A/N- Okay time to go foward with the story. I made up the name Charles for Lorenzo's butler/guy who lets everyone in when they want to see Lorenzo. And the maid's name is Alice.

Nicole sipped her coffee in an attempt to renergize herself. Rosalie was in her baby seat postioned across from Nicole at her table at Kelly's. The past three nights had been tough. It dawned on Nicole during the previous night of no sleep that her daughter really should be and opera singer. Rosalie could cry for hours without stopping. Nicole had tried everything feeding her bottles,nursing her,playing with her, rocking her and even ignoring her. Nothing worked. Sam had helped her out alot accepting her late night calls but she was always be a bit late. It seemed that ever since Jake had been found, Jason was home alot more and him and Sam were always "busy". Good for them Nicole thought. At least one of us is loved. Then a thin woman with chestnut colored hair walked up to Nicole.

"Excuse me are you Nicole Alcazar" The woman asked

"Yes" Nicole replied

"I'm Elizabeth Webber" the woman introduced herself

"Oh I've head alot about you Elizabeth Spencer" Nicole made sure she used Elizabeth's married name

"Well I have some news for you. Jason Morgan is my dear friend and I saw you enter his penthouse 5 times in the past week." Elizabeth informed her

"And you lurk around Jason and Sam's penthouse why?" Nicole asked annoyed

"As I was saying Nicole, 4 of those 5 times you entered the house late at night. And while I have children a bit younger than you and I find you and your puppy love crush on Jason adorable Jason has his mind on a real woman."

Nicole burst out laughing "Umm Mrs.Spencer" she was about to tell Elizabeth about how she was going only to see her friend Sam but then she saw Sam standing near the doorway laughing into her palm. Nicole had an idea her tone changed " I was hoping nobody would find out" Nicole cried softly putting her hand to her heart. " It started off as a mutual dislike but then it happened. Dislike turned to hate and hate turned to passion. Oh but please don't tell Sam. She'll go balistic. Me an Jason's affair must be secret. I keep trying to end it but he insists that it continues. Plus he is always complimenting me. Like yesterday he was telling me about this really annoying girl he was with last summer and he says she just won't leave him alone he says I'm much prettier than her" Nicole went on. Wow I'm an even better con than I thought

"Oh god" Elizabeth said in shock

"Yes" fake tears rolled down Nicole's face "It's true all of it."

"Really?" Elizabeth asked horrified

Nicole turned around sadly. "NO!!!" She yelled

"Hello guys" Sam said walking towards them and scooping Rosalie up and hugging the cute baby girl. Over the weekend Nicole had asked Sam if she wanted to be Rosalie's godmother. Sam had been elated and imidietley started showering Rosalie with presents and affection. She was protective of her new little god daughter.

Elizabeth just stood there "You are so imature. But i know your type. The knocked up teen who's boyfriend didn't want her and now she's begging for cash to support a baby." Liz labled Nicole.

Nicole didn't think. She just acted. She shoved her hand right across Liz's face

"YOu worthless piece of trash" Liz hissed

"At least I know who my kid's daddy is?" Nicole shot back once again not thinking

"Oh and who would her be?" Liz asked

Nicole looked her straight in the eye and said with a shaky voice "Manny Ruiz"

"Wow" Liz said "You are such a liar" A hard punch in the face hit Nicole causing her to be slammed onto the hard floor

Nicole felt sick. Her head hurt and she felt a hand over her mouth. It was a man's hand covered in various tattoos. Maybe I'm dreaming she thought. The hand gripped her tighter.

"Let me go" she cried through his hand

"Oh no princess. YOu thought you were done with me but here I am" The man turned his bald head around. Nicole had a full view of his face. It was Manny

"Ahhhhh" she screamed trying to run away but he held her down. She saw Ryan. His chiseled face wincing with pain as he watched her being attacked. A piece of tape made his screams muffled.

Manny shoved his mouth onto Nicole's and ripped her new shirt off of her. She screamed and begged for him to get away. She tried to push him away but he wouldn't let go. Her hands were chained to the floor as well as her feet. She was terrified she focused on Ryan as the tears ran down her cheeks. Then she felt a cold glass of ater being spalshed on her face

Her eyes fluttered open to see the most handsome guy in the entire world. His dark hair was short and combed. His tan skin showed off his dark brown eyes which stared at her intently.

"She's awake" he turned and called to the people behind him. The handsome stranger helped her into a chair and Sam ran over to Nicole with a glass of water. She gulped it down. Her head was killing her even though the room was silent. She heard a peircing shriek

"Whaaaaaaa" Rosalie cried angrily wanting her mother's attention

"Oh hi sweetie" Nicole said smiling at her daughter.

"I'm Nikolas Cassadine" the handsome stranger shook her hand and handed her a towel to wipe her face.

Shaky Nicole sat up. Nikolas helped get her into a chair and watched her intently.

"What happened?" She asked disoriented

"Elizabeth Spencer punched you and you fell down. I think it's best that you go to the hospital and get your head checked out." He smiled

""What's wrong with my head?"Nicole was still in awe of Nikolas

"Well you have a bruise on your forehead so I think you should see a doctor" he advised

"Oh okay"

LATER THAT NIGHT

Nicole lounged around the house after her doctor's appointment while Rosalie slept in her crib. She was thinking of Nikolas again. She had to admit that he was hot and she had a little cush on him. But she had met his girlfriend Emily Quartermaine. She was the girl that Nicole had seen with Nikolas at Kelly's a few days before. She was pretty and held Nikolas' attention more than Nicole knew was possible. Feeling nostalgic for her fun days with Ryan she picked up her cell phone and flipped through the picture section. The very first picture she had ever taken was of him. They had hung out at his Aunt Rosa's house and ate her world famous lasagna. Nicole had taken pictures of Ryan in the kitchen. As much as she hated to admit it Ryan could cook better than she could. The first time she made him dinner he threw up Nicole remembered laughing. The lights flickered about 4 times before the power went out. Nicole layed her head back for a minute whenthere was a knock at the door.

Oh I forgot Charles has the night off Nicole thought getting up to open the door. A rush of diziness went through her head as she approached the door. She leaned on the doorknob as she twisted it open. She opened the door and there stood Nikolas.

"Hello Nicole" she smiled

"Oh hi Nikolas" she panted. She was dizzy and out of breath plus her head was throbbing.

"Is something wrong?" he asked alarmed at her behavior

"No eveything's fine" she managed to choke out between deep breaths.

"Nicole what's wong?" he asked firmly

Thoughts rushed thrrough Nicole's throbbing head. She had pushed to not have to stay at the hospital overnight and didn't want him to know that it was affecting her. The diziness consumed her as he stared at her waiting for an answer

"Nicole what is wrong?" he demanded

"Nikolas I don't know.." she started almost annoyed. Her head ached and she felt like someone was trying to pull her head into shreads.Without finishing her sentence she collapsed landing with a thud on the hard floor.

"Oh god Nicole?" Nikolas kneeled down picking up her head "Nicole can you hear me?" he asked worried. "Someone help!" he yelled. A young maid ran in after hearing Nikolas' cries for help

"She needs a doctor now" he informed her. The maid Alice grabbed a sleeping Rosalie and put her in her carrige. Nikolas scooped Nicole up in his arms and looked at her.

"Your gonna be okay. Please be okay." he breathed out as he carried her into the car. Laying her in the backseat of his car next to Rosalie, Nikolas and Alice sped over to the hospital hoping they weren't too late

A/N-PLEASE Review and tell me what you think