Moving Out
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" Darien there is some breakfast on the table" Beryl called when he walked
passed the dinning room.
" I'm not hungry" Beryl frowned as his downtrodden face and mopy expression.
With a sudden burst of energy he grabbed his keys violently then slammed the
door stating that he was going to the gym. He was furious and needed to go
to the gym.
"Andrew… I think it's time we call this arrangement with Ann quits. She's
trying to drive them both into depression and I just think we should send
her back to her parents. I don't even care if she has to switch schools
because of it. I'm afraid that she's going to hurt Serena and the babies…"
Beryl rubbed her forehead and looked at her pensive husband who was sitting
at the table.
" I have to agree with you on that one; she's causing too many problems "
Andrew sighed as Serena walked into the room with teary eyes.
" You must be starving " Beryl put on a smile and placed a plate of food in
front of the depressed girl.
" I am thank you " Serena smiled superficially and looked at the plate.
" Look… Serena… I want you to know that Ann's a liar. Darien would never say
those things and mean them. He was reciting what she wanted to hear and she
taped it. You only heard part of the conversation. Trust me I was there."
Serena just frowned as she picked at her food. " I don't know what to do
Andrew, I want to believe that but how can Ann be so… stupid to keep trying
unless she was actually worried about one of us ruining our lives? You know?
I mean… what if he did mean it?"
"He would never! He loves you! I know that it seems odd because you two have
only been together for a short while but still, you know him!"
"That's just the point Andrew! I don't know him! I know nothing about him
and here I am, like the stupid, reckless, and slutty blonde that I am; with
two kids on the way, and a guy I'm not even sure loves me!"
"I'm telling you he does!"
"You're his brother! You're on his side!" Serena snapped then grew silent
and let the tears hiding in her eyes escape making Andrew feel terrible
about bringing it up.
"No… not always Serena… Right now, you're life is more on the line then his
and I want you to know that I would never say that he loved you if I didn't
know that he did. Please Serena… don't make the terrible mistake of letting
him go okay?"
"Look, I don't know what to do… I need some time to think… a walk sounds
nice." Serena sighed then slowly left the house. She was roughly to the end
of the driveway when an attractive brown haired man approached her with a
smile.
"Hey! Serena right? Nice to meet you, I'm Greg." He held out his hand for
her to shake then nodded after she shook it. "Andrew here?"
"Yeah, he's inside." Serena said dully then continued on her walk.
"Wait, how's Darien doing? Ann was sure being a little conniving bitch the
other day. I couldn't believe she came into the store with the intention of
getting him to leave you. He was so pissed. She was trying to get him to
admit he didn't want you or the kids. It was so funny, he acted like he was
saying everything she wanted to hear then he told her it was never going to
happen. I was laughing my ass off because her face lit up when he started
his little tirade then she looked like she was going to die when he told her
it wasn't true… haha… that made her leave." Greg smirked and shook his head
with the memory of the whole thing.
"Really… you think… he was just trying to get her to leave?"
"Definitely. He did a great job I might add."
"Nice to know." Serena rolled her eyes and mumbled.
"Hey… you don't actually think he meant all that stuff do you? I sure hope
not because I know he didn't. All he wants is to make you happy and be the
best father possible." Greg's words made Serena pause and nodded
mechanically. The statement hadn't been fully processed yet and she had to
think about it.
"Thank you for your concern Greg. Have a great day but I'm going to go on my
walk now okay?"
"Yup. Have a nice walk." Serena hobbled down the driveway and sighed,
perhaps Darien was telling the truth. She resolved that he must be and in
fact she was the one who was unsure of everything. What if she wasn't a good
mother? What if she was just looking for an excuse not to follow through
with everything? If that were the case then she had some serious apologizing
to do.

