With her busy schedule of taking care of the kids, going to visit her mom, working, and trying to relax in between her stressful days, her and Tionne finally managed to have a girl's night.

The kids were right next door at the neighbor's apartment with her grandkids. Ms. Grace was kind enough to give Tayler a break to allow her to relax. Day in and day out she watched the young girl care for the kids and work throughout the night and come home in the morning to take them to school and care for them. Ms. Grace wasn't the one to judge or pry and that's why Tayler liked her, but she could see why the girl was tired.

"Girl it's just us, no kids, no no-good-ass men, just us" Tionne laughed pouring wine into Tayler's glass.

"We sound pathetic as hell, I need dick" she added.

Tayler chuckled at her friend's silliness as she sipped from her glass.

"Akekeke, bitch you need to stop laughing cause you have saw dust in your panties" she joked.

"Bitch fuck you!" Tayler replied

"That's what I want! I need it" Tionne exclaimed.

It had been a while since Tayler gotten some and she felt as strongly as her friend, however she wasn't that desperate. But talking to Michael every night on the phone for the last few days has really heightened her sex drive. It had been so long since she opened up to a man and let a man open up to her and that alone turned her on. To have somebody of Michael's stature ask about her about her day and really take an interest in her life, it really had her open. Not to mention the endless flirting that Michael subjected her to. She never understood why the media questioned his sexuality. She had to admit it is weird seeing him alone or being surrounded by children, never with women unless it was an award show. She thought for sure women would throw themselves at the sex symbol but she was wrong. But that's what drove her crazy, the fact that he was sexy and so unattainable and so low key that made her gears grind for the pop icon. She hated to admit that and felt a tad bit ashamed because she often fantasized about Michael and how big he was, if she could take it or if he was any good in bed. But you know what they say 'if you can dance, you can fuck'

"HELLO! Damn girl, have you been listening to me?" Tionne asked annoyed.

Tayler adjusted herself in her seat as she made herself slightly flustered at the thought of Michael.

"I'm sorry girl, I just have a lot on my mind" she explained.

Tionne sat straight up on the couch with a shocked expression "Oh my God" she dragged out slowly.

"What?" Tayler asked, wiping her face thinking she had something there.

"Ooo. Ooo, bitch! No you didn't" Tionne continued.

"Alright you're getting on my nerves now, what the hell are you talking about" she downed the rest of her glass, pouring herself some wine.

"Ok, who is this guy and how is the dick?" Tionne asked.

"What are you talking about? There is no dick being given" Tayler replied.

"So there is a guy?" Tionne questioned.

"What? No- you know what? Yes there-there might be" she stammered.

Tayler and Tionne told each other everything. They never kept secrets and they were always supportive of each other, they never judged or gossiped about each other, which made them the perfect pair. However, she knew she couldn't tell Tionne about Michael. 1. Because she knew she would never believe her and 2. She knew Michael was a private person and didn't like too many people in his business, and 3. She kind of wanted Michael all to herself. She was still trying to figure him out and everything was still new. She didn't want to ruin anything by talking too fast about their relationship. Also, she would feel bad if she didn't ask Michael how he felt about others knowing that they knew each other. It was a not relationship or even a friendship, they never put a title on anything, they just spoke on the phone every night. No matter if he was in another country or home, they spoke. And though it had only been a few days, with Michael she never knew where his crazy schedule would lead him.

"So you're not going to tell your best friend?" Tionne asked.

Tayler wanted to so badly but decided against it but she told her things without giving up his identity.

"Ok, it's still kind of new so I don't want to tell you too much cause he is a private person-"

"Oh so he's married?" She quirked a brow.

"No! He's not, he's just used to others prying into his life and I'm not sure how he would feel about me revealing our friendship or whatever we have"

"Oh so he's famous AND married?" She sipped her wine.

"What? No!" Tayler sighed.

