(One month later)
Anastasia sat quietly in a private room with Michael and Lisa as they waited for the doctor to return with the paternity test results.
She had her hands in her lap and her head hanging low. She was too afraid to look at Michael.
Anastasia sighed while fiddling with her fingers. She then slowly looked up when she heard Lisa giggling and saw Michael kissing around her neck and whispering in her ear.
Anastasia knew he was only doing that to make her jealous so she looked away to show him it wasn't bothering her. Even though it was.
The door opens and Dr. Tate walks in.
He smiled then held up a clipboard."I have the test results. Mr. Jackson and Ms. Phillips."
Michael turned to look at Dr. Tate and Dr. Tate fixed his glasses then looked down at the clipboard.
He smiled then looked up."Congratulations, Mr. Jackson, you are the biological father of three-year-old, Ariel."
"What?!" Lisa squeaked in disbelief."No way. He can't be the father. That has to be a mistake."
Anastasia opened her mouth to snap at Lisa but instead closed her mouth and counted to ten.
No, Anastasia, you don't have time to argue with this bitch. Anastasia thought, rolling her eyes.
"It's not." Anastasia calmly said then stood up and fixed her purse on her arm."I hope you're happy now, Michael." She turned to Dr. Tate."Thank you, Dr. Tate."
She placed her shades on her face then exited the building. Not a word was uttered as she passed through the crowd of paparazzi.
***
Anastasia was in the middle of eating lunch in her living room when there was a knock on the door.
She rolled her eyes then stood up and looked through the peephole to see Michael.
"Michael?" She mouthed confused.
What the hell is he doing here? She thought.
After some seconds of debating whether or not to open the door, Michael knocks again.
She sighed then opened the door."What do you want?"
"Well hello to you too." He said and she rolled her eyes."We need to talk."
"You said you were done with me Michael. I don't believe there's anything we have to discuss. You're the father, now goodbye." She went to close the door when he stopped her.
"We need to talk about Ariel, Anastasia."
She crossed her arms."What about Ariel?"
"I'm going to adopt her, Anastasia."
Anastasia sighed."I don't think that's actually possible, Michael."
"She hasn't been adopted yet so I think it is possible, Anastasia." He said, stuffing his hands into his pockets."I have great attorneys and I'm willing to pay whatever I can to get her into my life."
"Okay, what are you telling me for?"
"When I get her--"
"If--"
"When." He corrected her with a serious face."When I get her, I want you to be in her life. She needs her mother."
Anastasia stared at him for some seconds then nodded."Okay."
"Good. I'll call you when I get some more information." He said then turned around and walked back to his car.
She watched him then closed the door and sighed.
Sure she was more than happy that Michael was doing this, but she didn't want to get her hopes up.
***
(One month later)
"What to wear? What to wear?" Anastasia asked herself.
Today, Anastasia was going over to Neverland to spend the day with Michael and Ariel.
She was so excited to finally see her again.
"Polka dot or strips?" She asked herself."What would Ariel like?" She looked at the blue and yellow striped sundress then at the white and light pink polka dot dress."Hmmmm..........polka dot."
She threw on the dress along with some white flats with straps. She left her hair soft and curly then applied black eyeliner with mascara and light pink lipstick. She threw on some jewelry then went outside to her car and drove to Neverland.
When she got to Neverland she stepped out of the car then walked up to the front door and knocked.
Michael answers the door with a small smile on his face.
He chuckled, looking at the dress Anastasia was wearing."Unbelievable."
"What?" She asked confused.
"Come in." He moved aside and she stepped in."She's in the kitchen." He said, closing the front door."She's so beautiful and sweet, Anastasia."
Anastasia smiled then made her way to the kitchen to see Ariel in a white and hot pink polka dot dress with cute small white sandals and a white bow in her curly hair.
"Anastasia!" Ariel exclaimed once she saw her and Anastasia picked her up and hugged her tightly.
"Hi, beautiful." Anastasia smiled then kissed her cheek.
Ariel returned the kiss and Anastasia smiled much wider then sat her back in the chair.
"Look, we're matching." Anastasia giggled, fixing the bow on Ariel's head.
Michael watched Anastasia and Ariel with a smile on his face."Who's hungry?"
"Me!" Ariel exclaimed, raising her hand.
"What do you want for breakfast? You can have anything you want." Michael said then picked Ariel up and sat her on the kitchen island.
"Candy." She answered and Anastasia giggled.
"Real food first, sweetheart."
"Bacon." Ariel smiled.
"That's it? You don't want pancakes or french toast or eggs?"
"Bacon and french toast." Ariel said, staring up at Michael with her beautiful chocolate brown eyes.
Michael smiled down at her."Coming right up, Ariel."
Anastasia walked over to Michael as he took out some ingredients.
She whispers to him."You didn't tell her yet....did you?"
"Do you think I'm a fucking idiot?" He whispered back to her harsh."No, I didn't tell her. Not until I know for sure we can get her back." He chuckled shaking his head."Get her back." He said once again then looked at Anastasia."Do you know how stupid that sounds, coming out of my mouth?"
Anastasia looked down at the ground as the guilt took over once again.
"Michael, baby, have you seen my other--" Lisa stopped and Anastasia looked up to see her in lingerie.
"Oh, my God." Anastasia mumbled then went over to Ariel and covered her eyes.
"Oh, Anastasia, I didn't know you were gonna be here today." Lisa smirked and Anastasia turned Ariel's seat so her back was facing Lisa.
"Really, Michael?" Anastasia said to him with a disgusted look on her face. She looked back at Lisa then covered Ariel's ears."Go put some damn clothes on." She hissed.
Lisa rolled her eyes."In case you must of forgotten Anastasia, this is my house."
"For God's sake, you have company, Lisa. I know you're a ho but can you be classy for one fucking day?" Anastasia snapped quietly.
"Listen--" Lisa began but Michael cut her.
"You two will not be arguing today." Michael said in a serious tone."Lisa, go put on some clothes."
Lisa mumbled something under her breath then turned around and stormed away.
Anastasia removed her hands from Ariel ears then leaned down and whispered in her ear.
"I'm sorry you had to see that beast. If only I could take your eyeballs out and wash that horrible image away." Anastasia smiled and Ariel giggled.