"I'm on my way," I tell Hayley, hanging my phone up as I walk out my apartment and into the elevator.

After getting home last night, Hayley and I spent a good hour or so, organizing and confirming my interviews and talk show appearances. We came to the conclusion of me making an appearance on the Tea With Tammy Show.

I've known Tammy since I was seventeen, she's around thirty-five, and hosts one of the most popular shows. I was last on the show when I was seventeen. Since this is my first interview, since the incidents, yesterday. Tammy will be allowed to ask, very deep questions, for which I'm not sure if I'm ready.

The elevator opens and I step into the crowded room, more crowded than usual. I head towards the doors but before I can open them, Rico, my security guard, and another man, stand in front of it.

"Good morning?" it comes out as a question.

"Good morning Sophia, Mr. McKay assigned a few more security guards for you."

"Of course he did," I mutter under my breath.

"Alright, let's go."

I walk out the doors, the paparazzi rushes up to us, drowning the peaceful air with their questions.

"Sophia, what happened to the shooters?"

"Sophia, how has this effected you?"

"Do you have any leading suspects?"

"Sophia, have you and Trey Morgan got back together? He was seen at the Crowne Plaza yesterday. "

"Was Trey invited?" Give me a break.

My phone starts ringing and I see Axton's name flash across the screen.

"I'm kind of busy." I tell him, walking behind one of my security guards.

"Don't answer any of them, and you look beautiful," he says and I hear him typing on his computer.

"I wasn't planning to, and thank you?" it comes out as a question, because how does he know what I look like right now?

"What are you typing?" I ask him, getting into the car. Closing the door.

"Just ordering your paparazzi pictures, have a nice day Soph." the line goes dead.

Huh? Is this man for real?

I sit back in my seat, thinking about my day. I'm always nervous before public appearances or talk shows.

My phone rings and I question why I haven't thrown it out the window yet.

"Soph, we're going shopping after your appearance on Tammy's show," Amyra speaks as soon as I pick the phone up.

"Uh, sure. " I tell her.

"Great, see you, try not to think about Axton today." I roll my eyes hanging up.

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"Sophia, you're on in one minute." I hear the backstage manager yell, as the door slams.

I take a look into the mirror.

I chose a simple long black dress, with spaghetti straps, and a low slit on the left thigh.

To say I was nervous was an understatement. What if she asks something I can't answer?

Okay Sophia, relax.

I walk out the room and stand exactly where Tammy requested.

"So, with that being said, let's welcome, the name everyone's been searching, Sophia Rivera!" The audience claps and, You Right, by Doja Cat and The Weekend, start playing.

Apparently, Myra requested it.

"Sophia!" They shout my name as I walk towards the couches.

I wave at my fans, the people that got me here.

"God, you look so gorgeous." Tammy hugs me.

"Me? Tammy look at you!" she laughs as we take our seats.

"So, the last time you were here, you were seventeen. On, Teen Tea with Tammy." she says and I nod.

"Yes."

"You had recently launched your now, worldwide famous clothing line." she says and the audience breaks out in applause.

"Yes,it has been a long time." I chuckle.

"Well, to start I just wanted to say how thankful we are that you are here, despite what ocured last night."

"Thank You Tammy, I'm so glad no one got injured, but also still very shaken up, it was so sudden. The only sign was a DM I received." I tell her and her eyes widen.

"We're so glad you're okay." she tells me and I smile.

"But, as many fans have been wanting answers, just like me, let's get into those questions." she says and I nod.

"Let's do it."

"Sophia, your dad, and brother were arrested a week ago," Oh God,

"What was the reason?"

"Honestly, it's my mom's story to tell. It was just family drama gone wrong. When my mom feels comfortable talking about it, then she'll share it." I answer and Tammy nods.

"Understandable."

"Your clothing line was almost sabotage, by a model who happens to be the fiance of your best friend, a video was leaked from Eleanor McKay's birthday party, what do you have to say about it?'

"Uh, well, honestly it was all a huge misunderstanding, all friend groups have problems, we pushed it all behind us." I openly lie to the world.

"Speaking of your best friend, the engaged couple shocked the world by announcing their engagement, do you support Axton on this?" I remember the call I had with Denzell today.

"Of course, I'm happy for them, I'm actually planning their wedding and, well I hope Piper doesn't mind me revealing this, but I'm also designing her dress. " I flashed my best smile.

"I for one will be looking at the wedding, mainly for the dress." Tammy mumbles and I hold in a laugh as the crowd gasps.

"So, designer, model, and event planning? Any wise words for fans that look up to you for inspiration?" Finally, questions where I can't lie.

"Do what makes you happy. Put yourself first, because, at the end of the day, you're the only one who has your back."

"Wise words from S.R." Tammy winks at the camera and I start laughing.

"Are you and Trey friends?" she asks me and I feel the urge to throw up.

"Well, I wish him nothing but the best, however we haven't spoken since our break-up."

"Something I personally didn't belive, was the break-up mutual as you two said?" No.

"Yes." I say and she gives me that 'I know you lying look.

"I should get a lie detector for this one, have you and Axton ever been romantically involved in anything?" The crowd whispers.

"Does acting as Romeo and Juliet in freshman year count?"I ask and everyone laughs.

"Sophia thinks she's slick huh? Have you two been more than best friends?"

"No, we're just best friends." I chuckle.

The rest of the interview was mainly about my company, upcoming deals, family, and friends and I even got down to the audience and took a few pictures.

"Thank you so much for being on the show!" Tammy hugs me.

"Thank you for having!" I tell her as the interview wraps up.

I walk back to my dressing room, where I see a bouquet of flowers and a card, with chocolate.

You should really pick up that offer on acting.

A very proud, Axton.

I smile as the door opens.

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