Sierra's POV- 1983

I'm on my sixth year. I'm 25 years old. I can't believe I'm 25! This just seems so unreal. I still act as if I'm 19 and with Michael. Speaking of Michael, I haven't talked to him in three years. That's crazy.

I still talk to Janet. It's crazy that she's 17 already. All our conversations are about boys and flirting and all that stuff. I gave her a few good pointers. She told me Michael is busy getting attention from people all over the world. His album Thriller came out last year.

I listened to it. It was amazing! He is definitely going to win every single award possible. I wanted to congratulate him for such an amazing album, but my hotel phone won't go through. I've talked to Scot and Shanone every night also. Get this...they're a couple now! That's crazy!

They started dating two years ago! I'm missing out on everything in their life. They told me Michael is busy with interviews and stuff, but that he said he misses me. I doubt it. We've drifted apart. I just hope we can still be friends when I get back.

I still plan on going back. There's no way in hell, I'll miss seeing everyone grow old. I want to be with them forever. They're my true friends. Kiley, she's cool and knows how to have a good time, but I need that cautiousness like Michael had. I miss that.

I'm sitting back stage at that new show. Um... The David Letterman Show. This talk show just came on last year on the first of February. I decided to accept their offer. As my makeup artist, Fonzo, finishes the last touches, the producer of the show comes up to me and says,

"You have 3 minutes. "

I nod. Fonzo says,

"Okay, all done. Who's the toughest girl this world as ever seen?"

I smile and say, "Me and they better not forget it."

Fonzo smiles and kisses the top of my head.

"Go get em, tiger."

I get up and walk toward my mark. Fonzo has been my makeup artist since the beginning. He's actually coming with me when I go back to Scot and them. He always ask me that question, and I always give him the same answer.

I hear David say, "Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome one of the hottest artist out there, Sierra Thomas! "

I walk out from behind the curtain and immediately the crowd goes crazy. I giggle and wave to them. I'm glad there were more security guards, because the crowd was desperately trying to get to me. I walk over to David Letterman and take a seat.

I wave and smile at everybody. It takes a minute or two, but they finally calm down.

David says, "Sierra it's so great to see you. I'm glad you accepted this interview. "

"Well, after two years in the dark, I thought it was time to speak to the world again."

"You've been very busy."

"Yes, I have."

An audience member yells, "Sierra, I love you!!"

I giggle and say, "I love you too. "

The crowd goes wild. I begin to laugh pretty hard. David says,

"Can't you just feel their energy? "

I nod. I calm down and say, "Oh yes. Defiantly. That's why I love it when I'm performing. "

David says, "You know, I heard Michael Jackson is heading this way for a concert during his tour."

I show a little to much excitement as I say,

"Yeah, I heard that too. I hope I see him. It's been awhile. "

"You have four years left in your famous world tour. How do you feel?"

I smile and say, "Well, I love seeing my fans and performing, but I have to say, it'll be a relief when I wake up and know I have nothing to do that day or that week."

"Really?"

I nod. "Yeah."

"I heard you're doing something special in Africa. "

I nod. "I'm having a free concert. I'm also giving some stuff away, like autographed t-shirts and autographed pictures. Anything they want. We have a variety of goods already set up."

"You'll be going over to Africa? Where in Africa? "

"A place in Egypt. I hate that I forgot the name. Does that make me a horrible person? "

I start laughing. David laughs and so does the audience. David says,

"No it doesn't. No one can blame you for not knowing. You've been all over the world and at a very young age. "

"I know, I'm truly blessed. I'm only 25 and already I've seen half the world."

"That's incredible. "

I nod. "I can't believe it."

"How many albums have you released? "

I begin to giggle. "Is this going where I think it's going? "

David smiles and says, "Where do you think it's going? "

I say, "This is going to end up being about Michael's album beating mine. Ya know, I've read stories claiming I'm upset about it and there was one that claimed I said 'This is unfair and I worked harder than him' bla bla bla. But get this, " I giggle and say, "I haven't said anything about his album or him. These people are literally making up stories. It's unbelievable. "

"Making up stories out of thin air?"

I nod. "Yeah. I haven't said anything to anyone. "

"Would you like to make your statement now?"

The crowd whistles and cheers. I smile and say, "May I?"

He nods. I look directly in the camera and smile. I say,

"Michael Jackson, Mikey, I'm very impressed with your new album. I always knew you'd do much better than me. I know you'll win many awards for this album. I also know you are going to make a even better album. Keep doing you. I'll always have faith in you."

The crowd cheers. I smile and look at David. He says,

"Beautiful. "

The crowd and I start laughing. I like this guy.

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I sit down on my couch in the hotel I'm in. I snacking on chips and flipping through the channels. I'm bored out of my mind. I can no longer go out and party. People care to much now.

I close my eyes and remember the time at Studio 54. I smile to myself. That was an awesome night.

*ring ring ring*

Who's calling? I answer it.

"Hello?"

