The Cafe Nearest Me

6. His Special Day

(Lauren)
It was Michael's birthday and I had something special planned out.

Michael was in the studio working on something. I had to get ready before he came home. I put on a long sleeve turquoise dress with black plaid and black heels. I played with my cat Oscar and the next thing I knew the doorbell rang. "Hey Michael how'd it go?"

Michael looked tired "Okay I guess."

"I have something special planned out." I said smirking.

First, I'd take Michael to the meadow and we'd have a picnic. Then I'd take Michael around the city. We might even go to see The Statue of Liberty. "Get ready Michael for your special day."

Michael wore black slacks, a fedora, ray bans, and a beautiful smile. Oops I forgot he wears that every day. "I honestly don't care where we go as long as I'm with you"

Was- was he flirting with me? I smiled and nodded not knowing what to say. We headed to the meadow and into the clearing.

"It's so pretty out here." I've always been a fan of nature. We set down our picnic basket and some old blankets to sit down on.

"You're the best. And I love picnics. How did you know?" I laughed I got some info on Michael from people he knows.

"Let's just say I found out". He gently shoved me. I shoved him. "Michael! You better no- I was interrupted by tickles. "I will get you Mi-cha-."

But then again. Michael was just being Michael. When he finally stopped tickling me, we opened our picnic basket. I packed two sandwiches, two cookies, two bottles of water, fruit, carrots, and chips. "I am starving."

"Me too". We munched on our food. When we were finished, I decided to play a prank on Michael. I pushed Michael to the floor and ducked behind a bush. Without him knowing, i packed super soakers. I took one out that was filled with water and shot at Michael. "Ahhh! Lauren is that you?"

He heard me giggle. I was going to shoot him again when it fell out of my hand! Shoot. He heard that. Stupid me I left the super soaker on the ground. It became a battle as we sprayed each other with water. Soon I was out of water. So I guess I could say Michael won.

We walked off to his next surprise. After we dried off of course. We walked around the city and to an ice cream shop. I had them clear the place so only we could go. But I still feel bad for him because he can't have a normal life without people harassing him. "Yay the ice cream shop!" Michael and I got a huge cookies and cream sundae to share.

Next, I took Michael to the mall. We had a fun time. "Not often do I get to go to the store without the paparazzi following me." He said sadly.

I felt so bad. We ran around the store and even played hide and seek. It was Michael's turn to find me. I hid behind a big stuffed animal in the toy section. "Lauren! I am the master of hide and seek! I will find you". Haha no.

I gotta admit, I do suck at hide and seek. I saw Michael run into the toy store and toss the plushie i was behind across the room. He picked me up bridal style and carried me to the cash register. "I'd like to buy this stuffed animal please." poked him.

"How did you find me?" I said in a sad tone.

"He laughed like I was stupid. "Stuffed animals don't move on their own." I rolled my eyes.

"Except possessed ones. Now put me down please? Michaellll."'Instead of putting me down he carried me to an escalator.

"Michael don't do what I think you're going to do! It's dangerous." He did what I though he was going to do. He carried me down the freaking escalator. "MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON."

He giggled and put me down. He ran out of view. Great where was he? I saw the mall door close. I walked outside. He wasn't in the car, or in a bush. So where was he? "Micha- I got attacked by tickles.

"You know I didn't really go outside."

"Yes Michael." I rolled my eyes.  It was getting late. It was time for his big surprise. "Cmon Michael." I took him to The Statue Of Liberty and we looked at the city. A waiter presented Michael with the huge cake I planned out. "Happy birthday!"

I had lights set up and candles lit. "Thank you very much Lauren. This has been such an amazing birthday spent with you." I hugged him. Then he kissed me. Oh my gosh