Chapter 5

At Penthouse 4, Sonny was getting another update from Benny. "The letter was delivered to the Quartermaine's," Benny told him. "Good; what about the boat?" "It started to sink and they both jumped overboard." "They make it to shore?" Sonny asked, half-hoping Benny would tell him "no." "Yes sir, they did," Benny reluctantly replied. Sonny nodded his head, "fine. What about the unions?" "They all understand their instructions. They're to sabotage Jax's docks renovation project at every turn. Oh, and Ms. Davis got that ridiculous condemnation order overturned. Seems Mr. Jax's crony at the planning board is no match for our judge." "Good. That's all Benny; good work." "Thanks boss," Benny responded, and took his leave. Sonny looked at his watch and started planning out the rest of his day. "Time for another espresso," he told himself, heading into the kitchen.

A while later, he was getting ready to head out, when Johnny knocked on the door. "What Johnny?" "Uh, Ms. Quartermaine's here to see you." Sonny had to admit he was curious as to why. "Let her in." Skye walked in with as much bravado as she could muster. "Good Morning!" Sonny cheerfully declared. "Oh stuff it Sonny!" Skye snapped. "Well, you're in a bad mood today? What's wrong?" Sonny asked mockingly. "I'm on to you buddy. I know you set me up, not once, but twice last night. But I'm here to tell you that I've survived, and I will continue to survive, no matter what you throw at me." "What is it you think I've thrown at you?" Sonny spat. "Telling me that AJ was waiting in the hotel office, when there was nothing in there but a pack of rats!" "What's the matter, couldn't pick him out of the crowd?" Skye struggled for a quick retort, but Sonny cut her off. "Let me tell you something Ms. Chandler-Quartermaine, or whatever the hell your name is today; when I throw something at you, it'll bring you to your knees. And then, you'll crawl back here on them and beg me to have mercy on you. And you're going to have to beg real nice. You might want to go and practice in front of a mirror. Johnny!" Johnny came in at the sound of the boss' bellow. "Get her out of here," Sonny instructed. Johnny took Skye's arm and led her from the penthouse. Once she was gone, Sonny looked at the closed door, and smiled.

Meanwhile, Jax decided to drop in at Carly's club, but not just to check up on the progress. He had an idea on how to get an edge in his war against Sonny. He was happy to find Zander Smith alone in the office. "What do you want?" Zander asked. He had no use for Jax. "I have a proposition for you." "Not interested." "Would five million dollars interest you?" Jax added with a wry smile. Zander knew immediately what Jax wanted in exchange for that kind of money, and he knew that it would get him in really good with Sonny if handled the situation correctly. "I'm listening Jax."

That night...

Alexis watched her sister warily as they ate take-out Chinese food. She seemed very distracted all day. "So, what are the plans for tonight?" she asked. Kristina took a deep breath and told her the lie she'd been putting together. "I'm going out with Ned; I'm sorry Alexis." Alexis shrugged, "it's OK, really it is." Kristina had checked with Ned, and knew that he was going out of town on L&B business for the night. So he was a safe alibi. "What's Sonny doing?" Kristina then asked Alexis. "He said he's got to work. And I don't usually ask what he means when he says that," Alexis replied with a chuckle. Kristina nodded her head, "oh I see." She looked at her watch. It was almost eight o'clock. Just one hour until Sonny expected her across the hall and in his bed. She'd been thinking about it all day; her body still sore from the previous night's activity. She hoped he would take it a little easier on her tonight, but honestly didn't really care what he did. She craved him like a drug, and would do anything to be with him again, and again, and again.

Kristina quietly made her way across the hall, where she was dismayed to find Johnny guarding the door. "Uh, is Sonny in?" she asked him. Johnny smiled at her and opened the door. She went inside and he closed it behind her. Sonny had told Johnny she was coming over. He also told him that if anyone asked, Johnny hadn't seen her. Johnny got the message loud and clear. He knew full well that Alexis was panting after the boss, but didn't realize her sister was as well. It didn't shock him; nothing did after working for Sonny for so long. He knew Sonny was irresistible to women, and he knew Sonny didn't care if his men were privy to his private affairs. He expected total loyalty from them all, and judging by the end that Rick met, the remaining men knew what he'd do if they weren't loyal. So Johnny would guard the door, and watch the women come and go.

Once inside, Kristina looked for Sonny. He was standing in front of the fire, drink in hand. "You're right on time," he said without turning around. "But then again, I knew you would be." Kristina took a deep breath, then let it out as she walked towards him. She embraced him from behind, running her hands over his chest. "Sonny..." she whispered. Sonny stood quietly. "What have you done to me?" she added. Sonny smiled and turned around, putting his drink down, "exactly what you wanted me to do. What do you want me to do to you now?" Kristina stared into his eyes and her knees threatened to give way. "Make love to me...please," she replied. "Oh absolutely. But the question is how?" Sonny still hadn't touched her, but she couldn't keep her hands off him. "Be gentle with me, I'm still sore from last night." Sonny ran his tongue over his lower lip, and took her face in this hands. "Well," he told her, "I'll think I can do that."

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