Surprise Celebrations
Challenge
Nia caught in the act

The ride home was next to unbearable. He refused to talk to her despite her many attempts to start a conversation. Nothing she said could or would bring him out of his self-imposed silence. She wanted to make him understand what really happened tonight… she had to make him realize that their relationship meant more to her than some silly modeling job.

Gia- [softly] Nikolas I… [noticing him shaking his head] please… I want to talk to about tonight.
Nikolas- There’s nothing to talk about.
Gia- Come on…
Nikolas- No…
Gia- [crossing her arms angered by his silent treatment] Fine…

They quickly let themselves in the back door preparing themselves for when they arrived home. While she was relieved by the result of tonight’s Deception party he was silently fuming. It would take some time but eventually she would get him to see it from her point of view and hopefully he would accept it.

Lucky- [angrily] Why are we even here?
Liz- Lucky I told you, we’re here to congratulate Gia on winning the Face of Deception modeling job.
Lucky- Why should we congratulate her? This was supposed…
Liz- Because it’s what’s right. It’s what we would want her to do if the situation was reversed.
Lucky- This isn’t right.
Liz- Lucky…
Lucky- No this was supposed to be own time. This was finally our chance to do what we wanted. We were going to be together doing our dream jobs and no one would be able to stop us.
Liz- Lucky we can still do it…
Lucky- How?
Liz- You can still do your photography… and instead of modeling I can go back to my painting and…
Lucky- That’s not the way we planned it.
Liz- Plans change Lucky…
Lucky- Elizabeth…
Liz- Come on Lucky… let’s forget about this for tonight. I already called Emily and her and Zander are on their way over here.
Lucky- Why?
Liz- To help celebrate with Gia and Nikolas…
Lucky- Why do you care?
Liz- I talked to Nikolas earlier and it’s obvious that he really cares for Gia so…
Lucky- [throwing his hands up] Great…
Liz- Lucky…

Emily and Zander coming through the back door to join them interrupted her from completing her statement.

Emily- Are they here yet?
Liz- No any second though…
Emily- I can’t believe you wanted to come over here and congratulate her after everything she did to you.
Lucky- What did she do?
Liz- [flashing a look at Emily] Nothing…
Lucky- But Emily…
Liz- Gia… Gia will never be my favorite person thanks to what she did to Em and us but… but I’m trying to let it go…
Lucky- I guess…
Liz- [hearing the car door slam] Well it doesn’t matter now I think they are here…

Gia angrily slammed her car door pissed that Nikolas has still not spoken to her. She assumed he was angry over the things that had happened tonight but she was also angry that he was not given her a chance to explain. Stalking away from him she did not see that slight smile that crossed his face. Rushing to unlock the front door she rambled loudly the things she wanted to tell him but was afraid he would not listen to.

Gia- [loudly] You know Nikolas… it’s not like I planned this or something. I went there to cheer Elizabeth on… not that that is what I really wanted to do. What I really wanted to do was [fanning her hands as she spoke] kick… scream… yell… whatever… But I was there with a pasted on smile because I knew that is what you would want me to do. How was I to know your mother would announce me as the Face of Deception?
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [turning toward him as he slowly walked toward the porch] Oh so now you want to talk to me huh?
Nikolas- Look I…
Gia- I don’t want to hear it.
Nikolas- What?
Gia- I tried to talk to you car but would you listen to me? [shaking her head] No… So in your famous words "there’s nothing to talk about…"
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- [stomping as she entered the house] No…

Huddled in the kitchen Elizabeth, Emily, Lucky, and Zander listened to the sounds of the beginning argument.

Zander- They don’t sound too happy.
Emily- [smugly smiling] No they sure don’t…
Zander- What do you think they are upset over? She was just named the Face of Deception right?
Lucky- Yeah they… rather she should be happy. . . she got what she wanted.
Emily- [laughing] With Gia you never know…
Liz- Can you hear what they are saying?
Lucky- No…
Liz- Shh… maybe… maybe we should go out there…
Lucky- Let’s wait…

By the time Nikolas came into the house Gia had her shoes and coat in hand headed up the stairs.

Nikolas- [closing the door] Gia wait…
Gia- What is it Nikolas?
Nikolas- Come here…
Gia- Why?
Nikolas- [softly smiling as he stood by the couch] Just come here…
Gia- [struggling to remain angry seeing his slight smile] What… what do you want?
Nikolas- [grinning] Come over here and find out…

Slowing walking back to Nikolas Gia wondered what exactly he had in mind. Standing in front of him Nikolas slowly took the items from her hand lying them along with his overcoat and tuxedo jacket on the nearby table. Gently touching her face he tenderly leaned in to kiss her mouth. Slowly bringing her closer to him their kiss deepened as his hold on her tightened.

