* I do not own Sailor Moon
Completely Irresistible
By Serenity Star *
AN: So here is the good news there are only a few more chapters to go but don't get to happy you never know what i'm going to do next.**Grins Evilly** No Flames Please. ^_~
Chapter 9- Meet the parents
The next day, Serena was no where in sight. She got up early and left. She called the girls early in the morning to help Darien with his part and that was the last they heard from her. All day vans came and went, bring all sorts of things. All the things Serena ordered had to be there and ready for the party. Everything had to be up today. The stage was a major part though, it was under construction all day and the noises weren't to pleasent.
Serena went all out for the party. She had to much to do. She was all over town. She had to get a caterer, she had to pick out the floral arrangements, make sure that the invitations went out, needed security to stand at the gate and she had to make sure that the night is going to go smoothly. Practically like planning a wedding in one day. Everything had to be in place. She had the wedding pictures framed so she could put them around the house showing her parents that she and Darien were happily married. Surprisingly no one came up to her to confront her about the whole marriage thing.
All this work and preparation was for her parents. She wanted them to think she was ok. Everything had to be perfect or she would get an earful from her mother. Her mother was a perfectionist. She was a debutante raise to have everything perfect and you could say that Serena strived to not be like her. Yet you can't help whats in your genes. Serena went to all the parties with people you didn't like, she traveled around alot, she didn't know it but she did acted like the snobs at the club sometimes. All of that wasn't her fault. It was just how she was raised and how things were. Everything was fake. Even her mother put on an act. The smiles at her so called friends. The laughing at the non-funny jokes and pretending to like the life you live. It's not that you hated it but it isn't exactly a bed of roses. You could never be herself. You always had to be witty, charming and beautiful. Serena didn't want to conform to the ways of the aristocratic world. She kept telling herself she wasn't going to be pulled in but she kept falling deeper and deeper into the world she hated. At least she always pulled back before going in to far. She would look at all the children when they took their lessons. The way they were told to do this and do that, make yourself fit for the ways of this prison. She always got her mind back after that.
Finally done with the arrangements Serena returned home and everyone was so glad to see her. They were going to talk to her but when she walked in she didn't even say a word to them. She walked right through to the back yard to managed everything. Telling the workers where to put everything, Getting all the tables set up, she ran all over the place. Darien and the girls were worried about her. She would over exert herself. So when she tried to run past them Darien grabbed her and sat her down on the chair. "What are you doing i have to make sure everything is ready i dont have time for this!!"
"Slow down Serena your going to hurt yourself." Amy says sitting down next to her.
"There is to much to do. I have to ....." Darien puts his finger over her mouth to quiet her.
"Don't worry about it everything is going to be fine." He says in his calm mellow voice. Serena sighs and leans her head against his shoulder.
"I just want everything to be perfect. These are my parents i'm talking about and ...." Serena's head popped up "Oh my god. Mina didn't your parents sell the house they were living in? "
"Yes but... Oh ." Mina looked at her knowing what Serena was so afraid of.
Serena sat there all calm until she saw the look on Mina's face. "THOMAS!! THOMAS!!" Thomas runs into the room thinking that the house was on fire or something. "Thomas i need you to get four guest rooms ready, four of the nicest and i need you to make them perfect."
Darien was confused "What are you doing?"
"Mina's parents sold the house that our parents used to live in." Darien nodded and motioning her to go on. "And if they dont have the house anymore they will need somewhere to stay so naturally my parents will want to stay here and that would in turn have all the parents stay here and that would mean that Oh no!"
"What?"
"We'll have to share a room."
Darien smiles and didnt seem to care."I dont have a problem with that."
"Of course you dont. Ok so you are moving into my room." Serena says as she gets up.
"Hey why dont you move into my room?"
"Becasuse i dont like your room." She walks away and they didn't see her for the rest of the day. By the end of the day everything was set up. The tables were out, they put down a dance floor, the stage was up for the band or what ever, flowers were put everywhere and dining room was all decked out. The only thing that needed to be done the next day was wait for the caterer and the band.
Serena was so tired. By then all the girls were gone. Serena walked in to play room and fell on the couch. Darien walks on and laughs. "You know i dont think i have ever seen you so worn out."
"Well i have never planned a party in a day and a half before."
Darien sits next to her."So about this room thing."
