MIKITA IN A DIFFERENT STORY
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This was a product of my imagination.
She was my Sister's Bodyguard
From invitations to the floral arrangement, all is set for Michael and Cassandra's wedding. Michael tried everything he could to forget about a woman from his past until the very day before he finally say I do. Maybe it was the best thing for him to do and thanks to Nikita for deciding for him. For sure, Michael can't forget about her, but living is a learning process. He just really needs to let go of the past and live for tomorrow. Cassandra worked harder together with Alex just to make sure everything is perfect for the big day. It was a dream comes true for her. Alex at the same way feels happy for her best friend and for her brother. It was only Owen who can see the other side of the story. But he chooses not t insist the issue and be happy for his best friend too.
"Hey big boy." Jackie smiled at Michael who's staring blankly at the pool.
"Hi mom." Michael responded.
"I know you're excited for the big day tomorrow. I can't believe it that you're getting married." Jackie was teary eyed.
"Mom, I will always be your son. Are you not happy for me?" Michael asked.
"Of course I am happy for you. It's just that you're going to have your own family already." Jackie answered.
"Mom, you're not going to lose me." Michael hugs Jackie.
"Michael, I know you're not okay." Jackie pulled herself away from Michael.
"Mom, I'm okay. Maybe I'm just a little tense." Michael sits back at the lawn chair.
"You're a little tense or you missed her?" Jackie asked and sits beside Michael.
Michael smiled. "Maybe. You remember mom when I was very angry at her for punching my face and told you that you fire her. I don't know if I was thankful that you did not listen to me or regretting that I should have insist to you that you fire her. I tried mom to follow what she told me and I am still trying up to this day. But mom, my heart misses her so much." He cried ad leaned to Jackie's shoulder.
"Son, if you love her why did you ask Cassandra to marry you? Why did you Nikita decide for you? You have your own thinking and your heart. It is the key to your happiness. You should have not let her go and you should have not given Cassandra this big expectation. If you are hurting inside, then you need to tell Cassandra the truth. Cause if you will deny the truth until tomorrow, there's no room for turning back anymore." Jackie giving some pieces of advices.
"What shall I do mom? She's gone and Cassandra was here beside me." Michael was very confused.
"You just have to listen to your heart. Maybe your path right now is very dark that is why you need to try to be true to yourself as your first step. You need to tell the truth. Say what you really feel. Michael it is okay if you hurt Cassandra than to fool her and yourself after you say I do. Maybe it was a gentleman for you to do and an escape from the pain your break up with Nikita got you on your decision to marry Cassandra. It doesn't end there. You will just continue to be miserable doing something that you really don't love to do. Your dad told me about what happened the last time you saw Nikita. I can feel your pain son. How come I am your mother if I did not feel how blue your feeling is? You need to set free your heart and Cassandra." Jackie held Michael's hand.
"I love her so much and it kills me inside that I'm getting married tomorrow. I need to be focus. I have loved Cassandra before; maybe I'll find my way back loving her again. I have let go of Nikita months ago. I need to do this." Michael gave Jackie a sad smile.
"You're a good man son. I'm proud of you. I know how big and important you are sacrificing. It's your happiness." Jackie hugs Michael.
"I love you mom." Michael replied.
Who would come to know everything about Michael if not his mother Jackie? She understands how her son's feelings for the big day. She notices every passing day that Michael would always look away. When Nikita left and he let her go, he also let his heart go with her.
"Where is Alex?" Owen just arrives in the reception area at the hotel.
Cassandra picks up a big box in the chair. "I'm the one who texted you for you to come here. I want you to have this." She handed the box.
"What is this?" Owen asked.
"I know you love my best friend so much and that you were destined to be with each other. Give this to her tonight. It is a wedding dress." Cassandra answered.
"Cassandra, I don't know what to say. I am shocked. Are you planning for a double wedding tomorrow?" Owen was surprised.
"Sort of. Well if you don't agree, take time to think until dinner tonight. I'm going to text Alex and Michael tonight for a dinner date." Cassandra left Owen puzzled.
