CHAPTER 32:
The next afternoon, everyone was at the stadium preparing to film tomorrow's 'Smack Down'. AJ and Roman arrived together backstage shortly after 5. "Hey you two" said Tamina as she greeted them. "How have you've been?" "We've been great" said AJ. "Yesterday Leati gave me a dog". "Oh you don't say now?" said Tamina. "That's really sweet of you Joe". "Ah Bullet's really our dog" said Roman. "He's an 8-month-old German Sheppard and I adopted him from a shelter earlier last week".
"Good man" said Tamina. Nattie walked up to the trio. "Hey you've guys you've gotta see this!" she said. "It's breaking news happening everywhere!" "What's going on?" asked AJ. "Come now!" said Nattie. "They've caught the D.C banker robber!" The trio hurried after Nattie as they joined some staff members alongside Trinity and Ariane watching a TV:
"This just in this is breaking news! I am Cheryl Parker here with tonight's breaking news here on CNN". "Right Cheryl I'm Tom Gristle reporting to you all as well. Now it appears to me that D.C officials have finally captured the serial bank robber now identified as 19-year-old Angelina Chellos of nearby McLean". "Right um Tom" said Cheryl. "They have identified…"
"So they've finally caught her?" asked Ariane. "Yes" said Nattie. "Um…who is she?" asked AJ. "That is if you don't mind my asking." "She's the D.C bank robber" said Nattie. "Trinity, Ariane and I have been following this news story for months. She began robbing back in February and they've even had to brought in the FBI to come help and stop her". "Well it's good they did" said Roman. "How much money did she steal?" "She managed to anchor away $22 million" said Trinity.
"Damn" said Roman. "That's insane". "It is" said Nattie. "We're um…going to be get ready now" said Tamina. The trio walked away. "I've gotta get go on and get ready" said Roman. "My team goes on second tonight". "Ok good luck" said AJ as the two shared a quick kiss. "You too" said Roman as he walked away. "So what's been going on with you two lately?" asked Tamina. "You know, besides getting a new puppy?" "Well there are rumors floating out there about us being together" said AJ. "Girl what do you expect?" asked Tamina. "You guys have been around each other a lot lately".
"I know I know but still" said AJ. "I really didn't expect anything this soon to come out. Not to mention that Brie knows." "Wait, you told Brie as in the twin sister of the so-called 'devil' that hates you?" asked Tamina. "Yeah" said AJ. "I told her the day after my match of death". "Wow and you trust her?" asked Tamina. "I mean I know she's always been nice to you, it's just that she's Nikki's sister". "I do trust her" said AJ. "Now come on. We go on at 9:20 today". Tamina nodded as she followed her friend.
Meanwhile, Nikki arrived to her and her sisters' dressing room. "Ah, the perks of being…a veteran" she said as she sat down her bags. "Nikki, you do realize that we're only making backstage appearances tonight, right?" asked Brie. "Well of course Brie" said Nikki. "Having an interview look is just as important as a ring look". "Renee's pretty cool though" said Brie as she continued brushing her hair. "Is John having a match tonight?" "Yeah but he won't tell me with who" said Nikki as she opened a bottle of Neuro-Trim". "My God Nicole, are you still drinking those?" asked Brie.
"Well of course" said Nikki. "It really helps me to stay full". Brie's eyes widened. "Nicole, how many of those do you drink a day?" she asked. "Oh…I dunno….6 maybe?" said Nikki as she finished gulping the bottle before tossing it into the trash. "Why?" "Nicole, you're not supposed to have that many in a day" said Brie. "There's a ton of fiber in those". "So?" said Nikki. "So, too much fiber leads to…other troubles" said Brie. "Listen Brianna, I'm fine" said Nikki as she picked up her cosmetics bag. "Trust me".
"Well I certainly hope so" said Brie. "So how have things between you and John going? He seemed so worried the last night. I hope that it wasn't because of the cable guy". "It wasn't" said Nikki as she pulled a receipt from her purse. "It was…because of this". Nikki handed her sister the receipt as her eyes widened again. "Oh my God Nicole, are you pregnant!?" asked Brie. "No, no of course not" said Nikki. "That's why he was so down yesterday. He thought that I was pregnant again and we got into this huge argument in which he claims didn't happen".
"What do you mean it didn't happen?" asked Brie. Nikki froze as she realized that she has spoken too much. "Nothing" she said as she took the receipt back from her sister. "Nothing at all I promise". "No Nicole, you just said that you guys had some sort of an argument and he told you that it didn't happen. What do you mean by that?" said Brie. "Drop it Brie" said Nikki as she sat down. "Just drop it ok?" Just then the two received a knocked at their door. "Who is it?" asked Nikki. "It's John" said John. Nikki went to answer the door.
"Hey" said John. "I think I must have left some of my gear with you in your purse". "Ok we'll check" said Nikki as she went to search her bag. "So John how's everything going?" asked Brie. "Um…great" said John. "But I do wanna say while I'm here thanks again for the dinner last night. It was well worth the wait". "Some things just are" said Brie as she crossed her legs and gave Nikki a stare. "Here you go baby" said Nikki as she handed john his shirt and wristbands. "Thanks Nicole" he said. "You're the best". "The two shared a kiss just as Nikki's engagement ring fell onto the floor, causing everyone in the room the pause.
