Torn Between The Two | Drake & Chris Brown

Chapter 1

Danielle

"Alright, Danielle, you're all set. Just continue straight and open the first door on your right. That is where the audition is. Good luck." The receptionist smiled.

I returned the smile as I walked away from her desk. I could feel my heartbeat increasing and my legs began to shake as I reached closer to the door. I took a couple deep breaths and said to myself: "Dani, you got this. It's just like any other audition. Kill it." 

~ After the audition ~

After the audition was over, I was satisfied with my dance. I thought that I did the best that I could, so I would be happy even if I wasn't chosen for Drake's music video. As I walked to my car, a text message notification popped up on my phone. It was Michael, known mostly as Tyga. 

Dani! How was the audition?

I sat in my car and replied back before turning on the ignition:

Mikey! I think I did good; I don't know if it was good enough though. I'm leaving now.  

Come over to the crib 

Alright, I'll be over in 10

~ Roughly 10 Minutes Later ~

Once I pulled up in Michael's driveway, I parked my car next to his and knocked on his door. About thirty seconds passed, and Michael opened the door.

"Wassup shawty?" Michael hugged me.

I hugged him back before sitting down on the couch in his living room. "Nothing much, I'm nervous as hell though. I really want that part. It may be my only chance to stardom."

"You'll be aigh baby girl. If you don't get the part, you know I can always help you." Tyga sat next to me, beginning to roll up a blunt.

I rolled my eyes. "You already know that I'm not going to let you do that. I don't want to get famous being 'Tyga's best friend'. I am Danielle Brooks." Tyga passed the blunt to me. I took a couple puffs before passing it back to him.

"I know, baby girl, I'm just letting you know that you always got that option." Tyga said before taking some more pulls on the blunt.

I had known Michael since birth. Our parents were even best friends. Growing up with Michael, I considered him more as a big brother than a best friend. He always protects me, especially from no-good men. 

~ The Next Day ~

I woke up in Michael's guest room. I checked my phone and it read 9:30 AM. I had a text message from Mikey.

Morning Baby Girl, I had to go to the studio this morning, but I didn't want to wake you. Feel free to use anything in the house. Just don't burn my house up ;) I love you best friend.

A smile appeared on my face; Michael was always teasing me. My stomach growled, so I got out of bed and walked into the kitchen. There were sausage, grits, eggs, bacon, oatmeal, bagels, cereal, and a bowl filled with fruit. Hmm...what should I eat? After a short game of "Bubblegum Bubblegum in a Dish", I ended up eating a bagel and an apple. 

After eating and showering, I decided to drive back home. I didn't have any plans for the day so I settled on eating popcorn and watching Netflix. Just when I was getting settled and was about to choose a movie to watch, my cell phone rang. I sighed and got up to answer it. 

"Hello?" I said into the phone.

"Hi, are you Ms. Danielle Brooks?"

"Yes, that's me."

"Well congratulations Ms. Brooks, you've been selected to be in Drake's new music video!"

"Oh my gosh, are you serious!?"

"Yup, can you make practice today at 3pm?"

"Definitely, where is it?"

"Young Money Studios; I'll send the address via text message,"

"Okay, thank you!"

After hanging up, I got up from the couch and started dancing around. This was like the best day ever. I then texted Michael.

Mikey!!!

What happened? Did you burn down my house?

No! I made the audition! I'm going to be in Drake's music video!!!

Congratulations Baby Girl! When are you starting practice?

Today at 3

That's great! Good luck!

Thanks boo

The second person that I decided to talk to was my other best friend named Jaycee. We had met in Kindergarten. We came to school with the same skirt on and instantly clicked. We've been friends ever since. 

Jay! Guess what?

What did you do now? Lol 

I made the audition!!

Oh my gosh! That's great! I knew you could do it

Yep! My first practice is at 3. I'll tell you all about it when it's done.

You better! Good luck, love!

After receiving the call that I was picked for the audition, I couldn't calm down. I tried watching Netflix, but I kept thinking about how much of a career boost I would get from this video. I had some fame in L.A. through my dance studio, but now I could get national attention...maybe even international if I was lucky. 

At around one I showered and changed into my outfit for practice. It was just sweatpants and a t-shirt with sneakers. I left my house at around 2 and arrived at the studio at 2:45.

"Ms. Brooks?" The attendant behind the desk asked when I walked in.

"Yes." I replied with a sweet smile.

"Go straight down this hall to the elevators. Go to floor 4 and your door is the 4th one on your left." She pointed towards the elevators.

"Thank you," I replied walking to the elevators.

Following directions, I opened the door and inside was a room with all types of snacks and beverages. On the table was a note that read: 

Danielle, Congratulations! Help yourself to any food and drink. We'll start practice at around 3:15, I have a little business to take care of. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

—Drake

I stared at the note in disbelief. Drake really wrote a note to me. Although I should've expected this, it was still shocking to get a note from a celebrity.