●●● "i'm sure you've felt a strap before." [vs. madison i]
Jul 21, 2017 20:09:29 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2017 20:09:29 GMT -5
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INT. SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT - NONSTOP TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - WEDNESDAY JULY 12TH, 2017
It was a long, and lonely flight to Stockholm for Zahra Phoenix. It felt weird not to have Matthias Black by her side when traveling. For years, the two of them had been inseparable and did everything together. But at least for a few days, Zahra was completely on her own. After the last trip to Stockholm, Matthias had flat-out refused to ever step foot inside the country again and it was probably for the best. For Matthias, Sweden held nothing but dark memories that he would rather forget. Zahra sat in first class, headphones on; her purple locks pulled back into a ponytail. She was wearing a pair of black leggings, fitted gray hoodie, and Nikes. She was writing in her journal; the only thing she hid from Matthias. It basically held her entire life story and deepest, and most often darkest thoughts.
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I’m just trying to keep my mind off of things right now, really. Like what most people don’t get is that I’m a human being too. I feel. I hurt. I cry. Sometimes I break down. It was an ugly scene at home this morning when I left for the airport. I don’t want to be on this plane right now. I want to be with Matt, in our bed, and wrapped in his arms. Matthias keeps me grounded and he keeps me safe. I’m extremely worried about the situation I’m going to walk into come Saturday night. I know Linnea put Cosette up to injuring my sister and I will walk into that match with absolutely no back-up. Bryony is out of the hospital now but there’s no way I’m letting her near that building come Saturday. It’s awkward AF that she’s with Lance now, but whatevs. He’s involved in this now as well, and really who can I blame other than myself? It’s not that I feel any regrets about marrying Viktor for his money. I literally don’t because hello, I’m sitting in first class right now as I write this. At least I'm comfortable on this dumb plane. But I do regret the fact he woke up out of that stupid coma.
That was NEVER supposed to happen.
That was NEVER supposed to happen.
There are consequences for every action and I suppose facing Cosette and being involved with a horrible man like Cortez is part of my punishment. I really want to focus on So-Cal World War, but I can’t. The similarities between Madison and Cosette are few and far between IMO, but they both have one thing in common; they want to prove a point. Cosette wants to stay on the Swanssens’ payroll. Madison wants the entire world to believe she’s actually a talented wrestler, lol.
Personally, I think Madison is a stupid cunt who believes she’s better than what she actually is. She seems like the type of person who’ll meltdown the moment something doesn’t go her way. I’m not one to poke at someone’s lack of composure, but at least I can hold it together during matches for the most part. When Tiffany tried to help her useless ass and even the odds against Matt and me, Madison basically spit in her face. That was so dumb because who can honestly take out #TeamFriendship solo? Madison lacks intelligence in so many ways. She didn’t prepare for the sneak attack our first match, that’s for sure. It boils down to the fact she just lacks experience, and now she’s facing me in a strap match. I’m literally one million percent sure she’s never competed in one of those in an official capacity given the fact she’s new to the business.
Of course, I've never had a strap match either.
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INT. STOCKHOLM ARLANDA AIRPORT - THURSDAY JULY 13TH, 2017
Zahra pulled her Dodgers baseball cap down further on her head and hoisted her Louis Vuitton bag up higher on her shoulder. As she pulled her carry-on bag behind her, she started scanning the crowd for her ride. According to Cortez, someone with SWS would be picking her up at the airport. When she spied the sign with her name on it, Zahra stopped in her tracks.
Viktor Swanssen waved at his wife and motioned for her to hurry-up. He looked to have made a fucking miraculous recovery. What choice did Zahra have other than to walk over to him?
"Sweetheart, you look terrible," Viktor smiled, greeting his estranged wife with a kiss on the cheek.
"And you look healthy. What a shame," Zahra snapped back as Viktor took her bag from her.
Together, they headed out of the airport and Zahra rolled her eyes at the fact a limo was there waiting for them.
"Are you looking forward to returning to in-ring action for SWS?" Viktor's voice was dripping with politeness as he poured them both a glass of Cristal. Zahra snatched hers from him and downed it quickly. "Why did you contact Cortez?"
"Linnea saw an excellent business opportunity with a cross-promotional angle, and I agreed. Cortez is wise, unlike your former boss for that promotion. I certainly hope for your sake that Matthias is able to defend that company from Tiffany. She has a lot of heart and fight." Viktor sipped his Cristal.
Zahra didn't believe anything Viktor was saying. "Can we literally skip the BS? Thanks. You already know I DON'T want to be here."
Viktor chuckled. "Perhaps you'll end up leaving Sweden this time feeling grateful. After all, there are few husbands who'd still take an interest in their wife after she and her lover tried to murder him."
"There's no proof of that," Zahra replied, rolling her eyes. "And your intentions aren't pure."
"Or are they?" Viktor sat his glass down in one of the holders and stared at Zahra. "I'm giving you a chance to take your revenge on Cosette and prepare for Madison Tempest. You never had a strap match, no?"
Zahra was incredibly suspicious, but she shook her head.
"Then you have one Saturday. I will give you a chance to properly prepare for Madison. She lacks experience, but she has passion for this sport. She corrected her mistakes against you and dominated Tiffany the other night. We will never know if she could have pulled out that victory thanks to your actions, but she will be looking to dispose of you. For all your experience and intelligence, and knowledge of the So-Cal environment, Madison is quicker, more agile, and can play a defensive game. Do not make the assumption lack of experience will carry you to victory this time."
Zahra glared at Viktor. He smiled at her.
"You'll get a taste of the leather early, though I'm sure you've felt a strap before." Viktor was referring to Zahra's creepy 50-Shades relationship with Matthias. "You'll get hurt and have a chance to hurt Cosette. No one can touch your talent, älskling. You truly are great inside that ring. But stipulations even the odds and no one is invincible."
Zahra didn't reply.