A/N Wow, guys, I really didn't expect all that reviews! Thank you so very much! I promise to write my best. And, as promised, chapter 2. I should say that here not much is happening.

But chapter 3 will be much more eventful.

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So from now on

"…" - direct speech

'…' - thoughts

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Hope you all will like the second chapter as well.

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Chapter 2

Zoi was pacing, too shocked with the latest news to even share them with his wife. Amy was watching him cautiously, but still keeping quiet. Their little son was fast asleep in his cradle. At last the man stopped and looked directly in Amy's eyes, but still wasn't able to say a word to her. Zoi knew perfectly well that he was torturing his wife with this silent drama and admired her patience, but it was too much. Saying this out loud would mean admitting it. Zoi didn't believe he had so much strength in him.

" I need to go after Serena, Amy."

"What do you mean - go after?"

"A police officer called me and said that… they thought, Serena was dead. They found a letter. No body. In it Serena says that she was fed up with her life, aimless and dull. But I don't believe it. First of all. she would never use such words; and secondly… she is not unhappy, is she? A little lost, may be, but not unhappy! She is successful! Whole life is ahead of her, after all! I don't believe she committed suicide! I can't..."

"Of course, you are right, my dear. But a woman's happiness is not defined only by success. A woman needs a family, a husband, children, a house. It's in our nature to want this," - Zoicite sighed and sat down next to his wife on the couch. Amy immediately took his hand in hers. - "But of course, she would not do that kind of thing. Serena is strong, she wouldn't give up just like that. There is some kind of mistake there. You sure should go and find her. And little Scott and I will wait her here, in case she has decided to come back earlier. You know, she can be such an airhead. She probably just wanted her arrival to be a surprise and that's why she disappeared. And as for the letter, do you know if it had been signed?"

"No, it was not. One of the staff members said she had left it on the reception desk and asked to give it to whoever would be looking for her. He remembered her big blue eyes and long blond hair. He also insisted on the fact that she had winked at him. And that is also so unserena-like too! Two hours later her sunglasses, shoes and bag were found on a tourist yacht. There are no documents that stated that it was Serena Kingston on that yacht, nor is there license or passport in the found bag, but a lot of people noticed her, and soon enough they identified her and came looking for her. The desk clerk handed them the letter. The police started investigation immediately. I have to be there asap, so I am leaving today."

"Perhaps, you should get in touch with Kunzite? May be he will help you? After all, Serena is his friend."

"I tried, but his phone is not available, no-one has seen him. But he can take care of himself... Hey, what if they are together right now? May be Serena changed her mind and decided to give this a shot?"

Amy was not so certain about that, but nevertheless she nodded and tried to smile. She wanted to believe that Serena was alright, but something kept telling her otherwise.

Serena was sitting in Mina's room. There were so many thoughts in her head, it almost hurt to have them. How come no one felt the obvious replacement? From what she could see, Mina and herself were very much alike in looks, but seldom were there as much similarities in their natures, spirits, characters. She just felt it.

Serena could imagine Mina being full of live, bubbly and extremely beautiful and alluring. She was positive that the woman was - unlike her - very much outgoing and friendly. Whereas Serena… quite often seemed to be a little self-conscious, slightly reserved and shy.

But at the same time, Mina appeared to be very much lonely. So far nobody noticed the difference between the two.

She foolishly believed that Darien would listen to her, apologize and let her go. Plus, Mina was his wife, he must know her like no other. And after all, he did look like a prince, so she assumed that his behavior would match his appearance. Like hell! The moment he spoke to her Serena felt herself being trapped.

First he seemed to be co calm and collected, when he entered her room in the morning. Serena was stunned. Her heart skipped a beat and she almost thanked God for that misunderstanding. Darien just stood there, by her bed, looking right through her, as if x-raying. Serena tried explaining him the situation, but right after the first words, she could see that it was as useless as before.

"Listen, I am not your wife… It's a…"

"Can it, Mina. I didn't come here to talk, just to let you know that from now on you can't make a step by yourself. Wherever you go, Andrew goes with you. He receives your calls, letters, texts. No funny business. I swear, I could kill you for everything you have done. Congratulations. Your mission is accomplished."

With that he left the room. Darien behaved as if Serena wasn't even there.

'I think, I know the reason Mina run away. Living with a man like him must be unbearable. And was he serious about killing me? '

Serena looked around for the millionth time, but now she was paying attention to design, furniture, clothes in the closet, labels and fabrics. From what she could see, it was safe to say that the owner of the house was in the Forbes list. Every detail, every little thing could cost thousands, even millions.

Serena didn't like the room first, for the colors were too bright for her liking. Moreover, she didn't really like using orange and red in her own designs, so it felt odd and alien to her. But within some time she learnt to appreciate the colors. It made her feel alive. Serena looked through the books on the shelf. One of them didn't have a name nor an author on it, but it looked like a note book Serena used to see on her mother's desk. She opened it and that very moment understood that Mina was using it as a diary of a sort. Serena was not sure if she had a right to read it. However the woman figured, that she needed to know at least something to make it a little easier. Just tiny little bit.

2010-04-03

Hey, diary!

At least, that's what notes in the chick flicks start like.

I am not a diary kind of girl. Never was and, I think, never will be. I believe in shopping therapy, spa and….

Who am I kidding? I don't know will I do now.

Alan broke up with me just a month ago and today I received an invitation to his wedding. Wedding for crying out loud!

I feel like he stabbed me in the back. I know he did say that his feelings were gone, but I guess, I hoped that it was just an influence of the moment. That within some time he'll come back. But he found someone else. And invite me to the reception too! How dare he?!

Dad is the only one who understands me, but even he seems a little distant now.

BTW Dad and Jade keep talking about that guy, Darien. May be I should go see him? And may be Alan' will get jealous? And will understand how much he truly loves me… Not that Katherine chick.

Wish me luck…mmm... notebook.

God, I am going crazy...

The knock on the door made Serena jump, hurriedly she closed the diary and hid it under the bed.

"Come in!"

A blonde from the day before entered the room, looking very much guilty. He looked in Serena's eyes and frowned, taking in her appearance.

'Something about her does look odd...' - he thought, but refused to think about it any more. After all, every time Mina changed... a friend, she altered something in the way she looked or behaved as well. Sometimes it even seemed that her accent changed as well. She could be a good actress.

"Hey! I just wanted to tell you that I am sorry about yesterday. I didn't want to use chloroform. Darien was so pissed off and then you put on a show of not recognizing me... I didn't have a right to do so..." - Serena didn't respond to that part. She even didn't remember what got her unconscious all of sudden. But now it all made sense. - "Anyway, I know you scheduled a lunch with your father today. Darien has already told you, hasn't he? I'll be accompanying you... I'll meet you in an hour downstairs."

"Wait! I am meeting my father today?"

"Yes. It's Friday..."

" I know..."

Andrew nodded and head towards the door, but before exiting the room he turned around and added:

" Mina, listen, I am your friend no matter what. I know you think otherwise now, but... Darien is my friend too and what you are doing to him is not right. He does not deserve it. You both are wonderful people, but it all comes out so wrong. You made a mistake, marrying him. But you make even a bigger one torturing him like that. Please, think about it."

And with that he closed the door, leaving Serena alone with even more questions. Suddenly she was very glad that she had found the diary. Hopefully, that's where she would find some answers.

'And Mina's father will surely recognize... I mean, not recognize me. And he will help.'