Chapter 7

JFKenndy International

Serena stood outside the airport security.

"Miss, why are you leaving the city?" He saw her ticket was one-way.

"Personal." He stamped her passport and allowed her to go. Darien had Serena's name run through all police to stop her from leaving the city, however, it was too late. She had already got on a flight to Australia. Darien remembered, Serena had a younger brother studying down there. He wondered why she would go there instead of her parents. He figured, she knew he would look there first.

Sydney, Australia

"Serena!" Serena smiled and ran to her little brother.

"Shingo!" They hugged. "I can't believe it's you! My, can't call you little brother anymore." He was taller than Serena now, at just 19 years old. He left home to go to college in Australia, much to the dislike of his parents.

"Damn straight, I can't believe you are here! What happened! Mom, said you loved your job at Chiba!"

"I do, I did, I just had to leave."

"Something happened? Did someone break your heart, because I'll kill him!"

"No, Shingo. It's a long story and after 10 hours on that flight. I just want to rest."

"Sure thing. How about dinner?"

"Sounds great."

"You know my place is tiny! Only 3 rooms in the entire place, my bedroom and bath, kitchen, living and dining room in one whole area. But I have a futon for you."

"That is fine."

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Shingo Flat

Serena woke up on to find it morning. Shingo was coming out his room, fully dressed.

"There is coffee and muffins, if you want. Eggs, whatever, I went shopping, so help yourself. I got an early class schedule today and won't be back until like 3, so just lounge around. I'll get you a key soon, until then just use my spare."

"Thanks." Shingo put it on the table in front of her.

"Bye."

"Bye." Serena smiled and waved to him as he closed the door. She turned back around and went back to sleep.

Serena woke up around lunch time. She put on her pink suit jacket and flip skirt with her clear slides. She knew she wouldn't be able to stay with her brother long, especially sleeping on that small lumpy futon. Serena wanted to look for a place on her own, but knew she need a job. She borrowed her brother's maps to help her get around the city.

As she walked down the streets of Sydney, Serena didn't notice the figure following her. She stopped outside a 'help wanted sign'.

"Might as well." She went inside. Serena came the store and ran into a hard chest because she was looking at her map. Her map went flying along with her purse. Before she could fall, 2 hands caught her. Serena was pulled up, face to face with Darien. She gasped.

"How did you.." He kissed her.

"Don't ever leave me again like that."

"How did you find me?"

"Money." She hugged him as she started to cry. "I know, Serena. I saw the photos," Darien said hugging her back. "They mean nothing."

"They could destroy you!"

"Losing you would destroy me! My company, all this money, is nothing without someone to share it with, Sere. Without you. You mean too much to me."

"But what bout..." He hushed her with his finger.

"I love you." She smiled. Darien wiped the tears from her face. "I love you and nobody's gonna take that away from us."

"I love you too!" They hugged.

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3 days later

"NO way!"

"He is that damn rich!" The girls stood outside the jet awaiting for them. Serena was standing at the stop of the stairs.

"And much more, get in bitches!" Raye was first to climb up the steps. She handed her bags over to Roger.

"Champagne, couches and a tv, girls get your asses in here!" Mina followed with Amy and Lita. Roger had some Champagne waiting for them. Each girl took a glass.

"Where shall we go Miss Serena?"

"Uh, I'm thinking Paris." Darien sitting in a chair, pulled the paper down from his face. He rubbed the top of Dukie's head, as he slept in Darien's lap.

"Might as well go to Paris to pick out you that wedding dress, Sere," Darien said smiling. Mina looked at Serena.

"Wedding dress?" Serena showed her left hand. All the girls gasped. The sparkling huge diamond ring.

"Do you have any brothers?" Mina asked holding Serena's hand, examining the ring.

"MINA!"

"What? Or at least share the wealth!" Serena smiled.

"Pilot, Paris," Darien said over the phone. All the girls took their seats as the jet ready to take off. Serena took Darien's hand and kissed his cheek.

"I love you." Darien put his arm around her.

"I love you too," he said kissing her forehead as the jet powered up. Serena looking out the windown on the take-off to a the beginning of her new life.

YAY!
Coming to the end! I'm coming around second base, just third and home plate, guys!