Sweet Melody
Beca arrived at her house and her heart sunk. In all of the years of knowing Stacie, she had never seen her friend so broken. True to be told, she had never seen her in love before. It would always amaze her how could she still discover new sides of Stacie.
She got closer to the couch were Stacie was and hold her in her arms, Stacie tried to talk but no coherent words came out of her mouth. She let her cry as long as she needed. When her sobbing calmed down she tried again.
“I’m stupid” Stacie sat down straighter and looked at Beca with her eyes swollen and red. “I’m fucking stupid”.
“Hey! You know I hate that word. Why don’t you explain what happened to me? Beca gave her a tissue to clean her face and then hold her hand.
“But Beca, this time it’s true. The very first time I’ve got something real and I got scared like a little girl”. Stacie’s eyes filled with tears again.
“Dude really, explain as if I were Brooke” Beca made a face that got a little smile from Stacie. “Need details”.
Stacie took a deep breath and started explaining everything to Beca.
A few hours ago.
“Hey babe! I have awesome news to tell you!” Emily said walking inside the house and into her girlfriend’s arms.
“Well, If they’re so amazing, please do tell” Stacie said chuckling and putting her arms around Emily’s waist.
“Amy liked both of us!” Stacie’s smile grew. “Beca and I sing together and it was amazing”.
“Really? That’s awesome!” Emily nodded grinning.
They both sat down on Stacie’s bed. Emily was holding Stacie’s hand in hers and she gave her a sweet kiss. Stacie could see that Emily was all over the moon.
“What are you going to do when I have to go?” Emily said in a cheeky voice.
“What do you mean?” Stacie said confused but still smiling.
“Yeah, you know, when I’m on tour all over the world with my fans” Emily was clearly joking, but Stacie’s smile was erased from her face. “What?”
“Are you kidding me right now?” Stacie got up and looked down to Emily. “You said she liked you. I thought that meant…well…” she moved her arms in the air, “whatever, and now you’re telling me that you’ll have to leave?”
“First of all, I was kidding.” Emily got up and spoke softly. “I haven’t even talked to Amy about the conditions.” She reached for Stacie’s hands but she moved away.
“But whatever you talk to her it will end up with that scenario right?” She pointed her finger to Emily. “You…leaving me”.
“Babe what are you talking about?” Emily was growing concerned. “I’m not leaving you”.
“Answer me one thing.” She took a step closer to Emily. “If she tells you that you’re going to record an album, and that you have to leave for tours, promotions, and all of that stuff…how long would you be away?”
Emily sighed; she knew that her girlfriend already knew the answer to that. “Stace…”
“Answer the question Em”. Stacie crossed her arms.
“Maybe a year tops maybe? I don’t know. But Stace…we don’t even know if she is hiring me for that, and even if she was…it’s my dream Stacie…” Emily looked down. “You know that…”
Stacie sighed and unfolded her arms. She got closer enough to hold Emily’s arms and looked into her eyes. “And because I know that…and because I know you…I’m 100% sure that you will leave and have that life. A life where I don’t belong next to you.”
“What!?” Emily snapped. “What are you talking about? Have you gone insane?” Emily walked to the living room.
“Emily wait” Stacie ran after her. Emily was picking up her things.
“No, I don’t have to wait or stay here and hear you talking selfish shit like that” Emily was crying by the end of the sentence. “I thought, you more than everyone would understand…” She didn’t let Stacie talk before she was out the door.
The present.
As Stacie finished telling her what happened, she was again sobbing nonstop.
“Stacie… Why would you say something like that?” Beca hold her friend and tried to calm her down.
“I don’t know Becs, at first I got scared that she’ll leave me or cheat on me and then I saw myself drinking wine alone in a big house in the future surrounded by cats”. Stacie rolled her eyes at herself. “But at the end… I thought that she deserve to live all of those things”. She looked at Beca. “And maybe, is she is with me… She won’t” Stacie looked down again. “Beca…she has all that talent and because I’m an ass she might turn it down”
“I understand”. Beca nodded. “But Stace, at the end it would be her choice and only hers”
“I know, but I don’t know if I’d be able to live a life like that” Stacie looked up again to her friend. “Because maybe not at first, but later on she will resent me”.
