Seduction: The Taste of Lust

Chapter 31: Aftermath

Leonard's Pov

I went inside the newsroom looking for that idiot when the background noise of a news report froze me. Mr. Jones was the head of the Times-News channel and my close friend, 

I wanted to ask him about his meeting with Nicole when I heard few crewmen saying Veronica's name. 

I look around the room and saw him personally hosting the news which was strange cause he only covers important exclusive news reports. 

I walked forward and few workers recognized me as they scooted over to the side giving me space to walk.

"Now bringing you to the night of truth, the horror that surrounded Veronica Matthews has come into the light. Taking an exclusive look at the interview which she had to stop in the middle because of a surprising revelation that shocked the entire industry. Let's take a view to the recently covered interview of Miss Matthews"

I didn't understand any of the things he said just now, what interview? and what truth? I turn my head to the screen that played a video clip of an interview that showed today's date, 

The screen lit up and a video of Nicole was playing in the background. The voice was clear and everyone was able to hear it. 

I narrowed my eyebrows trying to understand what is happening? She had an interview and she used the video I gave her. Why didn't she tell me anything?

The video paused and Mr. Jones spoke again, "We were shocked to see the truth that covered the mystery of Veronica's disappearance. The live interview was stopped in the middle because of a breakdown by Miss Matthews herself, she was seen crying on the stage as the host had to get up and cover her from the camera" 

He stopped speaking again and another video clip of the same interview aired on the screen, Veronica was hiding her face from the camera when the host got up and hug her, that scene was enough to get me out of there.

I rushed out of the room and searched my pocket for the phone, "fuck" I left it in the car,

I ran out of the building and hopped inside my car, quickly taking the charger out and turning my phone on, one message from Veronica, " Hey guess what, I'm going to use the video file you gave me on our first "seduction" day if that's what you want to call it. I never thought I would be using them after you threatened me with Kelly but I guess I have no option but to use it anyways. So wish me good luck and make sure you watch the interview, see you soon"

I released a deep breath and looked at the time, two hours ago, fuck. I turn the engine on and drive off to the studio where she was or still is. I tried calling her a couple of times but she didn't respond and that was enough for me to fly this car all the way to her.

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Veronica's Pov

My head was paining after an hour of crying, my eyes looked like a boiled potato and my nose was crimson red. 

I guess I deserved it for sucking my emotions for all those years, but even with a headache, I was feeling happy and exhausted. I was feeling light and more relieved; very relieved.

I tried getting up but my legs gave up, I have a cramp from sitting down for too long and now I don't think I can walk, I keep my head down and ask Monica for some tissues and my sunglasses.

She helped me stand up and brush my hair as I put the sunglasses on my swollen eyes,  just then Mr. lewis enters the room and tells me the car is ready.

I have to leave the interview like that, I can't go on stage looking like a mashed potato. No matter how much I wanted to complete the interview it is best if I continue it at some other time,