The Price of a Broken Heart
Chapter 3: Who to choose?
Last time: "Hey Dare," he said touching my shoulder, "don't do anything stupid."
"Yeah I won't."
I made my way towards them but before I got there I overheard the guy say something.
"Serena, I have to ask you something?" his voice shaky.
"Yeah, go ahead Drake."
"Will you go to the prom with me?"
The story continues….
Serena paused for a moment as she looked at me, as if seeing me for the first time. She remained silent as if searching for an answer. Luckily for me, Serena didn't hear my sudden outburst of jealously. I was so lucky but I waited a while to see what she would do.
'Boy this looks intense.' I thought rubbing my hand through my black hair.
"Uh okaySerena, you could get back to me on that." he said walking out of the arcade.
"Okay." she replied sadly.
I took a while before I made my way towards Serena who was deeply into her game now.
Serena's Point of view
I couldn't believe he asked me to the prom? I mean we barely know each other and to make matters worse, Darien saw the whole scene. I turned my attention back to my game screen, as I tried to beat my last score. However, I couldn't push what just happen out of my head. It was hard.
"Uh Serena, are you okay?" asked Darien looking at me with mixed emotions.
"Yeah," I replied softly, shocked still written on my face.
"Okay, well I heard you didn't have a date and I was wondering if you would like me to take you to your prom?" he asked brushing his ebony black hair.
'What?' I thought.
Didn't Darien just hear Drake ask me that same question? What was he trying to pull? I knew it had to be Andrew who put him up to this. Only Andrew would know that I didn't have a date, since and all I told him. I looked at him with curious eyes as he held his usual smirk.
"Well, um…you see... I uh…" I stuttered looking at my watch.
"Well?" he asked leaning on the top of my game screen.
"Oh my, look at the time, I got to go!" I screamed rushing out of the Arcade.
I continued to run, not looking back, bag in hand hurrying towards the temple. I knew Darien would have tried to catch up to me but I guess he was lazy today. Gosh, I was tired. I looked up at the amount of stairs I had to climb.
'Man, why did Raye's grandfather have to build so many stairs?' I asked myself as I raced to the top.
When I got inside the room, the girls were waiting patiently.
"Serena, you're late!" exclaimed Raye standing up and pointing at the clock, "Look it's 4:30!"
"Yeah Serena, we have a final tomorrow!" shouted Lita tipping her book for emphasis.
"I know I just..."
"Serena, don't tell me you were at the arcade again?" asked Mina looking at me with a crazy look.
"Well, I was."
"See, I told you she couldn't stay away from that place." Raye snapped as she sipped her tea.
"Guys, guys come on, give Serena a break, let her explain." Amy smiled putting her book down.
My good friend Amy, only she would listen to me and understand what was lingering in my head. The girls gathered around me as I placed my bag on the table. I gave a whole hearted smile as I knelt down to the small table located in front of me. I took out my text book as I got ready to speak.
"Come on, spill it Serena!" Amy raised her voice at me.
'Maybe, I was wrong about her.' I thought smiling weakly.
They all looked at me as if knowing what I was about to say.
"Okay, here goes." I started sighing, "Darien and Drake both asked me to the prom?"
"Whose Drake?" asked Amy clueless.
"Amy, Drake is the cute French student that every girl is raving about." Mina put in with a smile as she opened her text book as well.
"Wow Serena, you got two guys after you." Raye teased winking her eye at me.
"Yeah, so Serena who are you going to choose?" Lita asked offering me a cookie that she made.
I thought about it for a moment. This chocolate cookie Lita gave me tasted so good; I could eat a dozen of it. Hmmm, the delicious taste of chocolate melted in my mouth. It seemed to take away my problem for the moment. But that's beside the point, back to what I was thinking before. Oh yeah, Darien or Drake? This was much harder than it looked. I mean I've known Darien for a longer time and I just met Drake. Besides that I think Darien just asked me because of Andrew's influence and Drake seems to genuinely want to take me.
"Serena, if I were you, I'd go with Darien." Raye said writing her algebra equation down.
"Yeah, he's the guy you wanted to take you, am I right?" Lita asked me raising her eyebrow.
"Yeah," I sighed.
"No what about the cute French boy?" Mina asked clearly not agreeing with my friends, "Think of Drake, he's nice and better looking than Darien."
