MIKITA IN A DIFFERENT STORY
(Disclaimer: I do not own the show Nikita or its characters.)
This was a product of my imagination.
She was my Sister's Bodyguard
"What happened sissy?" Alex was worried seeing Cassandra lying in bed at the hospital.
Cassandra can't help it and find herself, crying again because Michael dumped her. "I can't take it. Your brother is breaking up with me. He is my life and I can't live without him." She said.
"What are you talking about? Cass, Michael broke up with you? Why?" Alex asked.
"Yes, he's gone. Michael is gone. Alex please help me. I want him back." Cassandra held Alex hand.
"Okay. I will talk to him. I'll do everything to help you. Please Cassandra, don't you ever try again to kill yourself. I got so worried about you." Alex kissed her friend on her cheek.
Cassandra tried to kill herself by drinking doses of sleeping pills. She cannot find strength to resist the pain that their break up caused her. Michael was the man of his life and her everything. His words have wrecked her and letting her go made her decide to end her own life. But it was good that her mom was there and called for emergency immediately and she survive.
Nikita was surprised seeing Owen on the hall way. "You're here already. Where's Alex?" She asked.
"She's in the hospital right now. We rushed back home because Cassandra was in the hospital right now But the big bosses were left behind to finish the tour." Owen answered.
"Cassandra was hospitalized?" Nikita asked again.
"Yes. I left Alex there." He said.
"I'm just curious. What happened to her?" Nikita importunate to know what happened.
"I don't know. But it seems that they're having a problem." Owen answered.
"Okay. Well if you and Alex were here already I guess I need to see her." Nikita said.
"It's okay. I'll take care of her for the meantime. Alex was so affected on what happened to her best friend. I guess she needs me more than her bodyguard. I need to support her emotionally. Cassandra was Alex's person." Owen feeling sad for her girlfriend.
"I know and I understand. I'll go with you to the mansion." Nikita walked with Owen to the Mansion.
Knowing Cassandra was in the hospital, Nikita was bothered more of her conscience. She knew it was because of her and Michael why Cassandra was in the hospital. This is what she is afraid of, hurting someone else and the people around her. It was selfish for her and Michael not thinking about the people whom they could hurt.
"What were you thinking why you broke up with her? Why did you this to her?" Alex was mad and attack Michael who was reading magazine at the living room.
"Alex, stay out of it. I know she was your best friend but this is about me and her." Michael puts down the magazine in the table and looks at Alex.
"How do I not care about the two of you while my best friend was in the hospital right now because she tried to kill herself last night? She almost killed herself because of you." Alex cried in front of Michael.
"What did you say?" Michael was shocked.
"You heard me right. She's in the hospital right now that is why I needed to go home immediately. What comes to your mind and you broke up with her?" Alex asked.
"I never thought that it could come this far. Alex I'm sorry but as I have said it's between me and Cassandra. I told her everything and tried not to hurt her. I know that any move I make, I will hurt her. I love her so much and you know that. I have tried everything to get her back." Michael answered.
"And what's the issue then? Do you have someone else?" Alex asked again.
"It is not because of someone else. Blame me. It is me who broke up with her. I did not intend to hurt Cassandra. I didn't want to fall out of love. I have change. I hope you understand. If you're on my shoes you would rather hurt your best friend than lying to her every passing day and Cassandra doesn't deserve to be fooled. I just did what was right. I'm sorry if I hurt her." Michael apologized.
"Please bro; don't do this to my best friend. Just think about how long you've been together already, those happy years together. Say anything you want for you to change your decision. She's my person." Alex is pleading.
Michael sits down. "I can't lie anymore. I'm so thankful to be with Cass for years. A big part of what I've become today was because of her. It's just that I have wake up and realize that I'm missing something that's important to me. I've forgot how to be scared and to be truly happy. I thought I was complete being with her, but still I found myself searching for something else." He said.
"You found Nikita, am I right?" Alex asked with anger in her voice.
"Alex please. Don't get mad at her. She has nothing to do with what I have done and decided." Michael answered.
"Are you in love with her?" Alex asked again. "Is she the reason why my best friend almost killed herself?" She added.
"Nikita has nothing to do with what Cassandra has done to herself. I told you, I'm the one who broke with her. It's not Nikita. Please, stay her out of this." Michael stood up and saw Nikita standing listening to their conversation. "Nikita." He said.
"Here comes the relationship wrecker. You're a traitor." Alex moves towards Nikita. "I asked you before if there's something between you and Michael. Nikita you said he was just teasing you and you got irritated. I treated as a friend. Why did you do this to me?" Alex cried out her anger.
"Alex stop it." Michael walks between them and protects Nikita.
"What do you want Nikita? Are you happy to ruin my best friend and brother's relationship?" Alex shouted at Nikita.
Nikita was all mum on what was happening. She was already crying hearing those words from Alex, how much she was affected on what was happened to Cassandra. This is what she was afraid of.
