Christmas was next week and the girls and I were getting excited. The boys were also very excited because they were going home.
I was probably bothering Danny with how excited I was , I would just randomly walk up to him and say " hey it's almost Christmas" and he would smile so big at me and kiss me on the cheek.
The rest of the week went by quickly,with the holiday all of us girls were busy with work and other things .
I was making menus for hotel holiday events and was ready to cry because at one point the whole dining room table was covered in laptops, recipes and plate sets. Every hour or so Danny would come in and check on me between his meetings and interviews. He would even come sit with me and try to calm me down for a few hours at a time.
Our travel day finally came but it was insane. The airport was so chaotic,people everywhere,the boys not being able to take five steps without being noticed, and all 10 of us trying to stick together. Only two security guards was definitely not enough,but we managed.
When we finally got to our plane my anxiety was through the roof , and I knew Meg's would be too as soon as we stepped foot on that plane.
I wouldn't let go of Danny's hand, but he just rubbed it and kissed it to reassure me that I was going to be ok. The trip was short so we all flew economic and sat close together for comfort, we were the first ones to board and the last to exit the plane because the flight attendants didn't want to make a scene knowing who the boys were.
The airport in Michigan was still busy but not as busy as Nash. When we made our way through baggage claim there was a van waiting for us so we all hopped in. The ride back to Frakenmuth was almost two hours but I didn't mind, I sat in Danny's arms and took a little Power Nap because I cannot sleep on planes .
Once we had arrived to the kizska House, the boys and the girls, except for Danny and I, exited the van. We were all told that we had an hour to get ready and a car would be there at 6:30 to pick us up for dinner. Daniel and I were then escorted to the Wagner house. We were greeted by the Wagner family with hugs and congratulations for the new album,and then we began to get ready.
"Hey gor- wow you look stunning!" Daniel said walking back into our room.
"Awe thank you love, so do you." I said hugging him
"You ready to go?"
"Yes of course." I grabbed his outstretched hand and off we went.
We drove through the beautifully lit and Christmas decorated Frankenmuth , there was snow on the ground and I felt like I was in heaven or a Hallmark movie. I was craning my neck to see everything, my breath fogged up the window a few times,and Danny giggled at my child like joy. We then arrived at dinner and were treated by the kiszka/Wagner parents with an amazing meal and then all headed back to the houses.
Danny and I were laying in bed and I was tucked in against his chest.
"We have a big day tomorrow beautiful, just the two of us." He smiled
"What do you mean?" I asked curiously
"You will see." He smiled and kissed me on the forehead and we fell asleep.
I woke up in Danny's arms, what was left of the light not being covered by the snow clouds was softly hitting his face. He inhaled sharply and began to try to open eyes.
I looked up at him and he got a glimpse of me and immediately smiled.
"Are you ready for a fun day?" He asked before he kissed me
"Yes but I still don't know where we are going.." I responded
"Good now hurry up and get ready." He joked
I did just as he said , I made sure I dressed warm enough that I would die of hypothermia and we were on our way. We took Mr.Wagner's truck because there was still quite a bit of snow on the ground. We drove for about thirty minutes through town and stopped in the heart of downtown. We parked the car and hopped out and Danny ran around to grab my hand.
He then lead me into a small Christmas shoppe. It was the cutest thing ever , I was looking at everything constantly lighting up at the stupidest little things. Danny thought it was the funniest thing, continuing to giggle at my childish joy.
I bought a few little trinkets and then we headed to another store. This shop was just a normal shop but he lead me to a corner in the back of the store. It was decked out in all Greta merch. Including the new album.It was amazing and still so hard to believe that I was featured on the album.
Daniel wrap his arms around my waist.
"Has it sunken in yet?"
"No, everything still feels so surreal.... Like I met the love of my life who is a huge rockstar and now I have an album that I am on with him and best my friends!" I said
We smiled at each other and he kissed me on the cheek.
"I know it is still kinda crazy but you will get used to it eventually,and trust me I feel so lucky to do love my dream with the love of my life!"
I then grabbed the album and went to pay for it when Danny got noticed.
"Oh my gosh,you're Danny Wagner!" The girl practically screamed
Danny smiled and wrapped his arm around my waist.
"Yes I am and you are." He said sweetly me still in his arm
"Um Maddie, I am a huge fan ,probably the biggest!" She said with confidence
"Hey I don't think so, I am kya" I said reaching out my hand to shake hers. "And I am 100% their biggest fan along with my 3 best friends." I smiled and she giggled
"Wait ,you mean like Kya from the new album Kya?" She asked
"Um yeah why?" I was visibly confused
"No way , your voice is so beautiful and you are like one of the top rated chefs in the country you are an icon. Can I get a picture with the two of you please." She excitedly waited for a response
"It's up to you baby ,you don't have to if you don't want to." Danny looked at me and reassured me
"Um no I am fine,of course we can!" I smiled at her and the three of us smiled for our picture. The girl then said thank you and then left the store.
"Well my dear,speaking of sinking in," he began to giggle "you know you never HAVE to take pictures with them if you don't want to."
"I know ,but did she see the way she lit up when she figured out it was me on the album it was like magic." I said smiling.
"I am glad,alright well I still have one more place to take you so let's go!" He grabbed my hand and we headed out after I tried to pay for my album but the lady wouldn't let me.
We got back in the truck and just drove.
"Where are we going?" I asked whining
"Don't worry we are almost there."
"Well can you at least tell me what we are doing so that I don't die."
"No,but I can tell you that we are not going ice skating because I would like to keep you alive for a little bit longer." He said smirking as he winked at me.
We arrived at our destination where Danny told me that it was where his parents would take him and Josie on the weekends to sled when they were really young. He then took me up the little slope and we tried to sled for the next few hours and I just couldn't grasp it very well. After that we went back to the house and sat with the family until they went to bed. Danny and I then set out the gifts for everyone for the next morning because Christmas was at the Wagner house all day. We then headed to bed and fell right asleep. The next morning we got up and headed downstairs and just as we reached the kitchen the girls and the other boys were walking through the front door with a ton of gifts in hand as well. After they put everything down breakfast was ready so we all scarfed down some food and opened gifts shortly after. The day went by quickly but felt so special,complete, it was so amazing to just feel so content.
We all sat around the table for dinner and discussed celebrating Danny early so that we could go home and and pack for the tour which was only a few days away.
So after we all ate everyone headed out and planned to go out the next day.
When I woke up I slid out of bed and surprised Danny with breakfast for when he woke up.He came down the stairs beaming. He came over and gave me a huge hug and a kiss.
After breakfast we all met up and went hiking at an old spot the boys used to go to all the time.we spent a few hours out there until we went back to the house and got ready for a nice dinner out. At dinner we all got a tad bit emotional because our lives were all about to be somewhat different.
The girls staying here,the boys leaving the girls, me leaving my friends and living on the road. Not to mention the boys leaving their parents again.
After a long and good dinner we all went back and packed for our flight the next next day.
