CH 21

Zander’s embrace felt so familiar to Gia as she held onto him. “Oh god Gia you look incredible!” Zander said as he slowly released her from his embrace and looked down at her. Gia smiled up at him. “Thank you.” She said quietly. Gia glanced over at Nikolas expecting to see anger, but all she saw was lust as his eyes were glued to her. She felt flushed as she tried to focus on Zander. “I missed you so much.” Gia said, as he arms remained wrapped around his neck. I’ve missed you too Angel.” Zander said as he looked at Gia. “Hey why don’t I take those bags for you?” Nik asked Zander politely. “Yeah whatever man.” Zander said rudely. Gia looked over at Nik, she knew he was up to something. He was acting way too polite to Zander; especially with the way Zander was treating him. Nik moved to take Zander’s bags and Gia felt his body as it rushed past her. She couldn’t stop the shiver that it sent through her. I’ll just put them in the guest room for you.” Nik said.

Nik headed towards the room, he made sure was downstairs away from Gia’s. He saw the look on Gia’s face and knew that she was confused by his actions. He had cringed when he heard Zander call his Sparky Angel. It was taking all of his will to act polite but he knew his plan was working. He knew that he had caught Gia’s attention; he saw the way her eyes were glued to him when he turned around. When he saw her wrap her arms around Zander’s neck he focused on the way her body looked. He wanted her so badly. Their eyes met for a second and he knew that he had and effect on her, he saw that it was hard for her to focus on Zander. When he heard her tell Zander that she missed him, Nik had to look away. He stayed focused on his plan and tried to be as polite as possible. When he came back into the room he felt his stomach churn as he caught them in a heated kiss. It was more than he could take so he turned and walked into the kitchen.

Gia’s body was aware the minute Nik left the room. It was taking all the will to focus on her boyfriend. She wondered why Zander’s kiss now made her nauseous. “Are you OK?” Zander asked with concern. “Yeah I’m fine I just missed you that’s all.” Gia said reassuringly. “So that’s him huh? What was his name again?” Zander asked. “Nikolas.” Gia said. “Right Nikolas, I don’t like him.” Zander said. Gia looked at him. “Zander of course you don’t like him, but I didn’t like him at first either.” Gia said. “And now?” Zander asked but was interrupted by Stefan opening the front door and entering the house. Stefan smiled politely when he looked up. “You must be Zander?” Stefan said extending his hand. Zander just nodded and quickly shook his hand. Ignoring Zander’s rude attitude, Stefan turned his attention to Gia. “Princess, like I said in my note your friend is welcome to stay as long as he’d like. I’ll have the chef make something special for dinner. Perhaps your favorite, fettuccini and chicken?” Stefan said smiling at Gia. Gia’s smile reached her eyes as she nodded her head. “That would be wonderful Stefan, thank you.” Gia said. Stefan nodded his head and stepped into the kitchen to tell she chef the plans for dinner. “What was that all about?” Zander asked when Stefan left. “What?” Gia asked confused. “Why are you being so nice?” Zander asked. “Zander these people have been pretty nice to me.” Gia said. “What? Gia they’re holding you here against your will. It’s like you’re their prisoner!” Zander said in shock. Gia brought her hand up to caress his face. “Zander I’m OK, they haven’t hurt me, really. I’ve missed you.” Gia said looking him in the eyes in attempt to change the subject. Zander sighed and brought her in for a hug.

Stefan stepped into the kitchen to find Nikolas sitting at the table with his head in his hands. “Are you Ok Nikolas?” Stefan asked. Nik looked up at Stefan and slowly nodded his head. “Yeah, that Zander guy is something else.” Nik said sourly. Stefan nodded his head and took a seat next to his nephew. “Yes he seems pretty hostile.” Stefan said. “I can’t say that I blame him uncle. I’m marrying the woman that he loves.” Nik said. “That true Nikolas but you love Gia as well.” Stefan said. “I do uncle.” Nik said in a desperate whisper. “Well then you need to trust that Gia will chose you.” Stefan said. “Yeah but it doesn’t hurt to help her realize what she would be missing if she chose Zander.” Nik said with a sly grin. Stefan smiled at his nephew as he put his hand on his shoulder. “You look hansom Nikolas.” Stefan said. Nik smiled and pulled his uncle in for a hug. “Thank you.” He said quietly.

Nikolas watched Gia from his spot across from her at the table. Zander’s arm lingered on her shoulders but he watched as Gia desperately tried to keep her attention on his uncle’s conversation. He knew she could feel his eyes as they stared at her. He watched as she did what she was fighting against since she sat down and looked at him. It was only for a second but he caught it, he felt that spark and knew that his Sparky felt the same thing. She looked so sexy. Her white shirt unbuttoned far enough down to show off her sexy cleavage. He took a moment to ponder if she had borrowed one of his work shirts. He smiled as he realized that she had. Well he would have to get it back from her later. She started to lick her lips with the tip of her tongue, he smiled as she watched her inwardly curse herself and brought her tongue back in. She glared at him briefly before redirecting her gaze towards Stefan, doesn’t she know by now that glaring does not work? An evil idea came into his mind and he silently removed his shoe.

