Family Ties

Happy Birthday Chilli

Feb.23,1999
Roberta's POV

I've been on my feet all day . No literally my schedule has been jam pack after getting switch over and over  again . We are only two months into 1999 and i already don't see a vacation any time soon . We have been all over the place but what is there to expect when you have a full blown career , a three year old toddler  and a soon to be one year old infant . Its pretty much the same ole ole over here .  Just a little bit more chaotic. Its soo much going on . Mike and i don't get to see each other as much because he has been everywhere performing.  When he is home he is being demanded from either Sony or the lawyers .  He has to appear in court . He made a statement a few weeks ago to the public and before the video he couldn't stop crying . They have broken my husband down piece by piece and it breaks my heart as his wife to see him like that. He always puts on a brave face and a happy smile when family is around or for our children who he really doesn't want them to see him down but we all know the truth and we are with him 100% . With that going on , the girls and i doing the music videos for their album , my modeling contracts beginning  , and being a mother i had made a lot of changes . The FanMail album comes out in a few hours and chilli doesn't know because today is her birthday. Its her birthday present . She has already said that this album is her favorite so far . I won't be with the girls when they head to Arista records to release their album but i will be with them to celebrate chilli's birthday . Right now i am backstage on Oprah for an interview . Me and her haven't seen each other since before i started Bound . Its always soo good to talk to her .

Michael's POV
Besides me being in another meeting , battling another lawsuit , and being a father . I would have to say so far 1999 has done a number on me . I have been performing just about everywhere which is good my fans deserve it all.  I miss my kids my incredible wife who has not left my side . She is always there even when I've tried to push her away . It doesn't get better than that . However when this is all over i will be taking a break . Yes i know me saying that is shocking to most but i Michael Jackson need a whole break . I really don't see where the light is but as long i keep praying i will be ok and the truth will always prevail . Speaking of my wife i will be glad to catch her on Oprah in a few minutes or so . That's refreshing. I am still looking forward to this very much needed break ....

Roberta's POV
I am now getting ready to go . I have on black bell bottom like slacks. With a black turtle neck sweater.  I have on black heels and for the first time in a long long time my hair is flat iron . Bone straight as they call it.  With neutral make up and gold accessories. I am all ready to go . 

Oprah: Hello and Welcome to the Oprah show . Today's guest is a familiar guess. She recently became a two time Oscar winning actress . She also became a mother of two and as always she is the wife of the greatest musician to walk this earth . Ladies and gentleman Mrs.Roberta Strawder!!!!!!!

                    Claps and Applause

Me: Hey !!  Hahahaha hey you guys !!!! Awww thank you !!!!!

Oprah: Its soo good to see you again. And as always you look amazing .

Me: aww thank you . You look good too girl.  Hahaha 

Oprah: im still trying to get like you !

Me: oh girl hahaha .

Oprah: So besides keeping this figure in check what have you been up to ?

Me: hahaha im honestly just trying to take it one day at a time .

Oprah: i understand . I can imagine . So lets talk about the movie that sent you sky rocketing . Bound . The movie by the way is still in everybody's mind especially mine.  We had no idea that you could take it that far . How was the experience ?