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Second Chances
Chapter 2
Serena walked into her house, followed by her friend Mandi as she turned looking at all the toys thrown every where, the dishes that were pilled up in the sink, and Rini and Jamie sitting watching TV while Shanece slept on the couch.
Mandi looked at the sight in front of her seeing what Serena walked into every night after work and turned to her friend asking "I don't get it Serena why do you pay that girl so much". Serena turned to her friend knowing she heard this to much, she told her "don't start Mandi". Then turning to Rini and Jamie she said "bed now" as she walked over and turned off the TV.
Rini and Jamie quickly got up and headed for there room as Serena asked "did you do your homework". Rini turned back saying "yes mommy" Then she asked them again "is your room clean cause it's obvious down here is a total disaster" Jamie turned to her saying "yes mommy".
Serena smiled up at her kids as she told them "okay I'll be up in a minute to tuck you in". They both said good night to Mandi and then ran up the stairs.
Mandi turned to Serena with a smile as she said "you have two great kids Serena, it's too bad you can't spend more time with them". Serena looked over to her as she said back "yeah so do I".
Serena walked over to the couch as she shook Shanece telling her to wake up just like most other nights.
Shanece woke up startled as she told her "oh Mrs. Terrington your home I'm sorry I must have dozed off for a minute". Serena looked at her as she said "yeah I know…I know all about it".
Shanece quickly tried to change the subject telling Serena "that letter on the kitchen table" Serena looked at her puzzled as she asked "yeah what about it". Shanece continued on telling her "when I was inside cooking before Rini and Jamie got into it while I wasn't looking I'm sorry I should have been watching them more carefully".
Serena knew very well Rini and Jamie would never go through her mail as she told Shanece "oh that's alright". Then handed her $240 and showed her to the door as she said with a smile "I'll see you tomorrow then" Shanece smiled back saying "yes tomorrow bye" as she walked out with Serena slamming the door shut behind her.
Afterwards Serena went upstairs to tuck the kids in as she put the covers over Rini she asked her "did you brush your teeth". Rini answered back "yes mommy" as Serena kissed her on the forehead and walked over to Jamie's bed. Putting on his covers she asked him "did you say your prayers". Jamie nodded his head yes as Serena kissed him on the forehead then walked off to shut the light; but first she turned to her children and asked them "hey guys did you open up one of my letters I won't be mad if you did".
Both kids shook there heads saying "no mommy". Serena smiled at her two beautiful children as she told them "I didn't think so goodnight I love you" as she turned off the light and closed the door behind her.
She went back downstairs where her friend Mandi was waiting for her as she told her "they didn't open the letter". Mandi looked at her friend with a concerned face as she told her "I didn't think they did" Serena looked at her as she said back "me neither".
Serena walked over to the table and picked up the letter marked NYU as she opened it saying "I don't have time to go to this thing" as she put a check in the no box.
Mandi looked at her friend telling her "Serena why don't you go, it'll be good for you to get away".
Serena looked at her friend as she said "it's not worth it Mandi I haven't heard from any of those people in over ten years except an occasional Christmas card and I haven't gotten one in over eight years. Mandi sighed "okay" then bent down to help Serena clean up all the toys.
After they were finished Serena walked over to the kitchen to wash the dishes as Mandi saw the flashing light on the answering machine, she told her "hey Serena you have messages do you want me to play them for you". Serena yelled back "yeah please Mandi" as the tape recording sounded you have three messages message one:
Hi Mrs. Terrington this is Scott Kelley's mom. I'm calling to possibly set up a play date for Scott and Jamie give me a call at 468-5555oh and if Rini wants she can come too.
Message two:
Hello Mrs. Terrington this is Donald Sing from CHT please give me a call at 345-7777
Serena laughed as she asked "where do these people get my number" Mandi laughed back telling her "I know what you mean"
Message three:
Hey Serena, wow this is kind of weird it's been a long time well I guess I should start by saying hi this is Darien.
Serena dropped the plate she was washing with a loud crash and ran to the answering machine as the message continued
It's been ten years I think it has to be around there I just got this invitation to the Alumni Reunion at NYU. I was just thinking about you and how much fun I had with you in my life. I can't help but wonder what you've been doing with yourself are you as beautiful as I remember or even more beautiful now did you get married but most important are you happy. I miss seeing that smile of yours call me (614)382-4443 I hope to talk to you soon bye
End of new messages.
Mandi turned looking over at Serena asking "who was that". Serena shook away the shock of hearing Darien's voice again as she told her "my old college roommate".
Mandi looked at her and noticed the soft tone in her voice as she told her "the same day you get that letter your old college roommate calls this is destiny you have to go Serena".
Serena walked away to go back to doing the dishes as she told her "oh and do what brag about how great my job is, how wonderful my husband is".