"Look T, he's not married. You know me, I don't get down like that. I would never tolerate no bullshit like that. I just don't want to jinx it, you know? Plus, we really don't have a title and we're really just getting to know each other, nothing serious. The man likes his privacy and I can dig that, you know I like mine too" she continued.

"Ok, but you're boring. Tell me something! I can't believe you finally got someone and won't even tell me. I'm divorcing you and taking the kids if you don't start talking" she threatened.

"Ok, 1. My kids go nowhere and 2. I take half! But ok. So I met this guy at the club first and he was-he was, I mean girl gorgeous" she sucked in a breath through her teeth.

"I mean he's not my usual type. He's about 5'8 and you know I like them tall. He's a caramel cutie, with big brown eyes like doe eyes. And when I say he has the perfect smile girl Colgate should sponsor him. I mean his smile is a panty dropper. He has the cutest nose and the highest cheek bones and his hair ahhhh. His hair is so curly, I just want to wrap my hands in it. And his smell, he smells so damn good girl" she went on.

"Damn bitch. Are you sprung or what? Oh my god his hair, his eyes, his smell. Damn you sure y'all just friends cause you going all out and you never act like this" she poked at her friend.

"I know T and that's what scares me" she leaned her head on her fist. "I don't know what to make of all this. You know Chris broke my heart in college and then there was Reggie and I don't want to go back to feeling like that. I was totally dependent on them to make me feel good and love me but when shit got bad or good they just-they just disappointed me. And with everything going on with my mother, I don't have time to be feeling worthless or helpless again, you know. I just-I just don't know"

"Damn you must really like this mystery guy"

"Yes, more than you know and more than I want to admit"

It was true, she just liked his style. It didn't help that she loved him as the world's greatest gift to entertainment but now the man matched the mystery and that peaked her interest more. But did Michael fit into her world of normality? Hell, did she fit into his world of glitz and glamour? Though they both came from poverty, he had came a long way from Gary, Indiana and being little Michael. Would she be able to handle all that? Will Michael be expecting her to change up for him?

She dismissed the thoughts that she was constantly faced with after meeting Michael, she was reading too much into it. It was too soon, besides nobody said it was a relationship.

"Well sis, whatever you decide you know I have your back and I definitely don't want you to get hurt again so I promise you if he does, you tell mystery man that he's going to be missing his baby maker"

They laughed.

"But no seriously Tay, don't think too much into it. That's what get you hurt, you always fall so fast. I'm not saying just shut off all feelings and don't like him. It's ok to like someone or crush on them or whatever, but make sure you have fun. Don't torture yourself because you have feelings for the guy. I can read it on your face that you have been giving this too much thought. It's ok, just breathe. Have fun. Love will find you, I'm sure of it. You deserve it"

They smiled at each other.

"No more drinking for you, you all emotional and shit" Tayler joked.

While they laughed and continued to talk about men, but this time Tionne was the topic of conversation, Tayler's phone rang. She jumped because she didn't expect it to ring, but she knew exactly who it was. She just didn't expect him to call while her loud mouth best friend was there. They eyed each other as she was scared to pick up but didn't want to miss his call.

"Oooo, that's him isn't it?" Tionne asked with a mischievous smile.

"Tionne, leave it alone" she got up slowly to get the phone.

Just as she did that, Tionne pushed passed her. She knocked the phone down in the process. As they fought for the phone Michael giggled on the other end as he heard her yelling at him to hang up and Tionne yelling not to hurt her best friend. However Tionne got a hold to the phone out of breath.

"Hello mystery man, what are your intentions with my best friend?" She tried to sound intimidating.

Tayler knocked Tionne down with a hip bump and grabbed the phone. "Sorry about that. That's my nosey best friend"

"It's ok love, nothing to explain. I know exactly how you feel" he giggled.

"But mystery man huh? So you have been talking about me?" He smirked.

"What? Pshh no" she lied.

"Damn girl, he do sound fine though. You ain't lie, and he sound like it's big" Tionne said as she tried to share the receiving end with Tayler to listen in.

