Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Back in the Game

Michael stayed in the hospital for three more days just to make sure he was stable enough to go back home. Still unaware, the last few days were kind of a blurr to him. From the security cameras, the nurses saw him walking out of the hospital around 11:50 PM that night, but when they questioned him, he claimed to not even remember that. His wounds were now scars on his stomach, but they were permanent.

The day the news reporters announced he was out of the hospital, Michael greeted many of his fans, taking a lot of 'Get Well' cards, signing autographs, and taking pictures. After that he went back into his hospital room. Then he went home that night of July 10th, 1992.

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A week later

July 17th, 1992

That whole week had been good for Michael and the girls, as if they were giving him a break. But even Michael needed to have some fun from after a while...His friend,Holly, parents decided to throw a party... he was invited. As usual, he couldn't bring the girls, because Holly's parents didn't know them.. Nor did they know of the predicament their little girl was in.

Michael was sitting in the back of his black stretch limo, heading to a big party his good friend's parents were throwing at their huge mansion down town L.A. California. Not too far from his Californian beach home. Dressed in black, long silk tux... scented with the finest, and his best cologne; vanilla abstract... he checked his watch.

8:01 P.M.

Damn.. This is the first I've been early to anything. he thought to himself and turned back to the window. Lights were everywhere outside, and everything sparkled like jewels and pearls. That was only because it had rain the day before and a bit earlier today. It was wet outside.

In about 5 minutes, they pulled in front of where his friend, Holly Montijo, had rolled out the red carpet. Of course, knowing that he had just got out of the hospital about a week ago, his fans probably followed his limo to his destination, he had to step out alert for anything. Anybody could just come and bombard him or something. Once he stepped out of that limo, the people that were being blocked with the fences were all screaming to the top of their lungs.

how am I not deaf yet? he thought

Finally making it to the front entrance, Holly met him there.

" Michael, you made it," she said with a big welcoming smile introduced with a hug," and you're early! That's a first." All he did was smile back and looked around her house of a mansion... It was dark, there were flashy lights, party streamers... everything a good party would have.

He looked into her eyes," Of course I would never be late for you, Holly." Her cheeks turned a rosy pink and she fluttered up, trying to ease the awkwardness. Someone was yelling.. Calling for Holly, so they turned their heads to the right seeing her dad walking up to them.

" Hey. The others will be here shortly, just doing some finishing tou-" he stopped in mid sentence, getting a glance at Michael. A big smile spread across his face as he came in to embrace Michael.

" Michael. You're early." he said smiling. The hug subsided as Michael chuckled," I am sure everybody I talk to tonight, will say that. Michael Jackson can't be early, he always have to be late, huh?" he said in third person. Holly cleared her throat," Sorry to break up this little reunion, dad, but I have to get back to the party." her dad came in with an," Alright."she departed from them, and Michael looked behind himself as if he was looking for someone, trying to make sure 'they' hadn't followed him.

This brown haired woman walked by them. Her toned legs walked perfectly in the mini green dress she was wearing tonight. Beauty in the shinning lights. But... She's still not my type, Michael said to himself. Holly's dad walked away, then someone tapped his shoulder, quickly he turned around and saw his friend, Chris(Tucker) leaning his arm against him," Man...That woman is so beautiful tonight. Right or wrong?"

" Right, man, but I'm not attracted." he said still glancing over at her.

" Well, I know I'm married, but I want to at least dance with her. Think I have a chance?" he asked Michael. He stared at him out of focus, then back at her. " Sure if you try. And no cheating this time." Chris licked his lips and fixed his collar on his white tux and started to walk towards her. Michael shook his head at what he was seeing, I mean what else could I do? he thought.

An hour into the party, it was full but it was still room for dancing. Michael talked to many people, flirted with the woman who flirted with him first. Holly's parents knew how to throw good parties, he had to give them that. Michael sipped on his red martini drink and looked at the main entrance.

" Michael Jackson."

A voice was calling his name. It sounded familiar, who was it? I don't know, nor did I care because someone beautiful was coming through those doors.

" Michael. Michael! Boy I know you hear me callin' you." he finally snapped out of his trance to see who was calling him. Feeling embarrassed, he saw he was ignoring his best friend, Khadija. No other than the great Khadija Meyers. Boy, did he love this girl. She was always loyal to him.

" Khadija!" he turned completely and went in for a hug. She let go a bit to get a good look at him," Didn't know you would be here right now. I thought you would at least come five minutes before it was over." he giggled at her sense of humor. Then Michael remembered the woman he saw at the door and looked in that direction. Khadija noticed this so she turned her view to the woman.

" Go talk to her, fool, you know you want to." She smiled. He looked at his friend, blushing softly," Khadija, you read me like a book. I'm nervous." she took his hand and caressed it gently," Michael, just go talk to the girl." Smiling from ear to ear, he might as well try to talk to her.

The closer he got the faster his heart rate increased. She was wearing a silk blue strapless dress that stopped midway on her thighs and high heels. Her hair was long and wavy, hold on... he thought.

That can't be....

Think. Michael, THINK! he cleared his throat and she looked in his direction and smiled devilishly. Michael winced, thinking she was about to attack him. So he closed his eyes and prepared for impact.

" Are you okay?" He opened his eyes and loosened up when he saw she wasn't about to jump him, he smiled in embarrassment, but he was still concerned.

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She held her hand out," I believe we met..." she still smiled, trying not to bring attention to anyone else there. He took her hand and shook it,"Well, you should know that." Michael gave her a glare, staring her down in the eyes, trying to be a threat, he squeezed her hand. " Why are you here? Come to kill me off?" he whispered loudly. Jasmine shook her head in a way to let him know she was not afraid of him.

She tried to get out of his grasp, but he yanked her forward to him. " If Khadija or Holly see you, they'll probably kill you" he smirked.

The scent from Michael's clothes were intoxicating to her, but she ignored it and said," I am not scared of them."

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All of those beautiful people, dancing; moving their bodies to the slow beat of the music.. Holly wouldn't mind dancing herself. Some one's staring at me... she could feel it. She turned her head in Michael's directions who has her full attention. He smiled, showing all perfectly white teeth, and she smiled shyly back

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But wait. It looked as if he was trying to signal her. He was holding on to someone, however, she couldn't get a perfect view since someone got in her face.

