Can't let her get away

Chapter 65.

{Angelica}

•July, 1997•

"Does Michael know yet?"

"Not yet. I'll tell him when I talk to him again. You better not say anything to him or to anybody."

"I won't, I won't. Are you sure you're going to tell him?"

"Yes. I'm sure."

That conversation with Janet came to mind as soon as I heard the phone ringing, knowing it was Michael. He's the only one who would call at this time, since the times were so different.

"Hello?"

"Hey."

"How's it going?"

"Good."

"Glad to hear- wait, Michael are you crying?"

"Angelica I'm so sorry. I really am. I'm sorry."

My heart stopped beating and my mouth went dry. Sorry about what?

Had he done something? Had something happened to him? I didn't really know what to expect.

His voice was still calm and his breathing was steady which I hope meant it was nothing too serious.

"Michael, just breathe. Tell me what's wrong? Are you okay? Did something happen to you?"

"I didn't listen to you. I should have and I'm sorry for that. I almost messed up what we had because of her and I'm so sorry. I can't believe I didn't see this coming, why didn't I just listen to you. I almost lost you because of her."

"What are you talking about? Michael, I'm still confused baby. Who are we talking about?"

"Lisa." And there's the name again.

"Okay...Lisa. What-"

"You were right. She was using me for my name and money. I thought she was a real friend to me. But I was wrong."

As much as I wanted to tell him I told him so, I didn't. That's not what he needed to hear.

"I'm so sorry Michael."

He stayed quiet as first.

"Michael?"

"You know what? There's nothing you should be sorry about. You tried to me from the start that this would happen and I didn't listen to you so this is exactly what I get for that."

"Don't be so hard on yourself."

I spent the next 20 minutes calming him down and then cursing Lisa Marie's life away, even though it made Michael mad because of how much I swore.

"So what's going to happen now?"

"Frank said he's going to deal with it. He even threatened to ruin her entire career."

I couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh Michael. I know I shouldn't laugh, and I should never wish bad upon on others, but man does she deserve it. She used you. She has guts. How could someone take advantage of someone so sweet and caring and loving like you and not feel bad at all? I don't get it."

"Angelica, now you're embarrassing me."

"Embarrassing you? I'm only telling the truth and I'm just complimenting you."

"Exactly!" He squealed

"Okay, okay fine. I'll stop...for now" I giggled.

"Oh goodness." He laughed which caused me to laugh as well.

Soon we were laughing uncontrollably, for no particular reason.

When our laughter finally subsided Michael began to talk again.

"Seriously though, I have some other bad news Angel."

"What is it?"

"I'm performing on the day of the twins 2nd birthday, it's the last day of the tour."

It bothered me a little bit, but I understood.

"It's okay Michael. They know how much you love them."

"Okay...good."

"Any more news?" I asked and he got quiet, thinking.

"No, I don't think so. I think I've told you everything I had to."

"Well I have some good news that I think you'd love to hear."

"Oh really?"

"Yes. I wish I could tell you in person, but by the time you get back... it just wouldn't be right to wait all that time."

"Well don't keep me waiting now either. Get on with the good news girl."

I giggled at his excitement and breathed in deeply.

"Well Michael. I'm pregnant."

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