Chapter 5
Sonny- [yelling not sure if Gia was injured] Gia! Gia! Answer me…
After the momentary shock of being hit wore off Gia quickly jumped out of her car angered. Running to check the damage to her car Gia neglected to neither resume her conservation with Sonny nor tell him that she was fine.
Nikolas- [after he realized what happened] Damn it!
Stefan- [having heard the crash] Are you injured Nikolas?
Nikolas- No… but I doubt I can say the same about my car. I will call you back Uncle.
Stefan- Fine Nikolas… give them any and all information and if need be tell them to contact me here…
Nikolas- [cutting Stefan off] Ok whatever…
Stefan- Nikolas…
Before he could continue Nikolas ended their call tired of Stefan and his interference. Walking slowly towards the woman before him Nikolas quickly became the “Nikolas Cassadine” that left many talking about him after his departure.
Nikolas- [coldly] Are you satisfied with the damage you caused to your car. Had you moved this heap out…
Gia- [angrily as she continued to check her car for damage] I caused! You slammed into me!
Nikolas watched in stunned silence as the Gia turned towards him anger clearly evident in her eyes. She was beautiful… he shook his head knowing beautiful could not even begin to describe her. Never having seen anyone quite like Gia before Nikolas stood staring at her not responding to her questions.
Gia- [angrily] Are you listening to me?
Nikolas- Excuse me… I…I…
Gia- Were you paying attention?
Nikolas- What?
Gia- Driving… were you paying attention when you hit me?
Nikolas- [slowly smiling] I hit you?
Gia- What the hell is wrong with you?
Nikolas- I saw no signals lit… if you were stalled out you should have alerted…
Gia- Stalled? We were in a traffic jam I don’t need my hazards…
Nikolas- I hope you don’t expect me to pay for any damage to your car.
Gia- [trying her best to keep her anger in check] Are you crazy?
Nikolas- [smiling] No…
Man- Miss are you ok?
Gia- No… [shaking her head at Nikolas’s actions] I mean yes I’m fine…
Man- I saw the accident… do you need me to call anyone?
Gia- No… [realizing she had left Sonny on the phone she quickly ran back to her car to retrieve her phone] Sonny… Sonny…
Sonny- [relief flooding over her] Gia! Gia are you ok?
Gia- I’m fine…
Sonny- I heard…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head as she walked back towards Nikolas] Someone… someone ran into the back of my car but I’m fine.
Sonny- Where are you? I’m coming there…
Gia- [softly] It’s ok… I’m fine.
Sonny- Gia…
Gia- I’m fine… I’ll call you back.
Sonny- Gia…
Gia- I promise… I’ll call as soon as I can.
Quickly hanging up Gia rejoined Nikolas as he stood staring at her.
Gia- [noticing how he was looking at her] What?
Nikolas- Who was that?
Gia- [annoyed] Why do you care?
Nikolas- Maybe if you weren’t so caught up in what some guy was whispering in your ear…
Gia- What?
Nikolas- If you had got off the phone with your boyfriend we wouldn’t be in this mess.
Gia- [shocked] You’re trying to say that this is my fault?
Nikolas- [smiling] Actually… yes.
Gia- [fanning her hands as her anger quickly returned] Didn’t you see my brake lights? Didn’t you see that I was stopped in front of you? What in the hell were you doing that you couldn’t see that?
Nikolas- [smiling] You know you’re kind of cute when you’re angry.
Gia- What?
Nikolas- The way your eyes dance… or should I say sparkle… I mean…
Gia- [throwing up her hands in shock] I can’t believe this…
Before Nikolas could continue the police arrived ready to assist in the exchanging of information and reporting of the accident. As the police officers continued to question them Gia could feel him watching her. Had it not been because of the accident she was sure she would have been staring at him to. Though she didn’t want to admit it, it was fairly evident that he has handsome. But combined with the fact that he hit her and his overall behavior his looks were the last thing she wanted to think about. All thoughts of Nikolas rushed from Gia as she was roughly jerked from behind.
Gia- What in the hell…
Gia’s statement was cut off as Taggert tightly hugged her.
Gia- [trying to pull away from his bear hug] I’m ok… I’m ok...
Taggert- [as he continued to hug her] Oh my God! I’ve never been so scared in my life…
Gia- Marcus I’m ok…
Taggert- I heard about this accident on the scanner and when they said your name I about lost it.
Gia- [finally pulling away from him] I’m ok…
Taggert- [pulling her in again for a hug] Don’t ever do that to me again.
Gia- [softly smiling] Ok…
Taggert- I don’t know what I would have done…
Gia- [softly] I’m fine…
Taggert- I knew you were mad when you left and when I heard this my first thought was…
Gia- [softly touching his face] I know… it’s ok Marc. I’m fine…
[softly smiling] I don’t know about my car though.
Taggert- [gently covering her hand with his own] Hell I’ll buy you another car…
Gia- [softly laughing] I’m gonna hold you to that.
Taggert- [smiling] I know…
Watching as Gia and Taggert hugged jealousy slowly washed over Nikolas. Unable to watch their happy reunion any longer Nikolas slowly walked over to them.
Nikolas- Excuse me…
Taggert- What?
Nikolas- I’m happy that you are happy and all but I suggest that you teach your… [looking from Gia to Taggert] your girlfriend…
Taggert- Sister…
Nikolas- Sister… [smiling despite himself] she’s your sister?
Taggert- Yes…
Nikolas- Then you should be a good brother and teach her how to drive…
Gia- [quickly angered again] What?
