AN: Hey! I'm back and I won't give up! You guys are so great! My parents now think I'm insane. Every since I got ur reviews I've been beaming like an idiot. I'm trying to make my chapters longer. Its hard seeing as how I have never been required to write something as long as I am trying to. This chap is in sere's pov

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Down with Love

Chapter 2

Material Girl

Click. Click. Click. Click. Pant. Pant. Pant. Pant. Wheeze.

Do you ever sleep in late? Don't lie and say you don't either.

Liar.

Well I sleep in late even if you don't. Hff. Right now what you're seeing is the result of me sleeping in late. It is a combination of running and panting stirred with lots of people and high heels.

Running in heels is a fine art. It takes gracefulness, poise, talent, and-OW SHIT! Awareness. For what you may ask? Oh I don't know….cracks…in sidewalks….like the one I've been staring at since I fell. But I can't stay here all day. I was supposed to meet Mina 15 minuets ago. Why?

Mina called this morning asking where I was. When I asked what she was talking about she said it was 2:45 in the afternoon. After almost breaking my neck slipping on the floor of my shower I dressed in the first suit I found and ran like hell.

That should bring you up to date. Ah! We're here at last. Who is Mina talking to?

"Mina!" I skid to a halt beside her and bend over to catch my breath. "Sorry…pant...over...hack……slept….wheeze cough"

I see a pale hand holding a glass of water out to me and reach for it. I gulp down the water and look around to thank my savior. A pretty Asian woman stares back smiling. Her mirth filled violet eyes gaze at me through dark lashes. She flicks and piece of bothersome long violet-black hair over her shoulder.

"So, this must be the lovely Serena I've heard so much about" she stretches out a hand for me to shake. "I'm Raye Hino your personal stylist."

 I nervously take her hand and politely smile back. Mina is behind Raye giving me the thumbs up sign. At this I give a little snort. Blonde.(no offense to blondes u guys rock my sox!) I turn to Mina a give her a questioning glance. "Personal stylist, Mina?" I raise an eyebrow hoping for an answer. "Yes, Sere, Raye is going to help you find a new look for your book cover. One nervous glance from one to the other tells me this isn't such a good idea. They both have that same insane glint in their eyes. Trouble.

6 hours 37 minuets and 45 seconds in counting. That's how long I went through the hell the call a mall. 6 hours. 37 minuets. 45 seconds. You would think it was nothing. Hff. 6 hours 37 minuets and 45 seconds in a 118 store mall.  I can understand clothes and make-up but come on what am I gonna do with the rest of this junk? At least I didn't have to pay.

Now I've been dragged into some outside ice cream parlor. "Raye, Mina, are we done shopping? My feet hurt, I'm tired and I'm hungry."

I was not whining…I was voicing my opinion in an annoying way.

"Yes, Sere we are done. Aren't you hungry? All those guys must have worn you out." Mina had the nerve to joke at a time like this.

Ah. I think you are all ready for the next step in my book. Fighting Temptation. Do not give into temptation for sex just because a man wants it. Be strong! I have discovered a way to redirect that want. You can do it by yourself or with a friend. It doesn't matter where you are and you can do it all you want. There are many different shapes, sizes, types, and flavors. It's guaranteed to leave you satisfied every time. Chocolate. Yes, Chocolate. What were you thinking of? Never mind. I don't think I want to know.

Don't believe me? Try it for yourself. There have been times I've almost given in. Almost. What do I do? I take out a chocolate bar and kept going. After having to deal with the dumber sex (no offense guys. Hff. Like your reading this.) I'm almost determined to find them again. Mina, my savior, suggested we have ice cream. Perfect.

It was just my luck the vender was cute too. Oh Boy.

"What would you like miss? How about some fries to go with that shake?" He winked at me…WINKED AT ME. I should cut his long dark eyelashes off for a come on as corny as that. But since I'm such a good person I'll leave him be. This time.

"YYYYeeahh…uh give me a large chocolate shake with chocolate sprinkles and chocolate fudge. Ah, love…thy name is chocolate.

Heaven. 3 large shakes later I'm ready to sleep. Mina drops me off telling me she's got a surprise for me tomorrow. Oh God, help me make it through whatever torture she has planned.

Saturdays. The first day of the weekend. A day for sleeping in or Saturday morning cartoons.

I am doing neither of these things. Why?

Mina.

This morning I was prepared to sleep through the whole morning with not so much a peep from Mina. sob It wasn't meant to be.

Where am I?

Mina's.

