Chapter 45
Gia stood fluffing a pillow in the spare bedroom trying to convince herself that letting Gerald move with her was still a good idea. Emotions running high during his recovery Gia wanted nothing more than to wrap Gerald in her arms and care for him. But now that the day arrived for him to come with her Gia wasn’t sure that this was the right thing. There were still major issues between her and Gerald to work out, and the pain she felt because of his abandonment still fresh Gia wondered how long this arrangement would last. Sighing Gia left for the hospital the time for to go and claim Gerald there. As she slowly drove towards the hospital Gia silently prayed that she be given the strength to do all that was required of her. Though she was still bringing Gerald into her cottage thankfully Marcus and Sonny was able to convince Gia to stay in school and continue with her internship at GH. Also thankfully it seemed the Gods were smiling down on her because since the incident on the porch she had not seen hide nor hair of Kamar. And hopefully she prayed she would be able to go and extract Gerald before running into him today but sadly luck was not on her side. Quickly parking and locking her car Gia made her way to Gerald’s room only to be stopped half way there by Kamar.
Kamar- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [suddenly stopping as she heard him call her name] What?
Kamar- I wanted… [sighing] do you think I could talk to you for a second?
Gia- [her back still to him] I’m sorta in a rush…
Kamar- Gia please…
Gia- What is it Kamar?
Kamar- Can you look at me please?
Gia- [softly] I don’t have time for this…
Kamar- [gently] Please…
Gia- [slowly turning towards him] What?
Kamar- I wanted… I want to take some time and apologize for what happened…
Gia- [shaking her head] I can’t do this now…
Kamar- I know I was out of line and I came at you wrong…
Gia- Yes you did…
Kamar- But seeing him there with you…
Gia- Why were you even at the cottage to begin with?
Kamar- I wanted to see you…
Gia- So you just show up at my door? What if I was in the middle of something…
Kamar- With Nikolas? I didn’t know you two were…
Gia- Don’t make assumptions where they aren’t warranted ok…
Kamar- [softly] I’m sorry…
Gia- And so I am…
Kamar- This doesn’t have to come between our friendship… I mean if you give me another chance…
Gia- How many “chances” do you want me to give you?
Kamar- I don’t understand…
Gia- Didn’t we pretty much have this same conversation after the last time you…
Kamar- That was a mistake…
Gia- And the cottage incident wasn’t?
Kamar- Look Gia… a lot of things are going through my head right about now…
Gia- And that’s my fault?
Kamar- No… [shaking his head] I told you I was falling in love with you and you didn’t even blink…
Gia- [softly] Kamar…
Kamar- You didn’t even respond to me or say anything…
Gia- Kamar my life does not stop just because you suddenly discover you have feelings for me that I…
Kamar- [softly] That you don’t return…
Gia- [shaking her head] That’s not what I was going to say…
Kamar- [softly touching her cheek] Then what were you going to say?
Gia- [moving away from him] No…
Kamar- What?
Gia- I don’t have time to get into this right now and even if I did I wouldn’t…
Kamar- What is that supposed to mean?
Gia- It means things are going on in my life that don’t necessarily concern you and I’m wasting my time standing here trying to make you understand that.
Kamar- [yelling] Damn it Gia! I’m standing here wearing my heart on my sleeve trying to tell you how sorry I am and don’t seem to care.
Gia- Ok… you’re sorry… it’s not your first time saying that… [shrugging her shoulders] it probably won’t even be your last time I get that…
Kamar- Why do you have to be this way?
Gia- What way?
Kamar- This is the way I would expect Sonny to act… [shaking his head] not you…
Gia- [sighing] What are you talking about?
Kamar- You’re changing…
Gia- We all change Kamar…
Kamar- [shaking his head again] We used to be able to sit and talk for hours but now…
Gia- What?
Kamar- It’s like I’m losing one of my best friends and while I’m trying to do everything to hold on to her she’s not trying a damn thing…
Gia- Excuse you?
