Breaking Up was Easy in the 90's

5. Annual Boca Gathering

Ariana's Point of View:

I crashed when I got home into bed last night which I am honestly shocked that my mom still kept for me after she knew I was holding out on coming back home. Which brought me to realization that I am performing at the annual Boca gathering tonight. Which all in all scared me because I still had no idea what songs I was going to sing. But knowing me, I will probably wing it. And the thing that irks me the most is that i've been in Boca for a little over 12 hours and Caleb still hasn't checked on me. Nothing, maybe he did really lose all feelings for me that day, but still doesn't mean he couldn't check on me. It's been 3 and half years. Stretching, I roll out bed and grab my phone before heading downstairs to my Nonna and mommy.

"Hey sweetheart." My mom grins. "You sleep okay?"

I shrug, "Yeah. It's just weird that after all these years, you kept my room. The exact same." I cheesed.

"Well. I held out hope that you would come home eventually."

"What are you going to sing tonight Ariana?" My Nonna says in her strong Italian accent. I honestly love it.

Before I could answer, "Please play Tattooed Heart." My mom gushes. "I love that song."

I giggled. The thing I loved about my family, is they supported me. And acted like my fans. "They had songs that they completely adored even if they were off my 1st album. My mom would riot with my fans to put Tattooed Heart on my setlist every tour if she could.

"Well now that you mention it. I don't know." I say biting my lip. "But I will sing Tattooed Heart for you mom."

"Well, you get to perform 3 songs. Being the main act." My mother says. "Anyways, I have to do a few things before the gathering but I will be there."

"You are taking me too, Joan." My Nonna shouts.

"Yes mother. You are going too." She smiles rolling her eyes.

"That's what I thought." Nonna says shaking her head back and forth.

About that time, Skylar walks down the stairs. "Is that Italian breakfast I smell?"

My grandmother started talking again. The thing is, she loved talking. She found the person who listens her the most is Skylar and I. So when she saw Skylar, She was asking her about New York, and all this random shit. I had to go get what I was planning on wearing tonight. And then get down to rehearse. I was going to see Caleb's mom. Who I absolutely adored. She was the sweetest lady and I am surprised she is still putting together these things because they are beyond stressful. Getting ready for tour is enough to make wanna pull my hair out.

Caleb's Point of View:

Finally waking up from tossing and turning. I finally saw Ariana with my eyes last night, not through the computer screen or TV. It drove me crazy. Walking out the room and into the living room. I see Asher, Alexa, and my sister Alaina throw confetti on me as they scream.

Alexa was an old time friend who has tried to fill the shoes of Ariana ever since she left. And as you can tell, it never worked. She's a sweet girl. She's just not-

"Man are you excited?" Asher says elbowing me.

"Not really." I say still half asleep. "I haven't slept well. And the thought of being on stage in front of all of Boca terrifies me."

"Look if your ex can do it. You can do it." My sister says.

"Not really a helpful tip." I say which got me to thinking, "Does she know I am performing?"

"I don't know." My sister shrugs, "I mean Mom probably told her to make her feel comfortable."

"Or she didn't because she wanted her to perform." Asher adds.