With death there is always a new life created. With every second that passes someone will pass on while in that very same second new life will be born. Life although it can be a heartless bitch, life is the provider, the healer, the light while death is considered to be the taker, the inflictor and the darkness. A darkness that so many of us choose to fear, death it’s self is one of the world’s most profound phobias. The fear of dying is enough to cripple some people into never leaving their homes. Imagine that? Imagine being so riddled with fear that you don’t go outside that you don’t see your loved ones and you refuse to feel the glow of the natural beauty of the sun. The fear of dying it’s self is the very detonator to self-destruction. The fear of death is the invitation to world of the nonliving. Why all this talk about death you ask? Well its simple its Halloween is it not? It’s the one time of year adults and children can dress up as anything they want and go off in search of candy. MMM candy it’s the one time of year when someone can openly ask you Trick or Treat without having to fear a punch in the nose. It’s that one time of year that strangers can in fact give children candy and we’re meant to turn a blind eye to it and pray to the Ol’ Holy that it’s not damaged goods. Forgive the negativity about such an exciting holiday but for some strange reason in Odette’s mind it fits in the same group as Valentine’s Day. A scam!
Oh yes Odette what has the little Australian been up to? Well for weeks now she has been watching the houses on her street start to flood their lawns with plastic Halloween decorations and carved pumpkins. She has noticed that the flower carts on the side of the road have rapidly turned into convenience stores for all your Halloween goods. Not to forget Odette couldn’t help but to observe the six extra rows of Halloween Candy that magically appeared at her local supermarket. If there was going to be one thing Odette was going to enjoy about October 31st it would be the sweet sugary taste of a sweet…sweet… sweet candy. Well that would have been the case if she wasn’t on her strict diet and health kick to win back and finally claim what could be hers the Sin City Bombshell Championship. Ah yes the big reveal into why Odette seemingly hates Halloween it’s because she can’t and won’t let herself slip into temptation and chow down on a bowl filled with goodies.
For days now Gabriel even with his English background has attempted to get Miss Ryder to lighten up about Halloween. He has even suggested to her that they decorate their house, but do you think that the stubborn Aussie has budged? Sadly for Melody and Despayre’s excitement there will be no trick or treating at the place they call home away from home. Even more upsetting is that Gabriel is currently living with a ticking time bomb in Odette the normally bubbly personality of his darling was fading. There was no reason at all to blame Gabriel it’s just well the poor darlings still haven’t been able to catch a break.
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Monday
“What are you looking at babe?”
Gabriel’s voice could be heard from across the room as Odette continued to stare out the large rectangle window. There was a slight breeze that gave Odette hope that maybe just maybe it would blow in a storm.
“Nothing”
Odette tried to sound convincing but Gabriel knew her a little too well to know that she was hiding something. Approaching her slowly like a man skating on thin ice Gabriel wrapped his arms around her waist while gently placing a kiss on her exposed shoulder blade.
“Penny for your thoughts?”
Squeezing her tightly as his chin now rested on her shoulder Gabriel tilted his head inwards so Odette could feel the warmth of his breath on her neck. Not once did her emerald eyes leave the sight that was before her outside the window. As sigh escaped her lips before she let her hands fall on top on Gabriel’s arms.
“Do you want the long version or the short version?”
I don’t know about you but this kind of sounds like a test question and I know it presents it’s a multiple choice but really it’s not. Gabriel couldn’t help but to notice how on edge his girlfriend seemed to be even tho she was presenting awfully calm. A slight laugh left his mouth as he whispered into her right ear.
“I think I’ll take the long version”
Finally a smile beamed on her tanned face as she turned slightly to face Gabriel, Odette couldn’t believe just how lucky she actually was. The fact that she was standing with the man of her dreams alone finally in their massive house that alone was enough to satisfy her.
“I just don’t get it Gabriel… I don’t get the hype of all of this. What is real meaning of this damn Halloween anyway?”
That was it, which was all she was thinking of. Taken back by her short response Gabriel couldn’t help but want to dig for more.
“Is that it? You’re being strangely quiet over a silly day?”
Ducking her head away from him Odette couldn’t hide the fact that her cheeks were now flushed with a pale pink.
“It just seems like another Valentine’s day to me Gabriel… a scam to get your money.”
“So you’re telling me when February fourteenth rolls around I don’t need to buy you a gift?”
