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The scene opens up inside of my apartment in San Diego, California. This time, things are a little more clean and organized thanks to me getting off my ass and doing something with the place. I am sitting on the couch with it reclined up so my feet can have a rest. Laying in my lap is Rachel Robinson, the woman I call my tag team partner, but more importantly, she is the one I call my girlfriend. We're there and as we're watching the TV, I turn to Rachel and kiss her on the forehead.

Mariah: Are you enjoying yourself?

Rachel: Of course. Every time we're together, I'm happy. Why do you ask?

Mariah: Just because. That and I always complain about this apartment. It really is bad though.

Rachel: I like it just fine.

Mariah: You do?

Rachel: Sure. It's cozy, it has a nice couch, your TV is amazing and the bedroom. Do I need to say any further?

I smile and place my hand on Rachel's hand before answering her question.

Mariah: Oh no. Although I could say the same thing about your house.

Rachel: Really now?

Mariah: Yeah. I love how it looks. You have a pretty kitchen table, the color choices are nice and well... I love your bed room hehe.

I say it with a smile but there is truth behind my statements. Rachel looks back at me and shares a chuckle before speaking.

Rachel (smirking): You are such a perv.

Mariah (trying not to laugh): Am not.

Rachel: It's okay. You can let it out. I'll love you regardless.

Mariah: Thank you, baby... but I'm not a perv.

I stick my tongue out at Rachel who then sits up and stares at me with a smile on her face. We share a hug, one that lasts longer than a normal hug. Before both of us could realize it, our lips lock together and we kiss passionately, lasting for a good long minute before we break it.

Rachel: Wow.

Mariah: Yeah. Wow is right.

This wasn't our first time doing it but we had never had a moment like this and it's really warming that it's just us two alone in the apartment. We have been together for almost three months but it feels longer and it's the happiest I have felt in a long time. Just as I was tempted to kiss Rachel back, my phone goes off. I look at it and I knew I needed to answer it considering the person who's calling is the one I'm closest to. I pick it up and answer it.

Mariah: Hello.

Danielle: I hope I'm not interrupting anything, cousin.

Mariah (smiling): You kind of are.

Danielle: Oh. I take it my possible future cousin in-law is there?

Mariah: Yes. And what the hell is with your obsession of us getting married?

Danielle: I know you well enough to know that you like to rush things.

Mariah: Okay you have a point, but you know Rachel and I are taking this slow.

Danielle: Yeah. I hear you cousin. I was just calling to let you know who you are facing on Rapture.

My mind comes of shock to know that I am booked on the main card. It has been nearly two months since wrestling on Saturday Night Rapture, with my last appearance being with me getting my ass handed to me by the now current Broadcast Champion Smith Jones. I take a moment to get myself together before putting the phone back to my ear which Danielle asks me the question...

Danielle: Are you alright?

Mariah: Yeah, I'm fine. So I'm booked, correct?

Danielle: Yes. You're actually going to be on the card. How do you feel about that?

Mariah: I guess I'm pleased. I do get to work on the main card although my luck has been really shitty as of late.

Danielle: This is your chance to turn it around. Although your opponent is certainly going to be a hard task to contend with.

Mariah: What do you mean?

Danielle: I'm saying you get to face a member of the PCW Hall of Fame. One of only four people to have been a former World and Platinum Champion in this company.

Mariah: I see. And who would this opponent be?

Danielle: Your opponent is none other than... Curtis Wilkes.

My jaw drops at the realization of who my opponent is. One who recently electrocuted Magnus Thunder to the point where he hasn't been seen since and also somebody who dominated the PCW ranks alongside Yoshiru Long as The Elite. I snap back into it once more and speak.

Mariah: Well this is certainly going to be an uphill battle.

Danielle: Yeah. This is likely going to be your toughest opponent yet. Curtis is somebody you should always prepare for. He's dangerous whether he's by himself or with allies.

Mariah: Thanks for the head's up.

