REC:
“Money…
The root of all evil. Isn’t everything that we do for money? The question has arisen in recent weeks after The Network who I was under the impression was in a legal working relationship with us decided to take a payment from Katya and Dark Fantasy. I foolishly even stooped myself into begging them to reconsider and pay them more….
Why?
I don’t need The Network to be successful, I became World Champion without them and will continue to be World Champion if they choose to go a different route. All that did was show that Katya isn’t too sure about Syren, Ravyn and Marie Jones having any form of success against me and the Beauty Factory. How does that make you feel, Marie? To know that the daughter of the SCW who you hold in such high regards would finagle and broker a deal with The Network to “guarantee” the World Championship comes home to her and Dark Fantasy?
There are no guarantees in the SCW no matter how much power you amass.
That is why, when The Network decided to take this offer which would last to the next PPV, “Making Things Right”, I found it rather annoying and yet amusing at the same time, it was flattering to know this but it must be rather disturbing and disappointing to you, my dear Marie Jones when this Championship match which I am looking at first and forward to, nothing beyond, are taking it serious? Or is it the plan all along that you win so that you may then lay down for Syren and hand her the title just the way she wants it without any resistance.
Money leads to power…
Power leads to fame….
Fame leads to fortune?
A vicious cycle Marie that even The Network will soon realize and see that at their own hands are being used as mercenaries for a cause that will not involve them when this is said and done. Do they think that far? Do you? I have, for I know how they want this tale to end but I have worked too hard to allow it to happen. I wanted to prove myself against Angelica Jones, I always saw her a woman who set the bar and it was you that took it away from me. Now Marie, what is next for all of us here? What becomes of The Phoenix who stands across the ring from an Angel who has her “back-up” now stripped of her and stands alone as the Truelove Twins will be too busy with the Street Legacy?
What I always do Marie….
Win and do it by myself.
This is the opportunity you’ve waited for since the SCW, all it took was for you to sell your soul to a trifling little gnat who thinks she will get her way and put the title on her REAL “Crown Jewel”, Syren. That will not be a decision she has to make because in Toronto….
I’ll make sure the “Phoenix” crashes and burns.”
/REC
THE LIPS OF AN ANGEL: PART II
PROLOGUE: IN WHOM DO WE TRUST?
There are many factors that can drive a woman to the brink of madness. Sienna Swann has always been someone who is accustomed to getting what she wants. There was no secret at just how much she loved Chris Cannon, she made no bones about it though in private, no one really knew to what extent. For many it was a small crush, lusting for someone you can’t have and then when you do, the desire to want them is gone. The thrill of the catch in a game many plays, and few will win. Sienna has already had her share of problems in recent months, the silver lining has always been the World Championship, the one piece of her life right now that has helped her maintain focus and keep her feet on the ground. Her mother is concerned, her sister is in the hospital, the people who love her have been trying so hard to make sure that she stays on the right path. Sienna is not a stupid woman, if anything, she’s too smart for her own good at times and never gives herself credit in doing so. Now with Dark Fantasy threatening at the door for her World Championship and the fact Marie Jones miraculously was given the vote to no doubt either take the title and make the road easy for Syren or soften Sienna up for the first PPV of 2019, the table is set and there is nothing or anyone that is going to stop The Beauty Factory even with the little wrinkle in The Network taking money from Dark Fantasy that will stop Sienna Swann from reaching the golden ring and making history.
But first, she must rid of her addictions….
And the biggest is a Cannon.
Hermosa Beach, CA.
12.20.18
Sienna sat in her car talking to her mother before finally finishing the conversation, hanging up and continued to stare across the street as Kelcey Wallace and Chris Cannon get in their car, pull out of the garage and drive away. She contemplated the reasoning she was there, why it was so hard for her to do so and with it, just let go like her mother and Rick had asked. Sienna couldn’t, it was going to end on her own terms. She slowly gets out of her car and walks toward their house. Getting to the door, she rings the bell, dresses in jeans, Vans without socks, a red sleeveless cute blouse, her long hair she put down, made up perfectly with her nails polished white, the door opens, and Christian Cannon is standing there looking confused as to why Sienna is there …
Sienna: “Hey.”
Christian: “Did you get lost?”
Sienna: “Don’t be like that.”
Christian: “Can I help you?”
Sienna: “I was wondering if Chris or Kelcey were home.”
Christian: “You just missed them, why?”
Sienna: “I did? Will they be back soon?”
Christian: “Why are you even here, Sienna? Haven’t you caused enough trouble for my parents? They almost split because of you, Kelcey is also three months pregnant, she doesn’t need the added stress, so please go.”
Sienna: “Christian…..”
Christian: “Please go.”
She sighs, turning around and starts to head toward the car but stops before Christian closes the door…
Sienna: “I’m sorry.”
Christian: “Excuse me?”
Sienna: “I’m sorry. I came here to apologize to Kelcey and Chris. Since they are not here, I want to apologize to you for everything that has happened in recent months. I was a little too aggressive, I was being a bit selfish and since you and I used to be cool and Jennifer is someone who is important in my life, I wanted to mend some fences, sweetie. I don’t want this to go on anymore.”
Christian: “Maybe you should have thought about this before you tried to seduce my father and play with my stepmom’s emotions. He was trying to help you and you used him.”
Sienna: “It wasn’t like that, I didn’t use him, I genuinely cared for Chris and I thought he would be the best to help me, I knew that he could motivate me to make the right decisions in my life, he has that much influence. I can admit Kelcey and I are at odds, I didn’t know she was pregnant either. I love your father and…..”
Christian: “Okay, that’s enough. I feel uncomfortable having this conversation with you alone.”
Sienna: “Christian, it’s me, Sienna. We were cool once. I don’t want anything to come between us here and especially for Jennifer. Like it or not she is part of the Beauty Factory and a good friend, she’s like a little sister to me. I care about her well-being, I also know that it is important for her if we all had a good working relationship and at peace. We owe her that much.”
He shakes his head and laughs a little….
Sienna: “Did I say something funny?”
Christian: “I don’t get this, there was a time when I respected you, knowing the history you had with Kelcey and my father, I still respected you because of how Jennifer was treated, and she really looks up to you. After what you’ve done recently, I watched you from that upstairs window at the Halloween party, I know what you were trying to do with my father, not caring one bit about how much you were hurting them? Sorry, I’m not buying this act now, I’m not.”
Sienna: “Is that what you think this is? An act. I’m having problems Christian, I have demons to conquer, I genuinely wanted your dad’s help. I knew that he could do it because I would want to get better for him. He inspires me. Do I have a crush on him? Yes, I do but I know now that I can’t have your father and destroy Kelcey’s life at the same time. I…..”
Her eyes start to swell up a little, she takes a moment to compose herself as Christian starts to drop his guard a little….
Sienna: “…. I…. Am an idiot. Kelcey didn’t deserve that. Aside from a few instances while we were in the ring long before she retired, Kelcey was nothing but respectful. It was an honor to face her in one of her last matches. I wasn’t thinking then, I am now. I want to be a better person, and this is the only way I know how. I don’t expect you to understand or even believe me. I just needed to come here and tell you that.”
Christian: “For Jennifer?”
Sienna: “She is part of the reason why, yes. If you haven’t noticed, I’m not exactly in a good place right now.”
Christian: “The attack on Regan, I assume.”
Sienna: “Yes, my allies attacked my best friend and the mother of a woman I care for. I must at least fix something, I wasn’t’ involved and would never agree to that especially when anything involves those tramps. No matter what the consequences, even if Chris never speaks to me again and trust me Christian, I have thought about so many different ways this conversation was going to happen in my head. I have made some really bad decisions and I hope to fix them. Kelcey and Chris, even you can hate me all you want, I wanted to come here to say I am sorry and that I will never interfere in your family’s affairs ever again. Just do me one favor, if anything, do it for Jennifer. She deserves a lot better than this. She needs US, not just you or me, US in her life.”
