1 The Same Coin
Chapter Six: Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
By Jessie
2 Port Charles
Jax was really worried. He'd been all over town looking for Skye but had found no trace of her. Edward gleefully informed him that she hadn't shown up for work that day. He continued with a few snide remarks about Skye's lack of respect for Lila and the trust she'd placed in her, but Jax didn't stay to listen. He then went to General Hospital to see if Alan might know his daughter's whereabouts. He was told that the Drs. Quartermaine had taken a day off due to their son's homecoming. If A.J. were back from St. Sophia, it would make sense that Skye would want to be there to see him. But why wouldn't she tell him? He knew going back to that house wouldn't be easy, why would she want to face her family alone? Didn't she understand that he wanted her to come to him for help, that she didn't always have to take on the world by herself? Sighing, he left GH and drove to the mansion.
3 Las Vegas-Hotel Suite
Sonny Corinthos was just waking up from a really good dream. It was surreal, but good. He couldn't remember everything, but he kept seeing flashes of memories of Antoinette and him in bed together. But they weren't just visual; he could actually remember the feel of her kisses, the warmth of her body. Something was off though. Antoinette's hair was curly, he'd always teased her about how thick and unruly it was, but in his dream her hair was straight. His mind struggled to wake fully and remember what seemed to be nagging at his brain. He focused on the image of her face, her straight auburn hair, and his eyes flew open. Skye was gone. He pulled the sheets back to reveal another surprise. He was completely naked. The pieces clicked into place and Sonny grinned. His lovely new wife had taken advantage of him while he slept. He chuckled. This was going to be fun.
Skye sat in the living room of the suite trying to figure out what she was going to do about the mess that was now her life. Two days ago, everything had been pretty near perfect. She'd had the perfect man, a promising new career, and a chance to finally gain the respect of her family. Then, once again, Sonny came into her life and pulled it all right out from under her. The man was the human equivalent of a tornado. Blowing into people's lives, he utterly destroyed them, and then blew away; leaving them to deal with the wreckage he left behind. During their first encounter, she'd been young and blindly trusting of the man she loved, and she'd suffered for it. When he left her, Antoinette had shattered into a million pieces, never to be seen again. In her place, Skye rose up like a phoenix from the ashes, and changed everything.
Putting on his pants, Sonny left the bedroom to look for Skye. He found her sitting in the living room alone, dressed immaculately. She looked at him when he entered the room, but said nothing. From her deliberately blank expression, he could tell that she was trying to act as though nothing had happened. He knew she was hoping he wouldn't remember, but he watched as her hands shook slightly, and he knew she was nervous. He chuckled inwardly at her discomfort. For the time being, however, he would say nothing. Let her wonder if he remembered or not.
" Well, I see you've slept," he said calmly, "And changed clothes."
" Yes," she answered simply.
" Nice suit, pink's a good color for you. Brings out your hair," he said grinning evilly.
" I'm glad you like it," she said sweetly, " After all, you paid for it."
" That's alright, you'll earn it, I'm sure," Sonny replied in a silky voice. She blushed furiously, and her eyes snapped fire at him, but she kept silent, though it looked like she was biting her tongue in half.
" Since legally I'm your wife," she said coldly, " I'd appreciate it if you'd stop insinuating that I'm a whore."
"That's a very good point. You are legally my wife, so it's time we discussed the terms of this marriage," he replied evenly. He walked over to the desk in the corner, and opening the top drawer, withdrew a stack of paper. He brought them over to her and placed them in her lap.
"What's this, a pre-nup?" Skye asked sarcastically " Trust me, in the totally foreseeable event of our annulment, I promise not to ask for half your territory."
" No, though that's not a bad idea." Sonny said, grinning. " This is what the world will think our impromptu marriage is really about."
Skye began skimming the documents, the contents of which caused her to look up at him and say, " This says you're giving me you ELQ stock."
Dimpling deeply, Sonny said, " That's right, Skye, as it's written, you received all of my shares in your family's company the minute you married me. This should give you some leverage against Edward, who I'm sure will try to boot you out the minute he gets an opportunity. Some wedding present, huh?"
" What are you trying to pull, Corinthos?" Skye asked angrily.
" Do you think I really want everyone to know why you married me? To save A.J. from the hit I put out on him? I don't need Candyboy breathing down my neck, trying to rescue his lady fair from the big bad mobster." Eyes hard, he continued, " It's much better for me if he believes the reason you're with me is for a far less noble reason."
" So, I get the shares, what do you get?"
He walked over to where she sat and stood over her. He reached down and caressed the side of her face and replied, " You."
Fear and loathing and something else coursed through her veins. Her heart beat furiously in her chest, as she looked into those deep, dark, dangerous eyes of his. His hand lazily made its way down her neck and almost to her breast before her sense of self-preservation kicked in. Skye pushed his hand aside and said coldly, " I'm afraid I don't understand."
