A dark room shows nothing. The faint outline of a body on a surface is silhouetted against the lit up window. Suddenly from a pile of clothing, a muffled song plays. The silhouette rises slightly from the bed, a snort of confusion coming from the shadow as it fights its way to the clothing and scrabbles through it. The volume increases as the telephone is revealed. Picking up the phone, the ruffled Sam Marlowe groans loudly as she presses speaker phone and mutters a brief hello as she falls back into the bed.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: About time you answered little sister. What could you be doing at this time of the morning?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: I don’t know Cyn…maybe sleeping since it is quite early in the morning here in Asia.
With her sarcasm lost on her sister, Sam rubs sleepily at her eyes as her sister just tsks and begins to speak once more.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: I managed to see your performance at Climax Control the other day and let me tell you, I wasn’t so impressed with the win. Although I suppose that congratulations are in order. But then again, you are my sister so it was to be expected.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: I know sis, I know.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: And I do have a bit of a bone to pick with you Sammi. What was all that talk about me in your interview later that night hmmm? Made it sound like I was some sort of evil stepsister and that you were just my own little Cinderella that…
Ruffling a hand through her hair, Sam grimaces as she tries to think of what Cyn could be talking about. Suddenly a grin splits her face but she doesn’t let it reflect in her voice.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Cyn, I never said that you would be anything but happy for me.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: And then said that I told you not to sign with Sin City Wrestling. You may as well have made me out to be the bad girl but then again, that is how it always goes with you and me. I am made out as the bad girl while you are little miss can’t do wrong but everyone knows that isn’t the case right?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: It’s early in the morning Cyn, very early and I have a flight out to Samoa. So what is the call for?
A surprised gasp can be heard from the phone.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: I told you that I was calling to congratulate you on your debut win Sammi. Can’t I show my little Sammiwich how much I could show her about being a winner? If you take my advice, you would listen a little more to what I have to teach you.
Totally awake now, Sam just shakes her head as she moves to the clothing on the floor and picks it up, tossing it on the bed near the phone.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Enlighten me Cyn, what do you think I should be doing differently in SCW?
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: Well for one thing don’t be so nice about those never were bombshells that the company has you facing. You are a Marlowe and better than them.
Grabbing her suitcase, she sets it on the bed, only listening to the conversation with half an ear. At that comment however, Sam looks at the phone with confusion.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Um, I don’t think I can do that Cyn. I mean I am just a rookie and trust me when I tell you that there are a lot more women in this company with more experience and…
A scoff comes from the phone as Cyn then chuckles in a very smug way.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: Oh really Sammiwich, there is nothing I can’t teach you that those nobodies would be able to get passed. I have probably the most experience when it comes to those basic people that you would be facing in that company. All the competition that I had to face is gone and they were the only ones that could have been any competition for you. I mean have you seen the quality of bombshell they have in Sin City?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Yeah and there is so much talent here that…
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: ~interrupting~ Sammi, saying there is talent in SCW is like saying Paris Hilton can act. And we both know that orgasm was faked.
A titter from Cyn follows that statement as Sam lets a soft groan escape her as she folds a jersey and pushes it into her suitcase.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: As always, funny as hell Cyn. Now if that is all, I really have to get ready to fly out in like…
Sam looks down at her wrist like it has a watch on it.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: A few hours and I desperately need to pack and get to the airport and…
An angry snort of disgust comes over the receiver as Cyn realizes that Sam is trying to blow her off.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: Oh I am sooo sorry for interrupting you Miss superstar!
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Don’t be like that Cyn. I’m sorry but I just don’t like how you are talking to me this morning and so early. I do appreciate it and your advice sis. I just ummm really need to focus on this match this week. I just saw a message that came in before your call and I realize that I will be actually wrestling at Climax Control this week. I was only going to Samoa to be there before heading to Australia.
Sam crosses her fingers as she looks down at the phone, sitting gingerly beside it. From the receiver, Cyn sounds somewhat satisfied with her response.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: I forgot how you get when you are worried about something. So I will let you get away with speaking to me like that. Who are you facing this week Sammi?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Looks like Luc…
Cynthia interrupts Sam’s reply.
Cynthia ~Cyn~ Marlowe: Oh will you look at that, I am getting a call on the other line. Hang on Sam.
Before Sam can reply, Cyn disappears leaving her sister to wait. Suddenly the phone goes dead as the battery dies. Sam laughs and raises her hands in victory.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Saved by the battery!!
With a laugh, Sam pushes the suitcase to the other side of the bed and flops into the pillow with a sigh of pleasure before burrowing into it to grab a few more moments of sleep.
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The marketplace on the island was awash in sights and sounds and smells that brings a smile to the lips of Sam Marlowe who is dressed in a pair of white capris and a silvery blue halter. She has her red hair pulled back into a soft cascade of curls that bounces with each step she takes. Stopping at the market place where Sam finds a small stand that sells ice cold niu and smiling at the vendor lays down her money and then pick up a drink as she begins to walk along the market front. From the opposite end of the walk, Pussy Willow can be seen shopping as well. As the pair moves closer, Pussy sees Sam and then rushes forward, skidding to a stop right in front of Ms Marlowe.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Hello Pussy, imagine meeting you here.
Pussy Willow: I agree, it isn’t very often that I get to see someone out of the norm like this. Makes it kind of special don’t you think?
As they talk, the pair begin to slowly move along the stalls.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: It makes it interesting. But I don’t think I have ever seen you without a microphone and some tough questions, unless you have got a candid camera and hidden mike.
