Punk's POV:
On our way back to the hotel, Saraya was a lot more shaken up than she lead on. She kept zoning out and she was jumpy as if Colby was going to pop up out of nowhere. Before her, April, and I even got into the car, she made me check the entire thing to make sure that there was no sign of Colby or foul play that would mess with all three of us. She absolutely refused to go inside when April and I suggested that we'd go eat so, we ended up picking up three pizzas and taking it to go. She was absolutely paranoid the entire time and, even though she was obviously tired, refused to close her eyes in the backseat to allow herself to go to sleep. April told me to put the pizza in the passenger seat allowing her to be in the backseat to calm her down. I didn't mind. I know how they feel about each other...
At some point, Saraya did fall asleep. Her head rested on my wife's shoulder and April kissed the top of her head whispering something to her that I couldn't hear. It bothered me a lot more than I will ever admit. I tried to keep my eyes on the road but I wasn't focused on anything but what was happening in my backseat. I love my wife and I even love Saraya, in a sisterly type way. But I couldn't help but feel this overpowering sense of jealousy? Yeah, jealousy. I don't get jealous, I shouldn't be. April is my wife, dammit.
And I will always fight for what's mine.
"Are you okay?" April asked quietly from the backseat.
"Of course," I replied. "Why wouldn't I be?"
"You're practically glaring at us back here," April mumbled. She reached and ran her fingers through Saraya's raven hair.
"I'm fine honey. Really. It's just been a crazy night you know. Colby's antics have me slightly on edge. He's such an asshole."
"We'll get through whatever this is between Saraya and I..I swear to you," April replied, ignoring everything I'd just said. She knew I was lying. She's smart like that.
I pulled up in front of the hotel and parked then covered my eyes. I was quiet for a minute then said,"You do know what this means, don't you?"
"Phil, I-"
"I don't wanna be the arrogant jerk that my character was when I say this even though it comes across this way. I'm not speaking as Cm Punk, I speaking to you as a man you know better then that. I'm speaking to you as Phillip Jack Brooks, your husband. The man you married about a year ago so, here it is. Eventually, when everything is said and done, you have a choice to make. It's either me or.."
I looked at Saraya still asleep on my wife's shoulder then continued, "Her. I never thought I'd be that guy to make someone I love choose between two people she loves. Then again, I never thought I'd be in this predicament in general. April, I want you to know that whatever you decide, whoever, I will stand by you. You know what the beauty of us is? We were friends long before we became lovers and you know what that means? That means you and I will be close whether we're married or not. You and I are connected. I.."
I stopped to clear my throat then finally said, "I guess that's why it was so easy for me to fall in love with you, April."
I watched her tear up but she quickly wiped her eyes, "I'm sorry this is happening. I didn't fall in love with Saraya on purpose, baby. It just happened."
"Falling in love with anyone is never on purpose. It always just happens."
It was April who woke Saraya up and we headed inside the building. I carried the pizza as the girls trailed behind me to our hotel room. No one said anything but Saraya kept glancing between us, probably sensing that something happened.
If she did, she didn't say anything.
We spent the rest of the night watching some action movie that I rented a few nights ago for April and I to see. We ate vegetarian pizza and spoke to one another quietly every now and then by commenting on the movie. The movie eventually ended and each one of us took turns picking a movie out then watching.
We pulled an all nighter almost until we heard a loud, invasive knock on the door. It made us all three jump and I sat up quickly from where I was lying down.
"I'll get it," I said then stood up. I walked over to the door, running my fingers through my hair. I opened it and were greeted by three large, burly men who were the size of Kane. One of them was actually the size of Big Show. The only difference between these men and Kane and Big Show was that these men were in cop uniforms. I've never liked cops ever since my youth so, even though I had no reason to be, I was on edge.
I glanced between them, "Officers."
"Phil Brooks?" One of them asked.
I looked at the one in the center as another one scowled at me. I'm use to being scowled at it.
"Yeah?"
"Were you backstage at a live wrestling event hours ago? Specifically Monday Night Raw?"
"Yeah, so?"
"And is it true you are a bitter former employee of the environment?"
I smirked, "I wouldn't say bitter. Who's bitter? I'm not."
The cop shook his head, "Its come to our attention that you attacked an employee backstage."
"Well yeah but-"
"Sir, put your hands behind your back."
I dropped my smirk and stared at him, "What? You're serious?"
"Sir, put your hands behind your back."
I sighed putting my hands behind my back as April and Saraya got up.
April looked at the cops, "What's going on?"
"Phillip Brooks, you're being arrested for an assault against Colby Lopez. You have the right to remain silent when questioned. Anything you say or do may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future," He spoke as he put the cuffs on me nice and tight.
"This is ridiculous! Let him go!" April screamed crying.
"Phil was just protecting me! Colby put his hands on me and Phil was protecting me from him! It was self defense!" Saraya yelled.
The cop ignored them both and glanced between them, "Which of you is his wife?"
I answered, "The short one."
"Hey!"
"April babe, you're short. Accept it."
She rolled her eyes and I smiled a little.
The cop looked at April, "Ma'am, he'll be in questioning all night and if this gets sorted out in time, he'll be released in the morning."
"THE MORNING!?" All three of us exclaimed.
The cops simply nodded and walked away grabbing my arm. I kept my eyes on April as they walked me down the hall and the last thing I saw, before I was hauled away, was a tear streaming down my wife's face.
Suddenly, it wasn't the fact that April was also in love with Saraya and vice versa that hurt me the worst. It wasn't even the fact that she just might choose her over me.
It was the single tear that streamed down my sweetheart's face that hurt me the most.
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A long update was much needed for this story because as you can tell, it's getting pretty intense!
So sad to hear that AJ is retiring but I'm happy for her either way. I support her no matter what.
Anyways, comments as you know are appreciated and votes are bae ❤️
Thanks for reading you guys! ❤️