Mandi quickly cut her off telling her "no but you can brag about how great your kids are; and besides you'll get to see him again and it sounds like he really wants to see you too".
Serena looked up at her friend as she asked "you think so". Mandi shook her head saying "definitely". As Serena gave in and erased the check mark in the no box and put it in the yes box.
Mandi turned to her and then asked "do you have a picture of him". Serena quickly said no but then thought about it for a moment and turned to Mandi telling her "oh wait yes I do follow me".
They went down to the basement and in a little corner covered in cobwebs were some old boxes. Serena looked till she found the box that was marked college then opened it and took out a picture that was in a blue frame with a little green edging on it that had her and Darien sitting by a tree with his arms wrapped around her. She looked at the picture closely as she found a card stuck to the back of it as she read it aloud.
To Serena,
I know that where not family but to me you are. The last few months have
probably been the best months of my life if you ever need anything I'm here
we'll be friends forever Merry Christmas.
Mandi looked at Serena as she told her "wow it sounds like you two were really close. Serena just smiled at her as she said "the closest". She turned to look down at the picture as she remembered back.
flashback
It was the night of the homecoming dance that she dragged Darien to. She ended up standing in a corner alone until Darien walked over and asked her "would you care to dance". Serena smiled up at him as she said "I thought you didn't dance". Darien smiled back to her and said "I'll make an exception". Then they walked to the dance floor and slow danced as she slowly rested her head on his shoulder.
end flashback
Serena turned to her friend as she asked "hey Mandi do you still remember that number".
Darien walked into his condo taking off his shoes, jacket and tie then walking over to mix himself a martini. He looked over to notice he had messages. Sitting down to relax he let the recorder play.
You have two new messages, message 1
Hi Darien it's Sandra I miss you so much, I need you, I'm sorry what ever I did to make you mad I'll make it up to you I promise, I miss you, I love you, I know we can make this work, please call me, I love you call me bye.
Message 2
Hi Darien its Serena it was really nice hearing from you today it sounds like you're still the same- sweetest guy I ever met. It's hard to believe it's been ten years all I know is that I've thought about you every day for ten years, where has the time gone. I'd really love to see you again hopefully soon. Darien I…Darien I really want to see you, your still probably one of my bestfriends. I hope to talk to you soon, you have the number bye.
End of new messages
Darien put down his martini then reached in his brief case and took out the letter. He quickly whites out the no box and puts a check in the yes box.
One week later was the reunion Serena walked into the room where she heard the music blasting and crowds of people all gathered together.
She walked up to a table where she signed in and then was given a badge to wear that had a picture of her from ten years ago that read hi I'm Serena remember me. She looked at the picture as she laughed remembering what she looked like before she had two kids.
Then finally made her way to the crowds of people, where she ran into people she didn't remember but just her luck they remembered her and of course she ran into people she would rather not remember.
The whole time she just kept hoping nobody would ask her about her job, her husband, or where she got her dress.
She was too humiliated to admit she got it off a clearance rack at Walmart although she did look incredible in it.
She walked around feeling very awkward asking her self why did I come here? As she just hoped to see a familiar face mostly Darien's.
Darien walked into the room all covered with decorations and people making idol small talk as he wondered what am I doing here maybe this was a mistake this was another life time ago he thought as he walked in the room looking around for a familiar face as he asked himself what if she doesn't like what she sees or worse what if somebody else recognizes him what then?
Serena saw Amanda and Brooke two of the girls she had roomed with her senior year. As Amanda, who hadn't changed at all saw her and screamed out into the crowd "oh my god Serena it is you" and walked over giving her a big hug. Brooke walked up behind them telling Serena "you look great" Serena just smiled glad to see two familiar faces and said back "so do you".
Then the moment she had regretted came Amanda turned asking her "so what have you been doing with yourself. Serena started to stutter out "oh I umm" Brooke turned asking her "where do you work" Serena thought trying to think of a good answer but all she came out with was "oh I uh" Then they both turned asking her "are you married".
At this point Serena felt like crawling into a hole and dying of the humiliation she was about to go through. She was about to answer them but then saw him standing across the room from her.
He looked exactly the same as he did ten years ago same dark black hair, beautiful blue eyes, and that great smile that could just melt a girls heart.
That was when he looked up and noticed her.
For a moment it felt like the whole crowd hushed as they both walked to each other not having the slightest clue what they'll say in about three seconds. They could turn and walk the other way or stop and talk to someone else but neither of them wanted too. They came all this way for one reason and one reason only to see each other.
End Chapter 2
Author's note: I hoped you all liked chapter two. Please read and review and stay tuned for chapter 3 to find out what will happen next. Thank you Mars Light!