" Would you like this dance, my lady?" he asked politely. Holly giggled a bit at the way he said that and put her hand into his and he guided her to the dance floor. They swayed swiftly to the motion and music as if they were the only ones on the dance floor. Holly looked over at the other couples, carefully...as if examining. Looking for her friend.

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" Do you know how much danger you can put everybody in here in? Just by being right here." lowering his voice, she felt his breath on her neck and she answered him quietly," Shut up and come dance with me." Jasmine pulled Michael out onto the dance floor. He had no choice but to be casual than causing a scene.

" Girl I think it's just best if you leave." he said with warning in his voice. Jasmine felt as if she was being watched, looking to the left without turning her head, she saw some girl staring at her. It was making her uncomfortable. " What's wrong with you?" Michael said, snapping her out of her trance.

" Nothing, why?"

" You were getting tense..." He said, Jasmine shook her head," N-No... It's that girl over there, I think she's staring at me or something." Michael looked around and saw who she was talking about and he chuckled and waved his hand off to her, all she did was stare like some kind of bloody maniac.

" Oh, that's just Holly." he smiled," and I hope she come over here and kick your ass."

Yeah right...she thought to herself trying to shake off what just happened. For some reason she couldn't recognize the girl.

She told him," More like kick your butt, since you're holding me."

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About 30 minutes later, It was almost 1 in the morning, and Michael, Khadija, and Holly were mingling around, meeting new people... He repeatedly checked his wristwatch, like he was about to be late. " Michael, are you alright?" Holly asked him. Michael looked at her for a second, Holly would have thought he forgot who she was.

" Oh, yes. I'm fine, but I really have to go now." He reached for something in his back pocket and held it in his hand for a while, it was the gold card. Michael embraced Holly and Khadija quickly and then headed for the door. They cocked their heads, look at each other and then back to the main entrance, incredibly curious as to what is going on..

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Darn it! Michael thought, he ran all the way home... not stopping for anything.

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Gone Too Soon?

July 6th, 1992

Monday, 11:56 AM

Nicole, Shauna, and Sasha were sitting in Michael's room at his house. Jackie, Jermaine, and La Toya came over earlier to help clean up the sheets and anything else that had been broken. They all sat on his bed, prepared to go to the hospital to see their beloved friend in critical condition. Mark walked in the room and told them, "We are all ready to go." There was a small sound of thunder, it was very dreary that day. As if mother nature knew something was wrong.

The girls got up and walked towards the door to Jason. He asked them," Are you three alright?" Shauna shook her head no, Nicole remained silent, and Sasha just shrugged her shoulders. Mark hugged them all one at a time, and they left out the door, getting into Michael's car.

On the way there, it had officially started to rain. All of the fans that were still there, had gone and brought back their umbrellas. Getting close enough to where they could actually see Mark in the car, they made way for him to park, no need to make a fuss about it. Everyone got out of the car and walked under the umbrella Mark was holding, to the main entrance. The woman at the front desk looked up at them.

" Yes?" she questioned. Mark took out a card, showing it to her," Mark Watson. Michael Jackson's bodyguard. Permission to go see him, ma'am?" he asked ever so politely. She leaned her head over to the side slightly to look behind him at the girls. He noticed that.

" They're with me." he told her.

" Okay. Second floor, room 232." Mark nudged them to the elevator. The way up to the second floor was kind of an uneasy set for them. Then the light came on, sounding of a ding, the doors parted. They stepped out.

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Michael was laying down, hooked up to an IV machine and air mask. He wasn't in a coma, not anymore anyway, he had woke up hours ago, yet he was a bit unresponsive. These images kept coming to his head, mind replaying what happened last night. The only thing he really remember was being stabbed and the crucial pain spreading through out his body. His stomach was wrapped in bandages from his shoulder and back. But it was still bloody, you could see it.

Half conscious, he still could hear a click. It was the door being open. He stayed completely still. Even in the state he's in, he was cautious. Mark and the girls walked over to him, and he motioned his finger to let them know not to be loud around him. They thought he was sleep, but he wasn't. Nicole and Shauna sat down on the couch near the window, Sasha walked up to Michael and looked down at him.

Mark's phone began to ring... He answered it," Hello?" and stepped outside the room. Nicole and Shauna stared at Michael from where they were at, then Shauna looked outside the window, gazing down at his fans. Sasha reached her hand out and gently touched his forehead. He slowly opened his eyes half way.

" Michael?" she said out loud. After a few seconds, his eyes had opened all the way, panic filled them. Sasha moved back from him, to Nicole and Shauna. The heart monitor started to beep faster...louder, he was trying to move his free arm up, eyes still on his friend. See, to him, the high medication is making him hallucinate, in his eyes, Sasha looked like Jasmine. He thought she came back to kill him off. It frightened him. He finally pulled his oxygen mask off, and threw it on the floor, angrily. The moving was making his wound reopen slowly, but he ignored it, anything to protect his life.

This strange behavior was bringing concern to the girls, Nicole called out to Mark, as Michael was maneuvering towards them, like he was going to attack or something. Then he came into the room with two nurses running in behind him.

" Hold him down please." one of them said calmly. Mark pushed Michael back down onto the bed, holding onto him. Michael managed out," Jasmine... she's.."

" Not going to hurt you anymore, Michael." Mark cut him off. One of the nurses took out the syringe she was holding, containing sleeping medicine, and stuck it into his arm. After a couple minutes later, Michael had calmed down and went into a deep sleep.

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Several Hours Later

It was dark outside, night time. The girls were spending the night with Michael at the hospital. There was big crack of thunder, waking Michael up. His eyes opened instantly to seeing nothing but darkness. There was a flashing light near the door that gave off a green hue every time it blinked. Michael had a bit more energy than from last time, so he took off his oxygen mask and gently let it fall to the floor out of his hand. Carefully, he rose up, grunting at the pulling of the tubes connected from his arms to the IV bag.

He got up from the bed, held his breath, and ripped the tube out of his other arm. The heart monitor went into a straight line on the screen. Trying to walk, Michael stumbled up against the wall, legs feeling kind of numb from all of the medication and for sleeping so long. He stood, back against the wall, breathing heavily. The flashing green light flickered on his face. The air from the AC unit brought chills down his back. He stared back at where the girls slept.

