Jacks P.O.V
'You've got a day full of media jobs today I'm afraid' Amy, my assistant for the day explained as she lead me and Sage down the corridor to the media room where I would sign my contract and have the official photos taken.
'Nervous?' Sage whispered up at me, giving my hand a squeeze as we wondered down the seemingly never ending hallways.
I smiled down at her and winked l, reassuring her that I was okay. I was used to the pressures of media filled days and constant questioning. As I was thinking about my past experiences with the media I realised, Sage has never had this kind of media attention on her.
Okay people know who she is, they know about our engagement and living together but apart from that we've kept everything hidden and she's stayed out of the spotlight.
'If you pop yourself down there and I'll take Sage to the staff area' Amy smiled and grabbed ahold of Sage's hand disconnecting our joined once and marching her away to a secluded section of the room.
The room soon filled with news reporters, people with cameras bigger than me and a thousand and one notepads. The press conference soon commenced. Questions were fired at me from every angle and I did my best to answer them all but my focus was still on Sage who stood quietly in the corner of the room, fiddling with her thumbs, something she only ever did when she was anxious.
'And what does your fiancé think of the move?' One of the ladies asked and I chocked a little, not expecting the question so soon. I farted my eyes over to Sage, looking for some reassurance that it was okay for me to talk about her. She nodded with a small smile and I continued.
'She's um, she's amazing honestly she's been so supportive throughout everything and you know, the staff here have been amazing for me and my family so I think that's helped everyone become more relaxed and at ease' I finished what I was saying and took a sip of my drink, looking back at Sage again who mow had a larger smile on her face and was beginning to look more settled.
'How are you both coping since the twins?' Another asked and I stopped for a moment, my eyes pointed down towards my lap and my head beginning to hang low.
There was an awkward atmosphere developing around the room and amongst all the people in it. I looked back up in the direction of a brunette lady that had asked the question.
'It's private for us now' was all I managed to get out before standing up from my seat.
'Thanks that's it' I finalised the session and headed over to Sage who had a few tears in her eyes, a singular tear breaking free and rolling down her cheek.
I pulled her into a hug and pressed a kiss to the top of her head, the media staff immediately began snapping pictures of us and shouting more questions at us. I rolled my eyes and guided Sage out of the room and back into the more private corridors.
'I'm sorry they asked that, we didn't have time to preview all the questions and it must have been missed in the checks' Amy was clearly panicking, I flashed her a smile to reassure her and took Sage back to our room.
'It's never gonna go is it' she cried into my chest as soon as the door was closed, breaking down into sobs and shakes as I scooped her up into my arms and carried her onto the bed, holding her in my arms like a baby, her small hands balling fists in my shirt.
'Shhhh, come on now, it's alright' I stroked her hair down her back ans traced patterns against her shirt as she began to calm down, wiping to tears from her cheeks and smearing her mascara around her face in the process.
'You did so good' she sniffled, wiping her nose with the sleeve of her shirt causing me to scrunch up my nose in disgust. She giggled up at me and I pressed my lips to her forehead.
'We'll, I am worth £1oo million so I must have some talent' I smirked and she slapped my chest with a laugh.
'What else have you got today?'
Looking at my phone I checked the rota for the rest of the day. I had one last public appearance and that was over at the etihad stadium with some of the fans that had bought tickets. I would be answering more questions and having a few photos taken before my first proper match next week.
'One more public thing then I'm all yours' giving Sage another kiss on the lips I detached her her body from mine and watched as she crawled up into a ball on the bed. I wondered into the bathroom and tried to readjust my hair, pushing it back and spraying it in place hoping it wouldn't move for the next hour or two.
When I turned around I saw Sage was up again and sorting out her outfit in the mirror. She was buttoning up one of my white shirts and fluffing it out. I smiled as I walked over to her, wrapping my around around her waist and swaying us from side to side.
'You look gorgeous' I whispered in her ear and she blushing, bringing my hands up to her lips and pressing them together in a gentle kiss.
'You coming down?' I asked and she hummed in response, slipping into some shoes and following me out of the door to meet Amy and the rest of the publicity team.
'Okay we've had all questions proof checked, twice, the interviewer has been briefed on not discussable topics and what not so this should be a walk in the park' Amy chirped as we headed down the hallway and into the lobby.
I could hear the screaming fans outside and as I peered around the corner I could see a sea of blue shirts and football fans crowded around the stage that was set up.
I have Sage a quick hug and a kiss before she was whisked off away from me and taken outside to the side of the stage. The crowd got louder as they clocked her appearance outside and I watched on with awe as she gave the fans a small wave and a smile.
'Let's do this then' Amy smiled giving me a push.
I stepped out of the lobby and into the crowd, waving and blowing kisses at the fans as they cheered and shouted my name. This was such a beautiful feeling and I loved that just by showing my face, I could make people feel happy, and get excited about football again. Once the crowd has settled down I began to answer the questions that had been asked by fans and supporters. I was probably up on that stage for 45 minutes before finally the questions were finished.
Taking some photos with the fans and throwing out a signed football I was finally free for the rest of the evening and I knew exactly what I was going to do.
Sage had been taken inside again and I was quickly ushered in behind her. Everyone gathered around in the lobby, smiles on their faces, shaking hands with each other and looking very pleased with the way the day had gone.
I found Sage in the group of people and took her hand in mine, giving it a gentle squeeze as she looked up at me with a big smile on her face.
'I love you' she mouthed up at me and I grinned, mouthing it back at her as the crowd of staff directed their attention back to us.
'Well that all went swimmingly well' one of the men said, shaking my hand and giving Sage a small hug. 'We're all off for a few drinks down at the Ivy later on, the lads will be there and we'd love if you and Sage would join us' the man, who I now knew to be David, smiled at us and I nodded, agreeing to meet them abit later on.
The team soon headed in their separate directions and it was finally just Sage and I alone for what felt like the first time in years after the day we'd had.
'Come on' I grabbed her by the waist picking her up and flinging her over my shoulder, holding onto her legs as she squirmed around shouting for me to put her down.
Once we got to my room I threw her down on the bed, crawling on top of her as she giggled ans wrapped her arms around my neck.
'Mmm you make me smile' she hummed as I pressed my lips to her neck, trailing small kisses along her neck and collar bones.
'I'll make you scream in a minute' I growled in her hear and I watched as her eyes turned dark with lust and her lips made contact with mine in a desperate manner. I smiled against her lips, knowing that in this moment, I couldn't have asked for anything more than what I had.
