"We can't" Jane replied simply
"She made a donation to a children's charity your patron off, if we take away her party invitation then this will only hurt the credibility of 'The Lake Foundation." Sarah added
"But how do we prove to Mike… I mean Michael that we did not know and make it up to him?" Alexia asked getting more desperate.
"Alexia try to calm down, but to answer your question I don't know." Jane answered.
"Michael?" Gracie suddenly asked.
After a long moment they all heard Michael sigh before he said " my apologies I let my emotions get the better of me, I thought I was over and done with what happened." Catching them all by surprise as the last thing they expected was Michael to apologize.
"Michael you have no reason to apologies this was our fault for not doing a proper check after what you told us, we should of guessed Michelle Rodriguez would want to attend the part since everyone wants to be there." Gracie answered for the four.
"If you will excuse me for a few minutes I have to go wash my face and Miss Michaels I suggest you finish getting ready as we will need to leave soon." Michael said to Sarah before he went to the bathroom.
"Errr yes of course" Sarah replied in shock at both the sudden change in his attitude back to normal and that he still plans to attend.
After she heard the bathroom door close Alexia spoke "Gracie how is he?"
Gracie sighed before answering "not sure , he seems back to normal but he might just be hiding his emotions, you both should off seen his face tho when I found him.
He was frozen like a block of ice with all colour in his face gone, tears streaming down his cheeks but worst of all was the look after anger and hatred on his face."
"Honestly I never thought someone looking at me with such wrath would affect me so much, it was actually kind of a turn on" Gracie admitted blushing slightly.
"Really Gracie, now? Sheesh" Alexia said admonishing her best friend.
"I hope he understands that we had nothing to do with this, I enjoy his company too much and can't lose his friendship." Alexia continued with a downcast face.
"We should meet up with him before the show, Gracie you three should come a bit earlier and come to the dressing room." Jane said
"Why? Can't it wait till after?" Gracie asked.
"No it can't, Alexia won't be able to focus on the show if she is worrying about this Michael situation and Michael needs to know we had no idea about the whole thing." Jane explained
"Alright I will let Sarah and Michael know, we will be there soon." Gracie said before she hung up.
"I hope he understands we had no idea and this is nothing to do with us." Alexia said in a worried voice.
"Me too" Jane said as she hugged Alexia.
•••
As Michael came out of the bathroom he saw that Gracie had finished her call.
"How are you feeling Michael?" Gracie asked as she heard him come out.
"Better, I am sorry about before I don't know what came over me but after the phone call just now I am inclined to believe you all."
"I am glad because we honestly did not know." Gracie replied as she moved towards Sarah's room.
"Sarah are you almost ready we need to leave a bit earlier."
"Why is there another problem?" Sarah asked as she came out the door.
"Change of plans, we need to see Jane and Alexia before the show, it seems Alexia is really worried that Michael no longer trusts or likes her and if we don't sort it out then she won't be able to perform properly." Gracie explained.
"Hmm that's true, are you ok with that Michael? Sarah asked still looked concerned.
"That's fine, it's my fault that she is feeling how she is after I lost my composure earlier and I should fix it as I don't want to spoil the show for everyone" Michael replied causing the girls to smile.
"Shall we head out then" Sarah said as they made their way to the elevator.
Once inside Sarah said the word "Alexia" before the familiar voice spoke out "voice identification confirmed" and the doors closed before the elevator moved downwards.
"So you have to say the word every time you enter?" Michael asked curiously.
"That's right, tho don't attempt it yourself until we decide to add you to the system because if you do the system will lock the elevator before transferring you to the floor where security is to be apprehended." Sarah explained
"Wow that really is impressive." Michael commented.
Once the elevator stopped the voice assistant announced "parking level" before opening the doors.
As they exited the elevator they saw the limo waiting for them with the driver holding the door open.
Michael quickened his pace and told the driver "I will do that" before taking his place and gesturing to the ladies "Miss Silver, Miss Michael's if you would be so kind."
This caused Gracie and Sarah to smile wildly and say "why thank you Michael."
After which Michael enters and closed the door before the limo moved away.
"Have you always been such a gentleman?" Gracie asked with a laugh.
"I think my attitude earlier answers that." Michael said embarrassed and changed the subject.
"So do you always travel by limo?"
"Not always we have several cars that we own but use the limo when we are going to be flying or going to an event where we will be drinking so we don't have to worry about parking." Sarah replied.
"What about you Michael do you drive? Apart from your bus I mean he he" Gracie asked with a giggle.
"While I do have a license obviously I don't own a car as I have no real need for one." Michael answered
"Oh if you could have any car what would you choose Michael?" Gracie asked curiously
"A Ford mustang" Michael answered without thinking.
"Oh that's an interesting choice for a Brit, don't you normally go for something Italian like Ferrari?" Sarah asked curiously.
"Don't get me wrong Ferrari are beautiful cars and I would love one but I have always been fascinated and wanted a ford mustang." Michael replied with a smile.
Just over half an hour later the limo pulled into the underground parking of the C8 arena reserved for performers and VIP guests.
As soon as the car stopped Michael opened the door to get out and hold the door open like before while Sarah and Gracie got out with smiles on their faces.
"Why thank you kind sir." Gracie said
"Your most welcome beautiful ladies" Michael replied
"Well now look who is being the Casanova again" Gracie joked with a smile.
"It's not flirting if it's the truth" Michael replied with a smile making the two ladies smile also.
Sarah and Gracie seemed to know the way so they led Michael along corridors and up elevators.
If any security tried to challenge them they would show their VVIP passes and carry on until they reached a room that had a sign saying "LEXI" on the door.
After knocking on the door they heard Alexia's voice say "enter" and Michael once gained opened the door for the two ladies before flowing them in and closing the door behind himself.
Inside the room only Alexia and Jane were talking about the show as they sat on the sofa going over some last minute details.
"Michael you're here I am…. " before Alexia continued Michael held up a hand to silence her.
"Miss Demonte you have nothing to apologize for as you have done nothing wrong.
There was no way for you to know that women had got herself a place at the party and so I apologize for my reaction and attitude not only towards you but towards Miss Ventor, Miss Silver and Miss Michael's.
You have all shown me great hospitality and kindness since we met and I repaired it in such an awful way.
I ask for all four of your forgiveness and I hope you can go back to addressing me as Mike again if you wish Miss Demonte.
The same goes for Miss Ventor, Miss Silver and Miss Michaels if you wish you may also address me as Mike." Michael finished before giving a slight bow as an apology.
The four girls stood there in silence as they saw Michael bowing before them, they had never expected him to apologize when he had every right to be angry and not in such a determined way.
"Mike please raise your head you have no reason to apologize since as Jane said before we should have looked into the party's guest list after you mentioned another celebrity." Alexia said with a smile
"I suggest we let bygones be bygones because I can already tell that the two of you won't stop apologizing otherwise" Jane said.
"Very well Miss Ventor I will accept your suggestion." Michael said with a smile.
"I wish all men listened to me like you do Mike." Jane replied with a smile.
"Maybe you just haven't found the right man." Michael answered back with a smirk.
"We all know that's for sure." Sarah cut in with a laugh.
"Well now that we are all friends again might I suggest the three of us move to our seats." Gracie proposed.
As they were about to leave Alexia stopped them "wait".
"Something wrong Alexia?" Gracie asked.
Alexia looked at Michael with worry before speaking.
"Michael about the after party, if you don't want to attended because Michelle Rodriguez will be there I understand."
At this all four women looked at Michael awaiting his reply.