Total Eclipse of the Heart

Summary: Serena is a primary school teacher and has a watchful eye over a very special student. However Darien is his father, a very rich, successful and married man - Who also happens to be in a very unhappy marriage.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! I promise! So I do not own Sailor Moon, or any rights associated with it! NOTHING~! T.T

A/N: I just want to say a huge thanks to everyone who reviewed! It was overwhelming waking up to check my emails that were practically all reviews Naww… =3 Thanks you guys. I am so happy to hear people are enjoying my story! To be honest I was a bit sceptical… but now! You have inspired me to keep going at it! YAY! :o

ALSO, I edited my previous chapters, so things should be fixed. And better read. Hehe. Enjoy!


Chapter 4: The Woes of Life

The rest of the weekend sailed by Serena in a blur, and before she knew it, it was Monday. Even the week went by pretty fast too. But every time she looked at Darien Junior, she remembered the conversation with his father, and the smiles and laughs. It was getting to the point she almost wanted to ignore the poor kid. But that was simply not in Serena's nature.

She couldn't blame the poor kid about having an extremely gorgeous father. Therefore what sort of person would she be if she lost her morals as a teacher and ignored her student? Terrible! That's what. She just couldn't do it.

Serena sighed as she closed her teacher's diary. It was the end of the day, and she was possibly the last one left at school. How long had she been sitting at her desk this afternoon after school? It only took her 20 minutes to fill in her diary with plans for the next week… so how long was she thinking about the two Darien's?

Sighing again she got up from her desk and packed up her things. On her way home she thought about her plans for the weekend. Shopping was definitely on the list, both food and fashion. She had gotten an invitation to one of her father's events and of course a dress would be needed. Which reminded her, she should probably visit her parents as well.


"If that is everything sir, I will be leaving for the evening," a young feminine voice called.

Darien looked up from his desk towards his secretary. She was a mature 20-year-old girl with dark green hair and tanned olive skin. She had only been with the company for 4 months now, but she did her job as if she was there for years. She also took the initiative to stay back when she knew Darien was busy. This undeniably gave Darien a good impression of her and valued her as a staff member.

"Thank you Trista," Darien said quietly returning to the paperwork in front of him again, "Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday."

"Okay Sir. Well, just don't stay too late," she said while hurrying off.

Once he heard his office doors close he took in a large breath. He was definitely lucky to have such a career-orientated secretary. She went above and beyond, something he greatly appreciated. Especially in times like this. He was just dreading the day she finishes her business degree with honours and left her role at his company for another. Great secretaries were hard to come by after all.

Not to mention that business was getting crazy busy with this new branch idea. On top of the current issues he had a home. Things were definitely piling up on him, and it was times like this he really just wanted to go home to a loving wife who could take away any and all concerns and problems he had. So he could literally leave them all at work, and have complete focus at home for his family.

For some unknown reason an image of a carefree blonde entered his thoughts. Really, ever since last weekend he couldn't get the blonde out of his head. He even entertained the idea of maybe having someone like her to come home to. He couldn't help but compare her to his wife. 'What am I doing?' he thought to himself. 'Raye is my wife, the mother of my son…' he sighed, 'she doesn't even acknowledge our son.'

Resting his elbows on the desk, he brought a hand to his chin in thought. "Serena," he tested the name, "Serena… hmm…" he thought harder. He had ever known just one other Serena. 'Such a long time ago,' he thought to himself wondering what it was she was now doing. Trying to remember this Serena he came up with nothing. He remembered she also had long blonde hair, but lots of women now days chose blonde. "Why!?" he said angrily while slamming his fists on the desk. Growling to himself he couldn't help but regret what happened all those years ago. Maybe he would have been happier with his first love. There was never a day he didn't think about those times. Maybe if he had of been such an ass and just told her know how he felt? If he hadn't have played with her heart? Reduced her to tears so often?! The 'what if's' and 'maybe's'. Oh how different his life could have been.

He growled at himself again. It was always painful thinking back to those times. He may have regretted marrying Raye, but before all that, there was something far greater he regretted more than anything itself. He couldn't even recall the face of the girl he fell in love with. The only memories he held onto was her perfect smile, her lips never left his thoughts. He remembered her bubbly nature - her innocent mind. Even after she left for college he tried to look for her, but it was like she dropped off the face of the earth – not to mention the fact 'Tsukino' is a very common last name.

Resting back in his chair he closed his eyes. Why did life have to be so hard sometimes? Why couldn't things go the way you wanted them to all the time? Why does one little mistake have to mean the end of everything? The loss of something great? 'Why do I regret it so much?' he thought again. It was a pointless question, he already knew the answer – which is why it caused the pain it did.

