Bad Boy Mike IV Preview: Road Trip
Occasionally the car jostled when it hit a bump in the road but for the most part the interior of the car was whisper quiet. The sound of music filling the air waves, combined with the rolling motion of the car effectively put everyone to sleep. Sabah's head was nestled in the crook under Michael's arm. His hands was draped over her shoulder, his fingers resting just on her upper thigh. The intimate gesture was concealed underneath the checkered blanket he had draped over the both of them, not that anyone in the car would have noticed. They were all too busy with their own thoughts. Jermaine was thinking, Who's the new girl, wondering if he could get a minute alone with her and find out where her head was at. Sure, Jackie had mentioned Sabah and hinted at who she was but he wanted to find out for himself. He didn't think Michael had a lick of sense when it came to girls and if she was after something he'd know within two seconds of talking to her. He hadn't had the chance to run her by Joseph but before they jumped into their cars, Joseph gave him the look. The look said, Watch out for them, Sabah and Michael, and Jermaine took that serious. Plus, there was the fact that when everyone was piling into the cars, he distinctively saw Michael put his hand in the small of Sabah's back and steer her away from the car that Joseph was in and into the car that Marlon was driving. I mean, why wouldn't he let her ride with the girls? Something was definitely going on. The thought kept buzzing in Jermaine's mind until he succumbed to the rocking of the car. His head fell back and his mouth fell slightly open and Marlon realized he was asleep. Great! He could feel his eye lids drooping himself. They crossed the city lines into the country and the radio buzzed and crackled. Marlon reached over to try to find a good station.
"Tito, give me a number to turn to the dial to!" He called out. But Tito was 'sleep too, looking just like just Joseph, with his big old head pressed against the darkened glass of the passenger's side window behind Jermaine. Looking in the rear view mirror he saw that both Michael and Randy were asleep and that beautiful girl who he had with him. though she was under the blanket somewhere. That beautiful girl who had the whole family burning up with gossip about just who she was and what she was doing here, and Michael being as tight lipped as a drum, didn't say a word. Apparently he'd given her instructions too, 'cause she'd been as quiet as a mouse, murmuring thank you when he took her bag and put it into the trunk and smiling like an angel. She was a knock out, he'd give Michael that. He even caught her chuckling at some of his jokes in the rear view mirror, and who wouldn't like a girl who laughed at your jokes?
But now everyone was asleep so he couldn't rib Michael or Randy to keep himself awake. Tito was good fun, but everyone always picked on him and Jermaine sulked like a baby if you said something he didn't like so he liked to pick on the two real babies of the family instead. Michael laughed the loudest at himself and Randy could dish it out as good as he could take it. Marlon chuckled to himself as something popped up in his mind that he could say when they woke up. Realizing that he wasn't going to get anything on the radio, he leaned over, careful to keep his eyes on the road, and popped open the glove compartment. Just like old times -- no, it was better than old times, 'cause he was driving and not being driven. There was something hypnotically relaxing about being behind the wheel of a car, a beautiful car at that. He couldn't remember who brought up the idea to take private cars when they went back home to Indiana, but he was glad of it. Just being away from the hustle and bustle of Jackson mania, for him, was a like a gift from God. It was times like this that he enjoyed the most. Just being with his brothers, laughing with them. He smiled when his hand connected with a tape cassette. Slipping it into the slot he turned up the volume a notch and waited with a smile of satisfaction plastered to his face. The melody of the first song streamed through the speakers and made Marlon's heart trip with nostalgia. Funny, how music could take you back instantaneously to a moment in your past. It brought back all the good times that he cherished but the painful ones, too. He stomped down the bad memories that threatened to surface and let the music soothe him instead,
♩If I could
I'd like to be, a great big movie star.
♪Overnight sensation, drive a big expensive car.
I would buy
you everything
your little heart desires.♬
♬These things I do, 'cause I'm stone in love with yooooou.
He sang the words quietly to himself and for some strange reason even found himself on the verge of tears. Glancing over at Jermaine he saw his eyes flickering as the music coaxed him out of his slumber and he quickly wiped his eyes.
"Where'd you get that?" Jermaine asked in a gruff voice, as he stretched awkwardly in the cramped space.
"I made it for myself a while ago."
