surveys the crowd.  

Odette: Together the Sin City Wrestling fans, the Rydernites, the Aussies, the battlers, the front rowers to the nose bleeders will rally beside me, they will guide me, they will inspire me, I promise action and they know the louder they scream the more extreme I get… so with all of us together…  we say this to you Amanda Cortez… Come Sunday… LET’S RIDE…

“LET’S RIDE” as the fan joins in with Odette, Blood in my eyes slam over the personal Address system. Handing the microphone back to Justin Odette exits the ring, only to walk around the six sided ring to shake hands, pose for photos and high five the fans. Fade the Black!!!!

 Gabriel: I cannot believe you talked me into letting you buy this thing…

Opening up in the well-known mansion of Odette and Gabriel, we find Sin City Wrestling’s favourite couple standing in their main bedroom. In the middle of the room there was their large traditional king sized but that was flanked and decorated in red, black and gold bedspreads, doonas and pillows. They could have even picked up the fact that even their treasured dog Alcide was fast asleep smack bang in the middle of the bed, but no. Their attention had been drawn to what was sitting to the left of the bed. Standing in front of her new purchase with a wicked smile on her face Odette held onto Gabriel hand squeezing it, trying to reassure him that he did the right thing. While Gabriel’s brown eyes just glared towards the massive round Cheeseburger bed that was now a permanent fixture in their bedroom.

Odette: I LOVE IT!!!

Looking down towards his younger girlfriend Gabriel just rolled his eyes as Odette’s forest like emeralds were scanning the finer details of the bed. Jumping up and down on the spot excitedly she turned towards Gabriel bouncing on her heels desperately trying to capture his full attention.

Odette: It even has sesame seeds Gabriel… SESAME SEEDS!!!!

Gabriel: That’s fantastic…

She could sense his deep sarcasm and stopped jumping up and down dropping her bottom lip.

Odette: You hate it, don’t you?

Gabriel: I wouldn’t say hate, I just think… it doesn’t matter… you enjoy it…

Her eyes lit up with excitement once more as she was about to run up and jump on the bed. Turning swiftly she looked back at Gabriel.

Odette: Wait… what do you mean you enjoy it… we’re going to enjoy it…aren’t we?

Winking with her right eye Odette licked her lips, trying to get Gabriel to crack a smile.

Gabriel: I’m not sleeping in that thing O.

Odette: Why not?

Gabriel: Give me a solid reason why I should?

Pretending to think Odette raised her right index finger in the air as if she just thought of the most brilliant idea.

Odette: I don’t know maybe because I’ll be in the bed?

Gabriel: And?

Her jaw dropped as Gabriel cracked a slight smile teasing her.  Two can play at this game.

Odette: And…

Gabriel: Go on…

Narrowing her eyes at him Odette warned him silently about interrupting her master plan.

Odette: and… I’ll be losing the dressing if you know what I’m sayin’

Walking up towards Gabriel Odette placed her open palms on to Gabriel’s bare chest, looking up at him as innocently as she could. Flashing a smile Gabriel continued to play along.

Gabriel: And then what?

Knowing what he wanted to hear Odette sucked her in bottom lip, wrapping her arms around his waist, pulling herself in closer to him.

Odette: I think you know what comes next…

Gabriel: I do, do I?

Nodding her head Odette stepped up on her tippy toes and brought her mouth just millimetres away from Gabriel’s right ear.

Odette: You do, but you know what my burger bed is missing?

Gabriel: What’s that?

Even tho it was only them at home alone they were whispering as if they were worried about someone hearing their evil plan.

Odette: Bacon, so be my bacon…

Pushing Odette away slightly Gabriel faked a shocked look on his face.

Gabriel: I really just am a piece of meat to you aren’t I?

Turning swiftly on her heels Odette made her way towards the bed that was shaped like a cheeseburger that was draped in sheets or pillows that represented a certain ingredient of a burger. Turning slightly around just as her knees hit the side of the soft bed she looked over her left shoulder.

Odette: Basically

Gabriel’s mouth flung open at how casually those words left Odette’s lips

Odette: I thought you already knew that, oops my bad.  

Blowing him a playful kiss her right hand came up and grabbed a handful of her long brown hair scrunching it up in her grip she fluffed it up giving her naturally curls some added volume. While her left index finger hooked the strap of her night gown, bringing it slowly down her shoulder. Dropping her hair back down it flowed down her back freely as Gabriel just watched on, knowing exactly what Odette was up to. Sliding the other strap of her night gown down her right shoulder Odette shimmied the dress down her body letting it drop to the floor before entering the burger buns of her new bed. Disappearing under the covers Gabriel watched as the covers rolled around before Odette’s head popped back out of the covers. Tucking the green sheet around her head like a hoodie the Aussie smiled up towards her boyfriend.

Odette: Come on in Gabriel, the mustard’s fine and the lettuce can’t wait to meet you.

Laughing at her lame joke, she noticed that Gabriel hadn’t moved an inch so she pouted. Before bringing her hands up out from underneath the sheets, tossing her panties over towards Gabriel. Watching them drop at his feet a proud smile crossed his face as he took a step towards her.

Gabriel: What are you turning me into woman?

Odette: A big ol teddy bear?

Gabriel: So it seems.

Raising her right eyebrow towards him Odette cleared her throat, Gabriel was the only man alive that she would allow to call her “woman.” Gabriel made his way over towards the bed, much to the delight of his Australian girlfriend. Scooping the covers up carefully, Gabriel tucked himself underneath the covers.

Gabriel: I’m here on one condition

Odette: And what’s that?

Gabriel: No more lame burger related jokes…

Pouting towards him, Gabriel shook his head knowing that Odette had one still up her sleeve.

Gabriel: Out with it…

Smiling proudly Odette nestled her way into Gabriel’s arms resting her head on his chest. Seeming content with her position Odette let out a sigh as Gabriel’s wrapped his arms around her.

Odette: I’ll save it for next time…

Pressing his lips on top of her head Gabriel squeezed her in his arms, lifting her head off his chest Odette looked up at him smiling brightly. Bringing her lips to his Odette rolled over to lie on top of Gabriel, letting their kiss deepen. As the two started to do what they do best Odette suddenly broke the kiss. Looking down directly into Gabriel’s dark eyes she smirked and without skipping a beat she proceed to say in a sing song like tone.

Odette: Welcome to the good burger, home of the good burger… can I take your order?

Without hesitation Gabriel wraps his arms around Odette’s back and over powers her, pinning her firmly back down on the mattress.

