Chapter 68: public appearance
“Welcome Isabelle, it’s lovely to have you back” Mia, the host of the show, said.
“It’s nice to be back” Isabelle smiled, Alessandro sat beside her, having a plain look on his face.
“I’m personally curious, why did you go offline suddenly, I’m like your biggest fan and I was sad you disappeared..”
“Oh Mia, I was left with no option but now I’ll be more caring and inform my fans before disappearing” Isabelle giggled.
“Your posts for the last few months have been alarming, especially the one where you disclosed secrets about our top politicians, including your father… Are those things true?” Mia demanded.
“What would I gain if I post lies about my own father? All I’ve posted is nothing but the truth, the evidence is staring at our faces, look at the pictures attached” Isabelle replied.
“But what has your father done to make you go against him, not everybody can do what you’re doing”
“He has done a thousand bad things to me, the way he has ruined the lives of people. The money he has embezzled and houses that have been demolished… I can’t begin to mention all”
“He has been very silent lately, no news has come from him or Ann, what do you think they might be planning?” Mia inquired.
“They? My father might be planning how he’ll cover his ass but Ann, damn girl she’s planning too many things… First is my death, I wasn’t surprised because I knew the kind of risk I was putting myself in… Ann is also planning on how she’ll block the television stations because I’m very sure she’s watching this and fuming mad” Isabelle teased and Mia burst into laughter.
“This is huge, I personally can’t believe that all this has been going on and we’re all in the dark, how did you even find out?”
“It was through the help of Alessandro, he introduced me to a great buddy of his… Every administration has its own secrets, just that my father’s is too much. I started rebelling when I found out about his affair, finding his secrets was easy as I had access to lots of things… Not only did I find out about him and Ann, I have juicy news about Mario… I’ll release the details one of these days” Isabelle teased.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.
“But you could at least tell me, I’m your biggest fan remember? About the voice note of Aurora, what is your opinion… lots of people were shocked, I was”
“That’s what you get when everybody thinks you live a perfect life… Everybody wants to live my life but they aren’t aware of the things I go through in secret, I’m over Aurora’s case and have nothing to say”
“So who would you like for everyone to vote for as your father isn’t the right one?”
“I’m making my findings and I plan on releasing more secrets along side the one who has good intentions for the country”
“How is the fundraiser going, lots of positive feedback have returned”
“Oh, I’m glad I can render little help, I just got a full estate occupied with people and this week, I’m planning to get more houses, it’s a hectic job but I have to do it as it’s my fault the suburbs are being renovated… That idea wasn’t my father’s, it was mine initially but after knowing that he doesn’t wish to even complete it in the next 5 years, I felt very guilty and bad for making families homeless” Isabelle replied sadly.
“That’s very sad.. Don’t be too harsh on yourself, you’re trying the best you can” Mia pointed and She nodded.
“I know but still, the guilt is still there… I wanna say a big shout out to Lettice, my manager, Thomas, Brianna, Alessandro and his buddy… they’ve been the best of friends, walked through the valley of death for my sake and still haven’t forsaken me. Thank you so much guys, I love y’all” Isabelle confessed.
“By valley of death, what do you mean? And you’re leaving out some other people like Lilian and Elena..”
“I meant almost dying just for my sake… Lilian exposing Aurora came as a shock but doesn’t bother me, they are birds of the same feathers, hypocrites!” Isabelle spat.
“So you feel Lilian released the voice tape for her gain not to help you? This is shocking” Mia noted.
“Lilian also has her past and secrets… All her life has been full of lies and hypocrisy. I don’t care if the lilies attack me”
“Wow, I’m flabbergasted and speechless”
“I wanna announce something important… Everyone is aware that my mother is dead right… well turns out she was murdered by someone close… So I’d like to sue and press charges against my father, Ann, Mario and his administration… I’ll be pressing lots of charges against Ann but Mario and my dad would be getting why they deserve…”
“Don’t you think this is too far? I’m so sorry for your discovery, I didn’t know your mom but I bet she was an angel… Are you sure you want to sue your father? He’s the only family you have left..”
