“I have to stay. I’ve never quit before and I don’t intend to quit now.”
“Good choice.” Lisa said smiling. AJ covered his eyes as a flash of light blinded him once more.
“Thanks Lisa.” AJ said speaking into the air even though Lisa had just vanished.
“Hey who are you talking to?” Amy asked walking up behind AJ.
“Oh no one. Where’s Brenda and Nick?” AJ said changing the subject.
“Well they went back to Nick’s place. It was getting late and they wanted to go home. They asked if I wanted to come but I wanted to go back to the apartment and be alone with you.” AJ smiled at Amy’s last sentence. ‘Maybe Lisa was right. Maybe she does love me.’
Amy called a cab and they took back off to the apartment. Amy dropped her keys on the table and then pressed the answer machine button.
*Beep*
“Hey Amy, this is Fatima. We have a video shoot tomorrow. I just called to remind you. Five o’clock sharp. See you tomorrow. Bye!” Amy waited for the next message but instead got caught up in the moment with AJ. AJ walked up to Amy and wrapped his arms around her.
“Kiss me.” He whispered. Amy leaned towards his lips…
*Beep*
“Hey baby, It’s me Alex. I called to check up on you. I guess you aren’t home so I’ll call back later. I love you. Bye cutie!” Amy pulled away from AJ when she heard Alex’s voice. She looked at the answer machine. Alex just called her and reminded her that she was still with him.
‘Dang it. He seems to always ruin things. I was just about to get my kiss. Stupid Alex.’ AJ got frustrated and walked out of the apartment. Amy let him walk out. She let him go and walk off the steam. She knew he’d come back and then they could talk about it. Amy felt bad but there was nothing she could do. She felt trapped. Trapped in between two loves that she couldn’t choose between. She knew she would have to choose soon but she couldn’t think about that. Not now at least. Amy decided to go catch a nap because she knew she would have a long day tomorrow. Amy changed into a baggy shirt and some boxers and then laid down to fall a sleep. Amy woke up about an hour or two later. It was dark outside and she was wondered if AJ was back yet. Amy sat up and rubbed her eyes. She tried to focus but she couldn’t rub the sleepiness out of her eyes.
“AJ.” Amy said trying to look around.
“Um…no AJ died a LONG time ago dear.”
“Who’s there!?!” Amy replied alarmed. She could see someone sitting in a chair across from her bed but the person was sitting in a shadow so she couldn’t see who it was.
“Someone from your past.”
“Quit playing games! Who are you?” Amy said starting to get mad and a little scared.
“I’m not playing games but you were.”
“What! Who are you?”
“Oh I know that you played games with my life and I bet you don’t even care or remember. Just think about one year ago in this same room you ruined me.”
“Theresa?” Amy said realizing who it was.
“Yes.” Theresa said standing up into the light that poured in through the window. The only light that filled the room was the street light outside. Amy noticed the knife in Theresa’s hand. The light that hit it bounced off of it and shinned in Amy’s eyes.
“How did you get out of jail?”
“Good behavior.” Theresa said with a sarcastic smirk.
“And what do you want? It wasn’t my fault you got charged with a murder you committed.”
“See my problem is that no one would have known that I killed AJ if you wouldn’t have brought us all together. I came with the boys and Denise so I could make sure that they didn’t get me caught but no you had to ruin it all. I was set for life and then I had to go to jail.”
“You deserved it! You killed AJ! He loved you and you betrayed him!”
“Well you know that I know you love him and I plan on letting you see him again. See this knife?” Theresa said holding up the butcher knife. “It’s VERY sharp and oh you’ll be happy to know I used this same knife to kill AJ. Now you get to die just like he did.” Theresa said plunging towards Amy with the knife. Amy jumped out of bed and Theresa stabbed the bed.
“Come on. If you want me come and get me! I’ll kick your butt and I’ll do it for AJ.” Amy yelled out waiting for Theresa to strike again. Theresa let out an angry grunt and charged at Amy once again. Amy dodged Theresa and Theresa stumbled to the floor. Amy kicked her then got on top of her and began punching her with all she had.
AJ trudged into the apartment but was startled by hearing all the grunts and yelling coming from the bedroom. He ran in there and flipped on the lights.
“What’s going on!” AJ yelled then he looked at Amy then noticed she was beating up Theresa.
“AJ!” Amy said looking to the door where AJ was standing. She began to get off of Theresa when she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. AJ watched in horror as Theresa plunged the knife into Amy’s stomach. Amy pulled the knife out then let it fall to the floor. She doubled over in pain onto the floor.
“Hahaha! See I told you I’d get back at you. Why do you keep calling out to AJ? He’s not here to save you. He’s not even here anymore.” Amy looked up at Theresa who was standing over her laughing. Amy couldn’t think of anything but the pain. She looked at her hand that was stained with her own blood.
“No!” AJ said crying out. “Not Amy.” AJ picked up the knife and examined it thinking about what he was about to do. Theresa saw the knife flying and then she saw it come towards her. AJ jammed the knife into Theresa’s stomach and then twisted the blade.
“This is for Amy and…me.” Theresa looked over and saw AJ standing beside her.
“What are you doing here? Your dead!” She backed away from AJ a little scared and shocked from seeing him again. She stumbled and then fell to the floor. She stared at AJ in amazement not even remembering that she had just gotten stabbed.
“I may be dead but I still have feelings. I love Amy and I hate you for all the pain you put Amy and me through.” AJ’s words stung Theresa’s heart and all of a sudden she felt overwhelmed by sorrow.
“I’m sorry I’ve messed your life up AJ. I understand I hurt you and I know I deserve to die for it.” Theresa yanked the knife out of her stomach and layed down. She stared at AJ and then tears began to stream down her face. “I’m sorry.” She said with her final breathe. With that she closed her eyes and died.
“AJ…” Amy whispered reaching out for him. She was still holding her stomach.
“Hold on let me call the ambulance.”
“No please just hold me.” Amy pleaded. AJ kneeled down onto the floor and then pulled Amy into his arms. He cradled her in his arms and brushed Amy’s hair out of her eyes.
“It’s going to be ok. Don’t worry.” AJ said trying to comfort Amy.
“Kind of ironic isn’t it AJ. I’ll die here just like you did.”
“Don’t say that, you’re not going to die.”
“AJ yes I am. But I’m happy because I’ll die in your arms and then be with you…forever.”
“I’m sorry Amy. This is all my fault.”
“No it isn’t your fault. AJ before I die I want you to know that I love you. I’m sorry I’ve been so stubborn to tell you that.” AJ wiped Amy’s tears.
“Don’t leave me.” He whispered crying.
“Please just kiss me.” AJ leaned in and kissed Amy with all he had. He enjoyed this last kiss. All their love poured into this one single kiss. AJ broke the kiss with tears still in his eyes. Amy shook her head understanding as she looked into his eyes. (He had just told her he loved her with out even saying a word.) AJ began singing the song that he used to sing to Amy when she was going to sleep. His voice was choked up from crying but he tried his best to sing every word clearly. Amy smiled at AJ one last time then closed her eyes and went limp in his arms.
“NO!!!!!” AJ yelled rocking Amy in his arms. Tears streamed down his face. Then the bright white light illuminated the room and AJ went numb.