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

♡Chapter 40♡

*Marilyn's Point Of View*

After the awards show, Michael, the kid's, and I went to visit Yuli and Ryan instead of going to the after party. Yuli was so glad to seen us. She was so elated about Michael's speech and the reactions she has been receiving from home. At that moment I felt like in some way we (the Jackson family) changed the world. Little did I know it was anything but good change.

I awake this morning to Michael on the phone arguing with someone. I yawn and sit up stretching. Michael is in the bathroom but I can still catch most of his conversation. "What in the Hell do you mean supporting Arabs?! ", He yelled into the phone. I sigh and slip away from the sheets to climb out of the bed. This has been happening ever sense Friday (the day Of the AMA's ). Michael hasn't told me anything about his phone calls but from what I have gathered; Michael is getting heat from his acceptance speech for his Best New Producer award. I slowly creep towards the bathroom. I want to listen a little more before intervening. "Joseph I don't want to do a darn interview! I was just making a statement! ", Michael yells again. He pauses; listening I guess. "You know what....Tell them no! I was helping a friend.. if they don't like it...they can eat it!", He yells once more. I hear him slam something against the counter. I jump a little. I hate when he is mad. He finally walks out mumbling to himself. I quickly run to my dresser. "Sorry babygirl did I wake you?", Michael asked sitting on the bed. I pretend to be looking through my jewelry box, before turning around. "Umm no...I just wasn't tired anymore... ", I lied watching him. He sighs. "I know I woke you up...Come here please.... ", I slowly walk towards him. He gently pulls me closer to him by my waist. "I don't understand the world anymore... ", He whispered, hugging at my waist. I sigh and stroke his hair. "You're not supposed to understand... ", I said softly. He presses his head against my stomach gently. "Hey there little buddy...I know you aren't big enough to hear me but...Remember to be humble...don't listen to negativity... and stay close to your family.. " He whispered softly. I smile still stroking his hair. "I can't believe in eight months He or She will be here...", I cooed. Michael looks up at me. "Which is why...I need time get this house and our vow renewal... visit mom in the hospital.... and-", I glance at him confused. "Visit mom in the hospital?... ", Michael sighs and stands up slipping past me. "Michael?! ", He rubs his face. "Kat... they took her to the hospital this morning.... ", I walk up to him. "What?! Is she okay? ", A lone tear escapes his eyes. "I-I don't know... ", "Oh God... why didn't you tell me?", I demanded. I tried to sound calm but it came out demanding. "I-I don't know... ", He whispered this time. I roll my eyes. "Your mother's in a hospital and you won't fucking tell me?! She's my mother too! Our children's grandmother! But you can argue with Joseph on the phone!?", I yelled invading his space. I hate when Michael keeps thing's to himself. I can't deal with him right now. I grab my robe and storm out. I need to get the kid's ready to pack. We're going to Florida....

*Michael's Point Of View*

"Babygirl.... I'm sorry ", I apologized for the millionth today. We are on our way to Florida. I am scared about seeing mother in her condition. Her cancer has gotten worse. She hide it from everyone. I don't know what I would do if something went wrong. Marilyn sighs. "Michael I'm fine....", She said still not looking at me. We've been on the road for an hour And I've been apologizing since we left California. I know it wasn't wrong to not tell her everything, but I have my reasons. It's for her good and the health of our baby inside her. Bill glances at me through the rearview mirror. I can tell He wants to intervene but I shake my head, it's not his place. But who am I kidding? It's Bill. "Umm maybe you two should talk this out later Mike...", He suggested turning his attention back on the road. I roll my eyes. "Bill...I got this...", "No Michael let Bill finish... ", Marilyn said sitting up. "No Bill is driving...He needs to focus on the road...", I said throwing hints at Bill to shut up. Marilyn glances at Bill. "Well I want to listen.... Tell me Bill what do you think?", Bill ignores my glare and smiles. "Well Marilyn.... I've been married to my Karen for almost 35 year's... I learned that keeping stuff from your spouse... is never a good idea even if you think it is...", He directed towards me. "Well maybe it prevents problems.... ", I huffed. "Maybe it is the reason for problems... ", He responded making a right turn into a rest stop. I glare at him again. He's really pissing me off. "Maybe you should mind your own damn business", I said bluntly climbing out of the SUV. Bill quickly follows me. "Look I don't care how mad you are but you aren't going to be stupid and walk out in public! You need to keep a low profile!", Bill yelled running up to me. I stop and turn to him. "Kiss my ass....How about that for a low profile? ", I snarled turning to walk away. He mumbles something before scooping me up and walking back towards the SUV. I punch at his back. "What in the Hell is wrong with you?! Put me down!", I screeched like a small child. "You need to calm down before your children see you..", Bill instructed calmly. "Bill put me down...or I swear for God I'm going to give you the ass whooping of a life time!", Bill chuckles before basically throwing me back into the SUV. Marilyn shakes her head. "You two need to talk...I'm going to take the kid's for a break...", Marilyn said turning to wake the kid's. I'm in the passenger seat next to Bill, glaring at him. Bill waits until Marilyn and the kid's leave with the other bodyguards before speaking. "You need to calm down...", "You need to stop trying to run my life! I'm a grown as man with kid's!", Bill sighs. "You don't act like it...", "You know what? Fuck you with a capital F!", I yelled going to open the door. Bill locks it. "Well grown as man with kid's....let's talk....", "I don't have shit to say to you...", I snarled. He chuckles. "Well that's a first.... look all I was saying was...keeping thing's in....aren't the essentials of a marriage.... you need to be more open... don't be afraid to mess up...a marriage isn't sunshine and lingerie.... ", I was with him until the last part. "Sunshine and lingerie? ", He nods. "Yes...just be open Michael.... that's all I'm saying... ", I nod. "I'm sorry... ", I whispered looking ahead. He chuckles again. "It's okay... just don't ever tell me you're going to give me the ass whooping of a lifetime...because we both know how that will end...", I laugh. "No Mike I'm serious.... Don't try it...", I stop laughing and nod...

To Be Continued...

A/N: I'M posting twice today so be on the look out...