Chapter Three
While Lucky's life was slowly slipping away from him, Nikolas' was slowly
disappearing, as well. Alexis stood at the docks and watched Ned and Nikolas
talk. As Nikolas walked toward her she knew he was upset from the look on his
face. Ned smiled a worried smile and she smiled back. Nikolas walked up and
demanded, “How much do you know about my mother's life on the island?”
“Not much. I was away at school at that time. Why? What is going on?” Alexis
asked. She noticed his busted lip and dark bruises starting to form on his face.
“Nikolas, lets go back to the house and talk,” Alexis said and put a arm around
him and they walked back to the launch. They sat in the living area at Wyndemere
and talked.
“I was going to met Sara before school. I ran into Lucky Spencer. He just
started to punch me and then Ned and AJ pulled him off of me. Lucky was angry
and I demanded to know what I did to him, this time. He said that mom and uncle
were lovers on the island and that he is my father not Stavros. Alexis, if that
is true, why did he lie to me?” Nikolas asked, feeling abandoned and alone.
Alexis took a breath and tried to think of what to say. Stefan had walked in as
they talked and said, “I was afraid of what my mother might do.” Nikolas and
Alexis turned in shock to see him admit this was in fact the truth.
“You mean you knew all this time? Everything you said to me was a lie. ‘Nikolas,
Luke killed your father.' ‘The Spencers are to blame for you not having a
family' but in fact, it was you all along. You were my father and you didn't
have enough courage or interest to claim me. I would have been better off with
Luke Spencer as a father. At least he doesn't pretend to like me,” Nikolas said
coldly and stormed up to his room to pack.
Stefan raced after him. “Nikolas, it isn't the way it seems,” Stefan begged, as
he tried to get his son to stop.
“I don't' want to hear anything from you. You had over sixteen years to tell me
the truth. You are nothing but a liar,” Nikolas said as he packed a bag.
“Where are you going?” Stefan asked.
“I don't care where I end up, as long as it isn't here,” Nikolas said and walked
out.
“You can have this,” Nikolas took off his medallion and threw it at Stefan.
Stefan acted as if he had just been slapped. Nikolas walked back downstairs.
Alexis was standing at the bottom of the stairs. “You can stay at my hotel
suite,” Alexis offered.
“Thank you but no thanks. I think I want to find out about my life on my own. I
will talk to you later,” Nikolas said and walked out. Stefan stood at the top of
the stairs, trying to find the right words to get him to stop but there weren't
any. Nikolas was right. He should have told him the truth sooner.
Nik jumped into his car and just started to drive. He was sick of being a
Cassadine. He wanted to be normal. He wanted a real life with real friends. Now
that he wasn't the heir, he just might get what he always wanted. Nikolas
finally stopped driving and headed back into town. He had two things to do
before finding Sara. Get a real job and a place to say. He realized school was
out, besides he knew more than any of those kids ever would. Nikolas thought
about going to Bobbie but realized that Lucky might be living there after the
fire at his house. He just didn't want to deal with Luke and Lucky all the time.
Nikolas spent the entire day looking for a place and hit pay dirt just a few
places down from where Tony and Carly lived. The last apartment on their floor
just opened up and he grabbed it. The place wasn't big and it wasn't fancy but
to Nikolas it looked great.
Nikolas spent the rest of the afternoon getting furniture and other items for
the apartment. He had enough in his account to last him a while and thought
Stefan owed him that much at least. At three o'clock, Nikolas drove to the
school and picked up Sara. He ended up taking Lizzie home and then the two of
them went for a drive. “Why weren't' you in school?” she asked.
“I'm gone. Sara, I found something out and my life changed in one second. I
learned that my uncle is my father. I am going to get a job and find my own way
in life. I have an apartment and everything. You want to see it? You might help
me fix it up a little?” Nikolas asked.
“Sure and you can help with my home work,” Sara said, as they drove to his new
place. Sara walked around the apartment and pointed out things she would change
or move around. It was late when Nikolas drove her back to her house and they
kissed good night. “Nikolas, Call me if you need someone to talk to,” Sara said
and went inside. Nikolas watched her leave and drove back to his new place. It
was strange but it did feel kind of nice. Nikolas called Katherine to see if she
heard the news. All he got was her answering machine. He thought about calling
the island but knew Stefan would only find out where he was and he didn't want
to deal with his so-called father at this moment.
The next few days Nikolas went looking for a job and finally found one at ELQ.
Ned was looking for an assistant and knew Nikolas knew more about a big company
like ELQ then most new comers. He even thought it would get him closer to
Alexis. Ned soon found out that he did the right thing. Nikolas was a hard
worker and was willing to learn new ways of doing things. Nikolas learned that
he still had a lot to learn and loved the challenge in life. He felt normal and
no one acted strange around him. Nikolas was printing papers off when Alexis
walked in and was surprised to find him at ELQ.
