Chapter 59

Listening as Gia slowly explained all that occurred when she went to the hospital Taggert held his emotions quietly in check until she hung up the phone. Angrily throwing the phone across the room Taggert knew that unless he did something Kamar would forever be a threat to Gia. Having initially promised not to go after him this latest information was enough to send him over the edge. Imagining the pain and terror Gia must have again felt Taggert angrily flung the papers off of his desk desperately trying to control his emotions.

Taggert- [yelling] Damn it!
Officer- [coming into his office] Lt. is there something wrong?
Taggert- [angrily] What in the hell do you think?
Officer- Is there something…
Taggert- [shaking his head] Just get the hell out of my office and let me deal with it…
Officer- [nodding] Yes sir…

Looking at the mess of his office Taggert slowly shook his head as he attempted to pick up the papers and items scattered everywhere. Bending to retrieve a stack of paper his hand brushed against the wooden frame that held those most dear to him. Looking into the smiling faces of Gia and his mother Taggert lovingly ran his finger over their images before leaving his office with picture in hand. Storming through the station house Taggert entered Mac’s office without so much of a knock.

Mac- [looking up from the work in front of him] What is the meaning of this?
Taggert- I need some time off…
Mac- Taggert what is this all about?
Taggert- [shaking his head] Something has come up and I need to deal with it…
Mac- What?
Taggert- That’s not important… I have to…
Mac- I can’t just give you time off. You are in the middle of a major investigation and…
Taggert- I don’t care give it to Forelli or Turner… I need this time…
Mac- [shaking his head] I can’t… it’s obvious that you are going through something but…
Taggert- I gotta protect my sister…
Mac- Has something happened to Gia?
Taggert- Mac…
Mac- The most I can do is put an officer on her…
Taggert- [shaking his head] That’s not enough…
Mac- That’s all I can do. The mayor is breathing down my neck about budget cuts and whatnot and I can’t afford him finding out I got my officers out there playing bodyguard to someone who doesn’t need it…
Taggert- Mac I really need your help on this…
Mac- Short of giving you the time off I’ll do whatever I can to help you…
Taggert- Do you still have connections within the WSB?
Mac- [sitting up in his chair] Taggert what is going on?
Taggert- I need to know everything there is to know about someone… I’ve done some checking on my own and I keep coming up empty handed…
Mac- Who and what do you want to know?
Taggert- Kamar Maxwell… and I want to know everything…
Mac- That’s your sister’s friend right?
Taggert- [his face slowly contorting in anger] He’s not her damn friend…
Mac- Did something happen?
Taggert- Just get me what you can find on him…
Mac- Ok…
Taggert- I’ll be back…
Mac- Taggert… [seeing the anger and emotion in his eyes] don’t do something you will regret…
Taggert- [shaking his head as he turned to leave] It’s too late for that…
Mac- [yelling out to him as he left] Taggert… Taggert… damn…

Quickly calling the few connections he had left explaining all that he needed Mac sat back in his chair wondering what exactly set Taggert off and what if anything Kamar Maxwell had to do with it.

Sitting slumped in an overstuffed chair in the darkened room Sonny relived all that Gia told him over and over again. Seeing the fear and hurt in her eyes Sonny wanted nothing more than to wrap her in his arms and hold her tightly to him. And as a single tear slowly made it’s way down her cheek Sonny knew that his promise to her could not be kept. Watching as Nikolas sat beside her gently holding her hand Sonny stared into his eyes silently thanking him for being there for Gia when she needed someone the most. Watching as they left Sonny with drink in hand collapsed in the chair knowing what he had to do next. Downing drink after drink his despair left and was replaced with hate and anger as his thoughts again focused on Kamar and the things he wanted to do to him for again touching Gia. Rising Sonny quickly made his way to the door yanking it open ready to go in search of Kamar when he was met with an equally angered Taggert at his door.

