Chapter 9

Serena woke up the next morning thinking about Darien and how everything was turning out to be. Serena wanted so much to be with him but she knew she could never be with him because he could never love her and it hurt knowing that the person you want more than anything can never loves you back. Serena did her daily routine and headed down to see her parents. As usual Nicole was downstairs saying something when Serena went into the kitchen but Serena didn't want to hear it. She gave her parents a hug and a kiss before heading out the door. Serena went down the road and saw her friends horsing around as usual, nothing would change with them and Serena was grateful for them.
" Hi everyone." Serena cheerfully said. A chorus of "hi" was said and they did the normal thing they do every day. Serena looked around and noticed all the children with parents that were all having a good time and a sense of longing filled in Serena. Serena didn't know what she wanted to do anymore but knew it had to be the right thing. She could never marry Jason because she didn't love him or she could never be Darien's mistress because she just wasn't like that. Everything was getting so complicated that sometimes Serena just wished she could be young again without worrying about men and such. After they had made their rounds again, Serena headed to the park to watch the sunset go down. She was deep in thought when a voice behind her made her jump.
" Why is a pretty thing like you sitting here all by your lonesome? It looks to me like you need a little company."
Serena turned around and gave a gasp. The guy was ugly and very dirty.
" I was just heading home so if you could excuse me." Serena turned around and started to head quickly to her house, just as she passed between two houses, hands quickly grabbed her arms and pulled her between the two houses.
" Why are you running? Do you think you're to good for me or something? I'm thinking you want me and so you're running away. Don't worry girly I can give you what you need right now." The hands started to fondle everything it could get his hands on as Serena started to struggle.
" Get off me! I swear I'm going to scream and you'll be very sorry. My papa will not be happy when I tell him your dirty hands were on me." Serena threatened. Just as Serena opened her mouth to scream for help, one of his hands slapped her across her cheek and clapped it over her mouth.
" Now you just got me upset you little whore, now you're gonna pay." One of his hands torn at her dress and ripped it in a couple places, just as he was about to tear more, Serena's knee caught him unexpectedly in the groin. The man dropped to his knees with a groan and Serena took off running when the man got his wind back. Serena ran and ran and just couldn't seemed to find anyone out anymore, with a little cry, Serena pushed herself further and further away but couldn't find her house anywhere. Serena started to get frantic when she heard the guy coming closer and closer and hands clasped one of her arms. With a quick scream, Serena fell on a pile of rocks taking the guy with her. Serena cried and waited for more of the dirty touching but it never came. Serena's eyes opened and gave a little cry at who she saw.
" Darien! Please don't let that man get me, make him go away." Serena launched herself at him while he caught her and held her. Serena was almost to the point of hysteria when Darien's voice started to sooth her.
" It's okay Serena, I'm not going to let anyone hurt you at all. Tell me who was after you and I'll make sure he pays." Darien whispered.
" I don't know who it was Darien, I was sitting by the lake watching the sunset when he came up to me. I got up and left when he grabbed my arms and dragged me in between two houses. He started to touch me when I told him papa was going to be very upset for touching me and I tried to scream for help, he slapped my cheek. I swear Darien, I didn't do anything to him." Serena cried. Darien whispered soothingly to her and led her to his place. He opened the door and gently led her to the couch. He went into the kitchen to grab her a drink, came out with a little whiskey and offered it to her. Serena shook her head and said,
" I don't drink that stuff."
" Just drink a little bit of it, it will calm your nerves." Darien replied. He watched Serena take a couple of sips and chuckled with the look Serena gave when she swallowed the brown liquid. He felt an unbelievable rage when he found her with her dress torn and her crying. He didn't like to see Serena crying and never wanted to see her cry again. Darien slowly sat next to her and quietly asked,
" Serena are you okay?" Darien took a blanket to drape it over her shoulders.
" I was just scared but I think I'm starting to get better." Serena gave him a small smile before resting her head on the headrest of his couch with her eyes closed, soon Serena was asleep. Darien looked at his pocket watch to see the time and knew she had a little bit before she had to get home. He got up, picked her feet off from the floor to settle them on the couch and went to sit on the one seated chair. He watched Serena sleep and had a hard time breathing, watching the lovely woman sleep peacefully. Darien couldn't understand what was going through him but he knew it was because of the sleeping woman next to him. Darien made up his mind saying that he was going to talk to Serena about what was happening between them and he wanted to explore it with her. Darien wanted this woman but in a different way when he wanted most woman. He wanted to protect Serena with his life and never wanted to see her hurt in any way shape or form. The only sound in the quiet room was Serena's gently breathing when all of a sudden she started to talk in her sleep.
" I will always love you."
" Please don't ever leave me."
" Never let me go."
" I am only happy with you."
Darien's eyes widen at the sentences that were forming from Serena. They were sounding so familiar but for the life of him, he couldn't understand what it meant. Something in him was dying to get out, he was right on the verge of explaining why it sounded familiar but he couldn't explain it. Darien crept closer to Serena and looked down at her sleeping face before whispering,
" What is it about you that makes me so protective? I feel like I know you and you are the very being of my soul. I have never loved anyone but you come into my life and all of a sudden I want to say I love you. I can't love you, I don't know you but I do know you. Everything that I have stood for seems like it's a waste now, meaningless because you are making me think of love, children and just being with you. What are you doing to me?" Darien gently swept a piece of hair off her face and put it back behind her ear. He moved a little closer to her, his lips just a little above hers when she opened her eyes. Darien looked into her eyes and Serena gave a smile before whispering,
" I love you Darien. Always be with me." Then Serena moved her head up and lips connected. Both of their energies mingled with the other and mind connected with mind. Darien laid her back onto the couch and pressed himself more closely to her. Serena wrapped her arms around Darien never wanting to let go. Soon they broke apart and looked deeply into each other eyes. Serena blushed when she remembered what she had said.
" Please excuse me, I get confused when I just wake up."
" It's okay. Are you feeling better now?" Darien asked gently.
Serena smiled at the look of concern from his face and nodded her head.
" I feel a little bit better, thanks for being here with me." Serena said. Serena got up and looked down with a frown.
" I don't know what to say to my parents when I get home."
" Just tell them you got caught on a couple of branches when you were walking home." Darien offered to her. Serena smiled before fixing it up a little, when she was satisfied she looked over at Darien.
" I just wanted to tell you thank you for letting me stay here for awhile and well just being there." Serena shyly said. She turned away to walk to the door when Darien stopped her with his hand. Serena looked up and was surprised to see tenderness there.
" Serena I was thinking a lot about what you said and I just wanted to tell you, if you're willing to give me a chance, I want to be the man you want to have. I know it sounds crazy but you are the only woman that I have ever felt like this and I want to be with you." Darien held his breath when Serena opened her mouth to speak.
" What about Nicole?" Serena asked.
" Nicole knows what our relationship was about and I told her that it was never going to last. I told her the rules when we first met. I'll tell her tomorrow and let her down gently." Darien answered.
" If I could ask a question." Serena started.
" Ask me anything you want." Darien told her.
" Well, are you going to give me rules?" Serena looked at him uncertainly.
Darien threw his head back and laughed.
" No I'm not going to give you rules, also I have a feeling if I did, you would quickly disobey them the minute they come out of my mouth. Our relationship is going to be free, happy and especially no rules." Darien smiled at her. Serena smiled before saying,
" I really have to get home but to be honest Darien, I'm truly happy after everything I went through tonight." Darien smiled and put his arms around her. Serena leaned back on Darien's chest before disengaging her self from him. Serena looked up with a gentle smile, whispered a soft " bye" and gave him a soft kiss on the mouth before heading out the door. Darien smiled at the door and let out a big whoop. Darien felt in his heart that this girl was the one for him.

