One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others. ~Moliere
Rebecca wasn’t at the BUD arena yet and sadly wasn’t able to sit on her very own creamed coloured leather chair yet. It’s shocking how much money BUD has acquired in the recent years, so much so they’d be able to afford a high standard of comfort for the newbies. I thought those had to share their locker room with Blaze Inferno. Clearly, reality wasn’t a popular notion in the likes of Sydney’s life.
One could find Rebecca ridding in a limo with New York’s high rollers like Tina Brown and Candace Bushnell. That’s more believable since Rebecca Rancid is a household name compared to Sydney Cope, a nobody who’s only claim to fame was following in the footsteps of Sinead O’Connor. Tina and Rebecca were in talks about Rebecca coming over to do a show discussing the Sex and the City movie coming out this summer as they drank cosmopolitans in honour of the show. Candace was set to appear as well, being the idea behind the show and all, and had really been a fan of Rebecca’s in the past few years. She noted that Rebecca had shared Carrie’s love for Manolos and called her a true inspiration in to other in field and outside. Rebecca chose to make use of her time in Manhattan since in about a week she’ll be ready to officially set foot in BUD. Perhaps a week later, she’d find herself back into the ring.
“We are hoping that Ron wouldn’t want in on this as the last time he was here, it was quite painful.�?/FONT> exclaims the poor Tina Brown. Ron as in Ron Galotti, publisher of Conde Nast and also the former love interest of Sex and the City book writer, Candace Bushnell. We all remember Tina’s talkfest in which Ron wanted a part of since he was the inspiration behind the Mr. Big character we have all come to know and love.
“Don’t worry, Tina. If he shows up again, I’ll make sure to kick his ass after the show.�?/FONT> assures the quirky Rebecca. “Might even do it during.�?/FONT>
“I’m actually surprised his wife doesn’t have him on a short enough leash from keeping him away from seeing me.�?Sarcasm duly noted. “I’m just bluffing. Ron’s a great guy despite what Tina says about him. The last I’ve seen of him was at a party at the New York City ballet with Charles.�?/FONT> Bushnell was speaking about her husband of almost six years who she had met at the New York City ballet for a charity event. “He didn’t stop by to say hello but subsequently called and apologized saying he had an emergency he had to tend to.�?says Bushnell blatantly rolling her eyes.
“I’ll bet it had to do with his wife being a bitch.�?says Rebecca without hesitation.
“I wouldn’t put it past her.�?/FONT> Bushnell immediately replies. The women laugh but not too much. They knew that it wasn’t really the case but she did enjoy beige a little too much.
“So when are you moving to Manhattan again, Bex?�?asks the sex legend Candace Bushnell. Clearly they had met several times before this. “California is boring!�?/FONT>
“My apartment has been taken over by Lindsay Lohan.�?By that she was talking about The Atelier, the hottest apartment block in NY, where Orlando Bloom was a neighbour.
“Oh that tramp needs to go back to rehab already!�?/FONT> shouts Bushnell and they all burst out laughing.
“So Rebecca, I heard you were getting back into the wrestling ring this month.�?says Brown changing the topic to more serious issues.
“Really? And where exactly did you hear that?�?Rebecca is clearly in the mood for some fun. Perhaps she had been sipping on too much champagne or perhaps she just wanted to unwind after a week of shopping therapy. Many would assume that Rebecca was born with a silver spoon in her mouth but that was merely a myth. She earned her right to be in this position; one that let her have as much money as she wanted. She was an objectivist who not only thought the world revolved around her but made sure it did. A low life like Sydney Cope could never come close to being the person she was.
“From the horse's mouth.�?/FONT>
“And by that I take it you’re talking about the bald woman in the federation?�?asks Rebecca making a blatant reference to Syd Cope.
“Is that who you were talking about when you called me this morning?�?questions the perplexed Tina Brown. Rebecca held the phone up to the T.V when Sydney Cope mustered up the courage to reply to Rebecca’s ridicule of her balding head.
“Oh yes, the woman with an ambition. If it wasn’t for me, she would have never got then attention she’s begging for but I believe indulging a person in something they think they want just so when they realize that they don’t want it anymore, it’ll be too late to do anything about it.�?says Rebecca. No one batted an eyelid when Sydney Cope made her stupid debut but only when Rebecca started taking notice of her people cared enough.
“I don’t think I would have ever cared about her until you mentioned her. Perhaps it’s another issue we could talk about - bald women in the limelight.�?/FONT> another idea by the brilliant Miss Brown.
“Oh no, I’ve already advised the woman to stay away from the spotlight. The last thing she wants is to highlight that bald head of hers. Her mouth however is far gone and not even rehab can save her.�?/FONT> The girls laugh once again but Rebecca interrupts them as it’s time for more serious business. “I think although we’re already being taped it’s time to address the little bald girl. I hope you ladies don’t mind.�?/FONT>
“Anything for a former and soon to be New Yorker.�?says Candace Bushnell.