"Oh my God Nicole….is that an…engagement ring!?" shouted Brie. Nikki put her hand on her face to express her shock. "Answer me!" said Brie. "Yes Brie it is an engagement ring" said John. "No offense John but I was talking to my sister" said Brie. "Yes Brie it is an engagement ring" said
Nikki. Brie gasped as she placed her hand over her mouth in shock. "Brie, I am so sorry" said Nikki. "You're sorry?" asked Brie. "You didn't even tell me or mom or anyone and you're sorry?" "I am Brie" said Nikki. Brie snatched the ring from off of the floor.
"Oh my God!" she said. "This is an heart of eternity. This type of diamond is worth…$16 million". Nikki's eyes widened open. She didn't know that this was her engagement ring caused so much. "Brie…?" Nikki asked concerned. "Are you alright?" "I don't know if I am Nicole" said Brie. "I really don't to be honest with you." "Brie I am so sorry" said Nikki. "John and I wanted to keep it a secret for a little while." "That's no excuse Nicole and you know it!" said Brie. "You went to my engagement party and you knew that it was going to happen beforehand! John you didn't even tell me!?"
"I'm sorry Brie" said John. "Brie, please can we talk about this later?" asked Nikki. "John has to go now and so do we soon". "Look can I say something?" asked John. "You know how much I love your sister and I wanted to keep it a secret from everyone, just for a little while like for a month". "How long ago did this happen?" asked Brie. "The day before Survivor Series" said Nikki. "That night I was out with John." Brie began looking at her sister's ring before handing it back to her sister. "She's right" she said rather calmly. "We've gotta get ready for our interview with Renee tonight". "Oh Brie I'm so sorry" said Nikki. "I never meant to hurt you". "I…need some fresh air" said Brie as she began walking away. She paused as she got to the door to turn around.
"This isn't over" said Brie. "This is far from over". Nikki nodded as her sister left when she was now with John. "I'm really sorry about that" said John. "I had no idea she's was going to react like that. I wouldn't have said to keep it from her then." "She hates when I keep secrets from her" said Nikki. "She really does". "Yeah I can see that" said John. "John?" asked Nikki. "Yeah" said John. "If my sister's right, then this ring it's half of what you're worth" said Nikki. "It is" said John.
Nikki collapsed onto her knees and placed her hand over her mouth in shock. "John…I can't take this ring" she said. "It's worth too much". "No it's not" said John as he helped Nikki back onto her feet. "I chose this ring because it symbolizes that you are apart of me and my life. Therefore I decided to take half of what I'm worth to give to you in this ring". "I can't John" said Nikki. "I just can't". "Yes you can" said John as he leaned his head onto Nikki's. "And you will". With that he began kissing her as she began to kiss him back. John picked up Nikki and carried her on over to the couch as they began to quickly undress each other.
"I love you John" said Nikki. "I love you too Nicole" said John as the two continued kissing. John quickly removed Nikki's sweats to realize that she wasn't wearing any underwear. "Do you always go commando?" he asked. "Only on the days when I wear a dress" said Nikki as she pulled John back closer to her. "How much time do you think we have?" John glanced at the clock. It read 5:56. "Enough" he said as they resumed. The couple continued removing their clothing until there was none left to do so. "Did you bring any protection?" asked Nikki. "Just fuck it for now" said John. "No, John we can't" said Nikki. "You're on the pill" said John. "No, I stopped until January after my period comes" said Nikki. "I'll pull out then" said John as he eased himself inside of Nikki, causing her to gasp. "Shh" he said. "We can't allow ourselves to get too loud". Nikki nodded as John began thrusting inside of her, with each move making it harder and harder for her to remain quiet.
"John…" said Nikki uneasily. "Yes Nicole I know" said John as his thrusts became harder and harder causing Nikki's fingers to dig into his back. "I…" she trailed off. "I…." Nikki's panting became louder and louder as sweat began to pour down the both of them. "Oh John!" she began shouted as John quickly placed a hand over her mouth. "Baby I told you that today you can't shout" he said sweetly. Nikki continued mumbling her orgasm through John's hand as her body began to move because of it, which caused her eyes to roll behind her. John continued his pace even though Nikki had already came.
Nikki continued her mumbling and movement for the next 20 minutes until John finally finished after making a sound in which Nikki had to quickly cover up with her hand. John got from up top of Nikki to redress himself. The both of them continued panting as they both quickly redressed. "That…was amazing!" she said. "I know Ms. I can't keep quiet" John teased. "Don't tease me" said Nikki. "You couldn't keep quiet too". "I just hope that no one heard us" said John. Nikki placed her bra back on as John reached out to her with his arm. "Just for your knowledge, I think you should take one of those morning-after pills" he said.
"Why?" asked Nikki. "Because…well…you know" said John. Nikki sighed. "John!" she said. "You can't be serious right now!" "Accidents happen baby" he said. "Nikki sighed as she rested her head into her left hand. "I'll make it up to you tonight" said John as he kissed Nikki's cheek. "I love you". "I love you too John" said Nikki sadly as John left. Nikki became annoyed that John didn't use any protective measures and she was now left to essentially pick up the pieces…or would she.