Meanwhile

Darien punched his fist into the large punching bag one last time sending
the person holding it stumbling backwards a few feet. He was pissed, and
there wasn't much hiding it either. He wanted to kill Ann, or at least make
her regret the moment she decided to ruin his life. He wanted her gone from
his life permanently and he refused to let her get the pest of him. Serena
would eventually realize that Ann was at fault here and he was innocent but
he couldn't help but remember the look on her face. It was as if he'd ripped
her heart from her and waited for it to stop beating in his hands. It was a
look that made him even angrier with Ann. To hurt him was one thing but to
play with Serena's emotions… that was something to pay for.

Serena walked into Darien's gym and sighed as she approached the front desk
where the receptionist sat. This was going to be a really difficult
conversation. "Excuse me, but is there any way to page someone in the gym?"
"There is. Would you like me to page someone to come up here miss?"
" Darien Chiba, Please."
A knowing smile spread over the woman's mouth as she picked up the phone
then paused. "Darien Chiba, please come up to the front desk please? Again,
Darien please come to the front desk. Thank you!" Satisfied with the woman's
page Serena sat in a nearby chair and massaged her temples knowing that he'd
be there any moment and she would have to apologize to him.
Darien rolled his eyes when he heard the page. Who would be bothering him
here and now? What could be so damned important? He threw his sweaty towel
over his shoulder and confidently strolled to the front lobby intent on
hiding his contempt for the current interruption. When he entered the front
lobby he rubbed his eyes wondering if Serena was actually there. Surely she
wasn't there to argue… maybe she was here to take him back… even though at
this point he thought that maybe it was time for him to take her back.
"Serena?" She jerked her head up and locked her eyes onto his with a guilty
sparkle to them.
"I… came to apologize. I'm so sorry… I shouldn't believe everything I hear.
I think I was just trying to find some excuse not to be so happy. Not to
believe that we're actually doing this. You know? I'm scared and I'm sorry
that it came out like this. I do love you, I do want to marry you…"
"It's okay Serena. I know. In all fairness, it did look pretty bad from
here. I know what you must have thought and felt when Ann brought that tape
recorder to you but at the same time. Damn girl! Why do you believe her?"
His voice had taken on a mocking tone in the last part of his speech, which
made Serena smile. He was trying to lighten the mood. "I'm just glad you
didn't throw away the ring or anything."
"Why would I do that? That would be really stupid and though I'm a blonde…
I'm not stupid."
"I know that Serena." Darien smiled and wrapped his arms around the relieved
woman standing before him. He was happy that she believed him but so angry
that Ann would do that. He wanted her gone, and really nothing could
convince him that Ann was anything but a bitch.

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"Ann… we need to talk to you." Andrew stood in the dining room arch with his
arms crossed. It was time to have a little "heart to heart" with the
conniving girl. "Now." He insisted when she shrugged.
"Okay, damn Andrew. Bite my head off why don't you?" She slinked into the
dining room were Beryl sat at the table with her hands folded neatly on the
table. "What is this? A mini intervention?"
"Yes. It is. Now, sit Ann." Beryl nodded at the chair across the table, a
clear signal for Ann to sit down. After she had situated herself Ann looked
wearily from Andrew to his wife and focused her eyes on the table. "Okay…
now… Ann… you're my cousin and I love you but… this has to stop. This whole
thing with you, Darien, and Serena? It's just… no, not anymore."
"What my wife is trying to say is that, we've called your parents and
they're coming to get you to take you back home with them. What you have
done to my brother is absolutely unforgivable and I'm not going to let this
happen anymore. So… they'll be here in a few days, savor your last little
bit of time here because it will be short."
"What? NO! I'm not leaving! I have school and…"
"You should have thought of that before you tried to ruin everything and
hurt Serena!" Beryl stood suddenly. "Do you know how badly I want to
physically hurt you? I want to let Darien mangle you but I won't… So… the
only answer is for you to leave and never come back." Ann sat at the table
with wide, angry eyes then burst into action and threw her chair back from
the table.
"YOU can't DO this to ME! I'M your COUSIN!"
"Then act like one!"
"I AM! She is a little whore! She STOLE him from me and you know it! You're
condoning her behavior and criticizing mine? This is a bunch of shit and you
know it!"
"You are Ann… now go to your room. I don't want to see you until your
parents get here to take you away." Beryl snapped and pointed to the
ceiling. Finally Ann would be leaving and her little outburst now wouldn't
change anything.
"I can't wait till we graduate from this place" Raye told Serena as they
worked on some decorations for graduation.

