"Step...turn...step. No! It's turn...step...turn!" she murmured to herself. Gia was confused as to what she was supposed to do. Her long-braided hair swayed back and forth while she determined the correct steps she was supposed to be taking in her too-high heels. Life was going to be different for her. All her life, Gia was guarded and shielded from reality by either her mother or brother Marcus. Port Charles was just the place for her to be more independent and experience her life on the terms she wanted. Gia was not a girl who was discouraged by her lack of life experience, infact it even encouraged her. She was going to take charge of her life and do the things she wanted. Modeling . Not her choice of a fulfilling career but it was what gave her the money she needed to make all her dreams come true.
"Hey Gia! You got it already or what? I don't have all day!" replied her exasperated photographer. Lucky. What a name thought Gia. "I'm coming already, sheesh!" Gia muttered. Lucky was an attractive guy who had beautiful blonde locks, sharp facial features and a toned body. He always tried to act professional in front of his girlfriend, Elizabeth. She was very pretty. Her brown and gold streaked hair, bright blue eyes and loveable personality made for good reasons as to why she and Lucky made a great couple. They were madly in love. Gia always thought true, deep and meaningful love was something that was unattainable but Lucky and Liz seemed to prove her completely wrong.
"Gia, you have nothing to worry about! You're beautiful and the camera loves you!" whispered Liz. Gia had just been signed as the new "Face of Deception" and it was her first day on the job. "Well here goes everything." Gia whispered to herself and leaped onto the set. This was her life now.
"Gia, you were fantastic! It was a great shoot!" Lucky stated excitedly. "Hey, why don't you come to Luke's with us? It'll be fun. We're going to meet a friend." said Liz. Gia nodded,"Sounds good. I think it's about time I started making friends other than my photographer and his girlfriend who are paid to be nice to me!".
"Hey, Cassadine!", Nikolas heard. Lucky. Who else would yell his name in front of a crowd of people who despised his family? Nikolas belonged to a family filled with dark secrets, evil, and the list goes on. He was not going to be part of that, he decided early on. He was different. He turned around to greet Lucky and Liz with his bright smile and dark looks. His hair was black and he fit the description of `tall, dark and handsome' to a T. The three friends settled at a table near the back of the club. "Nikolas we invited a friend tonight. She's really naive. I don't want you corrupting her with your moody ways!" Lucky informed. "Great! This night just keeps getting better and better. I'll be stuck with her the whole night while you two make eyes with each other!", Nikolas said cynically. "Would you like to dance, beautiful?", Lucky asked charmingly at the same time ignoring Nikolas' comments. Without giving Liz the opportunity to respond, he had already whisked her off of
her feet and on to the dance floor. Just as Nikolas was going to go to the bar, he noticed the most magnificent woman he had ever seen. Her mocha skin and lucious lips made her so unique from all the others. Nikolas could feel his heart beating faster. He couldn't just walk up to her, could he? He decided, why not? He strolled quickly before the seat next her was taken by another man who wanted to work his charm on her. What was he thinking? Nikolas was often cold and moody. How could a man like him charm someone like her? "Excuse me, is this seat taken?", he asked strongly. "No, it's all yours."she said quietly. "My name's Nikolas. Are you new in town?". "I'm Gia and yes I am. You wouldn't happen to know Lucky Spencer or Elizabeth Webber?" she said. "How do you know them? Lucky is my brother! You must be the girl him and Liz were talking about.", he informed. "Yes", she blushed. Man, this girl really was shy. "Hey man! I thought you weren't going to bug her!" Lucky called
out. He could be so rude sometimes. Nikolas could just feel the need to reach out and strangle him! "Don't worry Lucky! He wasn't bothering me at all. We were just talking." Gia smiled at Nikolas. He could feel himself going crazy for her. If she only knew how he was feeling at that moment. Liz said," Well come on! Let's sit down already! My feet are aching!". "Well actually, I just dropped by to tell you that I have to be somewhere and I didn't want you guys thinking I ditched you. So I should be leaving now.", Gia stated. Nikolas' disappointment had reached his face and Lucky made careful note of it but chose not say anything. The four friends decided it was also a good time for them to go their separate ways for the night and each departed with good-byes.