Beca understood what her friend was going thru. There wasn’t much she could tell her friend to ease her pain.
“I love her Beca” Stacie’s eyes filled with tears. “I’ve never felt like this, it’s awful”. Beca chuckled.
“That’s love dude. When it’s good, everything it’s great, but when things get hard, it can be one of the worst feelings in the world.” Stacie nodded. “But Stace, it’s worth it. All of it, and you know I’m right. I’ve never seen you as happy as you are when you’re with her”. Beca smiled sadly.
“That’s because I’ve never been this happy, and now maybe I won’t ever be”
“Hey, why don’t you go and try to get some sleep? Tomorrow everything will look different and you can talk to her” Beca put her hand in her friends shoulder.
“I don’t know about that but sure” She got up from the couch. “Thanks Beca”.
Beca smiled softly at her friend and saw her walking to her bedroom. She knew her friend wouldn’t sleep but she needed to try. She stood there for a while thinking about everything. She knew tomorrow would be a huge day for better or worse.
Beca drove to the restaurant where she was meeting with Amy for brunch. Stacie was still locked in her room when she left and she didn’t want to disturb her. She walked to the restaurant’s door and to her surprise Emily was there.
“Emily?” Beca said confused. “What are you doing here?” Emily looked at Beca and she could see the dark circles under the younger girl’s eyes.
“I came to talk to Amy” It was the first time Beca saw the cheerful girl so…numb.
“Look, listen to me ok?” Emily looked to everything but Beca. “Hey, please…” Emily gave in and looked at Beca. “If you go inside with me, it would be to hear what Amy has to say ok? You won’t say no”
“Why? I mean you’re saying no because of Chloe” Beca sighed and shook her head no.
“Emily… Chloe is not the only reason I’m saying no to Amy” Emily scoffed. “Listen, I have a life here. A life that I’ve built on my own. And I’m not ready to give that up.” Beca sighed. “Of course Chloe is a big part of my decision, but it’s not the same as you and Stace. Chloe has Jake, I have Jake. It’s not the same”.
Emily looked down. “I’m sorry. I’m just…”
“I know…so why don’t you come inside with me and listen to Amy? Ask her what the conditions are?” Emily gave Beca a little smiled and nodded.
“Ok” They both walked inside and saw Amy and Bumper waving from a booth.
“I was getting concerned you stood me up” Amy said smiling. “Glad you’re here too legs”
“Oh, are you?” Emily said while they sat down in front of Amy and Bumper.
“Yeah, I actually have to change my offer…” Amy said and Bumper laughed.
“What do you mean?” Emily said scared. “You don’t want me to work with you anymore?”
“No, no, I do want you it’s just…” Amy laughed.
“You’re mom called” Bumper said cracking up and Emily freaked out.
“What?” Emily looked at Bumper. “What did she say?”
“Let’s say…that you’re mom made a point about your studies and well…she…” Amy started weirdly.
“She scared her off.” Bumper laughed again. “I called your mom to tell her the news about you and you know your mom…she wasn’t having it.” Emily was in shocked.
“Didn’t she call you?” Beca asked Emily chuckling.
“Shit. I had my phone off since yesterday” Emily face palmed herself.
“Well, let me tell you…your mom is a shark” Amy said nodding. “She wants you to keep studying but I offered her a deal she couldn’t refuse” Emily nodded and waited for Amy to keep going. “You told me you write songs right?”
“Yes, I do. I have lots of them at home” Amy nodded and Bumper smiled.
“Ok, so I would love if you could be one of my company’s songwriters” Beca was grinning at Emily.
“What?” Emily was astonished.
“Dude! You’re gonna write songs for famous people” Beca said excitedly.