" I get a very sexy, WILLING wife, who just happens to be the sister of my enemy. A sister for a sister." He continued, " When I called off that hit, I opened myself up to anyone who might want to take over my territory. By marrying you, I've disrespected A.J., so even though I cancelled the hit, I still exacted revenge, so I don't look weak. On a more personal level, I now have insurance that my sister won't be harmed. A.J. wouldn't dare hurt Courtney now, not while I have you."
" You know," Skye said, " Every time I think you've gone as low as you can, you always manage to surprise me and go three steps lower. How do you do it?"
" Practice," Sonny answered with a grin.
" As brilliant as this scheme is, Jax isn't stupid. He'll figure out that there's no amount of stock you could give me that would get me to marry you." She replied rather smugly.
" While I don't agree with you about Candyboy's IQ, I have to agree that he'd eventually figure out the truth, so that's why we're going to distract him. In public, you and I are going to look every inch the happy couple. We have undeniable chemistry, Skye, and an interesting history. Those things coupled with a deep fear of being second choice to his worst enemy should distract White Knight Jax long enough to get what I want."
Disgusted, Skye said, " He'll never believe that I'd prefer you to him."
Those words hurt. He grasped her arms and pulled her upright until she was inches away from his face. He looked her in the eyes and said in a deadly voice, " He'd better believe it, for your brother's sake."
Skye's face drained of color and she nodded mutely.
Satisfied, he let go of her and called out, " Johnny?"
Instantly, Johnny appeared and said, " Yes, Mr. Corinthos?"
" Go downstairs and buy me a suit; something in navy blue."
" Yes, sir," and Johnny was gone as quickly as he'd arrived.
He reached into his pocket and withdrew a black velvet box. He handed it to Skye and said with bitterness, " I think you'll find this better than my first effort." Without waiting to watch her open it, he turned and stalked off, flinging over his shoulder, "We'll be leaving in an hour."
Skye opened the box and gasped. It was a beautiful ring. The clear, light green color signaled the emerald was a natural stone, and probably a very costly one at that. It was set in white gold filigree and looked to be an antique. It was a beautiful ring, but as she placed it on her finger, she couldn't help but remember another ring that Sonny Corinthos had given her.
-TBC-
Author's Notes:
I'm sorry that this part has been so long in coming. I've just suffered from a complete lack of inspiration from GH these days. Skye hasn't had many scenes and Sonny is making an idiot out of himself! But, I think I'm finally back on track. Hope you like
Feedback is not only appreciated, it's cherished!
Jessie
Chapter Six: Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
By Jessie
2 Port Charles
Jax was really worried. He'd been all over town looking for Skye but had found no trace of her. Edward gleefully informed him that she hadn't shown up for work that day. He continued with a few snide remarks about Skye's lack of respect for Lila and the trust she'd placed in her, but Jax didn't stay to listen. He then went to General Hospital to see if Alan might know his daughter's whereabouts. He was told that the Drs. Quartermaine had taken a day off due to their son's homecoming. If A.J. were back from St. Sophia, it would make sense that Skye would want to be there to see him. But why wouldn't she tell him? He knew going back to that house wouldn't be easy, why would she want to face her family alone? Didn't she understand that he wanted her to come to him for help, that she didn't always have to take on the world by herself? Sighing, he left GH and drove to the mansion.
3 Las Vegas-Hotel Suite
Sonny Corinthos was just waking up from a really good dream. It was surreal, but good. He couldn't remember everything, but he kept seeing flashes of memories of Antoinette and him in bed together. But they weren't just visual; he could actually remember the feel of her kisses, the warmth of her body. Something was off though. Antoinette's hair was curly, he'd always teased her about how thick and unruly it was, but in his dream her hair was straight. His mind struggled to wake fully and remember what seemed to be nagging at his brain. He focused on the image of her face, her straight auburn hair, and his eyes flew open. Skye was gone. He pulled the sheets back to reveal another surprise. He was completely naked. The pieces clicked into place and Sonny grinned. His lovely new wife had taken advantage of him while he slept. He chuckled. This was going to be fun.
Skye sat in the living room of the suite trying to figure out what she was going to do about the mess that was now her life. Two days ago, everything had been pretty near perfect. She'd had the perfect man, a promising new career, and a chance to finally gain the respect of her family. Then, once again, Sonny came into her life and pulled it all right out from under her. The man was the human equivalent of a tornado. Blowing into people's lives, he utterly destroyed them, and then blew away; leaving them to deal with the wreckage he left behind. During their first encounter, she'd been young and blindly trusting of the man she loved, and she'd suffered for it. When he left her, Antoinette had shattered into a million pieces, never to be seen again. In her place, Skye rose up like a phoenix from the ashes, and changed everything.
Putting on his pants, Sonny left the bedroom to look for Skye. He found her sitting in the living room alone, dressed immaculately. She looked at him when he entered the room, but said nothing. From her deliberately blank expression, he could tell that she was trying to act as though nothing had happened. He knew she was hoping he wouldn't remember, but he watched as her hands shook slightly, and he knew she was nervous. He chuckled inwardly at her discomfort. For the time being, however, he would say nothing. Let her wonder if he remembered or not.