Back at Wyndemere, Nikolas couldn't get Gia out of his mind. He thought of the way she smiled and looked. She was so beautiful. The nights at Wyndemere were so cold and lonely. Nikolas' uncle, Stefan, was always saying how great it would be for Nikolas to marry and completely fulfill his destiny as Prince Nikolas Stavrosivich Cassadine. Stavros. His father who was supposedly evil and kidnapped his mother. He was in love with her. Somehow, Nikolas could see that Stavros really did love his mother and that she would have probably learned to love him too if only Helena and Stefan weren't so meddlesome. However, his father did go about things the wrong way. Kidnapping was something that was completely normal for the family. Nikolas had to make the conscious decision to not be anything like his family. His mother Laura, was good-hearted and kind and that was the way that he wanted to be. It was what he strived to be. His uncle Stefan was always pressuring him to the Prince and to
act accordingly. How was he ever to decide who he really was with all the people that were trying to mold him into something that wasn't him. Frusterated. That was the word that best described the way Nikolas felt when he was havin one those one sided conversations with either his grandmother or his uncle. So many things were running through Nikolas' mind that it was impossible for him to fall asleep, therefore, making it another sleepless night for this lonely Cassadine.
"Lucky," Liz looked up, "I think that Nikolas may have a `thing' for Gia! Wouldn't it be great if they were to fall in love just like us! I really wish Nikolas would find someone that way he could be just as happy as we are." "Liz, I love you! You are so amazing. As for Nikolas and Gia, I'm not really that sure about it. Nikolas is so cold and sometimes acts like a snooty Prince even though he won't admit it. Gia is so different from him. She's naive and so trusting. I just don't think that those two would make a good couple." Lucky said. "Yeah, but don't you think that she is exactly what Nikolas needs? I mean, Gia could change Nikolas and teach him to be the loving and caring person that I know that he can be. Lucky, I wish that you could be supportive of your brother." Liz replied disappointedly. Lucky stated, "I do have his heart at best interest. It's just that I'm also thinking of Gia. She's new in town and doesn't know anything about the Nikolas or the entire
Cassadine clan for that matter. She wouldn't know what hit her if she ever got involved with Nikolas but it would be her own choice in whatever she does.". Liz stated matter-of-factly, " I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this potential love story will turn out, now won't we?"
"Hey! Goodmorning guys!" Gia said cheerfully as she placed her coffe on the dressing room table. "Hey Gia, listen, I don't think that there's gonna be a shoot today because Lucky said that the shots from yesterday were good enough. So you're free for the day! Lucky and I are going to Kelly's, would you like to join us?" Liz mentioned. "Umm...thanks for the offer but I think I'm just going to curl up with a book that I've been meaning to read. Maybe I'll go down to the docks and chill there for awhile." Gia said. It was early in the afternoon before Gia actually got a chance to go to the docks with her book. She began to read when she felt a shadow behing her. Feeling uncomfortable, she tried to just ease it off and stay concentrated on her book, however, her instincts were telling her to turn around and put a face to the shadow. Gia put the book down and swiftly turned around to see that it was Nikolas that was behind her. Nikolas said quietly not wanting to disturber her,
"Is this seat taken?". She looked up at him with a grin, "Didn't you use that line on me yesterday?". Nikolas smiled at her. She was so beautiful. He then sat down and proceeded to engage her in conversation. Nikolas shrugged his shoulders and replied, "Hey, it's one of my best one's!". Gia smiled and wondered who this gorgeous guy was. However, she certainly hoped that he wasn't interested in her. She quietly reminded herself that she was only in Port Charles for her career and she certainly had no time for boyfriends. But if he was just a friend, that wouldn't be breaking the rule would it? "So Nikolas, what is it that you do?", Gia inquired. He replied, "Well, actually my family runs a business and I'm just learning the ropes.".
He felt uneasy about giving too much information. Who knows what she already knew about his family or the type of people they were? He was not like them, especially his father. But she didn't know that....yet. Gia then decided to give him some information about herself, "That's cool. I'm modelling for a new fragrance called Deception.". Nikolas just smiled and said, " I know, my mother is Laura Spencer. She told me all about you. Do you like the job?" It was true. His mother had filled him in on the new model and how she was so wonderful. "It's fun, but sometimes it gets a little tiring. Besides, it's only a temporary job until I can decide what I really want to do with my life. The job is great though. It definitely has it's perks.", she stated.
