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Days of Summer Lovin'
Chapter 9



It was the middle of July, and Serena was enjoying a quiet day relaxing. First she took a long hot bath, then decided to go shopping and have an enjoyable day by herself. She sighed as she looked through some windows. From the corner of her eye she noticed a woman with long hair. She turned and saw that it was Katherine.

Serena cringed and continued walking. She didn't feel like confronting Katherine and her snobby attitude, but Katherine noticed Serena and walked over to where Serena stood, waiting to cross the street.
"Hello Serena," She said coolly.
"Oh Hi Katherine!" Serena said a bit cheerfully. "How are you?"
Katherine just smiled. "I'm well. How's Darien?" Serena noticed she hadn't taken notice on her. "Well wouldn't you want to know?" Serena answered.
Katherine scowled. "How dare you! You don't deserve him! He deserves a woman! Not a girl!"
Serena fumed and answered quite sternly, "You keep away from Darien! He's mine and he loves me!" Katherine laughed. "Is that right? Well if he really loved you, why did he want to go to lunch with me just yesterday?" Serena gaped at Katherine, as she smirked in triumph. Serena smiled, "Well if that's right, how come I was able to spend the night with him a couple of days ago?" It was Katherine's turn to scowl. Serena grinned and said, "It was nice talking to you. Have a good day!" Serena walked away smiling.

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Darien had a hard day at work and was happy to be home. He walked in and as he changed into his clothes, he listened to some of his messages on his answering machine.

The first one was from Katherine: "Hey Darien! It was great having lunch with you. How bout we do it again some time again and maybe we can get to know each other better? Give me a call! Bye!"

Darien frowned. He didn't really hate Katherine, but she always got under his skin. He regretted asking her to lunch. He only wanted to discuss with her some of their patients, but she assumed it was a date. He made it clear he was taken and that he loved Serena.

The next message was from Andrew:"Hey Dare! What's this? You don't even come visit your best friend? What, I'm not worth your time? I'm just kidding! Listen call me and we'll hang out, if you can find time for me! See ya!"

Darien smiled and shook his head. The next message made him smile. It was his love, Serena: "Hey Muffin! How are you? I miss you! Give me a call. How bout we go out some time? Or you can come over and I can cook dinner for the both of us! Think about it. Love ya. And yes, I love you more." The message ended with her giggling. The messages ended and he was settled on his couch and grabbed the phone and called Serena.
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Serena had just taken a bath and was sitting on her bed on her stomach reading through a magazine, when her phone rang. She answered the phone and it was Darien.
"Hey Serena!"
"Darien! Oh I've missed you!"
"I've missed you too."
"How's work going?" Serena asked as she settled back on her bed. Darien smiled at how Serena was always interested in him.
"Well I had a hard day." He answered.
"I could imagine, with you being a well-paid doctor." Serena answered. Darien laughed. "What you love me because I am well paid?" He teased. Serena was hurt, but then knew he was teasing, "So you figured it out!" It was Darien's turn to be hurt. He also knew she was teasing. "So this whole time I was being used as a shmuck!" Serena burst out laughing. "Something like that." Darien also burst out laughing. "Oh Serena I missed you. I love you!" Serena blushed. "I love you too. Why don't you come over for dinner?" Darien thought for a moment, and realized he missed Serena. "All right. I'll see you in a half-hour." Serena squealed in happiness. "I can't wait!" Darien laughed and said, "See ya soon Meatball head."

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It took Darien about a half-hour to Serena's house, and he couldn't wait to see her. When he arrived he parked the car and walked to the door. Once he rang the doorbell, the door burst open and there was Serena smiling. He smiled and she flung herself on to Darien's awaiting embrace.
"Oh I missed you so much!" Serena breathed, as her face was snuggled in his shirt. He clung to her and replied, "I missed you too." Serena looked up at Darien's face and they kissed.