Owen was sure that Alex is the one for him. It will be a dream come true to him also if Alex will become his wife. But he was not expecting that it would be this fast. While staring at the dress, he knew Alex would look lovely wearing it. She is his everything.
"Sonia." Nikita called Sonia.
"Yes Nikita." Sonia replied.
Nikita was holding a plane ticket. "I just received a plane ticket, did you book this?" She asked.
"I don't know anything about that. I will ask your handler here." Sonia answered.
Nikita was confused receiving a plane ticket.
"Nikita, it was the duchess who ordered the plane ticket for you." Sonia said.
"What? Did she mention any reason?" Nikita asked once again.
"None. She just ordered to book your flight back here ten days after today." Sonia answered.
Nikita hang up the phone and immediately walks towards the office of the duchess.
"Hi Ma'am. I just want to ask why you ordered a flight for me." Nikita asked Catherine.
"So you received your ticket." Catherine smiled at Nikita.
"Are you terminating my contract?" Nikita asked once more.
"No Nikita. I'm giving you a vacation. It's been three months since you worked for my family. Everything about you was amazing. You're a responsible bodyguard. As my reward for your kindness and your hard work, I want you to have a vacation." Catherine answered.
"Ma'am Catherine, I don't want to go back there." Nikita put down the ticket on the table.
"Nikita you cannot run from him for the rest of your life. I know it is not the real you who's standing in front of me now. I know you left a big part of you in Haven. Stop yourself from hiding. You will never be at peace if there are many questions left unanswered from the past." Catherine walks towards Nikita.
"You don't understand. I'm the one who ended things between us. And maybe he was married already. I have no reasons to go back anymore. I need to move on. I'm sorry but I can't accept this." Nikita responded.
"Nikita, just take a few days or weeks off. Trust me, you need this. Maybe we're not that close to each other but based on my observation, I'm sure that something is missing. I can see through your eyes. Sometimes we just really need to face our problems even if this will cause lots of pains or even our death. It would be better to be like that than living in a misery. You don't deserve that life. I know you can handle things even when you're in pain but I cannot take it seeing you unhappy and searching for something you have let go. I know you miss him. I f he's married than at least you saw it through your eyes. It would be nice to be hurt once and for all than the pain kills you softly." Catherine held Nikita's hand.
Nikita knew she was right. She has been running away from the pain ever since she took the first step in London. She doubted that she did not fight for him and that she let herself be carried by her pain. Thanks to Catherine, she leaned on her about her feelings especially about Michael.
"Hey babe." Michael kisses Cassandra. "I thought it was only me and you. Hi bro." He added seeing Owen was sitting beside Cassandra.
"It is a double date babe. Let us just wait for Alex." Cassandra replied. "There she is just in time." Alex just arrived.
"I'm sorry for being late. Hi babe!" Alex kisses Owen. "You know we should be sleeping right now having our beauty rest for tomorrow especially for the bride and groom." Alex smiled.
"Yeah you're right sissy. I guess Owen will tell you something. He planned for this." Cassandra gave a sarcastic smile to Owen.
"Really, babe. What was it?" Alex asked Owen.
"Well, I think I would rather to take you other place. Sorry guys but I'm a little bit shy when you're around." Owen pulled Alex's hand.
"Go on. Good luck." Cassandra laughed.
"What was that all about?" Michael asked.
"I have no idea too." Cassandra denied. "Let's order. Waiter." She added.
"Yes Ma'am." The waiter said.
"I want to order black bean noodles for two." Cassandra ordered.
Michael was surprised.
"Is that all Ma'am?" The waiter asked.
"Yes. We are on our diet." Cassandra smiled.
"Babe, are you sure you want to eat black bean noodles?" Michael asked.
"Yes. I remember you told me that it was a healthy food. I want to try it." Cassandra answered.
"Okay." Michael replied.
It's been a long time that Michael has eaten black bean noodles. It was the time before Nikita left him in the apartment. He was little surprise that Cassandra ordered it night before their wedding.
"Owen what are we doing here in the park?" Alex asked.
"Okay. Well this might be rushed to you, just listen. Alex I love you. You're the most important person in my life since the day I saw you at the mansion. Everything about you was perfect. You're all I need in this world. I want to spend the rest of my life with you starting tomorrow. Would you love to become my wife?" Owen kneeled in front of Alex with a ring on his hand.
