"I miss you," Michael cooed in my ear as I was relaxing in my dressing room on set. I had a campaign shoot with Chanel in Vegas. The set was in front of Caesar's Palace. It was interesting to say the least. There were crowds of people watching me as I was posing and shooting.

"I miss you too," I said smiling to myself. I had never been this happy in my life than with Michael. I felt bad though because after New Years, Michael and I have barely had time to see each other. I was working nonstop and Michael had to take care of the lawsuit.

His insurance company ended up settling and even though I wished he would've fought it, I was glad it was over and done with. This whole situation was draining Michael, so to see this burden off his back made me happy and excited for his future.

Of course there was backlash, but Michael still had tons of support. That was through his family, close friends, organizations, and of course his wonderful fans. I was glad he had the opportunity to give a speech at the 26th Annual NAACP awards to call out the justice system and tell his story in his own words. It did him good.

Michael and I actually had a long conversation about the broken justice system in America and we ended up getting involved to help fix it. Being a political junkie, I helped us find an organization to fund and advocate for. We meet with people who have been vilified by the American justice system and we help them get the justice they deserve. It's a wonderful, eye opening experience for the both of us.

Only for me, it's even more to add on my plate. Modeling has kicked back into first gear and I have never been so stressed in my life. I'm never at home and I barely have time to see my family and Michael. I felt bad because on Valentine's day, I couldn't even spend the night with Michael. I only had time for dinner because I had to fly to Florida before I came to Vegas. And when I do actually have free time, I end up crashing out early because I'm so drained. Sometimes I don't even feel human.

That's one thing about fame and fortune, when you make someone else a lot of money, you tend to become inhuman to them. They don't see you as a person anymore, but rather a money machine. It's tiring and hard sometimes.

"No, I don't think you understand. I like really, really miss you," Michael whined. I chuckled, "You saw me 2 day ago but trust me. I understand baby, I do. But let's think positive. Tomorrow we get to be together and then you have me to yourself for like 2 weeks," I said optimistically.

"Ooo, that's right. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow." I smiled hearing him say "girlfriend." That will never get old. "It is your girlfriend's birthday. I wonder what my boyfriend has planned."

I heard him smile through the phone, "Well, I can't tell you because I want it to be a surprise," he said softly. "Fine," I groaned.

Michael went on to ask about my photoshoot and how it was going. "It's going good. I have an hour break while they switch out props and I switch outfits," I said while eating some Twizzlers.

"Mmm, I see. So, you're changing right now?" he asked.

"Well, I still have like 30 minutes of my break left, so I'm sitting in my dressing room chair in my bra and underwear." I heard Michael's breath get caught, "Which ones?" I laughed at him, "The white lace set from La Perla. You know it."

"Ashley! You aren't supposed to wear those when I'm not around! And put some clothes on! What if someone walks in on you!?" he scoffed back at me. "Michael, I'm fine," I said, waving him off.

"You know that's for my eyes and my eyes only," he mumbled, causing me to laugh. "It's still only for you," I said seductively. I heard him shuffle on the phone and clear his throat. "Okay, you need to come home. Can you leave tonight?"

I laughed again, "I'll see what I can do," I said, biting my lip. "I'll make it worth your while," he said temptingly. "How? I asked, closing my eyes.

"Well first, I'd take off all your clothes. Then I would-"

"What are you doing!? Get changed!" Alisha yelled as she barged in my room interrupting Michael making him stop.

I groaned, "Alisha, get out." She stared at me, reading me like a book. Next thing I knew, she threw a sandal at me. "Ouch! What was that for!?" I exclaimed as Michael laughed in my ear.

"You're horny and I know Michael is on that phone whispering dirty little things to you. Y'all are so nasty," Alisha said laughing as me and Michael cracked up. "I can't stand you," I said playfully, squinting my eyes at her. "Yeah, yeah. You can't live without me. Get dressed!" she yelled, pointing at me as she closed the door.

I still heard Michael laughing in my ear. "We'll finish this later. I gotta go," I said laughing with him. "Okay, baby. I love you. Call me later."

I smiled, "Will do. I love you too. Bye." "Bye Smiles."

I quickly got changed so Kevyn and Marina could touch up my hair and makeup. As I walked out back to set, I saw Alisha talking to Wes. I approached her and spun around as she clapped. "Good job. I've never seen you get dressed so fast," she said sarcastically. "You're a bitch," I said laughing. "Takes one to know one," she said, batting her eyelashes at me.

"You two are something else," Wes said before he walked off to talk to Cameron and Calvin. "Alisha, is there any way I could leave tonight?" I asked taking a sip of water. She gave me a look, "Why? So you can go have your back blown out?"

I spit out my water as Alisha laughed at me. "No! You're so gross! I just wanna go home," I said shrugging, "Don't you?"

"Well if you get through these last few shots fast, we should be able to." I nodded. "Do you know Michael is at your house?" Alisha asked and I nodded. "Yeah, he stays there when he misses me too much," I said smiling, thinking about Michael.

"Well aren't you two cute," she said teasingly. I shook my head laughing.

