I stepped out of the curtain the flashes going off all around me. I take my seat in the middle of the table with Zayn and Louis on my right and Liam and Harry on my left. I pull the microphone close to me and cleared my throat.
"Hello everyone. I'm Niall Horan. I'm sure you're all wondering why I called this press conference. Apparently, a writer for "The Sun" broke into our bus and got a hold of several letters I wrote during our time on The X-Factor. He made copies and replaced the box under my bed. I would've never known this had happened if the hadn't called our management, threatening to publish them unless we paid him an amount of money but we refused to pay him the money so he said he was going to publish the letters in the paper. The letters are to a girl that I was in a relationship with before I auditioned." I stopped for a moment and wiped a tear from my right eye. "She was amazing. But when we auditioned for X-Factor, she took me leaving as a break up and I didn't. So I wrote her. Every week. The letters were never read or even opened. I decided that I would tell you exactly what I wrote in each of those letters before that writer decided to publish the story, I decided that I would give you my inside look on it. The letters have not been tampered with. They haven't been opened." I pulled the box of the letters in front of me.
I slid my finger under the tab of the envelope and opened it. I pulled out the sheet of paper that I had typed and printed out at the X-Factor house two years ago.
"This is the official reading of the first of ten letters that Mr. Horan wrote to Destiny Greene in the year of 2010. Please keep all questions held until the end. Mr. Horan will answer three questions after the reading of each letter." Will, our manager, told the crowd.
I cleared my throat again and Zayn put his arm around my shoulders and squeezed my arm. I turned and smiled at him. He returned the smile and proceeded to look down. I pulled the microphone closer to myself. I began to speak:
"Destiny,
Hello, Love. It's me, Nialler. But you probably already knew that considering I kinda have to put my name and the address for the return address. Not that I'm expecting anything back, I'd just like to know that you will be receiving these. Well, I did it. We had our first performance the other day. I'm sure you watched, but just in case you didn't, the boys and I performed "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. It was extremely hard to cover and I was nervous before we went out, but then when the 'curtains' opened, all of the nerves washed away.
It's kind of hard to explain when I think about it because it's just a thrill that not everybody experiences. I'll have to try and explain it to you in person. It's so crazy to think that I'm actually here, doing this. I mean, two months ago, I was just some other kid who decided to try and be the next Justin Bieber.
The lads are great, every single one of them. Their names are Louis, Harry, Zayn, and Liam.
Louis is the oldest of all of us. He's really funny and he is extremely laid back. I think he's 18 and will be 19 soon. He sang "Hey There Delilah" for his audition and it was extremely good. He's mad talented and a great friend.
Liam is great. He tried out two years ago and Simon Cowell told him to come back in two years. So, he did and now he's stuck with us. He sang "Cry Me A River" for his audition. He's extremely talented and I think I'd really like to get to know him. He has hair that looks a lot like Justin Bieber. Rumor has it, we may get to meet him if we make it far enough. He's 16 and will be 17 next August.
I haven't cracked Zayn yet. He is kinda quiet but I heard him laugh for the first time today. He's just shy, I'm sure that's all. But he has a very deep, sensual voice that really gets the girls going in the crowd. He has dark hair and like chestnut-colored skin. He's 16 as well. He sang "Let Me Love You" for his audition.
Harry, he's who all the girls want and all the guys want to be. He has curly hair and dimples. His skin in flawless and so is his voice. It's a unique situation. He kinda makes all the rest of us look like dolls. Harry is the youngest of us all. Just turned 16 not too long ago. Harry sang "Isn't She Lovely" for his audition. Apparently, he was the leader of a band called White Eskimo in his hometown. I looked them up on YouTube and they are actually pretty decent. Especially for a garage band.
Anyway, it's a great situation here at X-Factor. I know it's early, but I feel like we may actually have a chance in the competition. We're all kind of getting close and it feels like we've finally made it in a way. I feel like we could make it far if we wanted to. I miss you loads. I love you even more. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Niall Horan"
Five minutes of complete silence passed. Then the first reporter raised his hand.
"First question." Will pointed at the man from behind his podium.
"Yes, Mr. Horan. Where is Destiny today?" He says.
"We will get to that later, sir." I reply. Another reporter raised his hand. Will pointed at him.
"Mr. Horan. Why didn't you tell us about this romance sooner?" He says.
"I wanted to protect Destiny's identity. I didn't want her to be blown up by paparazzi and such."
"Final question." Will said as he pointed at a female reporter.
"Mr. Horan. Why did you think of Zayn as shy?" She said.
"Because he was. He was so quiet. Basically opposite of who he is now."
"Okay. We will take a five minute break then continue with the reading of the second letter." Will said. I walked off of the stage and found the nearest trash can, emptying my stomach into it, knowing what was to come. Louis walked up behind me and just rubbed my back. It's funny how a simple gesture can make you feel so much better. I wiped my mouth and turned and hugged him.
"It's okay, mate. It's okay." Louis whispered in my ear, continuing to rub my back.
