Chapter 69
Kissing her softly on her exposed shoulder Nikolas smiled down at Gia as she feigned sleep. Receiving no response Nikolas lightly kissed her again slowly moving up her neck to claim her mouth as his. Her mouth opening to him Nikolas slid his tongue inside moving his tongue slowly against hers. Her arms wrapping around his neck Nikolas broke their kiss again slowly kissing down her neck. Kissing her shoulder again Nikolas softly laughed as he moved lower much to Gia’s delight. Flicking his tongue quickly over her hardening nubs Nikolas continued down her body until his tongue rested in her warmth. Opening her wider as he explored and tasted Gia softly called out his name clutching the sheet beneath her. Her legs placed on his shoulders Nikolas continued to taste and tease until Gia cried out fulfillment washing over her. Rising with a satisfied smile on his face Nikolas hovered over Gia as he slowly slid into her. Wrapping her arms and legs tightly around him Gia moved against Nikolas matching him thrust for thrust. Their mouths and bodies joined Nikolas and Gia moved together until delicious sensations enclosed them.
Her name still on his lips Nikolas moved off of Gia collapsing back against the headboard. Smiling down at her Nikolas quickly ran his fingers through his hair as he spoke to her.
Nikolas- [smiling] You tire me out…
Gia- [laughing as she moved closer to him] I know I do…
Nikolas- Oh you do?
Gia- [gently kissing his cheek] Yes…
Their laughter filling the room Nikolas pulled Gia closer still to him lightly kissing her as he questioned her.
Nikolas- What else do you know?
A smile spreading across her face Gia quickly straddled Nikolas staring down at him as she softly spoke.
Gia- [whispering] I know what you need…
Nikolas- [his hands resting lightly on her hips] You…
Gia- Yes… but something more…
Nikolas- Like?
Gia- [moving against him] I tire you out right?
Nikolas- [nodding] Yeah…
Gia- Well I have something that will definitely increase your endurance…
Nikolas- [as she slowly eased him inside of her] What… what is it?
Gia- [softly] Well it’s soft…
Nikolas- Yeah…
Gia- [whispering as she kissed him] And warm…
His moans increasing as she moved on him Gia continued whispering to Nikolas.
Gia- [whispering] And juicy…
Nikolas- [whispering as his hands tightened around her waist] Gia…
Gia- [lightly biting her bottom lip] And it taste so damn good…
Before he could continue Nikolas took control of Gia moving in and out of her until they both cried out. Slumped against him Gia softly kissed his neck moaning as his hands continued to roam over her. Smiling as his hands moved past her rounded bottom Nikolas softly whispered in Gia’s ear reminding her of what they were earlier discussing.
Nikolas- [whispering] I told you all I needed was you…
Gia- [laughing] I guess so…
Nikolas- [smiling] I know so… and all you’ll ever need is me…
Gia- [smiling as she sat up on Nikolas] Yeah you and some food…
Nikolas- [laughing] Some food huh?
Gia- Yeah… that’s what I was describing earlier…
Nikolas- What were you saying… soft and warm and juicy…
Gia- [smiling] And taste so damn good…
Nikolas- [smiling] Are you positive you aren’t speaking of me?
Gia- [laughing as she moved off of him] Whatever…
Nikolas- What would you like… I’ll order it from room service…
Gia- [shaking her head] I want a big fat greasy cheeseburger…
Nikolas- [smiling] I don’t remember seeing that on the menu…
Gia- That’s because you can only get them from Kelly's…
Nikolas- Well then I guess that explains why it’s not on the menu…
As Gia attempted to get out of the bed Nikolas quickly grabbed her pulling her back to him.
Nikolas- Where are you going?
Gia- Kelly’s…
Nikolas- But our plans for today was not to leave the bed…
Gia- That’s been our plan everyday…
Nikolas- [smiling] So why change it now?
Gia- [softly] Nikolas…
Nikolas- Call and have them deliver…
Gia- [shaking her head] Kelly’s doesn’t deliver…
Nikolas- Even if we pay extra…
Gia- It’ll only take me a second to go and pick it up…
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- I have been craving a greasy cheeseburger from Kelly’s for the longest…
Nikolas- What happened to it being warm and soft and juicy and tasting so damn good?
