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Chapter two: Liberation!!!!!!
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Genre: Romance/Drama Hi! Please Review! Chapter two here at your service. Enjoy my story and well what else to say? hmm.live life to the fullest!!!! Ciao! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Serena! What did you do to your hair?" My mom screams. "I just high-lighted it so my hair won't be too blonde and I just have it a little bit trimmed, mom! What's wrong with that?" I asked her. Actually, my hair now has light red streaks and I went to the parlor to let it be cut so that it won't be knee length anymore. I made it shoulder length and it looks pretty cool. After my proclamation of being free of Darien I decided to change my hair as a symbol of my liberty!
"And what's all of this?" She pointed her finger to my shopping bags. "Shopping for clothes? Duh?" I rolled my eyes "Young lady! Since when did I say you could disrespect me?" My mother screams. "Since when ma? I don't know! Look around! It's not the old times anymore! You made me look like a geek! A weirdo! You think I'm seven years old but hello? I'm eighteen! Incase your not counting my age!" I exploded.
"It may look like that but excuse me for trying to be a good mom!" My mom starts to cry. "You don't need to try because you're a failure!" I screamed. "Fine! If you feel that way then I'm not bothering you any longer! You find yourself another mom! I'm not giving you allowance and food anymore!" She threatens. "I don't care!" I slam the door right in her face.
After I heard her left, I start to cry. Why? I was already very happy celebrating my liberty of Darien and then she ruins it just because after all these years I finally tell her how I really feel! It's not fair! No wonder my dad divorced her. She's so assuming that she can handle everything on her own and that she is the queen of the world. Tomorrow I'm going to find a job. A job than can provide me with lots of money. I'll find a small apartment and live alone. Free from everyone!
It's morning. The sun is shining brightly. I look at the time. It's already 10:00! "Oh Shit! I'm late! Why didn't mom wake me up?" I scratched my head and suddenly I remembered everything that happened yesterday. "That's right!" I said to myself. "I'm a new Serena now and the new Serena doesn't give a damn if she's late!"
I grab my towel and took a bath slowly letting the cool water refresh me. It's such a nice feeling when no one's bothering you. After I dried myself, I blow dried my hair and grab my make up case which I bought yesterday. I put on the eyeliner and mascara and admired my eyes. It really makes my eyelashes much more thicker and prettier. I put on a rosy blush on my cheeks and a pink lipstick. Now that my face is done, I chose my new set of wardrobe. Hmm.let me see. Should I have the orange halter-top or the backless blouse or the red sleeveless turtleneck? I think I'll go for the turtleneck. Next, I put on the mini-skirt, which was the latest stock in Cindy's. The girl told me I was size six and indeed the skirt fitted me like a second skin. Finally, I went to school with my new sketcher sandals. Let me just say this once and for all. "I love my life!"
Everyone in school was so shock to see me this morning. Of course I was late in class so when I entered the room, all attention was heading towards me. "Hi everyone!" I said in this super cheerful voice. "Serena?" One of my classmates asked me. "Who do you think I am, idiot?" I rolled my eyes and made my way to my sit. "Serena, what happened to you?" Darien asked in this very confused voice. "Nothing!" I don't want to talk to Darien but unfortunately we were seatmates. "What do you mean nothing? Why did you change yourself?" HE asked me again. "Teacher! Darien is annoying me! Can I change seats?" "Of course! You can transfer at the back if you like. There are a lot of empty seats." "Thanks!" I muttered. "Serena I need to talk to you!" Darien holds my hand. "Will you leave me alone!" I screamed.
Everyone in the class stared at us. I left the classroom. It was getting awfully tensed. I walk very fast. I don't know where I'm going. I feel like cutting school but what for? To avoid Darien? There's no use! Even if I stay at home and he wants to talk to me. He knows where I live.
