Love and Weakness (Third Part of "Love In The Spotlight") MJ Fantasy

Chapter 2: Confused Feelings

Neverland Valley Ranch: Michael's office- Santa Ynez, CA

Zoe's POV

I sighed and ran my hands over my stomach as Dan Oxman, Michael's lawyer, and Terrence Hurst, my lawyer, argued back and forth. Michael noticed my frustration and gave me an apologetic look. I rolled my eyes and looked at the ground. How dare he look at me like he's sorry. He's the reason we're here in the first place.

"Look, immediate divorce is not the way to go. You shouldn't be trying to drag a woman to court right after she has a baby." Terrence stated.

"So at what point will your client feel comfortable enough to go to court? A month after giving birth? Two months? A year?" Dan questioned sarcastically.

"I don't know how long specifically, but I know that right after she has the baby is too soon." Terrence responded.

I leaned back in my chair and closed my eyes. This has been going on for hours. Michael and his lawyer think that we should begin the divorce process as soon as the baby is born, but my lawyer and I think we should wait. I think it's ridiculous that Michael is trying to get me to sit in court every day right after I give birth. I'll need to be with the baby at that time, not in a court room.

"Just think of how bad it will look on him when the press finds out that he's divorcing his wife just a few days after she has their baby. The media will eat him alive." Terrence pointed out.

That statement grabbed Michael's attention, and he looked over at Dan. "He's right... maybe we should consider waiting a little while. Just a few months."

Dan placed a hand on Michael's shoulder. "Are you sure about this? I'm with you 100% on whatever decision you make, as long as you feel it's the right one."

Michael nodded. "Yes, I'm sure. The press will never understand if the divorce is immediate."

I crossed my arms and scoffed. "Son of a bitch..." I muttered.

Michael raised an eyebrow and looked at me. "Excuse me?"

I sucked my teeth. "Whenever we begged you to postpone the divorce because it wouldn't be good for me to go to court so soon you didn't give a damn. But now that the press may be involved you've had a change of heart? What kind of shit is that?"

Terrence touched my hand lightly and gave me an I-got-this look. "All that matters is that we're all in agreement, despite the reasoning behind it. Now we can move past this and prepare ourselves for court in a few months. Agreed?"

Dan stood up and extended his hand to Terrence. "I agree. I'm glad we could come to a conclusion here."

Terrence shook his hand and smiled. "Me too, Mr. Oxman."

Michael stood up to shake Terrence's hand and I stood up to shake Dan's. We discussed when we'll meet again and when we will officially file for divorce. They decided that 2 months after the baby is born is the best time, even though I still think it's too soon. These people are going to make me have post-partum depression. The two men left and Michael and I stood in the room by ourselves.

Michael turned to me and gave me a nervous look. "Zoe..."

I ignored him and walked, more like waddled, out of the room quickly. I don't want to hear what he has to say today. We get a long for the most part, but that's only because I need his help through the pregnancy. If I was on my own, I probably would've lost the baby due to stress. I made my way to the stairs and stopped right in front of them, staring up the steep incline. I'll never make it up there, and I'm not asking Michael's ass for help right now. I turned around and went to the living room instead, plopping down on the couch and putting my feet up. I got comfortable quickly and felt myself drifting off when Michael entered the room.