Aj's POV
When I walked through the curtain I was met by a pretty good sized cheer. Like I said before I love the WWE Universe.
"I know I'm awesome thanks!" I smiled. I then glanced behind me only to see someone missing. Fucking bitch is ruining my moment, so I went back through the curtain and gripped her wrist. "You shouldn't have lost last night." I growled pushing her through the curtain.
"I swear I'm go-"
"Do what Aksana?! I own you now babe. You work for me and you will do what I say or I will fire your ass and send you back to Lithuania." I smirked getting in her face. "Go!" I stated pointing toward the ring. She growled at me and didn't move so I gave her a hard shove in the right direction. She didn't move far but it was far enough to get her to start down the ramp. Again this is about me not her so I grabbed her wrist and jerked her back. "I am the champion so I go first! They came to see Aj not Aksana." I yelled at her before pushing her behind me as I did my normal ring entrance. I made sure to check behind me to make sure she followed me. I then climbed up the steps and onto the apron. She's just standing there with her arms folded with a scowl. I then walked over to her and slapped her on the back of the head. "Where are you supposed to be?!" I asked angrily. She just glared at me before getting on to the apron and opened the bottom two ropes for me. I love being bitchy to others. And it's at its all time high being its all going to be directed to the person who brought it out of me this morning. Once I finished my normal entrance motions I walked over to Aksana who is in the corner looking at the canvas. A plus about this storyline is I get to do what I want to her and she can't attack me, so I kicked her leg to get her attention. I didn't kick her hard just hard enough for her to acknowledge me. "Get out of my ring!" I demanded and she did exactly what I asked no hesitation. Then the referee signaled for the bell and the match began.
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"Here's your winner your Divas Champion Aj Lee." Declared Justin as the referee pulled me off of Naomi being I had her locked in the Black Widow. I made quick work of her because I'm trying to get this over with as fast as possible. Once he pulled me off I got to my feet and snatched my belt from him. He then went to raise my arm but I want Aksana to do it, so I snatched my arm out of his grasp and pushed him out my way. I then looked her directly in the eyes.
"Come here." I spoke simply. She then cautiously got in the ring. "Raise my hand." I demanded holding out my left hand. Character or not I really don't like her attitude. "Do it or else." She then rolled her eyes and held up my hand. That lasted for a few seconds before I snatched my hand away. I then pointed to the announcers booth meaning I want a microphone. Aksana then grabbed it from the guy and handed it to me and I graciously took it from her. "It's about time you did something right today." I growled at her.
"Whatever." She spoke looking away from me.
"I'll let that slide you're obviously still upset over your loss last night. Anyway back to me Aj Lee your current Divas Champion!" I grinned holding up my belt and the crowd cheered. "Yes I know 295 days strong. 295 days I've been where I rightfully belong on top of all those basic Barbie dolls in the back. It was only a few months ago I honestly tore those other divas a new one, and I gave them all 295 days to prove me wrong that they aren't useless. And they all failed." I then turned to look at Aksana who is leaning on the ropes closest to the announcer table. "Even you Sana." I spoke she just ignored me and stared out into the crowd. She then said something but I didn't hear her. "What was that?" I questioned as I walked closer to her.
"I had that match won and you know it! We all know that belt belongs to me." She said with a bit of anger.
"That's cute that you really think you ever had a chance of beating me legitimately. Face it you lost-"
"You cheated and everyone knows it!" She growled.
"Excuse me! I don't cheat I just out think my opponents long enough to win. If the ref didn't see it it never happened. Hell I could give you a rematch right now and I'd still beat you."
"Well than lets go." She grinned as she started to walk closer to me.
"No way I owe you nothing I beat you fair and square in the middle of the ring, I have nothing to prove against you. Admit it I'm the better woman if it weren't for me the Divas division would suck, hell I am the Divas division. All the Divas should be out here thanking me for making their careers somewhat relevant to this company. You all should be thanking me for beating down every person who tried to take what's mine. Who knows what kind of-" It was then that a loud shriek echoed through the speakers and out came Paige from the curtains. The crowd was very surprised by her appearance here Aksana included. She then smiled and made her way down the ramp and into the ring. "What the hell are you doing here?" I asked flatly.
