Chapter 4
THE GIRLS TRIP
The girls were all at the airport ready to leave New York. They spotted Beca with her manager waiting for them to arrange their private flight.
"Is everybody here?" Silver asks Beca.
"Yup. Everyone's here. We should get going. Are you sure you don't want to join?" Beca was insisting that her manager comes because she really enjoys her company. They've been really close because duh, she was the one responsible to help Beca keep her sanity.
"I promise I'd join for the first week of your press tour. Now go ahead. Take your time off with the Bellas. I'll see you soon." Beca initiated the hug because she knew Silver's too professional to do start any personal contact.
"Who's that hot mama?" Cynthia Rose whispered to Beca.
"Silver, my manager. She's more than the Cynthia. She's smart as hell. I'd say go for it but unfortunately she's straight."
The other girls were looking at Silver, clueless.
"Bellas, this is my manager, Silver. She organized everything for us and we're ready to go." Silver waved at the girls and said her goodbye.
EVERYBODY WAS STARING AT HER AS SHE WALKS AWAY, she had that aura. She's perfect. She looks like she got her shit together which none of them can relate to.
"Damn, she can walk." Stacie's jaw dropped.
"I don't know how you manage to keep your hands to yourself around her." Even Amy joined the banter. She'd compliment another woman only when it's well-deserved.
"Okay, enough about my manager. Let's get to it. Hawaii here we come!" Beca said with enthusiasm. It's her first break since shooting the film and can't wait to bond with the girls.
"Cute necklace, Beale. You should have bought me one too." Aubrey whispered. She saw the matching necklaces and wanted Chloe to feel awkward knowing they she still owes on explanation about the boob grab.
"Jealous aren't we, Bree?"
"No thanks. Your toners' harder than the Hunter's" Aubrey winked.
"I don't need to know about your sex life with Stacie. I'm good."
LAST NIGHT OF THEIR STAY
"We should do something big tonight. It's our last night, Bellas. I'm gonna miss you all again." Fat Amy suggested.
"Of course we are, we'll have a jam around a bonfire later. Just like the retreat. But this time, with extra delicious food." Aubrey told the Bellas.
"Do we have to dress up?" Flo asked.
"Of course. We always do on a night like this." Chloe answered.
"Dear, Lord." Beca said protesting and the girls all laughed. They don't understand how their leader hates dressing up when she's with them, but rocks the red carpet in the hottest outfits ever.
"No objections, Mitchell. This is a trial run for your red carpet premiere for A Simple Favor." Stacie reminded her friend.
"Speaking of, y'all are invited to the LA premiere. It's the last press stop though. It's still next month, just giving you the heads up." Beca knew they were the most important part of it.
"Are we walking down the red carpet?" Emily asked.
"Of course! I would look like a loser without anyone." Beca explained.
"Cool. I just thought you'd only want Chloe." All eyes were on Emily. Chloe blushed immediately after hearing the youngest bella.
"Because she's your best friend. That's all." She continued.
"Okay. Before Legacy says something weird, we better prepare for later. See you in two hours, Bellas." Fat Amy walked back to her room as the girls laughed at Emily's thoughts.
TWO HOURS LATER
The girls just had dinner and were on their way near the shore where their bonfire is set up. There was a guitar somewhere between the logs too. It was gonna be a fun night.
They decided to sings all the songs when they were in college. Yes, including The Sign. Thanks goodness Aubrey didn't vomit.
"One last song before we all go party. I nominate Beca and Chloe to sing Shallow from A Star is Born. Chloe wouldn't shut up about the movie for weeks. Our group chat was alive because of it." Amy just couldn't stop shipping "Bhloe" no matter what.
"What a great idea. We need an iconic Shallow performance." Stacie supported the other.
The girls started to gang up on the two and Beca knew she couldn't say no. She picked up the guitar and started strumming the first chords. Chloe was EXCITED. She just looked at Beca, still in awe of the brunette's talents.
Tell me somethin', girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more?
Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?
Beca looked at Chloe as she sings, just like she did whenever they performed in college, and even the worlds. She would always look for Chloe in each performance, like their Toxic performance. They had a connection. They've always had something different than the other girls and they know it. They enjoy it. They just never made a big deal out of it.
I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself
Longin' for change
And in the bad times I fear myself
The girls were already speechless as they hear Beca sing the words. It was sincere and straight from the heart, like a profession of her love to Chloe. As her part ends, Chloe's pupils dilated and Beca felt chills all over her body.
Tell me something, girl
Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void?
Or do you need more?
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?
Chloe meant every word. She knew Beca was hiding something from her even when she tries to look deeper into her. Everybody has secrets, but she's determined to know what was Beca's.
I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself
Longing for change
And in the bad times I fear myself
The Bellas were in the midst of crying. They all love the song. They've always shared how much they've cried when they watched the film. But witnessing this, it was something else. Their captains singing Shallow like it's their own song.
I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now
Chloe was already in tears. She LOVES this song, and to be able to sing it with her best friend, a famous musician, it's a one in a million experience.
The song ended and even Beca got emotional. After their emotions subside, Chloe whispered to Beca.
"Is it okay to give you a hug?"
"You've never asked that before, Chloe. Go ahead." They hugged each other. It felt like it wasn't supposed to end.
This trip could be Chloe's favorite. She never had a duet like that with Beca before. They were used to singing inside the car, more like screaming lyrics whenever they're driving. This song was definitely sung with feelings and Chloe hoped they'd share more moments like that.