Chapter One

Gia hurriedly stuffed her clothes in bag in a rush to go home and escape all that was around her. Between Marcus and Sonny she was at her wits end and having received a bad evaluation from Dr. Oliver ruined what little joy she had left. She had worked as hard as she could this semester yet nothing she did was ever good enough as far as Dr. Oliver was concerned. She always had a negative comment for any and everything Gia said and did and she took her dislike for her out on her evaluation. Now Gia would have to work twice as hard as her classmates to erase the damage done. Sitting on a nearby bench Gia sat and buried her face in her hands ready to release the tears that was long in building up.

Kamar- [softly] G…
Gia- [looking up at his handsome face] Max…
Kamar- What’s wrong?
Gia- [softly as she wiped at her tears] Nothing…
Kamar- Are you sure? Because if you need someone to talk to…
Gia- [shaking her head] Just one of those days.
Kamar- [softly] Oliver got to you huh?
Gia- Yeah… nothing I do is good enough for her. I mean I’m bending over backwards and she still hates me.
Kamar- [as he came to sit next to her] She’s just jealous.
Gia- [softly] Of what?
Kamar- [gently bumping her as he smiled] Your good looks of course.
Gia- [slowly smiling] See… that’s why I love you.
Kamar- I love you too…
Gia- [laughing] Yeah whatever…
Kamar- Gia… [looking intently at Gia] I do love you…
Gia- [softly as she noticed how he was looking at her] Kamar…
Kamar- [softly laughing] I had you going didn’t I?
Gia- Uhh yeah… for a second there…
Kamar- Only trying to make you smile.
Gia- It worked…
Kamar- Good… [smiling] You want to go out and drink away today?
Gia- As much as I would love to and no matter how bad I need it I can’t…
Kamar- [softly] Come on…
Gia- You making it hard on a sista but I can’t…
Kamar- [fake pouting] Why?
Gia- Gotta meet my brother…
Kamar- Which one?
Gia- [sighing] Both…
Kamar- Oh…
Gia- Besides… I’m on rotation tomorrow and you know Livvie’s gonna be watching every move I make…
Kamar- I bet…
Gia- Another time though…
Kamar- Cool…
Gia- Ok… I’m gone before she comes on here and finds something else to write me up about.
Kamar- [standing as he quickly hugged Gia] You know you’re gonna marry me one day right?
Gia- [softly laughing] Yeah Max… whatever you say.
Kamar- Ok… [laughing] don’t come begging to be Mrs. Maxwell when it’s too late.
Gia- [smiling as she slowly walked out the door] I never have to beg…
Kamar- [smiling] This time…
Gia- [laughing] Never…

Chapter Two

He hated having to check in and explain things to his uncle yet once again he found himself doing so. Moving to Port Charles was bad enough but there was no way he would be staying with his uncle like he was some lost schoolboy. He had wants and needs and living with Stefan would definitely put a wrinkle in them.

Nikolas- Uncle I understand your reasoning but…
Stefan- Nikolas it is only right that you come to Wyndermere to live.
Nikolas- Uncle I am a grown man…
Stefan- I know this.
Nikolas- And the last thing I need is a baby-sitter.
Stefan- That is not my intentions.
Nikolas- I understand that but…
Stefan- But what? Why is it necessary for you to stay elsewhere?
Nikolas- You know that returning to Port Charles was not something I chose.
Stefan- Nikolas…
Nikolas- If things were different…
Stefan- They aren’t.
Nikolas- If things were different I would not be returning there at all. And seeing that this decision was not mine I would prefer…
Stefan- Nikolas you are a Cassadine… the Cassadine heir and you must stay at Wyndermere.
Nikolas- Yes I am the Cassadine heir and in less than a year I will gladly assume the responsibilities that comes with the title but for now…
Stefan- What are your issues with staying at Wyndermere?
Nikolas- [sighing] As I said I am a grown man…
Stefan- That is of little to no consequence.
Nikolas- And there are certain aspects of being a grown man that living at Wyndermere I can not afford.
Stefan- Am I to assume you are speaking of a woman or should I say women?
Nikolas- Women?
Stefan- Nikolas your reputation precedes you. I know of your shall I say “exploits” even while I am here in Port Charles.
Nikolas- [smiling glad his uncle was unable to see him] Have you?
Stefan- Yes and I must say I am not in the least impressed or happy with your actions.
Nikolas- [quietly] I am not surprised.
Stefan- [attempting to switch tactics] Nikolas I have missed you.
Nikolas- And I’ve missed you as well Uncle.
Stefan- I would like to spend some time with you before…
Nikolas- I do not plan to ignore you while in Port Charles. We will have much time to spend together.
Stefan- But what of your Grandmother?
Nikolas- What about her?
Stefan- She does not know of your return but once she learns of your arrival her reaction…
Nikolas- I am not concerned about Helena. She is the last of my worries.
Stefan- I would think it would best if even momentarily you stay at Wyndermere.
Nikolas- [growing tired of going round and round about this issue with Stefan] Do not fight me on this Uncle.
Stefan- There is nothing I can do to change your mind?
Nikolas- No there is nothing.
Stefan- [momentarily defeated] Fine.
Nikolas- Will you do what I asked of you?
Stefan- A car will be waiting for you upon your arrival.
Nikolas- Stefan…
Stefan- [shaking his head as he slowly explained all to Nikolas] A car in which you will drive.
Nikolas- [smiling at his mistaken assumption] Thank you…
Stefan- I have arranged for you to have the remaining penthouse at the Port Charles Hotel.
Nikolas- That is all I asked for.
Stefan- Do not make me regret my leniency with you Nikolas.
Nikolas- I won’t…
Stefan- I still will want and need to speak with you once you are settled.
Nikolas- I understand.
Stefan- This in the least is not a pleasure trip Nikolas…
Nikolas- I know.
Stefan- There are issues and persons that must be dealt with…
Nikolas- I understand.
Stefan- I expect to hear from you momentarily.
Nikolas- [sensing Stefan’s changing mood] Thank you Uncle.
Stefan- Do not disappoint me Nikolas.

Assuring him once again Nikolas quickly ended his call with Stefan. Thankfully he had convinced Stefan his desire and need to not stay at Wyndermere. Though he knew it not Nikolas had issues of his own to deal with. Smiling slowly to himself Nikolas reclined lost in his musings of how things would fall upon his return to Port Charles.