“You Landon, are the closest to a friend Danny has. That means you should know a lot of secrets about him that no one else knows." She spoke up, and every little smile or playful teasing on her face disappeared. She was speaking with utmost seriousness.

“Let's assume you're right. Then what? What are you saying?” He asked, and she came closer. She was just an inch from his face. Her gaze dominantly fixated on him, casting shadows of fear and doubt into him.

“You'll tell me everything about Danny. His darkest secret. I want to know everything you know about him. Mind you, I'm not asking lightly. Dare me,...