New story! I'm not gonna update this too soon, I'm gonna update my other stories first. Obviously, this is a Bechloe story :)
Yesterday was my birthday, I'm officially 20!
Chloe entered her house, closing the door and locking it behind her, happy to finally be home after a long day at the studio. She recorded two songs for her new album and it had been a little stressful. Later that week she had a photoshoot for said album. Needless to say, Chloe Beale's life was busy.
She was drawing herself a bath and was about to start stripping to get into the tub when her phone started ringing. She groaned and hoped it wasn't her manager.
She picked it up and saw it was Aubrey, her best friend and lawyer. She smiled and slid her thumb across the screen to answer it and pressed it to her ear.
"Hey Bree!" Chloe said.
"Hey, how are you?" Aubrey asked.
"I'm good, about to get into the tub." Chloe said.
"Good." Aubrey said. "Listen I wanted to invite you to lunch tomorrow, I got you the day off." Aubrey asked.
"Sure, just me and you?" Chloe asked hopefully.
"Well, I invited Peter." Aubrey said.
"Oh cool! Okay, I'll see you tomorrow Bree." Chloe said.
"Yeah, see you. Bye Chloe!" Aubrey said and Chloe hung up.
Chloe hated Aubrey's boyfriend, Peter. He was self-centered, spoiled and he treated Aubrey like she was his maid. He never did anything for her, not even flowers in Valentine's day. Presents only in her birthday.
But Chloe never told Aubrey she hated Peter, though. She was.. happy with the guy, she didn't want to ruin it.
Chloe took her clothes off, got into the tub and let out a very content sigh. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the hot water and relaxation. She only got out when she felt the water become a little cold for her liking, so she got dressed and emptied the tub. She got something to eat before going to the living room and turning the TV on. She took a sip of her water and chewed on her grapes as she flipped through the channels and decided on a news channel.
"…Oliver was walking by last night when he spotted the body. Later, the police found out Marnie had been poisoned." the reported said. "People donated money for the homeless woman's burial, which will be as soon as the police identify what poison killed her."
"Oh my God." Chloe said, quickly changing the channel.
Chloe had received a text from Aubrey explaining where to meet her and it didn't surprise her when she got in the restaurant and the blonde was already there with her boyfriend.
"Chloe!" Aubrey said, standing up to hug her. "How are you?"
"Oh I'm good." Chloe smiled. "When I get to spend time with my best friend, I'm always good."
Aubrey smiled before they both sat down.
"So Chloe, I have news for you." Aubrey said.
"Yeah?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah. I've done some research and I found this shelter for orphan kids and I thought it'd be very cool if we went there, you could sing for the kids, take pictures and even give them toys!" Aubrey said excitedly.
"Charity?" Chloe asked.
"Well, yeah." Aubrey said.
"Aubrey you know I don't like going to these events." Chloe said. "I donate to children with cancer, I support the cause, I donate toys to kids who need but I don't do it personally, you know that."
"I do, but I thought it was about time, Chloe, this will be good for you and for your career." Aubrey said.
"Aubrey I just don't.. I don't do it." Chloe said.
Aubrey sighed. Her friend had been like this for years, she didn't like personally dealing with charity related things, she didn't give money to homeless people or even food and Aubrey never knew why, it was something Chloe didn't like since they were kids.
"This would've been very good for you." Aubrey said.
"Well." Chloe said as she ate her food.
Aubrey sighed again and went back to eating her food.
After lunch the three went outside to say their goodbyes, Chloe completely erased their talk.
"Bye Bree, text me." Chloe said.
"I will." Aubrey smiled.
Chloe turned to Peter with a fake smile.
"Bye Peter." she said.
Peter just waved, not even smiling at the redhead before turning to Aubrey.
"Let's go home, I'm tired." Peter said before turning and walking towards their car.
"We're gonna have a meeting on Friday, just so you know." Aubrey said.
"I know, Leon told me." Chloe said.
"Aubrey, I'm not gonna wait forever." Peter said.
Aubrey groaned and hugged her best friend before rushing towards her car.
Chloe felt just utterly frustrated with the situation. Peter was a complete jerk, but Aubrey seemed to be too blind to see it.
Chloe just sighed and started walking towards her car, which she had parked a little far from the restaurant. She completely regretted it when the paparazzi started taking pictures nonstop and asking her questions. She just ignored them, she never lost her patience. She didn't want to be known as one of those stars who hated paparazzi.
She stopped though when she spotted a tiny brunette with a guitar in her hands and she was singing softly. She had a very nice voice, soft and beautiful. In front of her there was a cup which only had a few coins in it. Chloe turned her head to the front and started walking faster to her car.
Chloe put her hand on her head and rested her elbow on the table. She was completely bored and Aubrey was walking back and forth in front of her, trying to explain to her why going to this event was important.
"Aubrey, I already said no." Chloe said.
"You know Chloe, I've been your lawyer for three years and your best friend for 18 years, I want what's best for you." Aubrey said.
"But I already said I don't wanna go. I'll sign a few pictures so you can give them to the kids though." Chloe said.
"Usually, I'd let stuff like this slide but not today. I'm not going to let you get away from this, you and I are going to this event whether you like it or not." Aubrey said.
"I am not going." Chloe said.
"You are going. You're just being a spoiled little rockstar, you have everything: money, fame, a very nice house, people who love you, food on your fridge; you can't even give chance to kids who are asking for money. Not even food, half a sandwich, nothing! Chloe, these people have nothing!" Aubrey said. "We never see it on the news but millions of homeless people die every year of hunger, not only here but in other countries too. And why is that? Because spoiled, snob people like you don't wanna help because they're too busy minding their own business."
Chloe crossed her arms and stared at her friend.
"I am not spoiled and snob." Chloe said.
"Really? Doesn't seem like that to me." Aubrey said. "Why else would you not wanna go spend 2 hours tops with orphan kids."
Chloe just glared at Aubrey, not responding.
"It could be you, Chloe. It could be you out there, no parents, in a shelter, having to wait for someone to care." Aubrey said.
Chloe sighed and relaxed. She never thought like this before. She never actually thanked God for the life she had and for being healthy.
"You're right." Chloe said, looking down in shame.
"Yes. I'm right." Aubrey said and took a seat in front of Chloe. "Chloe, you know you're my best friend and I want you to be happy. But sometimes along the way we have to thank God for our lives. There are so many people out there with cancer, chronic pains, depression, people in war who'll never get to see their loved ones again, people who lost their parents but we don't have this, Chloe. We must help those who do because they sometimes have no one else to talk to."
Chloe looked up at Aubrey and nodded.
"You're right. I'm gonna be a better person, I'm gonna do more charity work, more volunteer work, I promise." Chloe said.
"Good."Aubrey said and smiled. "You'll feel good, Chlo, I promise."
"Yeah." Chloe said with a sigh. "I am."