A Million Way's To Love You™ (On The Line) ♥ Book 4✔️

♡Chapter 14♡

*Michael's Point Of View*

I'm so nervous right now. I don't know how to tell her this. I hope this doesn't ruin anything. I'm still hurting by her response to me telling her I love her. She said 'okay'. That really made my heart sink. I know I still have a lot to work on before getting her to let her guard down, but it seems every choice I make makes it worse. I have a lot on my plate. I have to help Jasmine pack so she can move in with Marilyn.  I don't want to send her off but at this point I have to. She needs a mother figure to help her with problems that I seemingly can't help with. I sigh deeply staring out the diner window. I see Marilyn's Silver Camry pull up. I can't help but smile. Watching her step out of the car; she looks gorgeous. It's true you never realize what you had until it's out of your hand. She fixes her navy blue and white maxxi dress and continues walking in. I fix my ponytail.  I know she likes when my hair is either down and curly or straight in a ponytail. My choice;  ponytail. When she finally approaches me I stand up and pull out her seat for her. She smiles. "Thank-you ", I nod. "No problem, so you want to order anything?  I'm kind of hungry myself ", I said scanning the menu. She sighs. "Michael, what did you want to talk about? ", She asked in a serious tone..My smile widens. "Dang babygirl can we eat first? ", "Mich-", "Sorry that slipped out", I quickly said.  She nods and glances at her menu. I steal a few glances at her. What the hell was going through my mind? I am most certainly a fool. I refrain my mind from any more negative thoughts. I clear my throat. Time to break the ice. "So hows Brandon? ", Marilyn slowly looks up from her menu. "He's fine.", "Good good,  is he still into guys?", She slowly looks away. "Why don't you ask him? ", I chuckle. "I would if your bodyguard wasn't there patrolling the house", "Michael stop putting Channing into everything we talk about okay?", I nod putting my hand's up in defeat. "Okay okay, sorry I just don't like him for some reason ", She gives me a look. "You don't like him because he's with me", I chuckle.  "Ahh that might be it!", She cracks a smile. "Ooh she smiles!", This time she let's out a giggle. "Michael just order our food and shutup ha-ha", I smile proudly and call for a waiter. The waiter acknowledges me and waltz over. "Hello welcome to WaffleHouse the best oldest diner in California! ", He beamed. "Hello I would like chocolate chip waffle trio with Canadian bacon and orange juice please ", He nods jotting my order down. "And for your wife?...", Marilyn opens her mouth to say something but I quickly chime in. "Uhh she would blueberry pancakes and orange juice as well with two pattie sausages, please ", He looks at Marilyn for assurance. She nods. "okay I will be back in ten with your order ", "Okay thank-you ", He nods. When he walks off I look back at Marilyn who was clearly unpleased. "Michael, I don't know what idea yoi have in your head but we-", "I know we're not together, would you like me to let the entire world to know too? I don't mind screaming it", She sighs. "Michael stop victimizing yourself,  You cheated on me and with Evelyn out of all people! So think about that the next time you want to call me drunk telling me about your night with her, That hurt Michael it wasn't even six month's that we decided to get separate homes before you went back on your sexual escapade with her", I sigh and rub my face. "I don't need you reminding me every time we talk... you decided to move out, I wanted to work thing's out", "Michael cheat on me once, shame on you, cheat on me twice, foolish of you, cheat on me again and shame on me it's time for me to leave", I reach for her hand. "Marilyn I understand that, but you have to see that a marriage is never perfect something is going to happen eventually we just have to push through it.", "Michael I never said it was perfect -", "Breakfast is serve here you go for the misses", The waiter beamed handing Marilyn her plate she thanks him. He nods and hands me mine. "Okay let me know if you need anything else", He said handing us our juice. we thank him.  He turns and waltzes away. "Marilyn I love you...always will", I blurted out. "Michael....", "No I want the whole world to know! This beautiful chocolate woman is the love of my life ladiesand gentlemen! and I foolishly let her walk out of my life!", The diner is dead silent; All eyes are on me. "Yes I am a.fool!", I continued. Marilyn grabs my hand begging me to sit. "I'll sit if you tell me you love me, and mean it", She sighs. "Michael just sit", "No", I said like a small child. "Michael...", "Say it...", "I love you Michael Joseph Jackson ", I look down at her to see if she was telling the truth; it was in her eyes. I slowly sit back in my seat. "Now we can eat", She rolls her eyes playfully.  "You're such an ass at times", I smile with a mouth full of waffles. "I know", I said swallowing. After eating, I paid the bill. Marilyn was mad that I paid it; I have told her time and time again I am a gentleman. "Michael you have been stalling long enough.... What did you want to talk about? ", I sigh. I'm not ready to tell her yet. "Can you come over and get Jasmine's things, she packed a fe-", "Michael I told Channing I'll be right back", "I know I know but I promise I'll tell you then ", She stares at me contiplating.  "Okay okay fine, but you have to tell me okay?", I smile like a child getting candy. "I promise", I hold out my pinky. She stares at me like I'm crazy. "Too much?", She slowly nods. I blush. She turns and walks away.

*Marilyn's Point Of View *

I can't believe I'm here right now. Michael is so annoying at times. I will admit it's cute that he's stalling. We just packed up the rest of Jasmine's clothes. She's staying with me for a month to see if her attitude changes. I hope so. Now we're standing in the kitchen. Yes, still waiting for Michael to tell me. He left me to 'get into more comfortable clothing'. After another five minutes, Michael returns. "Okay I'm back", He said strolling in. "Michael you had me standing here for ten minutes just to loosen your tie?", He blushes. "Well yeah, you forgot I also took off my blazer", I roll my eyes. "Michael you've stalled long enough ", I said leaning against the cabinet. "I know I know, When I tell you this....promise it won't change thing's ", I stare at him confused.  "Wait why would- Michael just tell me!", He walks up to me. "Michael what are you doing? ", He lifts his hand to my face and caresses it. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry ", He said backing away. "Michael what the hell is going on!?", He is facing the sink. "She's pregnant ", He said softy. I take in a deep breath. "Is it yours? ", I breathe. He hesitates. "Michael! Is it yours!?", "Yes!", He yelled not turning around. I feel a lump in my throat. My eyes instantly begin to water. I shake my head and speed walk out. Michael runs behind me. "Marilyn?! ", "I-I don't want to see you... I don't want to hear you..  just leave me alone", "Marilyn babygirl let me explain.. ", I climb into the car and quickly turn the ignition and speed off...

To Be Continued...

Happy Belated Birthday Yuli!!