Love Lives Forever (Michael Jackson Adopted Me)

Chapter Nine: Family Reunion

Debbie's Pov

I walked down one of the many winding pathways of Neverland. I could see the house in the distance and looked around at the detailed ranch. Not much had changed from the last time I was here. When I swore never to come back. I stuck with my words but Michael got full custody of Blanket. Just like the contract stated.

I pushed the thought away as best as I could and stepped up to the entrance. I rung the doorbell and looked around again. The sun was slowly setting and the fairy lights turned on in front of me. "Debbie?" I blinked a few times and saw Michael standing in the doorway. "You always did get distracted here. It's magical isn't it?" He asked in wonder, staring out at the pastures.

I cleared my throat and glanced up into the entryway hoping to see one of the children and steer away from this conversation but it was completely empty. Something that seemed rare with all his staff. "Michael I came here for Royal. You will always be my friend but I have to keep my priorities in order" I said distancing myself from the once undeniable love I had for this man. He looked down for a split second, a sign that he was either annoyed or hurt and stepped back. "Come in she's in her bedroom." I walked inside and headed upstairs to the room she was still sharing with Prince. I had no idea why Michael wouldn't give them all their own rooms. There were several not being used throughout the house. I knew that much.

I knocked on the door and popped my head in. "Royal?" The door creaked open and she appeared in front of me. She was dressed down in a silk singlet and shorts with a compression pack pressed against her back. "Oh honey" I cooed. She instantly started tearing up and pulled me into a hug. "Where have you been? I haven't seen you in months!" She cried. I shushed her and rocked her slightly. I hadn't seen any of the kids since we had planned visits at my house a good while back. They were postponed when Michael started preparing for his tour in London and I got busy with my own work.

Lily's Pov

"Dinner time!" I yelled running into Princes room. I stopped in my tracks when Debbie caught my eye. She was sitting on the bed with Royal curled up next to her asleep. "Shh!" She shushed me, placing her finger against her lips and looking down at my sister. "Don't shush me!" I growled waving my hand at her and imitating her. "Huh?" Royal sat up groggily and looked between us. "What's going on?"

"Ahhh dinners ready?" I said. That sounded more like a question than an answer but she just shrugged and got up. She walked passed me and I followed her. Debbie was on my heels and I huffed in defeat. I didn't want to upset Royal because she really was happy with these people being her family. We walked into the formal dining room and sat down at one end of the table. It could seat about 20 people so we only used about a third of it.

The chef served dinner and looked at Michael with a small smile. "I present the classic roast dinner. Chicken served with herb butter" she said professionally and exited the room. I was getting curiouser by the second because one, we never used the formal dining room for family dinners and two, this dinner was really fancy compared to our usual pasta or chow mien. "Say Paris, Lily and Royal would you go get dressed after dinner? I have a surprise for you guys" Michael announced with a big smile.
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"Oh my god!" I shouted as I took my blindfold off. Paris' mouth was hanging open and Royal looked so excited she looked like she was going to explode. "I don't know what to say" I spun around and looked at all the things around me. I felt a hand on my shoulder and saw Michael standing behind me with a massive smile on his face. "Disneyland! Thanks so much for bringing us Dad" Paris exclaimed. She hugged him and so did Royal. "Why don't you all go ahead. I need to talk to Lily" he suggested. Debbie held Paris' hand and Royal followed behind them. We had four security guards come with us for safety so two followed them as well.

"Why do you want to talk to me... am I in trouble?" I asked. Michael shook his head and bit his lip. I knew that was a nervous habit of his but Why was he nervous? "Lily I really want to make you feel like your a part of this family but I need your help. How can I make you happy here?" He asked. I took a shaky breath and looked over at Royal. She looked the happiest I've ever seen her. She was laughing with Paris and talking to Debbie.

Before I could second guess myself I hugged Michael and this time I didn't hold back my emotions. I was crying on his shirt and looked up at him. "I am happy I didn't trust anyone else except for Royal because our parents were so abusive! But you gave us the best life we could have and I really appreciate that. Thank you... Dad" I rambled. "Wow Lily I'm sorry I had no idea" he apologised accepting my hug. "How could you? I never told anyone and Royal still doesn't remember what it was like" I said wiping my tears away.