"Come on Mina, don't say that." Amy said munching on a cookie, "Right now we should concentrate on our final exam. But Serena, I know you would do the right thing." she replied smiling.
"Right!" the girls shouted like little children.
The girls and I continued to study for a long time. I even took the time to tell when we had finished studying, of my outing with Darien and they took the news well. I tried my best to focus on my work and not on the event that took place moments before. I had to forget about this, I have to pass this exam. After we had finished studying the girls convince me to give Darien a call. Even though, Mina still tried to persuade me to go with Drake. Although it made me look desperate, I told them I would do it when I got home.
Darien's point of view
'I couldn't believe Serena left so quickly.' I thought getting off of the stool again.
"Darien, don't worry Serena will be back, are you okay?" Andrew asked me looking at my sad face.
"Yeah, I'm fine." I replied, "I have to meet Jennifer so I'll see you later."
"Okay."
Luckily for me I was on vacation so I could visit Andrew for a while to talk about my problems. I walked slowly waiting for the sliding doors of the Arcade to move allowing me to leave. I guess Serena must be angry with me for asking her to the prom. But I had to do it; I didn't want her to end up with that guy. But she didn't answer me, or the guy. Drake or whatever his name was. So, I guess I would have to wait and see.
"Darien!" came a shout from behind me.
I looked around to see Jennifer running towards me. I stood there wondering where she was coming from since we were supposed to meet each other at new the parlor called 'Marten's Ice Cream Parlor.'
"Hey." I stated casually, "Where are you coming from?"
"The jewelry store,"
She beamed showing me the gold bracelet that she just bought.
"Let's go or we'll be late!" she yelled tugging my arm.
We headed towards the mall. A place I despise, I couldn't understand what could cause women to stay so long in the place. I usually go to a store buy what I want and leave but they would stay for hours upon hours. Unfortunately, we had to walk four blocks just to get there, since my car was in the garage. When we finally arrived after moments of stopping, we headed to a clothes store.
"Darien, look at this!" Jenny yelled showing me a red dress with a white collar, "Do you think it looks good?"
"Of course, it does." I said with a perfect smirk.
I would say anything just to get out of this place. Few minutes had only passed and it felt like an hour had already gone by. Soon after she was finished parading in dresses and suits we headed to a small restaurant. I ordered us hamburgers and fries.
"Darien, I have to tell you something." she started munching on her fries, "I know this is our second date and all but could you come to a going away party for a friend with me?"
She looked at me with pleading eyes. No not those eyes, she looked just like Serena when she would beg me for a milkshake, candy or anything she would desperately want. I tried to turn away but it was no use.
"Okay, I guess." I looked at her skeptically.
"Cause, I want to show off my new boyfriend, which is you of course."
'New boyfriend?' my mind rang at me.
What? She was already labeling me and we barely knew each other. I thought about it for a moment. Maybe I shouldn't make such a big deal out of it since we are dating so we would practically be seen as that.
"I have no problem with that." I smiled wiping my lips, "So when is it?"
"Um, June 25."
"June 25?" I asked almost choking on my hamburger.
That was the same night of Serena's prom. I remember over hearing Mina and Serena talking about their prom night and when the date would be so I got the date down pack, although I was trying to block my ears. But I wouldn't have to worry about that unless Serena decided to go with me. I sat there sighing for a moment looking out the window. Here I am with my new girlfriend and I'm here thinking about my best friend. What's wrong with me?
/You must really like Serena./
'You again, why can't you just leave me alone?' I spat at my conscience.
/I won't leave you alone until you admit your feelings for Serena./
'What feelings?' I raised my eyebrow like a crazy man.
"Darien I…" Jennifer started but my cell phone interrupted her.
"Hello?"
"Hey Darien, it's Serena. I just called to tell you…um." I felt a small smile crease my lips as I heard her voice.
"Yes?" I asked torturing her as usual.
"The answer is 'Yes' I would like it if you took me to my prom."
"Your wish is my command." I said as I heard a giggle on the other end, "Okay, bye."
"Bye."
My conversation ended suddenly as I tucked my cell phone away. Jennifer looked at me with teary eyes. What's wrong with her?
"Darien, so who was it?" she asked sternly while folding her arms.
"My friend," I smiled struggling to put my cell phone away.
"You mean a girl." she looked at me with anger in her eyes.