After their kissing fest, they went into the kitchen to see what happened to the dinner. Serena hummed as she was serving Darien his dinner. He watched his love with admiration.
"So how are you these couple days?" He asked. Serena smiled and sat down.
"Well, I went shopping today. Oh and guess who I bumped into today!" Serena said. Darien shrugged his shoulders. Serena continued, "Katherine. , Your co-worker. Darien you should watch out for her. She is into you. And she seems really nasty." Darien was a bit shocked. "I knew she was a bit clingy, but nasty?" Darien asked. Serena nodded.
"She doesn't like me and wants me to stay away from you." Serena answered. Darien smirked, "Well I'm here and I'm not staying away." Serena blushed. Darien leaned over the table and kissed Serena on the lips. Serena sighed and they continued their dinner.

After dinner, Darien and Serena sat in the living room, just talking. One thing that Darien loved about his relationship with Serena was that he was able to talk to her about anything and she seemed to understand. Their relationship was not only based on lovemaking and being together. They were very close, and that's what he admired most.

As Serena sat back on the couch, a comfortable silence settled, yet they just stared at each other with love. Darien was leaning about to kiss Serena when the doorbell rang. Darien sighed in defeat, and mumbled, "Who could that be? This better be good!" Serena giggled and went to answer the door. Darien followed Serena, and as he came into the hallway, Serena opened the door and there stood her parents!

Darien was a bit dumbfounded, but collected himself. Serena squealed and hugged her father and kissed her mother on the cheek. Serena turned to Darien and held out her hand for Darien. Darien walked over to Serena and grasped her hand. Mr. Tsukino raised an eyebrow. Mrs. Tsukino clasped her hands together and sighed happily.
"Who's this Serena?" He father asked firmly.
"Daddy, I want you to meet the love of my life, Darien. Darien this is my father, Ken Tsukino." Serena introduced. They shook hands quite awkwardly. Serena turned to her mother and said, "Mom you remember Darien. Darien, this is my mom Ilene." Darien nodded. Unlike Ken, Ilene was overjoyed to see Darien and kissed his cheek. Darien blushed and Ken frowned.
"Come on in mom, dad." Serena said. Darien gulped. He knew this day would come, but always pushed it aside. Today was the day.

Serena could not be anymore happier. Darien had finally met her parents! They were all sitting around the living room talking and getting to know each other.
"What is your profession Darien?" Ken wanted to know.
"Well, Mr. Tsukino I am a doctor." Darien answered. Ken Tsukino's raised his eyes, impressed. Serena beamed.
"How long have you to know each other?" Ilene asked. Serena scratched her head and turned to Darien, "Umm about two months?" Darien grinned and nodded.

Serena was sitting next to Darien and his hand was on her lap. Ilene turned to Ken and beamed at him. He just scowled. He was playing the part of a father, who was about to lose his daughter. Serena was so happy; her parents seemed to like Darien more and more. It was about 10 o'clock when Darien stood up to leave. Serena was disappointed and also stood up. Her parents stood up to shake his hand.
"It was really nice to get to know you Darien," Ilene said hugging him. "Make sure you come to dinner with our family." Darien nodded and smiled.
Ken shook Darien's hand and said, "You take care of my daughter. I'm glad she found someone like you." Darien was shocked, but held himself. "Thank you sir," he answered, "I will and it's a pleasure to sir." Ken smiled and nodded.
Darien turned to Serena and smiled, she blushed and smiled back. "I better be going," Darien said. Serena nodded sadly. She walked him to his car, and said, "I'll see you soon, and next time I promise we won't be interrupted." Serena said. Darien smiled, "Oh, but it was nice meeting your parents." Serena nodded, "They just want to see who their daughter is in love, and how the man is taking care of their daughter. And I can tell you that he's very nice and taking care of me very well." Darien grinned and hugged Serena, "Well of course, if their daughter is the most wonderful and gorgeous daughter in the world." Serena blushed and Darien leaned down and kissed Serena on the lips. They parted reluctantly, as Serena's parents watched the whole scene from the window; they smiled and were glad their daughter found someone who cared for her. Serena waved as Darien drove off. And from the shadows, a figure watched with jealousy and rage....


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