Remember The Time: An MJ Love Story

Part 13

Kierra

"Baby, you light up my world like nobody else. The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed. But, when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell you don't know-oh-oh...YOU DON'T KNOW YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL," I sing at the top of my lungs.  Normally, I don't do One Direction, but hell. This song is catchy and it just happened to be on the radio as I pulled up to Michael's house in my rental car . Here's the moment of truth. Even though, I was expecting the moment of truth with a little hint of sunshine. Seriously! I thought Tony Toni Tone said it never rained in southern California. Well okay, this is northern California, so there's the exception. I braced myself because God knows how excited I am to see him. I actually love him! Through my side view mirror I see him jogging over to the car. When I'm out, he immediately swings me around then placed me on my feet.

"I didn't know you missed me this much," I giggle. He blushed looking down at the concrete then back at me.

"Of course I did! Why wouldn't I," He smiled.

As we reached the house I'm completely amazed at the place. Wow! Looking around his home, it reminded me of a museum everything was spectacular - exquisite to be exact. The little kid in me took over and wouldn't you know it, I'm looking, pointing, ooh'ing and aah'ing. Suddenly Janet walks into the room and smiles at us.

"Hi, I'm Janet. It's nice to meet you," She greets, warmly. Holy hell, I'm meeting Ms.Rhythm Nation! She's even prettier in person. Okay, Kierra. Play it cool. Don't do anything stupid. I smile and hug her.

"I'm Kierra, the pleasure is all mine." Before I can even say anything else, Michael tugs on my arm, actually pulling me away. Like thanks babe. Just kill my dream, why don't you?

"Lets go on a tour." He says as we walked outside in the pouring rain. I throw my hood over my head. Thank God, I brought this sweatshirt with me. I mean I knew Michael was a nature buff, but how can he stand the rain? Anyway, he takes my hand leading me to the amusement park. The park is amazing, I couldn't believe Michael owned all of this. He keeps bringing out the kid in me. Maybe this place has some sort of superpowers.

"This is my amusement park where I come and just relax when I'm down." He says running his fingers on the carousel. My mouth drops open.

"This is wonderful Michael. So beautiful." I'm astounded by this place. Michael showed me everything on the tour his theatre, the zoo he had, and his most prized possession: his giving tree. It's so beautiful.  It's like a mother with extended arms, reaching out to all her children. I'm a bit nervous when I look at it, though. It's really tall tree and we all know how clumsy I am. I look up at Michael, my face giving away my emotions.

"Don't worry, Sweets. I'll help you up," Michael says as I start to climb it. He gently shoves me upward, of course placing his hands on my butt.

"You just wanted to touch my bottom, didn't you," I ask, grabbing for another branch. His adorable giggle floats up to my ears.

"Since I left you back in Chicago."

We reach the top. The view from here is breathtaking. It makes me jealous of the birds because they get this type of view all the time. Finally the rain lets up. We sat on his tree looking into the sunset. Leftover rain dripped down the branches onto our bodies. The breeze whips through as if it had a secret to tell. It's a Kodak moment honestly.

"Kierra...I-I have to tell you something, but I'm not sure how to say it," He confesses. I wonder what could possibly be on his mind? And why isn't he sure how to say it? I lift my eyebrow out of curiosity.

"I think I'm in love with you. No. Dammit, I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you since I've met you. And, I know it took me a long time to admit it, but Kierra Chantell Walker, I am crazy about you." I felt like I was in a state of shock. Like the world stopped. I can't believe my ears. I replay it in my head. He's in love with me!