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She shakes my hand as she throws her amazing white Birkin on the kitchen island, as well as her sunglasses.
“So, you’re Sam,” she smiles.
“Yes,” I smile warmly back. “You’re very beautiful! You’re a female Michael.”
“Thanks, honey,” she replies. “You’re very pretty, too. But everyone has already seen that on Michael’s video clip.”
“Oh right, I tend to forget,” I giggle. “Would you like to have something to drink? Or eat?”
“No, thanks. But I’ll be happy to have a cigarette outside. Wanna join me?”
“Right, sure. I’ll be right there,” I approach Avi, and tell him that we’re going to talk in the yard.
He pulls me close to him.
“Do me a favor, I beg of you, try your best to handle the situation delicately. I trust you. If you’ve managed to turn me around, you can do it with anyone.”
“Are you serious?” I snicker.
“Absolutely.” he replies. “Good luck, my queen,” he winks with a smile on his face.
“I’ll do my best,” I smile confidently and head out to the large backyard.
I sit next to her and light my cigarette.
“Sam, do you know how important you are to Michael?”
“I should hope so,” I reply. “Because he’s very important to me, too,” I exhale a cloud of thick smoke.
“If my brother’s so in love with you, happy and finally at ease, I should thank you for it. I haven’t seen him this happy in a long time,” she adds. “Frankly, I came over because I was really offended, you know?”
“Because you weren’t invited to the wedding? I’m terribly sorry. I had nothing to do with it.”
“Sam, listen, I’ve been in love with Avi ever since I was sixteen years old. At first, we were very close friends, and then I fell hard. When he found out I was into him, he pushed me away. I was very sensitive, as you must know and probably understand.”
I nod.
“I couldn’t bear it. He was my safe haven. When I was with him, I felt good about myself. Then, I kept bumping into him. I followed him around and did everything in my power to attract him. I was only partially successful. It took time, but slowly we were kissing, making out, and growing closer. I became obsessed with him, but he kept me at bay and said he’d only hurt me, that he had no romantic intentions whatsoever, and that he just enjoyed being in my company.
“I was extremely hurt. It shattered my confidence. Ever since then, I’ve dedicated myself to bringing him back into my life. He’s so precious to me, you’ll never get it,” she wipes her tears away. “I understand that it’ll never happen, and that he’s even repulsed by me. Maybe I tried too hard. But you must already know that he’s an irresistible man,” she smiles.
“I do,” I reply. “It took me about an hour to fall in love with him,” I burst out laughing, realizing just how lucky I am.
“But now, I’m in a completely different space. I’m learning to accept the fact that we’ll never be together. I’m not his type. But he’s still very meaningful to me! There’s no way I wouldn’t be here for him on his special day, see? Clearly, if he’s decided to marry you, and so quick at that, then he’s totally crazy about you. Otherwise, this wedding could have never happened. Trust me! I know him.”
“It seemed absurd to me, too. But it was love at first sight, just like in the movies,” I add, barely able to contain myself but trying my best to restrain my feelings.
She looks at me with bloodshot eyes.
“I’ve only recently found out about your relationship, but I’m happy for you. And mostly for him. I’ve always thought that if he’d fall in love with me, he’d be overjoyed, because my love for him is immense and unconditional. But he couldn’t. On the contrary, he became withdrawn and pulled further and further away,” she says, pensively. “In any case,” she composes herself, “he’s still family, and I’d like to attend the wedding, if you’ll allow me.” She reaches her hand out and places it on mine, squeezing it warmly.
“Michelle, are you being honest? Have you truly given up on him as a lover, or a partner? If so, then I promise that I’ll talk to him and do my utmost to ensure that he warms up to the idea. It’s not your fault that you fell in love. I’m sure that, despite everything, and he’s said this before, he’s very fond of you. In any case, I want to preserve your friendship. Does that sound reasonable? There’s nothing I can do beyond that, and it wouldn’t be right for me to interfere, understand?”
“Please, Sam, I need him in my life,” her voice quivers. “Ever since we’ve met, he’s been like a cloud, hovering over me, unrelenting. I’ve grown up with him, and he’s a part of me. Please, tell him that I know I’ve made many mistakes, and wrongfully used my brother to get closer to him, but I’m all grown up. I’ve matured and have a new love in my life, although Avi will always be in my heart. I could never call him a brother, but he’ll always be a close friend, you know?”
“I promise, Michelle,” I nod, hug her and thank her for coming. “You should know that I want us to work things out and be respectful of one another. Michael is very important to me. I’d never want to stand between you. You’re the only family he has, and I’ll do everything in my power to include you in our family. If you want to get close to him again, you’ll have to give him some space and loosen your grip on him. He hates it when things are forced on him. Let time do its thing. Let things take their natural course. I’ll support you; I promise.”
“I love him so much,” she says and wipes a couple of tears away, “but, I don’t have much of a choice,” she smiles bitterly. “Michael,” she calls out to him, and he immediately arrives. “Could you help get my things to my room? I want to change and freshen up.”
