Over Troubled Water (BWWM)

Chapter Eight

Jennifer’s Point of View

I carefully picked Michael’s head off of my lap, and got a little something to eat. I watched every episode of Maury and Jerry Springer I had recorded on the hotel DVR. I could feel my IQ decreasing by the second. I knew that if we weren’t going to anything this week I might as well catch up on some lab work. My boss had me take water samples while I was up here, so might as well take notes. I walked around to the local river, and bought some groceries, I knew Michael would want a home cooked meal when he woke up. I got that weird feeling again, Michael called it my “spidey sense,” and I knew to get back.

Michael’s Point of View

I can’t believe she made me watch Maury, but it was nice to spend time with her even if we weren’t talking. “Where is Jenny anyway?” I asked myself. I started panicking, I was about to call her when she walked through the door with a handful of groceries. I wish she would tell me where she is going. I tried to slow my breathing. “Are you ok?” she asked raising her eyebrow.

“Yea I’m fine.”

“Well if you’re so fine help me with these.” I put all the groceries away and watched her cook. She has converted me to American food, after my mother she made the best food on earth. She let the food in the oven cook. She stood in front on me with her hands on her hips. “Is there a reason that you’ve been staring me down?”

“No, Bella I’m just daydreaming.” She rolled her eyes and got her glasses and bookbag out.

“What are you doing?”

“Well my boss wanted me to do some work while I was away. So I went down to the river and got some samples…” She went on and on about marine animals or something. I got lost after she started using big words. I was more fascinated by how her face lit up when she talked about what she loved. I knew she would resent me if I stopped her from working, so I’ll let her win this battle. “So that’s basically what my thesis is going to be about, and then I can get the funding. That is ok with you right?”

“Yes, Bella it is ok with me. You can do it.” She had the biggest smile on her face, she hugged me and ran out on the balcony to take notes. Why she needed funding when she could’ve just asked was beyond me, but she probably wanted to do something on her own. I was about to go and watch some TV, when someone knocked on the door. I opened it to find I letter.

“Jenny looks beautiful out on the balcony. Looks like that little rat told on me. You would’ve figured it out eventually. You can’t hide her from me forever.

-John

I could feel myself losing my temper. I ripped it in half and threw it in one of the bottom drawers. “Hey Jenny why don’t you come inside, and we can hang out together?” John was watching her and I couldn’t have Jenny sitting outside anymore.

“Yea babe. I’m sure the food’s done anyway.” She walked past me into the kitchen. She smelled like lavender, and vanilla, and the way her hips moved as she walked to the kitchen. If this is what kids did to her body were having more than five. Seven boys seems good, my grandmother had ten children, that doesn’t seem too bad. Why couldn’t I focus? John’s dumbass is trying to kill me and take Jenny, and I’m distracted by her ass, and future kids. “Michael dinner’s ready.” I usually have no idea what she makes but I’ll eat it anyway.

“So Jenny how have things been?”

“Well I’ve been looking at preschools for Mikey, and Leo’s been trying to stand up but I don’t think he’s ready for that yet.” Damn I’ve been missing out on things. I've got to step it up.

“What about you?”

“I’ve been ok. Just work and home. Nothing else really.” We ate in a comfortable silence. “Michael who tried to shoot me?” Shit, she usually never asks me things like that. She knew I never liked to talk about work with her.

“It’s been handled Jennifer” I almost yelled at her. She jumped at my tone. Fuck I never call her that. She nodded at me washed the dishes, and headed towards to bedroom.

“Michael, what the fuck is this?” She said holding John’s letter.

Shit.

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AN - I'm not sure to keep doing flashback? Or if you like Michael's POV very much. But I surprisingly don't like this chapter, but I thought I'd write something before I went to work. Thanks!!!!

(October 21, 2014)