Author's Notes:
There is something about this fic that people love, so it makes it so much easier to write! Minna, I must say that I truly appreciate the emails and reviews that I've been getting. ^_^ It's so good to know that there are people out there that actually like the madness that comes from my demented brain @_@. By the way, if you ever miss a chapter, just head on over to FanFiction.net (www.fanfiction.net) where all my stories are archived, and while you're there check out my other fics too! Okay...enuff self-promotion. I hope you like!!
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is not mine, and neither is this song. They belong to Naoko Takeuchi and Jill Scott respectively. If this story seems anyway familiar to yours or one that you have read, please tell me so I can give credit where credit is due. Thanx minna!
'Slowly, surely'
Slowly surely I walk away from
That ole desperate and dazed love
Caught up in the maze of love
The crazy craze of love
Thought it was good
Thought it was real
Thought it was but it wasn't love
I just don't know
Where to go
So...
Slowly surely
I walk away from
Self-serving, undeserving
Constantly hurting me love, deserting me love
You said
I said
We said but...
Slowly surely I walk away from
Confusing love, abusing love, misusing love
This can't be...
Slowly surely
I walk away from
Self-serving, undeserving
Constantly hurting me love, deserting me love
You said
I said
We said but...
Slowly surely I walk away from
That ole desperate and dazed love
Caught up in the maze of love
The crazy craze of love
Thought it was good
Thought it was real
Thought it was but it wasn't love
I just don't know
Where to go
Slowly, surely
I walk away from...
You...you...you...you.
-Jill Scott
Title: Dark Epiphany
Author:Midnight Dreamer
Rating:PG-13 (some swearing)
Email:madintellect@hotmail.com
AIM: Dreamchan2001
Bright sunshine sneaked through the slats in the shutters touching Serena's face with its warm embrace. Waking up, she stretched and got up out of the bed. Grabbing the silk robe off a nearby chair, she walked over to the nearest window, opened the shutters, and received a full assault on her senses. The sun blazing overhead in a cerulean blue sky...white sand beaches, the roar of the waves, the smell of the sea....the essence of an island paradise.
Leaning on the window ledge, Serena took a deep breath. She closed her eyes, and tried to clear her mind of everything that had happened in the past twenty-four hours. The pain...the breakdown...the long flight...all of it.
She realized that sooner or later she would have to call her family and friends and tell them about the situation, but she just couldn't bring herself to do it just yet.
*Everyone will be so disappointed, but it's not my fault if Darien couldn't keep his pants zipped up...maybe it's a good thing that I found this out before I said "I do"* Serena mused.
Opening her eyes again, she looked at the beauty in front of her, but still couldn't help by feel the emptiness that was inside her. She almost felt that she was a person that couldn't feel any type of emotions...except anger, sadness, and extreme hurt.
*Well that is going to change! From now on, no one will make decisions for Serena James but me! It's time that I stand on my own two feet. I just hope that I don't fall flat on my face*
Pulling herself back in the room, she crossed over to the door, where she had placed her suitcase. Picking it up she deposited it on the bed and whipped it open. Quickly she picked up her toiletries and made her way to the bathroom. After she came out of her shower, she found her favorite sundress, slipped it over her body, picked up her sandals, and made her way to the hair salon downstairs in the hotel, ready to make the first of the many changes in her life...and a new hairstyle seemed just the ticket.
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Another dreary day in London greeted Darien as he woke to rain pelting against the window. Turning his head away, he just laid there...feeling numb and empty. Something he liked to call 'Serenaless'.
Looking at the clock on the dresser across from him, he noticed the early hour. *Not like I've gotten any sleep tonight as is.....might as well be miserable awake* he mused as he opened both eyes
"Reece....you are such a fuck up." said to himself as he gazed at the ceiling with a blank stare.
Letting his mind travel down memory lane, he could still remember the first day he met Serena...the day where his darkness seemed to get a little brighter.
Flashback
Darien tried to cover up the irritation he felt as he looked around the lecture room, and suddenly felt like an old fossil. As he continued to observe the students flowing into the class, he began to feel VERY uncomfortable.