Danielle: You're welcome. But just remember. Anything can happen. Stick to what you know and never give up.

Mariah: Got it. Anything else I need to know?

Danielle: Well there is supposed to be an announcement for the PCW tag team division on Rapture. It's been advertised like crazy and with you and Rachel representing Team Lethality in the division, you might want to pay close attention to it.

Mariah: Will do.

Danielle: Now I must go. James and Trey are having a water balloon fight and I must monitor the situation.

Mariah: Tell them I said hello.

Danielle: Will do cousin. See you at the end of the week and take care.

Mariah: You too.

The phone call ends.

Rachel: So you get to have Curtis Wilkes as an opponent?

Mariah: Yeah. This doesn't get easier.

Rachel: It's not supposed to be easy, babe. This is wrestling after all.

Mariah: I know. I'm not complaining. I'm just saying it's not going to get any easier from here on out, especially in the tag team division.

Rachel: Yeah which we should be contending for the gold soon enough. Wouldn't be bad to bring those titles into Team Lethality.

Mariah: Yeah.

Rachel: So where were we?

Mariah: I know where...

From there, Rachel and I share one more passionate kiss. This one lasting for a really long time, mostly because I didn't want to let go. We finally let go and Rachel takes my hand and we go into my bed room. The door closes and the scene fades out.

The End

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So not counting the Struggle for Power Battlefield match, my record on the main roster stands at two and two. Include all of the Premium Academy and House Shows, my record overall is at nine wins, seven losses and four draws. Something I know I need to improve on and I am highly aware that it will not be an easy road. If I wanted it easy, I would not have trained to become a professional wrestler and immediately become the first and only PWW Joshi Champion when I began my career. I'm prepared to take on any and all challenges whether it's good or bad.

Speaking of challenges. This one is likely to be my greatest one yet. I get to face a PCW Hall of Famer. The second time that has happened with my debut on the main roster being against Heather Monroe. This particular PCW Hall of Famer has made his name known around the world. Whether he's known as the Aussie Psycho or as Sickboy. One cannot deny that he makes an impact every single time he steps in the ring. The accolades do speak for itself. I'm not an idiot. I know what he has done and I respect his accomplishments greatly but despite his accomplishments, he sure does spend a lot of time bitching about the system being "corrupt" or whatever he believes in his little head.

That's not to say you can't back it up because you have proven that but maybe I just don't understand all of this whining and crying. Maybe I'm just old fashioned and would rather put in the work instead of complaining about not getting this and that, maybe I just don't understand the extent of your complaining because I haven't been in the business for as long as most have. Whatever it is, I am on the stance that complaining is a complete waste of time. It's meaningless and I don't find it to be useful. Just like attacking people after the bell has rang which seems to be what Curtis does best these days. Although thankfully Mariano saved Hano Eiyu from that or possibly worse... making him lose his identity which is the mask he wears twenty-four hours a day.

I can sense that likewise with Hano last round, I will be viewed in the light of easy pickings and somebody he won't take seriously. If that's the case, it's one that's completely wrong. You should never underestimate your opponent, especially one that could easily beat you if you're not careful. Just because I am younger and not as experienced as a good chunk of the main roster, does not mean I won't be a tough match up. Knowing my last name and who I train with, that should be a given but it's fine. I have been overlooked before and I have made people pay for doing such a thing.

And while you are in the PCW Hall of Fame alongside names like Mariano Fernandez, Heather Monroe and my cousin Danielle, that doesn't matter when facing me. I don't need any weapons or anything like that to go to combat. I have my hands, my feet and more importantly, I have heart and whether I win or whether I lose. The one thing I am most determined to do is prove that I can hang with the best. Curtis, you just happen to be that person I get that opportunity against and at Rapture, I will prove that I have the skills and if I play my cards right... I might even beat you. I know you cannot fathom that but you might just have to live with it if you even overlook me for one second.

See you at Rapture, Sickie.

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