The two women sip their champagne as Rebecca turns towards the camera which she had been ignoring in the past few minutes.
“In true hypocrite fashion, the newbie Sydney Cope tried to justify said shaved head by pointing out my apparent “plastic surgery�? Ed I have no Harris further went on to contradict herself after making comments on how one shouldn’t speak without knowing her history. I’m not sure whether Ms. Cope ever watched wrestling prior to joining BUD but it sure seems like she’s talking without any knowledge on the subject. I spent almost two years in BUD, in which I’ve acquired most of the championship belts and accomplished quite a lot. I’ve never had anything “handed�?to me on a silver platter, you naïve bald. Perhaps you should rent a few of BUD’s old PPV to see my victories. While holding a title seems like something you would enjoy doing, it’s the opponent that matters the most to me. I’ve faced BUD’s legends like Whisper, Seifer and Titan. Even Mat Collins who put up a great fight had Valek, BUD’s very own on his side. I could have easily come here in the time Roxy was gone and won titles from the likes of Blaze Inferno and Leaky Format but I have the decency to let the inferior trash in their own pool without dropping a bomb on them. The reason I addressed you, Miss Baldilocks, was because of your claims that you deserved the Heavyweight champion. You haven’t had your first match yet and you seem to be spreading yourself too thin. I, however, can just waltz in here and go for the franchise belt because unlike you, I’ve earned quite a lot in this place if I say so myself. I’m quite familiar with the workings of Justin Black and I can say with much confidence that I am the threat to him.�?
Which was true, Justin Black would probably agree wherever he was watching this from.
“You never answered me when I asked you whether or not you knew who all were in the running for the heavyweight champion. I believe you’re familiar with Mandy Manson who have accomplished the world in this place and outside. You’re telling me that you have a shot at beating these people with ease? Even Leaky Format stands a better chance than you do. Now you tell me, bald hag, who’s delusional here? Who is the one reaching for the stars when they are stands with their feet firmly attached to a ball and chain on the ground? Certainly not me so it must be you. I’m sure Mandy Manson and the others are rather amused by your interest in holding the title they are gunning for but that would actually be giving you the benefit of the doubt. I‘m quite confident in the fact that they don‘t know of your existence therefore haven‘t bothered mentioning a certain bald lunatic.�?she winks, once again speaking the truth. It had been a day since Sydney informed the world that she was going for the BUD heavyweight champion but no one else did as little as lift an eyebrow in response. They were off doing better things with their time instead of just flapping their gums like the BUD‘s resident bald.
“I bet you’re sitting there with a satisfied smile on your face thinking that you’ve caught thee Rebecca Rancid’s eye but please stop right there. I believe it is better not to garner any attention than to attract negative attention, especially from someone like me. I will continue to call you a bald head because I can see how much it is getting under your thin skin. Call me whatever you wish to, I’ve been called many things in my life but thankfully not an egg head like yourself. As for the news, you don’t think I started it? Who else do you think was behind it, genius? You’re walking around with a big head, a bald one nonetheless, thinking you’re already a big star. To even consider being the Heavyweight Champion, you need to be in BUD for a certain amount of time and not have a N/A where it asks for your achievements. I honestly doubt they‘d want a champion who runs out the second they get their hands on the belt. I‘m only helping you out here by warning you of the dangers ahead.�?said Rebecca for the first time with such sincerity.
Rebecca wasn’t kidding. The competition had gotten ten times more fierce than it was previously that people like Andrew Frost and Leaky Format would no longer have a position in BUD. It’s a wonder how the latter even held the BUD Heavyweight champion but I guess his only competition was someone in the same ranks as Midnight.
“There’s no need for you thank me, Baldo. Just growing out your hair will suffice. I think you might be getting there already since the peach fuzz on your head is very noticeable on a white wall. Claiming your hair is real is another lie you’re trying to force yourself into believing. That is what we call denial and it’s not healthy. I guess it’ll just be up to me to yank that wig over and over again until the super glue lets it go with ease and you will be revealed for what you truly are - A BALDY!�?/FONT>
“I wonder if she’ll ever find the time to go out a purchase a wig not named after a stripper.�?/FONT> says Miss Candace Bushnell in response to Sydney’s new blonde wig she wore while addressing Rebecca. How sweet, she had to get all dressed up for that.
“Oh fuck her, I think moving back to New York will be so exciting. Let’s throw a party in honour of that soon.�?
Bushnell and Brown hoot and holler while Rebecca pops a bottle of champagne. Beats drinking chardonnay all by yourself in a locker room. I guess THAT’S what happens to single people who have nothing better to do with their time. The scene closed as Rebecca and the women toasted to the beautiful New York.