A Million Way's To Love You™∽For All Time∽♥Book 5

∽Chapter 10∽

*Michael's Point Of View*

It's late in the afternoon and I'm still not talking to Marilyn. I told her I needed some space to clear my head. I actually took my sleeping pills a few hours ago and I just woke up. The thing is, I'm still feeling the effects. I'm still so tired. If I wasn't in my right mind, I would say these are tranquilizers. I sit up off the couch and rub my face. I glance at the father clock on the right side of the living room. It's 5:30 p.m. Damn I was out for awhile. I stretch a little more before rising off the couch. The house is pretty quiet; too quiet. I exit the living room, making a left towards the stairs. I slowly climb up the stairs and walk straight towards Marilyn's and I bedroom. "Mama?", I called as I slowly stepped in. She was laying on the bed on her laptop. She tears away from her laptop and glances at me. I give her a small smile and walk over to the bed. She doesn't break our stare as I climb into the bed. I sit up, leaning against the headboard. I know she's waiting for some sort of apology, but I have nothing to apologize for. She stares at me for a few more minutes before placing her laptop and huffing, as she walked into the bathroom. I sigh and wait for her to come back out wanting to talk. But minutes past and she didn't emerge from the bathroom. Five minutes. Ten minutes. fifteen minutes. I couldn't take it anymore. I hop off the bed and walk out of the room slamming the door behind me. She can't be mad at me. I did nothing. I walk down the hall to Jordyn's room. My little princess always lightens my mood. I enter her nursery, hearing her cooing on about God knows what. It instantly puts a smile on my face. "Hey peaches...", I gasped, making the silliest faces I could come up with. She giggles and stretches her arm's out for me. I chuckle. "Aww come here my little peaches...", I cooed, scooping her up. She grabs for my index finger, which is the size of a regular sized cigarette in her hand. I sigh happily and sit in the rocking chair behind me. I switch her position, laying her face down on my chest as I rock back and forth. I rub the middle of her back gently, as her cooing grew softer. She was falling asleep and so was I. But I couldn't sleep not with knowing I may have pissed Marilyn off. Thing's were going so well, until Ryan had to come with BS. I rock in the chair a little longer until I was sure Jordyn was sleep. I carefully stand up and place her in the crib. She squirms a little before finally giving into sleep. Walking away quietly, I carefully close the door as I exited her nursery. Once I was in the hallway again, I spot Marilyn walking downstairs. I take in a deep breath and follow her. "Marilyn? ", I called after her, entering the kitchen. She was rummaging through the fridge. "Marilyn, Mama talk to me...", I said, standing behind the fridge door. She closes it. When her eyes meet mine, she quickly looks away and starts on her dinner making project. "I know you are mad...", She stops chopping the lettuce head. "Mad... Wouldn't do my emotion justice.", She daggered, continuing her chopping. I sigh and walk up behind her, placing my hand on hers. "Stop ignoring me. And let me apologize, if that's what you want", She shakes her head and sweeps away from me. I sigh. "Look I'm trying what do you want from me?", I asked, trying to hide the agitation that threatened my voice. She holds onto the fridge doors before glancing back at me. "First off, You can't ignore me all morning and afternoon and try to come and talk to me when you are ready! Second, Don't come with some sorry ass apology like I'm forcing you to apologize. And third, where in the hell is the man I went on a date with last night and woke up to this morning? I want to talk to him.", Marilyn spat, turning back to through now open fridge. I roll my eyes. "I didn't say nor did I imply-" "I'll apologize if that's what you want! That's implying!", I rub my face. "Mama... I'm sorry... Okay... honestly sorry. I just really don't want to talk to them, not now. Not ever. I don't want our children around them either since they feel like we owe them something. Mama can you forgive me?", She sighs. "Of I forgive you but I'm still mad", I nod. "I can take that, but I took my medicine and it really knocked me out.", I explain, taking out the chopped chicken strips. "Michael I don't want you taking that medicine. I did some research, and did you know that 'sleeping medicine', is a tranquilizer used on animals! Animals Michael! ", She exclaimed, throwing her hand's in the air. I pinch the bridge of my nose and take in a long deep breath. "Honestly as long as it helps me sleep, I don't care", She rolls her eyes. "This is why I'm pissed. You totally disregard everything I say!", She said finishing our dinner, which is grilled chicken tacos. "I'm not arguing with about two different thing's. You don't understand, I can't sleep! I try and sleep for like two hours! ", I retorted, Grabbing a water bottle from the fridge. "You did last night.", "That's because... That takes a lot of energy.  Unless you want to...every night. I'll be fine with that", I chuckled. She cracks a smile. "I do want to help you with that. Just tell me what I can do, I'll do it.", I walk up to her and hug her. "Just stop being angry. And lay beside me every night.", I request, kissing her head. "I'll sing you a song every night.", She giggles. "Thank-you. I'm sorry. I will ditch the pills.", She inhales. "Thank-you Papa", she exhales. I nod and squeeze her tighter.