"You remember that time" Jermaine launched into a tale of one of their childhood exploits and Marlon nodded and smiled as the memories came to him, too.
"Man, you guys are lyyyyyyying." Tito chimed in from the back after a long yawn and that's how they knew he was awake. The three brothers bickered over the details of the story so enthusiastically by the time the third song came on, everyone in the car was awake.
"Turn that up." Michael said softly. Marlon heard him, but turned the music slightly down instead. After all, he knew Michael was going to wake up for that song, didn't matter how deep asleep he was. He watched Michael in the rear view mirror closely.
Soon the whole car was filled with the sound of the Jackson brothers singing in perfect harmony. ♬ I do love you (Oooooooo-hooooooo) Sabah woke slowly to the heavenly sound. She felt groggy and disorientated, like she was still dreaming, because didn't only angels sing like this? Michael was looking down at her and smiling as he sang softly, his brothers naturally letting him take the lead:
My-my, my bab-bay
Yeeeeah, eeeeeyay, eyaaaaaaay!!!
Little darlin', I said
I love-a you so right now
Never, never, gonna let, gonna let, gonna let you gooooo
At the end of the song, Marlon watched, incredulously as Michael leaned forward and gave Sabah a light kiss on the lips. His eyes widened and he looked quickly to Michael's left and met Randy's equally widened and surprised eye's. Delighted that he had caught it, too, Marlon mouthed the words, What the hell? and Randy fell all over himself giggling but another song came on before he could say anything and Michael leaned forward and shook Marlon's shoulder.
"C'mon, seriously, turn that one up this time."
Everyone was awake now, singing, even Sabah. Michael couldn't believe he never realized it before, but he never heard Sabah sing a note! She sang loud and with gusto. During the instrumental break, Michael had to ask,
"Why haven't I ever heard you sing?" His lips were twitching.
Sabah didn't miss a beat. "Cause I can't sing!"
"You don't sound so bad right now."
"Ha! You guys are drowning me out!' Sabah laughed. And when she laughed, Michael's heart clenched almost in pain with how much he loved her, deep, deep, deep down in his bones. The lyrics of the song drifted into his consciousness, echoing the feelings that he felt so strongly but didn't have the words to express. It wasn't so much the lyrics as it was the music itself. He watched Sabah singing so happily. Did she know how much he loved her? Sabah looked up and met his eyes. The music behind the soothing notes carried the message, and if Sabah didn't hear the words, she felt them. Because that was the power of music. It carried the hopes and dreams, the pain and anguish, the love and longing of generations and then echoed them over and over to all who could hear and understand.
♪ Baby let's cruise, a-way from heeeeeere
Don't be confused, the way is cleeeeeear
and if you want it, you got it, forever
This is not a one night staaaaaaand
♪ Let the music take your mind, ooh
Just release & you will find
You're gonna fly away
Glad you're goin' my way
I love it when we're cruisin' together
The music is played for love,
Cruisin' is made for love
I love it when we're cruisin' together♪
Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter . . . .
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"So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee." W. Shakespeare
"----->His intelligence is instinctual and emotional, like a child’s. If any artist loses that childlikeness, you lose a lot of creative juice. So Michael creates around himself a world that protects his creativity”. ~ Jane Fonda
I just started reading The new Tame the wild Cobra. I really Must learn to budget my time more wisely. I am at the point where Elizabeth tells saniia about her past. I don't know what takes me so long to read these. All I know is I love them dearly thanks for your hard work and i hope you continue to be blessed with the spirit to write!!!!all
Great start!!!!!! Heck I was grooving to the music too!!!!
what a pleasant suprise! can't wait to read the rest of it!!
really loving the update, i was wondering when the brothers would get to meet sabah and put in their opinion - keep up the good work
Hey girls! MJ4Life, Yeah, that song, the first one, they don't make good music like that any more!!!!
Hi Mel,girl, that's a loooooong chapter! So you have all the excuse in the world to take your sweet time reading it! And thanks for the love, it's so nice to hear!
I have a feeling this new chapter will be great. I wouldn't be interested in this kind of music but it does a great groove to it.
Hi Lisa. This music is the foundation for all the pop and R&B we listen to today, without it, there is no pop
Hey Sabine!!!! Wow...BBM continues...sadly I can´t watch/hear the videos because I am in a different country :(
But I will check the songs out somewhere else!
