Chapter 7
Chloe's POV:-
I actually felt sorry for Aubrey. I just hoped that what ever Fat Amy said the other day would at least change her a little bit.
It was the morning of Thanksgiving. I was excited to meet my family. I really missed them. Aware of my turn to host the Thanksgiving dinner, I did an advance booking at one of my favourite steak house down town. Aubrey and Fat Amy went to visit her dad. I didn't really want to imagine how that supposed to turn up. As usual, I received a text message from Beca. She had been texting me with all those sweet good morning messages every single day.
Good morning sunshine! Wakey wakey! Happy Thanksgiving! -B
Isn't she just so sweet?
Good morning my badass Jerry! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I miss you :(
Is the beautiful redhead, Chloe Beale saying that she misses me? *rubbing my eyes* Am I reading it wrongly or am I still not awake yet? -B
I laughed at Beca's text.
Bite yourself and tell me about it. :p
I'd rather have you biting me. :p I miss you more babe. -B
I almost jumped seeing the message I just received. Beca wasn't the type to use pet names.
Aww… Is the badass Jerry being all cheesy and mushy on me? Gotta admit, it's rare, but I sure like it ;)
Tell anyone, I'll just deny it! Enjoy yourself BABE. I'll see you soon! Don't forget your jacket. It's cold out there! :) -B
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Beca's POV:-
I couldn't believe what had just happened to me. I was being all mushy towards Chloe. She's so ruining my rep but I couldn't care less.
I wasn't looking forward to be spending time with my dad and the step-monster. I wished Chloe wasn't doing anything so that I could spend time with her, but sadly, most people would definitely have plans for Thanksgiving.
Stacie's parent was on a business trip in Japan so she decided to spend Thanksgiving with me instead. It wasn't like I was complaining. I was more to being thankful. I couldn't stand my dad.
I wasn't prepared to cook anything and was actually thinking of doing take-outs but Stacie decided on taking them out instead. "Will you at least bring them to a fancy restaurant or something? Come on Beca! You can't just go for take-outs. It's Thanksgiving for God sake!"
It was a last minute decision. Hence, we knew that most restaurants would be fully booked. We tried our luck strolling down town to see any available spot.
We reached a steak house and decided to ask if there was any available table for four as it seemed kinda empty. It wasn't our luck as all the tables had been reserved before hand, but what really surprised me was, I saw a very familiar fiery red hair that caught my attention.
"I'll be back in a sec." I said to my dad who was practically begging the manager for an empty table.
I was making my way to Chloe when she accidentally saw me. "Beca!" She shouted, gaining all the attention in the restaurant.
"Hey Red." I greeted awkwardly, while Chloe embraced me in her official Chloe bear hug.
"What're you doing here?" She asked.
"Oh you know, just swimming." I deadpanned, and Chloe playfully smacked my forearm.
"It was a last minute thingy so my dad was checking out if we could get any seat." I continued, while rubbing the back of my neck.
"Why don't you guys join us?" An older version of Chloe, with the same bright blue eyes and fiery red hair, who I assumed to be Mrs Beale, voiced out.
I snapped my head in an instant, not expecting to hear that from someone who I just met for the first time in my life.
"Aren't you gonna introduce us?" A handsome young man, with the same red hair gestured to Chloe.
"Oh, everyone, this is Beca. My- err- Beca, this is mom and dad, and everyone." Chloe introduced me to her family blushing slightly.
"Hey mom and dad, and everyone." I chuckled, earning giggles from her family.
"Hi Beca! I'm Cody, Chloe's brother, Cassie, the eldest, Clarence and Catherine, and we're the Beale's family." Cody introduced us properly.
They were being so friendly.
"Honey, why don't you guys join us and we can get to know each other, since you're my daughter's girlfriend, who I think she forgot to mention." Catherine teased.
I didn't know what to say when Chloe's mother referred me as Chloe's girlfriend. I was blushing and feeling so happy at the same time, but I was nervous, thinking about sitting on one table with all the Beales and my family. Chloe on the other hand was as red as her hair colour.
"I really don't wanna be a bother to-"
"Oh don't be silly. It's Thanksgiving!" Clarence interrupted me.
I was about to say something when my dad called upon me, "Becs, they have a table for-" He paused, as his sight landed on Clarence.
"Dad, meet-"
"The Beales." My dad cut me.
"You guys know each other?" I asked, in total confusion.
"How have you been, Clarence?" My dad asked.
"Never better, Kelvin." Clarence replied harshly. "I'm full, let's go." He continued, pulling Catherine with him.
Chloe and I stood in the middle still wondering what exactly was happening. "Chloe, are you coming?" Her dad called, sounded pissed while the rest of the Beales quickly following suit.
