PRESS CONFERENCE CHAPTER 31- PRESS CONFERENCE MAYA I was beyond upset , trying to figure out everything . This was far beyond what I wanted and I couldn't believe that Marvin would go fat and beyond . " I'm not attending the press conference , " I said sternly . He looked at me like I had suddenly grown heads . " What do you mean you're not going ? They did you wrong and it's only right that they apologize to you , " he stated . I grumbled . " But did you really have to take it this far , Marvin ? She's already been exposed at the mall . Why did you have to demand a conference too ? " He scoffed . " You think I care about their apology ? You think an apology would make me forget everything ? You're wrong . They arrange the press conference and my revenge part is the humiliation and taint in reputation they're facing . They can stick their fake apology up in their ass . " The look in his eyes was unlike anything u gas ever seen before . He was beyond angry and there was no stopping him . I just had no other choice but to accept it . " You have two minutes , " he added . " Psyi whatever you need and meet me in the car otherwise we're going to have a problem . " He walked away and I let out a sigh . I didn't even know I was holding back . This was far from anything I wanted . I didn't plan on going this far one bit . I would also love to see Larry get humiliated , but not like this . The last thing I want is the look of pity from the public . Others may like something like that but if anything , it only made me reek pathetic . The horn sound from Marvin's car snapped me out of my thoughts . I hurriedly grabbed my bag that was seated on the table and went to meet him . Throughout the car ride , we didn't say a word to each other and I was honestly grateful for that rather than having to talk to him . We arrived at the hall where the press conference was being held . I hadn't realized that there would be a lot of people . Immediate we walked in , all eyes fell on us . The look of pity on their faces was something I dread . I hated attention but this kind of attention was the worst for me . Marvin rubbed my hands , like he was trying his best to soothe me . " You got this . I'm going to be with you every step of the way . " The cameras were everywhere , flashing non - stop , reporters whispering , microphones ready . I felt my stomach twist as Marvin led me to the front where there was a big table and chairs . Larry was already there , sitting stiffly like a statue , his face hard like stone . He didn't even glance at me . Next to him sat Brandy . She looked nervous . Her hands were shaking , and she kept fixing her hair every two seconds like that would hide her guilt . Her eyes darted everywhere - except at me . When our eyes finally met , she quickly looked away . sat down beside Marvin , trying to calm my breathing . My heart was pounding so loud I was sure everyone could hear it . The man who seemed to be in charge tapped the mic . " Thank you all for coming , " he began . " We are here to address a recent incident that went viral involving Mr. Larry and Miss Brandy . They have something to say . " Brandy stood up slowly . She held the microphone like it was going to bite her . She cleared her throat twice before speaking . 1/3 FRESS CONFERENCE +25 BONUS " Um ... good afternoon , everyone , " she began , her voice shaky . " I ... I want to start by saying I'm sorry . I made a mistake . A huge mistake . I accused Maya of something that wasn't true , and it was wrong . It was never my intention to hurt anyone . " I stared at her blankly . The words didn't even sound real , It was so fake like she practiced them in front of a mirror a hundred times . She kept talking . " I was ... jealous . Insecure . And I acted out of anger . I shouldn't have done it . So ... Maya , I'm sorry . Truly " The cameras flashed as everyone turned to me . The mics came closer to my face . I forced a small smile and nodded . " It's fine , " I said softly . " It's over now . " It wasn't fine . But I didn't want more drama I just wanted to leave . But the drama didn't stop . Because then the reporters started asking questions . " Miss Brandy , " one of them said loudly . " Why did you accuse Maya in the first place ? " Brandy hesitated for a moment . Then , she laughed nervously . " Honestly ? Because ... well ... look at her . She always plays the victim . Everyone feels sorry for her . I guess I just got tired of it . " My head snapped up . What ? Another reporter jumped in . " So , you're saying Maya brought this on herself ? " Brandy shrugged . " I mean ... kind of . She knows how to make people feel sorry for her . I'm not the first person she's had drama with . Ask around . She likes attention . " I felt my whole body heat up in anger . My fists clenched so tight my nails dug into my palms . Marvin stood up so fast his chair almost fell over . His face was red with rage . He slammed his hands on the table , making everyone jump . " What the hell did you just say ? " he yelled , his voice booming through the hall . " You humiliate her in public , then you come here and try to play victim ? Are you insane ? " Brandy froze . Larry shot her a look that could kill . " I'm done being quiet , " Marvin continued , his voice loud and sharp . " You think this is a game ? You think you can sit here and talk trash after what you did ? You falsely accused her . You dragged her name through the mud . That is defamation ! That is character assassination ! " " Marvin , calm down- " I tried to whisper , pulling his sleeve . " No ! " he barked . " I'm not calming down . I'm suing you ! Both of you ! " He pointed at Brandy , then at Larry . " For defamation . For humiliation . For emotional damage . You think a fake apology fixes everything ? Hell no ! " The hall erupted with noise . Cameras flashing , Reporters shouting questions . Everyone is trying to catch the drama . Larry stood up , his face dark with anger . " Marvin , sit down , " he warned , his tone cold . Marvin smirked . " Or what ? You'll bully me too ? Like you let your girlfriend bully Maya ? " Gasps filled the room . Larry's fists tightened at his sides . Brandy looked like she wanted to disappear . I just sat there , frozen , wishing the ground would swallow me whole . This wasn't a press conference anymore . ASON 2/3 A Try Fall Out A Try Fall Out