Disclaimer: I don't own Sailormoon, but I wish I do.

Author: lynxxie (lynxxie07@yahoo.com)

: Just read. I've been too lazy this few days.. Months. whatever. and please review. I love criticism.

Summer Twist

Chapter 3: thoughts, preparations and.. Arrival.

LUNA

The sun is up and the young masters would be here any minute! I got to wake the ladies now. Hmm. what's that noise? It's coming from Ms. Serena's room. I hurriedly went to her room to check on the commotion.

I knocked at the door. "Ms. Serena? Ladies, are you up already?" When someone replied, I was really shocked. It's really rare to find Ms. Serena get up so early in the morning.

"Yeah Luna, Come on in. we'll need your help about dressing up." Raye hollered.

I was shocked by what I saw. all the ladies were busy dressing up to looking stunning. I'm shocked about their nervousness and I'm more shocked to see the perky Michiru to be one of these girls looking like their preparing for their wedding.

"Luna? I don't know what to wear." Serena simply told me. "I've been searching my closet for something nice to wear but I can't find any." I opened the door of her closet and I know now why she couldn't find any. The room was a mess. yup! Serena's closet was a big room, probably bigger than my room. I began to rummaged through her closet and found a simple white ladies khaki pants and a sleeveless light blue blouse. I matched white sandals to go with the outfit. It's simple, conservative yet, it still bloom the beauty of Lady Serena. I handed them to her.

"It's simple, casual. and definitely you. and it's perfect for the day since it's the beginning of summer. It wouldn't hurt to be conservative sometimes." I told her as I helped her dress up. I left Serena in her dressing room and attend to the other girls. The girls are really in panic and it's just the first day. I guess it's because the young masters were coming. they have to look presentable.

"Luna? I don't know what to wear and they're coming!!! Oh my god." Raye groaned. She couldn't decide on what to wear, apparently and she's getting a dose of panic because the masters were coming.

"May I see your clothes??? Maybe I could help you." I started. I couldn't finish my sentence with for a beautiful girl with raven hair started hugging me with appreciation.

"Really? You're the greatest!"

I watched her as she led me to her room. Her things, clothes and everything were already there. Thanks to the maids that attended to her ever since she's a child and living here, their ancestral home. The maids here were very loyal to the Warrens. Well. they were paid well, they have nice employer, and they have lots of benefits. The Warren's only want loyalty among their employees and they will treat you very nicely. Some of us here were serving the Warrens for many years. Most of us really like the money that were paying us but for several of us. were really are honored that we could work for them.

She led me to her closet and saw masses of clothes neatly lined on her closet. They were expensive ones and some of them were pretty too. You could say from the texture and look of the clothes that they're carefully made with exquisite and rich materials. Something that only wealthy people can afford.

I carefully scanned the clothes and saw a sundress that looks ideal for summer. The sundress is made from rich materials, and it looks expensive plus I know that Lady Raye can carry that kind of dress. Heck, she probably had already worn it before but the thing that made up my mind that this isn't the one is its color. It's light blue. The same color as Lady Serena's blouse. It couldn't be. So, I searched again and found a denim skirt that isn't too short and isn't too long. It's just perfect then for the blouse. I found a cute white spaghetti blouse that says "Angel". This could make her curves more visible, and to go with it, I chose sandals that are very in the season. It's simple and just so comfortable. just like what Lady Serena's wearing. casual. I predict that I can see that Mr. David will gawk at the sight of her in the next hour. I smiled at the thought.

I turned to her and handed them. "It's nothing fancy but it's cute, comfortable and very sexy. Don't you think?" She looked so grateful and told me that if it weren't for me she could have chosen something aggressive girls would wear.

We went to the living room to see the other girls. Serena's wearing what I handed her that morning: khakis, sleeveless blouse and sandals. Amy decides to be casual today so she wore casual t-shirt and shorts. Michiru looked really nice on her sleeveless blouse, almost identical to Serena's but just different in color, Michiru's blouse is green and white shorts. Setsuna looked casual though elegant on her mini yellow sundress, and tennis shoes. It's a beautiful sight. What surprised me is Lady Mina. She looked dazzling in her tube dress. But it's not really appropriate. Hmm. what's not appropriate? They're just here on the mansion. Mina is a smart girl; she can take care of herself.