Gabriel: You’ll pay for that…

Giggling her head off Odette tried to cover her face with her hands but Gabriel caught them in his, pressing them deep into the soft mattress before lowering his head towards hers. His lips traced hers before finally sinking in for a passionate connection. There my friend is where I’ll leave them.

~~~

Odette:  For days now I have been asked, why? Why did you pull Laura into that ridiculous stunt at Climax Control? Why did you attack her?  Well starters… I didn’t attack anyone, did I hurt Laura? NO…. did I take Laura out? Ummm no… but why? Why would I stoop to such a low level to get my point across? It’s really easy to work out if you put your mind to it. You see why Amanda is ear bashing the hell out of everyone week in and week out stating that she is going to take out the ones that I love, that she is going destroy me and them? You see that ain’t going to fly.

Opening up we find Odette sitting outside her main bedroom on the balcony overlooking the construction that is happening on her private zoo next door. Turning to face the camera she winks before continuing.

Odette: I find it funny that everyone thinks they can walk all over me by talking about Gabriel, and the most hilarious part of it all is when they think I’m going to sit back and let them? I know full well that Gabriel can hold his own, I know full well that even he tells me to let what the others say go… but why should we have to be subject to the constant slating? I can only put it down to jealously.

Shrugging her bare shoulders Odette just shakes her head, disappointed.

Odette: Think about it… In every promo Amanda has aimed at me… she has gone after the things I have… she has called me over glorified, overdone… and now Laura is jumping in on the action. Girls it must suck to sit back and watch me, the “crap” wrestler you speak off… who can take time away from the show, but still has the fans calling her name? It must suck to see this “crap” wrestler… dominate every-time there is a challenge put before her. Laura it must hit the bone knowing that at the very start you wanted to be friends with the crowd, you wanted them to accept you… and what did they do? They couldn’t even bother to welcome you in with open arms. This is one of the many reason why the Sin City Wrestling following are the smartest in the world.

Flashing her trademark smile Odette waved at the camera.

Odette: Sorry Laura, but Climax Control this week just isn’t going to be your night. You see consider yourself the appetiser, then at Into Void II consider your girlfriend to be the main course… and not in the way you’re most likely thinking.

Stopping to hold back a laugh Odette composures herself and continues.

Odette: This Sunday Laura, I will make you see how much this “crap” wrestler can beat a “top notch” girl like yourself. You’re going to wish that you kept your mouth closed hell you’re going to wish that Amanda never opened hers to begin with. Amanda wants to send me a message? Amanda wants to come after me… Well sweets, I’m giving her the same treatment… I hope she’s well aware of the position she has put you in and I can’t wait to see the look on her face after I put you away for good on Sunday. You see while Amanda was dancing on graves earlier in the week, I was digging yours… and at Climax Control I’m going to bury you in it.

Looking over her shoulder Odette can see Gabriel starting to make his way over towards their double glass doors. Quickly turning back to the camera Odette smiles.

Odette: Laura you’re the stepping stone I need to overcome on my path to Amanda… I just hope that she’s worth it. Think about to Laura, You want to be noticed yet your being stunted by your girlfriend… every decision she has ever made for the two of you has been a dud… didn’t she promise you the world when your joined Team Erik? Yet your standing their empty handed. I know for a fact that at Climax Control, I won’t just be fighting you, but I’ll be picturing Amanda and I know that you will be fighting me but seeing her also… your angry Laura… you’re over it… I would be too if I was in your shoes.

Hearing the door being opened behind her the Aussie decided to wrap this up.

Odette: Come Sunday Laura, let give the audience what they want… and that’s this “crap” wrestler putting another disciple of Team Erik back in their places, and that’s down and out.

Laughing lightly the Aussie stands up and walks over towards the railing of her balcony. The scene then fades with Gabriel’s arms coming around, wrapping Odette up so they can both watch the chaos of construction unfold before their eyes.

#OOC Sorry Laura it's less then stellah - still struggling to find my flow with Odette lately.

 ***
Here we go again, I’m fairly sure Odette made a pack that she would never ever go after the Bombshell Championship again. In fact if I can remember correctly I’m fairly sure Odette has said just recently that she doesn’t want to hold any gold in Sin City Wrestling. Why? It’s a strange request but you see Odette strongly believes that you don’t need a leather strap with some fancy gold name plates on it to prove that you’re the best. Shouldn’t her undefeated streak in singles competition, her two former title runs and the fact that she has won two tournaments that Sin City Wrestling has had to offer? Surely that should be enough to keep everyone satisfied, surely that should keep the bosses happy, am I right?

Well sadly no. Here Odette stands in front of the biggest match of her career to date here she is once again with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Once again she has to prove her worth, prove her keep and prove to each and every single one of the Sin City Wrestling fans that she is one of the best, if not she is pretty damn close to being the best as far as the match rankings go in SCW. Not only does she have all of that to deal with she has to think of the three others in this match that are on her side. For her to walk out of Hostile Takeover as a winner, she has to ensure that all of her team mates escape the ring. With a bucket full of trust issues as of late, do you honestly think that is going to sit well in Odette’s mind? Forget Misty and her mind games, Hot Stuff, Christian and Erik have already gone in and taken over.

This match is not going to be easy in any way. The first struggle will be finding trust with her partners, the second struggle will be facing the cage, the third struggle for Odette will be to make sure all of her team gets out and gets out of there fast. The longer this match will go on for, the bigger the risk is of injury. No one wants to walk into this one only to be carried off in a stretcher. No one wants their biggest moment in sports and entertainment to be crippled by the fear of the cage. I think it’s fair to say these are some of the issues that will be faced by all of the opponents heading to the ring at Hostile Takeover.

Walking into Hostile Takeover Vixen and Roxi are just like Odette they have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Let’s hope they can pull it together to help protect Faith’s Bombshell Roulette Championship. How are they going to do that? By working as a team. You see Team Erik might think they have the upper hand because they “own” the bombshell but let me tell you something about ownership. You see she’s a bit of a mysterious devil, you can’t really own something when it’s fully out of your reach and you can’t really own something when it was never yours to begin with. Sound familiar? How can Erik Staggs think he owns Sin City Wrestling when he doesn’t have his finger in any financial pie? You’ve all been tricked and mislead Team Erik but you’ll work that out in time.

