Good Or Bad Luck: Chapter 10
Phone Call*
Chloe: "No Bree, you don't understand. She shut him down without using power, just facts."
Aubrey: "So, I can do that too."
Chloe: "You're a lawyer, and she.. she's just… wow."
Aubrey: "You really got it bad didn't you?"
Chloe: Yeah I guess, what do I do? I don't want to spook her."
Aubrey: "What if we all go out one night? It won't be awkward and you'll get some 'alone time' with Beca."
Chloe: "It sounds nice but how can we get Beca to go out with us?"
Aubrey: "Let me handle that.
Chloe: "How?"
Aubrey: "Trust me alright, you'll get your girl."
Chloe: "I trust you Bree.
Aubrey: "I need to finish up some cases. Talk to you later?"
Chloe: "Sure, later Bree."
End Phone Call*
Chloe went home after Beca left. She had called Emily to tell her the good news and also for her to come down to the studio the following day. Emily had squealed and probably jumped around listening to the loud thumping on the other line. When she finally arrived home she called Aubrey to tell her about what happened.
Chloe makes her way up the stairs and decides to take a long bath with a certain playlist. She can't help it, watching Beca today made her feel things she knows she shouldn't. Or at least not yet. She's so sexy when she takes control. Wonder if she takes control in the bedroom. Chloe shakes her head. "Stop it Chloe, you need to have patience." She just hopes patience will be enough, for now her lady jam playlist will have to do.
Chloe fills her bathtub with hot water, bubbles and lights some scented candles. She switches off the light before pressing play. Slowly she enters the tub and quickly adjusts to the warm water. Once she's full under, except for her head, she relaxes into the side. Oh how she wishes a certain brunette would join her. With that Chloe's hand slips lower down while Titanium blasts through her speakers. She really needs to relieve some tension.
"Thank you very much, I'll let you know by the end of the week." Beca smiles at the slightly creepy man who just showed her another apartment. She swore she saw him checking her out but she ignored it and left quickly.
After having checked 5 apartments that are way overprized for her liking she had made a choice. It's a one bedroom in a not so nice neighborhood but it was something she could afford if something went wrong. Maybe one day she'll buy her own place. The only thing left to do is to call the landlord, sign the contract, put a deposit and start moving. But first she will go to the gym, she goes 4 times a week and it really gets her to relax and today was no exception.
"Hey Beca, in for another round?" Beca had just walked in and sees Luke standing on the other side of the room. "Yeah, wasn't expecting you here today though." She laughs. "Had some spare time so I thought I'd come train." He points at the weights behind him. "Want to train together?" He ask while setting the weight lower for Beca. "Yes, I could use a training buddy." She puts her towel on the floor and lays back so she's underneath the weight. "You ready?" With a nod from Beca Luke lowers the weight and watches how she easily lifts it and lowers it. "Do you want me to add a little bit more?" He takes the weight and puts it back in place. "Yeah, it feels too light." Beca says with a chuckle.
Two hours later Beca and Luke go towards the showers and agreed on meeting outside to go get a drink around the corner. For some reason it takes Luke longer to get ready every time and it makes Beca laugh. "Look who finally got ready." Luke rolls his eyes. "Oh shut up. So, how was your birthday?" Beca smiles at the memory. "It was great, but don't tell Stacie." They burst out in laughter.
"Stacie told me about your job at the studio and I couldn't believe it until you called me. How did that happen?" Beca runs her hand through her still damp hair. "Well, uhm, I kind of had a jam session with a new artist while I was waiting for her and she gave me a contract to work with her for this single and maybe one more song." Luke looks like a proud brother. His face lit up and a smile that covers his entire face. "I knew you'd make it." Beca smiles. "She offered me a fulltime contract but I'm scared, I'm scared that they'll hate me and I'll be stuck with no work at all." Luke puts a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I'll always have a job ready for you, but I'm positive they'll love you and you'll be famous." Beca blushes slightly. "Thank you, that means a lot Luke."
"No problem… so, are you going to accept the offer?" Beca nods her head. "Yeah, I'll talk to Chloe tomorrow at the recording session with Emily." Luke ordered a beer and a soda and they stayed for a while just talking about how it feels working in an actual studio.
The next morning Beca walks into Chloe's office with a smirk. "You look happy, come back from a hot date?" Beca didn't notice the slight jealousy in Chloe's voice. "Nope, I have news. If the offer still stands I'd like to sign the long-term contract." Chloe's eyes widen. "Are you for serious? Of course it still stands, I'll have it set up today." Chloe walks around her desk to wrap Beca into a hug. "Uhm, when will Emily be here?" Chloe lets go. "Any minute now." Beca smile and hands Chloe a yellow coffee cup. "Your favorite." She says before leaving Chloe's office.