The Angel turns and starts to walk back to her car, she stops again and starts to sob, trying to keep her emotions controlled, Christian steps out and stands there for a second….
Sienna: “I can feel you staring at me.”
Christian: “If you really mean that? Then fine, I can deal with it. Doesn’t mean there is any trust between us or my parents.”
Sienna: “I understand.”
Christian: “Good. Take care….”
Sienna: “I will. Can I get a hug?”
Christian’s eyebrow arches, he was not expecting Sienna to ask him that….
Christian: “A hug?”
Sienna: “I’m really emotional right now, sweetie, please? I don’t think it’s a lot to ask, is it?”
Christian: “Ummm… okay.”
The young Cannon walks up to her as she reaches into her pocket, her hand quickly comes out and hugs Christian, they embrace for a moment before she whispers in his ear….
Sienna: “I sucked your dad’s cock like a TRUE Perfect Ten, sweetie.”
She licks his ear, he quickly pushes off her as she stands there and smiles….
Christian: “How dare you come here and do that!?”
Sienna: “All I did was ask for forgiveness and you won’t give it to me! You won’t give it to me because you want to hold a grunge. Tell the truth, what do you think of me!?”
Christian: “You’re a slut! That’s what I think, and I will NEVER forgive you and my dad wishes you were dead!”
The conversation took a very bizarre turn as her eyes widen, she wasn’t expecting to hear that come from Christian, Sienna starts to cry loudly…..
Sienna: “How can you say those hurtful things to me, all I did was come here to ask for forgiveness for everything I did. I feel terrible about what happened. Please Christian, tell them I am sorry.”
Christian: “Sorry? You are sick and twisted! I don’t know what kind of game you are playing but go to hell! I don’t ever want to see you around my parents or this house again!”
Sienna: “What about Jennifer!?”
Christian: “I don’t know what Jennifer was thinking when she joined The Beauty Factory and allowed Laura to manipulate her. She made her decisions, all I can do now is support her even if I don’t agree with it but I want you to stay away from her! Get off our property!”
Sienna: “Please don’t do this, Christian, please!?”
Christian: “What is wrong with you!? Sienna, you need help, I hope you get it but stay away from us, I mean it or next time I can’t guarantee what I’ll do!”
He slams the door shut. Sienna sobs a little more before she turns toward her car and cracks a smirk, wiping the crocodile tears from her cheeks in probably her best performance to date, getting back in her car and sitting, taking out of her pocket an iPhone which was on record. She presses play….
“How dare you come here and do that!?”
“All I did was ask for forgiveness and you won’t give it to me! You won’t give it to me because you want to hold a grunge. Tell the truth, what do you think of me!?”
Sienna clicks stop, giggling a little before turning on the ignition….
Sienna: “You want to stab me in the back, Chris after I trusted you? I’m going to make your life hell like you have mine starting with your fucking kid.”
The Angel starts dialing, she waits as it’s ringing….
Sienna: “Hey, it’s me. Mind coming over for a little bit or maybe I can go over there. I need to talk to you about something and rather do it in person.”
Voice: “Is there something I should know?”
Sienna: “Yes, there is but I can’t tell you over the phone, I rather tell you in person, is that okay?”
Voice: “Yeah, sure. I’m at Ante Up, mind coming here?”
Sienna: “No, not at all and Jennifer?”
Jennifer: “Yeah?”
Sienna: “I am trying to fix things, please believe me.”
Jennifer: “I do.”
She starts to smile and hangs up the phone. Sitting there for a moment before putting the gear in first and driving off, that was the first step…..
To her road of recovery.
Ante Up Academy
Thirty Minutes Later
Sienna walks in, she sees Jennifer training with another student, wearing tights, sneakers, knee pads and a sports bra. She stops at the edge of the ring and looks in. After a hip toss, Jennifer stops the match with the student, they nod, and the young Helms rolls out of the ring, facing Sienna….
Sienna: “Hey, what’s up?”
Jennifer: “I was about to ask you the same thing.”
Sienna: “I came here because it’s important that you understand how much you mean to me. I made a promise to your mother that I would protect and look over you. Admittedly, I’ve done a piss poor job at that. Regan should have never been attacked and I am told by Laura that she is in the process of fixing it which means, something will be done about it. I though needed you to hear something, I’m trying here Jennifer, many people may think differently. You know my issues, they are a hard habit to kick and the last thing I ever want is for you to fall under those same pressures, you know?”
Jennifer: “Of course, I understand. So, what do you need me to hear?”
Sienna: “I sent it to your phone, I hope that you see what I am doing here. I love you, sweetie.”
Jennifer: “I love you too.”
The South African beauty winks and turns, she walks away with a smile on her face before exiting. Jennifer’s green eyes narrow some, walking into her dad’s office, he’s not there, looking through her purse she finds her phone and plays the message sent by Sienna, there is a text with it that says….
“I tried. He’ll never be good enough for you.”
Tilting her head, she presses play and listens to the recording.
IN DEFIANCE OF FAITH
The modeling business has always been cutthroat. Sienna has been through all the steps from a very young age, at fifteen she started to model some, it wasn’t until she turned eighteen when she was discovered by modeling agents. She competed all over the world, traveled, her face became the go to, she was on every billboard and sign, she even had her own line of clothing and fragrances. Sienna Swann was a household name until she had her scandal and when the empire around her fell, the SCW became her playground and in time, she became the World Champion. Sienna is no different though to any of the other superstars who have traveled this road.
She has had her vices, inner struggles and demons.
That has never stopped Sienna though from anything including stepping forward and becoming a Main Event wrestler, a World Champion who is on the cusp of finishing the year right with the SCW and starting with a win over Marie Jones into the New Year right off the bat against Cassidy Carter and Syren in some way at the first PPV of the year. Sienna has had other issues to contend, one was Chris Cannon and after her stunt the other day with his son, it will definitely bring out some attention as she feels Jennifer is better off without him. How far will she take this?
She’s hoping to find out soon and with the help from Ikiro.
Sienna has another issue to deal with, that of Lancelot Crane and the pictures he sent of Jennifer to Regan Street, Sienna’s best friend and mother of Jennifer. She knew why he did it, why he would stoop so low to get her attention and she was NOT happy about it. The question was, she couldn’t just storm into his studio again, visit him at his house. There had to be another way and by dumb luck, she found it.
Beauty Factory
Studio
12.22.18
The gorgeous Angel wore black leggings, open toed white heels and matching long sleeve halter top. Her long hair hung down, her nails polished a matte red. She looked at the runway where her sister had the accident. The Twins walk up to her both wearing pleather black pants, peep toe pumps and red halter tops, their nails polished red. LEO stood with them in a white suit and black shirt. They stand next to Sienna as she examines where Sierra fell…
Laura: “Sienna? Darling, I didn’t know you were already here.”
Sienna: “Is this where my sister fell?”
Laura: “Yes. The cleaning crew found her right there.”
Sienna looked at the ramp, it was about a 3-foot drop, not very high, running her fingers through the wooden surface of the runway….
Laura: “The important thing is that your sister will eventually make a full recovery. Then she could tell us what happened and how she fell.”
Sienna: “Yeah… you’re right.”
Swann backs up from the runway, the Twins then walk over, Paris hops on and starts to walk toward the edge, she then stops….
Paris: “They found Sierra on her back, right?”
Laura: “Yes, her fracture was in the back of her head.”
London: “Her heel probably broke right by the edge while she was walking, making she tried to turn and walk back the other way and the heel snapped?”
Sienna: “That’s a possibility, causing her to fall backwards.”
Paris: “Yeah, you’re right London….”
Paris then reenacts it, stopping right by the edge where Laura looks on, she then turns to Sienna….
Laura: “Makes sense?”
