Chapter 30 Forget it
(Serena P.O.V.)
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. My heart was pounding in my chest wildly. Not knowing where I was going, I tripped over the big solid rock that laid in my path. I fell down and hit my head on the rock. Blood oozed down my forehead. Nothing mattered right now. I kept running, running from everything, my past my present and also my future.
Suddenly I felt dizzy and wanted to reach the house before I faint in this unknown place. I saw the glimpse of the house. Every step took a lot of amount of energy, energy that I didn't posses. I dragged my feet like they were made out of bricks. Everything was blurry, it was like going on the merry go round. I fell down and felt the soft wisps of grass on my legs. The last thing I heard was a curdling scream, realizing it was from me. Then everything went black.
I slowly opened my eyes, they felt like they were stitched closed. 17 pair of eyes were staring at me, I've never seen so many people in one room before. Grandpa Henry, Grandma Jose, Grandpa (Darien's), Irene, Ken, Maya, Seiya, Yaten, Taiki, Beryl, a very disheveled Darien and people who were there I was shocked to see: Ami, Rei, Lita, Mina, Andrew and Rita with a little bulging belly. If I didn't know any better I think she was pregnant. Time to play a trick.
"Where am I? Who am I?" I asked all these questions. I guess I took them by surprise because they all looked at me with horrific expression.
"Don't you remember us Serena," Mina said softly.
"Who's Serena I have to get out of here," I said shaking violently but dizziness hit me like a wave.
"Calm down Serena we'll help you," Lita said coming to help me.
"What part of you don't understand that my name is not Serena LET GO OF ME," I said shouting on my best friend. She took a step back with fear in her eyes. I turn my back from everybody, I couldn't go through with this I think it was fun till it lasted. I let out a giggle and that giggle turned into laughter. I turned around and gave them a smile.
"Gotcha," I said clutching on to my stomach. It was just too damn priceless.
"You should have seen your guys faces I couldn't find a better moment than this," I said as another round of giggles escaped my mouth. All of sudden I was hit by a pillow and saw who was my attacker none other than Rei.
"We were worried sick about you and you play this dirty stunt," Rei said fuming but I could see the relief in her eyes.
"I'm sorry forgive me," I said hugging her closely.
I started to smile, Andrew being a father, he'll be a great father. He was to me all these years.
"Oh Andrew I'm so happy for you, you lucky rascal," I said sitting on the bed from being a little dizzy. My whole body hurt from the pain.
"There, there Serena you had your fun now don't ever give us a scare like that," Grandma Jose said trying to make as comfortable she could.
"I won't Grandma," I said hugging her tightly until she relaxed and realized that I was truly okay.
"What happened?" I asked, searching answers in people's faces.
"You hit your head on something and fainted right in the middle of the garden," said Grandpa relieved that I was okay.
"Beryl was the one who found you and called for help," Irene said reluctantly.
"You were unconscious for 2 days," someone said but totally ignoring them I was in my own thoughts.
BERYL, B-E-R-Y-L saved my life. How ironic when I thought she was one conniving little bitch.
"Thank you Beryl I really owe you one," I said for the first time ever I smiled genuinely at Beryl.
"It was my pleasure," she said blushing by all the attention everybody was giving her. Maybe she wasn't that bad after all.
"How did you guys get here?" I asked my girlfriends.
"There's something called airplane meatball head and besides we were going to give you a surprise but you were the one who gave us a heart attack," Rei said annoyed, but deep inside I knew she was relieved that I was okay.
"What she's trying to say is that we missed you and it was no fun without you in New York," Mina said smiling radiantly.
"True there's no fun party without me," I said laughing gaily.
"Also I had no one to cook for after you left and I brought your favorite homemade chocolate chip cookies," Lita said taking them out of her bag. I eyed them hungrily and my stomach growled just in time.
"You just know when to feed me Lita," I said snatching the cookies hungrily.
"And I didn't have no one to bore with my lectures," Ami said.
"Aw you guys I missed you guys, Group hug," I said still with my mouthful with those delicious cookies.
We all hugged tightly like this was the last one.
"Your killing the patient here," I said squeaking jokingly. They finally let go of me satisfied that I was actually all right.
"Everybody out, Serena needs her rest," Grandma Jose said.
