Jamie sat back in her seat. She crossed one leg over the other and looked back across the table at her younger sister, Nikki. Jamie smiled as she ran her fingers down the side of her Java Chip beverage, toying with the condensation that built on the outside of the cup. Nikki sipped her coffee and smiled back. It had been some time since either of them had been able to spend time together since Jamie was always busy on the road with her career. Jamie had missed her younger sister so much lately, that it was a huge relief to her to be able to see her before her match on Aggression.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
I am so glad you made it out. I hope the flight wasn't bad or anything, it was last minute so it was the best I could do. I'm just so happy you are here with me and you'll be at the show tonight.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
I can't wait! I get to sit in attendance and watch my big sis wrestle. I haven't gotten to do that since you were back in TNA.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
I know, I'm so sorry. I apologize for it taking this long to get you out to a show. Things have just been really crazy and with Dad being so sick right now...
Nikkie and Jamie both frown the instant she mentioned their father. He was held up in a hospital down south, close to where her family had moved to a few years ago. She felt a tinge of guilt hit her stomach, ashamed she had barely had time to go and see him. Jamie shifts uncomfortably once more in her seat, she didn't want to distract herself before the show, but damn it was hard. How could she not be broken up when her Father's health seemed to constantly be on the decline?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
Jamie, it's okay.. really.
Nikki leaned forward and placed her hand over Jamie's and looked at her as she tried to smile at her. Jamie sighed and forced a smile.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
I know, I know. It's just been really hectic lately. I'm glad you are here to help keep my sanity right now.
Jamie laughed slightly and shook her head as she sat back in her chair again and sipped her Java chip. Nikkie twirled some hair around her finger mindlessly.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
So, where exactly is this hunk I've been hearing about? I hear you've found someone special.
Jamie smiled at the thought of Paul. He had been so great to her since their blind date, and had helped her out considerably since then. She had really found someone special, and it seemed to be the only good thing going for her right now. Jamie began to space off about Paul for a minute before she snapped her thoughts back to her sister.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
... since you and Josh.
What did she say? Shit.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Wait... what?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
I said, it's good that you found someone who treats you right. You've not been yourself since you and Josh. I'm just saying I don't like to see you upset, and you took that break up very hard. I am just glad to see you happy again.
Jamie smiled and looked down at the table like it suddenly became interesting. She didn't like to talk about her and Josh, it was a rather sensitive subject with her. Jamie shook her thoughts, she had Paul now. None of that mattered anymore, at least, it shouldn't... This was still a new chapter in her life, no more time for the dreaded "What If"'s or the "Should have done differently"'s. Jamie smiled back up at her sister as she mindlessly swung her foot back and forth under the table.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Well, me too. It's been a nice change and you will absolutely love him.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
Oh doesn't he have that accent?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
It's to die for! I love listening to him talk.
She giggled as she thought about it before she sipped her beverage.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
Well I can't wait to meet him, he sounds wonderful from what you have told me.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Well, he will be at the show tonight, so you will get a chance to.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
So tell me, who are you facing tonight?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Ah well, I'm set to go against Madison Rayne. She's the current undefeated, reigning Sky High Champion. But, I will make sure that streak ends tonight, and her title reign will end here shortly.
Jamie smirked and stirred her straw around in her Java Chip, mixing in the whipped cream as she continued to speak.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
I think I'm going to make it my personal mission to see and end to it. She and I go way back, you remember her from TNA.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky's Sister" || Nikki Szantyr °¤°»
Yes, and her dreadful screeching and ass kissing.
Jamie laughed and nodded her head in confirmation.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
That's the one. Anyways, let's get out of here and get some shopping done. I want to enjoy my time with you before I have to arrive at the arena. Let's get out of here.
Both women stand up simultaneously and toss the remainder of their drinks into the trash can. They exited the coffee shop and walked down the sidewalk, they chatted amongst each other and giggled. Both eager to catch up with one another.
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Jamie stepped into the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, OH, where this weeks Aggression was taking place. Jamie made her way to the Women's locker room where she set down her ring gear and wasted no time in getting ready for the show. She fixed her hair and makeup before she exited the locker room, not even saying a word to anyone else in there. Jamie walked over to the Corre's locker room and knocked on the door. The door opened after a few moments passed by and Heath popped his head out and looked around.
«°¤° "One Man Rock Band" || Heath Slater °¤°»
Oh hey there. Paul just got here, come on in.
Heath stepped back and allowed Jamie to enter the room. She nodded a 'thank you' and walked in. She smiled as she saw Paul sitting on the bench of the locker room. reviewing a tape from his last match with Heath. His head turns as she see's her and a grin formed across his stern face. Jamie walked over as he stood up and the two embraced. Paul whistled and slightly pulled away from her to look down at her ring attire. Her new ring gear was gold and red and hugged her form perfectly.
«°¤° | "Justin Gabriel" || Paul Lloyd Jr. | °¤°»
You didn't tell me you were getting new ring gear.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Well, you never asked! Besides, it was a secret. Oh, and check this out.
Jamie smiled and spun on her heel and pointed towards her rear end. The words 'Sky's the Limit' were written across her backside. She spun back around as Paul took in the view and grinned even bigger.