“Nikolas?” Alexis said in a question voice as she walked up to him.
“Hi, Alexis. Please don't tell Stefan. I don't want him to know just yet,”
Nikolas said.
“I won't but are you all right?” She asked.
“Yes, I have a place to stay and now a job. I'm finally normal and I like it
that way. I am trying to get a hold of Katherine and tell her. Do you know where
she is?” Nikolas asked.
“I haven't heard from her. She found out about Stefan and Laura soon after you
left. She came to the house and she and Stefan had a big fight. She slugged him
and ran out. I think she left town for awhile. I know she will contact you some
how,” Alexis said.
“I don't blame her for leaving. What about you?” Nikolas asked.
“I'm still with him. Nikolas, I will be your friend and I will not tell Stefan
anything you tell me. I love Stefan, even with his failings,” Alexis said.
“You were always looking out for him. I'm glad someone is. Have you heard from
my mother yet?” Nikolas asked.
“Yes, Stefan found out she is due to arrive in a few days. He is trying to get a
hold of her but Laura isn't talking to him either. Nikolas, do me a favor. No
matter how mad you are at Stefan don't trust Helena,” Alexis warned.
“I don't know. He lied about so much and part of me thinks he lied about her, as
well,” Nikolas said.
“No. She is evil and wants to hurt you. Don't trust her,” Alexis warned.
Ned walked up before they could talk any more. “I think it is time you let my
new assistant to get back to work and accompany me to lunch,” Ned said and
kissed her.
“Nikolas, remember what I told you,” Alexis said and headed away with Ned.
Nikolas went back to work and when he left that afternoon, he went pick up Sara
at her house and they went out to eat. Nikolas and Sara were sitting at the Port
Charles Grill when Helena walked up and said, “My grandson. I have been looking
everywhere for you. I just found out the truth your father has been hiding from
all of us. I learned you moved out of the house. Are you safe and well?” Helena
said and kissed him warmly on the cheek.
“I'm fine, grandmother. This is Sara Webber a friend of mine,” Nikolas said
getting up and offering her a seat.
“You are very pretty my dear. My grandson has good taste. Are you all right?”
Helena asked again.
“I'm fine. I have a new place to stay and a job,” Nikolas said.
“You do? Tell me about it,” Helena said glad he hasn't chased her away.
“I live just a few blocks from here. I will come get you sometime and show you
my new home. I work for ELQ,” Nikolas said wondering why he never tried talking
to her before. Stefan was wrong, his grandmother wasn't as bad as everyone says.
“ELQ? Why there when you can take over the Cassadine family from your father?”
Helena asked.
“I don't want or need the Cassadine Family. I want to make my own way in life.
You can understand that,” Nikolas asked.
“Yes, you are a lot more like Mikkos than any of my sons ever were. He wanted to
make his own way in life and didn't' take too much stock into the Cassadine heir
at all. He even shared everything with his brothers. I hope you and your young
lady come to see me at supper tomorrow. Then you can show me your new home. I
might even find something for you. I want to be in your life Nikolas and I hope
you will let me,” Helena said and got up to leave.
Standing Nikolas said, “I would like that and I'm sorry for all the mean things
I ever said to you. I should have trusted my own feelings and tried to get to
know you better.”
“I understand and I don't blame you,” Helena said and kissed him good bye.
Stefan had watched from his hiding place and grabbed his mother by the arm when
she was out of Nikolas' sight.
“You stay way from him,” Stefan said coldly.
“Let me go. I will do what I want and when I want it. You lost your chance and
now it is my turn. You should have made me an ally, not an enemy,” Helena said
coldly and walked away.
“What am I going to do now?” Stefan wondered as she walked away. Nikolas and
Sara walked out a few minutes later and Stefan tried to talk to him. “Nikolas
listen to me. Your grandmother isn't the person you think she is,” Stefan said
and he tired to grab his son's arm.
“Get off me. I don't want anything to do with you. I am fine without you. I will
see who I want and there is nothing you can do about it,” Nikolas said and they
left Stefan standing alone. Stefan had to find a way to keep Nikolas safe any
way he could. He was willing to do anything to keep Nikolas safe. He went back
to the island to think and plan. There was a lot to do and with Helena around
very little time to do so.
Helena went back to her yacht and smiled about the way her plan was working out.
The Spencer's lives were upside down. Stefan was getting everything he deserved
and Nikolas was just a few feet away from being hers. He might not be Stavros'
son but he was the last in the Cassadine line and she had big plans for her
grandson.
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