Page 189 (1/2)

Now I pause, thinking back to the advice desperately and as quickly as I can Michael instructed me to not lie Always be as truthful as possible Don’t answer if I have to, but do not lie But he also said to keep it focused on the election and do not let anything else dominate the discussion, otherwise this could spin out of control Fast

“I think that Lance is a fine young , andwhat else to say before I’iven toto say before you answer the question

“Yes, but let me rephrase that question,” the reporter interrupts and everyone around him quiets down They sense the blood in the water “Is your relationship with the Mayor’s son platonic?”

There’sfrom the crowd of reporters

“I…I don’t understand the question,” I somehow say The truth is I understand the question coure out what the fuck to say!

“Let ain,” the reporter says, obviously aware that he is the center of attention at this point “Are you having an affair with the Mayor’s son, Lance Anders?”

Now the photographers just let their fingers fly and if it was ten thousand suns before, the glare is just too strong now It hurts my eyes

I need to fight back

“I don’t think that’s a fair question…” I start But again, I’m interrupted

“It’s a fair question because it begs the question as to whether the child you’re carrying is from a sexual relationship with the Mayor’s son,” the reporter cuts me off

“Stepson,” I say and quickly add “He’s not related to the Mayor”

There’s a pause and I see the reporter sot his story

And I’ve just well ad with Lance while married to his father

This situation is now out of control I’uratively, but hell, maybe even literally

“Is the child Lance’s?” a random reporter shouts out