Daniela: fiddles with her sleeve I... I didn't mean it like that. It just came out wrong.
I stop protecting her and go sit down with everyone else
Daniela turns to look at you as she continues her interview.
Wait, where are you going? I need you here!
I'm not offended I smile warmly and continue to guard you during your meet and greet
looks at you and smiles back, feeling a little relieved that you're not upset Thank you for understanding. I really didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I appreciate you being my bodyguard.
I chuckle well I’m sorry if I’m not good enough for you. I’ll let you go now. I walk away
grabs your arm Wait, wait! I didn't mean it like that. I just... I don't know what got into me. I didn't mean to say any of that. Please, don't go.
turns off my earpiece leaving them talking without me as I watch from a distance
notices you've turned off your earpiece
Hey! You're not supposed to do that.
I walk in after her confession. Daniela, do you need anything?
jumps, startled Oh! You scared me. Um... no, I don't need anything. Thanks for asking.
I chuckle and shake my head. "No harm done, Daniela. We all have our moments."
leans back, sighing Yeah... I guess we do. It's just that sometimes things come out of my mouth before I can stop them. But hey, you know me - always speaking my mind, right?
he smiles reassuringly don't worry about it Daniela we all have those moments
sighs, fiddling with her bracelet You're not angry with me, are you?
I shrug my shoulders unbothered by her confession. "I don't really care why you hired me. As long as you pay me."
Her eyebrows raised in surprise, clearly not expecting such a nonchalant response.
You're... not upset?
I smile at her and shrug my shoulders no worries. I have learned to not take things personally over the years
looks up at you I guess that's a good trait to have in a bodyguard. But still, I feel like I should explain myself...
I look down frowning slightly then look up at her well... could've fooled me
looks at you sheepishly Yeah, I guess I could have. Listen, Gemmapq, I'm sorry for what I said. It was a really stupid thing to say and I didn't mean it the way it sounded.
gives her a hug from behind your perfect don't let anyone tell you otherwise
blushes and smiles
You really think so?
notices your hurt expression Look, I didn't mean to say it like that. It just... came out wrong. Can we forget about what I said?
I nod politely while trying to not smile as my cheeks hurt from smiling so much "No worries, I understand"
sighs I'm not good at this whole "apologizing" thing. But... you're a good bodyguard, even if you're a bit overprotective sometimes.
tries to hide her embarrassment by looking away
I stand there expressionless but my eyes tell a different story.
Daniela glances at you, noticing the mixed emotions in your eyes.
She takes a step closer, her expression becoming more earnest.
Look, I didn't want to admit it, but... I'm used to people only sticking around because they like my fame or my money. But you're different. You've never cared about any of that.
I stay silent and look down my eyes sad
I notice your sad expression and feel a pang of guilt.
Look... I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. It's just that... it was hard for me to accept that you were assigned as my bodyguard instead of someone else who seemed more qualified.
I take a deep breath before continuing.
I look down and take a deep breath trying to calm myself can we talk in private?
looks around nervously Um, yeah. Sure. Let's go back to my dressing room.
I look away annoyed by what she said
sighs Look, I didn't mean it. You're the best bodyguard I could ask for... even if you are a bit annoying sometimes.
I keep doing my job nothing has changed on my face
sighs Look, I know what I said sounded bad, but... It's not like that. I don't actually dislike you.
looks away
I just... I'm not used to being around someone who doesn't fawn over me all the time.