Rachel plugged her phone into the wall to charge her phone for a bit before April arrived. She walked to the bedroom and started to open the closet door when the familiar scent of his cologne filled her nose. She could feel the tears running down her face as she gently ran hand over his clothes. Why didn't he love her? She wondered as she picked up one of his button ups off the floor.
"Rach?" Brittany called from the front door, jingling her keys from the door.
"In here." Rachel called out, quickly wiping her face of tears.
"I got you a latte and a couple cookies." Brittany smiled, handing her the paper coffee cup and a bag of colorful leaf shaped cookies with orange frosting.
"Thanks Britt." Rachel sniffled, laughing slightly.
"I wasn't sure if I was going to show you this, but you'll see it the second you step out the door..." Brittany said handing her one of those tabloid magazines you read while in line at the grocery store.
"Heartbreak for Rachel Berry?" She read aloud, feeling her anger bubble up inside her. "Brody weston, AKA Mr. Rachel Berry, seen walking hand in hand with the beautiful red headed costar of his latest play..." She continued.
"Don't read it Rach, it's just garbage." Brittany tried to take the magazine away, but Rachel held on tightly. Brittany felt bad for bringing this to her attention, but she figured its better to come from a friend than a stranger on the street unexpectedly.
"That's his cast mate." She mumbled, throwing the paper across the room. Brittany ducked as it flew over her head.
"You don't deserve this." Brittany said angrily, walking over to the shorter of the two and held her tightly. Rachel started to cry, fighting the blondes arms wrapped around her, but Brittany held on tightly.
After Rachel had calmed down and started breathing normally, Brittany let go.
"I'm going to see who's at the door, I'll be right back." She whispered, kissing the top of Rachel's head.
"Rachel Berry!" April's shrill voice filled the apartment. Rachel quickly wiped her tears and went to greet her manager.
"Hello April, How are you today?" Rachel asked nonchalantly.
"Well I'm fine now, now that I've found my number one client." April said, her arms spread and coming towards Rachel. "Now I read the paper honey and I can't make any promises but I can clear your evening, but you still have to go meet those producers in… an hour." April said, checking her watch. Rachel nodded, trying to remember what this meeting was about.
"I can arrange a car to take you to the Emerald and maybe even keep those damn paparazzi away for you for the night by sending a decoy to Sardis." April chattered on. Rachel sat on the couch and listened to her manager while she paced across the living room listing all the things she could do to make Rachel's life a little easier, stating that "her precious star doesn't need this right now" and how she intends to destroy Brody Weston's miserable little career.
"So I'll send you the details later, get ready and meet the car outside in 30 minutes. K love ya! Bye bye!" April waved, closing the door to her apartment behind her.
"what just happened?" Brittany said with a smile from the kitchen. The tiny blonde manager waltzed in the apartment, told Rachel to do a million little things and left the dancer confused and astounded.
"Uhhh, a lot apparently." Rachel laughed. Brittany smiled, it was nice to see her friends laugh genuinely.
"Do you want me to go with you to the meeting?" Brittany asked.
"I think I'll be okay." Rachel answered, not sure if she was actually okay.
"Alright, I have a class to teach in an hour so I'm going to head out. Want to hang out later? Burn Brody's things on the balcony?" Brittany smiled, kissing Rachel on her forehead.
"Yeah, just come on by, I'll be home." Rachel smiled, walking Brittany to the door. "Thanks for the coffee and cookies Britt." She smiled.
"Anything for my best friend." Brittany smiled as she started down the hall. She was slightly worried, mostly cause she knew Brody would have to pick up his belongings and she wasn't sure when. Brittany just hoped that she would be there when he did, she had a few things to say to that boy. She'd summon her inner Snix, since she did live with Santana for 2 years.