let me love you ~ michael jackson & ariana grande

heartbroken

December 6th, 1995

Ariana

I stand in the elevator anxiously as I wait for the floor number to hit 2. Grace stands beside me with little prince in her arms who's sleeping away, Delilah's little hand is latched onto my bigger one.

The elevator doors open wide and we both step out, I spot Bill at the receptionist desk.

"Bill." I rush over, embracing him with one arm. "What-what happened? Is Michael okay-" Tears brim my eyes as I'm still not completely sure on what went wrong.

"He's resting right now but he's stable. The doctor said that because he already had the flu prior to rehearsing, him overworking himself too hard caused him to collapse."

"Where is he?" I ask Bill, I look down at Dede and she looks just as worried as I am.

"3rd door to your left." I thank him for the directions and make my way to the hospital room. I knock on the door, hearing footsteps walk towards it.

It's swung open and I'm met with Janet. My eyes widen at my best friend and I hug her. "Oh, Janet."

"Ariana, Michael has been asking for you for the last hour." She smiles unevenly. "And hello little miss Dede." Janet picks up my daughter and twirls her around. "God, you're getting big." Dede laughs and wraps her arms around her tightly. "Hi, auntie Janet."

Rebbie steps out from behind Janet and comes forward, I hug and greet her too. "We'll take the kids down to the cafeteria with Grace." Janet whispers into my ear before all 3 women leave with Michael and I's beloved children.

I leisurely step into the room, Michael lays on the hospital bed meekly and his eyes flutter open a couple of times before focusing on me. The IV bag sits on the hook steadily next to him as it punctures his hand.

"Ariana..." His mouth forms into a small grin. "My love."

My lip quivers at the slightest as I sit on the edge of the bed gently. "Michael, you scared the living daylights out of me."

"I know I probably did...and I'm sorry." He grabs my hand, kissing it weakly. "I felt so sick rehearsing but I just kept pushing through. They gave me some fluids though so I'll be alright."

I kiss him, letting my lips linger on his for a few seconds. "I'm just glad you're okay. I love you too much to ever let you go." I tell him. Michael brings my face back to his, pressing his mouth against mine passionately.

"I love you so much more than you know, my love."

"Just please promise to go easy on yourself when you rehearse." I say.

He squeezes my hand. "I promise."

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December 20th, 1995

Ariana

"Dede, you have to listen to Frank and Eddie okay?" I assure the mischievous little girl. She nods with a smile. "Okay, go wild." And with that, Frank and Eddie are being pulled into all sorts of different directions.

Michael decided to stay back with me and little Prince, we stroll throughout the empty park. Disneyland Paris to be exact.

"It's always so beautiful here at night." I admire the lights of the different rides, all eye catching and stunning at the same time.