CHAPTER 61:

A few more days had passed and it was now April 7th. The 30th Wrestlemania had since passed and of course the challenging strategy that Stephanie had proposed had worked, however many in the social media world as well as some of AJ's coworkers were questioning this action.

"I still can't believe that the Undertaker loss and…AJ" said Brie walked backstage alongside Nikki. "What I still can't believe is that I lost to Paige, a fucking newbie no less" said Nikki. "Nicole be nice" said Brie. "How can I be?" asked Nikki. "You and I have been busting our asses in this company for 7 years only to have someone who isn't even on the main roster win the most important title that a diva can have?"

"Look Nicole, we will have a chance soon" said Brie. "What I'm more worried about is AJ". "Why?" asked Nikki. "She obviously asked for time off, which I completely understandable but she still should have fought. I mean it's all over social media" said Brie. "Brie, please get from out of AJ's ass please" said Nikki. "I'm tired of talking about her". Brie sighed. "Come on let's go get some catering" said Nikki. "Catering?" asked Brie. "Yeah" said Nikki. "Especially since I've recently started getting my appetite back for meat". "Ok" said Brie. "It's a good thing we've got the night off then".

The sisters continued walking until they got into the cafeteria where they saw AJ in line getting herself something to eat. "Oh look who's here" Nikki taunted. "Hello to you too Nicole" said AJ as she turned around with her full plate. "Hmmm someone looks pretty hungry" said Nikki. "Nicole, how do you know if she hasn't eaten anything all day?" said Brie.

"Whatever" Nikki sighed. "I'll be back in line once she's gone". With that Nikki went back over to sit down at a table. "I'm really sorry about her" said Brie. "So how are you doing? I heard that you're taking time off or something?" "Yes I am" said AJ. "Truth is I've been requesting a vacation for a long time and it's finally been granted to me". "Oh I see" said Brie. "But um AJ, do you mind if I ask you something?"

"Sure" said AJ. "Why didn't you fight last night?" asked Brie. AJ looked down at her feet. "Oh I am so dumb" said Brie. "Of course it's a part of a secret storyline. Excuse me for asking". "Yeah that" said AJ. "That was very creative of Stephanie" said Brie. "Well I hope to see you back here soon". "Yeah…" said AJ. "So if you don't have a match tonight I presume that you're here for Joe" said Brie. "Of course" said AJ. "That's very sweet. Nicole and I are here for the same thing, accept for Bryan and John respectfully" said Brie.

"Right…" said AJ. "Well I don't wanna keep you waiting" said Brie. "Enjoy your meal. It looks really good". "Oh it's just a chicken breast, some broccoli and carrots with some peaches that's all" said AJ. "Interesting combo" said Brie. "We'll I'll see you around". With that AJ went to sit down at a table far away from Nikki who was glaring at her.

"Damn the way she looks at me as if she already knows" she said to herself. "Knows what?" asked Roman as he sat down next to her. "Nothing" said AJ. "Damn girl you've really started on those cravings haven't you?" said Roman. "Yeah I guess so" said AJ as she took a bite of her food. "Baby, I just wanna say that I'm so sorry for throwing your match with Randy last week". "Don't be" said Roman. "I just came to check on you".

"This is gonna be the last time anyone sees my face around here for quite a long time" said AJ. "You shouldn't be so hard on yourself" said Roman. "After all it is kind of my fault too". "No it isn't" said AJ as she took another bite. "No baby, it is" said Roman. "We're in this together". "I know" said AJ. "Well I like what you're wearing today" said Roman. "Baby it's just some sweats and a jacket" said AJ. "Nothing fancy, I'm even wearing my glasses". "Hey could I ask you something?" said Roman. "Yeah baby of course" said AJ. "Did you bring your contacts?" asked Roman. "Yeah of course" said AJ. "Ok can you do me like a huge favor?" said Roman. "Can you but them on and wait for me backstage for when I come off like I usually do?"

"Yeah…" AJ said. "Sure?" "Ok great" said Roman. "By the way have you've seen Stephanie around?" "Yeah she asked me how I'm doing and I told her fine" said AJ. "And by the way, the next ultrasound appointment is on the 26th." "Ok great" said Roman as he kissed AJ on the cheek. "Wish me luck, I'm on in 10". With that Roman got up and left AJ wondering what exactly he meant.

About 20 minutes later, AJ had readied herself just like Roman had asked of her before when Brie walked up to her. "Hey where's your other half?" she asked. "Oh he's out there finishing up his match" said AJ. "Tonight him and the Shield take on the Big Show, RVD and Sin Cara". "What a weird ass match" said Brie. "Yeah I know right?" said AJ. "But I meant where's Tamina?" said Brie. "She's back home preparing for Extreme Rules" said AJ. "That's great" said Brie.

Out on ring side, Dean takes the win after miraculously being able to pin down RVD. "1…2…3!" the crowd shouts as the bell rings, signaling the Shield's victory! "What a win!" Jerry shouted. "Yes what a victory!" shouted Michael. "Quite a miracle!" shouted JBL. As the rest of the members of the shield chant over the unconscious and groaning bodies of their opponents, Roman reached down to pick up the mike.

"What is he doing!?" asked Stephanie from her office. "Honey just…watch?" said Triple H as he continued filing paperwork.

"You know I just wanted to say something" said Roman. "What's he doing?" asked JBL. "How the heck should I know?" asked Jerry. "Oh you two just shut up and listen to the man for Pete's sake" said Michael. "I just want to say something very important" said Roman. "Something….very important".

"Like…what is he doing?" asked Brie. "I…dunno…" said AJ.

"I just wanna say something to you AJ Lee" said Roman as the audiences being to "ooh". "Or should I say, April Jeannette Mendez". Roman reached into his pocket and proceeded to get down on one knee. "Will you marry me?"

The crowd cheered loudly. "Oh my God!" shouted the commentators. Stephanie meanwhile slammed her fist down onto the table. "What the hell is he doing!?" she shouted. "Baby, just let it be. He's probably being sincere" said Triple H. "Sincere, damn it Hunter we are on live fucking television!" hissed Stephanie. "Babe, it's alright. Let's just watch" said Triple H.

"AJ, oh my God what are you gonna do?" asked Brie. "I...dunno?" said AJ. "Well go out there he's waiting for you" said Brie as she gently pushed AJ out onto the stage. She was frozen in shock as she stood before a live audience and arena that was filled with 12,000 people. She silently took a deep breath as she ran to Roman almost as if instinct finally took over. She suddenly lost all of her fear as she ran to jump into Roman's arms to kiss him. The crowd clapped as the commentators stood up to clap as well.

"Will you marry me baby?" he asked once again. "Yes I will" said AJ with the hugest smile as Roman slipped the small but meaningful engagement ring onto AJ's ring finger. The two kissed again as the audience cheered louder.

Stephanie sighed. "I'll let it go" she said. "But of course I'll have a little chat with them about this later".

"I love you April" said Roman. "And I love you too Leati" said AJ as the two resumed kissing.