"Sierra! It's Janet. I saw your interview. "

I smile and say, "Did you like it? Did Michael watch it?"

"Yes and yes. He just doesn't know I was spying on him while he was watching it."

I giggle and ask, "Why were you spying on him?"

"Lately he's been distant. He doesn't want to talk to anyone. I think he's nervous about the tour he's going on."

"Is it true he's coming this way?"

"Yeah, but I don't know if you'll still be in town. I think he's there the day after you leave. "

"That sucks..."

"Listen, I can't stay on the phone long. I wanted to tell you what I saw and what I heard."

I smile and say, "Okay, go ahead. "

"When I was spying on Michael, he was very close to the TV. He kissed the TV every time the camera went to your face! That little message you sent him made him go crazy. He kept saying he's trying to wait for you. Sierra...my father and brothers are pushing this girl in his life."

I immediately got jealous. "What girl? Who?"

"I don't know her name. I just know my father really wants Michael to date this girl. Michael doesn't want to, but I don't know how long he'll last until he gives in so Joseph will stop pressuring him. "

"Where's Michael?"

"He's in his room."

"Give him the phone. "

"What? I'm not going in there. He could be touching himself. "

I say, sternly, "Janet, please, I don't have time for this. Just give him the phone please."

She senses the tension in my voice.

"Okay..."

I hear her knock on the door. Michael yells, "Leave me alone!"

Janet opens the door and says,

"Michael, you need to take this."

There's silence for awhile. Then I hear the phone being moved. I hear him say,

"Hello?"

My heart starts to flutter. I haven't heard his voice in 3 years! It's so nice to hear him.

He repeats, "Hello?"

I say, "Mikey?"

I hear the excitement in his voice. "Sierra! I've missed you so much! How long has it been?"

I say, "3 years.. "

"Wow...3 years? That's bizarre. "

I smile and say, "Yeah...so listen.. I'm going to try and stay an extra day to see you perform."

"Really? That's great news! I can't wait to see you! It's been so crazy around here. Scot and Shanone are a couple now. Ew. Things are getting weird."

I giggle. "Yeah, I heard..."

"Something on your mind, babe?"

Did he call me babe? Are we still waiting for each other?

"Did you just call me babe?"

He giggles. "I think I did. It just comes so naturally for you."

I bite my bottom lip. "God I miss you, Michael. "

I know he's blushing. He asks, "How much do you miss me?"

I giggle and say, "I miss you so bad. It's unbearable pain. I just want to throw you on your bed and take what's mine."

He starts laughing hard. He says, "That's hot, but funny as hell."

Then he softly asks, "So, are you saying this...dick is yours?"

I gasp and say, "Mikey Bear! What has gotten into you?"

He giggles and says, "I'm sexually frustrated. "

I laugh and say, "Well, this will make that go away... Who's the girl your brothers and father want you to date?"

He sighs and says, "Yep, it went away.."

I say, "Seriously, Mikey. I just want to know who."

He says, "Elvis Presley's daughter. Lisa Marie Presley. "

I gasp. "Oh my gosh! Elvis's daughter?! That's crazy! Holy crap! I have to meet her!"

Michael giggles. "Sierra you realize my father is trying to make me fall in love with this girl, right?"

I suck my teeth and say, "Damn you're right... "

Michael's POV

I giggle and say, "Maybe when you get back and you wrap your arms around me, she'll see that and immediately hates me. Then you can meet her."

Sierra laughs. She says, "I can't wait to snatch those clothes off of your body, Mikey..."

I bite my lip. "You want it rough? "

She sighs sexually and says, "I do.. "

I hear a snicker on the line. I ask,

"Sierra is there someone in the room with you?"

Sierra giggles and says, "No. Is there someone with you? I thought I heard someone laugh."

I say, "Me too. Are you messing with me?"

"No. Are you messing with me?"

I begin to get paranoid. "I think someone is listening to our conversation... "

Sierra says, "No way. That's totally a jerk move... You know, I always found Jermaine incredibly sexy."

That caught me by surprised. "What the hell, Sierra!"

She giggles and says, "What Michael? I can't help the fact Jermaine has a better body than yours."

I was starting to get upset, until I noticed she called me Michael. She hasn't called me Michael since we were kids. She must know something. But what?

"What are you trying to say?"

She sighs and says, "All your brothers are sexy, Michael. Hell, they might even be more sexier than you. They are so listening- I mean they are so sexy. Sorry, this damn TV distracted me. You got what I'm saying Michael?"

My brothers are listening? No way...she might have a point. They are here today. I ask,

"You really think so?"

She says, "Yeah. I'm positive. Don't even get me started on your father!"

"No! I got it! I got it...geez."

She giggles. I hear a snicker again. This time louder than before. I start to get mad.

"Sierra I'm going to beat their asses because of what you said!"

"Mikey, don't do that. I'll see you before your performance okay? "

I sigh and say, "Okay. I'll see you then."

We hang up. My heart flutters as I think of seeing Sierra for the first time in six years.