I Will Never Stop Loving You
Chapter 3
Beca and Chloe arrived in New York in the late afternoon, about 5 'o' clock, so they went straight to their hotel for a nap.
"Wow, I guess they really want you to work for them, Becs"
They had just walked into what seemed like another world, their hotel room was huge, it was bigger than their own apartment, there was a queen sized bed with a flat screen TV mounted opposite, there was a fancy bathroom attached with pretty much a Jacuzzi for a bath. They had a whole kitchen to themselves and a dining room with a table that could comfortably sit eight people.
"Yeah, looks that way doesn't it"
Chloe immediately dropped her suitcase, and flopped on the bed, arms wide open
"Snuggle with me, babe"
Beca couldn't refuse a sight like that and quickly joined her girlfriend.
Chloe woke up about 2 hours later with Beca using her shoulder as a pillow, like she usually does, and smiled. She slipped out from underneath Beca to leave her to sleep a bit longer and checked her phone, loads of emails and texts came through, a fair few were from Aubrey because she forgot to text her when they landed. Chloe sorted through them when one in particular caught her eye. She had set up alerts for auditions near her location, and one just popped up for 2 days time in New York City, it was perfect, could be her big break, it fit in perfectly as they were staying in New York for 3 days, she signed up and downloaded the list of preparations. She checked the time, 7:22, better get ready for dinner she thought and creeped over to the bed to wake her girlfriend up.
Chloe crawled on to the bed and started to kiss down Beca's jawline, whispering in between kisses
Becs kiss Babe kiss Time to wake up kiss we've got to get some food
Chloe knew that the mention of food will wake her up
"Did someone say food?" Beca said sleepily, Chloe chuckled
"Yeah, come on, we're going out for dinner"
Chloe got changed into a dress, no heels because it made Beca feel "Shorter than the oompa loompa I already am" and Chloe couldn't argue with that.
Beca wore black skinny jeans, boots and her leather jacket. As Chloe was walking out the door, Beca gripped her hand and pulled her back, she turned around so they were face to face
Beca looked in to Chloe's eyes and seriously stated "I just wanted to say, that you look extremely sexy in that outfit"
"Aww, thanks babe, you look…" Chloe looked at down Beca's body, then back up to meet her eyes "… fucking hot"
"I love you" Chloe continued
"I love you too" Beca replied, kissing the redhead sweetly
"Let's get going" Beca said as her stomach rumbled, holding out her hand, which Chloe happily took.
As they walked down the corridor Beca asked "Have you made a reservation?"
"Oh… No… I didn't think about that… I'm sure we'll find somewhere, after all we're in NEW YORK CITY!" Chloe yelled with her arms in the air, spinning on the spot
Beca giggled, "We better ask the receptionist just in case"
When they got to the lobby, they went up to the reception desk and rang the bell as no one was there.
"What kind of food are you thinking, babe" Beca asked Chloe who was admiring the artwork on the wall.
"Don't mind, you choose" Beca smiled, Chloe never minded, she was happy with anything. A receptionist arrived, a very smart looking guy with a $200 hair cut.
"Good evening madam, how may I help you?" he said in an ostentatious voice
"Well, my good man…" Beca started putting on the poshest voice she could muster, to match that of the receptionists, "I wanted to inquire about any frightfully mediocrely priced restaurants nearby, that I could take my beautiful girlfriend on a romantic date to"
Chloe chuckled at Beca, "A date, wow, I am in for a treat then aren't I"
"You, my dear, get first-rate dates at second-rate prices"
Beca turned back to the receptionist who was a little taken back by Beca's behaviour but continued in a professional fashion
"There is a lovely Italian just down the road called Luigi's, but you'll have to be fast or there'll be no tables left" he said motioning out the door and to the left.
"Thank you fine sir, that sounds perfect, have a splendid evening" Beca spun on her heel and took Chloe's hand walking out on to the streets of New York.
"I was surprised at how long you managed to keep that up" Chloe said
"I have no idea what you mean Miss Beale, for I am one who not only…"
Chloe stopped her with a kiss, pushing her against a wall of a bakery, when they broke apart when both laughed and continued to walk down the road, hand in hand.
