Brown Eyes | Alren

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A day later....

- Lauren -
Busy Lauren is what you could call me. I've been busy all afternoon. I had a photo shoot about two hours ago, I had an interview on Ellen and I must say this; I hate that me an Normani's relationship is public. I really fucking hate it. People get so in tuned and wanna know everything and it's none of their business. We are not YouTube couples. It's upsetting because Normani is always so fucking fast tell the world every damn thing.

Dinah asked me last night if she could have a pool party at my penthouse because her pool in her complex was booked. It's the holidays in L.A. so expect many Christmas pool parties. My penthouse has a pool on the balcony since I'm at the very top of the complex.

After my grandfather died, he left in the will that me and my sister go half and half on his life insurance. So we did and I've been able to buy myself this big ass three bedroom penthouse apartment with my own personal pool and oversized balcony.

I agreed to let her do so and tonight was the party. Despite it being last minute, I could really enjoy a night of women in bikinis, nice music and the beautiful nice L.A. night breeze so it wasn't much of a problem. Besides, I needed to get my mind off some things anyway.

"Yo," said Sean, my friend and producer said to me. "Your postmates should be pullin' up soon, shouldn't it?"

I chuckled while writing. I was still in the process of writing the last two songs to put on my album. "Why do you care?"

"I thought you ordered me food too?" He frowned. I laughed harder.

"Yo I'm just fuckin' with you." I said while standing up and walking towards the door. "I gotchu dude. I'll be back in a minute."

"Alright."

- Author -
As soon as Lauren walked off the elevator, the guy with the postmates hat on caught her eyes and she impulsively walked towards him, not wanting to have him waiting too long.

"Are you Jauregui?" The young guy asked politely while looking down at the receipt that was taped to the postmates tray. She ordered a combo tray; two bacon cheeseburgers with two large fries, a vanilla milkshake and kiwi lemonade slurpee from Burger Shack.

"I am she." Lauren flashed a civil smile. The guy repeated the order to Lauren while reading strictly off the receipt. He then met eyes with Lauren for approval. Lauren nodded with the same gentle smile and he handed the tray of food to her. She thanked him and turned around to go back to elevator when abruptly, she saw the most upsetting sight her eyes wished not to see at this time; Ariana.

"What is she doing here?" Lauren mumbled to herself. She was at the vending machine getting a water bottle when Lauren took heed of her presence.

Lauren couldn't comprehend why Ariana was at the same studio but she didn't really even care. She and Ally had something going on and that, Lauren had a huge problem with.

As Lauren presses the button for the elevator, before she could pray to God that she made it on before Ariana got her water and turned around and noticed her, it had already happened.

"Lauren?" She called happily unsure. Lauren looked over her shoulder and Ariana smiled as she grabbed the water out the slot and rushed over to Lauren. "You're Ally's friend. Hi girl happy holidays!"

Ariana has no idea about Ally and Lauren. No one did. Only Ally, Dinah and Lauren were familiar what was going on between the two Latina's. Lauren knew Ally wouldn't tell a soul about her and Lauren for the sake of the fact that they're not even suppose to be a thing. Ariana didn't know which made her unaware of the dislike Lauren had for her.

"Happy Holidays!" Lauren put her best friendly attitude forward. She pressed the button again, impatient and ready to leave the annoying girl. "And yes, I am. How are you doing?"

"I'm good!" Ariana smiles happily. The elevator opened as she followed Lauren on. "How about you?"

I was doing fine until I saw you Lauren said to herself as she pressed the 22nd floor. "I'm doing alright. What are you doing here??"

Ariana smiled broadly as she pressed the 30th floor. "Weeeell I'm working on my album so I figured I should come by and work on it a little to spare some time."

"Oh....okay." Lauren slowly said. She never ran into Ariana before when she's at the studio so she wasn't aware that they were label mates. That annoyed her even more. "How are things with you and Ally?"

Lauren couldn't help herself to ask. It slipped out and she didn't regret asking.

Ariana's face flushed and she giggled and sighed as if she was so in love. "Oh we're gooood." She dragged. "That's my lil mama. The sweetest soul. My little baby. I adore that woman."

Lauren was boiling inside at Ariana's description but she flashed a smile anyway.

"Oh! So you guys are dating?" Lauren interrogated.

Ariana scoffed. "Oh of course not. Not yet. She wants to take things slow because she explained that her last relationship moved too fast and she ended up going through hell tryna keep it alive so I'm not gonna rush her."

Lauren frowned and she pressed the 22nd floor again. She was so pissed at the way Ally described their relationship to Ariana. She made it seem worse than it was; as if there were never happy moments.

They argued, of course. Tears shedded, of course. Distrust happened, of course. But overall there were moments where they enjoyed each other's company; where they laughed and had deep friendly conversations; where they ran around the house chasing each other like two 5 year olds. Their time together wasn't always bad. They had fun with each other and that, no one could take away from Lauren.

"I know, she was so hurt." Lauren played along. "I'm glad she's happy."

The elevator opened eventually and Lauren rushed off. "Well it was nice talking to you."

"Wait!" Ariana called before standing in between the doors to keep it from closing.

Lauren stopped in her tracks and rolled her eyes before turning around. "Wassup?"

"Are you coming to Dinah's pool party?" She asked Lauren.

Lauren's friendly grin faded immediately.

"U-Um y-yeah." Lauren stuttered out. "I'm holding it at MY penthouse. I take it that... you're gonna be there?"

"Yeah!" She smiled. "Dinah invited me and I'm Ally's plus one I guess you can say."

Lauren chuckled lightly. "Oh okay cool! Well I guess I'll just see you tonight then, huh?"

"I guess so!" She shrugged playfully.

"Are you participating in diss karaoke??" She asked.

Lauren shrugged. "I might. Hell I might sing one of your records."

Ariana laughed causing Lauren to fake giggle. "Oh by all means go at it. See you later! Once again, happy holidays!"

"Same to you!" Lauren hollered as she rushed down to her room. She sighed as she walked in and closed the door and leaned against it.

Sean looked at her confused and laughed. "You alright? You look annoyed as fuck yo."

Lauren scoffed. "Oh, you have no fucking idea."

To be continued......

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Now listen up folks, what's you think you're reading isn't just a little problem chapter. No. This is only the BEGINNING of the LONGEST night. This chapter will be the longest chapter so it'll be broken up into parts. Buckle up and hold your tits! Hell is breaking loose tonight and everybody is gonna feel it. This will NOT end well. I hope you ENJOY!!!