"Oof!" I stared at the person whom I've hit. My eyes must have widened so much. It's Diamond La more. He's one of the most popular guys in this entire school. I have never seen this guy personally before but I've seen him in pictures because he's one of the candidates for student council president. Wow! He's so handsome and to think he's pretty smart too!
"I'm so sorry! Are you hurt?" I asked him. "Nope! I'm fine. How about you?" He asked me gently. "I'm great!" I said cheerfully even though I'm sure my face is as red as what I'm wearing. "I'm Diamond La more and you?" he shakes my hand vigorously. "Uh, I'm Serena." I stuttered. "Nice to meet you, Serena. I hope I'll be seeing you more often!" he gives me his prefect ten smile and walks away. "I've gotten myself a new inspiration!" I giggled to myself.
During lunch break, I sat by myself in a table that was large enough for only me to occupy. I always hang out with Darien during this time but now that I think about it. He never did want to hang out with me. I was the one who hang out with him.
"Hey Serena!" Diamond La more sat beside me. "Hey!" I smiled back. "Mind if I join you?" He asked. "No I don't mind at all!" To prove my point, I gave him a big grin. "So why are you alone? Where's your boyfriend?" Diamond asked me seriously. "Uh, I don't have a boyfriend." I said a little bit flustered. "You're kidding, right?" Diamond asked me wildly. "Nope!" I munched my potato chips. "That's great! Can I take you out for a date?" He asked me suddenly. "Uh, don't you think your asking me this a little bit too fast?" I try not to smile. I can't believe one of the most popular guys in school is so anxious to have a date with me. "Oh! Okey. If you don't like then it's all right." He said. His voice sounds so disappointed. "Sure! I'll have a date with you." I said quickly. Who knows when my inspiration is going ask me out again. "Thank you so much!" He hugs me in front of all the people in the cafeteria. Now this is what I call "Life!"
The next day, I'm walking towards school when suddenly a hand grabbed me. "HELP!!!!!" I screamed. "Ssh! Serena! I need to talk to you!" Darien whispers. "What are you going to do? Psycho! Mutilate me because you've ruin me!" I screamed. "What in blue hell are you talking about Serena?" Darien asked me pretending to be confused.
"Stop pretending you asshole! Leave me alone and I'll leave you alone!" I screamed again. Darien turned me around and made me face him. "Serena, what happened to you? Are you taking drugs or something?" He asked me in a fatherly tone. "What if I am?" I asked him pretending all of a sudden that I'm high. "I'll take you to the hospital. I think you're out of your mind!" He carries me. "Leave me aloooooneee!" I screamed at the top of lungs. He put me down. "Serena, why are you like this all of a sudden?" Suddenly, I felt my craziness go away and sorrow washed over me. I felt a lump in my throat and I begin to sob. The taste of my salty tears was good enough to make me wild again. "Serena, please tell me your problem." Darien pleaded. "I'm not your fucking Shadow!" :I screamed at him and ran away.
I went directly to the girl's bathroom in school. My make up is ruined. I look like someone in the mental hospital. I washed my face and applied my make up again. I brush my hair and made sure there were no tangles left. Why did Darien have to show up in my life again? Now that I'm not busy pestering him. He's the one that's pestering me. how is that possible? Dear god I need your strength right now! I won't be tricked by Darien again. I will never let myself be fooled by him again. I will never let myself think that we're friends and in the end. It turns out that I'm the only one thinking that! I'm sick of being his shadow. Now I have found a light namely Diamond and I'll make sure that I will never return in the dark again.
"So Serena, Do you like the food so far?" Diamond asked me. We're eating at this fancy Italian place called La Tegola. Its specialty is on the pizzas. "Yup! I think I can eat this whole thing. It's your fault if I'll become soooo fat!" I made a pout especially for him. " Don't worry! I think you'll still be gorgeous even though you'll be fat!" Diamond smiles. "You think!" I laughed. "So what year are you, Serena?" Diamond asked me while taking a bite of the Espanyola pizza. "I'm a junior." I said finishing my 2nd pizza and getting a third piece. "You know I thought I knew all the juniors but I just realize that I don't. I never noticed you before until we met." "Yah" I paused. "Maybe you need eye-glasses.
