Author Note: I'm quite pleased with the outcome of the first chapter. I'd like to thank XoxoShonKV, kimberly316, SparkenRose, LetItReign, casstawhai, Pinayprincesa, HardyxLover, EvyxxChan, devil's angel 18, mofee, and etfanalltheway for becoming followers to this story. I'd also like to thank XoxoShonKV, LetItReign, Pinayprincesa, EvyxxChan, and Leasha Orton for the wonderful reviews.
Chapter 2: Storyline Changes
Davina really was hoping that she would be making her debut on the Smackdown tapping; but when she got to the arena earlier, she received the same disappointing news. No match; but would be used as the stand-in ring announcer. She pulled her wheeled suitcase behind her, walking in the direction of the woman's locker-room. She almost dreaded walking inside. Davina was in no mood to deal with the Bella Twins' constant poking fun at her and at her misfortunes.
She turned down another narrow pathway; but the second she saw the door, the Bella's were outside of it talking to a few of the creative writers. Nikki was so vein now that the championship was over her shoulder. Boy did she ever wish that she'd be the one to take it from her. Unfortunately, she actually needed a debut match first.
"Excuse me, I need to get inside." She said politely.
"You can wait, don't you see that I'm talking to someone." Nikki blurted.
Letting out a sigh, she realized that the two divas weren't going to make her time on the main roster any fun. They were hell bent on ruining the experience for her. Leaning against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest, she just stared a hole into her back. The conversation didn't seem to be ended any time soon.
Turning her head away from her already forming rivals, she caught sight of Randy Orton walking towards Stephanie's office. The way he walked screamed dominance. Just by talking to him those few minutes after her night as ring announcer on raw, she knew that he was someone different. Unlike anyone she'd ever met before.
"Do you think she's on drugs?" Brie asked in a hushed voice.
"I don't know. She's been staring out into nothing for a few minutes now." Nikki replied with a giggle entwined with her voice.
Davina snapped out of her trance and turned to see the Twins with sly smiles upon their faces. Ignoring them, she slipped passed them and into the locker-room. She had a job to do and was more than willing to be successful at it, despite her major disappointment that she wouldn't be using her in-ring talents at all.
Randy stepped inside Stephanie McMahon's office. He shook her hand firmly before sitting down in a chair opposite the desk. She looked down at the pile of papers scattered across the cherry colored oak finish. The only thing that was on his mind was the image of Davina leaning against the wall by the woman's locker-room, awaiting the departure of the Bellas. She may not have noticed but he definitely saw her. Her beautiful frame was met with a pair of tight skinny jeans and pink high-low tank top.
"So your feud with Seth Rollins will continue on to Extreme Rules; but there is something Seth brought up to me earlier that seems like a good idea."
"Nothing that comes out of his mouth is a good idea, Steph." He blurted out not caring to let her know that he despised the new champion.
"Here me out..."
Randy waved his hand outward, issuing her to continue on with whatever she called him in there to tell him. What else was he supposed to do? Ignore what his job called for? No way in hell would he be doing that. He finally got back on the television shows in February. He wasn't about to risk that again.
"He thinks that you need to have something personal to create further intensity to the storyline."
"How personal does he want to go, because I can sure as hell figure something out."
Stephanie knew all too well of Randy's hatred of Seth Rollins and judging from what she already had heard about the subject, it was all just. She flipped through her stack of papers and pulled out the right page to hand him. Randy took the piece of white paper and scanned it's contents. His eyes slightly lifted. It didn't really matter what he said. They would do what they thought was best for business.
"I honestly don't think it's fair to her. All she wants is her debut match." Randy stated tossing the piece of paper back on his boss' desk.
"And this way, she will get just that; but it will be the personal touch Seth was looking for."
"Have you talked to her about it yet?"
"I will right before the show tonight."
He rubbed the growing stubble on his face, wondering how Davina would react to what the company had planned for her. He already knew that he hated it; but there really wasn't much he could do to change their minds. Stephanie looked at her employee. There was something different about him that she couldn't quite put her finger on. "Give me a copy of that. I'll just give it to her myself." He stated.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah..."
Nodding her head, she stood up with the creative words. After a minute, a new copy of it was made. Randy took hold of both copies and instantly stood up from the chair. He was frustrated that the bosses would listen to something Seth said instead of doing what was promised in the first place. "This could be very good for all you." She stated before Randy walked completely out of the room.
Davina finished with the last touches she needed to her outfit. Taking steps back out into the main part of the locker-room, she was met hostility. The door was wide open and the Bella Twin were standing there arguing with something Paige had done in the ring the night before. Paige wasn't taking any of their insults without giving some of her own in return.
"You need to learn to stay away from my face." Nikki complained.
"Look in the mirror, there are other divas that are much prettier than you." Paige countered.
"There is no one. Not you, not AJ, not Summer, not Naomi...no one."
