"Life Is A Gift, Live It To It's Fullest" - Ellie/Eleanorlilybishop

"Life is a gift, live it to its fullest."

-Quote Eleanor Lily Bishop, 3rd of March 2013

'''A/N: It's Ellie and since I'm bored, here's the next chapter! Enjoy, comment, follow us, vote and share!'''

'OMIGOD HURY THE HELL UP JADE.' My friend, Madison was yelling at me. "Chill Maddy! It's not even 5 yet just let me finish my work!' I screamed back. Why were we yelling and why did she call me Jade? Well, as you know, if you have read the second chapter, I am a spy. Stop gawping at me and close your mouth. We've all heard the story.

Girl runs away with her siblings who are twins at the age of 9 and somehow gets a job. Escapes the country at the age of 10 been on the run for two years and got offered a job at 12. Now she's working with the government agencies, to hunt and get people off a list that the government had produced. They don't care how she does it so long the name is off the list. Bonus, she gets paid a lot of cash. Simple right? Nope.

I'm in Melbourne, as you know, working to hunt down Sarah Juliana Rider but even this kick-ass spy princess had to take a break once in a while. So I had agreed to go with my friends, Madison, Selina, Theresa, Mason, Julian and Nick, to the concert of their favourite singer, Jackson Eric Grace. I've listened to a few of his songs and I have to admit- they were good. My favourites were his top two hits from his first album, Happier and Kiss Me Slowly.

My friends and I had gotten VIP passes to Jackson's concert and it started at 8. It took us half an hour to get there, we were taking my cars. Obviously, we weren't going to drive- they don't know I can drive. I decided to hire chauffeurs just for this one night and spoil my friends a bit. The thing is, my friends don't know me as Eleanor Lily Bishop, they know me as Jade Aurora Mirth.

It was 5 and everyone else had already dressed up, everyone except for me. Personally, I couldn't care less what I wore, but I promised my friends that I would let them choose my outfit and do my hair and make-up. As long as they promised it was minimal, I hate make-up, in fact, I think make-up is over-rated. Oh well. Just this once.

I was scrolling through my- sorry, Jade's insta. After all, I had to make Jade real so there were fake social media accounts and stuff. All Jades followers were posting about how they were going to Jackson Eric Grace's concert but were unable to secure a VIP ticket. Well, I couldn't blame them. The VIP tickets cost us over $100 each. Minus the backstage passes, those cost another $50. I let it pass through, and paid for my friend's as well. Don't look at me like that, I make over a million bucks a year, what a few thousand? Plus, as I said, it was just this once.

My door burst open I looked up to see Maddy and Selina holding their huge bags of Make-Up and Hair Products. Maddy was wearing a sunset coloured dress identical to Selina's, both knee-length and they had curled their hair in waves making them look soft and sweet. They had identical nail polishes and makeup on, the only different thing was their eyes and accessories.

'YOUR NOT DRESSED JADE WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!' Maddy screeched. 'Maddy, calm down. Now let us work our magic.' Selina said soothingly. 'Jade, where is your dress?' She asked. I jumped as she dragged me to a door labelled wardrobe, okay, maybe wardrobe is a tad of an understatement. My sister, Ziva, is crazy about fashion and had made me do some crazy shopping when I got my first paycheck. Now my wardrobe is actually the size of an average living plus dining room. It's huge and colour, material and occasion coordinated.

Maddy and Selina gasped as soon as she opened it. It was huge and the walls were marble and gold in colour, so were the staircases. Standing in the middle was a beautiful dress. It was a navy blue, off-the-shoulder, V neck dress with a split down the right side of the skirt that reached my ankles, giving me room to walk freely. My sister had gone all out ensuring that I would love it. She hadn't bothered the tell me the price and she had apparently gone to do some jewellery shopping as well. In front of the mannequin stood a glass case with diamond accessories such as gorgeous snowflake earrings with three other pairs of diamond heart-shaped hanging earrings. There was a note attached.

Dear Older Sister,

''I know that today you are going to a concert with your friends so I decided to do some shopping for you. The dress was chosen by me and the earrings, by our dear brother. We hope you enjoy your time and have fun!''

P.S: We got matching earrings for your friends and you get the snowflake ones, no arguments.

Love, Tony and Ziva

My friends hadn't bothered to read the note, instead, they were fawning over my wardrobe and dress. 'Hello people, weren't we suppose to get ready or something?' I asked, snapping them out of their daze. 'Right,' Selina said, pulling me to where a changing and make-up studio sat. Maddy quickly and carefully removed the dress from the mannequin and made me change into it while Selina set out her make-up.

