Heaven's SentPart 5Author: Angel BlissEmail: angel_bliss32@hotmail.com Rating:PG13Standard Disclaimers apply I've been sitting here for the past... *woaah* how ever long thinking up on how to make up for how succky chap 4 was. i'mstill thinking... I'll write... but if it's crap... I apologise. No promises... HERE GOES~!! ^.^ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Stay sane?" Serena muttered before she walked slowly back into the kitchen to give Lita the orders of Table Number 12. "Lita?" "mm?" Lita looked up from the chopping she was doing. "What exactly *are* they doing tonight? how come there's so man people here? why is it so form l?" Serena asked curiously "W ll... tonight the Sheilds' family is going to present to us, w ll the people out there, their new plans to build ashopping centre." "WHAT? You mean they're *actually* gonna own their own Shopping centrE???? That's impossible!! what about the CityCentral Mall???" "they're taking over that Silly girl!" Serena sighed. These people had so much money, they could splash it and flash it around in so any ways, and she was just a victim. She had given up her dream room for a small, confined room. She had broken up with her boyfriend James, who she had dated for two years, just before she applied for this job. Sure, the money was good, she could do heaps... no make it *a lot* with that type of money. But was it *really* worth it? If she had applied, an stuck with a job working at the shopping centre, she would still be at home, and not sweating, and killing her feet to death trying to please a man who absolutely tore aparther world. On the postive side, Mina had probably met her dream man, she could afford almost anything she wanted, unlimited shoppign sprees, and she got the chance to mingle with the uppder class people. It was as though all her dreams were fulfilled, but not in a good way. Not in the way she had dreamed. How she would fall in love, with a handsome man, they would marry and have a baby, and they would become wealthy posh people, and she would be able to actualyl shop without bothering with the prices. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Uh... miss... where's Miss Saffron?" Rei was stopped in the middle of serving out drinks to table number 22 when a man tapped her shoulder. She turned around and met a pair of dark ocean blue eyes. "Oh, Mr Shields. Um, Miss Klien called earlier, she's goign to be late." A look of dissapointment flashed across his face before her quickly turned around. "Ok. Back off to work now Miss Hino" as he brushed past her. Quickly she served the drinks before she stormed off into the kitchen. A startled blonde and brunette jumped in fright as the raven haired girl burst out in outrage. "OF ALL THE NERVE!" "Rei... what's wrong?" Serena asked as she cautiouslyapproached her. "Yeah, Whats happened to get you so steamed?" the brunette asked. Rei put on amocking voice "Where's Saffron? Where's Saffron? Where's *queen* saffron? Where's Miss. Klien? URGH! I'm so sick of it! I'm sickof the way people treat her like a queen. *just because* she's lasted the longest with Darien! It's so annoying! It pisses me off! Can they *GET A LIFE* already? Don't they understand I don't *care* where Saffron is and I can't keep takign time out to jot down where lil miss *popularity* is going every moment. *don't they understand that?*" Rei took in a deep breathof freash air. "don't worry Rei. I'm sure he'll find someone else." Serena put her arm aroudn Rei. "I mean, he's a cow, and a snopb, and eveyrthign else a dream guy isn't... well minus the fact he's cute. *but* I mean, He deserves everything he gets. He's a cow." She sighed. "Anyways! I'm off to serve these drinks to *our* Mister Popularity... I'm Outtie!" And she winked before she swiftly exited the kitchen. "I wonder what she means" Rei said quietly. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "thats your red wine mister" "And yours" "And yours" "And another red wine" "red Wine" "red wine" "red wine" "and yours" "and a red wine for Mr. Grey" A loud thump proceeded this, and She said through gritted teeth "And your *water* MISTER *shields*. Enjoy your night with *saffron*" Before she quickly walked back towards the kitchen. [Shiesh! whats up with her?] Darien thought as he shook his head as he watched her dissapear into the foyer before he turned around to continue the conversation on his table. