Chasing Elliot Grace

No. 21: The video of truth

Davis, after setting up his camera and lighting and all that jazz, gave us the signal that we were good to go. So I jumped up and got out of the frame, giving Spencer my seat so she could do what we've planned. The record button was pushed and Spencer began to talk. "I know that this is probably about to confuse you. I get it, I would be to. But there are rules, rules which unless you follow, you will not understand this video at all. Now the rules are very simple, just like the last time, you need to watch till the end to get the full story. Not like the last time, you will be shocked at what you find, but this time around, you will have to find the person and I before you can say a word. Rule number three, you may not blame any of the said members who already knew this for not telling you, they are under strict orders not to do so. Now, to make things simple, im going to go and get on with this video, and guys, listen closely, this is not something you want to miss." Finished, Davis paused the camera, and Spencer moved, me setting back in my chair. I turned the light out for dramatic effect and when I was given the go, I clapped and the light came back on. "Hi, Im Elliot, and im about to tell you a story. A story that happens to be my own. But there's a catch, you have to listen to this story very well in order to understand. And then, you have to find me, I'll be hidden somewhere from the past, a place that will remain special to me,but it won't be easy so really I wish you the best of luck, truthfully." I said to the camera and then looked to Spencer who stood off to the side of the camera, cards with questions in her hands. "What was your very first impression of the boys and Mahogany?" She asked and I smiled. "Well, I thought they were kind and funny and knew that we would get get along. I knew that I would be closer to some of the boys more than others. I remember thinking to myself the first time I met Mahogany, "I want to be just like her," My very first thought though when I saw them was "maybe they can be the family that I always needed." I said with my eyes watering. Spencer smiled before asking the next question, "When was the first time you met the members?"
"December, 2012, was the first time I ever talked to them on Facetime with Matt. They were all getting ready to leave for tour which at that point I didn't know but I would come to know in a few months time." I still remember how I felt when Matt told me he was leaving, hurt, mad even. Its funny how everything turned out. "Why did you leave?" She asked a I knew this would strike home for Matt and Nash for that matter. "Well that's a story in itself I would say, wouldn't you? Let me set the scene to a story you know, but from a different point of view." I looked straight into the camera as I said this. "The scene starts in a hallway, to be precise, a hospital hallway. Two girls are walking to the waiting room, one completely fine, the other with a cut lip and broken arm. There's smiles on both girls faces, one girls is out of happiness that her best friend is safe, the other hides the girls feeling of guilt, for possibly killing her brothers best friend. The girls walk and are to the doors when they stop. Loud talking is coming through the doors, and the girl with the cast recognizes the voices perfectly. The one that hurt her the most, her brother was talking loudly and the girl will never forget what he said. 'ITS ALL HER FAULT! IF SHE WOULDN'T HAVE GONE BACK TO THAT PLACE CARTER WOULDN'T BE IN A COMA AND WE WOULDN'T BE HERE!' This broke the girl completely, the girl that believed she could put her trust in these people was broken from the same people. So, she left, with her best friend there to comfort her after a few days, she slowly started to recover. But then life happened, the best friend had to go home a face the people who made the other girl leave, and then the girl started sinking. Fast. A side effect of depression is not eating, which she went through, but another is having your heart ripped out of your chest from the one set of people you believed would save you." I said and a single tear went down my cheek. Looking to Spencer for the next question, she smiled and started reading. "What happened after you left?"
"I was depressed, for a little less then six months, and after a blackout that left me in the hospital, I began getting therapy. And with recovery I found a safe haven in Youtube, and with the help of my roommates I became popular. I put my past behind me and completely changed myself, I think its crazy these days how you can change just a few minor things about yourself and everyone forgets you." I said and a smile now was on my face. "Alright almost done, do you regret leaving?" Spencer asked and I thought for a moment. "No, I don't, and I never will, this experience has changed my life for the better so in that case I thank you guys, for helping me advance in my career and dreams. I was hurt for the longest time but without heartbreak, I never would have gotten to where I am today, so to say I regret it would be a total lie." I said and knew we were about to be on the last question. "Lastly, If you could please tell us, what is your name?" I looked into the camera and without hesitation, I spoke. "I am Elliot Grace Gray, also known as Elliot Grace Munro, or in you guys case Gracie Elizabeth Espinosa. You found me once, now come find me again, like I said, you're going to have to go back to the place it all began, just have to remember where that is." And with my last words the recording button turned off and I hugged Spencer with a smile on my lips.
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