| �Of course, I�ll be outside if you need anything.�
Michaela laid back in the bed and started to picture Sully. She couldn�t believe she had caused him so much pain and she couldn�t bear to let it happen again. She didn�t want to cause him any more pain, and knew the only way to do it was too.... �That�s what I�m going to have to do. I have no other choice.� she thought as her tears began to roll down her face. Michaela waited until her father came in and she told him everything her mother told her and everything that she was thinking including her plan. �Michaela are you sure you want to do this?� Josef knew his daughter sometimes didn�t think things through thoroughly, but also knew that once her mind was made up there was no changing it. �It�s the only way. I don�t want to cause him anymore pain.� �Well, if you�re sure.� Michaela�s heart was breaking but she forced a smile on her face and nodded. �I�ll tell him to come as soon as he can then.� �Thank you.� About half an hour later one of Michaela�s colleagues and friend, Hank walked into her room. �Afternoon, your dad said you wanted to talk to me.� �Yes, I was hoping you could do me a favor.� Hank looked at Michaela and smiled, �Sure, anything you need just ask.� Michaela explained everything, and when she finished she waited to see what his response would be. �Michaela, you love him right?� �With all my heart.� �Then why are you going to do this?� �Because I love him and it�s the only way I can protect him.� �If you�re sure.� Hank looked at Michaela not quite understanding. Hank was giving Michaela a quick friendly peck on the lips when Sully walked in the room. He froze as he saw what was going on. He couldn�t believe the sight in front of him. �Michaela? What�s going on here?� �Sully, I didn�t hear you come in.� �Well that�s obvious.� He could feel his blood boiling. This wasn�t what Michaela had in mind, but it was going to have to do. She looked over at Hank and smiled at him. �Thank you Hank, will I see you later?� �Sure I�ll be by as soon as I get off duty.� �Great, I�ll be looking forward to it.� Hank nodded and left Sully and Michaela alone in the room. There was an uncomfortable silence in the room. Neither Sully nor Michaela wanted to be the first to speak. Michaela�s heart was breaking but she reminded herself ,�It�s for the best� Finally Sully cleared his throat, �What was all that about Michaela?� His voice was stern. �Nothing he�s just a friend.� �Well, I don�t know of many friends that kiss each other. How could you?� �Oh Sully you�re overreacting. We�re just friends.� �I just saw my fianc� kiss another man, and you�re telling me I�m overreacting?� �Yes I am.� Michaela� voice was also stern now. �Well if that�s the way you see it, then I don�t know if we can be together.� |