Whoops! Trouble in Paradise…
7:30 a.m. Tuscany, Italy
(Serena P.O.V.)
"Wake up you guys! Time to get ready for school," I said taking off their covers. I could hear protests coming from both directions.
"But mom today's Saturday," little Usagi said groaning in the pillow.
"Yeah, few more minutes," little Mamoru said agreeing with his sister.
"That's what you guys said yesterday today is Friday now get up you too or else," I said putting my hands on my hips. I swear waking them up took all my energy in the morning. None of them stirred and finally I had to take drastic measures.
"I already gave you guys a final warning I guess you just have to pay for consequences," I smiled evilly and producing a bucket of ice water. Those little monsters still didn't stir.
I toppled half a bucket on each. All I got were screams that were full blast. Both of them were drenched with water.
"AHHHHHHHH!!" they both screaming jumping out of bed.
"Now next time when I ask you to wake up you'll listen to me," I said laughing. I swear I was an evil mother making me laugh harder.
"What was that for?" both asked angrily.
"There's only half an hour till your guys bus comes I suggest you both get ready or else you have to run to school," I said smirking.
"Yea mom," they both groaned and hurriedly got ready for school.
In fifteen they were ready and came down for breakfast with scowls on their faces.
"I made you guys chocolate chip pancakes," I said making a silent truce and soon I was seeing smiles.
"Yummy," Usagi said and gobbling her way through them.
"Thanks Mom," Mamoru said grabbing his plate.
"Th-ank-y…" Usagi said with her mouth full of pancakes.
"Usagi swallow," I said smiling at her tenderly.
In the window I could see the bus coming through the driveway.
"You guys the bus is here and after school I'll pick you guys up and we'll go to the park no talking to strangers," I said smiling at them giving them both kisses.
They ran out of the door leaving me to do dishes all by myself and leaving to my strange thoughts.
Sometimes I wished that Darien was here to give them their fatherly love. I wanted them to have a father who loved them deeply and gave them a sense of protection. What am I thinking? Darien probably started a family with Beryl by now having couple of kids of their own. Leaving a bitter taste in my mouth, I quickly did the dishes and went to go get ready for work.
We live in a town called Tuscany (sorry can't think of a good name hehe). The people are really nice and friendly. It was like a tight community that helped each other out when someone was in grief. I was grateful when I came to this town. Being in a city where you don't know anybody or the language and top of all being pregnant could take a toll. When I was looking for a place to live, Tuscany came into view and I immediately fell in love with it. Vineyards were everywhere but it also had a part where it was urbanized by buildings and new features. The town was always bustling with energy and excitement it was hard not to get swayed by the entire ruckus.
I finally reached my gallery and turned off my ignition. I locked my doors and opened the shop. It was called Captured Memories.
"Hello Serena," a cheery voice came from behind the counter.
"Hello Mrs. Tribuani," I said replying cheerily. Mrs. Tribuani was the first people I met when I came to this humble town. She was one of the reasons that I decided to stay. She was a woman with a very generous and kind heart. These 5 years she's been my mentor and like a mother. She helped me through the pregnancy like a breeze. She knew everything about me making me feel that she's been a part of my life since day one. She helps me run my gallery.
"What did you do this time to your little monsters," she said winking at me.
"Oh nothing just getting them drenched by ice water," I said chuckling. She started laughing whole heartedly.
"I feel so sorry for them for having an evil mother," she said teasingly.
"Hey I am not that bad," I said laughing.
"I know honey, they're lucky to have you," she said coming around the corner and hugging me.
"Thanks," I smiled and gave her a hug back. "Well I'm going to go work on my latest piece call me when its lunch"
"Yes dear," she said lovingly and returned back to whatever she was doing. I left and went to work on my latest piece.
11:30 a.m. London, England
(Darien P.O.V.)
She felt so good in my arms. I wanted to keep her in my arms forever. Her kisses were gentle making me moan in pleasure. She was unpredictable with her mysterious touch. Her blond hair was sprawled on the white sheets. I caressed her cheek; her eyes were gentle with so much tenderness that it left me breathless. She was about to say something but soon my thoughts were interrupted as I heard a knock on the door. And before my eyes she vanished in thin air.
"Sir I have the files that you wanted," the employee said timidly.
"You can leave now," I said coldly. With a blink of eye he was gone.
