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.
(I'm sorry if it took me so long to update. I hope you can bear with me guys. It's been a rough road for this past few days and I'm trying to search for an inspiration to continue with my story. Hoping you'll join me until the very last chapter. Review and relate to others.)
Singing for a Second Chance
Nikita can't resist the electrifying emotions she felt in Michael's kiss. She needs to wake up from her dream. She slaps Michael on the face. "What are you thinking? You are so rude." She screamed.
"Nikita, you and the lady in the bar were the same. It was you." Michael held Nikita's face.
"What are you talking about? You're insane. Please go." Nikita denied Michael's claim and she step backwards. Her fear ruled her feelings.
Michael felt ashamed of his actions toward Nikita. He was sure about it but looking at Nikita's face, he was so indecent towards her. "I'm sorry. I don't know what's happening to me. I thought it was you whom I've been looking for. I'm sorry Nikita." Michael bowed his head and left Nikita.
Nikita could have just admitted that Michael was right but her fear of the possibilities that Michael could take Denise away from her. If Michael will found out about it, eventually he will realized that he was the father of Denise. It is what Nikita was avoiding to happen.
Michael was not sure what to feel towards Nikita and the lady in the bar. Everything has just become clear to his mind and it just that he cannot confirm it through Nikita. If it was not her, why does her face shows up in his imagination? Is she really the one or he was falling for Nikita and hoping that she was the lady in the bar.
"Good morning Amanda!" Nikita smiled at Amanda.
"It's good that you're here already. By the way you'll be going to L.A. today. Alex prepared everything for you. You just have to get some clothes to bring. We already informed Michael. He'll be waiting for you at the airport." Amanda instructed Nikita.
"All I thought I'm going to manage him and now, what is this?" Nikita was confused.
Amanda walks towards Nikita. "I'm sorry I need to interfere earlier this morning. There's an event in the Town Plaza California and they want to have Michael there as their guest. It's an opportunity for Michael to promote his album. I need to decide immediately because the event will be tomorrow. I'm sorry if I have overboard what I've assigned to you." She held Nikita's hand.
"Can I instruct somebody to accompany Mr. West in L.A.? I can't go." Nikita sits on the chair.
"Nikita you know what my answer to your question is. Tickets were already booked and you need to get your things now because in two hours you need to be at the airport. Please Nikita. Don't worry. If my loads will lessen up I will handle Michael. I promise. Just be more patient now. I need you. The company needs you." Amanda pleaded.
"Okay. No point of reasoning. I need to go. I have a flight to catch." Nikita left.
Nikita get some clothes in her apartment and directly goes to the airport. She doesn't know if she will be happy on having the chance to be with Michael. But she feels awkward remembering what happened to them just that morning. It feels like the destiny is making a way for them to see what lies ahead of them. When she arrives at the airport, Michael was waiting for her. She handed to him her ticket and never said any single word. She wanted for Michael to feel that she was mad with what he has done. Even when they were sitting next to each other, still Nikita was mum. Michael felt guilty and sorry for what he has done. Maybe he had pushed things so far.
"You need to rehearse your songs for tomorrow. I'll accompany you to the rehearsing area." Nikita instructed Michael. They reach their destination, the Omni Hotel. "Excuse me. I'm Nikita Mears. I'm from IMP Company and I believe we had made a reservation here." She said to the receptionist.
"Good morning Ma'am." The receptionist smiled. "Ms. Alex reserves a room for you Ma'am. Here's your key, room 504." She confirmed.
"Only one room for the two of us?" Nikita asked.
"Yes Ma'am. Actually Ms. Udinov asks for two rooms but there's only one room available. Don't worry Ma'am it's big for the two of you." The receptionist answered.
"That's fine. I'll take it." Nikita took the key and gave it to the bell hop who is carrying her luggage.
When they are about to enter in the elevator Michael held Nikita's hand. "Hey. If you're not comfortable to be with me in one room, I can look for another room in other hotels." He said.
"That would be better but in the nature of our partnership we need to work hand in hand. I can be with you in one room just maintain a distance from me." Nikita pulled her hand.
"Nikita I'm sorry for what I've done. I know I have destroyed your trust and I don't know how to make it up to you. I hope you'll forgive me." Michael regretted.
"We just need to deal with your career and my job now. I'll be civil to you and hope you will do the same." Nikita walks inside the elevator.
