Falling
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I am so sick of that girl! Ann thought as she stormed into the house and up to her bedroom slamming the door behind her. I need to get rid of her, once and for all. Ann laid on her bed and looked up at the ceiling while thinking. I know… I'll call her parents! they will be so mad that they will force her to leave. A large smile spread over the brunette's face as she reached for the phone then dialed Serena's parents' number. Damn the answering machine… "Hi Auntie! I have something to tell you, something you and uncle Ken should know… Serena's pregnant and she wont listen to reason, you guys should really call her and make her see straight. I'm so worried about her throwing away her life…" Ann smiled to herself and hung up the phone. Little Miss Princess will be off on the next train out of here… poor Darien's heart will be broken then… he'll be all mine. Plus, even if this doesn't work which I am sure it will, I have lots of ideas in my head I can do to get rid of that blonde witch, even if I have to make her think Darien doesn't want the baby.

" I can't believe that's our baby." Serena said to Darien as she held on to the first ultrasound pictures and smiled at the photo.
"Hard to believe in 7 months we will have a little bundle of joy." Darien smiled as they stopped at a red light.
Serena was about to say something back when her phone starting to ring. "Daddy?" Serena asked when she answered the phone it was strange for her father to call and it worried her.
" What is this I hear about you being pregnant?" her father asked making Serena's eyes go wide.
"How did you find out?"
"Ann called and left your mother and I a message"
" She what?"
" So it's true then?"
" Daddy yes it is true Darien and I are having a baby but we love each other "
" Serena how could you be so stupid your not even finished with high school yet, how do you plan on caring for the child? What about college? "
" Daddy! Darien and I graduate in 5 months, he said he has lots of money to take care of me and the baby. He works for his parents… Darien and I plan on getting married sometime in the future "

" Serena…." Her father started

" Daddy I could never bear to end my pregnancy. We talked and we both want this child, this is a part of both of us, and I just can't get rid of it. We're going to do this… together."

" So you both you intend to keep the baby"

" Yes Daddy"



" Serena you two are still very young and have a life ahead of you, but as your mother has said the damaged is done, I am not happy about this… not one bit but whatever you want to do… your mother and I will support you… one hundred percent.
Serena's mouth dropped open. She couldn't believe her father was taking this so lightly.
" Thank you Daddy, I love you" Serena said before hanging up.
" What did he say?" Darien wondered as he pulled into the driveway and turned to look at her.
" He was not happy about it but he supports us"
" I thought for sure he hunt me down with a shot gun" Darien laughed making Serena smile.
" I would never let that happen " Serena leaned over and gave him a kiss on the lips.
" How did he find out though?"
" One guess "
" Ann … I should have known " Darien clenched the steering wheel and gritted his teeth.
" She knew my dad would get mad and hopped I'd be sent back"

"Hey guys how was your appointment? " Beryl asked as she started dinner and smiled at the two.
" It was great I am two months along… do you want to see a picture of the baby?" Serena wondered as she held up the black and white piece of paper.
" Sure" Beryl smiled and walked over to Serena so she could take a look at the photo of the baby. " It's so small"
" Ya it is… he said when I am about 5 months we will be able to tell if I am having a boy or a girl. Darien really forty." Darien added as he came up behind Serena and wrapped an arm around her. "Oh… Sweetie we need to meet Raye. She wants to go prom dress shopping." Darien rested his head on top of Serena's.
" Oh I didn't know you wanted to go to prom..." Serena could feel the anxiousness welling up inside of her. Prom was a place for thin girls… not to mention how much all the other students now hated her.
" Hi Darien… Serena. " Ann said cheerfully when she walked into the kitchen thinking Serena's parents flipped on her. Serena could feel Darien's muscles tensing as Ann maneuvered around the dining room and sat in her usual place at the table. His blue eyes had an intensity to them that alarmed Beryl.

"Don't talk to me." Darien snapped angrily making Ann jump. "You… you stay away from us." As the words dripped from his mouth Ann couldn't help but shiver, he was becoming more and more hateful.

I bet he realizes just how fragile she is and that she'll run… he'd better know. Ann shook her head lightly. "What did I do now?"

"You called her parents! You wanna get me killed?" Darien shouted angrily.

"No… I just think they have a right to know they're about to be grandparents… since you obviously weren't going to tell anyone."



"It wasn't your news to share Ann!" Darien's face was now a brilliant crimson.

"I'm related."

"Then act like it you little bitch!" The last word made Serena jump. He was truly attacking her.

"Don't call me that! I'm your best friend!"