Kamar- Gia do you even care if our friendship falls apart?
Gia- Kamar I love you as a friend and I care about what happens to you but how many times do I have say I don’t have time for this to get it to go through your head…
Kamar- See that’s what I’m talking about… here I am standing here telling you that it feels like I’m losing you and all you are doing in return is complaining about how you don’t have time to listen to me…
Gia- Kamar… do you know how it feels to be in the ER and see the man who was your father for most of your life be brought in on a stretcher?
Kamar- [softly] No…
Gia- Or how it feels to have to care for that man as if you don’t know him knowing that if you make a mistake or don’t do enough he won’t survive…
Kamar- Gia…
Gia- [fighting the tears that welled] I stood there helping Lewis as best I could thinking about all the hurt and angry words I flung at him wondering if I would get another chance to tell him how I really felt.
Kamar- I’m sorry…
Gia- [wiping quickly at her tears] So when I say I don’t have time for this I really don’t have time for this. You are not the only thing in my life Kamar…
Kamar- I didn’t say I was it’s just that…
Gia- [fanning her hands] You know what I don’t want to hear it…
Kamar- [softly] G…
Gia- Do you want to know why I’m here?
Kamar- Why?
Gia- Me being the person that I am… I’m here to take a man I swore I would not let back in my life home to my cottage to care for him…
Kamar- Are you sure that’s a good idea?
Gia- Probably not… but I’m doing it anyway…
Kamar- Gia if you need my help…
Gia- Did I ask for it?
Kamar- No but…
Gia- One day soon maybe we will sit down and discuss everything you want to discuss but today isn’t that day and now isn’t the time to figure out when that day will be…
Kamar- [softly as he reached out for her] Gia I care about you…
Gia- Good… [knocking away his hands] I’m happy for you… now if you will excuse me…
Before Kamar could say another word Gia was gone. Shaking her head as she walked steadily to Gerald’s room Gia realized that working with Kamar would be next to impossible. Nothing she was trying to tell him seemed to register, whereas all that mattered to him was telling her over and over again about how much he cared for her. Well she had enough people to care about her and losing Kamar or even adding him to the list really did not matter to her. Taking a deep breath before entering Gerald’s room Gia pasted a huge grin on her face before turning towards Gerald.
Gia- [softly] Hey daddy…
Gerald- [smiling] Babygirl…
Gia- You bout ready to go?
Gerald- Are you sure about this?
Gia- [nodding as she softly smiled] Yes… I want to take care of you…
Gerald- What does your mother and brother…
Gia- Brothers… I have two brothers…
Gerald- Florence and Marcus are all that concern me right about now. What do they have to say about this?
Gia- Let me worry about that…
Gerald- Gia…
Gia- [shaking her head] I talked to your doctor and as soon as the nurse comes in here with your discharge papers we can leave…
Gerald- [gently taking her hand] Babygirl you don’t have to do this… I can go back to the little apartment I found and…
Gia- No… I want you to come to my cottage.
Gerald- [smiling] You live in a cottage?
Gia- Yeah… Sonny bought it for me…
Gerald- [softly] Gia…
Gia- Let’s not fight about this ok… I want you to come back to the cottage with me and that’s all that matters.
Gerald- [nodding] If that’s what you want…
Gia- [softly] It is…
Gerald- Ok…
Gia- Is everything in order? You got all your clothes and whatnot…
Gerald- Yeah… packed that all up before you came…
Gia- Ok then as soon as the nurse comes…
As if on cue a smiling nurse entered the room, Gerald’s discharge papers in her hand. Nodding politely at Gia she handed the papers to her before leaving the room again. Looking over the papers quickly Gia turned to Gerald smiling as she offered her hand to him.
Gia- [smiling] You ready to blow this stand?
Gerald- [smiling as he took her hand] Like never before…
Gia- [holding up the papers] Well seeing that these are your release papers…
Gerald- I can go?
