Valentine’s date
It’s 7 pm and Senor Vinnie has just picked up Valora West for a special Valentine’s date that he had arranged for her. He is dressed in a nice suit, while she is dressed in a gorgeous dress and is nervous as hell to meet her legend and see him perform up and close. She looks over towards him and smiles.
Valora West: I still cannot believe it that you are going to take me to a performance of Lionel Richie.. How did you manage to get him perform for just us on Valentine’s day???
Senor Vinnie grins as he grabs two glasses of champagne and hands one over towards Valora before they toast each other for the event that is ahead of them. He looks over his shoulder towards the chauffeur that is driving their limo and tells him to start to drive.
Senor Vinnie: You are welcome Senorita Valora…, I…
Valora: Please, just call me Valora.
He nods his head and sips from the champagne before placing his glass on the glass holder in front of him before turning his attention towards Valora.
Senor Vinnie: To answer your question on how I pulled this off?? Well it’s quite difficult to reach Senor Lionel, but I had an ace up my sleeve.
She raises her eyebrow as she is surprise to his response.
Valora: An ace??? And what would that be??
Senor Vinnie: Well, I received a message on my cellphone after I did that cover of his song Hello. Telling me that he liked it and he would love to collaborate with me.
Valora almost chokes on the champagne after hearing that before turning her eyes towards him with a questionable look.
Valora: Seriously???
He nods his head while handing her a napkin to clean her eyes that have gotten tears from the reaction whom she gladly accepts from him.
Senor Vinnie: Si, to be honest I was taken aback by this. But I thought about it and even though I know you liked the performance I did, what better to surprise a wonderful lady than by giving her the one thing that she adores the most?? And I realized that asking Senor Lionel to a performance for just the two of us would be rather cheeky, but I was surprised how sympathetic he is when it comes down to two people being in….
He turn his gaze towards Valora and smiles
Senor Vinnie: Amor???
She blushes and winks at him while taking another sip from her glass as he continues to talk about how he got this private concert done for her.
Senor Vinnie: I realized that it was almost Valentines day and had to pull many strings to make sure that we would get the most suitable romantic scenery for his performance as well as making sure that he has the best band and audio that is worth for your listening ears and eyes.
He smiles as he accepts the napkin back from her and puts it back into his jacket
Senor Vinnie: You see, I realized that every big casino has already artists booked and people already bought tickets to see them. I tried the very best hotels and their presidential suites or even the bride swuites…..
He gazes over towards her and grins as she shakes her head in disbelief.
Senor Vinnie: But that was also booked, so I looked around to other suitable spots where we would be able to enjoy each others company and his performance without being interrupted by those who would make this less special. And then I found the one spot….
Valora: And what did you find???
She is eating out of his hands as she clearly wants to know where they are heading to as Senor Vinnie is shaking his head and laughing.
Senor Vinnie: If I told you then it would not be a secret anymore now would it??? Besides, I like to keep you guessing
She pouts her lip in a playful way before punching him in the shoulder before grinning and taking another sip.
Valora: You meanie.
The two chit chat a bit longer while driving to their destination as the shot turns black to make sure that nobody will know the direction that they are heading.
We come back inside the House of Blues, the two are sitting down on a leather sofa with a table in front of them and before them is the stage that Lionel Richie will be performing all of his greatest hits. Valora is glowing from excitement as she cannot wait to see her idol as Senor Vinnie snaps his fingers and a waiter walks over towards them and hands them a menu.
Senor Vinnie: Would you like to eat or drink something my dear???
Valora: I don’t know if I am capable of eating something Vinnie, I’m so nervous
He grins as he tells the waiter to bring them something light to digest, preferring a salad as Valora agrees with him. The waiter walks off and returns as he pours them something to drink and the two toast.
Valora: It’s already an unforgettable night Vinnie
He enjoys her happy smile on her face as he takes a sip from the drink.
Senor Vinnie: It will only get better my dear.
