A/N: To everyone who is reading and/or replying, thank you so much. As you might have been able to tell this story is a little bit of a triangle. And it's told in first-person point of view from each of the parties' perspectives.
Accidentally In Love - 3
Sonny awoke to the sound of Kristina's giggles. While he was still sleeping, Kristina climbed on the edge of his bed. She did what most adults hadn't been able to do, which was figure out how to remove the electronically hidden television from the console. As he blinked himself awake, he saw what looked like an angry piece of yellow cheese and what he later realized was Sponge Bob.
"Does your mother let you watch this, baby girl?"
Kristina bobbed her head up and down in response to his question. He continued to stare at her until she caved. "She lets me watch it at your house, Daddy."
He couldn't help but chuckle. He'd always loved his daughter. When he first learned Alexis was pregnant, he was secretly thrilled. When she told him their daughter was Ned's, for the first time he hated Alexis. Why would she be carrying Ned's child instead of his? Her illness had been a mixed blessing. He'd learned she was his just as he learned he might lose her. He'd been able to forgive her keeping Kristina from him partially because he knew she was right about his lifestyle and because there was something that kept him from being angry at Alexis, too long. Now, Kristina was something that would always connect them.
In the past few weeks, Kristina had become his whole world. Carly was still keeping Morgan from him. And he and Kate were done. Somehow the time he spent with his daughter made everything better. The more she grew, the more she reminded him of Alexis. She could turn from serious to silly within the blink of an eye.
He resolved to make breakfast. Before he could move, his phone rang. To his relief it was Alexis. She hadn't sounded well when he spoke with her the night before. He pressed, but she shut down. He was worried, but when he called her phone was off.
Her voice was nervous. He invited her for breakfast with him and Kristina and she was there within the hour. He could tell Alexis was nervous from the expression she wore. When Kristina ran up to her room to show Alexis the new doll he'd bought her, he took the opportunity to get her to open up.
Surprisingly, she spoke first. "Have I told you how proud I am of the changes you've made in your life?"
"Yeah." Something was off with her. He could feel it, as always. "You okay?"
She nodded without speaking. He noticed the way she wrapped her arms protectively around herself. "I, I have some news. I'm not sure how to..."
"Is it the cancer?"
A weight rose from him as she shook her head, "no." She continued. "As you know, against everyone's better advice, I began an ill-advised relationship with Jerry Jacks."
"I can't judge you for that. Everyone told you to stay away from me, too." He noticed the tears brimming at her eyelids. "Did he hurt you?"
She nodded. "Yes, but I'm fine. I told him it was over and he didn't want to hear it. So, he manhandled me a bit."
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? If you want, I can talk to him and clear a couple things up." Jacks was a dangerous man. It was obvious he had her shaken. For the first time, he was sorry he didn't have the force of his organization behind him. He buried his pride. "And I could ask Jason to, you know, put a couple of guards on you."
Alexis shook her head, "no."
"I want to make sure you're safe. Maybe you and the girls should move in here until things blow over."
She turned her back to him and headed toward the window. "I'll be fine."
He walked closer to her. As he stretched his hand to touch her shoulder, she pulled away.
"You're not alone, Alexis." Sonny suspected Alexis would never trust him with her heart, again, but perhaps she could trust his friendship. "You don't have to..."
She turned to face him. Tears streamed down her eyes. "The reason I'm not with Jerry anymore is because there is someone else."
His heart sank. They had both been involved with other people since their liaison. Still, he hated the thought of other men touching her.
She continued with a speech she'd so obviously rehearsed. "It was unexpected and..."
As she spoke, he wondered why a new affair would cause her so much emotion. "Why are you crying?"
"Because it's going to hurt a lot of people. People I love. I'm afraid they'll never be able to forgive us, but we just couldn't walk away from each other." She ran her hands through her hair.
"You sleeping with Jax? Is that why he and Carly separated? I mean you guys have been friends for a while. But why now?"
"Sonny, it's not Jax. I'm with Jason. "
After experiencing what felt like a punch in the gut, Sonny felt as though everything was moving in slow motion. She couldn't have said..."Jason?"
She nodded.
"He stands for everything you say you hate. The violence. You know the violence you used as an excuse to keep me from Kristina for two years. The violence I had to escape so I could be a good father to Morgan and Kristina without worrying you and Carly would keep them from me."
She rubbed her forehead. "I know it seems odd, but it's pretty serious. In a few days, I'm moving in with him."
"Is that why you fought to keep Jason and Sam apart because you wanted him for yourself? Is that the kind of woman you are?" He hadn't noticed the level of his voice rising.
She shook her head, "no." The tears flowed steadily. "I can't explain it. I wish I could I just..."
Kristina's voice cut through the intensity of the situation. "What's wrong Momma?"
"Momma's just having a tough day, baby." She wiped her face with her hands. "I'm going to go. I'll pick you up tomorrow, okay, baby?"
She kissed their daughter goodbye. He couldn't even look at her. Throughout the day, his mind flashed self-created images of Jason and Alexis in compromising positions. The man who had been his best friend and the woman for whom he cared deeply were now involved. Her daughter's ex-fiancé. It just didn't make sense.
He mulled her words. She didn't say she loved Jason; just that she was with him. She talked about not being able to walk away. She even said something about wishing she could explain."
This was Alexis. He'd misjudged the woman she was before with Ned. Believing she would sleep with her sister's boyfriend cost him years of Kristina's life. Just like before, something had her spooked. Although he'd clearly reacted in away that didn't encourage her to open up to him, he would get to the truth.
Within minutes, he dialed the number of his management company. "Yeah, it's Sonny Corinthos. I need you to give notice to the Jones's. Pay them whatever they want but I need them out in 30 days. I'm moving back into my Penthouse."
Sonny might not have the organization behind him, but he still knew how to get answers and that's exactly what he intended to do.