"Owen, oh my God. I can't believe it. We will get marry tomorrow?" Alex was shocked.
"Well that will happen if you say yes." Owen smiled.
"You know how much I love you too. Owen, I love to spend the rest of my life with you." Alex accepted Owen's proposal and sealed it with a long a blissful kiss.
The two spent the magical night at the park sharing each other's happiness.
"This is good." Cassandra talks about the black bean noodles.
"I told you." Michael smiled at her.
"Did you learn eating this food from Nikita?" Cassandra asking in doubt.
Michael suddenly drops his chop sticks. "Cass." He said.
"I'm just curious." Cassandra smiled.
"Yes. I learned it from her." Michael said. "It's like you; she told me that it was a healthy food." He added.
"It is really a good food and I'm happy I have tasted this." Cassandra was already teary eyed. "Before when you order a take out of this, is it really for Alex or for Nikita?" She asked.
"Cass, what are you trying to point out?" Michael asked back.
"Just answer me." Cassandra in a superior tone.
"Okay. I bought it for her. It was her favorite. Are you happy now? I don't get it why are you bringing this up?" Michael replied.
"So you lied." Cassandra cried.
"What is it Cass? Tell me." Michael held Cassandra's hand.
"Do you still love her?" Cassandra asked. "Please be honest Michael for one last time. Tell me." She added.
"I tried to forget everything about her. Cass, I did not asked you to marry just to ease the pain in my heart. I really want to pursue our plan, to be your husband. I know it takes time for me to forget her but I always hope that I have the chance to start my life with you. I have prayed from the day she left that my love for you will come back and that I will be the man you love before." Michael bowed felt so ashamed.
"You still did not answer my question. Do you still love her?" Cassandra asked one more time.
"I'm sorry." Michael kisses Cassandra's hand.
"You're a good man Michael. I know how much pain you have for the last three months. I know also how you tried to be good and loving to me. I thank you for that. I thank you for your sacrifice, for trying to be there for me. Thank you for showing me the real meaning of loving someone. Maybe I'm a kind and loving, but I will always be Cassandra and not Nikita. Maybe our chance of forever has slip away in our hands already. We let it passed. I don't want you to sacrifice your happiness, Michael. You don't deserve to be miserable if we still get married tomorrow. I love you and I'm letting you go. Don't worry, I'll be okay now. I have learned everything from you and Nikita." Cassandra hugs Michael.
"I'm really sorry." Michael responded.
"Make sure if you see her again, don't let her go. Don't be so dumb. If you'll be single when we will meet again, I not going to let you go anymore." Cassandra laughed.
Michael felt relief and free. It is what he loved about Cassandra the first time he met her. He was happy that she already accepted the truth that he has been running away from. He just needs to look for her and grab her hand never letting her go.
"Congrats bro. Where is the honeymoon?" Michael teases Owen.
It was a simple wedding was celebrated for Alex and Owen. It was only the closest to the family who were present.
"We still don't have a place. Do you have a suggestion?" Owen asked back.
"Well, maybe Bora Bora would be great for you two." Michael suggested.
"Anywhere can do just that I'm with your sister." Owen replied and smiled at Alex.
"Take care of her bro and Alex keep your eyes wide open always to Owen." Michael laughed.
"Try me. If you will cheat you know what will happen to you." Alex laughed with Michael.
"How about you bro, what is your plan? Are you going to look for her?" Owen asked.
"No. I'll be going somewhere. If we are meant to be, love will lead her back to me." Michael smiled.
"I'm sure, you will end up together. If you'll see her, tell her that I miss her and I need a bodyguard." Alex teases.
The three shared a friendly conversation before Alex and Owen left for their honeymoon. Michael was happy and also the Kang couple seeing Alex was very happy. They wished them the best marriage life and lots of babies.
"Mikita?" Nikita was surprised seeing Mikita running to her. It was already past three in the afternoon when she arrives at Hainan. Mikita barks at her. "What are you doing here son? Do you still know me?" She said while hugging Mikita.
