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Chapter Ten:
Mommy

Serena prepared herself. Darien had also suggested she bring Mina, if she was ready to reveal everything to her blonde cousin. They sat in Darien's study waiting for him to return.

Serena was lost in her thoughts, doubting herself. Was she really ready to reveal to her cousin that her stepfather had raped her repeatedly and impregnated her to top it all off? The simple thought sent a shiver down the blonde's spine.

The door opened quickly to reveal the raven haired male.

"So why did I have to come? Why couldn't Rena just tell me this later? You know I had to wake up waaaaay early to be here for this..." Mina kept rambling on.

"Mina, please." Serena said, her words barely audible. Serena brought her knees to her chest and hugged them close.

"I thought it'd be better if you were here too." Darien cast a glance towards Serena. "Would you like me to?" He asked.

Serena simply nodded, her grip on her legs tightened.

"Mina, you know how Serena has some problems with her stepfather, right?"

"I know she doesn't like him."

"Do you know why?"

Mina shook her head 'no.'

"Throughout Serena's childhood, and into her teens, her stepfather molested and raped her."

"That son of a-" Mina nearly yelled as she paced the floor. "I swear I'll kill that bastard with my bare hands!"

"Mina." the blonde turned to her raven haired friend whose eyes turn to a shaking Serena. "Oh Serena, I'm sorry." Mina whispered as she took a seat next to her cousin hugging the now crying woman "I didn't mean to lose it like that. I know it wasn't helping...God...I am so sorry."

"Not only that." Serena whispered raising her head to look at her cousin. "Remember how I told you yesterday I got pregnant?"

Mina just nodded.

"H-he was the father."

"We'll discuss that in a little bit. First let's talk about your excessive sexual activity." Darien said taking a seat. "I've actually seen this before. Subconsciously, you're looking for a male companion. Someone who can be like a fatherly figure."

"But why would I sleep with them if I'm looking for a father figure? That's not the relationship fathers and daughters have."

"No, but your biological father left you young, and the only relationship you've had with any male since was sexual, concentual or not."

"Makes sense." Serena shrugged.

"You haven't had a serious relationship with a guy?"

"Couple of boyfriends. But the relationships were never longer than a month or two."

"How do we fix it?" Mina asked.

"It's not as simple as 'fixing' it. What Serena must do is distract herself." He looked to the blonde who was processing everything. "You shouldn't put yourself in the position where a one night stand could occur. Do you drink?"

Serena shook her head. "No."

"Good. Where do you usually meet the men you have the one night stands with?"

"Bars. Going out to celebrate new clients or just girls night out with Mina and a few friends."

"Where do they go when you're with the men?"

"Mina usually heads out to hook up with Andrew, and the other girls have their own boyfriends as well. So often I'm left alone."

"That needs to change. Have someone stay with you. Mina would probably be the best choice since she knows your...situation if you wanna call it that. Or make sure you have another friend who is staying as late as you are. If that can't happen, make sure you leave when the last of your friends leave."

"Sometimes the guys come up to me."

"Well you are breathtaking." He muttered to himself.

"What?" Serena asked.

Dairen cleared his thoughts. "Nothing. But for those who approach you, decline their offer."

"That isn't as easy as you make it sound."

"Tell them you're a lesbian."

Mina couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Okay, okay. Tell them you're seeing someone."

"They usually want proof or say that my 'boyfriend' doesn't have to know."

He sighed. "Serena, stop making excuses." he said suddenly.

Serena glared at him and crossed her arms over her chest. "But it's all true."

"Well if the guy doesn't take 'no' for an answer, you shouldn't sleep with him anyways."

"True."

"Plus, it's for your own safety."

"Yah yah."

"So basically, don't let the opportunity arise."

"I'll try."

"That's all you can do at first."

Serena nodded, absorbing all she had been told. "Thank you Darien."

He shook his head. "You don't have to thank me."

"You've given me answers I wouldn't have been able to obtain without talking to you."