She knew he was staring at her, she could feel it throughout her body. Tingles everywhere his eyes touched. It was taking everything within her for her not to look back. She envied him; his eyes got their fill of her body yet hers were not aloud to do the same to him. She knew he looked incredible when she saw him in the entryway but her stares were so abruptly put to an end. She could smell him though; it was enough to drive her mad. Gia tried so hard to focus on Stefan, Zander, anything but Nikolas. She sighed as the thought of how Zander’s arm around her shoulders had once made her feel excited. The truth was, that she had never been half as excited as she felt with Nik at just a look. She spared a glance his way and her heart skipped a beat. He was looking at her with such intensity that she had to look away. Thinking of him made her heart beat faster, made her breathe harder, made her mouth go dry. She licked her lips that were sticking together before she thought better of it. She cursed herself as she saw his look out of the corner of her eye. Damn she hates the way he’s always watching. She glared at him but she should have known that it wouldn’t help. She looked back at Stefan again but her eyes quickly shot back to his. The feel of his foot as it traveled up the length of her leg was shocking at first, but then became exciting. Her body betrayed her as her legs automatically started to spread, allowing his foot to gravel up farther. She bit her lip to prevent from screaming as his foot found its way up her skirt. Her knees lightly swayed as she felt his toe rubbing along the top of her knee-highs.

Nikolas was grateful that Zander and Stefan were now locked in a conversation about Zander finding a job. It allowed Gia to have her full attention on him. She was no longer glaring at him. He saw the lust in her eyes as this foot made its way up her leg. He sucked in a breath witch no one seemed to hear when he felt her legs spread. A smiled curled at his lips as his foot traveled up underneath her short skirt. He sought out the top of her sexy knee-highs and played with the top with his toe. He almost lost his cool when he saw her bite down on her lower lip. He couldn’t stop himself and his foot traveled even higher. He heard her gasp as his foot lightly grazed the silk of her panties between her legs. He watched as the rest of the table all looked at her in shock. Her eyes searched for what to say. She looked beautiful. Her face was flushed and her eyes danced magically. “I, I totally forgot that we’re going to go see Sonny tomorrow.” He heard Gia say to Zander. He had to keep from laughing when she glared over in his direction before continuing her story.

Gia gasped when she felt Nik’s toe gliding over her womanhood. She couldn’t believe she just did that. She looked around to see Zander and Stefan staring at her. She quickly thought of something to say. “I, I totally forgot that we’re going to go see Sonny tomorrow.” She said. She spared a glare over at Nik before she continued with her story. It wasn’t a lie, they were really going to see Sonny tomorrow but she had not forgotten. “I really want you to meet him Zander.” Gia said. “You mean Sonny the guy you grew up with?” Zander asked. Gia nodded excitedly. “Yeah I forgot to tell you that he lives here. Well anyway he said to come by and say hi to him sometime and I thought we could. I called him this morning and he said he would love to meet you.” Gia said. Zander smiled at her and nodded his head. “OK, sounds good.” Zander said. “Yeah but we should really get to bed because he wants to meet for breakfast so we’ll want to have a good nights sleep.” Gia said. “OK Gia whatever you want.” Zander said.

This was not in Nik’s plan, he didn’t expect to be left alone at home while Gia and Zander went to have fun with Sonny. “Well maybe I’ll go with you and I’ll stop by and see my aunt?” Nik spoke up. “What aunt?” Gia asked as she looked at him. “My aunt Alexis, you haven’t met her yet but she lives across from Sonny.” Nik said. “Yeah sure you can come to.” Gia said. He could tell she was frustrated. “I’ll stay out of your way OK?” Nik said. Gia nodded. “Well I’m going to bed.” Gia announced as she stood up. Zander stood up with her and lightly kissed her lips. “Goodnight.” He whispered as his forehead lingered on hers. Nik cringed at the scene before him. “Goodnight.” Gia said as she walked around her chair and tucked it in. “Goodnight Sparky.” Nik said loudly as she head for the door. He sighed when she whipped her head around and glared at him. “Goodnight Nikolas.” He heard her mumble as she walked out of the room. Nik looked across from him to see a glaring Zander. Nik smiled at him. Zander didn’t smile back. The rest of the meal was finished in silence as the three men continued to eat their meals. Nik slipped on his shoe and headed to his room while Stefan showed Zander where he would be staying, downstairs.