It was another Monday night raw for Tamina and AJ, who was close to breaking the record for longest diva's champion, and they would be sitting on commentary for the divas match that night. Putting on her leather jacket, Tamina glanced around the locker room, and noticed Batista stand just inside the doorway.
"Layla isn't here," She said, hoping he would leave.
"It's not Layla I'm looking for." He replied, licking his lips.
"Well, then what do you want?" she asked, folding her arms.
"Is there a valid reason for you being here?" AJ asked, getting annoyed.
"This doesn't concern you, AJ," he spat.
"I think it's time for you to leave," she replied, shielding his view of Tamina.
"I told you AJ, this doesn't concern you," he growled, shoving her aside and advancing on Tamina.
Acting quickly, Tamina grabbed the curling iron that rested behind her. "Get away from me, or you're manhood feels how hot this really is."
"Fine, I'll leave." and with that, he walked back just outside the doorway. "This isn't over," he said before walking away.
Breathing a sigh of relief, Tamina sat the curling iron down on the table and sat back in her chair. "What the hell did I do to make him think I wanted him like that?" she asked to no one, but AJ just shook her head.
"He's just being a prick, that's all."
"It's been like this ever since he came back."
"I know, he thinks he should get everything handed to him, like how he won the rumble." AJ agreed, "He's one of the reason's Punk left, you know?"
"Yeah, he acts like the fact he's friends with certain people means he has immunity."
"I hope he doesn't get us in trouble..." AJ trailed off.
They both sighed, as the other divas filed into the lockerroom. They continued to get ready for the night in silence, not wanting to get into another argument with the other divas. Tamina couldn't help but wonder why Batista was acting like that towards her. She never gave any indication that she was interested in him, or anyone for that matter.
The match was Naomi versus Alicia Fox, and surprisingly, Naomi did very well. As she looked on, Tamina couldn't help but be impressed by Naomi's in ring skills.
She had really improved in the ring in Tamina's eyes, and she knew that creative made the right choice in choosing her to take the title off of AJ at elimination chamber. Unfortunately for Naomi, she appeared to have been injured during the match when Aksana interfered by kneeing her in the face from the outside. Tamina hoped that wasn't the case, but by the amount of pain that Naomi was showing, it appeared that way. Sitting in the Diva's locker room, she waited with baited breath on word from Naomi about the injury.
"How is she?"
Looking up, Tamina shook her head, "why do you care Batista?"
"I really don't," he said moving further in the room. "So, I was thinking after you get the update on your little friend, we could head back to my hotel room and have some fun... What do you say?"
"Get the hell out of my face you worthless prick!" She yelled, standing and storming out of the room.
Walking into the Trainer's room, Tamina quickly inquired about Naomi's condition. One of her bones was broken in her eyesocket, it might require surgery she heard one of them say. She felt really bad for Naomi, coming this far only to get injured weeks before the pay-per-view what an injury can do to someone's career, she hoped that Naomi still had a chance. She smiled when Naomi spotted her out of the corner of her good eye. She took a seat beside hher, and waited for one of the trainers to return with an ice pack and Tylenol.
"I can't believe it, I've come so far only to have Aksana ruin this for me." Naomi said as tears fell from her eyes.
"Don't think like that," Tamina replied, placing a hand on her shoulder. "All we can do is wait, for all we know it can heal on its own and you won't require surgery at all."
"But what if I'm not able to compete at the elimination chamber?"
"You will have other opportunities to get a title shot." Tamina replied, "I promise you, this isn't the end of your career, even though it feels like it right now."
"Thank you," Naomi replied with a smile. "You don't seem that bad after all."
Laughing softly, Tamina playfully tapped her on the shoulder. "Don't say that too loud, we can't have the others knowing that."
"Your secret is safe with me," she replied with a smile. "I think I'm going to head back to the hotel, do you need a ride?"
"No, she's riding with me."
Both girls looked towards the doorway to see Batista standing there with his arms folded across his chest.
"What part of no don't you get!" Tamina yelled, "leave me the hell alone. I do not want to sleep with you!"
"You heard her, leave her alone." Naomi said, sticking up for her.
"This doesn't concern you Naomi."
"If she says no Batista, then she means no." Naomi replied getting off the table and walking out.
"So, it's just you and me sweetheart." Batista said, coming closer to Tamina. "You're so beautiful," he whispered, walking right in front of her.
"Get away from me, or I will screen!" She exclaimed, trying to stand up and move past him, but he moved right in front of her blocking her move.
"think of all the fun things we can do together. I can rock your world. I want you." He whispered seductively, stroking her hair.
"No." she said forcefully, slapping his hand away from her.
Stepping back, Batista smiled. "so, you like it rough? I can play this game too. Your mine, I'm not giving up on you."
"just get the hell away from me."
Without another word, Batista turned and walked away.
Walking down the hall, she made the decision to inform Stephanie about what was going on. It was pretty evident that her words alone weren't going to stop Battista from messing with her. Quite frankly, she was starting to become afraid for her safety.
The day after Raw, before SmackDown and Main Event were taped, Stephanie and Tamina walked into the office building and talked with the security.
"I've heard some complaints from Tamina saying that Batista wants to have sexual relations with her, but she, understandably, says no. Whenever you see Batista near Tamina, I demand that he keeps a considerable distance from her, is that understood?"
"I have asked him several times to leave me alone, but he keeps following me around. You can ask Naomi and AJ."
"Has he threatened you at all?" Stephanie asked.
"Not necessarily, but he did say that I was his and that he would not give up on me."
"If he bothers you again, you have my permission to call the cops." Stephanie said, "I'll also talke to him."
"Thank you. I do not want this to get out to the media or wrestling news sites. This isn't your fault, and I don't want people to think that we are a bad company."
