CHAPTER 52:

A few more weeks had passed and it was now March 1rst. AJ was now back in Tampa as she had the week off and Roman was in the Maine area. She was left to take care of Bullet during his absence. "Too bad we're not together now" said Roman via video chat. "Oh baby but we will be soon" said AJ. "You've only been gone for 6 hours". "You know what I'm remembering?" asked Roman. "Shh" said AJ. "You shouldn't say it aloud".

"No, no it's fine" said Roman. "I'm alone and we can talk about it". AJ giggled. "If you're referring to this morning on my dining room table then the answer to that question is yes I'm still sore". "My bad" said Roman with a devilish smile on his face. "Shut up!" laughed AJ. "You are not sorry one bit about that". "Of course I am baby" said Roman. "And when I return on Thursday I'll give you a nice massage".

"Anywhere I want it?" asked AJ. "Yes baby, anywhere you want it" said Roman. "Hmmm you said those very same words to me this morning" said AJ. "Oh you mean when you were pinning me down onto the table?" asked Roman. "Leati…" AJ trailed off. "Look, look, look you're blushing! Mission accomplished!" said Roman. "Yes thank you for that very much so" said AJ. "You're welcome baby" said Roman. "Well Ima go take a nap". "Yeah you and I both could use it" said AJ. "After all we've haven't slept all night". "With good cause" said Roman.

"I'll talk to you later baby" said AJ. "Ok baby" said Roman. "I love you". "And I love you too" said AJ as the two signed off of their laptops. She walked over to lay down in their bed as Bullet was on the floor playing with some toys. He was now nearly 11 months old.

AJ was preparing to finally lay down and get some much needed rest when her phone rang. "Oh Leati" she said as she reached under the covers to retrieve it. "Yes baby, is there something the matter?" "I'm not Joe, AJ" said John. With that AJ quickly shot up in bed. "Oh, I'm so sorry John" said AJ. "What's wrong?" "Nothing I'm just checking in with you to see if my girlfriend has been bothering you" said John. "I made Stephanie promise that I would check in on you".

"Why thank you John" said AJ as she readjusted her phone. "Yes I am fine. Nicole hasn't bothered me yet". "That's good" said John. "So are you in Portland Yet?" "No didn't you here? I have the next few days off but I'll be meeting Leati there on Thursday". "I'm sorry?" said John. AJ laughed. "I mean Joe" she continued. "So that means you're in Tampa too?" asked John. "Yes John I am" said AJ. "Do you mind my asking?" asked John.

"Um sure yeah?" said AJ. "I just have a few errands to run here and besides Leati, insisted that I rested back home for a few days and not travel". "That's a good man you've got there" said John. "Well thank you" said AJ. "If you wanna meet up later to go train with me and some of the others than that's perfectly fine" said John. AJ glanced at the clock which read 9:05am. "Well maybe not today, perhaps tomorrow or something?" asked AJ. "After all I truly need my rest".

"That's completely understandable" said John. "I'll check in on you later". "Thanks John. B-bye" said AJ as she hung up the phone and she went fast to sleep as she was utterly exhausted.

Meanwhile, Nikki and her sister were out jogging. She was still trying to forget that she possibly had another memory incident after revealing more information to Brie about her engagement. "It's so nice of you to come stay with us for the weekend" said Brie. "Of course" said Nikki. "After all we are leaving for Cabo in the morning". "Yes four luxurious days of my bachelorette partying" said Brie. "Brie, come on you deserve it" said Nikki. "You're getting married to Bryan next month I mean time moves on pretty fast".

"It does" said Brie. "A whole lot quicker than you know it". "So who else is coming?" asked Nikki. "Oh you know Ariane, Nattie and Eva" said Brie. "Yeah it's such a shame that Trinity can't come" said Nikki. "Yeah since she's still recovering from that eye injury that Aksana gave her" said Brie. "So what about AJ is she coming?" asked Nikki.

Brie stopped her running. "Hey come on slowpoke these legs aren't getting any younger" teased Nikki. "Really Nicole?" asked Brie. "Why are you asking me about AJ?" "You know why" said Nikki as she began to do some arm stretches.

"Of course I invited her" said Brie. "Because we are all friends but she said she couldn't so there I hope you're happy". "What on Earth are you talking about?" asked Nikki. "Oh Nicole don't play dumb" said Brie. "I know that you're happy that AJ isn't coming with us to Mexico tomorrow". Nikki took a seat on the sidewalk.

"Ok Brie" she said. "You're right I am only asking that because I simply wanna have a good time". "And you will" said Brie. "Look Nicole, I know that you're still upset about that damn kiss but damn it Nicole it was just a kiss! It wasn't for real! You have got to just stop it already and for God's sake please just let it go!"

Brie was now shouting. "I just wanna see you happy again Nicole! John loves you and only you and that'll never change". Nikki looked up at her sister. "Just please promise me another thing Nicole?" said Brie. "Please just let go whatever issues you have with AJ and let them die ok?" With that Nikki turned back to look down towards the grass. "Sure" she said quietly. "Whatever you want".