I don't really have much to say this time, except I think you guys are gonna like this chapter, it's pretty exciting.

Song-Recommendation: Over you by Miranda Lambert (Such a sweet song her and her husband wrote)

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**Review of Chapter 12**

The women started to speak again saying "Hi Melissa" I politely smile then say "Hi, I'm sorry do I know you?"

Chapter 13- Can I have this dance?

***30 minutes before Melissa walked in***

Lisa and Gus were cleaning the dishes in the kitchen talking about the events that happened within the day "I still can't believe Melissa didn't show up for her brother's birthday." Lisa said in annoyance as she kept ranting in disgust "She is so irresponsible I bet she was with her friends again gosh, she only cares about herself." Gus shook his head and replied saying in a calm voice "Lisa she has her own life now and is growing up you need to let her live her own life, and it's not like Phil ever comes to her birthdays with the family anyway." Lisa let out a aggravated grunt as she put in the last couple of plates and said "But he's my only baby he deserves the best." She covered her mouth as soon as the words came out and in shock said "Oh my God I did not mean to say that."

Phil was listening in the hallway and even though he thinks highly of himself and is rude to Melissa she is still his little sister and he would protect her till the day he died. He walked in the kitchen finally revealing his presents as he shouted at his Mom "Now I see why Melissa is so out of touch with us and never wants to talk, I get what she meant when she said you don't love her. How could you say that I'm your only kid, she is as much as your kid as me and even if you don't like how she acts, dresses, or who she hangs out with you need to realize that. I'm so angry and disappointed in you right now Mom." Lisa was about to speak but before she could Phil stormed out of the room and towards the door, he opened it seeing a women with her fist up about to knock.

Eddies POV **Flashback**

Loren looked around after she read the last part of the clue and immediately spotted the instrument across the pond set up in the lit gazebo. She ran as fast as she could in her tall white heals realizing how hard it was, she stopped bent down and unbuckled them sliding them off her feet and carrying them in her hands, she finally reached the shelter me not being too far behind, she reached for the acoustic guitar and searched all around it for the next clue. When she didn't find it she looked dissatisfied and said "Where is it?" I smiled as reaction and said "Well you see you have to play it to get the present." She nodded her head understandingly and strapped the guitar around her body securing it in place; she strummed it once then asked "So what do you want me to play?"

I thought for a second then said "Can I have this dance?" she smiled in agreement and started to play the song,

Take my hand, take a breath

Pull me close and take one step

Keep your eyes locked on mine

And let the music be your guide.

I looked at her as I put my hands on the strap unbuttoning it and setting the guitar back in the stand, she was overly confused then said "Hey!" I let out a laugh and took her right hand in my left and placed my other on her waist as I started to move and sing,

Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you threw it all

She smiled continuing to the next verse,

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

I looked up followed by Loren and exactly on schedule an airplane flew overhead parachuting down her first gift, she glanced back down with wide eyes trying to comprehend what was happening I smiled as the present landed right in my hand (A/U. Let's all believe that could happen:) I handed her the pink wrapped box and she happily ripped it open revealing a charm bracelet that has yet to have any charms. She pulled out the card I had slipped inside the box and read what it said "So I know what you're thinking 'What the heck? Where are my charms?' well that's where the scavenger hunt comes in, you have to search for the pieces. And the first one is tapped in the guitar so go get it. "

She knelt down and reached in the guitar pulling out the tiny guitar charm she had a wide smile and hugged me tightly, behind the charm was another note so as we pulled away she opened it and read "Congratulations Lo you found your first charm, now I need you to follow these details very carefully that way you can find the next one. First step out of the gazebo and into the grass." she did as the paper said and hopped out landing on the soft ground, she glanced back down at the sheet and continued to read "Now take 15 steps forward then turn right." Again she did as the instructions told her counting with every step "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15." She turned towards the right and said out loud the next part "So obviously you completed those steps and next you need to take 3 giant strides." Once more she counted down each step she took "1, 2, 3." She looked down at the paper and said "Ok now there's a pile of leaves that should be right at your feet, brush them away and you'll find your second charm." She pushed all of the leaves aside and picked up the purple box, she shredded off the wrapping paper and opened it up, inside was her charm that said "BFF" on it and yet another piece of paper.

I kept quiet the whole time making sure to pay attention to her facial expressions as she read and found each surprise; mostly they were filled with happiness, amazement, and excitement. I'm a little nervous about giving her my last present I don't know if I should anymore what if I just get rid of it?

I was pulled out of my thoughts when she began to read her newly found instructions "Now that you found your guitar and BFF charm I think we should probably get a little deeper, your last present is located in my pocket so exactly what you need to say is 'Eddie Duran my bestest friend in the whole world who gave me this lovely birthday can I please have my present?" Loren looked at me in dis-belief that I could get any cheesier she laughed loudly then said in a dramatic way and a British accent "Oh, Eddie Duran most high best friend would you do me the honor of giving me my gift?" I shook my head no letting a little chuckle escape my lips as I said "Nope you didn't say it right." She said proudly "I wanted to spice it up a bit; I honestly think I made it better." I nodded my head and replied "Yeah I don't know why I didn't think of that myself." she smiled and put her hand out waiting for her present; I said sweetly "Close your eyes." She did as I said and closed both eyes shut, I reached in my pocket pulling out a tiny black box, I opened it and looked inside I took a deep breath and threw it into the pond not able to go through with my original plan. Luckily I had a backup and pulled out the other box placing it in Loren's stretched out arm. She opened up the box and gasped, it was a solid gold microphone engraved with her initials "L.E.T" on it. She wrapped her arms around my neck and said "Thank you so much Eddie this has been the best birthday ever."

**Melissa's house, before she came home**

Phil looked at the lady and said politely "Hi, can I help you?" she nodded her head and said "Hello, I think you can. I'm looking for my sister." Phil said genuinely "Um I think you've got the wrong house, I'm sorry." She shook her head and replied "No, I know I got the right address this is the sanders house right? And you're Phil my sister's son." He was confused by this, his mom never told him she had a sister, he decided to let it go and motioned for her to come inside, when she did Lisa and Gus were stepping out of the kitchen and in unison let out a gasp.

Lisa's sister said nicely "Hi Lisa, Hi Gus." They both just stood there as she walked towards them giving both a tight squeeze. Lisa was the first to speak when she said nervously "What are you doing here Beth?" Beth answered kind of skeptical "Well, you know I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd just drop by." Lisa was aggravated and said rudely "What do you mean stop by I told you never to come here especially with Melissa grown now, we still haven't told her." Beth let a few tears slip by as she responded "I just want to see her, Please let me see her." Phil was looking at his Dad trying to get answers, when nothing came he spoke up with "I'm sorry, why do you need to see Melissa so badly?" Lisa gave Beth the death stare and said "Don't you dare." Before Beth could stop she breathed out "Because she's my daughter."

What did Eddie throw into the water? Will anything come of that? How about Phil what's his reaction going to be to know Melissa's not really his sister? What about Mel how is she gonna take it?

The Song Eddie and Loren sang was pieces of "High School Musicals song Can I have this dance."

Bam, I loved this chapter lol I'm excited to see where it goes 'cause honestly I don't even know. So the flashback is over, finally haha. And I think the part before Melissa comes home is almost done too so you'll get to see her reaction soon. As always Please review I love them so much and they always make me so happy. Hope you enjoyed.

Xoxo

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