Michael and I sat on a bench by the lake, looking at the swans swimming in circles.

"She...she doesn't love me, right? It's all in my head. " Michael said, lost in his thoughts, then looked at me.

"Uhm, I don't know. But, I do know if she did love you, she wouldn't treat you that way. At least...I wouldn't. Uh, yeah ... But I really shouldn't, you know"

"No, I trust you Susan. You are like a friend to me, if you want to be that" He smiled and took my hand. How could one say no to that?! I smiled and held his warm hand tightly.

"I'd love to be your friend Michael" I looked up into his nearly black eyes and gulped, he was handsome...

"Best friend?" He asked and smirked.

"Even better" We giggled and he bent his head down to mine and kissed my forehead.

"WELL HELLO THERE" Lisa!

Michael and I instantly let go of eachothers hands and turned around.

"So this is your new girlfriend huh?" Lisa crossed her arms in front of her chest and scoffed.

"Leave her alone Lisa" Michael said and took my hand.

"UH, I would! If she left my man alone! Come here Michael" She extended her arms. "Come!" She insisted and put on a fake smile. I looked up at Michael, holding his hand a little harder, giving him courage to stand up for himself.

" I'm talking to you Mr. Jackson!" She said and came closer to him. She touched his shoulder. "Come with me now" She smiled. "You don't need this fan girl, you have me"

"Can't you see that he just wants to relax by the lake now?" I said, my voice shaking a little. Lisa was extremely intimidating with her raised eyebrows and scoffing demeanor.

"Uhm, I don't need to listen to you little fan girl" She just laughed at me. "He's my husband" She showed the ring on her hand. I suddenly felt the ring on Michaels hand as well.

"I would like to sit here for a bit Lisa" Michael said and let go of my hand. "I'll be back for dinner ok?"

"No, that's not ok babe, I miss you! Come with me now" She took his hand and pulled him up from the bench. Michael sighted.

"And don't talk to this one again, she's ruining our relationship" Lisa said and gripped his hand firmer.

"Lisa, please..."Michael whispered.

"Listen" I said and stood up from the bench. "He's my friend. And you...you can't handle him like this. Yes he's you husband but... he has feelings and as his wife you have to understand that you can't do whatever YOU wish with him. "

"I can't?" Lisa mocked me. "You're just jealous babe that you can't do anything you wish with him" She grabbed his jaw and kissed his cheek, then his lips, turning his head for better access.

"See, I can do ANYTHING I want to Michael" She smiled condescendingly. "And much more, that you won't get to see, sorry" She laughed and held Michaels waist. "Let's go now"

"Can't you see he doesn't want this right now?!" I nearly yelled now. Lisa pressed her lips together.

"I'm sure he LOVES it, right Michael?" She turned around and presser her lips against his, biting down on his bottom lip.

"No...Lisa. I DON'T" He said silently, but determined and pulled away. I smiled at him and slightly nodded my head so she wouldn't see it.

"And by the way, it's out. We are too different. I want you to leave my property" He added and pulled the ring off of his hand.

"You can't do that!" Lisa exclaimed and grabbed his hand.

"Oh yes I can" Michael said and gave her the ring "You can keep that" He turned around and motioned for me to follow him.

"THIS WILL HAVE CONSEQUENCES MICHAEL!" Lisa yelled and stomped away. Michael sighted deeply and I heard his breath quiver.

"Good Michael, you did good" I took his hand and pulled his arm close to me. "It will only get better from now on"

"I hope" He whispered.