Chapter 67
Checking her caller ID as the phone continually rang Kyan shook her head not ready or wanting to speak with Kamar. The feel of Marcus’ lips on her Kyan forgot all thought of Kamar, revenge, and vendettas and instead thought of the amazingly handsome man that stood before her. Looking through the photo album she kept of Gerald and Gia Kyan wondered silently why she never once focused her hurt and anger on Marcus. It was always about Gia and what she thought she took from her. And having met and be romanced by Kamar her feelings had only strengthened and grown into what she feared was hatred for someone she truly did not know. But now how could she go from possibly hating Gia to having such strong and confusing feelings for her brother?
Hearing his key in the front door Kyan quickly put away her photo album before turning towards Kamar Limping into the room with bandaged ribs, his arm in a cast, and a reset nose Kamar slowly looked Kyan up and down before speaking to her.
Kamar- Well?
Kyan- What happened to you?
Kamar- [shaking his head] Doesn’t matter… [limping to nearby chair] well?
Kyan- Well what?
Kamar- What did you find out?
Kyan- [shaking her head] Nothing…
Kamar- What do you mean by nothing?
Kyan- Exactly what it means…
Kamar- You were supposed to meet with Corinthos right?
Kyan- Yeah… but it didn’t happen…
Kamar- [angrily] Why the hell not?
Kyan- He wasn’t where I thought he would be…
Kamar- And?
Kyan- And I came home…
Kamar- Look Kyan we’re running out of time…
Kyan- [mumbling] You’re running out of time…
Kamar- No we’re in this together. If I go down over this you go down over this…
Kyan- You know what… I’m tired… all that nonsense I was talking about Gia is just that… nonsense… [shaking her head] So what if Gerald loved Gia more… so what if…
Kamar- [smirking] Who got your nose open now? Corinthos? Taggert?
Kyan- [softy] No one…
Kamar- I hope you don’t think that whoever you’re fantasizing about is going to give you the time of day after they find out everything you’ve done to their precious Gia…
Kyan- [shaking her head] That was all your doing…
Kamar- I didn’t tell you to go off on her every chance you got…
Kyan- But you said…
Kamar- I said give her a hard time not damn near make the girl quit…
Kyan- Well if we’re comparing what I did to Gia versus what you did to her I’ll get off a hell of a lot easier than you will…
Kamar- What does that mean?
Kyan- [shaking her head] Nothing…
Kamar- Kyan…
Kyan- [quickly attempting to change the subject] I tried to meet with Sonny but he wasn’t where I thought he would be so what now?
Kamar- [shaking his head] No… what do you mean what I did to Gia? I haven’t done anything to her that she didn’t want or reciprocate.
Kyan- Then what was that I walked in on in the lobby? She didn’t seem to want or enjoy that…
Kamar- Who in the hell have you been talking to?
Kyan- [softly] No one…
Kamar- You better not be or else…
Kyan- [shaking her head] Your threats don’t mean or do much to me Kamar…
Kamar- What does that mean?
Kyan- It means I’ve been thinking…
Kamar- [smirking] That’s a first…
Kyan- And if half of what I know gets told to the right people…
Kamar- Then you won’t have to worry about who Gerald loves more…
Kyan- What does that mean?
Kamar- You don’t really think Gerald just slipped and fell do you?
Kyan- He was attacked from behind and…
Kamar- So I see he’s sticking with that story huh?
Kyan- [softly] What did you do…
Kamar- [shaking his head] Get me what I want and keep your damn mouth closed!
Kyan- Why are you bringing my father into this? I told you…
Kamar- Gerald brought himself into this…
Kyan- How?
Kamar- Don’t worry about how… worry about getting me something I can use against Corinthos and Taggert…
Kyan- [quickly looking at her] Taggert?
Kamar- Yeah I was thinking… why take care of one brother when I can take care of the both of them…
Kyan- [shaking her head] But Marcus hasn’t done anything…
Kamar- [smirking] Yet…
Kyan- He’s a good cop and…
Kamar- Even a good cop can mess up…
Kyan- [softly as she shook her head] No…
Kamar- Don’t get soft on me now Kyan…
Kyan- I’ll get you what you want on Sonny… just leave Marcus out of this…
Kamar- [smirking] Officer Friendly getting to you huh?
