Micah

Micah sighed as he felt eyes on him for the nth time in the row today. He wasn't scared because he knew exactly who it was. She wasn't as slick as she thought she was. He finally stopped what he was doing and walked toward the pillar that she was hiding behind. She was currently looking around trying to find him. He nearly giggled at her bewildered face. He cleared his throat causing her to jump in fright.

"Ms. Alexia? Is there something you need from me? You've been st-observing me almost all day. I assume you want to talk to me?"

She held her hand to her chest in the "I almost had a heart attack" pose. Alexia knew she had been caught stalking him, but she wasn't going to let this set her back. After all, she was trying to see if he was a gold digger like her mother said. Courtney had always told Alexia that if she were friendly with the staff they would just use her so it's better for her to remind them that they were lower than her. Alexia decided that she was going to prove to her brother that he was being used. So far though, it seems Micah was just here to do his job, but it seems he had known she was there the whole time. What if he was just acting? She turned to him and glared full force at him.

"I know that you're using my brother for his money. Just because you have him fooled doesn't mean that you can fool me. You better leave him alone or I'll make your life a living hell."

Micah was shocked and couldn't believe that Alexia knew. Does that mean that Ms. Courtney knew? Oh god, he hoped not. He was about to panic, but remembered that Alexia was still here. Plus, if she did know, Stone would have warned him. He gave her a confused look.

"What do you mean? There's nothing going on between Stone and me. We're just friends. Plus, Stone is straight, isn't he?"

She bit her lip and it seemed to Micah that she bought his act. Alexia began thinking and trying to figure out what's going on. Maybe they are just friends and Stone likes Micah a lot and Micah doesn't know it. And if that's true then Micah isn't trying to use him for his money...unless he's seducing her brother and just putting on an act.

"That is true. Stone is straight and he would never fall for someone like you. So if I see you even trying to get close to my brother, I'll ruin you."

Micah has to admit that did hurt him because it hit right on one of his biggest doubts. He knew he wasn't rich or someone of Stone's caliber. Micah was just the butler. He was one of those kids who had to grow up at an early age because his father would work every shift that he could just so that he could have enough to cover all the bills. Micah began helping out because he was so hungry and he felt bad that their neighbor who also struggled would give them her left overs. She would always tell him it's because she has no one to share with so why not share with her neighbors. After all, the bible states to "love thy neighbor". Micah couldn't continue to accept her help because she was getting sick and making all that food wasn't helping her health. She needed to rest some more so Micah went out and did the any job he could find. He sighed and decided not to focus on that because now he doesn't have to worry as much thanks to Ms. Cat. She was an angel sent to him from above. She was so kind and understanding almost like a grandmother.

"Look, Ms. Alexia. I don't know why you're so paranoid about this, but I can honestly tell you that your brother and I are not in a relationship." Yet.

Alexia just glared at him before huffing and stomping away from him. Micah decided that he needed to talk to Stone. Maybe it was best just to end things so nothing would happen. Yeah, that seems like a good idea. That way no one gets hurt. He just sighs and walks toward Zach's room because he was due to meet him in his room for the art painting soon. He stops and walks back to put away the things he was using for his recent chore. Now, he can go back to walking toward Zach's room. Once he gets there, he knocks and waits for him to respond. He hears some shuffling and "just a sec". Was someone in there with him? He hears a "come in" and he goes in. Zach was panting a bit. Micah was confused. What was Zach doing that could make him pant? No offense or anything to Zach, it's just that he can't really use his legs as he is confined to a wheelchair. Micah just shook his head in confusion and decided it wasn't important.

"Hey, Micah!"

"Hey. You ready?"

"Yeah, I was just setting up the canvas. It's kind of hard, but I got it done."

Oh, that's why he was panting thought Micah.

"Oh, well you could have asked me to help you. I don't mind. Anyways, how do you want me?"

Something flashed in Zach's eyes, but it was there for a second before it disappeared. Micah looks at him in confusion before Zach point over to a chair that was by the window and covered by a white sheet. There's a camera set up in front of it. And different fabrics hung behind it.

"I'm just going to take a few photos because that would be a lot easier than just having you pose for me for hours without moving an inch. Can you go into the bathroom? I have some clothes in there that I want you to change into."

Micah nods and heads into the bathroom. The bathroom was ordinary. Nothing too out of the usual. The bench that was suppose to be inside the shower stall is pushed against the wall near the bathroom closet. Micah notices the clothes that are neatly folded on top of the counter. Micah grabs them and notices that it's just a plain white button up and some black skinny jeans. Micah quickly changed into them. He folded his original clothes and put them on top of the counter. He placed his phone in the pocket of the skinny jeans before he walked outside. Zach looked up from the camera that he was messing with and smiled.

"You look great! Come sit down on the chair."

Micah did as told and heard Zach gasp.

"What? What's wrong?"

"The lighting looks amazing."

Micah was sat in front of the window and the sun was high in the sky since it was almost noon. The light coming in bounced off Micah's white shirt and made it look like Micah was glowing and almost angel like. Something was missing though. Zach wheeled himself over to Micah.

"Can I do something?"

Micah nods. Zach begins to unbutton his shirt and rolls up the sleeves. Zach looks him up and down and nods to himself. Perfect, he thought.

