Victim of Love: VII
Victim of Love: VII
July 6th and 7th, 2002
Alannah was fast asleep by the time Lexi tucked her safely in beside Paris at the hotel suite in New York. They hadn’t left LAX until late evening, so it was early morning when she finally slid into Michael’s bed. Thankful for the First Class accommodations and the sleep that she had on her flight; Lexi was full of excitement upon hearing the shower stop in the bathroom, knowing that Michael would soon be lying next to her. Fluffing her pillow she felt something tucked underneath it, and instantly knew she had found one of Michael’s “Magazines”. Laughing quietly to herself Lexi turned on her side as he opened the door in a cloud of steam,
“Hey girl, you’re finally here!”
“Mmmm hmmm”
She replied keeping her back to him.
Soon she felt the duvet and the sheets gently rise and the moist heat of his body push against her back, while his mouth softly found the top of her shoulder.
“Damn Babe, I missed you so much. I hope you aren’t tired.”
“Nuh uh”
Michael’s lips moved up her neck and Lexi could feel his breathing in her ear.
“Kiss me Lex…”
“Mmmm”
Frustrated at her lack of attention to him, he opened his eyes and saw what she had in front of her on the bed,
“Oh god…where did you find that?”
Lexi’s giggle filled the air and she glanced over her shoulder and kissed him deeply him before answering,
“Under the pillow, you must have pushed it up there before you got in the shower…I guess.”
Even in the dim light Lexi could see the bright pink stain of embarrassment that flushed his face.
“Baby, don’t be embarrassed, I know you have them and I don’t care as long as the kids don’t get into them.”
Pulling her close, Michael pushed her hair back over her ear and whispered,
“You’re so hot when you are awesome and understanding.”
“Yeah well you are so hot when you are pushing up against me like that…so let’s look at this magazine of yours together for a minute. Will you show it to me?”
Lexi felt the twinge of his emerging excitement against her backside as she opened the glossy pages and Michael slipped his hand between her legs.
“I’ve got something to show you girl, but it’s not in that magazine.”
His teeth found the soft flesh of her shoulder and he bit down slightly while his finger plunged inside her.
Lexi caught her breath at the arousal he stirred in her,
“Aye Babe, aye…mmmm yeah”
Her hands paused on a picture in the magazine and she glanced down briefly looking at the girl before her.
“Tell me what turns you on about this picture Baby…what makes it hot for you.”
Michael’s mouth covered hers in a passionate kiss, his tongue sinking deep before his lips caressed hers with a fervor she had missed the last several weeks since they had been apart.
“I don’t give a damn about that picture right now Lex, I want you.”
Bringing his finger up to her lips she tasted her desire, the need for him that he brought forth from her body.
“Tell me Michael, I want to know, whisper it in my ear while you make love to me.”
“Oh god…”
He had been thinking about making love to her for weeks, and as he slowly slid inside of her he groaned against her ear.
“Damn Alexis…..”
All she heard was his heavy breathing, his head buried against her neck…his shaft throbbing inside of her. Finally once again his teeth grazed against her skin as his lips found their way to her ear,
“I…I, like the way she is staring at the camera. Lexi….baby you feel amazing.”
“Keep talking Michael, tell me what you like.”
Their hips moved in perfect unison, a slow and steady roll.
“It’s like, I dunno like there is something mysterious in her eyes, but innocent too…she makes me wanna….girl do that again.”
Caressing him as they rolled together he pushed harder into her,
“Yeah don’t stop….god Michael don’t stop.”
Reaching up, his fingers rolled across her nipples and his hand grasped her breast,
“Her nipples….see how they are big like that? That turns me on so much.”
He stopped moving and pushed deep into her before continuing,
“Sometime I watch you when you don’t know it Lex and yours are like that. It makes me want you so bad…”
Lexi moaned and pushed back against him, forgetting about the magazine and everything except the feeling of being in his arms and satisfying him fully.
“I love you Michael.”
“Show me how much girl….come for me.”
Rolling her over he pulled her onto her knees, face into the pillow. His large hands caressing her ass as he thrust back and forth, until at last he grasped her hips and plunged deep inside her tightness. Lexi’s gasp took him by surprise but he couldn’t stop, he was so close to his goal he had to continue, had to feel her shake underneath him. Lexi cried out into her pillow, moans of pure ecstasy filled the bedroom as they moved against each other. Sweat, sex and passion filled the air with a heady aroma until at last she did shake in delight and he pulled her to him and filled her with his essence.