Thank you for that sweet preview! I enjoyed reading it and am very excited what will happen next!!!
And btw I loooooooove that gif on the top from the grammys 1981 (?) that smiling of his makes my heart extremely happy!!! What a cutie...
Thank you!!!
I can feel your excitement from here! You know, I bet if you ask Cherry, she'll know the song. GQ did it over in 1979, sounds good but not as good as the original!!!!!
You welcome. I was on the fence about another BBM chapter, to tell you the truth. But like i siad, the GOds of fiction decided for me! Isn't Michael just GORGEOUS in 1981. I'm melting just thinking about it!
Hey,
I would love to be a part of your board... I used to but I'm lost.... I can't read all of your stories but I'm a member so maybe I need a password or something, please help me cause I'm craving to read your stories like the others chapters of Bad Boy Mike.... I'm waiting for your answer as soon as you can and THNAKS A BUNCH for sharing your stroies with us!
Bonjour Nellan.
welcome! You need to be approved to read the stories and I just approved you.
If you haven't read anything, start with Cowboy Mike, because if you read Bad Boy Mike first, you'll be lost 
@QueenSabine...I'm liking that new nickname btw! :) Thank you for posting this little snippet, it made my day honestly...Girl, you just don't know how I've been feeling lately...Long-time bf and I broke up, I'm having a hard time with that, though I feel that we'll get through this tough period and get back together stronger. My only question: I noticed when I click on TTWC, I get a page with ERROR: You must contact the administrator of this page, and ask for permission...I thought I was already approved....technology I tell ya lol. Also, have you always had the "mobile site page", or is that something you've implemented in recent months? I'm only inquiring bc the mobile version doesn't render correctly. Is there any way you can just have it display like it use to, with the "full site" bc on the "mobile version" there is nowhere to "get hooked" lol. Have I told you lately that I love you, and keep up the good work, don't let the trolls and unhappy people get you down, even if it if family....I learned a while ago, that some people, I have to love from a distance!
Christine
Oh my God, I have SO much to catch up on!I :( I still haven't finished BBM3 and I didn't have a chance to go back and read TTWC ever since it was lost in cyber space and then luckily found again.
And now there's already a preview for BBM4!!! And a roadtrip sounds sooo exciting! I've always dreamed of going on a road trip, a real good, long one myself and one day I will!
Sorry A I don't know the songs either! You thought I'd know them Sabine? :) I don't, at least the title's don't ring a bell...
Ok so I know CCC is not going anywhere for the moment and when the right moment comes for me, I'll be back here more often I hope. I'm glad you keep writing Sabine! Be happy about that people!
Hey Christine, awwwww I'm so sorry honey about you and your BF, I hope things start looking up for you soon. Yes, of course you're approved, you just need to click on an unprivate story like this post for example and THEN go back and access the private stories. Now as for the mobile, giiiiiirl, don't you remember I tried to fix the site for you with that android thing and then everything went crazy!!!?!!?!
So nnnnoooooo way, I'm not going to touch it -- I can't even get it back to the way it was 'cause I basically had to reload everything when the site disappeared after I made that one change and added the Android phone. So I'll check it and see what's up but I make no promises. And I say that with LOVE!!!!
That's good advice about not letting unhappy people bring me down. You must be psychic. I have family staying with me temporarily and I swear, it's like having one of those unhappy Harry Potter trolls in my house. And I can't help but wonder about that kind of sadness that just wants to bring everyone down with them.
Hi Cherry, long time no see. Yes, you've not given any love to Prince Michael or our resident Bad boy, but real life is more important
So live it!
yes, I love the idea of a road trip for our lovers, but that's only half of what the next chapter is about. you'll see
oh, yea, I thought you'd know those songs 'cause you like oldies! If you check it out you'll love it!
We ARE happy that Sabz is still writing! :) Thanks
@QueenSabine...EDIT TO ADD TO MY FIRST POST: Girl...please tell me that mangy mutt Jermaine ain't trying to Alejandra my girl Sabah....
I can tell this is going to be good with JOE still being the snake he is! Also, MJ is kissing Sabah more openly now...aww... 
OMG, you are tooooo funny! Alejandra her! Well, you know Jermaine is the king of that game, but I'm not going to give away the chapter. And yes, Joe will be there so there will be some laughs!
