June 13, 2012

Chloe woke up with the sound of her alarm. She switched it to snooze and fell asleep for another few minutes. After 5 minutes, her alarm was louder this time. She stopped it and rolled in her bed. She checked her phone and it was exactly 6:00am. She had to wake up that early to catch up with the auditions.

She quickly got up and fixed her bed. She went to her closet and pulled out a dark blue checkered dress then gently placed it on her bed. Then she went straight to the shower.

While eating breakfast, she received a text from Beca.

Beca [6:34am]: Goodluck on your auditions, babe! I know you're going to crush it. ;)

Chloe smiled at the text. She let out a light laugh thinking that the brunette was probably half-asleep when she sent the text.

Chloe [6:36am]: Thanks, sweetie. Now go back to sleep xo

Chloe widened her eyes when she saw the time. Audition starts at 7:30am and she needed to get in line for the registration. She learned her lesson the first time she auditioned. She arrived at the exact time and when it was her turn, the people explained to her that they've already gotten someone for the part.

The second time she auditioned, she arrived earlier and she made it until the second round. She didn't pass the dance auditions. She didn't give up. She kept in mind that it's all part of the challenge and that she should do her very best next time. She kept auditioning for the past 3 weeks. This would probably be her seventh time.

After finishing her cup of coffee, she brushed her teeth then sat in front of her dresser to apply makeup. She took a good look at herself at the mirror and said, "I am a good person. I'm an attractive person. I am a talented person. Grant me Grace." She took a deep breath and gained some confidence.

Chloe entered a room filled with girls with the same dark blue dress as hers. She took a seat beside a girl who looked like she had been working out. She pinned a piece of paper with her number written on it on top of her stomach. She observed the other girls. They were a bit younger and thinner than her. They also had the same color as hers. She was nervous because they seemed to be more qualified for the role.

While waiting, she played Candy Crush and got few encouraging texts from Beca. It's been five hours and she saw girls just coming and going which made Chloe more scared than ever. She had no idea what was going on in that other room. Some girls had smiles on their faces and most of them, well, had disappointed looks instead.

A woman with a clipboard approached her and said, "Chloe Beale? You're next."

Chloe's stomach dropped and she followed the woman to the room. The room was bigger than Chloe had thought. Across the small stage, there was a table with two men and a woman. Chloe noticed that the two men were gay because of the way they talked. The pianist was down the stage and he looked tired. After all, he just sat there listening to two hundred girls belting as high as they can.

Chloe smiled at them and they greeted her. She gave the pianist the copy of her song then retouched her makeup. She introduced herself and started to sing. There was no time to waste.

When you come home to me
I'll wear a sweeter smile
And hope that, for a while, you'll stay-

The pianist was playing it too fast. She wanted to stop and start over but it was too late. Her voice sounded weird. She should've taken those vocal exercises seriously. She glanced at the people judging her. The woman wasn't amused. One guy fixed his eyes on the pianist while the other was looking at her résumé. Chloe freaked out a bit because she made up half of it. But she continued singing as she tried to ignore her emotions.

Soon, a love will rise anew
Even greater than the joy I felt
Just-

"Thanks. That was great," The guy who looked through her résumé stopped her. The woman shook her head in disappointment and scribbled something on a piece of paper.

Chloe put on a fake smile, hiding the disappointment on her face and said, "Okay. Thank you so much." She packed her things and went out. She felt discouraged and mad. It's that point of her life that she wanted to give up. She wanted some company after a long morning.

Aubrey opened her apartment door and looked at the sad redhead. She quirked her eyebrow and asked, "Rough audition?"

"I'm climbing uphill, Aubrey. I feel hopeless," Chloe sighed and pouted. She entered her bestfriend's apartment and threw her things on the couch. Aubrey's apartment was like her second home. She wasn't used to being alone. She and Beca didn't talk all the time because the brunette would be busy with her homework and probably be at the radio station most of her time.

"How did it go?" Aubrey said as she poured a cup of tea for Chloe.

"I think I sounded good but they weren't pleased with my performance," Chloe said taking a seat.

"Maybe because you were sick two days ago that's why your voice sounded weird," Aubrey said as she pulled out a chair.

"Probably," Chloe took a sip of her tea, "I just didn't think that it would be this hard. Then again, why am I working so hard? These are the people who cast Russell Crowe in a musical."

Chloe sighed exasperatedly, "I suck." She buried her head in her hands. She felt depressed and doesn't know where her career would go. Her phone vibrated.

Beca [1:16pm]: Hey! I'm having a lunch break. You online? :)

Chloe smiled and Aubrey noticed her, "Is that Beca?"

"Yeah. I don't want her to see me like this," Chloe put her phone down and her smile faded.

"Maybe it'll help brighten your mood if you talk to her."

"Okay," Chloe agreed. She called Beca through Facetime.

"I'll go get some lunch. Does Indian sound good?" Aubrey gave her hand a squeeze. Chloe nodded then the blonde took her keys and left her apartment. After two dial tones, Beca answered. The brunette was sitting on her desk and there was a paper bag at her side. Chloe is guessing that she had just finished with lunch.

"So how did the audition go?" Beca asked, hoping to get a positive answer from Chloe.

"Not so well. I don't want to talk about it. How's your day?" Chloe forced a smile.