*I don't believe I'm in a first-year course...maybe if I talk to the professor afterwards, I can get out of this mess.* he thought grumpily.
Looking down in the row he was sitting, he could see a cluster of girls sitting near the opposite end giggling and pointing in his direction. This increased his irritation tenfold.
*Ah bloody hell...I have to sit through an hour of young girls gawking at me...I am going to KILL my advisor...can I have anymore bad luck today...* Darien began to rant silently, when he was suddenly interrupted.
"Umm...excuse me...is that seat taken or are you saving it for someone else?" a gentle voice asked.
Looking up, he stared into eyes the color of the sky and hair that was sunshine solidified.
*Maybe I won't have that little talk with the professor after all...seems my luck just changed* he smiled inside.
Noticing that she was still standing, he hastily replied, "Ahh....no. You can sit here if you wish" Darien offered, moving his backpack off the chair beside him.
"Oh thank you....this has been a long day for me and I just didn't want to walk another step. By the way, my name is Serena. What's yours?" she smiled as she held out his hand.
Reaching out, he clasped her hand in his larger one. Suddenly he felt something akin to an electric shock run through his system.
*Damn....what was that?* he asked himself at the unfamiliar sensation.
Realizing that he still held her hand in his, he began to shake it slowly, and finally replied to her question.
"Reece...Darien Reece. Nice to meet you Serena"
End Flashback
Running a hand through his ebony locks for the thousandth time in the last twenty four hours, he swung his legs out of the bed and got up, and walked to his overnight bag, pulling out his personal essentials. Switching to autopilot, he went about his routine...knowing that was the only way he was gonna be able to make it through the day.
Calling in a personal day from work, he dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. Gathering his things together, he closed up the bag trying to block out the peach and vanilla scent that hung in the air. Pure Serena.
Making up the bed, he grabbed his bag and walked out the front door quietly, so not to disturb Andrew. He would call him later. After seeing the anger and disappointment in Andrew's face, he didn't want to see it this morning either. Climbing into his car he made his way carefully into the stop and go traffic of London.
As the traffic jam grew, Darien could feel his palms become sweaty as he gripped the wheel harder trying to control the tumultuous feelings running rampant through his body. Darien couldn't believe that just yesterday, everything had been perfect...and in a few seconds of stupidly and recklessness, he threw everything away.
Shaking his head, he turned the radio on, hoping that would ease the voices of condemnation shouting in his head.
When he finally made it to Chelsea, he quickly parked his car and started to walk towards the apartment building where him and Serena lived.
*'Used' too live is more like it* he thought sourly as he was greeted by the doorman and walked through the front entrance. Walking to the elevator, he punched the button to the apartment floor and within thirty seconds was walking towards the door. Hopefully, Serena would still be on the other side.
When he opened the door, he could almost feel the emptiness of the place....he should have known that Serena wouldn't be here in the morning.
*Probably stayed the night at one the girls' houses, I'll have to call them later. I just pray that they'll talk to me* he concluded as he walked through the darkened entryway.
When he reached the living room, he received a surprise upon seeing Serena's best friend, Seiya Roberts sitting in the leather recliner.
Seeing the expression on his face, Darien groaned inwardly.
*DAMN....I'm not in the mood for his 'protective brother' shit this morning.*
"Hello Roberts....what are you doing here?" Darien asked in his most formal tone.
"Waiting on you actually..." Seiya replied, a calmness settling over his features.
"Is that right? What business do you have with me?" Darien snapped back, not in the mood for his games.
Darien didn't even have time to defend himself before a well placed right hook caught him on the face.
Stumbling back, he tripped over a lump in the rug, and fell on the floor, Seiya standing over him.
"I hope I didn't hurt you too bad cause I have a lot more in store for you. I want you to feel the same pain that Sere felt when she caught you with your little whore...and to think that she actually asked me not to hurt you. You never deserved someone like her."
"Oh...but I guess you're that someone now, right Seiya?" Darien sneered, rubbing his face where Seiya had punched him.
