Chapter 38: Chapter 38

: The Video

Early the best morning the Ryder's were well prepared. For the first time in a long time the Ryder's had a breakfast where everyone was present happy and smiling at the launch of Justin's very first album.

The agenda was booked, schedules were full, because this was such a special day for them, Bree decided to overlook the troubles she and Robin had.

They had been arguing a lot these days but for the sake of the boys and this beautiful day she played it as if they were closer than ever which obviously made the boys happy.

They chatted all through breakfast, a light air around each of them

First they would pick up the girls then pass by CR to pick up a few things then off to LA SPARKS where the album launch was to take place.

Then they would take some photos with fans and finally back home for the launch after party.

They all headed out and Troy as well as five other bodyguards helped them into their limo.

They had what seemed like an army if bodyguards ahead and behind them and one in the same car as them while Dwayne was driving.

"How are you boys feeling?" Bree asked, patting Chris leg gently.

"Really anxious," Chris replied.

"it's my first album launch so I'm really nervous, not strange fright or something like that, I just feel nervous,"Justin replied, breathing out.

"cool down boys, this is your time to shine. At the album launch, we are also going to be launching Chris trailer for the time, so y'all better be on your best behavior boys, "

"What?" Chris asked, a little surprised.

"Believe it hot! I talked to Jeff and he was happy to do it how"

"Wow, then you can count on us"

"I'm happy for you bro, " Justin said, patting his shoulder.

They pulled into Lucy's driveway at her apartment. The girls where long done and had been waiting anxiously.

They both looked good.

Lucy wore a red snazzy dinner Versace dress, with just a touch of make up designed so that it showed her back and exposed one shoulder. it was touched the ground elegant lanky bringing to life her beautiful bluish greenish eyes.

As for Anna, she wore a black dress with one large white belt in the centre. It had a few layers which made it look like a dark rose, but strangely very pretty.

She put her hair up in a bun with only one strand falling down her face. Dark red lipstick and her six inch black white and black heels topped up her fabulous look.

Chris watched her as she entered as sat beside him.

"welcome ladies, you both look fantastic!" Bree commented

"thank you," they both replied

"You're beautiful," Chris whispered in Anna ears as the car took off again. She smiled and replied, "you don't look to bad yourself,"

"Next stop CR!" Mr Ryder called out as they all cheered.

When they arrived at CR, everything was decorated advertising Justin's new album, "To Fame"

"Show me the money!" Mr Ryder cheered as he climbed out of the car, "this is how you advertise," he said as the rest followed him.

There were larges numbers of fans on the streets waving to the Ryder's, there where caution tapes and police everywhere to keep the wild fans where they should be.

The fans became even wilder when Justin stepped out and when Chris followed they went nuts. The girl clung at their arms side by side.

They waved at the crowds, "it's only an album launch and look at how many people shows up, I feel like I'm at the Grammys only there no red carpet," Chris said to Justin.

"yeah so many people and we aren't even at the venue," Anna put in clutching Chris' arm even tighter.

"C'mon boys no autographs till we reach LA SPARK, I don't even know what the hell fans are doing here at CR, when we are just passing through instead of at sparks." Mr Ryder cautioned as they entered CR(Capital records).

There they did a few things. Mr Ryder talked to Bob over an urgent matter and signed some things while Ryan decided to give the boys a little remake because apparently he was not comfortable with what they were wearing.

Chris received a call from George who told him they were already at The Sparks and where just waiting for the Ryder's.

He confirmed that Sparks was even more packed than at CR after sending him some photos.

After that was all done, they were heading off to Sparks, that was around 1pm.

When they arrived there they literally witnessing the biggest crowds ever. Feeling like royalty.

There was even a red carpet going toward the entrance. As soon as the ryders arrived there were deafening screams and camera flashes and more pictures, paparazzi all over.

This is what they got for switching the way other artists dropped albums.

Security had to be doubled to increase their safety. Justin was however very much friendly and gave out some autographs which were received by piercing shrieks of delight.

Chris had his own fans and they were calling him out like crazy with pictures of himself to sign on, on the poster for Time.

Robin walked in majestically with his queen by his side.

EE News was there, HollyAir and all the other gossip sites including Flair magazine, Cosmo, The Close Up...etc. it was quite hectic.

***

Britney sat down in the living room with some jelly beans in a bowl, chewing her misery away.

She was flipping though channels when she caught site of the fuss on tv.

Live from EE.

She tuned up the volume as they zoomed in on the Ryder's.

"and here we are at Justin's Stars Ryders album launch and as you an see it is fully booked and packed with surplus people and fans.