«°¤° | "Justin Gabriel" || Paul Lloyd Jr. | °¤°»
I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the view!
Paul chuckled which caused Jamie to snicker as she playfully slapped his arm.
«°¤° | "Justin Gabriel" || Paul Lloyd Jr. | °¤°»
So are you all geared up for your match with Madison?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
I am beyond ready for her. Tonight, I'm going to prove why I am the better woman. I know she's just going to run her mouth like the Queen she thinks she is. But it doesn't matter what she has to say about me, words only hit hard when they come from someone with meaning. I wouldn't exactly say she means anything to me, so it's really just a waste of energy on her end. She obviously has time to sit around and waste, and that is why I know I'm going to win. I have been in the gym all week prepping for this. I'm ready to give her a run for her money, that's for sure.
«°¤° | "Justin Gabriel" || Paul Lloyd Jr. | °¤°»
You don't have to cut a promo on me, baby.
Paul chuckled as he teased her and Jamie playfully hit him once more.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Oh, no. I do need to find an interviewer though and get my promo over with for the evening. You're going to stick around, right?
«°¤° | "Justin Gabriel" || Paul Lloyd Jr. | °¤°»
Absolutely, I wouldn't miss your match. Why would I leave?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
I don't know, I was just making sure. My sister is here tonight and I would really love for you two to meet each other. I was telling her about you earlier today and she made me promise that I'd let her meet you tonight since she's out here in Missouri.
«°¤° | "Justin Gabriel" || Paul Lloyd Jr. | °¤°»
Alright, sounds fair enough to me.
Jamie grinned as they both leaned in and kissed. Heath sighed and rolled his eyes as he muttered some smart ass retort under his breath. Paul and Jamie paid not attention to him as they looked at each other.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Good, well, I better get going and I'll see you after the match.
Paul smiled as they kissed again before she pulled back and waved to Heath, then exited the locker room rather quickly. She made her way down the corridor of the arena, able to find Todd Grisham and a camera man close by. Jamie approached both of them as they looked over at her.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Hey Jamie, what can we do for you?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Actually, I was wondering if we can go ahead and shoot through my promo for my match later. I know I'm a little early but I'd really appreciate it, if you don't mind.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
No, not at all.
Todd grabbed his microphone and signaled his camera man to begin filming. Jamie ran a few fingers through her hair as Todd stood next to her with the microphone to his lips.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to introduce to you, my special guest, THE lovely, Velvet Sky.
Jamie waved her fingers at the camera in response as she shifted her weight and smiled.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Velvet, first off, last week we saw you step in the ring with your long time friend, Traci Brooks. Mind sharing a few words about that match for the fans?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Well, I felt honored to step in the ring with Traci again. It had been a long time since we had to wrestle one another and it was definitely an amazing match. I didn't pull off the victory in the end, but I still have all the respect in the world for her, she's one of my girls and I respect her no matter what. I'm really proud of her, in fact, she has a strong start in this company and I'd love to see her continue to do so. She brings her A game to the ring and I just really can't stress enough how much I love and respect her, in and out of the ring. She has a lot to offer this business and I'm really glad she is on board with me here in the EBWF.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Tonight, you are booked a match against the current undefeated and reigning Sky High Champion, Madison Rayne. You and Madison have history prior to this business. Many know that you two used to work together back in your TNA days. Care to share any opinions on your opponent for this evening?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Yes, well, Madison and I do have history with one another. She was even a part of the Beautiful People at one point in time. Let me just say she was a lot more tolerable back then than she is these days. Now, I'd be lying if I said she wasn't a great wrestler. She definitely knows what she is doing in the ring, I have to hand it to her. However, since she has stepped foot into this company, she has done nothing but get on everyone's nerves. Not to mention that she is practically handed everything on a silver platter and she didn't even do anything! She got a cheap win over Layla, a bogus win. But you know what, this just gives me the opportunity to come for that belt. I didn't want to when Layla had it, but now that Madison has her greedy little fingers on the gold, I'd love nothing more than to take it from her.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
That's a lot to go for. Madison Rayne is undefeated so far in her run here in EBWF.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Oh believe me, I know. Madison has only manage to keep her undefeated streak because of the lack of competition set against her. She hasn't stepped foot in the ring with me in a very long time. I'm sure she has come a long way, but so have I. Madison will be stepping into the ring with a whole new opponent this evening. I have new tricks up my sleeve to get the job done in the ring tonight. I hope she's ready for me because I sure am ready for her.
