Getting Back in the Game ((Closed))

[Casey Allen G5]

“Eden come and get your hair done.” “Eden hurry up and then we will do your make-up.” “Then wardrobe!” Casey blinked as she looked at the chaos around her. This was one of the reasons that she had not missed this world. She had enjoyed her break from being Eden for months, but now it was over. In the few days before school started, Casey was full-speed working as Eden. She had appearances, rehearsals, interviews, studio sessions, and performances. It was crazy how much she had lined up for the next couple of weeks. She had been granted a break after Ethan’s death, but the grace period was over. She had to get back in the game. No exceptions. No one cared that Casey wasn’t over her friend’s death. Actually, most people thought she had thrown a temper-tantrum and refused to do anything until she had a break. Casey let them think what they wanted to about her break. If they knew a lie then maybe they would leave her alone. She wasn’t ready for this. She wasn’t over Ethan’s death, but no one cared. Casey just had to put her best fake smile on even if it was hard and it was. She just had to fake it all. Funny. That’s what Casey had been doing since she became Eden Sweden.

Casey walked through the crowd of people backstage. Only a few people on her team even knew her secret so she already had her wig on. Still, there was a lot to do. Today she had an interview and was performing for Chatting With The Stars. The show would be airing in Europe and America which made Casey extra nervous. She sighed. Everything was hard, plus Carson wouldn’t be coming. True, he didn’t know that Casey was Eden Sweden, but she didn’t care. She still wanted him near her. But, for the day, her performance was just Casey. She would be playing her guitar for this song and be doing it by herself. She only got to do this a few times and it was fun, but she still missed all her dancers and her band of course. Eden sighed and headed to wardrobe. This would be a long day. She could already feel it. She knew she wasn’t ready for this, but the show must go on, right?

“Okay so after you have your interview, head over to the stage and start your song.” Eden nodded. “Got it?” The show manager asked her. She faked a smile. “Yep.” He nodded and then walked of. Casey sighed and eyed her freshly done make-up in the mirror. It was pretty, very Eden. She wore sparkly gold eye-shadow, tons of eye-liner and mascara, and her lips were a tinted, cherry color. She smiled slightly and then eyed her hair. It was straight with a few wavy strands that could easily be seen. She smiled. So maybe she missed this a little bit. Eden then headed over to wardrobe with was probably her favorite part. Casey loved clothes, but she wasn’t so great at putting outfits together. Thank you Lord for stylists. Eden smiled as they handed her a bunch of things. She blankly answered the many questions they asked and then headed to the dressing room. It was nearly time to shine.

Bradley smiled at Casey as she made her way to the wall. She would only have to turn a corner and then be greeted by the hosts and the audience to the show. “You look beautiful bud.” She faked a smile. “Thanks daddy.” She said while giving her father a hug. Casey looked down to her incredibly tight pants. Yes, maybe a bit painful, but they looked good. Eden was wearing dark, skinny jeans that she looked amazing in them. She also wore a fitted, long-sleeved red shirt with a brown and tan plaid vest that looked really cool. Really, the stylists were trying to go for a more rock look for Eden which Casey did like. Plus she still wore a lot of bright things as well. And Casey loved the suede boots so it was all good. Well, kinda, not really. She was scared. Yep. Eden Sweden..well Casey..well Eden. Well, both of them were scared. But it didn’t matter the show was about to start. “In 5, 4, 3..!” The camera mad screamed. 2, 1. “Welcome to Chatting With the Stars! I’m Whitney Quinn.” “And I’m Bryan Wright.” The co-hosts started chatting. Casey took a sharp breath in. “And today we have an amazing show for you.” Whitney announced. “Yea, we will be talk to the singing starlet Eden Sweden!” Casey smiled lightly as she heard the screams. “And she will be performing a song that will go on her new album to be released this spring.” More spring. “So without a second to waste, give it up for Eden Sweden!” That was her cue. Eden smiled, plastered on a fake smile, and headed to the stage.