Beca pointed a finger gun at the side of her head then made a fart noise through her mouth. Chloe giggled at how being adorable her girlfriend was.

"I just want to get out of here already," Beca pouted then there were few minutes of comforting silence. "I miss you."

"I miss you more," Chloe sighed happily and felt even better talking to her.

"By the way, I applied in different record companies in New York."

Chloe gave her a questioning look, "What happened to LA?"

"Well, I…uh…" Beca scratched the back of her neck, "I wanted to be where you are."

A smile slowly formed on Chloe's face, "Becs, you don't need to do this. It has always been your dream to be in LA."

"Yeah, until I met you," Beca smiled sheepishly.

Chloe smiled lovingly and sent a kiss to Beca through the camera. The brunette did as well. They spent the rest of the day just talking.

After 3 months, they moved to LA because Beca got a job there. Of course, Chloe went with her. There's also broadway in LA so who knows, maybe her dream job awaits there. She decided to take a few classes and looked for a temporary job.

Chloe was unpacking their things when she felt a kiss on her cheek. Beca hugged her from behind and rested her head on her shoulder. Chloe stretched her head to give a quick kiss on her cheek.

"I'm glad you came," Beca whispered through her ear. Chloe curved her lips into a small smile and continued unpacking.

"Well, I asked you to move in with me."

"Yeah. It's just not in your place though," Beca smiled and planted a kiss on her jaw.

Chloe turned to face her, "What matters is that we live together." She leaned in for a lingering kiss.

Beca grinned and kissed her. Then Chloe pulled away. She giggled at Beca who leaned in closer, wanting more. She gently placed her index finger on top of Beca's lips.

"Help me unpack our stuff. Apparently, you have a lot of CD's."

"Well, what do you expect? I love music," Beca playfully rolled her eyes and started to open the box that was just beside Chloe.

"Now I have no idea where we're going to put all of these. The shelf is full," Chloe said as she studied a few of them, "You know? If I have known that I would have to deal with this much CD's, I shouldn't have dated a music producer."

Beca let out a dry laugh and said, "Well, too late." She was holding a few picture frames and stole a kiss. She made her way to the living room.

Chloe shook her head in amusement and decided to place the box of CD's aside. She decided to go to the store to buy a lot of CD racks this weekend.

A week after they moved…

Chloe went to an audition. As she had predicted, she didn't get it. She accepted her fate. She was walking down the street when she saw a sign that said "WANTED: Singer" outside a decent restaurant. It would need some time to think about it but she wanted to take the job. Anyway, this would be just temporary. After the interview, she got the job and she was also offered at the nearby theater bar. She had to think about it.

She had about 40 minutes to prepare for her shift. Chloe picked out a dress when her phone started to ring. It was Aubrey.

Chloe was about to greet her but the blonde spoke right away, "So how's LA?"

"Horrible. I decided to take a break from auditioning. I took a job at a restaurant as a singer. I got a job offer at a theater bar too."

"Well, that's a start," Aubrey answered.

"Yeah. I'm not sure with the theater bar yet. The place is quite dark and scary," Chloe cringed as she remembered the place, "Beca and I are doing good. She's doing great as a matter of fact. She's working at Atlantic Records. Her boss basically loves her," She looked at herself at the mirror and tilted her head as she imagined herself wearing the dress. She decided to go with that dress.

"Wow, that's good."

"Y'know what? It kept me thinking," Chloe crossed her arms, "I will really do my best to get that callback. I want to be known for what I can do and not because I'm just some girlfriend of a celebrity. I will not be the girl who gets asked how it feels to be trotting along at the genius's heels."

These thoughts ran through Chloe's mind for days now, knowing that Beca was on her way to fame. She doesn't like the idea of her being famous just because she's following Beca along the way. She wanted to be famous for her own desired profession. She wanted to be independent. She had been dependent on her parents for the past years and now that she's old enough, she wants to build her own career.

"I will not be the girl who requires someone to get by and I-"

"Hey, Chlo. There you are," Beca entered the room she smiled once she saw Chloe. She gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. She dropped her things then went out. Chloe was in shock and suddenly felt nervous that Beca might've heard what she said. She didn't hear the brunette enter their apartment so she doesn't know how long she had been standing outside of the room. But with the way the brunette acted, it would seem that she didn't hear it.

"I need to go. I'll just call you," Chloe said to Aubrey who was still on the phone.

"Okay. Take care," Aubrey replied. Chloe put her phone down and tried on the dress.

Beca went out of the kitchen and saw Chloe, exiting their bedroom, in her white dress. She smiled as she gazed at how beautiful the redhead was, "You look beautiful. Are you ready for tonight? I'll be at the restaurant though but I guarantee we will eat dinner together."

"But the restaurant will be closed once I'm done," Chloe looked worried.

"Who said we'll be eating there?" Beca tilted her head and smirked.

"Becs, you don't have to wait for me."

"You can't stop me. And besides, I have a place in mind," Beca walked towards her and continued, "I was thinking maybe we could go get some tacos and stay at our favorite spot at the beach. Does that sound good?"

Chloe nodded and placed her hands around Beca's neck. They both share a passionate kiss. They went to the restaurant together. Chloe couldn't take her eyes off Beca as she performed. After that, they went on with their date.

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