Hey all! It's me again. Now I know that this chapter is kind of crappy, but I am working off of memory here. As I stated in the author's note, my house was robbed and wiped clean Thanksgiving week. Including backups of this story and others I was working on. But now that I got a new computer (refurbished) I can work on my story and maybe try to re-edit it. Who knows? Well, like I said before, I would like to thank my fans for being patient with me. Please support me with reviews and emails as it always boosts morale. Thanks to Moon Rose for reviewing my last chapter and to Babybluechic (Day) for emailing me an encouraging email. As always, Italian words are on the bottom.
Standard Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon" was created by Naoko Takeuchi and not by me, although don't we all wish we did.
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Last Time in All The Good In The World…
"I know that with… (gulp)… Sammy's death and… and that thing with Diamond that you've had no time to yourself! Let alone time to pack more of your things that were necessary."
"Well, now that I think about it, I haven't had time for anything really. I didn't have time to talk to Molly about her or tell her about my wanting to become her baby's Godmother. I guess I never will get to be, huh? I never got to talk to Sammy either, God rest his soul. The night of his death, I planned a slumber party just for the two of us so we can have a heart-to-heart talk about our lives. You know? I met his friend Mika that day, God rest her soul as well. They both liked each other, you could tell", her eyes started misting, "That's why I told them to have the day to themselves. Besides, I… I was already going to have Sammy that night, s-so why couldn't s-she have him during the day", Serena said as she broke down in tears.
"Oh, Sere!"
"I haven't even had time to grieve for Sammy. How good of a sister am I if I can't do that!"
"Now, Sere, you know that it's not your fault. Look at it this way. Would Sammy have liked it if you spent your days moping and crying around? No!! I don't think so. So what better way to spend them than to rebuild a new life? C'mon! I'll call Andrew to come pick us up and we'll all go shopping!!"
Now for Chapter Six: Work It!
All morning, they ran around the center of Milan going to places like Piazza Cordusio and Via Monte Napoleone. They bought expensive outfits, dresses, shoes, belts, lingerie, and even went to the little quaint pastry shops that were around, all courtesy of Mina.
It was around one o'clock in the afternoon when they reached a flea market just on the side streets outside of the Via Monte, which was convenient for Serena as she would get a historical and cultural lesson of the old world as well as a view of the modern world. The place was just extraordinary. It was full of people selling all kinds of wares, colorful clothing, aromas of different foods, sounds of people yelling, laughing, talking… it was all just incredible!
"Wow, Mina! This place is fantastic! I've never been to a place like this before!"
"Well, now you have. Let's start looking around. You never know what you'll find in a place like this."
They spent their time sampling food and drinks, meeting interesting people, trying on various different clothes, and, of course, buying things. It was while Mina was trying to haggle an older man to lower his prices for a beautiful silk scarf they found that Kristopher "Kris/Kunzite" Calderon found them.
"Look mister, I told you that I only have €10 (euro). Can't you help a lady in distress and do this one favor for, me?", Mina asked batting her long eyelashes flirtatiously, adding her irresistible charm that she knew hardly any man could turn down. Overpowered by her mesmerizing charisma, he gave in.
"Okay, Signorina. I will sell it to you for €5. But do not tell anybody about this for that is how I lose denaro, to beautiful faces. Please, you and your beautiful friend are welcome to come back anytime."
"Oh! Grazie, grazie! Mille de graize! You are too kind. May you be blessed in everything you want!"
"Oh now Mina, how is it that you always get your way with men, even with me?" Kunzite asked, in a staged whisper, in her ear. For Mina, just hearing his baritone voice sent chills all over her body. Not now though! He couldn't have come across her at a worst time. Usually, when he found her, it was for a job he would like her to do. She couldn't talk business in front of Sere. But hadn't it been Serena herself that wanted to know what she worked in, even find her a job with her? No. She couldn't do that to her cousin. But they did really need a new person seeing as they did not have enough with just four girls on the team. Maybe if she subtly found out what her niche is and talked it over with Kunzite…
"Dio Mio! Kris! Don't scare me like that! Can't you see that I'm with someone right now?", hinting towards Serena.
"Oh scusatemi, how could I be an idiot? Let me introduce myself." Taking Serena's hand and kissing it, he said, "My name is Kristopher Calderon, Mina's, ehhem, co-worker. But a lady such as your self can call me Kris."
Blushing, Serena responded, "My name is Serena Kennedy. I am Mina's cousin."
"But of course! The famous cousin she always mentions. You know Mina, you didn't tell how bellissima your cousin is."
Mina butted in before it got any further. Of course, not out of jealousy. "Kris, amore, Serena is going to live with me while here in Milan. She's been having problems at home and I'm going to help her. On the outside, Kunzite smiled and said, "Oh no! I feel sorry for Serena for having to put up with Mina.", while on the inside warning bells were going into overload. 'No! This will put Mina out of commission for a while. How can we get through our "missions" now?'
"Actually Kris, can I talk to you for a minute? It about 'work'." Then turning to Serena, "Sere, can you excuse us for a moment? I need to talk to him alone."
"Sure, no problem. I'll just look around the market a little longer. If you want, we can meet up at the pastry shop we ate at the Via Monte Napoleone in half an hour."
"Really? You don't mind?"
"Really. And hey! See if you can get me a job with you", she whispered.
With a nervous laugh, Mina replied, "Hehehehe. I'll see what I can do. See you in a little bit."
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Piazza Cordusio – One of the busiest places in Italy. A shopping area and home of the Italian Stock Exchange.
Via Monte Napoleone – The most exclusive shopping area in Milan.
€ (euro) – The currency used in Italy and all over Europe.
Signorina – Miss
Denaro – Money
Grazie, grazie! Mille de graize! – Thank you, thank you! A thousand thank yous!
Dio mio! – My God!
Scusatemi – Excuse me
Bellissima – Most beautiful
Amore – Love
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Dun, dun, dun….Well, there you have it. My terrible excuse for a chapter. It isn't what I originally had, but it will work out in the end. Also, just so you know, I get all my information from a website called: www.citylightsnews.com/ztmimp1.htm. It's pretty interesting and I learned a lot from there. Please tell me what you think of it. Good or bad reviews are accepted, since it all is constructive criticism. I would really like for my story to sound good, for as you can see, I'm no English major. You could also send me an email if you prefer. It's: tenwood_10@yahoo.com. I would really love you for any kind of response. Till next time! Arrivederchi!!