I Love You More | MJJ ✔️

{Chapter 8}

Finally, a month later, I'm in Bucharest. The people really take care of me. They are really lovely and kind enough to let me stay at a very NICE hotel. I'm so blessed. I practise and rehearse for the whole day without pause.

"Laura, I think you need to eat."

"I'm not satisfied with myself. Can I do more, please?"

The choreographer is even shocked to see how hard I'm trying. I'm actually so tired and hungry.

"Listen to him."

Familiar voice. I turn back.

"Michael!"

"Hello, Laura."

He walks to me and hugs me.

"How're you?"

"So excited. How're you doing, Michael?"

"My break. Have to rehearse tomorrow."

"Oh."

"Travis, can I bring her out for lunch?"

"Sure, I'm even telling her to go eat something. She's one hardworking dancer, Mike."

"I know. So, Laura? Did you hear that? Come on."

He pulls my hand and takes me to the cafeteria there.

"My treat. Enjoy!"

"Michael, no. It's been too much you're doing for me."

"Just..."

The waiter approaches us and serves me with variety of dishes. I AM SHOOK.

"That's too much..."

I had to whisper to him.

"Mr.Jackson ordered all of this for you, miss. Will you excuse me."

He walks away. I look at Michael and he's smiling. I squint.

"I don't think I can finish them all."

"Who told you you're eating alone?"

"What?"

He grabs the mashed potato bowl to him.

"Aren't you uncomfortable with me, Michael? I mean...I'm still a stranger..."

"You? Stranger? No!"

"Now, I'm surprised."

"Why?"

"Pinch me."

"For real?"

"For real."

So, he does.

"Ahhh!"

I'm blinking so fast.

"I'm not dreaming."

He laughs out loud. Really loud.

"Laura, you're so silly."

"I might scream right now, Michael. I can't believe this's happening!"

"Do you know why I arranged all of this?"

"No..?"

"I don't feel like you're a fan of mine."

"Michael, no, I AM..."

"You're like a friend."

I know. My jaw just dropped. I know.

"That's why I feel very comfortable with you."

"Michael....."

"You think for me. Do you get it?"