Chapter 14

FAST FORWARD TO THE BELLAS MOVING TO LA.

The girls are settled in their respective homes. Beca, Chloe, and Fat Amy lived together just like New York. The rest of the girls share a different house bought by Amy, they figured they need to pay rent and bills in return. They also promised to spend as much time as they can together to avoid the toxicity they felt in New York. They were sad as Emily couldn't join them yet. It will be a fast couple of months and Beca said she'll take care of the youngest Bella's expenses WHENEVER she wants to visit. There are no budget limits.

The girls thought they had everything together. All of them got jobs quickly and got comfortable moving in. Beca was already overthinking too much. Could she handle all of this? She's thinking about the girls, recording albums, and most of all, Chloe. She was always a nervous-wreck when it comes to the redhead. She thought this was a challenge she'd have to conquer each day.

Beca, Chloe, and Amy lived in a two-story house with a pool, huge backyard, and 4 rooms. It was spacious but not too extravagant. Amy bought a bigger house for the girls, and as the three of them relax pool-side one afternoon,

Beca asked, "Why do they get the bigger and slightly cooler house? No offense, Amy."

"That's because there are 6 of them and three of us. Don't forget Stacie has a child and you're cheap as hell so this house is perfect for us three." Amy defended herself.

"Good point. At least I get to spend everyday with Chloe… and you of course" Chloe chuckled upon Beca's remark.

"Okay. Since we're settled in, it's time we talk about work and all the boring shit." Amy rolled her eyes as she opened up the topic.

"I'll be recording this week as soon as Lauren lands here." Beca answered.

"Oh yeah. Good luck on that, Becs. That's huge. How about you Chloe?"

"I already applied to one of the greatest public relations firms here. They handle Bieber."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Amy looked confused.

"Bieber does a lot of things so." Chloe didn't have to finish her sentence.

"Should we sort out which day we meet the girls?" Beca asked.

"Friday! Duh? Mitchell we moved in LA but we don't have to change our rituals." Amy was the head of each meeting. It used to be Aubrey but she got way too busy with her career that she gave up on her strong leadership.

"We should meet at their place so we don't have to clean or anything." Chloe suggested.

"Look at you! You used to be such a neat freak. What did Mitchell do to you?"

"Oh you don't even know." Chloe shot a wink at Amy causing Beca to laugh outrageously.

Beca walked into Capitol Records and met with Dave.

"The Beca Mitchell has arrived. You cost me a lot. What made you move to LA ASAP?"

"The Bellas have decided we must take our talents to LA."

"You and your group, Mitchell. That's something special. Well we start recording for Lauren's album tomorrow. Are you sure we're good to go? We can tell her to take a few days off if you haven't adjusted to the LA weather yet." Dave wanted to make sure Beca's mindset was ready after having such a hectic tour then Coachella with the girls.

"A hundred percent sure, Dave. No need to worry about me. I'm so ready to get this album started with. She's something else."

"Well then. Tomorrow you start recording at 10 am. You don't have a deadline for this. You can talk it out with Lauren if you have any concerns. I trust you in every decision. Just make sure you this is a success or at least make Lauren happy. Don't fuck it up. Just kidding."

"Understood, Dave. Thanks for trusting me with this one. She already has a huge following and I'll definitely do everything it takes to make each song number 1."

"That's what I like about you, Beca. Call me if you need anything. I'll be coming here as much as I can but you know how everyone needs me in New York. They can't do shit without me."

Tomorrow's going to be one of the longest days in Beca's career. That's what she loves though, music and working with artists. She knows what she has to do for this to go as smoothly as possible.

As soon as she went home she smelled someone grilling barbecue and got extremely excited. She went straight to the backyard and saw Amy and Chloe laughing as they prepare dinner.

"What's up guys? What's the special occasion?" She asked.

"No occasion. We don't trust you cooking, midget." Beca growned hearing Amy's insult. Chloe immediately gave her a kiss.

She still couldn't get over it. Every time they kiss and spend time alone without having to hold anything back. As much as she loves spending time with the two, she couldn't help but think about the other girls.

"Hey, how are the girls? I haven't seen them since moving here."

"They're okay, babe. Some of them got work earlier but Stacie, Jessica, Ashley, and Flo dropped by earlier. They can't wait for Friday! We thought of having a house-warming party." Chloe answered her girlfriend.

"Do you want to come with me later? I wanted to drop by and check on them."

"Look at you being the great captain that you are." Amy joked.

"I have to get ready for work tomorrow, babe. I'm sorry. But I'll wait up for you."

"You gays are too cheesy. Whoops. Did I just say gay? It's supposed to be guys. I also have to do some paper works for the business that I want to open. I'll bond with you guys tomorrow." Amy answered.

"Look at you busy bees. I'll go after dinner."

The girls' house are 3 minutes away so it's never a hassle. Amy made sure to buy a house at Beverly Hills so they get the right amount of privacy and ease of access to everything.

Beca was shookt when she saw the house… or mansion. It was a modern white and grey mansion and she didn't know there was security. It looked bigger in person.

She opened the front door and was surprised that the girls don't even lock it. There was a mic stand in the middle of the living room. She smiled a bit thinking back on their college days.

She stood in front of the mic stand and shouted

"Hey Bellas! Get out of your rooms immediately!" imitating Aubrey.

Cynthia Rose, Stacie, Flo, Aubrey, Jessica, Ashley, and Lily were all startled and went down to the living room to meet their captain.

"I have something to do tomorrow for my new job and I don't need you causing any panic, Mitchell!" Aubrey was furious but Beca got used to it and honestly, it became her hobbies.

"My apologies, ladies. I just wanted to make sure you're all well here." She smiled at the Bellas.

"We're more than well, Becs. We live in a fucking mansion." Stacie said carrying her sleeping baby.

"Where's the baby daddy?" asked Beca.

"He left me for some other chick but I'm fine. I already have a work from home job so I can pay for my share."

"Okay then, Stace. Call me if you need anything."

"Flo, Jess, Ash, Lily, Cynthia, everythigns good with you guys? Work and all that?" She genuinely asked the girls to make sure they're not uncomfortable with anything. The girls smiled and appreciated the captain's concern.

"We're good." "yeah" "everything's going well" The girls answered individually. They caught up with each other for a good hour until Beca had to head home.

"As much as I love spending time with you guys, I have to head home. Chloe's waiting for me and I have to start recording Lauren's album tomorrow. Come over or we'll come over." She said goodbye to the girls and went home. She needed to rest. She needed to sleep as much as she can because recording albums take too much time.

She'll have to balance everything starting tomorrow. Is she ready?