FAITH POV:

knock knock.

''Ms. Melrose, time!'' the tech guy said.

I nodded, and then quickly turned toward the mirror one last time to check my hair...''Oh gaawwddd'' I moaned in frustration, over my flame red ombre hair do. Roman had said he loved it, Celia said she liked it, and the new makeup girl-who somehow put her brain on backwards that morning, couldn't stop saying how sorry she was for getting the bottles mixed up!

What was done was done I guess, I just had to ignore it...that and my urge to kill that stupid rookie for messing up my look tonight! Instead I had to suck it up, and go out there and put on the best show of my life, and prove to Ms ''Genetically Superior'' once and for all, just who the true Diva of this division really was.

With my game face on and all ready to go, I clipped my championship belt round my waist and headed out...

*****

''This is a No Disqualification match, and is scheduled for two out of three falls. And now, introducing the challenger, all the way from the Queens City in North Carolina...Charlooottteeee....Flaaaaiiiirrrrr!

She shoved her way past me at gorilla position, swishing her Liberace gown in my face as her music came on...carry on Charlotte, you're just fuelling my anger I thought, watching her through narrowed eyes.

''And now ladies and gentlemen...your Divas Champion, all the way from Dayton Ohio...Faith....Mellllrrroooosssseeee!''

Cursing under my breath one last time over my ridiculous looking hair do, I held my head high and walked through the gorilla to the beat of my music. Laser focused and in the game, I made my way inside the ring and walked straight up to Charlotte, holding her gaze in a deadly death stare, as I raised my Divas title above my head ''How was your breakfast?'' I whispered smugly, before immediately doubling over in pain when Charlotte kneed me in the stomach for my cocky comment...not your best Idea Faith!

The ref signalled for the bell now, and it was on!

******

20 MINUTES LATER....

The score was even, Charlotte and I had both scored a pin each, but it wasn't without trying, because Charlotte was using everything in her arsenal to beat me down...Kendo sticks, tables, ladders, steel chairs, steel steps, even the time-keepers bell-you name it, she used it! She was milking this ''No DQ'' clause for all its worth, but I was determined as hellfire that she was never going to beat me! Figuratively and officially speaking, because I was set to win the match that night, and when I did, not only would I have successfully retained my Divas Championship for one year, I would also go down in the history books as being the longest reigning Divas Champion since Lita back in the Attitude Era.

Okay, all I need is one more score, just one more and this entire arena cheers my name in victory over yours Charlotte...I smiled to myself, and viciously knocked Charlotte headfirst into the canvas with a powerful Enzuigiri, then ran round the side of the ring so I could climb up onto the corner turnbuckle and drop-kick her down into the canvas.

In about three seconds I was going to prove to Ms Genetically Superior, that no matter how many ''No DQ'' matches she tried to throw at me...I didn't have to cheat to win!

I waited 'till she got to her feet, and then I jumped up and slammed her down with my famous finisher The Hellish Faithbomb! I then quickly crawled over and covered her for the win...

''One...Two...'' all of a sudden though, the audience started going ballistic! And out of nowhere, I felt a pair of hands suddenly grab at my legs, trying to pull me off of Charlotte. I couldn't see who it was, because Charlotte-who had managed to kick out due to the distraction-was already up to her knees, trying to cover me for the win instead!

Oh my god what's happening! If it wasn't Charlotte who had grabbed me...then who the hell was it?

I tried to break free of her hold, but her strong arms had me pinned to the canvas by my shoulders, and whoever had grabbed me, still had a hold of my legs, was making it impossible for me to kick out!!

''ONE''

Wait!

TWO!

Oh my god!!

THREE!

Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

Just like that, my 362 day run was over. I was no longer Divas Champion, and...I...was...PISSED!! This wasn't how this was supposed to go down! I was set to retain my Championship belt tonight! What the actual FUCK?!!! I thought in both anger and rage! I could see Charlotte from the corner of my eye, hurriedly grab her new title from the ref, then jump up on the corner turnbuckle, smiling and hollering in victory over her shady win, while most of the WWE Universe responded by booing her.

I on the other hand managed to sit up slowly and look around me, trying to see just who the hell had grabbed my legs before and forced me to lose my Divas Championship!

When I did, I came face to face with the sadistic smile of Charlottes father, and still the dirtiest player in the game...Ric Flair!

He could see the shock anger in my eyes, and before I could say anything, he leaned over and whispered...''This wasn't personal Faith...at least not from Flair country'' he then quickly walked round to congratulate his daughter on her first ever Divas Championship win, and she jumped out the ring to hug him...but not before doing the Flair strut round me and wooooing in my face. I couldn't think about that now, all I could think about were Ric's words...''This wasn't personal..not from Flair country...'' What did that even mean? Seriously! What the hell was up with everyone and riddles recentl?!

I'd had enough!

I didn't want to hear anymore. Not the riddles, not the crowd, and especially not Charlotte woooing round me like a god damn choo-choo train! I angrily got to my feet, and began storming out the ring, ignoring fan after fan who reached out to touch me as I power-walked up the ramp.

I was super mega pissed! And even though I knew Roman would most probably be waiting backstage ready to comfort me, there was something I needed first...ANSWERS!!

I knew I'd been played tonight, question is...who? And more importantly...WHY?

As soon as I walked through the gorilla, everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at me...

''What are you all looking at? HUH?'' I demanded in anger.

