Secret Agent (5 Seconds of Summer)

Chapter 23: Evesdropping

The scar wasn't spoken of as we traveled across the UK for the tour. It was a small tour, nothing compared to what will come, and the boys couldn't announce anything until they were in LA, whilst writing more music. I had never travelled much as a child. I blocked out most of my memories out of fear and stupidity, so now when I try remember, nothing would come out.

The sun shone brightly as we landed in LAX airport. Although we were tired, the boys had a meeting with their manager and Simon Cowell today. 

Massive mistake. 

Michael POV

We were all in the waiting room, eager for the meeting to start and end so we could finally announce to our fans what was happening over the next few months. We tweeted out that we had news but we had to be patient and wait for Simon to give us the all clear. 

I jumped when Simon walked out of his office and he smiled at us all.

"Hello, boys...and girl?" He looked at us, expecting an answer as we all stood up. Georgia blushed and held up her hand.

"I'm Georgia Kingsley...Ashton's girlfriend? I think you know my father from Capitol Records."

"Kingsley?" A frown crossed his face. "I've known him for years...he has never mentioned having a daughter before."

Panic struck Georgia's face, and we all looked at each other confused. 

Georgia stuttered out a reply. "Uh, he doesn't really talk about me." She let go of his hand and he nodded. 

"Well, if you would wait outside while I have this meeting, but I want to talk to you after, alright? I need to pass a message onto your...father."

Georgia nodded and I smiled at her before entering the room with the rest of my band and Simon. 

"Now boys, we have all the dates here for you to announce..." Simon began and I eagerly bounced my leg up and down in anticipation. 

Once the meeting was over, Ashton skipped out of the room with the other guys to head to a room to do a twitcam in. While they were setting up the laptop, I felt around in my pockets.

"Hold on, I left my phone in the other room- I'll be back in a second." I quickly headed back to Simon's office, where the door was slightly ajar.

I didn't want to listen in, but I couldn't help myself.

There was silence for a few moments, but I knew Georgia was in there, with Simon.

"Now we both know that you're not being completely honest here. If you don't want me keeping you here until I hear word from your father, I suggest you tell me the truth."

There was a pause. "I don't know what you're on about." Georgia whispered. 

"Answer me this...is your real name even Georgia? I had my people check a Georgia Kingsley and your file doesn't seem to come up. I'm a powerful man, Miss Kingsley, and I don't appreciate you creating false identities to get around. Tell me who you are, otherwise I'll call the police for fraud or deal with the situation myself."

"You don't understand, Sir. Mr Kingsley will tell you everything you need to know-"

"-why don't you tell me? I want to hear your side of the story."

"It's complicated. I had no choice but to accept Mr Kingsley's offer. They didn't want to see another band break up because one of them got trampled to death or O.D'd. They wanted someone on the inside- they made me-"

A buzzing sound vibrated in the room. I swore under my breath, but quickly stepped backwards, then walked forwards, knocking and pretending like I didn't hear anything.