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! Please aside from reading and reviewing SINGING FOR A SECOND CHANCE; also support my new story Mikita in Different Story Part III_A BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF A LOST PRINCESS. I have already uploaded the first chapter entitled Losing Everything. Please. I promise that you'll love it same with this story. And please bear with me if there are errors in my fic. I can't find time to edit. My schedule is very busy and I'm so far in being a professional writer. I just wanted to share my thoughts through my stories.. Hoping you can understand guys.)

Singing for a Second Chance

Michael was shocked with Nikita's revelation. He had hoped that the lady in the bar was Nikita. But knowing that she really is and they have a daughter was very startling. He was confused on what to feel. Seeing Nikita crying, he doesn't know if he will get mad or will he understand the fear that she feels towards him and for Denise.

"Why did you hide it from me?" Michael asked feeling sorry for not being there for Denise and also Nikita. He was sitting in the couch while Nikita was sitting beside the window blankly staring the view outside.

"I don't know why but what I am sure about is that I don't want to lose Denise and to complicate things. When I learned that I'm pregnant, I told myself even living without you I will make sure that Denise will have a beautiful life." Nikita answered.

"Did it not bother you that Denise would eventually need her father? Nikita, she is my daughter too." Michael starts to get mad with their situation.

"Do you expect me just to knock you on your door and tell you that "Hey Michael I'm pregnant" and things will be okay? Let's accept that things happened not because we have feelings with each other but because we are weak. I will not let you or me commit to something we really never want." Nikita responded.

"How can you say that? You deprived me the right to know the truth about my daughter. Maybe you are afraid of losing Denise but did you ever think that Denise will also need a father no matter what will happen? In the first place you have judged me to steal your daughter away. I can't do that. Just like what you have said, it happened just one night and we are not prepared for it. But at least you should have told me about her. You should have not decided for me." Michael could not still believe that he has a daughter and that he has missed already three years of her life.

"What will you do Michael if I told you about it the moment that I've learned that I'm pregnant? Would you believe and accept me without any doubts? Will you take the responsibility?" Nikita stood up and sits in front of Michael. She looks directly in his eyes.

Michael pauses for a while trying to analyze and think about things that could have happened in the past.

"You see. You can't even answer directly. I don't know you that time and same in your part. Do you think I will run and tell you about it? Will it not give me the doubts that you might reject me and push me away? I don't want to oblige you on things that happened unexpectedly. You know that Michael. You know that it was a one night stand only." Nikita cried.

"Nikita, I've been looking for you." Michael replied.

"No Michael. I asked you last night if what makes you not forget about the lady you met almost four years ago. You said that because she has given you hope just like what Jamie did to you before. And that you might miss your wife that much. You are not looking for me or the lady in the bar. You just longing for your wife's presence. Maybe Denise needs a father but are you sure you'll be there 100%?" Nikita felt her world has been turned upside down.

Michael was mum with what Nikita has uttered. She was right. Every second, every minute; he never fail to remember Jamie. It is the reason why Nikita decided to spend the night with him. It is the reason why Nikita wanted to fix him.

"Now you know why I choose not to look for you and oblige you to take responsibility with the result of our weakness. It will just complicate everything. I don't want to force you and make us suffer with what we did. It's not easy Michael. You are a prisoner of your past and I'm no one. I just have one wish from you. Please don't take Denise away from me. You know how important she is to me." Nikita stood up and went to her room. She cried out loud. She doesn't know what to feel now Michael knew about everything. She's afraid at the same time sad because she was still confused about Michael's feelings. She knew he was still in love with his past. It's already part of him. How will she deal with that? What will happen to them now?

Everything was complicated. While they're on their way back, Michael keeps on thinking about Nikita's revelation and staring at Nikita's face. She never utters a single word until the moment they part ways in New York. Michael control his self knowing the truth and avoiding hurting Nikita. He wanted to fix things between them but he knew they both need time and space to think things over.

"Nikita, I heard about the incident at the event. Were you not there when Michael hits Daniel? Why did you allow Michael to do that?" Amanda was very mad about the fight between Michael and Daniel.

Nikita shakes her head. "If you only know Amanda how I feel right now. I can't control everything about Michael. He is already old enough knowing what is right from what is wrong. It's not my role anymore to teach him that because I believe he knows that already." She said.