"I'm sorry, I'll call you." Chloe gestured to me before turning to look at my dad. "It's really a pleasure to meet you, Mr Mitchell."
What the fuck just happened?
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Chloe's POV:-
"What was that all about? We haven't even touched our food." I asked in frustration.
I really wanted to know what happened. Dad seemed to be so pissed off. There must be a reason why.
"Listen to me, Chloe. I never stopped you from dating anyone in your life, but if that's the person who you call your girlfriend? I'm sorry, but over my dead body, Chloe." Dad spat out harshly.
My parents were the most sporting parent you could ever imagine. They always supported their kids in chasing our dreams and be there for us no matter what the circumstances would be. They're even supportive of me being gay, which I don't think most parent would be contented about it.
"Clarence…" Mom tried to calm him down.
"Stay out of this Catherine! I don't want you talking to her, get close to her, or to ever see her again! Do you hear me, Chloe?!" My dad slightly shouted.
"But dad-"
"I said, do you hear me, Chloe?" Dad cut me.
That was the very first time in my life to see my dad being so angry at someone. I wanted to voice out, but I was too scared. That was the first time dad yelled at me. I just nodded my head in response while my tears kept rolling down my cheeks. We drove back to my apartment in silence while Cody and Cassie both holding me tight at the backseat of Aubrey's Ford Fusion. We had to swap cars as my Mazda MX-5 are only meant for two seaters.
My phone started to buzz in my jeans pocket. I took it out and as expected, a message from Beca.
What just happened? -B
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Beca's POV:-
We decided to order take-outs and things got so awkward between everyone. Dad was all silent without a word.
I texted Chloe but she was yet to reply.
We reached my apartment and Sheila offered to set up the table with the help of Stacie, leaving me and my dad alone in the living room.
"I can't take this anymore. What just happened, dad?" I asked, really wanting to know.
Dad let out a long sigh.
"I really like that girl, you know." I continued.
"Beca, of all the girls you dated, why her?"
"Things happened dad. You said so, when you and mom got divorced, and when you got together with Sheila, and you said it again when mom died. Now, I'm gonna say it back to you. Things. Happened. Dad."
"As hard as I wanted to accept everything, but I don't think Clarence are gonna accept you in anyway, Beca. Just because you're a Mitchell." He said, sadly.
I'm going insane! What the fuck actually happened between them?!
"But I'm in love with her!" I spat out.
There! I said it!
"Becs, Clarence and I- we used to be best-friends. Your mom and he had a history together, but I ended marrying your mom. Clarence wasn't happy, but I swear we only got together after your mom and he broke up. Your mom was the love of his life that was what he thought. Things happened and they broke up. Clarence couldn't move on. He suffered from a severe depression when your mom left, and gotten worst when he found out that your mom and I got together. He thought that I was the backstabber in his relationship, but according to your mom, Clarence's father didn't approve to their relationship because they're from a rich family and your mother was just nobody."
"But that was ages ago."
"Some people just couldn't let the past go easily, Beca." Dad continued, hurt was evident through his eyes.
I went speechless. I didn't know what else to say. There's no way that Chloe's father gonna accept me now, just because I'm a Mitchell.
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Aubrey's POV:-
Sitting at the dining table with Fat Amy and my dad was awkward, after knowing what actually happened between my mom and my dad.
"So, what are you doing now, Patricia?" Dad asked Fat Amy.
"Amy, dad!" Fat Amy corrected.
"But Patricia is your given name, and I like it."
"I don't." She deadpanned, while I accidentally let out a snort, pursing my lips inward to control my laughter upon Fat Amy's reply.
"So tell me, what are you now? Are you a lawyer, like your sister? Or business tycoons like me?"
"A nobody, like Fat Amy."
"Can we please not do this now?" I chimed in, knowing exactly where this conversation would lead.
"When are you ever going to grow up, Patricia?" Dad sighed.
"What's so bad about being nobody?" Fat Amy asked, while I put my hand on her lap, under the dining table, hinting her to let it go.
"I'm in a show business, daddy. I do stand-up comedies."
"What?! It's not even a profession! Does your mom agree to it?" Dad snapped.
I shut my eyes tightly hoping that the nightmare would be over, but Fat Amy was growing red in anger as soon as dad mentioned about mom.
"For the love of her daughter? Yes, mommy has been supportive of me and she's always proud of me. For once in my life, I felt appreciated and I'm happy doing something that I love."
"Don't waste your talent in doing something useless. You should do something you're good at!"
Oh boy! Not this sentence. I'm feeling sick again.
"That's what you thought. We should do something we love and I love making people laugh."