“We have one condition…well, your mom has one condition” Amy rolled her eyes. “You’ll have to stay here until you finish college” Emily nodded smiling. “We’ll talk after that”
Beca looked at Emily and saw the ease in the younger woman’s eyes. Beca looked back at Amy who was now looking at her.
“And for you…” Amy started.
“Before you say something…you need to know that I’m not leaving New York” Beca took a deep breath and waited for Amy to speak again.
“Wow, hold your horses tiny one” Emily chuckled. “I do want you on my team and you already knew that” Beca nodded. “Now tell me what has NY that you can’t leave it”
“My family is here Amy, and I can’t leave them” Beca shook her head. “I don’t want to leave them”
“I could understand that. I think.” Beca smiled. “But you’ve got so much talent Beca…”
“That’s why I’m here” Everyone looked at her confused. “Look, I knew you were going to try to make me sign a contract for an album and I knew my answer will still be no” Amy was about to speak but Beca lifted her hand to stop her. “Let me finish.” Amy closed her mouth and nodded. “I brought something for you to hear” Beca opened her bag and took her headphones out. She gave them to Amy and plugged them on her phone. “Listen and tell me what you think”.
Beca pressed play and music started. She watched Amy’s reaction from shocked to pleased and lastly to excited. Amy took of her headphones and everyone was looking at her. She took her time to speak. She was staring straight to Beca.
“For someone so tiny you have the talent of a giant.” Beca felt embarrassed. “Did you do all that?” Beca nodded. “The whole song?”
“Yes, I used my voice and played with some loops”. Amy nodded satisfied.
“Beca I’m not gonna lie to you ok? This is not what I was expecting” Beca nodded. “My plan was to come here and charm you so you could say yes to the album…but…” Amy pointed to Beca’s phone. “That right there? That’s a wonderful producer’s work” Beca felt her cheeks flushing. “You are a producer Beca and I want you to be my producer”
“I would love that Amy, but you know my terms” Amy nodded and chuckled.
“Jezz, someone’s lucky to have you” Beca rolled her eyes. “I have one on my offices here in NY, and I want you to be there” Beca grinned and nodded. What was this? A wonderful life? How in heavens could she get the woman of her dreams and the job she’s been looking for since she got to NY all in the same year? “Then it’s settled” Amy grinned to both of them. “I’ll make your contracts and email them to you as soon as I can” Beca and Emily nodded.
“When do we start?” Emily asked excitedly.
“Well, you can start whenever you want. I would want a minimum of 2 songs per month. You can always use our rooms in where Beca is going to be” Amy said to her.
“Perfect. I already have a few to show you” Emily said smiling. Beca looked at Emily and smiled. She was really happy for her. She liked the girl way before her and Stacie started dating. She called her Legacy for goodness sake. Now she cares even more for her. She knew Emily and Stacie would patch things up once they talk.
“As for you” Amy said to Beca. “Let me get everything ready and I’ll call you” Beca nodded. “Now let’s eat something or I’ll eat Bumper here”.
They enjoyed their brunch together and left. Beca dropped off Emily at Stacie’s place.
“Thank you for everything Beca” Emily smiled softly. “I was going to say no to something that could change my life for the better”
“No need to thank me. I’ll be waiting for you in class though” Beca winked and Emily grinned.
“I wouldn’t miss it Miss Mitchell” Beca chuckled.
“Hope you guys fix things. Be patience with her. She is brilliant with books and science stuff, but not so much with feelings.” Beca made a face and Emily laughed nodding.
“Don’t worry Beca, I won’t let her go away that easily” Beca smiled softly.
“Good luck Legacy, see you” With that Beca drove off to Chloe’s parent’s house.
Beca parked her car in front of the house and saw that Chloe wasn’t there yet. She decided to wait in the car and play with her phone. She was about to win a game of Candy Crush when her phone rang. She didn’t recognize the number.
“Hello?” Beca answered.
“Darling, would you come inside the house?” Beca blinked a few times and looked at the window where Chloe’s mom was waiving.
