Beyonce had
gotten over what her friends said about Matt a few weeks ago.
Yet, everything still wasn't all good. Ever since that little
incident, Beyonce and Kelly weren't that close with LaTavia and
LeToya. They were cool and all but it was like they drifted apart
a little after LaTavia and LeToya hooked up with Brian and
Brandon from Jagged Edge. Beyonce didn't really pay much
attention to it though. The only thing she was really concerned
with was meeting Matt Hardy.
The girls were in Richmond, Virginia, on a small tour to promote
"The Writing's On The Wall." The album reccently went
platinum and the record company wanted the girls to continue that
success so they were performing in different cities. Beyonce was
very excited to be in Virginia on this day because the WWF was in
town for the "SmackDown" tapings. She, LeToya and
LaTavia saw to it that Matthew got her and the girls tickets.
Kelly didn't really get into the wrestling thing yet, she just
liked The Rock. But Beyonce honestly thought this was the day
that her prayers would be finished, the day that she would meet
Matt. LaTavia and LeToya weren't too excited about their friend
wanting to date a WWF Superstar, much less a white boy. They
didn't want Beyonce to get her heart to get broken again but
Kelly had learned to accept the fact that was who Beyonce was in
love with and supported her.
The girls were about to perform the last song for their fans in
Virgina. It was almost time for the "SmackDown" tapings
to start. Beyonce wanted to rush and get it over with but she
thought about Matt and just calmed down and did it like she would
do any other day. God wasn't gonna let her down. The group came
together on stage and the stage was pitch black except the light
that was on Destiny's Child. Beyonce brought the microphone to
her lips.
Amazing gra-hey-hey-ace
How sweet (how sweet, sweet)
The sound (the sound)
Sound
(That saved) Saved
(Saved a wretch) a wretch
(Oh ho like me)
Me, me me
(I once)
Was lost, oh, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Lost, lo, lo, lost, lost
Lost, oh, lost
(But now)
But now I'm found
(What you say girl?) But now I'm found
(They still can't feel you) But now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see Oooh...
(ooh whoa, oh ho hooo.....so amazing)
Twas grace have taught
My heart to fear
And that grace my fears relieved (My fears relieved, my fears
relieved)
(How precious did... that grace)
That grace appear
In the hour, (thank you lordy, thank you!) I first believed
Thank you, lord
The girls bowed to a standing ovation and they thanked the fans
for the support and thanked the fans for coming. They ran
offstage and by everyone who got in their way. They tossed the
microphones one of the production people and ran away to the limo
that was waiting outside but they were stopped by their manager,
Matthew Knowles.
"Daddy, move! It's about time for the tapings to
start!"
"Wait, baby. I got some good news. I got a call while y'all
were performing "Say My Name" and apparently, one of
the important WWF people found out that y'all were coming to the
show and he got y'all backstage passes to avoid the fans messing
with y'all." Matthew said as he showed them backstage
passes.
The girls screamed and grabbed the passes and piled into the
limo. Matthew smiled as the limo speeded off into the night.
"I get to see my baby! I get to see my baby!" Beyonce
chanted hapilly.
"Shit, fuck that. I got to see Rocky!" Kelly said as
she gave LeToya a high-five since she loved The Rock too.
"You really think this is it, huh?" LaTavia asked
Beyonce.
"Girl, look at this. Backstage passes. I thought we were
just going to the show but God did this. This is a blessing from
Him. I love God so much, damn, I love him! But see, He made this
possible. He does everything for a reason so tonight is the
night, man. I just know it."
"I just hope everything turns out the way you want it
to." LeToya said.
"Why you say that?"
"You fall in love easily. Lyndell really messed you up but
what if that happens with you and Matt? You'll be
miserable."
"Well, quite frankly, I don't mean to sound rude but I don't
need you telling me who I can and cannot have a relationship
with."
"You act like she can't be concerned about you."
LaTavia said with some anger in her voice.
"She didn't say that, she was just saying that she's her own
woman. She doesn't need anyone dictating who can and cannot be a
part of her life. That's her decision, not yours."
"And just when do you decide to start speaking for Beyonce?
I was talking to her, not you." LeToya said.
"Whoa! Whoa! Look, let's just calm down because we're here.
We're not gonna end up like those other girl groups, okay?"
