Distraction || BWWM

Chapter 26

He knew what my problem was with us dating in the first place. What I was worried about was actually happening and I wish it wasn't.  I knew Justin wanted the world to know that I was his girl, but I just want to be the girl no one knows.

Justin was letting me choose between saying the truth or continue the lie.

"Is one of you going to speak? We can't sit here all day." Janet spoke once more. "Yes." I started. "Justin and I are in a relationship, been in one for about seven months." I pierced my lips together and looked at the ground. Janet nodded, "Justin is that true." Justin still not taking his eyes off of me. "That is the truth." Janet nodded and looked towards Scooter, then glanced at everyone around the room. 

"So now that we've handled that. The rest of you can not, I repeat can not, say a thing about Justin and Sierra until they speak upon the issue themselves publicly. You guys will be placed with security until further notice. Alana you can choose to finish your last couple weeks at school or we can help finish your education here behind closed doors. Mr. Clark, you are able to continue working at your office, but you will have security with you in case some crazy people come your way. One person that is on that watch list is your wife."

My dad nodded and looked over at me. I could see in his eyes that he was proud that I'm not completely  hiding myself from the world, but I couldn't help from feeling bad because he needed to be watched in case my mother showed up. 

Janet then turned to me once she caught her breath. "Sierra, you will stay here as I can see there were paparazzi outside your apartment waiting for you. Which is also good so you and Justin can figure out how you will tell the world that they rumors are true. This will take weeks to die down so be prepared to adapt to this life for a moment." Janet cleared her throat, "Raye, you will also stay here since Justin is your employer you can just stay here because soon your face will also be in the news." Raye nodded, she looked defeated. I didn't think any of this would affect her like that. I looked at her and mouthed, "I'm sorry." I truly was sorry, I knew this plan of us dating was too good to be true.

"One more disclaimer." Janet began, "These news outlets will dig on every single one of you. Do not answer to them even if it is false. It is smart that we don't engage with them until it is safe to do so. As of right now everyone in this room is the talk of Hollywood. Welcome to stardom."

With that Scooter clapped his hands, "That's all for today. Sierra and Raye I'll have someone go and get some clothes for you. Also, Mr. Clark and Alana, if things do get too hectic for you let me know. We can relocate you for the time being."

"Thank you very much." My dad smiled. "No problem."

I left the main room and headed down the hall to the kitchen. I needed a moment away from everyone. All my seven months with Justin was now out in the open and now I had to confirm that I am indeed the one who is up under Justin's arm. The room began to form a breeze and I got a whiff of cologne. 

"I don't think I can do this." I spoke knowing that Justin entered the room. "We don't have to say we are dating." He responded. "I know, but I just want this all to be normal. Justin I told you I didn't want to live this life."

"Then don't." Justin stepped closer to me. "We can lie and still keep it a secret, the media won't care about us after a few weeks." I rolled my eyes, "Yes they will Justin. Regardless of what they see, I'm still gonna be the closet girl that will be on your arm." 

"So what do you want to do Sierra?"

I thought for a moment. I wanted my family to be happy and not have to be guarded 24/7. I wanted Alana to have a normal college life that didn't involve being plastered all over the place. I wanted Raye to not feel like she always needed to be on top of the game, competing with other girls that will never be better than her. Then, myself, I want to be an assistant, but not one that is in the tabloids. 

"I want us not to be a thing. I would like to work for someone else as well, I can't imagine living under the light like you do. This isn't the life for me. You've treated me well Justin, I can't deny that." I spoke. His eyes widened. "Are you okay? That is a bit extreme don't you think?" I simply shook my head. "We've lived different lives and somehow still managed to be happy together for a moment. Sometimes that's all we need from someone, is a moment. I'm very appreciative for the moments you've given me."

"Sierra..." He started. "I've made my mind up. I'm not just looking out for me. I'm looking out for the people I love." 

"Understandable." He nodded. "I suggest we go tell Janet about this." I gave Justin a smile and we went to sit with Janet and go over again with everyone. The plan was still the same, just now we will no longer be an item. I'd still have to live with Justin until the whole thing blows over, but I'd also be trying to find someone new to assist, preferably someone with a lower star status.

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It was now night I was in the guest room with Raye laying in bed. We decided to be roomies since she was stuck here as well. 

"Will it be weird when I'm gone?" I asked Raye. She chuckled, "Maybe at first, but I'm sure we can look past you and focus on work correctly."

"Its for the best that I leave then." I grinned, looking at my hands. "I'm sure he'd let you come back if you changed your mind later on." I shrugged, "That's a possibility, but not anytime soon."

A knock sounded on the door. "Come in!" Raye and I yelled in unison. It was Justin. "I'll leave." She began to get up, but Justin waved her to sit back down. "There's no need, I think we talked about everything we needed to talk about." Raye plopped back down in the position she was in before. "What were you guys talking about?" He asked, before I could answer Raye opened her mouth. "Nothing much. Just talking about if you hire again if she choose to come back."

He looked pleased, "Of course you can always come back. You won't even have to apply, you could just ask." He smiled, making me smiled. "Man why do y'all gotta breakup? That was a cute moment." Raye pouted. I shook my head, "In another lifetime perhaps, we'll be together." I spoke. "The real question is...What do you think will be different when you work somewhere else?" Justin asked.

I giggled to myself, "I wouldn't have you as my distraction." Justin smirked, "Fair enough. Although I'll be here if you need a distraction."

"Alright. I'm out, come get me when you guys are done flirting." Raye stood up and ran out the room. Justin and I laughed as she did so. "I know we still got two weeks together, but I already miss you." Justin spoke. "I won't be too far from you. You still got Raye working for you, maybe she can have a day where she brings her friend to work." I smiled. "Then those days you can definitely be my distraction." Justin stood up and kissed my cheek, I smiled and watched him walk out the room. 

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April 26, 2021

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