Brax, Heath and Charlie stood wide mouthed for a few moments as they looked at Johnny, how the hell did he know Aaliyah was here?
"I just came from the house and was told she had been rushed here" Johnny explained coolly, no-one had noticed the anger in Heath's eyes.
"More like you put her in here" Heath spat furiously as he launched himself at Johnny.
"Whoa" Brax yelled as he grabbed Heath's arm and pulled him back "We don't know that it was Johnny"
"Too right it wasn't" Johnny interrupted "I know I made a mistake last time but I would never hurt her again, all I want is too see my wife"
"That isn't going to happen Johnny" A voiced joined in from behind, this time the voice came from Casey.
"Casey" Charlie said as she rushed towards him "How is she?"
"No change" Casey replied still not taking his eyes off Johnny "What the hells he doing here?"
"I came to see my wife" Johnny frowned he too had not taken his eyes of the youngest Braxton.
"Like I said that isn't going to happen to Johnny" Casey threatened as he walked closer to his enemy.
"Oh come on you two this isn't helping" Charlie said as she pushed her way between both men "Aaliyah is laid in that hospital bed fighting for her life and what ever quarrels you all have, she wouldn't want to see you behaving like this" Charlie scolded.
Casey and Johnny took a step back as they both took on board what Charlie had said "She's right Ali wouldn't want to see us arguing like this" Johnny apologised to Casey "All I want is too see her, I mean honestly what harm can it do you've got her for the rest of your life. All I'm asking for is a few minutes"
Casey frowned as he looked down at the floor, before taking a deep breath and looking back up at Johnny "Fine 5 minutes, that's it"
"Thank you" Johnny sighed as he walked into the room where Aaliyah was.
"Do you think we can trust him?" Heath asked curiously.
"Not at all" Casey replied "But what choice do we have, he is still legally married to Aaliyah and until he signs them papers…" Casey trailed off as he remembered the engagement party. Brax put a comforting hand on his brother's shoulder.
"She'll pull through mate, she will" Brax whispered reassuringly.
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Johnny walked slowly towards the bed Aaliyah was lying on; tears filled his eyes as he looked at all the tubes she had attached to her body. Johnny sighed deeply as he sat on the seat beside Aaliyah's bed "Hello Beautiful" he whispered as he took her hand and kissed it "We'll have to stop meeting like this"
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Casey, Brax and Charlie were sat in the waiting room, Heath had gone to get some coffees, Brax thought he needed to cool down a little after his run-in with Johnny "What do you think he's saying to her?" Charlie asked trying to make conversation.
"I don't wanna think about that" Casey replied harshly. Brax threw a glare at Charlie, who put her head down.
"Sorry I" she tried to apologise but Brax just glared at her again "I'll go and see where Heath's got too with them coffees" She said quickly realising that she wasn't helping the situation. Brax and Casey were left alone.
"I wish he'd hurry up in there" Casey frowned "I just want to be with her you know?"
"I know mate and you will be, but it's like what you said before, you have no choice but to let him see her. I hate to say it but Johnny is the only thing that stands between you and Aaliyah getting married" Brax reminded him.
"I just wish he didn't have that kind of leverage" Casey relied staring at the ground "Whether I like it or not that man has got me right where he wants me. I just hope Aaliyah wakes up soon"
"OH MY GOD where is she" an hysterical voice cried as it got closer to where Casey and Bra were sat, as Casey looked up he spotted Aaliyah's mum rushing towards him "Where's my daughter?"
"She's in there" Casey pointed towards Aaliyah's room.
"Oh no what's happened" the colour drained from Aaliyah's Mum's face when she saw Casey sat outside.
"Oh no nothings happened" Casey replied quickly.
"So why are you sat out here then?" she wondered curiously.
"That's a good question" Casey frowned.
"Johnny's in there with her" Brax interrupted
"What?" Francesca exclaimed she was horrified "How? I thought he was in prison?"
"Yeah so did we, but apparently not" Brax replied.
"Well what is he doing in there with her, he has no right to be here after what he has done" Francesca spat furiously.
"Unfortunately he does" Casey replied.
"What are you talking about?" Francesca wondered.
"Well legally Johnny is still Aaliyah's next of kin, they are still married" Casey explained.
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Johnny had been sat with Aaliyah for what seemed like forever "I suppose in a way I'm glad you are like this, at least you can't walk away or slam the door on me, you have no choice but to hear me out" Johnny said as he watched Aaliyah "I know I didn't give you the best life and you didn't have the things you deserved, but I tried so hard. I wanted to give you everything and I stopped at nothing to get it for you. Thing is baby I didn't realise what it was you really wanted, you didn't need money or expensive presents, the only thing you really wanted and needed was me. I just wish I had realised that then, maybe then things wouldn't have worked out like this" Johnny was fighting his tears "I love you so much Ali, and letting you go will probably be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but I realise now it is the only thing I can do now to make it up to you. I have to let you go so you can be happy with Casey"
Johnny was completely unaware that his whole speech had been heard by Casey "So you'll sign the papers?" Casey asked nervously.
"I've already signed them" Johnny said as he looked back at Casey "All she needs to do now is wake up so she can sign them" he smiled. Casey was a little wary of Johnny's calm reasonable approach; he hadn't seen this side to Johnny before. The only thing Casey kept thinking was Johnny must be up to something.
Casey watched cautiously as Johnny stood up and walked out of the room leaving Casey and Aaliyah alone. Casey sat on the chair Johnny had been sat on and took Aaliyah's hand "Hey baby" Casey whispered "When are you gonna stop dreaming? I really need you to come back now" he added with an air of worry "You are my life Ali, I can't do any of this without you" As Casey rested his head on Aaliyah's hand, he was stunned to feel someone touching the back of his head.
"I love you too" Aaliyah's voice sounded like an angel's voice echoing around the hospital room.
"What?" Casey wondered where this sudden outburst had come from he didn't remember telling Aaliyah that he loved her, it the suddenly dawned on Casey who had been talking to Aaliyah before him. Casey's eyes widened as he watched Aaliyah wake up and smile at him.
"I'll go back to sleep shall I" she teased groggily "Charming"
"No I'm sorry you just caught me off guard" Casey said as he leant forward and kissed Aaliyah frantically "Babe listen there is something I need to tell you" Casey frowned as he pulled away, he wasn't really sure how to break this news, but he knew he had no choice it would be better if Aaliyah found out from him.
"What's wrong? Is it Riley or Kyle?" Aaliyah tried to get out of bed but Casey stopped her.
"No the boys are fine, Ali its Johnny" As Casey said Johnny he noticed Aaliyah's expression changed, she seemed a little confused "Baby Johnny's here"
So sorry to leave it like that, please let me know how you think Aaliyah will react.
Also I would love for you to please review. A big thank you to the four people who review the first chapter, but I have decided if I don't get at least five for this chapter then the next chapter will be my last. I have so many ideas so please don't disappoint me much love Nikki x x x
Spoilers-
Aaliyah comes face to face with Johnny.
What will happen when Aaliyah invites Johnny to move in with her and Casey?
Is Johnny just playing games or is he genuinely happy for Aaliyah move on?