Loosely based on the Youtube series Cobra Kai and, the original Karate Kid. I don't own the characters except my o/c.

Nikki was sitting in the Larusso Auto Group office. Her estranged husband was outside her office schmoozing some client. Selling the new Porsche that had just rolled into the showroom floor. She rolled her eyes. If people only knew what a jerk Daniel Larusso really was. She had moved into her new apartment a couple weeks ago and, having to show up at work every day wasn't easy. She wanted to work on the marriage but, wasn't sure if he did. Why she was in a tiny apartment in Reseda he was living the high life in the Hollywood Hills with his mistress Ali. He claimed him and Ali were just old high school friends. In Nikki's eyes, she didn't understand who in their right mind would move in the ex-girlfriend to live with their wife? She couldn't prove it but, she felt like something wasn't right. She suspected that he had been cheating and not for the first time.

She and Daniel had not been happy for a while. Although not physically abusive he was a bully to her except in public. He made her keep the appearance of the perfect life. Told her exactly how to walk, talk, and act. Even going as far to tell her how to dress. He refused to have kids with her. But had children with his first wife. Everyone loved him. The former karate champ hero, now big car sales mogul. She was from the Midwest so she didn't get the whole karate thing in the hills. Where she was from, it was basketball and football that ruled the popular crowds.

She went back to her paperwork ignoring him and his fake smile. A few minutes later she saw a blonde man walk in the front door with a scraggly beard. Ruggedly handsome and looked to be fit. He looked around for a second and turned to head back out. She saw Daniel yell to the man as if he knew him. A couple of the other salesman walked over talking to him also. She could see the man's face turn to anger for a second. She knew the men were probably being jerks as always. Nikki got up to go to the door to see if she could hear the conversation. They were just talking about the man's car. Daniel turned to grab something to give to the man. The man looked up to Nikki and gave a half smile. She smiled back blushing slightly waving.

Daniel greeted his daughter briefly. The girl from his first marriage who had just walked in the door. The man shook his head seeing the girl and grumbled something. Just before he started to walk away Daniel brought him a bonsai tree. "All our clients get one." He started talking about something that happened back in the day and the Cobra Kia. Nikki rolled her eyes. Daniel was so fake. She didn't know why Daniel always lived in the past. It always came back to the high school days and Johnny Lawrence his sworn enemy and his band of karate jerks. The man left and Daniel passed her office.

"Daniel, who was that man?" She asked.

"Oh, him. That baby was Johnny Lawrence. Fucking loser. Still has his old shitty 80's Firebird. We have to fix some damage on it." Daniel walked away back to his office.

She went to the front door and watched as the man dropped the little tree on the ground and walked away. She looked back to see if Daniel was looking. Of course not. He was flirting with his secretary. "Jackass." Nikki ran out catching up to the man.

"Hey!" Johnny kept walking toward the end of the parking lot ignoring her. "You're Johnny right?" Johnny turned around.

"Yeah. What's it to you?" He turned around seeing the lady from earlier.

"I saw what happened in there. Sorry about my husband. He can be a total dick," Nikki finally caught up to him.

Johnny looked her over. Checking her out but, trying to seem unimpressed. A beautiful brunette with a nice body. He rolled his eyes. "Figures. Larusso gets the dream life and the hot wife."

Nikki blushed, "He can be a total asshole."

Johnny gave a half smile. "Tell me about it."

"So, what happened to your car?*

"Bunch of teenage girls did a hit and run last night. Guess hubby has told you a lot about me." Johnny put his hands in his jean pockets looking serious.

"Yep. Constantly. His big karate win. All I hear about." She crossed her arms trying to hide the fact that she was checking him out a little.

"Yep, got the win and the girl."

"Ali. Sheesh. No big win there." Nikki started to tear up looking away.

"Yep Ali. Hey, you ok?" Johnny walked over and put his hand on her shoulder.

"Yeah, Ali isn't exactly my favorite person. Anyway, I'll be sure he gives you a good deal. It was nice to meet you, Johnny. And, sorry again about the jerks in there." She shook his hand.

"Thanks. Nice meeting you...umm?"

"Nikki." She smiled sweetly. "See you around, Johnny Lawrence."

He winked at her, "You too, Larusso."

Daniel was looking out the window with rage building up inside him. Nikki got back in smiling to herself. A hand grabbed her and she was pushed into Daniels office. "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?"

"Calm down. I was just apologizing to our client for your rude behavior. Daniel, you need to get past this Cobra Kai stuff. It's been a long time. Grow up. It's not high school anymore." Nikki started to leave.

"Never talk to that guy again. He tried to ruin my life." Daniel was mad and blocked her exit.

"Don't tell me who to talk to Daniel. I know the stories. You tell me all the time how big mean Johnny and his friends were bullying you. How Mr. Miyagi had to help you win your precious tournament. Since that woman is living in my house, I'm questioning if the whole story you told me is true." Nikki teared up again.

"Nikki, it's not like that. Everything I said was true. Baby, I love you. I am married to you. Not Ali." Daniel tried to hug her.

"Don't touch me. Until that woman is out of our house we are nothing, understand."

Daniel got mad, "Why are you such a bitch? Ali needed a place to stay since she is moving back."

"Then she should be the one to live in the shit hole you rented for me in Reseda. Not me. Get your mistress out of my house!" Nikki shoved him.

Daniel shut the blinds and grabbed her shoving her against the wall almost ready to hit her. "Hit me! Couldn't be any different than the way you already treat me. I'm your wife and you have no respect for me. But, she bats an eyelash and she's living in our home."

"My home. Not yours. I pay the bills their sweetheart. I want Ali there and, she stays like it or not. I pay for your fancy clothes and cars. Without me your just another low life bottom feeder." Daniel got in her face grabbing it. "I give you two weeks to calm down. Then you better be back in that house and keep your damn mouth shut!"

"Let go. You're hurting me. Why are you doing this to me? I thought you loved me." She started crying. Daniel forced a kiss until she gave in and kissed him back. Even though the feel of his touch had come to repulse her over the past few months.

"Remember that baby. It's been months since I had you. That sweet ass better come back in my bed soon, before I do decide to get someone else. Oh, I want your keys to the Mercedes. If you plan on living away from me I'm not going to make it easy. Punishment for the trick you pulled outside. You can take the bus or walk. You can see what it was like for me back when I was poor living in that place. Maybe you will appreciate what you have." He walked out and instantly got on his fake smile for the clients. Straightening his suit jacket and shaking hands.

Nikki rubbed off the degrading feel of the moisture from his lips. She fell into his big office chair crying. She did want to work this out. She loved Daniel. But, day by day she just wanted out. For years they hadn't been in love. She was never sure he ever did. Always just a trophy wife. Always reminded by him how much better Ali was at everything. She loved him once, but it was fading fast.