They lay for a long while, collapsed together with Michael refusing to relinquish his control or his feeling of comfort being wrapped around Lexi. But finally he relented and they both rose, with Lexi peeling off the magazine that had become stuck to her sweaty skin and tossed it to the floor before they both crawled under the covers for a few stolen hours of precious sleep.
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Meeting with the movers, Lexi made sure the last of her belongings had been removed from the apartment and loaded onto the truck at the loading dock. Taking one last look around at the elegant space that had changed her life she tried not to become emotional thinking about all the changes that had occurred to her since she had moved in. But in spite of her best efforts, the last few years flashed by in her mind; picking out the furniture with Robert, watching Alannah take her first steps, coming back to an empty home after Robert’s funeral, waking up to her daughter’s laughter when she didn’t think she could go on, and finally Michael saving her life in more ways than one. All the memories flashed by in an instant but all were so very precious. However, Lexi knew that it was time to make new memories with Michael and their family and the New York apartment would just have to hold a special place in her heart. Closing the door with a sigh she turned the key in the lock for a final time and left her life in New York behind for good.
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“It was really loud and then..And then it blew up really bright in the sky.”
Lexi watched as Prince’s face lit up like the fireworks he spoke of as he told of being on top of the roof watching the explosion of color over the city on the 4th of July.
“I’m so sorry I missed seeing them with you all Prince. ‘lannah and I were getting ready to come see you here in New York. But can I tell you a secret?”
Prince nodded his head enthusiastically as he stepped close to Lexi so she could whisper in his ear. Michael watched them from across the room, as he glanced over the paperwork that had been sent by the staff in Los Angeles for him to review while he was in New York.
“….so can you keep that a secret?”
“Uh huh…I’m glad you want to see them. Daddy told me you didn’t like them anymore.”
Looking up at Michael, Lexi could feel his eyes boring into hers. Instantly she knew that he was thinking the same thing she was. Remembering their wedding that never happened, their plans for July 4th….how it all seemed so long ago now.
“I want to like them again Baby, it’s time to like the fireworks again.”
“Prince, can you go play with the girls for a little bit? I want to talk to Miss Lexi.” Michael spoke softly to his son, before gently kissing him on the forehead as he ran off to find his sisters.
“You alright girl?”
Lexi shrugged a half smile on her face.
“It’s been a tough day.”
Stuffing the paperwork back into his case he pushed it aside on the desk and stood to sit with her.
“I wish I could have been with you when you went over there. I’m sorry I had to meet with The Reverend about tomorrow and the rally.”
Moving over on the loveseat Lexi pulled her feet up underneath her as he sat down,
“Don’t worry about it Babe, I’m OK. It was kind of weird but….”
Her voice faded away and she stared off into the distance
Michael took her hand and ran his thumb up and down her knuckles as they sat together in a comfortable silence until he finally spoke.
“So you guys are going to be out of here before I get back tomorrow right?”
“Yes…I told you already. Why do you keep asking me that Michael?”
He began to tap his leg up and down and eventually a long sigh escaped his chest,
“Because it’s going to get crazy tomorrow, I’m going to say some things that the press are going to run with and I don’t want you in the middle of it Lex. But I have to do it, for myself and the other artists, especially Black artists that aren’t being treated fairly in the industry.”
“Is this about the album?”
Nodding his head he licked his lower lip and looked at her seriously,
“Part of it, like I said I don’t want you involved. Just make sure you are out of here early. I don’t want you or “lannah in the tabloids because of this.”
“I promise…just be careful Baby. You know how much I worry about you.”
Lexi leaned into his chest and he pulled her close caressing her hair,
“I’ll be alright, I always am.”
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Rushing around the bedroom of the suite, Lexi packed her and Alannah’s suitcase while Michael had a last minute security meeting. Alannah walked into the room carrying her Waterbaby Doll that Michael had given her and Lexi asked,
“Babygirl, make sure you have all of your babies clothes before we go so I can pack them in the suitcase. We don’t want to leave them here at Poppa’s suite.”
“OK Mommy, I will check.”
Alannah started to walk around the room and Lexi didn’t really pay any attention to her as she was busy with last minute items of her own.
“I’m done.”
Lexi heard her daughter call to her from the other side of the bedroom,
“Thanks Baby, I will be just a minute.”
“Momma…Poppa has a book over here.”
“Yes ‘lannah, you know your Poppa likes to read.”
“It can stay under the bed? That’s not a nice way to treat books.”
There was a slight delay, but finally Lexi remembered what was under the bed, and urgently whispered under her breath,
“Oh shi….’lannah go ask Miss Grace if she has seen any of your dolls clothes for me, and I will take care of Poppa’s book.”
