Chapter 2: When Payback Goes Too Far

"Can we help you with something?" Beth asked, eyeing Kelly and Heath.

"We were just walking by when we heard some interesting gossip. Tell your fiancé to be ready for his match with me tonight. I've got a surprise for him." Heath said with his signature cocky grin plastered across his face.

He then nudges Kelly, who had just been standing there with a blank expression on her own face. She then began to follow him down the hallway, taking a second to look at Natalya's left hand.

"What the hell was that all about?" Beth asked staring after them.

"I have no idea, but I now know that I need to find Justin and tell him what Heath just said to me."

"Alright, let's go."

They started jogging down the hallway, in search for a crew member. They finally found someone and were told that Justin's locker room was next door to Beth's. Natalya let out a loud curse as they started to backtrack. Once in front of the room, Natalya just barged in. Justin was mid-dress and when he saw Beth standing in the doorway behind Natalya, he quickly dove for the cover of the showers.

"Dammit Nattie!" he hollered.

"Sorry, my mind is in another place right now."

"Can you throw me my basketball shorts and then we can talk."

Natalya obliged as she found the black shorts and tossed them to Justin. He quickly slipped them on over his ring trunks and rejoined the ladies.

"So, what's up?" he asked as he walked up to Natalya, kissing her on top of the head and then taking a seat next to her on the bench.

"Heath and Kelly know that we're engaged and then Heath threatened you for your match with him later tonight. I'm really worried about what he will do, especially after that day when I broke up with him and he attacked me and you." Natalya said at warp speed.

Justin was lost at what Natalya was saying. He looked from Nattie over to Beth.

"Can you translate that for me, please?"

Beth couldn't help but chuckle as she nodded.

"As we were walking out of my locker room to come find you and she said 'let's go and find my fiancé' just as Kelly and Heath were walking past, obviously hearing. That blonde Barbie and redhead hick just stopped and stared. Heath then continued to trash talk and said that you had better be ready because he had a surprise for you during your match."

"What did he mean by that?"

"I don't know. He didn't really stick around to elaborate."

Justin turned his attention back to Natalya and could see that she was worried. He reached out and grabbed her hand, squeezing it for reassurance.

"Nattie, I don't know what that idiot redneck is planning on doing in the ring tonight, I just want you to know that nothing is going to happen to me or to you. But just to be on the safe side, I want you to stay back here in the locker room. My biggest concern is for you and for the baby."

Natalya started to protest but Justin put a finger up to her lips.

"I'm sorry, but it's the only way to make absolutely sure that Heath doesn't target you."

"Nattie, I agree with Justin. Your bun in the oven is the most important right now. Since they only know you are engaged, you are protecting your child." Beth said, finally piping up.

"Fine, I'll stay back here! Beth will you stay back with me, at least until his match is over?" Natalya asked, finally admitting defeat.

Without hesitation, Beth nodded as she leaned up against the wall.

"It's for the best Nattie and I'm just looking out for you, I hope you know that." Justin said with angst in his eyes.

"I know you are and I appreciate it, it's just that I'm worried about you."

"Why are you so worried? I'm a big boy and I can take care of myself."

"After the last encounter I had with Heath when I broke up with him, I saw him for what he truly is. He is dangerous and it was obvious from the way he held on to me and the way he went after you afterward."

Justin scooted closer to Natalya and put an arm around her shoulders.

"Natalya, it will all be alright. I promise."

"Don't promise me just come back after your match under your own power."

Justin didn't know what to say in response so he just nodded. The sudden knock at the door made everyone jump.

"Justin, five minutes until your intro." A crewmember said, peeking his head in the door and then walking back out.

"Shit! I still have to lace up my boots and stretch." Justin said as he jumped up and started to rush around.

Natalya stood up and grabbed Justin by the shoulders. He turned around with frustration replacing his smile. She lifted herself up onto her tiptoes and gently placed a kiss on his lips. He slowed down enough to fully devote himself in the kiss and smiled when she pulled away.

"I'll wait for you in Beth's locker room. I'll see you soon."

"I will make quick work of Heath."

"You better come out on top." Natalya said as she followed Beth out the door.

"I always do!" Justin said with a wink as Natalya closed the door.

The two Divas walk next door to Beth's locker room and settle into watch Justin's match on the television. Meanwhile, Justin finished getting his boots laced and his kick pads in place in record time. He also managed to stretch his body out before heading out the door for his match. As he made his way down the hall towards the gorilla position, he was ambushed from behind, having his legs taken out from underneath him. Fists instantly started hitting him in the back of the head. All he was able to see was a flash of red hair and another figure with blonde hair leaning up against the wall. Before he had a chance to fight back, he was picked up by his hair and then thrown into a door. The door caved in from the impact as he went in headfirst. Without hesitation, Justin was picked up once again and thrown into the concrete wall across the narrow hallway, knocking him out cold. His two assailants then fled the scene, sprinting down the hall, leaving the South African lying there in a crumpled heap.

"Alright, Justin's match should be up next after this commercial." Natalya said as she sat down on the couch.

"Did you hear that?"

"Hear what?"

"How in the hell did you not hear that humongous bang against the door?"

"Sorry, I'm in my own little world over here."

Beth rolled her eyes at Natalya and crossed the room. She opened the door a sliver and peeked her head through the crack. Not seeing anyone standing there, she saw the dent. As she assessed the damage that had been done to the door, she looked around to see if she could find the source. Looking across the hall, she was someone lying on the ground. Cautiously she made her way over to check on the person. Recognizing the ring attire, she yelled for Natalya.

"Nattie, you might want to come out here!"

Natalya walked out of the locker room and as soon as she saw Beth kneeling next to Justin's motionless body, she took three long strides and dropped to her knees near his head. Tears instantly started falling as she tried to wake him up.

"Justin, you need to wake up, you promised me." Natalya sobbed.

Beth could tell that the panic was starting to build up inside, as she could see it form across her face. To calm her down, Beth had to think quick.

"Natalya, I'm going to go get help. I want you to stay here and support his neck, and try not to move his body."

Natalya nodded and wiped away her tears. She gently lifted his head and set it in her lap as Beth got up and ran to look for help.