Sienna: “Yeah, it does. I was going to take today to finish packing, I close on my new house tomorrow so I can move in after that. The movers are ready to come in and finish the rest. I don’t have a lot of stuff, most of the furnishings there are Regan’s. I was hoping to have the next few days off, away from everything.”
Laura: “You can darling, but I thought you would like to know that Lancelot Crane is having a huge shoot today.”
Sienna: “So? He always is having shoots.”
Laura: “One of my clients was supposed to be in that shoot.”
Sienna’s eyes widen….
Sienna: “Sierra?”
Laura: “Yes. I didn’t want to tell you because I knew it would make you upset. It’s a collage with about a dozen models. Anyway, I contacted Jennifer, she will g….”
Laura can’t even finish her sentence before Sienna cuts her off at the pass….
Sienna: “…. NO she will NOT. Laura, we have already discussed this and after what happened with him sending those pics to Regan, the last thing I want is to piss her off further.”
Laura didn’t care about pissing off Regan Street, matter of fact this was a plan to make her angrier at the Beauty Factory and sever ties with Sienna who she wished would just be out of her life. She knew that somehow, she could convince Jennifer without forcing her contract on her to defy her mother and continue her success. She wasn’t going to let Sienna know that…..
Laura: “Darling, I know but I am in a bind right now and I’m contractually obligated to send someone.”
Sienna: “Fine, I’ll go. I need to give him a piece of my mind anyway.”
Laura: “No, you won’t. I would send Willow but she’s out of town with Jason in New York.”
Sienna: “I’m going, its settled.”
Laura: “No, it isn’t Sienna. That man is powerful and dangerous. He has clout and you two have already clashed. I am not sending you there. I can send Paris, London, even both. Though Jennifer would be ideal, she is with 11 other girls, she’s fine. It’s for a fragrance anyway, nothing major. Just calm down and let me handle this.”
Sienna: “Laura, Jennifer is not going, I am.”
Laura: “Sienna, just let me do my job.”
Sienna: “I am, now let me do mine.”
Laura knows that she is in a battle she cannot win. What she isn’t telling Sienna is that Lancelot specifically asked for her NOT to be sent as a replacement. She was not going to open up that box in front of her star client…..
Laura: “I’m sending Jennifer.”
Sienna: “Laura, look at me before you dial that phone.”
She stops and turns to Sienna…..
Sienna: “If it was my sister who’s supposed to be in the shoot, then a Swann should take her place.”
Laura: “This shoot is beneath you.”
Sienna: “Even better, its settled.”
Laura: “No, it isn’t. I don’t want you around him, Sienna.”
Sienna: “No? Okay fine, we want to build trust between the Beauty Factory and The Network again though I could probably look all of them in the eyes and tell them to go straight to hell? Fine, LEO, you are coming with me.”
LEO cracks a smirk and nods….
LEO: “With Pleasure.”
Sienna: “See? Now he will watch my back.”
Laura: “Damn it Sienna….”
Sienna: “Come on, We have a shoot to attend, LEO, let’s go and don’t give me a reason NOT to trust you.”
Sienna wasn’t going to hear any more of it, she had her mind made up. She knew Lancelot sent those pictures to Regan of Jennifer, she even had a feeling that he may have had something to do with her sister, at this point she didn’t want to put anything past anyone including a man like Crane and putting her trust in LEO was only going to make things a little more interesting…..
But at least she knew that someone had her back.
As she leaves, Laura stands there with the Twins and sighs….
Laura: “So damn stubborn.”
Crane Studios
One Hour Later
Sienna didn’t know that Crane specifically asked for her NOT to be sent as a replacement for her sister Sierra. Like Laura had said, this shoot was beneath her, it was for start up models and how Sienna was feeling she didn’t care. The Golden Swann was already happy with herself after she started to sabotage her protégé’s relationship with the son of the man she had trusted with her addiction problems and loved. It was time to move past those without first making sure that he suffered for what he did. Sienna walked in through the back, where the dressing rooms her at, they stood by the door as she turned to LEO….
Sienna: “I don’t trust you and I don’t like the man you work for. Anyone that makes a deal with Dark Fantasy can eat shit far as I’m concerned. The Twins may be enamored with you, LEO, I’m not. Laura asked me to trust her, right now I don’t even know why I am doing this, but you and Dante were not part of the deal, I get it. So, prove to me that it’s about the Beauty Factory and NOT Dark Fantasy. I’m the World Champion, NOT them. I plan to end the year as the World Champion and start the yeas AS the World Champion, are we clear?”
LEO: “No argument from me.”
Sienna: “Good. Now, no matter what happens in there, you are not to react unless I make the call, understood?”
LEO: “Understood.”
Sienna: “This man is considered a National Treasure in the fashion world but he’s an eccentric asshole that likes to get his own way. I’m filling in for my sister, I’m going to test him and see just how professional he can be. I need you to have my back, if needed.”
LEO: “You don’t have to worry about that, I will.”
She nods, not fully trusting LEO but at least feeling a little better about the situation as she walks into the dressing room. There are models int here getting ready, they all stop and turn toward the doorway, shocked that the Face of Fashion and a model most of them all look up to is there, they think she arrived to watch the shoot, there is some talk amongst them except for one who stands, a familiar face to Sienna….
Sienna: “Hello Kat.”
Kat: “What the bloody hell are you doing here?”
Sienna: “It’s a Lancelot Crane photo shoot. I see you finally made one, too bad its not a solo act, but hey, baby steps, right, sweetie?”
Kat: “Don’t patronize me. Seriously, why are you here?”
Sienna: “There was a last-minute substitution and well, I guess I’m taking her spot.”
The other models start to talk amongst themselves, all in makeup, the outfits are all white, Sienna looks around and smirks before turning back to Kat whose nostrils are flaring in disbelief and frustrations. Sienna sees where Sierra’s vanity mirror was, she walks over and sets her stuff there….
Kat: “That was your sister?”
Sienna: “Yes, she had an accident so I’m filling in.”
Kat: “Crane know that?”
Sienna: “No.”
Kat: “He will now.”
Sienna glances at LEO who nods. As Kat is about to walk out, he grabs her by the wrist and shakes his head…..
Kat: “Let go of me, you drongo!”
Sienna: “This is LEO and he does whatever I ask of him. How about this doesn’t get ugly, sweetie? Instead, go back and finish your makeup, get ready for the shoot and just pretend that I am not even here. Can we do that?”
Kat: “You’ve lost your bloody mind.”
Sienna: “No, I’m completely lucid right now. I’m here to do a job and you are making it difficult for me and I’m just not in the mood to deal with your crap. So, what’s it going to be, Kat?”
After a pause, Kat nods, Sienna winks at LEO who let’s her go. Since this was short notice, Sienna didn’t bring much of her stuff, she walks over to Kat’s vanity and takes a few makeup things….
Sienna: “You mind? I need to borrow some of these.”
Grinding her teeth, biting down on her jaw, Kat nods without any resistance. Sienna smiles, sitting down at the vanity and starts doing her make-up, some of the other models then come over and assist, handing her a few things to help her so she could be ready on time. Kat, with her long blonde hair hanging down and nails polished red. Her blue eyes squint and narrow, watching Sienna get all the attention….
Twenty Minutes Later
All the models are in costume, it is a winter wonderland and they are dressed in white, gloves and boots cover their hands and feet, wearing bikini’s and the fragrance they are selling in the ads. Santa hats in all white and silver masks covering the top part of their faces. They stand and wait, LEO is off in a corner barely even noticed, Lancelot Crane comes out in black jeans, a white button-down shirt, untucked and boots. He starts setting up his equipment before looking over at his assistant who stands by the music equipment…..
