Beca was running through the backyard, trying to find Chloe. After a bit of walking, she found the redhead sitting on the ground and leaning against the tree as she had a glass of wine in her hand and looked like she was in deep thought. Beca sighed in relief as she walked towards the redhead.
Chloe's head snapped when she saw a movement beside her. "What are you doing here?" She asked the brunette in shock.
"I got worried about you going out at this time of night," Beca said softly.
"You don't have to, I'm not a child," Chloe said as she took a sip of her wine and looked at the sky which was filled with stars.
Beca sighed. "May I sit down?" She asked for permission.
"No." Came Chloe's flat reply.
Choosing to ignore the redhead, Beca sat down beside Chloe as she leaned her back against the tree. "Thank you." She said with a grin.
"You are impossible you know that?" Chloe asked with a smirk.
Beca chose not to reply. She picked up the bottle and nodded. "Wow, 1994, that's an old bottle. Can I drink?"
Chloe shrugged. "I only got one glass so no." She said as she brought the glass to her lips, but before she could take a sip, Beca took the glass from her and took a sip. "Thank you." She said again.
Chloe sighed and rubbed her hand on her leg. Why is she here? She thought as Beca spoke again. "It's nice out here." She said as she looked around, it was a chilly night, the stars were all in the dark blue sky. The sound of the crickets softly chirping through the forest.
"When I want to be alone, I always come here." The redhead said softly.
"Is Jacob going to be okay?" Beca asked in a sad voice.
Chloe nodded. "He will, but he'll have to take insulin injections throughout his life. The problem is, he is still young and the healthy food that helps him to be healthy he needs might not be able to eat it unless he takes the injection." The widow explained in a sad voice, she wouldn't wish illness on anyone.
"Does Elissa know all of this?" Beca asked as Chloe took the glass from the brunette and twirled it a bit.
"I told Stacie to teach Elissa everything." She said taking a sip. "How can she inject him, how can she measure the blood also what do in cases if low or high sugar and I also told her to give Elissa a list of food so that she knows what to feed him."
Wow, she knows a lot. Beca said to herself as she kept looking at Chloe. "Why don't you teach Elissa? She said as she took the glass again.
Chloe sighed sadly."Because I don't like to teach anyone." But I want too... I want to be a doctor again.
Beca looked at the redhead with admiration in her eyes. "I don't know what would have happened if you weren't in that room." The short brunette stated, she was hoping to get more information about what happened at the hospital. "They almost gave him water mixed with sugar." She recalled how Melissa got him the glass.
The redhead sighed. "He'll suffer for most of his life." The widow said in sadness.
Beca nodded her head. "The good thing is that he is still alive. I'm relieved that he doesn't have an illness which doesn't have a medicine."
Chloe wiped a single tear that has fallen on her cheek. "That's true."
"Y-You were studying medicine?" Beca asked in hesitance.
The redhead nodded. "Yes," It was my dream. She thought quietly.
"And why did you quit?"
Turning her gaze to the night sky, Chloe replied. "Because I got married."
Not convinced by the answer, Beca sighed as she spoke again. "Which year were you in?"
"Fifth."
"Fifth?!" Beca exclaimed in shock. "You were in your fifth year of medicine and you left?!"
"My dad was waiting for the moment I graduate. He wanted to throw me a huge party." She said with a smile as she remembered how proud her father was of her. "He wanted to invite everybody we knew." She laughed softly. "And then I got married."
"Is that the reason why he is upset with you?" The short brunette asked.
"Dad isn't upset with me, he considers me dead." She said with hurt and sadness.
"But here's the thing, if you quit your studies and get married, it is not the end of the world."
"If they loved their partner." She then looked at Beca. "They would quit if they married the person they love. Not if they married someone like Larry." Chloe stated in a hint of anger in her voice.
"You didn't love my uncle?" Beca inquired.
Deciding not to answer, the redhead sighed. "What are you doing here Beca?"
"W-What do you mean?"
"Why are you still living here? Why didn't you go and live with your aunts? What do you want from me Beca?"
"I don't want anything from you," Beca said shrugging.
"Sometimes I feel like you want to hurt me. But I won't let you Beca."
"Woah, hold up. I want to hurt you?"
"Yes, you always ask and you want to know what happened, but you can't know everything."
Beca nodded. "Is there something I need to know?"
"No Beca, there isn't." She said as she looked back again at the sky. "Stacie told me that you are divorced." She stated after a few moments of silence.
"That is true." The short brunette nodded as she looked at the grass.
"Do you have any kids?" Chloe asked after a few moments of silence.
Beca sighed and shook her head. "No, I don't. I couldn't."
"Why?" Chloe asked confused.
"We were married for a year," Beca said shrugging.