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Walking down the hallway of the quiet hospital, Michael eventually made his way to the main entrance. He walked out into the darkness of the rain, making sure no one saw him. He walked out further from the hospital, then the pain set in. His wound was bleeding again and in desperate need of changing of the bandages. He was already in the parking lot, he leaned up against a car. Michael looked up into the sky, the bitterness of the rain beat against his face, drenching his hair. He tried to move on, but no, he was beginning to feel light headed.

Deciding that it was a bad idea to leave, he turned to go back into the hospital. Half way there, the pain began to numb him completely, he was starting to black out. Suddenly someone grabbed onto him.

" Let's take you back to your room... Michael." an unfamiliar voice whispered into his ear, unless he knew of this voice but was not in focus at all. They made it back just in time before he finally passed out on his bed.

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Red Velvet Rope

11:23 PM

Michael stepped out of the limo with Jasmine following behind her. He went up to his driver with money," Here you go. Thank you." he smiled at him and went into the house with Jasmine. Hastily, they moved up stairs to Michael's room. They didn't even think of turning on the lights. The moonlight shined through the white silk like curtains on them. It was at a good point in the sky. Michael closed the door behind him and took off his shirt. Jasmine was sitting on his bed watching.

She stared at his stomach....

There... she thought. He came up to her and started kissing on her neck, undoing the back of her dress with one hand, holding her shoulder with another hand. When she was just in her undergarments, Michael slowly pushed her down on the bed where her back touch the sheets completely. He went to kiss her.

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At Tito's house

The girls were in the guest room, talking about random things and laughing. Then Nicole suddenly stopped talking. " Guys?" she said. Shauna stopped giggling and looked at her friend," Yeah?" Nicole looked them each in the eye.

" I think Michael's in trouble..." she faintly said. Hearing that made Sasha's stomach turn, she asked her alarmed," What? I'm not understanding." Nicole looked down and back up again.

" Well... When I went to the restroom earlier before we had to come here, I guess Jasmine had accidentally left her phone there. She had got a message and..." she trailed off. Sasha waited for her to continue," and...what?" Nicole cleared her throat," it had said.. Kill Michael tonight along side with the girls... something like that. I don't know." Shauna stared at her for a minute with a serious look.

" Are you sure it wasn't just someone messing with her about something?" she asked. Nicole told her," Who would mess with someone like that? Come on now, it's obvious someone wants us dead. Including Michael, why? I really wish I knew."

Sasha butt in," You think he knew about this?" Nicole answered," I don't know that either. But, the way Jasmine's been treating us, something ain't right..." she trailed off again. The girls sat in the room, thinking for a minute. Shauna sprung up from the bed and said," We need to go get Michael." They looked at each other. How could they go help their friend when they are miles apart.

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Michael was hovering over Jasmine, kissing on her, and holding the woman tighter. Then he stopped, he had to look at his lover in the eyes. He smiled at her and she smiled back. Jasmine told him," Wait a minute, I have an idea to make this a bit more exciting..." Michael smirked at her and moved away. She got up and grabbed something out of her purse, handcuffs with red puffy fur around them. Michael rose both of his eye brows.

" Sit up." she commanded him. He obeyed right away. She moved behind him and pulled his arms back and handcuffed them. Jasmine pushed him back on the bed, she reached for a blind fold and wrapped it around his eyes. Finally she sat on top of him, leaned over and started kissing him.

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The girls ran to Tito's bedroom door and started knocking on it.

" Tito! We want to go back to Michael's! Please!" they shouted out. No answer, so Shauna busted into the room. Tito was laying in bed asleep, he didn't hear a word they were yelling at him. Sasha barged into the room, looking around. Nicole said in a shouting whisper," Sasha come on, he's not awake!" Sasha ignored her friend and kept looking around and went to his mirror dresser, feeling around. She had found his keys and left the room, Shauna closed the door gently.

" I got his keys." she told them. Nicole frowned," Yeah but we can't drive." Shauna thought a minute and then reached into her back pocket, grabbing out her learners permit.

Nicole asked her," Do you carry that thing everywhere? Forget it, I'm glad you have one." They all ran for the back door, then Nicole stopped before they got there. She told them," Tito's famous right? He has to have a gun somewhere to protect himself." She began searching everywhere for one, with the help of the others.

They finally had found one in the kitchen drawer, ran out the door, got into the truck and drove off.

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Michael whispered out," I love you." Jasmine froze a minute and sat up on him, telling him," I'm afraid I can not say that back to you..." Tears began to sting her eyes as she reached down into her purse again, grabbing a big knife. Michael was still blind folded, unaware of what was happening, he thought she was playing with him and said," Aw why not?" She rose back up again, and just when she was about to speak, Michael's iPhone started vibrating on the nightstand, she stared at it.

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Nicole asked Sasha," Is he answering??" Sasha hung up," No, he isn't and I'm getting worried." Nicole looked out the window and told her," Try calling again." she dialed his number once more.

Shauna slowed down a little. Nicole grew irritated," Why are you slowing down?" Shauna looked around at the 3 way road," I forgot which way to go!" Nicole looked out in front of her," Darn it!" Shauna just went left.

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Jasmine waited for the phone stop buzzing. Michael asked her," Who was that?" Jasmine looked down at him and said," Oh, no one. It wouldn't matter anymore, anyway." Michael was confused at that statement, he asked," What do you mean?" Tears fell down each cheek on Jasmine's face. She responded," That doesn't matter anymore either." Michael frowned," Girl, you're not making any sense."

Jasmine rose the knife with her right hand and moved down to his lower abdomen, making him smile, biting his lip. With her left hand, she moved his blind fold up, and told him," I don't have to make any sense, not anymore!" His eyes widened," Jasmine!" But it was too late, she had already stabbed him in his stomach, causing him to cough up blood. She took out the knife and stared into his eyes. Never in her life did she see so much pain in one's eyes in her life. When she saw the tears build up in his eyes she clenched the knife and stabbed him again harder in the stomach, his mouth opened but no sound came out, she closed her eyes and more tears came down. He cried out silently,"...why?"