"You are not staying in the same bed as me." Serena said before he could even mention anything.
"Then what do you expect me to do?"
"You know there's this great invention called a sofa."Darien laughs and walks to the piano and starts to play. Serena gets up and starts to walk to her room "You have to get up early tomorrow my parents have this tendency of being early." He nods at her and says goodnight. Darien played the piano a little bit longer then ventured up to his room.
The next day Serena was a woken by noises in her room. "What are you doing?" Serena says looking up to see Darien bringing some things in.
"Well if i have to share a room with you it's only right that my things be in here." Serena gets up and puts her robe on and walks to her bathroom and closes the door. She was in there for an hour and a half doing god knows what but when she walked out she was awake and ready. Her parents would arrive soon and she had to be ready. Walking down the stairs Serena saw a package on the hall table. Opening it she saw her and Darien smiling at each other. The pictures she got framed looked great. Darien walks up behind her and looks at the picture. It was the first time he was seeing it. He saw the smile he had on his face and could remember how he felt that night. It was a happiness that he hasn't felt since he was in london with his parents. " Where are you going to put them?"
"I dont know where should they go?" Serena says turning her head to look at him.
"Maybe one in the living room, one in the office, one in the drawing room and one in our room." (Drawing room- play room same thing)
Serena nodded and did as he suggested. When she was about to go into the office when the catering van arrived. Serena had Thomas taking care of everything she couldn't do it anymore. She was still worn out from the say before.
The girls arrived all dressed nicely so that thier parents dont think that they were slobs. The boys came as well, all prim and proper to impress the girls parents. They were all going to go into the play room when they all heard high pitched perky voices.
"Where is that lovely daughter of mine?" Serena turned around to see her parents walking up the steps.
"Mother, father you made it." She puts on a smile and walks over to them to give them a hug.
"O pumpkin we missed you." her father said as he saw all the girls hugging and gretting their parents.
Serena's mother started to look around. "So where is this husband of yours." Just as she said that Darien came walking up. He had his million dollar smile on his face and put his arm around Serena.
"Honey you didn't tell me your parents got here." Honey since when does he call her honey?
Serena smiled and turned to her parents "Mother , father i want you to meet Darien Shield, my husband. Dariling i want you to meet my parents, Danny and Michelle Parker." If he was going to call her honey then she would call him darling. Two can play that game.
Her mother looked like she were going to cry. Her father was kind and immediatly took to Darien.
Holding out his hand. "Well this is my son-in-law." Darien shook his hand and was on his best behavior knowing that Serena would kill him if he weren't.
"How do you do Mr.Parker."
"Oh dont do that call me dad." Danny always wanted a son.
Then Serena's mother stepped up and hugged Darien. "Welcome to our family. I can see that my daughter has done well for herself." Serena just stood there smiling.
The same thing was happening with the other girls as well. All the girls introducing thier boyfriends to their parents. Looking around Serena had to go say hi to the other parents as well. They were as much her parents as theirs.After all the girls did know eachother all their lives. All the parents switched children and said their hello's and gave their hugs.
Serena then turns to everyone."Lets go to the living room we'll be more comfortable in there. Thomas will you get their bags please." All the parents just looked at her. "Well you didn't think i would let you stay in a hotel did you. I insist that all of you stay here." They all nod and walk to the living room. Danny was walking with Darien as Serena was behind everyone. Her mother was waiting for her and walked beside her.
" O Serena i am so happy for you." Her mother said smiling "I have always wanted this for you." Serena was shocked. Her mother wasn't mad but looking at Darien she knew why. When she said she always wanted this for her, she meant that she always wanted Serena to marry someone rich and powerful. Serena smiles at her mother to make her happy. They walk into the living room with everyone buzzing. They all talked for hours. Serena walks over to her father who was staring at the wedding picture that Serena put on top of the mantle.
"Look at you two. You were so happy. Vegas right? What chapel was it?"
"Yea we went to "A little white chapel"."
"Thats a nice place." He then turns to her. "Your happy aren't you pumpkin?"
"Of course im happy daddy."
"Good." He kisses her forehead and then walks over to talk to Darien. Serena looks at the time and freaks.
"Well everyone look at the time. The party starts in an hour i think that we should get ready." Everyone agreed and they all walked the girls to the door. They had to go home to get ready.
