MIKITA IN A DIFFERENT STORY

(Disclaimer: I do not own the show Nikita or its characters.)

This was a product of my imagination, with all my favorite characters in one story with Nikita and Michael as its main characters. The songs included were all my favorites from my favorite singers/bands.

(It's been so long. I'm back. Hope you will like this new story of mine. This is for our Birthday Girl MAGGIE Q…. Happy Birthday Ms. Mags…)

Singing for a Second Chance

Synopsis:

Michael loved and lost two women in his life. He lost his first love because of a disease and the other one because she can't bare him remembering his past. It brought him to become stoned heart and just take woman's heart for granted. Then he met a woman in a bar, Nikita. It was a one night stand that resulted to the biggest trial for Nikita and made her a man-hater. After three years, he became a popular singer and she was his manager's executive assistant. Will a man-hater and serious type of a woman fall for a singer who's madly in love with his past?

"Time has passed, everything may change but my love for you will always be the same. You will always be with me, here in my heart." Michael murmured reminiscing the past. It was the part that he was happily married to Jamie. It was already three years when Jamie died because of cancer. He loves her so much until her very last breath. He did not give up. She's everything for him. It was the main reason why Cassandra left him. His life has no direction. His heart still aching about the past. A past that he can never bring back again.

"Please give me another Martini." Michael asked the bartender.

"Here's your drink sir." The bartender handed the glass of Martini.

"It seems that you're drunk already. Sir, can you still drive yourself home?" The bartender asked.

"It's none of your business. I'm here to get drunk." Michael yelled.

"Okay sir, as you wished. I'm sorry." The bartender apologizes.

Getting drunk is a way for Michael to forget his problem. It is one of the reasons Cassandra left him. He always messes things up between them. He can't move on. He still keeps on holding the past.

"Can you please give me a glass of Tequila?" A lady beside Michael asked.

"Here you go Ma'am." The bartender gave the lady what she ordered.

"Hey sexy. Can you join me?" Michael asked the lady. She's in a leather suit and curly hair.

"I'm sorry but I was thought by my parents not to talk to strangers." Nikita answered.

"Okay then let me introduce myself to you. I'm Michael West and I'm a broken man. Can you fix me?" Michael offered Nikita his hand.

"I think you're already drunk. Fix yourself and go home." Nikita ignored Michael's hand.

"Oh I like that, very challenging. But really, please I'm begging you. I really need a company. Drink with me." Michael gave Nikita a pleading look. "I really want to have someone to talk to tonight. May you're a God send. Please." He added.

"Okay but please be a good guy." Nikita smiled. She felt pity with the guy sitting beside her.

The two enjoyed the rest of the night. They exchanged jokes and laughed together as if they knew each other for so long. Michael finds Nikita a jolly but serious type of person, while for Nikita, she finds Michael an interesting person with full of mysteries. For a moment, Michael forgot about his past and Nikita forgot about the stress her worked have caused her. Michael was already very drunk. Nikita was left no choice but to bring him with her at her hotel room. Michael keeps on talking non-sense things while Nikita was irritated already supporting him to be at his posture. Upon entering her room, Nikita laid him at the sofa and get a blanket to warm him. She stared at his face closely. She doesn't know but while staring at him, she finds herself smiling. When she was about to leave him, Michael stopped her by holding her hand.

"I know I'm handsome that's why you're staring at me." Michael smiled at Nikita.

"You're not that good looking guy. You know if I'm not that kind person, I should have left you at the bar." Nikita smiled back and pulled her hand away from him.

"You're not going to leave a good looking man at your sofa, will you?" Michael pulled Nikita and made her fall on top of him.

"Michael." Nikita screamed. "You're such a." Nikita was stopped by Michael's mouth. He captured her soft lips. Nikita tried to stop him but her heart's desire ordered her to dance with the flow. She responded on Michael's kiss. She let him and herself played with the electrifying moment they've shared. Michael carried Nikita to her bedroom and did not stop himself kissing her. He unbuttoned her suit and claimed the hotness and joy he felt while their bodies become one. Nikita was already out of control of her feelings and give up with the beautiful sensation she felt. Maybe she was drunk too but she can't deny the fact that she finds him handsome and interesting guy. They did not only enjoy the night with each other's jokes but most especially by sharing each other's body in bed.

Nikita woke up and made sure that she will leave before Michael will wake up and see her. She was mad not because of the one night stand but because she can't find herself regretting about the night she spend with Michael. Yes, he was right that he was broken and how Nikita wishes that somehow with a little time together she had fixed him maybe a bit.

"Excuse me; can I know who was the person checked-in in room 117?" Michael asked the hotel front desk officer. Nikita was gone when he woke up and he has no idea about her identity even her name.