Taggert- [pushing Gia behind him as he faced Nikolas] Who are you?
Nikolas- Nikolas… [extending his hand] Nikolas Cassa...
Taggert- [ignoring his hand] Nikolas… I suggest you watch who you are talking to.
Nikolas- [shrugging his shoulders] Just offering my opinion of the situation.
Taggert- Who asked you for it?
Nikolas- Well technically…
Taggert- You have her information and we have yours… I think you should be leaving.
Nikolas- Well at least tell her to stay off the phone when she’s driving.
Taggert- [angrily] Leave…
Nikolas- [nodding at Gia as he turned to leave] Fine…
Taggert- Gia… [shaking his head as Nikolas slowly walked away] let me take you to the hospital so they can check you out.
Gia- [softly] I’m fine…
Taggert- Just to be safe…
Gia- I told you I’m fine…
Taggert- Can I at least take you home.
Gia- I’d like that…
Taggert- [quickly kissing her forehead] Good…
Nikolas watched as Gia and Taggert slowly walked to his car. As they slowly pulled away Nikolas quietly and slowly repeated her name to himself.
Nikolas- [softly smiling] Gia…
Chapter 6
After a night of continual explanation to Sonny and Mike and constant hovering of her mother and brother Gia was more than happy with the morning’s arrival. Work would definitely distract her and those around her. More than anything she wanted to erase the accident from her thoughts and the only she was sure that would happen was to go on as if nothing happened. After quickly calling Florence and Marcus telling that she was well enough to go into the hospital Gia quickly left hoping to stop by Sonny’s warehouse before reporting to work. Being the good brother that she knew him to be Gia slowly revved the engine of Marcus’s borrowed car Gia slowly guided the car in the direction of the warehouse. Nearing Sonny’s door preparing herself for the barrage of questions sure to come her way Gia heard muffled moaning coming from behind his door. Curiosity getting the better of her Gia pressed her ear to the door shocked as she heard Jason and an unknown woman in Sonny’s office.
Muffled female voice- I can’t believe I’m doing this…
Jason- I can…
Muffled female voice- But this is so wrong…
Jason- It doesn’t feel wrong.
Muffled female voice- [breathlessly] Jason…
Jason- Shh… don’t talk… feel…
The obvious moaning and groaning told Gia exactly was going on behind the door. Not sure what else to do Gia stood outside of the door waiting for Jason and his “friend” to finish whatever they were doing.
Muffled female voice- Jason… I love you…
Jason- I love you too…
Muffled female voice- No one… no one can know…
Jason- They’ll know soon enough.
Muffled female voice- What if…
Embarrassed to be listening to their private conversation Gia attempted to move away tripping over a chair near the door.
Muffled female voice- What was that?
Jason- I don’t know but…
Knowing that she would soon be caught Gia quickly knocked on the door as she entered to room.
Gia- [averting her eyes as she walked through the door] I’m… I’m sorry… I came to see Sonny and…
Jason- [adjusting his clothing] It’s ok… Sonny’s not here…
Gia- [looking up as the unknown voice quickly disappeared from the room] I sorta… I sorta figured.
Jason- [slightly smiling] Is there… do you want me to tell him something for you?
Gia- [shaking her head marveling at Jason’s calm despite what she obviously caught him doing] No… I uhh… I just wanted to see him before I went to the hospital. He was concerned and…
Jason- [smiling] Yeah… I heard you were in an accident yesterday.
Gia- Yeah… some idiot not paying attention to what he was doing.
Jason- Well you look good considering… [shaking his head] I’m glad everything turned out ok…
Gia- [gently smiling] Tell that to my car…
Jason- [gently touching her face as he lowered his voice so that only she could hear] I’m glad you’re ok…
Gia- So am I…
Jason- From the way Sonny was talking I thought… I thought…
Gia- [gently touching his hand as it lingered on her cheek] You know it’s gonna take more than that to get rid of me.
Jason- [quietly as the expression softened] Good…
Jason and Gia stood silent staring into each other’s eyes lost in the silent conversations of past regrets and missed moments.
Gia-[breaking the stare] Tell… tell Sonny I came by…
Jason- [nodding] Ok…
As Gia turned to leave Jason gently grabbing her arm to stop her.
Jason- [softly] What you heard… I mean what…
Gia- [softly] It’s ok… life goes on right?
Jason- Yeah but…
Gia- [shaking her head stopping his explanation] It’s ok… [quickly touching his face] just be happy…
Jason- [softly] I’m trying…
Gia- That’s all I wanted…
Staring momentarily at each other one last time Gia softly smiled before leaving for the General Hospital. Quickly going to a nearby window Jason watched as Gia left. Shaking his head slowly Jason knew that thoughts of Gia would never leave him no matter who or what he tried to put in their place.
Female voice- Who was that?
Jason- [softly] No one you know…
Female voice- Do you think… do you think she saw me?
Jason- [as he continued to stare out of the window] I doubt it… even if she did…
Female voice- Is she gonna tell Sonny what we were doing? I mean…
Jason- Why would she?
Female voice- Jason… did I do something wrong? I mean is she…
Jason- [softly as he turned to hug her] I’m sorry… You didn’t do anything wrong… it’s just…
Female voice- Did you and her… was she someone…
Jason- [shaking his head] Doesn’t matter… she didn’t see anything and even if she did…
Female voice- I just don’t want anyone knowing before I…
Jason- She won’t tell anyone…
Female voice- Ok… [softly smiling as she quickly kissed him again] I love you Jason…
Jason- [sighing as he quickly kissed her] I love you too Elizabeth…