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Chapter One
Serena watched mournfully at Daniel's receding figure. Her arms slowly dropped to the side as Daniel was out of her sight.
She glanced outside the window and saw the rain platter down.
Putter putter
Planes were taking off and landing – the bustling crowd uncaring of the tiny figure that stood lifeless in the middle of the airport. She sighed despondently.
Their last night together was still clearly etched in her mind...flashbacks filled with love and joy... and grief.
A crystalline tear shattered to the floor.
It's just a guy, Sere. Don't cry for him – he'll be back.
But the heart is always more powerful than any logic or reason.
He was more than a guy. He was THE guy. She thought depressingly. He was IT! She sighed. I've gotta stop moaning! I know! She instantly cheered up at her new idea and a smile lit her face. Darien'll cheer me up!
With that, she sped out of the gloomy airport.
She knocked brusquely at the gleaming door.
"Who is it?" A rich baritone voice asked.
"Me, honey!" She turned the doorknob with icy fingers and launched herself at him.
"Dar! He's gone!" Serena released all forms of passion as she wept.
"Oh," Darien sighed, stroking her hair, as they sank on the sofa.
Truth to be told, he had never liked Daniel. He always struck him as the pompous and arrogant fool who cared more about what he looked like when he woke up than the girl beside him. But, hey, his best friend didn't have to know that. She was damn happy with the guy. So, what did he know?
His stormy cobalt eyes glanced down at Serena and he sighed again. Poor girl, she didn't really deserve this. At 6 foot, Darien Shields was an imposing figure. And drop-dead gorgeous. His black hair was always messed, a stray of hair always in his eyes – definitely sexy. His tanned face was now etched with concern, his well-toned arms, comforting her.
"Serena, just cry, let it all out darling," He soothed her gently. It had been a long time since Serena had cried this hard. The pair required no words; the bond between them was all they needed.
Serena hadn't always been a headstrong woman, but her sweet and innocent nature was like a permanent fixture in her personality. Her slyness and cunningness were the things that constantly surprised and intrigued Darien – she had grown up from the naïve little schoolgirl – but still keeping her unwavering optimism.
Darien, was completely opposite. His cold-cut eyes rarely softened, as it was now. He was tormented by his past, which had shattered him at a tender age. His heart was ironclad, and few glimpsed at his true personality – a caring, affectionate and sometimes poetic young man.
Where Serena was day, Darien was night. Perhaps that was why they blended so perfectly.
Their friendship began with an uneventful start in their high school years, but slowly, each of them grew closer until they were almost brother and sister. Each respected, cared and loved for the other and despite time, they grew to be even closer.
Each had different jobs, Darien in business and Serena still in University majoring journalism. Despite their differences, they were each other's support and lifeline.
Serena was silent now, the tears drying. Darien checked to see if she was asleep. Yep, sleeping like a baby. The moon shone at her hair and casted a halo. She was indeed an angel, Darien smiled wistfully. Gently, he carried her to his bed and laid her down.
"Thanks Dar," Sere mumbled as Darien softly closed the door.
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