"I'll show you all to your rooms." She said as she led every one out of the living room. They all went up the stairs in au. The house was beautiful. Then Serena walked to her room and saw that her mother was looking at her. Darien was walking to his room and Serena noticed it. "O darling what are you doing?" Darien turns around and saw that they were being watched.
"I was just going to check out side before i get ready but i guess i'll do that later." Her mother smiles and closes the door. Serena gives a sigh of relief.
"We have to be more careful. Hurry and get dressed. We dont want them to see you leave from your room." He nods and gets dressed quickly then runs into Serena's room. She was in the bathroom. Walking out to see Darien surprised her. He was looking at the wedding picture she put in the room. "What are you doing here?"Darien looks up and saw Serena standing there like a goddess. She was beautiful. She had a long black dress on. It was off the shoulder and had a slit at the bottom. Sitting down in front of her vanity mirror he walks up behind her.
Of course they didn't know that they were being watched. Michelle was at the door. She wanted to help Serena get ready but when she opened the door she saw that they were together so she just peeked in.
Darien had a box in his hand. He puts his arms around Serena and opens it in front of her. "I thought that this would go good with your outfit tonight." In the box was an amazing necklace with matching ear rings.
"Darien its beautiful. When did you?"
"Last night i made a call to a friend and had it delivered early this morning." He took it out of the box and puts it around her neck. Serena looked into the mirror and touched the dazzling thing on her neck.
"Its to much, you didn't have to."
"Why is it you always say that. It is my god given right to buy my wife jewelery." Then Michelle decides to enter the room loudly.
"Serena dear i thought i could...O im sorry am i intertuping something?" They both turn their heads to look at her. "I just wanted to know if i could help you get ready." Darien kisses Serena on the cheek and starts toward the door.
"Michelle you look beautiful. I think i'll leave you ladies alone and go check out back." He leaves the room and Michelle had the biggest smile on her face.
As soon as Darien was gone she ran over to Serena "Oh my goodness look at that thing around your neck." She was taken by the glittering necklace. "I saw everything." Serena was afraid.
"What? What did you see?"
"That little scene. How he gave you the necklace and how you were so modest." She stood there studying it while Serena turned around. "I am amazed."
"Why?"
"Well men dont usually have good taste in diamonds but this necklace is exquisite." Serena smiled at her mother and put the earrings on. She stands up and faces her mother.
"Well what do you think?"
Her mother looked at her so proudly "You look beautiful." They walk out of her room together and down the grand staircase. Darien was talking to Danny and they both look up to see two beautiful ladies walking down the stairs. Serena walks up to her father and kisses him on the cheek.
"Pumpkin you look amazing."Serena smiles and thanks her father.
"Why dont we go out side some guest are already here." Darien says as he walks up to Serena and offers her his arm. She takes it and walks behind her parents.
"Ok as soon as we get outside just smile and wave." Serena says whispering.
"What ever you say honey."
"Whats with the names?"
"Whats with the "Darling"?"
"You started it." They walk on to the verandah and everyone stopped what they were doing to look at them. They made such a cute couple. They walked around greeting everyone. They were congratulated and complimented. Everyone said that they were a good couple that knew how to throw a party. The girls arrived a little later. The night was going smoothly until she arrived. Amanda Zigler came with her parents, who were invited but not her. She was so bitter when she saw Serena and Darien arm in arm and smiling. She had enough of the sight and ran toward them.
Amanda's parents walked up to adorable couple "Serena , Darien we are so happy for you."
"Thank you Mr. Zigler." then a furious Amanda came up and smiled. Michelle could tell that she was trouble so she walked over beside Serena.
"Well Darien you finally settled down. What about your reputation?" He just nodded. Having the urge to piss her off, he knew the exact way to do it.
He pulled Serena close to him and looked into her eyes and smiled " Well I wasn't exactly proud of my reputation. All that dating was only a way to find the right girl and when i met Serena, i knew that she was the one. She made me see the error in my ways and made me want to be the kind of man she deserved. I guess you can say she has me under her spell because i can't see myself loving anyone but her." Serena just stood there smiling. He leans toward her and she knew what he was doing. He kissed her gently on the lips and smiled at her. The only thing that ran through Serena's mind at that point was the question if he actually meant it. He seemed so sincere when he said it. Serena convinced herself it wasn't real, it was just another act for all the people.
