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

∽Chapter 29∽

*Michael's Point Of View *

Closed off from the rest of the world. That's how I feel. That's what I am. Trying to explain thing's to a man who doesn't understand me. I feel so trapped in this rehabilitation center. I want to return home to my babygirl and my children. I want to help Brandon plan for his ceremony. I want to hold my little princess. But I can't, I'm stuck here.

I know I have to fix myself and regain my health, but this is torture. Two week's ago I experienced the worse withdrawal in my life, I felt like I was going to die. I really hate this. But I know I need it. As of now, I'm waiting in line for a call home. This is the prison aspect of rehab. It's ridiculous.

"Next in line...", Miss Rosa orders, her tone full of agitation. Forcing my legs forward, I step up to the window. Miss Rosa gives me a sideways glance. "Name...", I sigh. She knows my name. We go over this every time it's time for a phone call. It's annoying and I know she knows it annoys me. "Michael Jackson... ", I exhale again, ignoring her eye roll at the mention of my name.

"Okay. Micah-",-"Michael... ", She sighs heavily. "Whatever... You have ten minutes. Enjoy.", She snarled, handing me a ticket. I force a smile and continue my route to the phone that hung solely on the walk adjacent to her window. This means no privacy of course. But it's worth hearing my family's support and encouragement.

I remove the phone from it's hook and input the printed code for the call. Waiting two minutes to follow the automated instructions, I quickly dial home. The line didn't ring once before Her voice graced through the speakers.

*"Hello? Michael? ",

"H-Hey mama... "

"God, it's good to hear your voice. How is it there?",

"It's okay. I want to be Home with you and the kid's..."

"But you have to get better papa... ",

"I know..."

"Don't sound so down papa.",

"It's just... I miss you. It hurts. I feel like a caged animal."

"Have faith papa. Your light is coming.",

-sigh- "How is everyone?"

"The kid's are fine... Jordyn's still trying to say full sentences. Dylan has a little crush and-",

"Have  you had 'The Talk' with him yet?"

"Papa, he's Only thirteen.",

"Exactly... He'll find out, one way or the other..."

"Speaking of, papa it's really lonely without you here...",

"I swear, I will make up for lost time mama"

"Five minutes Micah!",

-sighs- "Okay Rosey!.. Damn. I can't wait to get out of here."

"Me either papa. But why did She call you Micah? ",

"She's a bitch..."

"I heard that! You have three minutes twiggy!",

"Michael... Do I need to pay a visit? She shouldn't treat you like that. ",

"No, It's fine. I will handle her. I love you. Remember that."

"I love you too papa... ",

"Say it for me..."

*giggles* "Say what?",