CHAPTER 78:
Another two months had passed where Nikki still wasn't speaking to John. She was now 5 months pregnant and it was now October 27th. She was also still very hurt from his decision on telling the world she was pregnant before she wanted to. Nikki was over at her mother's house while flipping through photo albums. "You two were so cute together in that little girl scouts outfit" said Nikki's mother Kathy. "Yeah we were" said Nikki. "Brie and I sold the most cookies that year". "Yeah well that's because mom and dad brought most of them" said Nikki's brother JJ.
"Gee thanks JJ" said Nikki. "Relax he's only kidding" said Kathy. "Yeah Nicole that's what younger brothers are for" said JJ. "Ha-ha that was so funny that I forgot to laugh" Nikki said sarcastically. "Brie is coming isn't she?" asked Kathy. "No, she and Bryan are doing a live show in Arlington tonight" said Nikki. JJ glanced at his watch. "Oh it should be coming on soon right?" he said. "Since it's almost 5 now". Kathy took a seat in between Nikki and JJ. "So honey tell me how are you feeling?" she asked. "I'm fine mom" said Nikki as she continued flipping through photos. Kathy placed her hand on her daughter's stomach. "And baby?" she asked.
"The baby's fine too mom" said Nikki. "Don't you see she's trying to butter you up so she'll find out the sex of the baby?" said JJ. "JJ!" said Kathy. "That is not even remotely true". "Ok sorry jeez" said JJ. "Mom I already told you that I'm not gonna tell you until they're here" said Nikki. "But it's so far away" said Kathy. "Mom I'm due in February" said Nikki. "It's not that far". "It is to a future grandmother" said Kathy. "I'm gonna go walk Josie. Besides I gotta go give Lola a call" said JJ as he got up and left.
"So how's John handling everything?" asked Kathy. "Pretty fairly I guess" said Nikki. "Given the fact I haven't spoken to him in over 2 months". Kathy's eyes widened. "What do you mean you haven't spoken to him in over 2 months?" she asked. "I haven't spoken to him since he announced to the entire world that was pregnant" said Nikki. "But Nicole that was in August" said Kathy. "Yeah and ever since then, social media has exploded. I have like 11 million Instagram followers now because of it" said Nikki. "Most people are happy for me but then every while in then I get that one idiot that goes "well there goes your entire career" crap." "Stephanie you gotta ignore those idiots and I'm sure that John didn't mean to" said Kathy. "Mom he did mean to" said Nikki. "I specifically told him back in July that I wouldn't be saying anything until September and he totally disregarded whatever I had to say."
"I'm sure you'll work it out" said Kathy. "And you know what Nicole even if the baby isn't his, I'm pretty sure that he'll still be there for you." "I highly doubt that" said Nikki. "Especially since the last thing I told him was that I hated him and that I hope that the baby was Joe's." "Oh Nicole, why would you say such a horrible and hurtful thing?" asked Kathy. "I don't know" said Nikki as she looked down. "There's more to the story isn't there?" asked Kathy. Nikki sighed as she looked down at her growing stomach.
"He kissed me mom" she said. "He kissed you?" asked Kathy. "Yeah he did" said Nikki. "Only I didn't exactly…return the favor." "Do you still love him Nicole?" asked Kathy. "I…don't know" said Nikki. "Right now I'm just sort of pissed off that he left me and didn't stay by me, even Joe stayed by AJ's side." "Well that's what married couples do" said Kathy. "Well some couples". Nikki sighed again. "Well the show is getting ready to come on so I think Ima take a quick bathroom break" she said. "Wait Nicole" said Kathy. "Yes mom?" asked Nikki. "I was wondering since John might not be around for the birth-if I can come and be in the birthing room?"
"Of course mom" said Nikki. "You're my mom and moms are always there". Kathy stood up to give her daughter a hug. "Oh you two are so precious" she said in reference to Nikki's growing stomach. "Thanks" said Nikki. "Now if you'll excuse me, nature calls". With that Nikki went upstairs.
Meanwhile, Roman was backstage talking to Dean when Seth approached them. "Hey stud are you ready for us to be the opening act?" Roman asked. "Yeah" said Seth. "It shouldn't be much longer". "Only 15 minutes" said Dean. "So how's AJ?" asked Seth. "She's fine" said Roman. "She's just reading after our little road trip up here that's all." "That's good" said Seth. "I'm surprised she was even up to it" said Roman. "She's been feeling a little under the weather lately". "I'm sorry to hear about that man" said Dean. "I hope she gets better."
"She will" said Roman. "Hey Joe, can we talk for a moment?" asked Seth. "Oh sure don't mind me" Dean said sarcastically. "I'll just be over there". "Yeah what's up?" asked Roman. "Dude you're not gonna believe what I heard a few weeks ago" said Seth. "I wouldn't?" asked Roman. "Look I overheard Nikki and John arguing in his bus about announcing her pregnancy live without her permission" said Seth. "Yeah that was pretty fucked up of him" said Roman. "No-no I'm not finished" said Seth. "She said that he hoped that the baby wasn't his! Not to mention she also brought up the fact that you're staying with AJ regardless but I guess that's something to do with your careers I guess, don't ask me because I don't know everything but still she brought your names up into it."
Roman's facial expression began to change because he knew the very reason behind that statement. Problem was he never told Seth about it. "That's their business" said Roman. "Yeah man" said Seth. "I'm just glad that it isn't mine". "Yeah because you stopped messing with her in February right?" "Something like that" said Seth. "But in other news how have you been doing lately?" "Well AJ and I are taking a road trip to Union City, New Jersey tomorrow" said Roman. "Were going to finally visit her parents and discuss with them about the pregnancy as well as go house hunting".
"You're house hunting in Jersey?" asked Seth. "I mean because that's great man given that I live in Manhattan now so we'll be very close". "I know" said Roman. "And yeah we will be since we're going to be looking in Hoboken". "Now we get to hangout more" said Seth. "Of course" said Roman.
"Hey are you two girls done yet with your chatting?" asked Dean as he walked up while chewing on a toothpick. "Because we're on in 5-let's go". "How many times do I gotta keep telling you to keep that damn stick outta your mouth?" asked Roman. "I guess you wanna choke to death." "Cute" Dean sarcastically said as he spat out the toothpick. "There, all better now?" "I guess so" said Roman. "Good now let's go get our asses out there now" said Dean. "Boy do you seem in an uptight mood" said Seth. "Yeah well…I've just got some issues going on that's all" said Dean. "What kind of issues?" Roman asked. "What kind of issues-? Dude can we get the hell onto our match already?" asked Dean.
"Fine by me" said Roman. "Jeez looks like someone isn't getting any" he thought. With that the trio walked single file towards the door and Seth decided to drop the issue…for now. After all it really wasn't his business wasn't it?
A/N: Thank you to everyone who's reviewing and reading. I really appreciate it and of course I will finish this story as I already finished writing it ;-) and the story is almost done being published here :-). By the way what was up with "RAW" last night? Poor Brie and Nikki and yes I love both Paige and AJ but poor AJ as well. I'm glad Stephanie got arrested that was so damn hilarious but we all know that means Nikki is going to suffer way more now :-( Anyways I'm done rambling. Reviews are always welcome :-)