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Chapter 8 - CHAPTER 8 :- UNEXPECTED ATTENTION

The morning sun filtered through the curtains of Anna Smith's hotel room, casting a warm glow on the elegant furnishings. Anna, still half-asleep, reached for her phone on the nightstand. She squinted at the screen, which was flooded with notifications. 

Her manager, Ella, had already texted her three times, and there were countless messages from friends and fans. With a groggy swipe, Anna opened one of the messages. Her eyes widened as she saw the headline: "Anna Smith and Rogan William Spark Romance Rumors After Dinner Date!"

Anna quickly flipped through the rest of the messages and notifications, each one more amusing than the last. There were photos of her and Rogan laughing together over dinner, taken by an ever-vigilant paparazzi. The pictures were now plastered all over social media, accompanied by wildly speculative captions.

Meanwhile, Rogan was experiencing a similar shock. As he walked into the hotel lobby, he was greeted by a barrage of messages and calls. His phone was buzzing non-stop, and he could barely make it to the front desk without getting sidetracked by curious hotel staff and guests.

He finally managed to get a moment to check his messages and found a notification from his publicist. 

Publicist: "Rogan, your dinner with Anna is everywhere. You two are trending on KookieGram. The production team is thrilled; they're using this to hype up the movie! Check out the comments—it's hilarious!"

Rogan's curiosity piqued, and he quickly opened KookieGram, where he was met with an avalanche of memes, fan theories, and creative couple names. 

KookieGram Post:"Anna + Rogan = #Rogananna! The hottest new couple in Hollywood?"

Top Comment:

"OMG, did you see how they looked at each other? It's like they're in their own rom-com! #RoganannaForever"*

Another Comment: "Wait, is this a PR stunt or are they actually together? Either way, I'm here for it! #Rogananna"

The comments ranged from playful to absurd, with fans concocting elaborate scenarios about their "relationship." One particularly creative comment suggested that Anna and Rogan were secretly married and had been planning their escape from the paparazzi all along.

Fan Theory Comment: "They're definitely in a secret relationship. Look at how they're leaning in during the dinner! #RoganannaMystery"

Back in her hotel room, Anna was in fits of laughter. She called Rogan immediately. The phone rang a few times before he answered, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"Good morning, Anna. Have you seen the chaos?"

"Good morning! Oh, you bet I have. I can't believe this is happening," Anna said, her voice muffled by her laughter.

"It's completely bonkers. Did you see the fan theories? Some people are convinced we're in an elaborate secret romance," Rogan said, chuckling.

"I saw that! And did you catch the hashtag?" Anna asked, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "#Rogananna. Sounds like a weird fruit combo, doesn't it?"

Rogan laughed heartily. "It really does. I guess we're a fruit salad now."

They both laughed, finding solace in the absurdity of the situation. The trending news had taken on a life of its own, and they were helplessly caught in the whirlwind. But instead of letting it bother them, they decided to roll with it.

As the day went on, the news about their "romantic link" became even more exaggerated. The movie production team, seizing the opportunity, started using the trending topic to their advantage. They posted teaser clips and behind-the-scenes photos, playfully acknowledging the buzz with captions like:

Production Team Post: "If you thought #Rogananna was hot, just wait until you see their chemistry in our upcoming movie! Stay tuned!"

The hype around the supposed relationship only seemed to grow. Fans eagerly speculated about every detail, from potential secret meetings to hypothetical romantic gestures. Some even started creating fan art of "Rogananna" as a couple, blending their names into heartwarming, humorous, and sometimes outlandish scenarios.

By the end of the day, both Anna and Rogan had embraced the situation. They even decided to have some fun with it. They shared a joint post on their social media accounts, acknowledging the trending topic with good humor.

Anna Smith's Post: "Well, it looks like #Rogananna is taking over the internet! We had a great dinner and an even greater laugh reading all your comments. Thanks for making this day so entertaining!"

Rogan William's Post: "Couldn't have asked for a better dinner partner or a more entertaining way to start the day. #Rogananna forever! Or at least until the next big headline. 😉"

The playful posts were met with enthusiastic responses from fans who appreciated their good-natured handling of the situation. It turned out to be a fantastic way to promote their upcoming movie, which now had an unexpected, yet highly engaging, buzz around it.

As they both settled down for the evening, Anna and Rogan reflected on the day's events. They couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all and were relieved that the frenzy had been met with positivity.

"Well," Anna said, "I guess if the movie's half as fun as today's been, we're in for a good ride."

Rogan agreed, his grin wide. "Here's to embracing the chaos and enjoying the ride. Cheers to us, and to #Rogananna!"

They both laughed again, their lighthearted camaraderie making the whole experience a memorable adventure in their lives and careers.

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