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.
(Hey guys! Sorry for updating it for so long. Please bear with me. Hope you will like this chapter.)
Singing for a Second Chance
"You remember this place?" Michael asked. He brought Nikita in Seymour Bar, their first meeting place.
"Do you think I'll forget this place?" Nikita asked back.
"I bet not. This is the place you fell in love with me." Michael answered.
Nikita felt ashamed and blushes. "I don't know what you are talking about." She said.
"Then, let me remind you about everything. I'm glad I was very drunk that night and got the chance to meet a fantastic person like you." Michael holds Nikita's hand and smile. He walks her in the middle of the bar where a table was prepared elegantly just for the two of them. They are the only two inside the bar.
"This is not the way we first met." Nikita is very surprised. "You closed your bar for a night just for this date?" She added.
"I know but this is not just a date. I want to make it special this time. You know what, just sit still. I have something I wanted to do since the time you accepted me as your friend. Well I did it once already but now I want to make it more extraordinary and momentous. Keep still." Michael kisses Nikita on her cheek.
Nikita is puzzle about Michael's actuation. She's thinking of what is that instant that he made her feel special. Her hearts beats fast especially seeing Michael getting ready to play a song. Now she knew about the surprise. As she remembers, he already sings for her but as his manager and a friend.
"I know it's too soon. But just the time you said that you love me, I've started to write this song for you. I hope you will not think that this is my way of taking advantage of you. This is what my hearts says Nikita. This is me, Michael West thanking you for giving me the chance to have my life back. Thank you for understanding and for the friendship. Thank you more for giving me Denise and for loving me. Thank you. As part of my appreciation and letting you know how you make me feel and how I feel, this song is for you." Michael smiled and started to play the piano.
No one ever saw me like you do
All the things that I could add up too
I never knew just what a smile was worth
But your eyes see everything without a single word
'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me
It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece
You make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be
I never know what you see
But there's somethin' in the way you look at me
Nikita is puzzle about Michael's actuation. She's thinking of what is that instant that he made her feel special. Now she knew about the surprise. As she remembers, he already sings for her but as his manager and a friend. Her emotions float with Michael's song. She is surprised with what he did. It is the first time she felt that she's very special.
"Come sit with me." Michael asked Nikita to join him on stage when he finished playing his song.
Nikita shakes her head. "I don't like." She said.
"Please Nikita. Don't worry; it's only you and me." Michal replied.
Nikita slowly stood up and walks towards Michael. She sits beside him. Michael continued playing the piano.
If I could freeze a moment in my mind
It'll be the second that you touch your lips to mine
I'd like to stop the clock, make time stands still
'Cause, baby, this is just the way I always wanna feel
'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me
It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece
You make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be
I never know what you see
But there's somethin' in the way you look at me
"I never thought I would feel this way again. Remember opening party of Seymour Bar, I saw you crying with me that night. Starting that moment you have take my breath away. I am confused but every time I look in your eyes, I can see the truth. A truth that even when you're not the lady in the bar or even if you're not the mother of Denise, I have always cared for you. It's more being you as my friend. I denied it but I cannot think of any way to convince myself that there's something extraordinary feeling that I have for you. I wanted to carry your burden managing my career and make things easy for you or hit the person who hurts you. I want to make everything okay for you and to see you happy always. Nikita I'm not telling this to impress you more but trust me, this is how I really feel from the very beginning that you were mean to me till you said that you love me." Michael holds Nikita's hands and kissed it. He realizes the feelings he has for Nikita which he has been denying and controlling since the day they became friends. "You're the only one who sees the real me. I can be me if I'm with you. You have taught me how to open my heart again. You taught me how to love again. Nikita, I love you." He confessed. He hugs Nikita tightly.
Nikita cried out the love she feels for Michael. "And I love you, too." She whispered.
Michael claimed Nikita's lips. They shared a long and romantic kiss. They both cried tears of joy having the person they love most. The moment has come when they both faces their fear of loving again and fear of chances that they can hurt each other. It is one of the reasons Michael refuses to accept his feelings and same with Nikita. They love each other so much that they are afraid to lose each other.
"I have revealed to you many things and your answer is just I love you too." Michael teases.
"So you're demanding or everything is a joke for you?" Nikita asked in a high note.
"Of course not like that. Nikita you can judge me through my eyes." Michael answered.
"When did you realize that you love me?" Nikita asked again.
"As the lady in the bar, it was the moment that you accept my invitation of fixing me. As the mother of Denise, the day you have decide to keep her even without a father. And as Nikita, it is when you offered me a friendly handshake. It marks the day that I've come across three personality of one woman whose heart is so kind and loving." Michael answers back.
