Bad Connection
Alicia and Nattie was sitting next to each other on the plane trip to New York and Alicia couldn't be more excited to start her new life.
On the plane, Alicia and Nattie chatted about their lives both past and present and about their interests. Maybe she was getting a bit too personal like the same mistake she made with getting too personal with Kel, but Nattie seemed like a nicer person than her. She had a gorgeous smile, very pretty Alicia was almost jealous and she was very nice, no gimmick. I was fiddling on my phone when she asked me a question I knew she was going to sooner or later.
"So, not to be rude but why do you want to be a wrestler? Besides seeing your boyfriend?" I was kind of ashamed to answer with only just because I want to be with Ryan so I lied with the statement she made at the airport.
"To show that women can be equally better than men. You know, to prove a point! Plus, it looks fun." I answered with a sincere smile. I mean, I technically didn't lie. It was true about It being fun and making a point to the guys is a valid argument, but I couldn't say that I wanted to be with Ryan because it would make me sound desperate.
"So where are you headed to?" I asked the same question.
"I got a job at a fashion designer boutique. It's a really beautiful place to express you designs and ideas and when I pitched in some, they loved it!" Nattie said in excitment.
"No way!"
"Yes way!" We both fangirled like little school girls.
"Hey, maybe you could make some outifts for me one day! Wrestling attire a challenge?"
"Shouldn't be." We both laughed. After the giggle-fest, Nattie spoke up in a serious tone.
"I'm proud of you Alicia. You're one of those tough girls that won't take no for an answer and if you want to do something, you do it. That's dedication and courage." Nattie said patting me on the shoulder. I smiled and nodded, hugging here and saying my thanks. Nattie was such a sweet person and very considerate. Unlike Kelly, Nattie had a heart, I could see it clearly. She's one of those girls that no one would ever talk bad about. Not only was she supportive of me, she seemed to be supportive of anyone that came her way. I'd say I would call her, my best friend.
Throughout the long plane ride, we acted just like best friends. We listened to the same music we liked, shared our Twitters and photos taken of the sky from the plane window, and toke silly pictures ourselves. I offered her a turn on Temple Run on my phone to keep from getting bored all in a short time. When I was just about to reach my highscore over Nattie, I was interrupted by a call from Ryan. I told Nattie to hold on while I answered.
"Hi Ryan! Happy 4th of July!" I beamed even though he coulden't see me. "Guess wh-," I was about to continue when Ryan cut me off.
"Alicia, what the hell?" Ryan sounded very upset and Alicia didn't know why. What could she have possibly done to piss him off?
"What?" She asked with worry in her voice.
"One of my old guys called from the gym saying you quit and you didn't give a reason, what happened?" Uh oh. Alicia was in trouble now. Not only was she trying to come up with a lie as fast as she could, it had to make sense for Ryan not to get anymore upset. An angry Ryan was something she didn't want to come out. Nattie could see her eyes grow huge and her arms and hands shake. Nattie mouthed to Alicia 'Are you ok?' Alicia ignored her while concentrating on a good lie.
"I couldn't do it." Alicia finally confessed.
"What?" Ryan asked confused.
"I missed you..and I had a breakdown. So I quit." 'That was horrible!' Alicia told herself. She thought she sounded obsessive and weird! There was a moment of silence before Ryan spoke up.
"Oh Alicia," He breathed out. "You seemed to be doing fine. Alicia you can't be so attached to me. Don't get me wrong, I miss you too but what do you want me to do?" Ryan explained. Alicia tried to swallow the lump in her throat that was choking her. Nattie was still concerned for her wrapping an arm around her shoulder.
"I don't know." Alicia managed to say.
"Alicia, you were responsible for the job and I put you there so you wouldn't be upset, but I didn't know it would be this bad," Ryan breathed heavily again. "I think it's best we...break up. I don't want to hurt you Alicia. I'm sorry." Alicia tried to hold back tears as she pressed the 'end call' on her phone and burried her face in her hands. Nattie craddled Alicia in her arms with the little space that was between them.
"What happened?" Nattie asked. Alicia forced out, 'My boyfriend broke up with me.' as she brokedown for real. Nattie rubbed her back and stayed silent as she tried her best to comfort Alicia.