Sam winks as Pussy holds up her hands in innocence.
Pussy Willow: I’ve got questions but no way to film them or get them on the record. But you have to promise me that the closer we get to Climax Control you will give me an exclusive.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: You will be the first one I talk to.
Pussy Willow: Speaking off the record, how do you like Sin City Wrestling so far? This is your second match isn’t it?
Sam picks up a shell necklace before nodding at Pussy’s question.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Yes it is. And I am pretty sure that the competition is tougher now that I got that first win. But I like that.
Pussy raises one eyebrow as she digests that piece of information.
Pussy Willow: You like competition? Wow, most bombshells in SCW would say there isn’t any competition for them to face, at least the ones that have attitude. But this is refreshing to hear someone talk like this is a company that has competitors that still see that there is competition. And you aren’t scared about that fact and the fact that if you start to keep winning in the ring there are going to be people that will see you as a danger and take you out?
Sam’s laughter rings out over the sounds of people chattering in the marketplace.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Do you honestly think that I am going to be worried about that? I have to tell you Pussy that I am dangerous for the other bombshells.
Pussy Willow: Because of your sister Cyn?
Samantha sighs as a slow smile creeps across her face as she picks up a couple of lava lavas and motions to the seller to get her attention. Purchasing the sarongs, she tucks them in the bag at her shoulder before answering.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Nah…more like in spite of her. See I am not out to be Cyn two, I am my own wrestler. And I have always been a jock so a little work doesn’t scare me. Or bother me for that matter. And the fact that I have a match this week isn’t getting to me either. I am looking forward to facing Lucy.
An incredulous look comes to Pussy’s face.
Pussy Willow: Lucy Seraphina?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: You know her? What is she like and how should I prepare for her? Got any tips for a newbie?
Pussy Willow: Tips no, but now I really have to interview you. This is an epic match for you this week and I want to be the first to talk about it. We’ll go to your place that you are staying at for this interview. You are probably staying someplace good.
Before Sam can say anything, Pussy links her arm with Sam’s and drags her off towards a cab sitting near the market and then looks at Ms Marlowe for the directions then relays them to the driver that puts the car into drive and pulls away.
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Pussy Willow: Are you ready for this interview Sam? I got the camera ready.
Pussy Willow stands at the opening of a fale hut on a beach front area. The view is serene with crystal clear water lapping against white sands and a cooling breeze blows through the open hut. Suddenly from a separate room, Samantha steps out in a colorful bluish sarong that covers her body but still hugs her curves while a blue flower pulls her hair back from her face.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: I am as ready as I will ever be. I hope going native isn’t an insult here. So let’s go.
Sam moves to stand beside Pussy and rolls her neck. The interviewer brings a small hand held camera up to focus on Ms Marlowe as she talks from behind the camera.
Pussy Willow: I am here with Sam Marlowe who this week at Climax Control will be facing Lucy Seraphina, another undefeated bombshell in SCW. Sam, what can you tell us about your match this week?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: If I am honest, I don’t really know what to expect. This is my second professional wrestling match and I have no clue about my opponent other than she is undefeated as well. At least I think she is. And maybe after this week on Climax Control she still might be. That is something that is going to be decided in the ring. And if you ask me, which I believe you did…
The camera view wobbles in an affirmative nod to agree with Sam.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: I would have to say that this week will see me step into the ring with someone that I haven’t faced before.
Pussy stops filming for a moment which causes Sam a moment of confusion.
Pussy Willow: Ok Sam, this is all wrong. You need to be all about how you are going to kick Lucy’s butt and boost yourself up that ladder. I don’t want to hear this girl scout “participating is as good as winning†talk you are giving. Show them your confidence. So let’s try this again.
Once more Pussy begins to film.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Lucy, I want to tell you that this week when we step in the ring, I am coming to keep proving a point that I made in my debut here in SCW. There is no one more dedicated or no one more driven to succeed in this business. I don’t know about you but I have a legacy to get out from under and if it means respecting my opponents but still kicking their asses then that is what I have to do which means this week, it is your ass that I have to kick.
Sam can’t help but giggle which earns her a glare from Pussy who motions for more talk from Sam.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: I am coming to Apia Park Stadium with a purpose and there will be no way you will be able to stop me. I am going to be a driving force to be reckoned with in that ring because I never back down. So I will be ready for the match and I will prepare for you and what you can do in the ring.
Pussy Willow: Better…not much but better. Now are you worried that Lucy will have you scouted out from your one match in SCW?
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: She can scout all she likes, that doesn’t mean she will be ready for me. I don’t even know if I am ready for all that I am capable of but it is going to be fun finding out isn’t it? I will tell you that I am looking forward to the match Lucy. I make you this promise though, when it is done I will be still respecting you but during the match, I am sorry but you are going to be beaten from turnbuckle to turnbuckle then pinned to give me my second win in as many matches.
Pussy Willow: I love it. That is all we need. So you want to go for a drink since we got all this work done?
Pussy puts the camera into an oversized purse sitting on the bed that is in the fale’s main room as Sam straightens out her lavalava sarong and pats her hair.
Samantha ~Sam~ Marlowe: Sure but only one. I am coming back for an early night to catch up on my sleep to prepare for Sunday.
The two young ladies leave the small hut chattering about SCW and Climax Control on Sunday. The walk towards the bar and restaurant is short and filled with conversation as Sam and Pussy get there and disappear inside the bar.