Suddenly my eyes clashed with a certain midnight blue. They held so much intensity that I was taken aback. I could see the agony and the desperation in those beautiful pools of midnight blue. It was now or never. Everybody was leaving one by one giving hugs and kisses.
"Can Irene and Ken stay for awhile," I said quietly. It was not a question but a statement.
Everybody looked confused but didn't question my request. Only he knew what I was going to do but I didn't dare look at him fear of what his reaction would be. They both sat down on the metal chair each on my bedside.
"What is it dear," she asked kindly.
"Um.." I was stuttering along the way.
"Go on Serena," Ken said encouragingly.
"You know the reason why I'm actually here?" I said clutching on to the bedspread till my knuckles went white. Words were hard to form, it was hard to make actual sense without looking like an idiot.
"You hit you're head on something," Irene said looking at me confusedly.
"No the reason why I'm here in England," I said slowly.
"For your paintings," she said trying to figure out what was I leading to.
"No it wasn't for my paintings it was so that you could accept Beryl as Darien's fiancé or going to be his wife," I said sighing. I think I'm going to hallucinate any moment now.
"So was this all a trick all this hitting your head on a rock was that all just so that Beryl could rescue you and we all think that she was some sort of saint," Ken said sounding totally outraged. I was totally shocked by this outburst.
"No, Believe me this wasn't it just happened so unexpectedly and I was going to tell you guys sooner but I just didn't got the chance to explain things," I said trying to make them believe me.
Irene who hadn't said anything during my outburst said something that knocked the wind out of me.
"You love him don't you?" it was just a simple question but why did my throat felt parched. It took me a long time to answer and even then my voice came out hoarse.
"No I don't".
"Why are you lying to us Serena and to yourself," Irene said looking hurt. Hot tears rolled down my cheeks making my headache hurt even more.
"Don't you think I know that, I have to live with this everyday of my life," I said looking at the ceiling leaving wet stains on my pillow.
"Why can't you just tell him?" Ken said sorrowfully.
"Believe me it's easier saying it them actually going thought with it," I said.
"But why Beryl?" Irene asked disbelieved.
"Don't you see he's happy with her," isn't that what's important in the end," I said desperately trying to convince them. I know it's too late to pick up my shattered heart but I'm going to move on. Heck that's how life works in the real world doesn't it?
"Fine Serena," Ken said quietly.
"Thank you for understanding," I said trying to give them a big hug but I couldn't do it with my state.
"He loves you Serena even if he doesn't know it," Irene said tearfully.
"I wish you were right Irene but we both know he's given up his heart much long ago before I even came in the picture," I said trying to say the whole sentence without totally loosing control of the situation.
"You'll always have a place in our hearts Serena," Irene said hugging me closely. I couldn't help it but I started bawling like a little child who lost her favorite doll in the storm.
"Thanks but I like to be alone right now," I said sniffling.
They left me in my own thoughts. I didn't know how much time I spend in the small room but I felt like I couldn't breath. I couldn't stand being in this room. I have to get out of this room before I go utterly mad. I spotted a wheelchair a little far from my bed.
It took me ten minutes just to get up not letting dizziness overpower me. I felt the cold tiles under my feet. They felt calm and soothing to me heated skin. I try to get to the wheelchair but I couldn't everything was so blurry. I almost fell down if those strong pair of arms wouldn't have held me in their embrace.
"What are you doing out of bed?" he said with annoyance.
"I was getting fresh air is that too much to ask?" matching his voice with the same annoyance.
"Let me help you," he said gently this time.
"I don't need help," I said not lighting my tone.
"Fine," he said letting me go, another dizzy attack hit me. He held me again in his hold.
"Are you sure," he said smirking.
"Fine." I said biting back my anger. I didn't dare look him in the face. He steadied me and helped me in the wheelchair.
"Why you here Darien?" I asked without thinking.
"To apologize," he said seriously.
"For what?" I asked but I knew exactly what he was talking about. That was what that got me in the wheelchair in the first place.
"The pond," he said hesitantly.
"I don't remember any pond all I remember was tripping on a rock," I said confusedly. Deep down I knew everything, everything, like how we clung on to each other while we shared that kiss.
"Forget it," he said smiling cautiously.
COWARD! You kissed me in front of that stupid pond. I wanted to yell it out but couldn't so I bit back my tongue.
