Fate

By Susan

A new S&B fanfic I just started. Lets back up a few years and say Sonny and
Brenda met one summer day in Puerto Rico. Brenda is seventeen and Sonny is 20
years old. She is on her way back to Europe and meets Sonny one fateful day
while passing through. 

Prologue
 
It happened one day...

        It was an unusually cool day in Puerto Rico that morning. She had been
passing through the beautiful city of San Juan on her way back to Europe. She
had hated it there but that was where she went to boarding school. In
Switzerland. Where her father was for the time being. Harlan Barrett was a
famous financier who traveled a lot. He couldn't be bothered with his
'worthless, ugly and fat' daughter as he put it, a product from his second
marriage to her mother Veronica. She got shipped off to boarding school while
her half-sister got to go everywhere with their father, meeting all kinds of
interesting people and learning the family business. She tried not to think
about it much but it was hard. One of the few things she really wanted for was
a family, a home, somewhere she felt that she belonged. Her father had left
that morning on his private jet, leaving her stranded. He had finished his
business there and left her to find her own way back...to wherever. 
        She walked through a flea market in the streets looking at various handmade
objects. Her eye caught was caught by a lovely silver locket. She walked over
to pick it up. At the same time another hand grabbed it. 
"I believe I saw it first." A deep unmistakable masculine voice stated
"I don't think so..." She said indignantly as she looked up into the darkest
most intense eyes she had ever seen. She was thrown off guard as she tried to
pull herself back together.
"I do. I saw it first." He said, mesmerized by her beauty. Her brown eyes, her
long silky brunette hair. He could barely keep himself from taking her face in
his hands and kissing her soft luscious lips.
"Didn't your parents ever teach you any manners ?"
"You never met my parents."
"No, I never had the pleasure." She said sarcastically. 
"No need to get rude." He said smiling sardonically.
"Look, there are plenty of other pieces of jewelry here. I'm sure you can find
something else that your girlfriend would like." She said while listening
intently to his answer
"I'm sure she would love anything I gave her if I had one. Its for my mother."
"Oh." 
She felt her heart beat faster and silently prayed that he couldn't read her
thoughts.
"What about you ? Isn't your boyfriend here to help you pick out something ?"
"I'm sure he would if I had one. I'm just passing through."
"Oh, listen if you really want the necklace then you can have it. Here." He
said as he handed the silver charm to her.
She felt the electricity shoot up her arms as his hand touched hers.
"I don't need your charity. You can keep it." She said stubbornly
"No, really take it. My mother did teach me manners. Ladies first."
"I really don't want it that bad. Just take it. Give it to your mother. I'm
sure she would love it. Goodbye."
She said as she started to turn and walk away. He stepped right in front of
her to stop her from leaving. He was so close she could feel his warm breathe.
"Why do you have to be so diffucult ? I wanted you to have the necklace so
take it."
He didn't really need the necklace and he could have cared less if she bought
it or not. He loved fighting with her. The way her eyers shined and the quiver
in her lip was so cute.
They could have stood there arguing all morning if the owner of the stand did
not interrupt that moment. He said something in Spanish that she could not
understand.
"Excuse me ?"
He said something back to him in Spanish.
"Well ?" She said expectantly at him.
"He says that the beautiful lady saw the necklace first and that she should
have it." 
"Oh...well I told you so." She said blushing
"He also said that the necklace has special meaning.The charm on the locket is
a symbol of true love. The wearer will find that love and be happy for the
rest of their lives. It belonged to his great grandmother and it was passed
down from generation to generation."
"How come he's selling it then ? Why doesn't he give it to his daughter ?"
"He never had one. It belobed to his wife but she died and now he wants
someone else to feel love and hopefully the next wearer will be just as lucky
in love as he was."
"That's so sad." She said as her features softened
"No, not really. He was lucky enough to have experieced love and he had a long
life with the woman he loved. It was a gift. A very special gift.  If a man
experiences love at least once in his life then that man is truly blessed. As
long as its deep passionate love. The kind that sets the world on fire." He
said wisely
"The only kind right ?"
"Exactly." He said as he flashed his infamous dimples. "So take the necklace
and may you find that love."
"I may already have." She whispered to herself.
"What ?"
"Nothing. Thank you for the necklace. I hope it does bring me good luck."
He was about to leave when this time she stopped him.
"Umm. Where are you headed ?"
"Nowhere in particular. Why ?"
"Like I said. I was just pasing through. I really don't know the way around.
Maybe you could show me the sights." She asked feeling extremely bold.
He smiled to himself.
"I have the rest of the day free and my mother taught me never to leave a
woman, especially a beautiful stranded so I'd love to."
He neglected to mention that he didn't live in Puerto Rico and he was also
just pasing through. He was supposed to leave that next morning on a plane
back to New York. He decided that he should make the most of his last day
there with a beautiful woman who didn't know who he really was.
He gently took her hand in his and they walked through the market together.
"What did you say your name was again ?"
"I didn't. It's Brenda."
"My name is Michael but everyone calls me Sonny."
"Sonny, nice to meet you."
He lifted her other hand to his mouth and kissed it.
"The pleasure is all mine." He said as she blushed again. "Now, what do you
want to see first ?"