The next morning, Serena got out of bed with a heart so full with happiness that she floated through her daily routines. Serena went downstairs and gave her parents a kiss and hug before heading out the door. She met up with her friends again and told them the news.
" Guess what!" Serena smiled.
" What?" Mina asked.
" Do you guys remember Lord Darien?"
" Of course, why?" Raye questioned. Serena started to tell the events leading up to Darien's sweet words.
" Ahh that so sweet! He helped you from that guy and then he confesses he wants to change for you. It sounds like love!" Lita remarked. Soon all the girls were talking on the surprises that were happening in their lives when Darien came up behind Serena with his finger pressed to his lips for them to be quiet. All of them gave huge smiles, still Serena was still clueless on who was behind her until he put his hands around her eyes and whispered in a high voice,
" Guess who."
Serena innocently smiled and said,
" Let me guess, is it Jason?" Darien gave a low growl and swung Serena around to face him.
" So Jason huh? I'll give you a Jason." Darien gently took her into his arms, pressed his lips against hers for the gentlest kiss Serena never knew a man could give. They pulled apart and Darien pushed a loose strand away from her face to tuck it behind her ear. Serena gave him a soft smile before turning to her friends when they all gave a loud sigh. Serena laughed and said,
" If you guys don't mind, would it be okay if I spent the day with Darien?"
" Oh no, go right ahead." Lita said.
" Of course we don't mind. You two love birds have fun." Raye slyly said.
" Have fun and don't get into trouble." Ami said motherly.
" Remember to wait until you two get married." Mina teased. Serena blushed a bright red while everyone laughed.
" I'll remember, I'll handle with her with care because I know if I mess up, I'll have all you girls coming after me right? That would be to much for me to handle." Darien joked. They all had a good laugh then Serena and Darien walked toward the park arm and arm. They settled by the lake and quietly started to talk about things that they loved to do. Darien laid his head on Serena's lap while she gently ran a hand through his hair and pushing it back from his head. There was a peace between them that wrapped them in their own little cocoon that no one from the outside could get in. Both of them smiled and tilted their faces up to the sky to let the sun shine brightly on them. At the same time at that moment, something seemed to leak into their peaceful world.
" Please don't leave me!"
" I need you, I didn't lie!"
" I will always love you."
" I didn't break my promise."
" My husband, I need you."
" I love you so much and I never want to leave you."
" No, don't leave me, my sweet wife and child."
" I promise I will never forget you. We will be together again. I promise you that."
Serena soon fainted with all the pressure that increased in her head and Darien passed out while several images ran through his head.

Serena looked around but couldn't find anyone. She called the person that she felt the most safe with.
" Darien, where are you! Please Darien I need you." For several moments no one answered until a faint voice rang out.
" Serena? Where are you? I'm right here." Darien moved a few more feet until he caught Serena in his arms. He tried to calm Serena down and looked around the same time. Nothing was making sense but only Serena and him. No matter what was out of order, him and Serena were the only ones that belonged with each other.
" Where are we Darien?" Serena asked in a small voice.
" I don't know angel but it's going to be alright. As long as you are by me, everything will be fine." Darien answered. They started to walk around until they hit a door and decided to open it, when they opened it, they got the shock of their lives.

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Sorry for how long it took to get this chapter out but I will get this story done. Thanks for the reviews I got and I'm glad you guys are enjoying this story!
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