AJ didn't know why she didn't say goodbye. He chastised himself for not thinking it would come to this. The blissful existence they shared for a week would never extend to a lifetime. He wondered if under different circumstances things could work out. There were just so many things that just weren't compatible in their life at the moment. The biggest obstacle in AJ'S was his soon to be ex wife Jen. She has become increasingly bitter that AJ no longer wanted to work to salvage some semblance of a marriage from what they had. In his mind there was no point in flogging a dead horse. They had tried and tried to no avail. He wasn't happy and never would be with Jen. He just wanted out.

Pacing around his living room, AJ glanced at his cell again; kidding himself that maybe he just missed her call. He was greeted by a blank screen. He sighed and ran his fingers through his short mop of hair. Why did he even care that she didn't call? Why did he care that she left? All his reasoning didn't matter though. He did care, and he had only known her a week. A few long conversations, a couple of illicit kisses here and there...and last night. That's all the connection they shared. If Chris knew what he was going through he'd tell him to just stop thinking about her; that he was waiting on a divorce to come through and shouldn't get hooked on just one woman again. A week ago, he relished being alone. It was peaceful, liberating, and he was free to indulge in whatever experiences he chose to. Chris had constantly reminded him that that's how he needed to live for awhile. He was probably right too. But Chris didn't spend last night with Maggie; he didn't know what he was feeling. Still pacing, AJ wondered how last night had even happened. Okay he knew. Maggie was smoking hot and they had been flirting and fooling around a little all week. He just didn't know why he let it happen.

The previous night.....

AJ had been enjoying himself. Before his separation from Jen, he rarely went out with the guys from the show. Now it was a regular occurrence. He wasn't a big drinker, but a few were good for taking the edge off. Last night though, Chris had insisted on jagerbombs, rounds of them. Things got a little blurry. He remembered laughing a lot, and some dancing. Chris resurrected Curry man for the night. AJ had probably given Carlton Banks a run for his money in the naff dancing stakes. Maggie had been dancing too, but she looked good slinking across the floor, all long legs and tossed hair. Because she was only visiting Christy, she didn't know the crew too well. She stuck with Christy's friends, which fortunately included AJ. She joined in the banter between Lisa Marie, Joe and Eric. Maggie had a great sense of humour and didn't mind the gentle ribbing the TNA guys bestowed on her.

AJ didn't remember a whole lot about last night. He remembered eventually dancing with Maggie. Actually, dancing on her might be a more apt description. He also remembered that she looked fantastic last night. She was a petite little Latino girl. That suited AJ just fine as he was never the biggest guy in the room. Her hair was dyed a fiery red. It matched her fiery temperament. She nearly always wore black and last night had shorts on that made her legs look like they went on forever. It wasn't just her looks though that drew AJ in. She was a tough girl; she could look after herself and had a tongue that could cut you in half. She could also be incredibly sweet though. Jen was a nice, pretty girl, but she seemed plain next to Maggie. They only thing he could hold against Maggie was the wedding ring on her finger, not that it bothered either of them last night. By her own admission, her marriage was dead in the water and merely existed for publicity's sake at this stage.

Flirting in the bar had reached fever pitch. He had seen Christy and Maggie huddle together a few times. He only realised they were talking about him when it was too late.

'AJ, I gotta go now, would you be a doll and make sure Maggie gets to a bed safely later? She doesn't want to leave yet' slurred Christy, a drink in one hand, Joe in the other.

AJ glanced at Joe. 'Business to attend to?' AJ still couldn't get round the fact that Joe and Christy had been fooling around recently. They were just such a bizarre pair.

'Oh don't worry AJ; business will definitely be attended to...' A filthy smirk spread across Joe's face. That was way too much information for AJ to process. He made fake gagging noises...

'I suppose I'll do it. What kind of man would I be if I didn't get a lady home?' asked AJ with mock offence.

Now, sensing that AJ was more than up for getting Maggie into bed, Christy snapped into a mischievous mood. 'Oh I didn't mention home AJ, I just said get her to a bed...'

Maggie shot Christy a look to kill. She had told her she might just have a little crush on AJ but she didn't need it broadcasted. Christy also had the observance of a hawk. Long before Maggie had said anything she had caught he little looks she threw AJ. She noticed she singled him out to talk to, and that he was very, very her type. Luckily, AJ didn't seem to mind Christy's comment. To be truthful, he looked a little pleased with himself...

Unfortunately, stopping Christy in the midst of match making was akin to stopping a freight train, especially when it involved Maggie. Christy didn't really like Maggie's husband and was all for moving on, vows or no vows. This was the first time she may have picked a winner though. Maggie hadn't thought about her husband all week....

'Anyway....' Christy continued to Maggie 'you've been sharing a room with me. If you come home now, things might get a little kinky'. Christy bit her lip and fluttered her eyelashes in Joe's direction. He squirmed, clearly anxious to get going.

Feeling brave and intoxicated by both the alcohol and Maggie's presence, AJ leaned in close to her. He could smell her vanilla perfume. Christy and Joe were so busy exchanging smutty come one liners and planning the nights sexual escapades that they didn't notice AJ whispering softly into Maggie's ear, and the soft giggles by both that followed.

'You know Mag, if you don't want to end up as part of some weird sex game; you're always welcome at my place. No kink, I promise' he added with a smirk. If she shot him down he could play it off as a joke. He was drunk, he wasn't stupid.

'Well, where's the fun in that AJ...' she said as she fluttered her lashes at him. Her painted red lips stretched from a hint of a smile into a devilish grin. She had a dangerous look in her eye. He was completely in her power. God AJ would marry this woman if she didn't already have a husband. Especially one who might try killing him if he ever found out what AJ wanted to do to his wife...

And that's how they ended back in AJ's apartment. They fell through the door, barely able to keep their hands off one another. The kisses shared were frisky and frantic. He honestly had never wanted any other woman more. He relished being able to run his hands up her smooth long legs and brush the lost strands of hair from her face. She was just as enthusiastic about stripping AJ off. He really was just so hot. Maggie had always liked men to be men. She loved that AJ didn't shave his chest and had stubble; it was something her husband would cringe at. Not that he even entered her mind that night.

The next morning when AJ woke up, she was gone. No note, no text, nothing. He couldn't help but be a bit hurt. He hadn't expected a love affair but some common courtesy wouldn't have gone amiss. He spent the rest of the day lounging around, eating, watching bad television, and waiting for his phone to beep. He debated whether to call her, but couldn't face the rejection if she blanked him. So he kept waiting.

Finally in mid afternoon, his phone jingled. He stared at it, unsure if he was seeing things or not. After what seemed like an eternity, he picked it up. It was a text alright, but from Chris not Maggie:

Hey superstar...figured out what you're gonna do when Orton finds out you banged his wife? Hate to be you man ha! ...