COLLIDE

“Kayden! Kayden! Kayden!” The crowd chanted repeatedly. The biggest arena on the planet, the Kings Arena. Occupied by millions of fans chanting his name as he left the stage.

“That brings the world tour to an end. Congratulations,my boy!” Kayden's manager said as he pats his shoulder.

“Thanks.” Kayden said, faking a failed smile. Obviously, he was stressed and tired.

He has been on a world tour for the past 6 months, in the biggest arenas in the world for millions of fans and others watching from all over the world.

He loves his fans so much that he puts in extra effort so as not to disappoint them or give haters a reason to pull him down.

Just as he was about to enter his changing room, reporters rushed to him.

Faking the biggest smile in the world, he turned to them to answer whatever question they would ask. He always smiled genuinely when he was with his fans and not for another person.

“Congratulations, Kayden, on completing your world tour.” The reporter from Daily News said to him. One of the biggest news channels in the world and the biggest news channel in the country.

“Thank you, I am just grateful to my fans. They made me the superstar I am today.” Kayden said, smiling.

“Your world tour will be the highest grossing tour in history by any artist. How do you feel about it?” Another reporter asked.

“ I owe that to my fans. I love you guys so much, I will always appreciate your support” Kayden said.

“ How did you feel about seeing your parents among the crowd” Another asked.

“It was nice, I was surprised, actually.” Kayden said, still smiling, even though he was livid on the inside.

“Is it true that you caused someone's death.” Another reporter shouted.

Kayden turned to the reporter.

“What station are you from?” He asked in a monotone.

The reporter kept quiet, and other reporters around were eager to get a response.

“You know what, guys, my fans won't appreciate you harassing me backstage” Kayden said playfully.

Everyone present knew it was not a joke, though he said it playfully. One thing everybody avoids is angering the loyal and biggest fandom in the world, whose purpose it to love and support Kayden. They are known as "Kayden Kingdom."

Entering his changing room, he plopped down on the expensive couch.

“I am so tired” He groaned.

“Gosh, your fans are not leaving anytime soon” His manager Alfred said to him.

“Alfred, why were my parents here?” Kayden questioned.

Alfred knew he was fucked. Kayden and his parents never had a great relationship. Kayden has always tried to leave the shadows of his parents, but the more he tries, the more they keep on coming back to his life.

Kayden's experience with his parents is not a pleasant one. His father is a snobbish billionaire and his mother is a two – faced bitch. They groomed him as the heir to their empire, as he is their only son. But when Kayden spoke to them about wanting to become a musician, they cut him off.

Years after he became a successful singer, they came back, saying it was to teach him a lesson. They both took the credit for his success.

Even his fans and haters didn't believe that Kayden had worked hard for his success. They saw him as a "Nepo-Baby" whose fame is from his looks and rich background.

Kayden sure is God's favourite. His looks were that drawn from the best fantasy novel ever written. He has a black hair, dark as midnight made of the best lush hair God had in store, his smooth and unblemished forehead, his beautiful intense grey eyes, a well sculptured nose just resting right under those glorious eyes, his lips that hold a natural light pink colour, with a well-structured and sharp jawline that can cut through anything.

Kayden has the looks and the dream body. He is tall 6'3 in (1.91 m) height, has broad shoulders, one can tell he works out. To complement all these features, he has a beautiful, shinny baby skin.

When one says he is God's favorite, it's not a joke because he is stunning and so unrealistic beyond doubt.

“I am sorry I did not tell you, I didn't want to ruin your mood.” Alfred said to Kayden, who was already scrunching his perfect face in disgust.

“You came back, and you didn't think you would visit us?” Kayden's father yelled.

“Who let them in here, Goddammit!” Kayden yelled in frustration.

“Kayden, what is wrong with you! We came to see you, with all our influence it was still hard to get a concert ticket you know.” His mother said to him.

“ Who asked you to, why do you guys keep troubling me. Stop interfering in my life!” Kayden yelled at them.

Taken aback by their son's outburst, the couple looked at each other.

“We are your parents, your family.” Kayden's dad said.

“ I would rather free fall from the highest building without any parachute than call you my parents, you made it obvious to me that I am just another one of your many achievements 10 years ago when you kicked me out of your lives.” Kayden said, rubbing his forehead as he felt a slight pang in his head.

“We did that to make you strong, look at the person you have become without our help and influence.” Kayden's father said.

“Cut that crap, Mr. Elyon! Does this ease your guilt?” Kayden said to his so-called father.

“Show some respect, that's your father. I taught you better than this!” Kayden's mother hushed.

“What the fuck exactly did you teach me, if I recall correctly, you watched your husband kick me out of the house into the street, calling me a mistake. I was 13 at that time. I had nowhere to go, you two – faced bitch!” Kayden yelled at his so-called mother.

“I… I…won't have you insult me! I thought it was for the best. If you survived that, you were indeed serious about your passion” Kayden's mother said to him.

“ You vile snake! Catherine, you are a vile woman, really. I was your son......”

“You are still my son.” Catherine said, interrupting him.

“ Here is the deal, and I am serious about it, if you show up in front of my I swear to God I'll kill myself after writing a suicide note that you killed me. Now get the fuck out before I lose my shit!” Kayden screamed at them.

His parents, now paralysed with fear, immediately comported themselves.

“We hope to see you in a better mood by next month.” Elyon said to him.

“Did I stutter when I said I would kill myself if you ever show up right in front of me again?” Kayden said to them. His grey eyes blazing with fury.

Elyon and Catherine left him as they smiled at the reporters outside and fed them lies. It's a good thing his room was soundproof.

“I am so sorry about that. Should I issue a restraining order against them?” Alfred said apologetically to Kayden who was shaking due to overwhelming emotions.

“No, I don't want to trouble my fans and give my haters reason to move them.” Kayden said.

“Your jet is ready, let's go back home, you deserve a really long rest after your tour and this night” Alfred said.

“Thanks Alf.” Kayden said, giving Alfred a weak smile.

Alfred knew Kayden was good at pretending that everything was alright. He practically raised him after finding him laying down in his backyard dumpster.

Alfred's career was already over because of his failed project in scouting a boy group. Meeting Kayden that night and taking Kayden definitely saved his career.

Alfred loved Kayden wholeheartedly not only because, Kayden was his moneymaker, he loved Kayden like his son.

“A reporter said to me, I caused someone's death” Kayden sighed.

“I'll leave that to the PR team, we'll clear the rumors. Sorry, you are going through this shit.” Alfred to him.

“Don't worry about it's the price I have to pay for such fame. A small price if you ask me” Kayden said, trying to ease the tension.

“Such a failed attempt for a joke” Alfred said, chuckling as they passed through a swarm of reporters and screaming fans.