Chapter 19

Walking hand in hand into Luke’s Gia stood shocked as Nikolas stared back at her. all of the feeling and emotions she since that night that she fought to hide and ignore came rushing back. A slow smile crossing his face Nikolas watched as Gia and Kamar slowly approached their table.

Emily- Kamar... what are you doing here?
Kamar- Just out enjoying the night with a real good friend of mine.
Lucky- [standing quickly hugging Gia] It’s good to see you... I haven’t talked to you since we all went out...

Gia quickly looked at Nikolas with mention of the night they spent together only to see another smile gracing his handsome face.

Gia- I... I know... just needed some time that’s all...
Lucky- [smiling up at Gia as he slowly sat down] I understand...
Gia- I’ll tell you all about it...
Lucky- [smiling] I’m sure you will...
Kamar- Well... if you all will excuse us...
Lucky- You guys want to join us or something...
Emily/Gia/Liz- [in unison] No...
Gia- [softly smiling] Thanks anyway Lucky... maybe another time.
Lucky- [trying to hide his disappointment] I... yeah definitely... another time.
Kamar- [his hand gracing the small of her back] Like I said... if you all will excuse us we’re gonna go to our table.
Lucky- [quickly grabbing Gia’s hand] Call me ok...
Gia- [softly smiling] I will...
Nikolas- [as Gia turned to walk away] Have a good evening Ms. Campbell...
Gia- [nodding in his direction] You... you too...
Nikolas- [stopping her again before she left their table] Before you leave I want to apologize for my behavior the other night. I meant no ill harm...
Gia- You don’t have to apologize...
Nikolas- [staring intently at Gia] I never meant to hurt you with any of my actions...
Gia- [softly] I know...
Nikolas- I hope you realize how much I appreciated our time together and...
Gia- Nikolas...
Nikolas- I am only trying to convey my feelings...
Gia- I know and...
Nikolas- Please do not hold my what happened against me...
Gia- [looking down] I won’t...
Kamar- [noticing the vibes flowing between Gia and Nikolas] Come on Gia... it looks like our table is ready.
Gia- [nodding as she continued to stare at Nikolas] Yeah... you all... enjoy the rest of your night...
Liz- [mumbling as Gia and Kamar walked away] We will now that you’re gone...
Emily- I hate her sometimes...

Quickly making their way to their table Kamar noticed Gia’s nervousness and wondered who and what suddenly caused it. After the waitress left taking their drink orders Kamar leaned over ready to question Gia about her sudden change in mood.

Kamar- Are you ok?
Gia- [smiling] I’m fine...
Kamar- Is being in here with the "duds" a problem?
Gia- No... they don’t effect me one way or another.
Kamar- What about Nikolas...
Gia- Kamar... everything is cool. Just let it go...
Kamar- No... I saw your reaction when we walked through the door.
Gia- Kamar...
Kamar- Gia if there’s a problem...
Gia- [shaking her head] I don’t have a problem... we’re here for us. I’m not worried about Nikolas... or Emily... or Elizabeth... I came here to have a good time and that’s what I’m going to do.
Kamar- Fine...
Gia- [softly touching his hand] Let’s just have a good time tonight and forget them even being over there.
Kamar- Gia...
Gia- Come on K... tonight is about us...
Kamar- What about Lucky?
Gia- I’ll talk to Lucky later... he’ll understand.
Kamar- Are you sure?
Gia- [lightly squeezing his hand] I’m sure…

Nikolas watched as Gia and Kamar sat closely together appearing to be in deep conversation and slowly his jealousy began to rise. Gia had been on his mind constantly since their night together and yet it seemed as if it meant nothing to her. She was with Kamar now charming him... weaving a magical spell around him and his heart tonight. Nikolas slightly shook his head surprised by his thoughts and feelings about Gia. Surely she felt the same about their night together as he did. Despite her running out Nikolas knew Gia had to have been effected in some way by it. Stopping the urge to rush to her table and demand to know the secrets of her heart and how she felt about their night Nikolas instead watched Gia enraptured by her. Occasionally seeing a smile cross her face Nikolas felt jealousy creep up nearly claiming him as it’s instrument. Blocking out the conversations and words coming from those at his table Nikolas focused all his energy into watching Gia.

