Strangers In Moscow

Chapter 8 Pt. 5

 Michael's P.O.V.

My poor baby! I would reassure her a thousand times that Lisa is completely out of my system. Janet runs in the room with a concerned look painted on her face. "Hey, what's wrong? I thought I heard somebody crying.", she said softly. "She had a bad nightmare about me and Lisa.", I say rolling my eyes at the thought. "Oh wow. Yes, that really is a nightmare.", Janet says as Shirley starts to laugh, which makes my heart soar. "Now, there's that magical smile I love seeing!", I say as I begin to tickle her, making her laugh more. She turns to Janet, who's beaming with happiness to see her smile again. "Thank you so much for checking on me, sis!", Shirley said. Janet smiled and hugged her. "Girl, you were there for me. Besides, I really Miss You Much ", she said as we all burst into laughter as she started dancing as she leaves out. I gaze at her and I can tell she's feeling better, but I can also see she's thinking about something. "What's on your mind, love?", I ask curiously. "Nothing.", she says while looking down, blushing. How can someone look so hot blushing? She makes me go insane when she does that! I tilt her chin up and kiss her. "I just think it's adorable how you treat me with such care. I feel so loved and I appreciate it so much.", she says smiling and blushing even more. "Baby, you mean everything to me. I'm going to treat you with the most care. You are my queen and you will be treated as such.", I say as I kiss her. I love her so much, it breaks my heart to see her cry. Hopefully, one day I hope to call her Mrs. Jackson.

Later on that day, my phone rang, it was my father. So I picked up and answered:

Michael: Hello Father. *smiles*

Joseph: Hello son. How are you doing today?

Michael: I'm doing fine. How are you and Mother doing?  *smiles*

Joseph: We're doing great! *smiles* I was just calling to talk to you and check on you and Shirley.

Michael: Awww thanks, we're doing good. Thanks for asking about her. It means a lot that you approve of her. *tears*

Joseph: Son, she seems like a fine young lady. You two belong together. I wouldn't be surprised if you guys made it down the aisle. *chuckles*

Michael: Really? You think we'll make it that far?

Joseph: Yes, son. I really believe she's the one for you. Like I said the other day, she reminds me so much of your mother. She loves you and she cares about you.

Michael: Thanks Father, I really want her to become Mrs. Jackson one day. *tears*

Joseph: Look son, I know I haven't become the best father in your life when you were young, and even though all I wanted was for you to be the best, I went about it the wrong way. Now, I'm trying to repair our relationship. You as well as your brothers and sisters. Michael, I'm terribly sorry for everything I've done to hurt you. Please forgive me. *tears*

I look at the phone totally in shock. Tears streamed down my face. For so long, this was all I wanted from my Father. A chance to start over and get over the hurt. To put the pain in the past.

Michael: Father, I forgive you for everything. I'm willing to put an effort to repair our relationship. I love you so much!

Joseph: Thank you son. I love you too! I'm going to call you tomorrow, so we can spend some time together! *smiles through his tears*

Michael: Okay, Father. Talk to you tomorrow! Take care. *hangs up*

We both hung up at the same time. I had a huge smile on my face. For so long, I had been longing to hear my father say those words to me. I don't hold a grudge against him. I will finally be able to have my father as a father, not just a manager.