"Not anymore! You've revealed your true nature and I want nothing to do with it!"

"Friends before hoes Darien… you broke that rule." Ann shook her head and looked at the ground.

"She is NOT a hoe!"

"Sure she isn't… you can believe what you want Darien but I think she's just a really, really good actress."

"I'm going to kill you!" Darien quickly moved around the table and grabbed Ann by the arms making her squeeze her eyes shut.

"Darien! Let her go!" Serena cried and stood to pull him away. "Please! She's not worth the trouble…"

"She is to me." He sneered and began to drag Ann towards the back door.

"Drop her right now Darien!" Andrew shouted from the dining room doorway. Darien looked over his shoulder and shook his head in rebellion.

"No."

"Drop her now!" Andrew repeated and moved so he could grab hold of his brother. The two wrestled for a few minutes until Darien sighed and released Ann. It wasn't that he couldn't overpower his elder brother, but rather he wouldn't. "Shame on you Darien! You know you should NEVER lay a malicious hand on a woman… any woman!"

"She's no woman… she's a witch." Darien growled at the retreating girl.

"I hate you…" Ann whispered to Serena who sat in her chair terrified of the violent temper Darien had now shown towards Ann. The thought crossed her mind that he could become unstable but then again… he was so gentle with her…

"Get out!" Darien shouted sending Ann flying from the room and up the stairs.

"I'm very disappointed in you young man." Beryl shook her head. "Regardless of the way she's acting you have no right to hurt her like that."



"Sure I do… You know that… At least you should."

"I'm going up to my room." Serena stood shakily and eyed the three others in the room. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay… I think I'll be up in a little bit okay Serena?"

"No, leave me to myself for right now."

"What? Why?"

"You're upset right now… I don't want to aggravate you." Serena turned and walked up the stairs leaving Darien with his brother and sister-in-law.

"See! That's what happen's when you threaten a woman… other's don't trust you anymore." Andrew growled in a low tone.

"You think so?" Darien's face paled as he looked at the ceiling. "But… I'd never hurt her… never…"

"How can she know that? Ann used to be your best friend… you not only threatened to kill her just now but you grabbed her violently and were about to physically hurt her."

"That's different though…"

"No. It isn't Darien. No it isn't."

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Ann rubbed her sore arms and glared into the mirror. You know how to get her out of here… so just do it! Why are you waiting? Every second that passes is another moment his hatred for you grows… She sighed and hung her head beginning to feel unsure of whether or not she would ever be able to win him back. I just… I just want to be loved… I mean… come on Ann… he's the only guy you've ever liked and… and… you let him get away! A tear formed at the corner of her eye and slid down her cheek falling on the tiled floor. In, an attempt to deny the fact that she was crying she pressed her toe to the tear and smeared it over the tile. As she did that an idea formed in her head. If I can't make her leave… then I'll make him not want her anymore… yeah… I can do that… she just needs to have some sort of serious accident… yeah… that's it Ann! You're a genius!



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Ann nodded in approval as she stood and whipped her brow. She had spent all day carefully waxing the floor so it would be slick when wet. Okay Serena… we'll see if he wants you after you fall.

Ann wore her grin all day that day causing suspicion among her housemates who, had gotten into the habit of completely ignoring the brunette girl.

"I'm tired, and I feel dirty… I'm going to go and take a shower… okay?" Serena glanced around the room then stood; by this time her back was hurting her more and more seeing that she was now roughly six months along.

"Want help up…" Darien offered as Serena pressed her hand on her back and slowly rose from the couch. "Never mind…"

"No… I'm good." The petite blonde's voice was strained, a slight contrast to the light smile over her lips. "I'm just going to take my shower and go to bed."

"I'll be down here…" Darien watched his girlfriend hobble over to the stairs then start the grueling task of ascending to the bathroom where Ann's trap lay waiting for its victim.

After huffing and puffing her way up the stairs Serena breathed a sigh of relief, grabbed her robe, then went into the bathroom. She turned the water on, stripped off her clothes, then stepped under the hot water and sighed. It felt wonderful to let the water trickle over her body then into the cold dark drain, this was a sensation that she had always cherished.

The shower was over all too soon of course, slowly, with a reluctant hand she turned the water off and sighed as the cool air greeted her skin once again. Unaware of the danger the floor now possessed she pulled the shower curtain back and stepped onto the slick tile, losing her balance a piercing scream flew out of her mouth as she landed hard onto the floor, writhing in pain.

"What was that?" Darien jumped to his feet then began to run up the stairs with the other house mates behind him. Oh… please… don't have fallen… please! Darien pleaded in his head, almost praying that she was screaming over a spider or something. "Serena?" He stopped at the clothed door and knocked loudly. "Serena are you okay?"

