Manhattan (Dance Moms Fanfic)

Chapter 3

I sat by the side of the building, breathing in the warm New Orleans air. I wanted to be alone for a few minutes in a quiet space, but New Orleans wasn't the place to do that. But, I have to admit, the sounds of the city were quite beautiful. Way different than boring old Pittsburgh. 

There is no way I'm staying in Pittsburgh when I'm older. I mean, I love it, and I'll always have a place for it in my heart, but it's not somewhere I want to live in for the rest of my life. I have my eyes set on New York.

I can imagine it now. Arriving at 740 Park Avenue in my Mercedes-Benz coupe after one of my Broadway shows, wearing a $20,000 designer dress I'd never wear again.

It'll all be worth it, Maddie, I told myself. While you're a star, those losers online will living in their parent's basement while working at McDonalds. 

This put a smile on my face. Sometimes I have to remind myself not to care what others think of me, and to remember it will all get better.

Everybody else walked outside the hotel, and woke me up from my daydream. Although this had been the worst day of my life, thinking about my dreams always makes me happy.

Our cars pulled up to take us to the restaurant. Again, I got in the back of the kids SUV and started listening to Pandora on my phone while admiring the city. 

We arrived at Embers restaurant, which Abby reserved privatelytely for us. I could not wait to eat all the steak and seafood they had.

We sat together at a large table on a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. The city was still alive, and I enjoyed watching all that was happening. 

Abby invited me to sit by her. We were sitting away from the other girls, and I found myself often glancing over there. They looked like they were having the time of their lives, and I noticed that Kendall taught our handshake to all of the others.

While they were taking selfies, playing games, and laughing, I was stuck on the adult's side of the table, where they were talking about politics and the economy while gradually getting drunk. It was pretty embarrassing to see my mom and Jill get up and dance. Our night was over when Kelly began to fall over and spill her wine. Sometimes I wondered by Kelly, but there's no doubt that woman is hilarious. She definitely made me forget about everything and laugh for a few minutes.

Abby took us back to the hotel while our moms and dads went to explore the city. Everybody else went back to Paige and Brooke's suite to 'party', but I went back to our suite. Brooke did invite me, but it would be no use. They all hate me anyways. I'd be miserable there.

I put my hair into a messy bun, took off my makeup, and changed into a red ALDC shirt with matching black shorts. I sat down on the couch in the living room and turned on the TV, glad to be alone for  a little while. 

After five or so minutes, I heard a knock on the door. I got up, and saw that it was Abby. 

I opened the door to see that Abby also changed into her pajamas. "Hey Mad, love your outfit," Abby said as she invited herself inside.

"Thanks," I said, shutting the door.

She sat down on the couch. "Let's have a talk."

I went and sat down next to Abby. Although she made me feel comfortable, I always worried a little bit when she wanted to talk to me. 

"Maddie, you've been acting different today. Why haven't you been talking to the other girls?" she asked me.

"I tried, but they don't want to talk to me," I said, looking down.

"You never did tell me what happened between you and Kendall earlier today. There's been a lot of rumors going around. Kendall told me that you were being sarcastic and making fun of her. No offense to Kendall, but I can't believe her. You wouldn't act that way."

I was upset that Kendall was mad at me for no real reason, but I couldn't believe she would lie and start sprending untrue rumors. I thought she was my friend. I'd never do something like that to her. I just wanted to break down and start crying, but I knew Abby wouldn't like that.

"I never said that, I just asked her what was wrong because she looked upset, and she freaked out on me," I was barely able to speak because I was holding back so many tears. 

I was doing well, but lost it when Abby pulled me in for a hug. We hugged for at least two minutes, and afterwards Abby gave me one of her pep talks.

"Maddie, one of your weaknesses is caring what others think of you and letting that break you. You can't listen to them! Kendall is obviously just jealous that you beat her, and she is just being immature, so are the other girls. If that's the way they're going to be, let them be like that. Just move ahead. You came to dance, not make friends." 

I knew Abby was right. I worried too much of what others thought of me, but I can't. 

After a few more minutes, Abby left. I stayed sitting on the couch, not knowing what to think. Kendall really hurt me. We promised not to let competition get between us, but she broke that promise. I would never act that way towards another girl if they beat me. 

And people call me the sore loser..