Nikita can't stop the tears falling from her eyes. "Michael, maybe you are still confused or maybe you will wake up in the morning and you're still madly in love with Jamie." She said.
"Yes Nikita, Jamie was my wife who died years ago and I have loved her. But what my heart has been shouting and forcing me to reveal is that, it is beating for you. I know it's hard to believe. It's my fault because I have kept it. Before I thought it was you who is the lady in the bar and you denied it. Maybe I was wishing that it was you and I realized that. Then my feelings for you grow fonder knowing about Denise and what you have done for her. Nikita is it wrong for me to love someone else? Is it wrong for me to say that I'm in love with an incredible woman who is willing to do everything?" Michael stood up and took a few steps away from Nikita.
Nikita feels guilty of not believing Michael's word. "I'm sorry. I don't know. I'm afraid that you will wake up feeling differently towards me. You know that I love you. Even if you don't know my name or even you did not recognize me the second time our paths meet, I have love you. I hate to see you broken. I hate to see you miserable because of your past. After knowing the whole truth about Jamie that you love her so much, I still wanted to fix you even if it kills me inside. It is because I love you so much Michael. If I took your breath away, then, you also took mine together with my heart." She declared.
Michael walks towards Nikita and claimed her lips once again with the feelings of he will never let her go. "I will never let you go. I love you" He said and he continues kissing Nikita.
The two enjoyed a romantic date. Michael for the first time asked Nikita a dance and she said yes. Everything about their date was perfect. Both are in love and celebrating the important change that just happened in their relationship.
"Thanks bro for watching over Denise." Michael said talking to Owen at the living room.
"No problem bro. You look so happy. Great date huh?" Owen teases Michael while packing his things ready to go.
"Since when did you become so interested of gossips?" Michael laughs.
"You don't have to answer. I can see in your face that you have a great time with Nikita. I'm happy for you bro. You deserve a second chance. Grab it okay. Don't ever let it slip away again." Owen gave Michael a brotherly hug.
"Thank you bro." Michael smiled and escorts Owen at the door.
"No problem. Say goodbye to Nikita for me." Owen said.
"I will. Drive safely." Michael replied.
When Michael closes the door, he is still in cloud nine with everything that had happened at the bar. He's happy that he faces his fear to admit everything to Nikita and fight for another chance to love and be happy again. He tried to hide it and control what he feels but now he's free to share his life with Nikita and also Denise. Same with Nikita, she's very happy because finally it's official between her and Michael. She loves him so much that is also makes her afraid to let it out and be left alone or hurt at the end. She can't forget her fear but her love for Michael makes her stronger to move on and go with the romantic flow.
"She's very asleep already. You need to take your rest also. Tomorrow will be a big day." Michael smiled at Nikita who's lying in bed with Denise.
"Yeah. Have you informed them all?" Nikita asked.
"Yes. They will all be here tomorrow. Owen already prepared everything for the small party. Denise will be happy, I'm sure." Michael answered.
"Thank you. I just can't imagine. It's been four years since I got to hear her first cry." Nikita reminiscing the time Denise was born.
"It's unfortunate for me not to be with you two in those times. I guess we need to rest now." Michael smiled.
"Yeah. Good night baby." Nikita kissed Denise in her forehead.
Michael also did the same thing.
Upon reaching her room, Nikita is surprised when Michael over take her opening the door for her. "What are you doing?" She asked.
"I'm opening the door for you." Michael answered.
"I know but I mean why?" Nikita asked back.
Michael pulled Nikita's hand entering the room. "Don't worry I'm not going to do anything bad to you. I just want to be with you until you close your eyes and feel at ease and safe in your bed." He said and gave Nikita a wink.
"Michael you don't have to. You're such a child." Nikita smiled.
"No. From now on, I will make your day special. I will show you how I really feel and how I'm willing to take and fight for my love." Michael kisses Nikita on her cheek.
"Thank you. I just worried that I will get used to it. And then." Nikita pauses.
"And then what?" Michael asked.
Nikita sits in the corner of her bed. "This is not easy for me. You may find it weird that the first time I easily give in with your appeal. But now it's different. You have a painful past and I'm a coward." She cried.
"I told you that I'm that handsome." Michael breaks Nikita's seriousness.
"Michael. Now you're making fun of me." Nikita complained.
