Exposed || MJ/Prince

Exposed || Chapter 69

Author's Note: vickiwaitingx JLC319 theuntoldwritings amoniquebee ToniJones232 LesaG777 Love this uploaded song by the way. Mature themes ahead. Otherwise, enjoy the foreshadowing!

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1984 - California

Michael

Fed up with drama, I called Kay out of nowhere. There was no other choice given the circumstances.

I'd had enough with Prince and Brenda anyhow. At least Kay would give some sort of attention and respect.

"Hey! Long time, no see." Kay joked with me while opening the recording studio door one night. We quickly shared this overdue embrace.

''How are you?" I questioned Kimberly, honestly smiling. The spacious room crammed otherwise with everything beyond that required mixing board.

I glanced around in the name of wonder. From drum machines and keyboards to this beautiful grand piano centered on the wooden floor.

"I'm fine. By the way, excuse the rumbling down this hallway. Brenda's working on a brand-new record for her album. The beat is remarkable." Kim smiled while closing the door behind us.

"Wait. You and Brenda work under the same record label?" My eyes quickly narrowed.

"No. We just love the same studio." Kim calmed me down in one way or another. My heart finally stopped pounding with anxiety.

I sat down across from her at the mixing board. But that music just continued blasting.

"Damn." I couldn't even help nodding along with the music outside. Baby Girl still had this amazing voice.

"I know, right?" Kay responded before long. When the rhythm finally stopped playing, we both pouted for a moment.

"Anyway, what's going on here?" I turned to face the mixing board this time. Kay shrugged, acting modest by now.

"Not much. My producer will be back from his lunch break soon. I just couldn't stop writing." Kay lowered her head.

"Well, I'm touring with my brothers for the last time. We already started rehearsals and those shows kick off in the summer. " I sighed out loud at this point. Not as excited anymore.

"Well, you don't sound happy about this." Kimberly squinted towards me. I understand why.

"My brothers need the money and Joseph knows damn well that I'll bring in the most attention. In truth, I'm only doing this tour for my mother and the fans. Every penny I'll earn personally is going to charity, girl. It's not like I even need it." I admitted, exhausted.

"Okay. At least you get to perform again." Kimberly nodded in response.

"Yeah, but I should be touring with Thriller. My own album. Between you and me, Victory is only made up of old songs that I and the rest of my brothers recorded. To be honest, I'd never let them perform any of these songs live, either. The fans would be so disappointed." I lowered my eyes once more.

"Damn. That's unfortunate." Kim only listened to me. Silence filled the room, but I didn't even feel uncomfortable.

No bickering like my ex girlfriend. For a moment, previous drama I'd encountered just faded away.

I'd never felt so happy while around another person. Kay had been wonderful. It was almost shameful that I ignored this woman for so anyway.

My heart deserved peace without hesitation.  Regardless of extremely terrible anguish I'd known before.

I couldn't help smiling once more and nodded along to playback during our much needed  time together.

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After leaving Kay, I discovered Prince and Brenda on television again. My eyes rolled soon enough.

This time, those two danced onstage together at First Avenue in Minnesota. One jamming  audience crammed into the legendary building.

Shelia E herself brilliantly  slammed percussion in the background. All the while, I couldn't help smiling.

Everyone onstage sported gaudy and bright wardrobe. Prince happily matched Brenda in purple while slapping this  tambourine.

"Show your love for the King and  Queen!" Shelia E stood up from those drums and yelled into her microphone. One gigantic smile reached her face.

The crowd only screamed louder than before. I almost dropped my jaw at this point.

Hold up. I'm the King and Prince stole my Queen. Don't get it twisted, Sheila. I quickly thought to myself.

By the end of that footage, Prince and Brenda actually kissed onscreen.

The crowd exploded with cheers. Shelia tossed her curly head back while laughing out loud. I didn't even know what to think once again. 
 
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Brenda Michelle,

Why?

No matter what, you were supposed to be mine. I guess I'll never be good enough for you.

What does he have now that I didn't? Why go back to him?

I treated you like royalty and apologized at every obstacle.   Why would you break my heart again?

Does he want to kiss you as soon as you walk through the door? Wishing to hold you in his embrace?

Does he silently beg for you to come back from work when you're not around?

Does he lie awake at night three in the morning  and think of making love to you?

Sweating underneath until he only wants you in his arms for the rest of his life?

Will he ever ask for you to be his wife and the mother of his child?

Let me answer these important questions for you.

No.

Call me arrogant all you want, Baby Girl. No other man will love like I do.

I'll fight for you until the end.

I'm tired of trying to replace you.

Even your best friend  (Kay) couldn't change my mind.

I'll always care about you.

Your REAL man,

-Mike