Michonne's P.O.V

"Never thought I'd find you."

HOW THE HELL DID YOU FIND ME?!

I tried to step back, but I forgot about the coat rack and I toppled over it. Like a fool.

Mike chuckled and shook his head as he approached me--- lying on the floor.

"Still the clumsy girl I fell in love with?"

He reached to me, his hand touched mine and I HATED the rough feeling of his hands. I've gotten so used to the feel of Rick's hands and the way he holds me at night. Mike's hand just felt... wrong, so I slapped it away.

"No!" I jarred.

"Ah," he chuckled "and you can still do bad all by yourself."

"Michonne?!" Carl hollered "you good down there? Who was at the door?"

"It's-- an old friend." I shouted Mike, instantly regretting the term "old friend".

I got up and dusted myself off then took a few steps back.

"What are you doing here and how did you find me?"

"Well, it cost me a bunch of money but I'm here.. to see my son."

"Oh please. You've never made much time to answer my calls or even send him anything so why now Michael?"

"You getting mad with me? Cause I decided to come and see MY son?" He bellowed.

"Last time I checked, according to you-- Andre was not your son. And I'm not getting mad with you, just disappointed."

"No you're definitely mad. You always call me Michael when you're mad."

He remembers.

"Okay so maybe I am," I scoffed "but what's the real reason you're here?"

"Honestly?" He smiled "I heard you were getting married to a sweet ole southern boy."

Married? Me? I'm not getting married what the hell is he talking about...
But more importantly, why is he here because of that?

My stomach began to twist.

"His name is Rick. What do you want with him?" I jarred. An evil glare taking over my face.

"Oh I know his name sweetie. Sheriff Rick Grimes, nicknamed officer friendly around town."

What the hell...

"What do you want with my father, man?" Carl chuckled, coming from around the corner. "If you're here to hurt any of my family, I'll hurt you."

"You must be his son! Carl!"

Mike was really starting to scare me. The things he knows.

"What's it to you?" Carl folded his arms and walked up beside me, almost as if he was protecting me.

Mike pretend to wince and wink at Carl, "Look, I'm not a bad guy I ju--"

"I know the things you've done."

What does he know ?! I've never told Carl the bad things Mike has done and I've never told Mike about my new family---my new beginning.

"Cute." Mike smiled "I'm not here to start trouble, just here to see my son. His birthday is tomorrow."

"It's about time you visit," Carl scoffed "you can't even imagine how many times that kid has crawled into my bed at night because he misses his dad. And don't get me started on the many times Michonne has cried because Andre has cried because you never give him your attention!"

Mike was taken aback. He even backed up a bit and fixed his posture. He always did this when he wanted to show someone he was in control. But no matter how tall he is, or how strong he is, he won't win this time.

"Mad?" Carl smiled.

"Not at all. Thsnks for addressing my mista--"

"I'm not done!" Carl jarred "his first soccer game, you didn't show. He prayed to God that you would come but you didn't. Did you even know he plays soccer? He's damn good at it. Asks my father, he always goes to Andre's games. Oh! And today was parent's job day at his school. Guess who went in as his father to tell the class about his job? My dad. And guess who was beyond happy that my father is doing all the great things in his childhood with him! Andre. He looks up to my father as his -- and someday soon he'll be able to call him dad. And you won't get the satis---"

"Enough Carl."
I pulled him aside and nothing but anger were in Mike's eyes.

"I'm trying so hard to keep my patience, kid. I don't need you telling me what to do and what your father is doing. I don't even know you and you're attacking me! But listen, you will not make me feel any less of a man because Michonne decided to walk out my life with MY so--"

The sound of a car door stopped him from chewing Carl out any further.

He turned around, revealing Rick stepping out the car with Andre in his hands.

Andre laid his head on Rick's shoulder as he quickly approached the house, he didn't even look up once.

When Rick reached the porch, with squinted eyes abd pursed lips, he let Andre down.

Andre turned around and met eyes with his father.

"D-daddy?"

"Hey bud." Mike bent down and Andre ran to him. They reunited with a hug after a year and I felt my heart break a little.

Rick quickly rushed into the house, brushing past Mike and kissing my forehead.

"Are you okay?" He whispered.

"I'm fine."

He gently pushed me back a bit, hid hands on my waist.

"How about my little one?" He whispered, even lower now, his fingers trailing over my stomach.

"We're okay." I kissed his lips as he hovered over me. "Carl wouldn't let anything happen. He's just like you." I smiled.

"Good lookin out son." Rick said, grabbing Carl's attention and giving him a slight nod.

"Not a problem. I better be, uh, heading out. I'm late for a movie date." And with that, Carl angrily brushed past Mike and Andre as they continued to have their moment, and made his way to his father's truck.

"How did he find you?" Rick whispered.

I shrugged, "I don't know. That's what's scaring me."

"Don't be scared. I won't let anything happen to you. Anything."

I wrapped my arms around Rick and squeezed him tight. I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful man who's gonna stand by me as if I'm a queen.

Our long hug was interrupted when Mike loudly cleared his throat.

Rick turned around with a "the hell you want?" face.

"Need some water big fella?"
Mike was taller than Rick but oohh, Rick stood his ground.

"Actually, that'd be nice." Mike smiled "you're Rick, right? Andre's new dad."

"Mm, something like that." He replied, a bit of haste in his voice.
"He's a police daddy! He came to my school today and everyone thought he was so cool! I love him!" Andre ran to Rick and clung to his leg, Mike didn't move. His eyes were full of hurt and it was a pretty sight. To see him hurt for once.. I know that sounds sadistic but oh the hell well.

"That's wonderful." Mike nodded "You know what, I've gotta go. I'll be by tomorrow to hang out with you for your birthday. okay?"

Andre let go of Rick and slowly approached his dad once more.

"You promise?"

"Of course. I love you, Dre."

"I love you too dad."

They hugged. For a while. Mike let go and slowly backed out of our house but before Rick shut the door, he murmured. "And I love you, Michonne."

Rick heard him. So he slammed the door with all his might, ran upstairs and the next thing I know, there was a boom. And another hole in the wall.
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Rick was angry with me for the whole rest of the day. He spoke to Andre but not to me. Well, sometimes. But dinner was incredibly awkward so I decided to eat in Carl's room.

Alone.

There, I found peace. I tried to empty my mind as I stared at his wall of many writings but I just couldn't get Mike's voice out my head.

"And I love you, Michonne."

I bet that's why Rick is angry. That Mike still has the feels for me. I want to yell at Rick and tell him that I don't care about  Mike anymore,  I just want him but my mouth wont say the words. Maybe my lips are sick of uttering my white lies.

I leaned in closer to Carl's wall and began reading a small poem that he wrote in pretty gold sharpie. I love the fact that Rick lets Carl express himself through his posters and drawings on his wall. His writings really do unfold the kid. But anyway, the poem,  it stood out amongst the other writings he had and that's why I read it.

My mother's trust issues are leaking into my chest
And I've got my father's nose
And his tendency to not call back
So I'm sorry
About the nine missed calls
And the six voicemails I've never opened
I swear I'd love you if I could.

Now, I dont know much about poems. But that was beautiful and it hit me in the feelings.
It made my heart shiver when I read the last line.

I swear I'd love you if I could.

Me too Carl. Me too.
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