"Well I just wanted to come out here and give you the appreciation you deserve. So congratulations you did great last night!" She smiled. As much as I want to thank her I'm still in complete bitch mode so I'm going to ruin her debut.
"Well that's nice my little English Crumpet!" I smiled looking at her. "I agree with you every Diva should be lined up out her to congratulate me for all I've done... But I don't need your congratulations. So why don't you get out of my ring and run along back to NXT because the champion doesn't like to be interrupted." I sassed looking away from her.
"Well I'm sorry Aj I just wanted to congratulate you, I didn't mean to anger you." I just smiled and got closer to her.
"Ain't that sweet! Apparently ghosts do have feelings and they appreciate good talent when they see it." I smiled as I booped her nose. "You know what I'm not in all that good of a mood right now because of this one." I growled looking back at Aksana. "And do you know what makes me happy? It makes me smile seeing other people in pain." And with that I slapped her with my free hand making her fall to her knees. "Since you're out here in MY ring all fancy and dressed how about we have ourselves a little match?" I smiled getting in her face.
"Well I'm not ready. I didn't prop-" I just slapped her again.
"Welp by the look of it you're ready to me. This is my house and I tell you when you're ready. Yeah we're going to have a little bit of friendly competition right now. I'm going to do to you what I've done to every other Diva and stomp my size 6 Chucks all over your face." I evilly smirked backing away from her. She looks extremely lost right now but that's good. "You know what thanks to Casper over there Sana I think I might just give you a rematch of last night. Let's get a referee out here it's going to be a triple threat match for my precious baby, and I will once again prove to everyone why it is I'm the Divas champion." To that Aksana grinned and took off her shirt and tossed it out the ring. But She's going into this with the same knowledge as Paige they don't know how this is supposed to end. Lucky them I know what's about to happen. Within seconds a referee was in the ring and raising my title for all to see. Then the bell rung. "Stay!" I growled pointing to Aksana.
I wasted no time charging Paige and kneed her right in the ribs causing her to go down. I then began to rain down punches on her until I got tired of it. When I finished I drug her to the center of the ring. In doing so I remembered my minion in the corner why should I be doing all the work when she can do it for me?
"Pick her up." I demanded looking at her. She just stared at me in question "Now!" She then walked over to Paige and picked her up so she was on her feet. "Hit her with a Widow's Peak." I spoke simply. She didn't question me she just did. I will never get tired of watching their faces pound into the canvas every time they get put in a Widow's Peak. While I was laughing she tried to go for a pin. "We aren't done yet!" I growled pulling Aksana off Paige by her hair. "Go stand over there." I demanded her.
"What are you doing?" She whispered to me I just slapped her.
"Go or you'll be homeless." I growled. She then got up and went to the corner. So I picked Paige up and threw her into the opposite corner before going over to Aksana. "I'm gonna feed her just Divo drop her." I whispered to her as I got in her face to make it look like I was scolding her. I then ran at Paige and threw myself at her making her fall to the canvas. I then picked her up so she was on her feet. "Brace yourself." I murmured in her ear before I launched her at Aksana who met her halfway and slammed her into the canvas. "Don't you even dare." I yelled at her before she could even think about going for a pin. "Over there." I pointed. She rolled her eyes and began walking so I took that opportunity to go for a pin. I hope she breaks up the pin because I doubt Paige has it in her to kick out. My wish came true because I felt her grab my foot and drag me off her. I then flipped to my back because knowing her she is going to try and pick me up. Just like I predicted she bent over to grab me so I quickly grabbed her leg in one arm and her neck in my other into a cradle pin. This is the one pin she for some reason can't ever seem to get out of so I have to do this myself. Before the referee could get a count going I used my free leg and pushed us so my shoulders were pinned down on the mat. "You can thank me later." I whispered in her ear.
One!... Two!... Three!
Then the bell rung again and the crowd erupted in cheers and screams. Then I let her go so she could bask in her moment as I just stared up at the ceiling.