She ignored his cry and got up, put her dress back on, grabbed her purse and left out the door. Not even going to take the hand cuffs off of him. Michael coughed again and more blood came up, his wounds were becoming an unbearable pain for him. His phone began to buzz again, slowly he turned his head towards the night stand.

Jasmine casually walked down the stairs, and saw a car pull up. She whipped the tears from her face, still having Michael's blood on her hands, she accidentally put it on her face as well. She then heard the familiar voices outside, it was the girls... They had come back... " They're smart.... but," she continued to herself," they're pretty stupid at the same time." She went to the kitchen and grabbed Michael's gun from the drawer, and waited...

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Nicole, Shauna, and Sasha opened the door and ran in, yelling for Michael.

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Michael was still laying in that painful bed, now filled with horrible memories. He was crying to himself, how could she do this to him, he thought she loved him too. Then he thought, it was those people he were working with, wasn't it? But which ones? The good, or the bad? This made him furious. Trying to move, sharp waves of pain went down to his stomach area. He was losing too much blood, making him lightheaded. Suddenly, there was a gun shot from down stairs, and familiar screams.

" Girls..." he faintly whispered. The taste of his blood sickened him.

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Jasmine had shot the gun at them, but luckily she missed, but only by a little. Nicole shot Tito's gun at her and ran behind the couch. Sasha and Shauna ran with her. Jasmine walked up to them carefully, Shauna looked up a bit and Jasmine shot a bullet again, she quickly ducked. " She's coming!" she squealed. Nicole told Shauna," Sasha and I will distract her, go run up to Michael's room and check on him." Sasha looked at Nicole like she lost her mind or something. Nicole grabbed Sasha's shoulder," For Michael...?" Sasha closed her eyes and then nodded.

Jasmine was standing on the other end of the couch, far from Shauna, so she got up and ran for the stair, and as soon as Jasmine saw that, she pointed the gun at her, but Nicole tackled her when she shot up, making the bullet go up to the ceiling. Shauna stopped for a minute and looked back, then headed up the stairs again.

Sasha got up, and grabbed the closest porcelain lamp she could find, and hit Jasmine on top of the head with it, breaking it, making her scream. She grabbed Sasha's legs and pulled her down to the ground.

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Shauna ran into Michael's room and the smell of blood filled her nose, she saw her friend laying helplessly on the bed shirtless. She was going to cry but she knew she had to be strong. Shauna walked up to Michael slowly, he was staring right at her. She looked into his eyes and saw them losing light. Even though he was in so much agony, he managed a smile at her, she smiled back at him. That smile on his face then faded away, and he didn't move.

" Michael!?" she quickly touch his chest, looking for a heart beat. There was one, but it was really faint. She paced herself over to his night stand and grabbed his phone and speed dialed 911. " Just hang in there, Michael. Please stay with us." she saw that he was handcuffed and undid them, and held his hand.

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Jasmine managed to get up from Nicole and Sasha's grasp. She headed for the door, for she thought this was enough for her. Just then, Nicole shot the gun at her, hitting her shoulder. Jasmine yelped out, held her shoulder, and turned around. She lifted the gun up at Nicole and said," You little..." Nicole tried to shoot again but there were no more bullets in the gun and it worried her.

Then police and ambulance sirens were sounding outside the house. Jasmine looked out the window, and just ran out the back door. The police and a stretcher came in and they ran up stairs.

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News Reporter the next day, showing footage from a helicopter from last night at Michael's house of him being carried into the back of an ambulance.

" Last night, a little after one o clock in the morning. Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital from his home. Doctors say he suffered from severe wounds from the stomach, seemingly coming from a knife. No one knows who done it, why, and when but Jackson lost a lot of blood, they say. Three teen aged girls were there at the scene telling the police about a woman around the age of 25-27 in a red dress doing the stabbing. They said she went out the back door as soon as the police and ambulance arrived but when they went to go check, she was no where to be seen. As for Michael Jackson, his condition does not look too good. A lot of his fans are waiting outside the hospital, with get well signs and candles, to hear the news of their beloved hero to see if he is okay or not"

to be continued....

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Reckless

Michael and Jasmine headed home after the little firework show, giggling and joking around having fun with each other. Michael opened the front door and walked in, Jasmine stumbled behind him as he caught her. Jasmine laughed at her clumsy state. Michael flipped on the light switch and went up to his room hand in hand with Jasmine. She sat on his bed, taking her heels off, He looked at the time and it was almost midnight.

" We should really go get the girls." he told her.

Jasmine looked up at him, his back was turned to her, so she got up and switched off the lights. Michael called out to her," Jasmine, what are you doing?" Suddenly she tackled him to the bed. " What are you doing?" he asked again. Then there was a brief silence, and he told her," Oh, that's nice..."

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The Next Day

Michael got up early in the morning to go pick up Nicole, Sasha, and Shauna from his cousin's house. They grabbed the things they took with them and headed out the door with him. They got in the car, while waiting for Michael to stop talking to his cousin and take them back to his house. When he got in the car, he could see that his friends were displeased.

" Something wrong?" he asked looked back at them, driving off. Nicole answered," Oh now you notice?"

" Whoa, what's gotten into you?" he replied. Nicole rolled her eyes, Sasha asked Michael," Why couldn't we have gone to the fireworks get together?" Michael looked up at his rear view mirror at all of them and automatically thought of Jasmine. " 'Cause Jas... She didn't want you guys there. I don't know, maybe she just wanted us to go alone. Like a date."

Shauna huffed," There is something weird about that girl. We don't like it, I don't think she likes us." Michael pulled his car into the front driveway and turned back at them, putting his finger up at them, he firmly said," Listen. There is nothing wrong with Jasmine, she seems to be okay with you guys around. Now when we go into this house, be on your best behavior." The girls just remained silent and got their stuff out the car.

Michael went up to the door and held it for them. Jasmine was standing there," What's wrong baby?" she tenderly caressed his shoulders. He began to rub his temples and said," Yeah, I'm fine." and walked up to the bathroom, looked in the medicine cabinet and reached for his headache pills.

