Chapter 11: Identity Revealed
AJ walked into her office feeling so liberated after what Diane her boss had told her. She knew that if she got this story out it would surely get her a huge promotion. She knew she was taking a big risk writing a story on someone like CM Punk…but also when you want something so bad sacrifices have to be made.
"So how did it go Romeo" John asked with a sly smile.
"Shut up…it was nice; all we did was have lunch and talk about high school" Punk replied removing his cap to show off his messy unslicked hair.
"Really did you talk about me?" John asked with a smirk
"Actually yeah we did" Punk replied with a smile
"Oh really what did she say" John asked sitting up on his couch intrigued
"Well we both agreed that you're a complete pain in the ass" Punk replied with a sarcastic grin
"Jerks…you know what you both deserve each other" John replied crossing his arms
"Aww John-Boy did I hurt your feelings" Punk asked squeezing John's cheeks while laughing.
"Fuck off" John replied trying to keep a straight face but he couldn't
"So…you planning on seeing her again?" John asked with a sly smile
"I don't know man…maybe this was just a one-time thing. You know catch up on old times and its over and done with" Punk replied stretching out on John's couch.
"Are you serious?" John asked like if Punk was out of his mind to let this chance slip by just like that.
"No dude…I plan on purposing to her tomorrow" Punk replied sarcastically.
"Look all I'm saying is maybe this time you should ask her out. I mean she did her part now you do yours" John replied with a shrug.
"What for" Punk asked with a raised eyebrow
"Why not" John replied grabbing bottled water for him and Punk out of the fridge.
"John listen I don't really think I could ever see AJ like that again. I mean after what happen between us in high school being in love with her is the last thing on the list. I just see a nice friendship" Punk replied as he took the water bottle from John and took a drink it.
"That was high school bro…you'll never know till you give it a shot homie" John replied leaning against his kitchen counter.
"Ugh don't call me homie…and maybe I'll think about it. Trust me that's a big maybe" Punk replied with a sigh.
"Well I got to go…going to run some errands real quick before heading home" Punk replied peacing John out before he walked out the door.
"So how's the story coming along" a voice asked with a smirk
"It's coming along nicely Jess…trust me this story will be huge" AJ replied spinning around in her chair
"Well we will just have to wait and see. Girl I'm still flipping out that you actually went to school with a hot piece of man meat like CM Punk" Jess replied with a dreamy look in her eyes.
"Trust me Jess he looked nothing like that in high school. He was an A-class all around nerd and soon everyone will know the truth about the man who claims he's the BEST IN THE WORLD" AJ replied with a giggle.
"Oh wicked that's why were friends" Jess replied with a laugh.
"So have you heard from him since after the date" Jess asked throwing air quotes around the word date.
"No but I…" AJ was cut off by her phone going off
"Well speak of the devil" AJ replied showing Jess her phone. It was Punk calling.
"Answer it hurry" Jess whispered softly
"Hello" AJ answered with a huge grin
"Hey AJ…uhh…it's Punk" Punk replied softly
"Silly I know it's you I have your number remember" AJ replied with a giggle
"Oh yeah" Punk replied now feeling a bit stupid
"So what's up" AJ asked sweetly
"Well I was wondering since you treated me out to lunch earlier…how about dinner be on me tonight" Punk replied with a nervous chuckle.
"I would really like that" AJ replied the grin on her face getting bigger by the minuet
"Great how about I pick you up…where do you work I can pick you up from there" Punk replied sweetly
Crap he couldn't pick her up from work tonight her whole cover would be blown. The last thing she wanted Punk to know was what she did for a living. Sure it wasn't a big deal to Punk that she was a newspaper reporter but damn it the first thing she was told to not have her cover blown no matter what.
"AJ hello" Punk said softly
"Uhh you can't pick me up from work…uhh because I would really like to go home and change you know be comfy" AJ replied glancing at her friend Jess who gave her thumbs up.
"Uhh okay…so where do I pick you up then?" Punk asked sounding a bit confused.
"My house…let me give you the directions" AJ replied softly
Once AJ gave Punk the directions the two said their goodbyes for now and hung up.
"Ahh this is great…can you believe it I didn't even have to try" AJ replied with a smug smile.
"You got lucky Mendez…but few words of advice. DON'T BLOW THIS" Jess replied shaking AJ by the shoulders.
"Trust me I have no intention of blowing this…that promotion will be mine" AJ replied with a wicked smile.