"Oh my God" Tayler and Michael said in unison. He chuckled at her silliness.

"I like her already, she tells the truth. I may need her to be a spy for me since you keep lying to me"

"Ask if he has a brother? Ask if he has a brother?" Tionne repeated as Tayler shooed her.

"No he has all sisters now go away!"

"Shit I'm down with the fish if they look like him"

"Oh my God!" They repeated.

"Tionne please, give me a minute" she begged.

"Ok you lucky I got a call to take" she frowned and walked away.

"Michael I am so sorry about that, please forgive her. I promise you she doesn't always act like that. My friends are not crazy" she said frantically.

"No, it's fine. Really, she's funny" he giggled more.

"So what are you up to?" He asked.

"Isn't it obvious? Baby sitting a child" she said.

"Nahh but we're supposed to be having a girl's night. You know men bashing and wine drinking. The usual" she added.

"Ohh so you have been drinking? What's your favorite wine? Château? Dom Perignon?" He asked.

"No, alize" she said with a slight French ascent.

"What?" He questioned.

"You never had alize? You don't know what you're missing. I might have to get you a bottle. It might not be what you're accustomed to but I promise you, it'll give you the buzz you need with half the price"

"What I'm used to? Oh so you're judging now?"

"No I didn't mean it like that. It's just you named all these expensive wines that I don't really drink-" she got cut off.

"No need to explain. Look girl, whatever you want to show me, I'll be very excited to experience or see with you. And since you say you might get me a bottle, I'm assuming you might come see me soon" He changed the subject.

"Do you want me to come see you?"

"Sweetheart I want you to do more than come" he gave a throaty laugh.

What he said made her tingle down her spine. It was almost electric whenever she heard his voice. If it wasn't for the wine, she would've been heated up all over.

"My my my, you have a mouth on you. I might have to fix that Mr. Jackson"

"How do you suppose we fix that Ms. Douglass?"

"I can show you better than I can tell you" she challenged.

They both blushed. This new found friendship that they had was really exciting and refreshing. It was easy to talk to the other and even flirt with one another. They couldn't wait to hear what they other said next just so the conversation could keep flowing.

"I might have to take you up on that offer"

"Not an offer sweetie, but a promise" she moaned through the phone.

He chuckled as his pants became tighter. He was annoyed at the fact that she kept challenging him like he wasn't on the same level she was on. Michael was a gentlemen yes and he did have this image in the media of being asexual behind closed door. However, when it came down to the deed and being alone with the ladies, he was far from shy and he was a gentleman but he knew his way around the female anatomy.

"You have no idea what I would do to you huh?" He voice deepened.

"No but I have a few ideas of what you could do"

"Why don't you tell me?" She added.

She knew he wouldn't go into detail because despite their not so innocent conversations, he was a gentleman and he never went too far with her.

"See I would take it easy on you but I would kiss you everywhere between your knees and waist"

Her breath got caught in her throat.

"Then because you've been so disobedient and lying to me about talking about me, I would bend that ass over and spank you until you beg for mercy. Then I would kiss all over your cheeks till they no longer stung because daddy doesn't want to punish you too much. At least not in the first night" he chuckled.

She remained quiet. She was shocked and stunned, she never really had sex talk and especially not over the phone, she saved that for the bedroom. But it was refreshing to hear Michael's voice on the other side. It sparked places on her body she didn't know she had, she was starting to form a small puddle in her panties and now between her legs tingled with excitement.

"Should I keep going love?"

"Hell yeah" Tionne said on the phone.

She had picked up the phone in Tayler's room to listen in on the conversation. She had only heard them flirt on the phone. She tried to be quiet but it got too good as she listened to her best friend and new dude flirt.

"TIONNE GET YOUR ASS OFF MY PHONE!" She yelled in the hallway.

"Michael I am so so so so sorry, I promise next time this will never happen. I can't believe she did that! Again-" she went on.

