Chapter 1
Falling for the Idol
Carly
I half walked half ran as my security team shielded me from the reporters who were currently yelling questions at me. I quickly pulled my hood down a little more to cover my face. Nick, my head security got me into my hotel room and slammed the door shut behind him.
“Carly is safe in her room. I need backup and make sure all entrances to this floor are blocked off and secured by one of our men.” He says to his watch intercom thing. I see him press into his ear piece as a way of confirming that his team understood the plan.
“Are you alright miss Choe?” He asked looking me over to make sure I was good.
I nodded, barely able to speak. A sex tape was leaked. My sex tape. A recording that I was unaware existed of me and my ex-boyfriend.
My cell phone buzzed in the pocket of my jeans. It was Vanessa the leader of the female pop group I am part of.
“Hey Carly, everything is going to be okay. This will blow over.” She says trying to make me feel better.
The news leaked of the sex tape exactly 24 hours ago. Our team has been trying to get a hold of it and put out fires that were continuing to burn very quickly throughout Hollywood.
“I think my life is over.” I tell her because it definitely felt like my life was over.
“We are here for you. Take all the time that you need off. There will be another scandal soon and everyone will forget about this. Look at Paris and Kim K. They had a sex tape and now no one really talks about it.”
“It also made them more famous.” I can hear Jenna call out from the background. “Shhh, you are not making her feel any better.” I hear Vanessa scolding her.
“How are you guys doing?” I was terrified that this would ruin our group.
“We are fine. We’re worried about you. I want you to take this time to heal. We will be just fine. Once you come back home we will release more music and this will all be behind us. “ Vanessa says sounding optimistic.
I release a long sigh into my phone. Yeah, new music will be good for us, for me. I needed a distraction. I was thankful that we hired a good legal team that was handling all of this.
“When do you leave?” She whispers as I hear Jenna and my other band mate Emma arguing about who got to eat the last cookie. They were on a strict no sugar diet and today was their cheat day.
“Tonight.” I say. “As soon as my body double gets here and we are able to switch out. Nick is taking me to a private jet and I will be off to Korea.
“Fly safe Carly. We are here if you need anything. Go home and spend some time with your grandma. She will know what to do to make you feel better.”
“Thanks Vanessa.” She was my best friend. They all were. I’ll text you when I land.” I hang up before she could say bye. I could feel the tears running down my face. He was my first love. I’ve never felt so betrayed in my life. How could he do this to me?