The lights suddenly dims and we can see a band walk up to the stage with their instruments that they either brought with them or was already on the stage. A spotlight suddenly shines bright to the center of the stage where we see a microphone standing as the band starts to play a medley of some of Lionel’s songs before Lionel Richie finally walks on stage and the legendary artist grabs a microphone and performs his first song that is Lady. The spotlight shines upon him as it is directed towards him in a way that the two that sit in front of the stage are also shown in the spotlight. Causing Lionel to be able to make eye contact with the two of them, causing Valora to mesmerized by all of this before turning towards Senor Vinnie and thanking him for doing this for her. She then turns her attention back to Lionel singing before them, who is smiling towards the couple who hold each other’s hands.
After the song is over he takes a moment to walk to the edge of the stage and sits down in front of them, he is staring at Valora before turning his attention to Senor Vinnie who nods towards him. Causing him to grin and turn his attention back to Valora, who is not believing what is happening to her.
Lionel: Hello Valora, I have been told that you are a very big fan of me and my music.
She nods her head as she is unable to say anything while turning red, this causes him to smile and continues to talk to her.
Lionel: Now I have understood that you know every song that I have ever recorded and that is incredible. So if you feel the need to sing along, then please do. Sometimes I forget some of the words myself as that happens when you grow older.
The three of them laugh, causing the ice to break and Valora becomes more comfortable of the entire situation when Lionel starts to perform his next song that turns out to be All Night Long. Causing Valora to get excited and move along with the music of the beat. This causes Senor Vinnie to smile as he enjoys watching her more than to stare at Lionel
This goes on for a few minutes before suddenly Lionel reaches out his hand towards Valora as if to say that she should get on the stage with him as she unsure what to do. But Senor Vinnie tells her to go on and she gets on stage as Lionel holds her hand while singing towards her. She looks over at Senor Vinnie, who toasts the glass towards her and smiles at her.
At the end of the song she is helped back to her seat as she is breathing heavy, she kisses Vinnie as she is overjoyed with happiness when Lionel starts to play Three Times a Lady for the two in front of him.
Valora: (whisper) Vinnie…, this is the best valentine’s gift I have ever received. How can I thank you??
He stares at he and kisses her hand while staring into her eyes.
Senor Vinnie: You already have my dear Valora, you already have.
The two hold hands as they turn back their attention to Lionel who finishes the evening with more classical songs and ends with his famous Hello. The two give him an standing ovation before Lionel hands Valora a bouquet of flowers for them to take with them on their way back. Back in the limo Valora I speechless for the first several minutes while absorbing every moment of the secret concert before turning her attention to Vinnie.
Valora: When the limo reaches my place, would you perhaps like to join me for a little drink Vinnie??
She looks at him with sweet smile on her face, one that he of course could not refuse and nods his head
Senor Vinnie: But of course….,
The two drink some champagne while the limo drives off to Valora’s house before the shot fades.
Amigo vs. Amigo.
We see Senor Vinnie in his hotel room the day after the romantic Valentine’s day date that he has had with Valora West. He is talking to her on the phone where Valora still cannot believe the romantic date they had and once more wants to thank him for what he has done for her.
Senor Vinnie: Senorita Valora, it was a pleasure to have made this possible for you. Knowing how much you have enjoyed it warms my heart even more. Even though knowing that this Sunday I will be facing your nephew Senor Ty in a one on one confrontation.
There’s a moment of silence as he is listening to her response over the phone.
Senor Vinnie: Of course I have not forgotten my promise to you and Senor Ty that I had made toward him. I made a mistake towards him, I made a mistake to make things personal and I should have not done that… it shall not happen again my dear Valora. Even though, I am going into this match to try to win.
He shakes his head to the responds from Valora as he agrees with her on what she is saying to him.
Senor Vinnie: I am glad you understand that I am a fighter as well as your nephew and we want the best man to win. And no, I am not going to fight him with the intention to hurt him Senorita. Thankfully we are both well trained and highly conditioned wrestlers, so we are capable to take a blow or two. But if I know Senor Ty well enough, I know that neither of us are going to lay down for the other. That’s not the type of competitors that we are
He nods his head once again as he hears her react to his words.
