I'm back guys. My computer is back too! The repair guy went slow just to piss me off. I tempted him to go faster with chocolate. That's why I'm back so soon! Lol! I'm posting a new story soon! Another sm! It's called Can't Stop the Music! I can't wait! There is another reason this took so long (points to big block looming over head) I got writers block (im sorry PisxiePam!) I didn't heed your warning.

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Down with Love

Chapter 12

Complications

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I should have never agreed to a second date. I think he drugged me. That can be the only way he convinced me this time. I must still be in shock. The first was a pity date I know that much. I felt sorry for him. If the first date was pity then what was this? Guilt? The poor boy should be in therapy with all that I put him through.

A warm hand pulled me from my thoughts. Startled, I ripped my hand from his grasp. "Don't touch me!" I noticed his hurt gaze from a mile away. I wasn't going to take it back. I had too much pride to do that. Plus, I didn't think I was wrong. He shouldn't have touched me.

I was right.

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She hasn't looked at me all night. After all my hard work she finally agreed to go out with me again. Now I'm wondering if it was such a good idea. She looked like she was deep in thought. Her face may be blank but her eyes tell it all. I reached across the table to grab her hand.

Bad idea.

She pulled back like she had been burned. What was wrong? I thought she was enjoying herself. After her sudden outburst I decided not to touch her for the rest of the evening. "Are you ready to order, Raye?" She snapped her glare at me. I almost shriveled under the intensity of it. This was not good. "I'll just have water. I want to get this over as soon as possible." Her clipped tone said she meant business. The waiter came over when we were ready. I was determined to dazzle her. I'm not giving up this date. "We'll have your finest wine and two steaks." Raye's gaze never left the menu.

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Miserable.

She was miserable. This date was a disaster. My part of the date was watching her eat. I had to suppress a chuckle when the juice from her steak from her steak made its slow way down her chin. Here was my chance. I would just get up and dab the juice away. She would smile and forget all the bad things about this date. It was BRILLIANT! Nothing could go wrong.

Oh how wrong I was.

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When I got up to dab the sauce many things happened simultaneously. It turns out the napkin that was tucked into my shirt was the table cloth. They all look the same dammit! As I reached over to dab the troublesome juice the cloth went with me.

I now know red wine is not always the way to go. I tipped over ruining her steak. I saw the cloth soak almost all of the drink up. Almost all of it. The rest spilled over the rest of the table right over the edge…

Onto Raye's beautiful cream dress.

She jumped up and screamed causing the whole restaurant to turn our way. I knew I was trouble. She had bragged about that dress since I picked her up from this date from hell. I thought she looked—wait! What was that smell. Smoke.

The candles.

I looked down to find part of my tie and the table burning. Shit! I picked up the real napkin and started to beat at the fire with it. Raye had run from table to table. Hopefully she was looking for something to put the fire out with. With the way this date had gone she was probably trying to find a ride home as soon as possible.

I didn't blame her.

She came back with a bucket in her hands. I was just about to put the rest of the fire on my tie out when I looked up at her. She was aiming for me! I waved my hands frantically trying to tell her it was okay. She must have thought it was a call for help. The next thing I knew she had emptied the contents of the bucket.

All over the front of my suit.

This was perfect. The perfect end to the perfect date. In the perfect restaurant. With a warm, COZY little fire. I spit out the freezing water and pushed the drenched bangs out of my eyes.

Just.

PERFECT!

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Dear lord take me now.

My god. What had happened? The last thing I remember is swing dancing with Amy and the look on Raye's face when we showed her up. That was a wonderful moment. All I needed was some peace and quiet.

RING. RING. RING. RING. RING.

Why me?

"Hello? Who is this?" I had put the phone to my ear to see who was calling. Stupid phone. Stupid stupid drinks.

"SERENA STONE! WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN? I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH YOU ALL DAY!"

Mina.

I should have known than to put the phone next to my ear. Now my headache had tripled. Aspirin. I needed aspirin now! Stupid Mina.

Stupid, stupid, STUPID Serena!