"Okay stay there and look at the camera. Try looking like you're day dreaming or something...try putting your hands behind your head while staring off in the distance...put one of your arms behind you on top of the chair and the other between your legs...now look at me with a seductive look and put both between your legs. Perfect."

Throughout the time that Zach was speaking, he would wheel himself to different spots to get different angles of Micah's poses. Micah felt awkward the whole time because he's never done anything like this. He tried not to laugh at how funny his face felt. He pictured Stone being there and trying to look sexy for him.

"Okay, I'll just check these photos and let you know if we're finished for now."

Micah said okay before standing up and stretching out. His phone vibrated in his pocket. He took it out and smiled when he noticed it was Stone.

Can you meet me in my room later?

Micah thought about it. He knows he needs to end this, but he really likes Stone. He doesn't love him...yet. But he can't go back to acting as if they were nothing but employer and employee. He needs to talk to his father. His dad was great with these kinds of things. He'll just agree to meet with him and have a quick talk with his father before deciding on what he should do. Obviously, Stone wants to spend time with him and Micah wants to too. So he texts out a quick agreement before asking Zach if they were done.

"Yeah. I'll call you or something if I need to retake a picture. You can go in the bathroom and change. Also, keep the clothes. You can think of them as a payment for posing for me. Also, expect a small bonus in your next check."

Micah blushed and thanked him. He went into the bathroom and changed quickly before heading out the room in general. He waved goodbye to Zach, who waved back, and walked toward his room. He took out his phone and called his father. He knew it was lunch time for his dad. His papa answered after two rings.

"Bueno?"

"¡Hola padre! No te estoy molestando, ¿verdad? (Hello, father! I'm not bothering you, am I?)"

"¡Por supuesto que no! Siempre estoy feliz de saber de ti, hijo. (Of course not! I'm always happy to hear from you, son.) "

"Necesito un consejo. (I need advice.)"

"Está bien, voy a intentar mi mejor esfuerzo para ayudarle. (Okay, I'll try my best to help you out.)"

Micah explains his feelings on what Alexia said and how he feels about Stone and the entire situation in general. His father was quiet for a couple of minutes. Micah thought he fell asleep on him, but then his father spoke.

"Mira hijo. Alguna vez él te ha hecho sentir de esa manera? Parece un buen tipo y que realmente le gusta de lo que me has dicho. Creo que deberías darle una oportunidad. Nunca te ha hecho sentir como si estuvieras debajo de él. Él te defiende de su madre y otras personas como esa camarera. Además, tienes una cita con él mañana, ¿verdad? (Look, son. Has he ever made you feel that way? He seems like a nice guy and you really like him from what you've told me. I think that you should give him a chance. He's never made you feel as if you were beneath him. He defends you from his mother and other people like that waitress. Plus, you have a date with him tomorrow, correct?)"

"Yeah."

"Entonces, hablar con él acerca de cómo te sientes. Trate de que el entender que estás muy inseguro acerca de eso. (Then, talk to him about how you feel. Try to get him to understand that you're really insecure about that. )"

"Okay, papa. Thank you. I'll let you eat your lunch in peace. I love you."

"I love you too, son. Just remember to be honest with him."

They say their goodbyes and hang up. Micah gets another text from Stone.

I'm almost home. Get to my room and make sure no one sees you. I really need to talk to you!

Micah looks confused, but he could almost sense the urgency that Stone was trying to convey through the message. He hurries toward his room and drops off his new clothes. He was about to leave when he spies a white envelope on his desk. He grabs it and opens it. There are three photos and one letter. The photos are of Stone and him when they were on the date and from that one night where Stone first asked him out. What the hell? Thought Micah. He quickly unfolded the letter and read it.

Dear Micah,

I love you so much and I don't want to see you get hurt. Please caught off all ties with Stone. He's not good for you. He'll only ever hurt you. He's a player and doesn't deserve someone as sweet and kind as you. He'll only use you and leave you. Just like he did with all the others. Please do it or I'll be forced to do something that could hurt you. I'll show these pictures to his mother and get you fired. I need you away from him and I'll do it by any means necessary. Remember I'm only doing this because I love you so much.

Love,

Somebody who'll do anything for you

Micah is baffled and confused and completely sick. He needs to tell Stone. Micah decided that his father is right. He needs to talk it out with Stone. He quickly walks toward Stone's room bringing with him the envelopes and the pictures. He makes sure that no one is in the hallway before making his way toward Stone's door. He opens the door and takes a quick look around before closing it. He sits on the edge of the bed. His legs are shaking in anxiety. His mind is buzzing with different ideas on who it could be. He has no clue who it could be and he is scared. Why would someone stalk him and Stone? Micah knew of Stone's past. After all, Rachel and Gabby would gossip with him about the family as a whole. Micah just didn't think Stone is using him. Micah hopes with all his might that he's right. He knows he'll have to quit his job if that were to happen. Soon the door opens and Stone is there panting as if he just ran a marathon. Stone closes the door and locks it. He then pulls out something from his pocket. Another white envelope. Micah pales and holds up his own envelope. Stone's eyes widen.

"Fuck!"  

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Hi! Did we like this chapter? Who do we think is writing these letters? Any theories?  Feedback is appreciated but not necessary! But it really makes my day to hear your opinions...well as long as it isn't rude or degrading of my stories! Anyways, love you guys so much! Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it! 

^^Picture above is of Micah during the photo shoot thing. 

~Crystal