(Darien's POV)

God no matter what I do, I still see that beautiful face of hers. Her sculpted body, golden, silky hair, amazing blue eyes...luscious lips. She would be the perfect woman if only she could keep her mouth shut! I guess I did deserve it though...well at least at the home. She was completely out of line at Wal-Mart! But her feistiness is so sexy.

I really should be sleeping right now considering I have to be up in 5 hours. But damn it I can't! I wonder what she looks like under her clothes... BAD DARIEN! She's the boss's daughter! But still...I wonder if it is true about her in bed...too bad she's engaged...although Sylvia was right, it's not too late to back out...hmmm...AH HAH!!! I've got it...I'll make her fall in love with me...she won't be able to resist the 'Charm-o'-Darien'. Her fiancé will be running away scared with his tail between his legs...speaking of between the legs, just wait till she sees what I have growing...hehehehehe...and she said I didn't have balls HA! I should be in the Guinness book of World Records!

OK sleep Darien...you really need to...I know, count sheep! OK...one...two...three...SHEEP DARIEN SHEEP, YOU KNOW THE THING THAT GOES BAHHHH! NOT SERENA STRIPPING!!!! OK...deep breath...eyes closed and we're counting sheep...I'm on a farm and there are sheep. Lots and lots of smelly, wooly sheep and they're hopping the fence. OK...one...two...three...and here comes Serena wearing nothing but a cowboy hat riding- NO! Damn it I wanna go to bed!!!!!! This is going to be a long night...

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That was by far the longest night of my life. I'm so tired. Damn her and her sexiness. It should be illegal to be that sexy. I don't want to go to this board meeting today. She probably told her dad about me...I can see it now. I haven't even been at this damn place a week and already I'm going to get written up. All because her crazy grandmother wanted some juice!

Hmmm...speaking of crazy grandmother...I wonder how much dirt I can get out of her on her precious Serena...hehehehe...time to swoon over the old lady...in a non-sick way of course...although I think if her grandmother were to get it on at her age, she'd bust a hip...DUDE! Why the hell are you thinking about old people having sex! What the crap is the matter with you?!

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So don't want to be here...it's already 8 am and Dr. Clark still hasn't shown up...who knows maybe he'll come in and tell me how tired I look and send me home! As if...that old bastard wouldn't send us home if the world depended on it...BUT! If I got his precious daughter to fall for me, who knows...he might even give me a raise...Darien you're a genius...Wait a minute, is that Serena standing next to him? What is she doing at a board meeting?!

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"Thank you all for coming. I promise I'll keep this brief and to the point. Due to the retirement of our head nurse and the shortage of staff here at Shady Lanes Retirement home, my lovely daughter here will be fulfilling the position. Members of the board, doctors, and other staff I would like to present to you Shady Lanes new head nurse, Serena Clark."

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Did he just say head nurse? As in Serena is the head nurse? I have to work with her?! I can picture it already..."Respected Doctor goes crazy and kills loudmouth nurse over cranberry juice"...I'm sure the media will get a laugh out of that one. Actually...her working here wouldn't be so bad. That just makes it easier for me to get her in my bed...

"Congratulations, Serena." I said to her in my most charming voice.

"I'm sorry...was that something nice coming out of your mouth?" She retorted.

"Look, I was having a bad day yesterday. We started off on the wrong note and I want to apologize. Truce?"

She looks hesitant...I don't think she's buying this one bit...she is a smart one I'll give her that...

"Truce. But I swear to God Dr. Hall if you piss me off I will castrate you with a butter knife."

"My dear Serena, you'd need a chainsaw to perform such a task. Perhaps you'd like to see it yourself sometime to see what I mean." Oooo...that was a little too arrogant. Way to go jackass!

"My dear Darien, if your dick was as large as your mouth I might be interested. But hey don't give up hope...they make drugs and toys to fix that problem, you might to invest in one. Ta ta!"

OUCH! That was low...right below the belt low...hahaha I made a funny. Damn you need a woman...by the way, your dignity and pride is crying right now...

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She looks incredible in that nurse's outfit...I don't think that white uniform could look any better...actually yeah it could...it'd look great on my floor!

