During the trip, all were quiet. Essie was catching a glimpse at Michael from time to time. "He is so handsome with his sweet face and curly hair and brown eyes" Essie thought. She caught another glimpse at Michael but this time, Michael caught her looking at him. Essie immediately turned away and blushed. "Why?" Michael asked with a smile. "What do you mean?" Essie said still looking away. "Why are you looking at me?" Michael said still smiling. "I am not!" Essie said looking at Michael sweetly. "Yes you are" Michael replied with a laugh. "Nu-uh" Essie said also laughing. The two of them burst out laughing until everything turned serious. "Uhmmm... do you mind if..." Michael said. "If?" Essie asked. "If I choose a place where we could have dinner?" Michael asked shyly. "No I don't mind" Essie said. "Thank you now turn around" Michael said. Essie followed and turned around. Michael put a blindfold on Essie. "What is this for?" Essie asked. "You'll see" Michael replied. They had finally arrive at the restaurant. "Good. We're here" Michael said relieved. "Now can I take it off?" Essie said as she tried to remove the blindfold. "Not yet" Michael said. Essie's bodyguard went to open the door for the two of them. Michael helped Essie get out of the car and enter the door to the restaurant. Michael helped Essie sat down and Michael also took his seat. "You can take it off now" Michael said. Essie removed the blindfold and saw Michael smiling. "This is so wonderful" Essie said. "Thank you. This is all made for you" Michael said. "Thank you so much" Essie said. "No problem" Michael said with a wink and Essie blushed. Essie realized that they were the only people in the restaurant. "By the way Michael, why are we the only people in the restaurant?" Essie asked. "Well, I just want to know more about you without anybody interrupting us. Don't worry, I won't do anything bad to you" Michael smiled. Essie took a sip at her drink as the waiter approached them. After they ordered, Michael was eyeballing Essie. "She looks so beautiful. Fine shaped body, beautiful twinkling eyes, she's perfect for me" Michael thought. "Michael, can't we just eat at KFC or something? I feel so embarrassed with only the two of us here" Essie whispered. "No. I want to alone with you without anyone disturbing the two of us" Michael said with pleading eyes. "Alright Michael" Essie said. The waiter arrived with their food. Michael ordered fried chicken with rice and Essie ordered vegetable salad and pumpkin pie with orange juice. Before Essie could eat her food, Michael asked her a question. "So, Miss Essie, what is your last name?". Essie bowed her head down and replied "Jackson". "Really?" Michael asked surprised. Essie nodded her head as an answer. "Well, if I married you, you would still have the same surname" Michael said and laughed but Essie grew serious and as soon as Michael realized it he stopped. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to say that" Michael said apologetically. "It's okay Michael" Essie said as she touched Michael's face. Before eating, they held a short prayer then they had an enjoyable meal. They were full when they finished their meal. As they were leaving, Essie tripped on a rock and almost fell but Michael caught her. At that moment, they were both staring at each others eyes. Lost in their thoughts. When they both came to their senses, they went back to the limo. Essie dropped Michael at his place and thanked him. "Thank you" Michael said. "No Michael. Thank you. For this wonderful night you shared with me" Essie said. "Goodbye Mamacita(lol) See you soon" Michael said as he kissed Essie's hand. Essie blushed and waved goodbye. Essie finally arrives at her mansion and went straight to bed. Not even bothered to take a shower or change her clothes. She was thinking about this night and how she wished it would never end. It was no use fighting... She was losing the battle... She had fallen for Michael Jackson...


(To Be Continued...)