Raise Your Voice [lrh] (EDITING)

seven

After the party ended and I successfully avoided everyone I wanted to, I began to clean up the rest of the house with the help of Fabian. The house wasn't actually that messy, it was better than I thought it would be. I put all the dishes in the dishwasher as Fabian cleaned the counters. I smiled and looked at him, I was thankful that he was here to help me.

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Wizardo's was crazy packed today since it was my Mum's birthday. When she was alive, Mum and I always used to come here and visit Joe and perform together as a mother-daughter duo. She would sing one of her songs, then I would sing one of mine, and then we'd sing one together. I liked those moments, they made nice memories. But today I was waitressing - my idea, not Joe's - and boy did I regret it. Everyone was selling Violet James memorabilia and other types of merchandise.

A few people came up to me and ask for my very own autograph which was weird, and also I had a lot of people ask for pictures. Paparazzi came and I wasn't used to that. Usually when the paps showed up, Joe hid me in his office until they all backed away. I actually didn't mind the paparazzi, a lot of them were respectful towards me.

"James, you have table seven waiting for you." Joe said as he walked behind the counter. I smiled and walked over towards table seven. I sighed when I realized who was sitting there, really wishing that I wouldn't have to run into any of them ever again.

"Welcome to Wizardo's Coffee and Cafe, how can I help you?" I asked them and they all looked at me.

Luke smirked, "I'd like you to sing for me." He spoke.

I cocked my head, "Fat chance. What do you want to order?" I asked them, causing Ashton, Michael and Calum to laugh.

"I''ll take a chocolate frap and a blueberry muffin." Michael ordered.

"I'll take a strawberry smoothie, and Cal will have the same." Ashton spoke.

I turned to Luke, "Would you like anything, Hemmings?" I asked before putting the book in my apron.

"Can I talk after you bring the orders? It's kind of important..." Luke asked.

I nodded and gulped before I went to the counter and placed and order.

"Here Lane, can you make the chocolate frap and I'll make the strawberry smoothies." I said, walking behind the counter. After I grabbed the orders, I brought them to the guys.

"Ellie?" Luke said. I nodded and had him follow me.

"Let me turn in my apron real quick." I spoke quickly.

After I turned in my apron, Luke and I made our way outside near the park next to the cafe.

"Ellie, I know it's your voice I'm looking for..." He started and instantly my heart froze. Shit, how did he find out? Did Fabian tell him, or did he find out after Serena and the twin's plan started crumbling.

"H-how did you know?" I asked curiously, trying to find my breath.

Luke looked up at the sky and shoved his hands in his sweater pockets.

"Baby girl please go home." He said, looking me dead in the eyes. I gasped and sat down on the bench, trying to take it him. He heard me singing the song my mum had written for me.

"Ellie, why didn't you tell me?" He asked curiously. I sighed as angry tears fell from my eyes.

"I didn't want people to know it was me." I whispered.

Luke chuckled, "But you're a phenomenal singer, Ellie! Why don't you show it off?" He encouraged.

I looked at him angrily and clenched my jaw before speaking, "Because I don't want fame! That's what my mum wanted for me! And I don't know if you've noticed but she's dead, just like her hopes and dreams for me." I yelled back.