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Chapter 54

The following week flew by and Punk and AJ were actually able to enjoy there few days off without fear. Punk headed to a concert while AJ shopped and hung out with is family. It was all finally starting to seem like smooth sailing. Punk was also relieved when they went to the doctors office and he let Punk and AJ know she was in perfect health and her blood pressure had come down tremendously as well. Now Punk was able to focus on his job at least until the baby arrived in a few short months. Tonight he was a part of the main-event taking on his old friend Daniel Bryan. Though he loved playing a heel and was enjoying his new storyline he was getting anxious to start going after the championship again.

"Hey" AJ smiled walking into his locker room

"Hi" Punk said looking up at his ever growing wife

"You're giving me a complex" AJ smirked looking down at her stomach

"I was just thinking how beautiful look" Punk told her casually with a shrug

"You're sweet" AJ smiled walking over to him "You have a big match tonight"

"I know" Punk nodded in agreement

"I love seeing you and Daniel in the ring. You two are clearly the best wrestlers in this company" AJ said to him just then there was a knock at the door and Punk opened it and Hunter walked in

"Hey" Hunter said walking past Punk "You ready to fight tonight?"

"Is that a serious question?" Punk asked back

"There's a change in plans" Hunter informed him

"What do you mean?" Punk asked folding his arms. He was sure he wasn't going to like it because it wasn't often people high up in the company came over to go over matches

"The one on one tonight is being changed" Hunter told him as Punk grunted

"Oh and what genius idea have you come up with?" Punk asked annoyed

"Six person tag match" Hunter told him "You, Randy and Eva Marie vs Daniel, Brie and Jeff"

"What?" AJ questioned standing up before Punk could respond

"Why?" Punk asked his boss narrowing his eyes

"Vince thinks you vs Daniel is too big of a match for a Monday Night Raw" Hunter shrugged simply "I tried to talk to him but he's against it"

"We've fought before on Raw" Punk reminded him

"He wasn't at your level before" Hunter told him coolly

"Why Eva?" AJ questioned with a frustrated laugh "You couldn't put a Diva who has had more than one match in the main event?"

"That's also Vince" Hunter informed her "It's to plug the reality show. Obviously it would have been you in that spot but you'll be announcing Eva Marie as your personal choice for this match"

"What about another Diva from the show?" AJ asked completely ignoring Punk "Like I don't know Natalya or Naomi? Girls who have been working their butts off since days one who obviously know how to fight as well"

"They're not heels" Hunter reminded her "The only other heel is Nikki and she's hurt and we also don't want to break up the Bella's"

"This is crap" AJ told him in angry voice

"Babe" Punk smirked at her gently pulling her away from Hunter who was shocked by AJ's outburst "It's fine"

"It's not fine!" AJ shouted "How comfortable are you tagging with a Diva who can't wrestle?"

"She can wrestle" Punk insisted "She's been practicing"

"Oh give me a break" AJ muttered folding her arms

"So uh- that's it" Hunter said nervously

"I'm sorry" AJ told her boss bitterly

"No, no I get it" Hunter smirked "I've gone threw three pregnancies. You're a lot like Steph, anyone ever tell you that?"

"Don't try to butter me up by giving me one of the greatest compliments of all time" AJ told him glaring at him. AJ's respect and admiration for Stephanie McMahon-Levesque was no secret.

"Right" Hunter said holding back a laugh "Good luck tonight" Hunter said to Punk then left the room

"It's going to be fine" Punk repeated

"It's not fine Phil" AJ said to him "You heard him that was supposed to be my spot! And I'm handing it over to some Disney porn princess in training!"

