Fascinating Lights ( A Michael Jackson Fanfiction)

Beautiful Surrender

I noticed some time ago that Michael made it public and is now running a trial against Valerie.
It said that I was invited as a witness for a testimoniyal.
The appointment will be on the 21st of october, which means only a few days left.
I got nervous, but I will attemp and tell them what they need to know. At least my side.

The shrieking beeping of my alarm clock made me literally jump right out of bed.
I barely slept the night, I couldn't focus on anything but the upcoming trial. Both of them played their roles so well and I don't know who to trust. I wasn't sure on one hand if Valerie was lying about all and just geniusly hiding all these secrets, or Michael was telling me the truth and was involved in this even though he tried his best to overcome and make things clear.
I think I have to admit that I completely failed as a psychologist myself.
I should have known better, knowing the peoples minds better, knowing myself better  - but I didn't.

Rushing upstairs the great building I made it right on time to the appointment.
Stepping inside I took my seat in one of the front rows.
I was loaded right before Valerie's and Michael's testimony so I would say things clear without be swayed by their statements.

It wasn't long before I could go. I told them what I knew and what I didn't.
The judge was pleased with it and I left the room.

I waited several hours until the judge rendered a judgment and the guests came out of the room.
I sat patiently on my seat in the lobby as the crowd stormed by, loud talking the heated conversation if the judge did right on the case or not.
Valerie rushed by, her face told that she wasn't pleased with the descision.
After a while Michael stepped through the door, casually walking down the few stairs into the lobby, noticing me.
A small smile formed in the corner of his mouth as he walked towards me.

"Thank you for predicate", he told me.
"You son of a bitch, how dare you Michael?", Valerie yelled stomping towards us but one guard held her back. She glared at us deadly.
"Valerie, why?...", I asked, not even sure what the judgement was.
She began laughing, "Amanda dear, have you ever loved someone so much that this feeling hunts you every fucking single day of your abysmal life?", she spat, wiggling to get free from the security's grip.
"I simply wanted you Michael, that's not fair... you weren't fair...", she mumbled as the guard was dragging her out of the building.
I stood up from my seat where I was sat way too long, eyeing her as she got boot out.

"Sure thing, I did not lie or protect any of you, I simple told them my point of view", I shrugged my shoulders, turning my view back to him.
"But tell me, what was the final ending?".
"The judge gave us right and forced Valerie to eighty volunteer work hours and one and a half year in jail for drugging people and blackmailing me, I got a half year of probation as I lied because of Dennis' case back then", he said.
"Well, that's good to hear", I admitted.
I really felt some kind of relieve that Michael came off that easy.
"And Derek?".
"Well...", Michael scatched the back of his head avoiding eyecontact.
"He didn't made it out that easy, he confessed of raping and abusing Valerie... he knew about her secret towards me and wanted revenge, they put him in jail right away".
I raised my eyebrows in shock, so Michael said the truth of not laying a hand on her.
"Wow, I never thought Derek would be capable of doing things like this to someone".
"Neither did I... but I told you I wasn't the one to blame".
"So...", he looked away so shy and scratched the back of his head. Again.
"Would you like to drink a coffee with me?".
Even though I really would like to say yes, I have to deny it.
So much shit happened in the past seven month and I have to come clear myself.
I slowly shook my head, taking his large hand in both of mine.
"You know Michael, it is like a two-edged sword, when it cuts you - it stabs me", I looked one last time in his eyes. The beautiful abyss I let myself fall so deep for so long.
"Maybe one day... but I have to handle my own thoughts for now, goodbye", I nooded and walked away.
It's time to start again - on my own.
It's still a weird feeling that I have on that whole story and it's the best for my health to stand away from this as long as I need to settle things down.
Selfcare is important right now. Michael and our 'friendly - based - coffee - friendship'? can wait for now.

- The End -

// So guys, this was the last chapter of Fascinating Lights, let me know if you liked the story and if you have any questions, just drop them in the comments, I probably be doing another page to answer unclear things on this since it's a little confusing.
Thank you for reading♥
-SunsetDriver//