Lancelot: “Okay ladies, we are going to do something a little different today. I want you to hear the music, feel it, allow it to flow into your psyche and then imagine yourself impenetrable to the frigid cold. This fragrance is called Chill, no I wasn’t the marketing genius who came up with the name, but I can at least appreciate it’s meaning. Most of you, this is the first time you’ve worked with me, just understand how I like to do things, MY WAY. Listen, pay attention to my movements and commands, most importantly look beautiful.”
He glances over at his assistant, he nods and turns on the music. LEO watches on as Crane hasn’t noticed that Sienna is amongst the crowd, she is toward the back though….
Lancelot: “Okay, now pose in a manner where it is cold outside, and it doesn’t bother you. Now….”
The music starts to play, “Justify My Love” by Madonna. Sienna cracks a smirk and starts to pose, she stands next to Kat who is obviously still troubled by the fact that Sienna is there. The song continues to play, as a serious of poses are done, Lancelot is taking more pictures before he stops. He stares over toward the side of Sienna and Kat….
Lancelot: “You two. Grab each other, kiss. The taller one, bend her over in your arms and slowly go down her chest…..”
Sienna was the taller one he was referring to. She grabs a reluctant Kat and bends her backwards, slowly coming to her face, she plants a kiss on her lips, Kat at first struggles a little but then goes with it, Lancelot Crane stares, looking on with a smirk on his face, taking pictures. The two continue to kiss longer than expected before Sienna brings her back up to her feet and tilts her head at Crane…..
He stares her down as she wipes her lips…..
Lancelot: “Cut the god damn music. Break for ten.”
The models start to disperse for a break, Kat stands next to Sienna staring her down, the Angel’s eyes glance over at Kat as they lock…..
Kat: “What the fuck was that?”
Sienna: “Don’t tell me you didn’t enjoy it.”
Just as Kat was going to respond, Crane walks up to Sienna and yanks off her mask, LEO is about to charge in, Sienna with her index finger wags him away….
Lancelot: “I knew that was you, what are you doing in MY shoot?”
Sienna: “You signed a Swann, Sierra my younger sister. She unfortunately had an accident which I am sure you knew all about since word travels fast in the modeling industry.”
Lancelot: “What are you implying?”
Sienna: “Nothing, are you guilty of something?”
Lancelot: “Pack your shit and get out of my studio, now.”
Sienna: “Actually, you can’t kick me out. You have a signed contract with the Beauty Factory, it was supposed to be a Swann and well, I am here.”
Lancelot turns to Kat….
Lancelot: “Why are you standing there? Go.”
Kat: “Well I….”
Lancelot: “whisk away…. Shoo….”
Kat: “But… I…..”
Lancelot: “Get off my stage.”
Kat turns to Sienna still shocked that she would have kissed her like that. The South African beauty could see Kat soften her stance with Swann, slowly backing up and stepping off the stage. Sienna then turns back to Crane….
Sienna: “You used me my preying on my vices. You knew that I was in a bad way and you didn’t care, getting me high and then fucking me while I was half baked off my mind.”
Lancelot: “Yeah, and you orgasm four times, what’s your point?”
Her eyes narrow, fists clench, ready to break Lancelot Crane’s jaw….
Sienna: “You’re sign of appreciating our little escapade together where I thought we were at an understanding? Besides screwing over my friend Bree? You sent the pictures of Jennifer to my best friend and her mother!”
Lancelot: “Okay… look…We are both very influential people in this business. I could make your life in the fashion industry a living hell as you could make mine. If you want to talk about this, then we can after the shoot.”
Sienna: “No, we are going to talk about this right now!”
Lancelot looks around, he sees the other models taking a break, his assistants are setting up for the snow machine and a few other surprises. He takes a deep breath and signals to his right hand….
Lancelot: “Rico, Take thirty.”
Rico nods, Lancelot walks off, Sienna follows him in costume to the back, she looks at LEO and holds up five fingers, he nods telling him that if she doesn’t come out in five minutes, to go in. They head into his office, he slams the door shut, Sienna stands there as Crane folds his arms and leans on his desk….
Lancelot: “I sent those pictures to Regan Street as a message to you letting you and anyone know that I am artist and not a man to be trifled with. You had no right going into my dark room. That is MY property, it is MY work in there and if I decide I want to share it with you, then I will. You are just like the rest of these self-entitled and vain cunts out there who think their beauty alone will carry them in life until it starts to fade and then comes the plastic surgery only to look worse. You are starting to reach that age where your gigs will become less and less about modeling and more about fashion and support until you become another novelty act and the next girl takes your place whether it be your sister, Jennifer, even that Kat woman you kissed out there, it doesn’t matter. What I do? It doesn’t age. It doesn’t have an expiration date. When you go, I find someone else, that’s how it works. You disrespected me and MY work. I helped you through a tough time and don’t even stand there and tell me you didn’t enjoy it. You slept like a baby and I know it was probably the first in a very ling time that you had.”
She knows that what Lancelot crane is saying is truth. All of it which makes her even angrier, but she cannot allow him to get to her. This was the conversation she wanted to have with him, why he sent the pictures, why he had Laura send him her sister, this is the only reason she was there. Sienna was done being the victim and she was going to take her life back in all aspects of it from SCW to her drug addictions to what happened with the Cannons and finally this…..
Sienna: “You tried to destroy my friendship with Regan. You don’t even know her, you know of her because you took the time to study me. We have known each other for over ten years Lancelot, TEN YEARS. Maybe I was a little out of line, but it seems like have something to hide by using women as your so-called “art”. Look out there earlier, kissing Kat. I don’t know what types of games you are trying to pull Crane but just remember this, I’m on to you. Yes, I can destroy your career as well. Think about that for once, you’re not untouchable.”
Lancelot: “I’m the Shangri-La of photography, remember that.”
Sienna: “I also know you asked for Sierra, personally didn’t you?”
Lancelot: “I did.”
Sienna: “Why?”
Lancelot: “Because nothing troubles you more than seeing your sister take the spotlight. I also asked Laura for Jennifer when I found out she was not able to make it, I also specifically asked that she NOT send you, obviously that fell on deaf ears.”
Sienna: “I forced myself to come, no way was I going to allow her to send Jennifer.”
Lancelot: “Shame your sister had an accident, if you are implying, I had anything to do with that, you’re insane. I’m not responsible for your sister’s clumsiness.”
Sienna: “Be careful what you say about my family.”
Lancelot: “I’m not going to fight with you. The shoot is over for you, leave the costume in the dressing room and go.”
Sienna slowly slips off the gloves and slaps Lancelot in the face before dropping them on the ground and turning to leave, he goes behind Sienna, ready to grab her by the neck and strangle her with one of the gloves but just then LEO opens the door and he quickly retracts before anyone could see what he was ready to do…..
LEO: “Is there a problem?”
Sienna: “No problem at all, is there Lancelot?”
She looks over her shoulder and smirks…
Lancelot: “None.”
Sienna: “Good. Let’s go.”
LEO and Sienna walk out, she heads back to the dressing room, passing Kat…..
Kat: “Sienna….”
Sienna: “… enjoy the shoot Kat.”
She doesn’t say another word and keeps walking, Kat looks at her, almost cracking a smile and biting her bottom lip. Sienna goes into the dressing room, she starts taking off her clothes in front of LEO who goes to turn away….
Sienna: “I’m sure you’ve seen naked women before.”
LEO: “Quite often.”
Sienna: “Then don’t let my body bother you. If we are going to work on trust, it starts now, unzip me, I can’t get out of this ridiculous outfit alone.”
LEO: “Okay….”
He unzips her back, Sienna slips off her boots, and outfit, down to just her underwear, she nonchalantly walks over with her chest hanging out in front of LEO, taking her bra, blouse and jeans, starting to get dressed, peeking over to see if he was watching….
He was.
She didn’t care, it was just further testing him that maybe, just maybe he really was one that she could get used to watching her back.
Inside Lancelot’s office, he grips the gloves, stretching them tightly, closing his eyes and picturing Sienna gasping for breath, almost in a euphoric way.