“I…I…sorry. I didn’t want to bother you”
“Nonsense, come inside. I made coffee.” And with that she hung up.
Beca laughed and did as she was told. Before she could knock Chloe’s dad was opening the door laughing. “Don’t worry, she used to do that to Chloe’s high school boyfriends too” He put his hand in Beca’s shoulder and gave her a squeeze.
“Noted” Beca laughed. “How are you?”
“I’m fine, same old” He grinned. “Do you like sports Beca?” She nodded. “She likes sports! That means I can keep watching the game” he shouted to his wife and Beca laughed. They walked to the living room where Chloe’s mom was.
“We have a guest, it’s not nice of you to be watching the game” Chloe’s mom said like she was telling off to Jake.
“She is not a guest, she is family” Chloe’s dad grinned. “And we can watch sports with family”
Chloe’s mom rolled her eyes and Beca swore she could see Chloe in her mother.
“That’s ok Denisse. I don’t mind the game” Beca took the cup of coffee from her.
“Oh darling, you’re too kind. Chloe should be here shortly”. Beca thanked her and smiled.
“So Beca, which sports do you like?” Chloe’s dad asked while looking at the TV.
“All of them?” Beca chuckled. “My favourite is baseball though” Chloe’s eyes lighted up.
“Oh dear…” Denisse said laughing.
“I knew I liked you since I saw you” He grinned and Beca laughed.
“I used to play back at home” Beca said awkwardly.
“Well, I did not know that” Chloe said walking in with Jake who ran to Beca.
“Honey, I knew you had good taste in men, but you have even better taste in women”. Beca couldn’t help but laugh as well as Denisse. Jake was already sitting no top of Beca and Chloe was completely flustered.
“What are you laughing about?” Jake asked Beca.
“It’s just that sometimes your mom gets so embarrassed that her face and her hair are the same colour” Beca grinned proudly.
“She is always like that when she talks about you” Jake shrugged and Chloe face palmed herself.
“I think you need a coffee dear” Chloe’s mom said chuckling.
“Thanks mom” She got closer to Beca and gave her a kiss on her head. “Not complaining, but I thought we were seeing each other later” Sha sat down next to Beca.
“We finished earlier than I thought we would and Emily and Stacie needed some time alone”. Chloe nodded and as if Beca was reading her mind, she spoke. “They’ll be fine”. Chloe’s parents shared a look and smiled.
“Now, what was that about you playing baseball?” Chloe arched an eyebrow at Beca.
“What about it?” Beca looked at Chloe’s mom who was shaking her head and laughing.
“Will you teach me?” Jake said giving Beca his best puppy eyes.
“I… I think your dad would like to teach you buddy”. Beca looked at Chloe.
“He doesn’t play baseball silly” Jake chuckled and wrinkled his nose. “He is going to teach me how to play football”.
“My grandson is going to be a sport star” Chloe’s dad said dreamily and everyone laughed.
“I’ll teach you then” Beca smiled to Chloe and Jake. “I have news by the way”
Chloe’s eyes lighted up but at the same time she couldn’t help but feel a little afraid of Beca leaving them. She felt Beca’s hand grabbing hers.
“Are you getting married?” Jake asked excitedly and got up jumping up and down. Beca and Chloe were taken by surprise and Chloe’s parents had cheeky smiles on their faces.
“Sweetie, we are not getting married” Chloe said taking her son’s hands. He looked disappointed.
“But people who love each other get married, and you two love each other, you said so last night” Beca wanted to dig a hole and hide forever. Now she was the one with her face like Chloe’s hair.
“Jake! Were you eavesdropping?” Chloe said half embarrassed and half mad. He looked down and got closer to Beca.
“Sorry mommy, it was an accident. I needed the toilet and I heard you” Chloe sighed and looked how her son was getting closer and closer to Beca until he could hide in her arms.
“So… not getting married?” Chloe’s mom said a bit disappointed as well.
“No mom, we are not getting married yet” Chloe said and her own words took her by surprise. She wouldn’t dare to look at Beca at the moment. As for Beca, She decided to keep talking and safe them both.
