(Picks cheerios out of hair and stuffs hand in pockets) ewww how did I get mashed peas in my pockets? Babysitting was…eventful lol. Hi guys! I'm sorry for leaving you with such a short chapter last time. Do you think the romance is goin to fast? Just let me know.

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Down with Love

Chapter 10 (wow)

A Woman's Worth

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Marriage.

The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.

It and taken my 2 hours of arguing about the owner of the wedding and reception hall. I didn't know how I as going to tell Amy the price had been raised. All that yelling had done nothing bout give me a sore throat.

Sighing I went to grab a snack from the kitchen. "Ames I'm home, and I have bad news. It's about the wedding and reception hall. It looks like-" The odd silence was enough for me to know I was alone. When I went to opened the fridge I noticed the note on the door.

Greg,

Went to confirm food for wedding.

There are leftovers in the fridge. Good luck warming them up.

See ya later on.

Love,

Your bride-to-be.

I had to laugh at it. One thought about the wedding plans had me sobered up soon enough. Heh. It was funny how the words holy matrimony or commitment could bring some men down to their knees.

I just hoped I wasn't one of those men.

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"You want to serve WHAT at my WEDDING?!" The look of disgust was going to be permanently on my face at this rate. "Cow tongue, pigs feet, chicken liver, goat bladder..." Why would she want this stuff? What WAS this woman?

"Do you eat this stuff?" I was frantic. It didn't help like I was looking around like someone was after me. What I wanted to say was, "I don't think this is the best selection for one of the most important days of my life."

What I said was, "Would you have this at YOUR wedding? Have you even had this food in your life? Do you even know how to prepare it? How are you any help if you don't answer me?" Grabbing the front of her shirt I shook her like a rag doll. What was I doing? This wedding is driving me crazy. How do people do it?

"I-I'm sorry. All this pressure is just starting to be too much. I didn't mean to yell at you."  Judging by the way her eyes were rolling into the back of her head she hadn't heard a word I had said. I had to get away. Just a walk. Somewhere.

Anywhere.

I just needed time to think

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What happened? What did I do? Ever since that day at the restaurant things haven't been the same. She won't return any of my calls and refuses to see me. Why is she hiding from me?

That's it!

I have to see her. Whether she likes it or not.

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The cab got me there in 10 minuets flat. That's an amazing feat for downtown New York. With a generous tip I closed the door of the cab.

I stormed past Molly not caring what she had to say. My only objective was to see Mina and talk some sense into her silly little head. 11-14-17! The door slid open to revealed a stunned Mina. "D-Don' worry I'll just catch another one." What other one? This was the only elevator this whole side of the damn building. If she had listened to me and put in more she wouldn't be in this situation.

For once I'm thankful she doesn't listen. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her in with me. "Don't be silly. I'm sure two grown adults can share an elevator together." I could hear her fidgeted while shifting from foot to foot. Perfect. I pressed the button to stop the elevator. Now we were all alone. She wasn't going anywhere until we talked.

No interruptions.

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"Don't do this Andrew. I don't need this right now." Her. HER? "What about what I need Mina? You walked out after an outburst like that without even a decent explanation. You do something as big as this and can only think about YOU? What the fuck? What is happening with you Mina? Why won't you talk to me?

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I could feel the hurt in his eyes. It hurt so much! I had to stay strong. I couldn't be a down with love girl. I don't want just sex without love.

I want love. I want to be able to work all day and know at least I have someone to go home to. I want to have someone to talk to late into the night. I want what Andrew and I had shared. I want that stuff we shared.

I want him.

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She latched unto me and gave me a kiss that felt like the world was shaking. She pulled back while I tried to think coherent thoughts. Just as I leaned in to finish what I had started-

She was gone.

I opened my eyes to see the doors opening. It wasn't the world shaking. It was Mina pushing the button again. Was that what that kiss was for? Mina stepped out and stood outside the elevator with unshed tears in her eyes. At that moment I would have done anything for her. The last thing I saw before the door closed was her mouth moving to say 2 silent words. Then...

She was gone. I would dream about that moment forever.

I'm sorry…

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How can she do that? How can she turn me on and then leave me hanging? LITERALLY! I would not be fooled again. Serena Stone was going to fall in love and dammit the next time it would work!

Her story was going to be worth millions!

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Whew! That was hard. I'm really not a sad person so writing sad scenes was hard. Did you like it? It's a tad bit longer. I'm sorry. Babysitter took a lot out of me but I felt I owed you all a longer chapter. All I want to do is sleep. Thank god I got paid. Selena is an angel. Just not when u feed and bathe her. (I'm still wringing my hair out…) (yawn)

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Next time on DWL: fittings, hitting, admitting, and…singing?

Down with Men! Down with Love!

Sorry for mistakes..so tired. 11:20 P.M and a whole day babysitting..i'll post this in the morn since my internet isn't working