Chapter Five
When Gia finally reached the docks, she saw that Nikolas was standing, overlooking the water. She had to get away before he saw her. "Gia? Is that you?", he turned around and questioned. Gia didn't know what to say. As she began to turn around to leave he grabbed her by the arm. "Hey, what's wrong?", he said as he noticed her tear stained face. Gia gave up trying to shield her clearly distraught state. "EVERYTHING! Everything is wrong.", she cried. Nikolas gestured her towards the bench and the two sat down. Nikolas allowed her head to rest on him. "Why don't you tell me what happen? I'm sure that it's not as bad as you think it is", he said trying to reassure her. "You don't know what happened.", Gia said, not wanting to tell him what happened between Zander and her or even what happened with that woman.
Not wanting her to leave, Nikolas suggested, "Hey, why don't you come to my place so you can rest. Then when you're ready, we can talk about whatever happened." "No, I... I can't.", Gia stammered. "Come on.", Nikolas said as he got up. Gia didn't have the strength to fight him. She simply allowed him to lead her to wherever he planned to go.
They arrived at Nikolas' cottage. This is perfect, Nikolas thought. I just need to get her faraway from Port Charles. Alone. With me. She'll learn to love me. I know she will. He led her to his couch. "Here sit down. Why don't you calm down for a bit and then you can tell me everything that happened.", Nikolas said quietly in her ear. Gia just laid in his arms. She felt so comfortable and never wanted him to let go. He was warm and she could smell his soft cologne. No this is crazy, Gia thought. She needed to get away from him. His breath on her neck was intoxicating her. She gently spoke, "Nikolas, I better go. It's getting really late.". "No, don't go. You can stay here with me. I'll take care of you!", Nikolas tried to convince her. Trying to think fast, something came over Nikolas. It was dark. Something that he had never experienced before in his life. His intentions suddenly became clear to him. "Gia, let me get you something warm to drink and then you can think about leaving. How does that sound?" he spoke. Gia sighed, "I guess that would be okay.". Nikolas then got up and made his way to the kitchen. His mind wasn't working clearly. He took a mug from the cabinet and placed it on the table. Before he knew it, Nikolas was slipping the white substance into Gia's cup. Helena had given it to him awhile back. He didn't quite remember why, though. He stirred in the hot chocolate and slowly walked it into the living room. Gia grasped the cup gently. She appreciated its warmth. Nikolas watched intently as she took her sips. "Nikolas...." Gia murmured. "Yeah, Gia?", Nikolas said, knowing exactly what was happening. "Nikolas, I feel dizzy. Why is the room spinning?" Gia spoke breathily. The substance was used as a very strong sedative. Nikolas held Gia as she fell into his arms. Not knowing what to do next, Nikolas went with his first instinct. He called for the Cassadine jet to be fuelled and lifted Gia and walked out the door.