"I'm sorry sir but we have strict policy that our client's personal information should be kept confidential." The officer answered.

"You don't get it. I slept with her last night and I just forgot to ask her name." Michael raised his voice.

The officer gave Michael a sarcastic smile. "I'm really sorry sir but we have rules. Please don't force me because if will give it to you I'm going to lose my job." He said.

Michael has no choice but to leave the hotel with disappointment. How he wished he could have talk to her before she leave. He doesn't know her name and can barely remember her face because he was under the influence of alcohol for the whole night. All that he remembers was her scent and sensation he felt while kissing her and holding her tightly.

"Hang-over?" Birkoff asked.

"I'm just having a hard time." Michael answered while sitting blankly in the living room at their apartment.

"I know that you're having a hard time Michael, but don't you find yourself and realize that it's time for you to grow up?" Birkoff asked.

"So you're acting like my father to me now." Michael smiled at Birkoff.

"You know by this time, I need to you up from your nightmare. It's been three years already bro." Birkoff sits in front of Michael.

"Please stop. Just leave me alone." Michael was mad.

"No. I'm not going to do that. Would you think Jamie will be happy and at peace seeing how you destroy your life? It's time to move on. Grow up man." Birkoff was sad about his best friend.

"It's easy for to say that. You were never experience to be at my shoe." Michael stood up.

It's you who make things so difficult and impossible. I know and I'm a witness on how much you love Jamie. I was there with you two. I know that completes you. But this is not the end. She's gone and you can't do anything to bring her back even if it means to destroy your life. Jamie will not be happy for that. I was happy when you tried to move on when you met Cassandra. But you threw that chance to be on your feet again. I don't get it why you put your life in to trash. Remember bro, you can't bring her back again. You need to accept and move on even how painful it is. Be the Michael that I've known for so long." Birkoff responded.

"I'm so lost bro and broken." Michael cried.

"I know. You need to fix yourself. I can't help if you yourself won't be able to move on. Start a new. I'm just here, always." Birkoff walks towards Michael and tap his shoulder.

"I don't know where to start." Michael said.

"Then I guess you need to start from the part you was broke into pieces and try to pick every piece of you." Birkoff smiled at Michael.

Michael was a little enlightened by his best friend. He knows that Birkoff was right. He find it hard to stand on his feet again because he thought that it was late already. when he tries to let go by engaging himself to Cassandra, still he failed. It was very difficult for him to adjust and accept the truth that his love of his life was gone forever.

"If ever you wondered if you touched my soul yes you do

Since I met you I'm not the same

You bring life to everything I do

Just the way you say hello

With one touch I can't let go

Never thought I'd fall in love with you...

Because of you, my life has changed, thank you for the love and joy you bring

Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you"

"You still remember that song?" Michael sitting in front of Jamie's grave. "I made that for you. Jamie for me, every day of my life I remember that song because that was you. I know I have promised you that I will move on even when you're gone. I'm sorry if I have failed you because it's so hard for me to accept that the reason why I'm living left me all alone in this crazy world. You made me a person and I destroyed it. I'm sorry for that. Maybe it's time for me to let go. It's been three years since the most painful day, your death. We have everything. We're happy and so much in love with each other. You became my wife for almost five years. You're my life and my world. It was perfect but it changes everything the day you left me. I guess I need to be stronger now and accept the hurting truth. Yes Jamie, I have accepted the reality that you're gone and that you will never come back again. I miss you so much and always remember that I love you Jamie with all my heart. I will always have you here in my heart no matter what will happen. I know you'll be happy for me. I will try my best to fix me and try to recover the person you made me. Goodbye Jamie." Michael let go the pains inside of him for three years already. He doesn't know if he can make but what he was sure was that he needs to get a life without his amazing wife.

Michael underwent psychological therapy and liquor rehabilitation. He was very eager to fix what was left of him. Even though sometimes he finds his self in the corner still wondering, he manages not to hold on to that sad moment and try to put his feelings in lyrics. He was has a very good voice and a songwriter during their times with Jamie. He was also a business partner to Birkoff in their restobar where he encountered the unknown lady. It was a difficult adjustment but Michael as he promised did his best to gain the life he has before. It is giving importance to the life he has. He knew if Jamie will going to see him, she's at peace now.

"Hey big girl! What are you doing here?" Michelle asked.

Nikita put down her baggage and walks towards her mom. She was very sad.

"Are you okay?" Michelle asked once again.

"Mom I'm pregnant and I don't know what to do." Nikita cried and hugs her mom.

"Stop crying because that won't help you. We can fix this. Stay strong. Tell me the whole story." Michelle comforted her daughter.

"Don't know the guy, mom. I only know him by name and by his face. It was only a one night stand and I did not expect this. We were drunk. Mom I don't know what to do." Nikita was so confused.

