The Waiting Game

THE WAITING GAME - 22

AUGUST 2019

CALIFORNIA, USA

"Girl, you must love London so much. Three days at The O2 Arena this month...Plus two more in October. Not to mention, your European Leg started in London as well." Courtney spoke while going through her social media.

Ariana just finished her first three shows in Europe - all in London. They are currently at the hotel, waiting for the go signal to leave for her next show in Amsterdam.

Ariana squinted her eyes at Courtney, but the latter continued scrolling in her feed and did not glance at her. She shook her head and laid comfortable on the couch. "In case you weren't able to read, the two extra dates in London were added due to the demand. There's no other reason aside from that."

"Whoa... No need to be so hostile." Courtney responded, finally looking at her best friend who just rolled her eyes at her. "Did someone piss on your food or what? Why are you so grumpy today?"

"Why don't you shut up?" Ariana snapped. "Plus, I'm not grumpy. You're just annoying."

Victoria laughed from the kitchen. She walked towards the two while holding a bowl of grapes and then she plopped herself between her friends. "What the hell, Vic? We're literally leaving in a few. Why are you still eating and using their bowl?" Ariana grimaced.

"Of course! She's definitely not grumpy at all... and I'm just annoying." Courtney sarcastically side commented.

Victoria giggled and put a grape in her mouth. "There's nothing wrong with eating, Ariana. I got hungry." She explained with a shrug.

Ariana rolled her eyes. "Well, you better finish up quick and make sure to wash that bowl after."

Courtney and Victoria shared a look before they both faced Ariana.

"Girl, what's wrong with you?" Courtney asked with a stoic face.

"Yeah, what's your problem? Come on."

Ariana pretended not to hear her friends and continued fiddling with her phone.

"Take her phone, Vic." Courtney ordered which was immediately obliged.

"What the hell, guys?!" Ariana laid her hand in front of her. "Give me my phone." She demanded with a glare.

"Uh, what about 'no'? Tell us what's bothering you." Victoria replied.

Ariana rolled her eyes. "Oh please... as if your smart asses don't know."

"Is this about Mr. Always-shows-up-to-make-Ariana-Grande-fall-in-love-even-more-then-disappear again?" Victoria asked with a raised eyebrow.

Courtney sighed. "Ariana, it's been months-"

"And I've been in love and waiting for years for him. What's your point?" Ariana crossed her arms over her chest and raised an eyebrow.

"I know... but let me remind you. The last time-"

"We saw each other, I ruined my chance because I got mad and jealous. I didn't even get his number while that man stealer bitch got his calling card and even kissed his goddamn cheek." Ariana continued spitefully. It's like even just remembering what transpired last December can still heavily creep up on her nerves. "I'm still mad, by the way." She declared, making her friends purse their lips to stifle their laughs because Ariana seems to be throwing a fit.

Seriously.

"And I'm even angrier right now." Ariana added, but she quickly shook her head. "No... actually, I'm seething. In all of my three fucking shows here, he didn't attend a single one!" Ariana slammed her hand at the arm rest of the couch thrice as she groaned.