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Chap.7: Let the games begin"Jason where the hell are we?" He flinched visibly at the unexpected outburst, Courtney's eyes narrowing as she gestured towards the strip of land outside the plane. Jason looked out over the long stretch of beach, the white sand and sparkling water, the essence of paradise.
"Jason, the Dominican Republic, where we are supposed to get a divorce, actually has roads and people around" Courtney's arms flailed through the air. Jason only peered over her shoulder, observing in silent amusement the single house, situated directly in the center of the beach.
"I'm going to talk to the captain, please continue to put all your effort into solving this situation" Courtney commented exasperated, sarcasm dripping off her words. He could only watch while she pushed past him towards the front of the jet, her face set in grim determination.
Carly looked over the extensively laid out selection of shoes and dresses, varying in color. Brenda stood towards the side her eyes raking over the many options, with growing giddiness. Kevin could only sink further into his chair, wrestling almost painfully with the stack of clothing packages piled high over his head. Brenda flipped through some dresses, throwing the prospects on top of Kevin's makeshift fort. Adding to Kevin's misery were the looks of sympathy from every male passerby, course that could have something to do with the fact I' m holding their purses, he thought bitterly, adjusting himself so he could see above the parcels.
"So when exactly do I get to see Courtney?" Kevin inquired, earning puzzled looks from both women.
"Kev, Courtney has a lot of wedding planning to do, you might not see her for weeks, months, but until then you can spend all your free time with us" Carly snickered at Brenda's statement, Kevin's facial expression was priceless.
"Umm… Don't you two work or sleep?"
"Nope, we'll sleep when were dead, now lets pay for this stuff and go drinking" Carly nodded towards the sales lady, sending Kevin to the cash with the chosen items. Brenda hauled Carly to the corner of the room, a scowl etched onto her face.
"You never said anything about spending my evenings playing drinking games with you" She whispered harshly, as Carly wrenched her wrist from her vice-like grip.
"Look hun, it's simple we go to the bar get a little rowdy and introduce Kevin to the seedier side of Port Charles"
"Oh so the side between the 711 on this corner and the gas station on the other, there isn't enough town to be considered seedy" Brenda's voice rose, gathering attention from the customers milling about.
"There might not be a lot of town but there sure are a lot of cops willing to help a couple of damsels in distress or instigators" Carly replied flippantly, a slow grin spreading across her face at the sight of Brenda's attempt at not being interested, which failed dismally.
"Ok tell me"
Courtney was fuming as she left the front of the plane and began to walk back towards Jason, who was sitting casually on the planes steps taking in the warmth of the sun and the light sea breeze. The blonde quieted briefly, her anger slowly dissipating as she took in the spectacular beauty of the island draped in early twilight. Sitting at Jason's side, the pair silently took in the sound of the gently lapping waves, retreating from the shore.
"The captain says he needs to go to a neighboring island to refuel but he might be able to take us back by tomorrow morning" Courtney explained quietly, her eyes darting towards Jason, who remained expressionless.
"Okay, well you sit here and I'll venture on towards our brief home" Courtney sighed, stepping off the steps and grabbing her bag, before walking through the rapidly cooling sand. Within an instant he was at her side, sweeping the duffle bag from her hand, before she could protest. The scene had played out in her mind before, everyday since she had left, the little alternate reality in her head had imagined being stuck on a deserted island with him. Yet at this moment with darkness fast approaching and the scent of the ocean wafting towards her, Courtney couldn't help the nervousness that crept into her stomach.
What if I'm making a mistake, She thought glancing down at the large diamond sparkling in the moonlight, and back towards the man she at one time thought of as her one and only.
Carly and Brenda downed another shot each, their drinking game appearing to draw the clientele's attention. Kevin could only sit back and nurse his beer in silence, his eyes taking in the bars dark interior, a few men gathered around the pool table shooting him a quick glance, before fixating on his intoxicated escorts.
Brenda took a swig from her shot glass, downing the liquid in seconds before breaking out into a gleaming smile.
Leaning over she motioned to Carly to do the same " How many more ice-tea shots do I have to down until your plan gets in motion?" The brunette whispered, watching as Carly's eyes danced around the room before landing on one man in particular.
"Ready to play bait?" Brenda rolled her eyes, going over her options before realizing she had none.
"Were playing bait, remember?"
"That's what I meant calm down Barbie" Brenda's head shot-up at the latest barb, her well-controlled rage slowly slipping.
