THE WILL OF LOVE by Ʋis Rating: PG - PG-13 Email: aeris_t@edsamail.com.ph Webpage: Nightfall Wishes Okay, I know it's been a long, long while. Well, life was hectic. couldn't blame me, you know. But I think that some reviews and emails are sure to lift my spirits. Thanks guys, for letting my know you like this so far! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Turn and walk away That's what I should do My head says go And find the door My heart says I've found you - "Fallin'" by Robert Klein ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- There were many things that Serena realized about Darien Chiba as they rode in his luxurious 2-seater, on the way to the mall. First of all, that she only knew that they were going to the mall, but she doesn't know exactly where they were going. She also found him out to be quite cordial, collected, as well as simple, proven in his choice in accessories and clothing, among others. He was also quiet --- most of the time, that is, Serena thought with a smirk, reminding herself of their first meeting. As the day went on, Serena also realized that Darien Chiba was a terrible sucker, she thought with a grin on her face. Entering the bedroom section, she prepared for the battle against the pennypincher. They were led through the huge jungle of mattresses and beds by a young woman, who eyed Darien with a knowing look, which Darien didn't notice. Either that, or he simply didn't mind. Angela, as her name tag said, wasn't very tall, only a few inches taller than Serena. She had long dark hair which fell in curls around her shoulders, and big, brown eyes with short, but thick eyelashes she kept batting at Darien. Serena wanted to puke. "We have here some quality beds which, I'm sure, would fit your length..." "Oh, no," Darien said, flashing the girl with a smile, which, Serena observed, made the girl make a somewhat dreamy sigh. Darien continued, "We don't need anything as big as that. That's a king-size bed. We need something..." "Queen-size," Serena put in. Both Darien and Angela turned to her with surprise painted on their faces, but of different sorts. Darien was more amused than anything, but Angela looked as if it was only then that she became aware of Serena's presence. Serena smiled sweetly. "But of course, honey... A king-size bed would be too big, but anything else smaller than queen-size would be too small." It was a while before anyone spoke. "Your sister?" Angela asked Darien. Serena's eyed widened. "Of all the - " Darien cut her sentence short as he grabbed her hand and squeezed it. Serena's face flushed, as understanding and realization swept over her, but she immediately regained her composure. "Well, is she?" Angela asked, her impatience showing a bit. "Your sister, I mean?" "Fiance鬢 Serena said, her head raised high, a look on her face which seemed to say, "HA!" "Oh really," the saleslady exclaimed. She looked at Serena from top to bottom, and back up again, scrutinizing her appearance. Then, with a wave of her hand, as if in dismissal, she turned towards the showcase of beds. "Well, in any case..." The rest was barely heard, as Darien leaned and whispered in Serena's ear, "Jealous, are we?" Noticing the twinkle in his eyes, and combined with the silly grin he was wearing, her annoyance increased. "You could only wish." "You could only wish!" "Oh, come on," Serena exclaimed. "It's only 3:00 PM!" "I don't care," Darien said, his lips forming a grim line, his grip on the "I will take you back to your house right this instant." "Was it me? Something I did? Something I said?" When Darien refused to speak, Serena raised her arms in defeat. "I give up," she said. "After all, all we did was have lunch at Crown, then you introduced me to your friend. We got along because we share the same passion for video games. And then all of a sudden, you yanked me out of my stool, dragged me all the way to the parking lot, shoved me into this seat, and refused to to say anything except 'you could only wish' and 'I don't care'." Serena rolled her eyes. "Man, am I enjoying this day." Under ordinary circumstances, Darien would have laughed. However, nothing that took place was funny to him. The reasons why were of no importance. He was going to take her home, and that's that! On the other hand, Serena's own words sank in her head, and she began to understand what, in the course of events, drove him to this mood. She began to laugh, unable to help herself. Annoyed that she could laugh about their current situation, Darien snapped, "What are you laughing at?" Serena was incapable of speaking. She, if it was possible, laughed even harder, and tears began to form at the sides of her eyes. This irritated Darien even more. "Stop it. I said stop!" Serena began to calm down. All that remained on her face was a ridiculous smile, which did no better to reduce Darien's animosity. She leaned near his face and whispered, a mischeivous twinkle in her eyes, "Jealous, are we?" At the expression painted on Darien's face, Serena's laughing suit recurred. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay, so it wasn't much for an ending, but I enjoyed doing this chapter. What about you? Care to tell? It's aeris_t@edsamail.com.ph ;