Broken Lyrics (Book 3 of the Black Heart Series)

Twenty-Two

Bree

I caught the news in my bar, as the band was packing up.

"Today, Asher McGhee held a press conference, to discuss the leak of a private video." The reporter was all smiles, "One that showed his best attribute and not so good personality."

"Apparently, the vocalist of Black Heart recently became reunited with a flame from his past and found that he had fathered a child... Over FIFTEEN years ago."

"When this coming to light, Erika Bridges "accidentally" released a video taken candidly. One that showed exactly how vulgar Ash McGhee really is."

"Here's a clip of the conference held earlier this evening."

Asher and his manager were standing in front of a podium. Asher looked pissed, per usual, as the manager spoke.

"My client had no knowledge of the filming. Had he known, he would not have participated in intercourse with Miss Bridges or Miss Helman that evening." He spoke, "That being said, Asher McGhee is known for his vulgar language and his unmanageable attitude. Anyone to allow themselves into his company is condemning themselves to his ridicule and prejudice."

"People know my client is rough. The things said to the ladies in this video were a part of his nature and he will not apologize to anyone for his actions."

"He is only asking that people respect his privacy at this time, while he becomes acquainted with his daughter."

That caused an uproar, where only minimal things were heard through the chaos, as the cameras followed Asher and his manager through the crowd of reporters, as they shouted their questions.

"Daughter?!"

"It's a girl?!"

"Did you treat Sabreena the same way you treated Erika?!"

"Is the daughter why she's been in hiding?"

"Did she keep her daughter from you because of abuse?!"

"Was she hiding from you?!"

"Are you allowed around your daughter?!"

"Is your daughter ashamed of you?"

"Did you threaten Sabreena?"

"Was this child a result of rape?"

Asher paused, looking to one reporter that held a mic in his face.

"What the fuck did you just say?!" He growled and dove after the guy, right before the camera cut off, going back to the reporters.

"Sabreena and the alleged daughter are still in hiding and have not come forth at this time, but videos of this woman singing, as a teen, are absolutely amazing! She has a real, god given talent! The videos have been available on the band's YouTube page for only two days and between the two, they already have over four million hits and such comments as, "She gives Ash a run for his money." And, "Where can I buy HER album?""

"Wait! What was that?" The reporter put a hand to her ear, as though listening to something, before continuing on, "Apparently, a new video has been posted on the Band's sight! Sabreena- they call her Bree- performed tonight. In her own bar, with Black Heart, and they've posted the entire set!"

"WHAT?!" I screamed, my voice was shrill and the ringing in my ears almost muted out the sound of the announcer as I looked around at my so called friends.