Becky's P-O-V

Yes. I did not see Charlotte last night. How can I? I went over at Renee's place and spent the night there. Dean and Renee were amazing and they tried to keep me cheerful all throughout but, of course, that's not possible. I wish I never see Aj again in my life! I bet the pillow I used at night had a nice hot bath too. I hate my life. Charlotte called me but I didn't respond, instead I responded that Renee wanted my help in setting her new home with Dean, so, I'd stay there for the night.

Raw Tapings

'And Becky Lynch with the disarmher.' Cole screamed.

'Dana's tapping.' Cory commented.

'Lynch wins.' Cole said.

'Here is your winner Becky Lynch.' Jojo announced and the referee raised my hand.

Charlotte was there in the ringside all along. She was scolding Dana, her on-screen protegee on the defeat as the later obeyed.

I didn't want to see much of Charlotte and rushed backstage after my victory. I knew she would come chasing soon and tell how awesome that kiss with Aj was or even how she spent the last night with him, may be without any idea how it would hurt me! I rushed past the women's locker room. I could see Nattie and few girls waving at me but I didn't want to talk. I ran as first as I could, carrying a vulnerability in my chest. As I was about to take the third turn, I bumped into some one.

'Oh no..I'm so sorry.' I said after realizing who it was.

'It's okay, Miss Lynch..you didn't see and I didn't see.' Shane McMahon smiled.

I smiled too. I wonder if it was his sister instead! 

'Btw, I actually wanted to see you in a while.' Shane said surprising me. What has he got to do with me since I was booked for raw.

'Would you mind walking to my office?' he said motioning towards the room. I nodded and followed him.

Shane pushed the door open to see Renee waiting there already.

'Yes Renee, what can I do for you?' Shane asked.

'Shane, I already told you. I wanted to stay with Dean in the same brand.' she pleaded.

'Well Renee..' Shane pretended to think...'Ok then, welcome to Smackdown.' he said with a smile.

'Wow! Really!' Renee said giggling like a kid. 'Thank you so much Shane. You are such a sweetheart.' 

'You're most welcome Renee.' Shane said with a warm smile. I felt happy for the couple too.

'Okay, I got to inform Dean about this.' Renee said. 'Bye Shane,Bye Becks.'she said and walked through the door.

I smiled and so did Shane.

'Uhm! So, What did you want to talk to me about Mister...' I struggled to address the guy, which he perhaps, understood well. He smiled.

'My name's Shane, as you know.' he said smiling.

'Yeah..Shane...may I know why am I needed?' I asked him.

'Well Becky, have a seat.' he asked and I took a seat. Shane sat opposite to me.

'It's actually about the brand split. You must know that there are few changes in the plan.' he said scratching his forehead.

'Changes..but...' I didn't understand what was going on.

'Becky, after analyzing a lot, we thought it would be best to have you in Smackdown.' Shane said revealing the twist. I was dumbstruck! Oh no!

'But...Shane, last night..' I started to get cut off.

'Last night you must've seen how Sasha reacted on being picked for smackdown right?' he said and I nodded. 'Becky, we don't need people who would not be at ease with their associations. So, we let her to raw.' Shane said with a smile.

'But, Charlotte said she needed me.' I tried picking an excuse to stay on raw.

'C'mon we're just separating brands Becky. You can still remain friends and hang out.' Shane said and nodded nervously.

'And, one more thing...'Shane said scratching his head..'Don't mind me getting personal but...everything okay between you, Charlotte and Aj?' he asked triggering the volcano within me.

'Wh-why are you asking that?' I asked trying to seem normal. Shane looked at me blank for a few seconds.

'Look Becky..we aren't allowed to disclose such things but....it was Aj Styles who recommended you for Smackdown. The big superstars doing this is quite normal but the fact that he wanted you on smackdown live and not his girlfriend Charlotte startled me.' Shane finished and my breathing went heavier than ever. There were shivers down my spine and seemed like a race in the pit of my stomach.

'I-I know nothing about it Shane.' I could say.

'Okay...hmm..Welcome to smackdown btw.' he said extending his hand.

I shook it faking a smile.

Just as I was about to walk out, I saw Aj approaching the room. He saw me and our eyes locked for a brief second. He walked passed me and entered to Shane's room.

What did he do that? Why does he want to make me suffer more by calling me on Smackdown? I didn't want to see him ever and this is what fate had for me.

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'What are you talking about Becks? Whatever Sasha said was true? You're heading to Smackdown too! Damn!' Charlotte said frustrated.