At Hostile Takeover you will find Vixen, Roxi, Faith and Odette working together like a well-oiled machine to stop at nothing to make sure they’re the four walking out of this match up with four brand new shiny belts even tho Odette has said that she doesn’t want the Bombshell Championship, she never said that she would let her team down. So if taking over the bombshell division’s top championship belt is what she has to do to ensure that Team Sin City Wrestling stays at the top, then this Aussie is going to get herself very familiar with a steel cage. Very familiar in deed as for team Erik.

Gothika and Raynin – Beaten and conquered by Odette Ryder, Misty? Beaten and conquered twice by Odette Ryder as for Necra? She is the only one in that beaten Odette in a push your opponent, in an open grave “match” match. So excuse me Faith if Odette decides to chime in and get a little bit of payback on the so called Goddess of the dead. No disrespect intended, it’s just an Aussie thing. As far as I can see tho, Team Sin City Wrestling has the will, has the energy and has the basic foundation to make an epic team for the night. As for Team Erik? Well when you’re lead by one of the cockiest bitches in the game, the cracks are sure to show. Let’s pray that come Hostile Takeover their team falls into the trap of too many Chiefs and not enough Indians.

But that is two weeks ago, for now let’s take a step back in time. It’s been a while since the Resident Sin City Wrestling Aussie has been in action. It’s been a while since she has been able to voice her opinions or give you a glimpse into her life. Although she has been enjoying this tour around South America Odette hasn’t had to the chance to show you, what she has been doing or how she has been spending her time. As of late she has been a handbag to Gabriel. I guess that’s what happens when you’re dating a Magician, who is treated like a movie star and has NWA gold strapped around his waist.

Let me take you back to where Odette finally made her mind up to join team Sin City Wrestling after all. She wasn’t always going to side with Team SCW, to say that would be put a strain on her relationship with Gabriel would be a lie, those two could go through hell and they would both walk out untouched. Cue Chile.

***

Odette: Did any of them touch you? I’ll kill them myself… with my bare hands.

Opening up in Odette and Gabriel’s shared hotel room in Chile, Miss Ryder is standing above Gabriel with her hands on either side of his face. She was studying his body for any signs of damage. Gabriel on the other hand was smiling up at her amused by his girlfriend’s not so often shown side of overprotectiveness. Odette of course was talking about the Team Erik members that had poured down to the ring during Gabriel’s tag match.

Gabriel: Baby, I’m fine they didn’t even get near me.

Her hands moved down from his face, to his bare shoulders. Gabriel was sitting on their large king sized bed, shirtless his hair sopping wet from just getting out of the shower. Looking down at him with a questioning glare, Gabriel held his hands out and signalled up and down his body. Taking in a massive sigh of relief Odette hugged into her boyfriend. His head rested neatly into her chest, being comforted by her breasts. Listening to her heart beat Gabriel just smiled as Odette’s grip around his shoulders intensified.

Gabriel: Are you okay Odette?

Shaking her head she glared down at him, not wanting to seem like an idiot she choose to bite her tongue instead of lashing out with words. Just a tight squeeze of his shoulders, she let him go before going to walk off towards the bathroom. As her hands ran over his bare shoulders, Gabriel caught her right hand trapping her fingers delicately in his.

Gabriel: Talk to me.

Drat! She had been busted. Turning around on her bare heels she looked at her boyfriend and sighed. Playfully twirling back into him, Odette sat down in Gabriel’s lap. Looking up into his dark eyes she took a moment just to study them as they looked hers up and down trying to find answers.

Odette: I was just worried that’s all… I don’t like what’s happening Gabriel. Every week more and more people are getting attacked and NO ONE is doing anything about it, so much for company loyalty.

Shaking her head at him, Odette brought her free hand up to scruff up Gabriel’s wet hair shaking it between her fingers before resting her head into position between his shoulders and his neck. Gabriel brought his arms around her tightly comforting her.

Gabriel: There’s no one dumb enough on that little team that would even think about touching Despayre or I. But speaking of company loyalty, when are you going to answer Mark Ward’s phone calls? I mean tonight alone you had three… he seems like he wants to talk to you. Mark doesn’t chase anyone O, let alone make house calls and then blow up their phone…

Sighing the Aussie pressed her lips against Gabriel’s neck giving him a slight kiss.

Odette: I want to stay out of this one G, I want to see what the other bombshells are thinking… I don’t want to do the typical Odette Ryder makes the save trick they’re going to be expecting. Plus it’s time for someone else to step up… It’s time for someone else to take the spotlight… I have other things in mind that I want.

As those words left her lips she wiggled free from his grip, moving around she positioned herself on top of his legs straddling him. Her green eyes pierced his dark eyes as she bit down on her bottom lip. Odette ran her hands down his bare chest, running across his abs slowly. Her manicure nails scrapping gently across his skin until they found the top of the towel that was hiding his lower body.

Gabriel: And what exactly is it that you want Odette?

Looking up at her with a goofy look on his face, Gabriel thought he knew exactly what Odette was going to say next. He thought for sure that she was going to say sex. Leaning down she placed her lips against his leaving a delicate kiss on his lips, before moving over to whisper into his left ear.

Odette: I want a baby Gabriel…

Gabriel’s eyes went wide as he pushed Odette gently away from him, just so he could look at her. Across her face was in the most sincere look that Odette had most likely ever given him. The look in her emerald eyes said it all, she wasn’t kidding around. Pardon the pun. Seemingly lost for words Gabriel didn’t know where to start, while Odette was observing him waiting for an answer.

Gabriel: What, what about your career? What about your modelling? What about…

Feeling instantly rejected Odette went to hop off of Gabriel’s lap. Grabbing onto her hips he held her making sure she didn’t move.

Gabriel: Hey, don’t walk away… you know I want that to Odette, but right now? Right now isn’t a good time… you’re in the height of your career, I have to travel all the time with the NWA tag belts. It wouldn’t be smart to bring a baby into this whirl wind we call life at the moment darling.

Odette: Why do you think I’ve been stepping back? Why do you think I’ve been looking at other ways to make money? Why do you think I’ve been making adjustments in my fitness routine… I’m ready for this Gabriel. I thought you would be too.

Gabriel: O, baby… a baby is a HUGE commitment.

Odette: Something you’re clearly not ready to make.

Attempting to hop off his lap once again Gabriel wrapped his arms around her back rocking her forward into him. Her body that was just covered by a red silky night gown pressed up against his. Gabriel pushed a lock of her hair away from her ear talking directly into it, so Odette would listen to him.

Gabriel: Don’t give me that crap you know exactly what I want for us. So just chill out okay? We’ll both get what we want, soon enough.

Odette: Promise?

Speaking in just a whisper Odette closed her eyes, pushing back to thought of having to put her plans on hold.

Gabriel: Promise.

Bringing his head up to her neck Gabriel started to trail from her jaw down to her collar bone with small yet soft kisses. His hands crept their way in between her nightie and her skin running them up her back he caressed her skin. Slumping down giving into his touch, the straps on her night gown slid down her tanned shoulders. Kissing his way back up her throat towards her jaw, Odette turned and looked down towards him.