If I didn't know any better I would think that the queen of England was here, but the only royals here are the Ryder's, one of the most influential multi billion dollar family in America, that's according to Forbes, "Don't you think Dean?" the commentator asked her fellow host

"I definitely think so Ariana. As we can see, The Ryder's are a money making company by themselves.

We know Robin Ryder as one of the most successful producers in American history. Then there's his wife, Bree Ryder who is an entrepreneur and business woman with her own restaurants and her fashion line is doing quite well as well as her cosmetics, "

"true," Ariana replied as they showed the Ryder's taking photographs with some fans and handing out even more autographs, signing covers and pictures.

"In fact that's the make up I'm wearing today. I thought since today is the Ryder's big day I'll try some Ryder stuff," Ariana. finished

"and it looks good on you,"

"why thank you, Dean"

"as you can see, to the left we have the Ryder's Youngest, Justin Star Ryder, very good looking just like his brother, this family got everything, Ari"

"so it seems, "

"Justin is the star of this show, I mean it's in his name, " Dean announced.

"Nice one!" Ari replied laughing

"he is with his girlfriend who is wearing a smashing Versace dress that just brings out her fantastic eyes, "

"I sense fashion police, "

Dean laughed, " she really brings grace to the whole scene."

"On the other hand," Ariana continued we have Chris Ryder, he is becoming a familiar face on tv, with his new very much anticipated movie Time, where he has the power to stop, fast forward and control time.

He kept this power hidden till he finds out he has been living a lie and turns from good to evil. I can't believe that face could ever be evil, though, look at him so cute."

"you're married Ari, Bens watching "Dean joked

"Aww, thanks for keeping me in check because when it comes to the Ryder's people go wild!"

Dean grinned, "uh there's a lady beside Chris rider tonight, looking very gorgeous"

"I love that dress, black rose! it just does it for me and suits her complexion, "

"I totally agree, is that his girlfriend?"

Britney hugged her pillow tightly and almost bit her tongue waiting for the answer.

"we cannot say that on live tv without digging or this wouldn't be EE" Dean replied, with a curt nod.

"well we'll find out soon enough."

"that's our job, they won't hide it for long, "

"now the family is heading into The Spark...." the tv went off.

"No no no!" Britney yelled, anxiously trying to switch the tv on with the remote , her sweaty hands slamming down on the buttons.

"You're not going to switch it on," a voice said from behind her.

Britney turned around, "what are you doing here? this is like the biggest thing going on right now, you should be all over that!"

"I would have been much more closer if you were still his girlfriend, we probably would have had VIP tickets,"

Mckayla huffed out.

"you plugged out the tv didn't you?" Britney asked.

"Pulled it right out," Mckayla replied with a smirk.

Britney lowered her head, "you shouldn't be here right now, you should be covering that story."

"no, I should be here with you, plus there are probably a million other news houses there, and Ted is there too so..."

"don't be so nice, I know this is your dream, reporting and stuff, you shouldn't be stuck in doors sulking with me, "

"who said I'm sulking? "

"just go."

"I'm not going to my sisters ex party, " Mckayla replied, "so you an quit forcing me, we don't have to watch that crap..well do something else."

"he was with Anna, "

"Anna? who's that?" Mckayla asked taking some jelly beans?

"You've forgotten? Lucy's best friend, "

"Oh" she frowned glancing at her cousin.

" she's looked so beautiful, beside him, I can't say anything bad about her, there's nothing she's ever done wrong apart from being Lucy's best fiend buts she's pretty sweet, and in Chris world, his type."

"That's great!" Mckayla replied, with a huge smile.

Britney scowled at her.

"don't give me that look! Now you know how Chris felt when he saw you and Ted together, even though you were just friends. C'mon Britney, There probably just friends too, he can't replace you in three days. So do yourself a favour and take your own advice, trust him."

Britney looked down cast, not saying a word, tears filling her eyes, a whimper escaping her lips.

Makayla froze as she spotted them, "oh..no..I'm sorry, I'm sorry okay?" She eased, " I didn't mean to be so harsh, don't cry!" She begged, "how many times should I tell you that he loves you? I don't know how many times I'll say that for you to believe it. Trust me, he's having a harder time than you are. So just chill and if you miss him so much, call him up and tell him your sorry, Bee, fix things so you can both be happy."

Britney nodded, "I-I need to take a shower," she said standing up and going up stairs.

Mckayla sighed, Britney was stubborn she thought.

******

The day was pretty hectic with interviews, fans, paparazzi and so on. It was 8pm where the Ryder's headed home for the after party and still they were fans there in the streets.