She has pulled out an outfit and is saying something. You can tell by the glazed over look in my eyes that I'm not listening.

Now.

I seriously wish I had.

"Sere, I'd like you to meet Andrew Burke, President of MM." Mina was looking around.

"Mina, who are you looking for?" Great. Now she had me looking! "Andrew where is he?" Mina whispered to Andrew. "He who? Who is he? Is anyone listening to me?" Hmph! This is the last time I go ANYWHERE with Mina again!

"I don't know Darien said he-" Darien. Darien? That name still sounded so bloody familiar! Darien……SHIT! "Umm...do you mean Darien as in the star reporter DARIEN SHIELDS!?" By now I was looking around frantically. Where? Ok play it cool, Sere, play it cool. Andrew looked at me funnily.

"Why….yes, the one and only!" he laughed as if he had just told a funny joke. That wasn't funny! Mina would pay for this! Right now I had to play it cool. Cause I was about to play with fire.

"Call for Miss Serena Stone." The waiter held out the phone. What? Who would be calling me? "Hello this is Miss Stone." I raised my eyebrows in question but I guess the caller couldn't see it.

"Yes Miss Stone? This is Darien Shields. The weirdest thing happened on the way to the restaurant. A little Persian cat practically jumped into my lap and refuses to budge. I'm afraid I'll have to take a rain check till tomorrow." The bastard. "Of course, Mr. Shields, lunch it is. Can I give you a little advice? Good. It would be wise to neuter the little pussy. We wouldn't want any unwanted surprises popping out now would we? Yes. Well good bye Mr. Shields." The NERVE! I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Sere? Are you okay? You look a little red?" Mina touched my forehead to check for a temperature. "I'm fine, Mina. Mr. Shields just had a little pussy to take care of.  We will see him tomorrow." I stood up and said my farewells to Andrew before storming out. That…that…MAN! Ohhhh! I will see him tomorrow and give him a piece of my mind.

Morning. A new day.

I'm prepared for anything this playboy can throw me.

"Call for Miss Stone!" Not again. Please don't let it be him. Anyone but him.

"Hello? Yes this is Miss Stone." I clench my fist together in apprehension. "Miss Stone? This is Darien again. The weirdest thing. The cutest German poodle founds its way into my bed last night and I'm afraid it kept me up all night. I think it may need my care. I'm very sorry. Can I rain check for lunch maybe?" I could have sworn I heard giggling and a smacking sound.

I almost growled but I managed to act naïve about it. "Of course, Mr. Shields! I'm sorry to hear that. I have some advice though. You can always send the little bitch on her way after you're done sleeping. Or you can stick a thermometer up the her ass and check her temperature and see if she's OK! She might have just swallowed something unusual, but I'm sure she used to it by now." I grinded my teeth together. By the end of this conversation I wouldn't have any.

"Yes, Miss Stone. I thank you for being so understanding. Until lunch." He hung up. THAT CONCIETED PRICK JUST HUNG UP ON ME! You'd better hurry Darien, cause soon you're going to wish you never heard of Serena Stone.

"Serena! You have to come with me. When you see this you will die!" Mina was dragging me through a book store. What now? I almost ran into her when she skidded to a halt. "Look" she pointed to a book far at the top. "What?" Then I noticed. It was MY book. The ONLY book. "One book?" My eyes watered. Darn these old books and the dust. That's right…dust.  "Four years of writing and writing then waiting and being rejected over and over again for one book? In the darkest corner? On the highest shelf?" I sniffled as Mina cooed and held me. I worked hard on that book dammit!

"Sere, I tried but when the store owner heard about the book and what it was based one it took all my power just to get one in here. I'm sorry." She rubbed my back comfortingly. I had to straighten up. I wasn't going to give up that easily. All I needed was a little publicity for my book and that was it.

"Mina. I have an idea. Who is going to be on the Letterman Show tonight?" I wiped my eyes and looked up at her. "Lita, advertising her new club/restaurant, Lightning. Why, Sere?" I smiled and turned to walk out of the store. "I'm about to call in a big favor that's why." I walked like I was on top of the world. Nothing could bring me down. SPLASH. "Miiiiiiiinnna!" except for that car that splashed that puddle of muddy water on me.

Life. Was a bitch.

Sorry it's SOOOOO short. Don't worry I'm just getting started. Next time on DWL: Serena calls in that favor. Darien meets his match. Down with Love strikes back. But wait! What am I gonna wear! See ya next time on the next thrilling (I'm sure) saga of: Down with Love. Holla at ur girl! KaK

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