"The winner of this match and the new Divas Champion.. Aksana!" Announced Justin as I felt the canvas move and as I peered over the top of my head I could see her standing there in shock. It's weird because it was in those final milliseconds of the match everything seemed to go in slow motion and I realized I don't want to lose my title this way. I practically just handed her my belt I literally did all the work and let her reap the reward. What have I done? For some reason tears started to fall from my eyes as I sat up and watch her on the ramp holding my belt. I always knew this would happen eventually just I wanted to be by her side when she did it. I should be over there with her holding her hand up in victory not sitting here watching her celebrate. This was supposed to be our moment as a couple but I ruined it all. It might not process to her now but she'll realize what I meant by thank me later eventually. Hours later and I just now realized she isn't mine anymore. All that time and effort I put into trying to make her love me again wasted. I fucked up and let her slip through my fingers the second I betrayed her. Not only does she have my heart but she has my championship now. I thought I would feel better after knowing I can go home now but to be honest I feel like shit. I want to go to bed now, so with that I slowly got to my feet and rolled out the ring. I made sure to pretend to panic and freak out sticking to my character when in honesty I just want to cry.
April's POV
When I made it backstage everyone was surrounding Zivile and she was crying uncontrollably as they all gave her hugs. I'd go over there but there's nothing for me to say to her. She won the title 'fair and square' so I'll let her have her moment. To add to my pain Paige wasn't to far behind me after I walked through the curtain, I dunno why but I feel like I owe her a light apology for what happened out there so I walked over to her.
"Hey sorry about that out there. You okay?" I spoke softly.
"Well when I dreamed about making my main roster debut I never imagined it'd be with Leean- Err I mean with you and Aksana out there too. And I certainly never thought I'd immediately be put into a three way title match, only to have my arse whooped for the most of it." She grinned. "But I wouldn't have asked for a better way to debut. Thank you Aj, and I'm sorry about you losing your belt." To that I gave her a hug. If there's one good thing I got out of today is I just made this girl's dream a reality. None to mention come next week she is most likely already in the title picture. Not only did I debut her but I made her number one contender all on her first night.
"Well I'm glad you're not extremely upset not a lot of Divas appreciate when I manhandle them. But since I did kick your ass out there already welcome to the roster. Good luck my friend." And with that I patted her on the shoulder and headed to my locker room. Shit now I'm going to have to start using the locker room with everyone else. Damn it! Well good thing I made amends with all the divas because it would be awkward if I didn't. But you never know anything can happen. For now I'm just going to relax and not think about anything relevant to today. I'm too emotional right now to human properly and I'm okay with that. Can't wait to go home I think it'd be really good for my soul being able to finally sleep somewhere familiar to me. And I'll probably call my mom talk to her tell her how I've been. Maybe I should just go back home to Jersey I could use a mommy hug and a kiss right about now, but I just need to be alone in my own grace period. Perhaps I will finally go swimming I'm my pool. I've lived there for a year and some months but I never got a chance to properly swim in it, I'm paying all this money for some guy to clean it I might as well get my money's worth. I dunno all I want is my bed and a LMN movie marathon. Or maybe I'll do sappy romantic movies like normal women who are going through heartbreak...
Fuck it I'm changing my flight time to 10 am, I don't want to wait until 2. So I got up and dug out my phone from my bag and started looking for earlier flight times. Perfect because there is one leaving tomorrow morning at nine. If I'm lucky I might even make it home in time to watch Ellen. Yea she is my new obsession she is so funny to me. Plus it occupies my time for an hour so that's good, anything to keep my mind off all the drama. None to mention her and Portia are life goals for me I just have to find the right girl. I thought I knew the girl for me but I don't know anymore. I don't know how I feel about her anymore after this morning. I know it's very hypocritical of me to get mad at her for sleeping with another person, and it isn't my place to get mad about it but I can't help myself. As much as I enjoyed last night it shouldn't have happened, I to some degree regret it. If it wouldn't have happened for my own good I wouldn't know about what her and that oaf did. I really honestly didn't think she'd move on that fast because I know I still can't even think about someone else touching me other than her in that way. Yet she just tossed me out of her head like a useless thought. Then it makes me think what if they break up and then she finds somebody new and they do it too? What if she just gives up on life completely one day and decides to sell her love to anyone who will buy it? Oh my gosh I don't even want to think about that although I don't think she'd ever do that. But the sad part about all that is she could fuck every guy and girl in the world, and if she wanted me back I'd probably still take her back... It's sad but true.
*Knock knock knock*
I didn't bother answering I just want to be left alone right now. I don't want to be pestered with people telling me their sorry for my loss tonight. The lights are still off so maybe they'll think I'm not here and leave.
