Sorry it took so long to write! The weekend was hell, first I went shopping, where I spent 100 dollars! Yay, that was fun, then work, then sleep, church, and more work! I have been asked to be a manager at my work, which is awesome! I'll get more pay, and I have more control! I pretty much run the store when I work anyways, so they might as well make me a manager! Anyways, I'm not quite sure if that means I'll have more time for my stories or what, but either way I'll make time, just for you guys!
Chapter two: The New Life and Denial
Serena walked into the penthouse carrying her five-year-old daughter on one hip and the groceries on the other hip. "Well, Sweetie, what would you like to eat for supper?"
"Mac and cheese (hey, who doesn't like a little mac and cheese? Huh?), Mommy!" Rini yelled enthusiastically. "Mommy, when is daddy coming here with us?"
Serena bent down to Rini's level. Her daughter still didn't quite understand what was happening between her mommy and daddy. "Baby, you daddy isn't coming to live with us. But your going to spend the weekend with him, remember?"
"Okay, Mommy. Can I go watch cartoons?"
"Sure, Rini, and I'll make supper."
Serena watched sadly as her baby girl walked into the living room. She knew that Rini was trying to hide her pain. They were both hiding the pain of the divorce from each other. Serena was scared to show Rini the hurt, because she was trying to be strong.
Divorcing Darien was the hardest thing she'd ever done. The look on Darien's face when she told almost made her give in. But she had to stay strong for her child. Serena could tell that not seeing her parents together was mentally hurting her.
Serena couldn't remember the last time that she and Darien had been together. Their last anniversary they had exchanged gifts and then they both went to work.
It was hard to work at the Federal Bureau of Investigations. It's where they had met and fallen in love. Everything was great, they both worked mornings together and at night they were a regular couple. The day Darien proposed was one of the best days ever. The wedding day had been even better. For the honeymoon they had spent a week in Paris and a week in Berlin, followed by three days in London.
Next came Rini. When Serena told Darien that she was pregnant, he had jumped all over the house, yelling that he was going to be a dad. Then he had gotten out the black book of phone numbers they had and had called saying he was going to be a daddy.
She had taken almost 5 months off. After Rini was born, Serena took day shifts and Darien took night shifts to take care of her.
That's when all the problems started. It wasn't Rini's fault. It was that Serena and Darien didn't pay enough attention to each other.
One
day, Serena had even thought that Darien was cheating on her. After
Darien had gone to work, Serena was cleaning the house when she found
a paper bag from Victoria Secrets and had found a purple teddy in it.
When Darien got home, she had confronted him. He told her he had
missed her and had bought it hoping that they could be like they had
before Rini. That had torn them apart even more.
Serena's
thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the doorbell. She wiped
away tears that had escaped during her thoughts.
Opening the door, she was surprised to see Darien, the object of her thoughts, standing in the doorway.
"Hi," he said his voice just above a whisper.
Serena just stared for a moment; she had forgotten how good he looked in a black t-shirt and fancy black pants. Finally she found her voice, "Hi, back. Um… so… what are you doing her?"
"I just came to see Rini… and you. I know that I have Rini for the weekend, but I really missed her. Can I see her?"
"Of course. She's your daughter, too. You can see her anytime; you don't have to wait for your time with her. Come on in." Serena answered as she led him into the house.
"Daddy!" Rini yelled, launching herself into Darien's arms.
Serena turned her face, as Darien hugged his daughter. Tears burned her eyes, but she blinked them back.
"What are you doing here, Daddy? Mommy said that you weren't going to live with us here." Rini asked as Darien put her down.
Bending to her level, Darien answered, "I'm not, Princess, I'm just here to see you. I missed you."
"I missed you, too, Daddy." Rini said as she gave Darien another hug. "I love you."
"I love you, too, Princess."
Serena walked out of the room as tears fell from her eyes. "How could I be so stupid? I don't know what I want anymore. What am I doing?" She whispered to herself. "Get a hold on yourself. You're an FBI agent, be tough. It's for the best."
"Serena?" Darien said.
Hearing Darien's voice, Serena jumped and wiped away the tears. "Darien, I didn't hear you come in."
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, why?"
"I was just worried when you left the room. I've missed you, too, Serena. God, I've missed you so much. The house is so empty without you and Rini there."
"Darien, please don't, it's for the best."
"Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself?"
"Darien, don't!" Serena said trying to calm down. "Why don't you take Rini and go do something with her. She really misses you."
"Fine, whatever." Darien turned as he walked out of the room, leaving Serena to her thoughts and tears.
So was it good? How about long? Read and Review, it's the kind thing to do! Yay that rhymed!