"Baby I'm used to an audience. I may be shy but one thing about my sexuality and wanting you, I'll never be. So relax girl"

He was the voice of reason, and she was starting to like that. He would calm her down when she was angry or stressed and now when was she embarrassed or frantic, she could see that he was able to calm her. And just like magic, it worked every time.

"But your friend needs a man" he continued.

They shared a laugh.

"I heard that" Tionne said.

"TIONNE GET OFF THE PHONE BEFORE I GIVE CRACKHEAD RICKY YOUR NEW NUMBER!" She threatened.

"Ok damn!" She slammed the phone down.

"Crack head Ricky?" He laughed.

"Tionne's ex man. He's turned into a drug user and every time I see him he asks for her number because he wants a place to stay"

"Aweee poor guy" he sympathized.

"Ain't no poor guy. He stole her TVs and jewelry the last time he came over"

"Wow" he didn't know whether to laugh or not.

"I will never know how he got two fat back TVs on a bike by himself"

"Wow girl, you have some stories. I would love to hear one day. Maybe soon" he suggested.

"Dang, you must want to see me that bad"

"Ain't no shame in my game love, I do want to see you. I miss that beautiful smile"

"You miss me so much, but you never invited me over"

"Ok, how about tomorrow some time? Say 12:30PM.

"Seriously? You're going to invite me over and you don't even know me. I may be a psycho"

"That's a chance I'm willing to take with your beautiful ass"

She blushed. He even made the word beautiful sexy.

"Ok, tomorrow at 12:30. Uhh may I have the address?"

"No need, I'll send a car over for you. I can't have you driving all the way to Los Olivos"

"Los olivos? Ok fancy! You got that bread bread"
She joked.

"The what?" He giggled.

She remembered he didn't understand the slang she sometimes used and realized she had a lot to teach him.

"Nothing. I'll definitely be ready"

"You better be. Well I just wanted to call. I just got done entertaining a family at my home so I figured I'll call you. I'm sorry to cut the conversation but I don't want to steal you from your friend and I have to get everything ready for your arrival tomorrow" he explained.

"My arrival? Michael don't go through all that trouble trying to impress me, I'm no one"

"Don't ever talk like that again. You matter to me and I'm not trying to impress you, I just want to make you feel welcomed and have so much fun that you'll want to come again, and again, and again" he said with all seriousness.

She smirked at his last attempt at flirting for the night.

"Whatever bug" she replied.

"See you still call me bug, you do like me. You finally gave me a nickname"

"Whatever. So I guess you like me too since you always call me love" she chuckled.

"I never said I didn't, love" he sighed.

They giggled more like two love struck teenagers.

"But thank you for the call, I'll make sure to be up and ready by tomorrow. Thank you bug" she joked.

"No problem love. Sweet dreams beautiful"

"Sweet dreams" she said and hung up hesistantly.

She really didn't want to hang up but he was right, she had to get back to T. Curse him and his kindness she thought. However now she had a bigger problem, tomorrow was her first time being alone with Michael and she had no idea what to wear. Yes it wasn't the first time he seen her and he already seen her naked but she had to impress him or at least she felt she had.

"TIONNE, I need help!" She yelled for her friend.

"I've been telling you that since we met" she poked.

"No T, I'm going to see him tomorrow and I have no idea what to wear! Help me!"

"Ok, dang calm down I got you. But can I change my underwear real quick? Your boyfriend is kinky as hell. But I like it" she smirked.

"Bitch watch it" Tayler said getting defensive.

"Don't worry. I'm living through you from now on. Mmm that man nasty. But let me help you get that peen tomorrow girl, let's go pick something out"

She grabbed her friend's hand, turned up the music playing creep by TLC. The two spent the whole night picking out clothes, dancing, drinking wine, and just talking. They truly missed each other dearly and this night made them feel like kids all over again.

But no matter how the good times kept rolling with her friend, she couldn't keep her mind off seeing Michael tomorrow. She just hoped everything was according to plan and hopefully the sparks will fly just as they had while they spoke on the phone.