It took about 10 to 15 minutes for Serena to actually meet Mina…stopping for nearly every food stall open that she had passed…and also texting Darien every 5 seconds…
"So, what is this 'dress' exactly for?" Mina asked as both her and Serena started walking around
"Well, to be honest I'm not even sure myself, all I know is that Darien wants to take me out for dinner…"
"Oohhh, where?"
"To the restaurant, that he took me for out 6 month anniversary"
"That's so romantic." Mina began
" I know, he's so sweet…always thinking about me huh!"
"So, you never told me how your night over at Darien's was"
"Oh, um…"
"Come on Serena, I've told you what me and Andrew get up to"
"Yeah but…"
Yeah but nothing, we're all girls here…I'm not going to tell anyone…"
"Well, nothing really did happen…it was just a romantic night, that we spent together…nothing more, oh and he did also give me really nice lingerie too…"
"Oh that's cute…well you'll probably 'do it' on your wedding night or whatever huh?"
"What do you mean?"
"Think about it Serena. He gave you really nice 'sleep wear', he's wants for both of you to 'wait' and he's taking you out for a romantic dinner tonight…well after last night…"
"Now, that I think about it, I did hear him talking to Andrew to see if he knew what kind of rings and other jewelry I liked…"
"See…what did I tell you. By the sounds of it, he wants you bad, and I mean in every good way 'bad'!" she began… "Now, you know what that means huh?"
"What?"
"It means that we need to make you look HOT for tonight, you never know. He might just propose tonight!"
After a few hours of looking around and buying things, Serena and Mina decided to go back to Mina's, so that she could try on things before Serena would see Darien.
"Hmmmm, maybe you should wear your hair down with that dress…"
"Are you crazy! Have you seen how long my hair is when it's not in 'meat balls'?" Serena shrieked
"Well I don't know!" maybe you could still have your 'meat balls' but…hmmm, have tiny ribbons to hold them together" Mina suggested
"Hmmm, ok." Serena began, looking at her watch "Oh no! I have to get back to Darien's…he'll be home soon!"
"Oh, ok. I'll drop you there…" Mina replied, grabbing her mum's car keys and racing after Serena
"Thanks Mina, your such a great friend" Serena thanked, getting out of the car
"I know I am…you two have a fun night ok. You'll look gorgeous, he'll love it!"
"Bye!"
"See ya Serena…" Mina shouted, driving into the horizon.
After seeing Mina off, Serena raced inside, up to the elevator and getting into Darien's apartment with the spare key he gave her earlier…quickly sorting out what to wear, and headed for the shower. While washing her hair, Serena heard a knock on the door of the ensuite…
"Yes" she called out
"It's me…I hoped you were home…"
"Home?" She asked
"Er…here…are you still fit for tonight?" Darien asked, concerned
"Yeah, of coarse…I can hardly wait!" she shouted excitedly, ringing the last water droplets out of her soaking blonde hair, when she heard the door creak open…
"Oh no you don't!" she said, slamming the door shut
"What! I just want to see you, I haven't stopped thinking about you since this morning" he pleaded
"That's sweet, and neither have i…but you can't see me until I'm ready…"
20 minutes later…and Darien was still standing outside of the ensuite, he was just about to sit down on the bed, when the door solely opened, and out standing gracefully in the doorway was Serena. Wearing her new hot pink dress, hanging loosely over her silky, white breasts and flowing down towards her knees – where the tiny diamonds sparkled in the light behind her. Her hair in cute little 'meat balls' with matching hot pink ribbons holding each of them, the ringlets waving around her jaw line…the make up lite and the lip-gloss shone brightly… as she gave a small smile Darien, stood silently…his mouth which had dropped slightly had now turned into a cheeky smile
"You, look absolutely gorgeous!" he said, walking over to her slowly, smelling the scent of vanilla as he kissed her neck
"Are you getting read now, or are you just going to stand there drooling?" she joked, breathing heavily as Darien kissed her
"Hmmmm, in a minute…" Darien mumbled, moving away slowly.