Sonny- [flatly] You know?
Taggert- Yes...
Sonny- What are you going to do about it?
Taggert- [locking eyes with Sonny] What do you think?
Sonny- Not if I can get to him first…
Taggert- I don’t care who gets to who first… he will pay…
Sonny- Have you seen her?
Taggert- [shaking his head] No…
Sonny- She’s still with Cassadine…
Taggert- Is he keeping her safe?
Sonny- Yes…
Taggert- [turning to leave] Then that’s all that matters…
Sonny- Where are you going?
Taggert- To do what I have to do…
Sonny- Let me handle him…
Taggert- No…
Sonny- Keep your hands clean…
Taggert- You think I care about my damn badge or my hands being clean? This is my sister here…
Sonny- She’s mine too…
Taggert- [locking eyes with Sonny before turning to leave once again] Then you do whatyou have to do and I will do what I have to do…
Sonny- [following him to the elevator] Why did you come here?
Taggert- To let you know what was going on in case I’m not here to protect her later…
Sonny- [grabbing Taggert’s arm] Taggert don’t do this…
Taggert- [looking at Nikolas’ door] He can’t keep doing this to Gia thinking he can get away with it.
Sonny- I told you I’ll handle him…
Taggert- [shaking his head as he pulled away from Sonny before stepping on the elevator] I promised her I would always protect her…
Sonny- Taggert…
Taggert- [as the elevator slowly closed] Watch out for her until I get back…

Rushing back into his penthouse Sonny quickly called Benny telling him all that he wanted before rushing out the door hoping to reach Kamar before Taggert did.

Walking slowly along the docks Kamar stopped to stare out over the murky waters that continuously lapped up against the wooden pier. Everything was going as planned and soon… soon he would have all that he wanted and more. Having applied the necessary pressure to both Kyan and Gerald Kamar knew that all he had left to do is talk to Emily and then he would be able to sit back and let things fall as he had planned. All of Gia’s protests would fall on deaf ears and finally he would have her exactly where he wanted. Running his hand quickly over his hardening erection with thoughts of Gia and where and how he wanted her Kamar reached inside his jacket pocket ready to call his “aid” with the last and final instructions. Slowly placing the phone to his ear Kamar was caught off guard as meaty hands covered his mouth. His arms being roughly jerked behind him Kamar had no time to call out as his phone fell from his hands and a rough bag was placed over his head. Attempting still to break away from his captors Kamar jerked away from their hold only to feel a sharp blow to the back of his head. Going limp with the contact Kamar was unceremoniously dragged to a nearby van and tossed inside before being sped away.

Man- Hello?
Man #2- We have your package…
Man- Is that so?
Man #2- What do you want us to do with him?
Man- Nothing… do as I told you I’m on my way now…
Man # 2- We’ll be here…
Man- Thank you…

Forgetting his reasoning for being out he quickly placed his phone back in his pocket before turning his car around and heading in the direction first agreed upon.

With a blindfold replacing the bag placed over his head Kamar began to panic not knowing what was going to happen to him. Not seeing who or what grabbed him Kamar was unsure of how or who to prepare for. His hands and feet bound together Kamar behind him struggled uselessly against his ties to no avail. The silence around him now deafening Kamar again began to move against the ropes as he yelled out to those around him.

Kamar- [yelling] What do you want with me?

Receiving no answer or response Kamar continued to yell out.

Kamar- Why are you doing this? [with no response] Answer me damn it! [still with no response] Face me like a man!

Suddenly quieting Kamar listened as slow and deliberate footsteps approached him. Entering the room he nodded to the huge men standing on all sides of Kamar wordlessly giving them instructions. The sudden calm unnerving him Kamar was stunned as he was suddenly jerked from his chair before being pummeled by mighty fists. Falling to the ground as fists and feet continued to pound into him Kamar curled into the fetal position protecting himself as best he could with still bound wrists. Feeling as if he couldn’t survive the assault much longer Kamar was relieved when finally he heard a man speak.

Man- [softly] That’s enough…

Directing the men to place him back in the chair with a single look he slowly moved closer to Kamar wanting to see his expression when his identity was finally revealed.

Kamar- [softly] Why are you doing this?

A quick point and nod Kamar’s blindfold was slowly removed. Looking up into the face of his tormentor Kamar’s face contorted into an angry scowl as he spoke to him.

Kamar- [angrily] You…
Man- [a slow smile covering his face] I see we meet again…
Kamar- Cassadine… [yelling as he struggled against the ropes] you have no idea who you are messing with.
Nikolas- [smiling] Oh but I do…
Kamar- If you don’t let me go right this second I’ll…

His ranting falling on deaf ears Nikolas gave a quick nod to the men beside Kamar. As the one standing to his left slowly wrapped a thin wired noose around his neck stopping his air flow the man to his right quickly issued a stinging blow to his jaw and midsection doubling him over in pain. And as the wired noose was slowly tightened the man behind Kamar grabbed a fistful of his hair jerking Kamar’s head back up making him stare up at Nikolas.