Senor Vinnie: Gracias my dear Valora, I will call you after I have finished my promo about your nephew. And please, enjoy while you think back to our romantic date. I am sure that many will follow.
He hangs up the phone after telling some things into the phone that the microphone did not catch as it is too personal. He then turns his attention towards the camera crew and grins.
Senor Vinnie: Welcome to Vinnie’s hotel room, now I know that you are expecting so much more sophistication. But I decided for once not to spoil me and my cactus Pete too much with he spoils of the rich, but to focus on what is at hand. And I can hear you already tell me towards the screen that you are watching me on that it is the championship match at Summer XXXtreme later this year.
He rubs his chin as he starts to think about it and nods his head from left to right
Senor Vinnie: Now I cannot say that you are fully right or wrong, sure that this match needs to be a culmination of my thirst and quest to become the next champ at that very moment on that cruise ship. But that would make me overlook those who I will be facing prior to that high caliber match that I will have for the gold. And I have learned that underestimating people is the worst thing that you could ever do…. You may end up losing and we all know how much us high profiled superstars HATE losing no???
He grins while nodding his head in agreement to the words that he was uttering a few moments ago.
Senor Vinnie: And when you have two thoroughbreds squaring off against each other, you are bound to see someone get disappointed and head to the back not happy. And quite honestly?? I would hate to see Senor Ty lose, but when it comes down to the two of us??? Well then I have to be the one that has to tell my amigo… that I intend to beat him and move on. Moving on to build momentum towards whomever the El Campione is… Who knows, it may very well be Senor Ty…, then just imagine how important this match is going to be if that is going to be the case no???
And I know, I know that you people out there aren’t going to be buying into my amigo talk about my very good friend Senor Ty. Because of the past that we squared off, because of my hot tempered attitude that is boiling inside of me. And well let’s be honest, I am a proud man and just want to be the very best…. And that sometimes causes people to say things that weren’t very intelligent to say the least. But I never said that I was inspiring to become a brain surgeon. And even though it is something that I admire for those who do and exceed doing so??? My sensitive fingers and high quality voice have better ways to save people’s lives by operating on them. An artist like yours truly is just meant for one thing…, to excel where others find their limits in their abilities.
Now before you are going to enter social media and accuse me of saying that Senor Ty I limited in his abilities?? Then you are mistaken, I was just talking about the general caliber of wrestlers that there is more of them than there’s of those who have a championship caliber quality that should not be underestimated. And with that I have even to acknowledge that my amigo Senor Ty has already claimed a golden championship opportunity and made it his…, while yours truly?? Well let’s just say that my time has got to come at a later date to fulfill the destiny that I have not taken my sights away from.
Silence
Senor Vinnie: What did you just say Pete???
Silence
Senor Vinnie rolls his eyes as clearly he is not quite entertained by the suggestion from his ‘manager’ the cactus Pete.
Senor Vinnie: How many times do I have to tell you that once Valora has given me the green light for you to date Penelope after she has acclimated at her place. Besides, I do not like the thought of double dating when I also have to watch you for not being a bad cacti!!!
Silence
Senor Vinnie: I know!! And besides, this isn’t the place or the time to talk about how you feel about other cactuses!! You are taking valuable time away from me addressing my opponent for this week!!
Silence
Senor Vinnie: Si!! Senor Ty, si!!!
Silence
Senor Vinnie: I know that he and Fenris beat me and Raab the other day in that tag team match, well to be fair it wasn’t me that got pinned but that Jake Raab guy.
Silence
Senor Vinnie: I know that I did not pin Ty in our first encounter, that it was to retrieve a rather large Halloween pumpkin and use it. So I guess that both of us need this match to finally set the record straight of who is better than whom. I am sure that neither of us is willing to give in just right now aren’t we amigo???
And what a way to solve that situation by squaring off,k to fight until the other has to give in or cannot go any further. And I saw the match when you lost your belt, I felt bad for you because I knew how hard you fought for it…. and then I realized that you are a fighter and get over a disappointment before moving on. And I look forward to see how far you will go my friend.