Part 1

The young couple spent the rest of the day touring the city. He showed her
everything there was to see. They stopped at a restaurant and had them pack a
picnic for them. They ate lunch on the beach.
It was a beautiful day and the beach was usually filled with people but the
spot they were at was nearly deserted because it was a secluded area. The
waves were crashing onto the shore. It was incredibly peaceful and for one of
the few times in his life Sonny Corinthos felt at peace with himself. 
"What are you thinking about ?" 
Brenda interrupted his thoughts with her beautiful voice
"How great it is out here. The tranqulity."
She nodded
"It is beautiful."
"So are you." He said truthfully
She shook her head.
"That is the second time you've said that to me today."
"It's true. Whoever said that you weren't is either blind or incredibly
stupid."
"Both my father and sister are neither."
"What about your mother ?"
"She died when I was young. I don't really remember her." She said sadly.
"I'm sorry."
"What about your family ?" She asjed, changing the subject to something less
depressing
"I live with my mother and my step-father."
"What about your father ? Do you see him often ?"
"I haven't seen him since I was a kid. He left when I was young and i've never
seen him since."
"That's so sad. He just abandoned you like that."
"He's not worth it."
"I guess if he walked out on you and your mom like that then he's probably
not. Well, at least you have your mom and your step-father."
Her response emitted a silence from him.
"You want to talk about it ?"
"Talk about what ?" He asked in surprise
"Your step-father. Your eyes darkened when you talked about him. You don't get
along?"
Sonny smiled to himself.
"What ?" She asked smiling back
"We met this morning and you already know me so well. I've probably told you
more than I've ever told anyone else besides my mother."
"I feel comfortable with you too. So tell me." She ordered
"To say that we don't get along is an understatement. We actually hate each
other's guts. He hates me because I was a constant reminder that my mother had
loved someone else. I hated him because he.." His voice gets choked up and he
can't speak.
Instinctively she moves closer to him to put her arms around him.
"Sshh. You don't have to say anything. We don't have to talk about it if you
don't want to."
In thanks he stroked her hair and gently kissed her head. They remained
wrapped up in each other's arms for what seemed like hours but in reality was
only half an hour. She felt so good in his arms. So right. She felt safe and
reassured for the first time in her life since her mother died.
Finally she pulled away. He felt disappointed. She looked at him and put her
hand on his face.
"So, do you want to tell me where you're really from ?"
"What ?" He said in shock.
She laughed
"As much fun as I had with you today seeing all the sights with you as my
guide, I'd rather know the real you. Where are you from ?"
"New York. How did you know ?"
"I have my ways."
He looked at her increduously
"I saw your I.D in your wallet when you paid for lunch."
"You're not mad ?"
"Why should I be ? I'm more flattered that you cooked up this guise just to
spend the day with me. It was sweet but you should have just asked me out"
"I would have but you were leaving in the morning and so am I."
"True. I have to get back to Europe. Are you going back to New York ?"
"Yes, Europe huh ? What do you do there ? Model ?"
"Not exactly. I go to school there. Its also where my father and sister are
for the time being. My plane leaves in the morning. What about you ? You going
back to New York to see your mom ?"
"Yes, I'm going to see her but I have my own place in a small city called Port
Charles."
"Never heard of it."
He laughed
"Neither did I until I got a job there. Its not a bad place to be."
"I'm sure its not. What exactly is it that you do Sonny ?"
"This and that. I don't think you really want to know."
"Why ?"
"It might ruin your image of me."
"What do you think my image of you is ?"
"Why don't you tell me. You seem to be the expert at creativety."
"I think that you are a big corporate exec at some fancy company. You make
tons of money and you love playing the field."
"You think i'm a playboy ?"
"Are you ?"
"No, I just date ocassionally. What about you ?"
"What about me ?"
"You're a beautiful woman who knows how to impress living in Europe. Tell me
that you aren't some sort of socialite that can get any man she wants wrapped
around her little finger."
"Wow, that's some image. I wish it were true and then I could trade it in for
that one great love that you were talking about."
"I don't think any man that you can control will make you happy."
"What makes you say that ?"
"Just a feeling that I have.You need a man that will respect you, treat you
like a queen and worship you but will listen to what you have to say and never
mistreat you. Someone who will protect you and love you the way you deserved
to be loved." 
Brenda was so wrapped up in his words that she could barely breathe. She
looked deep in his eyes and what she saw surprised her. Love. Desire.
He slowly moved into kiss her and she welcomed his kiss. Soon she was kissing
back with such passion and fire that she had never felt she was capable of.

