A/N – Thanks for the comments! LiasonLuv – Funny you should mention Lila's side. * ilovedana53 – You'll find out Helena's more recent schemes soon!

Chapter 55 – Time to Say Goodbye

The next morning, Elizabeth stretched and was surprised to find she was alone. She jolted in a sitting position, panicking for a moment thinking that he had already left before she realized that Jason wouldn't do that to her and plopped back onto the bed.

Jason watched her amused from the doorway of the balcony. Elizabeth grabbed his pillow and shoved it over her head and tried to get comfortable. He thought about the beautiful woman that was lying in the bed and how she had basically taken over his life and thoughts, forever marking his heart. The main reason that he pushed about her moving in was to move things along even faster than they were progressing. He was still planning on asking her to marry him in a few months. They could have a six month engagement to give her time to plan and then she could formally be his. He already had started to think about the ring he wanted to give her and would start having it made when he got back. She deserved the best and she would get it. Her tastes weren't flashy so he wanted to make sure it fit who she was and that every time she looked at it, she would see his love for her. Lila had taught him well.

Moving back towards the bed, he laid next to her and she felt the bed move and ditched the pillow on her head and snuggled into him. "Better." She muttered.

"We need to get moving. Breakfast is ready downstairs."

"Mmmm…hmmm."

Jason grinned. Elizabeth liked her sleep. "I heard we are having mickey mouse waffles."

Liz grinned and looked up at him. "Jamie's idea?"

He nodded. "Or Lorenzo."

Liz chuckled. "Alright, come take a shower with me."

"I thought you'd never ask." Jason said getting up.

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Nikolas got off the launch. He needed to get to the Quartermaine house without being noticed. Edward had arranged for someone to switch places with him. So, he wore jeans and white sneakers. He slipped inside a building and gasped as he came face to face with his doppelganger.

"Trippy." The man said staring at Nikolas. "Conner Bishop." He said holding out his hand.

"Nikolas."

Conner ran his hand through his hair. "I guess I'm on."

Nikolas nodded. "Be careful."

Conner switched jackets with Nikolas and then went outside. He headed towards Kelly's and his military training told him that he was being followed. He could sense it.

"He's headed towards Kelly's." Helena's henchman said into his phone.

Helena smiled. "Good. Keep an eye on him."

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Edward looked up as Nikolas walked into the sitting room. Lila was there as well and Nikolas greeted them both. He handed them the note and Edward was livid.

"What is it darling?" Lila asked.

"She's just taunting you Lila. She said that she has something you want badly and that if you want to find out what it is, you'll have to play her game and that it will cost you."

Lila rolled her eyes. "Typical."

"It says she'll be in touch."

Nikolas studied Lila for a moment. She was the epitome of grace and class but she had another side that he could tell was fierce. "She told me about your history together."

Lila chuckled. "I'm sure her version was skewed. She tends to be dramatic and twist it to suit her purposes."

"Then tell me your side." Nikolas said curiously.

Lila nodded. "One summer I went to Greece with my father. He had some business to do and decided to bring me along and show me around the island. He loved it there and had grown very fond of the culture and people. When we pulled into the Cassadine estate, I was awe struck. It was so grand and gothic. The architecture was stunning and the gardens were to die for. It's part of the reason I am so into gardening. Anyway, we got out and went inside and Mikkos gave us a tour. I have to admit, he was dashing back then and his zest and love for art and history was very alluring."

Edward made a noise and Lila grinned at his jealousy.

"That was when Helena entered the picture. I remember her sweeping into the room. She walked up to us and introduced herself as Mikko's fiancé and skirted me away so the men could talk business. At first, she was very hospitable. I have to admit, I actually liked her. She was smart and savvy and we talked about so many things over tea that day. We were there for two weeks. I spent a lot of time with her and we were fast friends and even talked about her coming to visit me in the states."

Nikolas was shocked. He couldn't even imagine them getting along due to Helena's disposition.

"I know." She said taking note of his expression. "It's kind of a shock but before Helena entirely lost her mind, she wasn't as abrasive. In fact, my very existence for those two weeks is probably to blame for her starting to go off the deep end. You see, Mikkos started to take a liking to me and Helena noticed. He would slip off to the gardens with me and honestly, I was so naïve that I just didn't see what he was doing until one day, his actions changed things forever."

She stopped for a moment and sipped on some juice. "Mikkos was talking to me about some hybrid of roses he was conjuring up and he looked down at me and told me that I was beautiful inside and out and that he didn't want me to go back to the states with my father. I was stunned. Never in a million years would I think that a man as powerful as him would be interested in me."

"It's part of your charm you know. You just don't get how wonderful you are." Edward said smiling.

Nikolas smiled as well. They were a wonderful couple and he suddenly wished he could have something like that.

"Oh Edward, you're such a sweetheart."

Edward looked over at Nikolas. "Don't tell anyone that."

Nikolas chuckled. "Your secret is safe with me."