Just a shame that your quest for bigger things has to go through me as the first object of many to come. Two men that are friends, two men that want to be the very best. Two men that need to look each other in the eyes and convince the other that he will not budge, I’m sure that you are telling me that you will not budge… and I believe ya.
And that makes everything so wonderful, because I can look you in the eyes and tell you that there’s no fiesta going to happen when you clash with me senor… because I intend to let the magic of these fingers take me to the next level of where I need to be when I finally challenge whomever the El Campione is.
Now I admit, I admit that my time so far has been a momentous occasion Senor Ty, coming out of nowhere and being unknown to everyone out of there…. I had to turn heads no?? OH si…. I had to prove myself against the already proven commodity and I did… didn’t I?? beating former champions, beating a soon to be champion. Beating different type of wrestlers that all believed that I was a one hit wonder the match before theirs. And I overcame… something that I am sure that you still remember to this very day no??? And there I was, heading off against another unbeaten wrestler…. Where I was questioned about my ability, whether I knew how to fight a man that is a former UFC campione. Well we all have seen how he had to fight his way out of that one and after two grueling matches… he realized that I wasn’t just a flash in the pan and a great looking face to gaze at….
But sadly…, I have failed.
He looks down at the ground that he stands on and seems to be lost for a few moments before turning his attention back to the camera.
Senor Vinnie: Failed, a word that I do not wish to own in my vocabulary. And yet, there isn’t a rubber that could wipe off every letter in that word off a piece of paper as if you were ashamed of your failed test report and hoping that you could hide it from your parents. Something that many kids attempt and fail at isn’t it???
Well that is how I felt when I went down, the first time I collapsed… I believed that if the judgmental call of the official wasn’t used to stop the match, that I would have been able to somehow mount a comeback. I guess that’s how pride causes you to say things that are stupid huh?? Not wanting to admit that someone had you beaten where others could not…. and then opportunity numbero dos came… and oh boy, I was so hyped to undo the wrong that I felt that was done to me. And again, I lost amigo… and no, I am not telling this to get your sympathy on my side, or to have you to tell me how you know how that feels. Because I know you have been there too….. but it’s that pride that just never wanted to listen and my ego take over and say stupid things… things that made me wake up when your aunt was telling me that she did not wanted to see me again for that span of time.
It makes you think Senor…, think about what is important in your life as a superstar but also a man senor. It made me think, it made me hope. Hoping for an opportunity to prove my worth and undo the wrong that nobody else but me did…. And so far I am blessed with the fact that she has given me an opportunity to show how I can be…. How I need to be and how it may end up leading me to victory against whomever I face until the main event match at Summer XXXTreme!! And that road continues with facing you my friend.
He sighs, he realizes how much he did not want to compete in this match but has to. He has no choice, he has to prove to the world and to his opponent. But mostly to himself that he is going to be better than Ty West on the next episode of Climax Control.
Senor Vinnie: I hesitated for a few moments, just a few moments Senor Ty. Hesitation on whether I should be telling you on how much I need this victory Senor Ty. Because I know deep down inside you are feeling the same way and it would like be talking to a mirror that could talk, that would tell the same thing that I wanted to say. As if we are connected to each other, as if we have the same thoughts running through our minds. And we both do don’t we?? We both want that belt, we both want to be the very first in line to become champion and take it away from a fighting champ.
I’m sorry to inform you senor, that even though if there is anyone out there that I want to see as champion more than me…, I cannot allow you to just walk in and beat me. You have to fight me, you have to make me submit to anything that you can dish out to me. And I know that you are capable of doing so…, I just cannot let anyone stop me from achieving my goal…. And I am taking it one step at a time.
This match we are going to have will be a classic and at the end of the match I will be shaking your hand and show you respect in victory or defeat. Good luck my amigo… good….
He stares at Pete and sighs before turning his head to Ty.
Senor Vinnie: Oh and Senor Ty?? Pete wants to know if you want a cactus or not, he knows how to get one for you.
Senor Vinnie is shaking his head before the shot slowly fades to darkness
