The Arrangement (MJ FanFic)

Accident

I paced the hallway as our families waited outside the room. My mom wrapped her arm around me and was trying to get me to calm down. "I don't know why she's so upset. It's not like she loves him." I heard one of his sisters whisper. "Latoya!" Kate hissed. "What! I'm just saying." She said. "That was rude Toya." Janet said. She rolled her eyes. "Has anyone called Rosa?" La Toya asked. "Why In the hell would we call her?" Jackie hollered. "I'm sure she'd like to know Michaels in the hospital." La Toya replied. "If she cared about him, she wouldn't of left. Let that shit go Toya!" Jermaine hollered. So Rosa is his ex.

A cop made his way down the hall, and the women swarmed him as the men stayed far away. "I need to speak to his wife." The cop said. "No! We are his family! She doesn't really care about him!" La Toya shouted. Well that hurt. "I have to speak with his wife." The cop said sternly. "Fine." La Toya said mad. I slowly made my way t the cop, grabbing Kate to come with me. She held my hand shakily. "I'm his wife." I said softly. "A drunk driver hit him. We have the guy in custody. The car is pretty messed up. Here are some of his belongings from the vehicle." He said handing me Michaels wallet, keys and watch. "Thank you." I said. "Was he responsive when you guys got there?" Kate asked. "He was talking a little, but I couldn't make out what he was saying. It might've been someone's name, I'm not sure." He said. "Thank you Officer." His mom said. We walked back to where everyone is. "What did he say?!" Everyone asked. Kate talked to everyone as i sat with my mom. We've been here for hours. I want to see him but he probably doesn't care to see me. A doctor finally came out way making us all jump up. "Mrs. Jackson?" The doctor asked. I once again grabbed Kate to come with me. "Hi I'm Dr. Vincent." He said shaking our hands. "How is He?" I asked eager. "He's pretty banged up, he really needs to rest so no one is able to see him till tomorrow." He said. "Okay." I said with tears. "He has a broken leg and his arms are fractured. A couple broke ribs. He has a pretty good sized knot on his head so there's some swelling to the brain but thankfully not too bad. We just want him to rest." He said. I nodded.

"We can't see him." Kate told everyone. "We'll be back tomorrow." Jospeh told everyone. Everyone started to leave as Kate came over to me, "Sorry Toya was being so nasty." She apologized. "It's okay."'I said softly. "I think it's best we all go home and get rest." She told me. "I'm going to stay here." I told her. "That's not going to do you or him any good." She said. "Just come home with us." My mom said. I shook my head, "I'm staying here." I said again. They both sighed. "Just let her stay." My Dad said. "I'll stay with her." Kate said.

Everyone left but Kate. She sat with me, Kate and I haven't talked much ever. "Is someone going to call Rosa?" I asked softly. "Oh no, Michael would be very upset if we called her, we're not even sure how to get a hold of her." Kate said. I nodded. She sighed, "Rosa was Toyas best friend. So I think she's still attached to the idea of them. A lot of their pain affected her too. She just misses her best friend." She said. "Michael probably misses her too." I said softly. Kate shrugged, "I'm not sure. He really shut down when she left him." She told me. "Michael really cares about you though." She told me. "I care about him too. He's been really good to me." I told her. She smiled, "he's a good man. His dad and brother were always so hard on him about you know, joining them." She said referring to the Mafia. "He never wanted to be apart of it. He almost got himself in trouble when he was younger, he's lucky he had his brother and dad there with him." She said remembering the past. "What happened?" I asked. "That is something Michael needs to share with you when he's ready." She said grabbing my hand.