"Why?" Chloe asked with a laugh. "She couldn't stand you anymore?" Not realizing what she said, Beca's heart broke at the redhead's words.
If only you knew. "Yeah..." She said quietly. "She couldn't stand me anymore."
"Do you love her?"
"I used to love her," Beca said with determination.
Sensing that she has upset the brunette, she changed the subject. "You know why I come and sit here? So I can watch the sun rising. Sometimes the sun rises late, and I say to myself that it wouldn't uprise but then it does."
"And why wouldn't it rise?"
Chloe shrugged. "If you saw how the sun was setting, how shy, scared and lonely it was, you'll say to yourself the same thing. But it rises again and it's always more vibrant, more warm and strong." She said softly.
Beca smiled warmly. "Are you saying these stuff to make me feel better? Because you think you brought up some disturbing topics in my life?"
"Nope, not at all," Chloe said lying. She would never admit it to the brunette.
"Tell me, Chloe, what are you planning on doing with your life?"
Chloe shrugged. "The first thing I want to do is sell everything."
"Everything? Why?" Beca asked confused.
"So that I could make a hill out of money." She said with a smirk.
"Hill?" Beca laughed. "If you sell everything you'll make a mountain of money."
"Even better, because I want to burn them."
"Why?" Beca asked the redhead.
"Because I want to see how all of Larry's hard work is going to waist," Chloe said in a low and angry voice.
"But why?" The short brunette asked as she raised her eyebrow. She knew that Chloe wanted to sell everything, but she never knew why. "You can give the money to charity."
"I don't want anybody to gain the use of the money because if they did, the will pray to god to let Larry's soul rest in peace. And I don't want that."
Beca's eye's widened. "Woah, I always thought deep down you'd have at least one gram of human emotion."
"I don't have any emotions."
"Yeah, now I know that you don't have any kind of feelings or emotions. I understand that you don't love Larry and that you always fight but it's not acceptable that you'd speak of him in such a way."
Chloe sighed. "I came here to sit alone, not to be lectured." She said as she passed the glass to Beca. "I'm going back to my room." She said as she was about to stand up but Beca stopped her.
"Stay, you came here to relax, I'll go," Beca said as she started to get up but then felt Chloe's hand on her thigh.
"Beca, stay. Please." She said in such vulnerable voice that it broke Beca's heart. "Don't leave me alone. I don't want to be alone. Stay." She pleaded, she then shivered from the sudden wind that occurred.
"Are you cold?" Beca asked concerned.
Chloe nodded. "A lot."
Beca then removed the hoodie she was wearing and gave it to Chloe so she gets warm. "Thank you Beca," She said quietly. They looked at each other and then back at the moon as after a few moments of silence Beca sighed and opened her arms. "You're still cold, come here."
"N-No it's o-okay," Chloe said hesitance.
"Chloe, come here," Beca demanded softly. Chloe nodded and placed her legs on top of Beca's thighs and rested her head on Beca's chest. The brunette smiled and wrapped her arms tightly around Chloe.
Unbeknownst to Beca and Chloe, Stacie was tossing and turning in her bed, she was furious and jealous of how Beca and Chloe were together. What are they doing? Could Beca have feelings for Chloe? And what about Chloe, she told me not to get close to Beca because she is related to Larry and now she's with her? What a hypocrite. She thought as she jumped from her bed and ran to Chloe's room to see if they came back, when she entered and didn't find the redhead, Stacie balled her fists and slammed Chloe's bed. No! She can't have Beca! Her brain yelled inside her head as she went back to her room and slamming the door behind her.
The next morning, Chloe and Beca were asleep in the same position they last sat in. Beca had her arm wrapped around Chloe, holding her tightly. The brunette was the first to open her eyes, she smiled as she saw Chloe asleep in her arms. She looks so peaceful, so calm. What happened to you, Chloe? What turned you into this cold-hearted woman? She thought as her lips brushed the top of the widows head.
Chloe opened her eyes and looked up at Beca and gave her a smile as she straightened her back against the tree. It feels so good to be in her arms. She said as she looked around and saw that the sun has already risen. "You slept?" The widow asked softly, she had fallen asleep before the brunette.
The short brunette still had her arm around Chloe's waist, she smiled and nodded. "I kept waking up and sleeping again," She then looked at the blue sky. "You look like an angel when you're asleep."
Chloe giggled. "And do I look like a devil when I am awake?"
"Nah, like the devil's cousin," Beca said laughing as Chloe slapped her on her stomach.
Looking up at the sky, Chloe sighed. "I didn't see the sunrise." She pouted slightly.
"But I did," She said giving Chloe a smile.
The redhead turned and faced Beca. "How was it?"
"Amazing, strong, it burns, just like you said." The short brunette replied.