Gia- [nodding] We can go…
Gerald- [rising from the bed] Then what are we waiting for?
Gia- The nurse went to get a wheelchair and then we can go…
Gerald- [shaking his head] I don’t need a wheelchair… I’m perfectly healthy…
Gia- I know you are but it’s hospital rules…
Gerald- [nodding] Ok ok…
As the nurse returned with the wheelchair loading Gerald and his belongings up they slowly walked towards the door as apprehension crept up on Gia nearly claiming her in it’s wake.
Gia- I… I have to… I’ll be right back…
Gerald- What is it?
Gia- I have… I’m going to go and get the car so you don’t have to walk that far…
Gerald- I told you I’m fine… ain’t no problem with me walking…
Gia- I know… but let me do this for you…
Gerald- [nodding] Ok… I’ll be right here waiting for you…
Gia- [smiling] It’ll only be a second…
At his nod Gia went in search of her car pulling out her cell phone as we walked. Quickly dialing his number Gia spoke to him her uncertainty evident in her voice.
Taggert- Yeah…
Gia- [softly] Marc…
Taggert- Little Bit what is it?
Gia- I need you…
Taggert- What is it? Are you hurt or…
Gia- I’m at the hospital…
Taggert- [anxiously] Oh my God what is it? Give me a few minutes and I’ll be there…
Gia- [smiling in spite of herself] Calm down…
Taggert- Gia are you ok?
Gia- No…
Taggert- What’s wrong?
Gia- Gerald’s been released and I’m about to take him to the cottage and…
Taggert- What is it sis?
Gia- [softly] I need you…
Taggert- [nodding understanding all] I’ll leave now and meet you at the cottage…
Gia- Thank you…
Taggert- You don’t have to thank me… I’m always here for you when you need me…
Gia- I know…
Taggert- I love you…
Gia- I love you too…
Taggert- I’ll see you at the cottage…
Gia- [nodding as she slowly slid behind the steering wheel] Ok…
Depositing Gerald into her car they rode in silence as Gia sped towards her cottage both lost in their own thoughts. Watching as the scenery passed him in a blur Gerald wondered how he would and could tell Gia about they family she didn’t know she had. Even earlier when she spoke of her other brother Gerald quickly dismissed him as if he was not important, how could he now expect Gia not to do the same when he told her of Kyan? Smiling to himself he mused how Kyan and Gia were so much alike. Both put up tough exteriors hoping to ward off harm from coming their way but when given the chance to know the real person inside they were as sweet and as beautiful as can be. Glancing quickly at Gia he sighed knowing his actions had made her this way. Walking out on her and her mother was one of the worst things he ever did and if it took his dying breath he would do all that he could to make up for that and take away the pain it caused. Slowly reaching out his hand Gerald lightly caressed Gia’s cheek as she stared out at the road ahead of them. Sparing a brief glance and smile his way Gia turned back to the road trying her best to push fear and uncertainty from her. For most of her life Gerald was her father, why now did she feel afraid to spend time with him. As they rushed him into the ER that night and she first laid eyes on him a thousand thoughts and thousands of things she wanted to say rushed to her. Why now was she fearful to say a single one. His touch still lingering on her cheek Gia knew why suddenly she was fearful. Knowledge that with even a few words the hurt would return scared her more than anything else did. Pulling up in front of the cottage Gia momentarily panicked not seeing Marcus’s car there waiting. Calming herself Gia knew she could handle the few minutes it would take before he arrived. Gathering his bags Gia helped Gerald from the car slowly leading him to the cottage’s door. As they slowly walked on the porch Gia stopped seeing a single rose placed in front of her door. Her heart quickly beating Gia slowly bent to collect her flower. Seeing a small card placed beside it Gia slowly opened the card reading the words scrawled inside.
Until next time or the time following that I again see your face know that I am thinking of you…
Nikolas
Smiling as she brought the fragrant flower to her nose Gerald interrupted her musings with questions as to who the flower was from.