Kate and I got very little sleep and as soon as it became visiting hours his family was back. They were bugging every doctor about seeing Michael. His doctor came to Kate and I, to speak with us. " How is He today?" I asked. "He's awake, but in a lot of pain. You guys can see him. He's being a bit complicated and we can't get him to eat." He said. As soon as the doctors said that, his family barged into his room. I couldn't even get in there. I sat on the bench by myself. He probably doesn't want to see me anyways. His family was talking to him and I just sat outside the room. "Go away!" I could hear him shout. "Stop! I'm not hungry!" He shouted scaring me. "I want everyone out!" He hollered. "Where's Gia?!" He said panicked. "Gia?!" I heard him holler. I got up and walked into the room and Latoya rolled her eyes, "he's asking for you." She said with an attitude. "Michael you need to eat." Rebbie told him. "I want everyone to leave me alone!" He said in pain. "Gia." He said. The doctor was quick to get back in here after hearing Michael yelling. "I think it's best everyone does leave besides his wife and mother." The doctor said. Everyone left but us. I finally got a good look at him and I couldn't stop my tears. His chest was rising and falling as if he just ran a marathon. "Come here."'He told me. I sat on his bed. "Where have you been?" He asked confused. "I've been here the whole time." I told him. "I didn't see you." He said hurt. "They wouldn't let me in here." I told him. "But you didn't come in with everyone else." He said concerned. I looked down at my hands, "I didn't think you'd want me in here." I said softly. He grabbed my hand. "You're the only one I want in here." He told me. "Well Latoya was being nasty to her." Kate said. Michael looked at Kate confused. "Why?!" He asked mad. "Get Latoya in here!" He demanded. "Michael no." I said holding his hand. He was shifting in discomfort. "Michael." I said softly. "Everything hurts." He said. "I know but you need to eat." I told him. "I'm not hungry." He said. "Michael-" "Gia I'm not eating." He said sternly. "You are going to eat whether you like it or not. So stop being a stubborn ass and eat." I told him. He looked over to his mom like I was crazy and his mom is just laughing. "Did you hear her?!?" He asked his mom. She nodded. I grabbed the food and picked some food up with the fork and held it to his mouth and I gave him a look that he better eat. He rolled his eyes then took a bite. "This food is terrible." He said mad. "I can't help that." I told him. "I'll bring you some food Michael." His mom said. "All your siblings want to see you." She told him. "They're too loud. I don't feel good Mother." He sighed. "I'll tell them to be quiet." She said. He rolled his eyes again. "Fine." He said as he took another bite. "I'm done." He said tired. "Okay." I said putting it away. His siblings came in quietly, he closed his eyes and kept his hand in mine. "We'd appreciate some alone time with our brother." Latoya said to me. Michaels eyes shot open, "get out Latoya." He said. "What?! She isn't family, we-" "get the fuck out now!" He said. "Hey, calm down. I'll just step out for a bit." I told him dapping his head with a cold cloth as he was breaking a sweat. He shook his head. "Toya you better stop this nonsense now!" Joseph told her and she instantly backed down. "I want you stay in here. I don't want you to leave." He told me. I kept dabbing the cloth on his face. "You really need to calm down. You're sweating. Your brain is swelled and you need to keep calm." I told him. He nodded. He held my hand tight, "how are you feeling mike?" Tito asked him. He shrugged. "I feel fantastic." He said sarcastically. "You got him to eat?" Joseph asked. "A little bit." I said softly. "Big deal." Latoya mumbled. "I really want you to leave." Michael said. "But-" "I want you to leave now." Michael said again trying to keep calm. "Toya, out." Joseph told her. She left. "She really doesn't like me." I said nervous. "She just still upset about Rosa." He said closing his eyes again. He finally went to sleep and everyone just sat quietly. Every time I went to move he gripped my hand tighter. My parents finally showed up and came into the room. "Is he sleeping?" My mom asked. I nodded, "he's being stubborn." Kate told them. The doctor and some nurses came in. "Were going to draw some more blood and check some things. We need everyone to leave." They said. I went to get up but Michael woke up and he grabbed my arm. "Stay." He said. "His wife can stay." The nurse said. Everyone left but me. They were taking blood and whatever else and he just kept my hand in his. "You look tired." He said. "Thanks." I laughed. "No i didn't mean it like that." He smiled softly. "You need some sleep." He said. "I didn't sleep much." I said. He flinched in pain as they messed with is leg. He held my side, as he panted in pain. I held his face and lightly dabbed his forehead with the cloth. "Hey just look at me." I told him. "This is going to hurt." The nurse warned us. they sat Michael up a bit I scooted closer to him. He wrapped his arm around me and pull himself into me. He nearly screamed in pain as they did something else to his leg. I held his head to my chest, "Hey just listen to my voice, just focus on what I'm saying okay?" I said. He nodded. "What did you eat at your moms?" I asked. "Meatloaf and oh shit!" He yelled in pain. "Okay were done." The doctor said. Michael laid back exhausted. "Go to sleep." I told him. He nodded. About 20 minutes later he was out like a light and his family came back in and I was finally able to escape his grip. "He looks exhausted." My mom said. "He is. He's in a lot of pain." I said tired. "Are you going to come home and get some sleep?" My mom asked. "I'm going to sleep in here," i said pointing to the couch. "I'll bring you some clothes." My mom said. I gave her a key to get into the house and she and my dad left. I sat on the couch and my eyes started to get heavy. "Lay down sweet heart. Get some sleep," Kate said grabbing me a pillow and blanket. I nodded and laid down.