"You heartless son of a bitch! You broke her heart...you broke her trust...YOU BROKE HER!" Seiya ended as he placed another punch to Darien's jaw.
"The funny thing about it is...that I trusted you not to hurt her." Seiya muttered as he moved away from Darien, allowing the other man to come to his feet.
"I know that we didn't like each other off the first bat, but I respected you and what you and Sere had...how could you hurt her like that Darien??!?!? Was it worth it? HUH?!? You better give me an explanation fast before I break my promise to Sere and KILL you anyway." Seiya yelled, clearly fed up with the 'iceman' routine Darien was pulling.
"Seiya......I'll only say this once. This has nothing to do with you. This is between Serena and I. Now, get the FUCK out before I have you arrested for assault." Darien ground out, standing across the room from the angry man.
"Don't worry...I was just leaving." Seiya said quietly before walking over to the front door. Before leaving, he turned around and said, "To save you some trouble...don't call any of Serena's other friends. You won't find her."
"What? What are you talking about?"
"Just what I said...you won't find her"
"Tell me then....where is she?"
"Let's just say that she's far away from you....and I'll see that it stays that way!" The next sound heard was the sound of the door slamming off its hinges.
Darien just stood in the living room, staring at the door for the longest time before he sat in the leather recliner and did something he hadn't done since childhood...allowed tears roll down face, letting only one word escape his lips.
"Serena"
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Raye Howard stared at her watch for the hundredth time that morning.
"Where in the hell is that girl?!? She would be late to her own wedding if I wasn't there to kick her in the butt." she said in an annoyed tone.
"Oh lay off Raye...although I am concerned. I know that Serena can be late, but this is ridiculous even for her." Mina said, worry creeping into her voice.
Raye Howard and Mina Atkinson were Serena's roommates in university during freshman year. By the end of the first semester, they went from being complete strangers to very close friends. The following semester they had teamed up with Amy Masterson and Lita Kennedy, and pretty soon the 'terrific' trio had become the 'fabulous' five. Even after graduation, they stayed in touch, acting more like sisters than close friends. So when Serena said that her Darien were to be married, there was no question who the bridesmaids would be.
The wedding was the reason for this lunch today. Since everyone had such busy schedules, it has been hard to come together. However, Serena had called all of them to say she had to see everyone in person. Of course they had dropped everything to see what the problem was. Unfortunately Amy and Lita had to cancel due to emergencies, which left only Raye and Mina.
Hearing the ringing of her cell phone, Raye just sighed. "Ten pounds says that is Serena calling to tell us that she is running late." she said, digging in her purse.
"You're on!" Mina said crossing her pinky with Raye's.
Finding her cell, she pressed the talk button, and brought the phone up to her ear.
"Hello"
"Hi...uh Raye" a timid voice replied.
"Serena...where are you? What? I can barely hear you.." Raye said, annoyed at the static she was getting over the line.
"Hold on...." Raye heard movement in the background then Serena was back on. "Is that better?"
"Yeah... so where are you...why do you sound so far away? Are you on the other side of the world?" Raye jokingly teased her.
"Well..in a way. I'm in Jamaica"
Raye almost dropped her cell phone when she heard this.
"JAMAICA! What the HELL are you doing in JAMAICA?!?!?!?!?" she screeched, attracting the attention of a few people near by.
"Calm down Raye....I'm sure that all of the Caribbean heard you." Serena said sarcastically.
"Okay..okay....I'm calm..um Serena could you hold on a minute" Raye asked as she put phone down. Serena was sure she heard a muffled "MINA stop trying to grab the PHONE!"
"Alright, I'm back. Now tell me exactly what's going on." Raye demanded, slightly out of breath.
*No point in beating around the bush*
"I caught Darien with another woman so the wedding is off." Serena said waited for the explosion to come. She was not disappointed.
"WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!?!? Where is the bastard?" Raye yelled, not caring who heard her.
"I don't know and I don't care...not anymore" Serena said, the familiar sadness filling her.
"Serena you should have called us before you left. We would have been there for you. You didn't have to fly across the Atlantic to get away from him." Raye chided.