Michael was sad for the consequences brought by his disrespect. While he was staring at her, he reminisce their friendship. He was stupid for making a mistake and for destroying what they have.
"You take the bedroom and I can stay here at the couch." Nikita offered. It sounds weird but Michael was her client and she needs to be hospitable always.
"No. You take the bedroom Nikita. I'll have the couch." Michael disagrees.
"Michael, please don't argue with me regarding this. Just take the bedroom, okay." Nikita lay down in the couch.
Michael carried Nikita and brought her in the bedroom. He laid her down and immediately stepped outside. He picks up Nikita's luggage and brought it in her room and closes the door. Nikita was silent in what Michael has done. She asked him not to argue then maybe carrying her inside would stop their argument. She finds it sweet and still confused on Michael's feelings towards her and with the lady in the bar. He was very affected with that lady and with her as Nikita; she doesn't know how he really feels.
Michael practices with the hired band while Nikita was negotiating with the organizers. He was onstage singing his song while silently observing Nikita. Is he in love or he just missed Jamie that much?
"Let's have snacks there at the cafeteria." Michael invited Nikita.
Nikita just nodded to avoid conversation with him.
"Michael?" A voice heard from behind.
Michael turns around. "Cass!" He was surprised seeing her former flame, Cassandra. She was the woman who tried to help Michael from moving on.
Cassandra walks towards Michael and hugs him. "I can't believe it. I heard lot of things about you especially about your album. I'm so happy for you." She said.
"Yeah. Neither do I. By the way, this is Nikita my manager. Nikita meet Cassandra." Michael introduces.
Cassandra offered a hand to Nikita. "I'm glad to meet you. I know how hard to manage him because I have already gone with that job also not as manager but as her girlfriend." She laughs.
Nikita just smiled and wordlessly stared at Cassandra. She was a beauty queen.
"Have coffee with us." Michael held Cassandra's hand. "Hey boss let's go." He added.
"No. You just go ahead. I know you have many things to catch up. I'll go home and take some rest. I'm in a jet lag. Enjoy." Nikita steps away seeing Michael will oppose from what she said.
Michael felt cheerless about Nikita's reaction. He was happy when he agrees to have coffee with him. It would be a chance for him to fix things between them but because Cassandra showed now it's gone. He can see sadness in her eyes. She was miserable. He was happy he's with Cassandra again but it's just too sad seeing Nikita walked away.
"Ms. Nikita Mears?" A guy in the lobby meets Nikita.
"Daniel." Nikita was shocked.
"Hey Nikita. I'm glad to see you again. I actually waited for you." Daniel smiled. He was the guy who played Nikita's heart in the past.
Nikita gave him a force smile and continue walking towards the elevator. She was still angry with what he has done to her. He was her first love and he just broke her heart. Seeing his face again brings back the pain freshly in her heart.
"Nikita please stop. I'm sorry. You know I was hoping that you will come here for tomorrow's event. I'm one of the organizers and I personally ask for your client's appearance in the show. I wanted to repair things especially for hurting you. I'm sorry. Please spare some time with me, tonight. I'll wait for you at the La Cita bar, 8pm. It was just on the other side of the street. I'll wait for you even if you don't come." Daniel asked for a second chance and apology.
Nikita was alone in their room. She can't stop thinking about Michael who's with Cassandra and Daniel's invitation. What shall she do? She was eating by her jealousy about the Michael and Cassandra thing. She was perfect for him. She's white and blonde. She's so beautiful. She stood up and stared at herself in the mirror. She felt pity remembering Cassandra's physical features.
Michael arrives at the hotel past seven. He brought with him dinner for Nikita. When he entered at the suite, he directly searches for Nikita in her room. But she was in the bathroom. When Nikita in bathrobe finished taking a bath, she was surprised with the food in her bed. She smiled and carried it outside.
"You brought this?" Nikita asked Michael.
"Yes. I thought you'll be starving so I bought dinner for you." Michael answered.
Nikita put the food in the center table. "Thanks but I will be going out." She said.
"You have a date?" Michael asked.
"Yes. I don't have to answer but it was Daniel who invited me tonight. You can rest ahead of me for you to have the strength to perform tomorrow." Nikita answered and left the room.
Michael can't blame Nikita for hating him. It was an ungentlemanly thing that he has done. He was feeling lowly seeing Nikita's eyes who are very disappointed of him. If he could have just think things twice before concluding everything then it could have been just fine between them. He was surprised that she's going out with Daniel. Alex has mentioned it to him before. He's the man who courted Nikita for a bet. Now he's worried.