*Marilyn's Point Of View*

Today I woke up with a determination. I determination to have Michael and Brandon talk about bringing David here. I really like David and no matter what the media or anyone says, I want my baby boy happy. Therefore I did some research this morning and I've found this chapel that marries people of the same sex. I know Michael doesn't really like going out or doing anything that draws attention to our family, but if Brandon wants this, we have to give it to him. I just stepped out of the shower. Michael is in his office. I don't know how he manages to do so much with chaos surrounding our home. But I understand, nothing should stop you from doing what you love. I walk into the bedroom and scramble for clothing for today. I slip on my under garments first then came across a simple floral, floor length sundress. I slide that on after applying my cocoa butter lotion. Spraying a bit of perfume, I tease my coils and make my way to do my rounds. My rounds consisted of checking on the kid's and getting them up. Since this is their last week of school, I wake them up extra early so they can study for their exams. "Jasmine? Snickers come on, get up.", I whispered as I slip into her room. She groans. "Nooo one more minute... ", I sigh. "Up...Now.", I said a little more sternly. She groan again and kicks off the covers. "I'm up!", She snaps. I shake my head and walk out. I'm not even in the mood to entertain that. I make my way to Jordyn's room, where I found Brandon cradling her. I lean against the doorway and smile watching him. "Big brother loves you and will show you the ropes in the world. Just promise to not be a heart breaker peaches.", He cooed, rocking her a little. I quietly walk away heading to Dylan's room, next door. "Morning honey bunch!", I beamed as I entered his room. Dylan was playing with his cars. His ADHD has him like Michael sometimes. He sleeps for a little while. Only perk, he wakes up full of energy. He smiles at me standing up. "Mom I really don't want to go to school, I can't sit in those classroom for two hours taking a test!", He complained, hugging my waist. I sigh. "Well in order to go to sevenths grade, you need to take this test and pass. Now get ready for school, Bill will be here to pick you up.", I said bending to kiss his cheek. He sighs then nods. I giggle. "If you hurry he might take you and Jasmine out for breakfast. ", His face lights up instantly. "Breakfast at Denny's?! ", I laugh. "Maybe... Hurry up", He quickly jogs over to his closet. I shake my head and exit. Now for my mission. I walk further down the hall towards Michael's office. Once I'm at his door, I knock quietly. "Come in...", He instructed from the other side. I carefully twist the knob and push the door through, slipping inside. Michael glances up at me. "Morning mama", I smile. "Hey Papa... ", He slides his reader's glasses down on the bridge of his nose. I never thought a man in glasses could look so sexy. I bite down on my bottom lip and take a seat in front of his desk. "What brings you to my office Misses Jackson? ", Michael flirts, biting his bottom lip. I take in a deep breath. Trying to stay focus. Ever since our date night, Michael and I can't keep our hand's to ourselves, when ever the opportunity presents itself; we gladly take it. "Umm... Well...I-I...", I stuttered trying to find my word's. He smirks. "Tell me what's on your mind babygirl... ", He pushed, taking off his glasses. "Brandon... I want to, To bring David here", Michael's smirk, turns into a small smile. "Mama... You know how I feel about that...", He stresses already becoming tense. I stand up and walk over to him. Turning him around in his office chair, I sit in his lap. " Brandon wants this.... Don't take it from him.", I whispered, giving him a small peck. He inhales, closing his eyes. "You smell delicious... ", He exhales. I stand up.  "Think about it at least Papa...", He nods and I know he's fighting from dragging me back towards him. When I reach the door, he quickly hops up walking behind me. "Okay... If it will make him happy. Just as long as you will help when thing's get rough.", He said, taking my hand away from the knob. I turn, facing him. "I will. Thank-you. Brandon deserves this...", I said planting a tender kiss on his lips. He deepens the kiss a little before breaking it. "I better get back to work, He breathed against my lips. "Papa I didn't do anything, why are breathing like that?", I teased. Michael backs away. "Just go tell Brandon... ", He returns to his seat, biting down on his bottom lip. I giggle and turn to walk out. That man right there. I have no word's...

To Be Continued...