Michelle was about to cry. That was the sweetest thing that she ever saw. It seemed like everyone was looking and went aww. Amanda was steaming. It couldn't be true. It was far from over for her. She had a mission now to prove that Darien was lying. He didn't love Serena she could tell. She stormed out of the party plotting her next move.
A few moments later, Serena's parents were on the stage. Danny was in front of the mic. "Hello everyone. Well i want to thank you all for coming tonight. Its good to be back. I know that this party isn't only for our home but for my lovely daughter and her new husband. So if you all will join me in raising your glasses i would like to make a toast to the hosting couple." He raised the glass that was in his hand and everyone turned to look at Serena and Darien. "Serena, Darien I hope you two will be blessed with many years of happiness. May your days be filled with joy and your hearts filled with love. To Mr. and Mrs. Shield." Everyone then raised their glasses and drank to them. Serena felt so bad that this was all a lie but all she could do was smile. Her parents walk off the stage towards them. She gave them a hug and a thank you. The music started and Danny held out his hand to his daughter, "May i have this dance?" Serena smiles and takes her fathers hand.
Darien held out his hand to Michelle "I would be honored if my new mother-in-law would grace me with a dance." Michelle smiles. She could see why Serena fell for him. He was incredibly charming. As they were dancing Darien could see that Serena wasn't exactly her happiest. So when Michelle decided to talk to some friends, he walks up to Danny and taps him on the shoulder. "May i cut in?" Danny smiles and steps out of the way and went to join his wife. Darien held out his hand to Serena and she accepted. At first they weren't dancing really closely. She had her hand on his shoulder and the other in his hand. Darien saw the worry in her face. "You know. You don't look like the happiest newly wed."
Serena looks up at him and smiles "This isn't exactly how i thought it would happen." She sighs and puts her arms around his neck and leans her head on his chest. Darien's hands her on the small of her back rubbing it gently to soothe her. "I just want this night to be over."
"Don't worry it will get easier with time." He says resting his head on her and taking in her intoxicating scent as they glided across the floor. Being so close to her made him feel uneasy but yet he wanted her there. Having her in his arms and having her just be there, it felt so right.
The rest of the night went smoothly. When all the guest were gone Serena stood staring at fountain."Hey you ok?"Darien says walking up to her.
"Did you feel as bad as i did?"
"Worse. I had people coming up to me all night praising me on how i changed my ways. They wanted me to teach their sons to be like me." He got a smile from her that quickly faded.
"I felt so bad while people were praising this lie we're living." He walks over to her and puts his arm around her.
"Come on fellow liar lets get some sleep. Maybe you'll feel better in the morning." They walked into the house and they were about to split to go to their rooms when Serena remembered they were sleeping in the same room tonight. She grabbed his hand and led him into her room. He was a little out of it. He had a little champagne and he was tired (that is a very bad combination). Serena went into the bathroom to gets ready for bed while Darien tried to make the sofa, in her room, more comfortable. He was half asleep when he noticed that the door was still open. Serena walked out of the bathroom and got into bed and closed her eyes. Darien got up to close the door when he saw Michelle walking down the hall way. He freaked and ran to the bed. He jumped in (literally) and put his arms around Serena. Serena eyes popped open when she felt Darien just jump on the bed. He shushes her and she didn't say a word. Then someone was at the door so Serena closed her eyes. Michelle peeked in and saw Serena asleep in Darien's arms and smiled. She left and Serena thought it was over but a few minutes later Michelle comes back with Danny and they both peeked in now.
"Aww look at that." He says while slowly and quietly closing the door. When they walk away Serena sighed with relief.
"Darien they're gone." He made no reply "Darien."She turned her head to look at him. He fell asleep. "Of course you fall asleep." Serena then tried to get out of his grasp. She started to wiggle her way out but it was no use. He was holding her so tightly. So she gave up. It was late and she was tired "O hell whatever." She closes her eyes and falls asleep with Dariens arms still around her.