While Serena went to put her new shoes on, as Darien was getting ready, thinking that is was now her turn to gaze at his hansom figure, and walking out of the bedroom, wearing a black tuxedo, with a red corsage', his hair lightly gelled as he strode over to get his car keys
"Well, are you coming…or are you just going to stand there?" he remarked smartly, with a wink
"Well, if you didn't have to look so hot in that…" she replied, brushing pasted him and leaving the apartment
" I could say the same thing about you…" he said, as they walked to his car, hand in hand.
After about a 10-minute drive, they had finally reached their destination, and heading over to the dock where the cruise boat was
"Thank you, ad we'll keep good care of your boat when you're not around Mark…"
"I know you will Darien…have fun you two" he replied showing them the ay to his boat
"This is so exciting!" Serena said excitedly
"I know…here, let me help you my princess…" Darien replied, taking her hand, helping her up the wooden steps onto the boat
They walked slowly into the captains room, where a small table was set up with 2 sets of cutlery and plates, a vase with a single white rose was placed in the middle of the table… Darien removed the chair that was near the table, and carefully sat Serena down, after sitting down himself. The candles were flickering amongst the cool ocean breeze.
"This is so beautiful…" Serena whispered shyly, gazing around the room
"I know, Mark did a really great job…but, the beauty around this room, could never beat yours Serena" Darien replied, reaching across the table, and held her hand
After their 1st and 2nd coarse meals, Darien decided to put some soft music on, taking Serena's hand, beginning to sway gently, Serena placed her head upon his chest.
"Thank you for taking me out tonight…" she whispered
"It was my pleasure," he replied, leaning down to kiss her glossy lips. When Mark came back in…
"Um…excuse me… but would you like your deserts now or…"
"Deserts! Yes please!" Serena shouted excitedly, with a small grin upon her lips
"Serena…aahhhh, yeah that would be great!" Darien said as they sat back down
While they were eating their strawberry cheesecake and ice cream, Darien moved closer to Serena
"Serena…" he began "We've been together for almost 3 years now…and we both know that no-one can ever keep us apart, our love is…unbreakable"
"Oh, Darien…" Serena interrupted, placing her hand over his cheek
"Wait, let me finish…I've loved you ever since I saw you…when you threw that math's test in my face…I can't stop thinking about you, I can't live without you Serena…and when your not around, it feels like I can't breath unless you there…and when you are around, I feel intoxicated by the loving aura that surrounds you…" he began, placing one hand on her hand, while the other reaching into his jacket…
"Serena…will, will you…do me the honor of, becoming my wife…" opening a small black, to show a small silver ring, with two diamonds placed on top.
Serena sat there shocked for a moment, before years started dwelling in her eyes.
"I…I…" she stuttered, "I would love too!" Serena said, excitedly giving Darien a hug, with tears now running down her face
"Oh Serena… I love you so much…" she replied, taking the engagement ring out, and placing it around her small rig finger
After their segment of excitement at dinner…Darien and Serena decided to go for a stroll through the park before heading back to his apartment, at this moment the moon seemed to a lot more brighter then usual, the stars glistened amongst the dark sky, and hand in hand they walked…discussing about the former news
"So, did you have any idea that I was going to ask you?" Darien asked
"Well I didn't really this morning, but Mina was putting that sort of thing in my mind but I was shocked!"
"Oh, I wasn't sure, when you started crying, I was sort of getting nervous…" he replied, as they sat down on a small park bench
"Oh well, I was really happy…to be honest I've been waiting for you to propose on our 2 year anniversary"
" I was thinking about it…but, I thought this way was better." he said, holding Serena tight in his arms
"Darien…"
"Hmmm"
"What are we going to do abut Seiya?"
"I, I don't know…maybe I'll fight him" he joked
"No! You'll get hurt…what if we run away?"
"Serena, we can't do that…"
"Why not?" she asked, moving away slightly
"Why? Because all of our friends live here, not to mention your family"
"Oh…maybe we should get some help…" she suggested
"Yeah, I think that's a good idea…" he began "Do you want to head back home?"
"Yeah…it's getting a bit cooler…" she replied. As they started to walk back to Darien's car
Hey guys…pretty long chapter huh? So did you like that for a proposal or what? I think it could be a little more romantic, but that's my opinion!
Anyway… please keep reading and reviewing…all you…well fans I guess…keep my story going, so thank you! Love you all… Chrissy