Rent-A-Fiancé
Chapter 3
AN: no I haven't forgotten about you…I just haven't had the time to sit down and write. Well damn it, I'm gonna get you a chapter up by tonight lol.
Serena opened her eyes just a crack and immediately shut them again. Suddenly she remembered all what had happened last night. And was surprised at the warmth that spread threw her cheeks. She felt like a girl who had been kissed for the first time. Or maybe in a way she had. She had to admit that she'd never shared such passion with any other man she'd ever been with. Whenever her thoughts caught up with her brain, she realized he wasn't lying beside her. The only proof that he had been there was the shape of his head in the pillow. She could still smell his cologne on the sheets. Clad only in a sheet, she left the room and wandered across the hall to his room. His door was ajar so she just pushed it open. His bed was neatly made, it hadn't been slept in. But when she walked into his bathroom she could feel the humidity of a shower. Maybe he was downstairs. She decided she better at least put a robe on before she went to see. She walked all over the house and there was no sign of him. His car was gone. She must have spent 20 minutes looking for some sort of note with no luck. She felt as if she'd been tricked. Ok so maybe he didn't feel what she had felt. Maybe he was just happy to get laid. She didn't know, but she would be damned if he would see how close he had gotten.
Darien sat at his desk. He shouldn't have left like he did. But what was he supposed to do. Stay and wait for rejection? He didn't think so. Still though, he probably should have at least left a note telling her where he had gone. He must have stood over her for what seemed like hours, watching her sleep, until he decided that he couldn't be there when she woke up. She fell asleep in his arms, with her head on his heart. He couldn't believe that he had actually whispered that he loved her, even if she was asleep. He was woken from his thoughts by the buzz of his intercom.
"Mr. Shields, Mrs. Williams is here to see you."
"Ok, Send her in. "Thank you Lita."
Mrs. Williams looked worried, he wondered what was wrong.
"Mrs. Williams, what a pleasant surprise. What brings you to my office?" asked Darien
"I need a huge favor Mr. Shields." Said Mrs. Williams
"Whatever it is, I'm sure I can help you."
"My daughter, Mina, she's moving here, but her apartment isn't ready yet and my husband and I don't have a place for her at our apartment."
"What is it you are asking me?"
"Well I recall you had a guest bedroom in your house, and since we should be seeing a lot of each other for the next week or so, I was hoping you could let her stay with you."
"Yes I see your point."
"But I'm sure you'd want to discuss this with Serena, since she lives there too. Well I'll leave you to think about it. Thanks again Mr. Shields." And then she left.
Let Mina stay in the guest room? But that's where Serena was staying. He couldn't say no, for there was no reason to if he and Serena were really together. Of course it shouldn't be too much of a hassle to have Serena sleep in the same room as he, considering. But the only question is would she agree to it. Having her in such a close place could present the problem of such happening again. To him that wasn't such a bad thing, but if she just considered it sex and nothing more, it could be damaging to his heart. He'd have to say yes and face the consequences. He'd page Lita and have her call Mrs. Williams to make arrangements.
Serena stood at the stove stirring a pot of soup. She was wearing a pear of sweat pants and an oversized sweatshirt. She didn't feel the need to get dressed since she wasn't going anywhere. Darien probably come home until late. She stopped herself at that last thought. Did she consider this home? This was getting to be too much. She had to leave. She couldn't stay here any longer. She dropped what she was doing and spun around. Right into the arms of Darien. She'd been so lost in her thoughts that she didn't even hear him come up. Without reaction he bent down and gave her a peck on the lips, like a welcome home kiss she guessed. She just stared at him in awe as he stepped passed her to see what was cooking.
"This smells delicious Serena, you didn't have to go all out for me." Said Darien
"As if. I didn't even expect you to be home—back so soon." Said Serena
Darien smirked at her mistake. "I would have called letting you know when I would be 'home' but I wanted to surprise you."
"Well surprise you did."
"Serena I need to talk to you."
"If it's about last night, that doesn't change anything about us. It just something that 'happened', nothing more."
Darien looked at her, mouth agape. Serena wondered if that wasn't how he felt.
"Actually I was going to talk to you about Mina Williams." Said Darien as he turned and walked out of the kitchen. 'Damnit!' he thought as he punched the couch pillow when he sat down. 'I guess that tells you how she felt about last night.' He was just glad that she was asleep when he told her that he loved her.
Serena stood in the kitchen…not sure what to do. She'd upset him, but she couldn't blame him. If he had said the same words to her, she'd be hurt too. She put the soup on simmer and followed him into the living room. "So what about this Mina Williams? Who is she?"
"She's the William's daughter."
"And why do you need to talk to me about her?"
"Because she's moving to town and her apartments not ready, so I kind of volunteered the guest bedroom to her."
"But that's MY room?!?!"
"Well you'll just sleep in my bedroom with me."
"With you!?!! That was not apart of our agreement."
"well theres a lot of things that have happened that weren't in our agreement."