The girls stayed quiet for the rest of the ride and changed into
more comfortable clothes that they had left in the limo from
earlier. They all changed into tight blue jeans but wore
different tops.
The other girls got out a little angry at each other but they
ignored it and walked backstage. They knew that most of the
wrestlers wouldn't know where they were since most of them
listened to rock music but they didn't really care. Kelly stayed
with Beyonce while LeToya and LaTavia went their own way. There
were so many people backstage that it was hard to get around.
They bumped into plenty of people and saw a lot of familar faces
but they just kept quiet. They were looking for Matt. Either
someone was running somewhere or someone was talking on their
cell phone or someone was just walking around talking to somebody
else.
"You know, I don't know what I would have said to her if you
hadn't had stepped in, Beyonce."
"I know. That's why I made you shut up. I know how ghetto
you can get when you angry. Toya and Tavia know they're wrong.
I've been getting the feeling that they don't really care about
the group much more. Their work ethic has really gone down these
past few weeks, I think they just want the money."
"Stop lying, Bee." Kelly said before she accidentally
bumped into Jacqueline.
"I mean, I love them to death but some people just don't
wanna work sometimes and I don't like that."
"BEYONCE! KELLY!" Someone yelled from behind.
The girls turned around to see Matthew running towards them.
"What? Don't call me out like that." Beyonce said.
"I just came to tell y'all that you will be staying at
Holiday Inn tonight. I got y'all a good suite. I heard Toya and
Tavia were talking shit to you, Kelly, so I just got them an
ordinary hotel room."
"Daddy, you know you wrong for that. Can't talk about it now
though. I'm looking for my future husband!" She said as she
walked off with Kelly.
************
The two walked the halls for what felt like forever when they
spotted a group of female valets and wrestlers standing in a
corner. A beautiful blonde looked up and her mouth gaped open.
Oh my God!! Its Destinys Child. She
yelled as she hit another woman with red hair on the arm and
started to hyperventilate.
Taking that as their cue to walk over and maybe score some info
about where to meet the boys, Kelly and Beyonce quickly made
their way over.
Its nice to meet you, Im Beyonce. She
said extending her hand to the shorter lady.
She graciously took her hand and kept on smiling. Looking over at
the other woman for the first time, Beyonce felt her stomach
turn. She was face to face with Amy Dumas, the ex-girlfriend of
the man she was destined to marry.
Hey, Im Amy. Im not really a fan, but I do
think yall have some pretty cool songs. She said
smiling and shaking hands with the two.
Beyonce gritted her teeth and smiled a tight smile at the woman
in front of her. It was crazy for her to be jealous, but she felt
the beginnings of jealousy rising up in her stomach.
I'm Beyonce, youre Matt Hardys girlfriend
right? Im a huge fan of theirs.
Amy smiled politely and almost laughed, It was apparent to her
that Beyonce had a thing for Matt. Her eyes gave her away. You
could tell anything about anyone when you looked in their eyes
and the chocolate brown ones in front of her were screaming
I WANT HIM!
I used to be his girlfriend, we broke up not to long ago,
but were still really good friends.
Beyonces heart literally skipped a beat when those words
flew out of her mouth. Her brain screamed 'I have a chance, I
have a chance, Oh my God I have a chance. How do I look?'
Im sorry to hear that. You two made such a wonderful
couple.
Amy did laugh aloud at that and just shook her head. Women were
so funny sometimes. They all tried to be polite even when it was
obvious that they were happy as hell.
Yeah, well, sometimes youre just better off being
friends with someone and that just happened to be what the case
was with us. I can introduce you if you want. They are just down
the hall.
No, no thats alright. Im sure well run
into them later. Well it was nice meeting you, maybe well
see ya around.
With that Beyonce pulled Kelly along with her and around the
corner.
Girl, why didnt you let her introduce us, that was
your chance. Kelly said smacking Beyonce upside the head.
Because thats not exactly how I want it to go. Duh,
his ex-girlfriend introducing us? That isnt exactly the way
I want to meet the man of my dreams.
Kelly rolled her eyes and pulled Beyonce along, just as they
began walking again a door open and two men stepped out. Beyonce
inhaled a sharp breath and looked over at Kelly before looking
back in front of her and whispered.
Matt.
Matt stood as transfixed as Beyonce. His eyes slowly drank her in
and a slow smile curved on his face.
Beyonce.
With that, the fireworks that they both knew would happen if they
ever met began.
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