No one said a word, instead they all just busied themselves back with whatever they were doing. I gritted my teeth looking round at them all, until my eyes landed on Stephanie McMahon. She was stood off to one the corner of the room just staring at me, with a calm look in her eyes, and a satisfied smile on her face...I instantly I had my ''who'' and ''why''. I slowly walked over to her, holding her gaze every step of the way, as a slow build of rage began building in my bones. She stepped back behind the curtain and I followed my way behind her. Then when we were out of earshot, she turned and looked at me with that same satisfied smile...

''Why?!'' I demanded.

''Why not'' she replied.

''I only did what I did to you Stephanie, because I had no choice...my hands were tied!'' I tried protesting, knowing what happened to me out there tonight, was a direct result of McMahon revenge.

''I offered you my help Faith and you refused'' she reminded me.

''Because the price was too dangerous!'' I blurted out ''I never wanted to blackmail you Stephanie, you have to believe me!'' I cired.

''I don't have to do anything!'' she snapped, her ice-blue eyes glaring into mine with bitter anger.

''Then why did you huh? That makes you no better than me now Stephanie! Because you purposefully brought Ric Flair in tonight, knowing full your plan couldn't fail, given the no DQ clause...which is why you agreed to it in the first place, isn't?!'' I cried, suddenly putting two and two together, before losing control of all my emotions, as a wave of heavy tears came streaming down my face.

''No Faith, you lost your Divas Championship belt when you brought that cancer back into the WWE! All I did was slow down the infection'' she hissed venomously.

''Don't speak about me that way Stephanie! I actually like you, and I meant it when I said I never wanted to hurt you in that way! I...I never planned on telling Hunter about your affair alright, I just had to say that because I knew you would do it then'' I confessed.

Stephanie was silent for a moment, but then slowly looked at me and said ''you made a choice Faith, and so did I. Seth got his contract back-for reasons I still don't understand considering what he did to you. But you will learn one way or the other Faith, that this is a 'McMahon' and not 'Melrose' show, and the only puppet master here is me'' she smiled ''...and in case you forgot, what happened tonight is a sweet reminder that I always do things with style and grace, perfect down to the letter.''

She then calmly turned and walked away, leaving me just standing there a defeated crying mess.

I sighed loudly and wiped the tears from my face with my hands...not that I'm worthy enough to ever put myself in your shoes Brett, but I suddenly know how you must have felt over the whole 'Montreal Screwjob' incident.

I began to cry uncontrollably again, as the pain of everything I had worked for over the last couple of years, had all been taken from me in a situation I had no control over.

''Baby...?''

I turned my head at the sound of my name ''Roman?'' I said looking round for him, and saw him slowly emerge from behind the other side of the curtain ''Oh god Roman!!'' I cried, immediately running over and flinging my arms round him tight.

''Oh baby, baby, my sweet sweet baby, I...I'm so sorry'' he whispered, holding me tightly.

''You heard all that?'' I asked, looking up at him and wiping my eye with the back of my hand.

''Every last word'' he replied sadly ''I...I didn't know whether to interrupt or not, as maybe seeing me might have fuelled her anger even more'' he said nervously.

''No baby it's okay'' I said ''...you did the right thing.''

''I saw what happened in the ring too, fuck, you got screwed over big time! And I'm so sorry because it's all my fault, all of it! If only I didn't let Seth blackmai...-''

''No Roman, don't say that. Can you imagine the mess we'd be in right now if Seth did tell your secret to the McMahons?''

He put his head down.

''Exactly. Now we could go round all day saying ''If only'' but it's not going to help us, we need to be strong for each other'' I said, my voice breaking at the end.

''Hey I'm the guy, I'm the one who should be saying that to you babygirl'' he smiled ''instead, I've failed you miserably and I've let you down...''

''No Roman, you could never let me down baby, I lov-''

''Where is he? Where's Roman!!'' we heard Hunters angry voice boom from the other side of the curtain.

''I...I don't know sir...I already checked his locker and he's not in there either'' one the tech guys stammered in fright.

''Well check again!'' Hunter barked ''he's supposed to be on in two minutes!!''

I looked up at Roman and nodded confidently at him ''Go baby! You need to get out there and have your match!!'' I said, trying to smile for him.

''No. I'm not leaving you baby'' he said, and hugged me close.

''Aw Roman, you're so incredibly sweet, but we can't afford to have all the McMahons and Hunter all mad at us in one night'' I chuckled ''so I want you to go out there and do us justice! I want you kick Seth's ass for me, and kick it good! At least one of us should come home with a victory tonight'' I smiled at him.

He took a deep breath and looked down into my eyes...''You sure you're gonna be ok baby?'' he asked softly.

''I'll be fine Roman. Now go! I'll be watching from catering. I'm not missing this for the world...believe that'' giggled.

''I love you baby, so much'' he smiled, trying to be brave for me.

''I love you too Roman. I really do...now go''

We kissed for a brief second, and then I watched as Roman ran at lightning speed, arriving at the top of the steps just in time before his music began playing. I on the other hand just trudged along slowly down catering, deciding to stuff my face and kick back like a true fan.

Everyone immediately turned and stared at me, when I walked through the doors to catering...my god, it's like time hadn't moved, and I was still here at breakfast...I chuckled to silently to myself. I didn't care now though, and just ignored them as I got my food, and slumped myself down at a table in the corner, just in time for the main even to start...