You Ain't Bad || Michael Jackson

Chapter 63: She Wanted Us Alone

The telephone rings. I dash to answer it.

"Hello?" I say.

"Miss Costello? This is Officer Lennon. I'll put Officer Jexie on for you."

"Ok.." I wait a few moments, before I hear Tati's voice.

"Becky?"

"Tati, hi, what's going on with Janine?"

"We've questioned her, about a week ago, I'm real sorry we didn't let you know--"

"That's fine! And, any luck?"

"Well, she admits that she "did it" with Michael, but she vows he wanted it. I didn't believe her. She seems too easy and too.. pervy. Anyway, a lotta stuff's been happening, and we're putting her on trial for sexual assault. Meaning you and Michael will need to come to court. We won't start anything up until, probably, at least September time. Give it a little time. Also, there's a lotta court cases going on right now, so that's the earliest we can start. I'm sorry you have to wait--"

"It's ok, as long as justice is done. I want Janine locked up."

"And, chances are she will. I believe that she did that to Michael, I can see that you and Michael are in mental pain over it. I'll make sure everything is sorted. But, like I say, it'll be about.. hmm.. 6 months time. I'll speak to you nearer the time, and we'll call in some family members and interview some other people that could be helpful in the trial. I'll speak to you soon, bye Becky."

"Thanks Tati. Goodbye."

I hang up and am immediately greeted with a hug from behind and a kiss on my cheek.

"Michael, that was Tati, she said that Janine will be on trial in about September," I explain. Michael smiles faintly.

"That's good. That's a perfect time. Because, by then, we will have Ryder in our lives, which is good, because I wouldn't want you being involved in this while you're pregnant, and also, we should be married by then, too."

"Married? In six months?" I ask. Michael nods.

"In fact, why don't we just get it done as soon as we can, so we can start the rest of our lives together happy and married?" he asks.

I squeal with excitement.

"When can we do it?"

"Hmm, before Ryder comes."

"That's in less than two months!" I gasp.

Michael nods again. "It is, isn't it?"

"But, we got so much to plan and do, do you think we can do it?"

"Of course! We've already got the rings, we know who the bridesmaids could be, the best man.. a little more tricky. There's quite a few people that could be best man. Or, actually, no! I've had an idea! Ryan can be our best man!"

"He'd love that, that'd be awesome, Michael."

"And, the venue.. I don't know about that yet, the reception, we can find something like that, would we get married in a church or registry office?"

"Church! Churches are so pretty!" I squeal.

"Alright, only the best for my Queen. You deserve the most magical wedding day, and that's what you'll get."

Michael scoops my up and kisses my lips. Yep, he's still the owner of those perfect kisses, and my heart.

"Less than two months.. I wonder if we really can do it," I say curiously.