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Aww wasn't that sweet of him to say that stuff .Who knows if he meant it. You'll have to wait to find out sorry. It wasn't that bad to have her parents there. You all thought there was going to be trouble. Well anywasys i hope you enjoyed that chapter and i'll try to get the next one out as soon as possible. Please review. ^_~
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Completely Irresistible
By Serenity Star *
AN: So here is the good news there are only a few more chapters to go but don't get to happy you never know what i'm going to do next.**Grins Evilly** No Flames Please. ^_~
Chapter 9- Meet the parents
The next day, Serena was no where in sight. She got up early and left. She called the girls early in the morning to help Darien with his part and that was the last they heard from her. All day vans came and went, bring all sorts of things. All the things Serena ordered had to be there and ready for the party. Everything had to be up today. The stage was a major part though, it was under construction all day and the noises weren't to pleasent.
Serena went all out for the party. She had to much to do. She was all over town. She had to get a caterer, she had to pick out the floral arrangements, make sure that the invitations went out, needed security to stand at the gate and she had to make sure that the night is going to go smoothly. Practically like planning a wedding in one day. Everything had to be in place. She had the wedding pictures framed so she could put them around the house showing her parents that she and Darien were happily married. Surprisingly no one came up to her to confront her about the whole marriage thing.
All this work and preparation was for her parents. She wanted them to think she was ok. Everything had to be perfect or she would get an earful from her mother. Her mother was a perfectionist. She was a debutante raise to have everything perfect and you could say that Serena strived to not be like her. Yet you can't help whats in your genes. Serena went to all the parties with people you didn't like, she traveled around alot, she didn't know it but she did acted like the snobs at the club sometimes. All of that wasn't her fault. It was just how she was raised and how things were. Everything was fake. Even her mother put on an act. The smiles at her so called friends. The laughing at the non-funny jokes and pretending to like the life you live. It's not that you hated it but it isn't exactly a bed of roses. You could never be herself. You always had to be witty, charming and beautiful. Serena didn't want to conform to the ways of the aristocratic world. She kept telling herself she wasn't going to be pulled in but she kept falling deeper and deeper into the world she hated. At least she always pulled back before going in to far. She would look at all the children when they took their lessons. The way they were told to do this and do that, make yourself fit for the ways of this prison. She always got her mind back after that.
Finally done with the arrangements Serena returned home and everyone was so glad to see her. They were going to talk to her but when she walked in she didn't even say a word to them. She walked right through to the back yard to managed everything. Telling the workers where to put everything, Getting all the tables set up, she ran all over the place. Darien and the girls were worried about her. She would over exert herself. So when she tried to run past them Darien grabbed her and sat her down on the chair. "What are you doing i have to make sure everything is ready i dont have time for this!!"
"Slow down Serena your going to hurt yourself." Amy says sitting down next to her.
"There is to much to do. I have to ....." Darien puts his finger over her mouth to quiet her.
"Don't worry about it everything is going to be fine." He says in his calm mellow voice. Serena sighs and leans her head against his shoulder.
"I just want everything to be perfect. These are my parents i'm talking about and ...." Serena's head popped up "Oh my god. Mina didn't your parents sell the house they were living in? "
"Yes but... Oh ." Mina looked at her knowing what Serena was so afraid of.
Serena sat there all calm until she saw the look on Mina's face. "THOMAS!! THOMAS!!" Thomas runs into the room thinking that the house was on fire or something. "Thomas i need you to get four guest rooms ready, four of the nicest and i need you to make them perfect."
Darien was confused "What are you doing?"
"Mina's parents sold the house that our parents used to live in." Darien nodded and motioning her to go on. "And if they dont have the house anymore they will need somewhere to stay so naturally my parents will want to stay here and that would in turn have all the parents stay here and that would mean that Oh no!"
"What?"
"We'll have to share a room."
Darien smiles and didnt seem to care."I dont have a problem with that."
"Of course you dont. Ok so you are moving into my room." Serena says as she gets up.
"Hey why dont you move into my room?"
"Becasuse i dont like your room." She walks away and they didn't see her for the rest of the day. By the end of the day everything was set up. The tables were out, they put down a dance floor, the stage was up for the band or what ever, flowers were put everywhere and dining room was all decked out. The only thing that needed to be done the next day was wait for the caterer and the band.
Serena was so tired. By then all the girls were gone. Serena walked in to play room and fell on the couch. Darien walks on and laughs. "You know i dont think i have ever seen you so worn out."
"Well i have never planned a party in a day and a half before."
Darien sits next to her."So about this room thing."
