Chapter 5: Headlines
Dada Capling never noticed any change in Stella Harris. He thought she was still the girl he had always been able to push around. Stella Harris at his front that his moment was brand new.
All she wanted was to get back at him in hundred folds.
"I'm going to arrange an interview for you to attend. In the process, use the opportunity to debunk the flying rumors. Do you understand?"
"Sure, I do and I will." She said with a hidden meaning.
"Be careful and make sure you do that. If we are going to get married soon, we don't need such news." He then said, trying to deceive her.
"I understand." Stella Harris replied. She was shocked at her discovery. Had she been this easy to use and ignorant to notice just how she was being used?
"It's good you understand." Dada Capling then said before focusing on a document in front of him.
Stella Harris stood up and left his office. She was so pissed off. Picking up her phone, she dialed Kira Lopez's number.
"I need to see you right now, let's meet at Shower Restaurant." She said as she put down her phone and left the building.
Shower Restaurant.
Kira Lopez was on her way to the record label when Stella Harris called her.
Since Stella Harris wanted to meet her at this restaurant, she had to turn her car and droveinsthate direction.
Kira Lopez was looking around the restaurant to see if she would spot Stella Harris.
"She isn't here yet, e said as she quietly waited.
When Stella Harris got to the private restaurant, she spotted Kira Lopez at a corner almost immediately as she went towards her.
"Girl, why is your face like this?"
Kira Lopez asked. It was rare to see Stella Harris so pissed else something had happened. She then passed her some drinks that she had ordered earlier.
Taking the glass, "Did you see the news?"
"O,h the news? Of course,e I did. I didn't tell you because you were already going through a lot. What's up?"
"Can you imagine Dada Capling wants me to debunk it?"
"Debunk it?"
"Don't tell me you accepted."
"Of course I did!" Stella Harris replied, smiling sarcastically.
"Seems like you have a plan."
"Ye,s I do. Will you like to move on this journey with me? I don't want to get you involved in my mess"
"What do you mean Stella Harris? Of course,e I'm here to stay. Rest assured, you will be the light of the Music Industry."
"Thank you, Kira!"
"Don't thank me, what are your plans?"
"Just prepare all of the evidence needed to protect me, once it's time, I will tell you what to do with them."
"I'm at your service,e my lady." Kira Lopez then said, showing her loyalty.
Her phone then beeped, it was a notification when she checked it.
Looking up at her artist, "I think you have an interview to attend tonight."
"Tonight? But that's so fast." Stella Harris didn't think Dada Capling was this desperate. He wants his name cleared yet he lives a disgusting life.
"OK then, I'll accept it." She then said to Kira Lopez meaningfully.
Her manager understood.
8 pm Earnest Interview.
Stella Harris had just arrived and was directed to the stage by the organizers backstage. Kira Lopez came along but could only stay backstage.
"Stella relax OK and answer wisely."
"Thank you,s Kira." She responded as she went to sit.
Finally, the interview started with the audience welcoming her by clapping their hands and giving warm sounds.
Her fans loved her. When they heard that their idol would be attending the interview, they made sure they attended it. Even the host could feel the love.
The host was a man. He was Earnest.
Happy to see Stella Harris, he was so welcoming and at the same time careful. He knew Stella Harris wasn't someone to mess with. Her fans would tear him into pieces.
"Welcome Stella Harris! We are so happy to have you here," he said as the interview started.
Giving off a warm smile, "I'm happy to be here as well, thanks for the invitation, I feel so honored." She said, earning loud applause from the congregation.
Stella Harris smiled warmly as she waved at the crowd.
Interviewer: "But I must say, you look great in real life and you have a very beautiful smile, but keep it up.
Crowd: cheers
Stella Harris: Laughing out loud.
Interviewer: "And a good laugh!"
Crowd: laughing out loud as they clapped.
Stella Harris: laughing, "Oh yeah!"
The interview continued as Stella Harris was asked a couple of questions which she answered smoothly.
The host was impressed.
Interviewer: "I must say, you are such a great person with a very good heart."
Stella Harris: Smiling, "Thank you!"
Interviewer: "So what do you have to say about your recent performance? Everyone knows how different it was from your usual style. Can you explain what you think of music and its styles?
This was the main reason she was here and Stella Harris knew. It was time to prove herself. Sitting up, she looked at her fans as she spoke.
Stella Harris: "My music and performances are like my favorite things, so it's an expression of how I feel and what I go through."
And this statement of hers confirmed all rumors. Soon, the interview came to an end with the interviewer thanking her for accepting his invite as he wished she would show up again.
Stella Harris smiled.
So many fans watched the interview online, some on TV, while some showed up live. But amidst all, was someone who never stopped looking at Stella Harris as she answered all questions naturally, and that person was Chris Morgan.
Ryan Spence had come with the news that Stella Harris will be having an interview tonight so he made it mandatory to watch it.
Stella Harris has a heart of gold. He thought.
How could someone be so real? He couldn't tell any difference between how she portrays herself on TV to how she does in real life. This was rare to see.
On the other hand, Dada Capling's blood was boiling. He had almost spat out blood when he heard Stella Harris' response.
How could she?
Now she would make the headlines while he would be dragged continuously.
She did everything on purpose. This time, he was sure it was intentional.