I Love Thee [SAIDA AU]

VI

Sunday, Verona Cathedral- Where Simon and Selene were supposed to get married.
Selene is enthusiastic first thing in the morning as her father let's her wander around with her friend and cousin every Sunday's. But this time, Giselle had other plans, so she's only with Marga.

The mass wasn't boring for Selene, she's paying attention but her attention suddenly went around the cathedral.. Her eyes landing on a specific girl- serious, stoic and focused on the priest preaching on the altar.

Selene
What a coincidence..

Selene doesn't notice that she's been starring for too long until Darian felt like she's being watched and caught Selene's intense gaze at her. She smiles at Selene which led for the latter to blush and look at the altar mindlessly.

Darian chuckles lightly which caught her brother's attention.

Richard
What's so funny Raf?

Richard whispered to her. Darian shook her head and returned her attention to the altar and listened to the priest while smiling.

Richard
You're creeping me out..

He chose not to pry anymore and when he's not looking, Darian took a quick glance at Selene, who's again caught looking at Darian. Darian couldn't hold back her grin anymore and gave Selene a little wave which made Selene giggle softly.

Marga
What are you giggling about? We're in a church.

Marga whispered to her ear, warning her to keep her voice down.

Selene
Ah.. I-I know.. I.. I saw a cute baby..

Selene lied but Marga bought it and proceeds to listen to the priest again.

After the mass Selene and Marga stayed for a moment longer- praying.. Darian, Richard and their cousins are already standing and ready to leave.. As they were about to walk pass the two friends, Darian acted like she's tying her shoe laces.

Darian
You guys go ahead, I'll catch up.

Richard gaze her a short glance before nodding and dragging their cousins with him.

As they walked ahead Selene and her friend stood up and were about to leave. There were still a few lot of people walking out of the cathedral, which Darian took as an advantage to steal a moment with Selene.

She took Selene by the hand and led her behind one of the pilars near the altar..

Selene
What? Why did you took me here?

The confused Selene couldn't help but blush at how her hand is clasped by Darian- Rafie.

Darian
Well, I wanted to talk to you again.. Was I too sudden? Too unexpected?.. Oh right! Your friend!

Darian was visibly and verbally panicking which Selene found cute, she felt an urge to pinch the cute girls cheeks..

Selene
Oh my~ you're so cuuute!~

Darian
Stop pinching my cheeks!

They ended up giggle at each other..

Selene
And about my friend, she's probably waiting for me at the parking..

Darian
Speaking of waiting.. I don't mind waiting for you, Julie... But, can I at least know your number? So we can meet again easily?

And so Selene did gave her number to Darian with a smile on both of their faces.

Selene
Chat with you later Rafie~

Selene suddenly hugged Darian making her freeze on her spot. Selene leaves her like that with a huge smile on her face..

Darian
Yeah.. Chat with you later..

Darian watched Selene went out of the cathedral. Then her phone suddenly rings- it's her cousin, Luigi.

Luigu
Darian where are you? We're-

Darian is still mindlessly smiling, not listening to what her cousin is saying.

Luigi
Darian! Dariana! RAFAELA!!

Darian flinched as her cousin yelled at her ear. She had some back to her senses and immediately apologized.

Darian
Hey! Sorry! What was it again?

Luigi
Uncle said you weren't answering his calls. He drove by and picked up Richard.. He said they're going on a business trip..

Darian
Oh.. Okay, Y-Yeah.. Thanks for the information.

She hangs up immediately and sighed. She's used to being alone in their manor- she's used to it as it happened many times. It'll always be the same, her father introducing her brother to every business friend, colleague and partners. While she's left behind, that's also the reason why only a few number of people knows Richard the modern Romeo has a twin sister.

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Darian went home and decided to play her favorite piano piece. Sunday's wasn't just her regular day to go to church, it's also her and her mother's day..
As she plays she looks at her mother's smiling portrait while holding her when she was still a baby- her brother standing beside their mother.

When she finished playing, she stands up infront of the portriat.

Darian
I really miss you mother..

She bowed her head in despair, but her phone suddenly lits up. It's Clem, she
messaged her.

Clem:
Darian, we know you're usually busy during this day but we want to ask if you wanna hang out at Liona's? She said she's got some news.

Darian:
I'm not sure.. I'll try to catch up..

After she replies she places her phone down again to look at her mother.

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After doing her homework, Selene patiently waited for Rafie's message. She has already tended to the flowers, baked cookies and read the famous love story that involves her family name.

She anxious and impatient.. She went to their kitchen and grabbed a bucket of ice cream, cookies and vegan nachos. She went to her entertainment room that's right under her room and near the kitchen.

Selene
Dahlia, if ever Marga or Giselle comes and asks where I am please tell them I'm asleep in my room!

She instructs one of their maids before entering the room.
She placed her snacks and phone on the long table infront of the big comfy couch. A 370 inch flat screen tv infront of her.

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She already finished watching 2 movies and she already finished eating the cookies. Third movie is up and she's eating the almost melted ice cream.

It's already at the scene where the young man is driving his girl to somewhere and he starts awkwardly complimenting her.

"You're so beautiful."

"You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."

Selene couldn't stop herself from giggling at how the girl blushes because of the guys cheesy compliments.
Selene was about to grab some nachos when she saw her phone light up..

Selene
An unknown number?

Unknown:
Hey Julie, sorry I took a while before messaging you.. It's me...
Rafie.

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