The Press Conference

The Press Conference
Kai paced back and forth,” Am I sure about this?”

“Yes,” Sabine said, reassuring him again, “Kai, you can’t hide forever.”

“Maybe I can. You know, just wear glamour every day.”

She rubbed her hand up and down the sleeve of her dress, “Trust me, it’s not as great as it sounds.”

Realizing his words, he pulled her to him, “You can take it off any time you like Doe. You know we all love you for who you really are, not in spite of.”

She smiled, “I know, but I just feel better with it on. However you, I love how sexy you are, and I prefer to see the man I adore, on my arm.”

Kai felt the shift again and he shook his head.

Fucking hell, I really want to marry her.

He thought to himself. He never considered himself the marrying type or even the type who would have children, but the more he spent time with her, the more he wanted just that. Kissing her on the bridge of her nose, he caressed her face, “You know, Sabine you make me realize there needs to be more.”

“Of course, life is so full-”

"I’m not talking about my life, I’m talking about our life...together.” Watching her eyes widen, he smirked but remained silent. Turning his attention back to the stage, he inhaled deeply, and listen to Jordan speak.

"Thank you members of the press for joining me on this special day.” Jordan listened to the murmurs around him, “I’m sure you’re wondering why I called you here.” Clasping his hands in front of him, he gave a serious look, "There has been a certain air of mystery about what happened to my brother-in-law, Kai Pierce. We have asked repeatedly for you to respect the privacy of our family until we were ready to make an official statement, and today is that day.” The murmurs of the room increased, and he waved his hand, silencing them, “Please, quiet as this is a very important announcement. I could come here and tell you what needs to be said, but instead, I think there is someone else who would do a better job.” He looked over to Kai and he nodded his head and he saw him remove his glamour. Giving himself another deep breath, Kai walked onto the stage.

"OH MY GOD, HE’S ALIVE!”

"BREAKING NEWS, KAI PIECE IS ALIVE!”

He rubbed his face. Looking down at his shades that clung to his shirt, he removed the notion of putting them on. "Yes, I’m alive.” He started slowly, "And I know with everything that has been said, it is a bit of a shock, but before I begin to tell the truth, I want to first apologize to my fans.” He looked straight into the cameras that surrounded him, "I have watched you mourn me. I have seen the pain and so many times I wished that I could have said something BUT whether or not today you remain a fan or you feel as though I betrayed you, I need you to know that I would have NEVER remained silent if I didn’t have to.” He looked around, "The night my death was announced, I should have died. In the months prior, I separated myself from my family, causing me to relapse. I surrounded myself with dangerous people, and those people enabled me...and that night those same people gave me a hotshot hoping that it would have killed me.”

Chaos broke out in the room, and one reporter shouted loudly, "ARE YOU IMPLICATING TENNE AND CONNOR IN YOUR ATTEMPTED MURDER?”

Kai shook his head, "Yes” And the whole room went crazy again, "They left me to die and I would have-” He paused, "Had it not been for my family finding me. They took care of me, helped me with withdrawal and recovery, but as I was still in danger, it could not be revealed that I was alive.”

"AND WHAT ABOUT NOW?! ARE YOU STILL IN DANGER?”

"No” Remembering the story concocted ny Elijah, he folded his lips, "I’m sure you’ve all noticed the reports of the disappearance of Tenne and Connor, I’m here to tell you that they were made aware of my survival from an unknown source and I have not been in contact with them since. ” He looked around, "I have filled an official report and will not stop until they are found. It is also my hope that this press conference will force them out of hiding. Tenne and Connor, if you’re watching this, know that I will not rest until you’re brought to justice.”

"Damn he’s good,” Rachel smirked from backstage and everyone agreed. "Man really acting like he doesn’t have that girl hanging up in his apartment living room.”

Kai breathed in deep, "For my second announcement. Moving forward, I now own the complete title ship of my label company, Electric.” He let out a smile at the wide eyes around the room. He turned and beckoned Demetri, who adjusted his suit, and went onto the stage. He gave him a big hug, and Sterling retched his head back,

"The hell he hugging Demetri for?”

Alexus laughed, "Because Demetri owns multiple record companies. Once he found out that Kai’s was one of them, he offered it to him, no cost. Kai has the talent and the business savvy to run it, and if it works out as it should, Kai’s going to go in as a part owner of the others too.”