"Of course he recognizes you. You were his mother." A voice of a man was heard behind Nikita.
Nikita memorized that voice. She stood up and turned around. "Michael." She said.
"Hi Nikita. It's been a long time." Michael smiled.
"What are you doing here?" Nikita asked.
"Well, I was assigned here until the completion of my project. I was renting a room in that house." Michael replied pointing his finger in Nikita's house.
"What, you're staying in our house?" Nikita asked again.
"Yes. Derek allowed me to rent a room there. I have moved my things there and stayed here for almost a week already." Michael answered.
"How about Cassandra, I mean your wife?" Nikita was curious and confused.
"I know you're going to ask me that. Well, I never had a wife. Cassandra and I never got married but we are friends now." Michael walks towards Nikita.
"Why?" Nikita was excited and happy hearing the good news.
"She had realized that I'm in love with someone else and that woman took my heart with her." Michael smiled.
Nikita suddenly felt electrified while Michael was staring at her and walking towards her. "I got to go. That's a bad news. I'm sorry about that. I should have not asked." Nikita walks and passes by Michael.
"God knew how much I miss you Nikita." Michael said.
Nikita heard it and she blushed. She was happy that Michael was still single and that he is right where she is. She wanted to shout that she misses him too but she doesn't want to rush things out.
"Nikita, I'm so glad to see you. I thought you will never go home anymore. I miss you big girl." Derek hugs her daughter.
"I miss you too dad. By the way, is it true that Michael rented a room upstairs?" Nikita asked Derek.
"Yes. But to tell you the truth, he will live here. Since he arrived here, he asks me to allow him to use your room. And I said yes. He told me that he will going to wait for you even until all his hair will turn to grey." Derek answered.
"Dad." Nikita looked at Derek with tears of joy.
"I know and I'm sure. He loves you. He is a good man." Derek hugs Nikita once more.
"I love you dad." Nikita kisses Derek on his cheek.
Nikita left Derek and search for Michael outside their house. But she did not find him. It was only Mikita. Maybe he got mad about her reaction seeing him and not replying on what he said earlier. She looks for him at the shore but still Michael is no where to find. She went to the construction site. She can't believe but half of the project was finished already. It's about fifty floors. And she saw Michael.
"Are you going to jump and commit suicide?" Nikita smiled.
"What are you doing here? Here, wear this." Michael asked back and gave Nikita the construction hat.
"Thanks. I just want to see your project." Nikita replied.
"Well, what can you say?" Michael asked again.
"It's bigger than I thought. It's almost the biggest success for you hah." Nikita answered.
"No. This is just one of my dreams. I'm still chasing for the biggest one." Michael gave Nikita a poker face. "Come sit with me." He added offering Nikita to sit with him on the bench.
"So if this is not the biggest one, then what was it?" Nikita sounded so curious.
"You know when I was young, I always dream to become like my dad, a businessman. While I was growing up, I did everything to be excellent not only with my studies but as a son and brother to my family. Then I met a lady whom I have learned to love for years and sad to say we ended as friends. I have lost that lady because of me. I have found someone who's very stubborn sometimes, very bossy but she has the kindest heart I have ever known. You know she is like that brightest star." Michael pointing at the star. "With all the stars around it with its brightest light you can't hardly find yourself noticing it. When you stare at it more and more, you'll come to love it. She's simple and natural in every single way. That's why I fell in love with her but then she left me. It's the reason why I'm still chasing for the biggest dream I have, to win that someone's heart and live happily ever after" He added.
"So you believe in fairytales hah?" Nikita teases.
"Maybe. But you know it's not more on fairytales. It is the most important thing in this world a true and selfless love." Michael smiled at Nikita.
"Michael I'm sorry." Nikita smiled back.
"You don't have to say sorry because you don't awe me anything. You just did the best for us Nikita. Thank you for that because if that never happened, I would not know that I was this strong to face any kind of problems. If I have let you live in vain, I'm sorry for that." Michael held Nikita's hand.
"No. I'm the one who asked you to let me go. I'm the one who ended our relationship. I deserved that." Nikita responded.