'Relax Char..the brand split can't split our friendship.' I consoled.

'Yeah but...Becky, is that because Sasha wanted to be on raw?' Char asked.

'Well, kind of..' I said concealing the other fact.

'It is because of her..for I see no other reason behind this.' Charlotte said.

'It's okay.' I said hugging her.

'Her Char baby..' I heard a voice approaching and I wanted my predictions to go wrong. Aj stood there with a smile and kissed Charlotte's cheeks.

'Hey Aj..you know Beck's gonna go to smackdown too.' Charlotte said massaging his hand sheepishly.

'Really!' Aj pretended to look at me in shock. 'I feel so sorry for her.' he said looking straight into my eyes.

'I-I better g-go Char..' i said trying to get away from them.

'But Becky..' Charlotte tried to stop me.

'C'mon babe..she's smart enough to know that, as couples we need some private time.' Aj said placing his head in Charlotte's shoulder. That was disgusting! I hate you Aj fucking Styles. I walked away.

Aj's P-O-V

Yes. It was me. i was the reason why Becky lynch was bought to Smackdown. I felt Shane being suspicious but Sasha's ego was a boon for me and I got what I wanted. Despite everything she did, I can't stay away from her. 

She was talking to Charlotte when I decided to intervene and make her feel jealous and I must say it worked. But, as usual it pained to see her walk away. It's complicated. My head still rested in Charlotte's shoulder and i withdrew it immediately as Becky disappeared

'So, what's the private time about?' Charlotte said placing her hand on my chest.

I let her hand fall. 'It's just that I remembered something important. Excuse me...!' I said and walked off.

'But Aj....' I heard Charlotte call. Sorry, but I can't stay there longer.

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Becky's P-O-V

It was the week of the brand declarations. Raw had already name two women for it's roasters. Stephanie and Mic Foley started taunting Shane and the newly appointed General Manager Daniel Bryan on their ignorance towards the women's division. Then, came the moment draft pick number 14. Daniel Bryan pronounced that Raw seemed to forget one of the best women fighters in the roaster, the Irish Lass kicker Becky Lynch. My music hit and I was Smackdown's. Smackdown also had women like Natalya, Carmella, Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss and Eva Marie. But the thing was, with Charlotte and her belt gone to raw, we needed a new Smackdown women's champion.

After I won my match against Sasha, we hugged backstage with the parting words. I walked over to a visibly sad Charlotte.

'I'll miss you Becks.' she said sadly.

'Me too.' I said.

'Hey Charlotte, my queen!' Aj showed up from nowhere.

'Hello Aj!' Charlotte hugged him and i felt disgusted over this make-belief. 'I'm gonna miss you Aj.' she said.

'Same here babe.' Aj said mocking. Why can't she see that?

'So..' Aj said turning over to me. 'You're little friend is coming with me then?' he said with a haughty smile.

'Yes. Both of you are leaving me alone.' Charlotte said annoyingly.

'Yeah...' Aj said still looking at me, '...but you friend doesn't seem too happy to see me, right?' Aj asked Charlotte who gave me a questioning look.

'N-No..it's not that.' I tried to explain Charlotte and she smiled.

'Welcome to Smackdown then, Becky.' Aj said extending his hand towards me.

I took it nervously for the sake of Charlotte. But, he seemed to squeeze my hand a little tighter than usual which I felt was wrong with Charlotte watching. I tried to withdraw but he held on to the grip. After three trials, he let me free and I withdrew my hand immediately. Aj looked straight at me half-smiling. 

'You must learn to go through such things..' he said looking at me and then looked at Charlotte and finished it '....babe.' They pecked each other's lips and I felt like burning alive.

Why is he doing this in front of me? Doesn't he know this would hurt me?

***************** 

'Thankfully, you're with me Becky. I desperately needed a good company.' Nattie said sitting next to me in the flight.

'Hmm..I'm glad you're with me.' I said holding her hands.

'Now shall we resume our feud?' Nattie asked.

'Don't know but a championship match is on our way, remember?' I reminded her.

'O..yes..' Nattie said excited and we laughed. I looked at the other side to see Aj talking with Dolph Ziggler in the adjacent seat. He suddenly looked over. Oh no! Did he caught me staring? Thankfully, he looked away but that...kind of pained me.

The flight went higher, more higher and my turmoils were on. I need to puke.

I breathe fast and tapped on to Natalya's shoulder.