Do you have any problems with him? Are you okay?" Amanda asked.

"I don't think if I can still do it; to be his manager. I have reasons. I'm fed up thinking about him already." Nikita answered.

Amanda sits beside Nikita and holds her hand. "I'm a little bit confused. Are you in love with him?" She asked again.

"No. But I'm quitting as his manager. If you will fire me, I'll accept it. Someday you will understand why but please let me go back to my old life. I'm sorry because I can't do it anymore." Nikita stood up and made a few steps towards the door.

"Nikita, wait." Amanda followed Nikita. "Okay, I understand. Please think about it carefully. I know you're befuddled right now. Have a rest. Come back when you finally decide regarding Mr. West career. For now, take a leave of absence. I'll see you soon okay." She added.

Nikita did not comment in Amanda's message. There's a part of her heart knew that Amanda was right. She's not her. She's lost and she doesn't know where to start again.

"Hey! I've heard that you broke down in Amanda's office. Come here." Alex hugs Nikita. They're in the rooftop, the safest spot for the two BFFs.

"Alex what will I do?" Nikita cried.

Alex holds Nikita's hand while silently watching the view on top. "I guess Nikita; you need to have a break from everything. You need to think not only for yourself but also for Denise. I don't know what will happen in the future between you and Michael but the most important you must have in mind is the future for Denise." She advises.

"I know. It is what I'm afraid of. What if Michael claims her and takes her away from me?" Nikita asked.

"Maybe I don't know Michael that well but I'm sure he will not do that. Nikita I know and I can see that he is a good man." Alex smiled at Nikita easing the pain inside her. "You need to overcome your fear." She added.

"I never expected this will happen. Yes I admit that I have never forgotten him the night we spend together until now. But chances have been chasing us and he found me. Then those times being with him has made me fall for him more. Now he knew the truth about the lady in the bar and Denise. Everything is falling apart Alex." More tears fell in Nikita's eyes.

"No Nikita. Don't think that way. It's not things are falling apart but it's falling in the right way and in the right place. You just have to hold on and go along with the flow. You need to think. You need to accept the truth that Michael has always been a part of your life and Denise. Things will be okay." Alex comforts Nikita.

"I love him Alex and I'm so afraid." Nikita faces Alex.

"I know." Alex felt pity for Nikita and hugs Nikita once again.

"He's still crazy with his past. It's okay if he can't get over about Jamie. Now that he knew about Denise, I just wish for my daughter that she'll be accepted in her dad's life without any doubts." Nikita responded.

"Nikita stop thinking about it. Michael will be a good father to Denise and that's for sure. You know he's dumb if he can't feel the same way you feel towards him. You're a wonderful woman Nikita and I'm not saying this because you're my best friend. But you really are. You're one of a kind, the most simple and kind person I've ever met."Alex praises her friend.

"You're becoming smarter every day." Nikita tries to break the sadness that she feels.

"Maybe I was because I'm starting dating again. You're a good love advocate." Alex smiled.

"So you and Sean are dating?" Nikita asked.

Alex laughs and continuously made her friend be at ease.

Nikita feels a little better from their conversation. She went home in Chinatown. She reminisces the day that she went home and spread the news about being pregnant. Now Denise is three years of age. While staring at Denise, Nikita can't stop herself from crying.

"Mom, why are you crying?" Denise asked.

"Nothing baby. Mom is just happy to see you. What are you playing?" Nikita replied.

Denise shows to Nikita her new toy. "I'm playing with my guitar." She smiles.

"Oh, it's beautiful." Nikita smiled back.

"I bought it yesterday. What brings you home on a weekday?" Michelle asked.

"I'm on leave. I need a break." Nikita hugs her Michelle.

"Hey. Tell me." Michelle worries about Nikita.

Nikita shared everything to Michelle. She told her that the truth was revealed to Michael already and that anytime soon, Michael will look for Denise. Michelle comforted Nikita not only because of Denise case but more on Nikita's feelings towards Michael. She knew Nikita is hurting inside.

"What's up bro?" Birkoff approaches Michael who seemed to be rejected.

"I already found her." Michael answered.