Ignoring Fat Amy's word, he spoke, "Why don't you come and work with me? You're really good with your Math. I can put you on the finance department."
"You know what, daddy? I'm glad that I'm not like mom or Aubrey. No offence, Bree." She turned to face me before continuing, "Who you can push around. I'm Fat Amy, just a nobody, who chose to be doing what she loves, so that she can be happy all the time."
Dad was pissed off. I could see it through his demeanour. He slammed his hand on the table making me and Fat Amy jumped a little. "You don't come to my house, every once a year and tell me what to do in life." He stated, angrily.
I swallowed a lump in my throat. I was so scared and was actually shaking.
"I didn't tell you what to do. I told you what I'm doing with my life." Fat Amy answered, flatly.
Dad took a deep breath, calming himself and turned to me. "Well, what about you, Aubrey? How's work?"
Work sucked and I'm on the verge of killing myself if I don't quit my job asap!
"It's fine dad." I said quietly.
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Chloe's POV:-
It had been a few days since thanksgiving. Beca kept texting me but I didn't reply to any of it. I cried myself to sleep every night. I missed Beca. I turned down on a lot of projects that needed my service. I didn't go to work. I couldn't focus my mind.
My dad didn't explain anything to me but at the same time, I didn't have the heart to go against him. He never asked anything from me and he was there for me throughout my life. I just couldn't let him down. I decided to move on and forget about Beca for the sake of my family, even without knowing what exactly was happening.
"Chloe, you've been in here for like days now. You didn't eat properly, you didn't go to work and you didn't shower. You stink!" Aubrey came into my room, bringing something for me to eat.
"Just leave me alone, Bree. I'll be fine in a few more days." I mumbled through my pillow I had covering my face.
"Come on Chlo, you're better than this. Go out and have fun. Call your ex, call anyone. You don't deserve to be sitting here punishing yourself. It's not your fault." Aubrey said, trying to convince me. Well, obviously, not working!
"You don't understand, Bree. My dad hates her for something we didn't even know why, and I think I'm in love with her."
"You're just crushing hard on her, Chloe. Your dad must have a reason why he acted that way, and besides, I always knew that hobbit is just trouble."
I knew it was hard but, I just have to try to move on. Aubrey was right. I couldn't keep punishing myself. I've known dad all my life, while I've known Beca for like only less than a month. I have to do this for my family. Come on Chloe, you can do this!
I decided to call my ex-boyfriend, Tom, to divert my attention.
"Hey hottie! How have you been?" Tom asked as soon as he heard my voice.
"I'm good. How are you?"
"Not the same without you. Hey listen. Since you're calling, I'm having a get together with Donald and Lily tonight. Do you wanna come?"
"Sure. Text me the time and place, I'll be there." I replied flatly. The truth is, I wasn't in the mood to go out at all, but for the sake of forgetting Beca, I agreed.
"I'll fetch you. What about 9? Cool?" He suggested while I reluctantly agreed to it.
Donald and Lily were getting married. They've been together since college where we used to go. I wasn't really a fan of Lily, not that I hate her, she's a nice girl. I just hated the way she talks. I can never hear a thing!
Tom arrived at twenty minutes passed 9. He's always late, unlike Beca… Oh stop it Chloe!
"Hey there, sexy! You look hot!" Tom greeted me, giving me a peck on my cheek.
Beca always uses the term beautiful and amazing, but not hot. Fuck Chloe! Stop comparing them!
"Thanks. You're looking good yourself." I stated.
Tom brought me to a bar where Donald and Lily were already seated waiting for us. We got to do some catching up, even though I still couldn't hear a word coming out from Lily, but Donald was there to translate everything. Translate? I believe she's speaking English too, right? Is she?
We had fun and for once in few days, I totally forgotten about Beca. Tom was being such a gentleman on that night. It was just like the sweet old days. I was drinking happily and dancing around when my eyes caught something that automatically changed my mood to the opposite.
"Beca." I uttered, under my breath.
She was walking towards the bar with this tall busty brunette clinging on her. It only took her few days to find my replacement?
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A/N:- …And that's chapter 7. Chloe didn't know the truth about their father's little fight but decided to listen to her dad anyway even though it broke her heart. Beca knew about the fight but will she keep chasing after Chloe? The girls come face to face with each other on the next chapter. Will it be for the good or will they make the matter worst? Aubrey on the other hand having debates with herself on whether to keep continuing impressing her dad and be upset and insecure her whole life, or be like Fat Amy who's the total opposite of her. Complicated much? Hmm… Hopefully not. Tell me, what do you guys think? Have a great day/night you awesome peep! xoxo
ballpointmf: Here you go! Really hope you like it :)
RadforR: I know right! She's just so adorable! 3
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