"I'm glad that you came. I was hoping you'll give me chance to make it up to you. By the way this is Percy, one of the organizers also." Daniel introduces Nikita who just arrived at the bar.
"Hey nice meeting you." Nikita smiled.
"So, you're still the same. It was Same Nikita as before." Daniel said. "Do you want to drink or eat something first?" He asked.
"I'm still not that hungry. Just order me a glass of Chinon." Nikita answered.
After a while, Nikita felt comfortable being with Daniel again. If he could have been just kind before, it could be him the father of Denise. He was kind and has a sense of humor but the problem now is that he is not Michael. She remembers his face feeling sorry about kissing her. If he only knew that she was really the lady in the bar.
"May I have the honor to have this dance?" Daniel asked.
Nikita laughs and felt ashamed. "You know that I don't know how to dance." She said.
"You know that I don't take no as an answer. Please." Daniel held Nikita's hand and walks her on the dance floor.
Nikita have no choice but to dance with the music with Daniel's guide. When Daniel thought Nikita was already carried away with the music, he closely held Nikita towards him. He was taking advantage with the opportunity she has given him. Slowly, his arms travel to her back lower to her butt. Nikita felt a little disrespect but she was afraid to react. In her thoughts, maybe it was not intentional. Daniel did not stop his self on his intention to play with Nikita's innocence again and again.
"Hey!" Michael taps Daniel's shoulder. "I'm not happy with what you are doing with my friend." He said.
"Who the hell are you?" Daniel angrily asked.
"It doesn't matter for you to know who I am. Please just take off your hands away from my friend. Let's go Nikita." Michael pulled Nikita's hand.
"Hey fool, I'm his date. This is none of your business. So please don't interfere." Daniel held Nikita's other hand.
"Do you want to make a scene? If you'll ask me, it would be an honor for me to make a scene with you. It's been a long time since I have used my fists, would you like me to try on your face?" Michael started to get mad.
"Stop it. Daniel, please. Michael, don't make a scene if you don't want to ruin what we have worked for. Let's go." Nikita turns to pulled Michael's hand.
Nikita and Michael walked out from the bar. She was mad and same with him.
"What are you thinking?" Nikita screamed at Michael.
Michael smiled and he can't believe after defending Nikita, she has the guts to get mad. "What am I thinking? What do you think Nikita?" He asked back.
"If you make a scene there, it would have been a kiss goodbye to your career. Do you know that?" Nikita was shaking her head.
"This is funny. I know kissing you was a rude act that I've done towards you. It's unforgivable for you. But he was already enjoying touching your butt and that's just okay for you? Why did you not complain or stop him? Are you enjoying it?" Michael frantically asked.
Nikita slapped him. "You don't know what you are saying." She said.
"Maybe I don't, especially the very reason why you accepted his invitation after gambling your heart with his friends. Or you still love that stupid and idiot man? I can't believe it. I saw that you were badly treated and I can't take what he was doing with my friend. I just can't watch so I came to rescue you because you're one of the girls who don't deserve to be mistreated. You're not that kind of girl and like you who's having the most delicate and kind heart, he's an asshole for doing that to you. I'm sorry if I interfered. You can go back inside and enjoy the rest of the night with your respectful and handsome date." Michael walked away from Nikita.
Nikita knew he was right. Tears fell down from her eyes. Seeing him walking away from her, breaks her heart. She was glad he was there to protect her but what did she do? She pushed him away once again. She knew she's going too far to protect her secret. If pushing him away would lead her not to sink deeply in love with him, at all means she will. Her heart is already resisting what she was doing. Hating the person she loves is the most exhausted thing she has ever done.
Michael was mad leaving Nikita behind. He can't accept the fact that she's angry with what she did. He was expecting that they will make peace after rescuing her but it's the other way around. When Daniel started to take advantage with Nikita, his eyes wanted to kill him and eat him alive. He doesn't know why he's very affected but he knew Nikita was not just his manager. She was his friend. She's special and he's starting to fall for her.
Nikita woke up early in the morning. She went outside to check on Michael but he was not there. She waited for him to go home last night but he never did. He was mad and she knew. She prepared herself for the event not only for Michael but to the chance she can encounter Daniel at the event. She doesn't discern what to feel, but she knew that she was sad and lost.
The crowd applauded for Michael's performance.