Nikolas wonder how he could make this girl's dreams come true. He was completely smitten with her. If only she knew about his late restless night at Wyndamere. Trying to ease the feeling away, Nikolas asked, "So what is it exactly that you want to do with your life? Gia simply laughed brilliantly, "Well that's the part I haven't quite decided on yet! I have plenty of time so I'm in no rush.". "Hey Gia!", someone called from behind them. Nikolas turned around to see the guy who had kidnapped his best friend and caused her so much pain. Zander. He hated Zander for everything he had done to Emily. Poor Emily. She was alone in that rehab not being able to move. All because of that jerk Zander. He wished he could have protected her from Zander. Gia
"Hey Gia! You got it already or what? I don't have all day!" replied her exasperated photographer. Lucky. What a name thought Gia. "I'm coming already, sheesh!" Gia muttered. Lucky was an attractive guy who had beautiful blonde locks, sharp facial features and a toned body. He always tried to act professional in front of his girlfriend, Elizabeth. She was very pretty. Her brown and gold streaked hair, bright blue eyes and loveable personality made for good reasons as to why she and Lucky made a great couple. They were madly in love. Gia always thought true, deep and meaningful love was something that was unattainable but Lucky and Liz seemed to prove her completely wrong.
"Gia, you have nothing to worry about! You're beautiful and the camera loves you!" whispered Liz. Gia had just been signed as the new "Face of Deception" and it was her first day on the job. "Well here goes everything." Gia whispered to herself and leaped onto the set. This was her life now.
"Gia, you were fantastic! It was a great shoot!" Lucky stated excitedly. "Hey, why don't you come to Luke's with us? It'll be fun. We're going to meet a friend." said Liz. Gia nodded,"Sounds good. I think it's about time I started making friends other than my photographer and his girlfriend who are paid to be nice to me!".
"Hey, Cassadine!", Nikolas heard. Lucky. Who else would yell his name in front of a crowd of people who despised his family? Nikolas belonged to a family filled with dark secrets, evil, and the list goes on. He was not going to be part of that, he decided early on. He was different. He turned around to greet Lucky and Liz with his bright smile and dark looks. His hair was black and he fit the description of `tall, dark and handsome' to a T. The three friends settled at a table near the back of the club. "Nikolas we invited a friend tonight. She's really naive. I don't want you corrupting her with your moody ways!" Lucky informed. "Great! This night just keeps getting better and better. I'll be stuck with her the whole night while you two make eyes with each other!", Nikolas said cynically. "Would you like to dance, beautiful?", Lucky asked charmingly at the same time ignoring Nikolas' comments. Without giving Liz the opportunity to respond, he had already whisked her off of
her feet and on to the dance floor. Just as Nikolas was going to go to the bar, he noticed the most magnificent woman he had ever seen. Her mocha skin and lucious lips made her so unique from all the others. Nikolas could feel his heart beating faster. He couldn't just walk up to her, could he? He decided, why not? He strolled quickly before the seat next her was taken by another man who wanted to work his charm on her. What was he thinking? Nikolas was often cold and moody. How could a man like him charm someone like her? "Excuse me, is this seat taken?", he asked strongly. "No, it's all yours."she said quietly. "My name's Nikolas. Are you new in town?". "I'm Gia and yes I am. You wouldn't happen to know Lucky Spencer or Elizabeth Webber?" she said. "How do you know them? Lucky is my brother! You must be the girl him and Liz were talking about.", he informed. "Yes", she blushed. Man, this girl really was shy. "Hey man! I thought you weren't going to bug her!" Lucky called
out. He could be so rude sometimes. Nikolas could just feel the need to reach out and strangle him! "Don't worry Lucky! He wasn't bothering me at all. We were just talking." Gia smiled at Nikolas. He could feel himself going crazy for her. If she only knew how he was feeling at that moment. Liz said," Well come on! Let's sit down already! My feet are aching!". "Well actually, I just dropped by to tell you that I have to be somewhere and I didn't want you guys thinking I ditched you. So I should be leaving now.", Gia stated. Nikolas' disappointment had reached his face and Lucky made careful note of it but chose not say anything. The four friends decided it was also a good time for them to go their separate ways for the night and each departed with good-byes.
