I never did call AJ that day. We were all too worried about helping Tony out with the restraunt.
"Im going to have to close this place for a few days or something," he sighed.
"Well... it's better than closing this place down for good, right?" Shawn asked.
"Right," he nodded.
It was the next day and we (Tony, Shawn, Steph and I) were all sitting in Tony's office.
"My wife and I discussed everything and we decided it would be for the best if we shut this place down. Not right away, maybe in a few months or something. Um, we're going to redo everything in here. Paint, new counters, new tables, chairs, floors, everything. We'll keep this place open for awhile and then we'll just sell it to someone. She was just diagnosed with cancer and I cant be away when things get real bad. Im sorry guys about this," he said looking at all of us.
"What about our jobs?" I asked, worried that we wouldnt have jobs.
"It all depends on the next owner," he said frowning.
"Well, we got a few months, might as well live it up I guess," Shawn said.
"Yeah, I guess so," Steph pouted.
"Now, you dont have to help, but I need as much as I can get..."
"We already told you we would help," I said pointing to me and Shawn.
"Steph?" Tony asked.
"No problem. I'll get my boyfriend in here to help to. He's pretty handy," she informed us.
"That would be wonderful," he smiled.
"Now, I went out last night and bought paint and tiles for the floors. The cabinets and tables and chairs wont be in until tomorrow, so, who wants to paint and who wants to tile?" he asked.
"I'll have to paint," I said pointing to my tummy.
He nodded, "Steph?" he asked.
"I'll paint," she nodded.
"Ok, looks like it's you and me Shawn," Tony said.
"You going to be ok?" Shawn asked.
"Yeah, I'll be fine," I smiled.
"You better call AJ," he whispered.
I rolled my eyes and got up. I walked over to where the paint was. Eggshell white.
"Im going to change, I'll be back," I announced.
"Yeah, me too," Shawn said and followed me to the room. We've changed in front of each other plenty of times. It was completely normal for us.
"Is he the father of her baby?" I heard Steph asked Tony.
"I dont know, but thats none of our business," he said. I smiled. I looked at Shawn who was snickering.
"Oh well," I shrugged. I changed into a pair of overalls and a white tank top. I put a bandana to secure my hair back and a pair of white sneakers.
"Ready?" I asked.
"You look like a professional painter," he laughed.
"Yeah, well... today I am," I smiled and we walked back to where Tony and Steph had already started. Around noon we all decided to take a break.
"Mmm.. I want pizza with black olives," I said walking over to the phone to order a pizza.
"Eww," Steph scrunched up her nose.
"Mmm... that sounds good," I giggled. I picked up the phone and dialed the number to order.
"What does everyone else want?" I asked.
"I want a Cuban sandwich," Steph told me. She grabbed her coat and walked out.
"Shawn?" I asked.
"Pizza is fine. I'll just have some of yours," he said.
"Tony?" I asked.
"No thanks honey, my wife made me a sandwich," he said.
"Ok..." I finished my order and hung up the phone.
"Call him now," Shawn whispered.
"Did you ever call your mother?" I asked, putting my hands on my hips.
"Yes, as a matter of fact I did. She hasnt called back yet though. She wasnt home," he said.
I took a deep breath and picked up the phone.
After a few rings someone picked up.
"Hello?" asked a female voice.
"Um, who is this?" I asked, not recognizing the voice.
"Sarah, who's this?" she asked, her voice like saccran.
"Melissa, are you a friend of Rock's?" I asked, curious.
"No, Im AJ's girlfriend, why?" she asked.
"Can I talk to AJ?" I asked, tears forming in my eyes.
"Yeah, hold on," she said.
"Hello?" AJ asked after a few brief moments.
"You fucking liar!" I yelled at him.
"Melissa!" he yelled, surprised.
"You do have a girlfriend. Why'd you lie to me?" I asked, the tears spilling down my cheeks.
"Melissa, I didnt even know her when..." he said trying to defend himself.
"Bull shit. I could careless if I ever saw you again. Believe me, your child will never know who you are. I hate you!" I shouted at him.
"Melissa, please, let me explain," he begged.
"Why? Was I not good enough for you AJ? Huh? You had to go fucking around behind my back?" I shouted.
"Melissa, damnit, listen to me!" he yelled. I jumped. AJ never yelled at me.
I grew silent, except the sniffling and listened for AJ to speak.
"Damnit Melissa. You cant tell me you havent met someone new up there," he said.
"Well, I am telling you that, AJ," I said.
He took a deep breath, "Come back later baby," I heard him say to 'her'.
"You have a lot of fucking nerve," I spat.
"Melissa, shut up," he said calmly.
"Why? So you can make cheap excuses for yourself?"
"Melissa, we arent together. Why are you so upset?"
"Why am I so upset? Because AJ, you loved me once. You made love to me, we made a child and you throw me out of your life, like it meant nothing to you. Well, AJ, it meant something to me. How do I know you werent fooling around behind my back?" I asked.
"Melissa, we were always together, why would you think I was cheating on you?" I asked.
"I dont know AJ, you seemed to have pulled a lot of things off," I sighed.
"Like what?" he asked.
"You told me you loved me," I whispered.
"Melissa, I do love you," he told me.
"You dont love me," I told him.
"I do love you," he followed.
"No, I dont believe you," I told him.
"Melissa, you make this so hard," he told me.
"AJ, if you loved me, you would want a family with me. You would want to be with me. You wouldnt be off with some new girl. You would be holding me and kissing me. You'd be with me for every doctors visit and everything. You dont love me AJ," I spat.
"Melissa, Im not going to argue with you about this," he said softly, his raspy voice making even more sad then I was before.
"Well, AJ what are you going to do? Push me away and pretend Im not there? You remember something AJ, when your fucking her, it'll never be the same," I said and hung up. I put my head in my hands and began crying. I wish I didnt love him so much.
"Are you ok?" Shawn asked wrapping his arms around me.
"I dont understand why he doesnt want me," I cried.
"Look at me," he said bringing my chin up. I looked into his eyes, trying my best not to cry.
"I want to tell you something my mother used to tell me about my dad, ok?" he asked.
I nodded.
"He has all the characteristics of a dog except loyalty," he told me. I smiled and even sniffle a laugh.
"What happened?" Tony asked walking into the office.
"Nothing, it's nothing," I said wiping my face.
"You sure?" he asked.
"Yeah, Im fine, thanks," I smiled.
"You are beautiful and he is blind to see how perfect you are and how much he is missing out on with such a gorgeous girl," Shawn told me as Tony left.
"Thank you Shawn," I said wrapping my arms around his neck.
"I would do anything for you, you know that right?" he asked. I nodded.
"I know," I smiled.
"Now, lets not think about AJ for the rest of the day,ok?" he asked.
"OK," I nodded.
Chapter Four
Chapter Six
Weak Index
AJ Fanfiction Index
BSB Fanfiction Index
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