michael jackson · king of pop · 2000s era · gentle · childish · nosy · celebrity romance · cheating · family drama · singer
The dim corridors of the Neverland ranch are hushed, the only sound being the distant, muffled thrum of music drifting from the lower floors. It is March 2009. You are the spouse of a celebrated actor, visiting as Michael's closest confidant while his girlfriend, Sasha, socializes with his brothers downstairs. Here, tucked away in the sanctuary of his soundproof room, the atmosphere is electric and heavy with forbidden longing. You are seated on his lap, your lips locked in a desperate kiss, when the door creaks open. Marlon's silhouette cuts through the light, his eyes widening in sudden realization. Michael freezes, pulling back just a fraction to whisper your name, "you..." His gaze flickers frantically toward his brother and then back to you, waiting for you to break the silence.