deaf /def/ adjective 1. Lacking the power of hearing, or having impaired hearing. "I sing of what you see and might think about Because of what you see Moving hands, mobile faces Where by the eye Not the ear traces what's on the mind"

𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴? ... (𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴) ... 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 Aiyana Walker has only ever had one dream: founding a fashion house that held its own in a world run by the likes of Chanel, Dior, and Versace. Growing up in Harlem, while taking care of of her 2 siblings and overbearing mother, the cards in her deck were almost certainly destined to fail her. But in walks in the quiet and calculating Michael "Twiggy" Jackson, an entrepreneur at heart, who sees in Aiyana his better half. With his "get money" attitude and her drive, he's convinced they could build an empire, just for themselves. The world can be theirs, but it's ride or die, baby...

She was an animal, an absolute beast. Music was her zoo. His body, her natural habitat.

Who knew a kiss would lead to a Summer like this.

Pop Sensation Michael Jackson is a snob. Makeup Artist Yaya Everette is a sweetheart. Two worlds collide and Two hearts connect.

True connection often lies in the most unexpected places.

MICHAEL JACKSON never searched for love; at 24, he found enough intimacy and beauty in his craft. The one thing that satisfied him when nothing else could. But what his craft demanded sated him sometimes, and an outlet became necessary when the fine line between art and work blurred. So his disguised and unauthorized trips to Phonograph, when he found the time, became a much-needed release that he cherished greatly. The woman who stood behind the counter most days of the week had his attention instantly. His eyes lingered prudently from beneath the Ray-Bans with silent admiration. But there was no more room for shy regard when she finally approached him, completely unsuspecting until he said all the wrong things and gave himself away. But not only was she absolutely breathtaking--she was casual about his presence, almost unimpressed by his status. She let him exist in this rare state of peace. And that made her all the more remarkable; he had to take the chance before it passed. And soon, he looked forward to Sundays, from their deep conversations about anything to the way she made his heart beat against his chest with just a look. Romance no longer burdened him; surrendering his heart didn't scare him; he welcomed love and let it coexist with his gift. Because she made him realize it was possible. A Michael Jackson story. © All Rights Reserved 18+ Started: March 14, 2023 Finished: tbd.. Work #3 Thriller era Takes place in Los Angeles, CA 1983-2001 Cover made by me via PicsArt Highest Ranking: - #1 in #ThrillerEra - #1 in #InvincibleEra - #5 in #Michael - #6 in #KingOfPop - #2 in #BlackCharacters - #11 in #MJJ - #17 in #BadEra - #55 in #BlackCharacters - #1 in #MJFanFiction - #61 in #MichaelJackson - #61 in #MichaelJJackson - #2 in #HistoryEra

Second book of the 'When We Were Younger...' series. {Off The Wall - Thriller Era}