*knock knock knock*
"April I know you're in there. So I'm coming in anyways." Spoke a feminine voice which I recognized very clearly. The door then opens and a figure appeared in the door frame. "Why are you sitting in the dark? I'll fix that." And with that she turned on the light. I'd protest but she signs my check at the end of every month.
"Turn the light off. Let me wallow in my self pity alone." I groaned. She just ignored me and walked over to me and sat on the coffee table in front of me.
"I'm really proud of you. That was very surprising out there, I wish you could have saw the faces of the fans. They were all shocked." That kind of made me felt better a little since Steph went out of her way to find me to tell me that.
"Does that mean I can go home?" I asked looking up at the ceiling I don't want her to know I've been crying.
"Yeah just make sure you come back before Summerslam that way we have time to get build up."
"Okay." I spoke in a monotone. She just sighed.
"You know you aren't fooling me Aj I'm a mother I know when something is wrong. Whether you like it or not you guys are all my children and I care about you all. I noticed it earlier when you were in my office that something happened last night that has you confused." She spoke placing her hand on my knee.
"I don't know what you're talking about." I really don't want to talk about it. Especially with my boss.
"You're lying. Aj I've known you since you first came to this company and never have I once ever heard you say you needed time off. And I've never seen you so.. Well look at you."
"I just lost my title belt of course I'm going to cry about it."
"You begged me to let you drop the title so that's not why you're crying." She stated. I didn't say anything I just kept looking at the ceiling. "Alright fine it's none of my business of what you and Zivile did, but just know you're gonna be okay. So I'll tell you what, I'll arrange to have the corporate jet to take you anywhere you want to go tomorrow. I know you already booked your flight already so I'll get someone to handle that for you. You go home and find yourself and when you're ready to come back call me and the jet will be there to pick you up within hours. That sound good to you?" When she said corporate jet that instantly caught my attention. That's great I'll be home in no time and I don't have to deal with other people. So I then looked at her.
"Thank you you don't know how much this means to me." I murmured whipping my eyes. She smiled at me.
"It's the least I could do being you're one of our hardest workers. You deserve some time off. What time do you plan to leave tomorrow?"
"I dunno my flight was scheduled to leave nine am."
"Okay well someone will be at your room say around eight. Then he'll drive you to the hangar and from there it's up to you where you go." She then patted me on the knee and stood up. "Alright I gotta go get back out there but you be good okay. I don't want to find out what you're doing on your time off via social media."
"I learned my lesson alcohol isn't going to help my cause this time." I grinned lightly as I got up with her. "I'm probably going to lay low and do what makes me happy."
"Well that's good. Promise me you'll come back." She said looking at me as I walked her to the door.
"Did you see how I was screwed out of my title? My fans are all probably betting on how I'm going to get revenge as we speak." She chuckled at that.
"Yea you're fans are all nutjobs just like you. But seriously it gets better."
"I know." I then gave her a hug. "Thank you."
"It's nothing I just want the best for my employees." With that I let her go and she opened the door. "See you later."
"Bye." I smiled before she walked out closing the door behind herself. Maybe I was wrong about her I guess she does have a heart. I dunno but I need to pack my stuff and get back to the hotel so I can pack my bags. I'm going home.
The next morning
"Are you sure you're going to be okay?"
"Yes Lay I'll be fine I just need to clear my mind. I haven't really been feeling myself lately." I answered as I finished zipping up my last suitcase. I didn't plan to tell anyone I was leaving but Layla walked in on me packing and I can't lie to her. I had to tell her everything that happened Wrestlemania night and the next morning. She was understanding and she helped me pack.
"Gosh see now who am I supposed to room with when you're gone?" She pouted sitting on the edge of her bed cuddling a pillow.
"It's not like I'm leaving forever I'll be back. You can just room with Summer you like her right?" I asked sitting next to her.
"Yea but she always talks about herself and I can't stand it."
"Well you can always room by yourself." I suggested.
"Yea but who's going to watch all the late night cartoons with me?" See this is why me and Lay always room together because we bond over things that others don't care for.
"Well I'll probably be watching them at the same time too so it will be like we're watching it together. Now stop it you're gonna make me feel bad."