Nikolas- [calmly] Now where were we?
Kamar- [struggling to breath] You can’t do this…
Nikolas- I can and I will…
Kamar- [shaking his head] If you kill me…
Nikolas- [a slow smile covering his face as he slowly shook his head] I have no plans to kill you…
Kamar- Then why…
Nikolas- Killing you would be too easy and far less enjoyable…
Kamar- [as the wire around his neck was slowly loosened] Why are you doing this?
Nikolas- Don’t you know?
Kamar- [shaking his head] I haven’t done anything to you…
Nikolas- But you’ve injured people that I’ve come to care about…
Kamar- Who?
Nikolas- You issued me a warning once about Ms. Campbell and now I will issue you the same…
Kamar- What happened between Gia and me…

At Nikolas’ nod he noose was once again tightened stopping Kamar from speaking.

Nikolas- Never speak her name to me or anyone else again.
Kamar- What happened between us…
Nikolas- Will never happen again.
Kamar- Nothing she said…
Nikolas- It would be in your best interest if you no longer attempted to speak to me on that subject…
Kamar- She’s a lying bitch if she said…

Quickly lunging for him Nikolas grabbed the wire noose from his associates’ hand tightening it as he leaned into Kamar. With only inches separating their faces Nikolas softly whispered to him.

Nikolas- [whispering] How many times did she tell you no?
Kamar- She…
Nikolas- [tightening the noose as his anger grew] How many times did she beg you to stop?
Kamar- [shaking his head as he struggled to breath] I…
Nikolas- [angrily] Answer me damn it!
Kamar- [gasping for air] Please…
Nikolas- [whispering as he tightened the noose still] You have no idea what you did the moment you decided to touch her.
Kamar- Please… just let me go.
Nikolas- [jerking the noose against his neck] Why should I give you more consideration than you ever gave her?
Kamar- Gia’s…

Moving away from Kamar Nikolas gave a nod to the man on Kamar’s right as he again dealt another stinging blow to Kamar’s face.

Nikolas- I told you to never speak her name…
Kamar- You can’t do this to me… you have to know…
Nikolas- You know this… every thought you have I’ve already had. Every step you take know I’ve already taken two. You will never come near Gia again do you understand?
Kamar- She’s my friend…
Nikolas- If that’s how you treat your friends I would hate to see how you handle your enemies…
Kamar- If you don’t let me out of here you’ll know soon…
Nikolas- [a soft smile playing across his lips] You could never hope to handle me…
Kamar- [smugly] We’ll see…
Nikolas- You may think that this a mere game we are playing but even if that were the case you should know you still would never defeat me…
Kamar- [defiantly] I’m supposed to be scared because you have me tied up to a chair while you try and threaten me?
Nikolas- No… you should be scared because I allowed you to live.
Kamar- What?
Nikolas- Make no qualms about it I care less whether you live or die but for now you serve me better alive.
Kamar- [softly]What do you want from me?
Nikolas- [slowly smiling] I haven’t decided yet…
Kamar- People will be looking for me if I’m gone for too long. You won’t get away with this. People…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] No one is looking for you.
Kamar- I have people who care… I have people…
Nikolas- You have no one…
Kamar- If you let me go…
Nikolas- [yelling] Enough! The time has come for you to learn what messing with Gia Campbell will cost you.
Kamar- [shaking his head] You have to understand…

Fanning his hands slightly the men holding Kamar moved away from him allowing Nikolas to come stand beside him once again. With noose in hand Nikolas slowly circled Kamar as he softly spoke to him.

