Post by VooDoo on Sept 10, 2023 1:55:06 GMT -5
We fade in and find ourselves in the living room of VooDoo’s home in Parts Unknown, she’s sitting in her favorite chair with Callan sitting quietly on the couch just staring at her; he didn’t need words to express not liking this whole thing, his sisters were doing it for him. Ciara and Rose stood in front of their mother, Ciara had one hand on her hip, her head swiveling while Rose stood there with her arms crossed over her chest and foot tapping the floor impatiently waiting for her sister to get tired and tag her in.
This is insane, Mom. What'll happen to us if something happens to you?
You inherit a vast fortune. She said sweetly with a smile. And never have to worry about money for the rest of your life.
That’s not what we mean! Rose didn’t wait to be tagged in, both her hands went on her hips, foot no longer tapping. What’s your husband think of this?
That I’m going to kick ass. VooDoo said with a smile.
Of course he doesn’t care. Ciara huffed and took a seat by her brother. Only way he gets the Golden Egg is if the Goose IS dead.
First of all.. VooDoo clasped her hands in front of her. Have a seat, Rose.
I know what you must be thinking. Did VooDoo let her kids talk to her just any old way? Yes. Yes, you did. I fully believe children should be able to express themselves and with their DNA I need them to be able to express themselves. Plus it’s a whole lot cheaper than a visit to the therapist. Know what I’m sayin’? But if you come at me that way…
You’re gonna have a bad day
…Not talking about a car wreck kinda bad day…
“ But you’ll wish you were in one instead. “
…Not talking about a car wreck kinda bad day…
“ But you’ll wish you were in one instead. “
I explained to them again in the event of divorce or death; Chris doesn’t get Velvet Rabbit Inc or Black Magic Inc. When we woke up married and decided to stay married one of the first things we did was visit the lawyers; he keeps his stuff and I keep mine, plain and simple. I explained I’d spoken with people from LMS and they understood the kids to be able to get in touch with me and put their minds at ease, then ate pizza..
A couple weeks later, VooDoo found herself being picked up at the airport just north of Parts Unknown, it was a small jet but it still had a flight attendant, who told her it would only take 30 mins to get to LMS Compound, traveling in a timey-wimey vehicle 30 mins means she could be anywhere.
Ms Page. The attendant said as she came in for the last time. Wanted to let you know we’ll be landing soon.
Thank you. VooDoo said and handed her an empty glass. Much appreciated for the drinks, took the edge off leaving the kids.
Must be hard.
They were mad at first, but they bought me a present for luck. She raised her left foot to show off her black and white De Luxe Chucks with a chunky high heel. So, I guess they’re fine with it or they’re looking into prices for amusement parks right now.
At least they’ve got good taste. She nodded at Voo’s shoes and turned and left.
VooDoo looked at them and couldn’t help but think, indeed they do.
The LMS Compound was impressive, VooDoo had a hand in building not one, but two family compounds, plus the Velvet Rabbit, so she knew a thing or two about building things. She was picked up at the Kayfabe Air terminal by her concierge, Bethany, in a golf cart. She quickly went over the points of interest in the building, including the gift shop.
I wonder if this place is part of the LMS Prize Package? VooDoo thought to herself as she got in the golf cart with Bethany. I could turn it into a Velvet Rabbit High Rollers Resort.
They drove through the next building, VooDoo was only half listening to Bethany until she said the words “Family Center”.
Does that mean families will be visiting?
Not sure on that one, ma’am, as far as I know, it’ll just be you all.
They continued on, they put together a pretty good place, gave them plenty of room to roam without being cooped up on one another; surely not everyone is going to like each other. Few places to eat, even gave her a Rabbit Ranch, they said they’d make it as much like home as possible. Now she knew why a couple of the Does took a LOA for a side gig, she didn’t dream it was for this; she couldn’t wait to check it out.
That’s about the gist of it. Bethanny said and pulled the cart up to a stop in the driveway of the 3rd villa. She hopped out, headed to the door, and opened it for VooDoo to enter. It’s not what you’re used to, but we hope it’ll do while you’re here.
VooDoo stepped inside and looked around, nodding her head in approval. Bethany gave her a tour which only took a minute. It was a cute little one bedroom place with a jacuzzi on the back porch; and despite the tropical smell in the air; the scent of new was literally on everything in the place.
It’s bigger than my place at the New York Rabbit. She chuckled a little.
While Bethany explained how to work everything in the villa, VooDoo’s mind began to wander as she remembered the advice, be unapologetic, be authentic.
