New Beginnings XXVI

New Beginnings XXVI

November 1992

Waiting on the exchange between the 405 and 110 freeways, she tapped her finger on the steering wheel of the Mercedes and tried to be patient. Traffic was backed up and she still had to drop by the grocery store before she could cook dinner. She had loads of homework yet to finish and she had spent much of the afternoon in Orange County on personal business. But she was happy, more than happy she was thrilled. She couldn’t help but turn around and sneak a peek at the garment bag hanging in the back window and stretched across the seat. Her dress, at last she had her dress….and it was perfect.

Flashing back to October she remembered the look in his eyes when she refused his offer to run away to Las Vegas. The confusion, the hurt, the rejection it was written in his eyes so plainly and he asked her again if it was because of Antoine. Lexi led him to the living room and as gently as possible tried to explain her hopes for their wedding. She told him that not only did she want her family but hopefully some of his to join them in their happiness. She explained that her father’s old partner on the police force wanted to walk her down the aisle and she had sworn to him that one day he would get to do so…for everything he did to try and save her Father the night he died. Plus she loved Neverland and she wanted to stand on the hill at sunset and watch the sky catch fire just as they were being pronounced Husband and Wife. She didn’t have the heart to tell him that she had also ordered her dress the day before he surprised her and she wanted to wear it on their special day. She thought it would sound selfish and vain, but she couldn’t help herself…it was gorgeous.

Michael was driving down from The Ranch later on so she was able to finish up her homework after returning to the house and made up a quick salad before showering and heading to bed. The last thing she saw before she drifted off to sleep was her garment bag through the crack of the closet door and she smiled as  she fell asleep.

Rushing out of the bathroom, Lexi pulled her hair back into a ponytail and planted a kiss on Michael. He watched as she continued to run around putting on her scrubs and sliding into her shoes. Michael rose up as she bent down for one more kiss, “OK, I will see you at seven…I love you girl.” Lexi swatted his hand as he pulled her top down for a peek, “Ahhh, you are so bad….I love you too. Seven it is.” Rolling his eyes over, he followed her behind out the door as she left for school. Waiting until he thought she was long gone, he jumped up from bed and opened the closet door and pulled out the garment bag. He had spied it as she was getting dressed and he was positive that it was her dress. Laying it on the bed he unzipped it carefully and pulled the tissue away that surrounded the delicate fabric. Surprising him with his emotions his hand came to his mouth as he whispered, “Oh my god, it’s beautiful.” He picked up the bottom of the hem and ran his fingers across it and thought about seeing her wear it for her big day and knew that she had made the right choice. She deserved to have her moment; and he would make sure it would be perfect.

Pulling into the garage Lexi was grateful she had the long Thanksgiving weekend to spend with Michael. He was scheduled to be in Asia after the holiday, so they had decided to forego any family activities and just spend the long weekend in Santa Monica. Checking off what she needed to do for the evening she turned on the lamp beside the bed and leaned her book bag against the nightstand. That’s when she noticed the note laying there with Michael’s handwriting on it.

Welcome Home,

I ran you a bath; relax while I plan the rest of your surprise.

Love,

MJ

She giggled out loud wondering what he was up to since she saw his Blazer was parked in the garage but she had yet to see him in the house. Lexi knew it would be special as she made her way to the tub and relaxed in the warmth and bubbles. The lights were out in the bedroom when she finished and she found another note lying on the bed.

Fix your hair and makeup and I will pick you out something to wear.

Love

MJ

Playing along with his game she shut the door to the bathroom and quickly applied her makeup and tousled her hair about her face. Still wrapped in her towel, she stopped short when she saw her wedding dress laid out across the bed. Speaking quietly to herself her hands shook as she picked up the note, “Oh Michael what have you done.”

I know I shouldn’t have looked, but now that I have…put it on and meet me by the pool.

I Love You

MJ

Stepping into the dress she stood in front of the closet doors and looked at her reflection. She felt shy, embarrassed and beautiful all at once. Most girls would have been mad if their fiancés would have looked at their dresses but Lexi knew that Michael did it out of love and whatever he had planned was special…and would be meaningful for them both. Knowing she had no shoes to wear she walked out to meet Michael barefoot, feeling like it was already her wedding and he was waiting for her to arrive.