"Nikita I should have not let you go and I should have not let you live in vain. I'm so dumb. I should have fight for you and I should have not listened to you. You scared me that is why." Michael did not finish his sentence.
"So I'm scary?" Nikita asked.
"Yeah. A little bit scary." Michael teases back.
Nikita remove her hand from his. "You know I went here to look for you. Now you will just tease me. I'm leaving." She stood up.
"Why are you looking for me? You want to say something to me?" Michael asked and walks towards Nikita.
"I'm not interested anymore." Nikita said.
Michael held Nikita in her shoulder and let her face him. "Tell me, what are you going to say?" He asked.
"Dad told me that you're staying on my room. You need to pack your things because I'm here for vacation and I want my room." Nikita faked to tease Michael.
Michael laughed. "So you're telling me to move out. What if I don't like?" He asked.
"I'll punch you in your face." Nikita answered.
"Try me." Michael rides on Nikita's bet.
Nikita punch Michael on his face and he fell on the floor.
"Oh my God I'm so sorry Michael. Are you okay? I don't mean it. You push me to do it." Nikita helped Michael to stand up.
"I miss that punch. You really need to do it hah." Michael holding his face.
"I'm so sorry." Nikita remove Michael's hand and let her hand holds his face.
Without second thought Michael hugs Nikita so tight. "I miss you so much." He said.
"I miss you too." Nikita responded.
Michael let go of her and held her face. He kisses her lips and wraps his arms in her back. While Nikita was responding on his kiss letting herself dance with the romance she felt while their arms was wrapped with each other.
"I thought I lost you Michael." Nikita whispered.
"You will never gonna lose me. I love you so much Nikita. If I'm going to die now, I'll be in peace because you're with me now." Michael kisses Nikita in her forehead.
"No, you're not going to die. Michael I love you and if I'm going to be with somebody to live my life, it will only be you. I'm dead without you, Michael. Don't you dare leave me, okay?" Nikita hugs Michael.
"Finally, you said that you love me." Michael replied.
"I love you so much. Michael, I'll be stupid if I'm going to let you go again. You're everything to me. Thank you for loving me Michael." Nikita kisses Michael.
"I love you too. And don't worry, as your father said I will not going anywhere. I'll spend the rest of my life loving and caring for you." Michael gave Nikita his sweetest smile.
"How did you know that?" Nikita asked.
"Well, that's a father-in-law and a son-in-law instinct." Michael kisses Nikita.
The two shared the rest of the night making each other feels their affection. Nikita finds her way back to Michael and Michael never loses faith on their love with each other. It was two different people who fell in love despite of their differences. It was a journey of love, pain, sacrifice and real happiness. Maybe the path they have chosen was not easy and lots of sacrifices and pains they need to experience. But their true love prevails no matter how hard it is and no matter how painful it was. Love takes time. It is unconditional. It is painful. It is selfless. Win or loss, what matter is we fight, we learn and we love.
"Are you ready?" Alex asked Nikita who was staring herself in the mirror wearing an elegant and simple wedding dress.
"Almost." Nikita smiled.
"You're so beautiful." Alex smiled back.
"Thank you." Nikita replied.
"I know you're going to be a good wife to my brother and that you will take good care of him. Nikita, thank you for making my brother complete." Alex hugs Nikita.
"He completes me too. Thank you for your support." Nikita held Alex's hand.
It was late in the afternoon to celebrate a beach wedding. It was simple and romantic. it's the most unforgettable and the happiest day not only for Nikita and Michael but also to their love ones.
"You look so perfect." Michael whispered at Nikita's ear.
"I know." Nikita smiled and kisses Michael.
I want to thank you all for reading and liking my story. Thanks you for pushing me to finish it. This would not be possible if Nikita, our show does not exist. It was my inspiration. The journey of "MIKITA IN DIFFERENT STORY _ She was my Sister's Bodyguard" has come to its end. I hope you like it and please review.
(A little glimpse of MIKITA IN DIFFERENT STORY _ Singing for a Second Chance)
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 play with woman's heart. 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 playboy?
Expect for lots of drama, exciting twist and lots of Michael and Nikita romance.