Gia- It’s all of that and more… you just have to bite into it and you’ll know what I’m talking about…
Nikolas- [attempting to rise] I’ll come with you…
Gia- [shaking her head] No you stay here and rest up…
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- Nikolas when I’m finished with that cheeseburger I will definitely be in the mood for something else and I want you well rested…
Nikolas- [laughing] Yeah whatever…
Quickly slipping on his shirt Gia leaned over Nikolas kissing him lightly on his lips before moving away.
Gia- I’ll be back before you miss me…
Nikolas- Impossible… the second you’re away from me I miss you…
Gia- [smiling] Awww…
Nikolas- Are you sure you don’t just want to order room service?
Gia- Positive… I’ll be right back I promise…
Cupping her face in his hands Nikolas passionately kissed Gia before softly whispering to her.
Nikolas- [whispering] You better be…
Gia- [quickly kissing him] And you better be ready…
Kissing him once again Gia moved away from Nikolas disappearing in the bathroom freshening up as she prepared to leave. Exiting the bathroom Gia found Nikolas gone from bed and bedroom. Straightening her clothes on her Gia went in search of Nikolas finding in the living room slowly drinking a glass of orange juice. Her eyes roaming his body clothed in only a pair of loose fitting pajama bottoms Gia slowly shook her head as she walked towards him. Removing the glass from his hand Gia turned Nikolas to her kissing him thoroughly as they wrapped their arms around each other. Finally breaking the kiss Gia again slowly shook her head as she ran her hand down his muscled torso.
Gia- [softly] Damn…
Nikolas- [smiling] Is that good or bad?
Gia- It’s… [slowly shaking her head again] damn…
Reluctantly breaking away from him Gia slowly moved towards the door still having not answered his question. Opening the door Gia turned back to a smiling Nikolas shaking her head as she looked him up and down once again. Exiting the penthouse without another word Gia was surprised as Nikolas came up behind her gathering her in his arms. Kissing softly the back of her neck Nikolas turned Gia to him caressing softly her cheek as he softly whispered to her.
Nikolas- Was it good or bad?
Gia- Good… definitely good…
Nikolas- [softly] Thought so…
Pushing her up against the nearby wall Nikolas leaned into Gia covering her mouth with his own. Her mouth open to his their tongues slowly moved against the other. Moans filling the hallway neither noticed as the guard posted by Sonny’s door came to investigate the noise. Her leg wrapped around his waist as his hands slowly made their way beneath her shirt both were shocked as the guard softly spoke.
Guard- I’m… I’m sorry I didn’t realize…
Breaking apart Nikolas stood in front of Gia as she quickly fixed her clothes before coming to stand beside him.
Gia- It’s ok Marco…
Marco- I heard some noises and…
Gia- [smiling] It’s ok…
Marco- I didn’t mean to interrupt…
Gia- [trying not to laugh] Good thing you did or you might have seen something more…
Marco- [blushing] I… I…
Gia- [smiling] I’m only kidding…
Marco- [shaking his head] I’m sorry Ms. Campbell…
Gia- It’s Gia and it’s ok…
Nikolas- If you’re done…
Marco- [nodding] Again I’m sorry…
Looking from Gia and Nikolas once again Marco quickly turned and returned to Sonny’s door. Staring up at Nikolas trying her best not to laugh Gia softly whispered to Nikolas laughing despite herself.
Gia- [laughing] Thank God it wasn’t my brother…
Nikolas- [laughing] Yeah…
Turning to kiss him once again smiling as she quickly spoke.
Gia- [smiling] I’ll be right back and you better be ready for me…
Nikolas- [slowly moving his hand across her rounded bottom] You better be ready for me…
Gia- [smiling] We’ll see…
Nikolas- [slowly smiling] Yes we will…
Kissing him once more Gia quickly boarded the waiting elevator blowing a kiss to him as the doors slowly closed. Smiling as she rode the elevator to the lobby of the hotel Gia waved at Simian (pronounced sim-e-on), her newest bodyguard, as he neared her.