The house was dark as she made her way down the hall and towards the living room. Making the right turn into the dining room she spied the soft glow of candle light waiting for her beyond the doors. Taking a deep breath she pushed open the French Doors that led to the pool and she saw that he had set up a pathway of candles for her to walk through. Standing at different heights on wrought iron stands, the candles added a rich warm glow around her as she began to make her way down the aisle. Looking ahead she saw hundreds of pink roses and white gardenias rise up from the tile floor and more candles on stands mixed in to make a perfect backdrop to the yard. He had even sprinkled petals on the tile so that when she walked she could feel their softness beneath her feet.

Watching her step out of the doors he felt his throat tighten and his stomach turn over. She looked radiant, more beautiful than he had ever seen her before. He had to stop breathing just to watch her as she slowly walked through the candlelight. The way it played across her face, and flickered off of her hair…he just wanted to capture that instant in his mind forever. Finally he realized he needed to move and walked out to meet her. His stomach flipped again watching her eyes light up when she saw him, and he hoped that she felt the same way.

“Hi…” Reaching out he took her hand.

“Um…hi, this is quite a surprise Michael.” Lexi bent her head slightly, suddenly shy.

“Gah…Lex, you look so beautiful.” He stood transfixed staring at her in awe. “I mean really, really beautiful.”

“Michael I…” Lexi started to talk but she was unable to finish as he pulled her close and pressed his lips to hers. Michael’s hand came to her face and softly caressed her cheek and traveled down her neck before breaking away.

His eyes were wet with tears when he looked down at her, “Thank you, thank you for everything. Baby, I know I ask so much of you and you are so good to me. I don’t deserve you. I really don’t.”

“Don’t say that…” Lexi tried to speak but he cut her off.

“Let me…let me finish girl. I have things…” He cleared his throat and looked around, “things I need to tell you.” Michael’s arm traveled around her waist and pulled her close as he continued. “Lexi I was so lost. When we met I was lost and lonely…and my heart, god my heart, it was in so many pieces….I had thrown myself into my music, and my business and did everything I could to numb the pain away.” Seeing a tear run down his cheek she reached up and brushed it away. “I honestly didn’t think I could care about anyone or anything ever again. But Alexis, you took my heart and you healed it. Bit by bit, and piece by piece you have managed to make it whole again. The scars are still there and I can’t say that I don’t still hurt sometime, but I know now I am going to make it. Looking into her eyes Michael saw her beginning to cry, “Baby, I just need you to know, that you make me so happy and I love you more than anything. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you. Anything!”

Using the back of her hand to wipe her face Lexi took just a moment before she spoke. “Michael, I really don’t know what to say, I love you. I know you know that though. We have been through so much together and I want…no, NO Michael I need you to know how thankful I am to have you in my life. You weren’t the only one who felt lost and lonely. Sometimes I would pray for God to make the hole that was eating away at me… to finally just finish me off. And I fought…I fought so hard Michael. I didn’t want to fall for you. I had this voice in my head telling me you were going to break my heart….but here we are. You…so, oh my god Michael, so handsome holding me in your arms tonight, I feel like the luckiest girl on Earth. You, Michael Joseph Jackson, you love me, and God sent you to fill that hole up…so I trust that one day he will answer my prayer that we will have our family. I just know it”

He kissed her softly on her eyes before she rested her head on his chest, and they embraced as the emotions of the moment swept over them. Michael’s fingers swept through her hair softly as he began to unconsciously sway gently back and forth.

His voice was soft as he started to sing:

I’ve been out there searchin’ so very long baby
Searchin’ to find somebody just like you

And for some folks it takes a lifetime
To find in this world a dream come true

Why don’t you take my hand
Oh, we’ll live in love forever yeah

Just to be close to you girl

I need you baby

To whisper words that make you feel like a woman
Girl I know our love will stand the test of time

Tilting her chin up with his finger he gazed in her eyes for a long time, “Promise me you’ll always love me Alexis.” Suddenly her lips felt dry as she took in the intensity of his eyes and she nervously licked her lips, “I…I will. I do Michael, I promise you.”

She expected him to kiss her but he simply took her hand and slowly led her back towards the house. She had left the doors open when she came out and he stopped and turned to her before they entered. Bending over he picked her up in his arms and walked through the doorway, “There, who says I am not traditional.”  Lexi laughed softly as he carried her the rest of the way to the bedroom. “Wait, hold on girl.” Lexi stood as Michael reached over and lit a candle beside the bed, “I want to help you with your dress.” Making his way over he sat on the bed and let his eyes wander over her again. “You are going to be so beautiful in July Lex. I almost hope the tabloids get a picture of you so I can show you off.”