"Dare… I… ow!" He could hear her pained tone and looked back at his brother. A slight nod signaled everyone to wait outside while he went in. With that he opened the door cautiously, in an attempt not to hit her, then gasp as he saw her laying on her back on the floor, a nasty black bruise forming on the left side of her ribs.

"You fell?" His voice raised in alarm and grabbed her robe so as to cover her naked form before Andrew and Beryl burst in with worry on their faces.



"Hospital now!" Beryl commanded then turned on her heels to see a puzzled look on Ann's face. "I'm just glad that for once, you didn't do anything here."

"How's my baby?" Serena asked the doctor when he entered the room with a nurse practically on his heels. Darien took a hold of Serena's hand as they looked at the doctor.

"From the test we ran everything is fine, however when we did discover something that you might what to know"

"Is something wrong with the baby "Serena asked hesitantly as she held tightly on to Darien's hand.

"No there is nothing wrong with the babies" The doctor had a coy smile as he looked at the young couple
" Did you say babies?" Darien asked staring at him "As in plural?"
" Yes your having twins and if you would like we can tell you what the sexes are "
" Yes please."
" Well you'll be having a little boy and a little girl. Paternal twins."
" Wow… that's… okay… so, when will I be able to go home? "Serena wondered.
" As soon as you sign these papers but I want you to rest and I think it's best that you have you having someone help you in and out of the bathtub until the twins are born . You managed to crack a few ribs."
"My God Serena… that could have been horrible! I'm helping you from now on. No arguments." Darien began to sign the papers.
" I don't understand what made that floor so slippery. I've gotten in and out of that thing tons of times without slipping. "Serena frowned as Darien helped her out of the bed so she could change into some clothes Beryl had grabbed on their way out of the house.
" Maybe some water spilled on to the floor from your shower, I'll check it out once I get you home and into bed "

Darien smiled as he walked in to the kitchen and saw Beryl and Andrew sitting at the table eating.
" Good Morning how's Serena doing "Beryl said as Darien took a seat in front of her.
"She is doing fine she's asleep right now, say Beryl do you think I could borrow you in about an hour?" Darien wondered as he poured himself some juice.
"Sure what for?"
" I need yours and Raye's help picking out a ring for Serena, I want to ask her to marry me tonight. After last night I don't want to wait to ask her to be my wife"
" That is so great! Of course I will help you pick on a ring! "
" Thanks so much "Darien smiled and stood up "I'll go get dressed… by that time Raye should be here and we can go." He said before exiting the room.



" Good Morning Andrew "Serena said as she came into the living room and took a seat beside him on the sofa.
" Hey, how are you feeling?"
" I'm feeling better I am still black and blue though broke some ribs… where is Darien?"
" Oh he and Beryl went to the mall for something "
" Oh "Serena said and turned to look at the TV show he was watching. Ever so often she would see Andrew looking at her with a weird look.

" Is something wrong?"
Andrew made a weird face and looked at her "It's just that….um why the hell do you keep jumping like you're startled?" he asked making Serena laugh.
" It's the babies silly, they're kicking want to feel?"
" Well I don't know… it's not really an alien is it?"
" No "she laughed and reached over and grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach so he could feel the baby kick.
" Well I suppose that does feel neat "he smiled at her as he felt the baby kick him again.
" Darien loves it when the babies kick, they seem to kick a lot when he talks to my stomach…well they usually gets really active in kicking after we have S…" Serena trailed off blushing.

Andrew smiled at how embarrassed she was and looked at the clock. " What do you say we go to the town fair and I'll call Darien to let him know to meet us there?" he asked.
" That sounds like fun "
" I'll go and get ready while you call him " Serena stood and left the living room and walked up stairs to get dress.
Ann smiled as she listened to the two talk she had a plan forming in her mind. " As soon as they are gone I will be able to put those cleaning supplies away before they catch me with them" she thought
Once they were gone Ann rushed to the hallway closet where the cleaning supplies were kept and started to put them back.
" What are you doing with the floor wax Ann? " Andrew asked coming up the stairs meaning to get his keys.
" Oh, I um was going to do a little cleaning " she lied.
" You shouldn't use this stuff I bought it on accident, this stuff will make a floor very slippery if not used right " he told her.
" Oh! Well, I wont use it then " she told him.
" Well Serena and I are going to the fair do you want to come?" Andrew wondered before he left.
" No thanks" Ann turned on her heels and hurried to her room.