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The doorbell rang repeatedly. Climbing out of the bed tiredly, Serena murmured a few curse words under her breath. She stomped all the way to her front door. She opened it to find Mina standing there.

"Have you ever heard of patience?" Serena asked angrily.

"Well for your info, I've been out here for thirty minutes. I knew you were here because of your car." Mina yelled back.

"Oh. Well what do you want"

"I was wondering if you wanted to do something today." Mina said inviting herself in.

Serena shut the door after Mina and followed her into the living room. She glanced up at the clock then looked back at it in horror.

"Oh My God! I am sooo late! I can't believe I over slept. How could I? Mina will you find me something to wear while I take a shower! This isn't good." She panicked.

She slammed the car door and ran up the stairs to the front door. She knocked quickly and the door flew open. Jason jumped up into her arms.

"Hey Jas." She said cheerfully

"I missed you, Rena" He said hugging her tightly.

"Let her in" Jamie yelled at her big brother with her hands on her hips.

Serena laughed softly and put Jason down. Darien came down the stairs wondering who could be knocking on his door. He gaped slightly at what Serena was wearing. She wore a short sleeved, baby blue top that stopped above her belly button and her hips were adorned with a pair of khakis that flared over her tennis shoes.

"Sorry I'm late." She said noticing he was now in the room.

"Didn't you get the message? I told Cynthia to tell you. Today the kids and I are going on a picnic." He informed.

Serena shook her head no and was slightly relieved.

"If you want me to leave, I will" She said

"No! Daddy! Can Ma- Serena come with us?" Jamie begged pulling on Serena's arm.

"Alright. She can but it's up to her." Darien said looking at Serena.

Serena looked at him and back a Jamie.

"What about Cynthia?" Serena asked.

"Oh She went out of town to visit her parents for a few days."

"Oh" was all she could say.

"While I get dressed, can you get the picnic basket out of the kitchen" He asked leaving the room.

"Yeah" She called after him.

She knew then that today might have started off bad but it could end up being one of her better days.

(Darien's Point of View)

I sat on the ground watching my kids play for the first time in months. I can't believe they are growing up so fast. I definitely need to take more time out with them. They seem really happy with Serena than Cynthia. Serena is so beautiful, so carefree. Nothing like Cynthia.

Getting up from the ground I go over to the swings where she is with my children. She is truly amazing. As I am on my way, I stop noticing a guy with black long hair pulled into a ponytail and dark blue eyes walk over to them. He's saying something that is making her blush. I feel my hand clenching and it feels like steam is rising from the top of my head. Wait a minute! I can't be jealous. I'm getting married in London in a few weeks. Stop acting like this. Sighing, I change my mind and head back over to the blanket to watch from afar. As I watch, Serena suddenly jumps up and starts yelling at him. He starts yelling back. I jump up and walk over to them.

"Excuse me, is there a problem?" I ask losing my cool slightly.

"Shut up and mind your own business." The guy snaps

"Seiya stop! I told you once that I am not cheating on you." She said harshly- so that's the jerk's name.

"How in the world do I suppose to believe that when you're on some kind of family date with your kids. I even heard one of them call you mom. I'm not a fool and here's your little husband comes to defend you." He said angrily

"What! You misunderstood-

"Believe what you want Seiya. But if I ever catch you yelling in a woman's face, especially hers, you'll regret it" I snarled, not believing that I had my hand around the guy's throat.

"Fine", He croaked, "I'll leave. Forget both of you." He pulled from my hold and left.

Watching him walk off, Serena's head dropped.

"Sorry about that. I think I might have upset the children. I'm leaving" She said blushing with few tears falling down her eyes, which makes her look so innocent and even more beautiful if possible. She starts walking off and I grab her hand.

(Author's Point of View)\

Serena looked up into Darien's beautiful deep blue eyes.

"Don't leave. It's not your fault. That jerk doesn't deserve you." He said softly pulling her into his arms.

'This isn't right. He's my boss, nothing more, nothing less. Maybe his is just being friendly.' Serena thought relaxing into his embrace.

She felt so safe and secure in his arms. His cologne smells soo good. The world around them seems to fade. After what seems like hours, Serena pulls away, wiping her tears.

"Thanks."

"Your welcome. Maybe we should eat now." He said

"Yeah. Good idea." She said and they walked back over to the blanket with the kids.