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CHAPTER 10: REALITY SUDDENLY SEEMS BETTER

Danny and I grew more and more fonder with each other...and closer as well. Although unconfirmed, we were mutually an item.

All my friends noticed. The lads noticed. Rachel was very ecstatic; saying 'she knew it was there all along'.
It was also mutual that we ignored her.

The press seemed to have caught up. We were on the headlines for a number of weeks, but we learned to deal. Me especially. I showed up at work the week after our trip to Bolton and I've never missed a day ever since. Betsy was well pleased and is less mean these days. Or so I think.

Three months passed us and the guys went back on tour. Rachel and I get to tag along on gigs near London and it's always pretty awesome. Danny and the guys call as often as they can and it's like we're on the road with them.

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I walked the streets of London. The winter breeze was coming in; it was late October.
I stuck my hand in my pockets as I glanced around the place.

My phone went of in my pocket. I checked the name flashing on the screen and smiled.

"Aaaah. And then he calls."
"And she answers!" Danny replied mockingly.
"Whatever, Jones. Got news?"
"The usual. Big gig tonight. I'm still thinking up something to make it more memorable."
"Just take your clothes off. People don't seem to get tired of that."
"You suggested it! Not me!" Danny laughed. "Doesn't it even bother you when you see me naked on the papers?"
"Nope. Gives me more pictures to cut up for my collection."
"Oh?" I could almost hear him smirk.
"Don't flatter yourself. I made that up." I giggled as he sighed; feigning disappointment.
"Ouch! I was expecting a little ego boost from you." He said in his fake, sad voice.
"As if you have feelings!" I laughed.
"Okay. Now that really did hurt."
"Kidding. I have to go. Talk to you later?"
"Love you."
"Love you, too. Stay out of trouble." I ended the call and walked in the huge department store of central London.

I stepped in the lift and pressed 6. Personal shopping floor.

Here, it's automatic that as soon as someone steps off the lift, they need to be attended to. Just as the door opened, someone walked to the doors and greeted me.

"Only me Jane. No need for assisting."
"Hey Blake. She's at the back."

I nodded my thank you to Jane and headed to the Assistants' Lounge where my best friend, Rachel, sat. I jumped beside her and gave her a big hug.

"What's up?" I flashed her a big smile.
"Not really feeling the day really."
"Oh come on! Maybe I can cheer you up." I pulled her on her feet and out to the front.
"Jane! I was wrong. I do need assisting!" I called out.

Jane showed up with a clipboard and helped me sit Rachel on a stool.

"What's the occasion?"
"Night out? Put 'birthday girl' on that list thingy of yours." I sat next to Rachel.

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Jane attended to me and Rachel for an hour. She was amazing. She had suggested a halter top mini dress that had a flowy bottom. It was really gorgeous on Rachel.

Amidst the girly fluster, I was able to send Danny a text asking if they didn't have a gig on the weekend of Rachel's birthday. He said they didn't which was awesome. A night in town with my girl, my guy and the lads.

I paid up for Rachel's dress, a gift as I insisted, and headed home.

Life has never been this kind.

To be continued...

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