Kyan- No… he just doesn’t deserve…
Kamar- [slowly standing] And what do you deserve Kyan?
Kyan- [shaking her head] I…
Kamar- [shaking his head as he turned to leave] Get me what I want…
Before she could respond Kamar limped out of Kyan’s apartment on to his next meeting.
Looking behind him once again Kamar quickly limped into the darkened alley knowing Jake was there waiting for him.
Jake- [flatly] It took you long enough…
Kamar- I’m here aren’t I?
Jake- It’s not safe for us to meet here…
Kamar- No ones following me…
Jake- [shaking his head] You don’t know that…
Kamar- I would know if someone was following me…
Jake- Did you know when Cassadine easily got to you?
Kamar- Don’t worry about Cassadine I’m handling him.
Jake- Cassadine should be the last of your worries. If everything goes according to plan…
Kamar- It will…
Jake- You do know where they’re staying…
Kamar- [nodding] Port Charles Hotel Penthouse 2…
Jake- That’s right across from Sonny…
Kamar- Yeah so?
Jake- Get your contact at the hospital to call her in or something and I’ll make the snatch then…
Kamar- Not possible… [shaking his head] she’s wavering now as is…
Jake- I’m not going up into the Port Charles Hotel and taking her…
Kamar- Why not? You would have taken her right in front of the great Sonny Corinthos…
Jake- [shaking his head] Between whatever bodyguards Sonny has on her now and let’s not forget Cassadine it will be all but impossible to get to her.
Kamar- It might take a little more planning but you can still get her…
Jake- No it’d be a suicide mission if I went in there now…
Kamar- [smirking] Corinthos has you running scared…
Jake- [flatly] I’m not you.
Kamar- [quickly looking at him] What does that mean?
Jake- Either you get her away from the hotel or I’m not doing this…
Kamar- I thought you wanted to take down Sonny. I thought you were willing to do whatever it took to make him pay.
Jake- I am but I’m not stupid enough to go into this unprepared…
Kamar- So this great vendetta you have against Sonny… you’re just willing to drop it because you don’t have a clear shot at Gia?
Jake- I’m not dropping a damn thing but walking into The Port Charles Hotel will not get me what I want…
Kamar- What exactly do you want?
Jake- For Sonny to know and feel the hurt and pain my family went through because of him.
Kamar- What are you talking about?
Jake- I watched him die in my arms and Sonny didn’t do a damn thing to help him. He didn’t say anything to me as I tried to stop the bleeding.
Kamar- I don’t understand…
Jake- Sonny may have forgotten but I haven’t… he killed my brother Jeff right in front of me and he didn’t even care.
Kamar- What are you talking about?
Jake- Jeff was Sorel’s top lieutenant and I guess people didn’t like that so someone ordered my brother dead… Sonny killed him while I stood there watching.
Kamar- What… when?
Jake- Jeff and Sonny set up this big meeting and for whatever reason Jeff told me to come with him. Sonny looked me up and down with the coldest eyes I had ever seen before turning his attention back to Jeff. Everything was going calmly but all of a sudden they began to argue back and forth. Words were said and they both pulled their guns on each other. Jeff told me to leave but I didn’t want to… when I finally turned to leave Sonny fired a single shot hitting my brother in the chest. I ran back to him trying to stop the bleeding but there was nothing I could do. I begged Sonny to help me but he just shook his head and turned and walked away. And in that very moment I vowed to avenge my brother’s death and that’s what I intend to do.
Kamar- Don’t you think Sonny knows who you are? You worked for him and…
Jake- I was sent away after Jeff died so no one knew of my past history with Sonny. When all of this happened Sonny was just some two-bit thug trying to build a name for himself.
Kamar- But still…
Jake- He doesn’t know who I am because if he did I would not have gotten close to Gia or anyone else he cares about.
Kamar- So your revenge on Sonny is?
Jake- Taking what he loves the most and never letting him near her again.