Gerald- Is that from that boyfriend of yours?
Gia- [softly] I don’t have a boyfriend…
Gerald- Oh… I’m sorry. When I first came looking for you and found you in that club I was told…
Gia- I know… [nodding as she slowly opened the door] long story short he’s not my boyfriend never will be… just a good friend who was trying to look out for me…
Gerald- That’s not what I saw when I looked into his eyes… he meant those words when he said them…
Gia- Well he could mean them all he wants that still won’t make them true.
Gerald- Yeah I guess…
Gerald- Come on and let me show you where you will be staying.
Slowly making their way up the steps Gia showed Gerald around the cottage and the room he would be staying in. As they finally made their way back downstairs thankfully Taggert had arrived with dinner. Taggert’s presence lessening the tension Gia was feeling help to move the night along and before she realized it was late and well pass bedtime. As Taggert helped a seemingly exhausted Gerald up the stairs Gia went to the kitchen retrieving a vase for her single rose. Reading the card again Gia emerged from the kitchen flopping down on the couch with a smile spread across her face. Coming down the stairs seeing his sister’s changed mood Taggert went to sit next to her happy to share even a few quiet moments with his smiling sister. Before either realized it they were both fast asleep on the couch with Taggert’s arm wrapped protectively around his sister.
Chapter 46
Slamming around her apartment trying to work away the anger from not being able to see Gerald off from the hospital Kyan knew she was fighting a losing battle. Yet again before being given the chance to help her father Gia swept in and claimed his as her own. Slamming the pillows on her bed again Kyan vowed that if it was the last thing she did she would pry Gia away and out of Gerald’s life for good. As she attempted to rise in need of a good stiff drink Kamar put a restraining arm across her body pulling her back in the bed with him.
Kamar- Would you please stop?
Kyan- [pushing his arm off] You have no idea how pissed off I am!
Kamar- [flatly] The way you’ve been tearing up the house I think I have a pretty good idea.
Kyan- Why is it she gets everything she wants when the rest of us…
Kamar- [shaking his head] Let’s not go there ok…
Kyan- I’m just so sick of it…
Kamar- And so am I… that’s why we are about to do something about it…
Kyan- Like what?
Kamar- [frowning] You should have seen her… like the world revolved around her and nothing I said mattered…
Kyan- What do you have planned Kamar?
Kamar- I think it’s about time you met the brother…
Kyan- [softly] Me?
Kamar- Yeah… Corinthos can’t resist a beautiful woman… he will notice you the second you step across his path…
Kyan- What has this got to do with Gia?
Kamar- We distract her brother… that’s one less person she can turn to when everything starts to go down…
Kyan- Ok… that’s one of her brothers… what about…
Kamar- You let me worry about Taggert… I’ll have the department reassign him or something when the time comes for us to take action.
Kyan- She still has her mother and…
Kamar- We don’t have to worry about anyone else in Gia’s life... Not her friends, mother, or father, when the time comes they can easily be wiped out like [snapping his fingers] this…
Kyan- How long do you think it will be before Gia, Sonny, and Taggert is at your mercy?
Kamar- Well depending on how quickly Corinthos takes to you… I’d say in a month we should and could be closing in for the kill…
Kyan- [smiling] I like the sound of that…
Kamar- So do I… [looking over at Kyan] so are you up for it?
Kyan- [softly smiling] Yeah…
Kamar- Well I found out from a inside source that Corinthos will be attending an ELQ party in the Port Charles Hotel Ballroom.
Kyan- Ok and? How do you expect me to get into that. I’m sure the Quartermaines have rented out all of the PC Hotel and Ballroom. It’s probably be invitation only…
Kamar- Actually it is… but it just so happens I have an invitation.
Kyan- How am I going to explain being there?
Kamar- The Quartermaines run GH… whenever they have a party a majority if not all attending doctors receive an invite.
