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

∽Chapter 52∽

*Michael's Point Of View*

"Well, I have a surprise for you guys.", The director  smiles at us. "Surprise?", I repeat confused by her jittery smile. "Yes. In three...two...", She counts down. We all turn our attention towards the elevator door as it slowly opens. When the person steps out, everyone falls silent.

"Welcome Mister Taylor. Glad you could join us!", She beams, as he timidly walks over to us. Being that the top level  of this studio (where we are shooting), is pretty spacey, he has all the time to turn around and jet off while we configure his surprise visit.

He seems different since the last I've seen him. He has definitely lost weight. His once average build, has diminished into a willowy stature.

After what seemed like forever, he finally approaches us. "BJ!", Jordyn exclaims, wiggling out of Marilyn's hold. He forces a smile as the toddler throttles over to him. We also watch still in bewilderment at his presence. Feeling the awkward tension, the director once again claps her hand's together quite loudly.

"Okay... Well, we'll have the family reunion a little later. Let's get started!", She bursts, turning to a crew member. "Can we show Mister Taylor to his dressing room, please?", The crew member Misses and walks over to 'Mister Taylor' just as he was setting Jordyn down. He glances over at Marilyn and I, then at Jasmine and Dylan.

"I'm not shooting with them...", He sighs. "I'm here to tell him something important.", He explains, pointing to me. The director silently call's off her command and glances at me. "You want to talk to your father? Can it wait?", At the word father Brandon's eyes fall on me again. "It's very important.", He concludes. With a heavy sigh, she motions for me to come over.

"Your son wants to talk to you.", She grumbles as I walk up to them. I silently eye Brandon. Hearing her call him my son is a little weird to me. Our once father and son bond, is now alien to me. "Okay. Thank-you. ", I reply, nodding for her to dismiss. She gives Brandon another long hard stare before walking away.

I turn my attention back on Brandon, who is biting his nervously. Though I am very happy to see him, rage takes over and states it's case. "Where have you been? Why haven't you returned our calls or messages? Why are you even here?", I demand, cutting his eyes with mine. He releases his bottom lip, slightly looking away shamefully.

"I needed time.",-"Time for what Brandon? You needed so much time that you couldn't call me on my birthday! You needed so much time, that you couldn't even return your mother's call even though she left many messages basically begging you to call back.", I snap, feeling all those memories boiling in my brain. I can't believe him right now. He frowns.

"Dad, it's not like that. Don't you care that I was heart broken?", He desperately chokes, forcefully holding back tears. Not feeling any sympathy for that excuse I stand my ground.

"How do you think Jasmine feels? She's the one who should be hurting the most! You had one too many chances to walk away from that bastard. I-",-" You don't understand! I love him! See, this is exactly why I avoided this! I knew how you would react. And if you want to be a Cold hearted asshole, fine. Just know I'm transferring universities. I'm going to Alabama, I will not be talked out of it. My decision is final.", He snaps back.

By now, some crew members are staring at us with concern. To ease the charade, I inhale deeply and gather my thoughts before replying.

"I won't convince you to stay in Florida and I won't convince you to come home, but I don't want you leaving angry. I love You Brandon Joseph Jackson, I always will. I'm sorry I snapped, I just love too much for you to push me away. Forgive me for that. Come here.", I sigh, opening my arm's. A lone tear rolls down his cheeks as he obeys. When he's in my arm's, he releases all of his pain.