Gabriel: You know what we could do in the meantime?

Rolling her eyes Odette knew exactly what he was going to say. Mouthing it at the same time as he said it, Odette shook her head.

Gabriel: Practice.

Gasping Gabriel faked a shocked expression before winking up at her.

Gabriel: But first I gotta know are you Team SCW or not?

Screwing her nose up at him Odette seemed confused as to why Gabriel would bring that up at a time like this.

Odette: Really? That’s how you’re going to start our foreplay tonight? What does it matter?

Licking his lips Gabriel dug his fingertips into Odette’s back arching her back, her slightly covered breasts rested up against his chest.

Gabriel: Well, if you choose Team Erik, all you’re getting is a quickie with a peck on the lips good night.

Raising her right eyebrow at him Odette’s mouth flew open, while Gabriel looked on smugly.

Odette: and what if I pick Team SCW?

Gabriel: Well, if you decide team SCW. I can’t guarantee anyone in this hotel is going to get any sleep tonight.

Pretending to think Odette’s hands slid down Gabriel’s chest once more, this time pushing past the towel and landing on well, you know where they were going. Looking down directly into his eyes Odette smirked.

Odette: Well… I think my answer is pretty obvious.

Her hands began to fondle away as Gabriel smiled knowing that he had secretly but not so secretly gotten his way. Picking her up Gabriel held Odette tightly in his arms before placing her back down on the bed gently. Her back rested into the hard hotel mattress as Gabriel’s body hovered over hers. Hooking Odette’s right leg up Gabriel brought his body down onto hers as the two shared a long deep kiss. During the kiss Gabriel’s right hand wondered up Odette’s leg, sliding in between her thighs. Their lips parted but only briefly as Odette let out a pleading exhale, her head tilting back resting into the pillow. One hand gripping on Gabriel’s back the other was wrapped up in the bed sheets as the two commenced an evening no one on the 12th floor would forget.

***

The following morning the Sins and Odette had gathered for breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant. Sitting next to Gabriel, Odette held his hand under the table as a very tired looking Rage took a seat across from Odette. Next to Rage Synn sat with a playful smirk on his face, to the right of Synn was Despayre who was playing with his fruit loops as they swam in a river of milk. At the head of the table sat Angel who as well had breakfast laid out in front of him. Next to Gabriel on the other side of the table was Shane who too had massive black circles underneath his eyes. Clearing his throat Synn broke the silence.

Synn: So, how did everyone sleep?

Synn looked at Gabriel with a smug smirk that was laced with a hint of tiredness.

Shane: Oh just fine Synn, but hey… did you hear those possums?

Gabriel continued to move his food around his plate with a childish grin on his face, while Odette buried her head into his shoulder.

Rage: Possums? Possums my ass…

Odette flashed Rage a smile that could easily say “I’m sorry” but Rage wasn’t having a bar of it. Smashing a piece of toast in his mouth the angry one of the bunch seemed just moments off becoming the Hulk.

Despayre: Yeah there were two of them, one called Oh God and the other one was called Gabriel.

Shane turned to Gabriel and nudged him with his elbow, while Despayre innocently played with his cereal. As Synn just smirked across at the two love birds, Odette wanted to hide but Gabriel just looked at her proudly.

Shane: Care to explain what the possums broke at like 2am in the morning?

Synn: and then what they broke at 4am?

Odette yawned as she sleeplessly rested her left elbow on the table, resting her chin into her open palm.

Gabriel: I have no idea what either of you are talking about. Odette and I were asleep all night.

The smile on his face said it all while Odette’s eyes closed as she fell into a micro sleep. Looking across at the two reasons why he couldn’t get to sleep that night Rage slammed his closed fist on the table waking Odette up in a fright.

Odette: RAGE!!!

Rage: It’s not that fun is it?

Odette: Oh boy you’re so not a morning person.

Gabriel ducked his head into Odette’s kissing her neck just up underneath her ear lobe. Whispering something into her ear getting a smile to cross Odette’s tired face. Considering Gabriel was up all night as well he was the one that looked as if he had the most energy.

Shane: What’s your secret son?

Flashing the fellow Brit a smile Gabriel just shrugged his shoulders.

Gabriel: Can’t tell you…

Despayre: What secret does Gabriel know?

Shane: Oh Nothing Despy, It just seems that Gabe is the only one at this table who has an inch of life still left in him.

Despayre looked across the table and then up to his father Synn not understanding what Shane meant he just shrugged his shoulders. All of them continued to eat or play with their breakfast, not making much sound or movement. Sliding her large Chanel sunglasses over her eyes Odette rested her read on Gabriel’s shoulder. Squeezing her thigh underneath the table, Gabriel kissed her cheek before whispering to her once again.

Gabriel: Looks like I win.

A wild smirk crossed his face as Odette just turned the side of her lip upward for a coy smile. Laughing just slightly she gave Gabriel a few seconds to think that he had beaten her.

Odette: I doubt that.

Gabriel: But you can barely keep your eyes open, therefore I win.

Once again she gave a slight pause as if feeding Gabriel with a little bit of hope that he would get the last say. Leaning in so no one but Gabriel could possibly hear her Odette spoke slowly yet teasingly.

Odette: That was your round baby, I’ll give you that… but next time I’m in charge… we’ll see who the winner is after that, mmmmkay?

Flicking a long curly out from the front of her face, Odette tucked it behind her ear. Backing away from Gabriel slowly she turned to face Rage, who was looking over towards the two intensely.

Rage: You two repulse me…

Shrugging their shoulders at the same time Odette turned back to Gabriel giving him a small kiss on the lips. Synn cleared his throat and took over the breakfast conversation letting everyone know what they were up to today. Waiting for a break in Synn’s run down of the day, Odette spoke aloud.

Odette: Well that’s my cue to leave, ciao all… have a good day.

Getting up from her seat she gave Gabriel a quick kiss before waving to everyone and saying her goodbyes. While walking past Shane, Odette’s couldn’t help herself. Noticing that his head was slightly dropping to one side Odette slammed her hands on his shoulders and spoke loudly in his ear.

Odette: SHANE WAKE UP!!

Shane: Oh be Jesus.

Jumping out of his skin the Englishman looked around in shock as Odette skipped away leaving a stunned Shane. While the rest of the Sin’s laughed, not even three tables away Odette pulled her mobile phone from her pocket and looked for a phone number. Selecting call Odette brought the phone to her ear sighing. Hearing the phone pick up Miss Ryder didn’t give the person on the other end much time to speak at all.

Odette: Mark it’s O, meet me for brunch yeah? Let’s talk about this Team Edward, Team Jacob shiz okay? … No…. I have no idea what you’re talking about… seriously… for real… no… I heard there was poss…. Fine… you’re an arse you know that?… Crikey… She’ll be apples… alright Mark seriously… I’ll be there… I called you why would I not show up?

Hanging up the phone Odette continued to walk off leaving her boyfriend to have a fun filled day, team building with his stable mates.

***

A few hours later!

