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! Sorry for updating it for so long. Please bear with me. Hope you will like this chapter.)
Singing for a Second Chance
"Hello Ma'am! Is Nikita home? I'm Amanda and this is Alex. We are from IMP." Amanda said.
Michelle opened the door for them. "Nikita your colleagues are here." She said.
"Hey sissy." Alex hugs Nikita. "Hi Princess!" She walks towards Denise and cuddles her.
"Hi Mama Alex! I've been waiting for you to visit me here." Denise kisses Alex on her cheeks.
"I'm sorry princess. Mama Alex is very busy and don't worry it won't happen again." Alex kisses Denise back.
"I guess I'm the only one who doesn't know about this very pretty little girl. Hi Denise! I'm Aunt Amanda." Amanda walks towards Denise.
"Hello! Mommy mentioned your name to me many times already." Denise smiled and kisses Amanda.
"That is very sweet. I have wished that mom could also mention you to me." Amanda faces Nikita. "I don't know Nikita if I deserve to be treated like this. All I know is that I'm your friend too." Tiny tears fell from her face.
"I'm sorry. I don't know what happened to me. All I know Amanda is that I'm doing the right thing for my daughter. The time I've learned that I was pregnant with a guy who doesn't know me and whom I don't know at all, I was so afraid and felt ashamed because you know me. But you know having Denise was the best and the most important thing that happened to me. Even to Alex, I never find the courage to tell her the truth. I'm really sorry Amanda and you don't deserve what I have done to you." Nikita cried and hugs Amanda.
"Stop crying. I know that everything you did is for Denise. I'm a mother too Nikita. Next time you just have to trust us. Whatever will happen, we will always be there for you. We won't judge you. That's what friends for, right? You taught me that." Amanda wipes Nikita's tears.
"Yeah. Thank you." Nikita smiled.
Michael heard everything and felt Nikita's pain. Now he realizes why she feels so alone and very distant person. He was not there for her the time she really needs him. It's has become more complicated and more guilt on his side knowing that Nikita is in love with him.
"So what's the plan now? There are paparazzi outside. Where's Michael?" Amanda asked in time Michael appeared.
"Nikita and I have talked already. I will admit the truth." Michael firmly said and held Nikita's hand. "I'm really sorry for causing lot of problems to you. I'm sorry Nikita for letting you suffer all of this. But I promise you that no matter what will happen I will protect you and Denise. You will always have me." He said and hugs Nikita in the surprise of everyone around them.
"Michael please." Nikita whispered in Michael's ear.
"No Nikita. I'm here to stay and you have my word." Michael tightens his arms around Nikita.
Nikita moves her body and gave Michael a force smile.
"So what will you going to say?" Amanda asked Michael and sits near Michelle who's hurting with Nikita.
Michael holds Nikita's shoulder and let her sit at the sofa. "I told you, I will tell them the truth." He answered.
"Mom, where's Denise?" Nikita asked.
"She's with your father upstairs together with her mama Alex." Michelle answered.
"Nikita you have any plans?" Amanda asked Nikita.
Nikita was all mum and still distraught with the havoc in her life.
"I'm the one who has plan for the three of us after admitting the truth to the public." Michael said.
Nikita was surprise and looks at Michael who was sitting right next to her.
"After my phone call with Ryan of 95.7fm tomorrow, I want you to come with me and also Denise. Please." Michael pleading looking through Nikita's teary eyed.
"What?" Nikita still questioned with Michael actuation.
"Come with me in Erie. It is the nice place where I came from." Michael held Nikita's hand.
"What are you trying to do now Michael?" Nikita asked.
"Can you trust me? We need this. We need time and our own space together. Please Nikita." Michael answered.
Michelle stood up and walks toward Nikita. "Michael is right Nikita. I know that your dad will also agree with him. Take a break from all of this. I'm sure Denise will enjoy especially being with the both of you. You know from yesterday, she was very happy telling me the things you have enjoyed yesterday. Go with him. Michael if she will say yes, please take good care of them." She said.
"I will Aunt Michelle and thank you. Nikita I will give you time to think okay. But please, I really hope that you will give me the chance to be with both of you." Michael gives Nikita a pleading look while caressing her hand.
"Michael about the interview tomorrow, I'm a bit worried that it could ruin your career." Amanda said.
'I'll handle it don't worry. If this mean an end to my career then let it be." Michael replied.
Nikita pulled her hand away from Michael's hand and stood up. "No Michael. We already work hard for your career. Don't pretend that things will be okay when it is over already." She's pushing Michael not to give up what they have started especially his career.
"I know Nikita and I will. If the result tomorrow will be the end then I will accept it for as long you and Denise are at my side." Michael responded.
"I guess Amanda and I need to leave you two." Michelle said showing Amanda the way to the kitchen. "Let's have a little snack first." She added.
"I agree. Whatever you talked about, please do think about it not only twice but many times and also think about me okay." Amanda smiled and leave with Michelle.
"What are you going to say?" Nikita asked.
"It depends what will Ryan going to ask me." Michael answered.
"But you know that everything can destroy your career." Nikita sits looking blankly.
