Chapter 11
Kristina arrived at Michael's apartment and nervously knocked on his door. She was sure that Michael would say yes at first to living together but now she wasn't so sure. Maybe he liked his privacy. Maybe he would feel uncomfortable living alone with his sister. She prayed that he would say yes because she really wasn't sure what other options she could tolerate right now.
Michael opened the door to a teary eyed Kristina. "Oh Michael I just hope you will say yes! I don't know who else to turn too." She cried bursting into fresh tears. Alarmed, Michael pulled his sister inside and closed the door. He pulled her into his arms and tried his best to comfort her. He had heard about what their father and Alexis had done and felt bad for his sister. "Krissy...shhh…shh..it will be alright."
Kristina cried in his arms till she couldn't anymore. Pulling away she looked into his concerned face. "Michael I hate involving you but I don't know who else to turn too. I can't go to Ethan because dad would kill him. Sam and Jason are having the baby and he just got over his surgery. It isn't the right place and time. Michael I am begging you please can I live here with you. I can't live with my mom."
Michael led Kristina to the couch and told her to sit down while he got her a bottle of water. "Of course Kristina. I would do anything for you. Just- you sure you can't work things out with Alexis. It can't be all that bad could it?" he asked. Kristina shook her head sadly.
"Michael I am to angry right now. I mean I am not going to cut them out of my life. I mean dad bribing someone on my behalf is nothing new. I just really wanted to do this on my own you know. They didn't even tell me. How embarrassing to find out that I didn't even get in on my own merit. I have a lot to sort out though. I never even wanted to be a lawyer. That was mom's dream, not mine. I think I really have to figure out what I want to do with my life. Take some courses…maybe even ask Kate if that offer still stands to work at Crimson…I don't know."
Michael felt bad for Kristina. He really didn't like how Alexis and their father went about this. He knew exactly why they had though and he was certain it had a lot more to do with Johnny and Ethan then it did with Kristina becoming a Lawyer.
"I just can't be there at all right now. Would you mind if I stayed here tonight too. I just can't deal." Michael agreed. "Of course. You can have my room if you want and I will take the couch." Kristina passed. "No thanks. That is your bed. You are doing me a huge favor already." Michael shrugged. "Suit yourself." Kristina sighed falling back into the couch. "I have to get all new furniture I guess. I still have to pack my stuff and go to Yale to get my stuff that is left at the dorm. This sucks." She pouted. "Kristina I will take the morning off and help you get your stuff from the lake house. Alexis should be in court tomorrow right?" Kristina agreed that her mother would be in court tomorrow. "See it's the perfect time. No confrontation which is best for now. You will have to deal with it eventually though." Michael pointed out. Kristina conceded that he was right on that front. "Thanks for all your help. I appreciate it. Furniture. How am I going to get that with no job?" Michael shrugged. "The credit card dad gave us. You know he won't say no. Especially if he knows you are using it to live here and not with Ethan Lovett." He teased. Kristina frowned. "Do you think that sounds bad? That I want to be away from them but I am still getting dad's support." Michael disagreed. "No. I mean I get what you're saying but dad recognizes what he did and how it affects you." Kristina gasped. "You talked to dad about this?" Michael sighed. "Look, yeah, when dad found out you knew from Alexis he called me and told me what happened. He wanted me to look out for you. Not that I wouldn't have anyways but he feels bad for how this all went down Krissy."
Kristina wasn't exactly sure how to feel about that. "Well I guess maybe tonight I will get something online. Hopefully with twenty four hour shipping. I can't believe this is really happening. Yale isn't happening anymore."
Michael looked at his sister with worry. "How are you doing Krissy?" She thought a moment and realized she was pretty okay with not going back. It was never really her dream anyway. "I think I am okay with it. I think it will be strange just trying to figure out what I want to do, but good at the same time you know." Michael smiled. "Well I can't say I am unhappy with you being back in town again. Us both going to PCU. It'll be great."
Kristina squealed excitedly surprising Michael. "I'm free! I am finally doing something I want to do and living on my own for real. It feels so good." Michael laughed watching his sister dance excitedly around the room. He hoped this would be good for her and just maybe good for him too.