“He’s not, Annabella and Andrew are my family too and I love them, I don’t care even if suing them would cost my whole life, justice must prevail… I’ll be getting Chris as my attorney and with all my evidence, I’m very sure no judge can grant biased judgment…”
“This is a huge shock… This is your father we’re talking about dear, this video has broken the whole internet, I’m shocked by the engagements” Mia muttered, staring at her tab and Isabelle burst into laughter.
“Or you’re shocked that the Television station hasn’t been blocked? Ann would try her best but it’ll be to no avail, I work with tech guys who are not mainly interested in making money but interested in doing the unbelievable…”
“But why? One thing I’ve noticed about you right from time is this hatred you have for your father. I could remember countless times where you’ve disclosed vital information to the press and times you’ve rebelled, why?”
“Politics… My father has always been a stubborn man. He was warned by several people not to engage in politics but he was adamant and I lost my mother. All my rebellious acts had been out of pain, I’ve always mourned my mom’s death, day and night… it affected me hugely… I’ve felt that he was the reason why she died and that’s why I’ve been mad”
“Ann has been an entirely different case, I see her as a nagging spirit because she’s always against me, trying to order me around, telling me what to say and do in public, so many annoying things, damn she’s always in my business, making me feel like trash and trying to dictate what a president’s daughter should be seen doing… I felt like I was being told to live another life…”
“That’s horrible dear, but you were never one to listen!” Mia joked.
“Now that you wanna sue them, what do you plan to do? I mean how will you continue your life as their properties might be confiscated?”
“I’ll plead with the court to give their properties to charity… and as for me, it’s a new beginning filled with new things, such as friends… family and relationships…”She whispered, blushing and Mia’s eyes widened with joy.
“There’s a suitor already? Tell me, who is it? I’m your biggest fan, I need to know first, whisper it into my ears” Mia pleaded and Isabelle shook her head, smiling.
“Gosh! I’m so curious, tell me please… please” Mia pleaded, giggling and flapping her hands excitedly.
“Okay… we’ve been in a relationship for some time now, we didn’t start on a good path but things are great and we’ve been through thick and thin together and he has never deserted me, he’s always there even when I haven’t voiced out my worries… he’s the best man in the whole world…”
“Just tell us already!” Mia demanded impatiently.
“He is Alessandro Stefano”
“What! This hottie right here? Damn! This is a big shock, wow… wow!” Mia muttered and Isabelle burst into laughter.
“Shocking, I know”
“How did your relationship start? What led to the spark of feelings? What do you love about him?”
“I love his intelligence, it drew me closer to him” She confessed, staring at him with affection and he smiled, his eyes shimmering with happiness.
“Wow, I can see the love already, can I ask you a few questions Alessandro?”
“Sure” He shrugged.
“What was your first thought when you saw her?” Mia demanded and he smiled mischievously.
“I thought she was one sexy piece of rudeness…” Laughter filled the air as Isabelle hit his shoulder playfully.
“I thought you were an egocentric cock” Isabelle replied.
“Yea, one that took your breath away” He replied and Isabelle opened her mouth with shock.
“I wasn’t smitten, I called you ugly remember?”
“Yea and I can also remember calling you a witch, but witch or not, you’re my love… the woman I wish to spend the rest of my life with, the one who captured my heart” Alessandro confessed, holding her face and she smiled tearfully while Mia smiled.
“Awwwn, I’m so jealous,” Mia teased.
“You’ll find your Mr Perfect soon… he’s lurking at one corner” Isabelle teased.
“I want yours, can you share?” Mia taunted and She shook her head vigorously.
“I can share anything and everything but not with my man, he’s for my personal consumption…”
“What if someone tries to take him?”
“I’ll kill her even before she starts trying” Isabelle replied and Mia smiled.
“Yikes, you’re so jealous…”
“Finding a man is hard, finding the perfect one is almost impossible, I can’t lose him to anybody, not even death” Isabelle replied.