Chapter 71-I Object!

How she was going to tell Dimitri to leave without hurting his feelings was the only question on Chrissie's mind.  She knew there wouldn't be an easy way to say or do this but it was clear to her that it had to be done.  

She felt safe, comfortable and loved sitting there with Mickey's arms around her. Staying with Dimitri only for him to help her end her episodes was wrong and she couldn't do it. Like it or not she had to face the music and seek professional help, even if it meant she would face charges for her actions.  Whatever happened she knew she wouldn't be alone as Mickey promised to stand by her.

She knew that Dimitri would be home soon and she planned to tell him immediately as there seemed no reason to prolong the inevitable.  Mickey wanted to stay with her to provide moral support but she insisted that this was something she needed to do on her own.  Against his better judgment as Mickey did not trust Dimitri he did agree to leave, but he did tell her to call him if there was any trouble as he would be there in an instant. She gave him a kiss goodnight and promised she would see him tomorrow.  He was still worried about Chrissie being alone with Dimitri as he was sure Dimitri was not going to walk away quietly.

When he stepped out he realized in his haste to talk to Chrissie earlier today, he left some papers he needed to grade at the afterschool center.  He knew he had no choice but to return there to retrieve them.  

About 15 minutes after Mickey left, Dimitri arrived home and found Chrissie waiting up for him.  He was able to tell that something was off with her and that he needed to move fast.  He almost blew this whole scam with the old man so he couldn't waste any more time.  He had to marry the little twit immediately, and he planned to use any means necessary to do so.

Dimitri:  I didn't know you would still be awake, I thought you would be in bed by now.

Chrissie: I waited up for you as we need to have a serious talk.

Dimitri: Can it wait as I have something I want to ask you and this is important.

Chrissie:  No, I'm sorry it can't because I am having a difficult time finding the right words to tell you this as I don't want to hurt you.  I'm sorry Dimitri, but I think it best if we both went our separate ways.  I think we should break up.

Dimitri: Break Up?  I bought you a ring today and I was just about to ask you to marry me and you want to break up?

Chrissie:  I'm sorry but I believe it’s for the best for both of us.  I'm sure you will find another girl who is much better for you than I am.

Dimitri: I don't want another girl!   I want you and you will marry me whether you like it or not!

 Chrissie:  I can't marry you as I don't love you.

Dimitri:  I don't know who turned you against me but this stops here.  Chrissie I have things for you to do and you are going to do them.

Chrissie: Yes Dimitri.

Dimitri: We are leaving this house tonight and we are going to find a wedding chapel. When you are asked if you will take me for your lawful wedded husband your answer will be I do.  Your punishment will be dealt with on our honeymoon for this whole breakup idea, and you will accept your punishment willingly.  Do you understand me Chrissie?

Chrissie: Yes Dimitri.

Dimitri:  Now that’s my good girl.  Now go upstairs and pack our bags, make sure you pack your sexiest lingerie and my leather belt as we will need that.  I always told you there would be punishment if you tried to leave me.

Chrissie: Yes Dimitri.

 Dimitri:  Well hop to it, I don't have all day.  Break up, yeah like I would ever let that happen.

At the Afterschool Center:

Mickey arrived to pick up his papers and found Ronny Landgraab on the floor. 

He immediately called for an ambulance and tried to administer CPR but it was too late. Ronny had passed away from a heart attack.  

Uncle Ronny as he insisted Mickey call him was a well respected man that he looked up to.  Chrissie loved him so and he knew she was not going to take his passing well at all.

After the paramedics transported his body to the morgue, Mickey needed to call Chrissie so she could inform the family of their loss.  Telling her this news at this particular time was not going to be easy but the family had to know.  He tried her on his cell phone but she didn't answer.   He didn't have Chrissie's parents or grandparent’s number but this information had to be in the address book Ronny kept in his desk.  As he went to look for the phone numbers he found two envelopes on the desk that worried him.  One said police evidence RE: Dimitri Bautista and Dahlia Goodfellow and the other was addressed to Chrissie.  Mickey didn't like the one labeled police evidence and since the envelope was not sealed he opened it up and found the recording.  He played the recording and couldn't believe what he heard, Chrissie was in trouble.  That bastard was using hypnosis on her and he planned to make her kill herself.   There was nothing wrong with her and she never had one of those episodes that she worried about.  It was all Dimitri and his manipulation. He needed to contact the police and find her at once before Dimitri could harm her in any way.