Kamar- [smirking] I’m liking how that sounds…
Jake- I don’t want anything to happen to Gia…
Kamar- Then what do you plan on doing with her once we get her?
Jake- You can use her for whatever you need to get out of Sonny but when that is done I’ll take her from here and she’ll never be seen again…
Kamar- What about her other brother?
Jake- [shaking his head] I can’t worry about that…
Kamar- I’ll see what I can do about getting Gia out of the penthouse… but if that doesn’t work what then?
Jake- [quickly walking away from Kamar] Then you’ll try harder…
Retrieving his phone from his pocket Kamar quickly dialed Emily, Elizabeth, and Gerald trying to gauge who would and could helping him getting Gia.
Chapter 68
Having slowly loved throughout the morning and afternoon Nikolas sat at the end of his bed smiling as he watched Gia move around the room. Promising to take her out for dinner his want for her quickly grew as she slowly dressed before him.
Feeling his gaze on her Gia softly smiled as she smoothed lotion on her body. Slowly fastening the closure on her dress Gia turned to Nikolas a seductive smile slowly spreading across her face as she witnessed and read his desire on his. Watching as his eyes slowly moved up and down her frame Gia softly spoke to Nikolas.
Gia- [softly] What?
Nikolas- [softly] Are you sure you want to do this?
Gia- [smiling] Yes…
Nikolas- Because we can just as easily stay here and…
Gia- [shaking her head] No… didn’t you have fun the last time…
Nikolas- Of course…
Gia- Then what is it?
Nikolas- Nothing…
Gia- If you don’t want to go out…
Nikolas- I said I would take you out to dinner tonight…
Gia- We won’t be gone long…
Nikolas- We better not be…
Gia- And seeing how close the Grille is we can always have our dinner sent up here in case we have to suddenly leave…
Nikolas- [smiling] You have a point…
Gia- Besides we can’t spend all day in bed…
Nikolas- [slowly raising his eyebrow] We can’t?
Gia- [smiling] No Nikolas we can’t…
Nikolas- What about tomorrow?
Gia- [laughing] Very funny Nikolas…
Nikolas- That was not a joke…
Gia- Well if that’s the case we’ll see…
Nikolas- [smiling as he stood extending his hand] We’ll see…
His arm wrapped around her waist Nikolas and Gia strode into the Port Charles Grille oblivious to all who stared after them. Politely thanking the matre’ d as he showed them to their table. Quickly moving closer to Gia Nikolas gently kissed her neck as she slowly looked over the menu.
Nikolas- [nibbling softly on her neck] I don’t think the menu has anything this satisfying…
Gia- [moaning] Ye… yeah…
Nikolas- [pulling her closer to him] So delicious…
Gia- [softly smiling] Yeah…
Nikolas- So sweet…
Gia- [slowly turning towards him] And?
Nikolas- [softly kissing her] So…
Stefan- [softly] Nikolas?
Breaking away from Gia Nikolas looked up into the curious faces of his Uncle Stefan and Aunt Alexis.
Nikolas- [softly] Stefan… Alexis…
Alexis- [slowly shaking her head as she softly smiled] This is the first time I’ve seen you since you’ve returned to Port Charles… [opening her arms to him] I expect a hug…
Nikolas- [slowly standing] It is good to see you Alexis…
Enclosing him in her arms Alexis hugged Nikolas close to her having finally seen her nephew since his return to Port Charles. Equally returning her hug Nikolas could not help but smile Alexis’s love, care, and kindness easily remembered. Watching the reunion before her Gia softly smiled knowing Nikolas’ strained relationship with his family stayed heavy on his mind. Looking from Nikolas and Alexis embrace Gia locked eyes with Stefan as he stared back at her. Softly smiling in his direction Gia looked back at Nikolas as he and Alexis finally broke apart. Looking once again at Stefan Nikolas softly spoke to him as he again sat next to Gia.
Nikolas- Uncle it is good to see you…
Stefan- [slowly nodding] It is good to see you as well…
Nikolas- How have you been?
Stefan- I am well…
Nikolas- That is good…
Stefan- [looking intently at Gia] Perhaps you should introduce us to your friend.