"Now, where was I…..oh yes. He kissed me that day and unfortunately, Helena saw him do it. We didn't know it at the time though. When we came up for air, I told him that I couldn't stay there. College was something that was very important to me and I had dreams. I was too young to be put away in an ivory tower. He understood, but he wasn't happy about it. I don't think he was used to people telling him no. Anyway, after that, Helena was very cold and distant to me. I had no idea what her problem was and we started to argue a lot. She was cruel. Her words hurt me more than any physical outburst could. She really did a number on my self-esteem and had her friends embarrass me whenever I went out anywhere on the island."

Nikolas sighed. "I'm sorry that she did that to you."

"Well, what's done is done. She can't let it go and frankly, I can't let my hate for her go either. I have a feeling that this feud will only be ended by death."

Nikolas nodded. "When I give you the note later, you have to act surprised okay?"

"That, I can do."

Edward handed the note back to Nikolas. "Be careful."

"By the way, where in the world did you find my twin?"

"He came looking for a job at the warehouse one day. I turned him down but always kept his information. He needs money, so he agreed to help us. I also let him know that if he crossed me in any way…" Edward's voice trailed off.

"I understand. Hopefully, it won't come to that."

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Jason and Liz sat down at the table. Jamie was already happily munching on Mickey's ear and Skye was sitting next to her eating some fruit.

"How's it going?" Liz asked.

"It's good. We have a full day planned including the infamous tea party which I really wish Jason could stay for."

Liz smirked. "Yes, that would be very interesting."

Jason rolled his eyes. There was no way in hell he was dressing up; not even for Jamie.

Liz and Skye chuckled at the look on his face.

Lorenzo sat Jason and Liz's plates down.

"Thanks." Jason said.

"Don't get used to it." Lorenzo said realizing the irony that he was serving Jason.

Jason chuckled. "This trip might be the end of you."

Lorenzo grinned. "Pretty much."

He leaned over. "Skye shipped my balls to a storage facility this morning."

Jason laughed. "With your luck they'll get lost in transit and you'll never get them back."

Lorenzo looked up at Manny who had just walked into the room. "Well, if you two hadn't decided on going off and playing Tony and Manny (Scarface reference), I could have had my enforcer transport them safely."

Manny plopped down into a chair. "Transport what? You're Manny by the way." He said looking at Jason.

Jason chuckled. Manny was killed in the movie before Tony. The other guys loved watched mafia movies and tv shows so they could give each other nicknames.

Mercedes leaned over and whispered the word cajones in Manny's ear and he busted out laughing.

"You lost those the minute you agreed to the party." He said grabbing a serving plate and putting one waffle on Kelly's plate and then taking one for himself. "And I'll lose all street cred the minute I bite into this waffle." He said realizing what shape it was.

Kelly laughed. "Just eat it menacingly."

They all chuckled.

Jason finished up. Jamie tugged on his shirt. "Jason, will you take a walk with me before you go?"

Liz grinned.

"Of course, we just need to put our plates in the dishwasher okay?"

She smiled and grabbed hers and Jason followed her into the kitchen.

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After the walk, they gathered their things and headed for the car.

"I'm going to miss you." Skye said giving Liz and Jason a hug.

"Well it's a good thing you'll be seeing us in a few days then." Jason said giving her a kiss on cheek.

"Harness your inner Lila and go in there and kick ass." Skye said.

Jason smirked.

"I'll see you soon princess." Manny said giving Jamie a hug.

She grinned. "You will have to play tea party with me at my house."

Lorenzo grinned. "That is a great idea Jamie. Maybe you could invite Jason too."

Manny and Jason looked up at him with surprise.

"Traitor." Jason said under his breath.

Jamie was so excited.

"Payback is a …" Manny started to say.

"These are baby ears." Skye said holding her hand over Jamie's ears as she giggled.

"She won't hear anything if I steal them." Liz said moving Skye's hand and pretending to steal Jamie's ears. She ran and Jamie chased her and caught up to her as they both laughed.

"I'll miss you." Liz said giving her a big hug.

"I'll miss you too." Jamie said smiling.

Skye watched them get inside the car and then took Jamie back inside the villa.

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Elizabeth looked out of the window of the plane. "Bye cabana and the elves." She said waving.

Jason smiled."Did you like your vacation baby?"

"I loved it. I was hoping to bring Eddie home as a parting gift though." Liz said smiling. "Thank you."

Kelly spoke up. "I need to ask you something."

"What's up?"

"Can I stay with you until Jason and Manny get back?"

Liz smiled. "Of course you can. Am I all moved into your place?" She asked Jason.

He nodded. "Yup, there's a couple guest room, you can take your pick or my beds a king if you want to share."

Kelly nodded. "Thanks. I don't think I'd be comfortable being alone."

"I'll make sure you guys have triple guards while I'm gone too." Jason said. He wasn't going to take the chance.

It didn't make Kelly feel as safe as when Manny was around but it would have to do.