Being with Michael: Part 1 (Book Two)

Being with Michael

The limo pulls up to the red carpet and Paige looks out the windows at all the fans, interviewers, celebrities, and security. The sight of the security helps her relax a bit.

She realizes at that moment that she's more nervous for Michael than she is herself.

She looks at Michael and gives him a smile for support and he gives her a quick kiss before going to step out of the limo first.

The crowd instantly goes insane and raves at the sight of him. The cameras flash and Paige can barely see out the window.

She makes out Michael waving at the fans before he steps aside to let her out.

She sticks out one leg and then the next, and she can hear the murmurs among the crowd, including the many other celebrities.

Michael gives her his hand to help her out and she stands up into the light.

As he looks at her, Michael is still blown away by the woman in his arms.

There's a pause from the crowd at first, but then a cheer breaks out.

Paige smiles and as Michael hugs her, she whispers into his ear, "So far, so good. I love you."

He kisses her cheek and whispers back, "I love you more."

They begin walking down the aisle holding hands and waving at the crazed fans.

They reach the first interviewer from Entertainment Tonight and Michael's stomach knots up.

"And coming up next is the one and only Michael Jackson," the interviewer says, "And with a date! Who have you brought with you tonight, Michael?"

Michael wraps his arm around Paige and she rests her hand on his chest as he says, "My girlfriend, Paige."

The interviewer puts her hand over her mouth, shocked, and asks, "Girlfriend? We didn't know you were dating anyone! How long have you two been together?"

Paige responds to this by saying sweetly, "Nobody knew we were dating. We have been seeing each other privately throughout his tour for a few months now. I was a lead dancer."

The interviewer cannot contain her excitement as she pleads, "Does that mean we can expect any duets or performances from you two?!"

Paige laughs and explains, "Dancing I can do, but I don't know about singing. Michael does the singing."

Then Michael butts in by saying, "No, she's amazing, she's a great singer!"

Ecstatic, the interviewer exclaims, "Well, we love you already, Paige! Let me hear more about you."

Michael kisses Paige on the forehead before heading off to let Paige work her magic on the interviewer.

As he greets his fans, a little girl inquires pointing at Paige, "Michael, who is she?"

He kneels down to the little girl and responds, "That's my girlfriend. Her name is Paige."

The girl looks at Paige in amazement and says, "She has a pretty smile. I like her."

Michael then hugs the little girl and says, "I do too."

He grins and looks over at Paige in wonderment.

How could one person be so beautiful yet so gracious and sincere that everyone just can't help but to fall in love with her?