At home the gusts had arrived. Famous musicians from all over the country and producers, athletes all sorts and celebrities and there friends and some business men, just here to celebrate the launch which every one knew was highly successful.

With that sort of turn up at The Sparks they were assured a number one on the American billboard charts and all over the world, mashed up with Chris new anticipated movie. Things were wild

Music laughter jokes partying, drinks all over. From here to there meeting new From, some old like ,Sam smith, Ed Sheeran and the other greats all attending the party which would go on till the next morning.

There was karaoke.

Chris and Justin were flung here and there all over being introduced congratulated.

Anna and Lucy got tired of being tails and sat down to enjoy there own fun.

Truth be told Chris was having the most fun, with movie roles being offered to him in the spot.

he was drinking in overdose which was unwise because he was a light drinker.

Despite his brothers warnings he drunk his sorrows away, trying to enjoy the moment and for the first time just forget about Britney.

He was also quite the joker and had everyone laughing and enjoying his company.

Justin on the other hand was being swarmed by bookings and a lot of perform here first and there please..all that.

Robin had to help out. Bree was with the other wives telling them some success secrets and having fun all over as well as cooking tips.

Robin pulled Justin away from all the people drowning him with questions and bookings and so forth.

" There's someone here, a quite successful young woman, she says she knows you and would like to meet you," Robin said.

"Really? who could that be?" Justin asked surprised?

"Hello justin," a very familiar voice said from behind him.

Justin turned around sharply when he heard her voice. His heart-pounding loudly wondering if it really was-

"Clair?" he asked.

"You remember!" she said, with a high smile ,comming toward him and giving him a hug which he accepted but still surprised.

He looked at her, she had become thinner yet her eyes a darker blue. She was wearing a shimmery dress that looked like a million bucks and a purse that matched her look.

She looked like she just stepped out of a magazine.

"I'll leave you two," Robin said as he eyed drunk Chris at the other side of the room.

Justin nodded, moving closer to Clair, still dumfounded.

"you look..." he trailed off, wondering if it was a dream

"different?" she asked, with a small smile.

He grinned, his eyebrows hunching

"how...when?"

she took his hand as he stuttered "come, I'll tell you all about it," she said leading him away as Lucy watched in anger.

"We need to take you upstairs, the party is over for you,"Robin was telling Chris as he desperately tried to get him up.

Chris staggered.

"Hey Robin!" Bob called out to him.

Anna came to the rescue, "I'll take him," she said smiling.

Robin thanked her and proceeded to Bob.

After pulling and staggering and almost falling, Anna managed to take Chris upstairs and up to bed dropping him carefully.

She took off his shoes and made sure he was comfortable before turning away moving toward the door only for her wrist to be pulled back by Chris.

"don't go," he whispered sitting up as he tugged her to him

Her hear begun to pump faster, every touch of him sent goosebumps dancing on her skin.

"Stay with me, don't let go," he slurrped, his sad eyes locked into hers.

she tried to move away but he pulled her back, rolling over her as she landed on his bed.

"Chris stop, your drunk" she said calmly, her hand softly pushing his chest back.

"You're so beautiful," he whispered, his eyes drowning into hers, her breath hitching as he lowered himself down, kissing her bare shoulder.

She froze as his touch filled her, a shiver danced upon her spine.

"I love you so much," he said, "I realise that now," he said kissing her.

She became weak and let him touch her. she reached for her phone and begun taking a video.

He was confessing his love for her like crazy as he took her clothes off....Then his, "your mine," he told her, "nothing will ever separate us, nothing. Just tell me you love me," he said still kissing her passionately so she groaned.

"tell me!" she groaned and and told him her feelings. Everything, she left nothing.

He sighed in satisfaction as she kept recording. She then stopped as she have him everything and put the phone away. he made love to her and did not hold back.

When they were done he put his arms around her locking her in his arms swearing to swear they would never be sepae

rated. " I love you, I love you so much Britney," he hummed, as he yawned in satisfaction, snuggling up to her.

"Britney?" Anna whispered and she froze.

*****

Lucy wondered what had happened to her friend. She followed them upstairs and peeped inside.

she put her hand on her mouth.

She couldn't let anyone else see them.

***

Anna didn't sleep. the moment Chris had passed out she dressed up quickly. She spotted his phone and thought here was no way she would lose, not like this.

She used Chris is thumb to open his phone, shipping down to his contacts. She forwarded the video to Chris' phone before forwarding it to Britney.

she put the phone down, deleting any evidence of the video, glancing at passed out Chris.

"I promised you, we won't be separated right?" she whispered in his ears as she kissed him goodnight.