I Love You

Valentine's Day

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy, all other characters unless otherwise noted belong to someone else.

Darcy and Chuck walked into Lily's, and she greeted them each with a kiss on the cheek.

"I hope hosting this brunch will prove I have the company's best interest at heart" Lily said then turned to Darcy "I'm really sorry for how I spoke to you."

"Well I wouldn't accept you to just not speak your mind" Darcy responded.

"Let's just focus on the Thorpes and not each other" Rufus replied.

"Charles don't let yours and Darcy's friendship with Raina affect your judgement. We have to be careful of the Thorpes."

"We know" Darcy said and heard the elevator ding "Here we go"

The Thorpes walked in.

"Welcome" Chuck said grabbing Darcy's hand and she gave it a light squeeze and he put it up to his lips and kissed it.

"So is anyone hungry" Lily said.

They all sat down and ate avoiding business. When it was all done they sat in the living room.

"Well Lily everything was delicious especially the eggs, Spanish tortilla. That's perfect after a late night or a breakfast in bed after too much Rioja"

"Thank you Russell" Lily replied "Um here in America we call them a Frittata."

"Mr. Thorpe" Chuck said standing up "We're all grateful we have a buyer for Bass Industries that we can all approve of. Though it may be your instinct to keep the company under the Thorpe umbrella. That might be a mistake. The Bass name has equity. I'd the chance to prove that. All in one night. Tomorrow to be exact. I've leased landmark mansion outside the city. With my partner in crime of course."

Chuck smiled at Darcy then looked back to Russell

"It's a destination. You travel to get there and the reservations are made before" Darcy added.

"And what is it that people get when they get there?"

"Imagine you're at a club. Forget the year, the continent. You don't want the night to end. In this case it doesn't have to. When the time is right you drift upstairs to a private room. Spend the night or just a few hours. It's up to you"

"What makes you think people will show up?" Russell asked. "Sounds like you need a big marketing push just to get the word out."

"No Marketing. I say where and when, people show up. If I can prove to you that the Bass brand has a quantifiable worth. Will you look at my business plan? It shows how you can keep the company together under the Bass name with my help."

Russell stood up and walked over to Chuck.

"I will put a pin in my plan for...let's say 36 hours. If this thing you planned succeeds we'll talk" Russell said than shook Chuck's hand then walked over to the elevator. Raina walked over to them.

"You nailed it" she said then turned toward the elevator. "I'll see you back at the hotel dad"

Russell got on the elevator as Serena got off.

"Serena we weren't expecting you" Lily said.

"I'm here to see Raina" Serena said then turned to Raina. "Hi we haven't met officially yet but our mutual friend Blair Waldorf wants to talk to you, she'll explain everything."

Serena handed the phone over and Raina took it and walked away.

"What's that about" Darcy said hugging her sister.