A Million Ways To Love You™(Never Let Go)♥ Book 3✔️

♥ Chapter 11 ♥

*Michael's Point Of View *

I'm in such a rush this afternoon. I have to make reservations for Yuli's birthday dinner, I have to make sure Brandon can babysit, and I have to make everything "perfect just perfect ", Marilyn's word's not mines. I sigh as I fix up my tie and rush downstairs to find Brandon. I find him in the kitchen. Brandon I want them in bed at 8:30 OK? and please watch them please, He nods. I'm serious Brandon, "alright alright geez ever heard of a chill pill?", I glare at him. Don't push me I'm already on edge, He sighs. "alright alright I'm sorry ", I smile. thank-you we should be home no later than 11 or 12 tonight and please make sure the alarm is on and the doors are locked ok?, "yes mother", He said sarcastically. I shoot him a look and point up at the ceiling. He looks up then I quickly smack the back of his head. He groans then glares at me. I told you to watch it, I chuckle and walked out. I check around the house making sure the kid's well be secure while we were out. I give Brandon some money for take out and rushed out. I get in the car and dial Marilyn...

*"hello? "

Hey mama how's The meeting?

"boring Im in the bathroom... where are you? "

why are you in the bathroom?

"shit I don't know Michael! getting a drink "

(laughs) dang is it that bad?, im on my way to the restaurant

"no funny Michael, and ok don't forget to tell Melissa to pick Yuli up "

ok I gotcha now go and hurry mama

"ok I'll try love you papa"

Love you too mama

"bye"

bye.. *

I put my phone in my lap and pull into the restaurant. I sigh and grabbed my wallet, key's and phone. I get out and walk in the restaurant. I wish Marilyn would do this she's way better at it than me. which pisses me off that Austin wanted her to 'accommodate' him to this dumb meeting. I strug off the angry thought and walked to the man at the podium. Hello Jackson reservation, He looks at me clearly annoyed. "First name sir... there's a lot of Jackson's on the list this evening ", oh I'm sorry... I think it's under my name or my wife... Michael or Marilyn, He sighs lowly then looks through the book. "ok Mr. Michael Jackson.. your space is on the left side of the restaurant I hope everything is to your liking and is your company coming soon?", I smile because of his changed tone after recognizing who I am. Yes in about half an hour I hope thank-you... Franklin, He nods and walks away. I walk to our reserved spacing and sigh happily...

*Yuli's Point Of View *

I wait in my living room patiently. I'm excited to find out my surprise. I mean Marilyn took me shopping and to the spa earlier so at this point what's coming next has to be good. I hear a knock on the front door and quickly rush to answer it. Hello? ,I said looking at this slender dark haired woman she was flashing me a smile. "Hello I'm Melissa Marilyn sent me to kidnap you so... close your eye's and let's go doll!! ", I laugh at her bubbly personality and quickly locked my door and followed her. She guides me since I closed my eye's. The entire ride she talked about how her and Marilyn and Michael been friend's since high-school. She told me random stuff about her until we finally stopped. She helps me out of the car. And we walk for what seems like forever. I hear her whisper to someone then I feel her behind me. "on the count of three open your eyes",I nod. "one.....two...THREE!!! " I open my eye's and see Michael and my coworkers and some other random friends. They walk up one by one and hug me. Michael was the last one to hug me. "turn around Yuli " , He said pulling away. I turn around and see my brother. I instantly feel like crying. He hugs me tightly. "happy birthday mom sends her best wishes ", He kisses my forehead. thank-you everyone thank-you... but enough with the mushy gushy let's party!!!, I said raising my glass they laugh And began talking and mingling. I walk to Michael who keeps checking his phone. Are you ok?, He smiles at me. "yeah... yeah I'm just waiting for Marilyn ", I nod and handed him a glass. Michael just calm down have fun, He chuckles. "No thanks I don't drink ", I laugh a little. Well ok then.. go have fun, "Yuli you go and have fun don't worry about me... I'll be back", I give up and nod. He smiles then turns walking away...

*Marilyn's Point Of View *

I look at the men who are now either drunk or mad as hell. Austin looks agitated and half drunk. I walk to him. I'm ready to go I've been here for two hour's. Mr.Greene sir I have to go, I said calmly. The men look at me. "why is your secretary telling you when she has to go.. damn Austin can't handle your business or employer's ", Mr. McKnight said lighting a cigar. I ignore him still looking at Austin. He leans up. "you're right McKnight... I need to speak with you Ms.Jackson ", He said standing up. I sigh softly and follow him. Sir it's Mrs. Jackson, He looks at me as we turn into the hallway of the separated men and women's bathroom. "Look I already look bad don't make it worse ",He said rubbing his temples. Sir.. Austin I need to go please, He stands in front of me. "Marilyn? ", yes?, "I..-", He doesn't finish just kisses me. I can taste the alcohol on his lips. I quickly push him off. What the he-, He cuts me off putting his hand on my waist then kissing me again. He pulls back. "God he is lucky ", He said wiping his chin. I slap him. What Is wrong with you... I'm out of here, I said storming off. He yells sorry but I didn't care I just needed to hurry to Yuli and Michael...

*Michael's Point Of View *

The dinner is almost over and still no word from Marilyn. I sigh and look at my phone again. Marilyn finally text's me saying sorry. I'm half pissed knowing she was with... him. I was going to take a drink but reminded myself what happened last time I drank. I never what to go through that again. Marilyn finally arrives looking like her mind is boggled or something. I walk to her and try to kiss her but she gives me cheek."I'm sorry I'm late the meeting got nasty between The companies ", I sigh. It's ok We had fun, I said pointing to the dancing drunk people. She slightly smiles. Yuli comes up to her and hugs her. "Marilyn... girrrlll where.... where were y..yyoou ", She slurred a little. Marilyn laughs a little. "Work..which you have tomorrow morning come on I'll clean you up... be right back Michael ", I nod as she helps Yuli to The bathroom...

*At home *

Marilyn and I just got home. and surprisingly everything is in one piece. we found Brandon sleeping on the couch in the living room. And Jasmine and Dylan sleep into his room. Marilyn walks out of The bathroom with a tank top and pajama shorts. I watch her climb in the bed beside me. "Michael I'm Sorry ", I look at her. it's ok you had work, "no I'm sorry... Michael.. I'm sorry... just say you Love me ", I look at her now confused. Marilyn babygirl you know I love you, she pulls Me towards her and lays Her head in my bare chest. "I... I love you too Michael ", she's scaring me now. I wrap my arm's around her and kiss Her head. I love you mama... I love you, She nods And hugs me tighter...

To Be Continued....