"I know but whatever it takes I will tell them the truth." Michael sits beside Nikita. "And about my invitation, I hope you will consider it." He added.
"What do you plan Michael? Is this connected with what I have revealed to you?" Nikita looks through Michael's eyes.
"I have no bad intentions about my plan and this has nothing to do with what you have said to me a while ago. I'm sorry because I don't know how to react about that matter. It's been a long time since as good as you have come to my life. Believe me Nikita, I would love too. But that will not let me take advantage of you. This is my last chance right." Michael values the chance Nikita gave him. It is the reason why he doesn't want to jump in any conclusion.
"You want a getaway for you to be sure?" Nikita asked back.
"No Nikita. I want us to have time together just like yesterday. Have a break with all these happenings. It is in time that the property I bought in Huron just beside the lake. I named it under Denise name." Michael answered.
"Thank you but that is pricey for Denise." Nikita said.
"No. That property is not enough for her. I want the best for our daughter and for her future. The title has made already. I'll give it to you when we go there okay. Please come with me." Michael explains.
"I will think about it. Michael, I want to thank you for being honest to me. Tomorrow, you can admit everything about Denise and you can deny questions about me. Please save your career not only for yourself but especially for Denise and Jamie." Nikita is teary eyed.
"That's the least thing that I will do Nikita. I won't deny you. Don't worry I will not put everything we started and work for into waste." Michael smiled.
Despite of all the undertakings Nikita has and with her heart issues, she is amazed on how Michael giving his best to fix everything. Maybe she's a little disappointed and sad because he did not answer her back but he's too honest for not taking advantage of their situation especially with her feelings. It's painful for her to handle it and thinking of Denise could ease everything she feels.
"We're back and I have an unexpected visitor here in the studio Mr. Michael West. What's up bro? I thought we are going to talk on the phone but you're here." Ryan welcomes Michael.
"Yeah. I got a little excited, I guess. This way people will see that every word that I will utter is true." Michael replied.
"So let's start. How are you?" Ryan asked.
""I'm good and happy." Michael answered.
"I think I know why. Is it because of the little girl in the park you are with and also with your manager?" Ryan asked again.
"Yeah, absolutely it's because of them." Michael responded.
"So tell us the story. I'm sure lots of your fans are waiting for your story. It's been the talk of the town since the other day I guess. Who is the little Girl? Who is Nikita? Lots of them also question your sincerity about your late wife." Ryan interviews Michael.
"Okay let me start from the time I met a woman who fixes me the time when I was broke. Something happened to us that is beyond our expectation. Then, we have Denise. She's our daughter. Sometimes you know I think that I don't have to explain but my fame is what I owe to my fans. It is why I'm here. I hope you'll accept me of what I am now. There will no chance for me to give up my daughter and also Nikita even if it will mean that my career will be at risk. They make who I am right now even before I came to know about Denise. Nikita gave me the hope to start a new and I'm happy that she's the mother of my daughter. There are many things happened between us these past few weeks. I damage her so much and that will end now. Yes, I have a daughter. She is Denise. She is Nikita's daughter too. It happened before all of this fame. About my late wife, God knows how much I love her. God knows how much I grieved with her death. If you don't believe then I can't force you to. it is enough that I know by heart the truth." Michael explained.
"Very well said my friend. You know people have their own weaknesses and I know they will understand you. I'm just hoping that you will have a good life with your daughter and soon will figure things out with Nikita." Ryan smiled.
Michael laughs slightly. "I'm hoping for that too. I hope the door for me to have someone to grow old with is still open." He said.
"I think it is bro. so Mr. West already bares all the truth. Let's respect his privacy and let's accept that h is just human too like us. It is not about what the issue s but it is how we handle and accept it with all honesty. Thanks Michael. Ladies and gentleman! Once again here is Mr. Michael West. You have to sing before you leave." Ryan responded.
"Okay. This song is for Denise and Nikita. Thank you for coming to my life." Michael smiled.
Picture, you're the queen of everything
As far as the eye can see
Under your command
I will be your guardian
When all is crumbling
Steady your hand
You can never say never
Why we don't know when
Time and time again
Younger now then we were before
Don't let me go,
Don't let me go,
Don't let me go,
Don't let me go,
Don't let me go,
Don't let me go
Michael is a little surprise with his reaction in the interview. He remembers the way Nikita said she loves him and that beautiful kiss. How he wished he could say it back. She's a kind and unselfish person. She's beautiful in and out; so perfect in her own little ways. Maybe there are things common to her and Jamie but Nikita is somewhat different. She's someone who is already lost but still can pick up the pieces and be who she is in her heart. She's a hope in despair and she's a very loving and caring mother to Denise. He hopes he could just say "I love you too".
"Hey! What's up?" Alex sees Michael coming out from Amanda's office. "I heard everything this morning." She smiled.
"Well I'm good. You did not hear Amanda scream to me right. That makes me feel good." Michael laughs.
"I'm sure you do feel good after your conversation. You're very brave and honest. Now it makes me realize why my best friend fall for you because your damn lost." Alex smile.
"So you know?" Michael asked.
