Born To Shine

Born To Shine (14)

Chapter 14

"They are dead too," I whispered. I turned to look at Elise, I didn't look at their reactions.

"What do you mean they are dead too?" Mark asked.

"Yeah, I'm sure you said that they are abroad so much you barely see them," Johnny said.

"Lizzie they couldn't have died in the last 2 years because you were fine and... oh," Tony said.

It finally clicked in there head. Trisha stayed silent.

"Lizzie, why didn't you tell us?" Mark asked. he put his hand on my shoulder and I looked up to him. I felt so guilty for not telling them. But better late then never right?

I looked into his brown eyes for a minute.

"Because... well... What did you expect me to say? That hey my name is Lizzie and I'm an orphan?" I said with my voice cracking at the end of it. Tears were streaming down my face.

"You have a point there... But you could've told us somehow." Johnny inputted.

"Yeah, Liz you could tell us anything. You know that." Tony said. They were all around me, comforting me, pitying me.

Another reason why I didn't tell them, I never want pity.

"How did it happen?" Trisha said speaking for the first time.

I sighed and then spoke.

"You know when we were playing never have I ever in the club a few days ago?" I started. My voice was coming out surprisingly normal.

They nodded.

"I said that it was minor but it wasn't."

"What do you mean?" Johnny asked.

"Three years ago. Me and my family- excluding Elise and Marco were coming home from a holiday we went to Maine- it was a road trip. My parents were arguing on what way to go it was a pretty useless argument but it was intense. My dad didn't have all of his attention on the road and before he could there was a crash. My dad's car collided into another. It wasn't my dad's fault apparently the person in the other car was drunk. Well, they crashed my mother screamed and before my father could regain control the car crashed into other cars.

"There were 5 cars involved but our car got the biggest impact causing 2 deaths and me in a coma," I said.

"Those death's were your parents?" Trisha questioned. I shook my head.

"My dad died in the crash and so did my little brother Benjamin"-

"Benjamin I thought you said he was your cousin?" Mark asked.

"No, he isn't he is my little brother. Let me explain. So my brother and dad died an instant death. My mother died from being heartbroken. Her youngest daughter was in a coma and her youngest son was dead and so was her husband. I woke up finding out I was an orphan. I woke up after 3 months just so you know." I said shakily. All the memories were coming back. I hid them the past couple of years but I guess I had to see this coming I was going to have to tell them sooner or later.

"So you woke up 3 weeks later? What were Marco and Elise doing while you were in the crash?" Trisha asked.

"Marco stayed at home doing his own thing and Elise was in university. As soon as they heard they came." I answered.

"What about your extended family?" Tony asked.

"I don't have any other family. My parents are only children and I don't know what happened to my grandparents. I think they might be dead too. I've never met them." I was surprised I could say so much but it felt good to finally tell someone.

"Oh, Lizzie..." Trisha said and brought me into a hug. Mark, Johnny and Tony joined the hug. I wouldn't know what to do without them.

"What happened when you woke up? As in where did you go?" Mark asked after a while.

"After I was discharged out of the hospital I was put into care for a week until everything was cleared and I was put into the custody of my sister. She was 19 at the time and Marco was 17. Ever since the crash, we have been even closer and now Elise's... she's gone." I said, my voice cracked at the end.

"Lizzie I wouldn't have figured that something like this would've happened to you. It explains everything I guess why you were quiet why you always seemed distant and didn't let anyone in. Why you seemed reluctant when talking about parents or even family. It explains so much and I can't believe we never took notice." Mark said guiltily. I shook my head at him. He was being absurd.

"No Mark it isn't your fault. The reason I didn't tell anyone was that I didn't want pity I didn't need it." I said.

"Well, then Liz if pity isn't something you want then... we'll always be there for you," Johnny said and gave me a smile. I couldn't find myself to smile back so I gave him a grateful look.

"Yeah and remember from now on you can tell us anything okay?" Tony said. I nodded.

"So... Lizzie tell me about Benjamin. How old would he be now?" Trisha asked trying to change the mood.

"Well, he would've been 12 years old. He wanted to be a power ranger when he grew up it was so cute. He was the best little brother ever." I said.

"What made you want to become famous Liz? Or was it unexpected?" Johnny asked. I was waiting for that question.

"Well, when my parents were alive they said I was destined for fame, I always used to sing to them and play for them. They said they were hoping for me to be a star as I hoped to be. They said I was born to shine. I wanted them to see that if I worked hard I could become famous. That my dreams weren't going to be destroyed they wouldn't want that."

