Mistaken Identity: Chapter 5
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon.
Authors Note: I am so sorry to all the readers of Mistaken Identity! My computer had a major break down because of a virus of some sort and when I finally received the new computer, there wasn't any internet connection at all. What's worse is I had this chapter and Chapter 6 all erased. Talk about bad luck. Thanks to all those who waited and now I present you Chapter 5 of Mistaken Identity! (It might not be so good since my memory of the story is pretty foggy.)
"H-hi" Serena stuttered out and was captivated by Darien's ocean blue eyes.
"Hey" 'Keep the distance and act cold.' Darien kept repeating to himself.
Mina walked behind Serena and decided to break the silence.
"Hello!" Mina said perkily and taking Darien's hand and shaking it. Serena looked at Mina like she was crazy or had a year supply of caffeine. 'I've never seen Mina so perked up before.' Serena thought.
"I'm M-uh Serena! I've known Se-Mina since college and we've been living together here since. It's been great meeting you!"
"My pleasure Miss Serena." Darien said out of his trance from Serena.
"Well well well" Mina looked at her watch, "its getting late. So off with you two!"
Mina delightfully pushed Serena into Darien then closed the door with Serena slightly leaning on Darien shocked. 'Talk about aggressive. Since when did Mina become like this?'
Darien felt his temperature rise as he realized how close Serena was to him. He abruptly stood up straight.
"Ahem. So do you want to get going?"
Serena turned and looked at Darien and a pink hue came on her face.
"Yes." Serena walked with her head down following him as he led her to the elevator and to his car with a tense atmosphere.
'Dang girl. When did you become so shy around men? Maybe because he's the sexiest man you've ever seen? Well he is with that strong chest and I wonder how good he is… HOLD UP. What in the world am I thinking? I HAVE to break with him tonight or else Mina's job is gone and who knows what else can happen? Think straight Serena. Remember your purpose tonight. But he's so gorgeous.' Serena kept mentally debating with herself.
At the Stop sign, Darien looked at Serena and noticed the expression on Serena's face and thought it was because of him.
"Hey Mina."
His voice made Serena snap out of her thoughts.
"Hmm?"
"I'm sorry. About the past week."
"Its alright."
"I've been really busy so I never got the chance to-" Darien said trying to make up white lies.
"No. Really its alright." Serena said not looking at Darien so he wouldn't see her blush. Meanwhile, Darien kept thinking she's so mad she can't look at him.
"So… I haven't seen you at work. I called in a temporary replacement for you but she'll be gone when you get back. Are you still sick?"
Still in her thoughts, Serena only heard 'replacement for you' and panicked. 'WHAT?! He found a replacement for me?! Boy, you want to play this game? Fine.' And Serena began devising her plan to break his heart but satisfying her own desire as well while ignoring all Darien said during the ride.
-Back at Serena and Mina's apartment
(Ding dong)
Mina opened the door and saw Yaten standing outside with a bouquet of lilies.
"Yaten! You shouldn't have!"
"It felt wrong seeing you empty-handed." Yaten handed Mina the flowers.
"Thank you so much." Mina looked at the flowers and smiled dreamily. "Have a seat while I get a vase and coffee."
Mina disappeared into the kitchen while Yaten got himself comfortable and looked the place where his sister lived. After a few minutes, Mina came out with a plate with two cups and a coffee pot on top. Mina poured coffee for Yaten and herself.
"Thank you."
"No problem."
"Do you think Serena will come home tonight?"
"I think she will be too preoccupied with a certain someone." Then they both chuckled knowing how Darien and Serena wanted each other so much.
"But Mina… you do understand if Darien finds out he's been cheated by you two, it might cost you your job."
"My friend is worth more than any job."
"Thank you Mina for caring about Serena."
"Don't mention it, she is my best friend. And if it wasn't because of this charade, I wouldn't have met you would I?"
"I guess your right." Yaten chuckled then looked at Mina. Mina looked right back at Yaten's clear eyes. They instinctively moved closer each other and kissed. Mina passionately kissed Yaten back. It felt as if they've known each other for a long time.
Yaten carried Mina as Mina pointed the way to her room. In the dark, Yaten and Mina carelessly took off their clothes and threw them around. They both felt a ball of heat spreading throughout them as they touched and explored each other.