It was 5 years ago when I had to learn how to stand on my own two feet, Vincent told me he was leaving; loved me, but was never in love with me and then went on with his life with his other baby momma. Just signed over everything and went on his first “Fuck Them Kids” rant. It was then, I knew I had to protect my kids. So I built an Empire for them to inherit. After I’m gone, they’ll never have to rely on a single human being except for themselves… And it all started with an unknown titty bar in New York. I took it and turned it into not only one, but two, adult entertainment venues, with a third one on the way. I’m known more for my club than I am for my skill in the ring.
She shook her head just slightly.
I heard the mumblings through the wrestling grapevine; I’m making a living off the bodies of others. I tricked Chris Page into marrying me to help boost the popularity of the Rabbit because there’s no way a man like Page would want to marry a woman with three kids. Waiting for me to announce I’m coming back to be Queen of the Ring in WGWF; to pad my wrestling record with a few more wins, before I retire for good.
A slight smirk curled at the corners of her lips.
Maybe I have been using everyone since my first divorce? The one thing my first husband taught me was how to use people. Maybe my whole career has been about using people who would be able to further my career. Then again, maybe it’s just my haters…
Because they don’t want to believe the “hype”
…It’s so much easier than facing the truth…
“ Because the hype can’t hurt you… but MY truth can. “
…It’s so much easier than facing the truth…
“ Because the hype can’t hurt you… but MY truth can. “
And right now, the truth is the prize of Last Man Standing is just too damned good for me to pass up, especially with the Rabbit.
VooDoo was so caught up with the different things she could have done for the Rabbit if she wins she hadn’t noticed the silence that hung on the air until Bethany spoke again.
Will you be needing anything else Ms. Page?
Oh, I’m sorry, dear, I was caught up in my thoughts. I’m fine, thank you.
Remember, if you need me.. She pointed to the cordless phone sitting on the counter. I am a phone call away.
Once Bethany left, VooDoo went to the computer and clicked on the icon Bethany pointed to and suddenly her children appeared on the screen, from the looks of it they were in Ciara’s bedroom, crowded around the laptop.
MOM! They said at the same time.
See, I told you I wasn’t being kidnapped and sold on the black market.
Night’s still young. Rose smirked a little.
Have you met the rest of the people at the event? Callan asked from between his sisters, all VooDoo could see of him was the nose up.
Not yet, just showed me around the Villa. You know things like places for us to eat and hang out. She hoped she was easing their fears. The villa they have me in is nice. Bethany stocked it with some of my favorite things to snack on.
Who’s Bethany? Rose questioned.
She’s taking care of me while I’m here. Kinda like the housekeepers when we go on vacation. Which reminds me, make sure you guys pick some places to visit when we go to Greece, I’m serious about that-- VooDoo held up a finger and looked at the cell phone Bethany gave her to talk to her other team mates while there. Spencer sent a text and wants the team to get together for dinner at the Arm Bar and get to know one another. I wil--.
Who’s Spencer?
You met Jacoby at one of the Does football games, you know, we lost.
Oh yeah.
Like I said, I’ll call later on tonight before bedtime. You guys be good for One and Two.
The children watched as their mother blew kisses and waved and the screen went black. Ciara moved first and pushed Call out of the way and took a seat in the chair. She quickly logged into the website Ani had given her then clicked on the device button. Another screen popped up with a map and a tag on the map. Ciara leaned back in the chair and turned it around, Rose and Callan turned around too and all three looked up at the camera dome in the center of the bedroom catching everything for TV.
Everyone knows.. Callan began. This is how horror movies start.
We have a father who’s disowned us and a step dad we haven’t met. Rose added. Sauce Boss, TIA, whoever… you’re phreeqing out of mind if you think we’d let her go somewhere “unknown” that’s not Parts Unknown.
Mama didn’t raise any dummies. Ciara crossed her arms over her chest. As long as our mama doesn’t come up missing everything’ll be fine. If she doesn’t come home, we’re calling Uncle Damon. He’ll reign hell down on you with the Phoenix Squad. She sassily tilted her head a little. Bet that.
There’s a knock on the door as one of the nanny’s tells them dinner’s done as the scene fades to black…
…But through the magic of TV, we immediately fade back in at the Last Man Standing compound outside the Villas of the Blue Team; the door to the third villa opened and the first thing we see is one black and white Chuck come out the door followed by the rest of the Femme Fatale. She pulled the door closed and looked across the courtyard at the Red team's villas. On both sides of her doors open and the rest of her teammates step out. She hoped they were ready. She cast a sideways glance at the others on her team. She hoped they all were… because Red team or Blue team when it all comes down to it… she has plans on being…
…The Last Man Standing.