I tap the back of my cellphone impatiently as I wait for my call to be picked up. What's taking her so long?
"Maddie! What's up?" Kendall cheery voice finally greets. I cannot help but laugh at her enthusiasm.
"Sounds like everything's going good over at your side," Kendall comments. I frown. No way was it going good.
"Actually, not really. That's why I called you. There's been so much going on lately it's crazy!" I inform her. Kendall pauses for a moment, like she usually does when she's thinking.
"Okay, tell me about it. And don't leave out any details!" she then orders.
I tell Kendall everything, from what happened with Corey and Phillip to how I felt as if Chloe was hiding something from me. Kendall gasps occasionally on the other end in her over-dramatic way, which lightens the mood a little. When I've finally poured out all my troubles, Kendall pauses again before speaking.
"That's quite a lot of drama you got there. I don't even encounter something like that on set. Anyways, I think you should just concentrate on your dancing instead of on your boys."
"I'm trying! I'm trying so hard, but it's not working!" I admit, running my fingers through my hair in frustration.
"Listen Maddie, remember what you told me a while back when we talked about Phil? You said, and I quote 'No Kendall! I don't have time for boys, I've got to focus on dance!' So just focus on dancing and put your boy troubles aside."
"Yeah, you're right Kendall. Thanks bro."
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After the call with Kendall, I pledge that I'm not going to let these boy troubles hold me down anymore. Thus, in a bid to occupy my mind with less depressing thoughts, I decide to carry out one of my favorite stress-relieving activities, baking. I go through my list of bookmarked recipes on my laptop and pick one that seems slightly simpler. Then, I check if Chloe has the ingredients I need, which she does so I don't need to make an extra trip to the store. I gather the Tupperwares of flour and sugar and all that onto the kitchen island before measuring the amount of each I need carefully. Since I'm the only one home at the moment, I freely hum a tune, not worried about someone catching me.
My plan works. In no time at all, I forget all about the boys, my only focus being this cake I am making. I whirl around the kitchen as I whisk two eggs in a bowl, now full-out singing A Whole New World from the movie Aladdin. My volume increases even further when I reach the chorus and I make exaggerated motions with my arms.
Suddenly, the doorbell rings.
I abruptly stop singing, heat rising up my cheeks. I'm pretty sure I was loud enough for whoever who's standing on the other side of the door to hear my horrible voice. How embarrassing. Sighing, I put down my bowl and head to the door, praying that the visitor wouldn't make fun of me.
I throw open the door to reveal Phil, who was idly kicking the stones under his feet. I furrow my brows in confusion. What is he doing here? I'm sure whatever it is isn't good though, judging from the way he has a slight frown on his face.
"Hey Phil, what're you doing here?" I ask, grabbing his attention. Phil shifts uncomfortably. Okay, this definitely isn't good at all.
"I have something I need to tell you. I confession, in fact," Phil informs me.
"Uh, would you like to come in first?" I offer out of politeness, not that I actually hoped he'd accept. I just had this horrible feeling that I wasn't going to like what was coming, and I want it to be over fast.
Luckily, Phil turns down my offer.
"I'll just make it fast. I don't actually love you, Maddie. I used you to make my ex jealous," he tells me quietly, not meeting my eyes. His words should upset me, or make me angry, but all I feel is confusion. I tilt my head, signalling for him to go on with his explanation, and he does.
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New York Dreams • mnz
FanfictionMaddie Ziegler, a tiny girl with huge dreams. For Maddie, New York was her destiny, the place she always dreamed to be. Dancing, acting and simply just living the New York life was everything she ever wanted. But of course, along with her dreams cam...