Mina spent the next few days plotting how to ruin Serena. Meanwhile things between Darien and Serena were heating up. Mina's chance was coming though. Darien was hosting a party for the Japanese elite. Since all the maids weren't needed that night they were all invited. Everyone was shocked to hear that Darien had asked Serena to be his date for the night. It really made Mina's skin crawl. Serena also was allowed to invite Raye and Chad. After serving Darien his breakfast (more like eating it with him) Serena headed to Raye's house so they could go dress shopping. Once she got to Raye's house she was waiting eagerly on her porch. Serena pulled up in her driveway and Raye came and got into the car.

"Hey girl" Serena said.

"Hey. Thanks for getting me and Chad invited. I've always wanted to go to one of these parties" she smiled.

"Of course. I'm glad you'll be there because to be honest I'm really nervous" Serena said.

Once they got to the mall they went straight into Dilliards. They were in shock at all the beautiful gowns. After grabbing a few dresses they rushed into the dressing room. The first dress Serena tried on was a strapless black and white gown. It also has rhinestones on the lower white part of the dress. It was beautiful but way to pricey for Serena. The first dress Raye tried on was a spaghetti strapped like pink dress. It was sparkly but Raye didn't like the way it fit. They left Dilliards and shopped at some other stores but couldn't find anything. Then they came to Cache. When they went inside they saw millions of beautiful dresses and the prices weren't too bad. The dress Serena bought was a short pink dress. It was fitted at the top and had ruffles at the bottom. It was only $125 which wasn't bad. The dress Raye bought was a short black dress. It complimented her body very well. The straps were silver and in a halter style. It was about $105 and Raye didn't mind that price. Once they finished their shopping they headed to hair salon to schedule their appointments. The party was in 2 days so getting an appointment was difficult but they each got one about 2 hours before the party. After that Serena dropped Raye off at her house and headed back to Darien's. She put her dress in her room and then went up to his. When she came in he was in the bathtub.

"Oh hey. How did the shopping go?" he asked as he perked up.

"It went wonderfully. Raye and I found some wonderful dresses" she said giddily.

"Good because my girl's got to look good on that special night" he said with a loving smile.

"Your girl?" she asked shocked and happy at the same time.

"Yes. I am announcing at the party that I have found someone wonderful and someone who I'd like to be my girlfriend" he said.

There was a moment of silence. Then she started crying and yelling "Yes of course". Little did they know Mina was walking by at that moment. She was infuriated and had to come up with a plan soon. She was also going to the party but she was going alone.

Finally the day of the party came and Serena picked up Mina then they headed for their hair appointments. Serena got an up do with curls lightly spilling over. Raye got her hair in a slicked back style with a tight bun in the back. After their hair was done they headed back to Raye's house to get ready. Serena had brought her dress and shoes with her. They put on their dresses and shoes. Then they both did their make up in a very natural style. Finally Darien pulled up in a limo to take Serena to dinner. Raye and Chad were going to a different restaurant and they agreed to meet up before the party. When Serena and Darien got to the restaurant the waiter led them to a private room in the back. There were candles on the table and a bottle of champagne chilling. Darien pulled out Serena's chair for her then sat down in his chair. The waiter brought them menus and left them to decide.

"Wow Darien it all looks so good and… expensive" she said in shock of the prices.

"Don't worry about it. Order anything you want. Tonight is very special" he said as he opened the champagne and poured her a glass.

"Alright" she said smiling ear to ear.

Serena ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu and Darien ordered a giant steak and broccoli. After dinner and lovely conversation Darien paid and they headed for the limo. Once they got in they dove back to Darien's house and arrived just as Raye and Chad got there. Serena noticed that Chad cleaned up pretty well. They walked into the party and Serena tensed up because of all the elite figures. Darien felt her grip tense.

"It's alright I'm with you" he whispered gently in her ear.

She suddenly relaxed and felt comfortable. Darien introduced her to many stiff businessmen and their arm candy. Darien was so at ease in this environment. After about an hour Serena saw Molly and Andrew slow dancing. Andrew spotted Serena and called her over. She told Darien she'd be back and headed to a quiet place with Andrew. Little did Serena know Mina was watching her and followed her. Apparently Molly and Andrew had been dating longer than Serena thought. He pulled out a ring box and showed Serena a beautiful diamond ring. Andrew told Serena tonight after the party Andrew was going to propose to Molly and wanted Serena to be a diversion while he set up everything in the garden where he wanted to propose. Serena was thrilled and agreed. Andrew embraced Serena and kissed her on the cheek to say thanks. Right at that moment Mina pulled out her phone and took a picture of the two. After that she headed back to her room and sent the picture to her email. She then printed it out and called Darien away from the party.

"What do you want Mina? I've got a lot to do tonight" he said.

"I just wanted to show you what your little friend does in her spare time" she said and pulled out the photo of Serena and Andrew.

Darien's face went into shock. He couldn't believe it. At that moment he walked out of the room.

"I told you that hussy would only hurt you" Mina shouted as he rushed to his room.

After Serena left Andrew she had about half an hour until Andrew needed her again. She headed back to the party but couldn't find Darien. She figured he was talking with the suits somewhere else so she went and talked to Raye and Chad. Soon it was time for Serena to distract Molly. It would only take 15 minutes to set everything up so Serena took Molly to the bar and talked with her over drinks. Molly wasn't really suspicious so Serena's job was very easy. After 15 minutes Andrew came back and led Molly to the garden. He told her he had to talk to her about something. Serena followed not far behind. She couldn't hear what they were saying but after about 5 minutes of talking he got down on one knee and took out the box. Molly began crying and she couldn't talk so she shook her head yes. They hugged and kissed. It was so beautiful and Serena wanted to tell Darien. She looked all over the party but couldn't find him. Finally one of the stiffs told here he was up in his room. She didn't know why but she couldn't wait to tell him the good news. Little did she know that he was getting angrier by the minute.