CHAPTER 28:

After a long day of training and exercising, AJ finally returned back to her room with Roman so that they could continue discussing what they talked about earlier. "I'm telling you, Trinity and Ariane are some pretty funny people" said Roman. "I know" said AJ with a smile as they entered into their room. "She's going to be your cousin in-law soon now that she's marrying Jonathan". "Mr. and Mrs. Fatu" said Roman. "Yeah I think they could get used to that". AJ laughed as she threw herself onto the bed.

"What no shower?" teased Roman as he began to tickle AJ. "No, stop it!" she laughed. "I am, I am it's just that I'm tired. I've never been in a weight room for more than 4hours". "I know, today has been an exceptionally long day" said Roman. "And tomorrow's pay-per-view will make it even longer". AJ sat up after removing her shoes and curling her knees up to her chest. "Baby?" she asked. "Yeah?" asked Roman. "Can we stalk about earlier?" she asked. Roman nodded in agreement as he removed his shirt and tossed it onto the floor.

"You don't really think that Brie would tell on us do you?" asked AJ. "She's your best friend" said Roman. "I highly doubt that Brie even seems the type to do such a thing to you. It's probably like you said, some damn no good paparazzo". AJ nodded. "Good because I don't think it was Brie who told on us". AJ got quiet. "Baby, are you alright?" asked Roman. "You seem kind of…still down". "Yeah" said AJ. "It's just that I worry about us". "Why?" asked Roman. AJ got quiet again. Roman gently turned AJ's face to him. "April, I love you" he said. "You don't have to ever worry about us". "I love you too" said AJ. "Then good" said Roman as he pulled her in for a kiss. After a few moments, the coupled stopped.

AJ put a finger onto her lips as she stared hungrily at her boyfriend. "You know, you were my first" she said. "I…was your first?" asked Roman. "Yeah" said AJ. Roman's eyes widened. "You mean…I took your virginity?" he asked. "Yeah, you did back in May" said AJ. Roman thought back. "You mean, that night we were in the locker room shower?" he asked. AJ nodded. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked. "First times are supposed to be special, especially for the girl". "Don't throw yourself under the bus" said AJ. "They're supposed to be special for everyone but I don't regret it now that I'm with you". She pulled Roman back in for another kiss as he got on top of her, he started removing her clothes.

"You can't wait for anything, can you?" asked AJ. "Of course I can" said Roman as he removed AJ's shirt. It was soaked in sweat. Roman moved towards AJ's shorts when she suddenly stopped him. "We can't tonight" she said. "I want to but, not tonight". "Oh, you're visitor's here?" he said. AJ nodded. Roman moved up to kiss AJ once again. "Perhaps we can resume this some other time?" he said. "Of course" said AJ as she kissed Roman. He leaned down to continue giving AJ another kiss.

Meanwhile, Nikki finally arrived to the limo and she of course gotten into it. She remained quiet during the 45 minute drive. "John where are we going?" she asked. "Somewhere more peaceful than Boston" said John. "Ouch! That's not something you say about your home state" said Nikki. "Nicole it was just a statement" said John. "Just focus on the moment". "What moment?" Nikki asked. "I've been in this limo with you for the past hour almost and I have still yet to hear from you where it is we are going". "Nicole, you really have no patience" said John.

"No John, it's been a long day". John leaned over. "Nicole, have you been drinking tonight?" he asked. "Just a little cup" said Nikki. John sat back up against his seat. "Ok…" he said. Nikki remained quiet as she looked at the window. All she saw was undisturbed white snow across the highway. "How much longer?" she asked. John glanced down as his amethyst gold incrusted watch. "In about 20 minutes" he said calmly. Nikki sighed even more as she crossed her legs again. "Pink Uggs Nicole?" asked John. "Yep" said Nikki as she opened the small fridge to get out a Neuro-Trim bottle. "You want one?" she asked. "Nah, that's ok" said John. "I wouldn't wanna ruin my dinner".

"You should be getting your rest" said Nikki as she reached back into the fridge to hand John a Nero-Sleep bottle. "No thanks baby" said John as he waved the bottle away. "I don't drink that". "Suit your self" said Nikki as she placed the bottle back into the fridge. The driving resumed for another 25 more minutes until it finally stopped. "Ugh are we at another stoplight?" asked Nikki. "Babe, no we're here" said John. "Not to mention we were on a highway the entire time". "Wait, we're here!? We're finally here!?" shouted Nikki. John nodded as their chauffer opened the door to let them out. "Thanks my man" said John as the chauffer tipped his hat. "We shouldn't be no more than 15, 20 minutes tops". The chauffer nodded as John and Nikki made their way up the small trail.

"Where are we?" she asked. "We're at Myles Standish State Forest" said John. "John, I'm not exactly a nature girl…especially in the middle of the winter" said Nikki. With that John chuckled. "Ah Nicole but isn't it beautiful out here?" asked John. "Yes John, but I'm scared" said Nikki. "But why baby?" asked John. "John I maybe 'Fearless Nikki' but in the real world, I've heard of these horror murder stories that always happens in the woods" said Nikki. "Nicole, you've gotta stop watching the ID channel" said John. "Nothing will happen and I'm here with you. I used to go to camp here as a child".

"Take my hand" he said and Nikki did so. The two began walking up the trail. "John its freezing out here" said Nikki. "Well that's because you're only in leggings and a thin leather jacket" said John. "You know its winter". "Yeah but I didn't think we'd actually be outside" said Nikki. "My God I am freezing!" "It's gonna be ok Nicole" said John. "Just a few more minutes ok?" Nikki sighed as they resumed their walking. After about 10 minutes they finally stopped. "John!?" said Nikki. "I'm tired and my face has frozen! Are we finished yet?" John walked another few steps before stopping. "We're here" he said. "Where?" asked Nikki. "Here!" said John as he brought Nikki to the top of the hill. "Look down there" he said. "It's a view of the surrounding areas around us. That's why I've loved coming here".

Nikki took a look down. "Wow" she said. "It looks amazing". "It sure does" said John as he got down on one knee. "Nicole Garcia, I know that we've been going through a few rough patches during the last few months but I just wanted to say that I love you and I'll always love you and that means that I want to make you happy and if you're happy then I'm happy". "Oh my God John…" said Nikki. "I know that in the past I've always told you that this day would never come but a wise person once told me to never say never so I'm saying….will you marry me?" said

John.

Nikki's eyes became filled with joy. "Yes John I will marry you!" she shouted happily as she threw herself into John's arms to hug him. John slipped the ring onto Nikki's ring finger as they joined each other for a kiss. "Come on, let's get back before we freeze to death" said John. "I love you". "I love you too" said Nikki as she kissed John again. Once the two broke apart, they made their way back down the hill towards their limo. Although slightly buzzed, Nikki understood what had just happened and she was really happy about it.