The start of another day, with a familiar throbbing head pain and the sound of a loud alarm, forcing one eye to crack open hoping that she had shut the blinds the night before, finding all is quite dark with streams of sunlight peaking through into the room. Grunting as she musters the energy to lift and move her arm to the obscenely loud alarm projecting from the phone, raising the object above her, to stop intrusion of her sleep, the phone begins to ring. Shocking her at first, the phone slips from her hands hitting her square in the face.
"Ugh are you kidding me right now?!", composing herself as she grabs the phone, sliding the screen once again.
"Hello, this is Beca speaking", trying to keep a state of professionalism due to the field of her work having not checked the screen for who is calling it could really be anyone, however still sounding dreary & less then impressed a voice almost screams back.
"You're kidding right? You've only just woken up?!"
Immediately recognizing the voice and dropping the professionalism
"Jesse it's..." stopping mid-sentence, realizing she had absolutely no clue as to what time of the day it is.
Receiving a deadpanned response "It's 2 in the afternoon Beca Mitchell and you are late for the meeting we had scheduled today with some very important clients"
Cursing to herself & sitting upright, much to the displeasure of her head which started to immediately feel the after effects of last night, now hitting at full force.
"Shit Jesse I'm sorry, suppose I went just a little bit past my limit last night."
"That's putting it lightly Beca" Jesse stated.
"Well what can I say, after my set I felt the high, the crowd was roaring the booze was flowing and got a little carried away. But in my defense I had fun & haven't been able to have a gig out here in Cancun in a long time!"
Silence ensued on the other side of the line, clearly taking in Beca's remarks.
"You have been working hard these past few months, we both have, and last night was pretty exciting and fun. However, you are a crazy party animal at times that needs to have an alcohol limit! Moreover the clients today were of importance. Lucky for you I was able to handle the last details and other information for tonight".
It was now Beca's line that was now silent.
"Aaand you forgot about tonight didn't you?" Jesse once again stated.
Searching her mind for any sort of information, Beca was again at a loss, but chose sarcasm to try and bullshit her way.
"Nonsense Jesse, of course I remember, I have another gig tonight right? I was trying to remember the club is all."
With a snort of laughter Jesse replied "Nice try but it indeed seems you have forgotten...".
Not finishing his sentence, Beca waited, her reply being a knocking sound coming from the door down the hallway. Getting up from the bed and trudging down the hallway Beca replied deadpanned.
"And you're here aren't you?"
Opening the door to an annoyed expression on Jesse's face, looking her up and down his expression changed to a dumb smirk, which spread across his face.
Letting out a deep sigh Beca walked away from the door into the kitchen area of the hotel suite, grabbing a bottle of water out of the fridge and some aspirin, sitting herself down on a stool at the island bench.
Following Beca and closing the door behind him he waited as she eagerly took the aspirin for her hangover, sculling most of the water bottle, speaking as he began walking towards the drawn curtains.
"Well we are definitely in Cancun and you are wasting this beautiful sun away".
"Jesse don't you fucking da..."
Not being able to finish her sentence as Jesse swiftly drew the curtains to the side, the sun pouring into the suite. Retreating she wrapped her arms around her head, in an attempts to shield her eyes.
"Wow this suite is beautiful, perfect view of the beach parties down stairs, look at that piercing blue ocean". Sliding the screen door Jesse stepped out onto the balcony.
Beca immediately felt the rush of sea breeze, inhaling a deep breath, admitting that it was most refreshing. Picking herself up off the stool and grabbing her ray bans on the way out to the balcony she dropped herself down on the chair outside.
"This balcony is fucking huge! You could have a party out here and there is a bonfire pit?! Of course there is a jacuzzi, huh forget my room I'm moving in".
"You have the same room," Beca drawled.
"Yes but the view is...most pleasant on this side of the hotel"
Beca knew he was gawking at the beach festivities that were occurring; probably the daily wet t-shirt contest was starting, smirking inwardly to herself recalling how she had watched the event yesterday.
"Mmhm, well Jesse what's the plan for tonight?"
Peeling himself away from the side of the railing he turned to address Beca.
