Sex Sells...
Alternate Universe
Author's Note:
I want to thank everyone who reviewed. I've had writer's block for a long time and I really wasn't sure about continuing the story, but you guys convinced me it was worth it. Please keep reviewing. I know this isn't very long or juicy, but the next chapter will be warm and gooey. I promise ;-)
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor moon or associated characters.
Chapter 3- Romance....
(The next day)
"Good morning, Mina. What's on my schedule for today?" Serena said cheerfully.
Mina looked up from her computer and said, "Serena, you look gorgeous! That suit is beautiful. Can I borrow it someday?"
Serena laughed, "Thanks Mina, you can never go wrong with Vera Wang. Now, my schedule?"
Mina blushed, "Hmmm...sorry. You have a meeting with the art editors to approve of next month's cover in half an hour and that big meeting with the CEO of Celestial Publishing, Luna at 11 today."
"Great, I'll be working in my office, just buzz them in okay?" said Serena.
"Sure, no problem boss." said Mina with her wink and smile combo.
When she was finally in her office, Serena sank down into her chair and breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's not easy pretending to be cheerful when you just want to curl up in bed and hide. I hope I never see Darien's smug sexy smile again. Wait...sexy? Where did that come from? Smug, ugly, mug. Yes...that's much better." She thought to herself.
The morning flew by for Serena and it was soon time for the big meeting with Luna, Serena's big boss. Serena prepared herself mentally and was determined to convince Luna that cooperating with Earthy Power and Darien was just out of the question.
"Serena, Luna is here." Mina said through the intercom.
"Great, send her in, Mina." Serena replied.
"Okay and Mr. Shields is with her." Mina added quickly.
Serena was prepared for Luna, but she was not prepared to see Darien again. She stood up quickly as the door opened and greeted Luna with a stoic smile. "Hello Luna, good to see you again".
"And Mr. Shields, we meet again." She said with an menacing undertone.
"Hello Ms. Royal, I'm here with Luna to discuss the theme for our next issue." He said with a charming smile and easy manner. His bright blue eyes sliding over Serena with an appreciative smile, "I really think we're going to enjoy working together."
"I don't understand this guy. How can he be so cool and collected when I want to jump him." Serena thought.
"Well, why don't we all sit down and get started.", said Luna, "So, what I want from the next issues of Earthy Power and Luna Kiss is this: 'What Women Really Want' and 'What Men Really Want'. I think that would be a good start on aligning the two magazines. Now, any ideas?"
"Luna, are you sure it's a good idea. I mean, men and women buy magazines for different reasons. I know how to run my magazine and I'm sure Mr. Shields knows how to run his to appeal to his audience. Why mess with a good thing?" Serena said.
"Because, Ms. Royal, there are about 10 magazines out there that does the same things. If we want to keep our edge, we're going to have to take risks. I think this is a great idea." Darien edged in.
"Darien's quite right Serena, I don't think it's that big a risk and if it doesn't work, you can go separate ways after next month. Now, idea..." Luna added.
"Well, since next month is Febuary, Luna Kiss was obviously going to feature Valentine's Day. Which means romance, love stories, lingery, and sex tips of course. I was planning on featuring Norah Jones. Her music is wonderful for romance. Also of course, that article on 'What Men Really Want'. How does that sound, Mr. Shields?" Serena asked archedly. She thought, "That should teach him. How can a guy's magazine sell Valentine's?"
"Hmmmm...very interesting. I think I'll need to do some research on a feasible way to incorporate some of that ....Valentine's festivity into Earthy Power. I was planning on a fitness focused issue." Darien said.
"As you can see, Luna. Next month is a bad time to cooperate with Earthy Power. Valentine's issue is special to my readers. I rather not experiment with it." Serena said.
"Serena dear, you'll find a way. I want you and Darien to come up with a list of articles and cohesive themes for both magazines by the end of the week. Now I have to run to another meeting, but Darien please stay and help Serena." With that said, Luna left quickly.
"So...Serena, do you need help doing reserach for 'What Men Really Want', I asked you that last night of course. But you were busy. How was Sieya? I hope I didn't ruin your fun last night." Darien said with a smirk as towered over Serena's desk.
Serena stood up and leaned over her desk, "Darien darling, back off! When I need help, I'll let you know."
Darien's eyes slide from Serena's clear blue eyes to her rosebud lips and was drawn to heaving chest and the deep line of cleavage revealed by her green Vera Wang dress. He said, "I don't have time to argue with you now, princess. Tomorrow, you're going to spend the afternoon with me and we're going to do our reserach and don't even think of not showing up. I will be contacting Luna. I'll pick up at 12:30 tomorrow. Don't make me wait."
Serena smirked, she too had followed the path of Darien's eyes, "But Darien..darling. Aren't I worth the wait? You have a lot to learn about women if you think I won't make you wait. Maybe not tomorrow, but when it's important, you'll wait until I'm ready. Now, I have a lunch meeting, bye darling. See yourself out."
Serena walked out of the office with her head up and her hips swaying, knowing that Darien's eyes never her form.
Note: Stay tuned for the next episode. Darien's got a surprise for Serena.