"Alex shut up. Get mad at me. Blame me okay. Just stay her out of this." Michael trying to stop Alex from blaming Nikita.
"You two go to hell. I don't want to see your face again. I don't need a bodyguard anymore." Alex walked out.
"I'm sorry about that. Are you okay?" Michael asked with his hands on Nikita's face assuring she's okay.
"I need a walk and think." Nikita kisses Michael's hand.
Michael knew she needed time alone. What Alex has told her was too harsh. He knew she was hurt not only about what Alex have told her, but with their friendship. Nikita was already confused if she has made the right decision. But she loves him.
"Hey, is Michael going to visit me?" Cassandra asked Alex who just walked in her room.
"Cass, I'm so sorry. You need to move on without him. He's in love with Nikita." Alex with tears in her eyes.
"No I can't do that. I love Michael more than my life. He is the one for me." Cassandra was begging. "I will see Nikita and asks her to let go of your brother. I will do everything even if I kneel in front of her, I will." She added.
"No Cass, you will not do that. You will not act as a stupid person just for my idiot brother and for that bitch." Alex responded.
"I want your brother Alex. You promised me that you will help me. I will be crazy without him by my side." Cassandra cried.
"Okay. Just stop." Alex hugs her friend.
Alex was mad about Michael and Nikita and at the same time felt much pity for her best friend. She felt there was something between her bodyguard and her brother, she was just not expecting that it would come this far. Nikita was so kind to her. But because of the current scenario she felt that she was betrayed.
"Alex told me to talk to you and enlighten your mind. I thought we have talked about it and you agreed to me that you will stay away from Nikita. What happened? Owen asked Michael who was staring blankly at the pool.
"I tried my best to stay away from her. But you know the moment that she was shot and lying in my arms, I was so afraid to lose her. Seeing her slightly losing her consciousness makes me feel to revenge and kill Sean for what he did. I never felt that way before. I was going crazy knowing that she was not okay. I love her and I can't deny that anymore." Michael answered.
"What do you plan now?" Owen asked back. "Cassandra loves you so much. It is possible that she will kill herself again. She was begging you to go back to her." He added.
"What do you want me to do, go back to her so that she will not kill herself anymore? I will just hurt her more if I will do that and I can't let go of Nikita because of that. Cassandra doesn't deserve to be fooled and Nikita and I deserve to be happy. I understand that you were on their side. I just want you to know, I know I just did the right thing." Michael answered.
"I'm not taking any side. No one can force you to do something that you can't. You just need to be sure that you're right with your decision." Owen replied.
"You told me that I was crazy before thinking about her. Nikita was my life. She makes me feel and see things differently." Michael smiled.
"You're really in love and happy." Owen smiled back.
Owen never saw his best friend with all those happiness in his eyes before. Maybe some relationship doesn't mean that it was strong when a couple has been together for years already. Love really moves in a mysterious way.
Nikita spent her time alone thinking about tomorrow. She was not use on hurting someone else. Alex's anger and Cassandra's condition was bothering her. She felt guilty about everything and it kills her inside. If she could only stay away and never give in on her feelings towards Michael this could have not been happening.
"Hey. I've been looking for you. I came to your apartment and you weren't there." Michael kisses Nikita on her cheek who was sitting beside the skating ring at the Central Park.
"How did you know I was here?" Nikita asked.
"My heart taught me." Michael sits beside her and held her hand.
"Really hah? Have you visit Cassandra?" Nikita asked again.
"I'm more worried about you. Please don't get affected on what happened to her." Michael answered.
"Michael, it was because of me why Cassandra was in the hospital right now. How can I not be affected of that?" Nikita stood up.
"Nikita, okay. I have promise you right, that I will fix everything ad I will keep that because I love you so much. I'm scared to death to lose you." Michael stood up and held Nikita's hand.
"Michael, I don't know if can stand it knowing everybody was not in peace because of our relationship. We will just hurt them more if we still continue this." Nikita responded.
"You give just like that. Nikita, please don't cause I won't let you give up on me. Not now. Not tomorrow. We're on this together. Please keep your promise that you will stay with me." Michael gave Nikita a sweet and short kiss. "Let's stop thinking about others. This is our world now." Michael added and embraced Nikita.
Nikita felt and saw the truth in Michael's eyes. She can't deny to herself that she felt secured on how much Michael loves and cared for her. She loves him more seeing him fighting for his love for her. But is it enough?
The two spent quality time at the Central park. They skate together, chasing with each other like kids.
"Have someone told you that you have a killer laugh? It the best thing I love about you." Michael smiled at Nikita.
"I thought you love me first because of my smile. So you lied?" Nikita asked.
"Everything about you is perfect. It is just that when you giggle, it feels so sweet and natural." Michael answered.
"You're lying. You're just making false statement just to fool me." Nikita said.
