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Chapter Eleven
Monday came to quickly for Serena's liking. She found herself sat behind her desk starring at the wood of the door. Waiting for him to burst through the doors and yell at her to get out, to leave him alone. She honestly didn't know why she had come in today. She felt sick to her stomach and she could hardly keep her eyes open. The whole weekend was just a mess for Serena. Sleepless nights ended up with her thoughts of doubt over the whole situation. Sighing she began to type away at her computer, filing dates and explanations of the meetings briefly. The intercom on her desk buzzed once. She stopped and looked at it, her fingers poised over her keyboard. Her mind raced. Should she ignore it and pretend she didn't hear it because she was too busy? Part of her wanted to do just that. The other part, the one that was being reasonable told her she was being stupid. It was her job and she couldn't ignore her duties because of personal problems. It buzzed again.
She pressed the button and leaned in. she heard his voice call to her asking her to come into his office then the line went dead. Her heart raced. He didn't sound bothered by it at all. She felt anger boil up inside her. Shouldn't he have felt something? At least he should have sounded angry at her. Standing she walked into his office, not even bothering to knock. He raised an eye brow at her, his cockiness annoyed her to no ends.
"I resent being summoned in here like your lap dog, Darien." her anger took the lead and her reasoning left her alone. She waited for him to be angry, to say something back. Silence was thick between them, she could almost chock on it. She moved further into the room, sitting down she placed her feet up on the desk as if she owned the place. On the surface, she was cool, confident. On the inside she was a wreck. All she wanted to do was flee from this room, from his scrutinising gaze. Darien flinched slightly at her words and fiddled with some paper.
"Why did you say that at the party?" his voice was quiet, uncertain. It held wave after wave of sadness. Serena's faced softened around the edges at his voice. Shock took over her body. He was bothered by it! He was hurting and upset about it as well! Her heart soared and swelled at the realisation and she let herself feel the small pathetic happiness fill her.
"It wouldn't work out between us. There are too many differences in our personality." her voice was calm, flat. Ever the professional. He looked up from his papers, his dark blue eyes swirled with emotion causing her heart to ache. She stood and looked away from his eyes. "I don't think I should work here any more..." she began to move away.
"Why? When two people love each other, that's all that should matter." his voice was quiet, his eyes still pleading. Was he saying that he loved me? Serena's mind tried to make sense of the situation. Her feet moved on their own and soon she was leaning over the desk, her lips touching his lightly. Her heart raced. She felt right here, with him, as if this was where she truly belong. She wanted to fold herself in his arms and never leave again. But she knew that there were other things to take into account. She pulled away from his lips, her hand caressing his cheek. She smiled a sad smile and moved back, his eyes opening and following her movements.
"Your still leaving? Even though I love you?" his words were heated, Serena's heart ached once again, she nodded affirmative.
"I'm leaving for Uni Darien. No matter what feelings I have for you I have to go, it's my dream." she pleaded with him, hoping he would realise. He looked away, anger obvious on his face. She moved away again.
"Wait, please just wait." she stopped at the door and looked back at him, tears brimming in her eyes. "If it's your dream then I won't stop you from leaving, just please, know that I love you and I always have. I'm sorry if you ever thought otherwise." Serena smiled, nodded and whispered back to him.
"I love you, too." she left the room and left his life....
3 weeks later
Serena sighed as she finally finished another health sciences class. She had been at Uni for a week now and it was non stop studying. It was a lot harder then she had imagined. She knew it would have taken up a lot of her time but she hasn't been able to read her email, her letters or even answer any calls. She began to feel like she was falling further and further behind in her work. She began to snap at inanimate objects when she got in a bad mood. Sighing she grabbed her things and headed for her dorm room. She could have stayed in her apartment with Mina, but she didn't want anything to distract her. Now, she was begging for some sort of release.
Pulling out a book almost as soon as she got in she sat at her table, pen poised ready to scribble notes on the edges of the book. Her phone began to ring. She ignored it frowning at the pages in the book. She could make out that there were indeed words on the page but she couldn't make sense of it. The phone rang again. Slamming the pen on the table she stood grabbing the receiver.
"Hello?" she asked, almost demanding the person have a good reason for calling her. She heard her best friends voice on the other end.
"She lives!" Mina joked causing a slight smile on Serena's face. "how have you been? I've been trying to get through to you for ages..." they talked for almost an hour before Serena heard a beeping on the other side of the line. "oh Serena sorry I got to go! But listen since its Friday I thought you could come out with me?" Mina tried. Serena eyes the pile of books that had taken up a permanent residence on her table.
"I don't know Mina, I have a lot of work..." Mina interrupted her.
"Please Serena! I'm lonely! Plus, isn't Uni supposed to be all party and fun?" Serena laughed at that. No, Uni wasn't anything like that. Well, at least for her it wasn't. Sighing she thought over her friends offer. She really could do with going out,a little break would be good for the mind. Smiling she turned her back on the books.
"Sure Mina, I can do that."
"Great I'll come by at six." Serena frowned. That was awfully early. Sighing she put the phone back down as Mina had already hung up. She looked at the clock, she had only half an hour. Wandering to fridge she pulled out left over pizza and chowed door knocked. She laughed as Mina came strolling in, excitement all over her face. Serena looked up at the clock and frowned. It was ten to six.
"Your a bit early." Serena stated,closing the book she was looking over briefly whilst waiting for Mina.
"Of course! I need to look through you clothes for you!" Serena laughed and followed Mina into the bedroom. Half an hour later they had finally picked out a dress. It was a deep red dress made of silk. Serena didn't want to wear it at first, it was a gift from Darien when they first began dating. But as she looked it over, her red satin sandals laid at the foot of the bed, she realised she was being silly. It was a great dress. So she pulled it on and slipped her shoes on too. Mina didn't do much with her hair, just plated it in a loose plat. Serena put dark eye-liner and mascara on, leaving eye shadow out and bright red lipstick to match her outfit. All of a sudden she was rushed to her feet and into Mina's car. She looked at her. Mina laughed, somewhat nervously.
"I made us a reservation at a restaurant first,you know catch up before the drinking." Serena nodded and looked out of the window. Mina was dressed similar, though not as done up as Serena. She watched the street light pass over head, watched the couples going out for romantic meals and she secretly wished she was one of them. Mina pulled up to a stop, getting out and handed a young man her keys. Serena followed her into the restaurant, not really listening to what Mina said to the hostess. The room was fantastic! It was all dark mahogany wood and red silk everything, even the table clothes looked to be made of silk. Mina stopped and looked at Serena.
"I'm just going to the toilet. Out table is the booth right there." Mina left for the ladies room and Serena moved around the corner.
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