As she rounded the bed Alannah was just standing up from peering under the bed.
“We will be ready to go in just a little bit Baby, OK.”
“OK….”
Breathing a sigh of relief as ‘lannah ran off to find Grace, Lexi stood up and tried to figure out what to do with the magazine. Laughing to herself she thought about how close they had come to being busted by their daughter and Lexi knew she had to talk to Michael about being more careful since the kids were getting older and more inquisitive.
Fetching Michael’s case off of the desk in the living room, Lexi sat on the bed and opened it to hide the magazine. She would have a few moments alone with him before she left so she could let him know to put it in a better place then.
Opening the case she lifted up the stack of paperwork to hide the magazine underneath when a legal document caught her eye. Pulling it out she glanced over it quickly and it soon turned her happy mood dark. It was short and final and cold and heartbreaking. His Will was in her hands and she knew she should shove it back in the case and lock the lid but she was compelled to read the contents. Prince, Paris, and now Blanket, they were all included but not Alannah. His Mother would care for them and as she read on her heart ached in her chest, the one person…the one name she couldn’t bear to see or read was in black and white on the page.
Diana….
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“I can’t stay long, the car is already waiting but I wanted to say goodbye.”
Michael held her close, his hand caressing her face.
“I need to talk to you.”
Lexi was trying to be calm, trying not to cry.
“Babe I gotta go, they have a crowd down there and I am late already.”
“No Michael, I need to talk to you.”
“I’ll call you tonight; make sure you watch the news….OK?”
“Damn it Michael, NO!”
Her voice was strained and she stopped him in his tracks.
“Lex? What is it? What’s wrong?”
Wiping her forehead she felt her stomach heaving,
“I…I Michael, I, I’m trying to understand.”
“Understand what? I’m just having a rally…it’s not that big a deal.”
She had to sit down her head was spinning, it was déjà vu. Those damn fireworks, why did they always bring bad news.
“I found this today Michael; I put your magazine in your case….and I found this.”
Taking the Will from her he looked at it briefly before running his hand over his face.
“What? What do you want me to do Lex?”
She couldn’t stop…the tears started to fall freely now.
“Why her…why Michael.”
“Lex, I can’t explain. It goes back a long way, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve had it like this since Prince was born; all they did was add Blanket. Don’t read too much into it.”
“Then change it.”
“To what?”
“I can’t believe you just said that.”
“Lex…nothing’s going to happen, it’s just a piece of paper.”
“A piece of paper that doesn’t let me have anything to do with the kids Michael, but she does?” I love them…so much.”
Sitting down beside her he spoke softly,
“My Mother would never keep them from you Lex you know that.”
“I guess ‘lannah won’t get to be your daughter ever huh?”
“I took care of her in a trust that I set up a long time ago…”
Wiping away her tears Lexi looked at Michael,
“I need to remember that you will always love Diana more than me.”
Michael tried to take her hand but she pulled it away,
“Lex…please it’s not like that. I’ve made arrangements.”
“Yeah, I read all about them Michael. I’ll see you back in Los Angeles.”
He saw the hurt and heartbreak in her eyes as she reached for her suitcase and walked out of the bedroom. She didn’t yell or break up with him but her silence was even more frightening than her fury.
‘lannah ran into the room and onto his lap.
“Mommy told me to kiss you goodbye Poppa. I love you.”
“I love you more, sweetheart. Both you and your Mommy. Please tell her that.”
“I will.”
“OK, I will see you in a few days Baby.”
“OK….”
Watching his daughter run off he felt a sense of dread and he rose suddenly to catch them before they left. But he had waited too long, much too long.
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Handing the concierge the overnight envelope he thought about the contents. It was temporary he decided…something to cover his bases until he got that girl to marry him at last.
“You alright Michael, we got a big day ahead of us.”
The Reverend asked as they drove towards the company headquarters.
“Yeah…I’m ready.”
Michael was thinking about the girl, he had been ready for years. He only hoped that he hadn’t messed it up for good this time.
To Be Continued……
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Welcome back DPYT!
I would only write something incoherent at this hour (like 2nd pic=ooh Daddy!) LOL so, I’ll give you a proper comment tomorrow.
Bentornata DPYT
Un grande ritorno!
Salutami la tua mamma.
Un abbraccio dall’Italia.
Continua a farci sognare…
Translating for patma:
“Welcome back DPYT
A great return!
Say hello to your mom.
A hug from Italy.
