"H-hi" you greeted him back. He extended his hand for a handshake and you quickly took it and shook hands with him. As you were shaking hands he said "Well, YN, it's really nice to meet you in person!". It was the same voice from the phone but it still felt strange because you had never before thought of what this "voice" would look like. You only managed to say "Yes, it is!" and give him a big smile as you felt your cheeks burn red. Then, he finally let go of your hand. Man, his hands were big!

"Soooo... these are for the lady.." he said while giving you the roses and your smile was still on, as his was too. "OH... thank you so much! That's really nice of you! They're beautiful!" you took them from his hand, blushed, and lowered your head down, 'cause, girl, you were embarrassed! But he was too and you were able to see that.

Let's not even mention how nervous you were - you're palms were sweaty, you tried so hard to keep your voice from trembling, your stomach was upset, heart was beating fast... the usual stuff. But when you thought about it later... you never felt this kind of "nervousness" with your ex or Martin. Was that good or bad?

"You're welcome! Soo... since I asked you out, I've come up with a plan for today only if you don't mind of course!". "Oh, no, no it's absolutely fine!". He went on "Ok, but if there's something you don't like, please let me know at this instant!". "Sure!" you nodded your head 'yes'. "Alright. As a start I'd like to treat you to lunch. I know this nice restaurant which is very close to the park.". "Great let's go there!". "I parked my car over there..." so you went to his car and he drove you to the restaurant. You sat down and ordered.

You were really suprised later because, after sitting down and talking to him, you forgot how nervous or embarrassed you had been, you didn't even remember about those things. The calmness you've always felt when talking to him on the phone embrased your entire body again. You were now sincerely laughing at his jokes and having a great time with him. Actually, he was quite funny! Telling you jokes, making you laugh... It's been a long time since you laughed like this. You liked him already! Your voice was no longer trembling but sounded like a Christmas  bell, just like on the phone. And his eyes.... his deep brown eyes were sparkling...  then for a second you thought to yourself they looked familiar to you. You were almost sure you had seen them before.

You finished eating lunch and talked about various things, mostly laughing. The next part of his plan was to take a stroll down the green fields of the park. You were slowly walking next to each other and still talking about various things until he changed the topic of the conversation:

"So what happened with Martin?" he asked.
"With who?"
"Martin, you know... the boy you told me about the first time I called you..." you have now realized that you completely forgot about his stupid face!
"Ohhh... him... nothing. I actually forgot about him!" you giggled.
"Really?"
"Yes! I was so stupid to go to him and tell him about my feelings, I mean... where was my mind? What was I thinking? He's not even worth it. I'm over him! I realized now that I met you, my feelings for him weren't even real!" oh, no, what did you just say! What was he gonna think now, that you like him? Well... that wouldn't be a lie but you didn't wanna tell him. You noticed he was following every word you said very closely and blushed from what you've just said but didn't say anything.
"I think you did the right thing when you went to him and confessed. I even think it's great you found the strength to do so and that he turned you down wasn't your fault! I can't believe the idiot he is... not seeing what he's missing."
"Really?"
"Yes! If I were this Martin, I'd be so happy that a girl like you has feelings for me, that she's even noticed me as a man, and I would have never said 'no' to you!". You felt embarrassed and happy at the same time. But was he hitting on you, saying those things? To quickly escape from this awkward situation, you changed the topic and asked:
"Thanks.... Well, what about you, Jack? Got a girlfriend?"
"Oh, nooo" he said like having one was something bad.
"No, really? May I aks why a gentleman like you hasn't got a girl?"
"Well, it's really complicated...."
"I'm a smart girl!" you giggled.
"And a long story too!" he added.
"We have tiiime!" you gave him a big smile and the puppy dog face. He laughed and couldn't stop looking at you. Or was it only your imagination?
"It's just that... how should I explain this.... I've had girlfriends before but it seems to me that women don't see the real me and they don't want me for who I am but for what I am. I know it sound crazy but.." you immediately replied:
"No, not at all! I do understand what you mean. After all you work for one of the biggest entertainers in the world, you must be wealthy and you move around famous people and girls want you because of that and..."
"Exactly, girl!"
"I can imagine how many girls have asked you to introduce them to Michael Jackson!"
"Well..." he hesitated then said "yes, they have." his voice went down and sounded kind of sad.
"This must have been terrible for you!"
"It was." silence followed. "Now that I think about it, there were many times I liked a certain girl and then loose her because of him!"
"I'm really sorry to hear that, Jack.." you placed your hand on his shoulder to cheer him up.
"But you know, what... I'm never gonna let that happen with you." he looked straight in to your eyes. 'With you?' What does he mean...?
"Well, I like Michael Jackson a lot but I don't wanna meet him, I'm not one of those crazy fans you know, so don't worry!" and you laughed. You tried to make a joke out of this to kill the awkward moment (not that you didn't want to meet him, you love this man, he's your most favorite entertainer in the world but Jack was more important....). He looked at you again and gave you a big smile. Then suddenly, as you were walking, he grabbed your hand, so you were now holding hands with him. You were little suprised by his sudden reaction but you didn't mind. Your hand was lost in his...his hands were huge! You got little nervous so you tried to continue the conversation like it was absolutely normal.
"Why don't you just quit working for him if you don't like it?" he let out a sigh.
"I can't do that." by the sound of his voice you sensed this was serious and maybe... a touchy subject to him, so you decided to try and changed the topic. Only one problem... you didn't know how! You just couldn't figure out what to ask him. 'If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all, YN!'