I'm afraid i'm starting to feel
Like I said I would not do
The last time really hurt me
I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
'Cause every time I fall in love
It seems to never last
But every time your love is near

And every time i'm filled with fear
'Cause every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race every time
One half wants me to go
Other half wants me to stay
I just get all confused

I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
'Cause every time I fall in love
It seems to never last
But every time your love is near
And every time i'm filled with fear
'Cause every time
My heart does begin to race every time
Every time your love is near
And every time i'm filled with fear
'Cause every time I see your face
Could it be that this will be the one that lasts
The fear does start to erase every time
Oh could it be that this will be the one that lasts
For all my times
For all my times


Part  2

 Sonny took her face in his hands and his lips met hers in an explosive and
passionate kiss.. He kissed her gently at first. It lasted forever. She
finally pulled away breathless.
He furrowed his brow and looked at her.
"What's wrong ? " He was scared that he had done something wrong. Maybe she
didn't feel the same way he did. He wasn't sure what he was feeling. It was
like nothing he had ever experienced.
She bit her lip to keep from smiling. He looked so cute when he was worried.
"Nothing. It's just that no one's ever kissed me like that before."
"I'm sorry-"
She put her finger on his lips to stop him.
"No. Don't be sorry. I meant that in a good way but we just met and even
though it feels like I've known you my whole life, it feels like we're moving
too fast."
Sonny placed his hand near her face and ran his fingers through her long dark
hair. 
"Okay, we'll go however you want. Come on, its getting late."
He stood up and offered her his hand to help her up. She took it
disappointedly. She was afraid that she had blown it. He turned to her.
"I assume that since you're traveling alone and you're with me that you don't
have plans for tonight."
Brenda slowly moved closer to him so their faces were only inches apart.
"Never assume anything with me. It might land you in a bad situation if you
do."
He smiled. He liked the way she flirted.
"I'll remember that."
She felt her heart beat faster as it kept doing whenever he smiled that smile
at her.
"Well, you're in luck. I don't have plans for tonight. I was just going back
to my hotel to get packed for the morning."
"I'd hate to see you waste the night away. I know a great place where we can
have dinner. It's not that far away."
Brenda agreed
"Can we stop by my hotel first. I want to get changed."
He looked her up and down. She had on a dark blue sun dress. It was tight
around her body and showed off her curves. Her hair fell around her face,
framing it perfectly.
"You look gorgeous."
She smiled slightly flustered.
"Thank you but this dress is more for the day. We're going out for dinner at
some place you picked and I don't want to look out of place."
"Baby, I can't think of one place where you wouldn't feel wanted. You light up
any room you walk into. You'd also look beautiful in a potato sac so lets go
before I pass out from the hunger."
She laughed
"Wait, just humor me. It'll only take a half hour at the most and we've got
plenty of time. My hotel is near here."
He shrugged. He knew he couldn't say no to her. He had already fallen hard for
a woman he had just met.
"Well, if the lady wants to make herself look even more beautiful for me then
who am I to argue."
He slid off his coat and wrapped it around her then took her hand in his as he
had done before.
She rested her head on his shoulder as they walked as one to her hotel.
He smiled to himself. It felt so good to have her close to him. It took
everything in him not to take her in his arms and just kiss her again and not
stop. Never stop. He could spend the rest of his life lost in her if she'd let
him. If he was that lucky.