" Well, I see you've slept," he said calmly, "And changed clothes."
" Yes," she answered simply.
" Nice suit, pink's a good color for you. Brings out your hair," he said grinning evilly.
" I'm glad you like it," she said sweetly, " After all, you paid for it."
" That's alright, you'll earn it, I'm sure," Sonny replied in a silky voice. She blushed furiously, and her eyes snapped fire at him, but she kept silent, though it looked like she was biting her tongue in half.
" Since legally I'm your wife," she said coldly, " I'd appreciate it if you'd stop insinuating that I'm a whore."
"That's a very good point. You are legally my wife, so it's time we discussed the terms of this marriage," he replied evenly. He walked over to the desk in the corner, and opening the top drawer, withdrew a stack of paper. He brought them over to her and placed them in her lap.
"What's this, a pre-nup?" Skye asked sarcastically " Trust me, in the totally foreseeable event of our annulment, I promise not to ask for half your territory."
" No, though that's not a bad idea." Sonny said, grinning. " This is what the world will think our impromptu marriage is really about."
Skye began skimming the documents, the contents of which caused her to look up at him and say, " This says you're giving me you ELQ stock."
Dimpling deeply, Sonny said, " That's right, Skye, as it's written, you received all of my shares in your family's company the minute you married me. This should give you some leverage against Edward, who I'm sure will try to boot you out the minute he gets an opportunity. Some wedding present, huh?"
" What are you trying to pull, Corinthos?" Skye asked angrily.
" Do you think I really want everyone to know why you married me? To save A.J. from the hit I put out on him? I don't need Candyboy breathing down my neck, trying to rescue his lady fair from the big bad mobster." Eyes hard, he continued, " It's much better for me if he believes the reason you're with me is for a far less noble reason."
" So, I get the shares, what do you get?"
He walked over to where she sat and stood over her. He reached down and caressed the side of her face and replied, " You."
Fear and loathing and something else coursed through her veins. Her heart beat furiously in her chest, as she looked into those deep, dark, dangerous eyes of his. His hand lazily made its way down her neck and almost to her breast before her sense of self-preservation kicked in. Skye pushed his hand aside and said coldly, " I'm afraid I don't understand."
" I get a very sexy, WILLING wife, who just happens to be the sister of my enemy. A sister for a sister." He continued, " When I called off that hit, I opened myself up to anyone who might want to take over my territory. By marrying you, I've disrespected A.J., so even though I cancelled the hit, I still exacted revenge, so I don't look weak. On a more personal level, I now have insurance that my sister won't be harmed. A.J. wouldn't dare hurt Courtney now, not while I have you."
" You know," Skye said, " Every time I think you've gone as low as you can, you always manage to surprise me and go three steps lower. How do you do it?"
" Practice," Sonny answered with a grin.
" As brilliant as this scheme is, Jax isn't stupid. He'll figure out that there's no amount of stock you could give me that would get me to marry you." She replied rather smugly.
" While I don't agree with you about Candyboy's IQ, I have to agree that he'd eventually figure out the truth, so that's why we're going to distract him. In public, you and I are going to look every inch the happy couple. We have undeniable chemistry, Skye, and an interesting history. Those things coupled with a deep fear of being second choice to his worst enemy should distract White Knight Jax long enough to get what I want."
Disgusted, Skye said, " He'll never believe that I'd prefer you to him."
Those words hurt. He grasped her arms and pulled her upright until she was inches away from his face. He looked her in the eyes and said in a deadly voice, " He'd better believe it, for your brother's sake."
Skye's face drained of color and she nodded mutely.
Satisfied, he let go of her and called out, " Johnny?"
Instantly, Johnny appeared and said, " Yes, Mr. Corinthos?"
" Go downstairs and buy me a suit; something in navy blue."
" Yes, sir," and Johnny was gone as quickly as he'd arrived.
He reached into his pocket and withdrew a black velvet box. He handed it to Skye and said with bitterness, " I think you'll find this better than my first effort." Without waiting to watch her open it, he turned and stalked off, flinging over his shoulder, "We'll be leaving in an hour."
Skye opened the box and gasped. It was a beautiful ring. The clear, light green color signaled the emerald was a natural stone, and probably a very costly one at that. It was set in white gold filigree and looked to be an antique. It was a beautiful ring, but as she placed it on her finger, she couldn't help but remember another ring that Sonny Corinthos had given her.
-TBC-
Author's Notes:
I'm sorry that this part has been so long in coming. I've just suffered from a complete lack of inspiration from GH these days. Skye hasn't had many scenes and Sonny is making an idiot out of himself! But, I think I'm finally back on track. Hope you like
Feedback is not only appreciated, it's cherished!
Jessie