"Can you open that drawer it has my mp3 in it," I said trying to change the subject.
"Sure," he said awkwardly, he opened it and gave it to me.
"Can you take me to the garden?" I asked sweetly.
"Okay," he said and wheeled me out to the gardens. How the wind teased my hair gently. All of a sudden I didn't feel sick. I got off the wheelchair. It was hard at first but then I got used to the dizziness. I started twirling around but it felt exhilarating.
"Darien look I can move," I said laughing dancing to my music. He just looked at me with bewilderment.
"What?" I asked stopping for a minute.
"Your unbelievable," he said smiling gaily.
"I know," I said winking at him.
"Dance with me Darien?" I said.
"No! its freaking 11:30 in the night and you have totally lost your mind," he said shaking his head.
"Maybe Mr. Shields is afraid that he's going to mess up and fall on his ass," I said smirking.
"Is that a challenge Ms. Moon," he said with a amusing tone.
"I guess it is, are you afraid," I said crossing my arms together.
"Mr. Shield never backs down a challenge," he said huskily in my ear leaving me speechless.
Just then my favorite song came on, Sway by Michael Buble.
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
We swayed to the music trying to top each other but in the end we just end up laughing.
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
The moon shone perfectly, no one spoke you could only hear the clicking on the sidewalk
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go weak
He had a firm hand behind my small back making me feel all tingle inside. Man he was good, unbelievable good.
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
He twirled me around making me feel like a princess like I was only his and he was only mine. I wish this would never end but like they said good things have to come to an end.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go weak
I could just kiss him right now but something held me back. He just looked so handsome with his black hair floating in the wind.
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
You know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
The song ended to my disappointment. At least I have this to remember us by.
"You dance well," I said backing away, trying not to loose my balance.
"You too," he said clearing his throat.
"I should go and get some sleep," I said turning to leave for my room.
"Serena," that's all he had to say to make me stop in my tracks. He came from behind me and hugged me like he was going to loose me forever. If you actually think about it I'm going to loose him forever, I couldn't help but tear up.
"I'm so glad that you're okay," he said whispering in my ear and kiss my hair gently.
I turned around to tell him to stop before it's to late.
"Darien…" I started but couldn't go on, his stare was so intense that I was even afraid to speak.
We stared at each other for awhile searching for something, and then everything made sense when he laid his lips gently onto mine. It was a fluttery kiss and this time there was no running, no screaming just passion. The kiss started to really heat things up. One thing led to another. He carried me to my room.
We both forgot that we Serena or Darien, all we knew that we were 2 lovers expressing their love for each other. The night was filled with unrequited passion.
I woke up slowly feeling giddy for some reason, but then I felt a pair of arms around my waist. It was Darien's and he was buck naked under the sheets. Oh my gosh I'm naked too. What the hell happened last night. Soon my brain started ticking away and last nights thoughts started playing in my head. I screamed at the top of my lungs.
Darien stirred and woke up slowly.
"What the hell's going on?" he said rubbing his eyes.
"I… ugh you… I mean us," I said stuttering, covering myself as much as possible with the sheets.
"Holy Fuck," he said running his hands through his hair giving me full view of his hard abs.
"I.. Um," I said, still in shock, I couldn't get the words out of my mouth.
"This never happened," he said putting on his pants. He was just shaking his head like a maniac.
"What!" I said with bewilderment. How can he say that when every touch and feel felt god damn real. When his every touch was engraved on my soul.
"You heard me Serena," he said coldly, now fully dressed.
"So what was this?" I asked as tears pricked at the back of my eyes.
"Nothing, you know I love Beryl and you may like Seiya it would be just foolish just to throw our relationships for this one night stand," he said it like it was some sort of business deal that we just finished.
ONE NIGHT STAND! How could he! That bastard after all I did for him even get my heart broken in the process. You know what I'm done and over with this shit!
"Yea, you're right Darien this meant nothing, heck I don't even remember what happened last night," I said my back towards him so he won't see the silent tears that burned down my cheeks. "And besides you should be filled with happiness anyways I talked to Irene and Ken and they said they would love it if Beryl would join the family, so Darien my friend, my work is done I could go home now,"
"Serena…" he said slowly but I cut him off.
"Forget it," I said picking up my scattered clothes I quickly ran to the bathroom door shutting the door behind me not waiting for what his reaction might be.
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