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The next week passed by quickly with the wedding day only one day away. Every thing seemed to be on pins and needles. Serena avoided Darien at all costs and spent most of her time on the children. Her real reason for being there. She had grown to love them in only a short time and her heart twisted at the thought of them having Cynthia for a step mother. It was just too much. Her and Nathan spent a lot of time together but he mostly helped her with the kids. Darien hated that Nathan was there acting like a family with his kids and his woman- well she wasn't his but he wished she was. The time came for the men to go into a hotel while the women stayed at the penthouse. It was bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding.

Before the guys left the house, Darien headed to Serena's room to beg her to listen to him.

He knocked lightly and she called for him to enter. He opened the door and closed it behind him softly. Serena sat propped up on her pillows reading a book. She didn't bother to look up at him.

"What do you want Darien." She murmured.

"Come on. Don't be like that. I just came to apologize about the other week. I just got caught up in my jealousy. Look, If you want to be with Nathan, then go ahead." He said softly not remember what he really came there for.

He turned to the door to leave.

"Darien, you may not believe me but I have a place for you in my heart. I really care for you a lot but the time is so wrong. Just go and be happy. Pretend that you never met me because if you didn't you'd still be happily in love with Cynthia." She said softly placing her magazine to the side.

He came to her side quickly and took one of her hands.

"If I can't have you, can you give me something please?" He asked softly stroking her hand

"Like what?" She asked curiously.

"An answer" He stated.
"To what?" she asked confused.

"To why I can't have you."

"If we were meant to be together then we would be. You wouldn't be marrying her." She said as a lump arose in her throat.

"I guess that makes sense." He said softly dropping her hand.

He nodded and silently left the room. Serena stared after the door silently not noticing the tears that streamed down her face.

'He still could have said, then I won't marry her but did he?' She questioned her self bitterly

"May I now present to your the new Mr. And Mrs. Darien Chiba." The high priest announced shutting his small book.

Everyone clapped and cheered as they walked back down the aisle. As the bridedsmaids headed back down the aisle, Serena took Justin's arm as they walked out. Weddings were suppose to be happy but it wasn't for Darien. He felt like a damn fool. He had shattered his heart and Serena's by saying yes. It was too late to go back and say "um, I changed my mind". They all stood outside of the church taking pictures. Serena looked around and saw that Jamie and Jason were not happy.

"Hey my honey buns! What's wrong?" She asked kneeling in front of them.

"Will you still keep us?" Jason asked still holding the ring bearer pillow.

"I'm not sure." She said sadly but honestly.

"Oh." Jamie said fiddling with the flower basket.

Darien looked over to see Serena talking to his kids. He went over to the photographer.

"Um, hey... I want a special picture made."

"Oh what"

"Those three" Darien said pointing to Serena, Jason, and Jamie.

"Alright." He said walking over to them. "Excuse me, I need you three to smile for me"

Serena sat down on the church steps and Jamie and Jason took a seat on either side of her. She wrapped her arms around them.

"Smile." The photographer chirped.

They smiled to the best of their abilities. The photographer to a few shots and walked away. As the picture taking was over, Cynthia walked over to Serena and the kids.

"Can I talk to you in private?" Cynthia asked.

"Yeah, I'll play with you two later. We grown ups have to talk." Serena said shooing the kids away with kisses on their little cheeks.

Once they were alone, Cynthia cleared her throat.

"So what do you want to talk about."

"I want to apologize for all the hurt and pain I caused you. It takes a real woman to put up with my childishness. I meant everything that I did to you at first but when I realized how I could lose Darien by my actions, I knew I had to try to straighten up. When we were saying our vows today, I really thought he was going to bail out on me. I was so scared. I just want you to know that I will take really good care of him and the children." She said with tears brimming in her eyes.

Serena rolled her eyes at Cynthia's performance. She knew that there was some truth to it but she was so tired of caring at this point.

"I accept your apology. So I guess this means I won't be needed any more.'

"Only sometimes when Darien and I go out." She said smiling.

"Uh, how about no. I don't want to confuse the kids with constantly staying in their lives. You need time to truly bond with them. They are really great kids."

