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Annie's POV

Janiya had fallen asleep on the chair in the corner of the room and Michael was sitting next to me in his chair, holding my hand. He looked at me lovingly and I smiled at him. I was so happy he was here.

"Annie, why did you leave?" he asked softly. I sighed and looked away.

"I had to, Michael. Andre was threatening to kill you if I talked to you. I had to." I said.

"You could've told me, Annie. I would've helped you stop him."

"I didn't want you to risk your life for me."

He sighed. "I would do anything to save you from that horrible man." I smiled and he reached over to stroke my cheek. "I missed you so much, baby."

I leaned into his touch. "I missed you, too, Michael."

"Annie... I was wondering... who is Janiya's father? She calls me 'Daddy'..."

I sighed. "I tried to tell her not to... Andre gets angry when she does."

"So she's... Andre's?"

I shook my head. "No, Michael. She's your daughter."

"What? Really?" His eyes lit up and he looked over at Janiya, still sleeping on the chair. "She's... she's a beautiful little girl."

"She takes after he father." Michael looked back at me and smiled. I smiled back as tears reached my eyes. Michael stroked my cheek and I closed my eyes. I had missed him so much.

I opened my eyes and I gazed into Michael's eyes for a long time, taking in the dark chocolate windows to his soul. He leaned forward and his lips brushed mine. I shivered. It has been so long since he's kissed me.

I kissed back and the small, light kiss turned into a passionate kiss, filled with aching need. We broke away and he kept his forehead to mine, his eyes closed.

"I love you so much, Annie." He breathed. I smiled.

"I love you, too, Michael. So much." I heard a growl behind us and we both looked up. Andre was standing in the doorway.

"I knew it. You were cheating on me with him!" He growled. He walked around the bed and Michael stood up, holding my hand, an angry look on his face.

"Andre, don't do anything stupid." I said, squeezing Michael's hand. Andre made a sudden move and slapped me across my face so hard that it started bleeding. I cried out and curled up in my bed, holding my cheek. Michael wrapped his arms around me and looked at Andre angrily.

"How dare you hurt her." Michael said coldly.

"And what are you gonna do about it, freak?! She's my woman!" Andre said, stepping closer to Michael. Michael slowly stood up and I reached for him, afraid of what Andre might do to him.

Andre made his first move and swung a fist at Michael. I gasped and Michael ducked.

"Michael, no!" I exclaimed when Andre tried to hit Michael again. Andre missed again, still tipsy from the alcohol. Michael did something I never thought he'd do. He kicked Andre to the floor and and kept Andre on the floor with his foot. It wasn't long before police arrived for Andre, taking him back to the prison from which he escaped in the first place.

When it was over, Janiya hugged me tightly, happy that the nightmare was over. Michael played a little with Janiya, obviously happy that he had a daughter. Janiya was incredibly happy to know he was her father. And i was happy that I had Michael again and that he could be with his daughter.