Paul's POV    

By the end of the night, Tatiana won Best New Artist, and Best Female Vocal Performance. "I'm so happy for you, Tatiana." I say with a huge smile. And I truly am. She worked so hard for it, and dedicated herself to her album; especially after everything she went through.
 

She looks down and giggles. "I can't believe I actually won 2 out of 3 nominations." she says smiling. 
 
 After the Grammy's, Tatiana and I headed out to get changed, and were invited to Quincy's after party. I still can't believe she thanked Michael Jackass for helping her. And when she thanked him, his face was a mixture of surprise and guilt for only a split second before going into an emotionless stare. If I had a chance, I could just kick Michael's ass. After everything he puts her through, he doesn't get enough satisfaction.
 
Michael won Best Male Artist, Album of the Year, and Best Male Vocal Performance. And Tatiana was proud of him. How could she?
 
"Paul?" she says snapping me out of my thoughts.
 
"Hmm?" I say looking at her. She laughs, and bites her lip.
 
"We're here." she says nodding to the window, where we are parked in front of Quincy's mansion. I get out the car, opening the door for her and let her come out before closing it shut.

 As we walk up to the estate, with everyone; I start to wonder...."What if Michael shows up?"  I start to bite the inside of my cheek in deep thought, until Tatiana nudges me hard in the stomach.

 "Ouch! what?" I say my eyes widening looking at her as she cackles laughing.

 "Is something wrong?" she asks raising her perfectly arched eyebrows. I quickly shake my head.

 "No, No..." I say. "Sorry, I was just thinking about a new movie....that's all." I lie.

 "O-oh...alright." she says shrugging her shoulders. At least she bought it....sort of.

 "Well relax tonight, its suppose to be a celebration!" she says with a smile. I chuckle as we walk in the door.

 Rachel's POV

 "I'll be right back.." I say with a smile, walking from the crowded tight circle that is formed around Michael and I. I go in the kitchen and fill up my glass with Bardolino Bourgogne wine 1954. I pour the rich burgundy wine in my glass, and hear the door open in the other room.

 "Tatiana! Paul!" I hear Quincy say. I grip the wine bottle tighter. The last thing I want is those two here. A slut and a traitor, who is unfortunately my brother. I walk in the other room to join Michael and the others. Quincy walks in with Tatiana and Paul; everyone looks up and greets Tatiana and Paul, some walking up to them. 

 "Tatiana, you look fabulous!" someone says. I look out the corner of my eyes, while Michael and others fan over him. Tatiana was wearing a gold, jumpsuit, with spaghetti straps; which brought out her glowing caramel skin. Her loosely golden curled hair was partly pulled back in with the rest flowing past her shoulders. She kept her accessories simple with diamond studs for earrings, and two diamond bangles on one hand. I roll my eyes and look at Michael. He looks like he is trying not to look over at Tatiana...whatever.

 "Michael? Sweetheart?" I say faking a smile. He looks up and flashes me his signature pearly white smile. I blush and giggle, and give him a real smile.

 "I'm going to use the restroom, I'll be back." I suddenly feel Tatiana's eyes on me. I look out from the corner of my eye, and see her looking over, and I lean down and kiss Michael's lips softly before leaving. I walk past Tatiana, who's big Bambi eyes are trying not to fill up with tears.

Paul's POV

 I look over at Tatiana, who look like she just got slapped in the faced.

 "Tati?" I whisper , "Are you alright?"

 She looks up and smiles shrugging it off, like it was no big deal.

 "Oh, I'm fine---" she starts to say, but is interrupted by Arsenio Hall.

 "Hey girl, how are you?" he says wrapping Tatiana in a hug.

 "Hey, Paul; how are you, man?" he says slapping hands with me. I smile and nod.

 "I'm good, man. Can you excuse me for a moment?" I say with a friendly nod, before pushing past a crowd. I follow where I saw Rachel escape, and when she has her back turned to me; I grab her and pull her into a room; closing the door.

 "What the hell ....?" Rachel snaps when I turn on the lights. She looks at me and smirks.

 "Well if it isn't my kid brother..." she smirks brushing her long,  jet black hair off her shoulders. I get close in her face and look down at her.

 "What the hell, Rachel?" I hiss. She smirks and crosses her arms.

 "I don't know what your talking about, Paul..." she says looking at me dead in the face.

 "You know damn well what I'm talking about.." I growl. "What is your problem?!" I snap. She giggles.

 "Oh, Paul. Look who's gotten tough.." she giggles poking me in the stomach playfully. I push her off of me holding her wrist tight.

 "Ouch, Paul your hurting me!" she hisses looking at me angrily.

 "I promise you, if you keep up with your little games Rachel. Your pain, will be much worse." I snap. "I'll make sure of it." I say letting go of her wrist sharply. I turn around and start to open the door.

 "Don't make like your not using this as an opportunity Paul. You can finally get with that whore like you always wanted too; and I can be with Michael.  Don't pretend like you don't imagine you two being together, or her kissing or making love to you; like she did with Michael.....Its perfect..." she starts to say and I turn around.

 "DONT!" I say sharply bearing my teeth. "Don't say anything else." I say angrily walking out the room slamming the door shut.

I lean against the wall in frustration; because Rachel just said the ugly truth.

 Tatiana's POV

 "It was nuts...." Quincy says as we all laugh. I look around, where is Paul? He's been gone for about 15 minutes. Finally, Paul comes from around the corner; looking.......empty. He slides on the couch sitting next to me.

 "Are you alright?" I whisper. He nods and grabs his glass of wine drinking it; without saying a single word.

 "So Paul..." Lionel says. Paul looks up at him, giving him a smile; which didn't reach his eyes.

 "The Bodyguard, was absolutely incredible. And amazing choice casting Tatiana." he says with everyone nodding with agreement. I blush and look down.

 "Thank you, so much. And Tatiana definitely deserved the part." he says drinking more wine before clearing his throat. "She's incredible."

 "So are you two  together?" Paula Abdul asks. I blush, and feel Paul tense up.

 "No." Paul says taking another drink. "We are just....good friends." he says blankly. No one notices his behavior, and I try not to frown. What's going on?

 Michael's POV

I sit across the room, listening to everyone talk. Well, somewhat listening. I am actually looking at Tatiana. What are they talking about over there?

 "So, Michael...how is the tour been?" Stevie asks. I look back at him and smile.

 "It's great. I cant wait to open and perform with you..." I giggle. Stevie collaborated with "Just good friends" on the album.  I chuckle and look up. Tatiana is looking at Paul as they laugh and she looks up at me. Our eyes lock, and suddenly is was like all the love we had for one another was shooting between us. Suddenly all of the anger and rage; appeared and we both look away. This evening just got longer.

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