Nikolas- Uncle… Alexis I would like for you to meet…
Helena- A highly inappropriate companion…
Nikolas- [quickly turning towards Helena] Why are you here Grandmother?
Helena- Nikolas… [gently caressing his check] my darling I have missed you…
Nikolas- What is the meaning of this?
Helena- You are in need of direction and since you no longer listen to me I felt it was best your uncle or aunt attempted to speak to you.
Nikolas- I am not some wayward child in need of discipline… [looking quickly at Stefan and Alexis] if you have come at her bidding you are wasting your time.
Stefan- [slowly shaking his head] I would hope you would think more of me than as a mere messenger for Helena.
Nikolas- [shaking his head] Whatever you are I do not care to hear it…
Alexis- You should know that I would never listen or do as Helena says Nikolas.
Nikolas- Then why are you here?
Stefan- Alexis and I were here to have dinner and we saw you and Ms…
Gia- [softly] Campbell.. Gia Campbell…
Nikolas- You don’t have to tell them…
Gia- [softly as she touched his hand] It’s ok Nikolas…
Nikolas- No… if this is some setup you all have wasted your time…
Helena- [slowly shaking her head] Nikolas no one has seen or heard from you in nearly a month…
Nikolas- And what business is it of yours?
Helena- This young woman has tainted your relationship with your family…
Gia- [softly as she shook her head] You don’t know what you’re talking about…
Helena- You are keeping him from his family while you soil him with…
Nikolas- [quickly standing as he yelled] That is enough!
Gia- [softly] Nikolas…
Nikolas- I will not remain here while she insults you or what we have…
Helena- What exactly do you have?
Nikolas- That is none of your concern…
Helena- Nikolas surely you can see that this young women is wrong for you. If you continue to see her…
Stefan- That’s enough Mother…
Helena- Even you… surely you can not condone this relationship…
Alexis- Who Nikolas spends his time with is his business…
Helena- [slowly looking Alexis up and down] I see having you here will be a waste of time…
Nikolas- I do not know nor do I care who set this up but…
Helena- Nikolas how can you stand in defense of this young woman when you know nothing of her background?
Nikolas- I know enough…
Helena- What do you know of her family? What of her lineage… her heritage…
Alexis- What?
Helena- I do not expect you to understand but surely you can see that this liaison between Ms. Campbell and Nikolas must be stopped.
Alexis- Where do you get off?
Helena- I only want what’s best for my grandson…
Nikolas- [softly] And she is it…
Helena- [slowly shaking her head] Nikolas… this young woman…
Gia- [slowly standing] Is not going to let you keep talking about me like I’m not here. Whatever you have to say about me say it to me…
Helena- [looking Gia squarely in the eye] Why are you with my grandson? What do you hope to gain from this union?
Nikolas- [gently taking Gia’s hand] Don’t answer her…
Helena- No… let her answer… perhaps we will learn of her true character…
Stefan- That’s enough Mother… do us all a favor and leave…
Helena- So you can fill his head with senseless babble and conjoiling. This tryst is wrong and I will not allow it to continue…
As words continued to go around the table Lucky walked into the Port Charles Grille somewhat early for his dinner date with his mother. Hoping to run into Nikolas and/or Gia Lucky could not believe his good fortune to not only see them but the rest of the Cassadines as well. Hiding his smile as best he could Lucky quickly approached their table intently staring at Nikolas as he softly spoke.
Lucky- I hope I’m not late…
Nikolas- [flatly] Lucky…
Lucky- Should I warn my father and tell him to be on the look out for the next strike against our family?
Alexis- What?
Lucky- [fanning his hands at all around the table] The mighty Cassadines meeting together to plan the destruction of the Spencers and all we hold dear?
Stefan- Why would we waste our time on such worthless endeavors?
Lucky- You see how they are Gia don’t you? You could never fit into their world…
Gia- That’s enough Lucky?
Lucky- Open your eyes Gia… can’t you see what he really is?
Gia- Why are you doing this?