Exhaling a large breath he opened his eyes and tidied up his desk. Placing the papers he was working on in his briefcase, he got up and left his office. He was definitely not looking forward to the drive home, nor the routine, or how Raye will be acting this evening. But at least he had one thing to look forwards to. His son and the day they had planned at the zoo over the weekend.


"Hey, Mum, Dad," Serena yelled as she let herself into their home. She had called her parents earlier to let them know she was arriving. Her parents had always been very carefree and welcoming. So they were possibly hanging by the pool sipping cocktails.

"Oh, honey!" her mother came out from a corridor meeting her at the entrance, "How are you bunny?" she hugged her lovingly, "What has been happening?" she asked pulling her back to look at her daughters face and figure, "Have you been eating properly? You look like you've lost weight honey!"

"Mum!" Serena quickly said embarrassed. "Of course I am eating! I am just fine! Please stop stressing!"

"Is that my little Sere I hear?" came her father's voice.

"Hey daddy," she smiled when she saw her father approach behind her mother.

"Come sweetheart, we're drinking cocktails by the pool!" her mother grabbed her arm and ushered her through the house. "Oh," she squealed, "Your father gave the cooks a night off, so I will make your favourite for dinner!" she laughed.

"Is that safe mum?" she looked at her mother with concern, who in return gave her a questioning look. "I'm pretty sure your drunk mother. I don't think you should be in the kitchen."

"Oh sweetie! Don't worry! You can supervise me if you like." She smiled playfully. "You can even make some dessert while I do dinner?" she suggested, "That way you can make sure I don't blow the kitchen up." She laughed more at the idea.

"Now, now girls," her father butted into the two, "everything will be fine! If it gets too dangerous we'll go out," he laughed. He loved his wife and daughter, but sometimes they entertained the funniest, yet worst ideas. Serena was very much like her mother. And it saddened him to see her single since she had so much love to give. But after his wife had warned him to stay out of their daughter's life he gave up on trying to match-make. He had a beautiful daughter and it fathomed him why and how she was still single.

"Daddy, everything will be fine! It's a family night in, so mum and I will cook," she reassured them. "So bring on the cocktails for now," she laughed while taking a seat beside her mother.

"Oh darling, what are you wearing for next weekend?" her mother asked, "You are still coming yes?"

"Of course mother," Serena stressed out. Goodness knows she knew her father would not forgive her if she couldn't make it to the family's business social events. She only envied her brother for moving abroad – thus having an excuse to miss the events. But at every event, also meant Seiya would be there. And at every event her father would propose the aspect of a highly regarded marriage between the pair. "I have not chosen anything yet. But I will probably go shopping tomorrow or within the week. But rest assured, it will be something very beautiful."

Her mother was just smiling at her with praise. "Now we just have to find you a date," she laughed.

"Mum!" Serena started, "Will you please stop this! I went last time without a date. I'm sure it is not that unusual!" Now she was a bit angry. Her parents always pushed her to get with someone. She was just thankful that over the years the persistence did die down bit by bit.

"Now, now honey," he father butted in. "We just want to see you taken care of," he placed a hand on her shoulder squeezing it a little. "You're getting older, and so are we," he started, "your mother just wants to see her grandchildren before she dies."

"Oh hush! You want to see them too," her mother butter in.

Serena just sighed at the two of them. Oh how her brother had it easy – living continents away. Away from all this family boloni.

Slowly she raised her watch to her arm – the faster this day finished, the faster she could move onto Sunday. She desperately needed to do some shopping. "Well how about we make a start on dinner?" she proposed drawing her parent's attention back to her.

Her mother just smiled at her, "Sure darling," she spoke softly as she raised herself out of her chair.

Serena begun to follow suit, but couldn't help but sigh. Her parents always got very touchy when it came to tell them no. But after years of being told to find a man, settle down, give them grandchildren; it infuriated her to no end.


Darien awake to an obnoxious beeping sound. Usually he allowed himself to sleep in on the weekends; however he did make a promise to a certain littler person.

Unfortunately after yesterday and last night he most certainty did not feel up to doing anything today. Hitting the snooze button he rolled onto his back and closed his eyes once more.

Thoughts of yesterday's events slipped into his thoughts. At the time he thought his Saturday was wasted, however the outcome of the last minute meeting made him very thankful. A prospected partner he was thinking of investing in called him to a meeting, and in turn he was offered a seat at a very exclusive and private high-class Annual Symposium for the mining industry – a great foot in the door for his company. After all, business was all about the people you know, not what you know.

