Chapter 3 - A sleepover
Tatiana's POV
"I can't believe you have never seen Charlie Chaplin!" he says as I follow him. I smile, and shrug my shoulders shyly.
"Well, you are going to see him." He says as he pushes open a door. It's a movie theatre. I look up at Michael slightly confused.
"I can't go to the movies, because it kind of gets kind of crazy."
He goes in the back and the screen lights up, with Charlie Chaplin walking on the sidewalk. He comes back with two buckets filled with popcorn. I giggle, and look at him excitedly. I look at him and his eyes are practically dancing; and he looks like a little boy.
"Can you hold this?" he hands me the two bins filled with popcorn and bends down to both of the seats and reaches under it and pulls open a bottom piece where the movie seats extend, into somewhat of a sleeper couch.
He stands and lets me sit down, and he grabs his bucket of popcorn, and sits next to me. And then the movie begins. We watch it for about four hours, laughing and crying. I begin to become sleepy, and before I know it. I slip into a slumber.
Michael's POV
I watch the screen as Charlie Chaplin falls into a lake, and bust out laughing. I look over at Tatiana and she is curled up fast asleep. I quietly get up and grab a blanket from the backroom. I go back and can't help but stare at her for a moment. She looks so beautiful, like an angel. I lean down over her and put the blanket over her, and lean in and before I can stop myself; I kiss her gently near her lips. I usually don't believe in doing things like that, because I'm to shy, and try to be a gentleman. But for some reason, I just had to. I go back and turn of the movie screen, and walk out so she can sleep. I softly close the door behind me, and head toward the piano room. I always find it hard to fall asleep. I begin to play Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi, and let the music take over.
Tatiana's POV
I wake up and I am confused for a couple of seconds and remember where I am. I stretch and look around. Then it hits me.
"I stayed the night"... I thought to myself terrified, I look at my watch and it's 5 am. I've never stayed the night at a man's house before. I immediately get up, trip and fall on the floor. I get up and realize I got tangled in a blanket that wasn't there last night. I quickly fold it and rush out the door.
I speed past all the rooms and run into the hall. I'm close to opening the door and rushing toward the car, when I hear Michael on the staircase
"Hey! Where are you going?" he says with a cute grin, and a chuckle.
I suddenly feel self conscious on how I look, soon as I see him. He is wearing a red military shirt, with gold buttons on the shoulder, and down the chest; with black pants. His jet black hair was down, with a few loose curls in his face. I realize I was holding my shoes in my hand.
"Uhm, I fell asleep." I say stupidly looking down.
"No kidding!" Michael laughs and crosses his arms across his chest and walks down the steps.
I blush and look away.
"I'm so sorry. I really did have fun, but uhm I should go." I reach for the door and Michael is by my side in a flash.
"Please wait!" he pleads as he grabs my wrist. I look at him. Rather, at his lips. Funny I had a dream he kissed me last night.......
"Can you stay for breakfast, at least?" his eyes plead. "Break this early?"
I ask he pulls me away from the door. I sigh and let him lead me to his dining room. He pulls out a chair for me.
"You can have whatever you want." I ask for some milk and fruit with toast. He gets fruit and pancakes. He watches me eat, and I look at him.
"I'm so sorry...." I begin.
"Why?" he says his eyebrow scrunched together.
"I fell asleep, and..." he chuckles and says "It's okay Tatiana, I don't mind." he takes a bite of food.
"Why were you up so early?" I ask.
"Another video today, and interview." he puts his napkin next to his plate, and walks behind my chair out the room.
"And your coming with me!" he calls from the other room. I choke on a piece of fruit and rush after him. "Michael!" I call after him. He runs up the stairs laughing. I run after him.
"Michael! I can't!" I protest as I follow him down the hall. "So you don't want to be with me?" he asks with a huge smile as he leans against the wall.
"I never said that! I just want to be at least dressed and freshened up a bit! Please let me go back to the hotel!" he smirks and walks into a room. I follow him and it appears to be a guest room. I walk in and look around
"Michael...." and he opens a closet filled with clothes and shoes. "This is actually for Janet, if she ever comes to stay, but I think your about her size." I open my mouth to protest and he opens the bathroom door.
"You can freshen up here, and pick out whatever you like. My room is down the hall if you need anything." he says as he walks to the door.
"Michael!" I say, but he closes the door and leaves me alone to get ready. I sigh and walk in the bathroom to shower.
Michael's POV
I knock on Tatiana's door. "Come in!" she calls. I walk in and stare. Her curly brown hair is flipped to one side. She is wearing black leggings, with boots that have that go up to her knees. They are laced up, and have a gold Chanel logo on the toes. Her jacket is bright red, and has a European, military style.