I just checked on the site, can you log into google at it's home page and THEN come back to CCCC? I just don't want to mess with it!!!!
Yes, Michael is opening up, it's a beautiful thing!
p.s. I'm now SisterSabine
i'm so excitedddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@SisterSabine..lol..Girl, I finally caught on to going into another story, out, and into the new one lol...whewww!! I totally understand you about the mobile thing, cause I got all pissed with the phone lol and I'm not the one having to check setting lol, so if it is in your best interest, if we can't access well using Android, screw it lol. That had me bugging out. Oh, where is your robe and head wrap sister? lol girl I am laughing over here, my girl has joined the convent it would seem..:blush: On that note, let me cleanse my mind of all those things I've been thinking and wanting to do to Mr. Jackson...my halo is tilted!:angel:
You know, I have some family members like that as well, as I told you earlier, they just seem to live for drama, negativity, and down-right bitch-ass-ness..lol I have my dad, who no matter what you do, he always has a negative lining, NEVER a silver lining, or "that's great, I'm happy for you" you know. I've just gotten to the point where I just rarely deal with him, becaus I have enough stress in my life, and I don't need or want anyone elses, ecpecially a constant debby-downer!
On Jermaine....girl you know that when you lay down with a dog you get up with fleas...lol and Jermaine is one mangy, trife mutt, right along with his pappy and their bedpasser Ms. Alejandra! Whatever you do, girl can we please get a scene of Sabah letting the Mutt (Jermaine) and Scrappy Doo(Joe) have it? I think we'd all love for someone to stick their foot up their ---- (clears throat)
Michael is just too adorable! 
Thank you oh gods of fiction and Queen Sabine and Sister Sabine ... I am so happy to see the start of another chapter of Bad Boy Mike. That is one story I don't want to end. I swear I miss Sabah when it's been soo long between updates.
Waiting with anticipation for the full chapter !!
I'm SisterSabine because I'm going to kill my mother, I swear!!!! She IS just like you're describing your Dad. What in the hello is that about? I mean you are describing my mother!!!!!
I hate to say it, but when she leaves I'm going to have a party!!!! She is the ULTIMATE Debbie Downer. She's here with her grand kids, healthy as a horse, you'd think she would be enjoying them = Nope!
It's like having the grim reaper in my house!
You have me cracking up over here!!!!!
I think if Joe and Jermaine are going to be in the company of Sabah for any length of time, that someone is going to get told off!!!!!!! I haven't written it yet but it's gonna happen.
Hey Sept! Well, I can't write them unless the Gods deliver 'em so think of the stories like fine wine.
Hey Sabine im trying to read the Bad Boy Mike chapters but i cant i guess im not approved to read them yet can u approve me please... i would really appreciate it....thanks...
HI Tweety, I'd love too, except I don't know who you are :getlost:
Can't wait for the next chapter!!!
I was just reading the other comments I loved "Alejandra her" I was thinking the same thing when I was reading the preview...OOOHHHH I see this is gonna be GREAT can't wait for the rest of the chapter. GREAT Queen Sabine
What do u mean u dont know who i am
Thank goodness I'm finally able to leave a comment. A road trip? Yay! I already know that this is goin to be yet another amazing read! *Smooches All*
Oh my Sabine, this promises to be your best chapter ever. I could feel the love dripping from every word. Maybe because it was a family thing ? I'm really into family. I love mine dearly and I know they'd do anything for me, as I for them. I think after all the Jackson family had a good bond. Of course they are showbis people so they need to come out in the open as much as possible. Unfortunately for Michael it took the wrong turn. I only hope that his family supported him always.
Beautiful songs !! I never heard them before but maybe they were not commercialized in Belgium. They don't make music like that anymore... I love Smokey Robinson !! Excellent choice for this trip !!
I'm really looking forward to the rest of this chapter. You're doing great !
LOL I said my Sabine ... hahaha... I meant OH MY !! LOLOLOL
LOL @ my Sabine!!!! You'll really be laughing when you read the chapter! Wow, you must be psychic, because one of the themes that will be explored in the new chapter is family. As a matter fact, I'm going to do something I've never done before and reveal to you that the title of the new chapter is just that: FAMILY. The road trip is just going to be part of the journey.