"Are you talking about the lady in the bar? You're still crazy about her huh." Birkoff asked again.

Michael looks at Birkoff seriously.

"She's ugly?" Birkoff teases.

"Birkoff!" Michael starts to get mad.

"Now you're serious. What? Tell me. Who is she?" Birkoff is over-eager to know the truth.

"She's Nikita." Michael answered.

"Oh. It's her. Well I'm glad she's not ugly." Birkoff said trying to cheer up Michael.

"Birkoff, I'm serious." Michael replied.

"So it's her. What's the problem? Work related problems? I know you can fix that. If you want to pursue her than I'll support you bro. It's time for you to date again." Birkoff advises Michael.

"Birkoff we have a daughter." Michael unveils the shocking news.

"Are kidding? You have a daughter? Are you sure?" Birkoff was shocked.

"Will I joke this kind of incident? Nikita will not lie to me. I know she's telling the truth. I saw a picture of her and she has my eyes and my lips." Michael said.

"I know but I just can't believe it. What will you do now?" Birkoff asked.

"I don't know. What I want right now is to see my daughter." Michael responded.

"Okay. After you see your daughter, what's next?" Birkoff tries to lighten up Michael's mind.

"I don't know." Michael was still confused.

"You don't know. Michael it's your daughter." Birkoff said.

"I know. I will take one step at a time. What I'm sure is that I will take the responsibility to be his father." Michael replied.

"What about Nikita?" Birkoff asked.

Michael becomes quiet hearing Birkoff's question. He was not sure on how to feel towards her. He's very bemused and he doesn't know what he really feels for Nikita.

"Now I know what your problem is. Bro just a piece of advice; never pretend on how you feels towards someone else. You just need to be true to yourself. Don't let Nikita expect something from you or simply don't lie and hurt her. If there's someone whose life is more complicated now, that is not you. It's Nikita." Birkoff said.

"Thanks for reminding me. I will not do that to her." Michael agreed. He was worried about Nikita. Yes she's the most affected person in their situation. He saw that in her eyes.

It's been how many years of having no family. Michael's parents died when he was young. His wife died just nine years ago. He was living his life with his best friend, with his business and most especially with his songs. He's very deep person because of having no one whom he can call "His". Knowing he was a daughter, he is very happy and at the same time afraid. It's been a long time since he felt having a family and now he doesn't know how to have a family; how to feel or how to engage himself to a world with a responsibility as a father to her daughter.

"Denise, be careful." Nikita watches Denise climbing in the slide.

"Yes mom. I will." Denise replied. She sat down and slides herself down.

"That's enough. It's already becoming dark here outside. We need to go home." Nikita holds Denise's hand.

While holding her daughter's hand, Nikita was surprised seeing the man who's standing on their way.

"Michael." Nikita said.

"I want to see her." Michael responded smiling at Denise.

Nikita can't stop the tears to fall in her cheeks.

"Denise." Michael cries and walks towards Denise. "Oh my God, You're so beautiful." He added.

"Mom, who is he?" Denise asked.

Nikita avoids stumbling in front of Denise not wanting her to be frightened. "Baby, there are times when you asked me about your dad. I told you that he's away. I'm sorry. Mom lied to you. He's Michael. He is your father." Nikita finally got the chance to introduce Michael to their daughter.

"Dad? You are my dad?" Denise asked Michael.

"Yes Denise. It's me." Michael hugs Denise very tight. "I'm very happy finally I got the chance to see and hug you." He said.

Denise responded to her dad's embrace.

Nikita was very pleased seeing Denise and Michael together. Even if she has no plans to tell Michael about Denise before, she did not close her door on the chance that Denise will meet her dad someday. At last, it happened. She can see that Denise was very glad to be with his father. At a young age, Denise has shown the love and the desire on knowing his father. She gave Michael the chance to be with Denise in the park. She left them alone.

Michael was contented and fulfilled seeing her daughter. She was the best and most important gift that he receives in his life. Maybe he was not really prepared on the responsibility but he is willing to learn and build a life with Denise. Like Nikita, he has a reason now to live his life meaningful ad continue to touch others life.

"Thank you for giving me the chance to be with her. She's sleeping already." Michael accompanied Denise in Nikita's house. Denise fell asleep.