"Well, how do I look?" she asks with a big smile, and spins around.
I smile and laugh a little; "You look great."
She smiles, and walks up to me. I changed in a black jacket like hers, with blacks dress pants, and black loafers. I look down and start buttoning the sleeves of my jacket. I hear someone walk behind me. It was Joe.
"Hey Mike...." and he stops short. I look up and I see he is staring at Tatiana.
"I asked her to join me." I say immediately. I looked over at Tatiana, and she looks down and blushes.
"Why Mike! I actually invited Rachel to join us on set! She called me this morning to see if T-babe over here was going to come!" I wince when he says T-babe; but Joe doesn't notice. I walk over to Tatiana and hold out my arm. She takes it and we go down the stairs as Joe walks behind us. We walk to the limo, and I open the door for her; before the chauffer gets to the car. I slide in next to her, and Joe sits across from us. The car starts to go past the gates.
"MICHAEL!!!!!!!!" I hear the screams. The fans and media, always crowd at my gate and wait for every available opportunity for me to come out and get a glimpse. I love the fans, but the media scares me. I put my hand up to the window as fans scream, and hit the door. It takes a few minutes and we finally get past them. He gives me a stack of papers to sign, and goes over my schedule. I look over and read over, and ask questions. I look over at Tatiana to see if she was okay. She was looking out of the window at the palm trees. I don't ask girls out to join me (unless it was my sisters, relative, etc.) but I wanted her by my side. To be honest I didn't think about it until that very moment. I was so scared she would reject me, I just made it into more of a command. I feel a pang of guilt. I guess I should apologize later. I know what it feels like to be pushed around, and told where to go all the time. I shouldn't have pushed that on her. I sigh, I'm so new at this whole thing. We pull up on set and I open the door. I slide out and help Tatiana out, with Joe right behind her. I'm greeted by security guards who escort us to the set. Everyone is running around and stopping to look at me.
"Michael! We need you in makeup!" yells John who is directing. I look over at Joe and lean in his ear "Take care of her. Anything she wants, please give it to her." I give Tatiana a small smile and wink and walk with John. We go toward my dressing room, and I see Bubbles with my makeup artist, Karen.
"Hey Karen!" I smile. Karen has been a good friend of mine for years. "Michael!" when she smiles her eyes crinkle on the sides. She has long blond hair, and bright eyes. I give her a quick hug and sit down so she can do a few touchups.
"So who is the girl Michael?" she says teasingly. I blush and bite my bottom lip.
"Her name is Tatiana." she raises her eyebrows and crosses her arms. "We are just friends!" I say defensively.
"Uh huh." she says unconvinced. I laugh and shake my head.
I walk out on set and see Tatiana sitting next to Joe and the director. She sees me and waves excitedly. I give her a wink and walk out on set. 'Leave me alone, take one" says John. "And action!" Then they start rolling.
After about 59 takes, and wardrobe changes we all break. I'm sitting on a bench onset and I see Tatiana come over; she smiles and sits next to me. A little Jewish boy walks up to me.
"Can I have your autograph, Mr. Jackson?" he asks shyly.
His father, one of the members of the film crew runs up to him and takes him by the wrist, "I'm sorry, Mr.Jackson....I didn't mean for him to bother you...." I quickly interrupt him.
"No! He really isn't a bother at all!" I sign his book and look at him.
"What's your name?" I ask him.
"Jeremiah!" he says proudly. "I can do the moonwalk! Wanna see?" he says and does it.
I smile and applaud. He giggles.
"Daddy, I'm hungry!" he says.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Jackson!" his father says. He takes his hand and walks away. And I watch after them smiling.
"That was sweet of you, Michael." Tatiana says with a soft smile. I look down, blushing, and say "Children are the greatest treasure life gives."
Joe's POV
"Sorry I'm late." Rachel says as she sits down, sipping on some coffee. Frank and I nod and give her a smile,
"I have some business to discuss with you Rachel." Frank says clearing his throat. She sits back and crosses her arms.
"This is Scott, he is going to be helping Michael, with his concerts." she smiles and shakes his hand.
"We want Rachel, to be there for a few of Michael's concerts to participate with Michael's performance; The Way You Make Me Feel."
I give her some contracts an she looks over them. "It will be a pleasure working with you." she says with a huge grin.
I look over and see Michael and Tatiana sitting while someone on set is taking pictures of them. Tatiana gives Mike a kiss on the cheek while someone snaps the shot. Oh but I have some plans for T-babe. Her body, her walk....I have some plans for her. As for her and Mike. He better keep a close eye on her, because I already am..........I smile and lick my lips. "Yep, I have some plans for you T-babe." I think to myself.
I wonder what Joe's plans are? Give me feedback and please keep reading 💋
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