"You are not staying in the same bed as me." Serena said before he could even mention anything.
"Then what do you expect me to do?"
"You know there's this great invention called a sofa."Darien laughs and walks to the piano and starts to play. Serena gets up and starts to walk to her room "You have to get up early tomorrow my parents have this tendency of being early." He nods at her and says goodnight. Darien played the piano a little bit longer then ventured up to his room.
The next day Serena was a woken by noises in her room. "What are you doing?" Serena says looking up to see Darien bringing some things in.
"Well if i have to share a room with you it's only right that my things be in here." Serena gets up and puts her robe on and walks to her bathroom and closes the door. She was in there for an hour and a half doing god knows what but when she walked out she was awake and ready. Her parents would arrive soon and she had to be ready. Walking down the stairs Serena saw a package on the hall table. Opening it she saw her and Darien smiling at each other. The pictures she got framed looked great. Darien walks up behind her and looks at the picture. It was the first time he was seeing it. He saw the smile he had on his face and could remember how he felt that night. It was a happiness that he hasn't felt since he was in london with his parents. " Where are you going to put them?"
"I dont know where should they go?" Serena says turning her head to look at him.
"Maybe one in the living room, one in the office, one in the drawing room and one in our room." (Drawing room- play room same thing)
Serena nodded and did as he suggested. When she was about to go into the office when the catering van arrived. Serena had Thomas taking care of everything she couldn't do it anymore. She was still worn out from the say before.
The girls arrived all dressed nicely so that thier parents dont think that they were slobs. The boys came as well, all prim and proper to impress the girls parents. They were all going to go into the play room when they all heard high pitched perky voices.
"Where is that lovely daughter of mine?" Serena turned around to see her parents walking up the steps.
"Mother, father you made it." She puts on a smile and walks over to them to give them a hug.
"O pumpkin we missed you." her father said as he saw all the girls hugging and gretting their parents.
Serena's mother started to look around. "So where is this husband of yours." Just as she said that Darien came walking up. He had his million dollar smile on his face and put his arm around Serena.
"Honey you didn't tell me your parents got here." Honey since when does he call her honey?
Serena smiled and turned to her parents "Mother , father i want you to meet Darien Shield, my husband. Dariling i want you to meet my parents, Danny and Michelle Parker." If he was going to call her honey then she would call him darling. Two can play that game.
Her mother looked like she were going to cry. Her father was kind and immediatly took to Darien.
Holding out his hand. "Well this is my son-in-law." Darien shook his hand and was on his best behavior knowing that Serena would kill him if he weren't.
"How do you do Mr.Parker."
"Oh dont do that call me dad." Danny always wanted a son.
Then Serena's mother stepped up and hugged Darien. "Welcome to our family. I can see that my daughter has done well for herself." Serena just stood there smiling.
The same thing was happening with the other girls as well. All the girls introducing thier boyfriends to their parents. Looking around Serena had to go say hi to the other parents as well. They were as much her parents as theirs.After all the girls did know eachother all their lives. All the parents switched children and said their hello's and gave their hugs.
Serena then turns to everyone."Lets go to the living room we'll be more comfortable in there. Thomas will you get their bags please." All the parents just looked at her. "Well you didn't think i would let you stay in a hotel did you. I insist that all of you stay here." They all nod and walk to the living room. Danny was walking with Darien as Serena was behind everyone. Her mother was waiting for her and walked beside her.
" O Serena i am so happy for you." Her mother said smiling "I have always wanted this for you." Serena was shocked. Her mother wasn't mad but looking at Darien she knew why. When she said she always wanted this for her, she meant that she always wanted Serena to marry someone rich and powerful. Serena smiles at her mother to make her happy. They walk into the living room with everyone buzzing. They all talked for hours. Serena walks over to her father who was staring at the wedding picture that Serena put on top of the mantle.
"Look at you two. You were so happy. Vegas right? What chapel was it?"
"Yea we went to "A little white chapel"."
"Thats a nice place." He then turns to her. "Your happy aren't you pumpkin?"
"Of course im happy daddy."
"Good." He kisses her forehead and then walks over to talk to Darien. Serena looks at the time and freaks.
"Well everyone look at the time. The party starts in an hour i think that we should get ready." Everyone agreed and they all walked the girls to the door. They had to go home to get ready.
