"Of course," Came Beca's response. "We decide everything. Happiness, sadness, and love. We choose everything."
"Is that your philosophy in life?"
Beca nodded, "A person can decide if he wants to be in a good or bad place. For example, decide that you want to love someone, and you'll find yourself thinking about him/her every single day and you'll force yourself to think that you love him till a moment where you really love him."
Stacie gazed into Beca's eyes, "So if I decide that I want to love someone, I'll love him?"
"Of course," Beca replied.
Still not taking her eyes of off Beca's, she spoke again. "I'll try it because I want to see if your right." She said in a soft tone.
I need to end this night.Beca thought as she cleared her throat. "I think it's time for us to go home." She said as she mentioned for the waiter to get them the bill.
Back at the mansion, Chloe was getting restless, she was pacing beside the window waiting for Beca and Stacie to come back. Was she jealous? Yes, she was. But she will never admit it out loud. She was jealous that Stacie was with Beca, she was also jealous of the fact that her best friend has her eyes on Beca.
About fifteen minutes of pacing around, Beca's car showed up in the driveway, the redhead stood by the window and kept looking at them as again Stacie linked her arm with Beca and started to walk. She could see the looks Stacie was giving the short brunette, she sighed and walked away and made her way to the nurse's room. She stormed into Stacie's room to startle the brunette. "Are you okay?" Stacie asked worriedly.
"No, uh how was dinner?" She asked as she looked everywhere but in her best friend's eyes.
The nurse sighed happily. "It was amazing, we talked and we laughed. And the restaurant was amazing and very expensive."
"Does she have money to pay for that kind of restaurants?"
"And the food was amazing, the atmosphere was incredible." The tall brunette continued, ignoring her best friend's question.
"Stacie!" She whisper-yelled
"Chlo, I know what you are going to say, I won't get involved with her, I won't love her because she is Larry's niece. I know. We are friends."
"You're not supposed to be friends with the enemy!" Chloe reasoned.
"Enemy? Are we in a war?" Stacie asked confused.
"Did you forget that she blackmailed me to stay in the house?" The widow reminded her best friend.
Stacie sighed, "Well it's a good thing she did. Imagine if it's just you and me in this house? I'll literally kill myself of boredom. Now if you can please leave me alone."
"W-What?" Chloe said in confusion.
"I want to sleep." The nurse clarified.
"Sleep?" The redhead scuffed. "You want to think of her don't you?" When she didn't receive a reply she left the room and went back to her's.
Back in the guest room, Beca was looking at Chloe's window wondering what the redhead was doing. When she saw there was no movement, she sighed and dialed Jesse's number wanting to see what her best friend is up too. "Hey Jess," She said but winced when she heard the loud music in the background.
"Beecaa!" Jesse said somewhat drunkenly.
"Where are you, Jesse?" She asked worriedly. She knew Jesse wouldn't drink alone after he was sober for ten years.
"Having a drink." The brunette man said through the phone. "In the bar, we usually hang out at."
"I'm on my way, don't you dare move Jesse." The short brunette stated firmly as she hung up the phone and ran to her car.
Over the past ten years, Jesse had been sober. He used to get drunk each and every day, then he decided that he should get his life together for his family because they deserve better. Yes, he does have a glass of whiskey or wine but he won't drink it unless he was accompanied by someone. Ever since Aubrey told him that she will be leaving him to go back to dancing, he decided to drink again, unbeknownst to the brunette and the blond.
Beca reached the club within ten minutes and tried to help her best friend get into the car, after a few attempts she finally got Jesse in the car and started driving. She sighed when she looked at him and found him dozed off. She sighed and continued her drive, she was worried about Jesse and Aubrey's relationship and knew that she had to have a talk with Aubrey. After parking her car in front of the Swanson house, she placed Jesse's arm over her shoulder and started walking to the door.
Ringing the doorbell, Aubrey opened within seconds as her eyes went wide at the sight in front of her. She moved and helped Beca as they both helped Jesse into the bed. After managing to take off Jesse's shoes, the blond made her way with Beca to the living room, as the short brunette wanted to excuse herself, she looked at the blond with a sad smile. "I called him to check on him, and he sounded drunk so I went and got him." She spoke the unasked question.
Aubrey nodded. "Thank you, Beca."
Beca wanted to say something but she stopped herself. "I'll get going."
The belly dancer caught her and spoke. "You wanted to say something." She stated.
The short brunette shook her head. "It's nothing."
"Yes, it was. You wanted to blame me." Aubrey said to the brunette in a sad voice.
"W-Why would I blame you?" Beca asked confused.
"Because you think I made him drink. I'm sure Jesse informed you with everything."
Deciding that it was a conversation for another time, Beca spoke. "I'll just get going."
"You always hated me Beca, didn't you?" Aubrey accused causing Beca to stop dead in her tracks.
"What are you talking about?" The short brunette asked confused.