"I think you're overreacting" Punk told her trying to hold back his own laugh

"What about Beth?" AJ questioned "I wonder if they considered that? I should go talk to them-"

"AJ" Punk said stopping her "They want to promote that reality show, they're not going to put one of the other girls in the match"

"You know I don't get it" AJ said shaking her head "I understand Nikki, Brie, Nattie, Trinity and Arianne doing the show and getting more airtime here because all of those girls have been here for years. But the two new ones have done nothing to prove they belong here. No offense or anything I'm sure if they work at it they would earn it but they haven't. What about the other Diva's who have been here for years? The ones like Kaitlyn, Alicia and Layla who deserve that spot in the main event? Does Eva Marie even realize how lucky she is to be handed this opportunity? I remember my first main event at Raw and it as one of the proudest moments of my life"

"I know I was part of it" Punk smirked remembering the time he tagged with AJ to face Daniel and Eve. "You really gave it your all"

"I just don't think Eva Marie even really appreciates it, she sees it as airtime, I saw it as being placed in class of women that I idolized" AJ said with a gleam in her eye recalling the match and the feeling she got when she was told she was going to main-event with Punk and Daniel "I'll never forget that feeling"

"Maybe she feels the same way" Punk shrugged

"I doubt it" AJ said taking a seat "Don't mind me I'm just being bitter"

"What do you have to be bitter over?" Punk questioned "You've accomplished a lot since then, you made the entire Diva's division relevant again. You have poured your entire life into this job and it hasn't gone unnoticed. Even being pregnant you are still a weekly fixture on this show for a reason. People pay to see you, they want to cheer you or boo you. They want to watch you work because you my dear are in a class all of your own"

"It could have been me with you tonight" AJ told him sadly

"That's ok we'll have other matches" Punk told her "I'm more excited over the child you're carrying. That is far more important to me then a main-event match"

"It is" AJ agreed than gave him a smile "She better not get touchy with you because pregnant or not I'll run down to that ring and rip out every piece of her disgusting red hair"

"I have no doubt" Punk said seriously "Just stay back here"

"Don't take offense to this but I hope you guys lose" AJ said to him and Punk let out a laugh

"Thanks" Punk smirked giving her a kiss on top of her head


In the Diva's locker room AJ decided to go wish Brie good luck with her match tonight. She has been working her butt off for a big break like this and as far as AJ was concerned Brie deserved it.

"Hey" AJ said walking towards Brie and Nikki

"Hey girl" Nikki smiled as Brie gave AJ a hug

"How are you feeling?" Brie asked pulling away and smiling at AJ's stomach "You are getting big girl"

"I know" AJ couldn't help but smile "I'm good. I just wanted to wish you luck tonight. You totally deserve this"

"Thanks" Brie said to her "I'm so excited"

"You should be. It's going to be great" AJ told her

"It would have been better if it was you" Nikki muttered

"Nicole" Brie scolded

"It's fine and I actually agree" AJ laughed

"Eva isn't bad" Brie assured as Nikki gave her a strange look

"She hasn't come back here once to prep" Nikki informed AJ

"Beauty will only get you so far here" AJ mumbled "I guess not everyone can have it all"

"She's excited too" Brie told them "She sent me a text"

"Oh she must be taking this very seriously" Nikki mocked

"Enough Nikki" Brie said than looked back at AJ "So how's the baby? When is she coming out?"

"You don't know it's a she" Nikki reminded her

"Actually we do know" AJ smiled "We found out a few days ago"

"Seriously?" Nikki asked with a grin "Spill it!"

"Just as mommy said, she is a girl" AJ smiled proudly

"Congratulations" Brie said pulling her into a hug "How is Phil taking the news?"

"Denial" AJ smirked "I don't know if he's more upset with being wrong or with the idea of having a daughter who is obviously going to be beautiful and want to date"

"I think it's both" Nikki laughed "Any names?"

"Not yet" AJ said to them "We're still deciding"

"I'm so excited to see her!" Nikki said with a grin "When will she be here?"

"About three months" AJ told them

"And is everything all finished in the nursery? Brian mentioned you guys had an issue with it" Brie said not wanting to mention Scott's name

"Yea Colt and Phil's family fixed everything. It looks great" AJ told them "Just waiting on her" she said patting her stomach

"When are you going to start your leave?" Nikki questioned "I mean is it really the best for you to be traveling so much?"

