CHAPTER 34:
Another week had passed and Christmas came and went. It was now Thursday, December 26th and Nikki and John were staying over at Brie and Bryan's house in Washington as they prepared to take a road trip up to Vancouver, Canada for the weekend. Before the group is to leave, Nikki sits down for her confessionals for the second season.
"Whenever you're ready Ms. Garcia" said the producer. "Ok now" said Nikki as the film began rolling. "I still can't believe how this year is nearly coming to it's end I mean 2013 was pretty big and huge for me in so many ways that I had never expected to happen to me. I mean John and I *shows engagement ring* got engaged and I just still can't believe that this is happening and I am…" Nikki pauses as she begins to tear up. "I just still can't believe that something I'd thought would never happen actually happened". The cameraman paused as she took a 2 minute break as Nikki retouched her makeup.
"Ok now Nicole are you ready now?" the producer asked cheerfully. "Yes I am" said Nikki. The tape began rolling again. "So today John, Brie, Bryan and I are taking a little road trip up to Vancouver, Canada for the weekend as we get ready for the New Year together. Sadly Josie can't come with us but she'll be in our hearts as we go and I'm hoping to have fun". "And cut!" said the producer. "Alright thanks Nicole, we wouldn't wanna keep you guys waiting". "No problem" said Nikki as she got up from the chair to go outside and get into the car.
"How was your confessional?" asked Brie. "Uh…nothing unusual" said Nikki as she buckled her seatbelt. "How was yours?" "I said some pretty funny stuff" said Brie. "Ready or not people because we got about 2 good hours to make a 5hr drive" said John. "Whoa, who said anything about John driving?" asked Bryan. "It was my idea in the first place". "Easy there big fellow" said Brie. "You both can drive one up one down, deal?" "Deal" said John and Bryan at the same time. "Ok" said Nikki. "Let's go!"
John pulled away as the camera crew began to follow. "Anything for the viewers" he said. "Dude you are so lucky that they didn't mike us" said Nikki. "I'm sure he's just joking" said Brie as she turned on her ipad. "Don't tell me you're gonna play Candy Crush again" said Nikki. "Nicole, I thought you liked it" said Brie. "In fact you play far more than I do". "What level is she on?" asked Bryan. "467" said Brie. "Meanwhile I'm still trapped on level 181". The car began to burst out in laughter all except John.
"What's the matter baby?" asked Nikki. "It's nothing I just need to focus" said John. "He acts like he's never driven any longer than an hour or something" said Bryan. John got quiet. "Oh my God it is true" said Brie. "John, is that true?" asked Nikki. "Look we should be arriving at approximately 6:40pm so I hope everybody got their passports already" said John. "But you'd promised we'd all stop at a McDonalds!" teased Brie. Everyone but John began to burst out in laughter.
John of course cracked a smirk. "Ha-ha" he said. "You all sound like a bunch of school children whilst I'm the soccer mom". "That's the craziest thing I've ever heard John Cena say before in my entire life!" said Bryan. "Yeah it is" Nikki said solemnly.
The group continued on with their road trip as Nikki remained quiet throughout the continuation of it.
Meanwhile, AJ and Roman were just waking up to begin their day, despite it being already 5 in the afternoon. "Man…I can't believe we spent the whole day in bed" said Roman. "Yeah well at least we were sort of productive" said AJ as she redressed herself. Roman smiled. "Yeah" he said. "At least you got up to walk poor Bullet". "Yeah otherwise that wouldn't' be such a good example of his potty training" said AJ. "I've never, not gone to the gym before" said Roman. "Have you?"
"Actually I have" said AJ. "When it's that time of the month and you know when those damn cramps become sometimes just a little too much I stay home and pop aspirins and tea into my system". "It makes me real glad that I'm a guy" said Roman as he began making the bed. "You're making the bed again?" asked AJ. "It's just gonna get messy again". "You're the sweetest thing ever" said Roman.
Bullet began barking as the phone rang. "Who is that?" asked AJ. "Oh it's probably downstairs" said Roman. "You're going to go answer your phone naked?" asked AJ. Roman looked down at himself. "Yeah pretty much" he said, causing AJ to bust out laughing. Roman went to answer his phone as AJ slipped on a robe and slippers to join him.
"So who was that?" she asked as she took a seat. "Oh it was just Tomas" said Roman. "He called to ask if I wanted them to bring up my packages or if I wanted to get them". "Oh so what are you deciding?" asked AJ as she played with Bullet who was jumping up at her. "I'll just get them myself" said Roman. "It's much quicker that way". "I'm starving" said AJ as she continued playing with Bullet. "And I think he is too".