Jasmine came in a little bit shortly and hugged him from behind. " Oh Michael. How about we go out for a walk, and you know. Have a little date at a restaurant down town." Michael looked in the mirror to his sweetheart behind him, and smiled.

" Okay, sure."

Jasmine grinned and left out the bathroom.

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Later on that Day

Michael and Jasmine walked down stairs, walking towards the door. The girls were sitting in the living room, watching TV. Sasha saw them leaving, she asked," Where are you guys going?" Michael stopped and told her," For a walk. We'll be back in a while. Later, Jasmine and I are going on a date so Mark and Jason will be watching you guys again." Before someone could respond back, they left out the door.

Jason ran into the room, and slid across the floor. That put a smile on their faces to see him. Jason asked," So... I was-"

Nicole interrupted him," We know Jason. You were 'ease dropping'." she smiled at him again. Jason continued," Yes 'ease dropping' on you guy's conversation. Did Michael say Mark and I will be watching you again?" They all looked at each other and nodded. Jason ran and slid to the room Mark was in and yelled out," Mark we're babysitting again! Get the uno cards ready!"

Mark yelled back," Jason! I believe we are in the same room. I don't think the yelling was necessary" The girls laughed at them. Those two bodyguards and them were getting well along with each other.

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7:00 PM

Michael and Jasmine had came back from their little walk they had to get ready for their little dinner date at the La Fonda restaurant. Jasmine had on a beautiful red dress and Michael had on a white and red tux. Michael went down stairs and looked at Jason and the others.

" Okay, we're going on our way." he stared Jason in eye," and Jason, no strip uno, what's wrong with you man?" Jason stuttered and looked back at Mark, who had a smirk on his face. Jasmine walked over to the front door with the limo driver. Michael looked at Mark," Watch them." he looked at the girls," Have fun without me" he flashed a playful smile at them and went to the door.

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Michael kept looking over at Jasmine, making her blush a bit. " What?" she asked eating her food, trying to avoid eye contact. Michael told her," You look beautiful tonight. But then again, you're always beautiful" He took her free hand and kissed it. Jasmine was lost for words, she looked into this man's eyes. This man, who was telling her the sweetest things. Maybe she was falling for him, his eyes were so beautifully intense, staring back at her.

Then the lights started to dim around everyone, and a little classical music band began playing and everybody started clapping, watching. Jasmine looked at Michael, the band, and reached for her silver crystal purse, going through it. She realized she had forgotten her phone back at Michael's house. She swore under her breath.

" Something wrong?"

She turned around seeing Michael watching her. She just looked and then shook her head no, looked away with a worried look on her face.

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Back at Michael's House

Jason and the girls were playing Uno again, while Mark watched TV. Nicole got up and said," Bathroom break for me." Jason looked at her and said," Hurry, we'll wait." Nicole walked up down the hallway into the bathroom. She noticed a Galaxy phone on the counter. Normally, she wouldn't go through it, until a message made it light up. She went over to it and it read: Don't forget to kill him tonight and then the girls... Nicole gasped and just went out the bathroom quickly.

She came back into the room. Mark saw the distress look on her face," Miss are you feeling alright?" He began raising up. Nicole ignored him and looked at Sasha and Shauna," I need to talk to you." Just then the house phone rang. Mark got up to get it and answered it.

" Hello?.... Yes.... Okay.... I will certainly do that now. Okay, bye." he turned around and saw all eyes on him, and he looked at the girls," Sorry, Michael wanted to take you 3 to Tito's house right away." Nicole's eyes widened," What!? No!" Mark grabbed his keys," I'm afraid you have no choice. Michael's demand."

Shauna came up to Nicole," What's wrong?"

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At the Restaurant

Jasmine and Michael were in the lounge of the restaurant sitting on the couch alone, Jasmine kissing him repeatedly asked," Please, let's go back to your house." Michael held onto her, pulling her back a bit," The driver is almost here." Just when Jasmine was about to go for him again, the limo pulled up and Michael rose up. They went out the door and headed back home.

Jasmine looked at him biting her lip, and thought, Tonight, you die....I'm sorry..

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

4th of July

July 4th, 1992

Saturday, 4:14 PM

Los Angeles, CA

It is the Fourth of July, Independence Day. Michael didn't come back home until 3 in the morning, he went to check on the girls and once he saw they were asleep, he went to bed as well. Now it's the next day... Michael was sitting in his room, trying to figure out how to finish his new song, Dangerous. He reached over to grab his phone off its charger on the night stand. Just when he was about to contact the girls, he forgot," Darn. I don't have their numbers. I guess I'll go out and buy them each an iPhone." he hopped out of bed and grabbed his shoes and keys.

He left out of his room, went down the stairs, passing his woman bodyguard, Jessica. " Where are you going, Mr. Jackson?" she asked grabbing his arm before he got too far. Michael spun around and told her," Oh, just to my phone company to get the girls each a phone." Jessica stared at him," Uh. Do I need to come with you?" Michael shook his head," No. I will be fine by myself. Nothing hasn't happened yet if you haven't notice," he smiled," I'll be fine this time."

" But.." she stopped herself," okay." and went up stairs. Michael continued to the door, when he got to his mercedes benz, a silver hyundai azera pulled up beside him. The windows had a dark tint to it so he didn't know who it was, and it made him freeze. Suddenly the window to the passenger side went down and he finally saw who it was. Jasmine.

She took her sunglasses off," Going somewhere handsome?" she giggled. Michael exhaled and cleared his throat," Girl. Don't scare me like that." he chuckled shyly," well yeah. Going to the phone store."

" Okay. Get in, I can drive you there. Save gas for your car." she smirked. Michael gladly opened the door and sat in. Jasmine drove off. He told her," When we get back. There are some people I like for you to me. If you have the time."

" Sure." she responded," I have plenty of time." Jasmine looked over at him briefly to see that wide smile she loved

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Back at Michael's House

Sasha came out of her room and went down stares, looking around. One of Michael's maids came out drying a plate in her hand and saw her standing in the middle of the living room. She called out," Excuse me, Miss, do you need something?" Sasha turned around and saw the warm smile she was giving her, making her feel embarrassed a little.

" Uhh, yeah. Where's Michael? Did he ever come back from the club last night?" she asked.