"I have a few more weeks left in me" AJ told them confidently that's when Eva Marie walked into the locker room

"Hey guys" Eva smiled

"Hello" Nikki bit out as fake as possible

"I'm so excited about tonight, can you believe it? My first match to air on TV is the main event for Raw?" she asked with a laugh "Hard work really does pay off"

"Yup" AJ said forcing a smile than looked at Eva "Good luck tonight Eva"

"Thanks but I'm not going to need it I've got Randy Orton and the Best in the World in my corner" Eva told her with grin

"Right" AJ said biting her lower lip "You're still going to need the luck. Brie here is very talented and you're going to have to keep up with her, I hope you're prepared for that"

"I've been training really hard for this. I've been at NXT training at least twice a week for six hours a day" Eva informed AJ who gave her an unimpressed stare

"Really? Because Trinity, Kaitlyn and myself trained at NXT twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week" AJ told her keeping her cool "I'll be watching. See you guys later" she gave the Bella's a wave and strolled out of the locker room

"I knew she was spunky" Nikki smirked pulling out her phone

"What is her problem?" Eva asked them

"She's just looking out for the other girls" Brie told her

"Or she's insecure and doesn't want me in the ring with her husband" Eva said to them "What does she think can really happen on live television?"

"Look Eva she just doesn't like you" Nikki told her bluntly "But if I were you and I was planning on sticking around I would try a little bit harder with her. Because she's not going anywhere and you on the other hand, well this match tonight could determine whether you stay or go"

"I have tried to be nice to her" Eva said to them "She just hates me"

"She'll get over it" Brie assured her "AJ is really cool once you get to know her. Let's just forget about that and go over some stuff for tonight, ok?"

"Could this match really make or break me?" Eva asked Brie

"Yea it could" Brie told her "So you better give it all you got newbie"

"I hope you've got something up that sleeve of yours because I've seen you wrestle" Nikki smirked leaving Eva Marie with a worried look on her face


AJ was heading down the hall when she heard someone call her name. She turned and was surprised to see who running up towards her.

"Matt" AJ smiled warmly "What are you doing here?" she said confused to see him here. Did he give up on rehab already?

"I finished up my thirty day program and I wanted to come down and see Jeff for a bit" Matt offered

"How are you?" AJ questioned eyeing him curiously

"Better" Matt said with a smile. And for as little as she knew Matt she could already see the difference in him "Much better actually. I mean everyday is a struggle but I'm working through it"

"I'm really happy to hear that" AJ said with a genuine smile "I didn't realize it's been so long already"

"Yea you've had a lot going on" Matt said with a smirk "Jeff filled me in on that Scott Page stuff, hope you don't mind."

"It's fine it's all public knowledge know anyway" AJ shrugged not wanting to dwell on it herself

"I just wanted to see how you were doing actually" Matt told her in a more serious tone "You really helped me out a few weeks ago and you listened to me even when I was acting crazy" he said with a nervous laugh "I wanted to let you know I'm here if you needed to talk about it"

"Thanks. But I really don't even want to give it a second thought anymore" AJ smirked at the man who had become her friend "It was such a rough time and I don't think I'm ready to relive it just yet"

"I don't blame you" Matt assured her "But if you change your mind I'd like to help you as much as you have helped me"

"I didn't do that much" AJ said to him shaking her head "It was all Jeff"

"No you were really understanding and you didn't go to the blogs or media about it. I know what the sites were saying about how we were having an affair, I really appreciate it" Matt told her sincerely

"That's what friends are for right?" AJ asked with a smile

"Yea" Matt agreed. AJ then clutched her stomach quickly "Are you alright?"

"Yea she's just kicking a lot" AJ smiled and grabbed his hand "Feel that?"

"Wow" Matt smiled feeling the small life inside of AJ kick about "That's pretty amazing"

"I'm sorry" AJ said letting go of his hand "I just get really excited"

"It's fine" Matt said keeping his hand there "You should be excited"

"Hello" Punk said strolling over. The irony of this situation was not lost on him at all. Finding Matt Hardy with his hands on his wife's stomach….again.

"Hey" Matt said pulling his hand away "You've got a little kick boxer on your hands"

"That I do" Punk agreed placing his arm around AJ. Of course it was a sign of possessiveness that wasn't lost any AJ or Matt.