"You'll call me right?"
"Everyday if you want."
*knock knock knock*
"That's probably for me." I murmured getting up and she followed. "I'll be back before you even know it" She then opened the door.
"I'm here for Ms. Mendez." Spoke a guy in a black suit with the WWE insignia on the tie clip.
"Yea she's right there. Come in." She spoke opening the door so he could come in.
"Hello my name is Daniel and I have been assigned to drive you to the airport. May I take your bags?" He asked politely.
"Umm yea it's just these two." I spoke handing him my two suitcases.
"Okay are we ready to go?" I then looked at Lay who is looking at the floor.
"You head down there and I'll catch up. I trust you with my stuff."
"Okay. I'm parked right out front you can't miss it." And with that I walked him to the door and opened it for him. Once he left I walked over to Lay.
"Why so glum chum? It's not like I quit or anything"
"It's just you know I love you like a sister, I just don't want you to do anything drastic while you're gone. I know how you feel about Zivile and I don't want to lose you over something so stupid. Everyone copes with heartbreak differently and some take the easy way out. You're in a fragile state and-"
"Lay oh my gosh no. Jeeze I'm not that depressed that I'd cause harm to myself. I have issues but they aren't that deep I promise you I'll be okay. I'm going to come back to you. I have way too much to live for to just end it all." I reassured her. Like I said she is a second mother to me always looking out for me. I then pulled her into a hug.
"I know it's just you're my best friend here and I don't know what I'd do on the road without you."
"You're going to be fine Lay and so will I. Besides now you don't have to listen to me rant about nothing for a bit." I smirked knowing she is tired of hearing me talk about Zivile all day.
"Yeah you're right... We'll see you later!" She smiled letting me go
"Layla!" I yelled hitting her.
"I'm kidding I'm going to miss you Aj."
"I'll miss you too Lay. But can you do me a favor, if anyone asks where I went don't tell them where I am. Leave them guessing." I spoke walking to the door.
"My lips are sealed."
"Thanks. But if Zivile asks tell her I won't bother her anymore and that I understand."
"Okay."
"Later cutie!"
"Bye sexy." And with that I blew her a kiss and left. When I got downstairs Daniel was waiting for me out from like he said. Only thing is the car is an Escalade not a limo so that means it won't draw any attention. Attentioyn from the public is the last thing I want right now. After doing a coffee run we headed to a private hangar where the company jet was waiting for me. It was cool because the pilot let me sit in the cockpit before we took off. The flight was nice, the flight attendant had a daughter who was a Aj fan so we had milkshakes together and talked about her daughter. I was even as nice as to give her one of my wrist bands that I wore last night. I even signed it for her and sang happy birthday to her in a video. She told me her daughter's birthday was next month so what a better birthday present than having your idol sing happy birthday to you. Anything for my fans. Anyway the flight was a little over an hour. I wish I could fly in the jet everywhere it'd be a lot faster.
Once we landed there was even a guy there to drive me home. When I get back on the road I have to thank Stephanie for everything. I'm pretty convinced that if I told her I didn't want to walk at all they'd have someone carry me. But I guess you can do what you want when your parents are billionaires who own a worldwide billion dollar company. If only I could live like that everyday. For now I think I'm going to go take a nap and deal with everything when I wake up.
Well hello there bautiful! :) I had to do it. It should have happened in real life but they never gave her a chance so I made my own dream. I mean I think it'd be interesting to have seen Aksana as champ. So many what ifs and unanswered questions. On the other hand poor Paige getting fucked up on her first night on the main roster. Then Aj dropping her title on purpose only to realize she doesn't have Aksana anymore. Oh the feels of the emotions and the thoughts. Love sucks bleh. Now what? Who do you think going to notice Aj's absence first? I dunno I don't have much to talk about today.. Not much is happening in my head rn. I'm in relax mode rn probably gunna go watch more YouTube... Do any of you guys watch Smosh? What about Jenna Marbles? Nerdy Nummies with Ro? Dashie? I dunno they are just some of my faves. Some of you might be about that YouTube life some aren't about it and that's okay because I still love you. I also love chocolate. I also hope this chapter makes it up for what happened last chapter, if not.. Well I d know what to say but I can hug you until you feel better ~Joz #pUtIkcuF