Chapter 17: Trying Again

“What do you think?” I asked Ellie as I stared at her expectantly for her thoughts about the situation. I told her about everything that happened so far: Arthur almost finding out the truth about that night and me deciding to pursue my dream to work as a celebrity hair and makeup artist again. As always, Ellie was here to give me the best advice. Despite being very busy herself, she tried to make time to listen to my problems and to cheer me up.

“I really think you should tell him the truth.” She said honestly as she played with the small stuffed toy that I had on my bed. I opened my mouth to speak, but she immediately cut me short before I could even respond. “But I know that you think that you shouldn’t and I understand that.”

I let out a deep sigh as I let my head fall on the pillow behind me with a soft thud. “I’m an idiot.” I muttered bitterly.