ANYWAYS... bhaha aren’t I evil? Ok well... it’s obvious what’s gonna happen? ISNIT IT? *dum dum dum dummmm* neways, yes, who could resist a Mamo-chan proposal like that? Hmmm? lol Also... jes a brief note... REMEMBER I changed their surnames (coz the jap one doesn’t kinda *flow* with the story) and they live in Boston... Ah if u wanna know why, read the first part of 2getha for all Eternity. neways on with the story. _______________________ "Marry me," he whispered _______________________ The one that I treasure That fulfills me inside The source of my strength That keeps me alive The one with the power To turn hardships to ease The one with a face of a masterpiece The one that I love And forever will do There is no one else in this world That is as special as you. --Angel 9t9 _______________________ Gazing at the gem that sat on her slim finger, a solitary tear ran down her cheek. ‘I love you Darien!!’ _______________________ *+*3 Years Later*+* Serena sat alone on the large sofa in the old mansion. Darien had just called and said he couldn’t make it home in time. *Again* Reeny was spending the night at a friends place, and Mina and Andrew had moved into their own home after starting a family and therefore, Serena was to spend yet *another* night alone. The dim glow coming from the TV soon showed a shaking silhouette sitting alone on the couch, craving for attention. *+*Flashback*+* "Marry me," he whispered. A solitary tear ran down her face. "I can't have you EVER leave me again." *+*End flashback*+* Finally she thought her moment had come... that she could spent the rest of her life with *her* Darien. But she was wrong... Not only in that 3 year period had he probably gotten sick and tired of her, he had probably gotten annoyed at the fact he wasn't eligible anymore, no more playing around, and had probably gotten sick of the fact he had a 7 year old daughter he wasn't proud of having. OK SURE. Reeny, she was a high achiever, topping her grade at school, she was not only smart, she was already blooming into a young lady taking after her mother’s looks. Wasn't that enough??? Sometimes Serena pondered, why DID she marry Darien? He was hardly home anymore, and often calling to cancel dinners and formal family occasions. Tonight was a big occasion for Serena; she *was* going to tell him about how she was pregnant with a baby boy this time. But did she ask for too much? Obviously stating the obvious... Closing her eyes tonight she promised she WOULDNT cry anymore... She couldn't take anymore of this. She was sick of waiting to see if he would be home tonight, sick of waiting to hear keys go through the doors, sick of waiting to hear footsteps echoing in the foyer. 8 months... 8 months this had gone on and she didn't say a thing, hoping he would come back to her. Obviously she was wrong. Picking herself off the warmth the couch had given her, she quickly packed her suitcase and all her necessities. She didn't really need much. She already had a decent job that could support her. Walking into the small pink room, she quickly packed Reeny's bags as well before dialing up to the Elle office (A.N. she promoted ^_^ you din expect her to work at Cosmo for 7 yrs DID YOU??), then calling up the airport and getting a few last remaining details sorted out. Done. Tomorrow would be her last day in Boston. She was going back to England. Apparently her old friend, Amy, was working and living there with her new fiancé, Greg. _______________________ Meanwhile... Darien tossed between the silk sheets of Ann's bed. He'd broken his promise. He had spent another night with her. He had lied to Serena again. Staring at the ring on his finger, he jumped up realizing it was their anniversary today. Engraved intricately onto the ring were the number and initials 30.04.97 I love thee Kicking himself he slapped himself stupid for missing their own anniversary. _______________________ "Mummy, mummy!! Where are we going?" Reeny cried as she skipped alongside her mother. "Home." "But what about Daddy?" "It was a mistake." "What was?" "Don’t worry, Reeny, dear... Everything will be better... I promise." She kneeled down and smiled at her daughter after wiping the tears out of her watery glazed eyes before they boarded the plane. _______________________ Unlocking the door he took a deep breath. He was in for it now. He had a stack of catching up to do. But before he could he noticed a small card wedged into the door hinge. "Mr. D. Shields." He opened the envelope carefully and breathed a sigh of relief. It was from the florist stating how the roses were undelivered and he could get a refund at anytime. He looked down at the 50 roses he held in his hand. Doing a mental recap he stood at the steps for what seemed like forever. Roses. Check. Necklace. Check. Theatre tickets. Check. Cruise tickets. Check. But for an odd reason... he kept thinking something was missing. Walking into the house he called out her name. Once. Twice. Three times. He picked up the cordless and dialed in her mobile number "The mobile you have called is switched off." Making it up to *their* room he noticed that the large suitcase on top of the wardrobe had disappeared. Ripping open the closet door he noticed a majority of her casual and work clothes were missing. Speeding his way across the hall and into his daughter’s room, he saw clothes were sprawled all over her bed, and her favorite Pooh bear was taken. The same Pooh bear he had given Serena 8 years ago. Searching all the rooms in the old mansion, he came to the last room. The study. There, sure enough, was a note with the same familiar curvy writing. "Darien." Tearing it open he read the letter carefully. {{Darien... I don't know how to say this to you... but I guess you've lost me... *again.