Author notes: thanks to my aca friends to cheer me up to continue. I have replaced chapter 13 already. Thank you DJqueenk: don't worry I'll continue. ThatNutCracker: I'll always going to keep that in my mind. It's mean a lot to me.

Also to my anonymous friend who had reviewed first .

So here's the new chapter. Enjoy.

Chapter 14 : Problem or solution ?

Michael gave Chloe address of his company and said she can visit anytime just let him know told she is going to visit him next day. So that's how she found herself on the front of top 10 music company in LA, Stacie standing beside her. Stacie gently nudges redhead cutting her from trance. Chloe looks at Stacie nods slightly.

Chloe prays for not bumping on Tom on her first day of her mission. Or hopes desperately that he is over her by now. Chloe reached at the reception desk smiles softly at the blonde behind the desk.

"How may I help you?" The blonde girl smiles back at Chloe.

"I'm here to meet Mr. Michael sterling."Chloe says in her professional voice.

"Okay. Let me check." Without any other explanation she dials out number and after awhile ends the call. Glancing back at two womens standing next to her desk. She told them to go straight to his office roughly tells the pattern to go over there.

"Okay. Thanks I guess." Stacie says to that blonde mirrored her smile.

Chloe taps on door gently.

"Come in." A voice came from the other side. Chloe push the door open. A handsome,tall young brunette gets up from his chair smiles widely at Chloe.

"Chloe! It's nice to meet you again. Please sit here." He hugs Chloe and indicates to sit on the chair in front of him.

"Hie to you too. It's nice to see you. You have done so well. Look at you." Chloe says genuinely.

"Yeah. You know family background." He replied and took a quick glance at Stacie. Yes of course Chloe knew about their family background also Chloe catches his glance.

"Here's my friend Stacie. She was in Barden university with me." Chloe says while Stacie stretch her hand out for handshake. Michael took her hand in and shakes it more than usual. Wow. They were lost in each others eyes. Her brown. His hazel. They stares at each other still holding hands. Chloe clears her throat.

"Ohhhh... nice to meet you.. ummm... Michael." Stacie stammer quickly pull her hand back.

"Same to you." Michael mumbles back. He was going to say something but cut off by ring of his telephone. "Is it important?", "...", " yeah I can understand give me five." Chloe and Stacie just share look at each other.

"I am sorry Chloe. I have to get there. But don't worry it won't take too long. I'll back in 15 tops." Michael says apologetically.

"Oh. No it's totes get your work done." Chloe says.

"Yes. And feel free to wonder off in my office. Make yourself comfortable." Michael says while reaching towards door , steal glance at Stacie.

"Don't worry. We will." Stacie replies quickly waves her hands to him.

Once he was out of his office room Stacie let's out little squeak. " Oh my dear god. He is soo hot. Why didn't you tell me Chloe I could dress properly, apply more make up. And did I just waved at him. That was weird. You should totally told me before." Stacie rambles.

"Oh my god. Stop stace. You are fine. You dressed just perfectly and You are totally into him now. I can see your toner." Chloe says while smirking at her last sentence.

"Noo... I Mean he is hoo..handsome. that's it."Stacie replies trying to defend herself.

"Oh yeah. And he is good guy too Stace Don't worry. Besides it's not everyday I could see Stacie Conrad stammered over a handsome guy."Chloe says chuckles slightly. That was true, Stacie Conrad never gets stammered. She is more confident and proud whenever it comes to handsome guys. Before Stacie could defend herself door opens and there he is coming.damn timing.

"You come back early." Chloe says take a One look on Stacie who is staring at Michael and for her surprise Michael was doing same.

"Oh.. yes. I don't want you to wait up for me too long." He replied sheepishly. Once he takes his seat they were engaged into light conversation from back to their college life to their current life. Michael and Chloe was good friends back in college. After Tom and Chloe's break up they remain still friends.

"So what brings you here after so long time ? Not that I don't like." Michael asks Chloe out of his curiosity.

"Well, mic. I need your favour. My.. I mean our friend Beca Mitchell is an amazing dj. She has a good knowledge of music. But she don't get a platform to show it yet. I'm wondering if you could give her chance. I mean I know I am asking you too much. You can say no I can understand."Chloe says nervously, fidgeting on her fingers.

Michael pauses for a second, " I am pretty sure if you are referring someone then she should be very good." He started.

"Hell yeah she is great." Stacie nearly half yells.

"I will definitely consider it but before I can make decisions I have to discuss it with my partner. I have to discuss it with Tom." Michael says in professional tone.

"Oh yes sure." Chloe replies casual as soon as one name strikes in her head her tone changes into disbelief, " your partner.. tom? Tom is your partner?"

" yes. I thought you knew it. Actually I first thought that you want to get back with him."Michael says truthfully.

"No.. Why would you thought that? I don't want to get back with him." Chloe says little taken aback by his statement.

"Oh I'm sorry Chloe. I just. Are you dating someone?" Michael asks cautiously.

"It's okay. No I am not dating anyone. Did... Did he.. you know?" Chloe asks back.

"No he is not over you yet." Michael sighs deeply.

"We should get going. It's a bad idea for everyone to come here."Stacie says grabbing Chloe's hand. She don't want to get her friend into any mess further.

Michael stops her immediately, " NO. I mean maybe it's not certainly best idea but we should go through it. I promise you that Chloe you will not getting into any trouble. I will discuss it with Tom as soon as he gets back. He will be here in two days. So it'll be okay for you to wait for two days. Right?" Michael reassure them.

"It's okay. We will wait." Chloe says after some moments, knowing that her boss will not like that idea either Stacie who is narrowing her eyes at Chloe.