EPILOGUE: TRUTH BEHIND LIES
There was part of Sienna that thought maybe Lancelot Crane had something to do with Sierra’s accident. It was too perfect and convenient for her though knowing Sierra there was a great possibility that she did indeed get overzealous and have a fantasy moment where she dreamt of walking the runway and fell being a fool. Sienna wanted to believe that was the case, but it was hard to do so when all that was around her felt like betrayal with The Network and the skullduggery going on in the SCW. It was Christmas Eve, Laura had invited all the Beauty Factory over to her house. It was nice for them to all spend Christmas with one another, to have that bond, exchange gifts and most importantly remember how important it is to have the Holidays together, ending the 2018 campaign in unity. Sienna had already started to get her plans in motions, she wasted none whatsoever and Marie Jones was the focus moving forward….
She was not going to stumble into the New Year after the one she just had.
For now, it was a time for giving, enjoying the festivities with family and friends.
Laura’s Home
Hollywood Hills, CA.
Christmas Eve
Laura was in the Christmas Spirit, she had on a red dress, matching heels with a Santa’s hat, of course it had bling on it. She was by the huge nine-foot-tall Christmas Tree. The Twins wore green dresses, black peep toe pumps with red polish on their nails. Jennifer Helms was there in a red and black pants and blouse with boots, Willow Wilkes in a sexy white dinner dress and heels, Jason King in a black suit no tie, LEO in a white suit and black shirt, finally Sienna Swann in white pants, a red halter top and matching open toed heels with Ikiro in a red suit. She also was able to bring Sierra, her younger sister in a black halter top, jeans and boots. They were all there to celebrate and spend time with Laura. She had out all the gifts and they were mingling amongst themselves.
Laura was talking to Jennifer in the kitchen when Sienna walked in….
Laura: “Look darling, I understand your concerns and I just need you to trust me on this. It was dark Fantasy, not us, we had nothing to do with the attack on your mother. Besides the attack was futile, they are just scared at what she can do to them. I need you to just relax, calm down and let me handle it.”
Jennifer: “She’s my mom.”
Laura: “Yes, I am well aware of that and I will not let anything more like that happen on our expense. If you want, I will go to your parents and apologize to them directly if it makes a difference.”
Jennifer: “It might.”
Sienna cuts in….
Sienna: “Everything alright in here?”
Laura: “Oh yes, darling Jennifer and I are just talking about the Regan situation. Jennifer though needs to focus on the SPIRIT Championship for EMERGE, yes?”
Jennifer: “All but won, it was a fluke, nothing more.”
Sienna: “I came to get the Egg Nog.”
Laura: “It’s in the fridge, the other one with the Rum is outside.”
Sienna: “That’s why I want the one in the fridge.”
Laura: “Okay, I’ll be out here if you need me.”
Laura steps away, Sienna turns to Jennifer….
Sienna: “You’re ignoring me since the other day.”
Jennifer: “What do you want me to say? What Christian said was pretty shitty, but he said you coaxed him into it.”
Sienna: “Me? I have never. Jennifer, have I lied to you?”
Jennifer: “Not that I know of.”
Sienna: “The answer is NO, I have not. I went to Christian and tried to talk to him, the recording started shortly after he started going off on me, so you didn’t hear everything he said as I tried to ask for forgiveness. Kelcey and Chris were not there, so I decided to at least start with him and this is what happened. I’m not going to tell you how to run your life, but I have been there before, these relationships where they don’t deserve you? That’s this one too. He’s still treating you like sweet little Jenni from high school who didn’t know how to dress, not glamorous and alluring Jennifer Helms who is the hottest thing in the modeling world. See my point?”
Jennifer: “I do. He’s just mad because of his dad, you can’t blame him for that. He has been there for me so many times when I needed help.”
Sienna: “I know he has, but that was then, this is now. Times change. Christian is a good kid with a good upbringing but look how he handled this? Now, Ricky out there? There’s a catch, just saying. I’ll see you out there.”
Jennifer nods, Sienna pours herself a glass of Egg Nog and walks out to the living room, leaving Jennifer to contemplate about the things she just had said to her. Sienna goes over to Ikiro and sits on his lap who is by Sierra, the Twins are on each other arm of LEO sitting on the couch, Willow and Jason are on the love seat, Ricky on the arm chair, Laura stands by the Christmas tree, Jennifer comes out and stands next to Ricky, leaning against him prompting a smile from Sienna….
Laura: “Thank you all for coming, you don’t understand how important it is for me to have you all here for Christmas Eve, it’s been a long time since I have had any semblance of family here. When I started out in Fashion, it came after a successful TV career in the late seventies and early eighties. They called me the “Face of Fashion” then, in time after modeling, I transitioned into design and talent scouting, I wanted to see young beautiful women and handsome men like yourselves, make it in this business and show beauty to this world.”
Laura becomes a little emotional, talking to the people that she considers family….
Laura: “2018 was a great year for us all, we saw the debut of Jennifer Helms and 2019 will bring her more success. The return of Willow Wilkes to the fold, so happy her and Mr. King who is the new face of Hugo Boss have joined us. Ricky Octavius who I must say has made us a lot of money all thanks to this new campaign with Calvin Klein. The Truelove Twins who will be the world Tag Team Champion in early 2019 and will once again beat the Street Legacy at the End of the Year Show. Sierra has joined us and once she recovers from her accident, she will be blowing away the Fashion Industry. Finally, my gem, Sienna Swann who I have known personally for over ten years. I take great pride in managing her career, to see her blossom into the World Champion the SCW needed for so long and to the victory at the End of the Year bash in her first step to deny Dark Fantasy and Katya with their little hired hit girl, Marie Jones. Ikiro Yoshida, for finally coming to his senses and showing the world that you are no joke. Last year, I didn’t know if I could live up to the lofty expectations of the SCW and spear head such a campaign like the Beauty Factory, now I know that not only can I, we have far exceeded my expectations. You are all like my daughters and sons to me. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to help guide you into the successes that will be talked about for years to come. I love you all and Sienna, especially you darling, we made it this far, we will make it further together. And LEO, thank you for joining us, I hope you see just how important this is for us and how tight our family is.”
LEO nods, London and Paris both smiles. Laura raises her glass of spiked Egg Nog, everyone except Jennifer and Sienna who are drinking non-alcoholic do the same. They drink ….
Laura: “Okay then, let’s have ourselves a Merry Little Christmas, Jennifer, why don’t you help me pass out gifts?”
Jennifer: “Sure.”
While Laura and Jennifer start to pass out gifts, Sienna kisses Ikiro, she looks over at Sierra who looks a little confused….
Sierra: “What happened to Jacob (Knight)?”
Sienna: “Sweetie, we broke up on Valentine’s earlier this year. He dumped me.”
Sierra: “He did!?”
Sienna: “Long story but we will catch up on it one day, promise. I’m just happy that you were able to be released and are here. I’ll drop you off at mums after we leave here. Ikiro and I will be over tomorrow for Christmas dinner.”
Sierra: “That’s great. I’m still trying to get used to this “getting along” stuff, I would have never imagined. I’m happy even if I can’t remember everything, in due time I know that I will. Thank you?”
Ikiro: “Your sister is an angel. That’s why Eye Yoshi, loves her.”
Sierra: “I see that but what’s an “Eye Yoshi”?”
Sienna: “That’s his nickname, sweetie. He used to be a lot worse when it came to the third person thing.”
Sierra: “Oh, I get it now, he calls himself Eye Yoshi, right. That’s actually kinda cute.”
Sienna: “It is. For the record and for what it’s worth, I’m glad you are here with us too.”
Sierra: “Thank you, it means a lot.”
Jennifer steps up and hands Sierra a gift….
Sierra: “Wow, I get something?”
Jennifer: “It’s from the Twins.”