They had just sat down, getting one of the last tables
"So, anything you want to do particularly, while we're here?" Beca questioned
"Honestly, I just want to spend time with you… and take selfies at sunset in Central Park"
Beca laughed "I think we can arrange those things"
They ate their meal not really talking about anything, just enjoying each others company. They didn't fancy dessert, so Beca paid for their meal and they walked out onto the street, instantly Beca reached out for Chloe's hand. They had had a couple of glasses of wine, so Beca, being a light weight, was a little tipsy and unsteady on her feet, since it was still relatively early Beca and Chloe walked though Central Park and sat on a bench and watched the world go by, Beca rested her head on Chloe's shoulder. Before long Beca started kissing up Chloe's neck, the brunette was usually against PDA, but the alcohol was inhibiting her senses a little, and the smell of Chloe's perfume was just too enticing to ignore. They were full on making out in no time, two guys walked past and wolf-whistled, but the girls didn't notice, they felt like they were the only ones in the world.
The next day Beca was extremely nervous. She woke up at 6 am, that was before even Chloe. When she woke up, Chloe had her arms wrapped around Beca's waist and her head tucked in to the crook of Beca's neck, she looked so peaceful so Beca didn't want to wake her up, instead she lay awake, lazily stroking Chloe's hair thinking about the meeting
What should I wear?
What if they don't like me?
Should I wear a skirt?
What if I choke?
What if I do an Aubrey and throw up everywhere!?
Sometimes she thinks that Chloe is telepathic because before long she heard the redhead mumble
"I can hear you thinking… What's up?"
"Just a bit nervous…"
"You'll be great… they obviously see your talent and want to employ you"
"but what if they take one look at me and don't like me? Like Aubrey did at the Activity Fair..."
"Thats not going to happen, they care about your music, not the way you look."
"Image is everything Chlo…"
Chloe sat up and turned so she was face to face with Beca, she could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes, she was on the verge of tears
"… this is my last chance, I don't know if I can take being rejected again" Her voice was so quiet and shaky. It broke Chloe's heart.
"Babe, they wouldn't spend all this money to get you up here, just to say no, you've sent them you're work so they know what you're capable of, all these meetings are for are to sign the forms"
Beca looked into Chloe's strong, calm eyes took a couple of deep breaths, and relaxed a little.
"Well, since we're up lets go get some breakfast" Beca gripped Chloe's hand, stroking the top with her thumb.
"Or… yunno… we could do something else…" Beca said raising her eyebrows, she pushed Chloe back down on to the bed and straddled her waist, they both had minimal clothing from the previous night, Beca started kissing up Chloe's chest, up her neck and jawline and started nibbling on the redheads ear. Chloe's breathing got heavier, then suddenly switched their positions and brushed her lips against Beca.
"Yeah, I guess breakfast can wait"
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They stumbled into a taxi, Beca told the driver the address from her phone. She had decided to wear a grey skirt, boots and her leather jacket.
"You alright babe?" Chloe asked
"Yeah, I'm good" but Beca was fiddling with her bracelets, something she only did when she was nervous. Chloe reached over and placed her hands over Beca's, the DJ looked down and smiled, definitely telepathic she thought. They arrived at their destination, Chloe kissed Beca
"Good luck, call me when you're done"
"Thanks babe, see you later" Then Beca got out of the cab and walked though the revolving doors up to the front desk,
"Hi… umm…I'm Beca Mitchell"
The receptionist looked at her computer
"Ah yes, please take a seat Ms Mitchell, would you like a drink? Tea? Coffee?"
"Oh, coffee, please"
The receptionist nodded pointed to the seats again
"Mr White will be right with you" with that the receptionist walked away. Beca went and sat down in a large leather arm chair next to a coffee table. On the coffee table was a row of magazine, all intricately placed, Beca picked up the one on the end, not wanting to mess up the arrangement, it had Adele on the front with the caption "How many more records can this girl break?"
"Here's your coffee Ms Mitchell, would you like any sugar?"
"No, thank you"
"Ok, well Mr White is just held up in a meeting at the moment, he shouldn't be too long."
"Ok, thank you"
The receptionist turned around and went back to her desk. Beca looked back at the magazine and automatically took a sip of the coffee, instantly burning her whole mouth
"Argh! Shit!"
"Ms Mitchell"
Beca jumped at the voice spilling some coffee down her front.
"Fuck!"
She looked at the mess she's made, not only staining her outfit but also ruining half the magazines on the table. Beca turned to Mr White who was standing right behind her.
"I'm so sorry, Mr White"
"Please call me Dan… and not to worry…" Dan took the mug from Beca and called the receptionist over
"Alice, please take Ms Mitchell to clean up and then to my office." He then turned to Beca
"Take your time, I'll see you in a bit" He smiled then gave the mug to Alice and tuned away.
"This way Ms Mitchell" Alice guided.
