Yours Truly

Chapter 16

"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" Eva giggled.

George shot her a frustrated look and continued to fiddle with the camera. "Your dad said it would shoot live as soon as I turn it on, but I don't know...Aha! OK, are you ready?" He smiled at her.

She took a deep breath and nodded. He gave her a thumbs up and pressed the power button.

"M-My..." She nibbled on her bottom lip.

Her eyes lifted to meet George. He encouraged her to continue. She closed her eyes. This was just like writing about it except everyone was going to receive it from her mouth.

What was the worst thing that could happen?

This was for her. She started the blog for herself, so, if no one believed her, she'd continue it regardless.

"So, I'm sure a lot of you are probably wondering who I am or what I think I'm doing or both. Who I am isn't important and what I'm doing is...well, speaking my mind.

"Today I want to talk about friendship. People come and go all the time. Life is like a revolving door. You can't stop it even if you tried. Am I saying that you shouldn't fight to keep the ones you love in your lives?

"No, but I'm also saying you shouldn't have to lose yourself to them. Communication is the key. If they won't talk to you, then there's not much you can do. I had secret that I told my best friend about and things have gotten very..." Eva looked down. "Complicated. But like I said, sometimes people leave."

She glanced at George and her mood lifted. "And I'm still wondering if it's meant for more people to fill the void or what, but who cares? Lately, my life has been turned upside down. But in my turmoil, I've learned a few things.

"One, I'm a lot stronger than I think I am. Two, I'm not the person I thought I was and three, I was never really alone. If you ever feel as though you want to talk, send me a response video or a message. Quote of the Day is, 'All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.'

"That inspiration was from Buddha. Song or the Day?" Eva shrugged. "No clue, but that's all for now. Thanks for watching! Yours Truly." She smiled and gave a small wave.

George ended the recording. She let a breath out with relief. She hadn't realize how bad her nerves were until after she finished.

"That was great. It'll be easier once you get used to it." He took a seat at her desk and typed away on her laptop.

She leaned over his shoulder and watched him go to work with something pertaining the video.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

He grins. He clicked on the browser and showed her the screen.

"So proud of you, babe." He wrote with his signature username.

She kissed his cheek and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Thank you." She whispered.

"Thank you for not giving up." He patted her hands.

"Why are you so good to me?"

He turned to look back at her. Before she could stop him, he pulled her into his lap. She squeaked.

"You deserve the best, Evangeline."

She laid her head against his chest and let him wrap his arms around him. She deserved the best, but what was really the best?

She was happy with George. There was no doubt about that.

His support had been phenomenal, but what about Micah? Who was there for him? Then there was the presentation thing tomorrow. She really wanted to prove to the school that she was the real blogger of Let's Talk, but what will happen with Micah?