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Chapter 71
Chapter 71
Chapter 71: Interview With The Devil
“Live at KNW Lifestyle Media; it’s Afternoon With Mindy!”
Applause could be heard at the media company’s studio five as Mindy, the host walked to the center and greeted, “Good afternoon, London!”
“It’s time for your new favorite afternoon show once more! With your host, Mindy Fraser!” The beautiful lady in her late thirties beamed. Her eyes glistened as she reported, ‘Today, we have a very special guest
“Ahhh!”
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“I love you, Carlos Ronaldo!”
“How do you know it’s The Devil?” Mindy asked, her face showing a hint of confusion. “Did someone leak my show’s agenda today?”
Laugher echoed throughout the studio as Mindy formed varied expressions on her face. Then, she chuckled and said, “Kidding! Of course, there is a leak! Otherwise, we would not be topping the ratings right now!”
Hoots and praises roared the studio before Mindy resumed, “For the first time ever. The Devil will give an exclusive interview. Today, we will learn about his motivations, his struggles and! His sweet romance.”
“Oops! I can see pouting! Sorry ladies, The Devil is already in a relationship, and we will find out who this mysterious woman is.” Point to the cameras; she indicated, “After the break!”
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A loud music played in the background as Carlos Ronaldo walked in. He wore a cotton shirt with a blue grey coat on top. He was pulling down his dark specs when he smiled at his fans.
“Ahhh!”
“Carlos!”
Screams could evidently be heard as Carlos greeted Mindy. They both took their seats, and after an exchange of pleasantries, the interview began.
The first part of the conversation covered Carlos’ wins, including the best matches he has had so far.
“For me, your best match this year was in the Australian Open. You were up against their favorite Aussie player, Norman Hewitt,” Mindy recounted. “But despite his confidence, and the audience cheering against you, what made you determined to win that match?”
Carlos’ lips thinned into a smile. He sucked in a breath and revealed, “Of course, my parents, my second family, my father, since it was his dream for me, and most especially, my Kate.”
“Kate,” Mindy repeated. “Who is Kate?”
It was as if the entire studio hushed, each one holding their breaths to this revelation. Carlos had earlier rested back in his seat, but he adjusted his pose and leaned forward, his elbows finding his knees. Only then did he disclose, “Kate is my girlfriend. Her name is Kate Wright.”
Carlos shifted his attention to the cameras and added, “I meant to keep her for myself, but because of Hailey’s claims, I want to make it clear again. I was never in a relationship with Hailey Mckenzie. The one that had always had a special place in my heart… is Kate, my girlfriend.”
“Aww. How sweet,” Mindy remarked. “She must be quite a girl.”
A chuckle left his lips, and Carlos replied, all while putting a hand on his chest, “She is the one for me. Even if she is not who she is, she will always be the one I love.”
“So tell me more about your girlfriend. How did you meet?” Mindy asked.
“Kate and I have known each other since we were kids. She was my best friend, and I was her male best friend. We were neighbors, and her parents were my second parents, especially after my mother died. Kate’s brothers are like real brothers to me as well.”
“Many of you may have heard me mention my second family, but it was never publicly said that they were the Wrights – the Wright Family in Braeton City, the major shareholders of the Wright Diamond Corporation”
“The Diamond Hotels,” Mindy filled in.
With a nod, Carlos acknowledged. He described, “I was sixteen when I lost everything, but the Wrights took me in. They gave me a home and supported my education until I was eighteen. Kate’s father offered to finance my tennis career, but back then, I was young – I was so in love with Kate – until now, I am, but I didn’t want to leave her.”
“Then, there was this feeling of having owed Kate’s family. Back then, I felt they gave me too much. I did not want to abuse their support.” With a sigh of regret, Carlos added, “That was why I chose to be managed by William Mckenzie instead. Apart from that, he was in the business of supporting athletes.”
“Interesting. So you’ve always loved Kate since you were young?” Mindy sought.
“I have always liked her, but I fell in love with Kate when we were sixteen,” Carlos admitted. “And she was a big driving force in my career.”
Adjusting his pose, Carlos said, “Kate is a socialite. Her entire family is known in Braeton as the wealthiest in the city.”
Looking down, Carlos admitted, “There was a big part of me that felt insufficient for her. I was young, without parents, and penniless, living off of her parent’s care. That was why I worked so hard to become who I am today.”
“And just for everyone’s knowledge, Kate Wright is our CEO’s sister-in-law,” Mindy announced. “Yes, our lovely madame, Mrs. Kenzie Kentworthy’s sister.”
With a burst of laughter leaving her lips, Mindy added, “And that was how we got this interview. Otherwise, we would still be wishing for.” Quoting with her fingers, she said, “An Interview with The Devil!”
The show took another break, and when they returned, they covered the new claims of Hailey Mckenzie. Apparently, she had finally admitted not to being in a relationship with Carlos.
Mindy looked at Carlos and asked, “What do you have to say to Hailey?”
With a long sigh, Carlos answered, “And to think, there were many of those who questioned me – even labeled me as a liar.”
“I was never in a relationship with her. Sadly, William was not able to control Hailey, but at least now, the truth is out. Everyone knows that she lied. My girlfriend and I are victims of her lies.”
“Hailey was kidnapped because of her lies. I’m sorry she underwent a traumatic experience, but that was also why I never revealed Kate to the world. Danger awaited me after getting involved in a police entrapment operation.”
The two spoke briefly about Carlos’ sacrifices to collaborate with the police and the tennis association over the years. However, they did not dwell on it too much since the operation details will be used in a
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“And now, since you have revealed Kate to the world, is the danger over?” Mindy inquired.
“I can’t say that a hundred percent, but the persons responsible are behind bars. At this point also, we – want to live our lives. We can’t be defined by the gangs that had corrupted tennis betting, but we will continue to take extra measures.”
“What an honorable sacrifice you and Mister Jenkins have made for the sport of tennis. Mindy remarked.” You are one of those selfless people that deserve more recognition.
“But I got one more thing out of it,” Carlos suggested. “Finally, we found out who killed my father.”
Carlos covered how Hugo Bonnet had staged Manuel Ronaldo’s death. Then, the show proceeded with Carlos participating in Mindy’s talk-show games. At the show’s end, the Devil was asked, “Any last words, special thanks?”
Carlos looked at the cameras and announced, “To my second family, The Wrights. Thank you for giving me the love of a family, one that I lost. In you, I felt loved and belonged.”
“To my fans, thank you for the support! Your cheers warm my heart every time I play.”
“To Alex, thank you for always being by my side.”
With a smile, he added, “To my Kate, I love you so much.”
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Later that day, Carlos was in their hotel room, making out with Kate.
Following Carlos’ interview, Kate was so over the moon that she crashed her lips to his when they arrived at their suite. They had spent minutes carelessly eating each other’s faces in the living room when Kate clutched onto Carlos’ belt.
Carlos let go of their smooch, saying, “Wait! You are being punished! We can’t-”
“But.” Kate’s eyes narrowed. She said, “You said no sex! You did not say anything about… a blowjob.” A hiss left Carlos’ lips. He had to admit, his Kate was right.