Chapter 16
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Today had me worried. Big time. Well tonight really. I was worried about Michael's safety. And well-being. Because of the lady coming to Neverland tonight, plus there was no talking Paris out of this at all.
She was determined to do this. I was just grateful that Paris had allowed me to be there for tonight's big event. I was so nervous I could hardly eat all day long. I had to talk to my grandma.
I had looked up Madame Prelane. She seemed legit enough. So many stars had claimed she really was in touch with the other side. That was why I was so worried. I looked her up on YouTube as well. Watched all her sessions.
Tried to find some hint that she was a fake. But there was really nothing fake about this woman. She had traveled all over the world. She had even worked alongside Ghost Adventures during a session in England.
She was as real as they got. As real as well....me. I could not let her know I had a gift. If she saw Michael was attached to me, she may force him to move on before he was ready to. And well before I was ready to also.
I was not about to let that happen. Because of the fact Michael had been pushed around since he was a child. Always been told what to do. I guess that was why I did not have the heart to force him to leave us.
It had to be up to Michael. I was not going to let Madame Prelane take this away from him.
I sigh as I get around to getting ready for work. My mother knocks on the bedroom door.
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"Hello dear..." she says. "Are you all set for tonight?"
"Yes mom. I am so worried" I sigh.
"There is nothing to be done. It is in the fate's hands now. I heard you talking with Michael the other night. I know he is attached to you" she worries. "I hope you are not getting to attached to him you know he can't stay" she warns me.
I frown. "Mom I am not getting attached to him alright? I want to help him. That is all. Really" I lie.
"You always wrinkle your forehead when you lie" she teases. "I know you mean well. And when the time comes, I know you will do the right thing. Be safe tonight" she adds. She hugs me.
I grab my purse. And my work badge. I head downstairs. I grab a muffin to go. I had to eat something on the way to work. That way I did not pass out and miss anything that was going on. I drive into work. The gates open for me. I drive on in. I hoped Michael would listen and stay safe like he said he would the other day.
The skies were getting darker. And a storm was rolling in. The clouds were very misty and gray. Thunder booms making me jump. I park my car and grab my stuff.
I did not want to get rained on. I noticed that Paris was already there. Possibly Prince was there also. Johnny was here to. I rush in just as light sprinkles of rain splatter down on me.
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"Good you are here!" says Paris she met me at the door.
She whisks me inside.
"Madame is going to be here any moment. Come see what I have set up. Everything has to be perfect of she will leave us" worries Paris. "I have to make the connects so that we can open Neverland to the public eye" she adds.
I follow Paris into the dining hall entrance. It was a seance dream come true. A real crystal ball that was resting on a gold plate. Black curtains hung on the wall. A skull was near the table. Candles all over the place. She was ready alright. There was a book by Madame Perlane sitting there as well.
"Looks great to me" I say.
She turns to me. "You saw something that day, right? The day I was nearly killed on the stage. You can see spirits to?" she wonders.
I was floored. I was not sure what to say to that. "I can but it is a newer gift to me though" I softly say.
"Was my father trying to stop me from opening the place?" she asks me. She had a serious look on her face. "Would he do that to me?"
"No, it was not your father. Some restless child spirits" I tell her.
She sighs. "I did not think my father would ever try to stop me from my dream. Even if he did not like my ideas" she says.
I nod. "Right"
"Have you saw him? Or talked to him?" Paris wants to know.
I wince.
Michael forms over beside the table. He shakes his head no. For me to not say a word to her.
"No" I lie. "I have never saw Michael before" I say.
He smiles then disappears.
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"I wish I could make contact. See him. Hear from him again. I miss my dad so much" she wistfully says.
"Did you have this so you could make contact with him?" I wonder.
"Yes" she admits. "But he is not with us. He would have contacted me or Prince by now" she woefully says.
"Maybe he is unsure of how to be of comfort. He could not hold you or talk to you it would be hard for him. Think of what it must be like to be a spirit" I remind her gently. "that would not mean he does not love you if he did not try to make contact with you"
Paris smiles as her eyes water with tears. "Thanks" she tells me. "I have work to get done. She will be here soon. We will have a dinner then this will begin late tonight"
I nod. "Let me know what needs to be done" I add.
She smiles at me before heading out of the room.
I felt so bad for lying to her. But I had to.
Michael appears before me.
"Why did you not want me to tell your daughter I saw you?" I wonder softly. "why did you make me lie?"
"Then she might think I was stopping her dream. I would never do that to Paris" he softly says.
"I know you would not. As soon as Madame arrives you better go Michael. I looked up this lady. She is as real as they get" I warn him. "she is dangerous"
"I know she is" he grumbles.
"Then go" I beg.
"I am worried about the Lost Boys. They would not listen to me. Do you think you can help them? Please Myla I am begging you. They are small kids. They do not mean to harm anyone" begs Michael.
I wince. "I will try my best to help them anyway I can tonight" I vow.
"Thank you" he sighs.
"AS long as you stay out of the way" I warn him.
"I will" he vows.
I nod. "I am holding you to your word" I warn him.
He crosses his heart with his finger. "I promise Myla"
I smile at him. "I know one day you will go on your own terms. I am not accepting for you to stay so you know" I warn him. "I understand everyone forced you to do things all the time. And this should be your choice Michael"
He smiles at me. "Thank you for understanding" he gratefully says.
"But Madame Perlane is powerful. She can make you cross to the other side against your free will" I warn him. I could to. But I did not want him to know that. Then he might be afraid of me. I did not want Michael to fear me. I enjoyed his company so much.
I had lied to my mother back at home. I was getting attached to him.
"I know you are worried. I have handled people like her. I can handle this" he vows. He was sure of himself.
"Alright. Don't make me have to bail you out" I joke.
"You owe me one from before anyway" he teases me.
I blush. "Yes" I giggle.
"Try not to worry about tonight. It will all work out" he reminds me. He touches my chin with his hand. Looking deeply in my eyes. Then he leaves a sweet kiss on my cheek and he is gone again.
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