* And this time it's forever. I... I guess I hope you had a nice 3-year anniversary yesterday. Serena Stewart}} Enclosed was a set of divorce papers with her name clearly scribbled on the bottom left hand corner. All he had to do was sign and it was a done deal. It would be over. But he didn't want it to be over. His attention was broken by a hard object hitting the table. The solid object spun around finally stopping to reveal her ring. _______________________ Closing her eyes she whispered into her mind. _______________________ {{The plane is landing in 10 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts.}} She whispered quietly. _______________________ It had been 2 months since she moved back to England. Reeny had already made new friends, and Serena was on the prowl for a new job. Amy and Greg had treated her very nicely by allowing her to stay at their house until she could find an apartment to move into when she first arrived. She was determined. She was going to buy her own fashion Store and beauty salon. Besides, she'd had enough experience, working at one before she met Darien and working for Cosmo afterwards. She was SURE she would get good business and reviews seeing she was so renowned. _______________________ And being Serena (AN. Ok, so I exaggerate a little), she had managed to get her hands on a cute little two story shop. Although the rent was dear, she had another old friend Raye working on designing outfits with her. Raye was currently working in the music industry and sparing her time to help promote Serena and having fun catching up on the old times. They both named the shop "Angelic Beauty," (A.N HUSH! I KNOW IT’S CORNY)and soon after the opening, they were planning to start a chain. _______________________ "Darien... you'll be moving to England for a month or so to work with that new pop star... you know? Raye Bradsbury. You're going to help her with her concert and stuff." Darien nodded to his old man’s commands. Packing his bag that night he packed the unsigned divorce paper and an old family portrait. Looking at his finger he gazed longingly at his ring. He missed her smile, how it sounded like an angels bells. Her sea blue eyes and her long blonde hair. He missed Reeny trying to curl in with them at night.... when he even *bothered* to come home. _______________________ Walking down the streets one day, Serena, while trying to save Reeny, was unfortunately hit by a car. And as much as she wanted the baby to survive... It didn't... It passed away. Ever since that day she'd always feel grief for not being able to bring him into the world... for not being able to take care of the last thing he had left her with in one piece. The only thing she had left of him was Reeny. Constantly locking herself up in her room and refusing to see people, Amy, Raye, and their newly acquainted old friend... the all mighty grand chef Lita Brown, had taken it in turns to take care of Reeny. _______________________ "Mr. Shields! It’s so nice to meet you again!! I can’t believe we're going to be working together!" Raye smiled at the ebony haired man. He was growing old and tired. "Raye Bradsbury?? The hotel girl?" he smiled as his features tiredly lit up - looking as if he hadn't smiled that gorgeous smile in far too long. "Well... I better go... I've got baby sitting duty!" she waved. "Wait! Baby sitting? But aren’t you kinda of rich for that?" "No, no... It’s for Se... WHOOPZ!" she clamped her mouth shut as she stared at the man. "Who?" "No one... just a friend." "I see... can’t she afford a baby sitter?" "It’s a long story... I better go." And with that, the raven-haired girl rushed off. _______________________ "DAMN ENGINE@~!!” Raye kicked the tire before storming out when a black BMW pulled up and the tinted window pulled down. "A lift?" "That’d be nice." "So where you going?" "Umm... 12 Essendoon Street" "Oh, ok... poshy part, I see" "Friends place... only the best for her." "Mind telling us about your friend?" "Uh... well... She's very pretty... and smart... and she used to be so vibrant... until the accident." "Oh? What accident?" "Car." "I see... well her qualities sound similar to Serena’s." "Oh." Raye gulped "Well... here we are... thanks for the lift Dare..." "No invite me in?" he puppy dogged eyed her. "Um... er.." "Doesn't matter... I was joking." "Heheh..." sweat drop. "Sorry... just kinda awkward tonight." "I understand... bye Raye!" "Bye Dare!" _______________________ A lonely figure stared out the window as the black BMW pulled off the curb. *Sigh* {{Darien... Why’d you come back? Haven’t you hurt me enough?