I'm back with a brand new chapter. It's been a little while, but life happens and all you can do is go along and be prepared for it. But, I'm back and I'm mentally gearing up for our favorite couple to get together within the next several chapters. Also, I wanna thank you guys for rooting for AJ finally standing up for herself and fighting back. Believe me, this won't be the last time she's gonna do that.

One more thing, please feel free to go to the poll and vote on what should happen to Daniel. I'm telling you, your input could come a long way as the story continues to progresses.

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

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Friday Night SmackDown!

Staples Center

Los Angeles, California

May 15th, 2012

Punk and AJ laughed loudly and enjoying their time together as they made their way through the hallway at the Staples Center in LA. It was Smackdown tonight and both fo them were scheduled to make an appearance. Even though they were on the red brand, it was important for them to be able to spend time with the other brand because they both happen to have friends there.

For AJ, being able to spend time with Punk again proved to be a blessing in disguise. She hasn't seen or heard from Daniel since she finally kicked the shit out of him for hurting her, but she didn't know whether to take it as a good thing or not. The Jersey native knew her ex was still pissed and he's doing everything he could to dust that off of his shoulders. She knew she's gonna have to see him again at some point, but, for now, she was just happy being with her best male friend again and laughing.

"So, April, feel like going out with me after the show tonight?" Punk asked as they arrived at her locker room.

AJ just smiled. "Maybe. I haven't been out in a while. When I was with Daniel, he kept me isolated from everyone around us. He wanted me all to himself."

"Well, we haven't seen goat face since you told me you kicked his ass, so I'm sure he's licking his wounds somewhere," Punk laughed.

"Yeah, but Daniel doesn't take things lying down. It won't be long before he shows up again to make my life a living hell," AJ sighed deeply.

He placed his hand on her shoulder for comfort. "And I'll be there making sure he doesn't bother you. That jackass don't know when to leave well enough alone."

"You got that right, Phil. Well, I better go inside. Kaitlyn's waiting on me," AJ said, smiling again. She leaned over and kissed his whiskered cheek softly, then she pushed the door open and walked inside, leaving Punk standing in the hallway, blushing something terrible.

He knew he was falling for her, but she was still too vulnerable to be in a relationship right now. Daniel was still messing with her and even though AJ finally had enough and stood up for herself, the Chicago natvie knew that Daniel won't rest until AJ is out for good.

Sighing deeply, he turned on his heel and headed towards his locker room, silently vowing to protect AJ no matter what.

Meanwhile, AJ was setting her things down by her locker room and sat down on the bench. Sighing deeply once again, she ran her fingers through her long brown hair and realized that this is just the beginning of her new confident life. No more will she has to be scared of anyone; especially her ex.

As she continues to unpack her things and get ready for the show, AJ heard the door being knocked loudly. Realizing that it won't do her any good if she kept quiet and not answer because she didn't wanna deal with anyone for the time being, she got up from the bench and headed towards the door, then she grabbed on the handle and opened the door without seeing who was standing outside in the hallway.

However, when she looked up to see who it was, she wished that she didn't open the door.

Because Daniel was standing outside. And, not to her surprise, he had an angry look on his face.

"What do you want now, Daniel? I have to get ready for the show!" AJ snapped.

He reached over and grabbed her arm roughly, then he yanked her out into the hallway and pushed her against the wall.

"What the fuck were you thinking kicking me in my ribs and clocking me upside the head with a steel chair, huh?!" he screamed right into her face.

To his shock, she just smirked. "I was standing up for myself and not taking your crap anymore, Daniel. I was defending myself. I knew you were gonna attack me again, so I fought back."

"Defending yourself?! Defending yourself?! Bitch, you damn neared killed me! How dare you do that to me?! You're nothing more than a weak, pathetic little girl who got fucking lucky!" he screamed louder as he squeezed her arm even tighter. AJ, not wanting to have him hurting her again, managed to snatch her arm away from him, pissing him off even further.

"Look, Daniel, leave me alone and get on with your life. All this tormenting me, getting my ass kicked from you, getting your ass kicked by my best friend is getting old. I'm finally doing something good for myself and I'm not gonna let you ruin my life anymore. So, for your sake and mine, leave me alone, get some help and just piss off, okay? I have things to do," she told him as she started moving away from him. However, just as she was about to go back into the locker room, Daniel grabbed her arm again and pushed her back against the wall. AJ felt the pain shooting up her spine as he wrapped his hand around her throat.

"You listen to me and you listen to me good, AJ! Do you really think you can slam a steel chair down on my head and not expect to pay for it?! Well, I got news for you, bitch! You will pay for what you had done to me! When you at least expect it, you will pay! Oh, and by the way, the footage of you whoring around with my friends, let's just say by midnight tonight, you're gonna be famous all right!" he snarled, his face twisting in anger. He was beyond furious and he wasn't gonna let her get away with what she had done to him any longer.