Gia- Hey Simian…
Simian- Ms. Campbell…
Gia- [smiling] I told you to call me Gia remember…
Simian- [smiling] Gia…
Gia- You don’t have to go with me this time…
Simian- Ms… Gia it’s my job as your bodyguard…
Gia- [shaking her head] I’m only going to Kelly's… you really don’t have to follow me…
Simian- Mr. Corinthos assigned me to you at all times and until Jake is found…
Gia- Well if Sonny questions you just tell him I told you to stay here…
Simian- Gia…
Gia- I’m only going to Kelly’s and I’m coming right back…
Simian- Ms. Campbell…
Gia- [smiling] Ok since you didn’t call me Gia I’m demanding that you stay here… if I’m not back in ten minutes then you can send the troops after me…
Simian- [slowly shaking his head] This doesn’t feel right…
Gia- Ten minutes… if I’m not back then you worry…
Simian- But…
Gia- I just want a couple of minutes to myself… nothing is going to happen to me going to and from Kelly’s…
Simian- [slowly shaking his head] Gia… Ms. Campbell…
Gia- Five minutes and then you can come after me…
Simian- Three minutes…
Gia- [laughing] Ok whatever…
Smiling at him last time Gia waved as she left for Kelly’s. Unbeknownst to Gia however someone was watching her every step and as she moved away from the Port Charles Hotel he called in alerting others that she was finally alone. Smiling as she entered Kelly’s, Penny busy as always at the counter, Gia hurried to her looking at her watch before speaking.
Gia- Hey Penny…
Penny- Hey Gia… haven’t seen you in here for a while now…
Gia- I know…
Penny- You found another place to eat?
Gia- [smiling as she thought of Nikolas] Something like that…
Penny- [laughing as Gia softly blushed] Oh…
Gia- [laughing as she shook her head] I called in an order…
Penny- Yeah… it should be just about done… I’ll go and check on it…
Gia- Thanks… you don’t have to rush…
Penny- It’s no problem…
Gia- [nodding as she left] Thanks…
Retrieving her cell phone ready to call and check up on Nikolas Gia as the last person she wanted to see slowly made her way the steps fixing her clothes.
Liz- Well look who’s here…
Gia- [flatly] Elizabeth…
Liz- I guess we should feel honored that you graced us with your presence…
Gia- I really don’t care what you’re feeling…
Liz- Are you happy with yourself?
Gia- [smiling] Blissfully…
Liz- How can you turn your back on Lucky after everything he’s done for you?
Gia- Before you try and check me about anything know what you’re talking about first…
Liz- Lucky sacrificed us trying to help you…
Gia- I think your "us" ended the second you started sleeping with Jason behind Lucky’s back…
Liz- [angrily] Jason has nothing to do with this…
Gia- And you have nothing to do with Lucky and me. When I want your opinion on what’s going on in my life I’ll ask you… until then stay out of my business…
Liz- You have a lot of nerve…
Gia- Elizabeth… can you please shut the hell up? One second of even looking at you has all but destroyed my good mood.
Liz- I hope he’s worth it…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Again… shut up…
Liz- What’s makes you so damn important that you can string along all these men around?
Gia- [sighing] What are you talking about?
Liz- Lucky… Jason… Kamar… Nikolas…
Gia- Nikolas you don’t have to worry about. As for the rest of them…
Laughing as she slowly shook her head Gia turned away from Elizabeth waiting for Penny to return with her order. Fuming as Gia turned her back on her Elizabeth continued down the stairs coming to stand directly behind her. With her hands now on her hips Elizabeth angrily spoke to Gia.
Liz- Gia…
Gia- [looking still in the direction of the kitchen] Lizzie…
Liz- Aren’t you going to turn around and look at me?
Gia- [flatly] No…
Liz- [smirking] Afraid to face me because I’m telling the truth?
Gia- Hardly… I just don’t have the stomach to look at you.
Liz- What is that supposed to mean?
Gia- Figure it out…
Liz- I won’t let you keep hurting Lucky…
Shaking her head Gia slowly turned to Elizabeth smiling as she spoke to her.
Gia- Jason must be getting tired of you so you have to make yourself look good to Lucky huh?
Liz- I care about Lucky…
Gia- [smiling] Of course you do…
Liz- I don’t care what you think…
Gia- The why pray tell are you wasting my time talking to me?
Penny- [noticing the tension] Your… your order’s ready…
Gia- [turning back to Penny] Thank you…
Liz- You can’t excuse away what you’re doing can you?