"I'll show you all to your rooms." She said as she led every one out of the living room. They all went up the stairs in au. The house was beautiful. Then Serena walked to her room and saw that her mother was looking at her. Darien was walking to his room and Serena noticed it. "O darling what are you doing?" Darien turns around and saw that they were being watched.
"I was just going to check out side before i get ready but i guess i'll do that later." Her mother smiles and closes the door. Serena gives a sigh of relief.
"We have to be more careful. Hurry and get dressed. We dont want them to see you leave from your room." He nods and gets dressed quickly then runs into Serena's room. She was in the bathroom. Walking out to see Darien surprised her. He was looking at the wedding picture she put in the room. "What are you doing here?"Darien looks up and saw Serena standing there like a goddess. She was beautiful. She had a long black dress on. It was off the shoulder and had a slit at the bottom. Sitting down in front of her vanity mirror he walks up behind her.
Of course they didn't know that they were being watched. Michelle was at the door. She wanted to help Serena get ready but when she opened the door she saw that they were together so she just peeked in.
Darien had a box in his hand. He puts his arms around Serena and opens it in front of her. "I thought that this would go good with your outfit tonight." In the box was an amazing necklace with matching ear rings.
"Darien its beautiful. When did you?"
"Last night i made a call to a friend and had it delivered early this morning." He took it out of the box and puts it around her neck. Serena looked into the mirror and touched the dazzling thing on her neck.
"Its to much, you didn't have to."
"Why is it you always say that. It is my god given right to buy my wife jewelery." Then Michelle decides to enter the room loudly.
"Serena dear i thought i could...O im sorry am i intertuping something?" They both turn their heads to look at her. "I just wanted to know if i could help you get ready." Darien kisses Serena on the cheek and starts toward the door.
"Michelle you look beautiful. I think i'll leave you ladies alone and go check out back." He leaves the room and Michelle had the biggest smile on her face.
As soon as Darien was gone she ran over to Serena "Oh my goodness look at that thing around your neck." She was taken by the glittering necklace. "I saw everything." Serena was afraid.
"What? What did you see?"
"That little scene. How he gave you the necklace and how you were so modest." She stood there studying it while Serena turned around. "I am amazed."
"Why?"
"Well men dont usually have good taste in diamonds but this necklace is exquisite." Serena smiled at her mother and put the earrings on. She stands up and faces her mother.
"Well what do you think?"
Her mother looked at her so proudly "You look beautiful." They walk out of her room together and down the grand staircase. Darien was talking to Danny and they both look up to see two beautiful ladies walking down the stairs. Serena walks up to her father and kisses him on the cheek.
"Pumpkin you look amazing."Serena smiles and thanks her father.
"Why dont we go out side some guest are already here." Darien says as he walks up to Serena and offers her his arm. She takes it and walks behind her parents.
"Ok as soon as we get outside just smile and wave." Serena says whispering.
"What ever you say honey."
"Whats with the names?"
"Whats with the "Darling"?"
"You started it." They walk on to the verandah and everyone stopped what they were doing to look at them. They made such a cute couple. They walked around greeting everyone. They were congratulated and complimented. Everyone said that they were a good couple that knew how to throw a party. The girls arrived a little later. The night was going smoothly until she arrived. Amanda Zigler came with her parents, who were invited but not her. She was so bitter when she saw Serena and Darien arm in arm and smiling. She had enough of the sight and ran toward them.
Amanda's parents walked up to adorable couple "Serena , Darien we are so happy for you."
"Thank you Mr. Zigler." then a furious Amanda came up and smiled. Michelle could tell that she was trouble so she walked over beside Serena.
"Well Darien you finally settled down. What about your reputation?" He just nodded. Having the urge to piss her off, he knew the exact way to do it.
He pulled Serena close to him and looked into her eyes and smiled " Well I wasn't exactly proud of my reputation. All that dating was only a way to find the right girl and when i met Serena, i knew that she was the one. She made me see the error in my ways and made me want to be the kind of man she deserved. I guess you can say she has me under her spell because i can't see myself loving anyone but her." Serena just stood there smiling. He leans toward her and she knew what he was doing. He kissed her gently on the lips and smiled at her. The only thing that ran through Serena's mind at that point was the question if he actually meant it. He seemed so sincere when he said it. Serena convinced herself it wasn't real, it was just another act for all the people.