Turning her slightly he reached for her zipper and watched as the outline of her breast teased him. The deep breath that he took was to try to calm his nerves as he brushed her hair off her shoulder and touched her collarbone gently. No sound came out but his lips moved as he mouthed, “So perfect.” Michael’s long fingers traced down her arm and to her hand, which he brought up to his lips. Turning it over, he pressed her palm against his mouth and slowly worked his way up her forearm. Wrapping his free arm around her waist he moved her onto his lap as he kissed his way back up.

Reaching up, Michael unhooked her dress from around her neck and pushed the beaded fabric down past her now heaving chest. “Mmmm, babe.” His voice strained with passion as his hands delicately caressed her breasts. Looking down, Lexi saw his eyes closed in fervor as he tentatively began to rub his lips over her nipple. Her breathing became rapid and Michael began to suck on her hardening flesh with an untamed desire. Lexi’s hands moved to his jacket and slid it off of his shoulders and onto the floor. Fumbling with his jewelry and shirt, Michael finally broke away from her to help. “My hands are shaking Lex, girl…I want to make love to you so bad.” Standing, she stepped out of her dress and laid it over the back of the chair while Michael hastily stripped the remainder of his clothes off.

Both of them just stood, taking in the moment. Realizing how special this time in their lives would mean to them later. “Michael I…” He placed a finger over her lips and sunk back down on the bed as she moved on top of him. “I want you Michael.” Lexi found his mouth and pulled his lip between her teeth. She could feel the warmth of his hands as they began to roam her body, running down the length of her back….the curve of her waist and finally pulling her hips into his. Lexi’s knees sat on either side of Michael’s stomach and he arched his hips upward when she began to grind slowly against him. “Girl, your tryin to hurt me now.” He whispered as he pulled the small of her back tight. Feeling his finger dip slightly into her crack as her massaged her ass she shuddered involuntarily. Rolling her over he murmured against her ear, “I know baby, it feels so good. You feel so good.”

Sliding off the bed to his knees, he looked back up at her face. “Let me taste you Alexis, open up for me.” Spreading her legs, Lexi reached down and stroked his cheek just as he began to roll his tongue over her core. Her cry of pleasure echoed in the room and Michael looked up to see her concentrating on receiving what he was so lovingly offering. Tasting her wetness, and feeling her harden under his lips and tongue was becoming almost unbearable. Just when he thought he couldn’t stand another second without being inside her, she freed herself under him with a moan of gratification and fulfillment.

“Alexis…babe, you’re incredible.” Michael gasped in her ear as he moved once again over her body. Lexi caught his face in her hands and kissed him with wild abandon. “Be inside me…Michael, come inside me right now.” Her frantic hands found his rock hard shaft and pulled him against her entrance. “Yeah, oh Lex…gahd.” Sliding into her, he tried to let the heat that emanated from her walls surround him completely. Lexi’s breathing was still coming in short gasps as she spoke again, “I love you Michael…I love you so much.” Opening his eyes when he heard her declaration Michael kissed her deeply, “I love you too Lexi, forever.” Slowly he started to roll his hips, gazing deep into her eyes. “I’m never going to let you go…never.” Pushing up, she wrapped her legs over his hips, “I don’t want you to baby.” Michael rose up on his hands and began thrusting into her deeper and deeper. Lexi could hear the passion he had for her and he began to groan low within his chest. “Yeah… baby…Oh gahd.” He bit his lower lip and threw his head back as their sweat soaked bodies found their groove, perfectly synched as at last he flowed inside her. Pushing his potency deep, entrusting her heart with his and knowing that he loved her soul for all time.”

After she was tucked safely in bed he slipped into his pajamas and settled onto the floor. Carefully he laid out the garment bag and lined it with the tissue before wrapping it around her dress and zipping it away and hanging it back in the closet. His hand lingered a moment on the top of the bag as he thought back to the vision of her as he first saw her earlier that night. Beautiful, shy, maybe even scared as she stepped out of the doors and her eyes searched for him in the dim light of the candles. “Please God, let me continue to deserve her. I love her so much.” Michael sent up his silent prayer and turned to “his wife” as she lay sleeping in their bed on their “wedding night”. It had turned out perfect, just like he planned.

To be continued…

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