Gia- Since you seem to know so much about me and my going-ons why don’t you tell me exactly what I’m doing?
Liz- You’re stringing along all these guys until you figure out who or what you want…
Gia- Do you know how stupid you sound?
Liz- Stupid or not I’m speaking the truth…
Gia- Only in your convoluted mind but nothing you just said is even remotely close to what’s going on.
Liz- Then tell me…
Gia- I don’t have to tell you anything…
Liz- [hands on hips] Afraid?
Gia- No… it’s not your business. If and when it comes your business/concern then I’ll let you know… until then…
Lucky- [softly] Gia…
Slowly turning from Elizabeth Gia looked at Lucky coming down the steps before shaking her head. Turning away from him Gia quickly paid for her order sparing a small smile in Penny’s direction. Wishing her well Gia turned to leave only to be stopped by Lucky.
Lucky- [softly] Gia please…
Gia- [shaking her head] No Lucky…
Lucky- I just wanted…
Gia- I’m not in the mood for another "he’s-using-you" speeches…
Lucky- That’s not what I wanted to say…
Gia- [shaking her head] I have somewhere I have to be…
Lucky- Gia please…
Liz- [smirking] Let her leave…
Lucky- [softly as he shook his head] Elizabeth…
Liz- Don’t keep begging her…
Lucky- Stay out of this please…
Liz- [shrugging] You’re the one looking like a fool begging someone who could care less…
Lucky- [looking intently at Elizabeth] Will you just be quiet… please… [looking back at Gia] will you talk to me… [gently touching her arm] please…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Lucky…
Lucky- Please Gia… I just… can I talk to you…
Slowly nodding her head Gia and Lucky slowly exited Kelly’s neither sure of where their conversation would lead. Walking a short distance from Kelly’s in silence Gia finally turned towards Lucky ready to question him.
Staring into her questioning eyes Lucky was again awestruck by her beauty as she stood before him. He had practice nearly a dozen times what and all he would say to her but now that she stood before him everything he had planned rushed from him. How could he convey all that he wanted and felt for her without turning her away from him? Nikolas was not right for her and if it took him revealing his true feelings for would it be enough to save her. His need to touch and feel her nearly too much Lucky was pulled from his thoughts as Gia gently touched him.
Gia- [softly as she gently touched his arm] Lucky…
Lucky- [quickly looking away from her] Yes Gia…
Gia- You said you wanted to talk to me…
Lucky- [softly] I do…
Gia- Well…
Lucky- I don’t know where to start… I mean I’ve been thinking and thinking about what I was going to say but now that I have you here…
Gia- Just tell me what you want to say…
Lucky- [sighing] I’m sorry Gia…
Gia- For what?
Lucky- For the way I’ve been acting lately…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Lucky…
Lucky- Gia it’s just… I… I care about you…
Gia- I care about you too…
Lucky- No… it’s more that just care. I love… I love you Gia…
Gia- Lucky I love you too… you know that but…
Lucky- [slowly shaking his head] Gia… I’m in love with you. I have been since the moment I saw you.
Gia- [softly] Lucky…
Lucky- [gently touching her arm] Gia I love you with all of my heart and if you just give me a chance…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Lucky I…
Lucky- Just give me the chance and I’ll give you everything you could ever hope for. I’ll give you…
Gia- [softly] Lucky I’m with Nikolas…
Lucky- This isn’t about Nikolas… despite everything that’s gone on I don’t want to hurt Nikolas but…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Lucky I’m in love with Nikolas and…
Lucky- But you don’t know him…
Gia- [softly] Lucky I don’t want to have another conversation about Nikolas and what he’s hiding, after, whatever…
Lucky- Gia don’t trust Nikolas… I know he won’t do right by you…
Gia- Lucky be happy for me…
Lucky- [shaking his head] Not if you’re with Nikolas…
Gia- Lucky you’re my friend and I love you but I’m tired of doing this…
Lucky- He won’t do right by you Gia. He’s going to use you up and throw you away when he’s done with you…
Gia- Is that what you think?
Lucky- It’s what I know… he’s a user Gia and when he’s done with you there won’t be anything left…
Gia- [sighing] I’m sorry you see things that way…
Lucky- And I’m sorry you don’t see what’s right in front of you…
Gia- I can say the same thing Lucky…
Lucky- What is that supposed to mean?