Lucky- Because even you don’t deserve to be sucked into their world of deceit and lies…
Gia- [shaking her head] That’s it… I’ve had enough… Lucky go and spout your half-truths and fantasies somewhere else…
Lucky- All you have to do is open your eyes and see what in front of you…
Gia- I do… someone I thought of as a friend grasping at straws…
Lucky- [reaching out for her] Gia…
Nikolas- [knocking his hand away] Don’t…
Lucky- [smirking] See… he won’t even let you have any contact with me because he knows what I’m saying is true…
Gia- [shaking her head] Lucky just stop…
Lucky- Gia…
Gia- I don’t know what your problem is but I can’t be and I’m not the one to help you solve it…
Slowly shaking her head once again Gia slowly turned to Nikolas speaking softly to him.
Gia- I think I lost my appetite…
Nikolas- Then we can return to the room and…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Deal with whatever this is… I’ll be waiting in the room when you’re finished…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- It’s ok Nikolas…
Leaning in Gia lightly kissed Nikolas on the mouth before she turned and walked away. Seeing another opportunity to drive a wedge between them Lucky quickly yelled out to Gia’s departing form.
Lucky- [yelling] Open your eyes Gia… he’s only going to bring you down…
Ignoring his yells Gia continued to the elevators shaking her head as the doors slowly closed before her. Turning back to Nikolas with a smirk on his face Lucky attempted to continue his assault only to be cut off by Nikolas.
Lucky- I hope you know I can see right through you…
Nikolas- [flatly] Really?
Lucky- Yes… you’re only using her to get what you want and once your done with her you’re only going to throw her away…
Nikolas- Even if that was the case surely you don’t think you will be there once I finish…
Lucky- [smirking] We’ll see…
Nikolas- [slowly nodding] We will…
Lucky- You are so transparent…
Nikolas- As are you little brother…
Lucky- I’m not hiding anything… I only want to help my friend and…
Nikolas- [slowly smiling as he closed the space between them] You want to help a friend?
Lucky- [slowly backing up] Ye… yeah…
Nikolas- Well allow me to “help” you… come at Gia like that once again and you will answer to me. Regardless to what you think you know never speak or treat Gia like that again.
Lucky- Who are you to tell me how and when I can talk to Gia?
Nikolas- [slowly smiling] A friend…
Turning back to his family that still surrounded the table Nikolas evenly spoke to them before leaving as well.
Nikolas- [looking intently at Helena] I don’t know what this was but as I told Lucky never speak to Gia like that again…
Helena- Nikolas…
Nikolas- No… whatever you hoped to accomplish failed… do not attempt it again…
Helena- I only want what’s best for you…
Nikolas- Do not attempt it again… [turning towards Stefan and Alexis] Uncle… Alexis… it was good seeing you again…
Stefan- It was good to see you as well Nikolas…
Nikolas- [slowly nodding] Now if you will excuse me…
Alexis- Be happy Nikolas…
Nikolas- [softly smiling] I am…
Watching as he walked away Lucky yelled out to Nikolas as Laura finally arrived at the Grille.
Lucky- [yelling] She’s going to leave you when she finds out what and who you really are!
Laura- [softly as she touched his arm] Lucky…
Lucky- [yelling] She’s not going to stay with you!
Laura- [looking quickly around] What’s going on here?
Stefan- You son… learn to control him…
Laura- What?
Stefan- [turning to Alexis] Would you care to join me on Wyndermere?
Alexis- Yeah…
Laura- [grabbing Stefan’s arm] What’s going on here?
Stefan- [removing her grasp] Ask your son…
Sparing a glance at Helena Stefan and Alexis turned to leave softly discussing all that occurred. Watching as Helena left in the opposite direction Laura turned back to Lucky hoping to question him about what she walked in on.
Laura- Lucky what…
Lucky- [shaking his head] I’m not going to let him take everything…
Laura- What are you talking about Lucky?
Lucky- I’m not…
Shaking his head once again Lucky quickly turned and ran out of the Port Charles Grille leaving a confused Laura in his wake. Sighing as she looked in the direction she last saw Nikolas walk Laura turned going in search of Lucky trying to again figure out what was going on.
