Rainy Days

3

When Marlon walked back into the house, Rayne turned to me and smiled.

"So Michael, what was that all about?"

"Nothing I do have a lot planned for us. Come on Rayne I haven't seen you in almost two and a half weeks, of course I have been planning for our reunion."  She shook her head and laughed.

"Ok Mikey but what do we have planned for today? I don't feel like lying around the house so let's go somewhere. Let's go to an amusement park or something."

It amazes me how much this girl is just like me.  As she was going on and on about local amusement parks, I noticed a bruise peeking under her shirt as she raised her arms. It kinds look like it was fading. Gosh this girl is really clumsy. She has a new bruise every time I see her.

"Maybe we should lie around the house so you won't kill yourself." I said laughing.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

I pointed to her tummy.

"The bruise you have. How did you get that anyway?"  

"I fell when I was sick. So umm where do you wanna go?"

Something was wrong and I couldn't put my finger on it. All of a sudden Marlon broke my thoughts

"Hey guys. I'm glad I caught you. The brothers and I were going to this new theme park they just opened. Do you wanna come?" he asked looking straight at Rayne.

"Sure we were just talking about going to a park. Are the wives coming along also?" she asked.

"No just the brothers and you." He said with the cheesiest smile ever. I could have slapped him right then and there. I didn't want to share Rayne with my brothers. They will be all over her. Marlon is really pushing my buttons.

I had a brother to brother talk with him about Rayne and I told him how I felt. I told him I loved her and I wanted to be with her one day. I told him that she is the only girl that can take my mind off of Diana. He will NOT take her away from me.

"You know what that sounds fun and all but-" "Michael we won't take no for an answer." Tito said from behind me followed by the rest of my brothers.

I rolled my eyes. Marlon grabbed Rayne's hand and led her to the driveway. I tried to run after them but Jermaine stopped me.

"I'm glad we get to spend this time together mike. Ever since thriller came out, it's been work, Rayne, and more work." he said to me but I wasn't really paying attention my eyes were on Rayne and Marlon. He was now dragging her into the black SUV. I ran passed Jermaine and ran up to them.

"I can drive us the park Rayne." I said taking her other hand in mine. She kinda looked relieved but Marlon had to run his big mouth. "None since mike, we got an extra Truck here ready to take us there. You ain't got to drive. But Jermaine wants you to ride with him cause he got some stuff he wants to talk to you about. Something about a song."

"Ok fine come on Rayne." I said but Marlon gently yanked Rayne's hand out of mine.

"Dang mike she doesn't have to follow you everywhere. She can ride with us in the truck. It me, Randy and Tito.  Plus Rayne won't fit in the car with you Jackie and Jermaine cause Bill will be in the front seat with the driver. A truck is bigger than a car, so Rayne will ride with us." He said with a victorious smile on his face. My blood began to boil. There was no way in hell I was gonna let Rayne ride with Marlon and Randy. They were the main ones that try to pounce on her. But before I could say anything they were already in the car with the door shut and to make matters worse they locked it.

I went to the other car and slammed the door shut.

"Something wrong Mike?" Jackie asked with a chuckle. I ignored him and angrily glared out the window.

 

 

Rayne's point of view

I really wanted to ride with Michael. every time I get around the brothers I feel a little uncomfortable. They give me more attention then they give their wives. I can tell Michael was angry about this. I shouldn't have agreed to this. But I was thinking fast because he saw one of my bruises. I would have agreed to jump off Mount Everest to change the subject.

"So Rayne." Marlon spoke, snapping me out of my thoughts. "You and Michael aren't seeing each other are you?" He asked making me choke on my own spit. "Me and Michael? No we're just friends you know that." I replied laughing at the thought. "Yea well, he's never been REALLY interested in any woman. I sometimes wonder you know." My eyes grew wide. He wasn't suggesting that Michael was gay was he.

"Man, are you calling Michael gay?!" Randy asked cutting into the conversation. "You're gonna lie on your own brother to try to get a girl, his girl?" Tito asked shaking his head disappointedly. "I'm not anyone's girl" I spoke up feeling extremely uncomfortable. "I meant to say his friend, I'm sorry." Tito corrected himself. "Say that you never wondered and I'll drop it." Marlon spoke as if he had made his point. The other guys didn't say anything and this shocked me. "Exactly." Marlon seemed to be proud of the silence. "Mike's not gay." Tito spoke after a while of silence. "We all know that" Marlon rolled his eyes at this. "Well you still can't help but wonder." Marlon replied.

"Wonder what?" I asked unable to believe what he was implying. He sighed and looked out of the window. "Take this from someone who's grown up with him all of their lives. Michael's not the most masculine of the bunch." His brothers had taken cheap shots but this was by far the worst. "You need to be with a guy that takes charge. I guy that goes after what he wants." I couldn't believe he was telling me what I needed. "Uh wow, I think that I know of all people what I need." I replied as politely as possible. "You're right. So tell me, what do you need? Whatever it is I could give you that." He began to grow bold. I slightly blushed and looked the opposite way. "Well I-I don't know." I replied with a slight shrug. He lightly chuckled at this and I couldn't help but to giggle myself.

We got to the amusement park and before I could get out Marlon ran around the car to open my car door for me. "Thank you." I was a bit shocked by this. He grabbed my hand and helped me out. But once I was completely out he still held onto my hand. I looked down at it and then back up at him. "You can let go now." I spoke giggling at the moment. He laughed also looking down at our hands. "I'm aware of that." He replied looking me deep into my eyes. I blushed deeply and looked away. I heard someone clear their throat and looked over to see Michael standing there. Jaw clenched, and eyes burning daggers through Marlon. I let go of his hand and scratched the back of my head. "Uh, thanks for keeping me entertained." I spoke to Marlon, slowly walking towards Michael.

"No problem. You have to promise me a Ferris Wheel ride together." Marlon spoke slightly smiling. "Of course I will." I replied, grabbing Michael's hand. He looked down at our fingers intertwined and his smile dropped. "Alright then see you later." He walked towards his brothers and they began to walk towards the park. "Hey there." I greeted Michael lightly squeezing his hand. He looked over at me and smiled. "Well hello, where to first?" He asked, acting like the Michael I knew again. "Teacups." I quickly replied not having to think about it. He chuckled lightly as if he knew I'd say that.

I felt comfortable again. When I was around his brothers I never felt completely at ease. But with him it was completely different. We began to walk towards the Teacups. "After this can we get a funnel cake?" I asked, excited about what was to come. Michael laughed at my facial expression and nodded his head yes. "We can do whatever you want." He replied. At that moment I forgot that I had a dysfunctional home. I forgot about the bruises and the pain and thee tears. Michael could do that for me, he always did. Something that his brothers nor any other friend could do.