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I found myself standing in front of a crowd giving a brief description of my story and clearly left out the part about the gay writer and told them to read it themselves to get the story themselves. They all laughed and the part I hated the most arrived. Questions about my book but it was necessarily about my book. It was about me and my life. I clearly didn't prepare myself for them this time.
News reporter
Mr O'Brien when will the book be out on the shelves. I'm dying to read it
Carl O'Brien
That would be in two days
News reporter
Oh and one more question. Will this story be on screens like the previous ones?
Carl O'Brien
That will be hard to tell.
News reporter
Well I have a question
Carl O'Brien
Okay what is it?
News reporter
Mr O'Brien. You are well known as a writer for five years now. Your still single at the age of twenty. Has no girl sparked your love interest or you like the other gender
This question caught me off guard and I was standing there staring into space. This is not what I wanted no I couldn't come out to my parents like this and I started panicking. I'm sure joy saw it cause she was by my side in an instant and took the microphone from my hand before talking.
Joy Summer
And what has that got to do with you asshole
News reporter
It's a very question that everyone has been asking
Joy Summer
Everyone or you? I can see you just want a bonus to your worthless salary. Mr O'Brien told me personally that he wants to be financially stable before jumping into a relationship unlike you he's still twenty idiot
The reporter trembled at her tone and didn't say a word again.
Joy Summer
So anymore questions
When know one answered her she wished everyone a good night and officially launched the book and also told them the book can be found online too. We left the stage and thanked everyone that came to my book launch. My parents came to me to congratulate me but giving Joy the deadliest glare ever.
Carl O'Brien
Hi mum. Hi dad
Carl's dad
Carl buddy. We're so proud of you
Carl's mum
Yes son we really are
Carl's mum
When will you come visit. I've missed my baby
Carl O'Brien
Soon. I promised Alex and Brit that I'll expect their visit
Carl's dad
So you decided to visit a sinner instead of us your parents?
Carl O'Brien
Dad please not here
Carl's dad
Why not here? She's a sinner and that's that
Carl O'Brien
This is the reason I don't come home. You guys will blast my ears on how Alex is a sinner. She's my sister and I love her gay or not
Carl's mum
But she's still a sinner son
Carl O'Brien
I'm going to the bathroom. Joy please keep them entertained
I left them in the hands of Joy which I knew was not a good idea. I went into the washroom and turned on the tap and splashed water on my face.
I turned surprised to see him standing there. I don't remember someone following me.
Daniel Reed
Don't worry I wasn't following you?
Carl O'Brien
I said that outloud?
Daniel Reed
Yep. I came to your book launch as I said. You didn't take my number
Carl O'Brien
I'm sorry but you disappeared before I could give it to you.
Daniel Reed
Don't worry. Are you okay? I overheard the conversation with your parents and you looked uncomfortable
Daniel Reed
Especially when you were asked if you're gay
Carl O'Brien
Don't worry. This is nothing new. I get that a lot. My parents and the society is nothing new. That's why I stay home most of the time
Daniel Reed
Thank God. I thought you were homophobic
Daniel Reed
But are you gay?
Carl O'Brien
Me not being homophobic doesn't mean I'm gay
Daniel Reed
Then why did you ignore the question earlier?
Carl O'Brien
I don't like people prying into my personal life
Daniel Reed
So I'm I prying?
He asked with a smirk on his perfect face. Why did he have to be so handsome. I can't even get angry with him. I wiped my hands on a paper towel and was about to leave when he stopped me.
Daniel Reed
I'm gay. You don't have to say anything about it
Carl O'Brien
You don't go around telling people your sexuality. especially to strangers
Daniel Reed
You aren't a stranger. I know you
Carl O'Brien
But I don't Dan
Daniel Reed
Wow. I was wondering where my name went
Carl O'Brien
Just stop it okay.
Daniel Reed
Okay. Look I'm here because I want your number and my sister threatened to cut off my **** if I don't get a first copy of your book.
I laughed at his statement. He had the same expression I have when Alex threatens me.
Carl O'Brien
Alright follow me so you don't loose your ****
Daniel Reed
Thanks. You're a life saver
I smiled and the two of us went to the garage using the elevator. When we got there we walked to my car where I had ten copies of my book. I opened the back door and pushed myself in to get the book. I got out once I had a copy and handed it to him as if he was in a daze cause I waved the book three times on his face before I got his attention. Then realization hit me.
Carl O'Brien
Were you staring at my ***?
Daniel Reed
Oh no why would I?That's absurd
Carl O'Brien
Whatever. This is a special copy cause it has my number in it and it would mixed up with the rest so people don't ring me like maniacs
Daniel Reed
Thanks. You sure this is a good idea?
Carl O'Brien
Yeah. The rest of the contact information in the other books are Joy's
Daniel Reed
Thank you so much cutie. Will I see you around?
Carl O'Brien
No. I'm spending my free time with my sister at my place.
Daniel Reed
Okay. I'll get back to my sister. see you again cutie
Daniel Reed
Oh and by the way nice ***
He laughed as he walked away to his own car. I watched him drive off and smiled to myself. I looked at my phone and texted Joy that I'm heading home. She told me to get some rest and that was a quick reply. I entered my car and drove off. I got home and changed into my pyjamas and laid on my bed. Staying up all night with nothing but coffee is so bad. I was about to shut my eyes when my phone vibrated on the bedside table. I checked to see a message from an unknown number.
Unknown number
Hi this is Dan. Wanted to be sure this is you.
Me
Yes Dan. This is me.
Unknown number
Good save my number and good night cutie.
I smiled at the texts and turned off my phone to sleep. I soon drifted off to dreamland.
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