Opening up at a small café in Chile Odette Ryder could be seen sitting across from Mark Ward at a round table. The sun was up and cranking at full heat, while the Aussie was soaking it up the poor Brit was struggling. On the table in front of them were two half-finished plates of food and a large jug of iced water. Mark was sitting on his phone answering emails and text messages while Odette seemed to be entertaining herself by looking around.

Odette: You know Marky Mark, it’s rude to invite someone to lunch and then sit on your phone.

Looking him up and down the Australian shook her head as Mark huffed at her putting his phone down on the table.

Hot Stuff: You try running a business and let me know how you go

Odette: Oh Please Marky, Gabriel and I brought a damn zoo, I think I know how demanding your job is… with all the damn animals you let run around the place.

The two shared a laugh as Mark rolled his eyes while Odette on the other hand crossed her right leg over her left and started to swing her leg.

Hot Stuff: So have you thought about my offer?

Odette: It’s all I can think about.

Hot Stuff: Now I know you’re just being a bitch.

Nodding her head the Aussie took a sip of her drink before placing it back on the table.

Odette: I have one question, why aren’t you offering sports cars like Erik is?

Mark’s eyes grew wide as he leant forward looking at Odette with his jaw slightly dropped. Reaching up Odette slapped Mark’s arm in a friendly manner.

Odette: I’m just joking, jeezer lighten up… but a yellow lambo wouldn’t go astray.

Faking a laugh Mark shook his head, he hadn’t seen this side of Odette before. Looking at the papers on the table in front of them Odette eyed them up and down. Looking at the black pen beside them she sighed.

Odette: You do understand me signing this fucks up my five year plan?

Hot Stuff: We all have to make sacrifices Odette… but you haven’t had to make one of those since you walked into Gabriel’s life… so… I don’t see the big issue.

Smiling up at her boss, a normal girl would have taken offence to what he just said.

Odette: A gold digger joke, I like it…

Clearly not Odette

Odette: So the new terms of the contract are… I get paid the same rate as I do now, when I win titles I get an increase, blah blah blah…. A canary yellow Lamborghini… I get paid every second month, the month that I don’t get paid the money goes to the Stop Cyber Bullying fund… a heavyweight title shot for Gabriel when I talk him around to it and the latest Chanel Lipstick every time a new colour is released and I get to help organise fun raising events?

Hot Stuff: Basically what you just said, minus the car and the lip stuff…

Shaking her head in disapproval Odette drummed her fingernails on the glass table top.

Odette: I’m willing to drop the car, but the lipstick I won’t budge on… I’m sorry Mark but that’s my deal breaker.

Hot Stuff: You know you’re the only one that has stupid ridiculous things in your contract right?

Smiling brightly the Aussie leant back into her chair.

Hot Stuff: You do realise Christian will bust my balls if I put that in there right?

Odette: Why would he? It’s not like I’m asking for a raise… I’m just asking for lipstick…

Hot Stuff: and how will Gabriel feel knowing that another man is buying you, your lipstick?

Odette: I can imagine that he would laugh knowing that I got my way and made you the scary Mark Ward put that in my contract to keep me.

Just as Mark was about to reply, Odette’s phone went off quickly looking at the screen she held up a finger towards her boss telling him to wait a second. Answering the phone the Aussie brought it up to her face.

Odette: Talk… hmmm… WHAT? What do you mean we can’t get Hyperthelia dissolute? … No you listen to me… Michael Jackson God bless his soul used to live down the road from our house he had this grass for his African display and you’re telling me we can’t get it? … really? Hmmm… yep, yep… yep… listen Kyle… Gabriel and I have left this in your hands while were away, now you’re making me rethink my decision. I don’t care what you have to do, but no animal of mine is going to go without you understand me? I don’t care… sort it out… twelve hours Kyle… I’m giving you twelve hours. Don’t disappoint me and don’t call me with bullshit excuses again… yeah… okay you ring Gabriel and he’ll tell you nicely to go fuck yourself… you’re lucky you’re dealing with me… twelve hours Kyle…

Mark couldn’t help but glare at Odette as she placed her phone back down on the table, sensing that he was judging her Odette just shrugged her shoulders.

Odette: What? I don’t want Peta banging down my doors when the Zoo is completed bitching because I don’t have everything up to standard…

Hot Stuff: Okay who are you? And what on earth happened to the bubbly Odette that wouldn’t hurt a fly?

Faking a smile she flicked a long lock of hair out of her eyes, before taking another sip on her water. Her phone quickly chimed, looking down at the screen Odette laughed. One New Message from Gabriel: Why is Kyle crying to me about some African grass? What have you ordered now? I told him just to fix it.

Hot Stuff: Okay so you want to help promote the company, you want on and off pays… one month you get paid the next month your payment goes to our charity and you want lipstick did I miss anything?

Odette: The shot for Gabriel and a lambo.

Hot Stuff: You’re not getting a Lamborghini for Christ sake…

Odette: But I get the Chanel Lipsticks?

Huffing throughout his nose Mark grabbed the pen putting it to paper, writing something on it before pushing it over towards Odette to read. Looking at the ink with stars in her eyes Odette, grabbed the pen that was being offered from Mark. Quickly re-reading it Odette was about to sign it but stopped looking up over at one of her bosses.

Odette: I can’t sign it Mark

Mark looked as if he was about to exploded.

Hot Stuff: Why the hell not?

Odette: First of all some Jezzer has scrawled on it in pen and second of all… some jezzer scrawled all over it in pen.

Shaking her head Odette laughed as Mark rubbed his right hand over his forehead. Noticing his teeth were slightly clenched Odette patted him on the shoulder. Grabbing hold of the pen again Odette grabbed the contract and looked at Mark once more before delicately signing her name on the dotted line. Dropping the pen on to the contract she slid it across the table, right underneath Mark’s nose.

Odette: Happy?

Reading her signature Mark finally smiled but beside her name Odette had written a message “Signed in good faith that a new contract will be drawn up and the items written in pen will be added in. Will resign once this is completed”

Hot Stuff: Fucking finally…

Grabbing the pen and the contract Mark folded it and slipped it into his pocket, causing Odette to gasp in horror.

Odette: You can’t just fold a contract, what are you thinking? That’s like ripping it up…

Running her hands through her hair Odette was dumbfounded.

Hot Stuff: Settle down, it’s just the mock up until I can get it retyped. Geez calm down. The amount of late night cardio you and Gabriel have been getting I didn’t think you’d be this up tight.

Odette: Late night cardio…. Oh yes how we love to run on the treadmill at midnight.

Winking at Mark Odette couldn’t help but laugh as the two finally started to have a normal conversation.

Hot Stuff: So can I count on you for Team SCW?

Leaning forward Odette rested her elbows on the table, looking directly into Mark’s eyes.

Odette: Let me paint you a picture… in what universe did you think that someone like me? Could coexist with someone like Misty? … I’ve got your back Jack, but at any moment… I feel like we’re getting screwed over… by Team Erik, I’ll act on impulse… so you better be aware of that. Can I make a slight suggestion?

Hot Stuff: if I say no will it make any difference?

Odette: ah no, we need to think of a plan to foil their little we “own” the Bombshell division crap I keep hearing week in and week out. It’s getting old and fast.