HA nice try GabeCakes! Turning in his arms to face him Odette gave him the glare that screamed volumes of trouble. Pulling back slightly so he could look at Odette’s outfit or lack thereof Gabriel couldn’t hide his approval with the smile on his face. She was wearing a small lacy electric purple night gown her hair was a sitting in a messy bun high on the top of her head and looked like a birds nest from sleep and lack of morning grooming. Countless strands of brown hair surrounded her face that Gabriel was quick to push back behind her ears. Gabriel on the other hand had been up earlier than Odette this morning and had already managed to get himself showered and in a pair of dark blue jeans.
“I see what you mean Odette about Halloween but you have to realise it’s a huge thing here in America babe… so you might as well embrace it”
Another sigh escaped her lips as she knew he was right, he was always right wasn’t he?
“I know I know… its just back home in Australia people attempt to get into this Halloween theme and it always back fires… I have no idea what to do for this week’s promotional either for SCW. What do I know about Halloween?”
“Just think scary sweetheart and you’ll be fine”
Winking at Odette while he pulled her in closer pressing his lips on her forehead
“Scary as in the spice girl or scary as in Freddy Kruger?”
“Whatever you want to do Odette I’m sure the fans will appreciate it”
As Odette was lost in deep thought for a few moments she rested her head against Gabriel’s exposed chest. He might have towered over her in height but for snuggling purposes he was just the right size.
“So this whole Halloween thing is based on horror?”
Running his hands down her back Gabriel could tell that Odette was more or less stressing over her ability to pull this week’s Sin City Wrestling theme off to the standard of her fellow peers.
“Well it’s also about dressing up and giving out candy”
Pulling her head away from Gabriel chest she smirked like a light bulb just went on in her head or something.
“Oh I love costume parties Gabriel…”
Somehow I don’t think that’s what Odette Nicole Ryder really wanted to say and by the look on her face she was definitely implying something else.
“We’ll just see this week’s SCW challenge as one big costume party then”
I think you might regret saying that Gabriel. A smile beamed brightly on Odette’s face as if the weight of the world had been lifted off her tiny shoulders. Gabriel just looked down at his girlfriend a little confused at what she could be possibly planning but he knew that in good time that he would soon find out. Ducking his head into her left ear Gabriel spoke just above a whisper.
“Just out of curiosity if I had said short response before what exactly would you have told me?”
As he pulled away from her ear slowly Odette couldn’t help but the giggle like a school girl. Her long response was just as good and short one, pretending to think for a few seconds Odette was quick to spring up to her tippy toes.
“This”
Before Gabriel could even bat an eyelid Odette had brought her lips to his and before either of them knew it Odette had jumped up and wrapped her legs around his waist. One of his strong muscular arms supported her back as they continued to let their kiss deepen. Gabriel’s free left hand tangled with her messy all over the place hair as Odette’s right hand cupped the side of his face and the left hand grasped onto and played with his hair. Leading her blindly out of the room they were standing in one would imagine that Gabriel was heading for the bedroom that was of course until the sound of his cell phone blaring broke them apart. Gabriel looked at Odette and then down to his jean pockets
“If you answer that Gabriel… so help me God…”
That was all Gabriel needed to hear before slamming his lips back against hers, typically Odette would have cared for who was calling Gabriel but not today, not this morning. Continuing on their journey to the bedroom the two couldn’t help but to share sighs and laughs in between kisses as now both Odette’s and Gabriel’s cell phones had stared to ring. Sorry mysterious callers but you know what to do right? Leave a message after the beep and I’m sure Gabriel and Odette will get back to you.
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Tuesday - Dream
“Do not cry for me now that I’m gone.”
Welcome Family… friends… and guests that are with us today in the house of God. Today we gather not in sorrow but for in fact today we are gathered here in celebration… in memory… in respect to one…. Miss Odette Nicole Ryder.
“Do not waste a single tear.”
Who in her short twenty four years of life Odette has managed to fill it with happiness, success and love, love not just for herself but for each and every one that she had the pleasure in meeting.
“I may be gone from your touch but never from your mind.”
Today we have been assembled in the very same church that Odette had her christening in so we can remember her. Together we remember her smile, her laugh, her strength, her determination, her endless energy and dedication.
“Remember me not just for who I am but for what I have done what I have stood for.”
May today bring us all peace that even though Odette is missing from our physical lives that she will be forever present in our hearts. May her will to live a happy life inspire you to live not just peacefully but live life in her words “to the fullest.”