'The heart-shaped earrings are for you guys, go wear it.' I called from the changing room. 'Are you for reals?' Maddy exclaimed. I hid a smile. 'Yes they are for the two of you as well as Theresa,  the other one is mine could you bring them over?' I asked. I could hear heels thundering on the marble floor and a second later there were awwww 's coming from outside. I had changed into the dress quickly and ran out of the changing room to see the girls looking stunning.

Selina forced me into a chair while gushing over our dresses and Maddy grabbed the make-up. They quickly did my eyeshadow, lips, eyeliner and mascara. Simple, like I asked. Then they moved on to the hair. They left my hair in my normal waves but pinned the curls and fastened them with several pearl hairpins. They refused to let me see myself in the mirror 'till they were done. Finally, they finished and Maddy covered my eyes while Selina gently led me to a full-length mirror. When I was able to open my eyes again, I gasped.

I looked..... I looked beautiful. My normally pony-tailed hair was replaced by my soft curls, swept to one side and pearls securing them. My make-up was simple but breathtaking, there was a small dab of silver shadow and glitter with minimal mascara. My eyeliner was perfect and when Maddy produced silver heels, I knew I wasn't going to regret going to this concert. I had gotten my nails done the day before so I knew it was going to match. I grabbed a silver purse and admired myself in the mirror once again. I had to hand it to them, my sister and brother really were amazing with fashion. Before we left I ran back into my room to slip in my second most treasure possession, my charm bracelet.

After we hopped into the cars, boys in one and girls in the other, we handed Theresa her pair of earrings. She was dressed like the two other, making me feel a little put out that I was different. I mentally shrugged, I was in a beautiful dress and I looked stunning, I couldn't complain, now could I? For the rest of the journey, we chatted about how good Jackson Eric Grace was how other things- I'm not giving you the details.

As we entered the stadium, with Maddy being escorted by Mason, Selina by Julian, Theresa by Nick and myself leading the way, we encountered a few girls who threw us dirty looks and boys who wolf-whistled. Both of whom would look away when I swept them with my death-stare. At the entrance, I handed the guard our tickets and they smiled at my friends and me, letting us in. Since we were early, we decided to go for a backstage tour, after taking a picture for my Insta, that is.

Our guide was a girl around our age. She had curled hair that was placed nearly identical to mine, a white dress and gold accessories. I learned her name was Thalia and that she was friends with Jackson and had been for a very long time. We became fast friends and were soon chatting away as if we knew each other. I told her that I loved music as well but was pursuing a career in acting. The minute I said that, she dragged me to a room that looked like a recording studio, calling to the others over her shoulder to grab their seats. Saying that the show started in half an hour. However, unlike a normal studio, the room was plain, except for the mic stand and a chair.

Thalia started setting up the equipment and when she was done, she gestured for me to sit. 'What do you want me to do?' I asked self-consciously. 'Sing, duh.' Thalia said. 'Um, I can't sing sitting down.' I told her a little embarrassed. 'No sweat, just stand and sing, you want a song?' She asked. 'Um, I already have one?' I hesitated. She seemed to sense it. 'Well?' She asked, raising an eyebrow. 'But I just wrote it, it's just something I do in my free time. It's nothing big just a small melody. That's all.' I rushed. Thalia just nodded. 'Okay, start singing then.' She said, smiling at me as she closed the door.

I was confused but I grabbed my ever-present notebook from my purse and flicked to my favourite song. It was titled, See You Again, I had written it years ago with my best friend. I read through it, then I started to hum to myself, getting into the flow of the melody.

(Jackson, Ellie, Both)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk

It's been a long day without you, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

We've come a long way from where we began

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

When I see you again

Damn, who knew?

All the planes we flew, good things we been through

That I'd be standing right here talking to you

 'Bout another path, I know we loved to hit the road and laugh

But something told me that it wouldn't last

Had to switch up, look at things different, see the bigger picture

Those were the days, hard work forever pays

Now I see you in a better place (see you in a better place)

Uh

How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?

Everything I went through, you were standing there by my side

And now you gon' be with me for the last ride

It's been a long day without you, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again (I'll see you again)

We've come a long way (yeah, we came a long way)

From where we began (you know we started)

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again (I'll tell you)

When I see you again

First, you both go out your way and the vibe is feeling strong

And what's small turned to a friendship, a friendship turned to a bond

And that bond will never be broken, the love will never get lost

(The love will never get lost)

And when brotherhood come first, then the line will never be crossed

Established it on our own when that line had to be drawn

And that line is what we reached, so remember me when I'm gone

(Remember me when I'm gone)

How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?

