Here's the sequel, I hope you enjoy it!
Four years past before Rei, or more correctly Rayna Henderson, decided to check up on Jadeite. She intended to look up facts on the internet on him. She was just to much of a coward to spy on him or have someone spy on him.
Over the years Rayna changed her looks. She had decided to chop off all her hair and did just that. Her long raven hair had reminded her too much of her past life. And this was a new start and she decided she wanted a big change. That was then but now she had lost her bangs and her hair was a little bit past shoulder length.
Everyday for the past four years she's lived in misery of her broken heart. And every time she looked into her son's face she sees Jadeite she ends up in tears all over again.
The day she and her friend left that diner they decided to move and change their identities. And Ami being the smartest of them all worked on making passports, ID's, birth certificates, Social Security, Graduation diplomas, and everything else anyone could think of. A few months later it was all finished and that's about the time Rei gave birth to her first baby, Ian.
And when they arrived at the US everything was a clean slate. No one knew them and they knew no one, they could start a whole new life again.
Minako had decided to be on the wild side and changed her name to Madison Astor. Ami's name became Amy Anderson. It was plain and simple unlike Minako's name. Makoto decided to have her name be Lita McAllister, all in all it just suited her well enough. Usagi Tsukino changed hers to Serena Watson because that's all she could come up with at the top of her head.
Rayna groaned in frustration when the results came back from her searching. There wasn't anything new on him. Everything she read she already knew and something must've happened to him during these past four years, right?
"I need fresh air" Rayna stood up so abruptly that it caused her chair to topple over, but she didn't even pay it any notice. She walked towards the door and left.
Outside it was a beautiful summer day. She had a nice house in California as did the rest other friends. When they first arrived they all lived in one small apartment but as time progressed they got better jobs and made bigger bucks and got bigger living quarters. And now they all lived within a couple of blocks from each other.
Madison had the big Mansion since she became a model. Serena and Rayna had warned that if Frederic or her dad ever saw Madison on a magazine then their cover would be blown. But Madison decided to switch hair color and skin color. Instead of the blonde and pale features. She had light brown hair with a deeper tan and it also helped that she decided to us contacts, even though she didn't need any, and the color of her eyes were now hazel. And ever since her big hit two years ago she's been making more money than Frederic, well almost.
Amy on the other hand finally achieved her dream and became a pediatrician. It was had work at first, then again it was still hard work, but now things were better than it use to be. She loved little kids and loved helping them. Her income was steady and mediocre. The amazing thing was that between all her college visits, work, speeches, school, she still had time to spend with her friends.
Lita at first didn't know what she wanted to be but somewhere between the first year and the second year of moving to the US she became a big hit with cooking. In fact she became so well known for her foods that she even cooked at celebrity parties and weddings and was soon starting her own restaurant.
Serena decided she wanted to go into business, but if she does then she'd have less time with her friends. She spent days agonizing over work or friends and came up with a simple solution. She decided to become Madison's manager. Madison agreed and gave her the job and they've both been pretty much a success but Madison had the bigger paycheck.
Now Rayna on the other hand wanted to keep things mellow and a low profile unlike some of the other girls who just had to shine in the spotlight. Rayna first started out as a photographer but after a few months of that she quitted and became a receptionist at a Hospital but things didn't work out too well and she was tired of being yelled at by angry people over the phone. And now Rayna is currently running her own nightclub with the help of Serena and Madison who had the money of course.
"Out for a little drive Ms. Henderson?" Jake, her neighbor, asked.
Rayna nodded and walked over to him. "So how is the Mrs. Gillian doing?"
"She's having a headache watching over all the grandchildren. Say, Rayna it's been awhile since you've came over. Little Karen's been asking about you" Jake quickly looked through his mail.
"I've been kind of busy lately with the new business and all" Rayna sighed. "Are you sure that's your wife wouldn't mind watching over Ian for me?"
"It would be our pleasure Rayna now go have your little drive" Jake Gillian turned and headed back into the house.
Rayna walked to her car and decided to drive to the park. It was times like these that made her glad she lived in California. In this neighborhood it was less crowded, less dirty, less everything that involves Tokyo.
Rayna parked and took in a deep breath and sighed. Everything smelled good and clean unlike the busy streets of Tokyo
"Hey watch it!" A teenage girl pushed Rayna as she zoomed by on her roller blades.
"Why don't you watch it!" Rayna yelled back.
"You need to calm down a bit. All teenagers these days are like this" Rayna turned around and saw her friend, Amy.
Over the years Amy had let her short choppy hair grow to shoulder length yet it was still a bit wavy. Amy ditched her glasses and wore contacts but every now and then someone would catch her wearing her old glasses again.
"I guess. God, I hope Ian isn't like that when he grows up" Rayna smiled.