“Please forgive my wrong doings”
Today we are given the opportunity to listen, learn and share new stories, new details and new facts into the life of Odette Nicole. Today we are blessed to be surrounded by each other so that we can in fact comfort and support one another as we shift the pain of this great loss into comfort in knowing that Odette is watching over us, guiding us, and protecting us.
“This is not how I wanted it to be, but what is done is done.”
Odette’s immediate family along with Gabriel have requested that today be a day filled with memories and not filled with sorrow. They have requested that their privacy be respected over the next few weeks so they can deal with such a devastating tragedy
“There is nothing left to fear”
The Ryder family at this time ask that if anyone has anything they would like to share could they please step forward.
“ You do not need to say anything, just know that you have done nothing wrong by keeping quiet and that your unspoken words have been heard”
To lose your best friend is one thing but to lose someone you considered a sister is another. I will never forget the day I was lucky enough to stumble into Odette’s life. The day the radio station accepted my call and Odette answered my fan questions will be a day I will never forget. The day I finally got to meet my idol will forever be locked away safely in my heart, the warmth of her smile was enough for me to know that she had already accepted me for who I am. Although I have not known her for as long as most of you gathered here today, I do know one thing is for sure and that is Odette has one of the biggest hearts. She was always willing to see the good in people even when they had done wrong by her. Today and like every day now in the future I remember my best friend for the crazy carefree Australian that she is. I know today Odette will only want to see dry eyes but she will always be my MuffinFace and I will always love her.
“Melody…stop crying”
I remember the first day that Odette wheelied straight into my life, she was this carefree chick from Australia who had no sense of direction no regard for the rules of gravity and there was defiantly no off button for the crazy ideas that she would come out with. The gang and I always looked forward to spring break because we knew the change of weather didn’t just mean time away from school it meant that our friend would return to us from down under. Like Melody just said before me it is hard to imagine saying goodbye to your best friend let alone one of the biggest parts of your life. There wasn’t anything out there that Odette wouldn’t try to accomplish on her trashed up two wheels and I must say the pride that I will carry for the rest of my life after witnessing her first back flip will bring some peace to this situation. My only regret will be not keeping her safe, every scar on her body that was motocross could have been prevented if we had only stop to think of the repercussions… Odette please know that you will always be my favourite person in this world to talk to and forever my O Ryder.
“Callum…scars heal stories live forever...”
My sweet Odette I have so much left to say to you a lot of things that shouldn’t have been left unsaid.
“Gabriel… stop…”
I should have been there to stop this… I should have been there to protect you. I not only failed you but your family and myself. I do not wish to live another day without you, you are the love of my life.
“Stop…. Gabriel, don’t do this.”
The woman that should still be right beside me smiling, the woman that should be my wife
…
“Gabriel… Gabriel… GABRIEL….”
“Odette… Sweetie wake up… Odette…. Odette”
Gabriel lay awake shaking Odette trying to break her from her dream, this was the third night in a row Odette had awoken Gabriel by screaming out his name in fear. After a few more firm shoulder squeezes and shakes Odette’s eyes flung open as she gasped for air. Breathing heavily she turned to face Gabriel and without saying a single word she just snuggled into his chest trying to hide her embarrassment. Feeling his girlfriend shudder in his tight grip Gabriel couldn’t help but to think when would these nightmares stop. Kissing the top of Odette’s head Gabriel didn’t say a word as Odette calmed herself down and came around to the reality that she was in fact not dead.
“I’m sorry”
Was all she could manger to mutter out of her lips at this time, running his fingers through her hair Gabriel held on to Odette a little tighter.
“You’re okay now…”
Indeed she was but something was triggering all of these dreams, kissing his bare chest Odette sighed loudly
“I Love you Gabriel”
It was said just above a whisper but Gabriel still heard it
“I love you too Odette”
As the two love birds drifted back off to sleep in their big comfy king size bed inside their bedroom which was located in their house (who knew?), everything seemed to work out just fine. Odette was still alive a breathing and Gabriel was now wrapped back up in the arms of his pride and joy (NO NOT THE BUGATTI)
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Wednesday
“Gabriel is going to be sooo mad at you once he finds out your doing this”
We find the trouble twosome of Odette and Melody entering one of the many Tarot Card reading, crystal healing, hippie smelling dimly lit stores that Las Vegas has to offer. Melody is sporting a high dead straight pony tail that sits perfectly on the top of her head and a long bright pink maxi dress that flows cheekily around her cleavage. While Odette is wearing a short pair of denim hot pants and a white NXT t-shirt, her long brown hair is out like usual surrounding her face and resting on her shoulders. As the two browse around the store for a few seconds Odette sighs before responding
“Well you do have any other suggestion as to how I can figure out why I keep dying in my dreams? Hmmmm”
“Well you could start drinking green tea for starters I hear that helps.”