Nikolas- [softly] I thought long and hard about how you should pay.
Kamar- I…
Nikolas- [tightening the noose once again] What you did to Gia was wrong and never should have happened.
Kamar- [softly] I’m sorry… tell her I’m sorry…
Nikolas- [slowly circling him once again] All the times she told you no and still you continued to kiss her…
Kamar- [shaking his head] I shouldn’t have done that…
Nikolas- [coming to stop directly in front of him] And all the times she begged you not to touch her and yet you continued with your assault…
Kamar- [pleading not knowing what Nikolas planned to do to him] I… please I know it was wrong but…
Nikolas- [winding the noose slowly around his hand as he simultaneously tightened it around his neck] There are no buts…
Kamar- [struggling to speak and breath] I’m sorry…

Walking again behind him with noose still tightened around his neck Nikolas stooped beside Kamar whispering softly in his ear. With the hold Nikolas had on the wire causing Kamar’s neck to snap backwards Kamar stifled his cries as Nikolas spoke to him.

Nikolas- [whispering] You don’t deserve to live… do you hear me? [at Kamar’s nod] But I will not have your worthless blood on my hands. I will allow your own stupidity to do you in. Hear me when I say this… stay away from Gia or regardless to me wanting your blood on my hands or not I will kill you.
Kamar- [shaking his head as the pressure from the noose caused tears to slowly trickle down his face] I won’t come near her…
Nikolas- I know you won’t… but just to remind you of the consequences if you do my associates here have a few things for you.

Releasing his hold on Kamar Nikolas moved away as his three associates descended on Kamar again hitting, striking, and kicking him everywhere. Tossing him to the ground once finished Nikolas kneeled beside a broken Kamar cautioning him once again before leaving.

Nikolas- Stay away from Gia or the next time you won’t be so lucky…
Kamar- I… I won’t go near her…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] I hope not for your sake…

Without another word Nikolas rose leaving Kamar in a bloodied heap on the floor. Retrieving his cell phone from his inside jacket pocket Nikolas quickly called Gia smiling as he softly heard her voice.

Nikolas- I just called to check on you…
Gia- [softly] I’m ok…
Nikolas- Good…
Gia- Where are you? I woke up and you were gone…
Nikolas- Took a walk along the docks to clear my head…
Gia- Hurry up and come back… I sorta.. I uhh I miss you…
Nikolas- [smiling] I miss you too…
Gia- Then hurry up…
Nikolas- I’ll be there in a second…
Gia- Ok…
Nikolas- Stay in bed and wait for me…
Gia- [softly laughing] Whatever… hurry up back…
Nikolas- I will…

Hanging up the phone Gia was surprised to hear a soft knocking coming from the penthouse door. Gathering herself quickly in Nikolas’ robe Gia went to answer the door shocked to see an older woman waiting at the door with a small smirk on her face.

Gia- [softly] Can I help you?
Helena- No… but I can help you…

Chapter 60

Staring into a smirking older woman’s face Gia was unsure of what to make of the scene before here. Having vaguely remembered her from before Gia wondered why she now stood by the door obviously waiting for something.

Gia- [softly] Can I help you?
Helena- No… but I can help you…
Gia- Excuse me?
Helena- I believe the time has come for you and I to have a talk…
Gia- [as Helena barged in] I don’t think…
Helena- How do you know my grandson?
Gia- [closing the door behind her] Your grandson?
Helena- [looking Gia up and down] Well it is obvious "how" you know my grandson my question instead should be how long has this been going on?
Gia- Who are you to question me?
Helena- I’m Helena Cassadine.
Gia- Ok and?
Helena- My grandson does not need the distraction of you.
Gia- [folding her arms across her chest] Then let your grandson tell me that.
Helena- Be happy that I am the one delivering this news… [slowly shaking her head] My darling Nikolas does not use the necessary tact when it comes time to dismiss those no longer needed…
Gia- [shaking her head] No one dismisses me…
Helena- When he rids those not worthy of his time…
Gia- What?
Helena- Please accept my apologies Ms… I don’t believe I have your name…
Gia- That’s probably because I didn’t give it to you.
Helena- Touché Ms…
Gia- Gia… Gia Campbell…
Helena- Touché Ms. Campbell you did not give me your name however it was not necessary considering you won’t be around much longer.
Gia- And what makes you think this?
Helena- There is nothing except the obvious you can offer my grandson and even then he will tire of you.
Gia- [angrily] You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about…
Helena- [shaking her head] Such vulgarities are truly not necessary…
Gia- Whatever…
Helena- All the more reason why you and he could never be more than what you are now…
Gia- Since you seem to know so much what exactly do you think we are?
Nikolas- [softly] I’d like to know that as well…
Helena- [turning towards Nikolas] Nikolas my darling… I did not expect you home so soon…
Nikolas- Obviously… why are you here Helena?
Helena- I came to speak to you on some important matters but instead Ms. Campbell answered the door and how do they say it… one thing lead to another…
Nikolas- [opening the door wider] I want you to leave…
Helena- But we have much to discuss…
Nikolas- [shaking his head] Not now…
Helena- Nikolas my darling…
Nikolas- Get out Helena!
Gia- [shaking her head] Maybe I should be the one to leave…
Nikolas- [rushing to her gently touching her arm] No…
Gia- It’s obvious she wants to talk to you…
Nikolas- I don’t care… nothing she has to say has any interest to me…
Gia- Nikolas…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Helena- Let her leave… she has no place here…
Nikolas- [turning towards Helena angrily yelling] You stay the hell out of this…
Gia- It’s ok Nikolas… I have to go and check on Gerald anyway…
Nikolas- [softly] Don’t leave me…
Gia- [gently touching his face] I’m not…
Nikolas- [whispering] Gia…
Gia- [whispering] I’ll come back…