“I got a new job” Chloe’s parents smiled proudly at her.
“We didn’t know you were looking for another job, what about the academy?” Chloe’s mom asked.
“I wasn’t. It actually kind of came to me I guess?” Beca chuckled and Chloe smiled. “I’m the owner of the academy and I’ll keep teaching my class, but from now on I’m also a producer” She grinned.
“A producer? What’s that?” Jake asked and Chloe looked at her son smiling.
“It means that I help people to make music, like this” She took her phone and played the same song she played for Amy.
“I made that” Beca said proudly and Jake grinned.
“That’s awesome” They all laughed.
“And you know what the best part is?” She asked Jake but looking at Chloe.
“What?” He gave her a cheeky smiled.
“The job is here in NY and I won’t have to go away” Chloe’s smile grew.
“Duh, of course” Jake said like it was a rule that Beca stayed.
“Well, congratulations dear” Chloe’s mom said smiling.
“Now what if I invite you to have dinner out?” Beca asked them.
“Yes!!” Jake screamed.
“We’ll take a rain check on that my dear, but you go and have fun” Chloe’s dad said smiling. “I have an early morning tomorrow”
Chloe nodded and got up. “Ok then, let’s go”.
“Where do you want to have dinner little man?” Beca asked.
“Julianna’s” Chloe laughed.
“I have no idea where that is so…Chloe you drive and I follow” Beca said.
“Don’t be silly, you come with us” Jake said smiling.
“You can park your car where Chloe’s is and pick it up later or tomorrow” Chloe’s mom said.
“Oh, thank you Denisse. And thank you for the coffee” Beca hugged her and Chloe looked at the interaction.
“No thank you needed, like my husband said… you’re family now” She winked to her and Chloe couldn’t help but smile.
“Well, see you next time” Jake said rushing to the door. “Love you grandma, love you grandpa but I’m hungry”
They laughed and Beca followed Jake. Chloe said goodbye to her parents and hugged them both. “Thank you mom,”
“No need dear, and just so you know… we are on board with the wedding when you decide to do it” Denisse winked to her daughter who shushed her and left laughing.
Beca sat next to Chloe and Jake in the booth. Jake told her she had to be in the middle. They ordered and waited for their pizza.
“Why did you choose this place?” Beca asked Jake who was happy colouring.
“It’s mommy’s and mine special place” He shrugged. Beca looked at Chloe who gave her a small smile and a shrug. Pizza arrived and Jake forgot about the rest of the world.
“I used to come here with him when Chicago was away” Chloe told Beca. “I guess I’m not the only one willing to share my life with you.” Chloe smiled and winked to Beca.
“Well, I think the wedding bomb made that clear” Beca laughed and Chloe joined her, but Beca could see the little blush creeping into the other woman’s cheeks. “Anyway… I guess you won’t want a wedding after you’ve been married once already”. Beca knew she was diving in new waters but a part of her wanted to know if there was any chance that someday they could…well, get married.
“I could get married again… someday” Chloe said looking at Beca. “With the right person” Beca nodded and smiled shyly. “So…how was Stacie last night?” Chloe asked taking a slice of pizza. “When I spoke to Emily she was devastated.”
“Broken” Beca gave Chloe a sad smile. “I’ve never seen her like that. She really does love Emily”.
“Do you think they’ll work it out?” Beca nodded.
“Emily came today to reject Amy’s offered, but I talked to her out of it” Chloe waited for Beca to keep talking. “A part of me felt like I was betraying Stacie, but Chlo… you’ve seen how talented Emily is…I’ve been working with her for a year now and she is amazing…” Chloe nodded.
“I know… she would’ve regretted it and blame it on Stacie at the end”. Chloe said and cleaned Jake’s face which was a mess.
“Yeah, exactly… Thankfully, she got a sweet deal with Amy as well, at least for now” Beca looked at Jake and saw him looking back at her. “What is it?” She chuckled.