Melody was trying to be helpful but Odette wasn’t really buying into it or really paying attention to be honest. Her eyes were just scanning the store to find sales assistant if that’s even what you call them.
“Hello Odette are you even paying attention to me?”
Looking at Melody’s dark hazel eyes Odette smiled before responding sarcastically
“Your hair looks fine Melody I’ve told you this one hundred times this morning.”
Walking away from her best friend in search of a voodoo queen Odette was trying to get in and out of this shop as quickly as she could. With this store being directly across the road for the Luxor it was only a matter of time before someone that Gabriel knew would spot Odette’s bright green Ford RS parked outside the crazy Psychic store and report it back to him. Sure that might be a little bit of over kill but Odette knew how Gabriel felt about these type of stores and people they were scam artists that were only in business because of their ability to lie to people’s faces and get away with it.
“You’re so mean to me”
Was all Melody could say as she followed Odette in a huff as a long dark haired woman approached them both. With a big gypsy smile on her face and four hundred bangles on each wrist Melody couldn’t help but feel conned already.
“Hello and welcome to Tara’s world of the unknown”
Really that’s what this store is called? It’s 2am that’s the best I could think of alright… The lady from the store stopped directly in front of Odette and waved her hands around in the air as she greeted them
“how may we help you today dear?”
Seriously this lady needs to stop moving her hands around or she is going to take out some ones eye. Odette went to answer the lady she assumed was Tara but she was cut off
“Forgive me but aren’t you the Sin City Wrestler the one dating Gabriel… ummm… oh yes… Odette Ryder?”
“That would be me”
Tara threw her arms around Odette without even batting an eye lid.
“I’m a huge fan of your work”
“well thank you”
Melody rolled her eyes in Odette’s direction as the lady continued to harp on about how much of a fan she was even tho she couldn’t even think of her name.
“REALLY? oh great this is going to end splendidly”
Odette didn’t have to say anything Melody knew that she was about a millisecond off from being told to bugger off.
“I’ll just go wait outside…”
Leaving Odette alone in the store Melody took a seat out the front of the store and waited not so patiently. Returning back inside Odette had finally been released from the death grip like hug
“So how can I help you today Odette?”
Half an hour later
Odette came out of the store looking a little more relaxed getting Melody to jump up to her feet in excitement.
“So what did scammy mc scammer have to say?”
“Well she thinks that I’m being haunted by the ghosts of my past lives”
Fumbling around in her pant pockets Odette was searching for her car keys.
“Do you have any idea how ridiculous that sounds Odette? But go on humour me how does one cure this mythical illness”
Odette didn’t miss a beat and sharply replied
“I have to contact them of course”
“OH HELL NO!!! When we get back to your house I’m so telling Gabriel and he is going to make you come to your senses about this…”
Rolling her emerald eyes at her younger friend as they headed towards Odette's car
“You’re such a tattle tale”
Her tone was mocking as Melody threw her hands up in the air not amused.
“I’m not a tattle tale… and HEY it’s not my problem you can’t sleep at night… maybe you and Gabriel need to do more of that horizontal dancing that Shane keeps telling Despayre that you two do and once your worn out you should float off to sleep like a baby”
Stopping dead in her track Odette spun around and placed her open right palm on Melody’s shoulder.
“Don’t you dare speak of babies and sex in the same sentence… ”
“Eww what does sex have to do with this Odette?”
Odette had obviously forgotten Melody’s ‘innocent’ mind
“You’re kidding me right? Horizontal dancing is a cover up for the word sex… seriously Melody tell me you knew that?”
“that’s what horizontal dancing is?”
Melody looked like a child that had just been told that Santa isn’t as real as he is made out to be. Odette shook her head in disbelief grabbing Melody’s hand she turned and walked off towards her car laughing.
