[hear all the rumors lately that you always denied]

CHAPTER FIFTEEN !!
-> "TRY TO BE LOGICAL"

Some time had passed since the premiere of "Enola Holmes 2," and Tessa found herself in a state of confusion.

The lines between what was real and what was part of their charade had become increasingly blurred.

Louis had been surprisingly kind and gentle with her, and it was throwing her off balance. She had expected their fake relationship to be filled with tension and awkwardness, but instead, they were getting along.

"i - i cant do this gracie" a crying tessa was lying on the ground, her breath hitching, as gracie caressed her hair.

"Tessa, please, please dont do this to yourself."

tears kept streaming down tessa's face, ruinning her make up. mascara running down her cheeks se couldnt help but feel betrayed.

how could he do that to her?

after all the promises, all the time spent together.

"i was always so good to him, i gave him my heart. i -"

it all went down, when louis was caught kissing another girl.

on her fucking birthday.

One morning, Tessa sat at her kitchen table, nursing a cup of coffee and staring out the window. Her thoughts were consumed with memories of their break up.

She couldn't shake the feeling that he had changed, or perhaps it was she who had changed. Either way, the dynamic between them was different now, and it left her feeling unsteady.

The sound of her phone buzzing pulled her out of her reverie. It was a message from her manager, reminding her of her studio session that afternoon.

Tessa sighed, feeling the weight of her emotions pressing down on her. She needed to find a way to express what she was feeling, and the studio seemed like the perfect place to do that.

Later that day, Tessa arrived at the recording studio, a small but cozy space that had become her sanctuary. The walls were adorned with acoustic panels, and the air was filled with the faint scent of coffee and vanilla. She greeted the sound engineer, Mark, with a smile.

"Hey, Mark. How's it going?" she asked, setting her bag down and pulling out her notebook.

"Good, good," Mark replied, adjusting some knobs on the mixing console. "Ready to lay down some tracks today?"

Tessa nodded, though her mind was elsewhere. "Yeah, I think so. I just need to... I need to get something off my chest."

Mark gave her an encouraging nod.

"Take your time. The studio's all yours."
Tessa took a deep breath and sat down guitar strapped down. The one instrument that made her spill all her secrets.

She had written some lyrics. A lot of them if she was honest. She brought that notebook of her almost everywhere.

She had a total of 9 new songs ready to be made.

And another four which she held dearly, and didnt want to release them.

She then walked into the vocal booth. She put on the headphones, the familiar weight and warmth of them bringing a sense of comfort. She closed her eyes, trying to center herself.

As the instrumental track began to play, Tessa let the music wash over her. The melody was haunting and melancholic, perfectly capturing her current state of mind. She began to sing, her voice raw and filled with emotion.

After the session, Tessa sat in the lounge area, scrolling through her phone. She felt the urge to reach out to someone, to talk about her confusion and fears. She decided to text Gracie, her best friend who was currently in America. Despite the distance, Gracie had always been her rock.

MY OTHER HALF

Tessa - treasure
Gracie - my other half

treasure
gracie?

my other half

OMG TESS
How are you?
Are u feeling okay?

treasure
im fine
i guess
i miss you grace

my other half
i miss u too treasure
anything wrong?
yk im here
always.

treasure
im honestly very
confused
idk how to explain

my other half
dw love
take your time

treasure
its louis
this whole fake relationship thing...
it's messing with my head.
he's been so much nicer?
and I don't know if it's an act or if he's genuinely changed.

my other half
oh tessa
i will be here whatever
the outcome may be
i just want you to be happy

treasure
im scared
what if he hasn't changed?

what if I'm just fooling myself?

my other half
you're not fooling yourself
ur feelings are valid
but maybe it's time to listen
to your heart

treasure
you're right
i just...
i don't know if i'm ready

my other half
you'll never know
if you're ready until you take that step
just remember
whatever happens
im here for you ❤❤

treasure
thank you grace
im very grateful i have u as
a best friend

my other half
anytime tess
love you xx

After their conversation, Tessa felt a bit more grounded. She decided to stay in the studio for a while longer, hoping to channel her emotions into more music. She picked up her guitar and began to strum, the familiar chords providing a sense of solace.

As she played, memories of Louis flooded her mind. She thought about the moments they had shared recently—the laughter, the quiet conversations, the way he looked at her when he thought she wasn't watching. It was these moments that confused her the most.

They felt real, but she couldn't shake the fear that it was all just part of their act.

" God, you're so good at what you do
Come for me like a savior
And I'd put myself through hell for you
Hear all the rumors lately
That you always denied

And I fell for you like water
Falls from the February sky
But now the current's stronger
No, I couldn't get out if I tried
But you convinced me, baby
It was all in my mind

And now you got me thinking
Two plus two equals five
And I'm the love of your life "

As the sun began to set, Tessa packed up her things and left the studio. The streets of London were bustling with activity, but she felt a strange sense of calm.

She knew she needed to talk to Louis, to confront her feelings and find some clarity. But for now, she was content with the progress she had made.

When she arrived home, she found herself scrolling through her photos.

There were so many pictures of her and Louis, both from their past relationship and their recent public appearances. Each photo told a story, a mix of happiness and heartache.

She stopped at a picture of them from the premiere, both of them smiling brightly for the cameras. It was a beautiful moment, but Tessa couldn't help but wonder if the smiles were genuine or just part of the act.

EJONA SPEAKS !!

Guts is slowly but surely getting created

So Louis kissed some girl on Tessa's birthday . . .

Who is she? Hmmm

Get ready cause things are about to get interesting