Soon I was left to my own thoughts. How these 5 years had gone by. No sunshine, no joy and one thing that I totally missed was that No Serena. All I had was her memories to preserve with me.
Everybody was affected by her death. So many lives had become incomplete since her death, that it was surprising to know that we had enough courage to move forward. My and Beryl's relationship ended the day of Serena's news. She wasn't what I was looking for it was Serena that captured my heart. I was so stupid that I realized my feelings for her after she was gone: gone forever. The wounds of her pain were still fresh that no time could heal. I still blame myself for her death. I should have stopped her when I had the chance but never had the courage to. Now I hide behind my work so I don't have to connect with the real world.
Suddenly the phone rang shrilly hurting my ears. I picked it up.
"Hello," I said calmly.
"Hey! Dar, It's me Seiya," I heard on the other line.
"Hey," I said not loosing my calm demeanor.
"Man you've been cooped up in that office for god knows how long maybe you should relax," he said quietly.
"I'm just doing my job Seiya," I said sternly.
"I know you are but you need to relax once in a while maybe go for a vacation I got you tickets for Italy to have a little fun," he said not affected by my coldness.
"I have so much work to do," I said sighing.
"Let the other workers handle it, I'm sure they're trained that's why they get paid Dar! I rented you a house in a small town; I know you don't like the crowd. Please do it for everybody. They think you need a break and out of that office of yours. You're going to go crazy if you don't stop," he said concernedly and then he said something let knocked the wind out of me.
"Maybe not for us but for Serena she wouldn't want you to waste your life in that office," that reply really hit home.
"Fine when do I leave," I sighed.
"Great! Your flight leaves today at 1:30," he said smirking to himself.
"Oh shit, that's in 2 hours," I said looking at the time.
"Yup, have fun Darien," he said laughing and starting to put the damn phone down.
"Hey! What's the name of the town?" I asked him.
"Tuscany" was all I heard then the line went dead.
I called in my main employees and told them if there was an emergency just call me on my cell and fax me anything that was important.
I frantically packed everything when I reached the airport I only had couple of minutes to spare. I went and sat on my seat and I could hear the air hostess telling everybody to wear their seatbelts because it was time for the lift off through the intercom. Soon when the airplane was in the air sleep overtakes me along with dreams that were only about her and me.
1:30 am Tuscany, Italy
Again the hair hostess voice woke me up from my sleep. I got my stuff and departure the plane. I looked around at the airport and looked if someone came to receive me. And soon something caught my eye; it was a short bald man with a sign in his hand.
Darien Shields
Being that's my name I went over to him.
"Hello my name's Darien Shields," I said taking out my hand to give the man a handshake.
"Hello sir, my name's Joey Baron I'm your driver," he said accepting the handshake.
"Thank you, shall we then," I smiled at the man.
"Yes sir," he said grabbing my stuff and leading me to the car. The ride was about 2 hours. We rode in silence, it was a comfortable silence. By the time I reached the house it was around close to 4. When Joey was taking my things inside I replied:
"Hey Joey you don't have to be my driver really you can have a couple of days off until I'm here" I said smiling.
"Are you sure, who'll show you around," he said uncertainly.
"I can find myself around if I need anything I'll ask you," I said putting a hand on his shoulder.
"Thank you sir," he said gratefully and left the house, leaving me to fend for myself.
The house was big but not too big that you could get lost in. It was decorated very artistically. Soon my stomach grumbled. I went to fridge and only found one loaf of bread. I reminded myself to go shopping in the morning. Tiredness took over my body as I reached my bedroom. Maybe this vacation won't be as bad I think it would be. I said chuckling to my self. As I hit the pillow I fell fast asleep.
(Serena P.O.V.)
Something woke me up. I looked out the window it was car that just arrived to a house that had be empty for years across my street. I looked at the clock and it was 3:45 a.m. WHO IN THE BLOODY HELL MOVES AT THAT TIME. Ugh some people just didn't know how to get sleep or let others to have some shut eye.
It was dark so I could only see shadows moving about. I went back to bed forgetting about the new comer and letting my dreams overtake me.
(Darien P.O.V.)
I woke up with someone yelling something across the street.
"MAMORU AND USAGI WHEN I CATCH YOU; YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO BE IN SO MUCH TROUBLE!" I heard a women's voice screaming at the top of her lungs making me chuckle softly. Oh boy! Mamoru and Usagi whoever must be are going to be in deep trouble from their mommy. I heard laughter from outside belonging to young children.
