Ariana's ex-boyfriend is moving back to Arizona, leaving her and their daughter alone in California. Ariana doesn't know what to do since her family is back in Florida. She's raising her daughter by herself, until she meets Justin. He comes into her...
There's a knock on the door, which scares Lilia out of her mind and causes her to cry. It literally wasn't even that loud. I don't know what her issue is, but she definitely has one.
I pick her up and walk to the door, only to discover that Tara is standing there.
"Oh my God, what are you doing here so early?" I open the door and she smiles, walking in.
"I hope you didn't think I was kidding." She goes to sit on the couch as I close the door.
"Actually, I kind of did think you were kidding." I place Lilia on the floor and she looks at Tara before crawling to her.
"Hi, baby. I missed you." Lilia lays across Tara's lap and I shake my head.
"You spoil her so much." I walk into the kitchen to get a bottle of water before returning to the living room to sit on the couch.
"So do you. You spoil her more than anybody in the world."
"She is my daughter, so I'm allowed to."
"She is my God daughter, so I'm allowed to too."
"You know what, I'm gonna go take a shower. You two have fun."
"Oh we will. Don't even worry about us."
5:12 pm
"Took your mother long enough. Seriously, how long does it take to take a shower?" Tara says to Lilia.
"Shut up, T. And why are you on my bed?" I ask, looking through my closet for something to wear.
"Because Lily decided it would be a good idea to greet you after you got out of the shower. We've been here for at least 20 minutes, waiting for your slow ass."
"I can shower for as long as I want. It's my house."
"Apartment." Tara pulls Lilia closer to her before she falls off the bed as I pull out a black dress and a red one.
"Nope. You don't even have to put it on. Let me help you." Tara gets off of my bed and walks to my closet, replacing both dresses.
"You're rude." I stand next to her, watching her look through my closet to find me something to wear.
Lilia starts whining from my bed and I turn to look at her.
"Did Tara leave you, baby? I'm sorry she's so mean."
"I'm not mean. I just found you this dress. You're gonna wear this and look sexy as hell!" Tara pulls out a navy blue dress and gives it to me.
"Put that on. I'll find you some shoes."
I pull the dress on, even though I was wearing the wrong bra for it, and wait for Tara to find some shoes.
"First of all, you need a different bra on. Second, Justin's gonna tear you up tonight. I hope you're ready." Tara smirks.
"I know I need a different bra on. I'm not keeping this dress on until 8. And no he is not. Shut up."
"Trust me, he will. When was the last time you had sex, anyways?" Tara places a pair of heels on the floor and I pull them on.
"I don't know. It's been a while." I shrug.
My phone starts ringing and we both turn to look at it.
I sigh when I see who it is calling. Or facetiming, to be more specific.
"Alex. What could he want?" Tara says.
"I have no idea. Should I answer it?"
"Yes, Ari. That is the father of your child. Maybe he wants to see her."
I pick my phone up, hesitating before sliding the green button.
"Hey." I mumble.
"Hi. I know you probably don't wanna talk to me. I just miss my daughter. Can I talk to her, or at least see her?"
"Oh, yeah. Sure." I sit next to Lilia and let her hold the phone.
"Hey, princess. How are you? Daddy misses you."
"Da!" Lilia squeals, almost throwing my phone across the room.
"I'll see you again soon, baby."
Lilia says nothing this time and I look up at Tara, who has a big grin on her face.
"I know your mom probably wants her phone back. I just wanted to see your beautiful face, princess. I love you so much. And I'm trying, for you. I want to do better for you. Alright, Ariana. I'm done. Thank you." I take my phone from Lilia and find myself looking at my ex.
"It was no problem. How are you doing?"
"Good, I'm doing good. How are you?"
"Adjusting. Lily misses you."
"I miss you guys too. I'll see you soon."
"Okay, well I have some things to do, so I guess I'll talk to you later."
"Alright, bye."
I hang up, placing my back phone on the bed before looking at Tara.
"Is that the first time you've talked to him since he left?" She asks.
"Yeah."
"Well, you did good controlling yourself because we all know how much of an attitude you have."
"I don't have an attitude." I watch Lilia pick up my phone.
"Yes you do. Don't try to deny it." Tara laughs, sitting next to me on my bed.
"You're very strong willed, Ariana."
"You mean stubborn. I know."
"Good, but it makes you an even better woman, and mom. Lilia has a great role model, and that's exactly what she needs."
"Thank you, T. I love you."
"I love you too, girly. Come on, let's do your makeup." She stands up and walks into my bathroom and I take Lilia off my bed, placing her on the floor.
"No falling off the bed for you, princess." I follow Tara into the bathroom and sit down, allowing her to do my makeup.
7:56 pm
"You look so beautiful! I cannot wait for Justin to get here." Tara says, forcing me to spin in a circle.
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I go to sit on the couch to spend time with my baby before it's time to leave.
"Are you gonna be good for Tara?" I ask her.
She says nothing, instead looking at the door. Literally five seconds later, someone knocks.
"You are a little psychic, my child. I love you."
"He's here! Are you ready?" Tara squeals, running to the door.