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Nothing Lucky… nothing at all…
Lucky- Gia listen to me…
Shaking her head once again Gia turned from Lucky slowly walking away from him and his useless conversation. As he attempted to call out to her Lucky was rushed from behind receiving a sharp blow to the back of his head. Hearing the commotion behind her Gia turned to a masked man standing over Lucky looking now in her direction. As he came towards her Gia dropped her bag attempting to run in the direction of safety. However before more than a few steps were taken her masked assailant was upon her grabbing at her roughly trying to pull her in he opposite direction.
Remembering the things Marcus taught her Gia fought back breaking his hold on her several times. Running again Gia alluded his capture calling out to anyone who could help her. Looking behind her as she ran several blocks from her attempted attack Gia slowed thinking she lost whoever was after her. Trying desperately to catch her breath Gia was caught off guard as she was tackled from behind. Falling to the ground in a heap, with her assailant hovering over her, Gia again tried to get him off of her. Grabbing her flailing arms as she swung and screamed her masked assailant angrily shouted at her.
Assailant- Shut up! Shut the hell up!
Gia- Please… don’t… don’t hurt me…
Assailant- I’m not trying to hurt you…
Gia- Please… I… I… I don’t have any money. I’m just picking up some food for my boyfriend…
Assailant- Shut up!
Gia- Just let me go and…
Assailant- Gia you’re making this harder than this has to be…
Hearing him call her name Gia again began to fight back. Bucking her hips and thrashing wildly beneath him Gia nearly threw him off of her. Screaming as she continued to fight him Gia was suddenly silenced and stilled as his fist connected with her jaw. Cursing as he stood over her he quickly kneeled collecting her in his arms disappearing into the shadows before someone saw them.
Chapter 70
Checking his watch once again Nikolas went into the bedroom slipping quickly on a pair of pants and running shoes. Gia had been gone for nearly forty-five minutes and he could tell something was not right. Taking a deep breath Nikolas quickly dialed Kelly’s number hoping to speak with someone who possibly knew where Gia was. Breathing a sigh of relief Nikolas softly spoke into the phone questioning Gia’s whereabouts.
Penny- Hello this is Penny, thank you for calling Kelly’s can I take your order please…
Nikolas- [softly] Penny?
Penny- Yes…
Nikolas- This is Nikolas Cassadine…
Penny- Ok…
Nikolas- I was hoping you could help me with something… a friend of mine came to Kelly’s some time ago and I was just wondering if you could tell me if she was still there.
Penny- A friend?
Nikolas- Yes… Gia Campbell… she came to pick up an order and…
Penny- Yeah Gia’s been in here…
Nikolas- Is she still there?
Penny- No… after Elizabeth came down she left…
Nikolas- Elizabeth… did something occur between the two of them?
Penny- Something like that…
Nikolas- What exactly happened?
Penny- I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you… it was obvious whatever it was it was heated but I was in the back and I couldn’t make out what was being said…
Nikolas- Did she say where she was going?
Penny- No… Lucky came down as well and then they left…
Nikolas- They?
Penny- Gia and Lucky…
Nikolas- You have no idea where they went?
Penny- No… I got swamped with customers and all I saw was the two of them leaving together…
Nikolas- How long ago did they leave?
Penny- About a good thirty minutes ago…
Nikolas- Thank you…
Penny- It was no problem…
Ending his call with Penny Nikolas quickly finished dressing before he tore out of his penthouse. Something was definitely wrong… even with the distraction of Lucky Gia should have returned by now. Quickly grabbing a shirt Nikolas hurriedly put it on as he raced out of his penthouse. Rushing towards Sonny’s door Nikolas stopped as Marco remained at guard at Sonny’s door. Quickly questioning the startled guard Nikolas asked of Gia and her whereabouts.
Nikolas- Is she here?
Marco- Excuse me?
Nikolas- Gia… did she stop here after returning from Kelly’s?
Marco- Gia’s not here…
Nikolas- Have you been here the whole time?
Marco- Yeah…
Nikolas- Did Gia return from Kelly’s?
Marco- Haven’t seen her…
Nikolas- Did anyone else come up here or…
Marco- [shaking his head] I’ve been here the whole time and the floor been quiet…
Nikolas- Damn…
Marco- Is something wrong?