Mark leant back in his chair lifting his hands up putting them behind his head.

Hot Stuff: Ah, you’ve come to the right man… let me run something past you… let me see if you like it… trust me it will make an impact.

Odette: Go on then, I’m listening.

There we leave Mark Ward and Odette Ryder to do what they do best, plot evil plans of evilness. Truth be told Odette would have thought about joining Team Erik, but really… after an epic night with Gabriel and getting what she wanted in her new Sin City Wrestling contract. I think it’s safe to say that the little Aussie is all for making sure Sin City Wrestling comes out on top.

***

Cue last week’s Climax Control. Remember it? Okay good now cue to after Climax Control went off the air.

***

Opening up backstage in Zoey’s medical domain we find Odette standing in front of the table, her broken shoes spread out across it. Gabriel is standing by her side shaking his head while Zoey is looking at him concerned. Overhanging the trio is a large light that Odette has switched on looking at her Swarovski encrusted heels.

Zoey: Odette you know I’m a person nurse right, for like people?

Odette looked up at Zoey and flashed a half arsed smile, fobbing her off with a Ha-ha type laugh.

Odette: I know that Zoey, It’s just you have this fancy light.

Grabbing the retractable light that was hanging above her head down closer to the shoes Odette was trying to prove her point.

Odette: Thingy… and I need to see if these babies can be glued back together…

Gabriel: Odette Honey, we can just get you new ones… don’t worry about it.

Turning to look at Gabriel with disbelief written all over her face she flopped her hands on her hips. Gabriel just draped his arm over Odette’s shoulder showing his ‘support’ of her antics.

Odette: But they were a present from you… now look at them… ruined… you’ll never get me anything again because I clearly don’t look after my things very well.

Zoey: If I can cut in here, I saw you out there Odette… you took your shoes off and hugged them… I don’t think you have to worry about Gabriel thinking you mistreated them.

Gabriel: See baby, Zoey is right… now come on let’s get out of here… let’s go back to the hotel and get showered. Plus I want to have a look at your back, you took a bit of a beating tonight.

Squaring her eyes up at him Odette shook her head as if to say he is crazy. Gabriel couldn’t help but laugh but tried to keep a straight face while his girlfriend was obviously devastated over her heels.

Odette: Beating? I did not take a beating… don’t say that. How am I mean to survive a cage match if I can’t handle a seven on one attack?

Zoey: Seven on one? That’s’ ridiculous.

Odette turned to Zoey and waved her hands up in the air as if to say “I know.” Putting her hands back down by her side she rested them into to the tops of her jeans.

Odette: I know right… look at the pack of dogs we have in this company… they chewed up my shoes, do gang attacks, piss everywhere and claim that they own everything. Hostile Takeover will be the whack on the nose these prudes need.

Wrapping his arms around Odette, Gabriel looked down at her shoes and then back up to Zoey. Hoping to leave here soon after all nothing could be done.

Gabriel: Okay are you ready to go Odette?

Sighing out loud she ran a hand through her hair pushing the strands of hair out of her face. Looking at her shoes, then to Zoey she huffed.

Odette: I guess so.

Zoey sensed that Odette didn’t want to let go of her shoes so she reached out and grabbed on to her wrist gently.

Zoey: Hey, you know how you and some of the Wives and Girlfriends of the Sin City Wrestling superstars are having that charity night?

Odette: Yeah

Zoey: Well why don’t you auction them off? As they are of course… call them in ring mementos.

Gabriel pulled Odette in closer towards him squeezing her.

Gabriel: Now there’s an idea…

Looking back up at Zoey Odette smiled brightly gathering up her shoes in the process.

Odette: You know what your right? No use crying over spilt milk right? Hey speaking of that night… would you like to come?

Zoey stopped fiddling with her watch and looked up at Odette confused.

Zoey: I’m not a WAG Odette it wouldn’t make sense for me to be there?

Odette: Well from the looks of it, everyone else is coming so why not? You could give out medical advice.

Biting down on her bottom lip Zoey looked around before answering.

Zoey: Thanks for the offer Odette but after what happened tonight with Diana, I think it’s best I stay away from her.

Odette: Oh fuck her, you’re coming… you can be my plus one

Smiling up at Zoey, Odette had seemingly forgotten about the fact her broken shoes were in her hands.

Zoey: I’ll think about it.

Odette: Okay it settled I’ll pick you up.

Before Zoey could say anything in return Odette and Gabriel started to leave the room, just before they exited Gabriel looked back at Zoey over his shoulders and mouthed “Thank You.” After all it’s not every day when you’re a nurse you have a crazed lady come in with her shoes demanding to use your medical lamp to see if there is any way you can do CPR on their Louboutins. Zoey just shrugged her shoulders and laughed as the two left her room, leaving her to stay back and clean up her surroundings. Not Only did Odette now want to beat Team Erik because of their lack of respect, but now she wanted them all because of her shoes. Call her stupid or silly but where Odette comes from, if you break something that doesn’t belong to you... you must suffer the consequences. Walking off into the parking lot Odette and Gabriel headed towards the sin’s after all Odette and Gabriel couldn’t be seen doing anything date like alone.

***

Later that night…

Opening up in Gabriel and Odette’s shared hotel room in Argentina, the Aussie was found sitting at the desk in the corner. In front of her was a stack of papers around that would easily come up to her ankle if she had them on the floor. Flicking through the pages Odette sighed as she brought her pen to paper. Looking across the room to Gabriel who was finishing up a phone call Odette sucked her bottom lip into her mouth a look of concern on her face. As Gabriel hung up the phone he made is was over towards his girlfriend, leaping up to sit on the desk that O was working on. Looking down at her with a questioning stare his English accent hit the air.

Gabriel: What are you doing?

Looking down at the massive pile of paper work Odette quickly shuffled it in her hands putting the pages back in order.

Odette: Just making sure I’ve answered every question on the “Gabriel girlfriend application”

Sighing loudly enough for Gabriel to hear it Odette ran her hands around her neck, rubbing the tightness that had crept its way there and made its home. Reaching out Gabriel played with her hair as she rested her head in his lap.

Gabriel: I’m sorry you have to do thing again, I can tell you’re not enjoying it…

Yawning Odette looked up at Gabriel, flashing him a warm smile.

Odette: it’s not that I’m not enjoying it, it’s just… I can see a road block coming up soon where Joshua will say I’m not good enough or he doesn’t approve and then what?

Gabriel: And then nothing, pass or fail that stupid thing… I’ll be with you regardless O. I love you for you… not because you “passed” a girlfriend test.

Looking up into his eyes Odette smiled, her hands now coming up to find his. Linking her fingers with his Odette let out another yawn before closing her eyes.

Gabriel: But baby, if I can be honest right now… I don’t think this has anything to do with Despy’s application process… it’s about Melody isn’t it?

His words hit the nail on the head, leaning down Gabriel lifted Odette’s head to look up at him, forcing her to open her eyes.

Odette: It just sucks Gabe.

Gabriel: I know it does.

