Chapter 36: Why Not
John shifted in his chair he was so uncomfortable with AJ be there. At the same time though he was a little happy that she actually kept her word and showed up to see Punk. John decided to bite his tongue this time and let them speak.
"What are you doing here?" Punk asked slowly sitting up in bed
"I came to see you…I wanted to see how you were doing" AJ replied softly rubbing her arms nervously
"See how I was doing…why?" Punk asked rubbed the back of his neck for some reason her being there just felt awkward all of a sudden
"Because…I wanted to know that's all. Don't you think I have the right to check up on my husband" AJ replied sternly.
"Husband…don't you mean ex-husband. Last time I check you sent me divorce papers which with both signed. Meaning also that you being here is pointless being as you want nothing to do with me anymore" Punk replied harshly.
Even John was taken aback at how harsh Punk sounded right now.
"I guess I deserve that…maybe this was a mistake. I see that you are doing well so I will just leave then" AJ whispered turning her back to leave.
"That's right just walk away like always…leave me high and dry like I was the shit on the bottom of your shoe" Punk mumbled loudly.
"Ouch" John whispered to himself
AJ shot a glance at John.
"What…I bit my tongue" John replied putting his hands up surrender style
"John can me and AJ talk…privately please" Punk whispered his eyes shut gently.
"Hey man no problem…do what you got to do" John replied walking out of the room shutting the door quietly.
"Why do you keep doing this to me AJ" Punk whispered sadness written all over his face
"Doing what" AJ replied standing against the hospital room wall
"Coming and going out of my life. One day you love me and you come back, next day you leave, then come back again and then leave again. After everything you put me through isn't it enough…I mean I signed the damn divorce papers what else do you want? Please make up your mind already" Punk replied almost in tears.
AJ felt the tears rolling down her cheeks.
"I'm so sorry…I know that I'm a huge fuck up and I wasn't the best wife or mother. But damn it Punk I tried so hard" AJ replied softly.
"It's not always about you…hell AJ I damn near died and all that was on my mind was my son. My son and you" Punk whispered playing with his hospital bracelet.
"I'm sorry maybe I shouldn't have come here. This was a mistake and I apologize" AJ whispered softly
"No it wasn't…in fact despite all the mean things I said which I do apologize for it was harsh of me. I am happy to see you again…your apart of my life AJ regardless whether we are together or not" Punk replied with a soft smile.
"Why do you keep putting up with my crap Punk…why can't you just walk away give me a taste of my own medicine? John was right I don't deserve you" AJ replied wiping her tears
"I'm not that big of a dick…and I couldn't imagine turning my back on you. Also John doesn't know everything…he may be my friend but he can't control what I want to do with my life" Punk replied sternly.
"So what now…we clearly can't stay out of each other's lives. What do we do now?" AJ asked softly
"Well how about we start fresh…I know it will take time but we got nothing but time right" Punk replied with a smile
"How are we going to start fresh?" AJ asked confused
"The name is Phil…Phil Brooks. Most people call me Punk…I prefer Punk better" Punk replied extending his hand to AJ.
AJ smiled and smacked Punk's hand away gently and embraced him just like she would when they were together. Punk smiled and held AJ close…he inhaled her scent and kissed the top of her head. Punk was happy even though they were separated he still wanted AJ in his life even if it was just a mutual friendship it was better than nothing at all.
John popped his head in the door and smiled at what he saw. Sure he wasn't still 100 percent on AJ but she made Punk happy. She was the light of his life…and John respected that being a friend of Punk's. John once again quietly shut the door and gave Punk and AJ more time to bask in their moment.