"It's the Bacardi bash event, kind of a kick off for the summer, hence there will be press for the event, of course there will be others attending the event, celebrities and such, you will not be the only DJ playing a set whilst at the party, you will be doing an hour and a half set, a few hours after we get on the boat of course. Which is leaving the dock in about an hour..."
"Wait! slow your role there motor mouth, this is a boat party? And I have an hour before this event?! What the hell am I meant to wear?"
Beca pushed herself off the seat quickly moving inside towards the bedroom. Jesse right behind, following her as he continued.
"Yes this is a boat party one of the most renown in Cancun, hence why I was so baffled when you couldn't remember, and relax you have plenty of time, something simple, casual and you will be comfortable in for the night, this boat doesn't come back till the wee early hours of tomorrow morning".
Packing her djing gear into the bag for the event first, making sure everything was working and ready. Beca then stood in front of her suitcase, pondering what the hell she was going to wear.
"Fantastic stuck on a boat with probably whole bunch people who are up themselves" Beca mumbled to herself. Calling out to Jesse "Could you make yourself useful and please get me a coffee, anything will do I just need some coffee before this event".
Jesse laughed, walking towards the door "Sure I'll be back soon, and when I get back I expect you to be ready, we are being picked up and taken to the dock in 40 minutes". Closing the door behind him.
"Uh Huh!" Beca yelled as she tore off her clothes, jumping into the shower. Immediately feeling the cool water, rinsing & relieving her, getting washed off quickly. Snatching the towel and wrapping it around herself, walking swiftly into the bedroom "Now what will I wear..." over to where she had placed the suitcase open on the bed. Eyeing her navy blue bikini top and slipping that on along with the black jean leggings with the white cross patterns, turning to look in the wardrobe mirror.
"Yeah that'll do.. now for a top..". Scrounging through the rest of her luggage, coming across the discovery of a long graffiti design tank top, throwing that over her arms onto her body, putting on her red high top chucks.
"Okay.." cut off mid-thought by her text tone. Checking her phone.
Jesse; Open the door.
Pacing to down the hallway to the door and immediately opening it, sighting the coffee like a hawk, she quickly reached out and took the beverage taking a good mouthful. Jesse taken back a little by her quickness, smirked walking past her.
"Nice outfit, good timing'' checking his watch "okay we should head to the foyer, I'll grab your equipment".
"Yeah okay, the equipment is all packed up on the bed" Beca walked into the bathroom, brushing out her hair and applying eyeliner.
"Is Ellie still performing?"
"Now how is it you remember that piece of information?" Jesse smirked.
"Yeah I checked my phone calendar & had it noted"
"Well go you" Jesse laughed, slinging the equipment over his shoulder "Yes she will be, I spoke with her PA this morning they will meet us on the boat".
Walking out of the bathroom, picking up her phone & hotel keycard placing them both in her pocket, taking note of the time and having one last big mouthful of coffee.
"Thanks for this coffee by the way, it's amazing, I think I'm ready to go". Walking over to the open sliding door connecting to the balcony sliding and locking it. Pacing back towards Jesse holding the door open to the hotel hallway.
"Awesome let's go already!" Jesse announced ushering her quickly past him and letting the door close behind him as they walked to the elevator, pressing the button both waiting for it to reach the 50th floor. Beca turned to look at Jesse, "What happened to Cynthia & Amy last night?" Pulling out her phone from her pocket sliding it open checking her messages. "I haven't heard or seen them since last night.. or was it early this morning..".
"Well you were all still there when I had left last night, Amy told me that you would all be heading back to the hotel together later on after she had and I quote, got her crunk on & dropped it like it was hot due to all of the insanely hot men of which she would like to climb like a tree. I was well and truly done after that statement and headed back".
"I remember you leaving, then walking to the bar afterwards to get some more shots with the girls and... ugh how long would this goddamn elevator like to take?!"
Jesse stifled a laugh. "Is that all?"
The elevator finally producing itself on the floor opening, both Jesse and Beca walking in, pressing G for the ground floor, the doors closing and begun its decent. Beca suddenly reaching over and pressing for level 46.