"Darien, what's up with you?" Jen asked him. "Oh! I was just thinking that's all!" Darien still looks absent-minded. "You're still thinking of Serena!" Jen pointed out. "No I'm not!" Darien bolts up from his chair and glares at Jen. "Your just wasting your sorry ass on her because she's not one bit interested on you!" Jen smirked.
"Who says I'm interested on her!" Darien laughs. Darien never thought of Serena as a girl before. He always thought of her as his childhood friend and an annoyance to his life. "Your face shows that you're thinking of her, at least." Jen sighed. "I'm just wondering why she had to cut and dye her hair and change her outfit all of a sudden and tells me that I'm a psycho and to leave her alone!" Darien yapped. "I heard she's dating Diamond La more!" Jen rubs her chin thoughtfully. "Rumors are never true!" Darien said. A bit surprised though. "This is no rumor Darien Shields. I heard Diamond is going to ask her to be his prom date this senior year!" Jen said. Her voice filled with envy.
"Serena hates it when she's the center of attention. I've known her all my life. I bet she's going to dump that Diamond the moment she finds out that she's the talk of the town." Darien stood up and paced back and forth. "You know what I'm think?" Jen asked Darien. "What?" Darien asked her feeling very pissed off. "I think it's karma! You ignored her in the past and now it's her time to ignore you! for what you measure with will be measured back to you!" Jen said in a horrifying voice. "Stop Kidding around!" Darien threw a large pillow at Jen's direction.
"Hey Serena!" Darien was heading towards me. I don't want to see his face. I go to the opposite direction and ran away. "Serena! Wait up! I have something to talk to you!" Darien screamed. "Leave me alone!" I screamed. "Oof!" I hit someone again and coincidentally it's Diamond again. "Serena! Are you all right?" He helped me stand up.
"Serena!" Darien's voice echoes in the hallway. " I need to talk to you!" "Who's that?" Diamond asked me. "It's.it's someone who's calling my name?" I answered him. My brain is not functioning and my heart is beating wildly. "Do you know this guy calling you, Serena?" Diamond asked me seriously. "Uhuh! I hate this guy please tell him to leave me alone!" I started to cry.
"Serena! There you are!" Darien is heading towards me again. "What do you want with Serena, Darien?" Diamond asked him. "Hey! How come you know him?" I asked Diamond. I'm in a state of shock! "He's one of my sororities!" Diamond shot back. "I just want to talk to her Diamond." Darien pleaded. "Well, you can talk with her right now!" Diamond says his voice rising to a higher note.
"But I want to talk to her privately!" Darien fumed. "I won't certainly allow!" Diamond said over-protectively. "It's not like you own her or something!" Darien's blood is starting to boil. "Well, she's going to by my girlfriend and I have every right to protect her!" Diamond bellowed. I gasped. I didn't know Diamond wanted me to be his girlfriend. He never even kissed me in our date. I thought he was not interested in me.
"All right then, Listen up Serena. I'm going to tell you something very important!" Darien said in a very serious voice. "What?" I squeaked. How did my life become so complicated? "I love you! I realize how stupid I was for ignoring you all the time when you were beside me! Please give me a second chance!" Darien sounds desperate. I can't believe it! Darien Shields love me? "Darien" I whispered. Suddenly Diamond is hugging me tightly. "Serena, I love you more than life itself! Please don't leave me for Darien!" I'm paralyzed with all the emotions. What am I going to do? Diamond or Darien?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapter two is finished and your probably wondering who's Serena is going to choose right? Well, I'm not telling anybody but until then. You put "Shadow" in your head and search for it because I might update soon if I'm inspired with lots of good reviews and if I'm not happy with the reviews! I WARN YOU I'm NOT POSTING CHAPTER 3!!!! Well review! Review! And review! Love you all! Ciao!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Genre: Romance/Drama Hi! Please Review! Chapter two here at your service. Enjoy my story and well what else to say? hmm.live life to the fullest!!!! Ciao! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Serena! What did you do to your hair?" My mom screams. "I just high-lighted it so my hair won't be too blonde and I just have it a little bit trimmed, mom! What's wrong with that?" I asked her. Actually, my hair now has light red streaks and I went to the parlor to let it be cut so that it won't be knee length anymore. I made it shoulder length and it looks pretty cool. After my proclamation of being free of Darien I decided to change my hair as a symbol of my liberty!