"I know, but I just had to get away from all of it...do you understand?" Serena said, hoping that she did.
After a moment of hesitation Raye replied, "I guess so, but I really wish you would have come to us first. Take all the time you need. We're gonna miss you"
"I miss all of you already" Serena said, her eyes beginning to fill with tears.
"Serena are you okay?" Raye asked hearing the slight sniffle on the other end.
"No...but you know what...I will be. Look, I have to go now. I promise to be back soon." With that said, Serena rung off.
Raye listened to the dial tone for a few moments before hanging up. She just couldn't believe that this would happen. Serena and Darien were the ideal couple. To tell the truth, she secretly envied her friend and hoped one day to have a relationship such as hers.
She felt sympathy for her friend, but there was anger...overwhelming anger only meant for one person. Someone who would regret the day he ever crossed Raye Howard.
"HELLO!!!! Raye..what did she tell you? Why is she in Jamaica?
Snapping out of her thoughts by the harried voice of her friend, Raye answered her questions one at a time.
"It's very simple really. Serena caught Darien fucking some whore in his office." she vehemently whispered.
After getting over the initial shock, Mina couldn't hold it in anymore.
"That stupid dickhead!" she exclaimed, causing several people to turn in their direction.
"My sentiments exactly. C'mon lets go. Call Amy and Lita on your cell will you..." Raye said as she tossed down enough money to cover the bill.
"Why?"
"I think it's time we pay Mr. Reece a visit..you agree?"
"Most definitely!" Mina stated firmly as the pair walked out of the cafe with only one objective in mind.
To make Darien Reece wish he were never born.
to be continued.......
Uh oh.....it's look like Darien is in for it now!!! All I have to say that there is going to be HELL to PAY! Plus, there is something in Jamaica that is going to change Serena's life. If you want to know, you just have to wait till the next chapter *ducking rotten veggies and fruits* Ok ok....I'll try to get the next chapter out soon. Sounds good? *holds up white flag*
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue with the emails and the reviews!! Believe me, I read them all and I appreciate each and every one!! ^_^
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There is something about this fic that people love, so it makes it so much easier to write! Minna, I must say that I truly appreciate the emails and reviews that I've been getting. ^_^ It's so good to know that there are people out there that actually like the madness that comes from my demented brain @_@. By the way, if you ever miss a chapter, just head on over to FanFiction.net (www.fanfiction.net) where all my stories are archived, and while you're there check out my other fics too! Okay...enuff self-promotion. I hope you like!!
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is not mine, and neither is this song. They belong to Naoko Takeuchi and Jill Scott respectively. If this story seems anyway familiar to yours or one that you have read, please tell me so I can give credit where credit is due. Thanx minna!
'Slowly, surely'
Slowly surely I walk away from
That ole desperate and dazed love
Caught up in the maze of love
The crazy craze of love
Thought it was good
Thought it was real
Thought it was but it wasn't love
I just don't know
Where to go
So...
Slowly surely
I walk away from
Self-serving, undeserving
Constantly hurting me love, deserting me love
You said
I said
We said but...
Slowly surely I walk away from
Confusing love, abusing love, misusing love
This can't be...
Slowly surely
I walk away from
Self-serving, undeserving
Constantly hurting me love, deserting me love
You said
I said
We said but...
Slowly surely I walk away from
That ole desperate and dazed love
Caught up in the maze of love
The crazy craze of love
Thought it was good
Thought it was real
Thought it was but it wasn't love
I just don't know
Where to go
Slowly, surely
I walk away from...
You...you...you...you.
-Jill Scott
Title: Dark Epiphany
Author:Midnight Dreamer
Rating:PG-13 (some swearing)
Email:madintellect@hotmail.com
AIM: Dreamchan2001
Bright sunshine sneaked through the slats in the shutters touching Serena's face with its warm embrace. Waking up, she stretched and got up out of the bed. Grabbing the silk robe off a nearby chair, she walked over to the nearest window, opened the shutters, and received a full assault on her senses. The sun blazing overhead in a cerulean blue sky...white sand beaches, the roar of the waves, the smell of the sea....the essence of an island paradise.