"What can I say, it's my job." He chuckled.

"So you said we'll talk about the baby later…" Mina spoke up.

Darien nodded. "I've found out a lot of information from the adoption agency."

"Oh?" Serena said, a smile appearing on her face.

He nodded. "I've found Selena's mother."

"That's amazing! Does she know?"

"Selena doesn't, no. Nor does the mother."

"How did you find her than?"

"It took a while." Darien chuckled lightly. "Serena, I want you to think a moment."

"Oh crap." She and Mina giggled.

"I'm serious."

"Alright, alright."

"Okay, good. Serena, what did you name your daughter?"

"Well, I actually gave her the name Selena. Remember when you told us your daughter's name the first time we met? I stopped. That was why. Memories flooded back."

"Okay. Selena's birthday is February 11th, 2005. When was your daughter born?"

"February 11th, 2005." She said slowly.

Darien looked at her a moment. "Nothing?"

Serena's mind was flying a mile a minute as Mina's face registered shock.

Darien grabbed a letter that was lying on the coffee table in front of the couch both were seated on. Serena put her cup down and looked to Darien.

"I got this in the mail yesterday." He handed the letter to her.

Serena started reading the paper. It was the letter she had written days before. "Th-this means…" she trailed off.

"I called the agency to confirm. You're Sele's mom."

Tears flooded Serena's vision. She lunged forward and hugged Darien tightly. "Oh my god. Thank you so much." She cried.

"I'd love for you to be a part in Sele's life."

Serena just continued crying. Mina embraced her cousin tightly.

After a moment, Darien spoke up again. "How about I go get her."

Serena backed up and nodded as she wiped her eyes.

Darien quickly went upstairs. Now that Selena had more female adults in her life, she'd been questioning about her parents and Darien knew she was too young to fully understand the situation. He approached the child's doorway. "Sele."

"Hi daddy."

"I have a surprise for you."

"Ooooooo, what is it?" She asked excitedly.

"Remember how you asked about your real mommy and daddy?"

The child nodded.

"Well I found your mommy."

"Really!?"

Darien nodded. "She's downstairs."

"Can I see her?"

"Sure. Go on downstairs. She's in the living room."

Selena quickly ran down the steps and to the living room. She saw only Serena sitting on the couch, her eyes red and puffy. "Serena, where's my mommy? Daddy said she was down here."

"Come here sweetie." Serena said sweetly.

Selena walked over to the couch and Serena helped the child into her lap.

"Daddy said mommy was on the couch."

Darien was standing on the stairs watching the exchange.

"She is."

"But you're the only one on the couch."

"Well, then what's that mean?"

"Are you my mommy?" She asked curiously.

Serena just nodded, tears springing to her eyes again. She hugged the child tightly. "Yes sweetie, I'm your mommy."

After a moment, Selena released her hold on her mother. "Why did you weave me?" She asked sadly.

"Oh honey. You'll understand when you're older."

"But I wanna know now!" She screamed.

Darien intervened. "Selena, that's no way to talk to Serena."

"Sorry."

"It's alright." Serena brushed some stray hairs from the child's eyes. "When you were born, I wasn't able to take care of you. So I gave you to a place that would find someone who could take care of you."

"Didn't you wove me?"

"Oh sweetie, of course I did."

"But you lefted me." She said sadly.

"Honey, I wanted you to have a mommy and daddy who could take care of you better than I could. I left you because I love you."

The child looked confused.

"I know sweetie, but you'll understand when you're older. I promise I'll explain it, k?"

"Okay."

"Plus, if I didn't leave you, Darien wouldn't be your daddy. You love your daddy, don't you?"

"I wove him very much." She smiled brightly.

"Good." Serena smiled.

"Serena?"

"Yes?"

"Can I call you mommy?"

Tears sprang to Serena's eyes again. "Of course." She smiled.

Selena hugged her mother tightly. "I love you mommy."

"I love you too sweetie."