Athena Tyler and Michael Jackson are married to people they don't belong with. The history between Michael and Athena isn't complicated; they met on We Are The World, sparks flew, but they never stayed in contact.
When their respective spouses sugg...
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MONDAY, August 29th, 1994
Kayden, Lisa Marie, and Liam all turned around, only to come face to face with Michael, who was standing there with his arms crossed, tapping his foot on the ground impatiently. His expression was steely, a far cry from his usual gentle demeanor.
"Lisa Marie, Liam, what a surprise to see you two here," Michael's voice was cold, devoid of any emotion, "Do you know how pathetic you both look right now? Desperately trying to cling on to something that was never yours to begin with," he said, "Let me guess. You're here to try and get me and Athena back. It's not gonna work. She belongs to me and I belong to her. And you're not getting any money from us either—so don't even think about asking. I will ask you one more time to leave, and then I will—as Kayden said—sick my security on you."
Liam and Lisa Marie stomped their feet defiantly, refusing to move.
"I am not leaving until I see Athena!" Liam said defiantly, "I have a right! She is my wife—or, she was!"
A dangerous glint appeared in Michael's eyes as he took a step closer to Liam, towering over him with an imposing presence. His voice dropped low and deadly, cutting through the tension like a knife, "Your right to see Athena was revoked the moment you laid a hand on her. You have no claim over her, Liam. You never did," Michael's tone was final, leaving no room for argument.
Kayden took a step closer to Lisa Marie, his voice laced with warning, "Don't push it any further. You have no idea what Michael and Athena are capable of when they're pushed to their limits," he said, "I suggest you take whatever dignity you have left and walk away now."
Lisa Marie shrugged him away from her and resorted to flirtation, strutting up to Michael as if she didn't have a care in the world, her voice dripping with seduction, "Why don't you take me back, Michael? I know you've always wanted me. You can't deny it. We could be the power couple everyone's been waiting for, the ultimate combination of talent and heritage. Leave Athena in the dust—she wouldn't even know what hit her."
Michael's eyes narrowed, the amusement he'd been feeling moments ago replaced with a cold anger. He took a step closer to Lisa Marie, her perfume invading his nose, "You wear way too much perfume, don't you, Lisa Marie? It's overpowering and sickening. Just like you," He spat out her name as if it were a curse, "You and your manipulative games. You think you can just waltz in here, threaten us, and expect us to give in to your demands? Well, you're wrong. No matter how hard you try, you can't touch us. You're not powerful enough. We are the ultimate power couple, and you are just a desperate, pathetic loser trying to cling to something that's long gone," he leaned back and crossed his arms, "You really think I want anything to do with you? Your reputation as a cheater precedes you, and the fact that you're involved with someone like Liam Barlowe? Pathetic. I'd wouldn't be caught dead with someone like you."
Lisa Marie gasped at the insult and Liam stepped forward, his face twisted with fury, "How dare you talk to her like that, Michael! You think you're so high and mighty just because you're marrying some untalented Tyler girl. Well, let me tell you, your—"
"Oh, I've got stuff to say to you too, buddy!" Michael said, his piercing gaze moving to Liam, "Liam, you should have known better than to worm your way into a family of music industry dynamite. We're not ones to be crossed or underestimated. Your cruelty towards Athena may have worked in the past, but now you and Lisa Marie have made yourselves an enemy of the entirety of the Jackson-Tyler clan. And trust me, you don't want to be on our bad side."
Liam scoffed, "You are not that powerful, bro."
"Oh, really?" Michael raised an eyebrow. Normally he was not one to resort to insults and argument, but at this point, he did not care—these two had tested his patience long enough. And he was sick of it, "Who are the ones who can actually sing? Who are the ones that can dance? Who are the ones that can act? Who are the ones that have written songs that have become timeless classics? Who are the ones that have sold more albums than you can count? And finally, who are the ones that have the last names that have ruled the music industry for decades?"
Kayden jumped in, "I'll tell you who! It's the Jackson's and the Tyler's! We're not playing around anymore. We've had enough of your games and your abuse. So, I suggest you both get out of here while you still can, and stay far away from Athena and far away from Michael. We won't hesitate to make sure you regret ever messing with our family."
"Last chance," Michael said, but neither Lisa Marie no Liam made any move to leave, "Fine. Bill! Javon!" he called.
Javon was Athena's Head of Security—he had been with her for years and as of today, he has joined Bill, who was Michael's Head of Security.
With a scoff, Liam retorted, "You think you can scare us with your hired muscle? We're not going anywhere until we get what we came for."
"Javon!" Prince yelled as he ran over, "Athena told me to tell you to get rid of Liam!" he said before nudging Michael and whispering, "Athena's here, by the way. She saw the commotion but the tradition says you can't see her so she went inside."
Michael let out a relieved sigh at the news that his fiancé was safe, "Javon, Bill, show these two the door. They're not welcome here," He said, his eyes never leaving Lisa Marie and Liam.
Prince's phone buzzed and he looked down at it to see a message from the bride, "Athena says that if Javon breaks Liam's bones while dragging him out of here by the hair, it's not on her and Michael."
Michael smirked in amusement at the message from his fiancé, then turned back to Liam and Lisa Marie, "Well, it seems my lovely bride-to-be has a few creative demands for your departure. Javon, Bill, by all means, entertain her wishes as you escort our unwanted guests off the premises."
The Jackson-Tyler siblings exchanged smirks as the two security guards began to approach Liam and Lisa Marie. The couple tried to back away, but it was clear they were outnumbered and outmatched.
It was then that Liam and Lisa Mare were dragged, quite literally, by Javon and Bill, then thrown out the gate and onto the street.
Dropping the now limp bodies of Liam and Lisa Marie onto the pavement, Javon and Bill selected a few nearby rocks and pebbles and began to pummel the couple, their faces twisted in rage at the betrayal that had been inflicted upon their loved ones.
"You don't disrespect the Jackson-Tyler Dynasty and get away with it!" Bill glared.
Javon added, "I am Athena's Head of Security. You mess with her, you mess with me, and you mess with the entire Jackson-Tyler clan."
"Rocks to the face!" Javon and Bill shouted, as they launched the projectiles at Liam and Lisa Marie.