Leaning on the window ledge, Serena took a deep breath. She closed her eyes, and tried to clear her mind of everything that had happened in the past twenty-four hours. The pain...the breakdown...the long flight...all of it.
She realized that sooner or later she would have to call her family and friends and tell them about the situation, but she just couldn't bring herself to do it just yet.
*Everyone will be so disappointed, but it's not my fault if Darien couldn't keep his pants zipped up...maybe it's a good thing that I found this out before I said "I do"* Serena mused.
Opening her eyes again, she looked at the beauty in front of her, but still couldn't help by feel the emptiness that was inside her. She almost felt that she was a person that couldn't feel any type of emotions...except anger, sadness, and extreme hurt.
*Well that is going to change! From now on, no one will make decisions for Serena James but me! It's time that I stand on my own two feet. I just hope that I don't fall flat on my face*
Pulling herself back in the room, she crossed over to the door, where she had placed her suitcase. Picking it up she deposited it on the bed and whipped it open. Quickly she picked up her toiletries and made her way to the bathroom. After she came out of her shower, she found her favorite sundress, slipped it over her body, picked up her sandals, and made her way to the hair salon downstairs in the hotel, ready to make the first of the many changes in her life...and a new hairstyle seemed just the ticket.
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Another dreary day in London greeted Darien as he woke to rain pelting against the window. Turning his head away, he just laid there...feeling numb and empty. Something he liked to call 'Serenaless'.
Looking at the clock on the dresser across from him, he noticed the early hour. *Not like I've gotten any sleep tonight as is.....might as well be miserable awake* he mused as he opened both eyes
"Reece....you are such a fuck up." said to himself as he gazed at the ceiling with a blank stare.
Letting his mind travel down memory lane, he could still remember the first day he met Serena...the day where his darkness seemed to get a little brighter.
Flashback
Darien tried to cover up the irritation he felt as he looked around the lecture room, and suddenly felt like an old fossil. As he continued to observe the students flowing into the class, he began to feel VERY uncomfortable.
*I don't believe I'm in a first-year course...maybe if I talk to the professor afterwards, I can get out of this mess.* he thought grumpily.
Looking down in the row he was sitting, he could see a cluster of girls sitting near the opposite end giggling and pointing in his direction. This increased his irritation tenfold.
*Ah bloody hell...I have to sit through an hour of young girls gawking at me...I am going to KILL my advisor...can I have anymore bad luck today...* Darien began to rant silently, when he was suddenly interrupted.
"Umm...excuse me...is that seat taken or are you saving it for someone else?" a gentle voice asked.
Looking up, he stared into eyes the color of the sky and hair that was sunshine solidified.
*Maybe I won't have that little talk with the professor after all...seems my luck just changed* he smiled inside.
Noticing that she was still standing, he hastily replied, "Ahh....no. You can sit here if you wish" Darien offered, moving his backpack off the chair beside him.
"Oh thank you....this has been a long day for me and I just didn't want to walk another step. By the way, my name is Serena. What's yours?" she smiled as she held out his hand.
Reaching out, he clasped her hand in his larger one. Suddenly he felt something akin to an electric shock run through his system.
*Damn....what was that?* he asked himself at the unfamiliar sensation.
Realizing that he still held her hand in his, he began to shake it slowly, and finally replied to her question.
"Reece...Darien Reece. Nice to meet you Serena"
End Flashback
Running a hand through his ebony locks for the thousandth time in the last twenty four hours, he swung his legs out of the bed and got up, and walked to his overnight bag, pulling out his personal essentials. Switching to autopilot, he went about his routine...knowing that was the only way he was gonna be able to make it through the day.
Calling in a personal day from work, he dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. Gathering his things together, he closed up the bag trying to block out the peach and vanilla scent that hung in the air. Pure Serena.
Making up the bed, he grabbed his bag and walked out the front door quietly, so not to disturb Andrew. He would call him later. After seeing the anger and disappointment in Andrew's face, he didn't want to see it this morning either. Climbing into his car he made his way carefully into the stop and go traffic of London.