“Can I have dessert?” He pouted and did his best puppy eyes. Beca couldn’t help but laughed.
“Shouldn’t you ask me that?” Chloe said chuckling and Jake shrugged.
“I think that’s you mom’s call little man” Beca smiled and Jake got closer to Beca and whisper loud enough for Chloe to hear.
“But you like dessert as much as I do” Beca laughed and Chloe smiled at her son.
“Fair enough” He smiled and both of them looked at Chloe with puppy eyes.
“My goodness!” She laughed. “Fine, we can have dessert, but we are sharing” Jake pouted.
“But mommy, I want one to myself” Chloe gave him her mom looked and he agreed. “Fine…”
They ordered a piece of Oreo cake and ate it together. Beca paid and they walked back to her car.
“Are you staying tonight?” Chloe asked while Beca buckled Jake up.
“Let me call Stacie and I’ll let you know” Chloe nodded and waited for Beca to sit next to her to start the car.
Beca called Stacie and she answered right away.
“Hello? Beca?” Stacie said.
“Hey, how are you doing?” Beca could hear Emily giggling in the back.
“Fine, I’m fine” Beca could hear the smile on Stacie’s voice. “I think it’s better if you stay with Chloe tonight…” Beca heard more noises coming from Stacie’s side.
“Sure. Please remember we have neighbours Stacie” Beca looked at Chloe who was laughing lightly.
“They know me already” Beca could hear Emily saying things but couldn’t understand. Maybe for the best.
“Dude, they called the police once already” Chloe looked surprised to Beca.
“Sure, sure. Later Becs” Stacie hang up.
“Gross” Beca said and Chloe laughed. Beca looked at the back seat and saw Jake asleep.
“The police?” Chloe said arching her eyebrow.
“They thought Stacie was filming a movie… if you know what I mean” Beca made a disgusted face.
“Oh my god! You’re kidding me.” Chloe whisper shouted.
“I wish. I arrived from work and freaked out” Beca said chuckling. “I thought something bad happened when I saw the police at my door” Chloe parked the car in her spot and looked at Beca. “And there they were, Stacie and a man who was too naked for my liking, talking with the police” Beca rolled her eyes.
“What did you do?” Chloe asked laughing.
“I turned around and went to the park” Beca shrugged. “I didn’t want the police or anyone for that matter, to think I was part of whatever was happening there”
They walked inside the house and Chloe took Jake to his room and put him on his bed.
Beca was waiting for Chloe in her room. She took one of Chloe’s PJs and got changed. She thought about earlier today. How normal it felt to be at Chloe’s parents’ house with Jake in her lap. How not scary sound the wedding talk and mostly, how ok Jake was with it. She knew it was way too soon, but it felt good to know that when the time was right, Jake would be ok. She was so lost in her thoughts that didn’t notice Chloe coming into the bedroom.
“My PJ looks good on you” Chloe said flirtatiously.
“Wait till you see me without it” Beca wiggled her eyebrows and Chloe laughed. She got closer to Beca and kissed her sweetly.
“I really wanted to do that since I saw you this afternoon” Beca smiled and kissed Chloe back. “Thank you for the song I loved it”
“Glad you liked it. It was for you” Beca smiled and felt like a teen in love for the first time.
“I love you Beca” Chloe’s eyes shined saying those words and Beca couldn’t help but kiss her passionately.
“I love you too Chloe” Beca said and kissed her.
They made love that night until they both fall asleep. Little did Beca know that Chloe was thinking the same as her. A wedding didn’t sound so bad.
5 Months went by in a blink of an eye. Beca was in her kitchen making some pancakes for Jake and Brooke. It was a tradition now that once in a month the kids would have a sleepover with Beca. And now that Aubrey was about to pop, it was almost an obligation.
“Beca can we go to the park?”. Jake asked.
“Sure. We could go after school but first we need to ask mommy and Aubrey” Beca smiled to the little boy. She knew she wasn’t her parent but she couldn’t help but feel like that towards him. She watched him go back to the living room with Brooke when her phone rang.
