In Flames (Young & the Restless Fanfic)

Chap Seven-Burning Desires

A/N: As always I don't own anything but my ideas! Also, I want to say I had this idea before I knew what Sharon was going to do with the ranch. The ranch will be missed! :( One last thing, this was the most difficult chapter to write so far because Nikki is my favorite character and I don't like the the thought of ANYTHING tearing her and Victor apart! Enjoy! :)

-KSuzMil

          Nikki walked into the club that afternoon. She looked around but didn’t see Victor or the kids anywhere. She spotted Katherine at a table all by herself. Nikki walked over to her best friend, “Hi.” She said sitting down across from her. “Hello darling.” Katherine exclaimed. “What are you doing sitting here all by yourself?” Nikki asked “Well, I’m waiting for Neil, Lily, Cane and Devon to join me for lunch.” “I see, that sounds wonderful. I myself am waiting on my company.” Nikki said glancing towards the door. “Victor?” Katherine guessed “Not just Victor. Nicholas and Victoria as well.” Nikki said beaming. “Oh my dear I’m so happy for you. What’s the occasion?” “Nothing this was all Victor’s idea. He really wants our family back together and quite frankly so do I.” “I agree with you. It’s been so long since the four of you were on good terms.” “Yes, many, many years in fact.” “Well, I hope everything goes well today.” “Thanks Katherine. So do I.” Nikki told her.

          “Excuse me ladies,” came a voice. Nikki turned around to see Victor standing behind her with their children, “I believe I have plans with Ms. Newman this afternoon.” Victor finished reaching his hand out to Nikki. She took It and he pulled her up on her feet. “Good seeing you Katherine.” Nikki said “You too. Have a good time.” Katherine said waving at them. As the four of them walked to their table Nikki said a silent prayer that everything would go perfectly. This meant, no talk of Newman, no Sharon, no Abbott’s and so on. They sat down and Victor began to speak, “First of all, Nicholas and Victoria I want to thank you for coming. This means a lot to your mother and I.” “Yes it does.” Nikki agreed taking Victor’s hand. “You don’t need to thank us. We’re happy to see you back together.” Victoria said. “Yeah we are.” Nick agreed with his sister.  Nikki wanted so badly to tell her children that their father had proposed but she didn’t even have a ring yet. Should she tell them? Would Victor be mad at her? She decided to wait until she had officially given Victor a yes and she and a ring to prove it.

           That same day in late morning Genevieve laid in bed with Tucker staring directly at her. After she had proclaimed her undying love for him the night before the two of them instantly knew their feelings were mutual. Genevieve still couldn’t believe this was happening to her. She felt so light and free and she didn’t want it to ever end. “What’s next for us?” Tucker was asking. “Well, I don’t know. What do you want to be next?” “That all depends on you Gen.” “Me? It takes two to make a relationship work you know?” “Yes I know but I need to know that you are fully committed to this because I am.” It meant so much to hear him say that. “Yes Tucker I am one hundred percent committed to you.” “All right then.” He leaned in to kiss her.

           DING GONG! They were interrupted by the door bell ringing. “Who could that be?” Genevieve asked falling back into the pillows. “It’s Jack and Sharon.” Tucker replied getting his clothes on. “This early? What am I gonna wear? I can’t wear the same stuff I did yesterday!” Genevieve panicked. “And why not?” “Because they’ll know!” “Let them find out Gen.” Tucker said leaving the room. He went into the living room and opened the door. There was Sharon and Jack. ‘Come in.” he told them. “I can’t reach Genevieve; do you know where she is?” Sharon asked Tucker. “She didn’t back out did she?” Jack wondered. “Why would I back out?” Genevieve said. She was standing in the bedroom doorway wearing nothing but Tucker’s robe. “Genevieve!” Jack and Sharon exclaimed. “You can’t be serious?” Sharon asked horrified. “Sharon, what Gen and I do is no one’s business but our own.” Tucker said. ‘Yes now let’s finish our plan.” Genevieve said sitting on the couch.