As the traffic jam grew, Darien could feel his palms become sweaty as he gripped the wheel harder trying to control the tumultuous feelings running rampant through his body. Darien couldn't believe that just yesterday, everything had been perfect...and in a few seconds of stupidly and recklessness, he threw everything away.
Shaking his head, he turned the radio on, hoping that would ease the voices of condemnation shouting in his head.
When he finally made it to Chelsea, he quickly parked his car and started to walk towards the apartment building where him and Serena lived.
*'Used' too live is more like it* he thought sourly as he was greeted by the doorman and walked through the front entrance. Walking to the elevator, he punched the button to the apartment floor and within thirty seconds was walking towards the door. Hopefully, Serena would still be on the other side.
When he opened the door, he could almost feel the emptiness of the place....he should have known that Serena wouldn't be here in the morning.
*Probably stayed the night at one the girls' houses, I'll have to call them later. I just pray that they'll talk to me* he concluded as he walked through the darkened entryway.
When he reached the living room, he received a surprise upon seeing Serena's best friend, Seiya Roberts sitting in the leather recliner.
Seeing the expression on his face, Darien groaned inwardly.
*DAMN....I'm not in the mood for his 'protective brother' shit this morning.*
"Hello Roberts....what are you doing here?" Darien asked in his most formal tone.
"Waiting on you actually..." Seiya replied, a calmness settling over his features.
"Is that right? What business do you have with me?" Darien snapped back, not in the mood for his games.
Darien didn't even have time to defend himself before a well placed right hook caught him on the face.
Stumbling back, he tripped over a lump in the rug, and fell on the floor, Seiya standing over him.
"I hope I didn't hurt you too bad cause I have a lot more in store for you. I want you to feel the same pain that Sere felt when she caught you with your little whore...and to think that she actually asked me not to hurt you. You never deserved someone like her."
"Oh...but I guess you're that someone now, right Seiya?" Darien sneered, rubbing his face where Seiya had punched him.
"You heartless son of a bitch! You broke her heart...you broke her trust...YOU BROKE HER!" Seiya ended as he placed another punch to Darien's jaw.
"The funny thing about it is...that I trusted you not to hurt her." Seiya muttered as he moved away from Darien, allowing the other man to come to his feet.
"I know that we didn't like each other off the first bat, but I respected you and what you and Sere had...how could you hurt her like that Darien??!?!? Was it worth it? HUH?!? You better give me an explanation fast before I break my promise to Sere and KILL you anyway." Seiya yelled, clearly fed up with the 'iceman' routine Darien was pulling.
"Seiya......I'll only say this once. This has nothing to do with you. This is between Serena and I. Now, get the FUCK out before I have you arrested for assault." Darien ground out, standing across the room from the angry man.
"Don't worry...I was just leaving." Seiya said quietly before walking over to the front door. Before leaving, he turned around and said, "To save you some trouble...don't call any of Serena's other friends. You won't find her."
"What? What are you talking about?"
"Just what I said...you won't find her"
"Tell me then....where is she?"
"Let's just say that she's far away from you....and I'll see that it stays that way!" The next sound heard was the sound of the door slamming off its hinges.
Darien just stood in the living room, staring at the door for the longest time before he sat in the leather recliner and did something he hadn't done since childhood...allowed tears roll down face, letting only one word escape his lips.
"Serena"
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Raye Howard stared at her watch for the hundredth time that morning.
"Where in the hell is that girl?!? She would be late to her own wedding if I wasn't there to kick her in the butt." she said in an annoyed tone.
"Oh lay off Raye...although I am concerned. I know that Serena can be late, but this is ridiculous even for her." Mina said, worry creeping into her voice.
Raye Howard and Mina Atkinson were Serena's roommates in university during freshman year. By the end of the first semester, they went from being complete strangers to very close friends. The following semester they had teamed up with Amy Masterson and Lita Kennedy, and pretty soon the 'terrific' trio had become the 'fabulous' five. Even after graduation, they stayed in touch, acting more like sisters than close friends. So when Serena said that her Darien were to be married, there was no question who the bridesmaids would be.
