Just You And Me (A Michael Jackson Story)

Chapter 96: Always...

Charlotte's Point of View

Stop crying, Charlotte. Stop crying, Charlotte. Stop crying, Charlotte. You're way stronger than this, and you know it. Forget everything that happened; at the wedding and in the past. You're living in the past, and it's time for you to start living in the present. You're going to be okay, Charlotte. You're going to be okay, Charlotte. I feel like crap right now, words can't describe how I'm feeling right now.

I sniff a few times before I actually standing up, once I look at myself in the mirror, all I can see is a broken human being. There is mascara all over my face; especially around my eyes. There are tears still running down my cheeks, and I basically look like a dead person. I take off my clothes and jump into the cold shower, maybe a cold shower would help me calm down my nerves. After a long, relaxing shower, I start getting ready for tonight; since it's Christmas Eve, I plan on wearing a red strapless dress with matching heels. I was right, that cold shower did help my nerves. After I finish getting ready, I take a look at myself in the mirror, and try not to think about the bad things that happened today.

Once I reached the bottom step, I felt something strange inside of me, but I just kept on walking, ignoring the feeling. I walk into the kitchen - where Michael is baking something - and kiss his cheek gently, causing him to almost drop the tray full of Christmas Cookies. He turns around and his eyes widen as he puts the cookie tray down on the counter, "Wow, baby...You look, amazing. How are you feeling, princess?" He asks, putting his hands on my sides.

"I still feel really bad, but I'm trying to ignore it, it's Christmas Eve after all.." I admit, gaining a warm comforting smile from him. A weak smile creeps up on my lips, as he pecks my lips once, "I'm sorry I embarrassed you back at the wedding, I just couldn't control myself.." I look down in shame, wrapping my arms around his neck. He lifts up my chin and look down at me - due to how short I really am - he pecks my lips again, making my cheeks blush uncontrollably.

"Princess, it's okay..You don't need to apologize, baby..." He kisses my forehead twice before he continues, "You're so brave and so strong, but at that moment you just needed to let that pain go, it's alright, baby. I love you so much, and yes, I understand what you're going through, just know that I will always be here for you, always..." He softly kisses my neck, but it isn't like a "turn on" kiss, it just feels like a comforting neck kiss, and I love it, "You look so beautiful right now, honey.." He whispers sweetly into my ear, making me smile even more. Even though I don't feel beautiful, he always knows how to make me think I am, "I am so proud of you for staying strong through this, baby.." He finishes with a kiss.

Cameron's Point of View

The wedding turned out better than I had planned, it went really well. We decided not to have an after party because it's Christmas Eve, and that would waste a lot of time. Right now, Charlotte's kids' are here for a play date with Chelsea and Raymond, and Nicole and I are just chilling on the couch. Talking about Charlotte's kids', I don't know what happened to her at the wedding, she just left and I don't even know why. I wish she could've stayed, but maybe she didn't feel good. But, I kind of feel bad now because I wanted her to be at my wedding, I wanted her to see how happy I really was, but I don't know what happened. Whenever I'm around her now, I feel weird, like if we were strangers instead of friends. Maybe, the spark we once had is gone now. But, there's nothing I can do about that. I wish we could go back to being best friends, but I don't think that's possible.

"Cameron, are you okay?" Nicole looks up at me with a worried look. I sigh and rub my forehead as I kiss her forehead sweetly, "Are you worried about something?" I look down, keeping a steady face expression, trying to stay happy about everything.