Sierra looks across the room, Paris is flirting with LEO, London waves and smiles, it catches the eye of Paris….
Paris: “What are you waving for?”
London: “Jennifer gave her our gift.”
Paris: “Who? Sierra?”
London: “Yeah, exciting right!?”
Paris eyes narrow, she leans in whispering in her sisters’ ear….
Paris: “What the hell did you buy her?”
London: “That.”
London points, Sierra opens up the gift and a new pair of Louboutin heels are there. Sierra’s eyes widen, surprised. Sienna smiles, her blue eyes glance over at the twins while Paris looks shocked, London has a grin ear to ear. Paris then turns to LEO who rubs her back…..
Beauty Factory Studios
12.17.18
Sierra stands on a catwalk at the studio where they train the young models on the runway, taking a tour of the place, wearing jeans, a black sleeved halter top, open toed heels with her nails polished a light red. Her long blonde hair hanging down, she is talking on the phone to Sienna….
Sierra: “Yeah… yeah I know where it is. Are you sure?”
Sienna: “Yeah, I’m sure. Let’s say around 7ish? It’s 3:30 now.”
Sierra: “I’ll be there.”
Sienna: “Alright, bye.”
Sierra: “Bye.”
They both hang up. Sierra looks at her phone, still shocked before she too smiles. The gorgeous blonde turns around and is startled by someone, grabbing her chest before she starts to chuckle and smirk….
Sierra: “Oh hey…. Sneaking up on me like that.”
It is Paris Truelove, London is behind her, LEO not far behind. The Twins have on jeans, ankle boots and red halter tops, sleeveless. LEO is in a black suit, white shirt and no tie…
Paris: “Sorry love, we heard some noise, didn’t know who it was.”
Sierra: “It’s me! Oops, didn’t know the sound travels in here.”
London: “Hey, so excited you are here.”
Paris: “Yeah, excited.”
Sierra: “Thanks, I’m really happy to be here.”
Paris: “What about Sienna?”
Sierra: “Her and I have always had our differences, but I am very certain we can work them out soon. That was her on the phone and….”
Paris cuts her off….
Paris: “Didn’t seem like you two were working out anything earlier. She left here pretty fucking pissed. You know, that London and I are paid to protect your sister, right?”
Sierra: “I know now.”
Paris: “Good, because if you do anything to upset her or ruin what she has here? It’s going to hurt you a lot more than it will hurt me, are we clear?”
Sierra: “Yeah, we are clear.”
Sierra backs up a little as Paris seems to be stepping up closer to her, suddenly Sierra steps to far and loses her balance, falling flat on her back and knocking herself out instantly once she hit the floor….
London: “Sierra!?”
Paris: “I didn’t bloody touch her, I swear!”
London: “Help me, she’s out cold, looks like she hit her head hard.”
Paris: “She’s alive, come on, let’s go.”
London: “What!? We need to call an ambulance.”
Paris: “Yeah!? Then what, London!? Sienna and Laura find out that we hurt her newest client and the little sister of the woman we are trying to protect!? No, it was an accident, we found her like this and that’s it.”
London: “Whatever, call someone! And….”
Both Twins stop, LEO drops down from the catwalk, he grabs Sierra’s right ankle, lifts her leg and snaps the heel off, throwing it on the floor, he then gently puts her leg back down….
LEO: “It was an accident, let’s go. I will tip off the cleaning crew as this studio shuts its doors and only they have access.”
London: “We can’t just leave her here!”
Paris: “We just did.”
London: “And when she wakes up and tells everyone what happens?”
Paris: “We deny it.”
Paris grabs the hand of London and escorts her out, LEO stands there for a moment looking down at the unconscious Sierra, he takes out his phone and sends a message before stepping out of the Studio and closing the door…..
Laura’s Home
Hollywood Hills, CA.
Christmas Eve
Everyone is having a good time, the presents are being handed to everyone, Sierra looks at her new heels and loves them, looking over at the Twins who both now smile…
London: “I know you lost a pair recently, I hope you like it.”
Sierra: “Like them? I love them! Thank you so much!”
Paris: “You’re welcome, Merry Christmas!”
Sierra: “Merry Christmas!”
The younger Swann shows Sienna who winks and is surprised by the nice gift from the Twins who normally would not had given her anything, she turns to them and says Thank You softly, they raise their glasses and drink….
Ikiro though thinks different, staring right at The Twins who turn away from him and turn their attention toward LEO. Sienna is just happy that her sister is there, trying to take back control of her life even if what she did to Christian Cannon was not right, she felt justified after what Chris did to her. What the Beauty Factory as a whole do not realize….
That as they close out the year…..
The secrets and lies….
Will one day surface but for now?
They enjoy the holidays as one big family to close out 2018.
SCENE FADES
REC:
“I have witnessed how this sport can tear families and friendships apart. I may not always show how much I care in front of the camera, that is not necessarily true when it comes to behind it. I’m not a bitch that pretends to love her family and cherishes her friendships, they are a reason to my success. If it wasn’t for Regan Street, I don’t know how far I would have climbed, my mum’s passion and drive to put me on the right path. My sister tested my patience and limits, yet it took me for her to go down with an injury to see just how much she means to me and this family….
With each passing day I lose more and more people I need in my life, spiraling out of control to a point I do not know if I can revert back and actually do something about it. There are times I ask myself, why am I going along with it? Why do I allow Laura to not only conduct these business dealings both in wrestling and fashion, I have given her the keys to the car and allowed her to drive recklessly with my career? The problem is, I trust her. Laura cares about me, she didn’t take my ties into consideration dealing with an entity like The Network, that was pretty obvious with the way the Regan Street situation has been handled. Jennifer helms is a young woman that I love, admire and most of all see as the “Future” in the SCW and Fashion, one that would be perfect to take my place when I am done…
The events which have occurred recently will prevent me from it unless I just completely yank her from the parents who nurtured and helped me when I was down on my dumps? All of this for what?
Dominance?
I’m already that.
A power play that on talent alone I will overcome over any abuse by an owner or superstar who thinks their legendary status gives them the right to play with my Championship reign to rerun a tired old act no one wants to see again? They say success can get to someone’s head and cause all kinds of problems, that is not the case here, what I see is a simple form of betrayal.
And while the end of the year gives us all a chance to reflect on the past, I instead look forward to the future by living in the present, as I now am the center of attention. I can easily allow my life to spin out of control, become another tragedy, risk losing the foundation I created for myself all because of what?
Fame?
I have lived most of my existence famous, I’m on every billboard, model the lingerie you wish your women could look as good in them like I have. Is this what my mother envisioned of her little girl on those Christmas Mornings when I ran around the house wearing a tiara and thinking I was a princess?
No….
I became much greater…
But at what cost?
Not my World Championship, Marie Jones.
Angels always find a way to spread their wings and ascend.”
/REC
A HEAVENLY ADDRESS
THE FIRE IN THE SKY
The Scene Opens….
Toronto’s popular Distillery District had its beginnings with opening of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery in 1832. Founded by two brothers-in-law, this distillery eventually became the largest in the British Empire. Amazingly, this huge plant – covering about 13 acres (52ha) – continued producing whisky and other spirits until its closure in 1990, surviving even through the Prohibition era. The Distillery area remains the largest and best-preserved collection of Victorian Industrial architecture in North America.
In 2001, a local company purchased the land with the hopes of maintaining its historical integrity while also offering something more to the city’s residents and visitors. In 2003, with much fanfare, it was unveiled as a wonderful pedestrian-only village dedicated to the arts.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area’s several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets. There we see a huge Tree lit up in the middle of the square, it is the place to visit as the weather is nice and chilly where we see Sienna Swann, the “Heavenly Angel” of the SCW and current World Champion. She is accompanied by the Truelove Twins who they themselves are wrestling against the Street Legacy in a sort of rematch from Bound by Blood. Laura Steinbeck is also there but more in the background ready to have her camera crew record the Champ. Sienna Swann has a huge match ahead of her as she faces Marie Jones, the Crown Jewel, the Phoenix, the woman who has been biding her time to get a shot at the World Championship, showing that she is ready after attacking Sienna at the last Breakdown of the 2018 campaign for the SCW.
