Chapter 2
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I had managed to work hard all day and impress Vikki. Later that day I had no time to talk with Michael again for getting me this job. Or to tell him how sorry I was. He was always surrounded by people. I must say it was truly amazing seeing everyone in action.
Sometimes on the set I had to stop myself from mouthing the words because I knew every line by heart from these movies. They had been my mom's favorite movies. She had also loved Michael in Teen Wolf too. They were wonderful movies. Seeing the cast so young was so neat. I loved being here.
Anyway, later that night I stuck around until no one noticed that I was closed in here. Locked up for the night. I managed to get working on the time machine. So that way when I found my father then I could take us both back to the time he was supposed to be in. Problem was how was I going to find my father?
Was he going by his real name? Or a fake name? I had no computers or phones to use around here like we did in my time. I ended up falling asleep at my machine. Then later I was up getting donuts out of the vending machine they had there. And a carton of milk to.
I grabbed the phone book and begin to look for men with my father's name. I begin to write down each address and phone number around here while I scarfed down donuts. I was starving.
I was not sure when the last time it was since I had eaten a full meal since being on this mission. My head kept bobbing up and down. It had been a long time since I pulled an all nighter like this one. I yawn then shove another donut in my mouth.
"Nika? Nika?" I hear someone later on calling my name and shaking my shoulders.
My eyes focus as they open to see a concerned handsome Michael looking down at me with the sweetest face. "Michael? What time is it?" I yawn as I sit up.
"Did you spend the night here?" he wonders.
I sit up. I begin to hide the work with the numbers on the paper. "No, I was finishing work here. And I fell asleep is all" I lie. He sits down beside me.
"Nik, you told me before. Do you really not have a home right now? No where to go?" he asks in the most serious voice I ever heard. "What is with the numbers?" he wonders as he glances at the papers I had.
I sigh. I might as well tell him more. "I do not have a home right now. When I came here to this town it is to find my father. He has been missing for years. My mother and I do not know what happened to him. We need answers" I begin to explain. "He had worked for the government. And some shady things happened. I need to find him. My mother needs closure. And this was the last known town that my father went to. I was jotting down names in the phone book. These guys have similar names of my father. I have to find him ang get him to come home to us" I explain without adding the crazy part of I am from the future and I came to find my dad.
He would never believe that!
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He looks deep in thought. "So how many years has it been since you last saw your dad?" he asks me.
"Since I was about four or five years old. He disappeared on me. I heard stories and saw photos and I need answers" I say. "I do hope if I manage to find him then I can get him to come home to mom"
"Wow that is heavy" he sighs.
"I know. I am sorry for lying. And sneaking around. I am so grateful for this job. I never meant to hurt your feelings" I ramble on.
He looks me in the eyes. "I understand now. I do. How about this. I have a spare room at my house. How about if I let you stay until you find your father and go from there. I can help" he offers.
"But your movie? Are you not busy?" I laugh I shake my head.
"I want to help. Please let me" he begs.
"Alright. Sure" I say. "Roomies?" I joke. We shake on it.
He grins. "Roomies" he agrees.
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Later in the week I was settled in with Michael. He had a great spare bedroom. I did love his home. He had one right by the ocean. It was on private property. He helped me make calls to people on the list.
I had written down things to ask these men we were calling to find my dad. But we were not having any luck. When we were not working, he even drove me around to some of these guys homes to see if they were my father. I was growing close to Michael day by day. I had so much fun with him.
We played card games late in the night. Took walks on the beach in our spare time. He showed me around town in his car. He was so easy going. Honestly, he was everything I dreamed of in a man. But he was not my dream man. I was from the future.
This was never going to work out. I worried he was getting to close to me. And I was going to end up hurting the sweetest soul that I ever knew. I could not stand for that. I had to keep him at bay. But I really did not want to. I was equally attracted to Michael as he was to me.
This was really hard.
"I can't believe this movie is going so well. We are so busy promoting it. I mean something you never see. Time travel. And the idea of going back in time to save your parents love? This movie will never make it. I bet this will be a flop. But it is my first movie you know Nika?" Michael asks me as we walk along the beach one night.
It was after work and we needed to wind down. It was going to be Saturday the next day and we had the whole day off. Michael had said he wanted to take me out for some fun. I agreed to hang out with him that day. I looked forward to it.
"Michael, I think it is believe able that you can time travel. Who knows? Maybe one day we can time travel. You never know" I point out.
He laughs as he shakes his head. "Nika you are a kook! That is crazy" he laughs.
"I do not know. I mean science is coming so far these days" I tell him. "What if there are time travelers wandering around us now and we do not know it?" I tease.
"Never ever!" he laughs. "you have the wildest ideas Nik" he laughs.
"I dream big Mike" I tease.
He laughs. "I always have such a great time together with you. I am happy you are my friend Nika" he suddenly says to me as he stops me for a moment.
It was so romantic. Being here under the moonlight with him like this.
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"I am having a great time with you too. I am glad we met" I admit as he smiles down at me.
"There is something I want to tell you Nika. And I hope you agree" he says softly.
He looks suddenly shy. "What Mike?" I ask.
Before I had a chance to blink his lips fall to mine. I surrender in his embrace. My hands rest on his shirt. Our lips mold in the best kiss I ever had. My lips foolishly return each kiss. Heat burns the tips of my ears.
His kiss gave me life. It sent me in flames. I never wanted someone so badly as I did him. This had to stop. We did not belong together. No matter how much I wanted him. Or how much he wanted me. I manage to pull away.
"I am sorry for being so forward. This week has been amazing to get to know you. I want to start dating you Nika. I can't see myself wanting anyone else right now. Can we start dating?" he asks me shyly.
My heart winces.
Poor Michael.
I shake my head. "I can't" I say softly.
"You can't? Why?" he wants to know. He looks hurt and confused.
I touch his cheek with my hand. "I am engaged to be married. That is why I need my father to come home. So, he can see me off at the wedding" I lie. I was scum.
How could I do this to him??
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He looks wounded. He backs away. "I am sorry. I should not have kissed you. I mean hell we have not know each other that long. What was I thinking?" he mutters. I grab his hand.
"I maybe getting married, but you did not read things wrong Michael. We have been growing close. I am grateful to get to know you and to have you in my life. There are feelings there. Well here. But we can't act on them. I am sorry" I say softly. "I have to go back home. I hate to leave you behind" I say softly.
He looks sad.
As sad as I felt.
He nods. "I am sorry" he says softly. He looks so wounded.
I could not help myself. I grab him. Pull him close to me. Our lips meet again. I put all I had in that kiss. His lips fit perfect with mine. He groans softly. I wanted him so damn badly.
My head spins as he holds me close. I wished he was from my time. And we could be together. And I did not have to leave. But I was a time traveler. I had to go back.
"Are you sure you want to marry that other guy?" he asks softly after we kiss.
"Oh Michael. Let's just enjoy our time together. Let's not worry about things right now" I beg.
He nods. I kiss him again. I just needed him right now. This felt so right. Though it was so wrong. I was going to end up breaking his heart. It was my own fault. Michael did not deserve that.
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