Mass release! The mass release will be split into three parts, at separate times as I simply can’t write 33 chapters ahead.
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The reporters were left confused talking amongst each other. They had already had ideas in their minds as to what the next article would be, and they felt like they could continue to follow Gary for a while hyping him up as the next big thing.
However, this news was even bigger, and soon they would pop up with questions, such as why had Gary decided to no longer be part of the AFA? It led to questions such as, just who was Gary Dem and what about his past?
At the moment, everyone was in research mode, and they were looking at one in particular for answers.
Buzz was breaking out in a sweat at all the questions that were thrown at him.
“Everyone should know that we don’t force our contestants to participate. Everyone has their own lives, and we should respect the decision of Gary Dem.”
Although Buzz was saying all of this, the questions continued to be hurled at him. At the end of the day this was his job but he couldn't help but feel slight anger at the AFA.
‘A little heads up would have been nice, there's a reason why we need to talk about these things. If you think the AFC is something that you can just join and leave when you want, then you have a lot to learn.’
Behind the stage, Gary was walking through the back area, a secret exit where reporters weren't allowed. It would allow the contestants to safely leave the area. Gary was only a couple of steps from the oval spinning door when someone called out to him.
“Gary wait!” Eddie said with his hands on his knees. He was out of breath, but not because he was tired, it was more from the shock of everything going on that he was forgetting to breathe.
“I had no idea this was what you were planning to do. Are you sure this is what you really want? After everything you went through in the AFA, to get here and just leave like this!”
Gary didn’t give an answer straight away, he was trying to find the words for Eddie.
“I really thought that you were someone who could leave a legacy behind. Someone who could shake up the AFC, to see you go like this, it would be a waste!”
“There are other talented students in the AFC from the AFA other than me. Take Xin for example. She is someone who is a lot more deserving of all of this attention than me. If you want to build a legacy through the AFC, then I think someone like her would be better.”
Gary turned around heading to the door again.
Eddie knew Xin was great, she was one of his pupils as well, but there was something different about the two of them. Whenever Eddie looked at Gary there was this strong drive behind his eyes.
There was a lot of weight behind the reason as to why he needed to get stronger. Everyone had their reasons for climbing the ranks in the AFC, and when looking at Gary he had never seen such heavy shoulders.
It was as if the weight of the whole world was on them, and he continued to strive forward. Some would buckle under that kind of pressure, yet he didn’t. Even if Eddie stopped teaching him, he knew that Gary was the type of person to get stronger on his own.
In his eyes, he was the one, the one that could possibly reach the top.
“Can you at least tell me?” Eddie asked. “Can you at least tell me why you are leaving the AFC, I know there is a reason why you won’t tell the world, but can you at least give me an answer.”
Gary didn’t turn around as he gave a reply.
“The AFA, I believe the contract states after my debut match, I’m no longer with them and I’m free to go wherever I want, right?”
“Yes.” Eddie answered.
“So that would mean you no longer have a connection with me.” Gary said, turning his head, and a big smile was seen. “That’s good, because I like you Eddie. You not having a connection with me is for the best.
“The reason I'm leaving is because I want to look after those I care about. To stop them from getting hurt again. I got involved in all of this, and I can’t just ignore my position. I know my actions, what I do, all of it can have a ripple effect.
“I was the one that got involved, and I know I have a responsibility to look after it all. I can’t just do what I want. I have people that rely on me.”
The words Gary spoke, Eddie felt like they weren’t words coming from a teenager. There were multiple times when Eddie kept a close eye on Gary, he felt like he was a hot headed kid.
Doing what he wanted, but just then, he sounded mature beyond his age.
‘Just what did that kid go through?’ Eddie thought.
Gary left through the revolving doors, and Eddie continued to follow him, he wanted to see him off, as he left the large arena. On the driveway leading up to the back entrance, he could see a large limo-like car, and standing by it was a young adult.
“Here's your jacket boss!” Tyler said, placing it over Gary’s shoulders. It was the black and gold uniform, now over the AFA uniform.
Tyler opened the door for him, letting him head inside and Tyler looked up at Eddie, before entering himself and driving off.
‘Gary… who are you?’ Eddie thought. Thinking that, just maybe, Gary was still going to make his own legacy, just not in the AFC.
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