Nikolas- [shrugging] That’s what I’m trying to find out…
Marco- Do I need to tell the boss?
Nikolas- What?
Marco- Should I… do you need to tell the Mr. Corinthos what’s going on?
Nikolas- [turning to leave] No… if you see Gia tell her to call my cell phone…
Marco- [grabbing him by the arm] Maybe you should talk to Mr. Corinthos…
Nikolas- [jerking his arm away] I have no time to stand here and talk… whether it’s you or anyone else…
Marco- Mr. Corinthos would want to know if something was wrong with his sister…
Nikolas- And he will if indeed there is…
Marco- I think you should talk to him now…
Nikolas- [shaking his head as boarded the elevator] If you see Gia tell her to call my cell phone…
Ignoring the repeated calls from Marco Nikolas allowed the elevator doors to close willing it to the lobby of the hotel in record’s time. The elevator finally reaching it’s destination after several stops Nikolas rushed off the elevator looking possibly for Gia and/or her guard to soothe away his concerns. Seeing neither Nikolas continued out the hotel only to collide with Jason as he entered the hotel. Looking him slowly up and down an obvious frown crossed Jason’s face as he spoke to Nikolas.
Jason- Slow down and watch where you’re going…
Nikolas- [shaking his head] Yeah whatever…
Jason- Where are you going in such a rush anyway?
Nikolas- [shaking his head] I don’t have time for this…
Jason- I’m watching you…
Nikolas- What?
Jason- I don’t trust you with Gia and if something happens to her because of you…
Nikolas- What in the hell are you speaking about?
Jason- I know about your family… I don’t want Gia mixed up in that craziness.
Nikolas- Since when do you have a say so in anything Gia does?
Jason- I know what you’re about and when you finish with whatever you’re doing I don’t want her hurt…
Nikolas- You’ve obviously been spending too much time with Lucky or better yet with his girlfriend… whatever is going on between Gia and I is simply that… between Gia and I and until either of us invite you in you need not worry about it.
Jason- I’m watching you…
Nikolas- [shaking his head as he walked away] What else is new?
Watching as he disappeared from his site Jason slowly shook his head before continuing on to Sonny’s penthouse. Lost in conversation about rising tension between the five families Jason momentarily forgot about Nikolas and the warning he issued him.
Continuing towards Kelly’s Nikolas rushed inside hoping Penny was wrong about Gia being gone. Searching frantically the faces of those who populated Kelly’s Nikolas turned to leave only to stop in his tracks as he came face to face with an obviously injured Lucky holding the back of his head as blood slowly trickled down his neck. Rushing beside him Nikolas quickly questioned him about Gia and where she could possibly be.
Nikolas- [yelling] Where is she?
Lucky- [softly] I don’t… I don’t know…
Nikolas- Lucky where is Gia?
Lucky- We were walking and… [slowly shaking his head] oh my God…
Liz- [rushing to Lucky’s side] Lucky what happened to you?
Lucky- Someone… someone hit me from behind and everything just went dark. I… I don’t know what happened after…
Nikolas- Lucky where is Gia?
Liz- [angrily as she applied a towel to Lucky’s bleeding scalp] Is she all you care about?
Nikolas- Yes…
Liz- He’s your brother…
Nikolas- And Gia is missing… [looking intently at Lucky] where is she?
Lucky- I don’t know… I was telling her how much she meant to me and…
Nikolas- What did you say to her?
Lucky- I told her that I loved her and…
Nikolas- [shaking his head] Where was her bodyguard? Why didn’t he do something to help you or…
Lucky- I don’t think Gia had her bodyguard… when we left Kelly’s I didn’t see him… [slowly shaking his head] I didn’t see who did this…
Liz- Lucky you need to go to the hospital…
Nikolas- [grabbing his arm as he stood] No…
Lucky- Nikolas I’m sorry… I don’t know where she is… I don’t… I don’t know what happened.
Liz- [leading Lucky towards the exit] Come on… I’m taking you to the hospital…
Lucky- But Gia…
Liz- Don’t worry about Gia. She will have more than enough people looking for her… you have to get checked out to make sure you’re all right…
Nikolas- At least tell me where you were when all of this supposedly happened…
Lucky- You don’t believe me?
