Michael's POV

"Are you really going to let him quit?" Ricky asks quietly as I run a hand over my face.

"No." I mumble. "Besides his contract wouldn't allow him to leave. He could buy himself out the contract if he paid 900 billion."

"But why did you--"

"I was angry. You know I couldn't fire Greg. I just said that because he was right...." I mutter. "But I'm not ready to tell Tatiana what happened."

"Listen, this is as good of a time to tell her." Sheryl whispers.

"Tell her what?" I chuckle. "I tried to die over you when I knew how much I hurt you? To the point I had you in a coma and to the point we lost our baby because you stressed over what I put you through?" I shake my head. "You know she wouldn't take it well..."

"It's better than being lied to." Sheryl whispers as I stay quiet.

"Wait--Greg would have to pay how much if he wanted to leave? He couldn't afford that..." Ricky says slowly as I chuckle weakly looking up at him.

"That's why I chose that amount." I smile slightly as they all stare at me surprised.

"Does he know that?"

"I'm pretty sure Greg didn't take the time to read the contract." I chuckle, as they begin to laugh.

"You know how Greg gets anyway when he's mad, and his mouth runs away with him."  Ricky sighs.

"I know. But he wasn't lying." I mutter. "I just--" I sigh out. "I'll tell her....tonight." I get up slipping on my jacket.

Tatiana's POV

I kick off my shoes, before falling face first in bed letting out a groan.

I'm so ready to take a break off this tour. It wasn't like I didn't enjoy being back and performing--but it was physically and mentally draining.

As for Michael....

I was deeply, madly, hopelessly, beyond in love with him-- but he could drive me up a wall.

I know he has his differences on opening up at times because he found it difficult, due to his life but it doesn't make it less frustrating or stressful.

I rest my chin on the pillow as I lazily stare at the window showcasing the city's sparkling lights.

I wonder if it would always be like this with us. With him always hiding parts of himself away from me.

I knew Michael liked to hide himself as much as he could publically from the real world, so they wouldn't have any judgements.

Ironically though they still did, meanwhile behind closed doors where I wouldn't judge him he still hides away. 

"I just had to pick the most complicated man to fall in love with." I mutter as I climb out of bed making my way to the bathroom.

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"Tati..." a soft voice whispers, as a gentle hand gently runs over my back. I sleepily open my eyes seeing Michael hovering over me, the soft glow of the light radiating his face.

"Baby?" he whispers as I moan lightly sitting up as I rub my eyes.

"Michael, it's almost 3 in the morning--"

"Tatiana, I really need to tell you something." he says quietly in a serious tone.

I rub my eyes waking up more as I let my eyes adjust. Michael was fidgeting at a loose thread on his flannel shirt as I sit up more.

"What's wrong?"

"Tat, I-I've been keeping something from you...." he whispers. "When you were in the hospital...." he stops speaking as he puts his head in his hands, if you looked close enough you could practically see him trembling.

"Michael..." I move in between his legs as I gently pull his hands away from his face that refused to look at me in the eyes. "What is it?"

He keeps his head down, staring at our hands that were now intertwined. "Tat, when you were gone and got into that accident--during that time I didn't know you were in a coma...I was told you were dead." he breathes out shakily. "And during that time I  realized I couldn't liv--"

"MICHAEL!"

Michael and I jump slightly as we stare at the door, making Michael releasing a deep sigh. 

"It'll just be a quick second. I'll be right back." Michael whispers kissing my forehead as he gets up. 

Michael's POV

I was struggling to hide my irritation as I swing open the door revealing Ricky. "Wha--" I stop short noticing the stunned look on his face as my eyes trail to his shirt that was splattered with blood. 

"I-It's Greg..." 

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Oops I did it agaaaaain. I gave you another cliff hanger, but you'll thank me later. 

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