Annoyingly enough the booking for the trip was left till quite late and all had pushed for the notion of separate rooms for their possible or in Amy's words 'most definite' extra curricular activities. Much like Jesse with that statement Beca gave in to the notion and just booked for the separate rooms, due to the popular season most of the rooms were booked out & weren't all able to be on the same floor. Pacing out of the elevator and to the door of Cynthia's room, knocking quickly on the door.
"C'mon Cynthia..." continuously knocking, Beca decided to try calling the girl. "She's not answering her phone.."
Beca whipped around, showing confusion to the door to suddenly opening with a younger man smiling as he stood in the doorway "Oh..hi there, hey you're the DJ that played last night, holy shit Beca right? Yeah awesome set! You and your friends party hard, especially.. uhmm the blonde?
With hesitation Beca replied "Uh thanks, and you mean Amy?"
"Oh yeah that's the one, incredible woman how she pulled those positions last night and has that stamina I'll never know".
"Gross" Beca mumbled.
"S'cuse me, I'll just get around you here, oh and you're friend left a note, she left before I woke up, went to get a 'mad feed' is what she had written, funny girl, when you see her could you tell her thanks for the mind-blowing…"
Beca immediately cutting in, not wanting to hear the rest "Yeah mmhm, I will do that but before you go was there another girl here? Cynthia is her name."
"Now that you mentioned it, she helped us into the hotel last night, I think Amy forgot her keycard or lost it she was going door to door at one point using her credit card trying to swipe into rooms so your friend let us have her room, not quite sure where she went though. Nice meeting you!"
"Okay thanks, and you to…" and I don't even know this guys name Beca thought to herself as she turned back around to see Jesse coming out of the room.
"Was checking to see if anyone or anything else was in there, only found Amy's phone, let's head downstairs, she might be in the restaurant".
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Making their way across the ground foyer to the restaurant they immediately spot Cynthia and Amy sitting at a table, Cynthia appeared to have her laptop out and headphones on, whilst Amy was still eating her meal.
Seeing Beca and Jesse approaching, Cynthia had removed her headphones.
"Hey there, thought you would never wake up! I came back to check on you but had forgotten to take the spare keycard so I couldn't get back in.. aaand calling you would have been useless".
"You bought me back to my room? Thanks, suppose last night was fun… okay we don't really have time right now because the Bacardi boat event is starting and I have been booked to attend and perform so I hope you ladies are comfortable in what you are wearing we gotta move!"
Cynthia started packing up her laptop and placing it in her bag. "Okay I'm ready, oh just noticed you called, sorry once Amy started talking about her sexual escapades I decided to check out, put my headphones on and wrote some new material in the meantime".
"Hey I'm just sharing my profound masterful knowledge with you, my friends, so as that you may one day have many boyfriends like me, because what I have brings all the boys to my yard!"
"Yeahh speaking of those boys, Jesse and I met your… friend from last night just before coming out of Cynthia's room, he shared a little too much for my liking, overall you got a great review".
"See what I mean, it's the letting them down easy part that's hard, you know it's like you had all of dis be grateful, only a select few get this experience, I have praised you, given you a taste of amazingness, it's time to move on now".
"Pssh Amy where do you come up with this, you heard Beca now get a move on we got us a boat party to have some fun at!" Cynthia responded.
Jesse had been at the reception desk checking for when the car would arrive, it was already here and waiting for them out the front. Waving over to the girls they all made their way into the limo and headed off to the dock.
"Okay ladies, now when we get to the docks we will be let out at the set up press and photo area, you know the drill, you can if you wish take some interviews I will leave that decision to you, however I will advise that you make it short & sweet, as we are running a little behind. Most importantly you will be ushered to take some photos some with others attending the event then led down to the ramp & onto the boat. Cynthia I can take your equipment and keep it safe, I will be doing the same for Beca".
Thanking him Cynthia handed over her laptop bag.
Jesse took on the role manager for the girls but he is a part of the team in the studio as well, helping with the sound production bringing in ideas of new talent that would excel and push the music forward, more importantly he banded the team together with Beca. Having been dominant in the music industry the team has been continuously topping the charts both together and separately with there owns songs, mixes & styles. Beca & Jesse had worked with Cynthia first, loving her attitude, style & flow she bought a punch of talent that Beca loved, especially with her skills in lyrical writings. It was then that Beca decided to create a team and sign her immediately.
