Part 98 - Statement

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*An hour later you're sitting in the little room again. The little room where you met Erin for the first time*

*They're still in a meeting, discussing how to handle the press*

*A head shows up around the corner*

Alex: You never know when to stop causing trouble, do you?

*He smiles, but when you don't smile back, he stops immediately*

Alex: I'm sorry. Obviously you're not in the mood to joke around

Y/n: It's okay

*Erin walks into the room*

Erin: Okay, we made up a plan Y/n... Are you ready for it?

*You nod*

Alex: Good luck Y/n. You can do it!

Y/n: Thanks Alex

*He leaves the room*

Erin: I'm sorry we have to do this...

Y/n: It's not like we can turn it around... So tell me. What do I have to do?

Erin: So... Max told us multiple times you're not ready to share your history with the world, so we talked a long time about one simple plan.

Y/n: And that is?

Erin: We don't want you to give any explanation during an interview. We're going to avoid every question about it

Y/n: How are you going to manage that? That's almost impossible

Erin: No it's not. You only have one appointment today. It's with Sky Sports. It was not even an interview, but it's a challenge. A game you have to play with Max this morning

Y/n: And I still have to do the game?

Erin: Yes, you'll play the game and leave right away

Y/n: But shouldn't I make a statement somehow? To disagree with the article?

Erin: That's the next point. We would like you to write one, instead of telling it in front of a camera. Red Bull will officially release it

Y/n: And all the questions afterwards?

Erin: We'll ignore them. You said your part of the story. Then it's Liam's turn and that news company to respond at it

*You process it*

Y/n: So the only thing I have to do is to play a game with Max for a YouTube video and to write a statement saying that the article is just bullshit?

Erin: Well, not that it's literally bullshit of course

*You smile*

Y/n: No, you know what I mean

Erin: But yeah, that's just it. We hope it will pass by quickly. They're just looking for sensation

*That's true. The world is always looking for sensation. Even when it mentally kills someone else*

Erin: Besides, it's race day. Tomorrow there will be only articles about the race and the rivalry between Max and Lewis

Y/n: Then let's do this

Erin: You agree with it?

*You smile sadly*

Y/n: Everything is better than telling it in front of a camera. Do you have a laptop in here to write? I know exactly what I would like to say

*Within five minutes you're sitting on the couch, writing intensively with a cup of tea standing in front of you*

*You want to leave this behind. The quicker, the better* 

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