Make A Wish

Touring with Ariana

Recently I had posted a video of my playing my guitar and singing along to Sometimes by Ariana Grande. I posted it on Twitter and Ariana had seen it and retweeted it. It meant the world to me. I had been chilling with Kian on a Saturday when my phone began to ring. I went outside to answer it.

"Hello?" "This is she." "Really?" "Oh my god yes." "I'd love to. Thank you." "Bye." I ran inside quickly. "Kian oh my god!" I jumped onto the couch beside Kian. "What is it kitten?" "Ariana motherfucking Grande called me and invited me to be the opening act on her Dangerous Woman Tour!" I squealed loudly. He smiled and kissed me. "That's great babe." I giggled. "She said that any friends I wanted to bring could come on tour with us. I want you to come."

Kian's face brightened then dimmed quickly. "I would love to. I just don't know how it would work out. It's six months. I guess I'd have to come with you for a bit and be here for the other half." I nodded. "Ivan and Tripp and his band might be able to come too." He nodded. "See. You'd have them too." I nodded.

I talked to Ivan and the band about it and they said they'd love to come. Ariana was perfectly fine with it. I told Jai he could come and he agreed to come too. Ariana said she expected me to bring more people but I said I already thought that many people was too much. She said it was no big deal and that she had many people coming anyway.

I had to pack up for the first show. I was nervous and excited. Kian and everyone else had to pack too. Kian and I talked a lot about all the shows and how he was extremely excited to see me perform. I had different songs picked for each show. Kian picked some of his favorites and I wrote them down. I was planning to perform them. Kian said he'd come for all the U.S. shows. He said he'd come to any other shows he could, but no promises.

We all boarded a private plane. Kian and I sat next to each other on the plane. My hair was in a messy bun. I looked like shit but I figured I'd save the effort for the shows.

Outfit:

Kian and I were flying to Phoenix, Arizona for the first show. We had a six hour flight to Arizona. Kian kissed my hand. "You're gonna do amazing princess. I just know it." I smiled. He knew how to lift me up. I hadn't met Ariana yet. I'd meet her at the hotel. I was super excited to meet her. She'd been my idol for a long time now. Whenever I was sad or down, I listened to her music or watched her videos to make me feel happy again.

The flight went by fairly quickly and I grabbed my luggage and we drive to the hotel. All of us were staying at the same hotel. Kian and I had a suite like Ariana did. Ariana had her boyfriend Mac with her, just like I had Kian with me. The show was in two days. Tomorrow was a rehearsal. Kian said he'd come to every rehearsal and show in the U.S. I told him he didn't have to, but as usual, he didn't listen.

The next day came, my first rehearsal. I practiced my songs and all I saw was Kian's bright and big smile watching me as I sang my songs. My voice echoed through the arena. Kian cheered me on. Having him there really helped my anxiety and nerves.

Soon the next night came and it was time for me to go out. Everything was perfect. I fixed my outfit and went on stage. The first face I saw was Kian's. He winked at me. I smiled sweetly and grabbed my mic. I looked at the crowd of about 20,000 people. My nerves kicked in and I looked at Kian and suddenly, they disappeared.

Outfit:

I took a deep breath as the familiar sound of Side To Side came on. My first song. I belted out the notes and saw the crowd watching in awe. I couldn't believe this was happening. I was so thankful Ariana gave me this chance. I rapped Nicki's part and heard cheers echoing. I finished it and I moved onto my next song.

I then waited a minute and heard One Last Time beginning. "I was a liar, I gave into the fire. I know I shouldn't fought it, at least I'm being honest." The words naturally came out. They felt right. Kian never took his eyes off me. "So one last time, I need to be, the one who takes you home. One more time I promise after that, I'll let you go." The crowd sang along until the song ended.

Next came "Perfect" by Selena Gomez. I winked at Kian as the beat began. "Different inflection when you say my name, kiss me but your kiss don't taste the same." I'd love this song for a while now. I sang the rest of it and quickly grabbed my guitar from the opposite side of the stage.

"Who's ready for the song that brought me to this stage in the first place?" The crowd cheered and I began the chords. My fingers were nervous, but they suddenly relaxed. I began singing "Shouldn't Come Back" and the crowd then surprised me. They all put their phone flashlights on and started swaying. It stunned me. I sang and played until the end.

I had three more songs to do. The next one was "Attention" by Charlie Puth. I smiled as the bass began booming. "I know that dress is karma, perfume regret." The crowd sang with me as I belted one of my favorite songs. I smiled as the song ended and switched to "Meant To Be" by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line.

"My hearts been hurt a couple times, by a couple guys, that didn't treat me right, I ain't gonna lie, ain't gonna lie." I loved the song and apparently so did the crowd. I smiled as I sang through it. I soon realized all my nerves had disappeared.

My final song. I had chosen "M.F.P.O.T.Y." by Cher Lloyd. I loved Cher Lloyd as well and I felt like this tour was just one big party, so it fit. "Cause hey this could he great, this could he cray, this could he the mother fucking party of the year." The crowd looked like they were having the time of their lives. And I was only the opening act.

I finished the act and said bye and ran backstage, where I was greeted my Kian. He kissed me. "You did amazing." I blushed and thanked him. Ariana ran towards me and gave me a hug. "You were terrific sweetie." I smiled at her words and told her how much it truly meant to me. We chatted for a bit, until she had to go onstage.

My brother and Tripp and his band all came back shortly after Ariana had left. They told me I did great and I thanked them. I had like a golden aura around me. I felt bubbly and happy. I couldn't believe this was only the first show. I couldn't wait to perform more. I couldn't thank Ari enough for this one in a lifetime opportunity. My name was finally getting out there, and I could be happier.