Danica was dumbstruck after hearing what Tatiana just told her. Troy wanted to ask her out after the prom night. But unfortunately, Danica ran away with Aziel on the day of prom, without even attending the prom.
��What?�� Danica breathed out, ��How did you know about it? Are you sure about this?�� She could feel her heart racing with anticipation.
Tatiana nodded her head. ��Of course, I am sure. Everyone was aware of Troy's plan of asking you out that day. He prepared everything, starting from your favorite purple roses to your favorite song.��
Danica couldn��t believe what she was hearing. Somehow, she could completely picture the arrangement Troy had made that night. Her life would have been so much different if only she hadn't run away back then. Her crush actually liked her and wanted her to be his girlfriend. It was just like a fairy tale came to life.
��Poor Troy was heartbroken when he didn��t find you during prom. And then, when he went to your house, it was locked too. You just left without any notice, breaking his heart into small pieces. He became almost lifeless after that incident. But he is healing now, because you are back, Dani.�� Tatiana questioned her in a bitter voice, ��Did you come here to heal him? Or did you come to break him again? Please tell me. Will you leave him again? Please, I don��t want him to go through that pain ever again.��
��Neither do I want that, Tati,�� said Danica, and filled a glass of water from the jug kept on the tray over the night. She gulped it in one go, still trying to digest the news. Then she sat on the bed, and her eyes became watery. ��I was helpless back then, but this time, I have you guys with me. Even if I have to leave for some reason, I promise to give an explanation.��
Tatiana sat next to her and placed her hand on Danica��s shoulder. ��Dani, you love Troy, don��t you?��
Danica was taken aback at that question. She was already filled with guilt by leaving her loved ones once, she wouldn��t want to repeat it again. But did she love Troy?
��I like him,�� she answered because even if she wasn��t sure of love, she definitely liked Troy. Tatiana was the first person to whom Danica confessed her feelings regarding Troy, which Tatiana understood and grinned.
��Well, then, there is still time to fix everything,�� Tatiana mumbled and pulled Danica into a hug. ��I am genuinely happy for you and Troy.�� Tatiana loved Troy enough to let him be happy with someone else. His happiness meant her happiness, and she was no one to come in between two lovers. She knew Troy and Danica loved each other but hesitated to confess, so she had to play cupid among the two of them.
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��Gab, what do you think?�� Trevor asked his girlfriend, ��Will Tronica become real from reel?��
��Well, babe, I am getting the vibes that they will become together this time,�� responded Gabrielle, her head on Trevor��s shoulder. ��Even if they don��t, we can be the cupids. Tronica has to be real, at any cost. They love each other, why is it hard to confess?�� It was out of her comprehension why everyone liked to make their situations complex by keeping their feelings hidden.
��Confessing is scary,�� Trevor mumbled which made Gabrielle narrow her eyes at him.
"Yeah, right. No wonder I had to be the one to confess my love first," she pointed out. "Though I'm glad I did," she added with a proud smile.
Trevor scratched the back of his neck sheepishly and let out, "Not everyone is fearless like you."
Gabrielle sighed hopelessly. ��Why do my brother and best friend have to be like you, unable to confess? I wonder who will take the first step.��
��I think Dani will take the first step,�� Trevor answered, and Gabrielle nodded, agreeing with him. Because they knew Troy had tried to take the step before, so it would be unfair for him to do it again.
��Anyways, enough about them.�� Gabrielle kissed Trevor��s cheek in the car as they were returning back to the Rose mansion. ��Even if you didn't take the first step for our relationship, I'm glad you took the next one. And thank you for accompanying me to New York. You are the cutest of all.��
Trevor smiled and pulled her towards him once again, kissing her forehead.
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Danica was worried about the threat letter she received. She regretted telling Gabrielle everything. What if she had put Gabrielle and the people of Rose mansion in danger?
While thinking about all these, Danica went to the terrace, where she saw Hernan and Troy sitting on bean bags, bickering over something.
��No, Troy, I will use this idea.�� Hernan batted his eyelashes in front of Troy. ��Pretty, please.��
Troy shook his head. He was wearing a red t-shirt with blue trousers. His chestnut hair was messy, making him look cute. ��No. This is my idea, Hernan. I will make a video on this.��
��But I have no content for now, so I can use this idea. Besides, you have a girlfriend, so you already have dozens of video ideas. You guys can do challenges, pranks, and all. So give me this idea, please,�� Hernan almost begged Troy.
Danica watched Troy and Hernan for some more time, mostly admiring Troy. Then she decided to let her presence be known. She cleared her throat and the two pairs of blue eyes looked at her.
��Hazel? You came at the perfect time.�� Hernan walked towards her. ��Please convince this asshole to let me use his idea. I will lose my fans if I don��t post new videos and continue vlogging.��
��Why are you dragging her?�� Troy was still sitting, and he continued speaking, ��Not as if I will listen if she say���� he stopped midway when his eyes fell on her hazel ones, which made him sigh. ��Fine, Hernan. I will allow you to use the idea.��
Hernan��s head snapped in Troy��s direction. He couldn��t believe what he heard. Troy Kingston allowed him to use the video idea which Troy didn��t even use yet. It was like a dream which Hernan didn��t want to end. ��You sure?�� he asked, and Troy nodded his head. With a big grin plastered on his face, Hernan said, ��Okay, it is already evening. I shall give Aziel snacks. Leave Aziel to me, Dani, okay? I will take full care of him while you can just enjoy the vacation.��
Danica could feel that Hernan was feeling very guilty and she didn��t want to make him feel worse by taking care of Aziel all by herself. Knowing Hernan, he would feel very bad and it would upset him. ��He can stay with you then till the vacation ends,�� she told him.
Hernan smiled. ��I gotta go now,�� he said and as he was going downstairs leaving the terrace, he spared one last teasing look at Troy. Then he went to Aziel, leaving Troy and Danica alone.
��Have a seat, Dani,�� Troy said, breaking the awkward silence. ��Come and see these new ideas. I am being so productive lately. Hats off to me," he joked.
Danica walked forward and took a seat on the beanbag Hernan was sitting before. Her breath hitched at the closeness. She was sitting so close to Troy. His closeness, touch, words, and everything else still had an effect on her. Her heart fluttered every time Troy smiled at her or held her. If it was not love, what else could it be?
Now Danica was sure that she was in love with Troy. Her mind drifted to whatever Tatiana said to her in the morning. Troy wanted to propose to her to be his girlfriend after the prom, but she stood him up. This time, she had to take the first step. She couldn��t run away anymore, rather she had to be strong and handle everything like the previous Danica used to. Situations did make her weak, but she had to be strong once again. She couldn��t be a coward anymore. She had to help Troy by being his girlfriend in front of the fans, even though it was fake, she would treat it as real until it became real forever. She would bring back Troy��s feelings for her, which he buried deep in his heart.
While Troy was busy showing him his plans further for his WhyNTube channel, Danica took a deep breath and blurted out, ��Troy, will you go on a date with me?��