[Casey Allen G5]

Eden blinked as a couple cameras flashed. Screams took over the building and she really had forgotten how loud fans could get. Casey was nearly shaking. She really wasn’t ready for this, but she had to do it. No turning back now. Right? Casey smiled lightly when she saw her dad out in the audience. That was little comforting. But really, Casey wished that she was anywhere else. She wasn’t ready for this interview or this performance. What was she supposed to say when they asked about her break? Or if they asked about Ezzie. Paparazzi now knew that Eden and Ezzie were friends. They performed together in Capri after all. The paparazzi just didn’t know how well Casey really knew Eden. Eden kept the fake smile on her face. She wished that Carson and Ezzie were with her. She needed them. But she had to get through this. She would try her best, but what if it wasn’t good enough? Casey took a deep breath and looked at her dad and Joel. They made her feel better, but she didn’t care. She just wanted this to be over. Soon.

“Hi Eden!” Whitney squealed with excitement. Bryan smiled. He looked just as happy to see the star. “Welcome to Chatting With the Stars Eden.” Bryan slipped in. Eden smiled her fake, yet convincing smile and nodded. “It’s great to be here. It’s a great show.” She smiled. Good thing Casey was so convincing. She looked really sincere too. Casey could still hear the screaming fans. She smiled to them and after a second they calmed down. “Let’s get right to it..” Whitney started. Eden nodded and smiled. “Sure.” “So, tell us. What is it like to be you?” Casey sighed. If only they knew. “Good question.” She paused and smiled. “It’s crazy.” She laughed. They laughed to. “I mean I have school and work and family so it’s hard to have time for all three.” This was a muggle show so of course she couldn’t speak of Hogwarts. Eden was famous with muggles and wizards alike. “You go to boarding school right?” Casey nodded. Well it wasn’t a lie. “Tell us what that’s like.” She had actually rehearsed the answer to this question. She smiled. “Fun I love it. I mean, I work really hard, but I still have to practice and stuff. At school, my life is school and work.” She nodded. They smiled and laughed. “So what are the classes like?” Oh boy.

After Casey did a bit of lying about her classes, the question kept on rolling. But they were no longer asking about school. “So Eden. Tell us, do you have a boyfriend?” The boys in the audience broke out in cast calls and Bryan and Whitney laughed. She smiled. Carson wasn’t her boyfriend. He wasn’t or at least Casey thought so..but what did she know? “That’s a bit personal, but I don’t mind saying that I don’t have a boyfriend.” Even if Casey was with Carson, Eden wasn’t. Eden would probably never date someone. Well not while Casey was dating someone. It was so confusing. Boys cat called again. Eden smiled. “Okay, okay. Are there any actors that you have a crush on?” She thought for a second. “William Moseley.” She said instantly and then laughed. “He’s cute.” Whitney and Bryan laughed. “Cool. I bet he had a crush on you.” Whitney chimed in. Yea right. Casey was getting tired of this. When would the questions end? “So, Eden tell us about your new album.” Eden nodded. She didn’t mind answering these questions. “Well the album is called Rockin’ it Out. There are a lot of new songs that are awesome to dance to and a lot of fun.” She nodded and even managed a real smile. “So is it different from your first album?” Bryan asked. Eden nodded. “Totally. In my first album, I was just getting started. I was figuring out how to be the new kid. This album is more personal, more me because I wasn’t afraid.” She smiled. Well that was true. Casey eyed the clock on the wall. Ten more minutes of questions then she could perform and leave. Yes!

“Okay so we have to ask..” Great. “Your friends with Ezzie Mendez, right?” Great just what she needed. Not at all! Eden’s fake smile died-down. “Well, we met in Capri and she’s really cool so I guess you can say we’re casual friends.” Whitney nodded. “Do you think Ezzie had Ethan killed?” Rage was nearly pouring out of her ears, but she had to hold it in. She had to keep her cool. “No. I talked to Ezzie a few times and she really cared about Ethan. She would never do that to him and I think that it’s crazy that people think she did it.” Well, at least she got to be truthful. Bryan and Whitney changed the subject fast. Obviously, they thought that Ezzie did it and they thought that Eden would agree. Casey fazed out their chatter. She was too busy eyeing the clock and before she knew it..”So, Eden what’s the name of this song you’re going to perform?” Bryan asked. Fake smile. “Well, it’s called Right Here.” Casey wrote this song while thinking about Ezzie, Ethan, and Carson before Ethan’s death. This would be difficult. “Awesome so now, Eden will sing her new song! Give it up for Eden Sweden.” She blinked and walked over to the stage. This was sink or swim time.