Everything I went through you were standing there by my side

And now you gon' be with me for the last ride

So let the light guide your way, yeah

Hold every memory as you go

And every road you take

Will always lead you home, home

It's been a long day without you, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

We've come a long way from where we began

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

When I see you again

When I see you again (yeah, uh)

See you again (yeah, yeah, yeah)

When I see you again

(song by Charlie Puth)

For those few minutes that I sang, I felt free, I felt raw and I felt alone. I shrug the thought and feelings aside. There was work to be done, I could not afford all these emotions and sentiments in my life and line of work. I hurriedly opened the door, offing the lights on my way out. I hurried to find my seats totally forgetting about Thalia.

As soon as I got to my seat, the lights dimmed. 'Where were you?' Theresa hissed. 'Sorry, I was busy. Has it started yet?' I asked. 'No, it hasn't.' Selina mumbled. 'Now shut up and pay attention.' Everyone else chimed. I hid a giggle, they were so funny and comical when they did things like these. I was snapped out of my thoughts when a spotlight flashed and in the middle of the stage was a figure with dark blonde hair and sea-green eyes. He flashed us a smile and started to work the crowd. I stayed quiet as he addressed the audience.

"God evening Melbourne! My name is Jackson Eric Grace and I would like to thank you for coming here tonight! Today I will be performing 15 songs and we will have an interval in the middle! During that interval, if you have a backstage pass please line up at the front of the stage and have your passes checked. Once you are granted access my friends will be showing you to the room where I'm having a meet and greet! Once again thank you for coming and this is my newest hit, Nothing Holding Me Back!' Music started playing and I got caught up in the moment.

As soon as he sang the first notes I knew why he was so loved around the world. His voice was rich and had so much emotion that I was sure nearly every girl swooned. By the second song, Intentions, everyone had started singing along. Everyone but me. Of course, I knew all the lyrics by heart. But sometimes it was nice just to listen. Before I knew it two hours had passed and it was time for the interval. My friends grabbed their backstage passes and ran out with everyone, leaving me the only person in the theatre. I was still contemplating if I should go join them but I rejected the idea. I got up and made my way to the studio Thalia had shown me a few hours before and took my place once again at the mic.

I started the opening verse of a song I had memorised from my notebook when suddenly I heard another voice, I wasn't sure who it was but I didn't care. I was pouring my emotions and heart out into the song. I swayed to the music.

(Jackson, Ellie, Both)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AtDnEC4zak

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

I just heard you found the one you've been looking

You've been looking for

I wish I would have known that wasn't me

 'Cause even after all this time, I still wonder

Why I can't move on

Just the way you did so easily

Don't wanna know

Kind of dress you're wearing tonight

If he's holding onto you so tight

The way I did before

I overdosed

Should've known your love was a game

Now I can't get you out of my brain

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

I just hope you're lying next to somebody

Who knows how to love you like me

There must be a good reason that you're gone

Every now and then I think you might want me to

Come show up at your door

But I'm just too afraid that I'll be wrong

Don't wanna know

If you're looking into her eyes

If she's holding onto you so tight

The way I did before

I overdosed

Should've known your love was a game

Now I can't get you out of my brain

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

Like we used to do

Don't wanna know

Kind of dress you're wearing tonight

If he's giving it to you just right

The way I did before

I overdosed

Should've known your love was a game

Now I can't get you out of my brain

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't talk anymore (don't wanna know)

Kind of dress you're wearing tonight (oh)

If he's holding onto you so tight (oh)

The way I did before

We don't talk anymore (I overdosed)

Should've known your love was a game (oh)

Now I can't get you out of my brain (whoa)

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

(Song by Charlie Puth & Selena Gomez)

As soon as the song ended I realised that I had just sung with somebody, I didn't know who it was but the voice sounded familiar. I blotted for the door not caring about the lights. I sang with somebody. The thought just kept circling my head. I NEVER sing with anyone. If my friends found out- luckily by the time I got back the interval had just ended and my friends were back in their seats. They were fuming about- something to do with Jackson and the signing being cancelled.

The minute I sat down, I was bombarded with questions. 'WHERE WERE YOU?!' Everyone asked. 'I was just getting a drink.' I told them hastily. 'Now what is this about the signing being cancelled?' I demanded. 'Apparently, Jackson wasn't feeling so well so it had to be pushed to the end of the day.' Selina wined. I huffed, great, now I would be late to get home. Before I could say anything the lights had dimmed again and the music started up.

