Sheo's Story

Chapter 92

Theo's POV:

My mother is doing everything in her power to get the truth out in London, our casts mates are doing everything they can to correct things here and Shai and I are still working somethings out. Ansel, Miles and Zoë have all contacted me apologising for believing the news before me, but it's understandable. Everyone believes what they read in the news because that's what's supposed to happen, the newspapers are supposed to inform you of true events that are happening and as far as they know I guess, what Ruth said is true. My publicist has released the real story to the public, as much of it as she can without invading my privacy too much. Whether people want to believe that is up to them now. I really want to ask Ruth why she's done this, but I'm not sure how comfortable Shai is with me having contact with her and I'm trying my best to keep myself reserved to relieve as much stress off Shai as I can. 

She's at her mother's right now, I'm sure they're talking about different ways in which we can do this. I'm glad that she's gone there though, I needed some time to process this on my own. When I arrived at London pap's saw me alone, when I arrived in my hotel pap's saw me alone, the hotel CCTV will have footage proving nobody visited me during my whole stay, and will also prove I left on my own, the time of my audition and the time I left the hotel will prove I couldn't have seen anyone in that time, and the time of my plane home should prove I went straight to the airport. If Ruth really wants to take this seriously then I have all of the evidence to show she's lying, and she has no proof whatsoever as you can't fake being pregnant for long. 

Someone knocks at the door, it can't be Shai because she has keys and also she said she would be gone longer. I look through the small window and see Ansel, so I open the door. 

"Hey, can I come in?" He asks.

"Erm, of course yeah." I stand aside so he can walk in, and we go into the living room. 

"Look Theo, I just didn't feel right apologising over the phone. You've been like a brother to me and there's no reason I should have thought that to have been true. Honestly, my first thoughts were with Shai." He doesn't sit down, he just walks round gesturing with his hands as he speaks. 

"Man, it's fine. You weren't the only one, and to be fair, if I was anyone else, I probably would have believed it too. I'm not even mad that Shai was your first thought, I would rather that to be honest. All that matters is that you believe me now, and we can work together to keep Shai as calm as possible. I really need that. I love her so much man." Ansel has a connection with Shai I will never have, it's not a connection I'm envious or worried about though. Working on two films together got them a lot closer, and obviously The Fault in our Stars helped a lot with that. They have an established sense of trust and they have each others back. If Ansel can make Shai feel better without her worrying then that's what I need him to do whilst I sort this. 

"Whatever you need, I'm here. For you both."

"I need to talk to Ruth, should I tell Shai or not?" I ask, feeling guilty that I'm even considering hiding it. 

"Definitely, if anything right now you need to be completely open with her." I don't know why I even asked, I knew the answer. 

Shai's POV:

Spending some time with my mother has helped a lot, whenever I'm around her and Tanner my life feels normal. It takes it back to before Divergent. Before everything started becoming a dream. She helps keep me grounded and remember where I come from, although that's hard to forget.

"You can't let media break you and Theo apart, your true fans will always be there for you and everyone doesn't matter." My mother says in her warming voice as she makes her special green tea. 

"I'm not worried about their opinions, I'm worried about Theo. If people don't believe us he is going to have some serious hate in his direction, maybe even some physical abuse." 

"You can't think like that, focus your energy on keeping your little one in a safe place right now sweetheart. Both yourself and Theo should be focusing on that actually, let your publicists and friends handle social media for a while." As much as I don't want to make my problem a big deal with our friends, my mother has a point as usual. It can't be long now until he arrives, and there are different things Theo and I could be doing to help the pregnancy. Anyway, Zoë's got in touch with me frequently updating me with what's going on. It seems like a lot of people who have responded to her either already thought it was lies or believe us now. 

I feel strong arms wrap around me loosely and I know it's my brother. I hug him back tightly and he just smiles. The amazing thing about siblings is we have our own silent language. Actions, looks and thoughts all mean different things. 

"It doesn't matter what happens, I love you, mum loves you and Theo loves you. Soon enough, my nephew will love you too. We're all you need, sis." I laugh and he does too. 

"His middle name will be Tanner, by the way." I had planned on telling him in a more special way but it doesn't matter how I tell him because his face is priceless. He's done so much for me in my life that this is the least I could do for him. He hugs me, again not too tightly and kisses my cheek. 

"Thank you so much, and Theo obviously." He smiles widely and it makes my day. This is what life should be about.