Chapter 74 Fans
Darya thrust the bouquet of tulips forward. ‘Of course they are for you.‘
Callan took an exaggerated whiff of the flowers. ‘How sweet! I’m so touched, Dolly darling,”
He bent down and flashed a grin at Darya. ‘How’d you know it’s me?‘
Darya rolled her eyes. ‘Do you think I can’t recognise you just because you are wearing a pair of gigantic sunglasses?‘
‘I also changed my hair.‘ Callan raked a hand through his short hair with streaks of neon blue
‘And my attire.’ He stuck out his chest, making sure Darya got a good look at his baggy white t–shirt and loose -fit jeans that sagged at his waist.
‘Come on, let’s get out of here before we are swamped by your fans.‘ Darya didn’t waste time admiring her brother’s camouflage.
She didn’t have the heart to point out that no matter how hard he tried to disguise himself, he would be instantly recognised by those who were familiar with him, such as his sister and die–hard fans.
It had something to do with his way–above–average height, as well as his unique swagger when he walked.
‘What’s the rush? I haven’t gotten my welcome–home kiss yet.‘ Callan puckered up his lips. ‘I want one on either cheek. Come on, Dolly darling.‘
‘Callan! That’s Callan!‘ A girl shrieked nearby.
Out of the corner of her eye, Darya caught several fans moving her way.
‘Oops.‘ Callan noticed the same thing. ‘How’d they know it’s me?‘
‘Let’s talk about this later. Right now, we have to get out of here.‘ Darya grabbed his hand and tried to find an escape path. ‘Where’s your agent?‘
‘On another flight.‘
‘Bodyguards?‘ Darya knew her brother travelled with an entourage–agent, publicist, manager, assistant, and bodyguards.
‘On holiday.‘
‘What?‘ Darya stared at her brother. ‘You travelled alone?‘
‘I have my assistant.‘
‘And where is he at the moment?‘
‘Picking up my suitcase.‘ Callan touched his nose sheepishly.
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Darya didn’t waste time lecturing her brother.
That could wait till they got home.
‘Callan! I love you! A girl screamed as she charged at Callan with both arms outstretched.
If Darya hadn’t yanked her brother out of the way in time, the girl would have grabbed Callan in a bear hug
I forgot how enthusiastic my fans could be,‘ Callan muttered.
Camera lights flashed all around them.
Darya scanned the surroundings.
She and Callan were besieged.
She might have to fight her way out of the crowd.
‘Don’t worry, Dolly. Let me take care of it.‘ Callan removed his sunglasses and waved casually at the crowd, whipping them into a frenzy with one simple gesture.
‘Callan! Marry me!‘ Someone shrieked.
Callan flashed a mischievous smile at his fans.
‘I love you!‘ Another girl screamed at the top of her lungs while brandishing something in her right hand. ‘I bought all your albums! Can you sign them! Please!‘
Meanwhile, more people were pressing forward.
Darya stepped in front of Callan, shielding him with her body.
She was a little worried about the situation.
Too many fans, too little space.
What if someone got hurt?
Thinking of this, she kept a mental note to give her dear brother a good talking–to later.
How could he place himself in danger like this?
Callan raised both arms and gestured for the fans to quiet down.
The roof–raising noise level subsided somewhat.
‘Don’t worry about the autographs,‘ he projected his voice. ‘Everyone has a chance to get them. There’s going to be a fan meet session soon. I’ll let you guys know the details as soon as I have them.‘
The fans shrieked again.
‘If you all don’t mind, I’m going home now.‘ Callan feigned an exaggerated yawn. ‘The flight’s almost fourteen hours. I’m exhausted.‘ @
Some of the fans nodded understandingly.
The crowd parted.
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‘Who is she?‘ A woman’s voice broke through the momentary silence. ‘Is she your girlfriend?
‘You should probably let go of me,‘ Darya muttered under her breath. ‘Right now!‘
Callan kept his arm around Darya’s waist. ‘You are my sister. Why should you hide?‘
Darya snatched the pair of oversized sunglasses from Callan and put them on.
She tried a poker face expression, hoping the fans would mistake her for å bodyguard.
Maybe she should have dressed up in her usual business attire.
But not all fans were fooled.
‘Micah’s ex–wife!‘
The crowd gasped collectively when someone dropped that bombshell.
More camera lights flashed.
Darya could feel the curious gazes landing on her face, trying to pick her apart.
‘Isn’t she with Avery now?‘
‘Then what is she doing with our Callan?‘
‘Are they dating?‘
The topic of conversation soon shifted from Callan to her.
Darya maintained the stony look but picked up her pace.
‘Let’s go!‘ she said through gritted teeth. ‘Your fans are going to eat me alive!‘
‘Hey, don’t point your finger at her,‘ Callan said to an overexcited fan. ‘She’s my little princess.‘
Darya heard more screaming and resisted the urge to pinch her misbehaving brother.
‘You are not making it better.‘ Darya gripped Callan’s hand firmly and dragged him towards the nearest exit.
Luckily, airport security had arrived and kept the fans back.
Darya only breathed out when she left the arrivals hall.
Standing on the sidewalk, she glared at her grinning brother. ‘What did you do that for?‘
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