Paris Jackson; My Father Survived

Spoiled, Naughty and.... Nice?

I walked down the cobblestone path of our beloved amusement park. The sun was setting far in the distance, I wanted to ride the Ferris wheel to get a clearer view. Unfortunately, Dad had put me on punishment for the Tatiana incident. Not only that but more of my "luxuries" were taken since our argument last night. The last week had consisted of home schooling and chores.

Speaking of Dad, he was inside getting ready to attend Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party. We would then go out for a family dinner where I have to apologise to Tatiana. What he didn't count on was my not attending it. He couldn't make me. "Ms Jackson, you're father wants to see you and the final alterations for your dress have been made" Sophia, one of the maids approached me in a rush. "Thank you Sophia". I walked into the main house and headed to Dads bedroom. The door was locked so he obviously didn't want to see anyone. "Dad open the door!" I knocked furiously until it flung open.

"What?!" Dad yelled. His facial expression softened a little once he saw me. "You wanted to see me?". I crossed my arms and raised a brow at him. "Don't give me that look and I wanted to make sure you are getting ready. Don't think of not attending or you won't be coming on holiday with your brothers and me. I'm sick of playing these childish games with you" he gave me a serious look and shook his head. "You're messing with the wrong person Dad, you can't do that!". "Oh yes I can and I will if you don't clean up your act". I stomped my foot and ran into my bedroom.
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I combed my fingers through my short, straight hair and looked in the body length mirror. A black original design dress flowed around my feet, it actually looked really pretty. But I was still mad at Dad for forcing me to go to the party and dinner. God damn it, I'm basically an adult! My door creaked open and Prince walked in, he was wearing a black suit with a blue undershirt. "Are you ready to go, we're running late" he asked, looking judgmentally at my outfit.

"Yeah I'm coming" I grabbed my silver clutch and followed him out of the house. The limo ride to the party was quiet and awkward. Dad and I rarely got along anymore, Prince was always with his girlfriend so we rarely talked and Blanket was the shy type. No one wanted to say a word knowing things were tense between Dad and I. When we got to the party it was already packed with people, everyone crowded around Dad wanting an autograph or to talk to him. I walked around aimlessly and stopped at the refreshments table. "Hi gorgeous" I looked up and saw a handsome boy with short blonde hair and blue eyes. "How ya doing?" He leaned in so closely that his breath landed on me, it reeked of alcohol. "I'm good, what about you?" I reached out to shake his hand. "I'm great! The names Brian" he kissed my hand and pulled me along until we reached the bar. "Two scotch on the rocks" the skimpy looking waitress slid the drinks to us almost immediately.

I looked down at it guiltily, was I really going to do this? I scanned the large room and saw Dad dancing with Tatiana. I snatched up the drink and finished it in one gulp. I spent the next hour or so with Brian dancing, talk and even making out a bit. Dad hadn't noticed any of it. "Attention everyone, if you could all return to your assigned tables, we are about to start a presentation" someone announced as the loud party music stopped. I got up from my seat next to Brian and felt a wave of dizziness flood me. I shook it off as best I could and walked back to the table where Blanket, Prince and Tatiana were sitting. I stared at her intimidatingly, Dads voice over the microphone interrupted my thoughts.

"Elizabeth you have been a wonderful friend to me for so many years. Not many people are lucky enough to have such a great person around, you've stuck by me through the best and worst times. Thank you, I still remember when you came to Neverland and turned it into a Christmas wonderland in 93. That was my first Christmas and I can't believe to this day that you could do that. We've had a blast together and so Ive made a short compilation of memories from our past. I love you Elizabeth. Oh and to my beautiful girlfriend Tatiana" Dad blew a kiss to both of them and walked back to our table.

A few home videos of Dad and Elizabeth played on the large screen. I couldn't help but smile at how happy they seemed together. Now I think they would have made the perfect couple and I wish Dad had asked Elizabeth out but he never did. Now here we are with this slut who is being way too clingy and using him. Elizabeth walked onstage and had a few tears rolling down her cheeks. "Thank you Michael, I loved that! You truly are a good friend. I couldn't help but notice little Paris singing her heart out. Now where's she gotten to, I haven't seen you all night dear. Would you come up here?". I raised my eyebrows and slowly made my way up to the stage, feeling all eyes on me.

"Ah there you are dear, now don't be shy could you sing a little something?" Elizabeth pleaded, knowing my answer would probably be no. The audience of people started cheering and I looked over at Dad to see him looking proud as ever. Suddenly all my anger at him disappeared into thin air and I nodded. I walked up to the microphone and started singing acapella. The words came easily as I made it up on the spot.

" Open your heart, a mind can't be changed with the will to stay the same. Time and time again you say it's going to change.

How did I get here, what did I do. Didn't mean to hurt anyone, especially not you" the audience of people clapped as I walked off stage with Liz.
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We left the party at about 9 and headed to Patina, a nice French restaurant. A separate room in the back had been reserved for us. We sat down and a waiter was immediately by our side. "What would you like for appetisers?" I looked at the menu and settled on a scallop dish.

Dad looked at me as if waiting for my to talk. "Paris, would you like to say anything to Tatiana?" He probed. I sighed and looked at the smirking bitch. There was a faded bruise next to her eye and a few scratches. "I'm sorry Tatiana" I chocked out, giving up. "That's fine Paris, I forgive you".

"Okay then, since Tatiana can forgive you I suppose I can too but you're going to attend school with your brother. The extra discipline will be good for you" Dad said quickly before taking a bite from his garlic prawns.

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