~~Part 29~~
The next morning the girls stopped off at Natalia's apartment to change before heading to the studio. As promised, Natalia made Olivia enter the studio through the front door while she snuck in through the back. Unfortunately the press was wise to the move and there were people waiting for a glimpse of the rock star. Natalia as usual ducked her head, and wove through the crowd not answering any questions.
"Well that worked out well." She muttered as she waited at the elevator doors for Olivia.
A few minutes later, Olivia showed up looking none the worse.
"Hey." She said as she watched Olivia walk towards her. "How did it go?"
"Okay. Just another normal day in the life of Olivia Spencer" She smirked.
"Hmph." Natalia snorted. "Normal for you, but for regular people like me. Not so much."
Olivia smiled as she gave Natalia a hug as the elevator doors opened. "Well you better get used to it. And soon, that secret can only last for so long." She said as she walked in the elevator.
Natalia stood there speechless.
"You coming?" Olivia asked smirking as she watched Natalia standing there. Her mouth opening and closing like a fish.
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"Olivia, can I talk to you for a minute?" Josh asked when Natalia and Olivia exited the elevator. "We need to go over a few details before the press conference."
"You go ahead. I'll catch up with you when you're done." Natalia says as she gives Olivia a kiss on the cheek.
Olivia returns the kiss before following Josh into on of the conference rooms.
Natalia watched her walk away before she headed into the control room. She found Rose and CJ huddled over a piece of sheet music whispering. "What are you trouble makers up to now?" She asked sitting next to them.
"Moi?" Rose says putting her hand on her chest. "I am an angel."
CJ rolled her eyes. "How is Olivia? Did she get any rest last night?"
"Uhm…She's okay." Natalia blushed noticing a piano in the corner of the studio.
"Well I'm glad that you were there to watch her last night. What did you guys end up doing?" CJ asked.
"Oh…not too much." Natalia blushed as she looked down at her notes. "We just had dinner, had a bath and went to bed early."
Rose raised an eyebrow watching the Latina's body language. "That's it? Nothing else? You didn't watch a movie or talk or something?"
Natalia shook her head as she turned towards the door wondering how much longer Olivia was going to be. "Where's Kate?" She asked trying to change the subject.
"Oh she's around somewhere. The last I saw her she was heading to tune up one of her keyboards." CJ answered watching the blush on Natalia's face turning a deeper shade of red. "Are you feeling ok? You're looking really…flushed."
"I'm fine. I'm going to get a drink." Natalia said getting up from the room.
Rose and CJ smirked as they watched Natalia practically run from the room. "We're going to hell." CJ muttered.
"Yeah…but it was worth it." Rose grinned.
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Natalia took a few minutes to control her blushing before she rejoined the group. She avoided their looks as she tried to concentrate on the notes infront of her. Olivia joined them an hour later.
"Is everything okay?" Natalia asked moving next to Olivia on the other side of the room. "You were gone for a while."
"Yeah, everything is great." Olivia grinned.
"Okaaay..." Natalia said her eyebrows scrunching in suspicion.
"Really." Olivia reassured. "It's okay. What are you guys working on?" She asked changing the subject.
Natalia let the subject drop as she explained the problem they're having with one of the songs.
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Olivia took a deep breath before she walked out to the awaiting press conference. They had set up a podium on the front steps of the studio. There were tons of camera crews and reporters anxiously awaiting the infamous rock star.
Standing up straight, pulling her shoulders back and holding her head up high Olivia walked out to the podium. Camera's clicked away a murmur swept through the crowd as she approached the podium. Holding up her hands for silence Olivia took another calming deep breath as the crowd quieted down.
"Thank you everyone for coming here on such short notice." Olivia said as she looked into the crowd.
"We Love You Olivia!" A voice shouted from the middle of crowd.
Olivia smiled. "Thank you. I love you too!" Taking another deep breath Olivia looked behind her to see some studio execs, Josh, Doris, her friends, and most importantly Natalia. They are standing behind her, giving her their support. Turning back towards the crowd Olivia began her speech.
"I wish to thank everyone for you kindness and condolences after Tracey passed away. As many of you have suspected I took a dangerous and self destructive path in my grief for the passing of my wife. Tracey was a beautiful, kind and loving woman that I will miss everyday for the rest of my life. For two years I drank away the pain and guilt of losing the woman that I loved. It was a long and self destructive path that almost claimed my life a second time. If it was not for the love and support of my friends and family I may not be here today. I hurt many people that I love with my behaviour. But most importantly I disappointed them and for that I am truly sorry. I disappointed my friends, my family and most importantly I disappointed my fans. For that I am truly sorry for my actions. It is true that I was admitted to re-hab as many people have reported and speculated. During that time I was able to come to terms with the passing of Tracey and overcome the demons that I created while in my self destructive phase.
Earlier this week an interview was published in a newspaper given by Ms. Ginny Taylor. Now I won't go into detail explaining or confirming what is or is not true. Because honestly during that period of time, I was drinking so heavily that my memory of those incidents are distorted. Yes I did drink a lot, and yes I was involved with some people that I can not recall.
As many of you know I have a very strong belief against drug abuse. My mother died from that addiction and I vowed to never touch the stuff. I have spoken many times about the dangers of drug abuse. However yesterday afternoon an internet video was brought to my attention. In this video it clearly shows a very topless Ms Taylor and I abusing drugs. As of yesterday the video has been taken off the internet but not before well over two million people viewed it. I must admit, when I first saw the video I was mortified and very ashamed. I was mortified that I would commit such an act. Ashamed that it confirmed my worst fear that I would abuse drugs. And very ashamed that I broke my word and made to look like a hypocrite after all my preaching against drug abuse.
However I stand before you today and can say with conviction that the video is a fake. As many of you are aware I was shot a few years ago. A victim in a robbery gone wrong that took the life of someone I loved. What does that have to do with the internet video? A lot! In the video it shows that I am topless. It is also missing a very important piece of my life. Scars that I now currently have which is coincidently missing in the video. So I ask you, how is that I stand before you with a scar on my chest, but yet is missing in the video that claims to be me?
Right now the police should be knocking on Ms Taylor's front door. They have some interesting questions for Ms Taylor. Particularly where did she purchase such a large amount of illegal cocaine? Who is the person filming the video? Who edited the video to make it appear that I am committing the act? Who uploaded the video onto the internet?
As Ms Taylor is being questioned, she will also be served with two documents. One is to notify her that I am suing her for defamation of character. Another is being issued by the internet web site that she uploaded the video onto. The web site that Ms Taylor used has a strict policy that forbids users from uploading such content onto their site. Therefore Ms Taylor is being sued for violations of said policies.
Again, I wish to thank everyone for attending on such short notice. I will not be able to answer any questions that you may have at this time. I again wish to thank all my friends, family and most importantly my fans that have supported and stood by me in my time of crisis. Thank you."
Tbc….