Only one more patient to go and then off to lunch...

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"Hello, Mrs. Clark. How do you feel today?" Time to work my charm...

"Oh I'm fine. How are you?"

"Oh not too bad. I'm tired but that comes with the job."

"Oh please Doctor; I saw the way you were looking at my granddaughter yesterday. You were up all night thinking about screwing her. My vision may be going and I may not be able to always make it to the bathroom but I know when a man lusts after a woman."

Damn, for being a crazy old lady she sure did know a lot!

"Mrs. Clark I did not think about your granddaughter. She's a very attractive young woman but her and I don't see eye to eye on things. Besides, I don't think she likes me much."

"Oh my dear boy. It's not that she doesn't like you. She just thinks you're an arrogant, egotistical, chauvinistic jackass. But that could change with time."

Where did she come off telling me that?! Miss Serena and I are going to have a talk...

"Why don't you take Serena out for a drink after work?"

I could...but the bar scene is not my thing.

"Actually I was just about to go to lunch. I'll ask her if she wants anything while I'm out."

"Better yet, go to the place she goes. There's a place down the street called Ellen's Sandwich's. She goes there for lunch. Aren't you in the mood for a sandwich?"

Is she trying to wink or is her eye having a spasm...oh wait that's her blinking...she's on to something...

"Thank you for that bit of information, but I was thinking about getting Chinese."

"Hey Grams."

Perfect timing...

"Oh hello Serena. Dr. Hall and I were just discussing his lunch plans. What are youdoing for lunch?"

"Well, I thought I'd have it with you."

"Nonsense. You two go out and enjoy a nice lunch together. Where's my purse?"

What the hell is she doing?! She's ruining my plan...Serena won't want to go to lunch with me...I need to just show up...I will never understand senior citizens...

"What do you need your purse for gramma?"

"Serena dear, do me a favor."

"Of course."

"Stop asking question, give me my purse and grace this handsome young man with your presence."

Damn I love this woman! I love her, I love her, I love her! Must buy her a beer sometime.

"Alright if it'll make you happy. I'll have lunch with the arrogant, egotistical, chauvinistic jackass."

"See Dr. Hall, she doesn't dislike you!"

I hate this woman! I hate her, I hate her, I hate her! Must slip arsenic into beer!

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"Do you want to drive or do you want me to?"

"I'll drive... It wouldn't be very gentleman like if I didn't."

"Since when have you become a gentleman?"

"Can't I be nice to you without your sarcastic remarks?"

"I don't trust you, Darien. You're up to something."

"Where did you get a crazy idea like that?!" I feigned my innocence.

"It's obvious you've got something up your sleeve otherwise you wouldn't have had a conversation with my grandmother concerning something other then the cafeteria applesauce!"

"Well Miss Clark, I hate to shatter your crazy illusion of me, but I can assure you I'm innocent."

Little does she know my fingers are crossed behind my back... crossings count, right?

"Is this your car?"

Hmmm...can't tell if she's impressed or repulsed...I thought women liked Hummer's...hahahah I made another funny...GET A WOMAN BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE I CAN TAKE!!!!!

"Yes it is. Like it?"

"Makes me think you're compensating for something..."

Damn her and her witty remarks...sometimes I want to spank her...wearing that little nurse get-up...DAMN IT!!!!!

"Are you going to unlock the door or are we going to stand out here and admire the lock?"

"I suppose I could unlock it."

I wonder if she'll like it if I open the door for her...only one way to find out...

"Your chariot awaits..."

She looks confused...you've so got her where you want her....

"Thank you..."

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"So Serena, I didn't know you went to nursing school." I was trying to make pleasant conversation while we ate our sandwiches.

"Probably because I didn't tell you."

I was trying to make civil conversation and she has to ruin it! A man can only take so many insults...too bad I'm not a man...I'm a Darien...

"Then tell me."

"Tell you what?"

"Where did you go to school? How old are you? When are you getting married?"

Are you really good in bed and can you prove it?

"Well I went to NYU for college, graduated in the top 10 of my class. I'm 24 and I'm getting married in 6 months."

6 months? Hmmm not a lot of time. Must work quickly...