Beca had decided to take a leap of faith and chose a two bedroom apartment in a nicer neighborhood. It would be more expensive but if this really worked out she might actually afford it and later buy her own place. She knows she shouldn't get to ahead of herself but she likes to dream.
Phone Call*
New Landlord: "Hello?"
Beca: "Hello, I'm Beca Mitchell. I looked at your apartment yesterday and I wanted to inquire if it's still available?"
New Landlord: "Oh yes Beca. The place is still up, are you interested?"
Beca: "Yes I am."
New Landlord: "Can you come in tomorrow morning at 8 to sign the contract? A deposit should be made today though and I want proof of that tomorrow morning. It's a guarantee if you ever don't pay or you break something."
Beca: "Yes, that can be arranged. I'll see you tomorrow at 8."
End Phone Call*
"Beca!" Beca turns around and sees Emily almost running towards her. She has just enough time to brace herself before being crushed into a hug. "Hey Em, how was your weekend?" Emily lets go of Beca. "It was fine, had to study a lot." Beca nods. "Well, let's set your mind to some music then. I want you opinion on the music. If any changes have to be made let me know." Emily walks towards the studio and waits for Beca to follow her. "Alright, I recorded the last session just to have an idea." Beca presses play and they listen to the song.
Meanwhile the musicians had arrived. "Beca this sounds great, can we try it with the band?" Beca turns around and looks at them. "We're ready if you are, we have to record the instruments separately today but we can go through a test run all together?" The lead guitarist proposes. The rest agrees and they all take place in the booth with Emily. "Whenever you guys are ready." Beca says via the microphone on her side. The drummer counts them in and they starts playing, at Beca's cue Emily starts singing. This was going to sound awesome as an end product.
"You busy?" Chloe's head jerks up from her screen to see her best friend standing in the door. "No, please come in." Aubrey walks in and takes a seat. "I didn't know you were coming today, everything alright?" Chloe asks excitedly. "yes, I'm here to ask you for a favor actually." Chloe's face drops. "Are you alright? Are you sick?" Aubrey chuckles. "I'm fine, I just wanted to talk to you."
"Sure, what do you need?" Aubrey takes a deep breath. "Do you remember Benji? Well, he is going to minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media. And I promised him that I'd ask you if there was any possibility for him to sit in at one of the video shoots that your artists make." Chloe who'd just been listening forms a huge grin on her face. "In two or three week we'll be shooting a video for Emily's single. I'll have to ask her but it should be alright for all the rest."
"Really? That's ACA-awesome." Chloe burst out in laughter. "I forgot you did that, it's totes adorable." Aubrey joins in the laughter. "I think we both did."
"Do you want hear Emily?" Aubrey nods. "Sure, I want to hear your new discovery." They get up and go to the studio.
"Alright that was it for the guitar and drums. Let's do bass now and leave keys for last." Chloe and Aubrey see the switch happen. "How's it going?" Chloe gets a thumbs up from everyone except Beca who didn't notice them yet. "You ready?" Beca asks the bass player. "Yeah, play the track." Beca presses the button and plays around with the switches until she finds what she needs. "Hey Emily, can you come here for a sec?" Chloe asks. Emily gets up from her seat besides Beca and walks over to her. "I have a question for you." Chloe doesn't beat around the bush. "There's friend of ours that would like to see the behind the scenes of video making, would you mind if he came to yours in a few weeks?" Emily's eyes shoot wide open. "Wait, we're making a video? That's awesome, and of course your friend can come. The more the merrier."
"Em, I need your opinion real quick. " Beca turns around and finally notices Chloe and Aubrey. "How long have you been here?" Emily sits back down in her seat and waits for Beca. "Not long, we just wanted to observe." Chloe says innocently. "Oh, okay. Anyways, Em what do you think? Should we add a little riff here or leave it?" Emily listens to the track. "No, a riff would be too much I think." Beca smiles. "That's what I thought. Can we do the same thing once more? Just to be sure."
It's almost 8pm when they finish with the keys. Emily looks tired even though she didn't have to do much. Aubrey went back home or work and Chloe stayed to listen. "I think that's enough for today. I'm sorry you didn't get a chance Em." Emily quickly brushes it off. "It's fine, I'll come in tomorrow right?" Beca nods. "Yeah, it'll be just you and me. We'll have to record a lot of extra vocals beside the main one."
"Thank you very much guys, hope to see you soon." The bass player left after doing his part so it was just Beca, Emily, Chloe the guitarist, the drummer and the pianist. "It was fun Beca, you're talented. We would love to work more with you and you too Emily." Emily blushes and doesn't even try to hide it. "I have to go, my mom is waiting. See you tomorrow."
Everyone packed their bags and before Chloe could suggest going out for drinks Beca said her goodbye's and left. Chloe felt sad but decided on asking Beca tomorrow before the session.
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