Chapter 14

The following evening...

Sonny had spent the previous night alone; something he hadn't done in while. Things were starting to feel out of control. He felt betrayed by Zander, but figured since the guy was already gone, he'd let it go. Besides, he didn't want Carly to think it mattered that much to him. He also wasn't sure how long he could juggle sleeping with both Alexis and Kristina before they found out about each other. He wasn't too concerned about Kristina's reaction; she would keep coming back to him no matter what. But Alexis was another story, and he didn't want to lose his attorney. So he figured maybe he should move on to someone else entirely. Johnny had gotten him Jasmine's number, and Sonny called her. To say she was shocked when he called, would be an understatement. She'd thought about Sonny Corinthos a lot, and every time she ran into him at the No Name she wished she could be going home with him.

"Hello?"

"Jasmine? This is Sonny Corinthos."

"Oh! Hel..hello! How are you Mr. Corinthos?"

"Now Jasmine, I thought we already agreed you'd call me Sonny."

Jasmine giggled.

"I know this is short notice, but are you free tomorrow night?"

She had to stop herself from replying, "I'm free anytime you want me baby." Instead she said, "well yes I am."

"Good. You're going with me to a club opening."

"Is that your wife's club?" Jasmine asked, slightly confused.

"My ex-wife," Sonny gruffly replied; "be ready at eight."

He hung up before she could agree; but knew she did.

Sonny put on a black tuxedo, with a white shirt and no tie. He studied himself in the mirror, and ran his hands through his gelled curls trying to tame them further. He knew Carly would drool at the sight of him, and throw a fit at the sight of his companion. He headed out the door, Johnny walking ahead of him to push the elevator button. When it came up, Alexis stepped out. "Oh!" she exclaimed, almost walking into Johnny. Johnny stepped aside to let her pass, and she got a good look at Sonny. "Wow!" Sonny smiled, and told Johnny to wait for him in the lobby. Johnny got on the elevator and left. "You look amazing," Alexis added. "Thank you," Sonny replied, leaning over to kiss her. Once he had, she asked, "so where are you going all dressed up?" "Carly's club opening." "Really? Why would you go to that?" Sonny shrugged, but didn't respond. Alexis stroked his lapel with her hand, "and why didn't you ask me to go with you?" "I didn't think you'd want everyone seeing us together. Do you?" Alexis thought about it. As much as she craved the man, she wasn't ready for people to know about them. She didn't know if she'd ever be ready for that. "You're right," she replied sullenly; "well, have a good time." Sonny was hurt. He wanted her to dispute what he said. Since she didn't, he lashed out; "oh I'll have a great time, my date will make sure of that." Before she could respond, he got on the elevator, and the doors closed. Alexis stood with her mouth open. "His date? Who the hell is his date?" She turned and hurried over to her door, struggled with the lock, then finally opened it and rushed in. She stopped cold; Kristina stood before her wearing an evening gown. "What...why are you dressed up?" Alexis asked suspiciously. "Oh, I'm going to the opening of Carly's new club...don't ask me why." "With who?" Alexis shouted. Kristina looked at her funny, "with Ned of course; who else?" As she answered, she wondered if Alexis knew about her and Sonny. Alexis relaxed, "oh. OK. Have fun." She walked past her sister and up the stairs, consumed with jealousy about Sonny's date. Although she hadn't been invited, Alexis started getting dressed to go to the opening. She need to find out for herself.

Sonny waited in the limo as Johnny went upstairs to retrieve Jasmine. When she got in the car, he looked her over. "Beautiful," he commented, noting she was wearing a dress that left nothing to the imagination. But his imagination was already fast forwarding to what they'd be doing after the party; after he threw Jasmine in Carly's face...which would totally ruin her big night.

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