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Continue to make us dream …
Maybe there should be no more fireworks, period. Bad juju. LOL
On the one hand, it’s kinda hard for Lexi NOT to read too much into the will when D’s name shows up. If there were arrangements, it makes sense that Lexi should have known what they were long ago. On the other hand, Michael should have the opportunity to explain himself more thoroughly. When it comes to covering his bases, I do have some faith in him. Theses two need a good, long sit down.
Welcome back, PYT!
Just when you thought it would be smooth sailing…LOL!
I read the last part 2xs before writing because the writing is very good and the will is very telling to me.
On Lexi’s side: I understand her hurt feelings. She feels left out but, worst maybe she feels angry that MJ doesn’t see her as a “mother” to the kids? If he doesn’t she better find out why.
On MJ’s side: It will be interesting to see how he explains this but, his reasons are his reasons and Lexi will just have to accept it if he doesn’t change it because he doesn’t have to. Maybe he’s trying to protect her by keeping her & Alannah a secret.
Wills speak mostly about what you “trust” someone to do with what you leave them. Can he still have trust issues with Lexi after all this time?
Sure was nice to read about MJ/Lexi 🙂
yes awesome!!!!im glad to see you writin again…although you didnt inform your husband…hmph!!
now im going to read..lol
Hey babe!!!! Welcome back!!! That was a powerful chapter! I love that they are in love again, I just wish they could communicate better. He’s always excluding her (in her mind), she’s always jumping to conclusions! Oh MJ and Lexi, please don’t let it be final…I can’t take it just yet…especially not with the chapter that contains his last will and testament. Ya know?
I missed you, badly…please don’t do that again. (but I understand, the vicissitudes of life sometimes come a calling!) WELCOME BACK Cotter!!! LOL!!! (I hope you’re old enough to catch that joke, otherwise it’s gonna sound dumb!) Love ya!!! ttyl
Welcome back girl! Nice add on! But big Mike gotta step his game up.
Glad your back girl.. Have missed you…
I see you havent lost your touch…. Wonderful begining to the update.. But the end has me a tad bit nervous….But I know it will all come out good…..
Know your busy.. But you know when you give us an update we crave for another one…. Cant wait already…
hello there I am new here..nico told me about this and I absoloutly love this site…and girl I love your story..I have taken the last week and read from the begining of Michaels love train all the way to victim of love part VII and it’s so awesome I laughed and cried and OMG the sex is just so Hawt …I wanted to complement you and let you know I think your a wonderufl writer and you have a way with words and feeling thanks for these great stories your amazing….:)can’t wait for more
Welcome back. I’ve been waiting for this chapter since the sneak peek. Lexi needs to stop jumping into conclusions. I can understand why she is hurt that Diana is in the will and her/alannah aren’t Michael better have a good reason of why she wasn’t meantioned. Maybe it was to protect them from the public.
Dangerous, so nice to see you again. I loved Michael being embarrassed about the mags and telling her what he liked while he did her, so hot.
I can understand Lex being upset, tho she gotta work on that jumping the gun stuff. But in her mind, she’s going to marry him. To leave your children with someone is an ultimate trust, that says a lot about what that person means to you in your life. I have a feeling he is still nervous/skeptical about them, their relationship is starting anew again. He might see Diana as someone stable, even if she is not with him everyday, she will always be a part of his life. Can he and Lex make it that far? God I hope so. Great update!
I felt my stomach drop, my eyes pop open and my jaw almost hit the desk, when my eyes saw the word,’Diana’. My mind went blank and I just stared at the screen. I think I was in shock. Seriously, I was not expecting that, since I was revelling in their happiness.
The magazine part was hawt. But what I really liked is that, even though he was describing what he liked about the picture, he was including Lexi in the description. I got the feeling that the real reason he liked the picture is because it reminded him of Lexi. He’s still putting his gurl above the rest.
Funny how Lexi blamed Michael for leaving the book around, when SHE’s the one who put it there. At least he had it hidden where a snooping baby would not find it. LOL
I wanna know what’s in that envelope!
This is an excellent chapter, and I absolutely l.o.v.e. l.o.v.e the beginning lol lol Michael and Lexi will have to keep a closer watch on those on the positioning of those “magazine”, making sure that they do not end up in “curious hands”. Hee Hee. Lovely begining. I am absolutely blown away with th mentioned and introduction of the will and its contents. It hits home for me, and I hope Michael can repair any ‘damage” and explain why Diana is in the willy. If I were Lexi I, too, would have been pissed to see Diana’s name mentioned, but I am certain Michael has his reasons, and explanation. Lexi just needs to be patient with Michael and not fly off the handle.
I L.O.V.E this chapter and I cannot wait for the next installment/update. :0
I don’t know what to write – this is so powerful I am in shock. It could be so true ….
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