Creating a few hits together & collaborating on some of her albums her popularity soared; Jesse & Beca agreed that it was the perfect time to send Cynthia for a world tour with a few special guest appearances herself. Along the way they had met Amy. Setting up for a show in Vancouver Jesse had spotted the girl testing the mics with some incredible range and displayed some vast knowledge in the mixing boards, not to mention her brash and hilarious personality, as she overheard a couple of the dancers acting like stuck up divas towards a stage hand. Amy had seen and approached the girls, advising that they should keep an eye out for a jumping tarantula about the size of her hand, which had been spotted to be around on the stage. He'll never forget the performance that night as he watched the dancers continuously looking on the ground, noticeably freaking themselves out so much that at times they would jump and look horrified during the dance routine, thinking they had spot the creature only to try and compose themselves. He laughed constantly wondering if others from the crowd were sighting the dancers, probably coming to the conclusion they may have been high or just plain crazy.
Telling Beca of what he had seen and heard, she was more than intrigued, bringing her in for a studio session with Cynthia, immediately impressed and blown away as to how easy she seemed to have eased into picking up on small flaws, insightful change of lyrics to suit the bridge of a high end note and more importantly got along with the group. Beca had seen enough & offered her a temporary place in the team. With a very happy Amy joining them instantly for the rest of the tour, she thrived further alongside the group, after the tour came to an end, Beca asked to join the team permanently & signed her afterwards. 5 years had now past and they were stronger together as ever, collecting numerous Grammy's and other award nominations & wins under their belts.
Artists and upcoming artists are continuously clawing for their attention and collaborations for albums & singles, anything that the team has had a hand in helping to create has gone on to be at the top of the charts for weeks/months and plant the artist in the eye of the music industry, going on to collecting their own awards.
Cynthia and Amy had just gotten back from a tour, whilst Beca had been working on some of her own music and at the same time with Jesse had just finished an album with Justin Timberlake. They all decided to band back together for the gig in Cancun a nice break for them all even if it was only a short one.
The car pulled to a stop, looking out the window Beca saw the many photographers lined some already taking pictures of the guest who have already arrived, readying herself as Cynthia, Amy and Jesse got out first. Jesse offered his hand and she took it as he helped her out, planting a smile on her face immediately. Jesse followed closely behind the girls as they were ushered to the side of where the photos were being taken, with a set up of a small tiki bar, which they were asked to pick up a bottle of different flavored Bacardi. Selecting a bottle each they walked back in front of the 'Bacardi Boat Bash 2013' event backdrops for the photos.
Hearing her name being shouted from every direction Beca posed normally with her friends, taking solo pictures and a few with Jesse before he turned and told her "I'll meet you all on the boat, I'm going to get this equipment to the sound area so it can be set up when it's time".
With a curt nod and an okay Beca continued for a couple more photos before spotting none other than her friend Ellie Goulding further on down the line, making her way over.
"Hey you! Fancy meeting you here, you look gorgeous" going in for a quick hug.
Ellie returning the favor with bright smile, the cameras flashing as they spun around to pose for the pictures, with her friends and boyfriend joining in. As they moved on, Beca talking to Ellie.
"It'll probably be up to us to turn the volume up for this boat party, these events can hold some major party poopers".
Taking a swig of her drink and laughing at Beca's comment "I think it's going to be fun, there are some great partiers on here and even still we will most definitely get them up and dancing!"
Turning to see that both Amy and Cynthia were being interviewed, Ellie nudged her, that they were themselves being called by one of the interviewers, asking for them both. Beca nodded and walked over with Ellie as they were handed microphones.
The young reporter thanking them. "Ladies how are we this evening? Ready to get wild on the Bacardi Boat Bash for 2013?!"
Beca smiled as Ellie answered first "Oh most definitely! This will be my second time attending the bash and I had such a great time on last one so I'm sure this will live up to, if not exceed that one, especially with this DJ in attendance" nudging Beca again.
