New Guy At The Gym

Chapter 14: What the cannoli?

It was our last day in New Jersey and honestly it was probably the best time ever. We had a lot of family dinners which meant I got to see Adin act like a 'Dad' with his little cousins. There was definitely a ton of Italian food and a ton of wine which I wasn't complaining about at all. It was great to see the whole Kolansky family together and actually feel like I was apart of the family as well.

Today as our last day involved us going to Adin's favorite bakery to get desserts and coffee before our plane ride back to California. We stopped off at this small bakery with Mr. Kolansky and Alyssa. It was definitely a Mom  and pop shop, but it smelt amazing. They had anything you could imagine. Lobster tails, cannolis, cakes, cookies, just everything.

"Mauricio! How's it going," Adin greeted the older man behind the counter.

"Adin it's been a while," Mauricio shook Adin's hand. They chatted for a minute before Adin asked for his usual box.

"Oh this is my girlfriend Lauren," Adin smiled widely. I held my hand out to shake his and he took it willingly. His hands were huge and were dry.

"You're gorgeous. How come you're with a schmuck like Adin," he laughed loudly and everyone laughed with him. "I'm kidding! He's a nice kid." The whole gang chatted with Mauricio while he filled up the pastry box with so many yummy looking things. After twenty more minutes of chatting we were back in the car and on the way to the airport.

Alyssa and Adin danced and sang the entire car ride to the airport, which was normal for them. I was in charge of vlogging it all for Adin so he could have content for when he gets back home.

"I'm gonna miss you," Alyssa hugged me tightly as Adin and Mr. Kolansky got the bags out of the car.

"I'll miss you too," I hugged her back. "Text me when you book your flight out to see us okay?" Alyssa nodded her head and went to hug Adin.

"Lauren it was a pleasure having you as our guest," Mr. Kolansky curtsied. We laughed. "No but really thank you for coming out and being apart of our uh-chaos!" He hugged me tightly and I hugged him back.

"Always loved chaos," I chuckled. "Thank you for having me."

"Take care of her kiddo," Mr. Kolansky hugged Adin tightly goodbye.

"I will Dad. Love you guys," Adin let go and grabbed his suitcase. Alyssa and Mr. Kolansky got into the car and drove off as we waved goodbye to them. We walked into the airport and checked in our bags and then went through security. We got some sandwiches and water and waited for our plane to start boarding.

"Look at all these goodies," Adin practically drooled as he opened the box of pastries. I turned the camera on and filmed him. "We got the lobster tails, some biscottis, bombolone, and my favorite the chocolate dipped cannoli." He took a bite of the cannoli then offered me a bite. It was like heaven in a chocolate dipped shell.

"Wow," I raised my eyebrows.

"First timer with the cannolis," Adin made a face and then laughed. I put the camera down.
"Thanks for going with me to Jersey."

"Anything for you," I took a sip of my water and looked around the waiting area. It was practically empty. "I enjoy your family a lot."

"Good they like you a lot. Mom-mom kept telling me how pretty you are and how smart she thinks you are. I mean smart absolutely, pretty ehhh," Adin waved his hand in an uneasy way.

"Adin you ass," I lightly smacked his hand.

"I'm kidding. You're the most beautiful girl to me. Second to Scarlett Johansson," he put an arm around my shoulder and finished off his cannoli. I felt my phone buzz only to see that it was Tanya.

Hey L, hope your trip is amazing. Got some bad news. They booked the interviews and appearances sooner than everyone thought. You start your tour in three days. xx

"Fuuuuck," I groaned and began texting my glam squad for a meeting to get more outfits and looks for the extra added days.

"What happened babe," Adin asked as he ate part of his sandwich.

"They start the press tor in three days. That means I gotta get together with the GS tomorrow and get more looks and I have to get a whole new schedule," I sighed and my phone buzzed from Tanya again. "Fuck! And I go on Ellen in three days oh Jesus!" I began to hyperventilate before Adin put a hand on my shoulder.

"Ellen that's dope," Adin gave me a look. "You'll be okay. Just crack some jokes and talk about your handsome boyfriend on Ellen and it'll be okay." I started breathing normal.

"Now board flight 387 sections 1 throughly 3," the flight attendant said over the speakers.

"Listen we'll get back to LA, go eat some pizza and head over to the beach. Calm your ass down," Adin got up and grabbed the bags.

"Alright," I said reluctantly. We waited in the line to board the plane. Jesus Christ Tanya, why Ellen? Why such a long tour?! What if I look like an idiot on Ellen?! What if they laugh at me for being an idiot? I hope Adin is right, I hope my tour will be okay.