Jamie shifted her weight once more and flipped her hair over her shoulder.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
You see, Madison's biggest problem is her ego. She prances around here like someone special and she isn't. She's just merely another face in the locker room. I'm not saying I consider myself to be on a higher level than her, but I have paid my dues around here since joining on board, and I'm ready to raise the bar for myself. She literally walks in the door and is thrown a title shot. I'm sick of just waiting for the right time. I am making my time happen now. Madison wants to walk around here and brag about her cheap Walmart tiara? No one gives a damn. That is a cheap piece of plastic that has no meaning behind it at all, what so ever. The only people who are even fooled by her other than herself, are her two lap dogs, AJ Lee and Kaitlyn. I just don't get why she hasn't dropped this overwhelming sense of entitlement yet, but tonight I am going to bring her down to a new level. She has her head in the clouds right now and I'm more than willing to snap her back to reality. I mean honestly, have you taken a look at who she has faced? Hardly anyone worth mentioning, other than Layla, and that was a complete fluke. Other than that, there is Torrie Wilson, and I'm damn sure Madison only got lucky in that match. Let's see, she beat Daffney, again, no feat there. Shaul Guerrero? Beat her months ago, even got the t-shirt to prove it. Um, who else? The Bellas a few times?
Jamie chuckled to herself and shook her head as she placed her hand on her hip.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Please, the Bellas are no bragging right by any means. I mean it takes two of them to even be remotely relevant. Have you seen how they wrestle lately? I don't know what happened between their transformation from WWE to EBWF... but something went wrong, way wrong. Those two can only talk smack over twitter and can't even back it up in the ring. So again, who even cares? Those wins shouldn't even count, those are easy victories.
Jamie shrugged her shoulders as Todd returned the microphone to his lips.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Those are some strong comments...
Jamie waved her hand to cut him off and pulled the microphone back to herself.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Hey, I am just calling it like I see it. Anyways, I'm not going to stray off topic here, the Bellas are another story, for another time and another place. Right now, it's all about Madison Rayne. We all know she loves everything to be about her, so let's do just that. Madison and I have a little insight on one another going into this match tonight. We have worked together, and faced off against each other multiple times in the past. This will be the first round for us here in the EBWF and I am definitely going to give it my all. You see, I can deal with her horrible screeching and hollering. I had to listen to it all the time back in the TNA days, and well, not much different now. I know how Madison thinks in the ring and I have a plan for each stunt she tries to pull. You can bet that I have done everything imaginable to see to it that I am completely game for tonight.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Madison Rayne has made her opinions very clear about the talent around in the locker rooms here in EBWF. The only female talent she didn't make a derogatory remark of was your ex partner, and former EBWF Women's Champion, Angelina Love. What are your thoughts on this?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Yeah well, two spoiled brats who think way too highly of themselves, so no real surprise there. I wouldn't doubt that Madison Rayne would kiss up to Angelina Love if she were still around here, and Women's Champion. I don't really care what Madison, or anyone else in the back has to say about me. I will be more than happy to settle whatever issues in the ring, I never back down from a challenge. I never have and I don't plan on starting now, so really, to everyone in the back... if you have a problem with me, then go ahead and step up. I'm a knockout at heart, we never back down, and I'm all for kicking some ass in the ring.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Alright and we have to wrap this up as I am sure you have to get ready for your match this evening. Any last words you'd like to share with the fans or your opponent, Madison Rayne?
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Absolutely. To Madison, let me just say that I am going to rip the "Queen's" world apart and prove that she is nothing more than a meek little girl with a big bark and no fight. I will put her in her place, knock her down a few notches. I mean, She can't even do anything for herself, she has everyone else do it for her! This is wrestling, we are all competitors here. There is no real King and Queen in this business, it's all simply a title. A title she isn't even close to earning. I'll see to it that I make her drop her Queen Elizabeth act, maybe she needs to be reminded why she is here in this business. I'm not one to play games, I go out to that ring and handle my own business. Madison Rayne can run her mouth to her hearts content, because we all know that is what she is good at, but words are nothing if the person they are coming from has no meaning to you. She will only waste her time laughing it up with her royal ass kissers, while I am busy prepping for my match. I will show her tonight on Aggression that I'm not one to take anyone's bullshit anymore. I have had enough of people belittling me and trying to push me around. I dealt with enough of that back in TNA, with Jackie and ODB. I could continue on forever with the names, but it doesn't matter anymore. Now, I am here to prove myself and show I'm not just some push over. Madison wants to brag about her title reign? Her win over Layla was a complete fluke, because NBC didn't want her to be the champion. I bet the only reason Layla got the belt is because Angelina Love is out on injury. Even though I personally feel that Layla deserves the spotlight. Layla got her big moment and they just couldn't wait to ruin it for her. It pisses me off to no end. Someone like Madison doesn't deserve to carry that belt, nor did she even deserve a shot at the belt in the first place. She thinks she's bringing respect back to that belt by what? Sitting on her ass and barking out orders to her royal ass kissers? By beating floozy opponents? Like I said, big deal! You will have your work cut out for you this week, Maddy. This is going to be my own personal revenge for Layla. Sky's the limit, baby, I'm coming for you, Madison.
«°¤° | 'The One and Only' Todd Grisham | °¤°»
Thank you Velvet Sky for taking a moment with us, and we wish you the best of luck in your match this evening.
«°¤° "Velvet Sky" || Jamie Szantyr °¤°»
Thank you, pleasure was all mine.
Jamie smiled and waved once more to the camera as the footage cut off. She turned and wandered towards the staging area to get ready for her match as she kept her focus on her opponent for the evening. She lost last week to Traci, hopefully she could make her own little comeback and defeat Madison's building streak.
