A/N:
Okay, two, MAYBE three more chapters. Ending with a bit of a bang. But don't worry, you'll still be happy! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!
P.S Have no idea why it won't let me do rulers to divide! Anybody having the same problem?
Chapter 33
I black limo pulled up outside of Harborview Towers. The chauffeur got out and walked towards the passengers.
"Well, I had a lovely night. Maybe we can do it again sometime soon?"
"I don't see why not. I guess I could pencil you in," Nikolas playfully responded. "Let's see… how about tomorrow night? They're playing old movies in the park when it gets dark."
"Sounds great! What are we seeing?"
Nikolas began laughing. He spotted Sonny who had just entered the lobby. He hadn't noticed the coincidence until now.
"What's so funny?" Emily asked, all the more intrigued.
"We're watching The Godfather, and here comes yours."
The two were laughing when Sonny stepped outside to see what was taking so long. He was trying not to be noisy, but if Nikolas hadn't kissed her yet, he missed his chance. Sonny wanted to make sure Emily was safe at all times.
Emily was the first one to speak.
"Hey Sonny," Emily managed to get out between laughs. "What can we do for you?"
"I was coming down because I saw your car pull up. Can I offer you some help with your things up to Jason's?"
"Offer! Well, I guess I can't refuse that!" Nikolas and Emily exchanged glances and one last laugh. When all of her stuff was out of the limo, she turned to say goodbye.
"Thanks Nikolas, I had a really good time tonight. I'll see you tomorrow?"
"You bet. Tomorrow then." Nikolas leaned over and gave Emily a kiss on the forehead.
Sonny helped Emily up to Jason's apartment. Not surprisingly, he was up.
"How did it go?"
"It was fun. We're going to the movies tomorrow night."
Jason gave Emily a concerned look.
"And yes, we'll be careful," Emily assured him. "I'll even let more than Tony come with me. Good?"
"Yeah. Sounds good." Jason put one hand in his left back pocket and ran the other through his hair.
"Can I help you with anything?"
"Sure, you can give Sonny a break and help me take this stuff to my room. I'm going to bed."
Emily turned to Sonny, gave him a kiss and a smile, and followed Jason upstairs.
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"So, she's living in the same building with the two of them now. It hurts us, but it also helps us. She'll be harder to get to, but if we decide to go through the whole plan, eventually we'll need to get rid of all three of them. One place makes it convenient, cleaner."
The woman sat back into her seat and relaxed, bringing the glass of champagne back to her mouth. She turned her attention once again to across the street. "It won't be long now. It won't be long."
"Ready?" her driver asked.
"Yes. I do believe I'm ready for bed. I need to rest for what comes next."
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Sonny walked over to the pool table and looked outside the window. The black car he noticed earlier when he went to get Emily was just now leaving. The driver, and passenger to his knowledge, had not exited or entered the vehicle. Jason came down and interrupted his thoughts.
"Is everything okay?"
"I don't know," Sonny responded as he walked back towards the door. "I just saw a car leave that was there for awhile. It may be nothing, but I have a little feeling it's not."
Jason look at Sonny and then at the stairs. "We have to protect her. For sure this time. No mistakes."
"None will be made Jason. We'll be wary next time. If we see the car again, we know it's something to looking into."
Jason nodded. Sonny opened the door to leave. "Have a good night. I'll talk to you in the morning."
"Alright, tell Carly I said the same."
"I will, night."
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Emily was so excited, and overwhelmed at the same time. The night before, Lucky and Elizabeth had solidified their share of the wedding plans and had re-asked Nikolas and officially asked Emily to be their best man and maid of honor. Emily had a bridal shower to plan, amongst other things, and had a week to do it. They planned to marry and three weeks and wanted it short, sweet, simple, yet special. They knew Emily loved to do things like that and had given her complete freedom. She was so engrossed in her thoughts as she flipped through magazines that she failed to hear Jason call her name for the fourth time.
Jason walked right in front of her and waved his hand. She looked up and smiled.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" Jason asked, looking down at all the wedding planning she was doing. "I know last night went well, but…"
"Relax Jase!" Emily mused. She got a kick out of Jason's playful assumption. "It's for Liz and Lucky. They're getting married in three weeks. There's so much to do!"
"I'm sure. What are your plans for today?"
"The same I told you last night, and this."
"Any visitors you're expecting?"
"Just Liz." Just then someone knocked on the door. Jason cautiously went to the door and was assuaged when Johnny announced who it was.
"Send her in."
Elizabeth entered and smiled at Jason, then Emily. Jason nodded back, gave Emily a kiss and headed towards the door.
"I'll give you guys some privacy. If you need anything, call my cell, ask Sonny, or get one of the guards. Let me know before you do anything, and…"
"Got it Jase. I know. Love you, and have a good day."
Jason smiled and walked out.
"Always the protective one!" Elizabeth quipped. "I never get used to it!"
"I'm learning."
The two hugged and began planning for the wedding they had all been waiting for.
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"There's no sign of her, and Morgan and Corinthos are carrying on as usual. Think they suspect something?"
"Not at all. Do you understand what you are to do?"
"Yes Mr. Morales. I do. Shall I call you when it's done?"
"Yes."
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Two days later a good chunk of Port Charles was at the park. Both penthouses, Liz, Lucky, and Nikolas were in attendance for the annual state fair. So were a lot of other families. The former were all sitting down and talking amongst themselves.
"I'll be right back, I'm going to get some cotton candy," Emily said.
"I'll come with you," both Elizabeth and Nikolas chimed in at the same time.
Emily smiled at the both of them. "No, it's okay," she asserted. You can't hear it because it's for you wedding and you can't because you can't keep secrets. Not for too long anyway." She knelt down, gave Nikolas a kiss, and stepped away from the group.
Tony followed her. A few moments later when she stopped and was in his view, his phone rang. As he looked away to get his phone out of his pocket, he looked back up after he let it go to voicemail. He saw Emily beginning to walk away and went after her.
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Sonny, his family, and Jason and Courtney began to walk towards the pier through the park. Michael wanted to go for a boat ride.
"And see, we're going on that one," Carly told Michael as he walked along.
"The one with the green and blue flag?"
"Yup. And you know what buddy?" Sonny asked he knelt down beside him. "It goes really fast and it's big."
"It looks small."
Courtney laughed at her nephew's comment. "That's because it's a little far away from us. When it comes closer, we can…"
Courtney didn't get to finish her sentence. Just then the boat blew up. It was just close enough to feel some of the heat from the blast. As the two men sheltered their families, they saw a smaller boat jetting away about a half mile from the boat.
After everyone was deemed unarmed, Sonny sent the women and Michael back to the penthouse with the guards. Shortly after Tony came running towards them, out of breath.
"I lost her."
"What do you mean you lost her?"
"I was followed who I thought was Emily after she was done with her phone call. I caught up to her and it wasn't her. I went back to where she was at first and found her cell phone on the ground." He handed it to Jason.
Jason looked at Sonny. Both already knew who had taken her. Or so they thought.
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Spoildtink: Glad to appease you!
Silent Me: I think this is the first time I've heard from you. Thanks!
E.B.F.R: Musketeer scene to come in the next chapter. Promise! Just for you! As for your guesses… not bad ideas at all, but a little off! I know, I guess I'm the evil one!