Sliding off the table Gabriel pulled Odette over with him, lying down on their bed for the next few nights. Curling up beside him Odette covered herself with Gabriel’s arms, wrapping her-self up like a present. Snuggling into his bare chest she closed her eyes, while Gabriel kissed the top of her head.

Gabriel: She’ll come around O.

Odette: I know she will as soon as Joshua forgives me, she will too… it just hurts G. why am I the one who is seemingly always the one that gets pushed away?

As the two lovers looked directly into each-other’s eyes, Gabriel gave Odette a small kiss on the tip of her nose.

Gabriel: I’m not sure why you feel that way O, but look at us… I don’t think we can get any closer.

A smile cracked her physical and emotionally drawn face as Odette was done for the night. After being attacked on Climax Control and then running around finalizing her team to go up against Team Erik, the young Aussie was beat. Resting her forehead against his, Odette lightly let her lips touch his before backing away so slightly.

Odette: How on earth did we find each other?

Gabriel: In Sin City Wrestling baby, the same company we’re going to fight for and win for.

Licking her lips she smiled, to be honest Odette hadn’t thought of it that way but since Gabriel had just mentioned it. It made sense that they would fight for the place that brought them together. Gabriel watched as his girlfriend’s mind started to tick over and smirked.

Gabriel: You’re thinking of line for your promo now aren’t you?

Laughing just slightly Odette buried her head into the pillow.

Odette: Maybe? What’s it to you?

Mocking a fake innocence Odette squeezed Gabriel in her arms, and tightened the snake like grip her legs had on his. Shuffling the slightest bit forward Gabriel pressed up against Odette keeping her warm, before kissing her gently.

Gabriel: No more thinking for today, just sleeping okay?

Fighting to hold back a yawn Odette covered her mouth by yawning into the pillow.

Odette: Okay.

Turning back to Gabriel to kiss him Odette was surprised to see that Gabriel had something between his right index finger and thumb. Looking at the object Odette smiled as Gabriel waved two airline tickets to New York in front of her face, as if to temp her. Looking back at Gabriel with a coy smile Odette raised her right eyebrow.

Odette: Yes?

Gabriel: If you promise me, no more over thinking about this Melody and Despy stuff, I’ll promise to take you shoe shopping in New York.

Odette: but you hate shoe shopping…

Giving him that questioning stare the Aussie wondered if there was another hidden agenda.

Gabriel: I do this is true, but I love you and I don’t want you worrying about something that will blow over soon.

Odette: Mental black mail, oOoOo Gabriel, I didn’t think you had it in you to try it against me.

Laughing as quietly as she could so she didn’t wake their neighbours Odette pushed a strand of hair out of Gabriel’s eye sight.

Gabriel: Trust me O, if I wanted you under my power, I’d hypnotise you.

Odette: Really?

Gabriel: Really…

Sucking in her bottom lip the Aussie smirked, an idea crossing her mind.

Odette: You know, I’ve always wanted to know what that would be like.

Gabriel: No!

Odette: No?

Gabriel: Never…

Odette: But…

Gabriel: Don’t even ask…

Odette: But…

Gabriel: Not going to happen…

Odette: Ever?

Gabriel: Not in my life time.

Pouting with her full lips, she was trying to make him feel bad. Trying her hardest might I add. Looking up at Gabriel her big emerald eyes lowering just the slightest as they slightly widened. Her pupils dilating as she was giving him those eyes, the eyes that had made Gabriel give into her so many times before. The sound of her exhaling through her nose made Gabriel laugh at her attempt to get her way.

Gabriel: Not this time baby, nice try tho… love those eyes.

Narrowing her emerald eyes like almonds Odette attempted to roll over but Gabriel’s grip on her body and legs was fair too tight for any chance of escaping.

Gabriel: You’re so stubborn sometimes you know that right?

Flashing her white teeth up towards him with a goofy smile on her face, her cheeks flushed red as she tried to hide her embarrassment. Odette had never been the type of girl in a relationship where she would try all of the girly tricks up her sleeve, but with Gabriel it was as if everything was a friendly competition and she HAD to win. Even tho we all know Gabriel was truly the one winning, by letting Odette think she was in the lead.

Odette: I’m not, I swear…

Gabriel: No? Then explain to me why you always insist on having the last say?

Odette: I don’t

Strike one! Miss Ryder fired back without thinking as Gabriel just smiled and laughed.

Gabriel: Oh really?

Odette: Yes really…

Strike two!

Gabriel: Are you sure?

Odette: Of course I’m sure…

Strike three! Gabriel held back a laugh as he tried again.

Gabriel: Positive?

Odette: I’m positive…

Home run! Putting the tickets for New York up on the bedside table behind him Gabriel just laughed as Odette thought about what just happened.

Odette: Wait… that doesn’t count… I see what you did there… lies, all lies!

Her body was fidgeting in his grips as she was trying to plead her case, that was only falling into the laughing world of Gabriel. Watching his Australian girlfriend dig herself more into a hole for this flawed argument, Odette just huffed.

Odette: You're so mean to me

Her face was trying to scream that she was serious but her smile she couldn’t fight back was giving her away.

Gabriel: Oh is that so?

Tapping her lightly on the nose with his index finger Gabriel decided to bite into Odette’s fake reality.

Odette: Yes.

Pouting her lips and giving on her best sad face Odette snuggled her head into the pillow trying to hide the playfulness in her expressions.

Gabriel: I can be mean; I could take away the zoo...

Oh No you didn’t Gabriel!!!

Odette: You wouldn't

Gasping horrified the Aussie lifted herself off the bed, now looking down at Gabriel with a seriously concerned look across her face.

Gabriel: Well if i'm so mean I would...

Flashing his girlfriend a smile Gabriel watched as her hardened expression dropped.

Odette: I love you...

Blowing him a kiss she winked down at her pride and joy hoping this would get him to sway his decision.

Gabriel: How easily it is to turn you...

Almost sounding “King” like Odette’s jaw dropped as she had been out played once more by Gabriel tonight. Odette knew the perfect plan how to get out of this one she had been working this one up for months. Girl code 101 – the reverse insult.

Odette: are you calling me easy?

Wait for it, wait for it… are you waiting for it?

Gabriel: Wait, What? O not like that, I swear...

Oh yeah, the back track. Watching Gabriel trying to talk his way out of this one was like music to Odette’s little ears. Letting him out with a little bit of line the Aussie waited til he was hooked before reeling it in claiming her mini victory. After letting him suffer for a little while, she resisted his kisses and hugs pushing him away. Turning away from Gabriel Odette looked at the door that connected their room with Ben Jordan’s she made sure that the door on their side was set to the locked position before turning back towards Gabriel.

Odette: I'll give you easy...

Without another word the Aussie came crashing down on top of her Magician boyfriend. Her legs straddled each side of his hips before she lowered her body down to his. Letting the cold silk from her nightie slide against his body Odette kissed a trail from Gabriel’s neck down to his bare chest. Gabriel’s hands came up to hug around Odette’s back but she was quick to remove them, pinning them against the mattress on either side of his body. Gabriel knew he could easily over power her, but for the sake of “losing” this argument he thought it would be best to just play by her rules. As she ran her soft talented lips down his body towards the tops of his sweat pants. Her warm yet moist tongue rolled faintly against his skin. Letting go of his hands she brought them down hooking her thumbs around the material of his shorts. Odette stopped and looked up at Gabriel who was watching her intently, winking at him she licked her lips and attempted to slide his pants away from his hips but stopped just shy of his manhood. Ducking her head down, Gabriel closed his eyes waiting for contact but Odette slipped off the bed only to walk around it and sneak in underneath the covers. Opening one eye Gabriel looked over to Odette with a smirk on his face.

