The Stripper (18+) A Michael Jackson Book

Chapter 57: Birthday present

Natalie's POV:

I stood next to Laura and Claire, seeing Michael's helicopter take off. Through the glass window I could see the man wave with a beautiful smile on his face. Our daughter raised her little hand to wave quickly in response.

Soon the helicopter moved, flying away from the Jackson's Industry's building. I sighed heavily, with certain dissatisfaction. Receiving an attentive look from Laura, who smiled weakly.

"Come on, Nat! Don't be like that." My best friend commented in the attempt to cheer me up.

I hated when Michael had to travel, I hated to stay away from my husband.

We were both totally busy.

Despite working relatively in the same place, we didn't come acros much. We both had important positions, which demanded a lot of our attention. Lately we had promised to spend more time together, to spend time with our daughter and Sofi. As promise, Michael  made it clear that in the weekend of my birthday, which was on Sunday, our family would go to the cottage along with our closest friends and family, everything in a big celebration for my 31st birthday. Time flies fast, right?

I know.

"Laur, you know I don't like when he travels without me."

"I know, you stay with that frown every time he goes."

Laura laughed as she walked back to the central elevator. I held my daughter's hand, leading her into the metal box.

"Mommy doesn't like to be alone." Claire told Laura.

"That's why you will sleep with her! You heard what your daddy said?"

"Yes! I'm going to sleep in the big bed!" She celebrated excitedly, making me smile.

"Atta girl!"

Laura extended her hand so that Claire high-fived it. The two were simply glued, I loved the affectionate relationship that existed between them. Many times my best friend
offered to take care of my daughter when Michael and I needed to travel for business, and honestly, there wasn't a better person to take care of her. After the breakup with Harry, Laura was alone for some time. Which made me very sad, I loved their relationship and always expected a beautiful wedding. But over time we found out that he had other interests, and well known. At Rydel's and Troy's wedding party, Laura told us that her and Liza were dating. That really had been the surprise of the year, for all of us. The
atmosphere weighed initially, which resulted in Harry distancing himself from us, but nowadays it was all very natural. He was dating a beautiful Canadian girl and always came to visit us.

"Where is Liza?" I asked when we got out of the elevator.

"She's at "Imperium". She said she had to pay some suppliers today."

"I don't know what I would do without her in that place."

"My girlfriend is awesome, I know." Laura spoke smugly.

"She is, but don't feel cocky about it, Hansen. I also have a wonderful husband."

"You say that for years, Nat. I can't forget it."

We stayed for a few minutes in my office while I solved some Jackson's Industry's pending issues. Laura had now taken over the position of general supervisor at the headquarters, and relied on Rydel's help, who controlled the financial sector.

Honestly, Michael was like a hurricane, not only in my life, but in everyone around me. Compared to our situation years ago, in which Rydel, Laura and I lived in a small apartment sharing economies, today we were much better than we imagined. With my ascension to the presidency, I saw as my duty to help both women who helped me throughout the years. And Michael didn't question it, he knew the trust I had in my friends, or rather, in my sisters. Today, not only me, but all of us lived in a great financial situation.