Alternate Universe
Author's Note:
I want to thank everyone who reviewed. I've had writer's block for a long time and I really wasn't sure about continuing the story, but you guys convinced me it was worth it. Please keep reviewing. I know this isn't very long or juicy, but the next chapter will be warm and gooey. I promise ;-)
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor moon or associated characters.
Chapter 3- Romance....
(The next day)
"Good morning, Mina. What's on my schedule for today?" Serena said cheerfully.
Mina looked up from her computer and said, "Serena, you look gorgeous! That suit is beautiful. Can I borrow it someday?"
Serena laughed, "Thanks Mina, you can never go wrong with Vera Wang. Now, my schedule?"
Mina blushed, "Hmmm...sorry. You have a meeting with the art editors to approve of next month's cover in half an hour and that big meeting with the CEO of Celestial Publishing, Luna at 11 today."
"Great, I'll be working in my office, just buzz them in okay?" said Serena.
"Sure, no problem boss." said Mina with her wink and smile combo.
When she was finally in her office, Serena sank down into her chair and breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's not easy pretending to be cheerful when you just want to curl up in bed and hide. I hope I never see Darien's smug sexy smile again. Wait...sexy? Where did that come from? Smug, ugly, mug. Yes...that's much better." She thought to herself.
The morning flew by for Serena and it was soon time for the big meeting with Luna, Serena's big boss. Serena prepared herself mentally and was determined to convince Luna that cooperating with Earthy Power and Darien was just out of the question.
"Serena, Luna is here." Mina said through the intercom.
"Great, send her in, Mina." Serena replied.
"Okay and Mr. Shields is with her." Mina added quickly.
Serena was prepared for Luna, but she was not prepared to see Darien again. She stood up quickly as the door opened and greeted Luna with a stoic smile. "Hello Luna, good to see you again".
"And Mr. Shields, we meet again." She said with an menacing undertone.
"Hello Ms. Royal, I'm here with Luna to discuss the theme for our next issue." He said with a charming smile and easy manner. His bright blue eyes sliding over Serena with an appreciative smile, "I really think we're going to enjoy working together."
"I don't understand this guy. How can he be so cool and collected when I want to jump him." Serena thought.
"Well, why don't we all sit down and get started.", said Luna, "So, what I want from the next issues of Earthy Power and Luna Kiss is this: 'What Women Really Want' and 'What Men Really Want'. I think that would be a good start on aligning the two magazines. Now, any ideas?"
"Luna, are you sure it's a good idea. I mean, men and women buy magazines for different reasons. I know how to run my magazine and I'm sure Mr. Shields knows how to run his to appeal to his audience. Why mess with a good thing?" Serena said.
"Because, Ms. Royal, there are about 10 magazines out there that does the same things. If we want to keep our edge, we're going to have to take risks. I think this is a great idea." Darien edged in.
"Darien's quite right Serena, I don't think it's that big a risk and if it doesn't work, you can go separate ways after next month. Now, idea..." Luna added.
"Well, since next month is Febuary, Luna Kiss was obviously going to feature Valentine's Day. Which means romance, love stories, lingery, and sex tips of course. I was planning on featuring Norah Jones. Her music is wonderful for romance. Also of course, that article on 'What Men Really Want'. How does that sound, Mr. Shields?" Serena asked archedly. She thought, "That should teach him. How can a guy's magazine sell Valentine's?"
"Hmmmm...very interesting. I think I'll need to do some research on a feasible way to incorporate some of that ....Valentine's festivity into Earthy Power. I was planning on a fitness focused issue." Darien said.
"As you can see, Luna. Next month is a bad time to cooperate with Earthy Power. Valentine's issue is special to my readers. I rather not experiment with it." Serena said.
"Serena dear, you'll find a way. I want you and Darien to come up with a list of articles and cohesive themes for both magazines by the end of the week. Now I have to run to another meeting, but Darien please stay and help Serena." With that said, Luna left quickly.
"So...Serena, do you need help doing reserach for 'What Men Really Want', I asked you that last night of course. But you were busy. How was Sieya? I hope I didn't ruin your fun last night." Darien said with a smirk as towered over Serena's desk.
Serena stood up and leaned over her desk, "Darien darling, back off! When I need help, I'll let you know."
Darien's eyes slide from Serena's clear blue eyes to her rosebud lips and was drawn to heaving chest and the deep line of cleavage revealed by her green Vera Wang dress. He said, "I don't have time to argue with you now, princess. Tomorrow, you're going to spend the afternoon with me and we're going to do our reserach and don't even think of not showing up. I will be contacting Luna. I'll pick up at 12:30 tomorrow. Don't make me wait."
Serena smirked, she too had followed the path of Darien's eyes, "But Darien..darling. Aren't I worth the wait? You have a lot to learn about women if you think I won't make you wait. Maybe not tomorrow, but when it's important, you'll wait until I'm ready. Now, I have a lunch meeting, bye darling. See yourself out."
Serena walked out of the office with her head up and her hips swaying, knowing that Darien's eyes never her form.
Note: Stay tuned for the next episode. Darien's got a surprise for Serena.