Just Good Friends ❣︎ [Michael Jackson]

Chapter 8

That week Michael and I hosted a small elegant wedding there at Neverland. Outside in the garden. The day was a bright sunny one. Perfect for our wedding day. I did not mind playing the part of being his bride. We kissed after we read our vows to one another.

I nearly melted into his arms when he briefly kissed me. Each kiss left my head spinning. We had been so focused on proving that Michael was innocent that he and I did not have any real alone time together. We had not talked about these kisses. Or where these kisses were leading us.

I admit that I was a little nervous to bring that up. I wanted to find out if Michael felt how I was feeling about him. If he could know that I was and have been in love with him. I did not want to ruin this friendship.

After the wedding was over, we had a dinner party for our guests there. A live band was playing music to. It was so lovely. All of it. We had a photographer hired to take photos. Michael allowed some press to be there of course. People Magazine and Us Magazine were there to cover the live event.

"Renee I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you are finally a member of our family! We always thought you were perfect for Michael. I am so thrilled at how happy you are making my brother!" Janet gushes as she hugs me. "Welcome to the Jackson family" she tells me near my ear.

Guilt settles in me. The Jackson's had no idea this was all fake. They were going to be hurt when they found out what we had done. I loved Michael's family. I did not want to hurt them in anyway.

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"Thank you, Janet. I am thrilled" I admit.

"I always knew you had a thing for my brother. I could tell" she laughs as I go to drink champagne. I nearly spit it out hearing that remark.

"W—what?" I stammer. My cheeks blush.

"I knew honey. I am glad that you two finally matured and saw the love that was always right there before the both of you" Janet praises me.

I sigh. "I had no idea anyone else knew my little secret" I laugh.

"I knew. You followed him around. With such devotion. You have always been the only friend he could trust. I am glad he found someone like you honey" she praises me some more.

"D-did Michael know? Could he tell that I had a crush on him?" I ask her hoping she would spill the dirt. I had to find out. What was Michael not telling me?

"No honey. He was blind. He could not tell for years. I am glad he found his true love in you" says Janet.

I nod. "Me to. This is the happiest day of my life" I sigh. I wished it was all real. It was so beautiful.

The wedding. The guests. The food. Michael. God he was handsome today. All decked out in a tuxedo. Everywhere I went I could hear his sweet laughter ring out as he talked with our guests. He would end up at my side. Offering me his arm.