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Sneaky

Chapter Two

By: Rena Rose

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"Wow, this is so beautiful! How did you find this place?" Serena asked all amazed. "I see you like it. Actually, my grand-son's friend owns this place. Her name is Lita Green." He said smiling at her. 'What a beauty' He thought. "Lita Green." She said. "Well she has a great place. I hope I'm not under dressed." Serena said looking at her plain black cocktail dress. "No no, you look fine. Beautiful actually. You're the most beautiful women here." He said leading her to the counter. "A table for two please. We have..." He started to saw. "Of course Mr. Newman, follow me." Said the waitress.

Once they got to their table, Thomas took her seat and helped her sit down. "Well thank you good sir." She said with a little laugh. "Well you're than welcome my lady." He said smiling. "So what do you want to order?" He asked. Serena opened her menu, and then said." Well the spaghetti and meatballs sounds good. Maybe I'll add the garlic bread to that." She said. 'And maybe that will keep him from kissing me tonight" She thought.

"Excuse me Mr. Newman, are you and your lovely date ready to order." The waiter said. "Yes, this beautiful woman over here will have the spaghetti and meatballs, with garlic bread, and I'll have the same thing." He said with a smile. "Perfect, what would you two like to drink?" The waiter asked again. "Your finest champagne please no matter what the cost." He told the waiter giving him a tip. "Yes sir." The waiter said then left.

"You really know how to treat a woman." Serena told Thomas. "Only the ones I really like." He said trying to flirt. "Oh is that right" She smiled. Thomas just smiled. "So, my dear, what do you do for living?" She asked. Serena looked at him in the eye. "I don't have a job at the moment. I'm looking, but nothing is coming up." She started to look disappointed. "I need to pay my rent, if I don't find a job in less then a week, I'll get kicked out." She continued.

"Kicked out! That's terrible." He said. Serena nodded. "Yeah, I'm not from here, so I don't have any friends yet, I come from Texas." Serena told him. "Wow, that's impressive." He said.

"Your food is now ready Mr. Newman." The waiter said coming back with the food. "Yum...it smells really good." Serena pointed out. Thomas nodded; taking a bit into is food. "This is REALLY good!" Serena told him. "Yeah it is," He said eating.

After there meal, they drank, and toasted to dessert. Thomas decided to bring back the subject they where talking about before their supper arrived. "So Serena, tell me more about your living arrangements." He asked her. Serena smiled, and knew her plan was working great. "Well like I said, if I don't find a job soon, I'll loose my place." She said. "Well how about you come live with me. I mean it's the least I can do." He told her. "What...nono, I can't accept that." Serena said. "Yes you can and you will, no more discussing about it." He said strictly.

"Here you are Mr. Newman." The waiter said giving him the check. Thomas nodded, and walked over to Serena, and helped her out of her chair. He took her hand and led her to the limo. "Now that's what I call a fun night. I really enjoyed myself with you. Thank you for everything." She said. "Your welcome." Thomas said.

"Driver to the mansion please." Thomas ordered him. "Wait, I have to get dropped off first" Serena told him. "Yes, at my place. You're staying with me now. Once you get to 'our' place, I will send a few servants to get your things." Thomas told her. "You really are a sweetheart." Serena whispered.

"I hope your grandson like's me! He seems like a really nice young man." She exclaimed. "Oh he will. If I know Darien, he will be pleased to know that I found someone to make me happy." He smiled. Once the driver pulled up at the Newman mansion, Serena knew she would get his money. She had no doubt in her mind. Now the next hard part was for the old man to propose to her. She had to find out everything about him.

When they got out of the car, Thomas led her to the door. Once we get in, I'll get Darien to help you find your way to your new room." He told her. Serena nodded and smiled.

"Grand-father! How was your dat...?" He started until her saw Serena walk in. Serena smiled at him. "Everything went perfect my dear boy. But I'm really tired, can you show Serena to her new room please. Let her have the room next to yours in the west wing. I want you two to get to know each other." He explained. Darien nodded as his grand-father went upstairs.

"Your grand-father really loves you, you know." Serena said. "You and I will get along just fine." Darien looked at her with discuss. "I know what you're trying to do. You want my grand-fathers money. Well you know what; I won't let you take it." He said. "What? I don't know what you're talking about. You don't even know me. "Yeah I don't, but why did you suddenly decide to spend the night here. If you where really into my grand-father, you would at least take your time with him." He told her.

"Oh yeah...your grand-father didn't tell you...I'm not spending the night here. I'm living here." She told him in satisfaction. Darien was speechless. He didn't know what to say. "This isn't over" he said, walking upstairs. Serena then followed him. 'I really got to find a way to make Darien like me...but what?' She thought on her way up. "Here he said pointing at the door.

Before Serena went in she had to make Darien at least think about her innocence. "Darien, I don't know what you think about me, but I just want you to know that I wanted forever to find a man like your grand-father. But if you don't like it I guess I'll give him up, but at least give me a chance." She asked him with an innocent sad puppy look.

Darien decided that it was a good idea. "Okay. I guess I can grant that. My grand-father has an important business trip next month. That will give me plenty of time to decide if I like you." He said leaving her alone.

"Thanks Darien. It means a lot to me. And I know it will mean a lot to your grand-father." She said walking into her new room.

Darien didn't know what to think about her. If she was a gold digger, she was a VERY good actress. When she was telling him how to give her a chance, it almost made him want her to stay here. He knew he had to watch his back. Not only would his grand-father get hurt, but he as well.

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