I finished my shoot earlier than expected so I was able to take a shower and eat and by 11 PM, we were leaving Vegas. The flight was fairly short and soon enough I was on my way home.

I pulled up to my house and I saw Michael's car still in the driveway. I parked next to it and grabbed a few bags out of my trunk walking in my house. It was dark, but I heard the TV sky high in the movie theater room.

I dropped my bags and tiptoed into my movie room. I saw Michael sitting in the third row smacking on some popcorn watching 'Blank Check'. In the seat next to him, he had cotton candy, bumble gum, and an orange juice bottle.

I slowly walked up behind him and covered his eyes with my hands. He jumped in fright as I chuckled, putting my lips to his ear. "Guess who?" Michael gasped and put his hands over mine, pulling my hands away from his eyes. He quickly turned around and grabbed me, pulling me over the seat.

I squealed in laughter as he hugged me so tight. "Hi baby," I said, hugging him back. He pulled away and kissed my lips. He leaned his forehead against mine, "Hi," he whispered before he placed a soft kiss on my nose. I caressed his cheek as I pulled away from him. "Wha-what are you doing home!? I thought you weren't supposed to get in til the morning?"

"I was, but my shoot finished earlier than expected so I took a shower and hopped on the plane," I said smiling, "What are you watching?" He smiled at me and looked at the huge TV screen, "Oh! Blank Check. Mac told me to watch it."

I nodded and laid against Michael as we watched the movie. It actually turned out to be a good movie. Michael absolutely loved it.

As the movie went off, I stretched out my arms and yawned. Michael chuckled and grabbed my waist, helping me stand up. "Let's get you to bed."

I quickly changed into some pajama shorts and my Calvin Klein sports bra and crawled in bed. Michael came back in the room with two glasses of water, handing me one as he sat down next to me. "Thank you," I said softly as I took a sip.

I placed my water on my nightstand and laid down pulling the covers up to my neck, grateful to be in my own bed. Michael laughed at me as he watched me. I smiled with my eyes closed as I felt him get under the covers.

He pulled me into him and kissed my forehead. I heard him exhale deeply. "I love you," he said softly, closing his eyes. I smiled and opened my eyes looking at him. I placed a soft kiss on his lips and snuggled back into him. "I love you too."

I woke up feeling a body pressed against mine and warm kisses decorating my neck. "Hmm," I hummed, smiling with my eyes closed as Michael still kissed me. I felt him smile against my neck as he climbed on top of me. I opened my eyes and was met with his smiling face in mine.

"Happy birthday baby," Michael whispered against my lips before he kissed me. "Thank you, handsome."

He leaned and whispered in my ear, "I have lots of things planned for you today, but the morning is pretty light. What do you wanna do, birthday girl?"

"Hmm," I said as I ran my hands down the side of his body. "I have an idea," I whispered as I went to untie the strings on his pajama pants.

He smiled watching my hands before he looked at me. "I like this idea," he said, licking his lips. I chuckled, pulling his pants down as he placed his lips on mine.

"That was so amazing," Ashley panted next to me after a great sex session. "Mhm, so amazing," I panted, turning to look at her. She sat up and pulled back the covers. "Where are you going?" I asked, looking at her. "I'm going to take a shower," she said, smiling at me over her shoulder as she walked to the bathroom.

I heard the shower turn on and I got up to put my clothes back on. I ran downstairs to make sure the cook I hired for breakfast was finished. "Good morning, Mr. Jackson. Breakfast is ready," the chef said with a smile while washing the dishes. "Thank you so much. I appreciate you coming last minute."

I looked at the island in the middle of the kitchen and there was cut up fruit, bacon, sausage, and Ashley's favorite, french toast with strawberry puree. On the table, there was two of her many gifts and a bottle of champagne.

I left the kitchen to go to Ashley's office and call Alisha. "Hello?" she answered. "Hey Alisha, it's me."

"Oh, hey Michael," she responded. "Hey, so I was just wondering if everything is all set for today?" I asked, biting on my bottom lip. "Yep. Everything's set. All she has to do is follow the list you give her."

I thanked Alisha for all her help and left to go back to the room. As I walked in the room, Ashley was walking out with a towel wrapped around her with her wet curly hair. She smiled at the sight of me. "I'm gonna jump in the shower real fast," I said pointing to the shower and taking off my t-shirt. Ashley nodded and walked into her closet.

I quickly showered, got dressed and walked into Ashley's beauty room connected to her bathroom.

I hugged her from behind as she sat in her makeup chair applying moisturizer. She smiled at me and I whispered in her ear, "Your birthday breakfast is ready."

She gave me a look, "You cooked?" I snorted, "No." She laughed, "I didn't think so. Let's go." We walked downstairs and Ashley gasped when she saw all of the food. "You got my favorite! French toast!"

I laughed and handed her a plate and she dove right in making her plate. As we sat down, I poured us mimosas. "Mmm, this is amazing. Best birthday breakfast ever. Thank you." I smiled at her. "Did James come this morning?"

