CHAPTER 27:
Nikki sat relaxing in her own bubbling and warm Jacuzzi. She literary tried to soak away her thoughts about John and her life. Her sister Brie then approached her about 5 minutes later. "Might I join you?" she asked. "Sure" said Nikki. "There's no way I'd ever deny someone with my face a chance to soak with me". "Are you teasing?" asked Brie as she stepped into the Jacuzzi. "Does it matter?" asked Nikki.
"Nikki why are you so sad for?" asked Brie. "You have a lot to live for in your life". "Enjoyed your lunch Brie?" asked Nikki, while trying to change the subject. "It was really lonely without you" said Brie. "Since you've been gone a long time I decided to check on you". "Thanks" said Nikki. "Is it because we've finally reached the big 3-0 the other day?" asked Brie. "Brie I really hate John" said Nikki. "No you don't" said Brie. "You're just upset because you love him, that's all". "Yeah but he doesn't love me" said Nikki. "Why would you say such a thing?" asked Brie. "Because he's never going to marry me and he's never…going to have a baby with me" said Nikki.
Brie sat back a little. She was sitting directly across from her twin. "John loves you so much Nicole" she said. "You just gotta believe that he does". "We've been together for over a year" said Nikki. "You've been with Bryan for twice as long and he's still going to marry you. I'm pretty why doesn't anyone wanna marry me?" Brie became silent.
"You see" said Nikki. "You can't even answer me on that one". "Nicole" said Brie. "I can't promise you that John is going to do these things for you but what I can promise you is that he does love you". Nikki shifted herself, causing the water to make a sound. "I highly doubt that" she said tearfully. "I really do". "You shouldn't doubt yourself" said Brie. "Well I am" said Nikki as she stood up. "Is…that my leopard bikini?" asked Brie. "No, you like zebra and cow print remember?" said Nikki as she got up out of the Jacuzzi. "Where are you going?" asked Brie. "I just got here". "If I stay any longer the prunes will never go away" said Nikki as she wrapped herself up in a towel. "I'll see you and Bryan down in the gym in 90". With that Nikki walked away.
Meanwhile in the weight room, the men were just finishing their games. "I told you that I would be the fasted one!" shouted Randy. "Oh please, you just got lucky" said Big E Langston. "Real, real, really lucky" said Seth. "Yeah and speaking of lucky" Dean whispered to Roman. "How's uh you and AJ doing? "Yo seriously?" said Roman. "Don't talk about her around everyone and especially like that". "Oh sorry" said Dean. "I keep on forgetting that the both of youse are still keeping it a secret". "Yeah a secret" said Roman. "Hey we're taking a break before we get into some real rounds of training" said CM Punk. "You wanna come?" Dean laughed at that remarked. "Was it something that I said funny?" asked CM Punk. "Nah Phil, forgive Jonathan. He's still a little foggy from the damn jet lag" said Roman.
"Suit you" said CM Punk as he turned around and left the other guys. It was just the 3 members of the shield who were left now. "Dude what is it with your remarks today?" asked Roman. "What's going on?" asked Seth as he walked over. "Nothing" said Dean. "It's just that Joe can't take any of my jokes". "Dude that isn't funny" said Roman. "It's disrespectful, even for you". "Ok, ok I promise to light up ok bro?" said Dean. "Good" said Roman. With that, AJ walked over to the trio.
"Hey AJ" said Dean. "What's the matter baby?" asked Roman. "Leati, can I talk to you in um…private?" asked AJ. Roman nodded as the two walked over. "What's wrong baby?" asked Roman. "People are starting to know about us" said AJ. "Remember the rumors that Jonathan said that there were out there about us? Well they're true". "Baby, I'm sure that he was just joking" said Roman. "I just learned that he's been doing that a lot today". "No, no Leati I have proof" said AJ. "You see I read this article, a 'The Hollywood Life' article and it had featured three photos of us together".