The jet's infuriating sound was definitely heard and I could just predict what I could see if I were the one greeting the boys. The butler is leading the boys in the living room, and the boys were admiring the house. Almost all of the guests who went here have same impressions. Well. the Moon Castle Mansion is definitely one of those kinds that you would stop by and just admire the beauty of the place. It's a beauty in and out. From the garden you could see the huge collection of flowers Mrs. Warren carefully raised. Mrs. Warren loved flowers and it's one of her hobbies. And the inside of the house is not bad at all. it's more beautiful inside actually. Beginning from the main door, you could see the beautiful hallway and at the end of it is an elegant stairs leading you upstairs. Within the halls were rooms that the butler told them were respectively: in the left, the living room, next to is the library, and Mr. Warren's den. Then you ca see the lounge, where the door leading to the entertainment room could be seen. In the right, the butler told them that it's the dinning room, kitchen, the music room, the study room and the guest's bathroom. The gym is upstairs and the other study room too was there. The bedrooms, the guest rooms were upstairs plus a bunch of other rooms. And there are some rooms attached to some rooms like the conference room, where Mr. Warren entertains his business partners and associates, in the lounge. There are lots of bathrooms raging from the ground floor to the attic. You can say that the house is beautifully made and I can't possibly tell you all the detail.

The boys arrived on time and the couples started to welcome each other. I guess they just missed each other after being separated for some hours. I chuckled at the thought, at some hours? Really, it's funny. But I guess I wouldn't know, these guys were in loved and I never experienced that kind of emotion. Well. at least not with the opposite sex. I'm just too busy with my work, especially with Lady Serena. I've grown to really love her like she was my sister. I don't even care if I don't experience getting married. I just want these girls to be well-off.

DARIEN

We laughed teased each other and before we knew it were at the Warren's property in a knick of time preparing to land. The guys looked really excited. I think because they would have fun while I'm going to stay in touch with my secretary to hear news about our company. Ours, sometimes I wished I hadn't pushed Andrew in this business. He's not focused on our company. But contrary, Andrew thinks that I'm just too workaholic. I guess I am, and he's trying to get me away from job. So... that's the plan. I don't like the plan one bit but I don't hate it either. It's a good plan I should say, but it's risky. Risky, I seemed to use the word lots of times already. The truth is, being the owner of a company is a risk and everything we've put up is because we took a risk. It's all about risk. Risk we should take. I think I'll take Andrew's advice and take the risk but since I just couldn't take the fact that we're losing a client. So, while having fun, I'll be in touch with my company. I wish Andrew would at least understand this.

We get off the plane and we find it hard not to admire the surroundings. Apparently, this is the famous Moon Castle Mansion. It's really a great place. The atmosphere is truly relaxing and that's what I need right now.

A polite old man walked to us and greeted us warmly. He awfully reminds me of the butler of batman (A/n: I don't know the name of batman's butler.). He talked to Craig a bit and told him that the ladies were waiting in the living room. As for the rest of us, a nod was his final greeting and walked assuming that we follow him.

"Craig? You're the only one the butler knows." I more on asked him than told him.

"Well. yeah, I've been here already and met all of them, actually. In fact, I'm a good friend to all of them, especially to Serena." He told us shyly. He knew this and he refused and decided not to tell us, really it's not very Craig. I'm good friends with him and I just can't understand his actions. I wonder what Serena's like. Craig is good friends with her. I wonder.

"What? How come you never told us?" Andrew demanded. He's awfully shocked.

"I thought you should see them first yourself. They're all kind, and pretty too. But too bad, Serena told me that one of her best friends is in Los Angeles right now." Craig explained. He's teasing us, I knew him and he fooled me.

I just kept my mouth shut and continued to walk. The butler opened the door and we walked into a huge place. It almost looked like something out of those fairytales we used to watch as a kid. It's magnificent and I couldn't help me gawk.

The butler walked and suddenly stopped and opened another door. I think It's the living room were he said the girls would be waiting.

Well. am I ever wrong? It's the living room and there are 6 attractive girls waiting for them. All of them stood up and welcomed us. Craig's right, they're all attractive. I saw Setsuna, Raye, Amy, and Michiru. They're beautiful as ever. I also noticed two blondes . and both of them were knockouts. In the lot, a beautiful young woman stands out. She's wearing khaki pants and blouse. She's simple but breathtaking. Her hair is just magnificent; it falls right through the small of her back. It's long, blonde and beautiful. Before long, I become aware that I'm staring so I looked in a different direction. I could feel my face burning and I shook my head, totally distracted. I'm embarrassed, if Andrew saw I won't hear the end of it.

I hope nobody sees this.

As soon as the paired couples finished their embrace, kiss and their so-called greetings to their partners, they finally introduced us to them. So, the girl's name is Serena and she's the owner of the house, at least her parents do and she lives here. Her parents are the one I'm going to propose a contract with. She's a law student and that totally surprise me. I couldn't think that I could level Serena with lawyers. She's just pretty for a lawyer.

The other girl is Mina Bien, her parents are the other business tycoons in the country. I'm surprised that they're best friends. Andrew seems to like her but I don't. I think she's aggressive and has a temper problem but over-all she's nice. She rather reminds me of Raye.

