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

♡Chapter 41♡

*Marilyn's Point Of View*

I can't stand to look at her like this. Katie looks frail and weak. We arrived at the hospital about an your ago. The kid's are with Janet. Michael and I didn't want them to see her like this. She is hooked up to an oxygen machine And has different wires that she is hooked up to. I've been holding back my tears for fifteen minutes now. "Babygirl it's alright... She's going to pull through... she's a Jackson... ", Michael said rubbing my back empathetically. I sniffle. "Michael wha-what if She doesn't?", "Don't say that! Please don't!",  He screeched walking away. I turn to walk towards him but I hear Katherine stirring. I quickly turn my attention on her. "Mich-Michael? Mar-Marilyn? Is that you?", She whispered weakly. Michael quickly walks to her hospital bed taking her hand. "Yes mother it's us...", He spoke softly, like He was slowly dying inside. Katie gives us a weak smile. "I know I don't have much time left bu-", "Don't say that mother.... please ", Michael whimpered taking her hand and holding it to his face. Katherine sighs and strokes Michael's hair with her free hand. "Katie... nothing's going to happen to you...", I reassured her. "I would like to think that as Well but...it's not the truth...I just want you guys to know... I'm glad you didn't divorce... your family needs you...", She whispered, her face draining with each sentence. A few tears escape my eyes. Michael shakes his head. "Mother stop talking like this!", He winced squeezing her hand. "Come here Marilyn.. ", Katie instructed motioning with her index finger. I obey. She reaches out for my hand taking it. "Michael look at me sweetheart... ", Michael reluctantly looks up with tears in his eyes. "You have taken care of me most of your life...I want you to do the same for her....always remember your love for each other...do you hear me?", Michael sniffles and nods. "Marilyn, honey, I want you to do the same for Michael... your kid's need you...", I nod. "And Michael... Please... mend thing's with your father... don't just cover it up...He is no longer Joseph to you...He is father... ", Michael kisses her hand. "Okay... I'll fix it...", Katherine gives him another weak smile. By the look in her eyes, I can tell she was fading away. Michael apparently could feel it to because He is sobbing uncontrollably. "I love you so much mother... please.... please don't leave me..", He sobbed repeatedly. I take Michael's other hand and kiss his it. "A promise for a better tomorrow ", I whispered when He looked at me in question. He turns back to Katie...

*Michael's Point Of View*

How can death be so beautiful? How can it feel so right? These questions were answered as I watched my own mother fade away. Losing her battle to cancer. I can honestly say I didn't cry because She died, I cried because of what she taught while she lived. With her beating heart, she showed me,taught me, and loved me. I could only give her half of What she has given me. When I left the hospital that morning, it was by evening I learned about her departure. It hurts, it stings so freaking bad. I think the kid's are taking it the worst. Dylan has constant nightmares and so does Jasmine. But I tell them what my mother told me. "Never mourn the physical being, for in the lingering spirit, we will find peace ", I don't know if they understand that, but it's all I can tell them. Last week we laid her to rest. We had to put the vow renewal rehearsal on hold for the funeral. So as of now we are racing against the clock because next week is the vow renewal ceremony. "Michael are you okay? ", Marilyn asked flipping through a menu. I sigh. "Yeah...it's just still so surreal....babygirl I miss her...", Marilyn nods. "I do too...but she would want us to be happy... ", "I know... Can we hurry up...I'm not in the mood for making decisions.", Marilyn sighs before standing up. "We can go....I'll get Bill..", She said walking out. I stand up and motion for the chef. He quickly shuffles over to me. "Yes Mr.Jackson? ", "Umm can I have an edible bouquet...with chocolate covered strawberries? ", He nods and smiles. "Of course... It will be on the house!", "Oh Thank-you, but I can't take that offer I can pa-", He shakes his head. "No no no, I insist!", He beamed walking away. I chuckle and sit back in my chair. I want to give Marilyn a little something sweet for being there for me during this time. I know it kills her seeing me depressed. So I'm taking my mother's advance and continue my life in her honour. Within fifteen minutes the chefs returned. "Here you go your bouquet! ", He chirped handing me a beautiful fruit bouquet with heart shaped chocolate covered strawberries. "Thank-you Anthony... really this means a lot. He nods. "I hope she enjoys...", He winked walking away. I stand up taking the bouquet. Raphael walks me out to the SUV where Bill and Marilyn were waiting.  I smile as I climb in. "Here mama...this is for you...Thank-you for everything.... ", I said handing her the fruit bouquet. Her eyes widen. "Awe Michael!! ", Bill chuckles. "Where's my fruit bouquet? ", I roll my eyes. "Right where your paycheck is....", He laughs harder. "Glad to have you back...", I chuckle. "Glad to be back...",....

To Be Continued...