His mouth fell, "WHAT?! DEMI OWNS RECORD LABELS? H-HOW? WHA-” He looked over to see Demetri, sneering at him.

Kai threw up his hands, "There will be no more questions at this time. However, to my fans, there is no me without you. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been, and I never said I was perfect but I am real...and I hope that’s enough for you to still support me in my future endeavors.” He looked at the ceiling and paused, before shaking his head, "To the aspiring singer, rapper, musician, whoever you are...Electric is open to you. I don’t want you perfect...I want you real.” Ignoring the chaos and persistent questions, the two silently walked from the stage. "How was that?” He asked and he laughed when Sabine jumped into his arms.

"I’m so proud of you.”

Beemo tugged on his leg, “You’re awesome!”

Kai chuckled, "Appreciate that little book dude.”

Still completely stunned, Sterling poked Demetri hard in the chest. "WHY THE FUCK WOULDN’T YOU TELL ME?”

He smirked, "Because you insisted that I had no career.” Walking into him, his eyes reddened, "And it shall only get worse from here, my little Wolf Wafer...you see, many musicians at my various record labels are indeed vampires.” He grinned, "You shall never know if it is their true talents or their powers that make you croon to their tunes and tear into your heart.”

Sterling's eyes widened, "W-what?”

"OH YES!” Demetri cackled, "You know that song you enjoy by Cher? Tell me, Sterling, it is her magnetic voice that makes you believe in love, or is there mutiny at play? Has Madonna stole your soul, or is she the vampire that touched you for the first time?” Leaning back he shrilled, "IS IT PRINCE'S PURPLE RAIN THAT LEFT YOU IN SHAMBLES, or is it his powers that makes you THINK you too can hear doves cry when he sings.”

Sterling dropped to his knees, "NOOOO YOU CAN’T DO THIS TO ME!!”

"OHHHH BUT BESTIE I CAN! I CAN AND I SHALL!” He pointed, "You’ve insulted me one too many times! It’s time you reap what you sow, friend”

Looking around, Sterling waved his hands, "SOMEBODY TELL ME, PLEASE!!”

He laughed, "Ah, ah...they can’t” He waved his hands, producing multiple NDA’s. "Signed in blood, might I add. You really shall reap what you sow. For the time you created a website for Enhance That Ass And used Elijah as the before pictures. The time you inserted into Jordan’s presentation to thousands, painted pictures of him falling asleep sitting up on the couch, titling them things such as Old ass man, pretending to rest his eyeballs,” He pointed at Rachel, "For the time you thought it to be hilarious, if you order a humongous complicated order from BIG FUN, leaving Rachel and Morgan to stay up for three days straight in an attempt to complete. ONLY, to arrive at its destination and find the apartment nor Mr.Butt Savage exists.”

Sterling looked at his wife, "I THOUGHT YOU WOULD PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER.”

She glared at him, "That’s what three days of no sleep does to you.”

Demetri cut his eyes, continuing, "The time you tampered with Little One’s serum, as a result turning her blue for two weeks….and the time you rewrote Kai and Sabine’s spell, and they switched bodies….do you know how hard it was for their coven to process Kai's body wearing a skirt?”

Kai tapped him, "I-I thought you weren’t going to bring up that part...and in my defense, I told Sabine to wear pants until we figured it out.”

She huffed, "But you have GREAT legs...I had to show them off...though I admit I didn’t pick the most flattering color.”

Sterling looked around, understanding he was fucked, "T-they were all just jokes.”

Demetri nodded, "So was this.” Leaning in, he whispered, "Music is as you say my hobby, so are the other things I’m well known for.” He smiled showing his fangs, "Let that plague you each night my Wolftini, the wonder of what else I have my hands in...let you stay up at night...terrified that perhaps I’m a competitor of Wolf Toys...do you really enjoy the things you do...or is it my influence?” He laughed, "And I shall as you say place the nail in the coffin...may it plague you the most, that you shall never know of my true career...because...much like the owl’s pop of tootsie….the world and you, shall never know.”

Sterling's eyes teared and he let out a loud, "NOOOOO! YOU HAVE TO TELL ME!!”

Demetri laughed, "I shall not, as I enjoy your pain because-” He looked to Alexus for confirmation that he was about to say the phrase right, “Today, YOU sucker….got served.”