Awhile later, Brenda's hotel

They got off the elevator on the top floor and Sonny followed Brenda to her
suite.
He looked around the expensive suite with two adjoining bedrooms, a bath and
hot tub on the terrace. 
"Nice digs."
"Thanks but they're not mine. My father got this place to stay in but he was
called away on business. I don't really have much use for this place." Brenda
took his coat off.
"Make yourself at home. I'll just be a moment." She called out as she
disappeared into one of the rooms. Sonny walked over to the bar and poured
himself a drink. He glanced around and sat down on one of the armchairs in the
room.
He could picture having a place like this with Brenda. It would be their home
together. He liked the sound of that.
"I could really enjoy this." He said to himself. 
"Enjoy what ?" Brenda called out. He hadn't heard her come back out.
He looked at her. She was wearing a long black strapless evening gown with a
slit up one side and   matching black slip on sandals. She was still wearing
the necklace that they had fought over in the 
market. Her hair was pulled up with a few tendrils loose.
"How beautiful you look." He said barely remembering to breathe. She took his
breathe away. He didn't think she could get any more beautiful but she did.
Her pouty lips curved and she smiled at him.
"Thank you. That's the fifth time you've said that to me all day."
"I'll probably say it five more times. The day isn't over yet. We still have
the whole night ahead of us."

Part  3

"So are you ready ?"
Brenda smiled teasingly
"I'm almost afraid to ask. Ready for what ?"
He smiled back.
"The most incredible night you've ever had."
"You certainly have high expectations. What do you have planned ?"
"It's a surprise."
"I love surprises but I'm not sure about this one. I thought we were just
going to have dinner."
Sonny took her hand in his and brushed it against his lips
"You did me the honor of agreeing to have dinner with and i'm going to make it
very special for you, as special as you're make this for me. Trust me."
"With my life." She said seriously
He looked deep into her eyes, staring at her intensely. 
"That's a very precious thing. You sure about that ?"
"Entirely. I know that we just met but it feels-"
"Right... I know what you mean." He finished her sentence. "Come on baby. We
should probably get out of here now or we'll never leave. "
He opened the door to the hotel room, shutting it behind them.

A little while later the couple arrived at the restaurant. The whole limo ride
over was spent shooting each other intense looks and trying to contain their
feelings and their attraction which was growing more apparent as the night
passed.
A short bald man greeted them and took their coats at the door of the
restaurant.
"Mr. Corinthos, I heard that you were coming in to dine with us and I reserved
the best table in the house. And who is this beautiful young lady ?"
"My dining companion Brenda. I wanted to show her the best time possible in
Puerto Rico so I brought her here knowing that you could probably help me
out."
The host smiled, eager to please.
"Of course Mr. Corinthos. The cook is preparing his specialty as we speak.
Allow me to show you to your table. Follow me, if you please."
The short man led them out to the terrace. There was a table for two set
beautifully in the middle. Candles and flowers decorated the terrace.
Musicians stood at the side playing soft romantic music. A bottle of champagne
was chilling next to the table.
"I think that will be all for now William." Sonny said to the short man.
 "Yes Mr. Corinthos." The man left.
Brenda glanced around the room in awe.
"You weren't kidding were you ?" Brenda asked 
"I never joke. Especially when there's a very beautiful desirable woman
involved."
"You did this in less than an hour ? I'm impressed."
"Thank you but William did most of it. I called while you were getting ready
and told him I was bringing someone very special."
Brenda smiled at him. He looked so handsome. He was also so sweet.
"I love it. Thank you."
"You're welcome. Shall we sit down ?"
Brenda sat down in the chair Sonny pulled out for her.
"Would you like some champagne or would you prefer wine ?"
"No, champagne's fine."
Sonny poured two glasses and handed one to her then sat down.
"What should we make a toast to ?"
"New beginnings and the future." She said
"New beginnings and the future. A very bright one." For us. He silently added
 They drank their champagne.
"So what specialty is the chef whipping up for us tonight ?"
"You'll find out soon enough."
They were watching each other intensely across the table.
"You're going to make me wait ?"
"Somethings are worth waiting for."
"It depends on what you're waiting for. Food isn't exactly on the top of that
list."
"You don't cook do you ?"
They laugh.
"I don't know how to and believe me, I don't think you'd want to eat anything
I cook."
"A fine meal is a very exquisite thing. You have to know what you're going to
put in and how to prepare it. The cook here is wonderful at doing that." 
She felt a chill pass through her body
"Are we still talking about food here ?"
"What else would we be talking about ?"
"You tell me."
Sonny stood up out of his seat and turned to the musicians.
"Would you excuse us for a few minute ? I'd like us to have some privacy. I'll
be sue to tell William that you were wonderful and i'll leave a big tip for
you. Thank you."
Brenda looked at him in surprise as he walked over to her and held out his
hand. She took it questioningly.
He walked her over to the balcony where there was a lovely view of the city.
"Beautiful, isn't it ? You can see all the people. Going on with their lives.
The water in the ocean is peaceful. Calm. The whole world is out there."
"Yeah. Sonny ?"
"Hmm ?"
"Why did you tell them to leave ?" referring to the musicians.
 Sonny finally turned to look at her.
"For the reason I told them. Privacy."
"Oh." She said while looking at the ground. He lifted her chin so her eyes
were at level with his.
"Why did you think I asked them to leave ?"
"I don't know."
"I think you do. Brenda, you should never be afraid to tell me how you're
feeling. I want to know."
"Most men don't." She said quietly
"I'm not most men. You're not used to men telling you how it is. That's their
problem. I know you. You need a man to tell you how things are and to talk to
you. To treat you better than good and to cherish you."
"You think you're that man ?"
 "It's not my call to make. It's yours. It's your life Brenda. You make your
own decisions. Just tell me if i'm wasting my time."
"Is that how you feel ? Like you're wasting your time ?"
"No, life is too precious. I always spend my time wisely. I don't waste
anything when i'm with you. I treasure every second with you like it's my
last.. I told you before that you shouldn't settle but I won't settle either.
I told you how I feel-"
She gently placed her hand on his face and kissed him passionately. Finally he
pulled away reluctantly
"I feel exactly the same way. I can feel it when you kiss me and every time we
touch. I don't care that we just met today because time doesn't matter. What
we feel does."
He nodded and took her hand off his face and led her away from the balcony.

