Resisting Temptation

[106] Pedri

Brianna: what?
You: yeah, I think it's for the best
Brianna: for the best?
You: I mean what I did to him was pretty fucked up and keeping him by my side would just be kinda cruel.
Brianna: I think breaking up with him is even more cruel y/n
You: not at all. He deserves so much better. And I'm not that.
Brianna: I was really rooting for you guys
You: I know
Brianna: I hope you don't regret this. He's a really nice guy y/n. I know he would forgive you for what you did.
You: that's the thing. He's nice and what not. He won't actually speak truthfully to me and confront me about what bothers him. He just keeps it all inside. And I need someone who communicates. Someone who isn't afraid to call me out on my mistakes.
Brianna sighed
Brianna: ay y/n. I don't know, you do you I guess.
You guys finished getting ready and walked into the living room to wait for the Uber to arrive. You were serving yourself a glass of water when Stephanie walked out of the room and into the kitchen. You didn't want to look at her in order to avoid eye contact. You grabbed your cup and walked over towards Brianna as Stephanie grabbed a snack.
Brianna: hopefully the Uber doesn't take long. It's a 40 minute drive to the venue.
You: hopefully
From the corner of your eye you saw Stephanie approaching you guys.
You: fuck
You mumbled under your breath
Stephanie: Where are you girls going all dressed up?
You: Prada event
Stephanie: Prada? As in the brand?
You: obviously
Stephanie: What is it for?
You: it's a showcase for some of their new designs
Stephanie: oh! What'd you do to get invited? I would love to go sometime.
You: I've done modeling partnerships with them. And the most obvious reason is that I'm well known.
You tried to be short with your answers to stop the conversation
Stephanie: do you get invited to these events a lot?
You: Mhm
Stephanie: look y/n, I get that you don't like me but it wouldn't hurt you to-
Brianna: sorry to interrupt but the Uber is here
You: excuse us
You quickly grabbed your purse and walked out the door before she said anything else.
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The drive felt ETERNAL. But you guys made it just on time. The Uber dropped you guys off at the main entrance. You were both escorted inside by security and led to the red carpet inside.
Brianna: do we have to walk the red carpet?
You: you don't want to?
Brianna: not really. I mean, im not famous or anything.
You: Aw come on. You don't have to be famous to walk the carpet. You're my plus one. You've gotta walk it with me bri.
Brianna: alright just walk fast. I can't stand paparazzi.
You: there's too many people, we won't call attention.
You both headed towards the carpet. As soon as the photographers spotted you, flashing lights went off everywhere and your named was being called from all directions.
Brianna: so much for not calling attention
You posed for the pictures and occasionally took pictures with other celebrities. At the end of the carpet stood reporters, specifically drama reporters.
You: shit
Brianna: what?
You: they're going to want to ask me juicy questions or even worse, about Joao.
Brianna: so? Cant you just tell them no?
You: no, this shit is televised and they will make it seem like I'm hiding something I don't want anyone to know about or that im a snob for not wanting to answer questions. It's all for their show about celebrities life's.
Brianna: oh god. Just hope they don't ask anything about you know who.
You took a deep breath before walking towards the end of the carpet immediately getting stopped by reporters shouting your name and signaling you to come over.
You: hi everyone!
Reporter 1: you look stunning tonight. You're certainly catching every guys eye y/n!
Reporter 2: gorgeous as always but you're missing something. Joao! Where is Joao? You are everyone's favorite couple at the moment!
Reporter 3: are you 2 still together?
You: thank you. Yes me and Joao are still together. He.... umm
You had no clue what to make up about why he wasn't accompanying you.
You: he had some business to take care of.
Reporter 1: that's great to hear!!
Reporter 2: anything you want to stay about Mexico's recent lost?? People are complaining that your fathers coaching will not take the team very far.
Reporter 3: what do you think the team needs to succeed?
Reporter 4: there have been rumors that one of the guys on the team is expecting a child soon. Can you confirm?
You: the team will redeem themselves, they've been on a winning streak. This was a single loss from which they will recover. My father has brought the team to several victories, I'm sure he will again. And I'm in no position to speak about the boys personal lives.
They began throwing more questions in your face.
You: thank you for your time. But I have to get going.
You smiled as you walked away with Brianna.
Brianna: that's was HECTIC
You: tell me about it
You guys walked around visiting exhibits exposing clothing and accessories. The runway show was only minutes away from starting. You spotted a bar beforehand and decided to make a quick stop.
You: do you want a drink?
Brianna: no, I'm good.
You: I'm going to go ahead and get one.
Brianna: okay, meanwhile I'll go find our seats
You: okay, see you there.
You walked over to the bar taking a seat.
Bartender: what may I get you?
You: a martini please
Bartender: coming right up
You went on your phone as you waited for your drink. As you opened your messages you saw one from Joao.