Chapter 12
1672 Words
Chapter 12~Tour Dates?
Selena had a nice evening with Michael. Today was his last day in Texas. And she was finding herself very sad to see him go so soon. They were seated in her back yard on the porch swing.
Enjoying a cold beverage. The sun was setting. Chris was off at a friend's house. It was just as well. She wanted to spend some alone time with her friend Michael.
Without her family around. Without her fiancé around. She was not sure it was a good idea. But she had to find out why she was feeling these feelings for her friend before he left.
Otherwise, she might be sorry if she did not figure things out. They did not speak for a bit. They had been talking a lot. Laughing a lot. They always had something fun to share with one another.
Michael was so easy going to talk to.
♥☆♥
"I can't believe you have to go home tomorrow" sighs Selena as they swing on the swing.
"I know. Time flew by this week. I loved your mother's cooking. Like you said I would. And I love it here. I mean I see why you love Texas so much" he rambles on.
She nods. "When will be see you again?" she asks.
"I am not sure, but I will always make time for you. You know that? Right?" he replies to her.
"I know. You always do" she agrees with him.
He smiles over at her. "I bet you have a million things to do here. The wedding planning and not to mention your new album and the new clothing you are working on" he says to her.
"Wedding plans yeah..." she solemnly remarks. Her heart sinks.
She and Chris had not talked about the wedding or marriage in some time. They always fought about what kind of wedding they wanted. And before they had to fight just to be together.
♥☆♥
"Selena?" Michael softly says her name. Goosebumps splatter on her arm when she hears her name on his lips.
"Yes?" she answers.
"How is the wedding planning going?" he asks her.
"Not real well. We have not set a date. I just don't know" she mutters. "we had setbacks when I was wounded. I had to focus on my health. Getting better. Music and the wedding kept getting further from me you know?" she replies as she explains herself to him.
"Do you still want to marry him?" he wants to know. She glances down at her ring.
"Chris has always been there through the bad times. I mean he is going through stuff. I should be there for him also" says Selena.
"Do you want to marry him?" he repeats himself.
"I don't know what we both want. I am scared to bring it up. I don't want to hurt him. I care so much about Chris" she admits. "I love him. The idea of what we used to be. I am so confused right now" sighs Selena.
He places a hand on her hand. "I understand. You have so much going on Selena"
She nods. "It is all overwhelming you know?" she tells him.
"I get that you have a lot to think over" he tells her.
"All I can think of right now is that I hate to see you go already" she chuckles.
"Same here Selena this week has been fantastic. I am glad it all worked out for you" he praises her.
"All because of you Michael" she reminds him. "you saved me in so many ways"
"That song you sang was beautiful. I would love to see you sing it on tour with me. I might even duet you if you went" he teases.
"No way you are not serious" she laughs.
"I am very serious" he admits. "I would. I would love to have you as my opening act"
"I know, I get so scared to go back on stage. A fear I never had before the accident" she admits. "I want to get over it"
"I will be there for you. Chris will. Your siblings. We all will" he points out.
He brushes a lock of his hair out of his eyes. He smiles brightly at her. He was wearing a simple blue and white striped shirt. With blue jeans. He looked fantastic today. He smelled amazing. He always looked so good. She could not keep her eyes off him. And her eyes should not be on him. They should be focused on Chris.
♥☆♥
"What do you say Selena? Then we could have more time together. Hang out more. The wedding could be on hold. And I would help you. I swear I will be there for you" he vows in a serious tone. "I will not let you down"
Her heart races. Did she dare say yes? It was a lifetime opportunity to have Michael duet her new song with her. Wear her new outfits she made for him.
He would help her career in so many ways if she decided to go on this tour. And he was right. She could put the wedding on hold. No pressure. She would be working!
She bites her bottom lip as she muddles it all over.
"Alright!" she finally says her peace.
His eye widens. "Really? You mean it?" he exclaims joyfully.
"Yes, I mean every word I say. I want to go on tour with you Michael" she softly answers.
He laughs then pulls her out of the chair. She puts her drink down. He twirls her around in his arms as they laugh. She was going back on stage. Her fans would be thrilled. The all would to see her sing with the King Of Pop. He quickly lets her down.
"Come on!! Let's go tell your family together" Michael demands as he takes her by the hand. They rush over to her parents' home. Everyone was watching tv. Michael turns off the tv.
"Selena has an important announcement. Well, we both do for you" he tells them all.
Her father raises an eyebrow at her. Her mother looks puzzled.
♥☆♥
"It is not what it looks like" laughs Selena as Michael let's go of her hand.
She blushes. Suzette laughs.
"I would like to announce I have agreed to go on tour with Michael" she tells them.
"Yes sis! This is the best news ever!" exclaims Suzette. They all are cheering. They hug her and Michael.
"How exciting!" AB tells her. "you made a good choice sis" he says.
"I hope Chris will think so" says Selena.
"You have not run by this to Chris?" asks her mother.
"Not yet" Selena winces.
"Told Chris what?" Chris asks as he comes in the house.
"Chris I have good news to tell you! I have decided to go on tour after all. Like you wanted. With Michael" she says to him cheerfully.
He looks surprised.
"Are you sure you are ready Sel?" says Chris.
She nods. "It is the perfect time. To show Yolanda she can't ruin me or my life" says Selena.
"That is fantastic babe" says Chris. They hug.
"Thank you for supporting me Chris" she gratefully tells him.
He goes to kiss her in front of Michael. She feels awkward about it for some odd reason in the pit of her stomach.
♥☆♥
"What do I have bad breath or something?" jokes Chris.
"No, not in front of father" she softly says.
"Selena...." he sighs. "fine" he answers her.
They all celebrate by having cake with her family that night. Selena wanted to say bye to Michael before he left for home the next morning.
"Selena I am so glad you are going on tour" he says to her before she goes back home to Chris that night.
"I am to. I think I made the best choice" she says to him. He nods. He touches her arm.
"I believe so to. I have new music I have been working on. A new cd will be coming out soon. We will hit the world by storm with your new music to" he tells her.
She never thought of that. "But will the fans love me as much? I hope they will" she worries.
"They will adore you" he promises her. She smiles shyly at him.
"I am going to miss you until the tour" she softly says.
"I will miss you until then to Selena" he promises. "maybe it will be a good thing. Think about what I said. And you really need to think about the wedding" he points out. Why did he say that?
She was taken back by that. But he was right.
"You are right" she softly says. "I need to refined myself again" she sighs.
"Yes, and the tour will give you, time for all that" he replies. His hand touches her arm.
"Please call me when you are home. I love hearing from you" she begs.
"You know I will call you everyday" he vows.
"Thank you" she answers.
They were all alone. Her eyes meet his. He pulls her in his embrace. Holding her tight. She holds onto him.
Not wanting to let go this time. But she had to for now. Until she figured out what she needed to. He pulls her back to look at her. He touches her cheek with his hand.
"I will miss you, Selena. Everyday" he promises.
"I will miss you to" she promises.
He suddenly surprises her and swoops in planting a simple but sweet kiss upon her cheek. She smiles back at him after, and he leaves to go to bed for the night.
Her lips ache to know what those lips would actually feel like on hers. She let her wonder give into those thoughts. Dangerous thoughts that should not be popping into her head.
•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~~•~•
- Writer
