Chapter 12

I wavered. Avoid her question, or bend the truth? It wouldn't be long before they knew the whole truth; I couldn't hide forever. "Um, it's not something I like to talk about." And it wasn't a total lie. What led to my change was my own heartbreak and foolishness. Alice didn't seem fazed by my dismissal to the question.

"We're recording some tomorrow at a personal studio, would you all like to join us?" I heard Amy ask our guests. It wasn't a bad idea, more interaction before revealing. I had the perfect way to reveal my true identity. I wouldn't be surprised if Alice saw it beforehand, but hopefully she kept secrets as well as she used to. They all agreed, Edward did not respond, but went along with his family's decision. Is this what he was like when he thought that I was gone? It was almost an exact replica of what I was like. Well, if the truth is what he told me the last time I saw him, it's not exactly a surprise. I stayed quiet for most of the conversation, keeping my eyes to Edward. He also stayed quiet, but tried not to show that he was in pain. I kicked myself. This was a stupid plan. No it wasn't another part of me argued. I only did this to see if he really did care like he said he did. We'll have to wait for the outcome, I guess. I hope that he'll forgive me for keeping the truth from him.

Everyone soon said their goodbyes and see you soon's. Edward stayed still. I kneeled in front of him, not knowing exactly what I was going to do.

"I know how hard it is to lose someone you love, Edward. From the stories I've heard about Bella, I know that she never stopped loving you, ever. What happened with her and Zach is a story for another time. I-I'm sorry, Edward," I said. Everything I said was true. But again, that is a story for another time. He said nothing, simply stared into me. He nodded. I felt like I had peeled away a layer of defenses from him, getting him to trust 'Mellisa'.

"So, what are you going to do? When are you going to let them know?" Amy asked. I looked around the room, setting my eyes on the guitar on the couch in our hotel room.

"At the studio, they will find out. Speaking of that, I need to talk to Zane about my plan; he'll need to help me."

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I know this is short. And I feel terrible for the long wait. I've been writing furiously my ideas for new stories. I wanted to get this out for you all to let you know I have not abandoned this story. Also, I'm thinking seriously of deleting Long Lived Love. I hate it, it's just (to me) not a good story from me at all. I can do much better.

I'm so sorry for leaving you all at the last chapter. Please review and let me know about Long Lived Love, and your usual reviews. Hopefully you all haven't abandoned me.