MEMORIES OF HIM
By: Angel Serenity 21
I do not own Sailor Moon but this story is mine. ; on with the story…
Chapter 3: Destiny Unfolds…
Seiya is still holding Serena's hand and she was blushing. She bowed down her face to hide her reddened face. She felt uncomfortable and thank goodness he noticed it. He immediately dropped her hand and blushed too at his quick action on her.
"Umm, do you want to go inside?" she asked, still trying to be nice even though they are in awkward situation.
"No, its not necessary. Besides, I still have to knock several doors." He flashed his biggest smile hoping it will change the impression he accidentally made on her. 'Can she blame me? I didn't know that she was that beautiful' he said to himself.
"Okay, good luck!" she said as she quickly closed the door.
"Thanks!" as he let the door close in front of him.
'Phew, that was close.' He took his mobile phone and dials some numbers.
- Hello! - An older and serious voice greeted on the other line.
- It's me Seiya. I found her. –
- Really? How is she? – The guy asked, concerned was evident on his voice.
- She's doing fine. – He answered. 'Not to mention very beautiful.'
- I'm glad to hear that. Just continue to watch her every move – he commanded. Relief was obvious on his voice.
- Yes sir. – He was about to hang up when…
- Oh, by the way, Seiya –
- Yes? –
- Check your account it's already there. –
- Okay. Thank you, sir. –
Now, both of them hang up the phone.
It was a beautiful Sunday morning. The sky is high and birds everywhere are chirping. This is the perfect time for family bonding, malling with friends, and strolling with your special someone in the park.
"What a nice morning!" Serena said as she looked up in the sky and raises her hand to protect her eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. 'I forgot to bring my eyeglass.'
Since it was a beautiful morning, she decided to take a stroll in the park to have some bonding with nature and to breathe some fresh air like what her doctor advised to her. Actually, she loves nature. This is the trait she inherited from her mother. She saw an ice cream stand nearby and she smiled.
'I think it's time for me to pamper myself.'
She ran towards it and saw lots of children are already in line.
'I think I'm going to like this.'
She waited patiently for her turn. Children on the line are staring at her. 'Maybe they are wondering what I am doing here.'
A cute little girl approached her and asked, "Miss, are you going to buy an ice cream for your daughter?"
"Silly Marie! She is too young to have a baby." Her friend contradicts her while eyeing Serena from head to toe.
Serena smiled.
"Marie. Is that your name?" she asked. The cute little girl nodded. She kneeled beside Marie.
"Actually Marie, I'm going to buy myself an ice cream because I'm craving for it. By the way, I'm Serena. Do you want me to treat you?" she asked.
"No thanks Serena. My mom gave me money to buy an ice cream. She treated me." The little girl boasted.
Serena's eyes became cloudy and she gave the girl a sweet, sad smile.
"Lucky for you, Marie. You have a kind mother. Look Marie, it's your turn now!" Serena excitedly said as she watched Marie hurriedly get her ice cream.
Marie waved good bye to her and ran to meet her mother. She waved back and smiled. She noticed that all children are gone and it was her turn.
"Double Dutch, please" she said to the ice cream man.
"Make that two." A guy said behind her.
She turned around and very surprised to see who the guy was.
It was a habit for Darien to go to park especially on Sunday. He loves the ambiance he gets from there. But this Sunday is different because it was his birthday and he gets the feeling that something special will happen in this day.
As he was strolling in the park, he saw someone very special to him. His heart skipped a beat and muttered silently.
"Serena…"
He saw her running towards the ice cream stand and get herself in line/
'She's like a little girl…'
He followed her every move and he was delighted to see that she loves children
'I wonder what she's saying to them…'
He saw that the little girl she's talking with awhile ago is waving goodbye to her.
"Now, it's my chance."
He walked towards the ice cream stand and stood behind her.
"Double Dutch, please." She said.
"Make that two." He said.
She turned around and very surprised to see him.
"Darien!"
"Serena!"
"Here are your ice creams." The ice cream man said as he gave them their ice creams. Serena took her wallet to pay her ice cream but Darien beat her for it.
"No need Serena. I'm not letting a lady pay for such bills." He gave the money to the guy.
"Oh, okay. Thanks." She hesitantly said.
They walked together and they watched children running and playing in the playground. He saw bench nearby and he invited her to take a seat. As soon as they were seated, Serena asked him.
"Why did you treat me Darien? I still owe you one, remember? When you took care of me in the hospital." She immediately reminded him.