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Thursday
“Last week at Climax Control I had to overcome my team mate in Jessie Salco and Laura Jackson to prove that the wheels are in fact back in motion. I had to prove that my eyes are in fact locked and loaded on the prize… that prize being the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Championship. The belt that every Bombshell in SCW wants, the driving force behind why females flock to SCW each and every time the federation opens it gates to new comers. Everyone wants to taste the sweet satisfaction of victory. I know exactly how that tastes… I know exactly what it feels like to be at the top of the ladder and it’s only a matter of time before I’m back there again.”
Opening up we find Odette sitting in the living room of her house, pearched up in a high back medieval style chair that was obviously inspired by Gabriel’s taste and not so much Odette’s. Licking her glossy lips Odette just looked down the lens of the camera.
“Come high stakes II I can promise you this I will do everything in my power to walk out of the arena with the SCW bombshell championship wrapped safety around my waist… but more on that another time let’s focus on what Christian and Mark have thrown my direction this week… ah yes the pre Super Card curve ball where I find myself in a tag team match against Amanda and Necra and my partner is none other than Jaya.”
Odette didn’t seem pleased that she was heading into a tag team match up before the big event and ah well because of Odette’s past track records with tag team partners.
“And another curve ball is that the stipulation of my match is completely unknown… but fear not Rydernites because regardless as too what the match type is I’m more the sure Jaya and I will be ready to make easy work of Amanda and Necra.”
Rolling the large chucky gold bangle around that was on her left wrist with her right hand Odette seemed a little distracted.
“Speaking of Amanda let’s start with her shall we? I find it somewhat sickening Amanda that you would openly say that you can’t wait to see me trapped in the match with the ‘dangerous’ Necra so that Necra can make easy work of me? Do you not understand little tickle fetish girl that I will not be made easy work of? So your fool proof plan for assured victory is null and void. Do you honestly think that you can avoid me this Sunday? Do you honestly think I will let you try and escape me? Little girl you need to realise that when I debuted in Sin City Wrestling I stated a claim that I would go through this bombshell roster one by one and that I would beat everyone on it. And so far I’ve been doing just nicely.”
Leaning back into the chair Odette ran her fingers through her untamed hair and continued with a slight smile on her face.
“Not only have you disappointment me with your obvious disrespect for the Bombshell Championship in thinking that you can slide your way through the competition to gain your victory. But you have thrown Necra right underneath the bus, so to speak.”
Odette was referring to Amanda stating that Necra can just deal with Odette this Sunday because well? God only knows why.
“I’m tired of people thinking that just because something isn’t sugar coated or rainbows, unicorns and bunnies that I will fear it. That I will back away from it. That I’ll freak out and let it consume me… I’m sick of people assuming that since I’m so bubbly and happy that I haven’t experienced pain, hate, darkness. I’ve had my fair share… in fact I have had an overdose as of late… so don’t think for one moment that I will be scared to face the ‘Goddess of the dead’ Necra. Because I will just treat her exactly the same way I treated my past accomplishments… as a stepping stone to getting my way back to the top spot.”
Sigh
“At first I thought my journey to the title was going to be a difficult one but boy was I right off the radar.”
Laughing lightly Odette just kept her focus on the camera, she was sticking to her roots and staying with a less than materialistic promotional.
“ So Christian and Mark do your worst this Sunday… make it as creepy and a spooky as you would like for the Halloween show… throw us into the worst match you can think of because once again I will silence the critics and I will prove that I’m the one to beat at High Stakes.”
Resting her hands on the arms rests Odette once again licked her lips and gave the camera a slight nod, she was seemingly more confident this time round heading into the super card.
“As for Jaya… I hope you’re ready to play your part and that your mature enough to want to work as a team this Sunday because nothing in this world would piss me off more than walking into High Stakes and backing up from a loss.”
Did Odette just swear? I think she will owe Despayre some coins.
“Now I leave you with this… consider this match a warm up girls to what is bound to happen at High Stakes… and consider your days of wanting to become the Sin City Bombshell champion numbered… because I’m gunning for it and I sure as hell won’t let my Rydernites down… see you Sunday girls”
Blowing a smug kiss to the camera Odette waved goodbye as the scene faded to black.
OOC – Huge apologises this role-play was the mega suck balls of mega suck balls… if I stop doing something even for the shortest amount of time it takes me forever to pick it back up again… hopefully I can shake this ‘rust’ and be back to the old me soon… because last weeks and this week’s role-plays from me have been deplorable.This was my fourth attempt at this... and will be a TBC role-play in my future ones.