Michelle was about to cry. That was the sweetest thing that she ever saw. It seemed like everyone was looking and went aww. Amanda was steaming. It couldn't be true. It was far from over for her. She had a mission now to prove that Darien was lying. He didn't love Serena she could tell. She stormed out of the party plotting her next move.
A few moments later, Serena's parents were on the stage. Danny was in front of the mic. "Hello everyone. Well i want to thank you all for coming tonight. Its good to be back. I know that this party isn't only for our home but for my lovely daughter and her new husband. So if you all will join me in raising your glasses i would like to make a toast to the hosting couple." He raised the glass that was in his hand and everyone turned to look at Serena and Darien. "Serena, Darien I hope you two will be blessed with many years of happiness. May your days be filled with joy and your hearts filled with love. To Mr. and Mrs. Shield." Everyone then raised their glasses and drank to them. Serena felt so bad that this was all a lie but all she could do was smile. Her parents walk off the stage towards them. She gave them a hug and a thank you. The music started and Danny held out his hand to his daughter, "May i have this dance?" Serena smiles and takes her fathers hand.
Darien held out his hand to Michelle "I would be honored if my new mother-in-law would grace me with a dance." Michelle smiles. She could see why Serena fell for him. He was incredibly charming. As they were dancing Darien could see that Serena wasn't exactly her happiest. So when Michelle decided to talk to some friends, he walks up to Danny and taps him on the shoulder. "May i cut in?" Danny smiles and steps out of the way and went to join his wife. Darien held out his hand to Serena and she accepted. At first they weren't dancing really closely. She had her hand on his shoulder and the other in his hand. Darien saw the worry in her face. "You know. You don't look like the happiest newly wed."
Serena looks up at him and smiles "This isn't exactly how i thought it would happen." She sighs and puts her arms around his neck and leans her head on his chest. Darien's hands her on the small of her back rubbing it gently to soothe her. "I just want this night to be over."
"Don't worry it will get easier with time." He says resting his head on her and taking in her intoxicating scent as they glided across the floor. Being so close to her made him feel uneasy but yet he wanted her there. Having her in his arms and having her just be there, it felt so right.
The rest of the night went smoothly. When all the guest were gone Serena stood staring at fountain."Hey you ok?"Darien says walking up to her.
"Did you feel as bad as i did?"
"Worse. I had people coming up to me all night praising me on how i changed my ways. They wanted me to teach their sons to be like me." He got a smile from her that quickly faded.
"I felt so bad while people were praising this lie we're living." He walks over to her and puts his arm around her.
"Come on fellow liar lets get some sleep. Maybe you'll feel better in the morning." They walked into the house and they were about to split to go to their rooms when Serena remembered they were sleeping in the same room tonight. She grabbed his hand and led him into her room. He was a little out of it. He had a little champagne and he was tired (that is a very bad combination). Serena went into the bathroom to gets ready for bed while Darien tried to make the sofa, in her room, more comfortable. He was half asleep when he noticed that the door was still open. Serena walked out of the bathroom and got into bed and closed her eyes. Darien got up to close the door when he saw Michelle walking down the hall way. He freaked and ran to the bed. He jumped in (literally) and put his arms around Serena. Serena eyes popped open when she felt Darien just jump on the bed. He shushes her and she didn't say a word. Then someone was at the door so Serena closed her eyes. Michelle peeked in and saw Serena asleep in Darien's arms and smiled. She left and Serena thought it was over but a few minutes later Michelle comes back with Danny and they both peeked in now.
"Aww look at that." He says while slowly and quietly closing the door. When they walk away Serena sighed with relief.
"Darien they're gone." He made no reply "Darien."She turned her head to look at him. He fell asleep. "Of course you fall asleep." Serena then tried to get out of his grasp. She started to wiggle her way out but it was no use. He was holding her so tightly. So she gave up. It was late and she was tired "O hell whatever." She closes her eyes and falls asleep with Dariens arms still around her.
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Aww wasn't that sweet of him to say that stuff .Who knows if he meant it. You'll have to wait to find out sorry. It wasn't that bad to have her parents there. You all thought there was going to be trouble. Well anywasys i hope you enjoyed that chapter and i'll try to get the next one out as soon as possible. Please review. ^_~
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