My face fell flat as I watched her eat. "No," I said sternly. Ashley looked up at me and laughed. "Why are you looking at me like that?" I swallowed my bacon before I spoke. "Why would James be here?" She looked at me confused. "He works here. As my chef."

"Well in that case, no," I said, giving her a tight lipped smile. "You're a trip," she said snickering. We finished our breakfast and I grabbed her plate and mine to take them to the sink. "Open your gifts," I said smiling, walking back over to her. She clapped excitedly.

"Open that one first," I said pointing to the squared wrapped gift. She grabbed it and ripped off the wrapping paper. "Michael," she whispered as she traced it with her fingers. I smiled while watching her read the small plaque, "That is how the stars aligned that night in Paris when we first met."

She looked up at me, "This is beautiful. I love it. Thank you baby," she said sincerely, "I'm going to put it in my bedroom."

I smiled and handed her the smaller gift. She placed the picture on the floor delicately still smiling at it and grabbed the small bag from my hand. "Ooo, Cartier," she said, wiggling her eyebrows.

She gasped and looked up at me, "This is beautiful too. I love it! Can you put it on me?" she asked, holding out the silver diamond Cartier love bracelet I got to match her diamond tennis bracelet I bought 2 years ago.

I swiftly got up and screwed the bracelet around her wrist. "Thank you, Michael. For everything. The breakfast, the gifts, I love it all."

I smiled at her and she grabbed my face to kiss me. "I love you," she whispered, pulling back, making me smile. "I love you more," I said, grabbing her hands and pulling her up. "I have to go somewhere but go upstairs, read the note, and get dressed in something comfortable. Don't worry about makeup," I said, patting her butt.

"You're leaving?" she asked, pouting and I smiled. "I have last minute things to do for tonight. I'll be back by the time you get home. Hurry, Calvin is waiting on you." She walked off to the stairs but I stopped her. "Wait, can I have another kiss?"

She ran back down the stairs and gave me a quick peck before she ran off again and I walked out to the car.

I pulled up to my house around 6 PM from a relaxing day. Michael paid for me to have a spa day with a full body massage and facial, a mani/pedi, and a shopping trip to get an outfit for whatever he had planned tonight. I also stopped to get me a cinnamon pretzel. My forever sweet tooth.

I walked in my house and it was quiet. "Michael?" I called out. No response. I walked into my kitchen and there was a bouquet of roses. I smiled. I picked up the card and it read, The happiest of birthdays to you, Smiles"

It wasn't signed though, but I assumed it was from Michael. "Smiles, where do you want me to put your bags?" Calvin called out from the foyer. "In my room, please," I said sweetly. I heard Calvin shut my front door and my house phone rang. "Hello?" I answered. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMILES!" My family all cheered on the phone. I laughed at them, "Thank you family! I love all of you!"

"We love you too. We'll see you on Sunday right?" my dad asked and I nodded, responding. "You will."

"Michael's coming right?" my little cousin asked excitedly on the phone and I laughed, "Yes, he will be coming too."

"Oh, we can't wait to meet him," my grandma budded in. "He's excited to meet all of y'all too."

I got off the phone and Calvin came jogging down the stairs, "Everything is up stairs. I'll see you later on birthday girl," he said, giving me a quick hug. I nodded and closed the door after him.

I went upstairs to get ready, I guess. I didn't know where or what Michael had planned. I went upstairs and opened my bedroom door. It was dark but had a floral scent. I flipped on the lights for the recessed lighting and I gasped at the sight of red roses decorating my entire bedroom.

I walked in, shocked and happy. As I looked around the room smelling the roses, I noticed a white card on the bed with a single rose. It read, "If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd be picking roses for a lifetime. MJ"

Michael is the sweetest man ever. He is making this the best birthday ever. I smiled and sat down on my bed, rereading the note over and over when I felt a warm presence behind me and a delicate kiss being placed on my cheek. "Do you like it?" Michael asked softly, wrapping his arms around me. I nodded and placed my hands over his and turned to look at him. "I love it."

He smiled and gently pecked my lips. "Go to your beauty room. Kevyn and Marina are waiting for you." I kissed his cheek before getting up and going to meet them.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" they yelled when I walked in, making me laugh. "Thank you guys!" I said as they both engulfed me into a hug.

After an hour and a half, I was all glammed up and dressed ready for whatever Michael had planned. "You look so good girl," Kevyn said, snapping his fingers. "All thanks to you two," I said, giving them hugs again. "We'll see you in a few," Marina said as they grabbed their stuff to leave.

I went downstairs and found Michael all dressed up sitting on the couch listening to 'As' by Stevie Wonder. I softly chuckled to myself and Michael heard my heels and turned to me. He looked mesmerized as he walked up towards me. "I am the luckiest man in the world," he said as he grabbed my hand and kissed it. "You bought this today?" he asked in reference to my Christian Dior dress. I nodded, smiling. "Did they have other colors?"

I looked up in thought, "I'm not sure. Why?" I asked. "We need one in every color. You look so sexy," Michael said, licking his lips, "Let's go before I end up keeping you here."