Kyan- Oh…
Kamar- You received one this time so go… have a good time… meet Corinthos…
Kyan- If you are sure this will work…
Kamar- I’m positive… [gently kissing her] do this for me baby ok…
Kyan- [softly as his kiss deepened] Ok…
Momentarily forgetting what they were discussing Kamar took Kyan into his arms kissing her hungrily as thoughts of bringing down Corinthos ran through his head. Using Kyan in this manner was a necessary risk he was willing to take. Kyan would be the perfect cover to get information to and from Corinthos. And if he derived any pleasure from her as he have then so be it. With everyone of importance gone from Gia’s life he would be too busy consoling her to think about Kyan and the hurt she might be going through. Positioning himself over Kyan to take her as his once again the image of Gia’s face and how she would look when finally they joined as one popped into his head. Slamming steadily into Kyan imagining instead she was Gia Kamar quickly exploded inside of her as she called out his name again and again.
Dressing carefully as the party approached her Kyan checked her image again in the mirror trying her best to convince herself that this was a good idea. She had no idea what kind of man Sonny Corinthos truly was. What if he suspected and guessed her true intentions… how would he react to her then. Shaking her head knowing she could not go to Kamar with these questions Kyan finished her make-up before slowly leaving her apartment. Preparing herself as best she could Kyan arrived at the party amazed at the splendor and transformation of the Port Charles Ballroom. With nervous fingers she handed her invitation to the waiting doorman before being shown into the ballroom. True to his word many of the doctors were from General Hospital were milling around the ballroom. Slipping into an easy conversation Kyan momentarily forgot her nervousness instead enjoying her colleagues around her. As she became engrossed in a discussion about possible budget cuts yet longer hours a buzz suddenly went around the room and instantly she knew Sonny had arrived. Turning slowly in his direction Kyan watched as Sonny flanked by tuxedoed bodyguards strolled into the ballroom as if he owned the place, eating up the attention sent his way. Catching his eye as he passed her Kyan softly smiled nodding her head in his direction. As he flashed a smile in response Kyan was floored by the deep set dimples and the laughter she saw dancing in his eyes. Turning back to another obviously enamored female doctor Kyan carefully asked questions making it appear as if she did not know who Sonny was.
Kyan- [softly] Oh my God…
Female doctor- He certainly was beautiful…
Kyan- Yes he was…
Female doctor- Don’t you know who that is?
Kyan- [shaking her head] No… who is he and where can I get his number?
Female doctor- [laughing] Funny…
Kyan- [looking again in Sonny’s direction] I’m serious…
Female doctor- I’d tread carefully as far he is concerned…
Kyan- Come on Turner… who is he and why on God’s green earth should I avoid him?
Dr. Turner- [nodding at Sonny] That’s Sonny Corinthos…
Kyan- And?
Dr. Turner- I forgot you’re not from here…
Kyan- Right… what’s so special about Sonny Corinthos that I should keep away from him?
Dr. Turner- [softly] He’s the local crime boss…
Kyan- Him?
Dr. Turner- Yes…
Kyan- But he doesn’t look the type… I mean he’s too attractive to…
Dr. Turner- I’d stay away from him if I were you. Looks are one thing but with the type of business he’s in…
Kyan- You have to be mistaken…
Dr. Turner- I’m not…
Kyan- I’m going to ask him…
Dr. Turner- Are you out of your mind? You are not going to walk up to him and ask him that are you?
Kyan- Why not?
Dr. Turner- You’re braver than I… don’t call me when they’re fitting you with cement shoes.
Kyan- [laughing] Whatever… I’ll call you if I need help…
Dr. Turner- That’s ok…
Kyan- If I don’t see you again tonight I’ll call you tomorrow and tell you how it went.
Dr. Turner- Well I for one can’t wait for that call… [smiling] have fun…
Kyan- [smiling back at Dr. Turner ] I will…
As she turned to walk in Sonny’s direction she plowed right into him. As he lent a hand to steady her Kyan quickly apologized her first meeting with Sonny not going as planned.