Sienna is ready for many reasons, the most obvious is the alliance that Marie has with Dark Fantasy and Katya Drachewych which have been a thorn on the side of Sienna and the rest of the Beauty Factory. With the rest of The Network now dealing with the other side, it adds to a wrinkle for Sienna who looks to end 2018 as World Champion and continue her march toward history. Wearing black pleather pants, white furry boots, a white furry coat and matching finger less gloves, her long blonde hair hanging down, nails polished white. The Twins are in black coats, and matching pants, boots and gloves, their hair hanging down under the beanies. Sienna carries the World Championship over her shoulder, knowing just how important this match is to finish off what many claims is a Female Wrestler of the Year Campaign, the gorgeous Sienna turns to Laura who nods….
REC:
Sienna stands by the Christmas Tree, the Twins are behind her both standing there watching as she prepares to address her opponent and anyone that will be there thinking of either getting involved or interfering. She speaks in her sexy South African accent….
“The end of the year is here, and I stand in the famous Distillery District in Toronto, Ontario where just over there we find it ironic there is a Trinity Street. The Twins definitely were able to get a kick out of that, taking the sign for their own personal amusement. I love this place, very bourgeoisie, where art and beauty meet and some drunkards too of course who cannot stop staring at the Twins and me which gets me to thinking as I’m still in the holiday spirit. I’ve already reflected back to 2018, it was the year the Iron Angel was born, when I became World champion and broke records. I should be rewarded with the Female Wrestler of the Year Award; the Twins with the Tag Team of the Year and the Beauty Factory with Stable of the Year since Josh Hudson couldn’t stay a team player and yet we all know none of this will happen because it is a popularity contest and fixed system.
It brings me to Marie Jones who is a woman that has won SEVEN World Championships, SEVEN. EIGHT Tag Team titles, EIGHT. SIX other Championship including the SCW United States and Television belts, one where she even defended the title successfully against Regan Street and Tyler Tucker at the Taking Hold of the Flame PPV in 2017, though Regan took it from her at Rise to Greatness, I feel that is where Marie was NEVER the same. Before I even start to tell you about everything that is wrong with this scenario, I will first speak of your triumph. It wasn’t long ago that Silas Mason made you the Crown Jewel, he put you up on a pedestal higher than anyone in IWC and UWA, sister promotions, the Triad at the time so to speak because of his hatred toward Taylor Chase, the same way he did me against Kelcey Wallace by naming Sienna Swann the REAL Perfect Ten, we have a lot more in common than you think. It was easy back then Marie to soak up the glory, the titles he threw upon us meant something, I was new, knowing no better so naturally I welcomed the hype and so did you.
Silas tried to transform me into Kelcey, he tried to transform you into Taylor.
After a while though Marie, I didn’t buy it anymore. It was a moniker, a chance to sell t-shirts and piss off their fans. I needed to create my own identity and not rehash what he expected of me. I watched closely how you used the system and manipulated it, complained about brand splits, not wanting to be in the UWA for Silas was the GM of the IWC and while this doesn’t pertain at all with the SCW?
There is a pattern which continues to this day.
Marie, for a woman of your talents that can beat the best at any given time, I have seen what you can do in a ring and consider you the most dangerous to any title. Was I surprised that you won the vote to receive this Championship match?
No, I was not but at the same time it seems rather coincidental.
You see, the real reason you came to the SCW in the first place was not out of venturing for new horizons and testing yourself, you threw a tantrum and quit the UWA. When things didn’t go your way, when all you had to do was your job, it wasn’t good enough. It became about the World Championship? The Tag Team Titles? The Divisions? No, it became about Marie Jones taking her ball and leaving. The reason I bring that up Marie is there’s been many times in my career here in the SCW where I could’ve packed up my bags and left. Losing matches to Bree Lancaster, Simon Lyman, Dylan Howell, Ravyn Taylor on multiple occasions, Katie Steward, these were all men and women that I faltered against, thinking I was never good enough, I even had that trollop you hang with take both of my belts in a span of a few months and how did I react?
By becoming the most talked about wrestler in the business and leaving her in the rear view mirror.
You could have done the same, instead of screaming about justice and fair play, since when did any of these companies fail you? No, you failed yourself and blamed it on the people that make the decisions. Unlike me who has ACTUALLY been screwed over so many times and never given the benefit of the doubt? Most pertaining to the woman you now call an ally. I proved them all wrong. The SCW was a hot spot for the Jones family, no one ever blamed you to ditch that ridiculous Ginger Nation for a fresh start and yet a few years later you’re screaming and pouting the same way you did before leaving to come here.
Do you remember the night, you turned on Silas? I was there, blindsided by Scott Cannon and knocked unconscious. I had only wrestled maybe a few matches, I still didn’t know what the hell I was doing while the Crown Jewel continued to make her own rules and scream bloody murder to those that didn’t stroke her ego, even the ones who made her into what she is today.
Who does that sound like, Marie?
Yes, Syren. Two peas, one pod.”
After those words spoken, Sienna smirks a little and brushes her hair back. She is annoyed that Jones took the side of Dark Fantasy and Katya for all the wrong reasons. She understands the frustrations, how she feels about certain gimmicks and how so many others are treated. For Sienna though that didn’t bother her, she instead continued to pave her own road to the very top and become a World Champion. With her back to the wall, Sienna now stands against a woman that will stop at nothing to ruin her New Years Eve and take away her chance to not only defend but also defeat Syren on her own turf. Not going to happen. She turns back to the camera and speaks….
“It’s easy to point out that I have always surrounded myself with people who have the same interest, there are many who also turned on me, friends I trusted, yes, I have but I challenge anyone to name me one time that they have ever helped me win the World Championship?
You can’t.
TV title? No
Women’s? Nope.
Even Selena Frost who she herself will be the first to throw accusations at me for any little porous action, can’t. Every word that I have spoken Marie is TRUTH. You seem to think very highly of yourself though, pretending that you’re the only one that works for one shot?
One single Shot.
WHAT ABOUT ME?
All I ever did was take a back seat to the same women you now hang out with so don’t start preaching about how you did this on your own. We can talk about circles, the people we surround ourselves with. A Ginger Nation? The Street’s, Mason’s, Lohan’s and Jones families are a few examples of what wrestling has deemed as dynasties. The Streets had opened their doors for me once, Regan is my best friend, Trinity was almost my sister-in-law, Kennedy my biggest competition when I was climbing the ladder to get my ONE legit shot at a World Title. The Lohan’s are respected, Dawn was the woman I won my first Championship from, Abigail likes to play dirty and a former World Champion, Brittany had a hand in training me when I first started. The Mason’s, all there needs to be known is Blake, the man that almost ended my career and changed the outlook and the landscape of professional wrestling for Sienna Swann.
Then came the Jones family where Angelica had her hand in molding the Angel that would stand before you as the World Heavenly Champion and the NEW face of the SCW for years to come, I who dominated this past year and will finish with my World Championship in tow and there is nothing that says otherwise, right?
Marie Jones is next to say differently?
At the last Breakdown of 2018, I had Angelica defeated with my knee to her face, Marie, you found yourself itching to attack me, send a message maybe, steal a victory as they would raise my hand like they have been each time for the last 15 months so she could rattle my confidence, pretend that I never knew she existed, worrying if New Year’s Eve would be my last night as Champion? Marie Jones will tell you a story of struggle, how she would have to persevere in order to finally make it in the SCW when she had been already winning the United States Championship, a title I never held. She came with notoriety, an extensive past which dwarfs anything I have ever accomplished, I had to build my name, NO ONE did it for me. Do you see the chaos and delusion created by a woman that thinks she needs Dark Fantasy, three people who would easily piss on the foundation of what the Jones family built much like they have already the Street’s, Mason’s and Lohan’s?
