-1Note: I own story not characters. Enjoy- and yes I update twice in one day

Serena sat in her seat excitedly as the plan was about to land. She picked up her purse and pulled out her light pink lipstick. She applied a coat and put it away. She then noticed the large diamond sparkling on her hand, she took it off and placed it in the zip up part of her purse securely. She then tried to brush her disheveled hair with her fingers. It had been a long plan ride. Her long hair was cut stylishly in layers because Malachite wanted it that way. When the flight attendant told them that they may get off, she jumped up excitedly. The only thing she could think of was seeing her son. That Sunday he's turning four. She always had a guilty tug at her heart every time she thought of her not being with her. She quickly grabbed her carryon and purse and followed the many people off the plan. She saw many people meeting up with their loved ones and anxiously looked around for her mother only to find no one waiting for her. She shrugged and headed to the luggage claim. Sometimes they'd wait for her there. As she casually made her way there, she saw the last person on earth she wanted to see. He stood there with her luggage beside him waiting patiently. He had on khaki pants a white short sleeved satin muscle shirt that showed every trace of perfection. His dark hair had a few brown streaks and he had a diamond earring in his left ear. As she noticed that she had stopped in her tracks to look him over she quickly started her pace back up to casual. His stormy blue eyes turned their attention to her- staring intensely. Her heart beat sped up as she bravely stared back. Her ex-boyfriend smiled his boyish grin and his eyes cleared up- the same smile she use to love. She felt herself smile back- and brightly at that. As she reached him, her eyes still locked with his, she began to feel weak.

"Hello Darien." She said softly holding out her hand.

"Hello to you too beautiful." He said kissing her hand

She felt a chill go up her spine. When he gently dropped her hand he picked up her luggage.

"I bet you're tired. Come on, I'll take you home." He said leading the way.

As they walked in silence, she began to wonder about how quickly she got over him and she was now engaged.

"So, um… why did you pick me up?" She asked trying to make conversation, glancing sideways at him.

"I dropped by your parents to get Cole and and your mom asked me to pick you up before Cole saw me. She thought it would be good for him to see us walk in together." He said wryly.

"Oh" She said quietly looking straight ahead as they exited the busy airport.

Darien glanced over at the changed Serena. She wore a loose babyblue sundress that stopped at her knees. Her feet were graced by the matching color sandal. Her beautiful hair with light streaks was cut in layers. Her eyes- they still had the sparkle he remember but something was slight different. He wondered how he was able to live without her.

"What made you cut your hair?" He asked as they neared his car.

She picked up a lock of hair and shrugged.

"I don't know. A change was necessary, I guess." She lied partially.

Lying was a habit she had picked up. She didn't even remember when it began. Darien opened the trunk and placed the bags in. After Serena placed her carryon in, he closed the trunk and helped her into the car.

"Thanks." She said climbing in.

"No problem" He said closing the door after her heading to his side.

As he pulled out and drove off, for some reason an uncomfortable silence settled in.

"How long are you staying this weekend?" Darien asked trying to make small talk.

In the past, they never had to make small talk, why was it hard now?

"Just the weekend. You?" She asked looking out the window.

"The same." He said keeping his eyes on the road.

She chuckled lightly and looked down at her hands.

"What's funny?" He asked slightly curious.

"You know, we can't keep doing this. Our son needs us. Of course he stays with you sometimes and with my parents most of the time but I really miss him and need him with me. I hate being able to just get him every blue moon." She said quietly playing with her hands.

"I know. Both of us work hard to provide for he but he needs love. Ours." He said still not looking at her.

He really couldn't remember the true reason for their break up but when Serena took the job over seas, it was the end.

"Yeah, that's why I promised him that I am going to take him back to California with me." she said.

Darien glared darkly over at her.

"You're not taking my son across the world. I don't mind every once in while but not permanently. I'll be damned before I let you do that." He said angrily.

"Well, he needs to be with me. I am his mother, I hate having to do this but I can't continue to live my life away from him. I can afford to have him over with me now. I make enough to be able to provide both of us. Plus, he doesn't want me to leave him again and I'm not." She said becoming angry.

"He's Darien Colton Shields, Jr. is not leaving Japan. I still live here. I'm not going to travel across the would every month to see him." He said.

"That just shows how much you love him" She exclaimed.

"That's crazy! I- you know what… you just got here. No need to argue now." He said coldly cutting off all conversation.

She crossed her arms over her chest and huffed. She looked out the window. She was not going to let this issue go or let Darien have the last word. Soon, they arrived at Serena's parents house. Darien pulled up to the curb and turned the car off.

"Look. I'm sorry alright. Maybe we can have dinner tonight and discuss some issues." He said reaching over taking her hand, pulling it from it's crossed-arm position.

She squeezed his hand slight wondering over how perfect their hands still fit together.

"Sure….I'm sorry too." She said looking up at him.

As their eyes locked again she found herself drowning in those stormy pools like she use to. Her breathing quickened as she slowly closed her eyes and leaned towards him to kiss him. It was like some invisible magnetic pulled had overcame her. He saw this coming and he just kissed her cheek and let go of her hand. She was not about to trap him.

"Um… why don't you go on in. I'm sure Cole is just dying to see you. I'll take your bags in." He said stepping out of the car.

She hit herself in the head with the palm of her hand because of her stupidity. She then felt a twang of guilt stab her for forgetting about Malachite. She stepped out of the car and headed towards the house. Darien watched her his sway slightly. He closed his eyes and tried to concentrate. He opened the trunk and took the bags out. From the house he could hear a loud squeal and figured out that Serena had Cole. He closed the trunk and headed towards the house.

That's all for this chappie! I'm glad I wrote a lot for this one. I will update this one and the others as soon as possible. Chau!