He was planning on inviting his wife to go with him – however after last night she made it quite clear she wanted nothing to do with his business plans, nor attend business functions with him. After their fight she had left the house and he could hardly get any shuteye - questions kept flooding his mind. Why was he still with her? He needed someone who was going to support him, and be there all the way. Yet Raye never showed an ounce of interest in what his business did or was trying to achieve, what his next step was going to be. Was she even interested in anything he did? But then he realised yet again – after being foolishly selfish he ruined his chance of happiness and it was no longer just about his happiness. He had a son now to think about. A son to whom Raye was the mother of.

Scoffing to himself he turned over and eyed the time. 'Do I even need to ask myself these questions?' he thought to himself. 'Raye has never shown an interest in what I do… Nor what happens with the business... or what I do with my spare time. So long as the money is there she doesn't need to ask questions.'

Suddenly the alarm beep started again, earning another groan out of Darien. Switching it off he pulled himself out of bed and swung his legs over the edge. Sitting he looked towards his wives side of the bed. 'Why do I insist on making excuses for her?' he asked himself. Was he afraid of being lonely? No. Ever since their wedding night he was alone. Heck, his whole childhood was practically lonely! That was until his son came along… What were his insecurities then? Why did he keep making up excuses for his wife? Shaking his head he got up out of bed. He knew what the problem was, and very much did not want to admit defeat just yet and prove himself wrong. Right now he was happy living the lie and denying everything else.

But always at the back of his mind there was a sweet laugh that rung through his thoughts of the one and only he loved so deeply it even hurt to think about her and those times. Back when he was carefree and enjoyed life. But those were also the times when he took everything for granted, and expected things to work out like a fairy-tale! Losing everything was like a slap in the face that brought him back to reality. The biggest realisation was realising he had possibly lost the best thing to have ever entered his life. Although he tried many times to forget these incidents, there were just some things he couldn't give up. Sometimes he was thankful, it gave him something to daydream about, but other times it hurt so much he regretted himself for remember and keeping those hurtful moments.

Luckily before his thoughts could betray him any further and lead him to those painful memories his son came barging into his room with his stuffed teddy in his arms and a huge grin across his face. "Daddy! Zoo!" he jumped around, "We are going today?" he slowly stopped to look at his father.

He may have been a young child, but he was quite a bright child. He had heard his mother and father yelling the night before. It was at a point where he figured this was normal behaviour for his parents. Quiet sad really. Darien didn't want his son to be raised in this kind of environment, but he was also torn as to what to do. What was better for his son? Living this lie and continue to let him think it's okay to have fights in relationships, or divorce Raye and have the media thoroughly examining their lives? There were many pro's and con's of both, and while one may have seemed better, the other had a pretty good argument as well… and Dairen really didn't want to get into it. Not because he didn't have the time, but he wanted to remain ignorant. Living this dream was more important to him. By all means he did not want to end up like so many rich divorced couples with spoiled bratty kids. Was it so wrong to want a normal happy, loving family? Even if it was all just an act?

"Daddy?" slowly Darien came out of his thoughts and his eyes lowered to his sons. He was 2 feet away looking up at him with worried eyes.

"Sorry buddy," Darien said while bending down and scuffing his son's hair up. "Just a bit tired, have you had breakfast yet?" he asked.

Darien Junior looked away sheepishly. Darien chuckled to himself. His son definitely reminded him a lot of himself. "Well why don't you head downstairs, watch some cartoons and I'll be there in 15 minutes and we'll have some breakfast? Does that sound good buddy?"

"Yeah!" Little Darien said enthusiastically while securing his teddy tighter and running out the bedroom door.

Shaking his head slowly, Darien headed towards the bathroom for a shower. As promised he was ready in 15 minutes, and was downstairs starting breakfast. While breakfast was cooking Darien Junior quickly run upstairs and got dressed.

Before they knew it, they were ready to start their adventure for the day. Closing the house up Darien watched his son get into his car ready to head towards the park where the Zoo was. If there was one thing Dairen could count on, it was that spending time with his son always brightened his moods – and after the last week he had, especially the night before, he was thankful for these happy times he had.

Thinking back, these times also made him as happy as he once was, way before Raye and his son… but the more he thought about it, he realised there was another relatively close time he was happy… with a certain blonde teacher that kept popping into his head recently.


Well there we go! Another chapter down!

Thank you so much to everyone who has been reading! and apologies again for the wait :( With holidays now it shouldn't be such a long wait! YAY!

Till next time =D