You kept walking, hand in hand, now taking a break from talking. You would stare into each other's eyes from time to time and smile. Suddenly, he tightened his hand around yours. You did the same thing.

"Soo... what are your plans for the future?" he asked out of the blue.
"My plans?" you didn't understand.
"Yeah, what are going to do when you finish studying here? Are you going back to Europe?"
"Oh! Well, I should go back but to tell you the truth... I don't want to. I like it here and I'd really like to stay!" oh yes you did like to stay! Especially that you have him now...

You went on talking about your college and your life in Europe, you told him everything about your father and mother, how they divorced... so now he knew EVERYTHING about you. And you thought you knew everything about him too....

After the park you went for ice cream, then to the cinema and watched a cartoon movie together, then went around LA, and in the end, went to the beach for a walk. It got dark. The two of you didn't even notice when it got dark, you forgot about time! He suggested taking you home and you immediately said yes. You just didn't want to let go of him and you wanted to stay as long as possible together.

He stopped the car and the two of you got out. He escorted you to the front door of the building you were living in. You stood in front of him.

"So.." he said while showing you his sweet smile.
"Yeah..." you smiled too.
"Well..." he was nervous, you could see that. His hands were playing with his jacket while you tried to control yours from playing with your hair.
"So..."
"I-I had the best day ever! Thank you so much, YN!"
"Ohn, no don't thank me I didn't do anything..." you said blushing.
"Of course you did! This day was the best because of you... and your smile... is like the sun...." as he said that he raised his hand and brought it close to your left cheek as if he was going to caress it but then suddenly stopped and quickly put it behind his back. OK, now you were looking down to the ground and were simply trembling! You couldn't say a word and he noticed that so he went on "I-I didn't mean to... you know.. I was just trying to say that I really like you and... would love t-to go out with you again and spend more time in your company... " there was silence for a few seconds "I want to ask you one question and if you think I'm going too far, tell me and I'll understand...

Do you like me?".

You raised your head slowly to look him in the eyes and whispered "Yes.". He pulled you for a hug that you didn't expect at all... but liked very much. His arms were around your back, holding you tight and yours were around his waist (he was tall). He smelled soooo good... you didn't want to let him go.

"I want you to know..." he whispered in your ear "that my feelings for you are real and I will NEVER, I mean NEVER, hurt you or leave your sight. Goodnight." he quickly turned the other way and got into his car. He didn't drove away until you got in the building - he was protective of you and you liked that.

I want you to know... that my feelings for you are real  your mind would repeat his words over and over again... You went to bed happy and in love, still able to feel his arms around you and the way he smelled...  'God, please let it work this time because I've really fallen in love with him...'

Same night, few hours later at Neverland. Michael and Glenda on the phone:

Michael: "I've never loved another woman like this in my whole entire life! And this time I know it's real!"
Glenda: "Michael... I'll be honest with you 'cause I'm your friend... you better stop dreaming about her because this is impossible.."
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