Chapter 4
Kristina left Ethan at Kelly's a short while later, not really ever getting a straight answer from him, nor expecting too. She was used to never getting a straight answer from her father either. Kristina did however have a lot to think about. She was quite interested in the fact that Ethan didn't seem to entirely approve of her relationship with Johnny. She was also worried at what exactly Johnny and Ethan were up to where her father was concerned. She didn't always get along with Sonny but she did love him and she knew now that he loved her even if he was a little overbearing and misguided sometimes. As much as Kristina liked Johnny as a person and loved Ethan she would not let her father get hurt at their childish games they had going on with her father. Kristina with great consideration now had decided on what she needed to do. As much as she liked Johnny there was also an ulterior motive to her befriending him. She had to get close to Johnny to keep tabs on what he was getting into with her father. She had to protect her father at all costs. Besides, it didn't hurt that it seemed to piss Ethan off as well. She had decided that Ethan could use a little push in the right direction where she was concerned.
Kristina decided that she needed to talk to Michael about her plan. She needed to include her brother on her plan even though he was leery of her even talking to Johnny. This way she could atleast keep him from thinking she wasn't interested in Johnny if nothing else. She arrived at his apartment and was relieved to find out his trashy girlfriend wasn't there.
"Kristina what are you doing here? Not that I'm not glad to see you but-" Kristina cut him off brushing past him into his apartment. "Michael we need to talk. I know you aren't exactly happy that I was with Johnny today but I have decided on something and need your help." Michael looked at his sister warily. He knew of her plans and there was always something about them to worry about. She reminded him of his mother sometimes. She never thought her plans through and didn't always think clearly. He worried about them both immensely because of this. He was sure they would make him grey prematurely. "What is it Kristina? Do I need to sit down for this?"
Kristina smirked at her brother. Sometimes he worried too much about things. "I don't think it would be so bad being friends with fact I think this could only benefit our family." Michael looked at Kristina as if she had lost her mind. "You have to be joking. How could your friendship with Johnny benefit our family. He is out for dad's blood Kristina. Have you lost your mind." Kristina signed knowing this wasn't going to be easy. "Look if I become friends with Johnny I get close to him. I go to his apartment . What is in his apartment Michael?" He looked at her blankly so she pressed on. "He leaves stuff lying around maybe Michael. Maybe unintentionally not thinking I would look. I can help dad. Besides maybe I could – I don't know help him to realize what a mistake this is to go after dad. "
Michael snorted at his sister's naivety. "Krissy do you seriously think that by you being friends with Johnny Zacchara that you could prevent a mob war. That you can help dad?" he seriously was beginning to believe she had lost her mind. "I don't know but it wouldn't hurt to have an extra set of eyes on things. Just think about it. Besides I like Johnny and I want to be friends with him regardless of dads thoughts on him." She pouted. "Krissy you being friends with Johnny could make things worse for them both. I suppose though that there is nothing I can do to stop you is there? " Kristina smiled. "Nope but just keep this from dad for now ok?" Michael looked at his sister with uncertainty deciding if he should let her go along with her little game or not. "Alright Krissy for now I will keep my mouth shut about this. However if I think things are getting a little to dicey and I mean it. I will tell him everything." Kristina squealed with glee jumping to hug her brother. "Thank you thank you thank you. I promise everything will be fine. You'll see." Michael looked at her shaking his head. "Why do I think I am going to regret this?" To that she could say nothing.