" 3 more weeks of school then one more till the wedding… I'm so… anxious."
Serena shivered from the thought of being married finally.
" I know Darien can't wait" Raye smirked.
" Yes and maybe finally be free of Ann " Serena added.
" Can't agree more on that one, so what is happening with your parents?"
" They will be here a few days before graduation. They're going to see me
graduate before daddy walks me down the aisle." Serena stood up and walked
over with Raye to were some students were painting some wall decorations.
" Serena!" a voice called making the blonde turn and look at an older man
"yes Mr. Green?" Serena she smiled warmly.
" You're needed in the principal's office."
"Oh, ok "Serena frowned and looked at Raye "I'll be back" She encouraged her
friend who now wore a look of worry on her face. Then she left the room and
walked slowly to the office where she saw principal Ashby talking to another
student.
"Hello Serena "she smiled and dismissed the other student before approaching
her new target. " Come right into my office here… "
" am…am I in trouble?" Serena asked.
"Not at all, so how are you feeling Serena… you know, with the pregnancy and
all ? "
" I'm good… why?"
Ignoring the girl's question the woman smiled. " I have something for you"
She then produced a decorated folder containing Serena's diploma.
" It's… my diploma… I… don't understand."
" Well I thought with the babies coming and all, going to a long ceremony
wouldn't be comfortable for you" Serena made a face when she realized that
she wasn't giving her the diploma to make her comfortable but to save the
school the embarrassment of having a pregnant girl walk. " Well normally we
mail them to the students who can't make it but I wanted to give it to you
in person and say nice work, plus school ends in 3 weeks I think you should
rest for the remaining of your pregnancy "
" That was very nice of you " Serena said with a rude tone. "but you are
only giving me this because you want to save your schools reputation "
" I am only doing what is best for your interest… The school is fine with or
without you young lady."
" No you're embarrassed for me to walk across that stage with my big belly
leading the way "
" Serena…." She started "Some other students are embarrassed by your current
state and by some speculations going around…"
" Well fine! I won't come, and I will have my locker cleaned out by the end
of the day so you don't have to look at me anymore!" Serena yelled and
stormed out of her office angry and hurt by the woman's words.
Serena hurried to her locker and pulled it open happy is was mostly empty.
Packing the remaining of her items she slammed the door closed, glad that
everyone was still in class and wouldn't see her leaving the school. Walking
out of the school Serena started to walk home embarrassed to tell anyone
especially Darien what happen.
What will I tell them? Serena wondered to herself as she slowly walked
home.
" Hey sexy… " a voice said bringing her out of her thoughts.
Turning, Serena saw Diamond driving slowly beside her in his car. " Go away!
I'm not in the mood to talk to you. " Serena snapped.
"Why? What's wrong babydoll?"
"Don't call me that!"

"Fine… but… at least let me give you a ride home? You shouldn't walk so far
with such a heavy bag… you know that." He pleaded with her hoping that she'd
give him a little of her attention. Serena didn't answer and continued
walking down the road determined to ignore him. "Serena?"
"NO! GO away! Leave me alone!" Tears erupted from her eyes and flowed down
her cheeks. Now upset, angry, and embarrassed Serena turned and marched as
quickly and determined as possible to get away from him. He was making the
whole situation worse. He followed her all the way home and watched her
enter the house angrily.
"What is wrong with her?" He mumbled under his breath then drove away hoping
that he'd have another chance to talk to her soon.