Kyan- I… I’m sorry…
Sonny- No need to apologize…
Kyan- Still I’m sorry…
Sonny- [nodding as he slightly nodded in her direction] Well if that’s the case I accept your apology.
Kyan- [smiling] Thank you…
Sonny- You’re welcomed… [moving around her] now if you excuse me…
Kyan- Can I ask you a question?
Sonny- By all means…
Kyan- Are you a…
Sonny- Am I what?
Kyan- [chickening out of her question] Can you point me in the direction of the bar?
Sonny- [smiling] Why don’t I walk you to the bar…
Kyan- That’s not necessary…
Sonny- Well in case you decide to ask me your real question I want to be nearby so we can skip the process of bumping into each other again.
Kyan- [smiling] Ok…
Sonny- [extending his hand] Sonny Corinthos… and you are?
Kyan- [tentatively taking his hand] Kyan… Kyan Oliver…
Sonny- [as he placed his hand on the small of her back leading her to the bar] It is a pleasure to meet you.
Kyan- [softly] You as well…
Walking in companionable silence they made their way to the bar turning heads as the passed the other partygoers. When finally reaching the bar Sonny turned another smile in Kyan’s direction softly asking her a question.
Sonny- Have you decided what your true question will be?
Kyan- [blurting out] What do you do for a living?
Sonny- I own and run Corinthos Enterprises.
Kyan- Corinthos Enterprises?
Sonny- I own several coffee warehouse and well as several coffee distributors. I also own several rum distilleries in Puerto Rico. Why do you ask?
Kyan- Because I heard… [shaking her head] I mean…
Sonny- [leaning into her softly whispering] Don’t believe everything you hear… the gossip in this town is almost legendary…
Kyan- [softly] Oh ok…
Sonny- What do you do?
Kyan- I’m an attending doctor in General Hospital’s ER department…
Sonny- [smiling] An incentive to become sick…
Kyan- [softly] Huh?
Sonny- Joking…
Kyan- [nodding] Oh…
Sonny- Well seeing that you are at the bar I’ll leave you to your drink…
Kyan- I’m suddenly not thirsty…
Sonny- Well in that case do you care to dance?
Kyan- Thank you…
As the rest of the night progressed Kyan remained on Sonny’s arm both intrigued and engrossed by the other. As the party slowly wound gone an obviously aggravated Jason came up to Sonny whispering feverishly in his ear. After a few moments Sonny returned to Kyan giving her his apologies before leaving her.
Sonny- I apologize but it seems I have to leave…
Kyan- Is everything ok?
Sonny- No… but it will be once I give it the proper attention.
Kyan- Is there anything I can do?
Sonny- Yes… enjoy the rest of the party.
Kyan- [smiling] I’ll try…
Sonny- Try?
Kyan- Well seeing that my dancing partner is leaving I just might have to sit the rest of the party out.
Sonny- Don’t do that on my account…
Kyan- I doubt any could measure up…
Sonny- [smiling] I’m sure they can’t but still…
Kyan- Well I’ve seen the way old Edward Quartermaine has been looking at me… maybe I’ll give him a try.
Sonny- [smiling] I might just stick around for that…
Kyan- [smiling] Really?
Sonny- It was a pleasure meeting you…
Kyan- You as well…
Sonny- [nodding in her direction one last time] Until next time…
Kyan- [raising a champagne glass at him] Next time…
Smiling at her before turning to leave Sonny and Jason suddenly became lost in conversation as they headed for the exit. In true Quartermaine style upon seeing Jason a ruckus and shouting match broke out between Edward, Alan, and AJ which resulted in ending the party and the PCPD being called. As the guest slowly filed out of the ballroom Kyan remained seated slowly drinking her champagne going over the events of the night preparing herself for what she would tell Kamar when asked. The ballroom pretty much deserted as she finished her drink Kyan leaned her head back still trying to figure out how her meeting Sonny would and could help Kamar’s case against him. Losing herself in thought Kyan did not hear as an Taggert stood in front of her softly speaking to her.
