Chapter 22

Amy finally found the courage to talk to Beca about the Chloe situation. She avoided it for as long as she could. She saw Beca sitting on Chloe's bed.

"Hey, shortcake. I've heard Camila's song on the way home. Ginger decided to be an artist too?"

"I didn't have a clue she'd consider it. It's such a beautiful song and I've had it on repeat." Beca was listening to it through the surround speakers.

"I'm sorry I never talked to you about her. I believe it's what's best for you and that I should keep my distance until you heal a bit." Amy sat down beside her best friend.

"Thanks, Amy. I owe you and the girls a lot. I can't imagine what I just did. I let the love of my life go, just like that. I thought it was stupid of me to beg her to stay. She needed her space and she doesn't deserve to be treated that way. This is what I was afraid of. You girls keep teasing me for not making a move on Chlo for years because I knew I'd mess it up. Look at us now."

"Becs, what you don't understand is that, you don't have to sacrifice your own happiness for her. You can work and still be with Chloe. Maybe she was waiting for you to stop her from staying away from you at New York but you just let her go easily."

"I was too afraid to face everything with her not knowing she's the only one I really need to get through the day. I need her back. I need my best friend back."

"Well, you have me but you do need to get your other best friend back. The girls aren't thrilled about any of this."

Beca's phone rang and saw it was Lauren.

"Hey, Lauren. What's up?"

"I've got news. I just met with Camila and asked her permission to share this with you. Chloe's been staying at her guest house since New York."

"For real? I didn't know they were close apart from work."

"Well, they do have a song together. Camila doesn't feature anyone she isn't good friends with. So yeah, I guess you should give Camz a call whenever you feel like seeing Chloe again."

"I owe you everything, Lauren. Thank you so much for this."

"I gave Camz your number. No big deal. Thanks for being an awesome producer. See you soon. Bye."

After a few minutes Camila texted Beca.

"I heard about the situation between you and Chloe. She told me everything. I swear you need to get this woman back, she's been crying non-stop."

Beca was anxious. Maybe it is time to see Chloe again. She needs every ounce of strength in her body to face the woman she thought she would never hurt again.

She couldn't just show up to Camila's house and beg her to come back. She needs a well-thought plan to convince Chloe that she would never ever fuck it up again. She's still overthinking about their situation because she's unsure if the redhead would take her back as her girlfriend. To be honest, she sucks as a best friend for the past few months.

She decided it's time for an emergency Bella meeting and it wasn't mainly because of Chloe. She wants to clear it all up to the girls and apologize sincerely. She's put them through a roller coaster ride when they promised they'd be living their best life in LA. She messaged them in their group chat.

Beca: Hi girls, can I come over? I haven't been the best friend to any of you because of selfish reasons and I want to come clean about everything.

The girls were surprised because they're used to Beca being so guarded even after everything they've been through. Now that she literally haven't talked to anyone or met up with them in a whole month, it was obvious that she was going through something. They got ready for the brunette's visit and made sure to make it feel like home.

"Amy, do you want to come with me to the mansion?" she asked the other who was busy going through files at their living room.

"I'll follow you there. I just have to get all of this to the café as I'm opening it tomorrow."

"What? Are you serious? You didn't even tell me it's opening tomorrow?"

"Hobbit, you haven't even tried to make a normal conversation with me for a month. I know you're going through shit, would you even care about my plans? I don't blame you. I know you too well."

"You used to tell me everything. I just can't believe I don't even know anything about it. Please don't feel like you have to keep things from me when I'm not a hundred percent myself. I'll always be here for you, Amy. You deserve everything in this world because you always put me first no matter what. Thank you. I don't wanna make this weird but I kinda love you."

"Mitchell, don't flirt with me when you have problems with Chloe. Just kidding. I kinda love you too. I'll see you in an hour. Take care of the girls and better make a good damn apology."

She arrived at the mansion and was surprised that all the girls were already sitting in a circle engaging in different conversations, talking over each other. The girls were all smiling and laughing at each other. She missed this. She missed leading them and also learning from them at the same time. She basically learned all her surviving skills from them and she couldn't handle going through anything alone.

She opened the door and the girls all fell silent. Instead of it being awkward, they all rushed to her and gave her a hug. Beca bursted into tears.

"Welcome home, Beca." Said Aubrey, which made her cry even more because she never thought the older Bella would even accept her. She hurt her best friend again and again but she's the first one to welcome her.

When she finally got herself together, they started catching up and the girls didn't force anything out of her. They just shared what's happening with their relationships, jobs, goals, and Emily. Legacy was thinking of living with them and finish her credits online. Beca felt like a weight has fell off her shoulders just staring at each of her girls. They were in a good place, unlike her and the love of her life (she thinks).

They got startled when there was a loud knock on the door. They heard Amy shouting "Y'all aren't invited tomorrow if you don't help me."

As soon as they opened the door, they rushed to the blonde who was carrying A LOT of food.

"I brought the entire menu for the café and the baristas will set up poolside for you guys to taste everything before tomorrow's opening."

"Amy insisted on not charging you guys but I kinda need extra cash for rent." Flo said as Beca laughed out loud.

The hours went by fast and Beca thought it was time to make a speech or something.

"Bellas, thank you for everything. I think that I don't deserve any of you especially when I shut you out again for a whole month. I'm sorry if I keep on failing you guys. Believe me when I say, you are the most important part of my life and I don't ever want to wake up just to shut you all out the way I do. You all know how all of this is mainly because Chloe broke up with me and as much as I hate to stay away from you all, I think I couldn't avoid asking any of you about her. That's just unfair. But I do want you all to forgive me. This is the dumbest thing I've ever done. Thank you for everything weirdos. I love you all."

The girls were actually crying. They HATED that the two were separated since they couldn't handle their chemistry and tension for years.

"What's your plan Beca? How will you get her back after hurting her again?" Stacie asked. She wasn't attacking the brunette, she was genuinely intrigued about it so they all can help her.

"I wish I had the answer. I wish I knew how to get her back but I think I've done enough damage for her to even look at me. I just have to see her and try to ask for forgiveness because she knows she's the only person I want. I'll love her in any lifetime. She's really the one for me. She's everything I ever wanted. I'll always be the raincloud to her sunshine."

"She fell in love with you since the day she asked you to audition for the Bellas. She didn't even know who you were but some part in her knew, you're the one for her too. Beca, you are the only one who made her feel what genuine happiness is. You made her realize she was much more than what she thought of herself. She never even listened to any of my advices when I told her to be careful around you. She always risked everything just to be close to you, just to break your walls. If there's anything you need, you can ask us anytime. Because my best friend loves you more than anyone in this world. I'll do anything for her to be happy." Aubrey looked at Beca like she never did before.

She was practically telling her to take Chloe back. She's always been protective of the redhead but now she knows what Chloe really needs. It's Beca.

"Thank you so much. I'll always remember what you just said, Bree."

"How about the time she called you bitch when they were recruiting you? I'll never forget that one." Amy boasts as the girls laugh.

"How are you getting the girl back?" Cynthia Rose asked.

"I'd write her a song but that's sounds too basic."

"You don't even sound like Beca Mitchell at all right now. Your music has never been basic. You're a future Grammy winner so I suggest you make the best song you could ever imagine." Amy said.

"Music is the reason we're all here. It's never dumb to turn to what made you two fall in love." Aubrey added.

"Thanks girls. I think now's the time to write it. I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks again for everything."

Beca was halfway out of the house when Aubrey suddenly stopped her.

"Beca, make sure you write that song tonight. No questions asked okay?"

To be honest, she's still afraid of authoritative Aubrey. She missed it a lot. And so she did what was asked.