“Hello Stace! How you doing?” Beca said smiling. She missed her friend. Sometime after Emily and Stacie’s fight, they decided to move in together, and Beca kept the place. That made Beca and Chloe to have a talk about living together, but they didn’t want to rush things, even if they sleep together every night. Sometimes at Chloe and sometimes at Beca’s.
“Fine! I miss you tho. How are you? How are the little monkeys?” Beca laughed.
“They’re watching TV and about to eat pancakes” Stacie groaned.
“That’s not fair, you never made pancakes for me” Beca laughed and shook her head.
“That’s because you know how to cook yourself”
“You’re mean. Too mean for how tiny you are”. Stacie laughed and Beca rolled her eyes.
“Whatever, are you guys coming to the party?” Beca put plates for the kids on the table and called for them.
“Of course we are! It’s Jesse’s birthday. We wouldn’t miss it” Beca smiled.
“Good, then I’ll see you both on Saturday” Beca looked at the time. “Oh shit”
“Bad word!” Brooke shouted.
“Gotta go Stace or we’ll be late for school” Stacie laughed.
“Bye mommy Beca” Beca left her phone on the table.
“Guys hurry up or we’ll be late for school” They ate together and Beca helped them to get dress. She dropped Brooke of first and then Jake.
“I’ll pick you up later little man!” She shouted after him.
“Ok, mom” Beca froze. She literally froze. She couldn’t move.
“Beca are you ok?” Beca looked to where the voice was coming from.
“Chicago? What are you doing here?” Chicago smiled at her. “I forgot to give Chloe his bag the other day” Beca smiled and nodded. She started freaking out. What if Chicago heard him?
“I heard your song” Beca relaxed. “It was awesome. Aimee loves it and the baby too”. He grinned. Aimee got pregnant by accident and Chicago was over the moon. “Every single time it comes on the radio she moves a lot”
“I’m glad you guys like it” Beca smiled. “I have to go now but I’ll see you on Saturday” Chicago nodded and smiled.
Beca ran away from there. She was scared he’d say something. Now what? Does she tell Chloe about it? Maybe Jake just got confused. That was it. Or at least that was what Beca wanted to believe, even if hearing Jake calling her mom felt completely right.
Beca preferred to forget about it and went to work. The feeling she got when she walked inside her own office with an amazing mixing table which she could only imagine to have, and her own Nespresso machine…come on… She was sure she was dreaming or in a coma.
She turned on her laptop and put on her headphones, pressed play and heard herself in her own mix.
Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-roo-doo-doo, doo-roo-doo-roo
Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-roo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
In a whole other life, there was this boy that I knew
He made me feel like a woman, we were young and silly fools
Anyway, he was in a band, wrote love songs about me
I wasn't crazy 'bout the words, but the melodies were sweet
Went something like
Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-roo-doo-doo, doo-roo-doo-roo
Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-roo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
She was lost in her music when her phone went off.
From Chloe: How were the kids today MOM? ;)
“Fuck” Beca said and stopped everything she was doing.
To Chloe: I don’t know what to say Chlo…sorry.
Beca wanted to slap herself, of course she should have tell her earlier.
From Chloe: You’re an idiot Beca Mitchell. He is being calling you that for a long time now.
To Chloe: WHAT?!
Chloe’s face lighted up Beca’s phone and she took the call.
“How bad are you freaking out right now?” Chloe said but Beca could hear her trying to cover her laughter.
“Dude! You cannot say that like it’s nothing” Beca sighed. “Chicago told you?”
“Yeah, pretty much after, I quote, ‘ran away like zombies were after her’” This time Chloe did laugh. “I wanted to text you earlier but I left my phone in my locker”.
