In Love With Darkness

Chapter 4: Monday Night Raw

Monday, July 12, 1999- noon

"Wow, what happened last night was really interesting," I thought as I drove to the gym. Luckily, my home wasn't that far from the arena or the gym; I was able to get my daily workouts and I would be close to the arena when I had to get ready for my matches. Mark's house was only a few blocks away as well, so I didn't have to go far if I wanted to visit him. I pulled up in the parking lot and grabbed my stuff. After I did my workouts, I would change in the bathroom and go back to the arena to prepare for my match on Monday Night Raw tonight. I was to be in a mixed tag team match; me and my brother versus Stone Cold Steve Austin and Chyna. I guess this type of match was another one of Mr. McMahon's bright ideas.

I closed and locked the door on my car and went inside, where I was greeted by the gym's manager. "Susan! Good to see you again! Everything ok?", he said. "Everything is wonderful, Richard. Thanks for asking," I said. "Well, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask," said Richard. "Thank you," I replied.
I took off the Undertaker t-shirt I had on over my workout top and put it in my bag. I pulled out my water bottle and set it aside because I knew I would need it. I had an hour to do my workouts because I still had to get something to eat afterwards and make it back to the arena in time to prepare for the match.

Time skip...

"That was a good workout. I got some weight lifting, leg and back workouts, plus cardio and core. I got my whole body done today," I thought. I wasn't tired at all; I made sure to drink plenty of water between sets and take a brief break. I went inside the restroom/locker areas to go change my outfit to my cutoff jean shorts and my black tank top that depicted the Undertaker's silhouette surrounded by purple lightning and his symbol on the back. I then packed up my belongings. "Now is there anything you need done around here, Richard?", I asked. "Nope, I think everything is ok. Good luck with your match, Susan. Tell your brother I said hello," he replied. We gave each other a hug and I waved goodbye. I was a regular at the gym; Richard became close with me and my brother over the years.

I got back into my car and drove over to Panera Bread to get a salad to eat. I usually got a salad with chicken, crumbled blue cheese, and crumbled hard-boiled eggs on it. After I placed my order, it only took a few minutes for the people in the kitchen to make it. I already had some water in my car, so I didn't order a drink with my salad.

Time skip...

After I finished my salad, I gathered up my trash and threw it away. As I left the restaurant, a few fans caught me near my car; they wanted some autographs and pictures. I happily obliged and they thanked me for my time after we were done. "Good thing I had some markers and pens in my purse," I thought. One young girl said to me after we took a picture together, "Good luck at Raw tonight, Leia!" I smiled, gave her a hug, and said, "Thank you!" It is truly wonderful to interact with fans and know that they are the ones who support and enjoy being around people like me.

I got in my car and drove over to the arena. It was 3:30 already! Whoa, I had to get myself ready! Luckily, I didn't have to do much; I just had to change into my ring attire and put on a little bit of makeup.

Once I got to my locker room, I took off my tank top and shorts, then put them in my drawer next to the couch. I changed into my ring attire and sat down at the vanity. I just put on some eyeliner and a simple nude shade of eyeshadow that was a little bit darker than my skin. I blended just the slightest hint of purple and gray. That actually didn't turn out that bad. My hair was naturally wavy, so I didn't really need to do much with it. I was capable of doing all these things, so I didn't need to go to any kind of makeup artist.

Just as I was putting away my makeup palette and brushes, I saw something reflected in the mirror out of the corner of my eye. "What is that?" I thought. I looked up and saw that it was the Undertaker behind me; he was dressed in his robes.