"That's for yesterday mommy," I heard one of the kids speak. I moved closer to window to see at my new neighbors for the rest of 2 weeks. I was horrified to see the woman was covered no a better word was drenched in paint head to toe covering her appearance.
Those kids must be some sort of monsters making me laugh harder. The kids were nowhere to be found. Soon the woman went inside her house to get cleaned up. My attention was reverted back to my phone because it was ringing.
"Hello," I said smiling at the incident.
"Hey! Darling I see that you are settled," I heard my mother on the other line.
"Hello mother," I said cheerfully not feeling this good since long time.
"You sound happy and can I ask you the reason for your happiness," I heard my mother joining in my excitement.
"Nothing mother I just saw a women covered in paint head to toe by her little kids playing pranks on her something about getting her for last time," I said replaying the scene.
"Poor woman," she said chuckling.
"Well I'm going to go grocery shopping now," I said.
"Well I hope you have fun," she said happily.
"I will," I said and clicking it shut.
I showered and got dress to go for a day of adventure. I actually felt like I was in a good mood after such a long time. I drove to the nearest grocery store. I was in the cereal aisle when I felt a tug on my pants. I looked down and it left me breathless.
It was a little girl that looked at the age of 4. She had blond hair that looked sun kissed. Her hair was pinned into 2 tinny little buns. Her eyes clear as the sky. Her chubby cheeks were flushed as her thumb was in her mouth. Everything of her reminded me of Serena.
"I'm lost Can you find my mommy," she said with fear in her eyes as she pouted her lips. For a moment I couldn't speak it was like words were not related to my tongue. I crouched down to the little girl's height.
"Hi, my name's Darien," I said being friendly to the child.
"My name's Usagi," she said giving me a toothy grin. Usagi sounded very familiar. Then I remembered that it was the names that the lady was shouting in the morning, making me smile inside. Before I could say anything I was interrupted by a boy's voice.
"Hey! Meatball head what did mom say about talking to strangers," a boy the same age as the girl came running behind her, glaring at me.
"My name's Usagi okay not Meatball head," she said sticking her tongue out to the boy. The boy had black hair that could be passed the same color as mine. He reminded me of me for some reason. Something about their little fight reminded me deeply how Serena and I fought at our first meeting. I was brought back to reality when the boy I'm assuming he's Mamoru starting talking again:
"Whatever! Mom's is looking for you and she's really worried," he said clutching at the little girl's hand and taking her away. I felt another tug; she was still holding my hand.
"Bye Darien," she said smiling at me, something about her made me didn't want to let her go.
"Bye Usagi," I said above a whisper. It was like letting Serena slip away from me again. Soon I heard a voice behind me very familiar.
"There you guys are, you know how worried I was looking for you two never run away again from me understand," the voice was filled with worry.
Usagi quickly let go of my hand and ran to where the voice was coming from along with Mamoru.
"Yes Mama," they both said hugging the woman. Her face still covered between the kids as she hugged them tenderly.
"I'm sorry if they were bothering you," the woman said finally showing her face, freezing me on the stop. The woman looked horrified also and soon she picked her children up and was gone in the blink of an eye.
Could it be? How can it be possible? So many questions swarmed in my head giving my head a headache. Soon the realization hit me hard. Serena was alive. What shocked me even more was that she HAD kids. I ran down the aisles trying to find her but she was nowhere to be found. You left once Serena and you're not going to do this to me again.
(Serena P.O.V.)
"Mama why are we running?" little Usagi asked innocently. Oh how I wish to tell them.
"I left the cooking pot on at home and I'm afraid it'll explode," I said coming up with the lamest excuse.
Holy shit this is not happening to me. How could he be here? I thought I was miles away from him. Maybe I'm just mistaking him for someone else. I shakily brought the keys out to open the door but soon was grabbed by a pair of hands. My heart almost had a heart attack and soon my lips escaped a scream that was so loud that it left me deaf.
Uh oh Serena is in a doozy now lol well I hope you guys liked this chapter and plz write reviews they are always welcomed. I hope I'll bring you the next chapter pretty soon lol. Well just write reviews to tell tell me if u liked it thank you all love ya all :p………………….love twinkle eyes :p