Nikolas- I don’t know what to believe… all I know is Gia told me she was going to Kelly’s and she would return shortly and she hasn’t…
Lucky- I didn’t do anything to her… [shaking his head] I love her too much to do anything to her…
Nikolas- And I love her too much to stand here and do nothing… to just accept everything you said…
Lucky- [slowly shaking his head] I’m telling you the truth…
Liz- [slowly shaking her head] Lucky we have to go…
Lucky- Call her brothers and tell them what happened… call them and…
Nikolas- [softly] Where is she?
Lucky- [softly as Elizabeth slowly lead him from Kelly’s] I don’t know…
Running his hands through his hair in frustration Nikolas left Kelly’s slowly walking back towards The Port Charles Hotel and his empty penthouse. Stopping as he walked Nikolas stood frozen as he eyed a dropped bag of food and a woman’s wallet beside it. Slowly bending to retrieve the wallet Nikolas’ heart stopped as he slowly read the identification in the wallet. Tenderly tracing Gia’s name Nikolas slowly returned to the Port Charles Hotel collapsing against the elevator wall as it slowly make it’s way to the penthouse floor. Sighing as he exited the elevator Nikolas walked towards Sonny’s door before softly talking to Marco as he remained at guard.
Nikolas- I need to see Mr. Corinthos…
Marco- He’s not accepting visitors right now…
Nikolas- I don’t give a damn what he’s not accepting… I need to see him…
Marco- I told you…
Nikolas- Whether I have to go through you or not I have to speak to Mr. Corinthos…
Hearing the commotion in the hallway Jason flung open the door angrily staring at Nikolas.
Jason- [angrily] What do you want?
Nikolas- Sonny…
Jason- He’s not seeing anyone right now…
Nikolas- [pushing past Jason] He’ll see me…
Sonny- [watching as Nikolas pushed pass Jason] What is this…
Throwing Gia’s wallet on the nearby desk Nikolas quickly spoke to Sonny before attempting to turn and leave.
Nikolas- Gia’s missing and whether it’s you or her other brother I suggest someone start looking for her…
Sonny- What are you talking about?
Nikolas- She’s missing…
Jason- What did you do…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] Do what you have to do to find her because I will…
As he turned to leave Jason roughly grabbed him by the arm stopping his progress. Turning him back towards he and Sonny Jason angrily yelled at Nikolas questioning him about Gia.
Jason- Where the hell is she?
Nikolas- [jerking his arm away] If I knew would I be standing here?
Jason- Answer the damn question…
Nikolas- [shaking his head as he turned to leave] I just did…
As Nikolas turned to leave once again Jason grabbed him and roughly pushed him up against the door as he questioned him.
Jason- [angrily] Where is she?
His anger rushing through him Nikolas quickly reversed Jason’s hold on him pressing him up against the door instead applying pressure to his bent arm as he spoke to him.
Nikolas- Don’t you ever put your hands on me again…
Jason- What did you do to her?
Nikolas- [softly] Loved her…
Releasing his hold on Jason Nikolas slowly recounted all that occurred only having to repeat it again as Marcus Taggert arrived.
Blindfolded Gia struggled against the ropes that bound her hands together listening for any sound around her. Hearing none Gia quickly called out hoping someone could hear her and they would come to her rescue.
Gia- [yelling] Someone please… I need… I need help!!! HELP ME PLEASE!!!!
Watching as she continued to struggle against the ropes Jake shook his head never wanting to see Gia in this position. Having disposed of Simian Jake watched as Gia and Lucky slowly walked from Kelly’s knowing she would be within his grasp in seconds. Hearing Lucky go on and go about his love and feelings for her Jake softly laughed as Gia simply turned and walked away from Lucky’s revelations. Perhaps she was more like her brother than he realized and holding her capture would be her just desserts for the way she treated those around her. Shaking away his thoughts as he also remembered her kindness Jake slowly walked towards Gia gently caressing her cheek as he gently touched her face. Disguising his voice as best he can Jake softly spoke to Gia hoping to ease whatever fear she may be feeling.
Jake- [softly] It’s ok… I’m not going to hurt you…
Gia- [softly] Please… just let me go. I… I don’t have anything…
Jake- Gia I’m not going to hurt you…
Gia- Who are you?
