Human Nature

Chapter 41

February 17th, 1993

Mariah gently pulled Michael away from Dominic, but inside she felt like she was going to explode. She made sure she was a good distance away from Dominic and the kids because she didn't want Jordan to hear what she had to say.

"I want them out. I want them gone now." She said as calmly as she could.

Michael wrinkled his nose. "Why?"

"I want them to leave. They need to go right now." She said.

Michael looked like he was about to laugh at her. "Baby, you need to give me a reason."

"I don't like them and I don't want them in my house." Mariah explained.

He laughed. "Your house?"

She could feel the anger rising in her throat at his bemused expression. "Yeah, my house. I'm your fiance and I'm asking you to escort them off the premises."

"Baby, calm down." He grabbed her hands. "It's okay. They're just enjoying Neverland."

"I think June's enjoying a little  more than that." Mariah pulled her hands away.

She didn't want him to touch her until they were gone. She was struggling to keep her voice level and she paced a little to try to catch her breath. 

"What are you talking about?"

She took a deep breath. "Get her out. She's planning something, Michael. She's preying on you, can't you see that?"

"Just tell me what happened in the house." He pleaded.

Mariah took a deep breath. "She was make snide little comments towards me. She was being rude and I want her gone."

Michael held her hand again. "Baby, what did she say to you?"

"She was saying things like, 'Michael must really love you if he's planning on marrying you'-"

"Which I do."

"No, it's the way she said it. Then she starts asking me about how you are in bed and how big you are. That's not appropriate."

Michael nodded. "You're right, it's not but I don't think she meant any harm by it."

"Ugh." She started stomping her foot. "I. Want. Her. Out."

Michael gave her an incredulous look. "Are you having a temper tantrum?" 

"Maybe I am. I didn't like her before and I told you I didn't want her here, but you brought her here anyway. Now I hate her and that goes against my religion." Mariah snapped.

Michael sighed, rubbing his temples. "I don't want to fight with you. I really don't, they'll be leaving a few hours, okay?"

"Then she'll be out of our lives forever, right?"

He hesitated.

She gritted her teeth. "Right?"

"Can we not fight about this?" He asked.

She slapped him hard. She didn't understand why it was so hard for him to promise to get rid of a woman that she didn't like.

"Ow!"

"Tell me she's not coming back anymore." She demanded.

Michael turned and walked back over to Dominic, leaving her standing off by herself.

So he can't respect me as his future wife and lady of the house? Alright, I'll remember that next time he comes to me about respect. 

February 24th, 1993