Ariana Grande adopts - - 🦋Beyond the Stage🦋

｡°Puppy Love & Pasta Nights°｡

Ariana woke up from her brief afternoon nap with Toulouse snuggled next to her. The little dog lifted his head and started licking her face, making Ariana smile.

Ariana: "Hi, my love. I missed you so much!"

She got up slowly, still feeling the fatigue from the trip, and went straight to the bathroom. After a quick shower, she put on comfortable clothes and went downstairs to the kitchen, where Ethan was already preparing dinner.

Ethan: "Hey, sleepyhead. How are you feeling now?"

Ariana: smiling "Better. Being home makes all the difference."

Ethan: "Great. I thought of making something special for dinner. How about vegan Italian cuisine? I know how much you love it."

Ariana: "Perfect! I miss our pasta nights."

Ethan: "Awesome. I'll make fettuccine with vegan Alfredo sauce. Can you help me set the table?"

Ariana: "Of course!"

Ariana grabbed the plates and utensils, setting the table carefully. Toulouse followed her every move, eager for any crumbs that might fall on the floor. She smiled at him and gave him a quick pat.

Ariana: "You're hungry too, aren't you, Toulouse?"

As Ethan cooked, the aroma of the food filled the house, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Ethan: "Ari, can you taste the sauce and see if it's good?"

Ariana: tasting the sauce "It's perfect! I can't wait to eat."

Ethan: "Glad you like it. It's almost ready."

They sat at the table and started to eat. The fettuccine was delicious, and their conversation flowed naturally as they enjoyed the meal.

Ariana: "You really outdid yourself, Ethan. This is amazing."

Ethan: "I'm glad you like it. I thought something comforting like this would be perfect for today."

Ariana: "And you nailed it. Nothing like Italian food to soothe the soul."

As they ate, they talked about their plans for the next few days and reflected on the tour that had just ended. It was good to be home, away from the noise and constant pressure.

Ariana: "You know, Ethan, sometimes I feel like we're so busy with our lives that we forget what really matters."

Ethan: "I know what you mean. Maybe we should find more time for ourselves and the simple things."

Ariana: "Yes, I think we need that. I'll think of ways to make it happen."

Ethan: "If you need anything, I'm always here for you."

Ariana: "Thank you, Ethan. I know that."

After dinner, Ariana and Ethan went to check on the other pets. Ariana first headed to Piggy Smallz's pen, her pet pig.

Ariana: "Hi, Piggy! How are you, sweetie?"

Piggy Smallz grunted softly as Ariana petted her.

Ethan: laughing "She looks well. Always with that adorable face."

Ariana: "Yes, she's a cutie. Let's see the dogs now."

They went to the area where the other dogs were. Ariana had a special bond with each of them and made sure to give individual attention to all.

Ariana: petting Myron, her pit bull "Hi, big guy. I missed you so much."

Myron wagged his tail and licked her hand.

She spent time with each of her dogs, including Lafayette, Coco, Ophelia, Cinnamon, Strauss, and Lily. Each of them brought a special joy to her life, and being back with all of them made her feel complete.

Ethan: "They really missed you. It's good to see you so happy with them."

Ariana: "I missed them a lot too. They are my family."

Ethan: "You are amazing, Ari. I don't know how you manage to give so much love to all of them."

Ariana: "They deserve all the love in the world. And I also have you, who supports me in everything."

Later that night, Ariana and Ethan settled on the living room couch with Toulouse in her arms. The TV was on, but Ariana was more focused on the thoughts running through her mind. The images of the children playing in the park in London were still fresh.

Ethan: noticing Ariana's thoughtful look "What are you thinking about?"

Ariana: smiling softly "Just reflecting on the simplicity of happiness. Sometimes, I think we're so busy with our lives that we forget what really matters."

Ethan: "I understand what you mean. Maybe we should find more time for ourselves and the simple things."

Ariana: "Yes, I think we need that. I'll think of ways to make it happen."

Ethan: "If you need anything, I'm always here for you."

Ariana: "Thank you, Ethan. I know that."

As the night went on, Ariana felt a bit more at peace. Being surrounded by those she loved, both humans and animals, helped her find the comfort she was seeking.

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Thank you for sticking around until this point! I want to hear your thoughts: are you enjoying the slower pace of the story, with details about Ariana's life before the orphanage, or would you prefer I move faster to the orphanage? If you prefer more time jumps, I'm open to considering that. Your feedback means a lot to me!