Paige smiled when she caught sight of Davina emerging from the bathroom. It was the perfect moment to insult the so-called beauty queen right where it hurt the most. "I believe Davina is. Just look at her. All those lush curves that can send men to a frenzy. Jade eyes met with crimson red hair. Perfectly tanned skin with just the perfect amount of muscle."
Davina was completely flattered by what the ebony haired diva said. She wondered if all men really did think that about her. If they did, no one ever said anything. Nikki's facial expression told an entire story. She was definitely seeing red. "That little bitch hasn't even had a match here, she's worthless." She insulted.
That was where Randy finally made his appearance. His eyes met Davina's jade eyes and could see the hurt behind them. She really wasn't getting the welcome she had hoped for. Paige walked away not wanting to continue the pointless argument any further. The twins welcomed the harsh glare Randy was giving them. "What the hell are you looking at? This doesn't concern you, so just leave." Nikki snapped.
"Why don't you shut the hell up. I'm not here for you. I'm here to speak to Davina."
"Whatever..."
Without even thinking twice about it, Davina bolted towards the door and closed it behind her. She was so annoyed with the entire situation and was particularly glad that Randy interrupted it. She was grateful that he did step in. Who knows what more she would have allowed to be said? Her problem was that she never stood up for herself and most everyone knew that about her.
"What did you need to speak to me about?" Davina asked.
"I came to give you this..." He replied handing her the copy of the creative changes for the Smackdown show.
Hesitating, she looked down to read it. In a matter of seconds, what she thought was going to be a repeat of Raw was turning into a personal war. That's when she remembered the odd glance Seth had given her in passing. Did Seth actually ask for this storyline to happen? And if so, why would he do that? It didn't make any sense.
"I don't get it...but I really don't have much of a choice in this."
"Are you okay?" He asked cocking his head to the side, studying her eyes.
"Not really; but what am I supposed to do?"
The hurt look in his eyes just melted away a layer of his own ice. The more he talked to this woman the more he felt comfortable around her. There was just so much about her that he didn't know; but already wanted to. The storyline in between her fingers was that opportunity, despite that fact that he hated Seth's involvement in it.
"Are you okay with this?" She asked softly trying really hard not to leave her emotions on her sleeve.
"I'm okay if you're okay. I don't want you to be uncomfortable with something."
His response came as a shock to her. Never in a million years did she think the man known as 'The Apex Predator' of the WWE would be trying to help her; but there was layers upon layers of past that kept her guarded. It was only to protect herself for feeling that way again. It was something she never wanted to experience ever again.
Just having him standing next to her, it gave her a new sense of courage. Another emotion she hadn't felt for a long time. What was it about him that brought out all of those hidden emotions? "I think I will be just fine." She replied with a slight smile.
"Okay...now go prepare..."
"Thank you for bringing this to me."
"You're welcome...Oh! Do me a favor and please stand up for yourself against Nikki and Brie. There will be a nice alcoholic beverage waiting for you after the show if you do."
Davina raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow at him. Was he being serious about the drink or was he just teasing her? Randy was really hard to read; although, the drink really was tempting. She sifted her jade eyes to met his blue ones. "I'll try..." She replied simply not really knowing if she could actually do what he was asking her to do.
Nikki was making immature gagging noises the second Davina walked back into the locker-room. The smaller woman didn't understand what she had done to make the veteran hate her so much. Was it something all veterans did? Or was it just her and Brie? Just too many questions and no time to ask them. "You know Randy probably just wants a piece of ass and that's why he's being so nice to you." Nikki stated.
"What would you know?" Davina snapped slamming the top of her suitcase down.
"I know that he really doesn't really give a shit about your feelings. Randy is the resident player."
Davina ignored her words, not wanting to believe any of them considering she had spent that last twenty-four hours poking fun at her expense. She quickly zipped up her back and placed the lock on the ends. She trusted no one not to get into her belonging just for the fun of it. It was mostly for the Bella Twins. "I'm just trying to help ya out..."
"I don't want your help. I want you to get the fuck off your high-horse and come back to reality. The world doesn't revolve around you."
The words came out of nowhere and they felt so good to say. Nikki was taken aback by her brash wave of boldness. Before Randy showed up, the woman before her was timid and easily controlled; but now that he had, she was full of spitfire. Before she could even come up with something else to say to the rookie, Davina walked out of the locker-room with a slam of the door.
Outside the door, Davina let out a long breath of air. She couldn't believe that she actually just stood up to the current Diva's Champion. Looking back down at the white paper in her hands, she swallowed the lump in the back of her throat for what was to come in the next few hours. She would be the stand-in ring announcer for the first part of the show and then the real storyline will progress from there. The butterflies returned to her stomach, giving her the fear of mistakes. She hoped there would be none and everyone could see just how talented she really was soon enough.