"I got the day off today. What do you say, we call up the rest of the girls and go to the mall? It's been awhile since we've been there?" Amy suggested as she yawned.
"Are you sure you're not too tired ol' lady" Rayna joked.
Amy stopped in mid yawn and glared at Rayna. "Just because I work mostly 24 hours does not mean I'm not what I use to be" Amy said.
"I doubt it not" Rayna replied sarcastically.
"Whatever, let's call them up. I believe Serena and Madison are doing nothing at the moment" Amy took out her phone and dialed Serena's cell phone number.
"Hello, this is Serena Watson speaking how may I help you?"
"You could help me by getting your butt to the mall in thirty minutes"
"Amy! How are you? It's been a while since we've seen you. I bet those kids really worn you out huh?"
"Urgh! No! I'm still fit and as able as always!"
"Okay okay calm down there Ames"
"Don't call me Ames"
"Fine, anyways we'll be down there, Bye"
"Bye
Amy tossed her phone back in her bag and turned to Rayna, "She said that'll they'll be coming"
"Why don't you call Lita now?" Rayna suggested.
"Why call when she's only a few blocks away. We could go visit her. I've got my car. Want a ride?" Amy asked.
"No I've got my car, but thanks anyways. So is she at her house?"
"Yup," Amy replied. "Listen I'll go get her and you meet me at the mall okay?"
"Sure thing" Rayna replied.
Mall
Rei stood by the entrance of the mall, pacing back and forth. Every once in a while she would glance at her wrist watch and sigh. "I have the slowest friends in the world"
"You're not the only one" A brunette girl stood next to Rayna and smiled. "Hi I'm Alexis Hamilton" Alexis extended her hand out to Rayna.
"Nice to meet you I'm Rayna Henderson" Rayna replied shaking her hand.
"You look foreign, are you born here?" Rayna asked.
"Yeah I was. My parents were from Japan though"
"Japan..."Alexis sighed. "It's a rough place"
"Tell me about it" Rayna muttered quietly.
"Did you say something?"
"Oh, nothing" Rayna blushed.
"Rayna!" Serena called out.
Rayna quickly turned around and glared at the blonde. Serena had lost her childish buns and wore her hair in a tight French braid as she strolled along in her pin striped work suit.
"Serena what took you so long?"
"Madison couldn't find anything to wear, which I thought was ridiculous because of her huge wardrobe" Serena sighed. "So anything new lately? About you know who?"
"Nope, everything I found I already know" Rayna replied. "Oh by the way this is Alexis Hamilton. I just met her"
"Hi Alexis. I'm Serena Watson"
"Nice to meet you Serena" Alexis shook Serena's hand and smiled.
"Serena where is Madison anyways?" Rayna asked.
"I think she flirting with some guy at the parking lot. She should be showing up anytime" Serena sighed "It's not easy being her manager"
"Well, it's not easy having you for one either. You're too strict" Madison appeared behind Serena.
"Well you need someone to keep you on a tight leash other wise the tabloids would be all over you like hounds" Serena reminded.
"Oh come on that only happened one time!" Madison exclaimed.
"What happened?" Alexis and Rayna asked in unison.
"Nothing" Madison smiled sweetly, Serena only folded her arms and grunted.
"Hey guys!" Lita came running up with Amy close by.
"Hey Lita, Amy" Serena greeted. "This is Alexis Hamilton. We just met her"
"Hello Alexis it's a pleasure to meet you" Amy replied politely.
"Same here" Lita smiled hugely.
"Alexis would you like to come join us? The more the merrier" Rayna suggested.
"Well, sure. I'm just waiting for my brother to come get me but he's taking forever. I think work is messing up his mind"
"Yeah, well let's go" Lita said and grabbed Serena and Madison and dragged them in.
Rayna turned to Alexis and sighed "Don't worry they're not always like this"
"Speak for yourself" Amy muttered as she walked by.
About an hour into the shopping the girls had raided almost every single designer shop and pigged out at several sweet shops and even gone to the appliance department for the heck of it. And then they went to the pet shop and listen to Amy argue about how wrong it was to lock up little puppies in such a confined area and in the end Madison bought nearly the entire shop. She, apparently felt compassion and bought every single dog in the shop, two cats, one rabbit, and three ferrets.
"Madison do you think you have enough?" Rayna sarcastically asked.
"Nonsense, I can never have enough cute and cuddly animals" Madison cooed at a small puppy in her arms.
"I would like to see how you're going to get all those animals home" Lita said.
Madison stood still for a moment to think. "I know we could call home and get my limo driver to come. There's plenty of room there" Madison smiled at her quick thinking and resumed her walked.
"I need to pee!" Rayna said.
"Geesh, you don't have to be so loud about it" Alexis chuckled at the expression on Rayna's face as she quickly searched for a restroom.
