Chapter 1
Willow Smithson couldn't be happier. She had just come out of the worst few months of her life, thanks to Eric Bischoffs constant harassment of her and her adoptive parents being killed in a car crash, she should be miserable, yet she was happy. She had her biological mom Amy, her boyfriend of 4 months Matt Hardy, a job that she loved and two of her best friends, Jeff and Trish, were getting married in a few days time. Willow was sat in the bedroom that she shared with Matt, getting ready for a night out with Trish, Amy and some of the other Divas and Knockouts that Trish knew from her early days. "Willow, you ready yet?" she heard Trish yelling from downstairs "it's my hen night and I wanna go party" "Almost Trish. Just finishing my makeup" she replied "I'll be a few minutes" as she applied the final touches to her outfit and her lip gloss and headed downstairs. As she descended down the spiral staircase, Jeff's stag party came through the double doors from the garden and started whistling at her and the other girls. "Wow Willow, you look amazing" Christian said, "hands off Chris, she's all mine" Matt said behind him "but he's right baby, you look stunning tonight" he added as he walked over to her and kissed her. "Thought it was no girls tonight Matt" Adam yelled "sorry Adam, couldn't help myself" matt replied with a cheeky wink at Willow "come on Wills, we are gonna be late for dinner" Victoria said, dragging Willow away from Matt as the girls left the house "see you later babe" Willow yelled back to Matt, who didn't have time to reply as she vanished out of sight. "she'll be fine Matt" Jeff said, handing his brother a beer "Eric has gone and not bothered her for 2 months" "I know Jeff, but I can't help but feel something bad is gonna happen to her" he replied taking a sip of his beer.
"Come on matt, cheer up" Adam said, passing him "it's your brother's stag party and you're sitting here in this club looking depressed" "sorry Ads, but I just have a bad feeling that something is gonna happen to Willow" Matt replied "she'll be fine Matt. Willow is tough and besides, all the Divas are out with her" Adam said "but if you're that worried about her, why don't you message her?" Matt thought about it for 30 seconds before taking out his cell and sending a message to Willow.
Across town, Trish and the Divas were having a great time at the restaurant. They had hired the whole place out just for the night so it was just the waiting staff and 12 very giggly Divas and 4 Knockouts who Trish knew. "I wanna make a toast" said Amy "Trish is the best friend I never had growing up. We've been through so much together, both on and off screen. She helped me and Willow reconnect after so many years apart. And know she's marrying someone I consider to be my long lost kid brother. That person is Jeff Hardy. I know that he'll make you very happy Trish, and I wish you nothing but happiness and good luck for the future. To Trish, the best friend I ever had" an echo of "Trish" sounded from around the table as everyone raised their glasses "and now for your surprise Trish" said Victoria, as a muscular looking man walked into the restaurant, "oh god, I said No strippers" giggled Trish. As the girls laughed at the look on Trish's face, Willow felt her cell vibrate. She took it out and smiled, it was a message from Matt. It read:
Hey baby girl, hope you're having a good time with the girls. Christian still can't believe how sexy you look tonight ;-) just messaging you to see if you are ok. I know that we haven't heard anything from EB for a while, but I can't help but feel that something bad is gonna happen soon. Love you xxx
She reread the message 3 times before replying:
Hey babe, you didn't look too bad yourself tonight. Tell Christian that I'm sorry, but I'm already taken by someone and I'm a one guy at a time kinda girl. I know what you mean about EB, but I'm fine, I got 15 tough girls with me tonight, so he wouldn't dare come near me, unless he wants another ass kicking lol. I'll see you back at the house later. Love you 2 xxx
"What's up Wills?" Ivory asked, noticing the cell in her hand "Eric still bothering you?" "No, he's been really quiet in these last few months" Willow replied "just Matt checking up on me. He's worried that something bad is gonna happen" "oh well, at least he's looking out for you honey. Wish I had someone who would look after me the way that Matt looks after you" Ivory said, a hint of envy in her voice, before shouting "HEY GIRLS, WILLOW HAS BEEN TALKING TO MATT. SHE'S GOTTA GO FIRST ON KARAOKE!" unaware that Willow was a very good singer, even Amy and Trish didn't know that she could sing. "oh Ivory, do I have too?" she replied "sorry Willow, but you broke the 'no guy tonight' rule so yes, you do" seeing the look of disappointment on Willows face, Ivory added "and I'm gonna pick one of the hardest songs for you. I choose, Don't Rain On My Parade by Barbara Streisand." Willow smiled at this song choice. It was the very first song she had learnt to sing. "Ok, you're on Ivory. Watch and learn" Willow said with glee in her voice. One of the waiting staff handed her a microphone and the music started. Ivory and the other girls couldn't believe what they were hearing. Willow was good, better than good, she was amazing. She sung it with perfect notes. "Wow Willow, why did you not tell us you could sing? You should be a professional" Molly asked "I don't know Molly. It started off as a hobby and I never really took it seriously" Willow replied "well I think you should give it ago" Trish said "and you can start by singing at the wedding on Friday" "oh no Trish, I can't" Willow replied "you already hired the band and I would ruin it" "no you won't sweetie" Trish replied "it would make me happy to have you sing at my wedding" Willow was shaking her head "can I at least think about it and give you my answer tomorrow?" she asked "of course sweetie" Trish replied "now who is ready to party?"
The girls left the restaurant, met up with the guys and headed to the nearest to the nearest club, unaware that one of their group was about to betray the youngest redhead to the one person she hated most in the world. Willows life was about to be turned upside down again and her nightmares about to come to become a reality.