"If you must know, it was my best friend which happens to be a girl."
"Oh that's great, since that's cleared up let's go." she replied much happier now as she got up again.
I threw my trash away and got ready to walk with her.
"Darien, hurry up! I haven't finished shopping yet!"
'Great, just what I need another shopping spree.' I sighed rolling my eyes while my arm was being pulled away from me.
Serena's point of view
"Now, please take this time to review your answers." Ms. Haruna said looking at her clock, "You have fifteen minutes remaining to finish your Literature final exam."
I sat silently as I reviewed my test paper for the last time that I had just finished a few minutes ago. I felt really tired since I stayed up so late the other night studying for my other exams. Two weeks had passed by swiftly and I hadn't spoken to Drake or Darien. However, Drake was in my class at this very moment and I knew he might confront me. Oh, I hope not? I lay my head down on the desk as I drifted off into a shallow sleep.
Dream
I was at the mall with my friends when I saw Darien and this girl came walking in our direction. She looked exactly like the girl Darien spoke to at the movies. The girl and he made their way towards me. Soon after the girl left, Darien and I began to talk, while my friends rushed off to the various Jewelry and clothes stores.
"Hey Darien," I smiled with my face bright as ever.
"Hi Serena, I'm really glad you decided to go to the prom with me." he smiled while brushing his black hair, "Because you know, that Drake guy is no good and you deserve better."
"Really?" I asked looking at him with teary eyes.
"Yes, you deserve me." he smiled while taking my hand, "Serena, will you…."
"Darien let's get out of here, I'll be late!" the girl screamed pulling Darien away from me, "Bye little girl!"
She called back as she waved at me while clutching onto Darien. Who was she calling little girl? I frowned as I watch him walk away.
"Darien, wait come back!" I screamed but it was no use.
He left and disappeared slowly out of my sight. I called his name once more but he never looked back. It was as if he let the girl take him away from me. Wait, a minute I never had him. Ha, I'm so stupid.
I stood there standing still, as I felt tears trickle down my chin. I waited but he never came back. Why did he leave? I mean was I ….
End of Dream
"Time's up students, please leave your papers on the desk and exit the classroom." Ms. Haruna said waking me up.
I got up and exited the room. I can't believe that was a dream, it was so real. I actually felt the tears that were welding up in my eyes.
'Well, I hope it stays a dream.' I thought to myself as I walked out of the classroom.
"Serena, haven't seen you around lately." Drake said coming out from behind me, "You know I've been waiting almost two weeks for your answer but I-"
"Listen, I'm sorry I was supposed to get back to you on that," I replied quickly interrupting him with a smile, "but I was kind of busy with school and I forgot."
"It's okay, I already have a date anyway." he said looking at me skeptically as if judging my reaction.
"Who?" I asked curiously.
"Raye, I asked her yesterday and she told me why you didn't answer my question." he replied looking a bit sad.
"Oh well, I'm sorry I didn't tell you in time." I said as I wondered what exactly Raye told him.
"It's okay, don't worry I don't hate you." he smiled at me while I frowned.
"Well, I got to go, bye." I replied racing off.
I got to the cafeteria in time and seated by my friends. Amy was reading of course while the others chatted away. I ordered my food and quickly sat down with the rest of them.
"Great news Serena," Raye replied smiling away, "Drake asked me to the prom."
"I know, he just told me." I replied silently.
What was wrong with me? Was I jealous? No, it can't be? I must be watching too much love stories on TV. I better get a hold of myself. They continued to talk about their plans for prom night while I drifted off to space.
I sat silently thinking of my dream and Drake. Why was I killing myself? Graduation was soon on its way and I was just giving myself a migraine. I looked out the windows that we were currently sitting by as I thought about my life in general. I should be happy for Raye and yet I feel kind of hurt. Emotions can be so cruel sometimes. I gazed at a couple walking on the sidewalk hand in hand. Boy I wish that ….?
'Wait a minute is that Darien?' I thought looking at the couple.
"Oh my gosh, that's Darien with her!" I screamed as the others looked at me and then out the window.
I put my hand to my chest. I felt like I was having a heart attack.
"Maybe they're just friends." Mina said trying to calm me down.
"Maybe I'm just an idiot." I sighed wiping away my tears as I heard gasps from the girls.
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