If I Had Castles Built On High
If I had A Million Ways
To Write Your Name
Against The Sky
Just To Let You Know
You've Caught My Eye
And If I Had More Than
Wealth Could Buy
I'd Sell It All And Start Again
For Just A Chance With You
Girl, I'd Give My All To Win Your Love

He wrapped his strong arms around her and they danced as one. She sighed as
she rested her head on his shoulder.
    
And I Would Be Rich
And I Would Build All
My World Around Me
Just To Show You
How You Take My Breath Away
And You Would Find Love, Sweet Lady
Nobody Else This Side Of Heaven Knows
How You Take My Breathe Away

He gazed deeply, lovingly into her brown eyes. He breathed her smell in. Her
perfume smelled like heaven. He couldn't get enough of her. It was all he
could do to keep himself from taking her in his arms and never letting go.

If I could Turn The Day Into Night
If I Had Faith To Walk On Water
Maybe You Would See
The Reason I Thank God For Miracles
'Cause Baby When You Walked Into Sight
You Turned An Ordinary Man
Like Me Into A King
I Would Do Anything To Win Your Love

She could feel his eyes on her so she raised her head from his shoulder and
looked at him. God, he was so gorgeous. She wanted him so much like she'd
never wanted anyone or anything else.

And I Would Be Rich
And I Would Build All
My World Around Me
Just To Show You
How You Take My Breath Away
And You Would Find Love, Sweet Lady
Nobody Else This Side Of Heaven Knows
How You Take My Breathe Away

He tightened his hold on her and pulled her closer so that they were only
inches apart.
He ran his fingers over her soft lips before kissing her.

I Think There's Something
Here Worth Sayin'
I Don't Want To Scare You
So Let Me Make My Wish 
And Hope You Believe 
In Simple Love, Like I Do
Say That It's True, Baby
Cause You've Got Me Shakin'
My Breathe Has Now Been Taken
I've Got To Over Come This Achin
To Win Your Love

"Let's get out of here. We'll go back to my hotel room." He said breathlessly
"What about the food ?" She asked just as breathlessly
He shook his head.
"I can't wait any longer. I want you. I need you."


And I Would Be Rich
And I Would Build All
My World Around Me
Just To Show You
How You Take My Breath Away
And You Would Find Love, Sweet Lady
Nobody Else This Side Of Heaven Knows
How You Take My Breathe Away

She kissed him again before responding.
"Let's go...back to mine... it's closer." She said in between kisses
"Are you sure ? I mean I don't want to be interrupted. I want to concentrate
on you the entire night."
"Don't worry. My father won't call. He's too busy making deals with my
sister."
He made a mental note to ask her about that later.
"Let's go then."



Continued












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