A Trail of Whispers

Chapter Eleven

     10 AM: sun shining in Los Angeles. My exhaustion from travelling was overwhelming. I still felt disgusting. I didn't have to look in a mirror to know that my eye bags were dark and my face dropped. As I walked to my cab, I noticed the increasing amount of paparazzi at the baggage claim. I sighed knowing that Jones and Isaac were stuck picking up my bags so I could go straight home.

@ArianaGrande: London, you were phenomenal. I can't wait to come back. But back in LA, throwing in some more relaxation time before getting back on the album.

@Harry_Styles: I fancy a cupcake

       When I came home, I smothered my puppies. I immediately went to the kitchen, where I found the pup's caretaker. "Sandra?" I asked. She looked up from her textbook and smiled.

       "Hey Ariana! The puppies were incredible. They're all really happy and playful, well behaved, it was an honor to have you trust me," she said. "By the way, yesterday, someone dropped by and delivered this letter." She handed me a small envelope that read 'Ariana' in an all-too-familiar handwriting.

      "What did he say?"

      "I didn't say it was a boy..."

      "Oh... But... Anyway, what'd he say?"

      "He just said to give it to you when you got home."

      "Okay..."

      "So I'm gonna head out now. You have my number if you ever need me!"

      "Of course! I'll mail you your check this week."

      With Sandra gone, I carefully opened the envelope and pulled out a simple white slip of paper.

Ariana,

I should probably start off telling you why I wrote this... I just want you to know that I'm moving to LA with the boys. I know it's a long shot, but I just want you to know that  I still think about you all the time. I respect that you may have moved on, but I just want to see you again... So, I'll be by your place tomorrow night at 7. Dress casual. See you then, love.

Jai

     I looked up from the letter and bit my lip. True, I really liked Harry and wasn't planning on dropping him any time soon, if ever. I went up to my room and shoved my head into my pillows so I could scream.

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     "Good morning sweetheart," Harry said into the webcam.

     "Mmm, good night baby," I replied.

     "Not just yet... It's still the afternoon here babe. Tell me your plans for today." My eyes shot open and Harry tilted his face in curiosity. I sighed internally, not wanting Harry to find out about my dinner plans.

      "Uhm.... I think I'm just going to go grocery shopping with Isaac and go have dinner later."

      "Sounds like a lovely day."

      "What about you? Any plans out on the streets of London?"

     "I think I'm gonna hit the club with Niall tonight."

      "You sure?"

      "Yeah, I've missed the atmosphere." He coughed uncomfortably and rubbed the back of his neck. "But I uh, I have to get ready for a lunch meeting. I'll talk to you later, alright?"

      "Definitely."

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      "Are you sure you want to do this?" Isaac asked as I finished putting my makeup on. "How will Harry feel?" I shrugged.