Chapter 52

Ethan

The concert goes on as planned.

Alexander huddles us together before the concert starts, like how he does at the beginning of every major event.

“Everything that happened tonight, let’s forget about it and give all of our energy back to the fans who came here to see us. We owe all of our success to them and despite everything, they’re still here to support us. Let’s give them the show of their lives.”

We all cheer after Alex’s speech and it was moving.

As we wait in the wings as the opening VCR starts, Alex pulls me aside and crushes me with a tight hug.

“I’m proud of you,” he says into my ear and I can’t help the sigh of relief that leaves my lips. “I’m proud of you, Ethan.”

He lets me go and I’m too ashamed to face him.

“God, I’m sorry, Alex—for everything—”

‘You’Ve apologized enough,” he says with a smile and he claps a hand on my shoulder. “Whatever happens, we got you. We’re a team, remember? I’m sorry if I made you feel like you couldn’t rely on me. But you always have my