          “Look at them.” Katherine said told Neil, Cane, Lily and Devon as she watched the Newman family have lunch. “What about them?” Neil asked. “They’re finally acting like a real family.” Katherine said. ‘They do look really happy.” Devon noticed. “Especially Nikki.” Lily pointed out. “It’s good for her. After the year she’s had. Nikki needs to be surrounded by the people she loves.” Katherine explained. “I just hope Victor doesn’t do anything drastic and break her heart again,” Lily said. “Oh, Lily I’ve wished that for years and years. But let me tell you all this. I do believe that this is it for Nikki and Victor. It’s only a matter of time before they marry again and that will be the last time.” Katherine told them. “How can you be sure?” Cane asked. “I know those two better then they know themselves.” Katherine laughed.

           “So Jack you checked on the abandoned building right?” Tucker asked Jack. “Yes and I found the perfect one.” Jack replied. “Great.” Sharon said with an evil smirk on her face. “When is this all going down again?” Genevieve asked Tucker. “Tomorrow night. When Victor is still at Newman.” “I know he leaves there pretty late.” Jack said. “7:00?” Sharon suggested. “Lucky number seven.” Tucker chuckled. “Then seven it is. I must be going.” Jack said heading for the door. “See you tomorrow Abbott.” Tucker said. “When we take the great one down once and for all.” Jack bellowed as he left Tucker’s place. “Well, Sharon if you don’t mind I’m taking Gen out to lunch.” Tucker said. “I would like a word with Genevieve before she does anything else with you.” Sharon said dragging Genevieve into the bedroom and closing the door.

            “Calm down Sharon.” Genevieve told her. “Calm down? Genevieve you did exactly what I told you not to do!” “Oh, Sharon you know how it is when you’re so in love with someone and you-““Stop it.” Sharon said putting her hand up. “What?” “Genevieve, I haven’t felt that way in a long time and this isn’t about me it’s about you.” “What did I do wrong that could possibly affect you?” “You’re sleeping with Tucker!” “I’m very well aware of that.” “Think of what this could do to our plan!” “It’s not going to do anything to our plan. The four of us all agree on what we’re doing.” “Yes but if something changes then-““Nothing is going to change Sharon. It happens tomorrow. Say it, Nikki Newman dies tomorrow.” Sharon took a deep breath, “Nikki Newman dies tomorrow.” “There feel better?” “No.” “Well, you need to go because Tucker and I have plans.” “No, you know what you and Tucker are out! I can do this by myself! What was I thinking? I don’t need anyone else to do this with! And I most certainly don’t have to wait until tomorrow!” Sharon yelled and ran out of the bedroom. “Sharon wait!” Genevieve cried running after her. It was too late Sharon had left. “Tucker!” Genevieve screamed. “What happened?” Tucker asked coming into the living room. “It’s Sharon. She’s taking action today!” “What do you mean?” “The plan she’s doing it on her own today!” “Oh, Gen that’s how Sharon is. Give her time to cool off and get used to the idea of you and me being together.” “Are you sure?” “Yes. I know Sharon and she’s not smart enough to do this on her own.” “I hope you’re right.” “I’m always right Gen.” Tucker said putting his arm around her.

           Nikki walked into the main house at the ranch late that afternoon. She had a lovely lunch with Victor and the kids. Sadly it had to end when they had to go back to Newman. Victor had told her she could come but Nikki said she wanted to go home. She was going out to the stables for a ride. She needed some bonding time with Blue Smoke and some time to relax and just think. Minutes later she entered the stables and began to get everything ready for her ride. She realized her saddle was up way to high for her to reach so she got a ladder and began to climb it. Suddenly she heard a creaking noise. She turned around to see the doors closing and then something hit her over the head and she came crashing onto the hard hay covered floor. Nikki lay there, her body was numb but she could feel the air getting hot around her. Her eyes opened a tiny bit and then she saw her. Sharon stood there smirking above her, surrounded by smoke and . . . flames. “Sharon.” That was the last thing Nikki said before she blacked out for good.

A/N 2: First I hope you liked it. Second what do you think will happen next? Or what would you like to happen? Email me, Facebook me, or Wattpad message me!

-KSuzMil