"Yeah well this is the first chance I've been able to attend, Bacardi has invited me a few times now, but have unfortunately been busy in the past. It was just the right timing this year having my team return from their own tour as well as finishing some of my own songs & others with artists".
The reporter nodding "It's always great to get a break, you have had a busy past couple of years the both of you, especially Beca, constantly topping the charts, bursting on to the music scene and making your presence well known to the industry and since have caught the attention of millions of fans all over the world, with a whopping 1.3 billion views and counting on your songs on YouTube, does it ever sink in how fast it occurred?"
"You know at most times I do find it incredibly surreal, especially with moments like the Grammy's, it's... it's an astounding accomplishment for myself that the pursuit of my dream was reached and along the way have met some truly talented musicians, friends & acquired a team that combines all of those. I'm truly blessed with the awesome fans I have."
"Most definitely, now you have both worked together in the past with Ellie featuring on your songs, as well as collaborating on her albums. Will we be hearing more from the two of you?"
"I'm definitely sure that you will... Ellie has such an astounding reach of vocal range there is so much that can be done and has yet to be done, working with her has been great and together we work really well in the studio creating the songs".
"I completely agree, Beca's mindset when creating the music is nothing short of brilliant, working with her, as we both met early on in our careers, we really pushed each other in the creating process. I'm extremely grateful for her guidance and determination. There were times I thought we were never going to leave the studio but she helped me really push and discover more to my vocals and the feedback we receive is extremely encouraging".
"I'm sure many agree and are more than eager to hear some new tracks from the both of you ladies. Just a couple more questions for Beca; there have been rumors, now that Justin Timberlake has announced coming back into the music industry, for his new album has been working with you, anything you could comment on?"
"I've met J.T a few times now and we have spoken about the music industry, he's an extremely talented performer, with his track history of albums he has always kept me interested. I can say that we have gotten together and have created something very special which will be uncovered in the near future".
"Thank you both greatly for your time, it's been great talking to you. I'm sure you will rock the boat bash with your performances later on tonight and have fun partying with the other guests".
Both nodding to the reporter and thanking him also, handing back the mics as they were ushered to the ramp leading down to the boat. Ellie meeting up with her friends and boyfriend, "We'll meet you on the boat I'm sure you want to wait for your friends"
"Yeah I think they are finishing up with an interview of their own, I'll catch up with you later on" Beca smiled as Ellie headed off. Realizing the size of the boat as she did, Beca's jaw almost dropped, this wasn't a boat it was a yacht x3. Wow being the only word she could register in response, wanting to get on the 'boat' already and explore. Turning to see both Cynthia and Amy now standing for more photos her eyes were drawn to another group posing to the side of them. Captivated by the sight of bright red hair, but not being able to see the owner's face with a blonde instead posing in front. For some reason she could not fathom she was most intrigued as to who the woman could be, the paparazzi clearly going insane for the group. Starting to walk forward back onto the photo line, she was snapped out of her thoughts as Amy and Cynthia walked over to her.
"Sorry B, tried the short and sweet approach but it's difficult when this one here was chatting up the guy interviewing us". Cynthia looked to Amy.
Beca was listening but was continuously glancing over their shoulders to see if red was still there, dubbing her red for the meantime the woman had disappeared from the photo line. Brought back to attention as Amy grabbed her arm leading them down the ramp.
"Well c'mon mumma needs a drink, seeing as, for the sake of the photo's of course, I drank most the bottle they gave us before I misplaced it"
"Amy what do you mean you misplaced it?" Beca wondered.
Cynthia interjected "She means that a manager from the event took the bottle back from her, advising that she take it a bit slower".
Beca laughed "Right..."
Stepping onto the boat the girls were amazed, from the huge space to the themed decorations for summer placed along the walls with beach balls the Bacardi label printed on them, along with other blow up pool toys. Waiters, the men dressed as sailors, whereas the women were just wearing swimwear are carrying trays of alcohol and foods walking around the floor. It was crowded but not to an extreme extent to where they couldn't move, making their way over to the bar getting a round of drinks, Beca ordered a water for the meantime at least until after she performs her set. Other artists and actors were talking amongst themselves taking some more photos from what appeared to be a hired photographer to be on the boat for the event, suddenly an announcement came over the speakers.