-Back to Darien and Serena
Darien drove up to a renowned extravagant restaurant named 'The Rose'. He got out of the car and opened the door for Serena. Ignoring her manners, Serena briskly got out of the car and walked past Darien into the restaurant. Thinking she had the right to be mad, he brushed her rudeness aside.
The manager seeing Darien got them the best table in the restaurant. It was a single table on the balcony with two chairs and the moonlight shining on it. As they were following the manager to the table, Serena noticed people staring at her and she noticed how casual she was dressed but she just gave everyone the cold shoulder.
Serena sat down by herself without Darien helping her with her chair.
'Okay. No need to get pissed Darien. It was you who stood her up then didn't call her for a week. Now suffer the consequences.'
Darien sat down and smiled at Serena. Serena was captured by Darien's great looks then shook herself and reminded herself of what she needed to do. 'I can't fall for him! Think clearly and look beyond his good.. delicious.. NO he's just another playboy inside. Right. I need to teach him a lesson.'
The waiter came and gave them two menus. Serena not even touching the menu and just staring at Darien with cold eyes while he was trying to ignore the stare.
"What would you like Mina?"
"I'm not hungry" Serena said in a flat tone. 'Would he please stop calling me Mina? Its getting irritating.'
"We'll order later." Darien said politely as he handed his menu back. "Whats wrong? I told you I was sorry." He looked at Serena with puppy eyes that could melt ice cream.
'I can't go on looking at him and keeping up with the plan. My plan isn't so great anyway. Have sex with him, break the ice, leave. What do you expect from 15 minutes of planning?'
"Look buddy. I-I can't see you anymore. I want to leave." Serena pushed the chair back and was about to stand up when Darien held her hand.
"Wait. Don't leave yet. There's something I have to tell you."
Serena sat back down looking suspiciously at him.
"What?"
"I don't think we should see each other again. Well not in this kind of setting and mood."
'What is he talking about? I'm the one that's to dump him!'
'Alright Darien. Now spit out the truth before-'
"Darien!"
Darien and Serena both looked up to see an elderly looking Darien.
Darien sighed. 'Too late. But at least we didn't do anything we would regret.'
"Mina, meet my father."
"Hello." Serena stuttered out and was shocked to see Darien's father.
Edward took Serena's hand and kissed it then looked back at Serena. Serena was taken back from the look Edwards was giving to her. It wasn't lust because of her looks but from love. Pure love and eyes that ask for forgiveness.
'Why is he looking at me like that?'
"Darien, did you tell Mina yet?"
Darien looked down and said "Not yet father."
"Tell Mina what?" Serena asked.
"Mina, you look so similar to your mother. I'm so sorry about leaving her these years and leaving you parentless all this time. I don't ask for your forgiveness but just to accept me as your father."
"What…" Serena whispered. 'This is Mina's father? Oh wow! Mina would be so happy to find out! But… Darien is his son and that means Mina is his half sister. And I'm Mina.'
Before Serena could think more about this, Edwards took Serena's hand and looked at her with pitiful eyes.
"Mina, I'm sorry about all these years. But can you find it in your heart to forgive me?"
"Yes. I mean no. No I mean… that I forgive you but it's not that."
"I know that it will take time for all this to sink in but I was hoping you would like to come to my villa and spend some quality father-daughter time together."
"But what about my job?"
"I've already taken care of everything so you don't need to worry about anything."
At this point, Edward was already pulling Serena out of the restaurant and Serena looked back and saw Darien standing on the balcony with his head down, the same position he had since Edward told Serena the truth.
Serena followed Edward to the limo waiting outside thinking of a way to tell him that he's not Mina without hurting his heart and knowing that she cheated him. After Edward and Serena got acquainted in the limo, Edward didn't let go of Serena's hand.
"Mina I regret all these years. If I had known your mother had you, I would've tried everything to take care of you both."
"Yeah…" Serena didn't know what to say because one mistake can take away the family Mina has left. That's when she heard the sound of a plane. "Where are we going?"
"My villa. It's a remote island near the Caribbean's. It's country-like but very tropical and beautiful. I wish your mother was still here with us."
'What am I going to do? I can't tell him the truth at a time like this but I don't want to go to some remote island and act my way as his daughter! Mina, help!'
Meanwhile, Mina was having the time of her life with Serena's brother…
Authors Note: There! Finally done with Chapter 5 again. Hope you guys liked it! And Happy New Year!