Gia- [slowly breaking their kiss] So this… this is what you wanted?
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] No... I just wanted… [gently kissing her shoulder]I just wanted to tell you that I’m happy that you… [gently kissing her on the side of her neck] that you were chosen as the Face of Deception and… [gently kissing her left cheek] that you cared enough about me and my feelings to go with me tonight…[gently kissing her right cheek] Then again I would had just as much fun watching you kick… [gently kissing her forehead] scream… [gently caressing the side of her face] yell… [tenderly kissing her on the mouth once again] whatever…

Slowly and tenderly kissing Gia her mouth opened to his willing/allowing his tongue to dance with hers. Wrapping her arms around his neck she pulled closer to him still brushing up against him heady by the feelings his lips brought to her.

Gia- [pulling away from his kiss again] Is… is that all… is that all?
Nikolas- [breathlessly] Not really…
Gia- Then… then what else do you want?
Nikolas- [staring intently into her eyes as he slowly smiled] Just this…

With slow and deliberate fingers he undid the buttons at the back of her dress allowing him free access to her. As her dress slowly fell to the floor Nikolas drank in the sight of Gia standing before him. Suddenly self-conscience standing before him in only the skimpiest of underwear Gia attempted to cover herself.

Nikolas- [shaking his head as he stopped her] No… let me… let me look at you.
Gia- [softly] Nikolas…
Nikolas- You’re beautiful…
Gia- [as he slowly traced his finger along her shoulder blade] Nik… Nikolas- You are… [smiling] you are amazing.
Gia- [softly] So are you…
Nikolas- [smiling] You think so?
Gia- [as she slowly began to undress him] Yes…

As they quickly removed his remaining clothing she kissed him hungrily. With only their underwear between them Nikolas took her again in his arms leading her to the couch. Laying her down gently Nikolas removed the last of his clothing standing before her nude.

Gia- [smiling as she reached out to touch him] Nik… you are amazing…
Nikolas- [joining her on the couch] Not yet…

Nestling in the valley of her legs they gently kissed. Grinding his hips against the fabric of her underwear Nikolas smiled softly as a moan escaped Gia’s lips. Leaving a trail of kisses from her mouth to underwear Nikolas slowly made his way down her body. Instead of quickly removing her underwear Nikolas lightly kissed the core of her causing her to gasp.

Gia- [breathlessly] Nik…
Nikolas- [smiling knowing what his kisses were doing to her] Shh…

Slowly moving back to her mouth his fingers replaced his mouth continuing to rub and caress her through the fabric of her panties. Kissing her on the mouth his tongue claimed hers again savoring in the taste of her. Unable to endure the "torture" of both his tongue and the mastery of his fingers Gia clutched at his back urging him to end his "torture".

Gia- [barely audible] Nikolas… Nikolas please…

A smile his only response Nikolas continued his slow dance of seduction. Moving the fabric of her panties aside Nikolas slipped inside her relishing in the wetness and warmth he found there.

Nikolas- [whispering as he passionately kissed her] Amore di Gia I voi…
Gia- [whispering] Nik…

Quickly removing the last barrier that separated them. Slowly entering her Nikolas stared down at her lost in the pleasure of their joining. Wrapping her legs around his waist Gia pulled Nikolas to her kissing him passionately.

Gia- [softly] Make love to me Nikolas…

The lack of noise was getting to them. After the brief yelling it suddenly went quiet and they wanted… needed to know what exactly was going on.

Emily- [whispering] What are they doing?
Liz- [turning to look at her] What do you think?
Emily- [laughing] That slut…
Liz- [whispering] Emily…
Emily- [whispering] Oh come off it you were thinking the same thing.
Liz- [stifling her laugh] Whatever…
Lucky- [whispering] You can’t… you can’t be sure that’s what they are doing…
Zander-[whispering] Well from all the moaning and groaning what else could it be?
Lucky- Well we can’t be sure unless…
Liz- [whispering] Unless what?
Lucky- [whispering] Unless we go and check it out to make sure.
Liz/Emily- [whispering] Lucky…
Lucky- Well he is my brother… and I gotta… I gotta make sure he’s ok…
Liz- Well you’re gonna have to go and check that out on your own…
Zander- I’ll go with you…
Emily- [whispering] Zander…
Zander- Lucky might… Lucky might need back up… he might need help or something.
Emily- We’re all going…
Liz- [whispering] Em…
Emily- If they go out there then we all are going out there.
Liz- [whispering taking her to the side] I don’t want to see that…
Emily- It’s not like you’ve never done it…
Liz- [whispering] Em…
Emily- [whispering] Liz… o you really want Lucky going out there seeing Gia in all her glory doing you know…
Liz- [whispering] Em…
Emily- [whispering] I don’t want Zander getting any ideas about Gia…
Liz- [whispering] Do you really think he would just by seeing her and Nik having sex?
Emily- [whispering] I don’t know and I’m not about to find out…
Lucky- [whispering] Are you two coming or what?
Emily- Liz?
Liz- [looking from Emily to excited looks on Lucky and Zander’s face] Yeah…
Zander- [whispering] Good let’s go in there before they finish…
Emily- [whispering as she hit at him] Zander…
Zander- [whispering as he laughed] I was only playing…

Quietly they entered the dining room adjusting to the low light in the room. Focusing their eyesight the saw Nikolas and Gia in the height of their sexual escapade.