"Of course not. You're beautiful not only on the outside but more on the inside." Michael kisses her. It was a long kiss while everyone skating was watching them.
After skating, Michael and Nikita went to the Chinese restaurant across the park and eat black bean noodles. They reminisce their past and laughed together. It was a romantic moment for the two without feeling any awkwardness for their new treatment for each other. It's as if it was only yesterday they were fighting at lobby of the hotel, and then the next day they were madly in love with each other. They've decided not to talked about their current situation. It was just between them and their love for each other.
"Hello Mikita! How's our eldest son?" Michael talking to their dog.
"Mikita you still remember daddy? I guess not hah." Nikita teases in time Mikita bark at Michael.
"Stop barking. I'm your dad." Michael laughs.
"I guess he just misses you." Nikita smiled.
"Well, I would feel better if you miss me too." Michael smiled back and pulled Nikita's hand to the sofa.
"You're dreaming." Nikita shook her head.
"So you don't miss me?" Michael asked and gave Nikita a space on the sofa.
"No. I don't miss you. I just really miss you so much." Nikita kisses Michael and wrap her arms around Michael.
"If you miss me, can I sleep here?" Michael held her tight.
Nikita moves her body away. "Can you sleep here forever?" Nikita asked back.
Michael kisses Nikita and let his hands travel her back while Nikita rides to the warmth and love she felt on his lips. Slowly Michael un-button Nikita's polo shirt and Nikita did the same thing. Michael carried Nikita and brought her in her bedroom. They were half naked feeling each other warmth with his lips travelling on her body. It was an enchanting night for the two lovers. Nikita let go of the fear and surrender to her love for Michael. He was her first and her everything. The two were running for their breath and can't stop their selves from craving for more.
After hours of love making, Nikita woke up and fix her things. She will be running away from him. She gave herself a chance to be with him for the last time. Maybe she was coward, but she can't let Michael throw and sacrifice everything just for her. She realizes that she needed to leave while she still can. She loves him that much for her to let him go.
"I want thank you for everything especially for loving me. I haven't told you yet, but Michael I love you. I love you so much. I hope one day you will understand why I have to do this. It's just that I love you so much to let you go and be with the woman whom you really deserve. I love you and I'm sorry." Nikita whisper on Michael's ear who fell asleep safe and sound.
Nikita left Michael on her apartment with Mikita. She cannot take the dog. She will just be reminded of him more and that makes her weak. It was so hard for her to leave the love of her life behind but it was the best decision for her to make just to give peace to all the people affected on their relationship especially Alex.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Cassandra asked Nikita.
"I just want to apologize." Nikita answered.
"You're a bitch and a wrecker." Cassandra shouted.
"I'm sorry." Nikita cried and left Cassandra's room and met Alex in the hall way.
"What are you doing here? Is your conscience bothering you for destroying my brother and my best friend's relationship?" Alex was mad asking.
"I came here to apologize to Cassandra and you. I'm sorry but I did not intend to hurt you nor Cassandra." Nikita answered.
"You stay away with my brother then I will forgive you. You disappear and we will be okay." Alex said.
"Don't worry I will stay away not because I wanted you to forgive me but to give you peace and your best friend. I want you to know that I tried everything to stay away from your brother. I tried everything to control my feelings towards him and just forget everything. But it seems that our destiny was playing with us. Alex I did not ask your brother to love me nor beg to break up with your best friend. I'm not a woman juts like what you think about me. I never lied to you. When you asked me if there's something between me and your brother, and I answered you no. It was true. It was that time that I tried to stay away from your brother because I don't want to hurt someone else especially you. I love your brother. I choose to stay away to let him be with the woman that he deserve. I know even if we will fight for our love, we will not be happy because many were affected. I don't want him to sacrifice everything for me especially you brother-sister relationship. It's hard and painful but I'm letting him go. I'm really sorry. Please take care yourself and Michael." Nikita walks away with tears in her eyes.
It was the best thing for her. She just really can't hide nor ignore the pain leaving Michael behind and letting him go. He was her first love. How she wished things were different between them.
Michael slowly opened his eyes and his dismay he did not find Nikita on his side. It was just a note for him.
"I'M SORRY. I'M LETTING YOU GO. I CAN"T KEEP MY PROMISE ANYMORE. TAKE CARE OF OUR SON. PLEASE DON'T WASTE TIME FINDING ME." –Niki
Michael knew it was a goodbye note. He crumpled the paper and throws it away hoping that he was just dreaming. He picks up his phone and called Nikita but it was already out of reach.
(Up next…. Michael and Nikita accidentally cross path way after days has passes by. What will happened to the lovers knowing Michael felt that he was abandoned by Nikita? Will they reunite? The wedding was still on the go…. Will Michael back out or will he tie the knot with Cassandra.
Two more chapters and MIKITA IN DIFFERENT STORY_My own story "Singing for a Second Chance"unveils.