Cynthia nodded and walked away feeling accomplished.

'The little twirp thought she won. Ha! I always get what I want.'

Justin rushed past Cynthia and ran to Serena.

"Serena, Raye wants to talk to you. She said it's urgent." He said handing her his cell phone.

"Hello."

"Girl, how are you?"

"Sad a little but I'll live." Serena muttered turning away from Justin.

"Oh, well cheer up! I got great news! Your job called Mina who called me to tell you that your job wants you to be ahead of the dance studio or school- whatever you call it. They need you to come asap. Mina has all of the other information about opening more schools or what not but you need to come home." Raye squealed.

"Oh my goodness! That's wonderful!" She said shocked- to speechless.

"I know! I'll see you when you get home."

"Okay, bye." She said snapping the flip phone shut handing it back to Justin.

"What's so wonderful?" Justin asked nosily.

"I own my own dance school." She said with a smile on her face.

As Justin congratulated her Darien began making his way to them. 'Where's Nathan when I need him?' Serena thought looking around for Nathan. Justin looked over his shoulder to see Darien coming.

"I'm gonna go round everyone up to head to the reception hall." Justin murmured.

He kissed her forehead and headed off.

"Thanks." Serena murmured.

Justin was just like a brother to her- along with the other guys except for Darien and Nathan. As Darien neared her, he couldn't help but smile at her. She was too beautiful and he couldn't help but feel nothing but regret. The closer he got to her the more he felt like he was suffocating. He did it to himself of course but he couldn't help but not leave Cynthia. She was after all the mother to his unborn child. He'd never just leave her or any other woman that was going to have his child. He loved his children more than anything.

"Hey." He said softly.

Serena didn't know why he was even there. Was he really just trying to make things worse? Did he want to humiliate her more? She had began to fall for a – well now – a married man. He seemed to be falling for her and then bam! Fate had its play and now, well his now with the woman he was engaged to. She guessed, the way it was suppose to be. She did her purpose and got paid for it. There was no way he could have felt anything more than lust for her. She knew she was attractive. Like most men about to get married. He wanted one last fling and hey it didn't help that she looked like his late wife. Her mind continued to run a mile a minute. Darien just stood there looking at her looking so lost. Something kept telling him this was the biggest mistake he ever made in his life but ...

"Hey." she suddenly replied back.

"I just wanted to apologize for everything and-" he couldn't continue because she placed a finger over his mouth to shut him up.

"Hey, it's your life.. I have my own too. I wish you the best. I'll keep in touch every blue moon to see how the kids turn out. I am now head of the dance school I've been at so I'm happy. Thanks for the experience Mr. Chiba." Serena said steeling herself from him.

She removed her hand and he smiled weakly.

"That's great- about the dance school." He said lamely.

"Thanks, well come on. The other are waiting." She said walking away from him.

He grabbed her hand gently and yanked her into his arms. She looked up at him surprised.

"Serena, can't we just-

"No affairs. It's just too late." She said lightly kissing his cheek. She pulled out of his arms and walked away not looking back.

Epilogue- 5 months later

Smiling and humming a sweet song to herself, Serena walked to her mailbox. She was so excited about her and Nathan finally moving in together. They had just finished unpacking the last box and were now on there way to get some dinner. It seemed like they were moving somewhat fast but they were both ready to begin a life together. She pulled out a large manila envelope.

"I wonder what this is." She said aloud pushing her bangs from her face.

Her stomach was growling at her to hurry up. She pulled out two large pictures. It was of her and the children from the wedding. They turned out pretty good. She loved those two so much. In between to the pictures was a letter.

Dear Serena,

How are you doing? We're good. We are taking the kids to Disney World in a week. They're excited. Do you like the pictures? I have a large one hanging up in each of the kids' rooms. They wanted it that way. How's the new job? Hope it's all good. Please stay in touch.

Love,

Darien

She smiled lightly.

"He's moved on finally. I guess I have to also." She said to herself softly.

She stuff the pictures back into the envelope and headed up the drive way to see what Nathan was up to. They were so close...but now far away...

The End

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