"we will do everything in our power to ensure your safety." The security guard said.
"Thank you. Do I have a match tonight?" Tamina asked.
"Yes, but only if you're up to it." Stephanie answered.
"I am not going to let this distract me from my job, i'm up for it."
"okay, tonight you will be facing Natalya."
"okay, I will go get ready."
Tamina went out for her match against Natalya, she looked a bit distracted. Although Tamina gained the upper hand most of the match, Natalya always seemed to kick out and Tamina still seemed distraught. But she got her head in the game by reversing Natalya's sharpshooter twice. In the end, she superkicked Natalya and went on the top rope, she hesitated and stalled for two seconds and gone for it, but Natalya had enough time to lift her knees up and rolled Tamina up for a small package for the win.
As she walked backstage, Tamina couldn't help but blame herself for losing the match. She had told Stephanie that she would not let this distract her from her job, but that wasn't the case tonight. She had tried really hard to not think about Batista and what he had said the night before, but his words wouldn't stop playing and her head.
"Great match out there."
Turning around, she saw that Batista was just a few feet behind her. How could she have not heard his footsteps from behind her? Was she that distracted?
"i'm inside your head, aren't I?"
"WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME!" Tamina shouted.
"isn't it obvious by now? I want you." He answered her with a smile.
I told Stephanie on you."
"And? You think that is going to stop me? Your mind baby girl."
"I'm nobody's."
"Is there a problem here?" A security guard asked walking up to them. "Batista, I believe you were told to leave her alone."
"I was just leaving officer." Batista said, walking past both of them.
The ride to the hotel was filled with silence, as Tamina and Vickie stepped out of the car.
"are you okay?" Vickie asked her friend. "you seem a bit off today. Did something happen last night?"
"Batista will not leave me alone."
did you tell Stephanie?"
"yes, but apparently that hasn't helped."
"maybe just ignore him, he might just leave you alone. Anyways, I will see you on Saturday." Vickie said, as she headed the other way towards her room.
Not surprisingly, Tamina did not get much sleep that night. Most of the night was spent tossing and turning the words and actions of Batista around and around and her head. She tried once again to think of anything that she had done or said to lead him on, but came up with nothing.
Tamina walked into Full Sail University arena to help train the NXT Divas. She spotted Batista in the crowd before the tapings began.
"Tamina, if you won't do what I say and let me rock your world, I know a few NXT Diva's who I can have instead, Alexa looks so innocent and young." Batista said winking.
Tamina's eyes widened in disgust "I'll think about it, if you don't hurt the NXT Diva's careers, I might consider it"
"how old is she again? What 22 years old? That's quite an old age to have your innocent still isn't it?"
"Batista, please don't hurt her." Tamina begged, "I will think about it okay? Just please don't touch them."
"that's my girl," he replied with a smile, running his finger down her cheek. "I hope you answer soon, I'm getting very impatient."
Tamina just nodded in understanding. She was all about fighting back, but if it meant an innocent person getting hurt because of her actions, she couldn't live with the guilt.
Tamina tried to keep an eye on Battista the entire night, but she had a match with Sasha, and had to focus on that for a bit. Surprisingly, she was able to keep her head in the game and pick up the victory. Looking out into the crowd, she quickly realized Batista was nowhere to be found. She quickly headed backstage, looking for any of the NXT Divas to make sure they were okay.
She found everybody except for Alexa.
Tamina walked up to NXT security, and asked "Have you seen Dave Batista or Alexa Bliss during or after the tapings?" "Oh, hey Tamina, yes. Batista and Bliss were together, arm in arm. Looks like Dave has a new girlfriend." Said the guard
"Damnit!" She swore underneath her breath. "Do you know where they were going?"
"he mentioned something about taking her out to dinner."
"do you know where?"
"I think he said Applebee's."
"okay, thank you." Tamina said, heading for the exit. She couldn't believe Batista, she told him she would think about it. Why couldn't he wait?
Finding the nearest Apple bees, she got out of the car and entered the restaurant. She scanned all around the place, but couldn't find Alexa anywhere. However, she did fine Battista sitting at one of the tables in the corner.
"do you have an answer?" Batista asked as she walked up to him with pure anger and her eyes.
"you son of a bitch!" She screamed, "where is she?"
"don't worry princess, I haven't done anything to our Disney star yet." He said, with a proud smile on his face. "I did tell you I was getting impatient, didn't I? She is so pretty and innocent. I would hate to have to hurt her."
"If you do anything to her, I swear to god..."
"listen to you, making threats like she's your daughter." Batista remarked, tapping the seat next to him. "Sit down, we need to talk."
shaking her head, Tamina turned to walk away, but stopped in her tracks when Batista spoke.
"She's really fun, I had a great time with her tonight. Maybe I should do it again? What do you think?"
"You're one sick son of a bitch you know that?"
"that's not what she said."
"Oh, and what did she say?"
"Ask her yourself, she's coming up behind you."
Turning around, she saw that Alexa was heading towards them and she looked a bit frightened.
"At first, they are all afraid a bit." Batista said, noting the look on Alexis face.
"Hey Tamina," Alexa said, as she reached a table.
"Hey, Alexa. Can we talk in private?" Tamina asked.
"Sure," she replied, "I was going to get a ride back with Batista, if you want to tagalong that's great. We can talk and my room when we get to the hotel."
"Actually, would you mind writing with me to the hotel?" Tamina asked, "I was hoping we could have a girl talk."
"Okay, I'll talk to you later Dave."
"Okay, you guys have fun." Batista said, "did you have fun with me tonight Alexa? You're a really great kisser. Has anybody told you that?"
"No, nobody has told me that before." Alexa replied blushing.
"We really need to go," Tamina said, leading Alexa towards the door.