Stefanielle and Marina Rom-coms

-----Chapter five

Danielle's POV:

I'm hanging out with Jaina, Boris, Jason, Barrett, and Jay. I just told them about the whole Stefania incident. "You didn't know she had a boyfriend?" Jaina says "No, did you?" I asked. The look they all gave each other tells me everything I need to know. "I can't believe my whole life is basically ruined because I don't read every single tabloid out there." I sigh "your life isn't ruined I'm sure you'll find someone better" jay tries to comfort me "eh I wouldn't be sure about that" Barrett says. Jay shoots her a look "but your life isn't ruined, you still have us" she adds, trying to rectify her mistake. I laugh. "I mean, listen maybe it's for the best, Stefania was a goddess and you know what happens to mortals who sleep with goddesses right?" Boris says "they get fucked?" I finish his thought "they get fucked" he confirms. "Yeah, you know what, I don't even care about her anymore," I say. "That's the spirit I'm sure we'll find you a new girl in no time," Jaina says.

After that followed a series of unsuccessful dates. I got to meet everyone from Jason's ableist colleague to Jay's fruitarian friend. In fact, I'm currently heading back home from that date with the fruitarian girl, not to spit on anyone's beliefs but I don't think I could live off of only fruits and vegetables that have already fallen off the tree. Now, all that I have to go back home to is a high masturbating Welshman also known as grey. I pass by the newsagent and can't help but notice the piles of magazines with Stefania's face on them. It's been a month since the Italian American broke my heart and frankly, I'm nowhere near being over her.

*the next morning*

I'm getting ready for the day when I unexpectedly hear the doorbell ring. I open the door and to my surprise, Stefania's standing there with an apologetic smile "hi can I come in?" I can tell she's tired and that she's been crying. I let her in and guided her to my living room. She explains that there were nudes of hers that got leaked "They were taken years ago, I was poor and it happens a lot, that's not an excuse, but to make things worse, it now appears someone was filming me as well. So what was a stupid photoshoot now looks like a porno film. And well... the pictures have been sold and they're everywhere." she's now crying "I don't know where to go, the hotel is surrounded.." she adds. I'm furious, I can't believe anyone could be this disgusting and pathetic. I can't believe that someone could ruin such an amazing person's career just for a quick buck! "This is the place." I answered immediately "are you sure?" she asks, probably just out of courtesy. "Absolutely." "Thank you. I'm just in London for two days, but, with your papers, it's the worst place to be." She's very shaken. "These are such horrible pictures. They're so grainy they make me look like..." she spirals. "don't worry about it now. Would you like some tea? Or a bath maybe?" I offer. "A bath would be great".

Stefania's POV:

I'm in Danielle's bath and I feel like shit. I still can't believe I was stupid enough to have those pictures taken of me. I'm so grateful that Dani has taken me in especially after our last encounter. I've been taking time for myself recently, other than for filming of course. Needless to say, I broke up with Leco shortly after what happened and it was obviously in every magazine you can think of. I wonder if Danielle knows. I honestly thought I got over her but I guess not. It's just that her eyes are so captivating and her laugh is the most wonderful sound anyone could hear. My thoughts are interrupted by someone coming in. It's Danielle's roommate, the guy that came in high the first time I was at her house. He starts unzipping his pants, he hasn't seen me yet. I clear my throat. "Umm, you must be Grey," I say. He turns to me in shock and slides out of the bathroom. Seconds later he comes back in "just checking" he says before going back out. I can tell he's seen the pictures. God, that's the last thing I needed.

After the bath, I changed into some fresh clothes Dani let me borrow. Her hoodie is one of the most comfortable things ever, I can smell her perfume on it. I head to the kitchen where she's waiting for me. "Hey, have a seat," she says and pours me a cup of tea. We drink in silence for a moment. "I'm really sorry about last time. He just flew in. I had no idea. in fact, I had no idea if he'd ever fly in again." I say, feeling obligated to apologize for the mishap. "No, no, don't worry about it. It's not often that someone gets to serve a Hollywood star like him. In fact, it was thrilling for me." I laugh at her joke "no really." she continues. "How is he anyways?" she adds, after a pause. "I don't know. It got to the point where I couldn't remember any of the reasons I loved him. And you... and love?" I answered hoping she'd be single but still wouldn't think too much of my question. "Well there's a question... to which I have no interesting answer," she replies avoiding eye contact. Silence settles again between us before I break it again "I have thought about you." "oh no, no we don't have to talk about it," she says. I ignore her "Just anytime I've tried to keep things normal with anyone normal – it's been a disaster." I try to justify the events that happened between us "I appreciate it absolutely. Is that the new film you're doing?" She points to the script on the table. I smile at her, changing the subject discreetly. "Umm, yes. Start in L.A. on Tuesday." I answered "Would you like me to take you through your lines?" she offers. "Would you? It's all talk, talk, talk." I don't wanna bother her. "Hand it over. Basic plot?" she says. "I'm a difficult but brilliant junior officer who is about twenty minutes will save the world from nuclear disaster," I explain. "Well done you." She giggles.