'Hi everyone, I apologise for not being about to do the meet and greet but I wasn't feeling so well. These are the two final songs for the day so I hope you enjoy them. They are from my first album, You, The Ocean and The Stars. The album is, like every other one, written for the person who first inspired me to be an artist. She is currently out at sea, sadly but, she'll know who she is if she is listening.'

The notes for Kiss me slowly started and my the end of the song, everyone except me was in tears. Sure, I was moved by the song but I've heard it a million times plus, it wasn't my favourite. Then I recognised the opening chords for the only song in the world that could make me cry. Happier. Jackson smiled. ' This song is dedicated to my soulmate and best friend. If you're out there, this is for you.'

(Jackson, Ellie, Both)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7Bc3pLyij0

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking

I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

When the morning comes

When we see what we've become

In the cold light of day we're a flame in the wind

Not the fire that we've begun

Every argument, every word we can't take back

 'Cause with the all that has happened

I think that we both know the way that this story ends

Then only for a minute

I want to change my mind

 'Cause this just don't feel right to me

I wanna raise your spirits

I want to see you smile but

Know that means I'll have to leave

Know that means I'll have to leave

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking

I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

Overcomed with emotions and memories from the past, I started singing along, throwing everything I had into the song. The lyrics were familiar and it was like coming home from so many years away.

When the evening falls

And I'm left there with my thoughts

And the image of you being with someone else

Well, that's eating me up inside

But we run our course, we pretend that we're okay

Now if we jump together at least we can swim

Far away from the wreck we made

Then only for a minute

I want to change my mind

 'Cause this just don't feel right to me

I wanna raise your spirits

I want to see you smile but

Know that means I'll have to leave

Know that means I'll have to leave

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking

I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

So I'll go, I'll go

I will go, go, go

So I'll go, I'll go

I will go, go, go

I blocked out all other voices and concentrated as if it was just the other voice and me.

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking

I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

Even though I might not like this

I think that you'll be happier, I want you to be happier

Then only for a minute (only for a minute)

I want to change my mind

 'Cause this just don't feel right to me

I wanna raise your spirits

I want to see you smile but

Know that means I'll have to leave

Know that means I'll have to leave

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking

I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

So I'll go, I'll go

I will go, go, go

(Song by Marshmello)

Suddenly, I felt all eyes on me. I turned to see my friends grinning at me and everyone else within earshot smirking. I hid my blush and ignored them. 'Well, that was good. Can we go now?' I asked, reaching for my notebook. I dug through my small purse trying to fund it. Shoot, where the Hades is it?! I was frantic now and I raced down the aisle yelling for my friends to go to the meet and greet without me. I raced to the studio and saw a note on the chair, next to the notebook. A charm was attached to the note.

To whoever finds this,

'I know you don't know me, not like I know you either but I've heard you sing. You know, the second time you came in here, we sang together? Well, I think it's amazing and I hope you come to the meet and greet because you have a great voice. Just bring the note and show it to the guards, they'll let you in. I would like to interview you and maybe sing a duet with you?'

Please don't turn this offer down because as my best friend use to say:

"Life is a gift, live it to the fullest."

Jackson Eric Grace.

''Shoot. The person I sang with was Jackson Eric Grace.'' That was the first thought that came into my mind. The second. ''Wait what, I use to say that quote. I've been saying it since I was seven! The only two people who know it are Jax and me!'' It took a moment for this to register in my brain. Wait, My Quote, A Boy Named Jackson Eric Grace and A Charm? I quickly slipped the charm onto my bracelet and sure enough, it fit perfectly. I took a second to admire the charm, it was a beautiful sea-green charm in the shape of a heart. OH GODS. I knew who Jackson was, and I felt sick just thinking about it. I had to get out of here. NOW. I quickly scribbled a note back to Jackson, leaving behind a charm of my own. If he really was who I thought he was, he would know it was me.

Dear Jackson,

'I'm sorry, I'm sorry for everything but I can't. I've rebuilt a new life now and I can't see or meet you without putting you in danger. I've missed you and I love all your songs. I still remember you along with will all the times on the beach and building sand colosseums. I hope we meet again one day. Because we were family, and remember what I use to say about family?'

"Family is the bane of my life, without them I would be lost."

EL❄

Ensuring the snowflake charm was secure, I slipped out to meet my friends. Hopping in the car and arriving home right before midnight. By the time my head hit the pillow, I was swept away by dreams and memories of happier times, all containing the face of a boy with dark blonde hair and sea-green eyes.

''A Secret From The Stars: Sometimes, I think falling asleep is the best thing that would happen to me in my day. I would dream of the better days and happier times. When you go to bed at night, remember all the past times because you owe it to the past. After all, it made you, you.''