Aubrey nodded her head. "Because you think I am a belly dancer that I am not a good woman."
"Aubrey, are you hearing yourself? I never thought about it in this way. And besides, who am I to judge people?" Beca asked as she looked into Aubrey's eyes.
"Since the time Marry cheated on you, and you have changed with me. Deep down in your heart, you always blamed me for introducing you to her. You always think that if a good girl cheats on her husband what about me, the belly dancer right?"
"So you think you analyzed me now?" Beca asked raising her eyebrow.
The belly dancer nodded, "Yes, because you are complicated person Beca, you think that all women are like your ex-wife and now you are blaming me because I am going to leave Jesse and go back to dancing. And you are also accusing me of what Jesse did today."
Beca stood in front of Aubrey and looked her in the eyes. "You knew, didn't you? You knew she was cheating on me and you didn't tell me." Aubrey just lowered her gaze because she knew that the short brunette was right. She was at fault for not telling Beca about Marry's infidelity. When Beca didn't receive any reply from the blond she left and ran to her car and started driving.
Flashback
Beca was climbing the stairs to open the bedroom door of her house which she lived in with her wife Marry. She heard laughing, she shook her head wondering what was going on. She reached for the doorknob, and as soon as she opened it she regretted it. Marry was there in their bed with another guy as they were naked and having sex. Marry's eyes went wide at the sight of her and tried to cover her naked form as the guy beside her was also shocked.
"Leave," Beca stated in anger. "Leave now and don't you ever come back. I don't want to see you, I don't want to hear from you. The divorce papers will be sent to you very soon." She said as she started to walk towards the door.
"Marry," She said causing the ex-wife to look at her. "When I come back I don't expect you to be here."
End Of Flashback
The next morning, Chloe, and Stacie were sitting around the dining table when Chloe started to eat. Stacie looked at her best friend and sighed. "Shouldn't we wait for her Chlo?"
"Wait for her?" Chloe said scoffing. "I have my breakfast at eight AM." She said when she heard the short brunette's footsteps.
"Sorry guys, I am late for class," She joked but when she saw Chloe glare at her she held her hands up in defense. "I mean for breakfast." She said as she took a seat beside Chloe. "You guys are having breakfast early. It's only 8:55 AM."
"It's 8:05," Chloe corrected. "But who stays up all night should wake up late, am I wrong?" She said as she looked to Beca. "And we aren't obliged to wait for her."
"Are you stalking me?" Beca asked with a smirk.
"Do you really think you are someone that important so that I would be stalking you?" Chloe shot back with a smirk of her own.
Beca shook her head and took a sip of her coffee. "Did you get a hold of Liam?"
"I couldn't, he didn't call back or answer his phone. I decided to fire him and get another lawyer." She said with a shrug, just then Elissa entered the dining room.
"Excuse me Ms. Beale, but Mr. Liam is here."
"See?" Beca stated with a laugh. "He came here by himself. You should be thankful for that."
"Let him wait for me in the living room, I'll be there soon." The widow stated as Elissa nodded.
"I'll go say hi to him while you come," Beca said standing up from her chair.
"NO!" Chloe yelled in a panic causing Beca to look at her in confusion.
"Excuse me?" Beca asked not understanding what the redhead meant.
Chloe shrugged. "I don't like it when you have my lawyer all to yourself." When Beca just shook her head and continued to walk, Chloe grabbed her by the hand. "I said don't go!"
"And who are you to tell me not to go?" Beca asked through gritted teeth.
"I'm the one who's allowing you to live here, breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served not to mention the snacks you eat and the wine you drink." Chloe snapped.
Beca leaned in causing Chloe to pull back, the short brunette kept leaning in until their faces were inches apart. "You see Chloe, everything you just said? There will come a day where you apologize for it. And you'll be kneeling in front of me when you are apologizing." She then leaned in more till their noses touched. "Kneeling Chloe." She repeated. She then raised her hand to wipe a cheese stain that was on the corner of Chloe's lips, they gazed into each other's eyes as Beca moved her thumb over the redhead's lips a couple of times before closing her eyes and walking away.
Chloe was left breathless, she couldn't believe Beca was that close to her, and she couldn't even look at Stacie. What's wrong with me? Why is Beca doing this? She thought as she tried to control her breathing.
Stacie frowned as she watched the scene unfold. Why was Beca so close to Chloe? And why Chloe was not bothered by how close they were? Is it possible that Beca likes her best friend? All these thoughts were running through the nurse's mind as she reached for the bread.
Liam and Chloe were in Larry's old office, the redhead took a deep breath and looked at the old man. "I need money, cash. And I want them today." She said softly.
The lawyer looked at her in confusion. "I don't seem to understand what you mean Ms. Beale."
"What did you not understand?"
"Why do you need me then?" Liam asked still confused to why Chloe was asking him for money.
"I need you to tell me how to get the money in cash."
"B-But I don't know how."