" He's gone to the phone store." it wasn't his maid who said that, Sasha turned around, looked up and saw Jessica coming down from the stairs. Sasha frowned," Oh... for what?" Jessica shrugged," something about getting you guys an iPhone." Shauna came out of her room next and went down stairs. Sasha went by the window and looked outside and saw Michael's car still parked in front of the house.

" But his car is still out there." she pointed. Jessica went over to her and looked," hmm... Maybe he took the limo..." she knew that didn't make sense but like Michael said, he's a strong man. He can take care of himself.

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About two hours later, Jasmine pulled up with her car. Michael got out with her, held his hand in one hand and a bag in the other. He reached in his back pocket and took out the house key, unlocked the door and went inside. The girls were sitting in the living room on his computer and laptop again. Do they ever get tired of being on that thing, Michael thought to himself.

They stood by the door way for a minute to see if they'd eventually notice them standing there. After so long, he lost his patience and said," Guys." they turned around to the familiar voice and watched for him to speak again. " I have iPhones for each of you, they're already activated and I have your numbers," he kept going when no one said anything," well this is Jasmine. A very good friend of mine. We met last night." They all stared at her and she waved and they waved back. Nicole got up and walked over to her and held her hand out.

Jasmine shook it generously," Nice to meet you." Sasha and Shauna just smiled kindly at her and looked back at the computer.

Michael smiled and looked at Jasmine," Well you can make yourself comfortable. I'm going to take a shower for tonight's fire works." Jasmine nodded as Michael went up stairs to his room. She walked into the living room with Nicole and sat on the sofa. Sasha sat beside her along side with Shauna. Shauna asked," So we're going to have a firework show?" Jasmine took out their iPhones and handed them over to the girls. Jasmine rose up one eye brow," Who is "we" to be exact?" Nicole had a confused smile on her face," Um... Us, you, and Michael right?" Jasmine looked over to her," Ha. No. Just me and Michael. He's sending you guys away to his cousin's house again."

Shauna put a disgusted look on his face, and just as she was about to say something, Michael called Jasmine's name. She looked up to his room and then back at all of them with a smirk. She got up and said," He calls." and walked up to his room.

They all stared at her until she was in his room with the door shut. Sasha said bluntly," I don't like her." Nicole and Shauna shook their heads in agreement.

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Later on that day, the sun was setting.

Michael and Jasmine was walking around the city park close to each other, his body guards a couple yards away watching, because Michael invited many of his fans over to the park and his family to the little get together. The fans had to act as civil as possible or they would be asked to leave. Of course Michael spent some time with them, and introduced Jasmine to his family. Lastly La Toya...

" Hey toya." Michael called out. La Toya turned around and saw her little brother coming up to her. They hugged and she said," Long time no see, Michael." He smiled at her sweet welcoming statement, and said," I know. Look, there is someone I like for you to meet." Michael gestured his hand in a "come here" signal to Jasmine. She walked up beside him. La Toya looked at her and frowned, Jasmine grinned.

" Jasmine, La Toya. My sister. La Toya, Jasmine. A friend of mine." Michael introduced them. La Toya watched her carefully and slowly lifted her hand," Nice to meet you." she trailed off. Jasmine responded with the same sentence. Michael said ever so excitedly," Great now we can set off the fireworks."

La Toya looked behind Michael and asked," Where are the girls? Shouldn't they be here?" Michael was just about to answer her but Jasmine butt in," Oh, they're at his cousin's house. They couldn't come." Michael shrugged. Two little girls, no more than 7 or 9, ran up to him and tugged at his arm," Mr. Michael please let's do the fire works." Jasmine nodded.

" Yes, Michael. Let's." They began to walk off and Jasmine turned around and gave La Toya a mean look and then a smiled.

Finally the fire works went off and everyone stared in an awe at all of the wonderful colors bursting into the air.

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Dangerous

Michael needed to get out of the house for a while, it was Friday night and he was kind of stressed out from the pass couple of days. He was standing in front of his bedroom mirror checking out the black tux he had on and his curly hair was in place. Grabbing his vanilla abstract cologne, he sprayed it all over him. Looking at his watch, it read 8:09 PM. He then called his limo driver into the room.

" Ready, sir?" he asked. Michael nodded and checked himself one more time and headed out the door with his driver following behind him. Walking down the stairs he yelled out to the girls who were in his living room watching TV," I'm going out, I'll be back whenever. Don't wait up for me." he winked at them and left. They all yelled," okay."

He was sitting in the back looking out the window at the beautiful shinning lights of the wonderful city he lives in. The skies was a mixture of dark blue and black, like the twilight zone. Stars began to come out, people were walking about. The limo began to slow down. " We're here, sir." his driver said getting out to open the door for him.

Michael stepped out of the vehicle and saw the flashing lights and heard the loud music coming from inside, making him more anxious. He looked back at his driver," I'll call you when I'm ready." and moved to the front door to the bouncer. The bouncer knew exactly who he was and let him in generously.

He went into the club and saw him good friend, Chris Tucker, standing by the bar. He maneuvered himself over to him.

" Chris, what are you doing here?" Chris turned around and gave him a hand shake hug," Mike, nothing man, just chillin'. You?" Michael shook his head and looked around at the people on the dance floor dancing to the hip hop music.

" Same, man, I just needed to get out you know." he couldn't tell him the real reasons, Chris didn't even know that the girls were at his beloved friend's house, nor knew who they were. So Michael had to keep it a low profile, the only people knew were his family. They sat at the bar for a couple minutes of chatting with each other, until Chris' wife, Benissima, came and grabbed his hand saying," Come on, dance with me." Chris looked at Michael as if wanting permission, he smiled," Go ahead, man."

Chris went on the dance floor with his wife, while Michael stood at the bar watching.

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Back at Michael's House

Jason and the girls were playing Uno cards on the floor in the living room, Mark watched from afar. As of now, Nicole was winning. Jason was sitting next to her and was trying to look over her hand to see her cards, but every time Nicole looked up at him he would look away. Jason leaned over to see Sasha's cards until Mark said...

