Life's Misadventures |Cashby & Kellic|

Chapter 14

Austin's POV

I was nervous for today. Today was my press conference and I was going to tell everyone the truth.  I was going to be completely honest about everything and tell the people what happened. I was going to tell everyone that my now ex wife is a liar and just playing with the truth.

I was happy with Alan and no one was going to take that away from me. In these past couple weeks or so he's been there for me and he's unbelievably amazing. Now I could finally be with him since I was officially divorced. Everything was finally starting to work itself out and I couldn't be happier.

I looked myself over in my mirror and straightened out my tie.  This was going to be a difficult conference, I could feel it.  I'd get through it though no matter how hard it was. Once I made sure I looked alright, I headed to the conference.

My phone began ringing and I answer it, "Hey Maggie."

"Hey honey," she said.

"What's up?"

"I just wanted to wish you best of luck. I know this is going hard for you, but just do what's right." 

"Thank you," I said. "I'm just going to tell them the truth."

"Good, that's the best thing for you and him. Alan hasn't had it easy through this."

"I know he hasn't and I feel terrible for putting him through this."

"But when he comes over early morning sometimes we talk about you and how happy you make him. Don't mess this up Austin. I like this boy."

"I won't, I promise."

"Good, now you go out there and you knock their socks off! I love you, sweetie!"

"Love you too Maggie. Hey, I'll be home back tonight to visit for the day and such."

"Alright, I'll see you tonight?."

"You got it."

I hung up the phone and soon I arrived. I parked my car and into the building where I met my coach and my publicist. There was going to be a lot of press here and I didn't want to slip up and say something stupid. I had everything written out for the conference but I knew i was going to mess this up.  Especially if someone threw in a stupid question or a mean one about Alan.

"So you got everything for today?" Coach asked "You know exactly what you're going to say?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I do."

"Good, are you ready to go out there?"

"As ready as I can possibly get."

We all walked out and there was journalists everywhere. The cameras were already flashing and I hated it. I let out a deep breath and stood at the podium with my things. I could do this.

I looked up at all the people taking a moment before I spoke, "Obviously you're all here for me to address the rumors going around and I'm here to provide you with answers about it. Yes, I'm currently involved with a man, but no I never cheated on Stephanie. She and I have been marital problems for a long time now and we'd recently stopped being with one another emotionally and physically. I wasn't happy with her anymore and I couldn't keep living a lie any longer. She was, at one point, someone I really loved and cared about, that's true but, we are not longer together. While I was away with my family grieving over my father's passing, my wife wasn't with me. She had come to see me at one point, but that is when things were broken apart. I didn't love her anymore and I couldn't press on with that," I said into microphone. I didn't know how Kellin could talk and sing in front of people. I guess the guy had a talent for it. "My intention when going back home wasn't to find someone to be with, it was to be with my family. I did end up meeting someone and he makes me happy. He doesn't deserve the hate that everyone is putting onto him either. He's smart, kind and very genuine. All he's trying to do is have a normal life, but he can't have that when people are throwing drinks at him at his job or hating him over something he can't control. I care about him and no matter what it's not going to stop. As the starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and if this doesn't stop I'll resign. Thank you," I said before I left the conference.