Chapter 5- The Plot Thickens
She got out of the shower and blow dried her hair. She slipped into a black tube top with dark jeans and black high healed sandals with a little bit of sparkle. She put on her favorite diamond hoop earrings, and a brilliant blue necklace. She flawlessly applied her makeup. She was going to visit Jason. Sonny Corinthos didn't know who she was, so it wouldn't be a big deal if she should show up at Jason's penthouse. She knew Jason didn't want Sonny or his wife Carly finding out about her though. According to Jason, Carly was a bit of a busybody. But she needed to see Jason. She was desperate. She was about to leave when Kemen walked in to her room.
"I have good news mi subió" he said.
"What is it?" she asked.
"I just finished your job for you. I got Jason Morgan"
"No" she gasped. "You killed Jason?"
"Well, that was the original plan. But instead, we decided to just take him back here and keep him in the catacombs. We can use him to get to Corinthos" said Kemen
"You have no right to be doing my job" said Serena, a little bit relieved that Jason wasn't dead, but still angry that he was being held against his will.
"We always help each other out, what's wrong with that?" asked Kemen.
"This was my target" she said. "God, why does everybody think I need help?"
"We don't. We all just worry about you. Especially with getting Morgan. You have never had this much trouble getting your mark"
"Whatever. I want to guard him. If I couldn't have at least captured him, I want to be able to make sure he doesn't get away"
"Fine, but I have to tell you, it's going to be boring. Uncle Basilio had him beaten up a little, but other than that, Morgan's just been sitting there. He isn't struggling at all"
"Alright, then I'll bring a magazine"
"Fine, your choice" he said, walking out and leaving her alone.
Serena was so relieved that he wasn't dead. But still, Jason was being kept in the catacombs. The catacombs weren't really catacombs. It was really just an intricate basement system on their compound. But they were so dark, depressing, and musty, that Serena had named them the catacombs. She got out a somewhat large Prada bag, and filled it with towels. She knew that Jason would be pretty bruised and beaten from her Uncle. Uncle Basilio was really Adrian's Uncle, and Armando's brother, but she and Kemen still called him Uncle. Armando loved her and Kemen, but Basilio, a bitter man, hated her. He thought she was trash, and that she was using his nephew. Of course, Armando was in charge, so he couldn't take action against her, but if it was up to Basilio, she would be out on the streets along with her brother, both banished from the Sandoval family. Serena went into the kitchen and got some ice which she put in a plastic bag, and then put it in the purse. She also got some food, making one of her famous sandwiches. Even a sandwich was made complicated by her. She always added spices and special sauces. She was a good cook. She had inherited that Spanish stereotype. She also got two big water bottles. She put a magazine in the bag, covering the food, towels, and ice. She grabbed the bag and water bottles and walked down to the catacombs.
Kemen was waiting for her.
"See, I brought entertainment and water" she said holding up the bag and water bottles.
"I see that" said Kemen, slightly amused. Kemen turned to the guard standing by the door and explained to him that Serena would be taking care of the prisoner. All the guards knew Serena could kick all their asses, and that not even Morgan would be a match for her, so he shrugged it off, happy to have the afternoon off. After making sure both Kemen and the guard were gone, Serena unlocked the door to Jason's cell.
Jason's head was pounding. His whole body hurt from Sandoval treating him like a punching bag. He knew that Serena was his only hope. He heard the key in the lock turn and he prayed for Serena. But he knew it wouldn't be her. She needed to keep up appearances for her husband. She needed to pretend like she didn't care about Jason. He had a feeling it was Sandoval, coming back to beat him up again. His heart swelled with happiness as he saw her familiar face.
"Oh Jason" she said, running over to him. He was chained to the wall by short chains around his wrists, so he wasn't able to move much. He was still able to nearly put his hands on her face though as she pressed her lips against his, the two kissing with passion.
"I am so sorry that they did this to you. Are you ok?" she asked.
"I'm fine" he said.
"Good" she responded, getting up to close the door.
"Are those for me?" he asked motioning to the water bottles. "My throat is so sore"
"Of course they are" she said uncapping one of the water bottles and holding it to his parched lips so that he could drink.
"Headache?" she asked him
"Yeah" he said. "Your husband's men had to knock me out to get me here"
"I figured as much. Here, take this" she said digging into her bag and pulling out a container of Advil. She took out two pills and put them in Jason's mouth before giving him more water.
"Thanks" he said once he swallowed them.
"I also have food, but let me take care of your bruises and cuts first before this ice melts" she said pulling out the bag of ice.
Jason couldn't help but laugh out loud at this. "You must have Mary Poppins' bag" he said.
"How do you know about Mary Poppins, Jason Morgan? Are you a closet Disney Movie fan?"
"No, I watched it once with my nephews and niece" he said as she gave him a skeptical look. "I swear" he said with another laugh.
"Alright, I believe you" she said as she put the ice in one of the towels and then held it to a developing bruise on his cheek. With her other hand, she put some Neosporin on a large gash on his forehead and gently blew on it to stop the stinging feeling Jason was feeling. She then pulled out a liquid band aid and applied it to the wound.
"We can't use a regular bandage, they would know I took care of you" she explained. The liquid band aid was clear, and it didn't look like he had anything covering the gash. She then took more ice and held it to his black and blue eye. It was comfortable, having her take care of him. Jason's stomach growled, prompting Serena to say "let's get some food into you".
She fed him the sandwich and some other food she had brought down. Of all the times he was kidnapped and held, this was certainly the best. It was also certainly the best sandwich he had ever had. After he ate, Serena leaned back into his chest, and the two just sat there for a bit.