"And what's all of this?" She pointed her finger to my shopping bags. "Shopping for clothes? Duh?" I rolled my eyes "Young lady! Since when did I say you could disrespect me?" My mother screams. "Since when ma? I don't know! Look around! It's not the old times anymore! You made me look like a geek! A weirdo! You think I'm seven years old but hello? I'm eighteen! Incase your not counting my age!" I exploded.
"It may look like that but excuse me for trying to be a good mom!" My mom starts to cry. "You don't need to try because you're a failure!" I screamed. "Fine! If you feel that way then I'm not bothering you any longer! You find yourself another mom! I'm not giving you allowance and food anymore!" She threatens. "I don't care!" I slam the door right in her face.
After I heard her left, I start to cry. Why? I was already very happy celebrating my liberty of Darien and then she ruins it just because after all these years I finally tell her how I really feel! It's not fair! No wonder my dad divorced her. She's so assuming that she can handle everything on her own and that she is the queen of the world. Tomorrow I'm going to find a job. A job than can provide me with lots of money. I'll find a small apartment and live alone. Free from everyone!
It's morning. The sun is shining brightly. I look at the time. It's already 10:00! "Oh Shit! I'm late! Why didn't mom wake me up?" I scratched my head and suddenly I remembered everything that happened yesterday. "That's right!" I said to myself. "I'm a new Serena now and the new Serena doesn't give a damn if she's late!"
I grab my towel and took a bath slowly letting the cool water refresh me. It's such a nice feeling when no one's bothering you. After I dried myself, I blow dried my hair and grab my make up case which I bought yesterday. I put on the eyeliner and mascara and admired my eyes. It really makes my eyelashes much more thicker and prettier. I put on a rosy blush on my cheeks and a pink lipstick. Now that my face is done, I chose my new set of wardrobe. Hmm.let me see. Should I have the orange halter-top or the backless blouse or the red sleeveless turtleneck? I think I'll go for the turtleneck. Next, I put on the mini-skirt, which was the latest stock in Cindy's. The girl told me I was size six and indeed the skirt fitted me like a second skin. Finally, I went to school with my new sketcher sandals. Let me just say this once and for all. "I love my life!"
Everyone in school was so shock to see me this morning. Of course I was late in class so when I entered the room, all attention was heading towards me. "Hi everyone!" I said in this super cheerful voice. "Serena?" One of my classmates asked me. "Who do you think I am, idiot?" I rolled my eyes and made my way to my sit. "Serena, what happened to you?" Darien asked in this very confused voice. "Nothing!" I don't want to talk to Darien but unfortunately we were seatmates. "What do you mean nothing? Why did you change yourself?" HE asked me again. "Teacher! Darien is annoying me! Can I change seats?" "Of course! You can transfer at the back if you like. There are a lot of empty seats." "Thanks!" I muttered. "Serena I need to talk to you!" Darien holds my hand. "Will you leave me alone!" I screamed.
Everyone in the class stared at us. I left the classroom. It was getting awfully tensed. I walk very fast. I don't know where I'm going. I feel like cutting school but what for? To avoid Darien? There's no use! Even if I stay at home and he wants to talk to me. He knows where I live.
"Oof!" I stared at the person whom I've hit. My eyes must have widened so much. It's Diamond La more. He's one of the most popular guys in this entire school. I have never seen this guy personally before but I've seen him in pictures because he's one of the candidates for student council president. Wow! He's so handsome and to think he's pretty smart too!
