Chapter 7
Percy's POV
It had been two weeks since the incident at the pier and I just couldn't take it anymore. People kept asking who the mystery girl was. I sat at the drinks and fod table, with all the other actors. Everyone was quiet as they knew I was upset and angry with all the questions. Megan cleared her throat. The director, John, moved his arm that was around her slightly as she wriggled a bit. "Perce. I know your upset but you need to cheer up."
I raised my eyebrows at her. I stifled a laugh. "Yeah, okay. Let's all go pretend to fake our emotions to make everyone else happy because that's our job as actors." She sighed and leaned back into John. Cara, my co-star, spoke up. "Its hard to do my job properly if your not happy." I sighed and shook my head.
A guy came walking up with a glass of water in his one hand and my phone in the other. He looked kind of nervous. I remembered that he was the guy managing my phone while I was busy. "Yes Jim." He shuffled nervously in front of me. "Um, sir. Its another interviewer. They say they really would like to have you on the show."
I looked at Megan. "Take it Percy. Then its over and done with." I sighed and took the phone. "Hello?"
"Hello Mr Jackson. Its Ellen here. I know people have been bothering you to be on their shows but please, just confess on my show and it will be finished."
I thought about it. "Fine. When do you want me to come?"
"Tomorrow at 6pm. Thank you."
I sighed. "My pleasure. Bye."
Megan pumped her fists as I hung up the phone and gave it to Jim. "Thank you." He nodded and gave me my water, quickly scrambling back to his quarters. "Okay, breaks over. Let's finish today's work." John said enthusiastically.
I smiled and waved to the crowd as I walked onto the stage of the Ellen Show. She stood up and gave me a hug and offered me a seat. "Percy! Wow, your looking amazing!" I chuckled as the crowd gave giggles and so on. "I try my best." She gave a slight chuckle. "So let us know what's happening in this video."
I watched the little screen as I saw myself and the other actors eating when this person jumps out the bush and starts talking to me. I throw a donut at him and security take him out. As the screen turns blank I wait for the crowd to settle down as they are laughing and Ellen is smirking at me. "What was that? Attack of the donuts?" It just made the crowd laugh more.
I chuckled. "I had a tough week with people asking questions about the mystery girl." She smiled. "Now I'm sure you know what I'm going to ask next. I wanted to know-"
"If I would tell the world about the mystery girl." finished for her. She nods and sits back, giving me time to answer. I take a deep breath, knowing its time.
"I have been in love with her since I was 12. We were a happy couple in my high school years. At the end of my senior year I got the scholarship to go to Julliard. I didn't talk it through with her before accepting. I guess it was pretty stupid as it ended with me telling her a week before I left and us breaking up." I sighed and the crowd let out 'aw's'.
"So I knocked on a person's door when I crashed my car from coming from the airport at 11 in the evening, and there she was. She let me stay with her till I had to leave again." I looked down at my hands. "I guess we mended our relationship a bit. I realised when I saw her when she opened her front door a couple weeks ago, that I missed her like mad." I looked up to look at the audience. "I realised I was still madly in love with her."
It caused quite a stir. "Thank you, Percy. I'm sure she is touched." Ellen put her hand over Percy's in a relieved way. "Thank you for coming. Here is some special Ellen underwear for you. Everyone, Percy Jackson!" The crowd cheered as I stood, took my parcel and went off the stage.
Annabeth's POV
I smiled with tears in my eyes as Percy admitted he loved me. a switched off the TV and thought about it. I decided what to do. I knew exactly what to do.