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Just as Serena was about to take thenext turn to enter the kitchen, a familiar chime started to ring. [... the doorbell] She looked around for Eagor, but he was nowhere to be seen. He was obviously busy helping a guest to his table or something. Serena quickly smoothed down her skirt before she opened the door. "Good evening, and welcome to the Sheilds' household." before she smiled her best smile. There, standing rigth in front of her was Saffron Klien. Famous Singer, actress, supermodel. She was tall, slim, and beautiful. She had shoulder length brown hair, which she had left down today and sparkling green emerald eyes. She was 22 this year, and already a *huge* sucess all over the world. Tonight she was wearing a sleek black dress, with a silky black wrap. She walked elegantly inside before turning around and snapping at Serena "WELL! Don;t just *stand* there, get a move on" Serena quickly led her in. "This way Miss Klien." She led her to Darien's table before tapping on his shoulder. "Um, Mr. Shields, your guest has arri..." Before she could finish her sentence she was interuppted by a loud voice over powering her. "DARIEN! DARLING!! i've missed you!" and there was Saffron al over Darien. She was hugging and kissing him all over. Serena turned around and walked off before hearing Saffron say something to Darien. "What's with her, she's sucha cold nasty servant. Why can't you hire people more like me Darien? She's sucha twit!" She exclaimed with glee. Serena heard all this, and stormed angrily into the kitchen. "TWIT! CANT YOU BELIEVE IT? SHE CALLED ME A *TWIT*!!" "Who did? Sere! who did?" Mina asked worriedly. "Your future husband's cousin's wife!" She screeched "You mean that cow Saffron? She's here?" Lita asked as she finished garnishing the last bowl of soup. "Yeah! she's here, I try to be polite, and what do I get? to watch her suck faces with my Cow. Personally, I think they make a wonderful couple!" Serena said before storming out toserve the soup. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* that night, Serena and Mina rushed quickly into Mina's room and plopped onto the bed. "Oh my god. I'm *so* tired!" Serena exclaimed as she threw her shoes off and grabbed a towel. "Tell me about it!" Mina lay still onthe bed. "Hey, Sere, Ready to gohome tommorrow?" Serena called from the shower "YUP! definitely! beats this joint!" she called as she turned off the water. "Ok Mina, your turn" The blonde sat down and dried her hair as the other one enteredthe bathroom. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Early the next morning, the two blondes hailed a cab to go home. They had plans to meet Sandy and their new 'room mate' today. And it was also a plus to get out of the house. Just as they were about to leave, a familiar voice called out to them. Eagor walked into the foyer. "Ladies, unfortunately, Master Darien is required to attend a meeting in Japan, and you will be required to stay for an extra two hours to help him pack for the occasion." he nodded and exited. Two sweatdrops appeared on their heads. "OH MY GOD! urgh! another hour with the cows from hell!" Serena whined, just to see Darien walk down the stairs in a navy blue suit. He looked very smart indeed, he had his hair styled nicely and a lightert blue shirt with a metaillic dark blue coloured tie. "Morning ladies, I will require you to pack 5 suits into my suitcase, pyjamas, toiletries, you get the hitch..." He paused for a moment to look around the room. "I think this requires some dusting." He walked towards the pot plant at the door and burshed his finger along the leaves. "Mmmmhmm.. definitely. You." He pointed at Mina. "Dust the foyer, and You" He pointed towards Serena. "Pack my bags, BUT, I don't want you to start packing until you see Saffron leave the room. I don't want you to disturb her. Understood?" He asked firmly "Hai, I understand Mr. Shields." Serena nodded before she hurried up the stairs and sat by the pot plant outside his room waiting for Saffron to wake up. She sat there for exactly 1 hour and 38 minutes until saffron came walking out in a robe. "What on *earth* are you doing?" She asked in a bitchy tone. "I have to pack for Ms. Shields buisness trip." Serena said as she starte tyo walk in the room before a arm stuck out and blocked the doorway. "Not sooo fast." Saffron eyed her. I'll pack for him... *thank-you* you very much." she added before she slammed the door closed. "Good fornothing cow" serena muttered as she staretd down the stairs. When she got to the bottom she was greeted by Mina. "Darien wants you to see him in his study... I think he's kinda ... um.. pissed." Serena sighed "O.. kaay... Man, Mina, I'm