}} Walking out into the living room, one of her most rare occasions, she stopped at her door which was ajar. "He's wearing a ring." Raye whispered. "Are you serious?" Lita asked as she continued to mix her cake batter. "Did you see it properly?" Amy inquired going through her patient files. "Yes! I'm so sure! It was a silver ring and it was DEFINITELY on THAT finger I tell you!" Raye whispered. "SHH SHHH SHH!" the three hissed as they saw Serena walk out... "It's OK Guys... I heard it all... I'm fine! See??" She smiled weakly as her old form leaned tiredly against the wall. "Where’s Reeny?" she enquired. She felt so guilty for barring Reeny off. "She's gone out with Greg for ice cream," Amy added breaking the silence from the three. "Thank you guys... for being so caring..." she sat down on the couch. The three smiled. "Too bad Mina's not here," Lita joked. "Guys... I'm kinda tired... I'll go get some shut eye." Serena stood up weakly before shuffling slowly into her room. "Poor Rena..." _______________________ Her limp body leaned against the door. _______________________ A week had passed since Darien had come over for business and Raye would always strangely start sentences then mumble “sorry” when she got halfway through. It was one hot summer day when Raye actually had NO OPTION but to bring Reeny to the studio with her, seeing Lita was away for the weekend in Japan to master the 101 ways of preparing salmon. Amy had a big operation and, obviously, Mina wasn’t there. IT was over. The secret was out. "DADDY!!" the small 7 year old cried as she ran towards her equally shocked father. "You been a good munchkin?" he pinched her nose lightly. "I missed you." "I missed you too... where’s your mummy?" The small girl paused. "She hasn't talked to me in 2 weeks." "Why ever not?" he kneeled down. Raye picked the small girl up. "Her baby died." "Her baby?" "Her baby son... with YOU." "MY baby son? Excuse me?" Happiness gushed through his heart... even though he *was* in denial. "YES, YOUR baby son. She's been locked up in her room refusing to come out." "How did it happen?" "Well... this car hit her... while she was trying to save Reeny." His hands curled up into tight fists. They turned snow white while he squeezed them. "Anyways..." She tried a desperate attempt to change subjects. "I see you've re-married." {{good one Raye!! Good Save! Note to self: Ask Chad for a yummy treat}} (A.N. NO PORN INTENDED HERE U HENTAI FREAKS) "Uh..." He muttered trying to get the words out of his mouth. "No, no! No need to explain. I understand! You *are,* or should I say *were*...eligible! Love this one, ok dare? Don’t hurt her like you did to Sere... Love her with all your heart... I should hate you... As much as I should... but I CAN’T... coz she’s still in love with you... Just promise me don't leave this one... don’t .. just don’t.. Love her as if each was your very last day EVER with her." _______________________ *+*Later that night*+* "No! I wanna ride in Daddy's car!" Reeny whined clinging tightly onto her fathers micro fiber suit. "Reeny! Be a good girl... C'mon, Aunty Raye has to get you home before your mummy gets worried.” "THAT’S NOT TRUE!! She doesn’t even care anymore!" "Reeny. Be a good girl... c'mon, I'll drive you home... Is that ok with you, Raye?" Raye shook her head as she rubbed her temples. "ARGH, I’m so lost now! I have no idea what’s going on! Just give her a lift home!" She yelled before hopping into her car and racing off. *+*+*+*+*+ Pulling the car up Darien hopped out and carried the small girl up the stairs. Twisting the door handle, he continued to carry her upstairs and placed her in her room. He tucked her in before kissing her on her forehead. "I love you Reeny... I always will... You'll always *be* my favorite mistake." He whispered before she mumbled and tossed to her side. Just as he was about to leave the apartment he could hear a soft muffling a soft sniffle and a dim light radiating from the room across the hall. Walking in, the headlamp was still on as the blonde lay there shaking crying to herself. "I'm so sorry... I've lost him... I'm sorry I don’t act like I care about you anymore reeny.. I really do care... I'm sorry I can't be a better mother.. I'm sorry I lost the last of what was his, which I could have owned... I'm sorry I wasn't as pretty as the redhead." < She knew about Ann all that time! > The soft sobs continued as he watched from the door. "I'm sorry I wasn't as smart as her... I'm sorry I wasn't as rich... I'm sorry I wasn't as good as her... WHY did he leave me for her? Why did he even forget about me? Why did I go back... I'm so sorry I couldn’t keep him satisfied... I'm sorry I wasn't good enough... I'm sorry I wasn't good enough for him to keep me. I'm sorry... I'm so sorr..r..r..y" She cried between sobs. _______________________ Gee I've done it now... I’m STUCK *ugh* need ideas... ideaaaz!!! neways.. I think that'll b all for now.. Heaps of work to do ;) mail me all suggestions, comments, ideaz, flames. angel_bliss32@hotmail.com Actually... I think this is a heaps depressing chapter... I dunno... I just feel pressured sometimes... *lol* but depressing writing is so moving compared to a comedy luv angeL~