"So wait, you think that paparazzi are following us around or something?" asked Roman. "I dunno" said AJ. "But Jonathan, Colby and Tamina aren't the only ones who know about us". "Baby, what do you mean?" asked Roman. "I told Brie a few weeks ago" said AJ. "She's one of my best friends and-". Roman interrupted AJ. "It's ok" he said as he sighed. "She's your friend and I completely understand. People were going to find out about us eventually". "Babe are you sure that you're ok with that?" asked AJ. "You know with Brie knowing?" "If you trust her than I trust her" said Roman as Seth walked over. "You guys alright?" he asked. "Yes" said Roman.
With that, Randy, Big E Langston and CM Punk returned back with bottles of water other items in their hands. "Come on we should get back over to them" said Roman as he walked with Seth. He turned around to mouth to AJ that "they'll talk later". She nodded as Roman continued walking away. The both of them surely hoped that Brie didn't spill their secret.
Back upstairs, Nikki finally arrived back to her room to find only Bryan sitting down and watching TV. "I thought you were going to go down to workout" she said. "Nah, Brie and I decided to do so tonight" said Bryan. "Oh ok" said Nikki. "John!" she called out. "John!" "He's not here" said Bryan. "What do you mean he's not here?" said Nikki. "He left a little over an hour ago with no word on where he was going" said Bryan. "Well I certainly hope that it's not back at the gym" said Nikki as she folded her arms. "I mean seriously the man has been up all day and we've barely talked to each other".
"You guys did talk" said Bryan as he turned around. "Yeah but that was arguing" said Nikki. "I don't count that". She unfolded her arms. "I'm sure he won't be gone for long" said Bryan. Nikki sighed as she walked over into the kitchen to poor a bottle of wine. Bryan walked over to Nikki. "Hey, take it easy Nicole" he said. "You don't wanna be tipsy for tonight's press conference".
Nikki abruptly stopped pouring. "There's a press conference?" she asked. "Yeah" said Bryan. "Stephanie and Hunter just sent us an urgent email. Wanna see?" "No, no that's ok" said Nikki in between her sips. "So what time is it?" "6 until 7 in the south lobby" said Bryan. "That's no problem" said Nikki as she finished her glass before setting it down in on the counter top. "Just promise me that you won't drink too much" said Bryan. "I'm not an alcoholic" said Nikki as she began to walk to the refrigerator to put away the bottle. "See, I'm not a druggie". Bryan nodded. "Now where can I find your other half?" he asked. "Downstairs in the Jacuzzi" said Nikki. "I'd better hurry up and get here since it's already after 3 and we all have to be getting ready soon".
Bryan nodded after thanking Nikki before heading out. Nikki was left alone to freely have her second and third glass of wine before ultimately finishing out the bottle before walking out into the living room. She wiped herself with her hand before holding the bottle in both hands. She slowly became filled with rage as she looked at the bottle. "She gets to have everything" she said aloud. "She gets to have every fucking thing!" Nikki took the bottle and broke it over the glass coffee table, shattering them.
Nikki's breathing intensified as she stared down at the broken hotel furniture. "You piece of shit!" she shouted. "You fucking bitch!" Nikki continued to stare at the table until she heard her phone ringing. She angering walked over to see that it was John. "Hello?" she asked annoyed. "Baby, can I meet with you?" he asked. "What!?" asked Nikki. "John, we don't have time for that. We have a press conference in less than 3hrs. When are you coming home?" "Babe, there's no press conference today" said John. "Yes there is" said Nikki. "Bryan told me so, just checked your email". John laughed on the other end. "Babe, I can assure you that there is no press conference. Bryan probably told you that to joke with you or something" said John. "Now baby, it's very important that you come meet me".
"Where are you?" asked Nikki. "I'm outside in the limo waiting for you" said John. "Ok, let me just put on a shirt, jacket and some leggings and meet you ok?" said Nikki. "Sure baby, take your time" said John. The couple hung up on each other as Nikki began to dress herself as quickly as she could. As she headed for the door, she couldn't help but look past the shattered glass that she had left behind, but that didn't matter to her as she had the focus to meet up with John and so she did.