Invisible String

51

Natalie's POV

"Well it's out there I suppose." Lizzie says as we walk down the hallway.

"You didn't have to, like seriously. We both swore it would be kept between us." I whisper.

"But now we even have the case dismissed! DNA test came back to a negative and with my statement it helped even more. You're free from this drama."

"It only took two weeks but sure. Two weeks taken from me when I could've been with my sister."

"Natalie." I hear someone shout. "Natalie!"

I turn around and I wave as I see Tree.

"If I don't take you to see Taylor this instant she'll hate me." Tree says and I laugh.

"No she won't. She doesn't know I'm here does she?" I ask.

"No. Hello Elizabeth nice to see you again. From Taylor and co we want to thank you for being with Natalie." Tree says and I smile.

"It's no problem." Lizzie says.

"Your sister would like to speak to the both of you after the show about the statement." Tree says and I close my eyes.

"Oh god."

I turn around and I see the camera. I wave as I give a thumbs up.

"They're filming for?" Lizzie asks.

"A documentary." I say with a nod.

"Nat! You're here! Are you going up tonight with us?" Max asks and I shrug. "Well we need you."

"Okay Max I have to take Natalie to Taylor now or else I'll probably be fired." Tree says and I laugh.

"I have a better idea." I say with a smile.

"I don't like that smirk on your face Natalie. If it's something acceptable I'll let you." Tree says and I snort.

"I don't need your permission. Someone grab Kamilah for me." I shout.

"I got you." Max says and I nod.

I grin as I rest my chin on Lizzie's head.

"Don't get into too much trouble okay?" Tree says and I give her a thumbs up.

Tree walks away and I wait with Lizzie as Max goes to call Kamilah over.

"You're trouble." Lizzie says and I chuckle.

"I'm not trouble."

"Nat it's so nice to see you back. We've all missed you." Kamilah says as she walks over to us, a smile on her face.

"I've missed you all too." I say as I give her a hug.

"So what do you need?" Kamilah asks and I smile. "That smiles says trouble."

"Oh come on! You too?"

"I told you I was right. She's trouble isn't she?" Lizzie asks Kamilah.

"Oh you know it." Kamilah says which makes me cross my arms.

"Anyway, what's the song list for tonight?"

"We're playing the third one."

"My favorite. Nice."

"I have to go now, but I'll see you out there." Kamilah says, she pats my shoulder and I nod as she walks away.

"I'm afraid of your plans." Lizzie says and I smile.

"This is going to be great. You think she'll be mad? Probably not. Will her fans be mad? Probably." I say as I grab her hand and lead her to the sound stage.