'Yes, Becky, Oh no!...' Nattie pulled out the pouch and placed it near my mouth. An attendant came and addressed the procedure. It's embarrassing! After she went, I wiped my lips claen, but the pressure has weakened me and moreover, the pain in my lower abdomen was at it's peak. Yes, I was on periods. 'Ahhh! Nattie...' I said holding my stomach. 

'Becky, what is it?' Nattie asked. She tried to hold my hand.

I slipped from my seat and was falling off in pain. Thankfully, somebody caught me. 

'Hold on Becky. I'm here.' I heard Aj's soothing voice.

'A...j..' was all I could say.

'Hey, what are the attendants doing? We have a problem here.' Aj screamed.

My eyes were slowly closing and my senses were diminishing.

'Aj..she's out.' I heard Nattie's fading voice.

***

My eyes opened slowly. I was, perhaps in the emergency service area of the aircraft. I felt a warmer skin tangled with my right hand. I looked on to see Aj sitting by my side and holding my hand. Nattie sat by the other.

'Becky, you're okay?' Aj asked me sensing a movement. I looked at his eyes. They were concerned for me. He still cared for me! 

I kept on looking at his eyes and that's when he suddenly released me.

'I-I'm fine.' I said softly.

'Thank God.' I heard Nattie say but I didn't look at her.

'Hey Nattie, she's up. You stay with her and call me if you need.' Aj said in a harsh manner. Nattie nodded and he left.

If the guy really cares about me, why does he hold so much ego? 

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'Ok mom! I'm gonna call you back.' I disconnected the call. I was already late for the meeting with Shane in the arena before the show starts and it's almost show time. I entered the arena.

'Hey Becky!' yelled Renee.

'Hey Renee, shall talk later, I'm in a rush.' I said walking towards the elevator.

'Ooops no Becks.' Renee stopped me.

'What?' I asked bewildered. 

'The elevator went out of order an hour ago. It isn't stuck but it may land you nowhere.' Renee said with an intensity as if nowhere means nowhere.

'Ok then, bye.' I rushed to the staircase.

Second floor, third room, Yep.

The door was already open and I saw all other women inside sitting with Shane McMahon.

'Hello!' I said and all looked over to me and chuckled. Shane looked at his wrist watch.

'Sorry Shane.' I said with a sheepish face.

'It's okay Becky.' he sighed. 'One who is awaited is always late.' he said. 

What? Why was he waiting for me?

'Why is she awaited?' asked Carmella with a curious expression.

'You were waiting for me?' I asked him surprised.

'Yes. I'll tell you why. Have a seat.' he said pointed towards the one beside Naomi.

'Ok ladies. As I've told we amidst the existing feuds between Becky-Natalya and Nikki-Carmella, we are going to have a six women tournament to crown the first ever Smackdown live women's champion whose promos start today itself.

'Wow!' we all cheered in unison.

'...also, we've planned to take this Carmella-Nikki feud to a new level. So, can I count on you?' Shane asked Carmella and Nikki.

'I'll give my best Shane.' Nikki said with a smile.

'Yes and leave the ratings to me.' said Carmella. 'I'm here on a mission to be at the top.' said Carmella.

'Really cool.' Shane appreciated.

'..and about you two..' Shane moved his eyes to me and Nattie, 'Your rivalry would culminate in a never-before fight for the championship belt in the final round of the tournament which...' shane paused looking at me, 'Becky is going to win.' he finished with a warm smile.

I couldn't register what was happening. my jaws dropped, my heart beat fast and it was adream come true. Omg! I'll getting a est of the Smackdown women's championship and that too the crowning champion.

'That's amazing Shane.' Nattie complimented. 'Becky deserve it so much and we're gonna give hell of a fight.'

Shane nodded.

'Th..Thank you Shane.' I said, tears almost escaping my eyes.

'You're most welcome.' Shane said.

'I..I'll just excuse myself.' Carmella said getting out with her phone. She seemed not to go too well with that.

We taped a debate segment for the championship with Shane at the middle. That was so fun.

I've a match with Alexa for the first round of the tournament next week  which I'm booked to win. Wow!

I went backstage with Nattie. 

'Becky, I'm really happy for you lass. I told you one day you're gonna get it.' Nattie said. 

'Thanks Nattie.' I said recalling she was one of those few well wishers who told me I had it in myself. As I thought, another name popped in my head. Aj told me the same too. He is scheduled to have a match with Ziggler tonight. I wonder where he is! My phone buzzed. It was Charlotte. 

'Excuse me Nattie.' I said politely moving towards the catering.

Becky: Hello.

Charlotte: Hello Becky. How'r you doing?

Becky: I'm good Char. What about you?