" Cheating isn't acceptable, Jason." Mark was posted up against the wall with a smirk on his face. Jason gave Mark a look and started back with the game. Everyone had an intense look on their face as if they were going to die if they lose the game. Mark finally moved from the wall and said," I will go get you girls and gent drinks, that'll be alright?" They all said," Sure" and he went into the kitchen.

Jason looked up to see if Mark was really gone and leaned in," Hey want to play strip uno." with a little smile on the side.

Mark yelled from the kitchen," Terribly sorry, Jason, but that would be erratic!" The girls began to giggle watching the facial expressions Jason was giving. " I was joking!" he laughed out making the girls burst out laughing. Mark came back in with the juices.

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At the Crimson Club

Michael was walking around making small talk with strangers who turned out to be some of his fans, having a good time. Of course, Women flirted with him and he had no choice but to flirt back. Making his way back to the bar area of the club, something walked through his door that caught his attention. He looked stared at the way she came in, so provocative. Chris went back to sit with him at the bar.

" Chris, who is that?" he asked him not taking his eyes off. The woman stood in front of the door looking around, looking for someone. Chris looked at her and said," I don't know, Mike, but she fine as hell." Benissima walked up behind him and tapped his should, he turned around. " What are you looking at?" she asked so politely.

Chris looked back and forth from his wife to that woman," Uhh, nothing sweetie.. Listen, it's getting late, let's head back home now." she kissed his cheek and patted his back," Okay, baby... Nice seeing you Michael." she gave him a hug and they went on their way.

Watching them leave out the club, he didn't see that woman that was once there, however, when he turned his head to the right, she was walking towards him slowly. He watched carefully, heart beat increasing step by step. She was finally near him, but looked away to the bartender. " Can i get a Tequila please." she asked. Every word dripped from her mouth like honey. Michael couldn't help but to stare, from her black dress hugging every curve on her body down to her toned legs and black heels. Her hair was curly too, long. She looked over to him and smiled.

" Hi there. I'm Jasmine," she shyly chuckled looking down and back at him again," I know who you are, Michael Jackson." It took every will power for him to close his mouth and then speak," Hello. Nice to meet you." The bartender gave her the drink and she sipped on it, licking her bottom lip afterwards. Michael blinked," Want to go dance with me?" She smiled and grabbed his hand, guiding him to the floor.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and he put his on her waist. He stared into her eyes and bit his lip," You're very beautiful, you know that right?"

" Looks can be deceiving," she chuckled.

" What? Are you a bad person? I wouldn't believe that." he lowered his voice. Jasmine closed the little space and moved in closer to his face, " you want to test me, MJ." Michael puckered out his lips and closed his eyes and their lips met swiftly. She looked behind him and pushed his back up against the wall, still gripping at his tux.

" Yeah, you're dangerous," Michael grinned, kind of blushing a red shade. Jasmine grabbed his face and kissed him again. " Dangerous," she whispered into his ear. Michael scrunched his eyes brows," Wait a minute. Dangerous. That could be the name to a new song." Jasmine stared at him and placed her hands on her hips.

" A song about me, huh? Nice."

Michael laughed," Yeah, I guess so. And you know, the way you came into this place. I thought to myself, there was something different... Something different about this girl." he sung in a melody.

Jasmine said," That's good." Michael told her," I know, but I have to think of the rest." Jasmine went back to the bar and Michael followed behind her. She went into her purse and took out her phone," Oh wow time does go by fast. I have to go Michael." He stopped her and held onto her hand," So soon? Spend more time with me. Besides we were having fun." Jasmine thought for a minute," Sure. Oh yeah, you can have my number." Michael took out his iPhone and handed it to her.

" I won't regret this will I?" he kidded

" Well, I don't know... Maybe.. Maybe not." she smiled at him

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Closer

It had been two days since the incident and Michael knew that the girls were too afraid to be at his house any longer. He had to spend as much time with them to convince them into staying. If it weren't for the project, they could have went home if they wanted too, but no. They were Michael's responsibility now. He was sitting in his room, on his bed, watching TV. There was a bottle of wine on his night stand beside him, half empty. He had been drinking again. Michael decided on something.

" I am going to take them to Disney Land." he said drowsily. Michael walked out of his room to tell them, but they weren't in sight, they weren't in their rooms or anywhere. Where are they? Did they leave? he thought. He walked into the dining area.

" Mr. Jackson," said a soft female voice, his chef. Michael turned around aggressively. " Do you need something..." she was asking but he cut her off," The girls... where are they?" The chef opened her mouth to speak but she closed it and sighed.

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They knew being in the hot tub was off limits unless permission from Michael, but they thought since he never spend time with them anyway, he wouldn't find out.

Shauna asked," I wonder why we would have to get permission? It's just a hot tub..." Nicole brought her head from under the water," I know right?" Sasha got out and sat back on one of the chairs with her towel and and looked to the side of her and gasped. Michael was standing at the door, arms crossed, tapping his foot. Sasha rose up," Nicole... Shauna." she whispered. They all looked in the direction she was and scattered out of the hot pool.

" What are you doing here? Didn't I make it clear that this place was out of bounds without my permission?" Michael asked.

They were about to speak but he held up his hand," Never mind. Just go to your rooms and get ready. We're going to Disney Land." Nicole and Shauna got out of the hot tub, wrapped themselves in the towels and headed for their rooms. Michael watched them carefully and shook his head. He rubbed his hands down his face and looked back again, suddenly Jason popped out of no where

" JESUS! Jason! What do you want?" he asked holding his hand to his chest.

" So, I was eavesdropping and over heard we're going to Disney Land?" Jason said quickly. Michael stared at him for a second and said," Yes, Jason, we're going to Disney Land." Jason yelped in excitement and ran away yelling," We're going to Disney Land!" Michael just stood there trying to figure out what just happened.

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On the way there, Michael was already half way done with his second bottle of wine. His eyes were turning red, Nicole looked at him and asked," Hey are you okay?" Michael looked at her from the corner of his eye, nodding," Do I look okay??"

" Yeah. You're eyes are just red." Nicole told him. Michael took a sip out of his water bottle that contained the wine so people wouldn't get suspicious, he whipped his eyes and stared out the window.

Once they got there, everyone got out first then he stumbled out the limo barely keeping balance. Mark grabbed onto him," Michael are you alright?" He didn't answer him, he just followed the girls to the entrance.