"Don't even go there…" Before she could finish the sentence, Carly grabbed her by the arm and hauled her towards the bar, fake smiling the entire way. Leaning against the old oak countertop, Brenda watched uninterested as Carly ordered another round and turned back towards the smoky interior. The brunette grew suddenly wary of the look that appeared in her eyes as a group of bikers began to walk towards them. The leader looked directly at Brenda, a slow grin breaking out as his eyes raked over the length of her body. The brunette fought the urge to vomit, at the sight of the bald overweight leather wearing, most likely drunk man, making his way towards her and focused on the three others. The group varied in age, the youngest appearing to be in his late 30's, each one sported a range of unattractive tattoos and way too gelled hair. For once in her life Brenda had nowhere to run, especially since Carly seemed to conveniently be avoiding looking at their approaching suitors.
"You better have a plan or I swear…" Brenda stopped mid sentence as the group of unsavory men draped around them. The scent of beer and burnt rubber permeating the air.
"Well aren't you two lovely ladies looking all lonesome," The leader rasped, his hand snaking out to rub Brenda's cheek, despite her desperate flinch to back away.
" Hey leave her alone or our date will take you outside" Carly announced, in a proud voice, her finger shooting out towards Kevin who looked rather lonesome in the corner. Then it hit him, shock dismay, the group leaders sudden death stare, followed by what sounded like a scoff.
"You expect that malnourished mamas boy to take us on"
Carly stepped up hands on hips and a scowl slipping onto her face " Kevin over there could kick your sorry butt all the way to the moon" The dark blonde finished, noticing Kevin's frantic waves for the fist time, waving back was her response and it definitely wasn't the one he wanted. Brenda could only watch in silent fascination, while Carly weaved her little plan into action and the bikers became her willing puppets. I gotta learn how to work this technique on Jax, the brunette thought. Kevin gulped as the group narrowed in around him, each fist pounding against palm sounding ten times louder in his head, along with the fast paced beating of his heart.
Carly turned to Brenda taking a slow sip of her drink before speaking "Let the games begin"
Courtney walked through the house, the single floor partitioned into a few separate rooms. What caught her attention was the centerpiece of the main room, the king sized bed draped in light white sheets. The blonde stopped dead in her tracks, Jason colliding with her back and finally being forced to inspect the two good to be true house.
"There's no couch anywhere," She sputtered, gesturing wildly towards her latest problem. Jason could see the feverish flush invading her cheeks and knew her problem was being in that close of proximity with him again.
All he could do was shrug nonchalantly and drop the bags at his feet " So what if there's no couch if you're here to get a divorce, there's obviously no chance of you wanting to sleep with me"
"Right, so umm… I" Courtney couldn't seem to get her brain and mouth to connect and for once all she could was stand and gape openly at Jason. Looking into his eyes wasn't the best way to resolve the situation, she thought regretting meeting his crystal blue gaze. A knock on the door found her letting on the breath she had been holding and rushing towards it. A statuesque redhead stood at the entrance, proof that maybe the island wasn't nearly as deserted as they thought.
"My name is Jenny and I'm just here to make sure everything is set up for your stay and to deliver these" She motioned towards several delivery men behind her, each carrying a few bags and parcels into the house. Courtney could only sit back and observe the long line of deliveries make their way through the door.
"Umm were only going to be here for an evening" Courtney took in Jenny's amused expression with wary eyes.
"Mrs. Corinthos said you would say that so here is the letter to go along with these packages" Jenny handed over the manila envelope, before making her way to the door.
"Wait can't we leave with you" Courtney knew she was grasping at nonexistence straws but she just couldn't be alone with him, her resolve had already begun to permanently weaken.
Jenny only shook her head " Sorry we came on a boat from the mainland and I'm under strict orders to make sure you don't leave"
"What do you have guards with guns surrounding the island?"
Jenny only flashed a grin as a reply before leaving.
Courtney looked around the room, the walls beginning to close in on her. Jason ripped open the note to cause a small distraction from the obvious discomfort.
Hey,
Obviously you now know you will be here for a while, Brenda and I feel it's time you too reconnect and we get to know Kevin. Talk to you in about two weeks and have fun!
P.S: Brenda decided you didn't have enough clothes so she included those in the food delivery.
P.P.S: No Courtney swimming home is not an option.
Love Carly
Jason and Courtney glanced at each other, both feeling suddenly energized and nervous at the prospect of two weeks alone on a beautiful island.
"Let the games begin" Courtney muttered beneath her breath.
The cell door slammed shut in front of a rather bloody and bruised Kevin. Carly and Brenda stood on the outside looking in with apologetic expressions.
"Were so sorry, we'll get you out we promise" Carly smiled reassuringly.
"Ya cause we have tomorrow all planned out, you wouldn't want to miss any of it"
Brenda finished, noticing the slight exhaustion on his face at the thought. The two women walked towards the exit, waiting until they were out of earshot to speak.
"Brenda meet me here tomorrow at nine and come with a lot of one dollar bills" Brenda merely raised an eyebrow, yawning as the events of the day began to weigh heavy on her.
"Whatever I'll be here"
"On time"
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