Chapter 7

• Devon looked out through the window when they finally were able to get out of the hospital. He could see the media persons but they can't see him cuz of the tilted glass of the car. Whoever gave out the information that he was in the hospital must have made sure the media knew about the underground parking lot cuz as they were about to leave through the lot the newsmen and women had flooded the entrance. It had to take the hard work of Mark and Devon's bodyguard for them to be able to leave.
• "The letter you wrote, where is it? It needs to be posted now."
• Mark said breathing heavily.
• It's had taken a couple of hours for them to be able to leave the hospital. first, they had waited to see if the newsmen will leave but instead of leaving more started coming even some of his fans started arriving at the hospital. So Mark together with his bodyguard and the hospital security had worked out a way for them to leave the hospital.
• "Are you okay Mark?" Dev asked
• "Do I look okay? I was almost knocked off by your fans and the media, do I look okay,"
• he asked with false annoyance
• "Yup, you look fine to me," Devon replied.
• "Tease," Mark said rolling his eyes.
• "About the letter, Mark now that the media is already aware just a letter won't do I will like to do a live video so that I can talk with them instead of a letter I will just say what I want to them directly."
• "I don't think that would be advisable now with how you look and everything."
• "Mark you know I don't keep anything that can be easily seen in public from my fans I know how I look and I am okay with showing them this vulnerable side of me."
• Devon replied
• "Well, if you say so that means we have to stop by the company."
• "Yes, it will be best."
• "Excuse me while I take this call, it is from a media house," Mark said.
• "Just tell them we will make an official announcement no need to sugarcoat the whole thing," Devon replied
• While Mark was on the phone Devon picked up his phone and opened his Twitter account. The first thing he saw was his name on the number one trending worldwide.
• That was fast he said to himself and clicked on it. He saw different news outlets' posts all with similar headings. "DEVON HOSPITALIZED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT". His photos were everywhere including some with his ex-girlfriend. He read some of the fan posts and closed the app.
• He didn't know how the media became aware but he suspected it will be the girly from the night before. She looked like someone who would do anything for the extra cash. As telling the media about his accident will bring someone money he was sure she was the taleteller even though she was the reason he was even in this present situation.
• "Okay, son, we are going to the office," Mark said when he finished his call.
• Devon just nodded and went back to pressing his phone.
• The entrance of the company was filled with another set of newsmen. But the company had more security than the hospital so they couldn't get in.
• When the car drove past them, they all rushed to enter the building but the security men on the ground blocked them from entering.
• "Mark,"
• Devin called when Mark started walking away expecting Devon to follow.
• "Are you forgetting that I have no legs for now?" He asked.
• "Oh my God, Of course not," Mark said.
• "I just need to get the team to meet you here and we will do the live video in the car.
• "Hmm. Okay," Devon replied.
• While Mark was away Devon called Dan to enquire about the nurse.
• "Hey, Damn have you guys get to the house?"
• "Yes, Dev," Dan replied.
• "Okay how is she setting in?"
• "She doing fine for now but she has been asking when you guys will be here."
• "Tell her in about a couple of hours. she should make herself at home in the main time, has she eaten?" he asked
• "Yes, as soon as we got here."
• "Okay then I am about to do a live announcement will see you in a bit Dan thanks, man."
• "No problem." Dan replied.
• Dan was Devon's close friend and his most trusted bodyguard they went to the same high school. He had started working for Devon's company four years ago and he was one of the closest people to him.
• "Okay, Devon we are ready if you are."
• Mark said as he reentered the limo. The team will set up the lights and other things in the limo and we can start in ten minutes.
• Okay, Mark Devon answered. As he watches the team set up everything
• Ten minutes later they were ready.
• On cue, the live started. They didn't bother with makeup cuz he looked out of place already a makeup won't help his cause.
• He waited while staring at the screen until a good number of his fans have joined the live and started talking.
• "Hi, guys how are we all doing? You guys were surprised, right? Yeah me too. If someone had told me I will be sitting in a wheelchair today I would have fought the person but here I am stuck. I am so sorry for making you guys worry about me. Yeah, I had surgery and I am fine now though the pain is still there it is not painful that much again after the surgery."
• He read some comments and smiled.
• "Yeah, it was very painful initially but not anymore I can even smile now earlier I was crying like a baby." He added laughing softly.
• "Guys, I can't stay long for now cuz I need to get home and rest I just wanted to tell you guys that I am fine and I will also be away for a while let's say three months."
• "Yeah, it sucks I wish there was a way to make it sooner but that's what the doctor advised. I am sorry we have to cancel the tour and upcoming album because of my carelessness."
• He read some comments again and continued.
• "Yeah, Mark said not to blame me but I can't help it guys."
• "I will take care of myself and come back stronger. I am sorry once again I have to leave now I love you guys a lot. I will try and drop a selfie to every once in a while and some covers too I promise I won't disappear totally on you guys. I love you bye."
• He said and the live ended he wiped the few tears that had welled up in his eyes and looked up at Mark who was telling the team to be careful not to touch his legs in the process of parking up the instrument used for the live video.
• When they were finally done he checked the time and it was almost four pm. They had left the hospital at two pm. He was hungry, exhausted, and scared despite how he tried he couldn't help but feel guilty. He didn't want Mark to worry about him neither did he want his fans to see him unhappy.
• "Son, we will leave now."
• Mark said getting into the car and looking at him with eyes filled with concern.
• "Don't worry Devon it will be fine you will get through this."
• He said reading the emotions in his eyes even when he tried not to let them show. Mark knew him that much.
• "I can't tell you it's okay but you know it will be done right? You got me and lots of people who love you and are cheering for you. We will get through this together." Mark added
• "Thanks, Mark I appreciate everything you have done and have been doing for me."
• "You can buy me a Ferrari if you are that thankful," Mark said playfully to cheer up the atmosphere,
• "Of course, I will."
• Devon added on a serious note wiping the tears off his eyes he had cried today more than he had for two years.
• "Cool,"
• Mark replied as he beckoned on the driver to start moving.
• "I called Dan while you were in a meeting with your fans and he said Laura already settled in though he said she seemed a bit tense, I spoke to her and she said she is okay. He said you called."
• "Yeah, I did." He answered.
• "Sir, I am hungry,"
• He said, wanting to stop the negative thought going on in his head.
• "I bought food already." he said handling over the food to him.
• "Thanks Mark,"
• Devon said and started eating in silence. The car gradually moved out of the company's building. He looked up to see that most of the media's have left. Must be because he already gave a statement or maybe the company threatened to sue. Either ways, he was grateful.