Beca went to the toilets and cleaned herself up, Thats just typical! Nice one Beca she thought. She then looked at herself in the mirror, remembering Chloe's words
"You can do this" She took a deep breath then walked out of the toilets. Alice walked her along a maze off corridors, and into a lift, up to Dan's office.
"Ah Ms Mitchell"
"Oh, Beca, please"
"Ok Beca, how are you? Did you burn yourself?" He seemed genuinely concerned
"Oh, no… I'm fine… sorry again"
"That's ok."
Dan's office was large, it had golden records covering the walls and big speakers at one end. There were large windows looking over New York, the view was stunning.
"Please, take a seat… Well, I listened to your mixes and…"
Beca held her breath, everything was going in slow motion
"…I loved them!"
Beca let out her breath and stared at Dan, dumbfounded
"Really? You liked them?"
"Of course, I think you could be really big, massive even. I think you could revolutionise music as we know it."
"Thank you so much. You don't know how much that means to me"
The meeting went on in the same fashion, Dan explained that she would get her own office and share a recording studio. She would start with smaller, new artists and work up, and in the future maybe release her own music, but they would have to discuss that later. Before long there was a contract on the table, with a pen sitting neatly next to it.
It was all going so fast, then Beca realised something huge.
"May I ask a question?"
"Yes, of course fire away."
"Where would, like, my office and stuff be, like, where would I have to move to?"
"Oh, I forgot about that, well you would have to go to LA, as this New York office is mainly just meetings, connections and media… would that be a problem?"
"Well… I'd have to talk to my girlfriend."
"Oh, of course… We could set up another meeting for tomorrow at… 2?"
"Yes, that's perfect… Thank you so much"
And with that the meeting was over, Beca was lead back through the maze of corridors out to the street.
She immediately called Chloe
"Hey Chlo"
"Hey Babe, how was it?"
"Err…Good…Interesting… Can we meet for coffee?"
"Yeah, sure, I'm in the Upper East Side… so if you start heading this way and I'll text you a place"
"Ok, see you in a bit"
Beca arrived at a Starbucks about 20 minutes later and saw Chloe sitting in the window, smiling at her phone with two coffees in front of her.
"Hey Chlo!" Chloe's head shot up
"Becs! Are you alright? What happened to your skirt? How was the meeting?" Beca was bombarded with questions, she sat down opposite Chloe, and took a sip of her cappuccino, and started her story.
"Well, let's see… I walked to the receptionist and could barely speak my own name. Got a coffee and burnt my whole mouth… Then Dan made me jump and so I swore in front of him AGAIN, and spilt my coffee all over my skirt and their beautifully laid out magazines, so it basically started in disaster… and I'm pretty sure the receptionist was judging me the whole time "
Chloe giggled at her girlfriends misfortune, and Beca glared at her then continued to explain the meeting, as she talked, Chloe smiled at the brunettes awkwardness. After a bit of a pause Beca thought she should tell Chloe what's really on her mind.
"I have something really important to tell you"
"What is it?"
"Uhh… Well… Yunno… *cough* I know you love… Uhh… love Barden and Atlanta…"
"Babe, what are you trying to say?" Beca was once again fiddling with her bracelets
"The job… It's uhh… It's based in LA" Chloe smiled, and placed her hands over Beca's
"Beca, LA is the dream, and anyway… I would move anywhere in the world to be with you" She said gently, tears filled Beca's eyes but she blinked them away.
"Chlo, thank you so much… I love you…" She whispered
"I love you too" Chloe replied. There was a few moments of silence, of them looking into each others eyes. Chloe smiled which made Beca blush.
The rest of the day was calm and lazy. They went back through the park to take selfies at sunset, had dinner in their hotel room, then Chloe watched a movie as Beca fell asleep on her shoulder.
The next day Beca woke up much happier and at a more reasonable time of 10 'o' clock.
"Oh my god! I almost forgot!" Chloe squealed
"What?!"
"I have an audition today!"
"Chlo! That's fantastic!"
"Yeah it's about the same time as your meeting I think."
"What's it for?"
"A small film, romantic thing"
"That's so great, I'm sure you'll smash it"
The girls had breakfast in a diner just down the road from the hotel. Then they went their separate ways at about 11:30.
Beca was much calmer than last time, and more importantly, didn't spill anything. She met Jack, who she thinks does whatever Dan does for a living, even if she couldn't work out what that was.
She read though the whole contract like Chloe said, and took a deep breath.
"You ready?" Dan asked
Beca nodded, then signed on the dotted line.
End of Chapter 3!
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