I woke up to Michael groaning in pain, "Gia." He whined. I rubbed my eyes and sat up. "What's wrong?" I asked. "I'm going to throw up." He said. I jumped up and grabbed a bucket. I made it just in time and he threw up. I held his hair back. "Water." He choked out. I hurried and grabbed him a water. He laid back and gulped down the water. I paged for a nurse, within minutes a nurse was in. "What can I do for you guys." She asked smiling. "He's throwing up." I said. "Let me see what's going on." She said curious. She looked at everything, even his vomit (ew) "he's throwing up cause he's not eating and he's in pain. I'll bring you guys some food." She said. He groaned in frustration. "I'm not eating." He stated. I crossed my arms popping my hip out a bit. "Are we actually going to go through this again." I said. He nodded. "Michael I will shove this food down your throat if I have to." I told him. "I'd like to see you try." He challenged. "Okay." I said. She brought back the food and gave it to me. Michael can't quite feed himself due to his arm injuries. I sat on the edge of the bed and Michael laid there not opening his mouth. "Open your mouth now." I demanded. We had a whole stare down but I couldnt take him seriously. I started laughing, "Michael! Please!" I begged laughing. "Nope." He said. I know what makes him weak, "Fine." I said acting sad. I pulled my whole looking down at my hands and keeping my head down thing. "Gia." He said concerned. "It's not you, I can't- fine just feed me. Please." He said trying to make me happy. I quickly grabbed the fork and started shoveling food into his mouth smiling. "Oh you faker!" He said laughing. "I knew that'd get you." I laughed. He rolled his eyes playfully. "Okay that's enough." He said disgusted by the food. "Thank you." I told him. He laid his head back. "Can I go home yet?" He asked. "I don't know. We're going to have to make some other arrangements at home." I told him. "Like what?" He asked. "You're not going to be able to get up the stairs for a while." I said. "So we need to get a bed downstairs for you. And we're going to have to do something about a car." I sighed. "How bad is the car?" He asked not wanting to know. "It's totaled." I said. "Shit. Okay. Our insurance should cover most of us getting a new car. That will be one of the first things we do." He said. "Why? You won't be able to drive for a while and i don't know how to drive." I said. "We need to get your bed moved down stairs." I said. "Okay." He groaned closing his eyes. "Get some sleep." I told him. "I'm not really tired." He sighed. "What was Toya saying to you?" He asked. "Nothing." I said looking away. "Gia. Tell me." He said. I sighed, "she said that i don't care about you and that I'm not your guys family and she wants someone to call Rosa." I said softly. "You're my family." He told me. "I mean I get why she's upset, this is still so new and-" "that doesn't give her the right to be mean to you." He said. "And if anyone calls Rosa, I'll be very upset." He said. "Don't you want her here though?" I asked curious. He looked at me like I was crazy. "Hell no. I want you here and that's it." He told me making me smile a little. "Don't you miss her or anything?" I asked scared. "I did for a while till you came into the picture. You know she left me during a hard time. You have been through hell here with me. You could've left I told you that you could but you're still here with me. I want you here and i don't want anything to do with her." He said grabbing my hand. "Do you ever miss Milo?" He asked. I shook my head. "You've made me realize I deserved better." I smiled. "Better than our situation." He scoffed. I sat next to him, "our situation isn't ideal but you treat me better than he ever did." I smiled. "I wish they would've let us do this on our own though. Instead of being forced into a marriage." He told me. "Yeah. I think we would done pretty well on our own." I smiled. "Do I look as bad as I feel?" Michael asked groaning in pain. "You're pretty banged up." I told him. "Get some sleep, you really need to rest so I can get you home." I told him, brushing his hair back. He held my hand to his face and nodded with his eyes closed.

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