Unlocking the door to the penthouse Nikolas did not know what to expect upon entering. Gazing upon Gia as she stared out into the night sky Nikolas softly spoke as he slowly walked towards her.
Nikolas- [softly] I’m sorry…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] That was definitely interesting…
Nikolas- What my grandmother was saying…
Gia- You think if we go back there tomorrow the same thing will happen?
Nikolas- [softly] Gia?
Gia- [slowly turning towards him a slight smile on her face] I really do something to your grandmother huh?
Nikolas- Yes…
Gia- What… I mean why?
Nikolas- My grandmother forever has a scheme or plan to get the things that she wants.
Gia- What does she want this time?
Nikolas- [softly] Me…
Gia- For what? I mean what she wants you for and what I want you for are definitely not the same thing…
Nikolas- [slowly smiling] What do you want me for Gia?
Gia- [slowly smiling as she bit her bottom lip] Well…
Nikolas- [closing the distance between them pressing her up against the window] Well?
Grasping the lapels on his suit jacket Gia pulled Nikolas to her kissing him passionately. His hands moving around her body Nikolas returned the kiss losing himself in the feel and taste of her mouth on his. Her arms around his neck Gia pulled Nikolas closer still to her wanting and craving more of him. Breaking away from their kiss Nikolas stared down at Gia as she slowly ran her fingers over his kiss-swollen lips. Clearly reading the want and desire Nikolas and Gia quickly tore at their clothes standing nude for each to touch and feel. His hands slowly moving down her body Nikolas tenderly cupped her rounded breasts bringing each to his mouth to taste. Slowly moving his tongue across her hardening nubs as he stared up at her Gia softly moaning wanting more. Wrapping a leg around his waist offering all to him Gia again softly moaned as his caresses moved between her legs. Sliding a finger slowly into her smiling at her warmth and wetness Nikolas moved between her legs easing into her as he gently kissed her shoulder. One hand braced against the window as the other wrapped around her waist Nikolas slowly moved in and out of Gia lost in the abyss of love. Her other leg wrapped around his waist as he pressed her again against the window Gia matched thrust for thrust calling out his name as she neared euphoria. His mouth covering hers they both cried out as orgasm and ecstasy was finally theirs. Slumping against her momentarily as he regained his breathing Nikolas slowly ran his tongue along her shoulder as she wrapped him tighter in her embrace. Kissing her softly Nikolas broke their kiss staring down into her wonder filled eyes. No words spoken, warm still inside of her, Nikolas carried Gia to the bedroom laying her gently across their bed. Easing gently into her once again Nikolas and Gia slowly made love their touches and caresses the only words needed. Spooning her gently as euphoria surrounded them Nikolas softly spoke to Gia again attempting to apologize for their ruined dinner.
Nikolas- [softly] I’m sorry Gia…
Gia- [softly as he hand covered his] For what?
Nikolas- Earlier…
Gia- That wasn’t your fault…
Nikolas- But my grandmother and…
Gia- You can’t take blame for that. Your grandmother has her own agenda… you have nothing to do with that…
Nikolas- But I did at one point…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] But not now…
Nikolas- Not now… [softly] but what about Lucky?
Gia- He was being an ass… how was that your fault?
Nikolas- He obviously has feelings for you and he thinks I’ve come between the two of you…
Gia- I love Lucky as a friend… but what I feel for you…
Nikolas- [softly] How do you feel about me Gia?
Gia- [softly as she slowly turned towards him] Nikolas…
Nikolas- [whispering] How do you feel about me Gia?
Gia- [gently caressing his cheek] I… I think… [slowly shaking her head] I love you Nikolas…
Nikolas- [softly] You love me?
Gia- [slowly nodding] Yes…
Gently wiping a tender tear as it rolled down his face Gia leaned forward tenderly kissing him. Cupping his face Gia broke their kiss staring again at Nikolas as she again softly proclaimed her feelings for him.
Gia- [softly] I love you Nikolas…
Nikolas- [whispering] I love you too…
Tenderly smiling at his words Gia moved closer to Nikolas closing her eyes as sleep and happiness finally claimed her.