A Broken Heart

Chapter 8

I combed my hair as I sat at my vanity, humming. It was a beautiful spring day outside and my date with Nathan was today. I was nervous but excited. I braided my hair into a side braid and changed into a floral tank top with a denim skirt. I looked at my body length mirror on my door and smiled. Now for makeup. I quickly did some simple light make up and went down for some breakfast. "Mom?" I called. "Are you cooking breakfast?" No response. I looked around the kitchen and didn't find her. Then I saw a note that said: "Dear Ariana, I am out buying groceries. If you need me just call me. I should be home around 11 or so. Love you sweetie!" I sat on one of the bar seats where we usually eat breakfast and sighed. "Now who is gonna make me breakfast?" I whined out loud. I decided to just get 2 glazed doughnuts. Then I brushed my teeth in one of the downstairs bathrooms. Since I had extra time I walked into the family room and watched some TV. Our doorbell went off and I cried "I'll get it!" even though Frankie was still asleep, usual Frankie. I smiled as I opened our front door and saw Nathan. "Hey there gorgeous." He grinned. I blushed and smiled. "So I was thinking brunch and a movie? Is that fine?" I nodded and said "Of course." He led me to his car. It was a Ford. I opened the passengers seat and frowned. His car was a MESS. It smelt like dirty socks and there was so much garbage in it. I looked up at Nathan and gave a fake smile as I sat in the car trying not to breathe in my nose. It did not work. "How are you Ariana?" Nathan asked. "Oh I am fine. You?" I said peering out the window. "I am great. But my grandpa died yesterday." He replied. "Oh that's great. I said not paying attention. I could swear I saw Jai. "Excuse me?" He said, offended. "How is that great?!" He said loudly. Alarmed from his voice I looked up confused. "What did I say?!" I cried. He smiled trying to calm things down. "Never mind." We didn't speak for the rest of the car ride. Once we got to the restaurant I sighed. It was Kings. I was grateful for this but I honestly did not like Kings. "Let's go in." Nathan finally said opening the door. "Mmmk." I said upset. We walked in and as soon as we walked in I wanted to die. The person in there I saw, was Jai Brooks and he was kissing another girl. Tears welled up in my eyes and I tugged on his shirt. "Can we go somewhere else please?" I whispered quietly. He looked at my face and yelled "Why?! Is there something wrong with Kings?!", making every head turn to us except Jai's and his girl. I quickly shook my head. "Good." He said satisfied. A waiter took us to a booth. I sighed and looked at the menu. Nothing good! When the waiter came back for our drinks I ordered water and Nathan ordered an expensive milkshake, like $6.50. He kept trying to start a conversation but I wouldn't talk. The waiter came back for our order and I shook my head, telling her I wasnt hungry for anything. With a confused look on her face, she turned to Nathan "And for you? She said simply. Pancakes with butter and syrup,5 of them, sausage and eggs and toast and bacon. He said. She nodded back and left. Once she left Nathan stared at me angrily. Then he exploded. "HOW DARE YOU EMBARRASS ME LIKE THAT? YOU ARE PAYING FOR THIS!" He screamed, punching the table. I gasped and ran out of the place. I ran home into my room. And that is where I stayed for the whole night, sobbing.

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Joan's POV:

As I got home, I heard crying from upstairs. I went up stairs, suspecting Frankie fell, being his usual self. But the crying wasn't coming from his room. It was coming from Ariana's. I went into her room and quietly shut the door. Ariana was on the floor crouched down, arms crossed and head down. "Ari?" I said softly "I am guessing the date didn't go so well?" She looked up from her arms and nodded. Her face was red and there were tear stains on her face. "Oh no." I said frowning. "What happened" I asked. Ariana looked up and shook her head. I nodded to her and left her alone.

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