Chapter 17: Proposal
Author notes: I am really sorry for my long break. Here is the new chapter came. Enjoy pitches.
The day has arrived where everyone's life going to change...
The day has been started everyone woke up with something on their mind either a decision, aim, worry, insecurity, or a hope.
Aubrey woke up with weird feeling like something bad is going to happen but having zero clue of exactly what. Stacie woke up with overly concerned feeling for her friend who she knew going to regret her decision. After a phone call from Tom Stacie tries to convince Chloe not to meet him as he gonna be a bad news in future. But considering Chloe Beale she ignored Stacie. Now look at Chloe she woke up with insecure feeling about her own decisions but she is not going to back out only for her Beca. Beca woke up with only one thought that she is going to win her ginger back. Michael woke up with partly hope and partly worry for her brother. On the other hand Tom was beyond excited for the day before him like he was dreading his whole life for this day.
Here now Chloe and Stacie waiting for Tom and Michael in meeting room with an awkward silence. "Don't get me wrong Chlo but this is a very bad idea. I haven't feel nervous ever not even when Dean threat US to banned." Stacie broke the silence and try her last attempts to change Chloe's mind.
"Okay, Stace. First thing first, you have told me this like a million times and second I might have remind you you were quite busy on phone texting someone or should I say 'sexting'?" As Chloe finishes her sentence Michael chose to enter at the exact moment when Chloe says 'sexting'.
"Oh, is someone sexting or I just misheard something?" Michael asks sitting on chair across them.
Before Chloe can reply him Stacie cuts her,"NO ONE... I mean yes you clearly misheard said texting."Stacie stammers the sentence as blushing hard. Is Miss. Hunter just stammered or am I dreaming? Is this worlds last day? Chloe thoughts.
"Okay. I'm sorry that I'm late. Tom would be here by any minute." Michael said after a while regaining his professional tone. By just mentioning Tom's name uneasy feeling came over on both the girls.
"Sorry for the delay." Tom rush inside the room and quickly apologize everyone before set his eyes on Chloe. By the speak of devil. Stacie thoughts. Yes he was changed like was used to wear jeans over leather jacket with leather shoes, like a cool actor back in the college. That's why he was a role model, a style icon. Now look at this Tom Total opposite in a tux. No one from college could imagine Tom in a businessman's suit.
Chloe clears her throat to avoid Tom's gaze, "It's okay. We haven't really wait that long. So... can we get to the point straight?"
"Yes, I would like to. So here's my proposal..."
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Beca was more determined to find Chloe but how is she going to find her? She is currently driving aimlessly in LA, checking every park in Nearby as Chloe loves park. Yes she was tired, almost didn't sleep at last night but she has to find Chloe , have to apologize to her. It would be lot easier if Beca have phone apparently she don't have one as she didn't want anyone into her life.
Back to meeting room
"...We will offer Beca Mitchell post of a music producer for our new upcoming album. I'm assuming that if you are recommending someone so that person would be talented enough to handle this post. Sure there will be bond between Beca and company, nothing major just company policy and business related. If she get her job done successfully we will offer her further you know about our company's reputation and all." Tom explains everything to girls. Both girls have big smile on their face which dropped sudden at hearing change of tone.
"But..."
"I don't like that but their." Stacie says.
"Chloe you have to go on date with me once." Tom finishes his sentence ignoring Stacie.
Their it goes, the devil has returned. Stacie thoughts.
Silence. A pin drop silence. Chloe's heart stopped for a second. She want to run away from there and never return. But she remembers why she came here first place. She would do anything for Beca. This is a golden chance for Beca and what could go wrong with one date if only she knew. "Yes. I will. But only one date." Chloe says after long pause catching everyone's surprise gazes.
"Perfect. Today 7 o'clock I will pick you up. Sounds good?" Tom asks excitedly.
Chloe only nods as reply.
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Along the way hotel room neither Chloe or Stacie spoke to each other. Both of them didn't know how to approach a conversation, they don't even know what to say. Chloe was sitting on the edge of bed and Stacie was pacing back and forth.
"Stacie... STOP you are making me nervous." Chloe says broke the silence.
"What the hell was that Chloe? Do you know what did you back there ? Did you finally lost your mind?" Stacie yelled as she runs her hands from her hair.
"See. Stace try to understand me. I just did that for Beca and its just only one date. It's not like he is asking me to marry with him." Chloe says try to stay calm.
"He is a devil. Last time I checked he didn't treat you very well and the broke up part create a legend back in Barden if I remind you." Stacie snaps back.
"Stacie, that was past and you have seen he is changed. This date could give Beca a golden chance to prove herself."Chloe says to sound reasonable.
Stacie didn't respond on that but her doubt and insecurities has doubled.
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Chloe and Tom sitting on five star hotel for their date. Waiter served their dish.
"You still like lobster right?" Tom asks. Chloe nods slowly. She hasn't say anything. This situation is very awkward for both of them. Chloe don't want to go things further too far and Tom don't want to ruin his second chance.
"Okay.. Chloe. Just so you know I want to say that, you were my only one. You were amazing to me. You always has been there for me but I didn't even say thank you.I treated you very badly would be understatement. I was lucky that I had you, but I only realized that when I lost you. But Chloe I've changed, I've changed for you. Please give me one last chance. I'll love you like NO one else love you more. I'll treat you like my princess." Tom says desperately looks hopefully into Chloe's eyes.
"Tom... I don't know...Tom. Please it was long time ago. I don't love you anymore." Chloe replies but she don't want to break his heart.
"I'll make you love me. You will love me again. You will fall for me like you were once." Tom tries once again.
"Tom, I can't." Chloe says back.
"Why?" Tom asks.
"Because I am in love with someone ELSE."Chloe finally tells him.
Tom didn't respond his face felled instantly as soon as Chloe's sentence hit him hard.
"I'm sorry Tom. We should go home." Chloe apologize. She can feel his heartbreak. She stretches her hand and gently squeeze Tom's hand. He just nod quickly while looking at his plate.