Gabriel: Now who is mean?

Odette: I wouldn’t want to make it easy for you.

She was faking it, hoping that he would play right into her trap. She felt the covers get pulled back from her body before Gabriel leant over and pulled on the cord to turn the only light left on in the room off. The covers slipped back over her body as Gabriel tucked himself in behind Odette, spooning her, getting comfortable he whispered deeply into her ear.

Gabriel: Sucha tease…

I’d like to tell you what happened next but Gabriel turned the lights out… so I really have NO idea! *Whistles*

***

So Now would be the perfect time to cut to Gabriel’s New York, New York promotional for the NWA tag team title belt defence. You wanna know why Gabriel and Odette are STILL the power couple in Sin City Wrestling? They gel everything… like Cinnamon and Honey a natural power combination.

***

Opening up inside a big jumbo jet plane that is heading towards Las Vegas, Odette Ryder can been seen sitting beside a sleeping Gabriel. To be honest she was glad that he was getting some well-deserved sleep, since winning the NWA tag team championship Gabriel has been running up more frequent flyers then a pilot. Across the aisle from her sat Despayre and Synn, who two were side awake. Unclipping her seat belt Odette shuffled across the passageway and stood beside Synn who was quick to look up towards her tired face.

Synn: Is everything okay Odette?

Flashing him a positive smile the Aussie felt a rare sense of acceptance from Synn. You see even tho it wasn’t up to Synn who Gabriel dated, Odette still felt the need to impress him. Opening her mouth Odette went to speak but then pulled back, thinking of her words wisely. Shaking her head she decided to go with a new approach, looking over towards Joshua. The Aussie looked him up and down as Despy continued to play with Angel.

Odette: Everything is fine Synn, thanks for asking. I’m here to speak with Joshua actually… just quickly if he would allow me too?

Looking over at the boy with the bear Odette had a look of eagerness on her face. Looking up at her Despayre seemed a little taken back at first but then looked over towards his father nodding his head. Slipping out of his chair Synn stretched his arms and legs before turning back to face Odette and Joshua.

Synn: I’ll be right back, you two… please get along.

Taking off Synn headed towards the restroom as Odette quickly sat down in his spot. Looking over towards Joshua she took her time in speaking, hoping that this would come across as a good idea.

Odette: Joshua, I was wondering if you would like to help me with something?

Raising an eyebrow at Odette, Despy didn’t say anything he just clutched onto Angel with both hands. Sensing that she wasn’t going to get a reply Odette clicked her tongue off her white teeth before continuing.

Odette: Okay, let me explain. I was hoping that you and I could surprise Gabriel with a gift from his past.

Hearing the word surprise and Gabriel in the same sentence boosted Despy’s interested greatly, looking up towards Odette with a glint in his eye that said “tell me more.” Before the Aussie could continue Despayre looked down at Angel with a slight frown.

Despayre: Hold your ears Angel.

Covering the fluffy teddy’s ears with his hands Despayre looked up at Odette and smiled.

Despayre: the only way he can keep a secret is not to hear it, Angel’s a bit of a blabber mouth.

Smiling warmly towards Despayre Odette nodded her head in agreement to the first half of the sentence not the second, she liked to live dangerously but picking on Angel was NOT something she wanted to dive into.

Odette: I would like to get Tyson back for Gabriel once we open our mini zoo… I know how much he misses him, I know how much he enjoyed having a white tiger… but I need your help.

Despayre: Go on.

Despy had a gleeful look in his eye, he liked what he was hearing so far.

Odette: Well I don’t know where to start looking for him, so I was wondering if you would like to help me… become a little bit of a detective… so we can track him down? What do you reckon?

Despy gave off the best thinking face he could as he stalled his response.

Despayre: Detective Despayre at your service.

Odette couldn’t hide her delight as she went to hug Joshua but pulled back remembering that they were still on shakey ground. Looking around the plane quickly Odette looked back at Joshua and Angel.

Odette: We have to keep this super quiet, like Gabriel can’t find out because it’s a surprise okay?

Oh dear the Australian Bombshell was trusting Despayre with a secret. She had heard stories of Despayre not being a good secret keeper but she was praying that this was all a myth. Joshua couldn’t contain his excitement as he started to jump up and down in his chair before looking over to make sure Gabriel was still asleep.

Despayre: What do you need from me Odette?

Odette: I need you to keep it a secret, but I also need you to do a bit of question asking for me. Please don’t see this as me having an out, it’s just if I started asking questions Gabriel would click on to it straight away… I mean we did just buy a vacant bit of land to start building a zoo… So I think if you did a bit of information gathering… we could report back and go from there. What do you reckon?

Nodding his head Despayre agreed silently as he made the international symbol of keeping the secret by zipping his lips. He then quickly recovered Angel’s ears.

Odette: Thank you so much Joshua, I bet you two can’t wait to take Tyson for a walk down the strip again?

Keeping his word Despayre didn’t say a word about Tyson to Odette he just nodded, pointing to his ear then over towards Gabriel. Odette followed his finger seeing that Gabriel was starting to wake up Odette turned back to Despayre and thanked him once more before darting back over to her seat, making sure she was there by the time Gabriel was awake. Synn returned from his walk to stretch his legs and flopped back down into his seat looking towards his Son, who was smiling wildly.

Synn: Care to fill me in…

Despayre laughed to himself before straightening his facial features before talking towards his father.

Despayre: I can’t it’s a secret.

Odette looked over her shoulder and back at Joshua, nodding her head as Despayre returned the gesture. Synn on the other hand was looking between the two knowing that something was up and if we all know Synn, he was going to get to the bottom of it and quickly. Turning back to look at Gabriel, Odette just smiled knowing that hopefully one day soon he would be reunited with the rare white tiger he had to give up due to travelling. So there we have it, let the truth be known that just because Odette wasn’t on par with Gabriel pennywise that didn’t mean that she was going to sit back and be the “gold digger” that some people have painted her as of late. Sure Gabriel liked to spoil his girl, but did you really think that Odette did all the receiving and Gabriel all the giving? WAIT that could be taken wrong… but oh well you get my point. lol point. *giggles* Odette was going to spoil Gabriel in ways that money couldn’t possibly buy, in ways that she could make up for the lack of her golds and silvers, by bringing back happy memories of his past. So if that means tracking down a tiger called Tyson? And teaming up with Despayre to do so? Then oh boy she was going to do it.