Back at Wyndemere, Nikolas couldn't get Gia out of his mind. He thought of the way she smiled and looked. She was so beautiful. The nights at Wyndemere were so cold and lonely. Nikolas' uncle, Stefan, was always saying how great it would be for Nikolas to marry and completely fulfill his destiny as Prince Nikolas Stavrosivich Cassadine. Stavros. His father who was supposedly evil and kidnapped his mother. He was in love with her. Somehow, Nikolas could see that Stavros really did love his mother and that she would have probably learned to love him too if only Helena and Stefan weren't so meddlesome. However, his father did go about things the wrong way. Kidnapping was something that was completely normal for the family. Nikolas had to make the conscious decision to not be anything like his family. His mother Laura, was good-hearted and kind and that was the way that he wanted to be. It was what he strived to be. His uncle Stefan was always pressuring him to the Prince and to
act accordingly. How was he ever to decide who he really was with all the people that were trying to mold him into something that wasn't him. Frusterated. That was the word that best described the way Nikolas felt when he was havin one those one sided conversations with either his grandmother or his uncle. So many things were running through Nikolas' mind that it was impossible for him to fall asleep, therefore, making it another sleepless night for this lonely Cassadine.
"Lucky," Liz looked up, "I think that Nikolas may have a `thing' for Gia! Wouldn't it be great if they were to fall in love just like us! I really wish Nikolas would find someone that way he could be just as happy as we are." "Liz, I love you! You are so amazing. As for Nikolas and Gia, I'm not really that sure about it. Nikolas is so cold and sometimes acts like a snooty Prince even though he won't admit it. Gia is so different from him. She's naive and so trusting. I just don't think that those two would make a good couple." Lucky said. "Yeah, but don't you think that she is exactly what Nikolas needs? I mean, Gia could change Nikolas and teach him to be the loving and caring person that I know that he can be. Lucky, I wish that you could be supportive of your brother." Liz replied disappointedly. Lucky stated, "I do have his heart at best interest. It's just that I'm also thinking of Gia. She's new in town and doesn't know anything about the Nikolas or the entire
Cassadine clan for that matter. She wouldn't know what hit her if she ever got involved with Nikolas but it would be her own choice in whatever she does.". Liz stated matter-of-factly, " I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this potential love story will turn out, now won't we?"
"Hey! Goodmorning guys!" Gia said cheerfully as she placed her coffe on the dressing room table. "Hey Gia, listen, I don't think that there's gonna be a shoot today because Lucky said that the shots from yesterday were good enough. So you're free for the day! Lucky and I are going to Kelly's, would you like to join us?" Liz mentioned. "Umm...thanks for the offer but I think I'm just going to curl up with a book that I've been meaning to read. Maybe I'll go down to the docks and chill there for awhile." Gia said. It was early in the afternoon before Gia actually got a chance to go to the docks with her book. She began to read when she felt a shadow behing her. Feeling uncomfortable, she tried to just ease it off and stay concentrated on her book, however, her instincts were telling her to turn around and put a face to the shadow. Gia put the book down and swiftly turned around to see that it was Nikolas that was behind her. Nikolas said quietly not wanting to disturber her,
"Is this seat taken?". She looked up at him with a grin, "Didn't you use that line on me yesterday?". Nikolas smiled at her. She was so beautiful. He then sat down and proceeded to engage her in conversation. Nikolas shrugged his shoulders and replied, "Hey, it's one of my best one's!". Gia smiled and wondered who this gorgeous guy was. However, she certainly hoped that he wasn't interested in her. She quietly reminded herself that she was only in Port Charles for her career and she certainly had no time for boyfriends. But if he was just a friend, that wouldn't be breaking the rule would it? "So Nikolas, what is it that you do?", Gia inquired. He replied, "Well, actually my family runs a business and I'm just learning the ropes.".
He felt uneasy about giving too much information. Who knows what she already knew about his family or the type of people they were? He was not like them, especially his father. But she didn't know that....yet. Gia then decided to give him some information about herself, "That's cool. I'm modelling for a new fragrance called Deception.". Nikolas just smiled and said, " I know, my mother is Laura Spencer. She told me all about you. Do you like the job?" It was true. His mother had filled him in on the new model and how she was so wonderful. "It's fun, but sometimes it gets a little tiring. Besides, it's only a temporary job until I can decide what I really want to do with my life. The job is great though. It definitely has it's perks.", she stated.
Nikolas wonder how he could make this girl's dreams come true. He was completely smitten with her. If only she knew about his late restless night at Wyndamere. Trying to ease the feeling away, Nikolas asked, "So what is it exactly that you want to do with your life? Gia simply laughed brilliantly, "Well that's the part I haven't quite decided on yet! I have plenty of time so I'm in no rush.". "Hey Gia!", someone called from behind them. Nikolas turned around to see the guy who had kidnapped his best friend and caused her so much pain. Zander. He hated Zander for everything he had done to Emily. Poor Emily. She was alone in that rehab not being able to move. All because of that jerk Zander. He wished he could have protected her from Zander. Gia