Without another word Gia turned and headed towards Nikolas’ bedroom. Quickly dressing Gia returned to a silent living room gently kissing Nikolas on the mouth before exiting the penthouse. As she stood waiting for the elevator to arrive Nikolas came up behind Gia wrapping her gently in his arms. Lightly kissing the nape of her neck Nikolas softly whispered to Gia all that he was feeling.

Nikolas- [whispering] Promise me that you’ll come back to me…
Gia- [softly] I promise…
Nikolas- I need you to know…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] You don’t need me…
Nikolas- [softly] More than you’ll ever know…
Gia- Nikolas…
Nikolas- Just come back to me please…
Gia- [slowly nodding] I will…

Turning her towards him Nikolas took Gia’s mouth in a tender kiss before finally releasing her. Watching as the elevator’s doors slowly closed Nikolas turned and slowly made his way back into the penthouse. Having made herself comfortable in his absence Helena sat slowly drinking a glass of wine waiting for his return. Seeing her sitting comfortably seemingly without care Nikolas’ anger grew making him slam the door before coming to stand in front of her.

Helena- [dryly] Was that truly necessary?
Nikolas- Why are you here Helena?
Helena- Who was that young woman and more importantly why are you wasting your time with her?
Nikolas- [yelling] Get the hell out!
Helena- I am not leaving here until we have this settled.
Nikolas- [shaking his head] There is nothing to settle.
Helena- Why was she here?
Nikolas- Because I wanted her here…
Helena- Nikolas I am surprised… [slowly shaking her head] it is not like you to use an innocent…
Nikolas- Get out!
Helena- She does not belong in your world… why are you wasting her and your time?
Nikolas- What?
Helena- She lacks the proper breeding and tools needed to survive as your partner. It would be better if you ended things now before Ms. Campbell is hurt because of…
Nikolas- You don’t know what the hell you are talking about…
Helena- Her manners or lack thereof are rubbing off on you…

Going to stand directly in front of Helena Nikolas unceremoniously snatched her wineglass from her hand angrily slamming it on the nearby table. His hands on his on his hips Nikolas spoke to Helena as he stood over her.

