I Love You More | MJJ ✔️

{Chapter 49}

*phone rings*

*phone rings*

*phone rings*

It's been ringing the whole day. I know that Michael wants to know if I received his song or not but I can't pick it up right now...

In the evening, I went to the dance studio although I don't have to teach any classes. I put on some dance beats and songs and let myself out. I dance all the choreographies that I made, I go for free-styling and many more. I just don't put on Michael's songs. They just make me emotional at this moment.

On my way back home, I buy myself some drinks and snacks.

'I took my baby on a Saturday bang-'

The store is playing Black or White.

"Boy, is that girl with you, yes, we're one and the same."

I can't help. Michael's songs...they can't be resisted. Then, I drive back home and spend my night listening to my favourite jazz songs and enjoying my "supper".

The next day, I go to teach at the studio as usual.

"We'll do one more time and move on. 1-2-!"

As I do a spin, I see someone standing right outside of the room and staring at me.

"Hol-"

I almost trip.

"Practise time, guys. I'll be back."

I run to the door and open it.

"Hey..."

There stands Bill.

"Ms.Reimers, I'm sorry to disturb you but Mr.Jackson wants to see you."

Not surprised.

"Well, I can't come."

"He's in the car right now."

What?

"Tell him to leave-"

"I can't. He's been trying to reach you and been devastated."

"Oh no..."

"Please."

I sigh loudly and go outside of the building. Then, Bill opens the door for me and I just go inside without looking at Michael's face.

"Hey..."

"I'm kind of busy now."

"I know. Did you...get my song?"

I look at him finally.

"Yeah. It was heartbreaking but beautiful."

"And you don't even call me to ask me about it?"

"Michael, look. I know all the lines come from your heart."

He looks really sad. REALLY.

"And yes, I walked away. But I didn't walk away from you as your friend."

"And a friend doesn't cut off contact."

..........

"Bab- I mean, Laura..."

He holds my hand.

"Would you please give me another chance?"

"Of course, I want to. But I feel better being a friend of yours."

"I'm sorry, Laura."

"No, don't be sorry. It's I who will have to say sorry to you. I didn't answer your calls. I didn't care about you."

"I know you care."

"Well, yes, I care."

"Then, why don't you show me that you care?"

"Just like you didn't..."

Oops. We go silent for a while.

"I have to go, Michael. I will answer your calls from now on. I promise."

"Laura-"

He grips my arm.

"Please..."

"Bye..!"

I go out of the car and shut the door. Then, I run into the building again and cry, covering my mouth with my palm. I do really want to give him a second chance but my unconscious mind had been made up. He's gonna be my friend from now on.

*phone rings*

It's 8 pm now so, of course he'll call me. Whew.

"Hello, Michael?"

"Finally..!"

I only smile.

"So... How have you been doing..?"

"Good. You?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Somebody broke my heart."

"That 'somebody' must be a bad person."

"She is. But I was wrong, too. I should've told her everything I've been feeling and what's happening with me."

"Yeah, you should have."

"Laura..."

"Hmm?"

"Please consider what I told you in the afternoon."

"About?"

"Can I get one more chance to be your man?"

I go silent for some seconds.

"Laura..?"

"No."

I hear him sighing loudly.

"Of course, you need time."

"And you need to sleep now."

"Okay..."

"Michael..."

"Yeah?"

"Good night... I love you."

"As a?"

"Best friend of yours."

"And I love you...as a man who still wants a second chance to be your boyfriend."

..........

"Bye..."

"I'll call you tomorrow."

"Imm hmm."

"Good night, Laura."

I just hang up. See? That's what I don't want. I don't know about him but I'm feeling so awkward. Ugh...