Picture Perfect

Chapter Twenty-Four: Forced to Lie

AN: Okay I finally finished all the chapters of the book! Since I know the feeling of reading and waiting and I sort of hate waiting, I decided to publish all of them today. Thank you for all the readers who voted and I hope the story was worth of your time. Then I have another story going on in my mind but I guess I would release it when summer comes around again or when my teachers don't flood me with a million projects :) Again, I hope you enjoyed the story and stay tuned for the next one coming soon :) And sorry guys but there is no sequel to the book since I think this story is already good without one :) anyways enjoy :*
~B

Francis Payne
Terrence has remained to scold me for the past hour. He appeased by the moment Olivia and her boss appeared in the workshop. They were determining another collection of explanations they could express on the news once the media came.  Olivia and I meanwhile were texting, even if we were only feet across from each other.  I nearly snorted at her pun to brighten me up.

The receiver of the studio echoed and Terrence responded. He was yet again quarrelling probably with a client or paparazzo. He banged the phone on the bar and slid his hand down his face. He was very infuriated.

"Another one of those stupid paparazzi called. What makes her so special that forces you to do ridiculous things?"

I stood up and said, "She's in fact my girlfriend who I've apparently told you for the hundredth time if you would listen."

Peter, Olivia's manager, voiced his judgment on the dilemma we were in and recommended that Terrence should schedule a conference with the press to eliminate the drama.

"So you want me to lie that I don't know Sabrina that's what you both are agreeing on?" I interrogate angrily.

"This is too much already." Olivia grumbled and stood by my side. "Let him date her, what's the worst that can happen?"

Terrence adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose. "The worst part is Francis would be distracted. He always picks the girl first before work. That's why the last resort is you tell the press you don't know this girl or I'll be dropping you from my label."

They all stormed out still nagging at one another. I sat on the stool and thought of it. Should I choose my career or Sabrina?

**

My brain was neglecting to think instantly. The show was just beside this room full of food. I phoned Sabrina for the millionth time, yet still no answer. We haven't communicated since she left the other day. I wonder why she seemed so dismayed at me. I didn't know what I even did wrong. There was no turning back. I inhaled and entered the room; applauds from the audience sounded through the room.

"It's so good to have you today Francis!" Kathy the host complimented.

"I'm glad to be here." I say with a false smile.

"So," Kathy continued, "We're here today to dig deeper into this budding romance with this girl Sabrina Daniels, who came from Michigan all the way to see you!"

The same picture on every article was publicized on the monitor.

"Well, nothing's going on between me and her. Honestly, she's just the sister of my friend apparently. That's why I agreed to hang out with her. She's nothing to me but a friend. There's not much to tell except the fact that there's nothing going on between us and I want the rumors to take a hint already."

In that exact moment, the entire world was about to believe a lie, and I couldn't help but think of how Sabrina was about to react.