SERENA

So he's Darien. Handsome. That's one word wherein I could describe him. He's definitely hot and I think he's smart. When Amy introduced him, she mentioned that he and Andrew owned Shield-Meiers Corporation. I heard that Corporation from daddy. That's also a big company owned by hardworking bachelors. Daddy never just compliments somebody especially if they're in his line of specialty---business. But he did, so these two must be really smart, well-off, and hardworking.

I have a special liking for hardworking guys and it wouldn't hurt that he's handsome too. but what if he's a jerk? Handsome, rich guys are jerks. At least, that's what I think of them based on experience. Guys I have dated, mostly my parent's associates' child, were jerks. At first, my father wanted me to date one of his business associates but when I told him that these guys were jerks, fortunately he stopped and let me decide for myself. They wanted power so much that I don't like them. I closed my door for liking someone that is in line of work with business.

'But Serena, these were hardworking guys. They're not your parent's associates' son. They've become rich by hard work, struggles, hope and patience. They're not ordinary.

I looked at how my cousins are doing. Just checking if a pair is gone missing upstairs and well. Setsuna and Lawrence still kissing until my father greeted Lawrence and started talking about business, as usual; I forgot that Lawrence aside from being a pilot, a hydroplane racer to be exact, is also a businessman with chains of sporting good stores. I'm glad that Setsuna already found a male counterpart: gorgeous, talented and successful. It's really nice to see her happy. Michiru, on the other hand, is not very affectionate with Hailey. I can see that, maybe because they're not really officially going out. They're perfect for each other and I would like her to have a boyfriend who can understand her and someone who won't hurt her. She's too serious and she takes everything seriously. And that's a flaw. She tends to be high and mighty because of her achievements. Nobody could blame her for that. She has always been a perfectionist. Always perfect in everything and that's why guys don't talk to her that much. It's a pride thing for them but Hailey is just like her. He's just not as perfectionist as her but he's an achiever as well. I think this person can tie her down and be faithful. Besides, it's not everyday you get to have someone as talented like Michiru, what else can you ask for? She's intelligent, creative, and beautiful. She's a master in violin and paints with the use of her imaginative mind, truly a magnificent person.

Rei is doing great with David. Rei tends to be a party woman but I can see through her façade, she's someone so vulnerable that she's afraid of guys. At least that's what I think. And Amy is with Craig. At first, I really am shocked when I met him and Amy introduced him as her boyfriend. Amy is fragile and I just can't picture her with guys. She's the most intellectual among us and very clever. I guess Craig really get through her strong barrier. Craig has been a good friend of mine ever since he was introduced. Then I knew what made Amy to let go of her barrier and decide to just let herself fall for him.

I saw Mina talking to Darien's friend, Andrew, and they're intimate. I guess she likes him. I saw my parents and saw Darien shake hands with my father. So, he's that responsible. I saw Mina urged me to stop staring and I readily complied. I went to where she is and she introduced me properly to Andrew.

"Serena, this is Andrew Meiers, one of the co-owners of Shields-Meiers Company." Mina introduced Andrew; he seems so gentle and carefree. I wonder how a big company like that can become that big with one owner being so carefree. Maybe, that's only Andrew's façade. It's normal to have a front with everyone since you can't trust everyone. And that rages my pulse. How dare he not trust us? Well, after that I calmed myself. I guess, he's just carefree and happy-go-lucky and that's okay, as long as he does well in maintaining their company.

"Why, Hello, Ms. Serena. It's a pleasure meeting you." He took my hand and kissed it politely.

I smiled, that's very affectionate but purely friendly. "The pleasure's all mine."

He laughed and hollered at Darien who's now alone, now that my parents left us, my parents are supposed to be in London yesterday but because of this, they stayed for awhile and will fly out the moment the introductions are made.

Darien made his way near the end table where the three of us are standing close to each other. "Darien Shields, the co-owner of the company. But to tell you the truth he's the one who had the idea of the company and it's brilliant. He just needed a partner to share with the financial things."

"Hi, Darien Shields. Ms. Serena, I presume?" Darien introduced himself and took my hand and kissed it too. But this time it's not at all a friendly kiss, I felt something and I think it is turning to be really bad. I'm beginning to like his proximity and that's a bad thing.

So.. The vacation supposed to be a cousin-friendly vacation has now become complex. With boys, I never knew what to do. but it's all for change, but to be honest, I hate changes. But it'll all work out.

: hey guys!! Thank you so much for reading my story. I know it's slow and the story's getting slower. hehe. promise I will update soon.

: And. I apologize for too much description on the clothes. I just can't help myself. hehe. anyway. the story's still boring but I'll find a conflict soon. if you have any ideas. well.. you could help me. (",)