"You know what I'm thinking?" asked Roman. "No, what?" asked AJ. "I'm thinking about since this is kind of our lazy day, how about we order takeout?" asked Roman. AJ smiled. "I haven't eaten out in over 8 months" she said. "But for you, it's worth a try". "Ok" said Roman. "I don't have any menus in here, but when I come back I'll look it up in my phonebook". AJ laughed again.
"What's so funny?" Roman asked while smiling. "It's nothing" said AJ. "Oh is it because I'm still 'unclothed'?" asked Roman. "No" said AJ. "It's just that I was thinking what if I made you something tonight?" "Like dinner?" Roman asked. "Yes" said AJ. "Ok" said Roman with a smile as he reached for the door. "I'll just go get the package and when I come back I'll help you". "Um Leati I don't think you should go out there looking like that" said AJ. "Why not?" asked Roman. AJ pointed down to where Roman saw what she saw.
"Oh yeah, I'd better go put on a robe and some sweats" he said. AJ nodded as she went into the kitchen to wash her hands. She quickly removed peppers, olives, carrots and onions and began chopping them up after carefully washing each one. Roman returned about 10 minutes later with several packages from UPS. "Mm it smells good in here" he said as he sat the boxes by his door. "What are you cooking?" "A quick veggie melody" said AJ.
"Diced peppers, olives, carrots and onions with crunched up spicy nacho Doritos". "I can't wait to try some" said Roman. "That's not all silly" said AJ. "I have 2 breaded chicken cutlets being prepared shortly along with 2 baked potatoes, a tomato salad and your personal favorite Red Berry Ciroc". "I guess Valentine's Day came mighty early this year" said Roman. "Yeah it did" said AJ as she smiled. "And the best part about this is that I'm going to completely cater to you tonight. I'm also adding rice into the mix". "How did I get so lucky?" asked Roman.
"I dunno" said AJ. "I guess life is sometimes like that". AJ continued cooking for the next 90 minutes and the couple finally got a chance to sit down and have their dinner together. "April" said Roman. "Yes Leati?" asked AJ. "Thank you" he said. AJ smiled. "You're very welcome" said AJ. "Are you ready for Monday?" "Yeah" said Roman. "The awards ceremony should be pretty damn funny". "It will be" said AJ.
The couple finished their dinner and fed Bullet. As Roman went outside to give Bullet his last walk, AJ returned back to their bedroom after washing the dishes to relax. Roman returned about 30 minutes later to join her. "So how'd he do?" asked AJ. "He's getting really better" said Roman. "Sorry about being a little late. I sighed like 3 autographs before the doorman came over to wave the rest of the growing crowd off".
"It's okay" said AJ as she was reading her tablet. Roman stretched as he got into the bed. "Guess what Stephanie just emailed me?" "What?" Roman asked. "The first 6 weeks worth of storylines for 2014" said AJ. "Oh really what do they say?" asked Roman. "Silly things" said AJ. "Stuff like someone from the old school Raw special will have a special 12 month contract and that 2014 is going to be the best year ever". "Can I see that?" asked Roman. "Sure baby" said AJ as she handed Roman her ipad.
"Get ready for 2014 WWE! It's going to be the best year ever! Hello April, I hope all is well and I can't wait to see you all again on the final Monday night Raw of 2013! 2014 I can assure you will have many twists and sudden but wonderful surprises and changes to come to this company. Our family will be expanding this year and you already know that Batista is to return on January 20th! I can't wait to see all of your faces this year! Here's the link to the first 6 weeks worth of public storylines. Those who will have individual storylines will be meeting with me privately as always of course and remember feel 1000% free to stop by my office if you have any concerns or even ideas! Stay healthy and happy and enjoy your happy holidays, Stephanie McMahon".
"Whoa that's a pretty long email" said Roman. "Yeah" said AJ. "Why the long face baby?" asked Roman. "Did you click on the link?" asked AJ. "No" said Roman. "I have yet another storyline" said AJ. "In February, I get back with John". "Oh" said Roman. "Now I understand". "Ugh Nicole is just gonna kill me I swear!" said AJ. Roman put his hands on her shoulder. "I promise you April, that everything's gonna be just fine" he said. "I hope so" said AJ. "I really do". "How about we watch a whole bunch of your favorite scary movies?" asked Roman. "Sure" said AJ. "How about we begin with Chucky?" asked Roman. AJ smiled. "I'd much rather begin with the first Friday the 13th". "It's a deal" said Roman as he turned the TV on.