"I'm going to asked for that later." He smiled sheepishly.
"Later?"
"Yes later, I treated you because it's my birthday." He said
"Why you didn't tell me later? Happy Birthday!" She greeted and then she
embraced him.
Both of them were surprised of what she did. She immediately removed her arms and blushed. Darien just smiled.
"Thanks for the gift, I love it." He said smiling while looking at Serena who's blushing furiously.
"Ah… Eh… I'm glad you loved it." She didn't know what to say.
Darien decided to change the topic to put Serena at ease.
"What are you doing here in the park, Serena?"
"My doctor advised me to have a walk here and breathe some fresh air."
"Oh, I see. That's why this is the first time I saw you here."
"Why, are you always here?"
"Yes, I love strolling in the park. I love to see people enjoying eating, laughing and having fun. You'll see different people here in the park."
"Darien, what are you doing here in your birthday? Aren't you not going to celebrate it with your family and friends?" she asked curiously
"I don't have a family anymore. I was the only child. My parents died in a car accident and it was happened when I'm seven years old and I'm the only survivor. I don't know if I should be thankful that I'm alive. After all the pain and problems I experienced I just wish that I'm dead." He said seriously.
Serena was shocked at his revelation. 'I am not the only one who has a painful past…' she suddenly realized.
"I grew up in an orphanage. That place is a hell. I experienced all the pain there from physical to emotional. That time, I wish that the earth would open up and swallowed me. I'm thankful when I turned 17 because they released me to live on my own…" he didn't notice that he was crying. All the memories flashback to him.
Serena on the other hand, wanted to reach for him. She wanted to share with his pain but she stopped herself.
He continues with his story. "I worked hard to earn money for my schooling. I worked as a salesman. I used my charm to sell items. My employer loves me for that." He laughed as he remembers that time.
"I really wanted to be a doctor. But that course is very expensive. So I decided to get a double work. I believed that my lack of money is not a hindrance for me to achieve my goal in life. I stopped schooling for a year and I got a 2nd job. I worked as a bus boy in a restaurant by night and in the morning, I am a salesman. It's really hard. I just slept for four hours. Even though it is hard, I'm still happy because I know that after these sacrifices, I will be able to achieve my dream of becoming a doctor. Then one day, I got sick. I thought all my earned money will be spent in my hospitalization but thank God for my best friend, Motoki, who lent me money so that not all my money will be spent there. After I got well, I received a letter from a lawyer, inviting me to his office. It's about the will of my parents. I don't know if I should believe in that because if that is true, why did they let me live in an orphanage? But curiosity overcomes me, so I decided to go. The lawyer explained to me everything and gave me the testament. I inherited all their wealth. After I received the money, I stopped from working and pursue my study of becoming a doctor." He looked at her and realized that she was crying.
"I'm sorry for what happened to you. I'm so selfish to think that I am the only one who had a hard life."
Darien was surprised at her reaction. He was touched at her emotions.
Serena is so ashamed of herself. Here she was still affected of her past while Darien managed to be strong in order to live a harmonious life. She looked at him with admiration.
'What a fine man. Michiru is lucky to have him.' She thought sadly.
Darien wiped her tears and said, "Don't cry, Serena. All of us have a ghost. We should face it and if you're going to face your ghost don't be afraid because I'm here. Together, we're going to face your ghost." He softly said as he caressed her cheeks.
"I love you." This came from Serena. She gasped because she had admitted what she felt for him.
Darien smiled and said seriously, "I love you more…"
Time stood still for the two as Darien lifted her face to kiss her softly on the lips.
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Author's note:
Hello everyone! Hope you love this chapter. ;) Please write me a review, please, please, please. I have a surprised to all of you…
Tadah!
My preview of my next chapter!
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Preview of the next chapter:
Michiru is flipping the pages of the book that she borrowed from Darien. She was happy because she found a man who has the same interest as hers. 'I found my soul mate.' She thought dreamily. She decided to call Darien so she gets up to get her mobile phone. She noticed that something fall from Darien's book.
A photograph…
A photograph of beautiful woman and a handsome man. They looked like a very happy couple. She stared at the woman in the picture.
'She looks familiar… Why her face is being crossed out?' she wondered.
She flips the picture and she read aloud the written message.
Lord Dennis Shields and his mistress Angelina Andrews
'Wait a minute, Andrews? That is Serena's middle name. Now I know. She is Serena's mom. That's why she looks familiar to me. But what is the connection between Serena's mom and Darien's dad? Could it be?" She gasped as realization hit her.