"Of course. She is my best friend. The only thing that she did not reveal to me Is about Denise. It took a lot of courage for her to tell me about her and everything about you, I know." Alex answered.
"You know lots of things about her?" Michael asked again.
"Yes." Alex replied.
"So can you tell me where she is right now? Is she in her office?" Michael smiled.
"You don't have to give me that smile. She's in the rooftop." Alex smiled.
Michael taps Alex shoulder. "Thank you for the direction you gave me." He said.
Michael hurries up to look for Nikita in the rooftop. He stared at Nikita who is blankly looking out of nowhere while her beautiful hair swaying with the winds. Nikita notice it and turns around.
"What are you doing here?" Nikita asked.
"I want to talk to you." Michael answered. "Did you listen to the interview this morning?" He added.
"I don't want to." Nikita replied.
"I don't believe you. I know I'm the one you are thinking right now." Michael smiled.
"You are so confident hah." Nikita laughs.
"That makes you look better." Michael touches Nikita's face.
"Stop that. You told me you'll not going to take advantage of me." Nikita raises her voice.
"I'm not. I'm telling the truth. Let's sit." Michael pulls Nikita's hand and make her sit beside him. "I want Nikita that everything that has been said this morning is right from my heart. Totally that has nothing to do with what you feel towards me." He said.
"Honestly, I'm a little touched with what you have said but I know you just show who you really are. You're a good person Michael." Nikita responded.
"Now you're taking advantage of me." Michael teases.
Nikita laughs. "Okay. I won't mention those words again." She said.
"I'm just kidding. By the way, have think about it?" Michael asked.
"Convince me again. I'm still a little bit confused and I don't know what to do." Nikita answered.
"Okay I'll convince you." Michael stood up in front of Nikita. "One, you need a break from everything same with Denise. Two, you'll love the place. You and Denise will enjoy it. Three, Denise needs to see her new property. Last but not the least; we will be going there together as one family. Please give yourself, Denise and me a chance to experience what life really is." He kneels pleading for Nikita's consideration.
"You're doing that again. Stand up Michael. You look like a fool." Nikita gave Michael a hand.
"I won't take your hand until you say yes." Michael bargains.
"Then don't. I won't force you to stand up there." Nikita turn around and walks a few steps away from Michael.
"Nikita please." Michael screamed. "I really won't stand here until you say yes. Even if I'll be strike by a lightning here or a plane will crash on me. Mark my word Nikita. If you won't give me the chance then it's like you're taking away my life. Please." He added.
Nikita felt a little pinches in her hurt and smiles. She turns around and sees Michael who looks like a puppy asking for food. "Stand up Michael." She commands.
"I have a better idea." Michael stood up and walks towards the edge of the building. "How about jumping here? It is not possible neither there will be lightning while the weather is nice nor a plane will crash here. " He bluffs.
"Stop that. Don't jump." Nikita runs towards Michael and holds his hand. "Denise is too young to lose his father. Okay. Invitation accepted. Just stop being a stupid person." She said angrily.
"Really?" Michael makes sure of Nikita's answer.
"Yes. Don't let me withdraw what just I said." Nikita pulled Michael away from the edge.
"Okay. So we will go for a vacation and that is final. No more revoking of decisions. Oh I love this." Michael smiled at Nikita.
"You're such a drama king." Nikita smiled back sits at the bench.
"I'll do whatever it takes to have your yes." Michael sits beside Nikita. "So let's plan. First and foremost bring your bikini with you." He laughs.
"That is what I'm afraid of. I know why you're too eager to chase me about it and that's because of that thing." Nikita feels a little annoyed.
"Of course not. I've seen lots of sexier already." Michael laughs.
Nikita stood up but Michael stopped her by holding her hand. "It's insulting. I know I'm not that sexy." She said.
"Hey don't get mad. I'm just teasing you. Of course you are sexy and beautiful. You're one of the ladies who every man dreams about." Michael replied and pulled Nikita back sitting beside him.
"That's better." Nikita laughs.
"Who's drama queen now?" Michael laughs with Nikita.
"Seriously Michael, I will trust you on this okay." Nikita looks through Michael's eyes.
"Don't worry Nikita, we will be fine. I promise." Michael wraps his arm around Nikita and makes her lean on him.
"I swear I'm going to kill you if you will let me down." Nikita grins.
"Now I'm afraid." Michael tightens his grip on Nikita's shoulder. "Thank you Nikita for making me the happiest man right now. Thank you for the trust and for choosing to stay with me in this journey. Nikita thank you for fixing me undoubtedly." He added.
"I don't know why I did that. What I am sure of is that, I know I won't regret fixing you until my very last breath." Nikita feels Michael's warmth and listen to his heartbeats.
It's somewhat fighting for what they knew and feel in that very moment. Michael found a new beginning in Nikita's presence and Nikita found her fulfillment through fixing Michael's broken heart. Two hearts which has been lost for a long time. Two lives, which has been struggling and looking for meanings. It started with a chance that they never knew it could bring them to the person who are they right now.
(upnext "Erie" a new place they call home. Will we see Michael and Nikita finally be officially together? A surprise will happen.)
(coming soon. expect the unexpected. HIS past will return and HER nightmare will crop up again.)