"Follow me. I know where it is" Madison handed the animals over to Serene and told her to call the driver and get the pets on the limo. Then she led Rayna and Alexis to a nearby Restroom.
Four hours later
"Come on Ian, hold mommy's hand" Rayna said as she helped her son out of the car at the parking lot of her night club.
"Mommy your club is boring" Ian grunted as he reluctantly got out and held his mom's hand.
"When you're a teenager you won't think so" Rayna muttered. "Do you a milk shake?"
"No, I just want to sleep" Ian yawned and stretched his arms.
"Don't worry. I'll sing a song or two on stage then I'll read you a story and you can sleep in the back room." Rayna smiled down at her young son. Raising a four years old son by yourself is not an easy task.
Rayna had done everything to keep a roof over his head, food on the table, bed to sleep on, and a good happy life. So that meant she had to work most of the week. Rayna ran a night club which had attracted a lot of attention over the past year. The name of it was Falling. It was a rather large club with a colorful interior. The walls were painted midnight blue black tiles covering the ground. The dance floor was the largest area and in front was a stage where bands could come and sing. And at both the left and right side of the room were bars. Scattered around the edge of the bars and dance floor were tables and seats.
Rayna led her son through the door and greeted the employees as she walked in. "Hello Kendra is the girls bathroom fixed yet?" Rayna asked her left side bartender.
"Yup, they came in this morning and fixed it right up" Kendra replied.
"I'm going to take my son to the back room and make sure no one goes in and bothers him" Rayna said.
"You got it Boss" Kendra smiled. Kendra was one of Rayna's most trusted workers. Not only was she physically tough but she could make any man, who came up to her bar and started trouble, shrink and crawl away. Kendra always made sure everyone stayed in their place and took care of Ian and the club when Rayna wasn't around. And what she said was the law at the club, just as long as Rayna approves that is.
Rayna quickly led her son pass the bar up the stairs and down that hall to the last room. She pulled out the key and unlocked the door. Inside, the walls were painted white with light blue carpet. There was a large bed pushed against the wall at the back side. On each side was a small bedside table with lamps. And near the corner was a closet full of toys. There was also a tv in the room. And connected to the room was a bathroom. The bathroom was just as luxurious and splendid as the room. At the ceiling of the bedroom was two sky lights. The room was absolutely beautiful in the mornings when the sun shines through all the windows.
"Listen Ian, you go watch tv and play some games. I'll be working soon and as soon as I'm done I'll come up and read you to sleep okay?" Rayna asked.
"Okay mommy but be careful. I don't want what happened last time to happen again. I wish there was a daddy to protect you" Ian looked as if he was about to cry. Rayna quickly swallowed him up in her arms.
"Honey, I won't let any guys hurt me. And don't worry someday you'll have a daddy" Rayna whispered, she was trying to convince herself more than she was to Ian.
"Okay, Bye mommy" Ian kissed his mom and crawled out of her arms.
"Bye, Ian" Rayna smiled and left the room and locked it for safety reasons.
Jadeite's office In US
"Jadeite you need more publicity. I mean sure you're rich and everyone knows your name. But you should show the world who you really are and not just your rich money making side" His publicist, Nephrite Balton, exclaimed.
"What if 'm content on being this kind of me that everyone already knows?" Jadeite replied dully.
"Then they'll think you're scrooge. A good for nothing billionaire who cares for nothing and no one. To tell you the truth most of the people think you're stuck-up and spoiled. Why don't you show them the real you?" Nephrite paced back and forth in front of Jadeite's desk.
"They won't see me. All they see is the rich business man. They never see the stressed out twenty-nine year old who just wants to make a living and have fun in life" Jadeite glowered.
"Listen" Nephrite turned and looked at Jadeite, "I'm telling you this not just as a publicist but also as a friend"
"I know" Jadeite replied. There was a long and awkward silence. Jadeite fell into the abyss of his mind and thought long and hard. Then his gaze returned to Nephrite Balton. "What should I do?" he asked.
Nephrite grinned and rubbed his hands together eagerly. "You should date again"
"Do I dare ask who?" Jadeite asked.
It had been fours years since Rei and her friends had died and every single day after the morning he found out he just couldn't help but feel empty. He thought about all the what ifs. What if she hadn't gone on that ship? What if they had met at a different time? What if he could have stopped her? What if she was pregnant? What if she was raped by the pirates? What if she was still alive? He just didn't want to give up on the chance that she might. Face it, he couldn't let go of her and didn't want to think she was dead.
But all the facts and newspapers pointed to one thing...she was dead. The accident occurred four years ago. It was time to let go and move on. He had mourned for four years and now was the time to start anew.
"A supermodel, Madison Astor" Nephrite replied without hesitation.
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