"You know something, Daniel? Go ahead and put the footage on the internet. Go ahead and do it. Because, I've got news for you: you're gonna end up shooting yourself in the foot. You're gonna reveal to everyone that you're nothing more than an ego-driven, abusive, stalking jackass who don't know when to leave well enough alone. You got what you wanted when you dumped me on national television, attacked me repeatedly and even made my life a living hell over the phone and in person. So, go ahead; put the footage of me practically being raped by your friends on the internet. They'll see that I'm a victim and your a sicko!" AJ snapped before she pushed him away from her and stormed right into the locker room, slamming the door behind her.

Daniel was furious. Too furious. He couldn't believe she stood to him like that and she even had the audacity to walk away from him. He kicked the wall with his foot and realized that he was now fighting a losing battle. AJ was standing up to him and was even beginning to enjoy her life again and that made him pissed off even more. He knew he had to do something about this. He had to bring her down once and for all. He had to see to it that she takes him back as her boyfriend so that he can be able to control her again.

Or else he'll have to do something even more drastic.

He may even have to kill her in order to get what he wants.

Yeah, his anger has gotten the better of him again.

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Friday Night SmackDown!

Staples Center

Los Angeles, California

May 15th, 2012

After the show, Punk decided to head to the women's locker room to get AJ. He promised to take her out for a good time after the chaotic night they both had. He found out from other superstars that Daniel was harassing AJ again and even threatened to put the footage of her being taken advantage of in her drugged state on the internet.

Furthermore, Punk was offended when he walked into the locker room to find Daniel airing the footage of several of his friends having sex with AJ on television; even bragging about how much of a whore she is and that this proves how much money he can make by displaying this footage for the whole world to see.

Punk was so pissed that he hid in the bathroom until everyone in the room left, and then he realized that the coast was clear, he grabbed the footage out of the DVD player and put it right into his pocket. He vowed to make sure no one else sees the footage.

Sighing angrily and letting out a frustrated sigh, he made to the women's locker room. He knocked on the door and heard someone shifting around inside. A moment later, the door opened and AJ appeared; looking stunning in a short sequined black dress. Her long brown hair flowed freely and she just looked absolutely beautiful. Punk couldn't help but stare at her. He couldn't help but notice how beautiful and vibrate she is.

And Punk realizes that he was falling for the Jersey native.

For AJ, being able to have a good time for a change was nice reflection of what she's been through over the last few months. She noticed Punk was staring at her and he was practically drooling at her. A tiny smile appeared on her face because she never thought she would become the object of one man's desire;a desire that was honest, fulfilling, beautiful and not demanding, sinister and even deadly.

"You're drooling, Punk," she said, snapping him out of his trance.

He shook his head and blinked twice before regaining his composure. "I'm sorry, AJ, but you're beautiful."

"Well, you promised to take me out for a good time tonight. I figure I get all dressed up for you," she teased, batting her eyelashes.

"You're silly, April. Are you ready to go?" he asked, shifting around on his feet nervously. He was still staring at her beauty, but, this time, he was able to contain himself. He didn't know what came over him, but he found himself falling for even more. And that was bad because she was still dealing with a lot of things in her life. Daniel won't leave alone and even though the Chicago native got his hands on the original copy of the footage of AJ being manhandled by several of her ex's friends, he has no idea of what he could do with it. He could always destroy it, but then Daniel would go after AJ and accuse her of taking it and then disposing it without any regard.

Punk didn't know what to do. All he can do is take care of AJ and make sure that she wasn't gonna get hurt again.

"I'm ready. Just let me get my things and we can get out of here," AJ said as she headed back into the locker room to get her things. A moment later, she came back out with her bags, but Punk grabbed them. He wanted to be gentlemen.

"I don't want you lifting a finger. Let's put them into the car and we can get this night started," he assured her. AJ just smiled and proceeded to follow him out of the arena.

Meanwhile, a certain someone was watching the twosome in the shadows and his anger reached new heights. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. AJ belonged to him and no one else. For her to be dressed up so beautifully and walking out of the arena with Punk made him sick to his stomach. He wanted her back in his control and so far, she was defying him. That had to change.

Daniel knew what he had to do. He had a pretty good idea of who stole the DVD, but he bides his time. He'll make his move soon enough and when he does, AJ will never know what will hit her.

And that's for damn sure.

Coming up in the next chapter: AJ and Punk go out for a night on the town, but Daniel shows up, nearly ruining their night. Will the Chicago native and the Jersey native finally reveal their feelings for each other?

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