“Chicago can be an ass when he wants to be” Beca scoffed. “And here I was worried he’d took it badly”
“Aw Becs, you’re too cute” Beca rolled her eyes. “Babe it’s ok. Jake’s been calling mom Aimee too. I guess everything started after she got pregnant and we talked to him about all kind of families”
“I guess that sounds ok…” Chloe laughed again. “Stop laughing Chlo…I was scared for real”
“Babe…you don’t have to be scared. It was meant to happen at some point. I mean, he wants us to get married”
Beca smiled and yeah, maybe Chloe was right, maybe she should’ve seen it coming.
“You’re right” Beca chuckled. “I swear Chloe that kid makes me more nervous than you”.
“Well, I guess as you’re talking about my son…I can forgive you” Chloe giggled. “Gotta go Becs, see you later at yours”
“Sure, love you” Beca smiled.
“Love you too” Chloe hang up and Beca sighed. What a family.
Chloe knocked and waited for Beca to open the door. She felt giddy. The door opened and to Chloe’s surprise, it was Emily who opened the door.
“Chloe!” Chloe smiled at the euphoric girl and hugged her tightly. “I missed you”
“I missed you too Em” They walked inside. “You really don’t live so far away, but our timetables are awful” Emily nodded and walked with Chloe to the living room where Stacie and Beca were kneeling on the floor with the kids playing with Lego.
“Mommy” Jake said and ran to his mother. “Look, Beca and I made the batmovil” Chloe smiled and kissed his head.
“Wow, that’s amazing” He ran back to Beca who was now looking at her with a shy smile.
“Red, how can you keep dating her? She’s been nothing but grumpy since I arrived” Stacie said.
“Don’t call mommy grumpy! She is the bestest” Stacie looked surprised to both of them and Emily grinned.
“She is not your mommy” Brooke said without looking up.
“She is” Jake said a little higher than usual.
“Chloe is Jake’s mommy yes, but if he wants, he can call me that too Brooke” Beca said before things got carried away.
“Why?” Beca opened her mouth to answer but Chloe jumped on.
“Because your aunty and I love each other very much and one day we’ll be married” Stacie and Emily shared a look and smiled to each other.
“See? She is my mommy too and I love her” Jake put his arms around Beca and hugged her tightly while Brooke rolled her eyes Posen style.
Beca knew Brooke was jealous. Not only because of Jake, but also because of the arrival of her new little brother. At first she was ok with it, but after a while she started changing. Aubrey and Jesse are doing their best, but she is Aubrey’s daughter after all.
“I love you too little man” She hugged him back and he went back to playing so Beca launched herself to Brooke and kissed her all over her face. “And I love you too my mini Bree” Brooke tried to control herself but didn’t last long, she was soon laughing hard like everyone else.
“See Stacie? Not grumpy” Jake said as a matter of fact.
“I talked to you this morning and you didn’t tell me you were coming” Beca said standing up.
“It was a surprise duh” Stacie rolled her eyes. “Whatever, we have news”
“Chloe…Beca…” Emily started but was interrupted by Beca’s phone.
“Sorry, let me…oh it’s Jesse, wait a second” She lift her finger up. “Jess” Beca opened her eyes in shock. “We’re on our way”
“What is it?” Chloe asked and Beca told her to wait.
“Hey Brooke!” Beca called her over and the little blonde walked to her aunt. Beca kneeled and took Brooke’s hands. “Honey, your baby brother is here” Everyone grinned and Brooke’s eyes filled with tears.
“I want mommy” Beca hugged her.
“Sweetie, mommy is ok. I promise” Brooke nodded and Beca cleaned her tears. “Wanna go meet Lucas?” She gave her a little nod. “Come on, now you can boss him around like I do with daddy” Beca winked and got a little laugh from the girl. “Ok, let’s go”
“We’ll meet you guys there” Beca said taking the kids coats and leaving with Chloe.
“Well, I guess we can wait a little bit to tell them our news” Stacie took Emily’s hand and play with the little ring in her finger.
“Yeah, I guess we can” Emily kissed her.
“Of course Bree would get into labour when I’m gonna tell them we’re getting married” Stacie laughed.
“It is what it is. Now come on, let’s go meet my nephew” Emily said winking.