The Interview 2

D and Pete Harrington were acquaintances ever since D entered the entertainment circle. He had guided D on how to avoid tricky questions and also to answer them. D respected the man a lot and didn't mind him prying. He was a reporter after all. D never felt any ill feelings towards the man but right now, he was glaring at him. If looks could kill Pete would have died now. Pete was staring at Zsadin like she was his prey and he understood exactly what was going on in this muddled head of his.

'Ah, this old man is planning to create buzz using her!'

"Hey, Pete. How are you man? I hope I didn't delay the interview".

"Just fine and curious. I have seen her I assume, I don't exactly remember", he pointed towards Zsadin and then continued, "As for the interview, get ready, Shawn and Mellisa have long ago arrived". Saying this Pete went back to his work.

He nudged Zsadin, " He is not in his right mind. Please be a little tolerant".

"Don't worry. I know what to do".

D looked at her worriedly. Although she looked calm she was devious inside. He remembered the incident with Mr. Ablone. If Pete tries anything, it would not turn out pleasant given Zsadin's tolerance level.

The door screeched open and Carson peeped inside,"Hey D, come on. Interview room number 04. Mellisa is grumpy right now. Be fast". Saying this Carson again disappeared. D waved at Pete, "See you later", and walked out with Zsadin.

D entered the interview room and met an angry Mellisa, "You are very early for tomorrow's interview, aren't you?"

"Well, I have to practice also. I am very busy you know", D was used to her sarcasm. Mellisa was a blonde woman who wore a formal white shirt tucked in her black pencil skirt. Her makeup was always on point. Mellisa ignored him but Zsadin caught her attention. "Who is this beautiful specimen with you? I seem to have seen her before", but before she could say anything further D dragged her away from Zsadin. "Come on, Melli. I want to be back home, finish this fast". Mellisa humphed but gave in.

Shawn adjusted the camera but he kept it in a way that he could rotate it anytime. Sensing the atmosphere, Zsadin stood far away from the camera and the setup. She had long understood that these people are going to make a move on her. The cameraman seems to be focused on her location more than D's. Even that psycho chief reporter was weird. Zsadin did not like the spotlight, but D was to be protected at all costs. Plus, Chief Lee had himself recommended her to protect D. Seeing her defensive, Shawn frowned, 'She is not making this easy!'

Zsadin stood observing each and every person through her sunglasses. One make-up artist was grooming up D while the other was applying lipstick on Mellisa. Soon the setup was completed and the interview was about to start.

"Okay, camera ready. Mellisa and D you are live in, one, two three go!", shouted an enthusiastic Shawn. The camera zoomed in on her.

"Good afternoon everyone, I am Mellisa your host and you are watching the program, Tender stars where we talk with the young stars who have gained fame due to their talent alone. Today the person I will be interviewing is a national heartthrob. At a very young age he has debuted along with the others and today became the most famous idol and icon producing soul touching music with his band members.

Meet Mr. Damien Scott or D as we all know him".

At that moment the camera zoomed out taking D as well as Mellisa in view.

"First of all, thank you very much Mr. Damien for giving us you valuable time. It seems that you have been quite busy with your upcoming album. Please tell us something about it".

"Um..thank you so much for inviting me here. And please call me D, it's easy and short. Yeah..my new album..um.. it is a very heart touching piece of music...you know...I had written it 2 years ago and we couldn't compose the right music for it....and now it is like finally done.....and would soon be launched.....Please do support our new work". D said in a confident way and bowed a little, his bright personality blinding every females' eyes on the setup. Standing in the far side, Zsadin could see the girls and women swooning over him. Staring at him, creating their own fantasies.

How could they like a person so much?

She could see D constantly smiling at Mellisa, answering her questions, nodding as required. But the next question caused D to fumble a bit.

"Could you tell us something about your girlfriend?"

At this question, D was stupefied. He was single till now, which girlfriend are these people wanting to know about?