I'll be interested in hearing yours and everyone else's thoughts once I put it up. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty excited about this chapter!!!!
As for the music, there are so many unsung legends behind the music we listen to today that are unrecognized and uncelebrated. Michael knew them all, after all he was a student of music, and if you learn them, you can hear their influences in his style, the way he sings, the music he chooses, it's so beautiful. So I am happy to share and enlighten everyone!!!!!
------------>Hey Neicy! OMG, it took you FOREVER it get here! But I'm so happy to see you!!!!!! I can't wait to put this chapter up, but I guess I've got to get it out of my head first
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---------->Tweety, honey, please read the post entitled: CCC changes and you will understand EVERYTHING.
----------->Hey Luvmj, I'm SisterSabine now!!!! Ms. Thing is too funny! I got the what in the hello from her! Now I have a knew term, Alejandra her! Yeah, I'm thinking this is going to be a popular chapter. But I'll let you guys decide!!!!
Hey,, I feel bad for not being a constant commenter. I know as a writer myself I hate that. I'm soooooo looking forward to this new chapter. What I love about reeeeeallyyy good MJFiction is when they really get into the family side of the Jacksons. We know about the eventual separations that happened in teir family and I just wish that they could've got together again and been truly truly happy without the big elephant in the room. But that's what they had Family Day for, right? No matter my disapproval of the actions of some Jacksons (*cough*Joseph and Jermaine*cough*:getlost: ) I love the Jackson Family sooo much
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Thanks for showing us the love if only in a fictitious form - well really I'd call it VERY realistic biographical fiction. LOL, MJFiction ought to be an entire genre on its own it's gotten so big.
Jazii
Waiting anxiously for the next chapter!!
Hey Jasmine! How nice of you to pop in and comment! I didn't know you were writing MJ fan fic, too. Well, yeah, the comments are very important!!!!
It's gonna be very interesting to hear the responses to this chapter! That's all I'm gonna say!!!!!
hey sabine i havnt been here for a week and that is way to long for me i been so busy i missed it so much everytime i tryd to find time to sit down and unwind and escape from everything something came up but im happy to be back and even happier when i saw a preview of bbm4 just what i needed a road trip with the jacksons wow this is going to be a wild ride lol and finally sabs gets to meet the rest of the family i cant wait for the rest i know this chapter is going to be amazing oh geez now im anxious
Love it!!
:kissing: And love the light kiss on the lips mmmmmmm
Jenny
In front of his brothers too!!!!
Hey Sabine! Hope you are doing well. Thank you for the preview. I love your writing! Hopefully I will be able to read more of it. Have a good night!
yayyy, this already sounds amazing!!
i can already tell this is gonna be auch a good chapter
cant wait to read the rest!
Hey Fanatic J!!!!! I can't wait to put it up, nice to see you again!!!! I can't wait to put it up!!!!!!!
Kwhite, what an interesting choice of words!!!
Sorry, it's the writer in me, I notice these things!
@SisterSabine....Can I sense the imminent upload of this story?
*bows head in prayer...please, please, please...!* 
Pray to the Gods of Fiction girl!!!!!!
Well one thing I can say for sure is that you guys WILL get a Chapter 4. I can't speak for further than that, honestly.
really sabine im so sad to here that your on the fence with bbm i cant wait for chapter 4 but i hope you continue to write more of bbm much love
Hi there. I used to read TTWC jeez probably about a year ago but then it was never updated and I lost touch with the site (sorry... lol). But I would love to read any newer updates that have been published since my departure. But I can't seem to be able to read them. How can I change that exactly? lol. Thanks for the help.
Michelle, I can understand your sadness, but the truth is I'm not really writing the story, meaning I'm not chewing on my pencil trying to think up new and exciting scenes and clever dialogue. The story is being written from pure inspiration, so if I'm inspired, and the next chapter HITS ME, well, then, I HAVE to write it.
So just keep your fingers crossed that I continue to be inspired!!!!!!!!
I'll definitely do that lol. Is there no way to read the old chapters then?
Thank You for the preview loved it! And those songs are great.
Hi Sabine, I'd L.O.V.E to read your stories, will you please grant me access
HI Vibeke! Welcome from Denmark! I have a couple of readers from there. Enjoy!