so huffed, I'm tired, sleepy, I'm having a crap time. I thinkI'm gonna resign." "NO! You can't do that! who's gonna keep me company?" "Yeah, well, Mina, It's not working out the way I planned and he's using me as his slave. I'm just not up to it. And I can manage without the money, I always have I always will." Serena sighed through he tired eyes. They were lifeless and dull. She had bags under her eyes, and she had lost her usual cheery personality. Even Andrew noticed and asked Mina about it when he had passed her earlier on in the day. "Well.. here goes nothing!" Serena smiled a tired smile She knocked twice before a voice called through the door. "Come in!" the door creaked "Ah! Serena." He smiled, a lopsided smile, Serena remembered when she first saw this smile. IT was a smiel to die for. A Smile any girl would kill to see. "I've been hearing off Saffron, your manners have not been up to standard. I want to see improvement. Or else.. I unfortunately will have to dismiss you from our group of staff" he flickered his pen around "By the way, where is my suitcase?" "It's gettignpacked by Saffron" Serena said regretfully as she walked out of the room. "Sere! What's happening?" Mina ran up to her friend "Saffron's been tellign him I've been doin a sloppy job" "How can she?! You've been working your butt off for the last two and a half days you've been here!" "Yeah, well, obviously it's not good neough for them, c'monm Mina Let's go." Serena sighed as they left the house andgot in the cab. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Hey Serena!! hey Mina!!" a Cheerful voice called out from over the bridge. "How's your job going?" "Shotty." "shotty? How? You sounded really cheerful that morningyou called me." "Yeah, well, it would be shotty if you keeo getting told off by Darien's slut of a girlfriend." Serena spat bitterly "Oh... Anyways, this is Lizzy, she works at the Crown arcade, she'll be the one movin into your aartment." both blondes shook hands with the red head. "Nice to meet ya Lizzy!" Mina smiled. "C'mon, let's go check out our apartment now." Serena and Sandy walked briskly as they talked about the job. While Mina and Lizzy trailed behind as they 'got to knoweach other'. They got to a tall apartment block, they entered into the foyer, it was a very basic foyer, even though the apartment was one of the best in the area. There was a dark green mable floor and a black marbl reception table. Mina pressed the button for the lift a few times. It was an antique lift. It had gold trimmings and a poshy bitof red carpet inside. When they got in, Mina pressed the button for the 7th floor. The hallway was well lit and cosy. "Ahah! apartment 38" Mina cried with delight. "Ahhh How I miss home" She sighed. Sweatdrops appeared on all the girls head. It was a mess. A jungle. It was *gross* "Hehe.. well I apologise for the mess" Mina blushed. "Well, why dun we just take a quick look at Lizzy's room, and we'll move Sere's stuff and then you can move in tomoz liz!" Mian exclaimed. By the end of the day, Serena's old room was cleared, and most of her stuff was in Mina's room by now. Luckily, bothof the girls has owned double beds, so they wouldn't be cramped up in a singlebed. "*pheW* that was hard work!" Sandy plopped herself on the couch "OPUCH! what was that?" she sat up, surely enough, there was a bottle of nail polish she had just sat on. "Hey, how bout we order some pizza? My shout!" Lizzy picked up the phone and dialled for Domino's pizza. "one supreme, one hawaiian delivery, phoen number, thats 875 3456, yup, yup thats the address. Ok thankyou" and she hung up the phone. "Well, here we are, hey Sandy, why duncha stay tonight? you can share a bed with me!" Lizzy seemed so happy. She was what Serena used to be, before Darien ran her down. "I guess, my roommate's having her boyfriend over anyways." all four girls nodded in agreement. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* The four layed in the living room floor onthe plush cream carpet. "Gee, he's a pretty big arsehole!" The red haired said as she tossed to her side. "Tell me about it." Sandy sat up "But..." serena just continued to lay there, not bothering to finish her sentence. "But what?" Mina was curious. What was her best friend thinking? "I think.... I think I've fallen for him" Serena whispered "WHAT?" the three other girls all sat up, shocked atwhat they had just heard. "But... how?" Mina asked "He was such a sweetie at first. I think.. I think it's Saffron who's controlling him." Everyone knew Saffron and Darien were an on off thing. everytime Darien always ended up goign back to her. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Have fun guys!" Sandy and Lizzy Chimed "Pft.. as if" Serena muttered "ANDREW BAYBEE!" Mina cried before their taxi drove offinto the distance. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* The cab came to a stop in front of the grand mansion. It was exactly 8pm and the girls were earlier than expected. They were greeted at the door ugently by Eagor. A usually calm voice panicked. His hair was a mess. "I'm so glad you are back Miss, The Master Came back with many Japanese guests and We need *someone* to help serve the food! most of the trained employees are still not back." "Sure, just let us shuck our stuff down and change and we'll be down in the kitchen." Mina grabbed Serena by the wrist as they ran up stairs. They split at the hall as they rushed into seperate wings and came down again later presented in poshy formal wear. They both had authentic asiain dresses on. Serena a white one, and Mina a gold one. After they served the meals, they were dismissed, Saffron hadn't shown up today seeing she had broken up with Darien in the short period of 2days. Mina had gone off to accompany andrew, while Serena was left all alone. she walked outside. It was a cool night and the wind blew her hair around. she sa t in the gazebo listening to the violinists play and the laughter in the room, and started humming, it was oblivious to her the tune that they were playing was 'all my life' by K-ci & JoJo. She hummed along with the soft melody in the background. "I will never find another loversweeter than you,sweeter than you, and I will never find another lovermore precious than youprecious than you....." And she dozed off to the cool breeze. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Inside... Darien had finsihed, and most of the guests would be staying in the guestrooms built on the third floor. The guests were still hustling around laughin, drunk, dancing, and Mina and Andrew had dissapeared into another room. Outside the wide screen doors, Darien could see a figure, dressed in white sitting in the gazebo. He walked outside. It was gettign cold now. As he approached what now looked like a sleeping blonde, her slim arms wrapped around herself keeping her warm. [She does look beautiful, like an angel.] he smiled to himself as he approached her and took off his jacket and covered her. There he stood for what seemed liek forever, looking at the sleeping form huddled up under his jacket. She looked so small, so fragile, and there in her past few days here, he had worked her to death. He examined herface more carefullyl, she looked tired, worn, and the 'joy' her presence carried was gone. A sharp pain stabbed in Darien, he felt guilt, had he done somuch damage to her? There she curled up in a bundle, she looked so helpless. Darien gatehred her up in his arms. She fit so perfectly, but she was cold. she mumbled a few words out... they were barely audible, but he could hear it. "No.. darien.. no.. don't go..no.." Her eyes fluttered open, and she saw what seemed liek Darien. "dArien? is that you? I must be dreaming" She giggled as she closed her eyes. As he got in the house, he didn't, he just couldn't let her sleep in the tiny, small room. He felt a pang of guilt and carried her into the west wing. He twisted the doorknob, there was the room she was first greeted by. He looked at it now, it seemed so cold and lifeless, a completely different feel from when he had opened it to find out she had been livingin the room. He lay her down on the bed and tucked her in. She looked so vulnerable, and he could have taken advantage of this moment. He closed his eyes as he sat down onto the edge of her bed and kissed her on her forehead. "Goodnight... my angel" She mumbled a reply back "Good night my prince" before shetossed onto her side He walked out of the room and closed the door. It had then occured to him he had said *my* princess. He hummed quietly as he walked back to his room. Had he finally met his Angel? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* End of part 5.... What do u think? I think my writing has all of a sudden gotten *very very very* shotty. Do u not agree? I'm sorry if my chapters are short and all... cept I dunno... cliffhangers... hehehe Iliek writing them~ *lol*Once again, PLEASE... email me with comments, suggestions, flames whatevr! just email me! angel_bliss32@hotmail.com (and to all you guys who read this story off Alicia Blade and Lady Starra's page, My email has changed!!)