Charlotte: As usual, feuds with Sasha and walks with Dana.

Becky: (chuckle) I like it though.

Charlotte: (sigh) Anyway, I got to ask you something.

Becky: What?

Charlotte: Do you think Aj really loves me?

Becky: Wh..Why do you think so..?

Charlotte: Because he clearly ignores me these days. I mean at times, he even ignores my calls.                         we've met just once after he was drafted and that too when I insisted 5000 times.                                 Becky, are you listening?

Becky: Hmm..Yeah..

Charlotte: It has been like a month of our relationship and it's just twice that he has kissed me.                             Can you believe it?

Becky: Oh...really?

Charlotte: Yes and I hope he's not using me like others. I'm so scared. Am I expecting too much                            from him?

Becky: N..No..that's normal.

Charlotte: Don't know what's in my fate Becks..(breaking).

Becky: Don't cry Char..give it some time. Things are gonna heal soon.

Charlotte: You think so?

Becky: Yep.

Charlotte: Love you Becks, love you too.

(Disconnected)

Only if Charlotte would know the truth. Aj did it for me and I did for Charlotte. Love friendship and lies. I sighed acknowledging our weird situation. I was all plain before he entered the picture, he drove my life stormy, a storm I always wished for. But, unluckily my storm started affecting others around me too and that's where Charlotte stuck. I remembered the night me and Aj shared the bed. It was all so chaste between us and the morning he was about to leave for Japan, we almost kissed. I smiled at the thought how gallows and Andersen enjoyed the view. He expected so much after his return and then there was me shattering his heart. Mexico showed me a different Aj Styles who couldn't hurt or kiss me. He hates me. He should hate me and Charlotte, perhaps, is his diversion from this hatred.  At least, Char's lucky not being hated. She could talk to him, kiss him. i didn't realized that my eyes were now moist. I quickly ran over to the elevator. A crew member was heading but I can't let him watch my tears. I buttoned to open the door at the ground floor.

I rubbed my tears. In pain, the elevator seems as weary as a flight. Omg! What's happening. Why's it shaking? Oh no! I remembered what Renee said earlier tonight. I'm going to nowhere and the crew member was only heading to help.

'He...lp...' I cried as the elevator jerked restlessly.

'Hello..anybody there?' I screamed for help.

It's going up again. Will it burst? Am I going to die like this.

'H-e-e-e-l-----p-p-p.' I shouted loudly. A vigorous jerk and I fell off my feet. I now sat with my hands on my years as bursting and breaking sounds were heard. it's going down again. The air's gone and the oxygen supply was off. The lights were gone. I felt scared. i sobbed badly.

'Somebody please help.' I said slamming the door.

It jerked more violently and it seemed like a release then and a sudden slow pull upwards. I held myself tight. It's my last ride. But, to my surprise, the elevator stopped. I stood up but my head was dizzy. I heard a slitting sound. What now?

To my disbelief, the door opened and I saw two mechanics standing there, a concerned Aj Styles with them.

'Aj!' I jumped on him, my head on his chest and I broke into tears.

'It's okay.' Aj said caressed by back softly.

The mechanics were talking with each other about something.

'Okay Sir.' One said, bringing me to senses and I withdrew my head from Aj's chest...'we're heading to the ground floor to resolve it. he said.

'Ok..' Aj said, 'and...sorry that I shouted a little too much on you people.' Aj said scratching the back of his head.

'It's okay Sir.' the mechanic said and left.

As they left, Aj looked at me and our eyes locked.

'Wh..Which floor is this?' I asked nervously.

'20 th.' Aj said.

I can't believe Aj climbed that much for me and he also shouted on the mechanics!

As my train of thoughts stopped, I found Aj was still looking at me. He looked very serious. I looked at his light brown eyes full of care and compassion.

'You scared me today.' he said breaking the silence.

A strange flame caught my heart and I felt a magma wave storming on it as I saw Aj leaning in. I looked at his eyes. They had fire too. I bit my lower lip to hide the nervousness. But, soon the heat erupted on them too as Aj's fingers traced them softly, soon to be explored by his soft lips.

His lips were all over mine and my eyes closed.I kissed him back. His hands fondled all over my back. I wanted this so much for so long. I love him but alas! he isn't mine; that's when the fact struck me. I pushed his chest away and broke the kiss. Aj gave me a surprised look.

'We c..can't do it Aj..this is wrong.' I said running away from him. I looked back after heading few steps. Aj stood at the same position disheartened. Why did I look back if I wanted to leave him? I'm unable to understand myself now. It's so complicated.