The wedding was the reason for this lunch today. Since everyone had such busy schedules, it has been hard to come together. However, Serena had called all of them to say she had to see everyone in person. Of course they had dropped everything to see what the problem was. Unfortunately Amy and Lita had to cancel due to emergencies, which left only Raye and Mina.
Hearing the ringing of her cell phone, Raye just sighed. "Ten pounds says that is Serena calling to tell us that she is running late." she said, digging in her purse.
"You're on!" Mina said crossing her pinky with Raye's.
Finding her cell, she pressed the talk button, and brought the phone up to her ear.
"Hello"
"Hi...uh Raye" a timid voice replied.
"Serena...where are you? What? I can barely hear you.." Raye said, annoyed at the static she was getting over the line.
"Hold on...." Raye heard movement in the background then Serena was back on. "Is that better?"
"Yeah... so where are you...why do you sound so far away? Are you on the other side of the world?" Raye jokingly teased her.
"Well..in a way. I'm in Jamaica"
Raye almost dropped her cell phone when she heard this.
"JAMAICA! What the HELL are you doing in JAMAICA?!?!?!?!?" she screeched, attracting the attention of a few people near by.
"Calm down Raye....I'm sure that all of the Caribbean heard you." Serena said sarcastically.
"Okay..okay....I'm calm..um Serena could you hold on a minute" Raye asked as she put phone down. Serena was sure she heard a muffled "MINA stop trying to grab the PHONE!"
"Alright, I'm back. Now tell me exactly what's going on." Raye demanded, slightly out of breath.
*No point in beating around the bush*
"I caught Darien with another woman so the wedding is off." Serena said waited for the explosion to come. She was not disappointed.
"WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!?!? Where is the bastard?" Raye yelled, not caring who heard her.
"I don't know and I don't care...not anymore" Serena said, the familiar sadness filling her.
"Serena you should have called us before you left. We would have been there for you. You didn't have to fly across the Atlantic to get away from him." Raye chided.
"I know, but I just had to get away from all of it...do you understand?" Serena said, hoping that she did.
After a moment of hesitation Raye replied, "I guess so, but I really wish you would have come to us first. Take all the time you need. We're gonna miss you"
"I miss all of you already" Serena said, her eyes beginning to fill with tears.
"Serena are you okay?" Raye asked hearing the slight sniffle on the other end.
"No...but you know what...I will be. Look, I have to go now. I promise to be back soon." With that said, Serena rung off.
Raye listened to the dial tone for a few moments before hanging up. She just couldn't believe that this would happen. Serena and Darien were the ideal couple. To tell the truth, she secretly envied her friend and hoped one day to have a relationship such as hers.
She felt sympathy for her friend, but there was anger...overwhelming anger only meant for one person. Someone who would regret the day he ever crossed Raye Howard.
"HELLO!!!! Raye..what did she tell you? Why is she in Jamaica?
Snapping out of her thoughts by the harried voice of her friend, Raye answered her questions one at a time.
"It's very simple really. Serena caught Darien fucking some whore in his office." she vehemently whispered.
After getting over the initial shock, Mina couldn't hold it in anymore.
"That stupid dickhead!" she exclaimed, causing several people to turn in their direction.
"My sentiments exactly. C'mon lets go. Call Amy and Lita on your cell will you..." Raye said as she tossed down enough money to cover the bill.
"Why?"
"I think it's time we pay Mr. Reece a visit..you agree?"
"Most definitely!" Mina stated firmly as the pair walked out of the cafe with only one objective in mind.
To make Darien Reece wish he were never born.
to be continued.......
Uh oh.....it's look like Darien is in for it now!!! All I have to say that there is going to be HELL to PAY! Plus, there is something in Jamaica that is going to change Serena's life. If you want to know, you just have to wait till the next chapter *ducking rotten veggies and fruits* Ok ok....I'll try to get the next chapter out soon. Sounds good? *holds up white flag*
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