"How are we going to get you out of here?" she asked him
"I don't know. I guess you breaking me out would be a little too obvious"
"A little. I just don't know what to do. I'm afraid for you Jason. I'm afraid that Basilio is going to hurt you, or kill you. And I can't let that happen. I love you"
"I know, I love you too. How 'bout we focus on you buying me some time until we can think of a plan. Just don't let him kill me"
"Alright. I don't think they plan on giving you food or water either, so I'll bring you both"
"Thanks" he said, bending down to kiss her cheek, letting his lips linger on her skin.
"Anything special you want?"
"Anything you make is perfect" he said kissing her again.
"Serena?" called Adrian as he walked down the stairs
"Shit" said Serena as she threw everything back in the bag. She got up just as the door opened, and she lightly kicked Jason, trying to make it look like the kick had been hard.
"See Mr. Morgan, you shouldn't judge a person simply based on gender. You're my prisoner now"
"Mr. Morgan giving you trouble?" asked Adrian. He backhanded Jason across the face, and Serena winced as he did, as if he had hit her.
"I'm sorry. I love you" she mouthed at him as Adrian hit him again.
Jason's eyes did the talking for him. They told Serena that he understood, and that he loved her too.
"Come on Adrian, don't waste your energy" she said, pulling him back.
"Your right, I want to save my energy for my night with you" he said kissing her.
Hearing that and watching them kiss hurt Jason more than any of his cuts and bruises. But Adrian was the husband, and he was just the other man. He couldn't do anything about that. He watched Adrian lead Serena away, and another guard soon came to the door. He figured Serena would be busy the whole night, so he was glad she had brought him a big lunch. These guys definitely planned on making his stay with them as uncomfortable as they could, and that included no food or water.
Jason fell into an uneasy sleep leaning up against the wall. He dreamed of being on a beach somewhere with Serena. They were laying on the sand as the hot sun beat down on them, warming their bodies. She rolled over on top of him and started kissing him. Jason became vaguely aware of the fact that someone was kissing him. His eyes fluttered open and he found Serena waking him with gentle kisses.
"Hi" he said
"Hi" she said back
"I didn't think you'd come back tonight" he said
"Nothing's keeping me from you" she said
"What about Adrian?"
She shrugged. "He thinks I'm taking a walk or something. I do that sometimes. Anyway, you're shivering" she said as she rubbed his arms, trying to warm him.
"Yeah, this place gets pretty cold"
"Here" she said. "Hot chocolate". She held the mug up to his mouth and he gratefully drank the hot liquid. She also brought him more food, and he gladly ate.
"Hey, how did you get in here in the first place?" he asked her. "Isn't there a guard?"
"Secret passages" she said motioning to a part of the wall which was open. "I'd use them to sneak you out, but their not a secret to anyone whose last name is Sandoval"
"Damn"
"I know. Oops, sorry" she said as she dropped some of the soup she was spoon feeding him all over him. She grabbed a napkin and cleaned him up.
"I wish I could get my arms to reach my mouth" he said pulling on the chains on his wrists.
"I know baby, and I'm so sorry" she said
"It's not your fault" he said.
"Yes, it is. I should have thought of a better plan. I should have known that if I didn't kill you, someone else would. I should have known Kemen would want to help. If only I told them that I did kill you"
"That wouldn't have worked. They would have figured it out, and then you would have been in big trouble" he said.
"I guess" she said with a sigh.
"Hey, it'll be ok" he reassured her
"I hope your right" she said as she kissed him.
She had to go that night, but for the next week she visited Jason at least three times a day. For now, their plan was going fine. But then, one day, Armando called her into his office.
"Hola Papi" she said bending down to kiss her father-in law on his cheek.
"Buenas dias, Hermosa" he responded.
"What is it that you need?" she asked as she settled down into his big leather couch next to him.
"The plan is not working. Corinthos isn't taking the bait. He still has no idea where our compound is, and he will never find it, but he insists on looking for it. He thinks he can save his friend. We need to destroy him if we want his territory. We need to go ahead and kill Jason Morgan"
"How is killing Jason going to destroy Sonny?" asked Serena, trying to keep her voice from shaking.
"Without Jason, Sonny will fall apart. He's his best friend. He'll be in pain long enough for us to swoop in"
"I don't know about this"
"Hermosa, when have you ever had reservations about doing something like this before?" he asked her
"I haven't. I just..."
"I want you to be the one to do it" he said
"What" she questioned
"Morgan was your mark, not your brother's, not Adrian's, not Basilio's. You should be the one to have the honor of killing him"
"Thank you Papi" she said as she kissed him again. "I'll do it, but I want it to be perfect" she said getting up and walking to the door.
"Of course" said Armando
"And Armando" she said, turning around. "Your right, this is my mark. I need your word that no one is going to take this away from me and get to him before I can"
"Of course not Serena" he said with a smile. "You have my word that no one else touches him"
Serena leaned back against the now closed door. She had actually thanked her father-in-law for giving her the chance to kill her lover. But at least she bought Jason time. She knew what she had to do. She knew that this would change everything. But she had to do it.
A/N: Thank's to anyone who reviews and wants me to continue. I even accept anonymous reviews, so you don't even have to reveal your name or anything. For those of you who are reading, but have reviewophobia and can't manage to drop a line, I hope you liked the story. Whether or not you did, I'll never know, because YOU DON'T REVIEW! (Sorry, rage blackouts). Review if you want to find out just what it is that Serena has to do.