When they were in the park, he stopped them and said," Okay.. Now go have fun," he walked over to the bench beside him," I'll be over here if you need me." The girls left with each other as Michael watched them until they were out of sight. Mark sat beside him, " Are you sure you don't need to go lie down somewhere?" Michael looked down at his shoes.

" I don't know Mark, I really don't. It feels like I'm starting to like Nicole, Sasha, and Shauna more..."

" Look man. You need a break. You should go out tomorrow, it'll be Friday, and we can watch the girls." he told him patting his back. " Where do I go?" Michael asked. Mark looked up at the sky and thought for a minute," The Crimson Club?" he looked at his boss as he smiled.

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Someone was listening to Michael and Mark's conversation. They had followed him to Disney Land, disguised as a normal man just walking around the place, but they weren't. They were actually spying on him. He took out a phone and dialed a number.

" Plan B, sir. He's starting to care for them. " He told them.

Some person on the other line deeply sighed," Okay.... You know what to do." There was another voice," Yes sir. I know what to do."

to be continued...........

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The Prank

Previously in Chapter 4

Shauna walked vigorously down the hallway to Michael's room. She wondered why her friend wasn't associating with them. Now that she was near the door, she didn't know whether to just walk in or knock. Ever so softly, she knocked on the door. " Come in." Michael called from the other side. Shauna opened the door gently.

He watched her intensely, why was he so tense? She shoot it off, " Hey... Why weren't you eating with us?" . Michael smiled at her," I just need some time with myself, sorry." Not the answer she was looking for, but..

" Well... Okay." She was about to say something else until Nicole came and side tracked her. Perhaps she was going to thank him for letting them stay at his house. Nicole tugged at her arm, " Come on, Shauna." she grinned widely. They departed from Michael's bedroom door, and headed to Nicole's guest room. Sasha was in there as well. Nicole closed the door.

" Shauna," Sasha began," remember how we always wanted to prank Michael?" Shauna's eyes lit up with enthusiasm, they all have been waiting for this day for a long time.

" Yeah." She smiled. Nicole jumped in," Well, we're going to prank him later on tonight." The girls giggled. Shauna asked," So how are we going to do that?"

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There was someone watching in the video room. Listening to everything the girls said.

"A prank, eh?" said a mysterious voice. He chuckled," I'll give them a prank."

Suddenly, head of security walked in with his coffee. However, when he saw the other man in the room, he ended up dropping his coffee to the floor, breaking the mug. " Hey!" he said," You can't be in here!" The man in the black suit and sunglasses walked up to him. Head of security took out his gun and pointed," It doesn't have to end this way." The man quickly slapped the gun out of his hand.

" Oh, I know," he grabbed his throat," but for you... Yes, it does." one squeeze. He tried to break free but he was too strong. Another squeeze.

He barely managed to cry out," Who are you?"

" I am anonymous."

Before he finally blacked out, the door was sort of cracked and Michael was walking down the path way to his dance studio. But, yet, he was too far to hear his cry for help.

" Michael!" he choked out. The man that was ending his life looked out the cracked door. Micheal had stopped walking, he was looking around. Before head of security could call out again, he let go of him and punched his face, thus, killing him anyway from the lack of air. Michael continued to his studio, unaware...

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10:27 PM

Same day

The girls didn't know Michael wasn't in the house, but they still had their fun. They ate snacks and played on his computers.

Sasha looked at the time on her phone," Okay guys. Let's do the prank. Everything's set right?" The other two nodded and giggled quietly. Sasha continued," Okay then, I'll go get Michael."

She got up and walked to his door, snickering. Just as she was about to put her hand on the doorknob, the lights flickered then went out. Being as it is, Sasha is afraid of the dark, so she froze in place. The door began to creak open itself. " Michael?" she faintly whispered.

A tall figure with a strange looking mask on was staring down right at her. " Shauna? Nicole?" she step back," Shauna! Nicole!" she screamed historically as she ran back trying to find her friends.

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Michael had stopped the music, grabbed his towel and whipped the sweat off of his face. He took the water bottle he had and gulped it down in seconds.

Heading back to his house, he saw the door to the video room was barely open.

" I think I'll pay Derek a surprise visit." Michael made his way there and opened the door to see his security buddy was dead on the floor. " Oh my God," he slouched over," Who did this to you?" Barely touching him, he then knew he had to focus. Michael looked at the multiple screens and saw this person covering all the cameras one by one. And then there was a scream.

" Not in my house!" Michael was angry now and ran all the way back. he went through the front door. The silence was deafening, so he went into the kitchen. Looking around, someone called his name. Luckily, it was a female voice. Turning his body in that direction, he saw the girls hiding under the table. Shaking, the poor things were terrified. Michael was about to say something but there were footsteps, Shauna whimpered out but Sasha and Nicole held her mouth just in time. They pulled her closer. Michael put his finger to his lips and stood up facing the person that was now in the same room as them.

The man stepped forward and just as quickly, Michael grabbed a gun from out of his pocket.

" One move and you're gone." he said threatening. The man chuckled," Okay, fine. Shoot the girls." Shauna closed her eyes tightly shut and Sasha and Nicole stared up at Michael. He had a very distraught look on his face. Then he lifted the gun towards the girls, clenching his free hand, he hesitated.

" Go on," said the man," Shoot them!"

Shauna screamed and then the gun was shot, silence fell in.

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That man dropped to his knees then face first to the floor, blood began to spread everywhere. Sasha gasped, " Oh my gosh." Michael stood there, legs going numb. he looked at the girls and said," Go to your rooms."

" But.." said Nicole.

Michael interrupted," Go. Now, even if it's to one room. I really don't care." They didn't do or say anything else, they just moved from under the table and walked to the upstairs. Shauna stopped at the end of them. She turned halfway to him.

Voice still shaky, she asked," Would you have really killed us?" Michael's mouth made a slight 'oh' then a straight face. He looked into her eyes, a mixture of fear and confusion. He slowly shook his head no, but he was lying... Shauna continued her way up the stairs.

No, he thought, it wasn't time.

" Why do they keep coming?" he asked himself out loud," they think I'm soft, they think I won't kill them off. I'll show them.."