"What About..." (MJ Fantasy)

When the Dust Settles

                                        ~~~~~~~~~~~ESMERALDA'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"I am happy to inform you that Mr. Jackson has finally showed up to our sessions, which means you will not have much longer to do this." Dr. Rosenburg says, excited.

I smile lightly. "That's good to hear. Im glad this will all be over soon." I say, relieved.

"I have a question for you. Dont get offended or think that I am taking sides." Dr. Rosenburg says, looking at me seriously.

"Okay." I say.

"How would you feel about having a session together?" She asks, waiting for my response.

"Absolutely not." I say, without even having to think about it.

"Your problems are very deeply rooted and I believe that talking to each other in an open, judgement-free place will bring you two to a compromise so you wont have such ill feelings towards each other. And you need to be honest. Brutally honest." She explains.

"No. I cant do that. I dont want to be around him right now." I say, looking down.

"So, maybe in a month?" She asks.

"No. I dont want to be in a session with him at all." I say, getting aggravated.

"You know, the first time I met with Michael, he wanted to replace me before he even spoke to me. I asked him what he was afraid of and he was honest with me. I dont know why, but he was. I'm gonna ask you the same thing. What are you so afraid of?" She asks, taking her glasses off.

"Nothing. I dont want to be around him. You know what he did to me, why would you want to bring us together anyways? What has he been telling you?" I ask, defensive.

"You know I cannot discuss that with you." She says.

"Then why are you all of a sudden wanting us to come together?" I ask, standing up.

"Esmeralda, we always wanted for you two to come together at some point. The judge orders counseling if she feels like divorce can be avoided and resolved between the couple. Our hope is that through these sessions, you two can eventually come together." She explains.

"I dont want to get back together with him. If I have to go to these sessions and pour my heart out then fine, but dont you tell me that I need to get back with anyone just because you think we shouldnt be divorced in the first place!" I say, raising my voice.

Dr. Rosenburg sighs and puts her notebook down. "I was hoping you would be more cooperative." She says.

"Why? Because Michael is?" I say, rolling my eyes.

"No, because this relationship can be saved and it is worth saving. Too many couples jump the gun and I do not want that to happen between you two." She says.

"He hit me and cheated on me. Either one of those would have sent a normal person packing. I think you people forget that underneath the sparkly clothes and the expensive music videos and the immense talent, that Michael is a man. A man that I am done dealing with." I say, laying back on the couch.

Dr. Rosenburg sits back in her recliner and opens up her notebook.

"Alright. Let's continue then." She says.

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"Esmeralda it is her job. The judge clearly sees something in the relationship that the both of you dont so if you want to expedite this divorce you need to just go along with it." Roberta explains.