Maya's pov
When we landed, I was so excited to be back home. It felt good to be back and to bring Michael here.
I gave Bill the directions to the hospital and he drove.
Michael: You look so happy Maya.
Maya: I am! You don't know how much it means to me that you are paying the bills and I get to see my mother. You've made all of this possible and I couldn't thank you enough.
I kissed his cheek and he kissed my hand.
Michael: Anything for you and your family.
My heart skipped a beat. He's truly the best boyfriend ever.
We arrived at the hospital and I couldn't keep my smile off of my face. Michael put on his disguise.
Maya: Awww. You look so cute.
Michael: Stop it.
He nudged me and I chuckled as we got out of the car. We walked inside the hospital and I walked to the room number that Marc texted me.
Maya: Stay here. I'll get you in five seconds.
Michael: Your wish is my command.
He sat in the hallway lounge and I walked into my mom's room.
Helena: Maya!
Maya: Mom!
I hugged her.
Helena: I wasn't expecting you to come so soon. Oh I'm so happy to see you.
Maya: I'm happy to see you in remission. You won the battle.
Marc: She sure did.
Maya: Hey Marc.
Marc: Hey sister.
He hugged me.
Marc: What made you come down here so soon?
Maya: Well when you told me about the hospital bills, my boyfriend overheard us talking and he offered to help us out. I knew mom would want to meet him, so I brought him with me.
Helena: Where is he?
Maya: In the lounge. I'll go get him.
Marc: I'm coming with you.
Maya: No you aren't. Stay here. I'll be right back.
I walked down the hall and Michael was sitting down watching whatever was on the tv.
Maya: Ready Mike?
Michael: As ready as I'll ever be.
Maya: Are you nervous? Where's my confident boyfriend?
He chuckled.
Michael: He's in here somewhere.
I kissed him softly.
Maya: It'll be fine. Come on.
I grabbed his hand and we walked down the hall to my mother's room. We walked inside and my brother looked confused.
Marc: This is your boyfriend? The one that's helping with the bills?
Maya: Yes.
Marc: How come I never saw him when I was in New York?
Maya: Trust me, you saw him.
Michael took off his disguise and the jaws of Marc and my mother both hit the floor.
Marc: I should've known.
Helena: I should've put on makeup.
I chuckled at my mom as she tried to hide the magazine she had with Michael on the cover.
"Michael Jackson Sexiest Man Alive"
Michael: Nice to meet you Ms. Mercado and nice to see you again Marc.
The magazine fell on the floor and Michael picked it up.
Michael: I believe you dropped me.
My mother, Michael, and I all chuckled as he handed her back the magazine.
Helena: Maya, how come you didn't tell me you had a boyfriend, especially Michael frickin Jackson?
Maya: I'm sorry. It's been really hectic.
Marc: How long has this been going on?
Maya: For a while. Possibly since before you came to New York.
Marc: I knew it. I knew it. I knew it. Maya why didn't you tell me?
Maya: Because I didn't want you to scare him away. You're protective Marc and Michael is the first guy that I've truly had a crush on. My first boyfriend. I didn't want anything or anyone to mess it up.
Helena: She's got a point Marc. You're protective over a screwdriver.
Marc: Do you love him?
Maya: I do.
Marc: I don't want you to love a guy who's going to break your heart.
Michael: I won't hurt her.
Marc: How do I know that?
Michael: If I didn't love her with all my heart, would I travel down the coast to meet her mother and pay the medical bills?
Helena: He has a point Marc. That's a lot of mileage and money.
Michael: Believe me when I say that I love her with everything. I can't imagine my life without her.
Marc: Oh really? Then where's her ring?
Maya: Marc! Stop.
Helena: Marc get out. That's unnecessary. That's why she didn't tell you in the first place.
Michael: It's alright because her ring is right here.
He reached into his pocket and kneeled down in front of me. My jaw dropped and I covered my mouth with my hands.