Slowly moving within her they quietly moaned as they came closer and closer to release. Touching and tasting all of her he quickened his thrusts sending both over the edge. Crying out he collapsed on her basking in the after effects of their lovemaking. Kissing her gently on the mouth he smiled as he lovingly kissed her face.

Gia- [softly as she smiled up at him] What… what was that?
Nikolas- [smiling] My way of saying congratulations…
Gia- [quickly kissing him] Wow…
Nikolas- So you liked it huh?
Gia- [smiling] YES!!!
Nikolas- I’m glad…
Gia- You’re glad?
Nikolas- [laughing] Yeah…
Gia- So am I. But uh that’s not what I was really talking about.
Nikolas- Then what?
Gia- What you whispered to me…
Nikolas- [smiling] Well I know how you like when I whisper you certain things in another language…
Gia- [smiling as she whispered] Yeah I do… what language was that and what did you say?
Nikolas- It was Italian…
Gia- And?
Nikolas- [whispering as he stared intently at her] I said that I love you.
Gia- [whispering] You love me?
Nikolas- Yes Gia… [gently kissing her] I love you with everything that I am and everything that I have.
Gia- [whispering] I love you too Nikolas.
Nikolas- Show me…
Gia- What do you mean "show me"?
Nikolas- Show me how much you love me…
Gia- [whispering as she smiled devilishly] Well…

Pushing him to sit up she quickly straddled him ready to shower kisses on his face and mouth again. Yet a slight movement from their "audience" drew her attention away from Nikolas causing her to scream in shock and embarrassment.

Gia- [screaming as she got off of Nikolas] Oh my God…
Nikolas- What in the hell?
Emily/Elizabeth/Lucky/Zander- [in unison] Surprise…
Nikolas- [reaching quickly for something to cover them] How… how long have you been standing there?
Zander- [whispering as Emily hit at him] Not long enough…
Liz- [whispering] How long has "this" been going on?
Gia- [whispering] That’s none of your business…
Liz- [rudely] I think it is…
Gia- [whispering as she hid her face behind him] Nikolas…
Nikolas- It’s not… leave…
Lucky- [smiling] Why we’ve seen everything worth seeing already…
Emily/Liz- [in unison] Lucky…
Nikolas- Why are you even here?
Lucky-[smiling] We wanted to… we came to congratulate Gia… but I guess you already have…
Zander- [whispering] He certainly did…
Gia- [whispering] Nik…
Nikolas- Get out…
Liz- But how long… when did this…
Nikolas- Go…
Gia- [standing as she wrapped herself in Nikolas’s tuxedo jacket] I’m… I’m going upstairs. [whispering] Call me… call me when their gone…

Rushing quickly to the stairs Gia could feel their eyes following her. Looking back over her shoulder she could see the obvious smiles on Lucky’s and Zander’s face as well as the smirk on Emily’s and the frown on Elizabeth’s face.

Lucky- [smiling] Well…
Emily- How can you love her? How can you…
Liz- Did she… what did she do to make you…
Zander- [whispering] Wow…

As the questions continued to fly at him from all directions Nikolas sat quietly reliving the events of the night. He told Gia that he loved her and more importantly she told him that she loved him in return. Smiling he rose clutching the over coat that surrounded him and walked slowly to the steps. Without a backwards glance at Elizabeth, Emily, Lucky, or Zander Nikolas quickly went up the steps in search of Gia’s tender, healing, loving arms.

Emily- [softly] Nikolas… Nik…
Liz- He didn’t answer a single question we asked him.
Lucky- [smiling as walked to the door looking up the stairs one last time] Yes he did…
Emily/Liz- [in unison]What?
Zander- [smiling as he looked at Lucky following his gaze up the steps] Come on let’s go…
Emily- But…
Zander- What’s left to find out?
Emily- How…
Liz- Why…
Lucky/Zander- [smiling as they looked at each other] Why not?
Liz- Lucky…
Lucky- Come on let’s go… we’ll interrogate him tomorrow… [smiling as he looked up the stairs] But I think… I think we should call first before we come over…

As they left Zander and Lucky did best to hide the smiles on their faces.

Upstairs Nikolas searched for Gia ready to finish what they started downstairs.

Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- [softly] In here…

Slowing opening the bathroom door Nikolas found Gia soaking in a bubble filled bathtub.

Gia- [smiling] Are they gone yet?
Nikolas- Who?
Gia- You’re little friends…
Nikolas- Who?
Gia- You’re friends… Emily… Liz… Lucky… Zander…
Nikolas- [smiling] Who cares.
Gia- Do you… do you want to join me?
Nikolas- Yeah… I thought… I thought you’d never ask…
Gia- [holding her hand out to him] Then come on…
Slipping in the tub facing her Nikolas smiled tenderly kissing her.

Nikolas- [smiling] Now where were we?
Gia- Well… I think…
Nikolas- What?
Gia- We’re not going to have any "surprises" this time are we?
Nikolas- If someone comes in this time they’re just gonna have to wait until we are done…
Gia- [softly] Ok…
Nikolas- Now where were we?
Gia- [slowly straddling him again] Well…