The Waiting Game

THE WAITING GAME - 24

FEBRUARY 2021

CALIFORNIA, USA

Ariana sprayed perfume on her neck one more time before checking herself in the mirror.

In contrast to her previous looks, her ponytail is not that high anymore. She's wearing a Cult Gaia Rachel black flower-shaped top paired with a black Mirror Palais high waist mini skirt and Tom Ford crocodile effect cowboy boots.

"Do I look okay?" She worriedly asked as she twirled around.

"Damn! You go, girl!" Frankie yelled while clapping, hyping his sister up.

"Is it okay? Is it not too much?" Ariana asked again while looking at the mirror. She just applied a light makeup because she's only going out.

"You look gorgeous, sis! Match will surely lose his mind when he sees you." Frankie assured. "I wish you the best, Ari. I'm happy for you." He smiled.

"Thank you, Frankie..." Ariana smiled back, then she took a deep breath. "So, how should I do this? Do I confess immediately if I see him there? Do I ask him if he likes me back and wants to be in a relationship with me? What if he doesn't like me back? Then he avoids me? Should we be friends first? Fuck!"

"Calm down, Ari... Here's what you're going to do. You're going to Horizon, Inc. Then, you're going to inquire for a new house and ask for an ocular visit. Request specifically for Match, then you'll know if he's still working there or not. If he is, then take the opportunity to reconnect with him. Just throw subtle hints. Do not just blurt out 'excuse me, I love you'." Frankie rolled his eyes. "Pacing, Ariana. That's important."

"Wait, wait, wait. I'm gonna take down notes." Ariana picked up her phone and opened the notes app. She began typing Frankie's advice when a message notification popped up.

From: Courtknee

GIRL CHECK TWITTER NOW

Ariana's eyebrows furrowed, but with curiosity getting the best of her, she obliged. Her eyes went wide as saucers when she saw 'traviana' trending. She immediately clicked it and there she saw her fans losing their minds.

@ishiptraviana - TRAVER JUST ADMITTED THAT HE LIKES ARIANA. SHUT UP!!! I'M CRYING T-T

@travianafrvr - thank you so much for asking that question @jimmyfallon <333

@ownedbyarianag - @ishiptraviana WHAT

@ishiptraviana - @ownedbyarianag traver guested on tonight show with jimmy. they filmed his episode earlier! jimmy asked him about how it was working with ari. then he asked if he likes her like if he would date her given a chance HE SAID YES!! :') <3333

@lovingariforever - @ishiptraviana @ownedbyarianag HOLY SHIT!!

@travianafrvr - @lovingariforever @ishiptraviana @ownedbyarianag they should date fr!!

@ishiptraviana - @travianafrvr for real bestie T-T they're both single now. it's time for our ship to sail!!

Ariana's mouth hung open as she read the tweets. She can feel her heart swelling in joy. However, she shook that feeling away because she'd learn not to believe anything she sees on the internet.

"What happened, Ari?" Frankie asked upon seeing his sister's current state. But Ariana just shushed him.

She immediately exited the app and went to her contacts to make a call. It only took a few rings before the other person picked up. "Hey, what's up, Ari?"