Serena sat there silent…taking in what he had said. Ok so he was hurt…but why?
"Darien, how can you give away a room that isn't available?"
"Then who is in it? Not my fiancé…why would my fiancé, who of course I've had marital relations with already, be sleeping in any other bed besides my own. And no you can't go out of town on business."
"Darien I just don't think it's a good idea is all."
Darien stood up and stepped in front of her. "I wouldn't try anything, you know that." He brushed a stray hair from her eyes, and stepped past her to go upstairs.
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It had been a week until Mina arrived, and Serena had been sleeping with Darien for the past few nights. And every morning, she managed to wake up before him, and she found herself enveloped in his arms. Since the guest bedroom wasn't hers anymore, she had to use Darien's bathroom. She had to smell him every morning and night, as he had to smell hers. Already three times they had almost kissed and that would have lead to…other things.
Darien wasn't getting much sleep with her so close to him. He was starting to get bags under his eyes and everyone was starting to notice. At least Serena had breakfast ready for him when he got ready to leave. She was even giving him goodbye kisses. She had told him it was to get used to it since they would have to do it whenever Mina got here. He didn't care, he was enjoying it.
Serena opened the door to a girl who in a way was much like herself, in much younger years. She was blonde and blue-eyed, like herself. But you could tell that she was still much a teenager. She even looked at Darien in the way a girl looked at a teacher she had a crush on….she could tell this was going to be trouble. Mina was young and smart but very judgemental. She told Serena that she didn't picture them together. Serena looked too 'smart' for Darien or too conditional. She said that they must never have fun together, which is why he spends so much time at the office…and with that she bounced up the stairs to her bedroom. Serena had never felt the need to slap someone so hard. So Mina thought that Serena was too boring for Darien….this was going to become a race….Mina was gonna try to get Darien….Mina was the type of person that saw that no man is taken until they are married. She was going to show Darien so much affection that he wouldn't be able to think the name Mina…
Mina sat in the kitchen painting her fingernails while Serena was peeling potatoes. So far Mina had been staying with them three days and she hadn't gotten anywhere with Darien. But then she hadn't seen him and Serena do anything besides a quick kiss here and there…but she had seen Darien staring at her when she wasn't looking. She heard the door shut and knew Darien was home.
Serena heard the door too and was turned towards the sink when he came into the kitchen.
Darien was frozen for a moment at what he saw. Mina's head was bent low and her small frame could have passed her for a child or young teenager, and Serena, rinsing potatoes in the sink, would have been the mother. He then realized that this was what he wanted to come home too for the rest of his life…and couldn't picture anyone else over the sink than Serena. He walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled her neck. Serena smiled and turned up to him and kissed him…this kiss lasted longer than usual…and the only thing that prevented it from lasting longer was the "ugh" noise behind them. So Serena was winning…but was Serena playing to win…or playing to play…she couldn't tell anymore.
Darien had noticed that Serena hadn't been eating much lately. While they were eating beef stew she was having a ham sandwich. "Serena, why haven't you been eating a lot?"
"You aren't dieting are you? Dieting is pathetic." Stated Mina
"No…I just haven't been that hungry lately….besides I've been getting nauseated—" she let her own words sink in..but quickly tried to save herself. "I must be getting the flu or something."
"The flu?" asked Darien, looking at her intensely
"Yes the flu…what else would it be then?" asked Serena
Darien didn't answer for a few moments. "Yes I suppose you are right."
'So Serena is keeping secrets.' Thought Mina with a smile on her face.
Serena lay in the bed…her thoughts surrounding and smothering her…while she listened to Darien's slow and steady breathing. Then the wave of nausea hit her and she ran to the bathroom. She felt like she was vomiting her guts out. Fine luck there was no more toilet paper on the roll…so she reached in the cabinet to grab another roll when her vision was pulled toward her box of tampons and maxi pads. "Oh god…"
"Serena?"
Serena jerked back, slamming the cabinet door shut, causing the paper to roll to Darien's feet.
"Serena what's the matter with you?" Darien said while picking up the toilet paper
Serena flushed the toilet and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. She stood up and washed them and went to brush her teeth when she felt Darien's hand on her shoulder. "Serena…"
"Whatever it is your thinking…don't. Don't be getting any ideas in your head now. I've just caught a bug and I'll be fine once it gets out of my system." Serena winced at the hurt in his eyes. But no she just couldn't be..she just couldn't be. They'd only done it once..but one time is enough she guessed…whenever she finally managed to fall asleep….Darien couldn't. He just had this feeling…but he couldn't come to say it…it might jinx it. If his thoughts were true…it would be happy for him…but he was sure Serena would feel differently…
Author's Note: Ok sorry it's a little short…but you've been waiting too long….see I've created a triangle…it will probably only last a few more chapters at the most….I've got it all written out within my head…its just harder to put it in writing you know? Lol so read read and read and tell me what you think. Any Ideas of what you think is gonna happen or what you would wish to happen…come on..humor me :)
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