"I'm so sorry! Are you hurt?" I asked him. "Nope! I'm fine. How about you?" He asked me gently. "I'm great!" I said cheerfully even though I'm sure my face is as red as what I'm wearing. "I'm Diamond La more and you?" he shakes my hand vigorously. "Uh, I'm Serena." I stuttered. "Nice to meet you, Serena. I hope I'll be seeing you more often!" he gives me his prefect ten smile and walks away. "I've gotten myself a new inspiration!" I giggled to myself.
During lunch break, I sat by myself in a table that was large enough for only me to occupy. I always hang out with Darien during this time but now that I think about it. He never did want to hang out with me. I was the one who hang out with him.
"Hey Serena!" Diamond La more sat beside me. "Hey!" I smiled back. "Mind if I join you?" He asked. "No I don't mind at all!" To prove my point, I gave him a big grin. "So why are you alone? Where's your boyfriend?" Diamond asked me seriously. "Uh, I don't have a boyfriend." I said a little bit flustered. "You're kidding, right?" Diamond asked me wildly. "Nope!" I munched my potato chips. "That's great! Can I take you out for a date?" He asked me suddenly. "Uh, don't you think your asking me this a little bit too fast?" I try not to smile. I can't believe one of the most popular guys in school is so anxious to have a date with me. "Oh! Okey. If you don't like then it's all right." He said. His voice sounds so disappointed. "Sure! I'll have a date with you." I said quickly. Who knows when my inspiration is going ask me out again. "Thank you so much!" He hugs me in front of all the people in the cafeteria. Now this is what I call "Life!"
The next day, I'm walking towards school when suddenly a hand grabbed me. "HELP!!!!!" I screamed. "Ssh! Serena! I need to talk to you!" Darien whispers. "What are you going to do? Psycho! Mutilate me because you've ruin me!" I screamed. "What in blue hell are you talking about Serena?" Darien asked me pretending to be confused.
"Stop pretending you asshole! Leave me alone and I'll leave you alone!" I screamed again. Darien turned me around and made me face him. "Serena, what happened to you? Are you taking drugs or something?" He asked me in a fatherly tone. "What if I am?" I asked him pretending all of a sudden that I'm high. "I'll take you to the hospital. I think you're out of your mind!" He carries me. "Leave me aloooooneee!" I screamed at the top of lungs. He put me down. "Serena, why are you like this all of a sudden?" Suddenly, I felt my craziness go away and sorrow washed over me. I felt a lump in my throat and I begin to sob. The taste of my salty tears was good enough to make me wild again. "Serena, please tell me your problem." Darien pleaded. "I'm not your fucking Shadow!" :I screamed at him and ran away.
I went directly to the girl's bathroom in school. My make up is ruined. I look like someone in the mental hospital. I washed my face and applied my make up again. I brush my hair and made sure there were no tangles left. Why did Darien have to show up in my life again? Now that I'm not busy pestering him. He's the one that's pestering me. how is that possible? Dear god I need your strength right now! I won't be tricked by Darien again. I will never let myself be fooled by him again. I will never let myself think that we're friends and in the end. It turns out that I'm the only one thinking that! I'm sick of being his shadow. Now I have found a light namely Diamond and I'll make sure that I will never return in the dark again.
"So Serena, Do you like the food so far?" Diamond asked me. We're eating at this fancy Italian place called La Tegola. Its specialty is on the pizzas. "Yup! I think I can eat this whole thing. It's your fault if I'll become soooo fat!" I made a pout especially for him. " Don't worry! I think you'll still be gorgeous even though you'll be fat!" Diamond smiles. "You think!" I laughed. "So what year are you, Serena?" Diamond asked me while taking a bite of the Espanyola pizza. "I'm a junior." I said finishing my 2nd pizza and getting a third piece. "You know I thought I knew all the juniors but I just realize that I don't. I never noticed you before until we met." "Yah" I paused. "Maybe you need eye-glasses.