"What do you mean you don't know how? I have a wine factory and surely it has income, so you have to tell me how can I withdraw money from the company."
"I am sorry to ask but how were you able to spend money the past days?"
Chloe shrugged. "I didn't need money, and if I needed anything I'd pay with my credit card, but I can't withdraw money from it."
"That's not possible, of course, you can withdraw." Liam reasoned.
"I told you I can't!" She snapped at the man.
"Can you get me the credit card so I can check from which bank and contact them?"
Chloe nodded, "Of course."
"Then I'll be back in two hours and inform you of any news."
The widow nodded again, "Okay, and I have one more request. I don't want what we talked about to leave this room." When she saw Liam nod, she excused herself and went to grab him the card.
Back at the dining room, Stacie and Beca were sitting in front of each other and the nurse could see that the short brunette was in deep thought. "What are you thinking about?"
"N-Nothing,"
"How so? I know you Beca."
"You know me?" The short brunette asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I know that we haven't known each other for long, but you are someone who shows if you're pissed or sad."
"Yeah, but I am not thinking about anything in particular. Oh, I forgot to ask you did Chloe figure out her parent's problem?" Beca asked casually.
So that's what she's thinking about. Stacie thought as she rolled her eyes and jealousy started to boil up in her body. "She's fixing it now with Liam."
"What does Liam have to do with it?" She asked in confusion.
"She wants money, in cash."
"Why doesn't she have money?" Beca asked concerned.
"From where could she have cash?" Stacie replied.
"What do you mean from where? Doesn't she have a bank account?"
"No," Stacie simply replied.
"Larry didn't open for her an account?"
"Beca, I don't know if I can answer all these questions, Chloe will kill me!" She said in anger and in jealousy.
The short brunette sighed. "I'm not asking you about her secrets, but I find it weird that my uncle didn't open an account in her name." When Stacie just looked away and huffed, the brunette shook her head and continued to drink her coffee.
Chloe entered the dining room and sat in her chair. "I want tea." She stated.
"Here you go Chlo, Elissa got you tea."
Chloe looked at the cup and shook her head. "I want Esspresso."
"Also, she got you an espresso."
The widow eyed the glass then shook her head again. "I want..." She trailed off not knowing what she wants.
"Coffee? Elissa also got you coffee." Beca said with a smile. Now it was time to talk to Chloe about Elissa and Jacob, and she knew how to approach Chloe about it. She knew that if she asked her to let them stay in the house, the redhead would refuse. So she decided to change the game. "Chloe, I need to talk to you about something."
"No," Chloe's reply came instantly, she then looked at Beca with a playful smile. "What is it?"
This behavior suits her beauty better. Beca thought as she smiled inwardly. "It's about Elissa."
"Why do you want to talk to me about Elissa? Elissa works for me. Everything concerns her, concerns me. You have nothing to do with it." Chloe reasoned.
"But I heard something I didn't like, and if you agreed, I won't agree to it."
"And who exactly do you think you are to agree or not? I am the owner of this house, and I decide."
Here we go, Beca thought as she spoke again. "But I am a guest here, and I don't like kids at all. And if what I heard is correct I am telling you from now that I won't accept."
"What did you hear? What kids?" Chloe asked in confusion.
"I heard Elissa talking to Melissa that she wants to ask you if you agree to get her kid and live here, and honestly I don't like the idea. I don't want kids to live here. So that's why I am asking you about it because you have to say no."
"You are annoying." The redhead stated. "And you are not a guest, you blackmailed me to live here." She then took a deep breath. "ELISSA!" She yelled for the housemaid.
Elissa came running as soon as she heard Chloe's voice. "Yes, Ms. Beale?"
Chloe smirked as she looked at Beca. "You can get your son to live here."
The housemaid gasped as Beca smiled, she knew her plan would work. "Oh my God, thank you, Ms. Beale, so much!" She said as she ran back to the kitchen but came back again and hugged Beca. "Thank you!"
Chloe looked at Beca with a glare, she realized she got played from the smirk that was on Beca's lips. "I'll get you back for that."
"If you could, don't hesitate," Beca replied winking. "I'll get going now."
"If you are going to his office, I advise you not too."
"Whose office?" Beca asked confused.
"Liam's, aren't you running there to know what we talked about? Well, he isn't in his office." The widow said as she took a sip from her coffee.
Beca smiled. "I know, he told me to meet in at the bank."
Chloe whipped her head and looked at Beca as she was walking away. "How did she know? When did Liam call her?"
"No one called her, I was with her all the time," Stacie said in an annoyed voice.
Chloe just shook her head and went to her room, thinking of the morning she just had and waiting patiently for Liam to return.
A/N: I apologize for the delay. Had a few stuff going on. Please tell me what you think of Beca's plan to get Chloe agreeing on Jacob. Do you think Beca will be able to help Chloe with her problem? Can't wait to read those awesome reviews of yours.