Michelle walked Nikita in their living room. "What do you want to happen? Are we going to look for him?" She asked.

"Mom, I asked Amanda for a year of absence. I want to keep my baby even if without a husband. I don't want to look for my baby's father because it will not be fair for him and for me to commit and engage on something that happened just for one night. I'm not going to oblige him for this. We will not be happy if we will stay together just for the sake of our baby." Nikita answered.

"I know and I understand what you mean. I'm very happy because you decided to keep it. And as for a father material, well you're dad is here. Maybe that will do. Just stay strong because no matter what will happen, we will always be here for you." Michelle hugs her daughter one more time.

"Thanks mom. I'm really scared. I'm not prepared for this. I'm wondering how to become a responsible and caring mother just like you." Nikita smiled.

"I'm sure when the time comes; you will surely become a great mom to my grandchild. You know, thanks God for the blessings. Your father and I are getting older already. We want a little boy or girl playing stuffs around in our house." Michelle smiled back.

Nikita was so thankful for having great parents. When Chow, Nikita's father finds out what happened to Nikita felt a little disappointment and at the same time sadness for what Nikita was experiencing. He was not angry to Nikita, he was just mad that being a conservative man, his daughter will bore a child fatherless. Nikita can't blame her dad. It takes time to accept things just like of her being pregnant. She became stronger and responsible for her action. She took care of herself and prepared herself for her baby.

Three years passed by.

Michael's career started to bloom. He already became famous not only to their place Ohio, but also to other local areas. He changes a lot from the therapies he has been through until the day he started singing again.

"Hello, this Michael." Michael answering his phone.

"Yes this is from Infinity Music Production (IMP). I'm Amanda. We receive your CD and I'm happy to tell you that we decided to produce your CD. Maybe if you have time you can drop by here in our office at Manhattan." Amanda said. She was the Head Officer of Infinity Music Production (IMP), one of the most popular underdog producers of Music Compilation.

"Oh that's great. Expect me to be there to meet you tomorrow. I'm so happy and thank you for the opportunity you're giving me." Michael was very happy about the good news.

"Is that the producer bro?" Birkoff asked.

"Yes bro. They are going to produce my compilation." Michael hugs his best friend.

"I'm so happy for you bro." Birkoff felt joy for his best friend's success.

"I'm going to Manhattan. I will going to meet the Head of IMP." Michael was excited.

It's been a year since he was striving to get be recognize by famous producers just like IMP. He was waiting for a year for this break. Now he has the chance to be known in the entire US of A. He was very thankful because Jamie's dream for him was already near at his reach.

"Hey I have a project for you." Amanda handed to Nikita an envelope. "I have talked to him yesterday and his coming today. I want you to handle him. Alex will take care of your other task." She added.

"Amanda, what do you mean that I will handle this?" Nikita asked.

"You will take care of him from his papers, mall tours and concerts. I want you to take good care of him because he was an asset to us." Amanda instructed Nikita.

"Okay. So I guess I'm going to hand over to Alex my other task. Now I'm on field again." Nikita was little sad because the time she could spend with her daughter Denise will be lessen.

Nikita became a strong woman with the help of her parents. She bore a baby girl named Denise. She was so happy and fulfilled by the gift she receive. She left her baby to her mom and dad in Chinatown because of her work. She just visits her every weekend. Denise has her face except her eyes and her complexion. She was everything for Nikita, her little angel.

"Excuse me. I'm here to meet Ms. Amanda." Michael in the front desk.

"Ms. Amanda is in a meeting right now. May I know your name?" The lady asked.

"I'm Michael West. She ordered me to come here for the contract signing." Michael answered.

"Ah okay. Alex please come here." The lady called Alex. "Please assist him to Nikita's office.

"Okay. I'm about to go there. Are you the new artist?" Alex asked Michael.

"I hope so." Michael smiled at her.

Alex assists Michael in Nikita's office.

"Nikita, you're visitor is here." Alex said. "Will I let him in?" She added.

"Oh God, I haven't review her file yet. But let him in. Amanda will get angry if we keep him wait. Remember he is an asset." Nikita smiled at Alex.

"Your wish is my command my queen." Alex laughed.

Nikita fix herself and did not mind to review Michael's file. The door opened while her chair was facing the back.

"Good morning." Michael greets.

Nikita turned around. "Good… Oh it's you." She was very surprised seeing the father of her daughter.

"Do I know you?" Michael tried to remember if he met Nikita from the past.

"Ah no. I mean you're the new artist." Nikita denied. She can't believe it. She never tried to search for him but now he was standing right in front of her.

"I'm Michael West." Michael offered his hand to Nikita.

Nikita tried to compose herself and took Michael's hand. "I'm Nikita Mears." She said.