"I see. Who is the lucky man?"

Or should I say...soon to be unlucky?

"His name is Seiya Kensington."

"Tell me a little about him."

"Why do you want to know?"

So I can see who I'm up against...DUH!

"I'm curious to see who could put up with a sarcastic, opinionated person such as yourself."

Insulting her should bring it out of her...I hope...

"He's 42 and currently works at Wal-Mart. He's smart, funny and romantic. Qualities you seem to lack in."

I'll say he's a real genius if he's working at Wal-Mart...a real OLD genius...she's going to marry a man who can retire in 10 years?! What is this world coming to?!

"And how would you know whether or not I was romantic?"

"Well obviously you aren't a Casanova if you're still not married and not dating."

"Did it ever occur to you that maybe I like being a bachelor?"

"So you can go from woman to woman without being afraid of being tied down?"

That was harsh...

"For your information I'm not afraid of being tied down."

In more ways then one...

"Prove it."

"How?"

"Have you ever been in love?"

Hmmm...good question...have I?

"Can't seem to say that I have but that's only because I haven't met the right woman yet."

"Ok then. Make a woman fall in love with you. Make her want you...think about you...need you day and night."

"Alright Serena. I'll take you up on your bet. I'll make you fall in love with me before you get married."

Beat that one Miss Clark...two can play your game.

"HA! You're going to make me fall in love with you?! That's really funny. Excuse me while I continue to laugh."

Oh Serena...you wait and see...

"I'll show you romance like no one has ever shown you. I'll sweep you off your feet and carry you off in style. I'll have you screaming my name and begging for more of me...You have no idea what you've just gotten yourself into. I promise you Serena, you will love me."

"Ok Darien. I accept your challenge. I can't wait to see your face when you realize how horribly you've lost at your own game."

This was perfect...I'm going to have her with me in no time...Oh my dear, sweet, innocent, naïve Serena...if you only knew how much you're going to want me...

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Of course I forgot to grab Trix and milk while I was at Wal-Mart. Oh Well...guess I'll have to make another trip.

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Hmmm...Coco puffs are on sale. So is Cookie Crisp. But is Trix on sale? NOOOO!!!! Damn Wal-Mart. Damn them straight to He- Hey that looks like Serena...Let's get a closer look, shall we....

Yeah that's definitely Serena...

"Hello, my dear." I whispered into her hair from behind. Oh I can sense her body responding to that. This is too easy.

"What are you doing here?"

"Is it a crime for me to shop at Wal-Mart?"

"Weren't you here yesterday?"

"Yes but I forgot something."

"What's that? A life? They're on sale in aisle 15 next to Male Ego reducers."

"Ahh my sweet Serena...such hypocrisy considering you're back here again also."

Oh good comeback Dare...Darien 1 Serena 0.

"I came here to see Seiya. Him and I are supposed to have dinner not that it's any of your business."

"Enjoy his company while you can, my beautiful princess. Soon you won't want his company because you'll be so wrapped up in the paradise I'll give to you."

"You keep thinking that. If you'll excuse me, I want to see my fiancé."

I must see this man...follow her but keep out of sight...Why do I feel like a stalker?

"I bid you farewell milady. Until we meet again." I whispered into her ear. Is that a blush I see in her cheeks? HA! I already have an affect on her and I haven't even started trying yet.

Ok, following her is easy...just keep out of sight...you can do this...deep breath and GO! Ok, down the cereal aisle again, turn into Candy and Pop followed by the pet section. Ok walking...you're doing good so far...SHIT! NOT THAT AISLE! Dear God damn me and my curiosity...ok not looking at the Tampax pearl...not looking at the Stayfree Ultra Maxi with wings...wait. Why do you know the names?! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!

Just a little bit further...I see the light! It's the glorious blue light! We're out of the red!

Ok there she is....and that can't be...can it? EWW!!! They're kissing...that has to be him. I don't think she's the type to kiss old men randomly. He's got white hair already! What the hell is wrong with her?! He's chubby and old and has white hair! AND he works at Wal-Mart! My poor Serena...I'll cure you of this illness soon...You won't even remember who Seiya is when I'm done with you...

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