Love Games

A/N: All wrestlers mentioned in this story belong to themselves, the OC's belong to me but other than that please enjoy the story and I enjoy getting reviews. Thanks much.

This is from Punk's perspective… I wanted something different and Punk is fun to write.

Also I'm sorry this chapter is short for me, but I've been really busy with a new job. I felt horrible that I couldn't get something up during that stupid strike.

Chapter five: My Girls

(Punk's POV)

Getting off the plane in Charlotte, I pulled out my cell phone and texted Lexie. I was so close to Zoe and I thought I deserved to at least see her.

Hey, I'm in Charlotte, do you think I could see Zoe?

Hitting send I was afraid of the reaction I was going to get from my ex or worse, Josh. I had been a complete prick and I wouldn't be surprised if she told me just to go fuck myself, but I do have visitations with Zoe. We had been going to court almost every six months since we broke up just to try and work out visitations and child support. I have a right to see my daughter, plus I hate to admit it I miss her and I really hate to admit this… I miss seeing Lexie.

Grabbing my bags I heard my phone ring. Pulling it out of my pocket I noticed the fact that Lex had unblocked her number. "Hey Lex," I said softly trying desperately not to be an ass. Being an asshole has gotten me no where today.

"I'm on my way to Detroit, Zoe's with me… but we are still at Shannon's getting our stuff-"

"What the hell! Why are you going to Detroit?" I cut her off almost yelling as a few people glared at me as I pulled my suitcase behind me and quickly ducked down an empty corridor. "Don't I get some say where you take my daughter."

"I was going to say…" She started with that tone in her voice she always used to get when she was pissed off with me over some stupid shit. This wasn't stupid, I know Zoe's in kindergarten half days but she's still in school and taking her out of school so she can go to Detroit so she can be with her boyfriend is some straight up bull shit. "I would be more than happy to meet you some place so you can see your daughter for a little while. And we're going to Detroit so I can get away from Matt and I want to look at schools up there because I am feeling the need to get the hell away from my family for a while. Is the good enough Phil?"

What did Matt do to piss her off so much to make her leave, usually he was the one that came and took her away when her and I would get into our fights. "What did Matt do?" I asked part of me still wanting to protect her. I remember when she came to me crying one night not long after we started to date when Matt had gotten drunk and tried something with her. I was so pissed, it was the first time me and him got into a physical fight. I had that same feeling wash over me as she explained that she thinks he loves her and wants to be with her. As Long as I have known Lex, I has always suspected that Matt some feelings for Lex and I brought it up with Amy not long ago and she had the same feeling. "So are you ok?"

"Yeah.." She said sounding rather surprised that I seemed concerned. "Zoe's a little confused but she's excited to go see the snow and Josh is taking a few weeks off so we can figure some stuff out. I think she'll be happy to see you. Do you want to talk to her for a second I gotta go talk to Josh for a few minutes." I obviously said yes I would like to talk to my daughter. I heard Lex call Zoe and tell her I wanted to talk her.

"Daddy!" Zoe practically screamed into the phone causing me to smile.

"Hey baby doll… I'm so sorry sweetie that I missed your birthday but you know Daddy's gotta work a lot, but I got a surprise for you." Hearing my daughter's voice made my heart stop momentarily and I could just picture her sitting on the floor her eyes wide and with that same cheeky grin on her little face that I have, clutching her mother's cell phone in her little hands.

"Daddy… I miss you. Why haven't you come to see me since summer?" How the hell am I supposed to answer that? Oh your mom and your uncle's want to kill me because I'm dating you uncle Matt's ex-girlfriend… no that wouldn't be a good answer. I guess I'm going to have to lie to her like so many times in her short life.

Taking a deep breath, I shifted my weight and leaned back against the wall. "I've been busy, but Mommy and Josh" I could barely fucking bring myself to put those last three words together. I shouldn't have to be doing any this, I should be the one there with her. {Just give me a little time baby girl and I'll make everything right. I promise Zoe, Daddy's gonna make everything right. I promise} "are going to bring you Charlotte so we can have dinner and spend some time together before the you go up to Detroit. Are you excited to go up there?" I asked wondering if she was really as excited as Lexie was saying.

Zoe let out a heavy sigh, "Kinda, I mean I'm gonna miss uncle Jeff but mommy said that we will have fun and Joshy is gonna take me to a Hockey game…. Mommy said she we might move up there so we're gonna look at new school. Daddy how far is Detroit from Chicago? Because maybe you can visit me more." Now Lexie is moving in with Josh, how long have they even been together? Why the hell do I want to punch him in the balls when I see him? God…

"Um… it's not as far as North Carolina baby… but it's still far. Plus you know Daddy works a lot baby doll." Zoe sighed heavily on the other end and I heard voices in the background. Someone told Zoe to give them the phone.

"Hey Phil… where do you want me and Lex to meet you?" Josh… fucking Josh, I had to take a deep breath and calm down so I didn't scream at him. Pulling my hat down I chewed on my bottom lip for a moment trying to think of where a neutral place where we could meet.

"Um… McDonalds by the hotel is fine… I know Zoe likes it. So yeah… that's fine." I said trying to be calm but the tone of disgust in my voice betrayed my attempt. "I gotta go check in…" I said quickly trying to end this conversation as quickly as possible. Josh said he'd make sure that the girls got there safely and hung up the phone. I'm not looking forward to this.

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It's was a little after seven when I saw Lexie's car pull into the parking lot. Leaning up against my rental car I watched as Josh and Lexie got out first and then I saw my little girl come bounding towards me with her favorite doll tucked under her arm. "Daddy!" She called with a big smile on her face. My heart melted.

I raced over to her and wrapped her up in my arms before planting a kiss on her cheek. "Hey baby… sorry I missed your party." My now five year old gave me a small shrug and glanced back at her mother who was standing facing Josh talking softly to him. "Want your present baby?" I asked as I titled her head back towards me trying to get her attention.

"Ok daddy…" Zoe said with a little sigh as I set her down on the on the ground and reached into the car and grabbed out her present out of the front seat of the car. "Here, sorry I didn't wrap it.." I said as I put the pink cubs hat on her little blonde head. Zoe grinned and looked up at before turning around to look at her mom and Josh.

"Mama! Look I got a hat like daddy's!" Lexie just smiled and nodded, she looked extremely uncomfortable about seeing me. Josh wasn't even acknowledging my presence , which I was fairly grateful for because I'm not sure I could avoid punching him in the face. As Zoe went on about how she loved her hat, I just watched as Josh talked to Lexie, pushing her hair off her face and when he leaned into give her a kiss I balled my hands into fists with out even thinking about it. It was snapped out of my thoughts when I felt Zoe reach up and grab my hand and ask to go get something to eat because they only had a little time before they had to leave.

Out of pure politeness I asked if Josh and her wanted to come in and get some food but Lexie said they had gotten something to eat on the way here and they would just wait in the car, letting me and Zoe have a nice visit together.

Is it wrong that was almost more excited to see Alexis than I was to see my daughter. It is wrong, I know it's wrong. Seeing her with another man made me realize… I still love her.

Glancing down at Zoe I smiled and picked her up. "Ready Kiddo?"