Jake- [gently caressing her cheek] Someone who cares…
Gia- Let me go please…
Jake- [shaking his head] No…
Gia- Please… all I want is to go back to Nikolas and…
Jake- Nikolas?
Gia- [softly] I want Nikolas…
Jake- What about the great Sonny Corinthos?
Hearing her brother’s name mentioned whatever fear Gia was feeling rushed from her and instead anger was replaced. Whatever this was it involved Sonny and she knew she was nothing more than a pawn to get his attention. Hoping to gain as much information as she could Gia quickly questioned whoever stood before her filing away his answers for when Sonny and Marcus came for her.
Gia- [moving away from his touch] What about him?
Jake- He’s finally going to get what’s coming to him and there’s not a damn thing he can do about it?
Gia- You’re trying to get to Sonny through me?
Jake- [moving away from her smiling] Not trying… I will… better yet I am…
Gia- How stupid are you? He’s going to come for me…
Jake- I know he will…
Gia- He won’t be alone…
Jake- I can handle Jason and whoever else he brings with him…
Gia- You have no idea what you’ve just done…
Jake- Oh I do… I know exactly how Sonny thinks and I have him exactly where I want him…
Gia- You think you’ve done something by snatching me?
Jake- Yes… he’s not going to let you stay here for long…
Gia- What about Marcus…
Jake- Taggert can’t touch me… by the time I’m done with him…
Hearing a threat against Marcus Gia again jerked against the ropes yelling at her unseen captor.
Gia- [yelling] Leave him out of this!
Jake- [laughing] Afraid he can’t take care of himself?
Gia- By the time he’s done with you you won’t know what hit you…
Jake- The great Lieutenant can’t do a damn thing to me…
Gia- You do anything to me and you won’t be able to withstand all that Marcus does to you…
Jake- Such big threats from someone who can’t do a thing to protect herself…
Gia- And a lot of talk from somebody who has to hide my eyes behind a blindfold because you know that once I see who you are you’re good as dead…
Jake- [smirking] So you’re threatening me now?
Gia- [defiantly] What does it sound like?
Jake- You got heart… I give you that much…
Gia- And I don’t give you a damn thing…
Jake- You’re starting to get on my nerves…
Gia- Take the blindfold off of me and let me look into the eyes of someone who just signed his own death warrant…
Jake- [angrily] Shut up!
Gia- You know it’s the truth… when I get out of here you’re as good as dead…
Realizing her fear was gone and tired of hearing her veiled threats Jake grabbed a roll of tape ready to tape her mouth shut and end her big talk.
Jake- [coming towards her with tape in hand] Has anyone ever told you you talk too much?
Sensing his presence again in front of her Gia quickly kicked out striking him in the knee with the full force of her kick and the heel of her foot. Doubling over in pain Jake yelled at her as he attempted towards her once again.
Jake- [yelling] You bitch!
Gia- [continually kicking and moving out of his reach] I’m not the one yelling like one…
After repeated kicks Jake moved around Gia catching her off guard as he wrapped his forearm around her neck applying enough pressure to stop her movements.
Jake- You’re making this harder than it has to be…
Gia- [struggling between breaths] Let me go…
Jake- Not until I get what I want…
Attempting to jerk away from him once again Gia suddenly stopped as she felt cool metal resting against her throat.
Jake- I didn’t want it to come to this…
Gia- [softly] Don’t do this…
Jake- Gia I swear I didn’t want it to come to this…
Gia- [softly] Please…
Jake- Do what I say and I won’t have to hurt you… you fight me again and I don’t care who’s coming after you you’ll be the one dead…
Before she could speak Jake quickly taped her mouth closed shaking his head as he moved away from her. Looking at her once again he softly spoke before turning to leave.
Jake- I used to think you were better than Sonny and the life he brought to you but you’re not. You’re just like him a big talker who uses whoever is in your path to get what you want. But guess what… just like your brother you’re going to learn a hard lesson before all of this is over. Don’t make me have to hurt you before I get everything that’s coming to me… don’t make regret letting you live longer than you deserve…
Limping from the room Jake quickly went to call Kamar and tell him of capture while he let Gia think of all he just told her. Sensing his absence Gia struggled against the ropes once more determined to fight her way out of her current situation or die trying.