"Let me carry her and bring her upstairs." Nikita said.

"No. Can I carry her upstairs?" Michael asked.

"Okay." Nikita answered.

Michael carried Denise upstairs. For a short while, he stared at Denise angelic face before leaving her. Nikita accompany him on his way out but was interrupted with Nikita's parents' presence.

"You're home. Mom, Dad, this is Michael. Michael they are my parents." Nikita introduces.

"Good evening Sir. Good evening Ma'am." Michael greets.

"Finally, I've come to meet you. I don't know how to deal with the incident you have with my daughter. But we will take one step at a time. You can call me Uncle Chow. It's a good start." Chow said.

"Thank you sir, I mean Uncle Chow." Michael smiled.

"I hope now that you know the truth, things will be different and will be better especially for my grandchild. We can't blame you on anything but it doesn't mean that you will not do anything to make things better. As my husband told you, this will be the start. I'm Michelle and you can call me Aunt Michelle." Michelle clarifies things for Michael.

"Don't worry Aunt Michelle. I'll accept the responsibility as Denise's father. I will give my best to make her happy and have a beautiful life in the future." Michael replied.

"Mom and Dad, it's late. He needs to go." Nikita interrupts. She accompanied Michael at the door.

"Nikita, can we talk?" Michael asked.

Nikita steps out in their house and Michael followed her. They went back at the park and sits next on each other in a bench.

"You have an amazing family." Michael said.

"Yes. Without them, I don't how to make it those times that I was pregnant of Denise. They are my strength." Nikita replied.

"Now I know why you have such a kind heart and why you are so dedicated to your work." Michael smiled at Nikita.

"They taught me everything. I'm not who I am right now without them in my life." Nikita gave Michael a force smile.

Michael doesn't know how to say what he wanted to say. He is afraid and still mystified about their situation.

"Regarding Denise, you can visit her anytime you want." Nikita opened up the real issue.

"Thanks for giving me the opportunity. Don't worry Nikita; I won't take her away from you and from your parents. I just want to spend quality time with our daughter. I want to catch up with those times that I was not there for her." Michael faces Nikita.

"I can't change the fact that you're my daughter's father and Denise needs your affection. It is something that I can't give her." Nikita turns her head away from Michael's eyes for him not to see her weakness.

Michael was astonished with Nikita's kindness and understanding. "I'm sorry Nikita if I have hurt your feelings. I don't mean to do that. You're important to me. You know that. About the kiss, I don't have the intention to be rude to you. About Daniel, he's bad and you know that he needs to be taught on how to treat women." He said.

"Michael, please. We'll deal with each other just because of Denise. No more, no less. We will talk just about our daughter." Nikita stood up. She was making things to be clear to Michael. In other words, she doesn't want any connections with Michael aside from being Denise's father.

Michael was depressed with what Nikita's trying to tell him. "Nikita please. I want to be your friend again. Now you're not only my manager but also the mother of my daughter. Please I want to be your friend again." He pleads and holds Nikita's hand.

"Michael please. Let's stay this way. One more thing, I will be no longer your manager." Nikita pulls her hand away from his.

"What do you mean?" Michael asked.

"I quit as your manager. Let's just be civil for our daughter." Nikita answered and left Michael in the park. She's becoming distant for her not to fall for Michael. She was afraid that Michael will never feel the way she feels for him.

Michael felt unhappy with Nikita's reaction. He doesn't have the right to complain but he's very mad with his self having destroyed Nikita's trust and their friendship. He still remembers her claims that he was not looking for the lady in the bar and just simply he miss his wife, Jamie. He's confused with his feelings and cannot deny the fact that he still longing for Jamie. Now he realizes that he is killing Nikita with pain and madness. He's been hurting her over and over again. Seeing her with those looks in her eyes, it breaks his heart. Maybe what he feels towards Nikita was not the same with Jamie but what he was sure of was Nikita is not an ordinary woman for him. She's special and important person in his life not because she was her manager and the mother of Denise but because she fixes him in her own very simple way. She gave him the light that he never thought he could find again.

(upnext….. Nikita will finally admit the real feelings she has for Michael? Giving the chance, the trio will spend more time together.)