"I am happy they did say that you are very talented. The best ever. the best music comes from the wounded." Tony said.

"Thank you."

"Anytime." He replied.

"Remember that. We will always be there until the end Liz. We will always listen to your problems you can trust us." Johnny said. I was really grateful. Around me, I had the best friends ever. I could trust them. They didn't think any different of me when I told them what had happened.

"And I'm thankful for that. Thank you guys for everything." I said. I guess I do have some happiness left in my life. But all good things come to an end right?

I shook my head I wasn't going to think that.

"You don't have to thank us. We are doing our job as friends. Now is there anything that you need to tell us?" Mark said. I thought for a minute.

"You guys are my only friends. I don't have any other friends and you guys are the only ones that I have told about my past apart from Maria and that was because she had to know." I said.

"You don't have any other friends? But Lizzie you are the kindest, nicest person I have ever met. You don't let anyone in but what about old school friends?" Trisha asked. I noticed that Johnny had his arm around her like it was the most casual thing in the world. I was happy for her.

"No. Well, I did. I had the same friends but they treated me differently. Excluding me out slightly. When I was becoming famous they betrayed me and didn't want to know me because I was replacing them. It was the same with my boyfriend. He cheated on me saying I would have done that to him." I said.

"Oh, Lizzie I am so sorry. Do you want me to go kick his ass for you?" She asked. I shook my head.

"No it's over and it was ages ago," I said.

*

It had been a few hours since they had been in the hospital they stayed with me and I was happy with that.

We were still in Elise's room. Kaitlyn and Marco came in every now and then. Elise was going to be discharged at 5.

We were just sitting down on the chairs talking to each other and letting time pass.

"What are we going to tell everyone else?" Mark asked.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Well everyone was shocked when you exclaimed 'What?!' and then you went all ghostly like and then you ran out of the room," Tony said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

What was I going to tell them?

"Um..." I trailed helplessly.

"Well, Lizzie you are going to have to say something," Trisha said.

"I don't know," I said.

"Well, you could say it was a false alarm?" Johnny said.

"They wouldn't fall for it," Mark said.

"Well, I could just say that my sister died..." I trailed reluctantly.

"Are you sure Liz? It's quite personal." Johnny said.

"Well it's that or you tell them to p!ss off and mind your own business." Tony inputted.

"Could you guys do it?" I said hopelessly. I was being pathetic. But what could I do? I didn't want to break down in front of anyone and I am still a mess.

"Okay, then we will," Mark said.

"So what was everyone like when I... ran?" I asked curiously.

"There were a load of questions and everything but I guess everyone brushed it off. Shane didn't care well he acted like it but he was curious for sure we all know that." Tony said.

"Yeah we tried calling but you didn't reply so we got even more worried about you. This morning when you called me. Johnny, Tony and Trisha were listening in." Mark said.

"Sorry, Lizzie but I was really concerned about you. I know you only meant for the guys to hear." Trisha apologized.

"It's alright you had a right to know. Guys could you not tell anyone else about my parents." I said.

They nodded.

"We won't trust us," Johnny vowed.

"Liz?" Tony said.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"I understand you didn't want to tell us about your parents and all but do you think you would've told us anyway?" He asked.

I thought for a minute. I wasn't sure. Would I tell them? Maybe not because what would bring up the matter?

"I'm not sure if it would've come out somehow then yes... But not randomly." I admitted.

"That's alright. But I'm happy you told us now. I feel honoured." Tony said.

"I'm glad you are happy then," I replied.

"You know Lizzie you are a strong person I noticed that you are. But you shouldn't face the pain alone. You have us you always have." Mark said.

It was true I hid from them they knew me and stuff but not enough. I knew them I met their parents and siblings and old girlfriends. They had only met my brother and sister.

"Yeah, you have me now too. I haven't been around for long but I glad I am now and I am happy that you have taken off the stilettos." She said and then winked at me. I immediately knew what she meant.

I guess she was right taking off these stilettos had made me feel better.

"But not for long," I said. I hadn't realised I had said it until it left my mouth.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Johnny asked and raised an eyebrow.

"It means that I'm not going to go around for some pity party. I am not going to draw press by showing them what is wrong with me. And all good things must come to an end..." I said.

"Don't speak like that. You have us." Mark said.

"I know, I know. I just have a premonition." I said. It was true I did. I had a feeling that something bad might happen. What? I don't know and how I'm going to face it I don't know either but I know I am not going to alone.