Emily- [noticing Nikolas slow departure from the table and conversation] What are you doing?
Nikolas- Excuse me...
Emily- Seemed like we lost you for a second there... did you zone out or something?
Nikolas- Zone out?
Emily- You just seemed far away and I wondered...
Nikolas- Thought just trying to get the best of me...
Emily- [moving closer to him softly touching his leg] I hope one of those thoughts was of me...
Nikolas- [forcing a smile] Of course...
Emily- [smiling as she lightly kissed his cheek] Good...

As Emily changed the subject happily thinking Nikolas’s attention was once on her again Nikolas freely gave his attention back to Gia as images of their night replayed over and over in his head.

Chapter 20

As hard as she tried Gia could not keep from looking in Nikolas’s direction. And every time she looked at him he in turn was staring back at her with a smug look on his face. Gia knew the instant she saw him that it was him sending her the flowers. Why she never put two and two together as she was receiving them she did not know but now...

Gia- [slowly standing] I need... I have to go and see Nikolas...
Kamar- Why?
Gia- I think he’s the one who’s been sending me the flowers.
Kamar- Why would he have to send you all those flowers?
Gia- Because...
Kamar- Gia... what happened after...
Gia- [shaking her head] I’ll tell you everything after I go and talk to him.
Kamar- Gia...
Gia- I promise... I need... I have to do this...

As Gia headed towards Nikolas a delivery man came into Luke’s carrying another huge bouquet of flowers. Stopping Gia watched as he walked to the bar before turning back to her.

Delivery man- Ms. Campbell... I believe these are for you...
Gia- Why... [looking over at Nikolas] who are these from this time?
Delivery man- There’s a card att...
Gia- [mumbling] There’s a card attached... I know...
Delivery man- I apologize if these do not meet you approval but...
Gia- [softly smiling] I’m sorry... long day and a lot of flowers will do that.
Delivery man- Well I hope these brighten your day.
Gia- Yeah... [taking the flowers] thank you.

As Gia retrieved the card to read it Kamar came to stand next to her.

Kamar- Some more flowers I see.
Gia- Yeah...
Kamar- Cassadine has really overdone himself this time... I think I should talk to him...
Gia- [as she slowly read the card] Don’t worry about it...

CARD ~ Turn around... I’m right here waiting to see you again...

Slowly turning around Gia came face to face with the man she thought was gone forever from her life.

Gerald- [smiling] Hey babygirl...
Gia- [softly] Gerald...
Gerald- [smiling] You calling me by my name now... I guess it’s been too long huh?
Gia- Oh my God...
Gerald- You don’t sound to happy to see me baby...
Gia- I...
Kamar- Gia who is this...
Gia- He’s my... my...
Gerald- [extending his hand] Gerald... Gerald Campbell...
Kamar- Gerald Campbell? That means you’re...
Gerald- Gia’s daddy...
Kamar- [looking at Gia] But I thought...
Gia- What are you doing here?
Gerald- I came to see my daughter…
Gia- [shaking her head as she back away] This can’t be happening…
Gerald- I know a lot has happened between us and…
Gia- I tried… even when everything came out I tried to stay in contact with you but you didn’t want me…
Gerald- I know and I’m sorry…
Gia- [trying to hold back her tears] Nothing I said or did… you wouldn’t listen to me… you wouldn’t…
Gerald- I know baby and I’m sorry.
Gia- All I wanted was you… I didn’t care who my father was… you didn’t care…
Kamar- Come on Gia… maybe you two go somewhere…
Gia- [yelling as Kamar touched her elbow] No… I’m not going anywhere with him…
Kamar- Gia calm down…
Gia- No…
Gerald- Babygirl… I know I have a lot to make up for...
Gia- I don’t want anything to do with you.
Gerald- [as Gia turned to walk away] Babygirl please... don’t turn your back on me...
Gia- [turning back to him her eyes blazing] I never turned my back on you. I never tried to act like you didn’t exist... [pointing at him] you did that...
Gerald- [looking down] I know and I’m sorry...
Gia- Sorry’s not enough...
Gerald- Gia I love you...
Gia- [sighing] Gerald...
Gerald- [slowly looking up at her] So are you calling "him" daddy now? Is that why you are addressing me by my first name...
Gia- No... [shaking her head] I’m not calling him daddy... I’m not calling anybody daddy...
Gerald- Baby I never to hurt you...
Gia- [looking down as she softly answered] But you did…
Gerald- [slowly enclosing her in his arms] And I’m so so sorry.