Taggert- Miss are you ok? [with no response] Miss… is there something I can do for you?
After still no response Taggert attempted shake her out of her reverie. Lightly touching her knee before speaking to her Taggert was blind-sided with a reflex kick as it landed squarely in his nether regions.
Kyan- [suddenly jumping up] Oh my God… I’m so sorry…
Taggert- [slumped over taking a moment to catch his breath as he slowly shook his head] It’s ok…
Kyan- I wasn’t thinking… I mean…
Taggert- [still slumped over] I’m fine…
Kyan- I can… do you need something…
Taggert- [shaking his head as he slowly stood up] No…
Staring up into Taggert’s handsome face again Kyan as floored by the beauty she saw in him. Staring up into his face Kyan found herself at a lost for words not exactly knowing what to say.
Taggert- [softly] Are you ok?
Kyan- Me?
Taggert- Yes… I know I was the one kicked but you seem more disturbed by it than me…
Kyan- [as she reached out to him] Oh my God I’m so sorry about that…
Taggert- [putting his hands up in a surrender gesture] I’m ok…
Kyan- Can I get you something or…
Taggert- [smiling] That’s why I’m over here…
Kyan- Huh?
Taggert- I was coming to check on you. Everyone is gone except you… I came over to see if you are in need of any kind of help…
Kyan- [smiling] No I’m fine… just resting my head before I attempt to make the drive home.
Taggert- Do you need I ride home? I will be more than willing…
Kyan- Who are you and why do you think I would get in a car with you?
Taggert- [seeing her attitude flair up reaching for his badge] Hold on… I’m Lieutenant Taggert on the PCPD… I was just doing my civil duty checking on you… no need to get up in arms about it…
Kyan- You’re Lieutenant Taggert… Lieutenant Marcus Taggert?
Taggert- Yes… do I know you?
Kyan- [shaking her head] No… but…
Taggert- [softly smiling] But you know me… is that how it goes?
Kyan- [again floored as softness covered his face with his smile] No… I mean…
Taggert- Do you need a ride home? I can have an officer drive you if you prefer.
Kyan- I’m… I’m fine… I can drive myself.
Taggert- Ok… it’s was nice meeting you… [smiling] I think…
Kyan- [smiling] Yeah…
Taggert- By the way… what’s your name…
Kyan- My name?
Taggert- Yeah I want to warm my men to look out for the kicking bandit better known as…
Kyan- [smiling] Kyan…
Taggert- [smiling] Kyan… a pretty name for a pretty dangerous kicker… [at her laughter] it was nice meeting Kyan…
Kyan- You too Tagg…
Taggert- [shaking his head] Marcus… I prefer all pretty women to call me Marcus…
Kyan- It was nice meeting you Marcus…
Taggert- [smiling as he turned to walk away] Yeah…
Kyan- [stopping him] Marcus… exactly how many “pretty women” do you have calling you by your first name?
Taggert- Other than my family… you would be the first…
Kyan- [softly] Oh…
Taggert- [smiling] I’ll see you around…
Watching as he went back to a group of officers Taggert spoke with them before leaving. Praying silently Kyan hoped that the man that just stood before her was not related to her in any way. Having met both of Gia’s brothers Kyan felt near light headed at the thought of looking over at either of them at a dinner table as she worked Kamar’s case for him. Before losing herself completely in thought her cell phone alerting her that Kamar wanted a full report of her night. Walking slowly to her car she told him all of her meeting with Sonny. As he asked her question after question about Sonny’s reaction to her and whatnot Kyan decided to keep her meeting with Taggert momentarily to herself. Falling into bed that night thankfully with Kamar gone Kyan lost herself again in her meetings with both Sonny Corinthos and with Marcus Taggert.