"I'm glad that you like it. This next song is dedicated to the person whom I have treated so badly. It's not my intention to be rude to you and please believe me. I made this song for a lady whom I met years ago. I don't know who she is. What I only know is she shown me the light that I've been missing since I've lost the love of my life. Thanks for somehow in your simple way, you fix me. Wherever she is, I hope she can hear me." Michael gave the crowd a sincere but sad smile.
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Nikita was quietly listening and staring at Michael in the backstage. Everything between them is becoming more complicated especially for Nikita. Maybe she was the lady in the bar but will Michael feels the same way if she reveals the truth? Does Michael really have move on from his past that he's been running away from through his songs? Jamie hopes that he will be the person he is today and no matter what will happen she will always be the biggest part of Michael. He keeps on saying about the love of his life, how she can compete with that.
"I told you that he will bite on my invitation. Now I win again. She's desperate." Daniel laughs with his friend.
Michael heard what he said. He stops from walking away and walks towards Daniel. "Hey dude, I forgot to do something last night." He punches Daniel on his face.
Nikita saw it and run towards Michael. "Michael!" She shouted.
"You know dude, stop messing up with my friends." Michael said.
"I don't know what you're saying." Daniel replied.
Nikita pulled Michael away. "You're such a childish. I told you to control your temper." She advised.
"Let me go Nikita. I'll stop because there's no point of protecting someone who doesn't want to be protected." Michael angrily looks at Nikita's eyes. "Daniel, you can sue me whatever I want. At least you have just to realize that the person you gamble way back before and last night has the kindest heart on earth. Try to play bet again using Nikita and you'll see I can do more than punching your face." He walked out.
"Our date last night was a bet?" Nikita asked Daniel.
Daniel was tight-lipped with Nikita's accusation because of shame.
"I can't believe I have accepted your invitation after hurting me before. I should have thought not only twice but many times that an animal like you won't change for the rest of your life." Nikita walks towards Daniel and slapped him on his face.
Nikita followed Michael at the hotel. She found him fixing his things ready to leave.
"You should have not made a scene. It could destroy you." Nikita said.
"You still don't get it Nikita. It's okay to ruin everything I have started than letting you to be played by some psychopathic man. You're more important than my career. You're my friend and until now I'm so guilty of kissing you and destroying your trust. I care Nikita." Michael sits down.
"I'm sorry." Nikita cried.
Michael reaches out for her. He sat beside her. "I'm sorry. I did not intend to be rude to you. I'm searching for an answer. You know about the lady in the bar, I remember her face the moment that I saw you. And when I kissed you, I knew it was you. But I was wrong." Michael responded.
"Do you love her?" Nikita asked.
"I don't know. All I know is that I just want to thank her for giving me a hand when I was lost." Michael answered.
"What have she done for you not to forget her?" Nikita asked again.
"I'm not sure what it is. It feels like that moment I saw my wife in her. She uplifted my doubts about life. She's like my rainbow after the rain. I don't know." Michael forces his mind to remember her face.
Nikita was touched and hurt with what she heard from Michael. She knew he was madly in love with her late wife but hearing those words directly from his mouth was very heart breaking. More tears fell down in her cheeks. She stood up and walked away from Michael. "You know the moment I have heard Denise cry, it was so fulfilling. She's my little angel and she's my life. She's the reason why I've been struggling and fighting." She said.
"She's your daughter. It's every mom will do for their child. I know you're a good mother. You don't have to tell me that." Michael stood up and walks towards her.
"I don't want to lose her Michael." Nikita let out her fears.
"You will never lose her Nikita. Are you telling me this because of the incident while ago?" Michael asked.
"No. Years ago I was scouting an artist but she did not show up that night. Then I met a guy who was lost and lonely. I felt pity with that guy and I felt his sincerity when he asked me to fix him. I said yes and spent the night with him." Nikita narrated.
Michael was starting to crumble in his feet while listening to Nikita.
"Months after I have learned that I was pregnant and I have Denise. I was so afraid for my daughter that's why I became selfish. I did not search for that guy because it would be unfair for me and for him to oblige him the consequence we have done for one night only. I'm sorry Michael." Nikita kneeled herself because of the pain she felt unveiling the truth to Michael. "I'm the lady in the bar and you're the father of Denise." She cried out loud. Every fear and every doubt she had poured it out.
(upnext… Michael's acceptance. A change has come. What will happen to Nikita and Michael… and more.)