Chapter 11- Joyness
At the airport…
Serena walked down through the gate and onto the plane. Since she was flying First Class, she turned left. A couple of people had recognized her and asked for her autograph. As usual, Serena was happy to oblige. Serena sat in the comfortable blue seat and waited for the plane to take off.
Wherever Darien is…
The helicopter landed just outside the airport. The pilot decided to wait while Darien tried to get Serena back.
Darien ran through the airport, accidentally knocking people over and apologizing quickly. When he reached the gate, the young lady asked for his ticket. Quickly, Darien explained who he was and why he was there. Fortunately, the lady was a big fan of both bands and was happy to get her.
The lady, her name was Alexandria Rimes, ran quickly onto the plane and talked to the staff. Each staff member grinned and set to work. Alexandria then went to the pilot and explained the plan. The pilot also thought it was hilarious and agreed. She then went to tell Darien.
Darien was smuggled into the cockpit as all the staff got into position. Alexandria nodded and closed the door. Darien took a deep breath and began to sing into a speaker that only reached the First Class passengers.
Out here in the quiet of the night,
Beneath the stars and moon
We both know we've got something on our minds
We won't admit, but it's true.
You look at me, I look away.
Serena looked up. She listened carefully.
"That's… that's Misty's Song!" she cried, "and… and that's Darien?"
A look of shock came over her face. She stood up.
I wanna' tell you what I'm feeling, but I don't know how to start
"Darien!" she called, "Dari…" She stared. All the staff of the plane had cut her off from the exit. They all then raised their hands to point at a black haired attendant standing in front of the cockpit door.
I wanna' tell you, but now I'm afraid that you might break my heart
Serena started walking towards the attendant, wondering if she would let her through. The voice continued to sing through the speakers.
Oh, why should anything so easy, ever be so hard to do?
She reached the attendant who nodded.
I wanna' tell you what I'm feeling, and to say that,
She opened the door.
"I love you."
Darien stood, gentle eyed and smiling in the doorway. Serena was completely startled. For a few moments, they just looked at each other and then Serena spoke first.
"I thought you never wanted to see me again," Serena said, a hint of sadness in her voice.
"I did too," Darien replied, stepping forward, "until I realized I am in love with you."
"Oh Darien!" Serena cried as she ran into his arms.
"Does that mean you forgive me?" he asked leaning closer to her.
"Of course!" Serena cried as she kissed him only for the second time since they met.
The whole of the First Class cabin burst into applause, shouts and whistles. When they finally broke apart, all staff and passengers came to congratulate them.
"Let's go," Darien finally said.
Back at Lot 3…
"I hope Darien made it," fretted Mina, pacing back and forth.
"I hope so t…" Lita stopped mid sentence, because a familiar white helicopter had just landed.
Suddenly, the door burst open and Serena and Darien ran into the awaiting crowd of friends. There was a lot of cheering and clapping coming from the crew that had worked on the Valentines concert. In the middle of the room, five couples kissed happily.
Song- Misty's Song sung by Yvette Laboy.