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"Melvin! We are not going to go see the earthworm exhibit! What makes you think I want to see every type of earthworm there is?" Maybe I was overreacting.  All I know is this phone conversation was going anywhere. Truth be told his nasally voice was bothering me.

But he was nice to me. A little too nice. I didn't have the heart to tell him I had found someone else. We had just drifted apart these past few months. I think he knew it too. I didn't know what he would do if I ended it first. .It would break his heart.

His name was Maxwell Stanton, and he was the founder of Stanton Enterprises.

Tall, handsome, rich , kind. He was every thing I had ever wanted.  I had never seen anyone like him. I knew I was going to spend the rest of my life with him. We would live in a reasonable house with lots of children and he would come home and tell me he loved me everyday.

As soon as he realized I was alive.

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Ow! Darien had a mean right hook. Hell, he had an even meaner left hook. The man was a lean, mean fighting machine.

Being the stupid bastard I am I took him on…

I know they said it hurt the next day but this was ridiculous! I felt like I would falls into little pieces of Andrew-oni at nay minuet. I just hope Darien was in as much pain as I was right now. I know that punch hurt. I gave me the biggest bruise I've had in a long time.

I hope he's in tears of pain.

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I think I might be crying. It had been 16 years since I had really cried before. This pain was unbearable. It seemed to be weighing down my whole body. The weight was on my shoulders. I needed some way to get rid of this burden.

"You can put it right there Mr. Shields."

Relief.

I dropped the desk that I was helping prop up with my back. That thing was a real pain. The tension was slowly inching its way up my neck.

Thanks to Andrew I had to have my whole office refurnished. From the desk to the expensive chairs. I should go to him and demand a raise. I was definitely overworked and underpaid. The man had it out for me. Ever since that ridiculous fight.

The bruise he had given me had been healing quite nicely. But the memory of the fight was still fresh in my mind. It seemed like it was only yesterday that it happened…because it WAS only yesterday that it had happened.

The time for revenge…was now!

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"A BACHELOR PARTY!?" Greg's face did a very nice impression of a cherry. I can't believe this. Greg of all people wanted a bachelor party? He still blushes when he catches me naked. I don't think he has enough blood in his body for a party at a strip joint.

Think of all those nosebleeds he would get. Hff. Think of all the WOMEN!

I trusted Greg with my heart and soul. I know he wouldn't cheat on me. He loved me. He either said it or expressed it in some way before the day was over.

It was those WOMEN I didn't trust. Those little floozies would have their dirty paws all over him! Who was I to argue? I know Mina and Raye were planning my bachelorette party. If Serena had any involvement there was sure to be some healthy…entertainment.

I focused on the conversation and pushed that little tidbit of information into the back of my mind. Now was not the time to think about that. "You don't...mind do ya Ames? Chad and Andrew have their minds set on this! I can't let them down. You know I love yo-" I put my finger to his lips.

This had gone on long enough. "Of course you can have your bachelor party!" I gave him what I hoped to be a reassuring smile. All I could think of was those little hoochies dancing around in skinny little outfits or nothing at all! I hope Greg packed lots of tissues! Now just to find out the day so I could work mine to fit the same schedule as his.

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Done! God that was a hard chappie to write! Writer's block is a bitch. I won't give up. I'll just try my best to get over it. That means I will be watching a lot of the old eps on recorded tapes! YAY! Sailor moon MARATHON! Here I COME!

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Chikara- Yes. Serenaitis is highly contagious. You need severe doses of chocolate to balance out the sere in you! I had to use I will survive! It was stuck in my head after typing the chapter up. I feel your pain. The clothing was ruined! O well! Here is your update! Come again soon!

Forever Tranquility- Darien won't take it out on Serena. At least maybe not in the way YOU think! (insert excessive amount of sexual innuendo here)

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Next time on DWL: Party plans. Maxwell makes a scene and molly is just plain overwhelmed! Molly gets let down! Andrew recovers. Darien has something up his sleeve! But what! His arm?! Chad returns from the date from hell! Raye is pissed off..again! Stay tuned for the Virus protected installment of

Down With Love!

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