He called the police department and asked to speak to Sandi or Caleb McIntyre immediately as it was an emergency, luckily they were able to contact Caleb who dispatched a car to Chrissie's house and one to the afterschool center.  He told Mickey to let the police handle this but there was no way on Earth anyone was going to keep him from Chrissie when she was with that maniac.  He left the afterschool center as soon as the police arrived and drove as quickly as he could to Chrissie's house.

When Mickey arrived at the house no one was there but he found brochures on the desk for the Up all Night Wedding Chapel.  He knew Dimitri was putting his plan in motion and he needed to stop that ceremony immediately.  As he was going out he received a text from Chrissie, all it said was "Help Me"  Mickey took off in a flash.

At the Wedding Chapel:

Chrissie didn't understand anything that was happening to her.  She wanted to break up with Dimitri but now she found herself walking into a wedding chapel with him. She tried to say no and get away but she couldn't control her own actions. She felt as if she was watching herself from afar and she was unable to help herself in any way.  She was able to send a text to Mickey asking for help and she prayed he would be able to find her and stop this whole thing.  She actually signed the papers for the marriage license, even though she didn't want to. Why couldn't she say no or stop herself?  She wanted to but couldn't.

Dimitri didn't like the idea they had to wait for morning to get the license.  Time was of the essence as something had happened to make him lose his grip on her; the hypnosis was not working like it usually did.  She was coming out from under his control and there wasn't much time before he would lose it altogether. He got the license as quickly as he could and he rushed them over to the wedding chapel.  Something changed that made her want to break up with him, and it had to be the same reason his was losing his control over her. Whatever it was he had to get the control back and they had to be married.  He had no choice but to get physical with her and he would take care of that the minute they got back to the hotel. That little bitch was going to find out what happened when he got angry.

They sat waiting for their names to be called and when they were tears came to Chrissie's eyes.  She prayed that she would find the strength in her not to go through with the ceremony but every time she opened her mouth to say the words nothing came out.

As she heard the minister say the words "Dearly Beloved" she hoped and prayed that something would stop all of this.

Mickey arrived outside of the chapel and rushed right in.  He said he was there to be a witness for the Slayer/Bautista wedding and asked to be directed to the room.  As he opened the door he heard the minister say the words he was hoping to hear.

Minister: If there is anyone here present who can show just cause why these two may not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Mickey: I object!

Dimitri: What the fuck are you doing here?  You just made a big mistake!

Minister: Young man, what is your reason for your objection.

Mickey:  I'm in love with this girl and I know she is in love with me.  If you allow me to talk to her for a moment.  I am sure she will understand why this wedding cannot go on.

Dimitri:  Just go away and we will pretend that you did not say anything.

Mickey: Chrissie, you have to listen to this.

Mickey just clicked on the recording and Chrissie heard the whole conversation between Dimitri and Dahlia every last word.  It was then that she totally snapped out for under Dimitri's control.  She almost married this monster, a monster who wanted to kill her for her money.  She never had one single episode, that monster made her believe that she was a monster.  And to think that less than 24 hours ago she was worried about hurting HIS feelings!  How could she be so dumb!  All she could think about was getting away from him but first she had something she needed to do.  She needed to get even!

Chrissie:  May we get on with the ceremony?

Dimitri: Why yes my dear, I knew you wouldn't see it my way.

Dimitri put a smug look on his face as he was ready to claim victory and Mickey stood there in disbelief.  How could she still want to marry him?  As Dimitri moved closer, Chrissie made a move as if she was ready to kiss him but instead when he got close to her she let him have it and kneed him right in the cojones.  Dimitri fell to the floor in dire pain as Mickey started to laugh.

Chrissie: You miserable bastard.  I hope you rot in HELL!  Come on Mickey, lets get out of here!

On the way home Mickey had to give her the sad news about Uncle Ronny and needless to say Chrissie was devastated.  Chrissie asked that Mickey bring her to her parents house as she needed and wanted to see them. When they got there they learned that the security tapes at the afterschool center showed Dimitri walking away from her Uncle at the time the pain hit for the heart attack.  Her Uncle could have lived if he had received medical attention in time.  Was there no end to this nightmare?

Chrissie decided to move back in with her parents as there were many painful memories of Dimitri in that house and she knew she couldn't return there.  Mickey offered to bring Cheech over and pack up Chrissie's belongings.  Starr and Nick placed the house up for sale immediately.

The funeral was planned for the next day and friends and family would gather to pay their respects to Ronald Emmett Landgraab, a man who devoted his life to the education of the youth and one who gave up his life to protect the family’s mission.

To be continued....