I’m not here to defend these legacies, or make it seem like they are the ultimate evil and I am the shining star which will lead the way to the promise land, oh no Marie, you know exactly what I stand for….
Beauty.
Finesse.
Allure.
Glamour.
Evolution.
The last word is key, as I have evolved as both a person and a wrestler, I turned the Supreme Championship Wrestling’s page to the NEXT Chapter, while all you have done in your triumphs and tribulations is regress. It’s easy to go back to what seemingly may had worked before, given you success, made you a World Champion, a household name from the days of the Ginger Nation as leader and founder to a woman that had so much support on Twitter people were hash-tagging #TeamMarie not too long ago. You are the “Crown Jewel” right?
Of what?
Fool’s Gold?
Not MY Gold.
Don’t you see Marie, talk of the past sounds like a nice notion and ideal, yet reverting to it has become common practice, you can stand on top of the mountain as World Champion and smile at your accomplishments and yet there will always be that one little asterisk by your name, a vote and one that many are calling tampered with. Does it take away from what you deserve? No, it also doesn’t give you a right to lie to everyone and act like I didn’t fight through hell and back to be here, holding this today. Look at me, you know damn well that from the very beginning I have done nothing but earn this Championship, don’t lie to yourself, it makes you look dumb like Dark Fantasy. I even challenged Syren before Rise to Greatness and she refused because for her, that match meant nothing, for me?
Every match does.
That’s why you fit in so well with Syren now, right, Marie? Forget about the family Legacy your mother and siblings built. Kayla and I were becoming good friends until she left, and I cannot blame her for supporting you. Angelica was many things but a quitter she was not….
You are.
Did I abandon all hope? I know, I stole that from Red Rayne but in this case, it fits so well, so answer the question, did I? When I laid in a hospital room upside down and the Doctors were sticking a needle in the bottom of my feet and I couldn’t feel them? When Katie Steward and Bree Lancaster were taking my Women’s Championship did, I once stop caring, find an alternate solution or cry like a whiny little girl by giving up on the path I made for myself?
No, I won my titles back.
Did I stop my calling of being a Main Event star after dropping three matches and two titles to Ravyn Taylor? No, I forced her hand and now hold what her wife wants, laughing at how far they are willing to go in order to attain it. Is that where you want to be Marie? Associated with the desperate bints who have coerced and manipulated the weakling of a daughter, Mr. D has. After the End of the Year Special, there will be no World title Celebrations for you, instead you’ll have to look in the mirror and do a little soul-searching….
For uneasy lies the head that wears the crown….
With a Slice of Heaven.”
Sienna takes a second to collect her thoughts. The Twins smile, they know just how serious she is taking this match. Maire Jones is talented, she knows just how determined she is and how quickly a title reign can end for Sienna. She hasn’t taken a pin fall this year, she is not about to start on the last day of 2018. Sienna understands this could be a trap match, getting caught by surprise by looking ahead to Syren and Cassidy, that will not be the case here. Her eyes narrow, speaking into the camera…
“What happened Marie is simply explained. This wasn’t your renaissance, it’s not a story of comeback and resolve, you didn’t bust your ass through a series of matches like I did to get here. Syren has taught you well, deflecting all accountability for your actions for no one is denying the road you took to get here, it’s how you finished. I do not believe in the…
”If you cannot beat them, JOIN them.”
…. Approach, apparently you do. I was sick and tired of never breaking through, I knew that if I looked right at the best in this business straight in their ugly faces and challenged them, it would only be a matter of time before I stood here. Suddenly, I find this a bit telling, listening to a woman that has won more titles than I have been alive call herself an underdog.
I have never dealt with lies, only truths and what we have here is a Marie Jones who QUIT on her fans, QUIT on her family, QUIT on the SCW as their hero and for the last two years fed the masses with lines of deceit and beguiling those that believed in you.
“I believe in right from wrong”
“Be Awesome, stop Bullying.”
“We are SCW!”
“I fight for what is in the best interests of the SCW”
And I quote…. All you must do is tell me who said that.
Syren and Marie Jones.
Yet, you’re in this alone, right. I haven’t QUIT on anything I set myself to do. I only changed the way I represented who I was without anything other than knowing these fans wanted my body, my beauty but were not willing to give me their support and so I started to do things for the right of the SCW and the FUTURE of wrestling. My plans are bigger than your measly and meager little dreams of holding a title that you cannot even start to fathom how to represent Marie. This was NEVER about you, this is about Katya and Dark Fantasy, the day you can come to terms with that, the better. Desperate people do desperate things, crying to her after being “screwed” after opportunities is laughable, did you see management answer my pleas leading into Taking Hold of the Flame 2018? No, so I answered back by rising to Greatness. I have stood for beauty, for a chance to give something the fans can enjoy and appreciate, to break barriers and elevate the World title to new levels instead of keeping it stagnant and boring. When they screamed the name of so many other wrestlers who were pushed ahead of me, I continued to beat them all one by one, it didn’t matter. I was robbed of my chance to avenge my injury to Blake Mason, I fell trap to the trust of the Cannons, I was brought here by Silas Mason and learned quickly that I was better than he would have ever made me….
I SURPASSED every single wrestler that looked down at me just a few years ago including you and this is MY time for yours has drowned in the lake of misery and whimpering created by the tears of your constant crying! Josh Hudson couldn’t fathom change, he tried to stop me and failed. Syren, Thirteen, Ravyn, Donovan Kayl, Alexis Quinne, ALL former World Champions tried to hold their ground and stop my evolution, FAILING and tomorrow night when you ring in the New Year….
It will not be in some glorious victory party defying the “odds” and doing what many already expected, by clipping my wings, oh no, it will be just like the rest, failed. I’m the greatest athlete in this company, I can out wrestle and outlast ANYONE including YOU, Marie and when this is all over and I enter 2019 just like I have this entire year?
It will be as the World Heavenly Champion while your one SHOT is a misfire.”
She leans in, holding the World Championship over her shoulder, The Twins crack a smile, Laura also nods, appreciating the intensity of Sienna Swann and just how important this match is and has become for so many reasons and angles. Serious as a Heart attack, Sienna slowly speaks….
“And then Marie?
The “Crown Jewel” will lose her sparkle….
All with a Kiss By An Angel.”
Sienna raises the World Championship, her eyes narrowing, cracking a smile while the Twins and Laura look on….
FADE TO BLACK
/REC
“As I sit here on this Christmas morning snuggled in my flannel Victoria Secret pajamas, staring at my beautiful tree, sipping some hot cocoa, hearing the crackling of the wood inside the fireplace, chestnuts roasting on an open ….
Laura: “It’s your sister, the cleaners went in late last night inside my office building and studio, they found Sierra unconscious, looks like she took a nasty fall and hit her head. She’s at Cedar’s Sinai right now, I’m on my way. Do you need me to pick you up?”
Amanda: “I came fast as I could, too much traffic going down the Hills. How is she?”
Dante: “Because I needed to tell you myself what has happened. We have a business deal together. You know that I operate for profit. We also have a very good working relationship which is why I made the trip here, so I can speak and warn you at the same time.”
Rick: “It’s good to see you. I’ve missed you the last month or so at the meetings. How are you doing since that night?”
“I remember a saying quite vividly, “Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” …
Sienna: “I know they have the right to ask, but to think that she would cause a problem? I would hope not, yet only Jennifer can answer that one sweetie. I just feel responsible right now and it’s eating me up that they are even thinking about it. I vowed to Regan I would protect her. Then again, I don’t even know where Regan and I stand anymore.”
Sienna Swann 