"Darien, what's up with you?" Jen asked him. "Oh! I was just thinking that's all!" Darien still looks absent-minded. "You're still thinking of Serena!" Jen pointed out. "No I'm not!" Darien bolts up from his chair and glares at Jen. "Your just wasting your sorry ass on her because she's not one bit interested on you!" Jen smirked.
"Who says I'm interested on her!" Darien laughs. Darien never thought of Serena as a girl before. He always thought of her as his childhood friend and an annoyance to his life. "Your face shows that you're thinking of her, at least." Jen sighed. "I'm just wondering why she had to cut and dye her hair and change her outfit all of a sudden and tells me that I'm a psycho and to leave her alone!" Darien yapped. "I heard she's dating Diamond La more!" Jen rubs her chin thoughtfully. "Rumors are never true!" Darien said. A bit surprised though. "This is no rumor Darien Shields. I heard Diamond is going to ask her to be his prom date this senior year!" Jen said. Her voice filled with envy.
"Serena hates it when she's the center of attention. I've known her all my life. I bet she's going to dump that Diamond the moment she finds out that she's the talk of the town." Darien stood up and paced back and forth. "You know what I'm think?" Jen asked Darien. "What?" Darien asked her feeling very pissed off. "I think it's karma! You ignored her in the past and now it's her time to ignore you! for what you measure with will be measured back to you!" Jen said in a horrifying voice. "Stop Kidding around!" Darien threw a large pillow at Jen's direction.
"Hey Serena!" Darien was heading towards me. I don't want to see his face. I go to the opposite direction and ran away. "Serena! Wait up! I have something to talk to you!" Darien screamed. "Leave me alone!" I screamed. "Oof!" I hit someone again and coincidentally it's Diamond again. "Serena! Are you all right?" He helped me stand up.
"Serena!" Darien's voice echoes in the hallway. " I need to talk to you!" "Who's that?" Diamond asked me. "It's.it's someone who's calling my name?" I answered him. My brain is not functioning and my heart is beating wildly. "Do you know this guy calling you, Serena?" Diamond asked me seriously. "Uhuh! I hate this guy please tell him to leave me alone!" I started to cry.
"Serena! There you are!" Darien is heading towards me again. "What do you want with Serena, Darien?" Diamond asked him. "Hey! How come you know him?" I asked Diamond. I'm in a state of shock! "He's one of my sororities!" Diamond shot back. "I just want to talk to her Diamond." Darien pleaded. "Well, you can talk with her right now!" Diamond says his voice rising to a higher note.
"But I want to talk to her privately!" Darien fumed. "I won't certainly allow!" Diamond said over-protectively. "It's not like you own her or something!" Darien's blood is starting to boil. "Well, she's going to by my girlfriend and I have every right to protect her!" Diamond bellowed. I gasped. I didn't know Diamond wanted me to be his girlfriend. He never even kissed me in our date. I thought he was not interested in me.
"All right then, Listen up Serena. I'm going to tell you something very important!" Darien said in a very serious voice. "What?" I squeaked. How did my life become so complicated? "I love you! I realize how stupid I was for ignoring you all the time when you were beside me! Please give me a second chance!" Darien sounds desperate. I can't believe it! Darien Shields love me? "Darien" I whispered. Suddenly Diamond is hugging me tightly. "Serena, I love you more than life itself! Please don't leave me for Darien!" I'm paralyzed with all the emotions. What am I going to do? Diamond or Darien?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapter two is finished and your probably wondering who's Serena is going to choose right? Well, I'm not telling anybody but until then. You put "Shadow" in your head and search for it because I might update soon if I'm inspired with lots of good reviews and if I'm not happy with the reviews! I WARN YOU I'm NOT POSTING CHAPTER 3!!!! Well review! Review! And review! Love you all! Ciao!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~