"Hey look at me." Michael holds Nikita's chin and makes her look at him. "You just have to trust me. Nikita, you're a person that I don't want to cry especially because of me. You're a person who has a heart that needs to be cared of like a baby. You're worth fighting for and you really deserve to be happy. I want to be the man who will do that for you. If have to die, I will. If I have to sacrifice everything, I will. Nikita, it's not only me who deserves a second chance. You deserve it more. I'll fight for you, for Denise and for our family's chance of living happily ever after. Please fight with me. Let's both take our chance to be who we are and to love one another." He is sincerely looks at Nikita's eyes.
Nikita slowly stood up and holds Michael's face. "I love you." She whispered.
Nikita claimed Michael's lips and swim with the flow of electrifying emotions they have for one another. Michael laid her in the bed and started to explore her body with his hands. Nikita holds Michael tightly and asking for more. She knew and believes that he deserves to be trusted and she needs to take the risk. She won't let go of him the way she did before. She gave herself once again with the man that she loves most. Two bodies that becomes one once again and been longing for each other for a long time. Two hearts that was thirsty of companionship and love. Two lives, which has been separated with fear and now being reunited because of faith and trust with one another.
"Mommy!" Denise enters Nikita's room.
Nikita slowly opened her eyes.
"Daddy?" Denise is a little surprised.
"Hey baby!" Nikita said removing Michael's hand that embraces her. "Michael wake up. You daughter is here." She pinches Michael's hand.
Denise climbs in the bed and lay between Nikita and Michael.
"Good morning baby. How's your sleep?" Michael kisses Denise.
"It's okay daddy. How about you? I caught you." Denise laughs.
"It's very amazing baby. I really have a good night sleep." Michael laughs too.
"Michael, stop that. I will leave you two and I'll prepare breakfast for us." Nikita said fixing herself before getting out of the bed.
"Mommy, can we stay here for a while. You forget something." Denise responded.
"Oh my God. Yes of course. I'm sorry baby. Happy fourth birthday, my angel!" Nikita carries Denise and kisses her many times. They are trying to keep the small event that they prepared for Denise.
Michael stood up and joins them. "Happy birthday baby. Mommy and Daddy are very sorry for being preoccupied." He said.
"It's okay daddy for as long as I have you and mommy. You heard that. I think someone is at the door." Denise replied hearing the door bell rings.
"You want to see if who is it while mommy and daddy will going to fix the bed?" Nikita asked.
"Okay." Denise runs downstairs.
"Hey come here." Michael pulls Nikita that makes her fall in his lap. "Good morning." He greets and kisses Nikita in her lips.
Nikita is a little surprise with the kiss. "Good morning. Let's get up. I'm sure they are here already and please let's not mention anything else first about us." She stood up. She's little alarmed with what will be her parents' reaction and their friends regarding their relationship.
"Hey relax." Michael holds Nikita's hand. "We don't have to tell them. We just have to show how we really feel for each other. For me Nikita, I can shout it because it really feels great to have you and Denise. I think if I'm not the happiest person right now, I believe you, Denise and this," He makes a move closer to Nikita breathing her in while memorizing her face. "It completes me." He smiled and kisses her once again.
"You make me fall for you a thousand times. Michael, I don't want to wake up if this is a dream." Nikita hugs him.
"It feels like a dream and a fairytale. But don't worry, I will stay. I will always be your knight in shining armor, your king, your friend, the man you love most and soon to be your husband." Michael replied.
Nikita choke with Michael's word and made a little distance away from him. "Are you proposing?" She asked.
"No. But I know we'll be getting there." Michael answered.
"You're taking things so fast." Nikita responds.
"Nikita please, don't be scared. I'm not rushing anything that's why I have mentioned it sooner. If this how it feels being having you, well I would do anything to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Nikita. I will never going to lose you again." Michael walks towards her.
Nikita is mum about Michael's thoughts.
"What? Are you not going to say anything?" Michael asked.
"What will I say?" Nikita asked back.
"You just have to say that you love me and that you're mine now. Tell me that you want also to spend the rest of your life with me." Michael smiled and wraps Nikita in his arms.
"Do I have a choice?" Nikita smiled back.
"None. You just have to agree." Michael kisses her.
"You are getting used of kissing me as I observed." Nikita laughs.
"You're lips mesmerized me, what can I do about that? Can we lock ourselves here forever?" Michael hugs Nikita.
Nikita feels Michael's warmth and enjoys the moment being with him. "It's time to go downstairs. I'm sure they are already looking for us." She pulls Michael's hand.
(Still coming: Denise Birthday, Michael's past will hunt him and what's the end for Nikita and Michael's relationship. Two more chapters guys, and I'll be closing Singing for a Second Chance story. Still yet to come also, introduction of "Love Hurts"; a Nikita and Scandal crossover story.)