As hard as she tried Gia could not stop her tears from falling. Watching Gia from their table Lucky quickly sprang up rushing to her side in case she needed him.

Liz- [yelling as he ran to Gia’s side] Lucky... come back damn it!
Emily- [frowning] Why is he going to her side?
Liz- Because that bitch knows how to work sympathy and Lucky like an idiot falls for it every time.
Nikolas- [still watching as Gia cried in Gerald’s arms] Have some compassion... it’s obvious that something is going on...
Emily- [turning to Nikolas] Oh don’t tell me you’re falling under her spell too...
Nikolas- [shaking his head] No... I am under no one’s spell.
Emily- Aren’t you at least curious who the guy is?
Liz- [snickering] Yeah... he’s probably one of her many conquest…
Nikolas- What are you implying?
Emily- [sneering] That she’s nothing more than a slut that’ll sleep with anyone and anything to get what she wants...
Liz- Yeah...
Nikolas- [looking from Elizabeth to Emily] And what of you two?
Emily- What about us?
Nikolas- What exactly are you two willing to do?

As Gia cried softly in Gerald’s arms Lucky and Kamar crowded around her ready to offer assistance if and when Gia needed it.

Gerald- [softly] I’m so sorry baby... I love you.
Gia- [softly as she shook her head] I love you too daddy... but I can’t... I can’t do this...
Gerald- [softly smiling] You called me daddy...
Gia- [softly before she ran out of Luke’s] I don’t know what else to call you...

As Gerald attempted to run after Gia Lucky and Kamar blocked his path.

Lucky- [holding him back] Leave her alone...
Gerald- Who are you?
Kamar- [softly] Just give her some time man...
Gerald- That’s my daughter...
Lucky- And she needs some time...
Gerald- [shaking his head] And I need to...
Kamar- Please...
Lucky- She’ll talk to you when she’s ready...
Gerald- [looking from Kamar to Lucky] Which one of you is her boyfriend?
Lucky- [shaking his head] Nei...
Kamar- [interrupting Lucky] I am...
Lucky- [turning to Kamar] Since when?
Kamar- [shaking his head] That’s not important...
Lucky- I think it is...
Kamar- Come on Lucky... this is about Gia.
Lucky- [continuing to look at Kamar not believing what he just said] Yeah... this is about Gia...
Gerald- So you her boyfriend huh?
Kamar- Yeah...
Gerald- Well... is she happy? Is she doing ok? I mean she’s not struggling or...
Lucky- [shaking his head] Her mother wouldn’t let that happen to her... besides...
Gerald- [nodding] So Florence is here right?
Kamar- Yes...
Gerald- [looking back at Lucky] What were you about to say?
Lucky- That her brothers and father is looking out for her as well.
Gerald- Brothers?
Lucky- Sonny and Marcus...
Gerald- [smiling] That’s right... my stepson lives here too.
Kamar- What do you want with Gia?
Gerald- Just want to reconnect with my baby girl... [shaking his head] I want to reconnect with my daughter and I want her to know just how much I still and will always love her.
Lucky- Don’t rush her...
Kamar- Yeah... give her time and maybe then she’ll come to you.
Gerald- [nodding] Tell her... tell Gia that I love her...
Kamar- [nodding as Gerald slowly left Luke’s] Yeah ok...

As Gerald left Lucky turned to Kamar ready to question him about his and Gia’s sudden relationship.

Lucky- [looking at Kamar with his hands on his hips] When...
Liz- [interrupting Lucky and Kamar] Lucky you ready to go?
Lucky- Where’s Nikolas and Emily?
Liz- Who cares...
Lucky- Elizabeth...
Liz- [angrily] I want to go home...
Lucky- Elizabeth...
Liz- Forget it then... I’ll find my own way home. Stay with your… your brother.
Lucky- [looking quickly at Kamar] I’ll talk to you later.
Kamar- [nodding] Yeah...
Lucky- Do you have a way home... I know you and Gia came here together...
Kamar- Don’t worry about me... I got it covered.

Waving back at Emily and Nikolas Lucky quickly followed Elizabeth out of Luke’s confused about her sudden change in mood. Emily turned to Nikolas a sly smile crossing her face as she moved closer to him.

Emily- [slyly smiling] Well it’s just you and me huh?
Nikolas- [looking intently at Emily] Yeah... you and me...