Nikolas- Know this and know this well I do not answer to you. Whatever decisions I make are mine and mine alone. You have no say so in whatever I choose to do.
Helena- All of the plans we’ve made…
Nikolas- [shaking his head] The plans you’ve made…
Helena- I thought this was what we wanted. I assumed that all that I have done was because we both wanted it.
Nikolas- [shaking his head] No… it was never my intention to harm Stefan or…
Helena- And what of Lucky?
Nikolas- What about him?
Helena- As I recall he was never part of our original plan yet you were the one who decided to make things personal with him.
Nikolas- Yes that was my choice and?
Helena- How did you say… you would find what he treasured most and take that very thing from him.
Nikolas- Yes and…
Helena- Would I be wrong to assume that his greatest treasure lies within Ms. Campbell…
Nikolas- [shaking his head] Leave her out of this…
Helena- How can I when you’ve so easily and carelessly put her in the line of fire?
Nikolas- [shaking his head as he pointed his finger at her] Do not!
Helena- It is not my intention to injure and/or harm Ms. Campbell however if the situation arises…
Nikolas- Any attempt at Gia will be the first and last mistake you make…
Helena- Are you threatening me?
Nikolas- No… threats are useless and a waste of my time…
Helena- Then what?
Nikolas- Come near Gia whether to speak to her or whatever you call yourself doing and next you will have to deal with me…
Helena- Why is this young woman so special that you are willing to let all of our hard work be for nothing?
Nikolas- As I said before… you plans and your work…
Helena- So all that I have been doing and all that I have been fighting for… you had no intentions of completing?
Nikolas- [walking towards his door] Leave Helena and do not come here again unless I first invite you…
Helena- Will Ms. Campbell be residing with you?
Nikolas- [shaking his head] That is none of your concern…
Helena- Nikolas my darling do not allow your hormones to ruin all that we have fought so hard to gain…
Nikolas- [yelling as he opened his door] Out! Now!
Helena- [shaking her head as she slowly rose] As you wish…
Nikolas- Heed my words Helena…
Helena- [gently caressing his face as she passed him] Perhaps you will visit me one day soon…
Nikolas- [flatly] I wouldn’t count on it…
Helena- [slowly nodding] I await word from you as to what or how you wish to proceed from here.
Nikolas- Leave her out of this… [softly as he stilled her hand on his face] please…
Helena- I would advise you to do the same…
Nikolas- Helena…
Helena- [gently caressing his cheek once again] My darling sweet prince. In time you will realize who you are and all that you can accomplish. How I wish to be by your side when that day finally arrives.

Before another word was spoken Helena exited the penthouse going the elevators without a backward glance. Watching until she entered the elevator Nikolas returned to his penthouse closing it behind himself before heading to the huge picture window staring out into the night sky and silently awaiting Gia’s return.

After leaving the penthouse and in no rush to face Gerald or the questions as to where she had been Gia found herself at the docks looking out over the murky waters that lapped against the pier. Musing over Helena’s dismissive attitude and the words Nikolas whispered to her as she was leaving Gia was unsure of what to do. Lost in thought Gia did not hear or see as Lucky slowly made his way down the dock’s steps walking towards her. Standing beside her waiting for her to acknowledge him Lucky finally spoke up breaking her from her trance.

Lucky- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [softly smiling as she looked up at him] Hey Lucky…
Lucky- Whatever you were thinking about must’ve been really important huh?
Gia- [smiling] Something like that…
Lucky- Oh…
Gia- How have you been?
Lucky- [shrugging] Ok I guess…
Gia- That’s good… [softly smiling] I think…
Lucky- [nodding as he stared out at the waters] Yeah…
Gia- I’ve been fine… [smiling] in case you were wondering…
Lucky- [slowly nodding] Yeah…
Gia- [softly] Lucky is there something wrong?

Shaking his head Lucky continued to stare out at the murky waters contemplating his words. From the moment he saw her standing in Nikolas’ penthouse with only his pajama top on Lucky heart had been breaking. Loving her from the second he laid eyes on her only to lose her to his brother before he had a chance to tell her… if he could do things over again he would seize the moment and tell her every second of every day how he felt for her. Scenes and moments of Nikolas and Gia together flashing through his mind Lucky shook his head chasing them from his thoughts. Nikolas did not deserve Gia and if it was the last thing he ever did he would get her away from him and in his arms where she belonged.Watching as varying emotions crossed his Gia slowly reached out to him gently touching his arm as she spoke to him.

