CHAPTER 25:
2 more weeks had passed and Nikki was finally allowed to return back from her suspension. It was now November 9th. She exited a local Starbucks with her John waiting for her inside his car. "Here baby" she said as she handed him a large vanilla frappe and a cookie. "Thank you" he said. "Its funny how people still had no idea that it was me" said Nikki as she fastened her seatbelt. "Well you're wearing black sunglasses" said John. "They can't see your eyes". "I know I know" said Nikki. "Babe, cheer up" said John. "You're returning next Monday and your face is a whole lot better". "I know" said Nikki. "But I'm just still very pissed at AJ".
"Well you know baby, she's not the one who got you suspended" said John. "Are you saying that I got myself suspended?" asked Nikki. "I mean because if you do, then you sound just like my sister!" "Whoa there Nicole" said John. "Have you been reading the news lately?" "John I've read The Post already" said Nikki. "Brie showed it to me". "Then you see where I'm coming from right?" asked John. Nikki became quiet. "Why yes John I do" she said while gritting her teeth. "You know baby, you really…gotta just relax" said John. "I just really hope that one day that you and AJ could be friends again. Life was a whole lot easier back then".
"Easier for who?" asked Nikki. "Easier for yourself and AJ" said John. "Are you ready to go home now?" Nikki nodded in agreement as John pulled out of the driveway. "You know John?" said Nikki. "I just really wish that I'd stop hearing the words AJ Lee". John continued on driving after sighing. "Well you know Nicole, that's not going to happen anytime soon, given that you two are coworkers". "So did you get a date on the payback match?" asked John. "Did you get on your survivor series match?" asked Nikki. John could sense the sarcasm in Nikki's voice. "Yes baby, November 24th" he said. "I'm up against none other than Alberto Del Rio". "Well good luck with that" said Nikki. "I just hope that he doesn't re-injure you". "Me too" said John as he continued driving.
Meanwhile AJ was preparing for her flight from Florida to her Trenton, New Jersey appearance the next day. She had been extremely nervous over the last week given the fact that Stephanie had finally given a debut date of Monday the 11th to reenter her relationship with Seth. She was extremely nervous especially since she still hadn't told Roman. But that was about to change that day as he was on his way over so that they could fly in together on a private jet that he had organized.
About 20 minutes later, she heard her doorbell ring. It was Roman. "Hey baby!" she shouted. "How are you?" Roman responded by giving AJ a deep kiss. "I'm better now that I'm with you" he said as he rolled his luggage in. "As I said before I love the neighborhood you're in". "Well it's gated" said AJ. "This house is the very first thing that I brought after signing my first contract". "You did a very great job" said Roman. "So how are you holding up?" "Well I still can't fight" said AJ. "I'm going on commentary again to watch Tamina and Alicia fight Brie and Eva Marie". "That must suck" said Roman. "Trust me it does" said AJ.
Roman walked over to sit down on AJ's couch. "You're house is like a castle" he said. "I only live in a 1 bedroom condo up on the 8th floor". "Trust me it's no castle" said AJ as she joined Roman on the couch. "But while we're on the subject of 'Raw', there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about". "Sure" said Roman. "It's about Seth" said AJ. "Um…what about him?" asked Roman. "Stephanie approached me a few weeks ago, the night of my…incident and told me that Colby and I will be getting back together" said AJ.
Roman gave AJ a confused look. "Baby, are you ok?" she asked. "Yeah" said Roman. "No Leati, you're not so spill. Is it going to be a problem that Colby and I are getting back together?" said AJ. "No it's not" said Roman. "When does that happen?" "Monday" said AJ. "But it's only until survivor series". Roman instantly became relieved to here that the onscreen relationship would last a mere two weeks at the most. "That's great" he said. "Leati…" said AJ. "I know when you're troubled about something and if you're not ok with this whole storyline then I wanna know".
Roman took hold of AJ's hands. "I promise you that it's ok" he said. "Besides it's only for two weeks". "Only for two weeks?" said AJ. "That means that you're not comfortable with this". Roman sighed. "Ok April, you've got me" he said. "Yes I do admit that I'm not exactly ok with you and Colby together again but hey its what's best for business". "Baby I want you to know that whatever I'm doing out there on camera is nothing more than an act" said AJ. "I promise". "Thank you" said Roman.
"So what time's our flight leaving again?" asked AJ. "6 at night" said Roman. "We should arrive in Jersey by 10, 10:30 at the earliest". AJ nodded as she rested her head on Roman's shoulder. She wasn't the only one that wasn't comfortable with the storyline and she could easily see that. Question was how long would it be until she actually admits that?