"I'll see you around" Matt said to them than turned and walked down the hall

"He was just being friendly" AJ told her husband who smiled

"Yea I know" Punk said leading her down the hall


AJ had decided to watch the big match with Kaitlyn and the rest of the members of the Shield.

"This is so bogus" AJ grunted watching Eva Marie make her way out to the ring "You should be in that match up"

"AJ" Kaitlyn sighed

"She's right" Seth agreed

"I don't know she seems ok" Roman said watching the match munching on popcorn

"She's not" AJ said to him "And are you going to continue to eat that popcorn in front of me and not offer the extremely pregnant and hormonal woman some?"

"Sorry" Roman smirked offering her the bag

"Look at her outfit" AJ said pointing to the screen

"I like it" Dean said seriously as AJ sent up a glare

"Of course you do, you're a man" AJ said stuffing a hand full of popcorn into her mouth

"I don't know what you're so insecure about" Kaitlyn said shaking her head "You're a hot pregnant lady"

"Absolutely" Seth agreed giving AJ an approving once over. That earned him a hard slap from Kaitlyn

"You're going to be a milf" Dean said to her as AJ narrowed her eyes

"What's a milf?" AJ questioned

"Seriously AJ?" Kaitlyn asked as Dean grinned

"It stands for mom I'd like to f-" Dean started and a hard slap to his arm cut him off

"She's married" Kaitlyn reminded him.

"Whatever" AJ said looking back to the screen. She watched as Eva talked to Punk and Orton as Daniel, Brie and Jeff made there way out.

As the match progressed it was a pretty even fight. That was until Brie and Eva were tagged in. Just as AJ expected Eva wasn't all she bragged to be. The worst part about this was the fact that Brie had to slow down herself to help Eva look good. But thankfully Brie got the advantage and as she planted Eva's face into the mat Randy turned Brie and she was RKO'd by the viper. He flipped her onto her stomach while Punk fought with Hardy and Daniel outside the ring and Eva picked up the victory for there team.

"It was a good match" Kaitlyn said to her

"Are you kidding me?" AJ questioned "Eva couldn't sell one move"

"She's new" Kaitlyn said to her

"Well she's a main-eventer now. She should be stepping up her game a bit" AJ said. She watched as Randy and Punk helped Eva out of the ring before the babyfaces could attack again. Eva laughed and pointed at the ring. She turned towards Randy and pulled his face towards her to give him a big wet kiss on the lips. One he was clearly not expecting but went along with. She then turned to Punk…..

"She better not" AJ said sitting up in her chair and leaning closer to the screen. And that's when Eva laid one on Punk as well.

"AJ" Kaitlyn warned as AJ shot up out of her seat "It's just a show" but that didn't stop the petite, angry, very pregnant Diva from storming out of the locker room. She quickly headed to the curtain where she would be expecting to see the three of them shortly and Kaitllyn was right behind her.

"Hey" Punk said as he was the first one to head back.

"You've got lipstick on your lips" AJ said pointing to his mouth

"AJ-" Punk started but Eva was coming through the curtain next and was now face to face with AJ

"What the hell was that!" AJ yelled

"What was what?" Eva Marie questioned

"Those kisses!" AJ continued yelled "It wasn't in the script!"

"I improvised isn't that what you all do?" Eva asked confused

"When it makes sense!" AJ yelled again

"It's going to be my thing" Eva shrugged

"Your thing? You're going to go around kissing other wrestlers and you think that's going to gain you more airtime?" AJ questioned still fuming

"It worked for you" Eva shrugged innocently and that's when AJ's eyes widened

"You have some nerve" AJ seethed at the Diva

"Let's all just take a breath, ok?" Punk offered gently pulling AJ away

"It was harmless" Eva said with a laugh "It wasn't even open-mouthed"

"I don't care what it was!" AJ yelled "That's my husband you were macking on!"