Gia- [softly] Lucky… it’s obvious something is going on and if you ever need someone to talk to…
Lucky- [interrupting her] How long has this thing between you and Nikolas been going on?
Gia- Huh?
Lucky- How long Gia?
Gia- [softly as she slowly shook her head] Lucky…
Lucky- Did you know him before he came to town or…
Gia- No… the first time I met him is when he ran into my car… I didn’t even know who he was then… you know that…
Lucky- Then how did it go from me introducing the two of you to you sleeping in his bed?
Gia- Excuse me?
Lucky- How long have the two of you been sleeping together?
Gia- That’s really none of your business…
Lucky- Look Gia… you’re my friend… my best friend and I care about you…
Gia- You’re my friend too but…
Lucky- I don’t want anything bad to happen to you…
Gia- I don’t want anything to happen to me either but what has that got to do with how long I’ve been sleeping with your brother?
Lucky- Because you’re better than that…
Gia- What?
Lucky- Don’t cheapen who you are to be with him…
Gia- [angrily] Where in the hell do you get off talking to me like that?
Lucky- [shaking his head as he gently touched her arm] I only want what’s best for you…
Gia- [jerking away from him] I don’t think so…
Lucky- Gia you have to listen to me…
Gia- For what… nothing you say…
Lucky- Gia you don’t know Nikolas like I do and…
Gia- And?
Lucky- He’s only using you to get what he wants…
Gia- What?
Lucky- All my life my father warned me about the Cassadines and the type of people they are and Nikolas is everything he said and more…
Gia- I thought Nikolas was your brother…
Lucky- He is…
Gia- Then how can you stand here and talk about him like he’s some stranger on the street you just met?
Lucky- Because I know now that all the words and things Nikolas has been feeding me… [shaking his head] all the things he’s been feeding us are nothing but lies.
Gia- Where is all of this coming from?
Lucky- I see how he’s treating you…
Gia- Lucky look… I guess you’re going through something right now and…
Lucky- [shaking his head] He’s been lying to you Gia…
Gia- Lying to me about what?
Lucky- Everything… why he’s here… what he wants… how he feels about you…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] You know Lucky I was willing to stand here and listen to you because like you said we’re friends but you don’t know what you’re talking about. What Nikolas and I have…
Lucky- Is nothing but sex…
Gia- Excuse me?
Lucky- You’re whoring yourself hoping he’s going to deliver on the promises he’s making you but he’s not…
Gia- [softly] Whoring myself?
Lucky- I know my words are a little harsh…
Gia- A little?
Lucky- I know they’re a little harsh but you have to listen to me Gia…
Gia- No you listen to me…
Lucky- [gently touching her arms] Gia…
Gia- [jerking her arm away from him again] I don’t give a damn what you think don’t you ever disrespect or call me out my name again…
Lucky- Gia…
Gia- [shaking her head] I don’t want to hear it… nothing you say…
Lucky- [yelling] He’s using you Gia!
Gia- Using me how?
Lucky- I don’t know but…
Gia- [turning to walk away] I don’t want to hear this…
Lucky- He’s got something planned I know it…
Gia- Whatever Lucky…
Lucky- [following behind her] You have to listen to me…
Gia- I don’t have to listen to anything…
Lucky- He was here for weeks… months and didn’t bother to contact our mother…
Gia- [turning towards Lucky] So?
Lucky- And when I tried to call him on it his whole demeanor changed…
Gia- What has this got to do with me?
Lucky- I saw him coming from her yacht and…
Gia- [softly] Her?
Lucky- Helena… his whacked out grandmother…
Gia- [softly] Whacked out?
Lucky- My dad told me all about Nikolas and his deranged family… Helena is the head of them all and I know they’re working together… Gia- Working together on what?
Lucky- I don’t know but he’s only using you to get to me…
Gia- What?
Lucky- Look long story short… Nikolas knows how much you mean to me and he’s using his being with you to get to me…
Gia- [softly] Really?
Lucky- [nodding] Yeah… don’t let him do that to you… walk away now before…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] How little do you think of me?
Lucky- Gia listen… I love you and…
Gia- You love me and you think by telling me that I’m being nothing more than a common slut is going to endure you to me?
Lucky- It’s not like that?
Gia- [angrily] Then what is it like?
Lucky- Gia just listen… I know Nikolas is using you and…
Gia- Do you think I’m that gullible that I don’t know when I’m being used?
Lucky- I’m not saying that…
Gia- You know what… it doesn’t matter what you’re saying…
Lucky- [reaching for her] Gia…
Gia- You say we’re friends right?
Lucky- Yes…
Gia- [knocking his hands away] Then do this friend a favor and stay the hell out of her business…
Lucky- [softly] Gia… Gia please…

Slowly shaking her head stilling his pleas Gia turned and walked away from Lucky fuming at all the things he said to her. Whatever was going on between she and Nikolas Lucky had no right on come on her like he did and she was not going to stand there and take his hurtful words a moment longer. Who was he to try and take away what she and Nikolas shared? And more importantly why would he? Locked in her car as she sped towards the cottage Lucky’s words crept to her again and silently Gia wondered if anything he said about Nikolas could be true.