Post by Stephanie Matsuda on Mar 30, 2019 14:01:13 GMT -6
(A/N: These are small snippets into the life of the woman formerly known as Cloud Matsuda as she picks up the pieces of her life after losing the Unified Women's Championship.)
November 2018.
Brooklyn, NY.
It's a quiet night inside the Bushwick Deli corner store. The establishment is practically empty, save for a few patrons shopping for late night snacks and sandwiches. A figure in a gray hoodie walks in, past the cashier who's watching ESPN on his phone.
"Welcome back to Sports Center. This just in: Eli-"
Male Patron: Hey Habibi! How much is the Tropicana?
"-swers Wrestling released a statement earlier today, disavowing Stephanie "Cloud" Matsuda. After losing the Unified Women's World Championship to Ma-"
Cashier: Three-fifty my brother.
The hooded figure walked over to the fridge section to pick out a couple of drinks. On their way to the register, they grabbed a bag of chips.
"-line, she left the arena and has yet to be seen on television yet. Officials report that she has yet to reach out to anyone. Representatives from Zaibatsu inc. couldn't be reached for comment
..."
The figure placed the items down and added a pack of gum and jerky to the order. The figure threw a ten on the counter.
Female Voice: That's all.
The cashier nodded and gave her change before resuming Sports Center.
"Whatever's to come of this mess, we hope Matsuda is taking care of herself."
The figure walked out of the store and climbed into a nearby car. In the driver seat is Monica Vaughan, sister of the late Brody Sparks and fiancee of Stephanie Matsuda, who reveals her by pulling down the hood.
Monica Vaughan: Baby, you okay?
Stephanie Matsuda: Yeah, just ESPN again.
Monica Vaughan: Steph, listen. I promised that I wouldn't ask why you did what you did. I'm ride or die 'till the end baby. But, you can't let the world get to you. This year was tough on you as much as it was rewarding. You...just haven't given yourself time to process your emotions. Hell, you haven't even taken a break from wrestling ever since you first signed with them back in 2015-
Stephanie Matsuda: Let's get married.
Monica Vaughan: (chuckles) Baby we're engaged. We're already getting married.
Stephanie Matsuda: Then let's move up the date. As soon as we can - with a few loved ones and friends.
Monica Vaughan: S-Steph. We'd have to change the venue -
Stephanie Matsuda: Mon... I know this is selfish of me. In fact, I've been pretty selfish as of late. But... I'm scared. I don't know what's going to happen next and when it comes... I want us to face it together. Married.
Monica Vaughan: (sniffs) Steph...
Stephanie Matsuda: You make me good Monica...you make me strong. You're my strength, and I need that strength now more than ever as I look the devil in the eye.
Monica Vaughan: (nods) Fine. Let's do it. I think we can swing for January, but at least two weeks after Aria and Aren.
Stephanie Matsuda: Thank you.
Monica Vaughan: Ride or die, sweets.
"Ride or die."
"Ride or Die"
November 2018.
Brooklyn, NY.
It's a quiet night inside the Bushwick Deli corner store. The establishment is practically empty, save for a few patrons shopping for late night snacks and sandwiches. A figure in a gray hoodie walks in, past the cashier who's watching ESPN on his phone.
"Welcome back to Sports Center. This just in: Eli-"
Male Patron: Hey Habibi! How much is the Tropicana?
"-swers Wrestling released a statement earlier today, disavowing Stephanie "Cloud" Matsuda. After losing the Unified Women's World Championship to Ma-"
Cashier: Three-fifty my brother.
The hooded figure walked over to the fridge section to pick out a couple of drinks. On their way to the register, they grabbed a bag of chips.
"-line, she left the arena and has yet to be seen on television yet. Officials report that she has yet to reach out to anyone. Representatives from Zaibatsu inc. couldn't be reached for comment
..."
The figure placed the items down and added a pack of gum and jerky to the order. The figure threw a ten on the counter.
Female Voice: That's all.
The cashier nodded and gave her change before resuming Sports Center.
"Whatever's to come of this mess, we hope Matsuda is taking care of herself."
The figure walked out of the store and climbed into a nearby car. In the driver seat is Monica Vaughan, sister of the late Brody Sparks and fiancee of Stephanie Matsuda, who reveals her by pulling down the hood.
Monica Vaughan: Baby, you okay?
Stephanie Matsuda: Yeah, just ESPN again.
Monica Vaughan: Steph, listen. I promised that I wouldn't ask why you did what you did. I'm ride or die 'till the end baby. But, you can't let the world get to you. This year was tough on you as much as it was rewarding. You...just haven't given yourself time to process your emotions. Hell, you haven't even taken a break from wrestling ever since you first signed with them back in 2015-
Stephanie Matsuda: Let's get married.
Monica Vaughan: (chuckles) Baby we're engaged. We're already getting married.
Stephanie Matsuda: Then let's move up the date. As soon as we can - with a few loved ones and friends.
Monica Vaughan: S-Steph. We'd have to change the venue -
Stephanie Matsuda: Mon... I know this is selfish of me. In fact, I've been pretty selfish as of late. But... I'm scared. I don't know what's going to happen next and when it comes... I want us to face it together. Married.
Monica Vaughan: (sniffs) Steph...
Stephanie Matsuda: You make me good Monica...you make me strong. You're my strength, and I need that strength now more than ever as I look the devil in the eye.
Monica Vaughan: (nods) Fine. Let's do it. I think we can swing for January, but at least two weeks after Aria and Aren.
Stephanie Matsuda: Thank you.
Monica Vaughan: Ride or die, sweets.
"Ride or die."