"Didn't you do the same thing with Jeff Hardy a month or so back?" Eva questioned "I'm just trying to follow your lead"

"I'm going to-" AJ started to step towards her again but Punk and Kaitlyn eased AJ back

"Just calm down" Punk insisted

"Calm down? She knew what she was doing out there!" AJ yelled pointing at Eva

"I'm sorry if I upset you" Eva said walking towards AJ and Punk "It wasn't my intention"

"It's fine just get out of here" Punk said to her not wanting AJ angered any further

"Sure" Eva said starting to walk away then turned back "By the way I think we had a great match" she said to Punk

"You sucked!" AJ yelled pointing at her as she walked away. Even Kaitlyn couldn't hide her laughter from that last crack

"AJ" Punk said giving her a look

"It's fine" AJ assured him pulling away "It really is"

"It was nothing. It's just a match and it was just a peck on the lips" Punk told her and AJ nodded in agreement

"I know" She said to him "Doesn't mean I don't want to rip her hair out of her scalp"

"You should much restraint" Punk mocked "She did it to Randy too"

"Yea but I wish she would have slipped me the tongue" Randy teased walking by earning a nasty glare from AJ "Kidding" he said quickly out of fear of the young Diva

"She was just improvising. She felt she had something to prove tonight" Punk shrugged not giving it much thought "And she wasn't wrong. You've done it many times"

"First of all I've done it twice" AJ reminded him "And the time with Jeff was just to purposely piss you off"

"What about the first time?" Punk questioned folding his arms

"Our kiss?" AJ asked "It made perfect sense. I was giving you the kiss of death and than sending you crashing into a table"

"Still wasn't in the script and you never told me about it" Punk reminded her

"It was an impulse that again made sense" AJ said to him "The crowd liked it, creative liked it and I know for a fact that you loved it"

"I did" Punk agreed then smirked at her "I knew right then and there you were going to be trouble for me, inside the ring and out"

"I'll take that as complement" AJ said narrowing her eyes at her husband

"You should" Punk smirked taking her face into his hands and pulling her into a kiss

"Am I better kisser then her?" AJ asked him seriously he couldn't help but let out a laugh

"Seriously? It wasn't even a kiss AJ" Punk said not sure if she was serious but judging by the look on her face she was "Yes, yes a hundred percent yes. You know I spent months watching you and Dolph play make out on screen and even you and Daniel towards the end"

"It's different" AJ told him

"How so?" Punk challenged folding his arms

"I'm me and you're you" AJ told him bluntly "Everyone wants you"

"I am good looking" Punk teased in agreement "And I suppose none of those guys you were sharing tongue with didn't find you attractive at all"

"I'm a geek Phil" AJ reminded him and it wasn't about insulting herself, she was proud of who she was and looked like. But truthfully she didn't get a lot of attention growing up from the opposite sex. "I'm no Eva or Nikki or Brie"

"You're the most attractive woman I have ever met in my life" Punk told her firmly and she responded with a roll of her eyes "Don't roll your eyes at me I'm being serious here."

"You saw me walk into a room and that was it? You just had to have me? Give me a break"

"Ask Kofi" Punk told her "The first time I ever saw you was at an FCW fight you were fighting Serena for 'Queen' of FCW"

"I remember that" AJ said remembering that match. The most brutal part was Serena throwing AJ around her shoulders and playing her like an accordion

"I was there to support Serena and I bought Kofi along with me" Punk said continuing with the story "We were backstage with her and I saw you skip on by and you had on a resident evil sweatshirt and batman backpack" he said with laugh

"Oh wow I must have really taken your breath away" AJ mocked with a smirk

"Oh you did" Punk said seriously "I saw that and thought you were a woman after my own heart. Then I watched you come out to the ring and I thought you were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. You could go from adorable geek to wrestling goddess in less than ten minutes"

"I didn't even have regular ring gear" AJ snorted

"You were wearing little black leather shorts and cut off camouflage tank top" Punk told her confidently "I'll never forget it"

"Well I suppose if you wanted someone more on the model scale you could have had one" AJ said looking up at him. Clearly touched by his memory of her

"You have no idea that you're the one out of my league do you?" Punk asked with a smirk "Come on" He said placing his arm around her "Let's get out of here"

"I'm still going to ask Kofi" AJ told him as they headed towards his locker room

"I'm not surprised" Punk said to her "I know how you love his story time"