Chloe grinned and nodded, she started to take off Beca's hoodie when the brunette stopped her. "Keep it, you get cold easily. Besides, it looks better on you." She said softly. The redhead smiled and stood up as she grabbed the brunette's hand and pulled her up. They began walking back to the house when they came across a small hill, Beca jumped first and then held Chloe's hand and helped her up.
"Would you like to rest for a little bit?" Beca asked worriedly.
Chloe shook her head. "I want to change my clothes and go to the hospital."
"Then I will do the same."
"B-But Beca you barely slept, you watched the sunrise."
Beca shrugged. "It's fine, I am not tired. I want to go with you." She said softly as they continued their walk to the house only to find Stacie waiting for them by the front door.
This isn't going to go well. Chloe thought as she lowered her gaze. Beca noticed this and leaned in and whispered into Chloe's ear. "Keep your head up."
"Isn't this lovely." Stacie spat as soon as she saw them. Chloe didn't say anything, she just glanced at Beca one last time and went to her room, followed by Stacie. "Are you crazy Chloe? You come back home the next day with her? What would the maids say?" She said in anger. "Is there something going on between you and Beca?" She asked as jealousy was noticed in her voice.
"Of course not! What's wrong with you?" Chloe responded quickly.
"Then what's going on between you two?" She asked while her tone was harsh.
"There's nothing going on! What has gotten into you, Stacie!"
Stacie walked closer to where Chloe was standing. "You stay away from her, okay?"
"I will. Tomorrow I start working, and I won't have to see her all day." Chloe responded weakly. Stacie wants Beca... She is jealous.
"She's Larry's niece Stacie, you should stay away from her Stacie. Isn't that what you told me?" The nurse spat in anger.
Chloe nodded. "I remember what I said perfectly."
"Then do start applying them to yourself will you?." She said as she left the room.
Chloe sighed as she heard the door slam, she laid on her bed and placed her hand over her head. "What am I going to do?" She asked herself in a whisper.
After showering, Beca, Stacie, and Chloe made their way to the hospital to check on Jacob. Beca was on her phone as they exited the elevator. "You go ahead, I'll follow you guys," Chloe said as she was about to turn into one of the hallways.
"Where are you going?" Beca asked placing her phone away.
"I'll be right back," Chloe said not wanting Beca to know where she is going.
"Chloe, where are you going?" Beca asked again.
"Beca, leave her be. She is going to the administration to pay." Stacie butted in.
Beca smiled. "It's already taken care off."
"What do you mean Beca?" Chloe asked softly. Did she really pay for everything?
"I paid last night before we headed back home. Don't bother going." The short brunette said softly. "Now let's go to Jacobs room so we can take him back to the house," Beca said as she ushered the women into the room.
It was around seven PM when the four women including Jacob arrived at the mansion. Elissa and the ten-year-old went to their room as the trio was left alone. Chloe sighed and turned to face her best friend. "Please Stacie, would you sit with Elissa and help her understand what she has to do? And maybe help her these coming days just till she learns what she needs to do."
Stacie nodded, "As soon as Jacob heads to bed, I will talk to her." She then looked at the two of them. "Do you want to have dinner now?"
Chloe shook her head. "I'm heading to bed. Goodnight." She said as she took one last glance at Beca and left.
Beca kept her eyes on Chloe as she took the stairs to the front door. "Do you want to go out for dinner Beca?" Stacie asked sweetly.
The short brunette looked at the nurse and gave her a sad smile. "I am really tired, I need to wake up early tomorrow." Besides, Chloe isn't going to be with us. She thought as she cleared her throat. "Goodnight Stacie."
"Goodnight Beca." The nurse said with a sigh as she watched Beca leave. She then made her way to Chloe's room to check on her, she entered and found that Chloe was taking her medicine. "I thought you are going to sleep."
Chloe nodded. "I will go to sleep, I just wanted to take a shower first."
"Now? I thought it was an excuse so that you wouldn't sit with us." The redhead sighed and said nothing. "Chloe, There's something you need to know." She said as she took a deep breath. "I like her." She said looking at the redhead.
Chloe's heart sank, her eyes went wide and there was a lump in her throat. She shook her head and cleared her throat. "You like who?" She asked not believing her ears.
"Beca." The tall nurse simply said.
"W-What?" Chloe asked in a low voice, feeling her heart getting shattered. Could Beca possibly feel the same way?
"I like her Chloe," She repeated.
"What do you mean you like her?"
"I mean that I have strong feelings towards her. What's wrong with you, why are you so shocked?"
"N-Nothing."
"I know that Beca is Larry's niece, and I know what Larry did to you. But Beca isn't like Larry."
Of course, she isn't like Larry. Chloe thought as she nodded. "I know." She said in a soft voice.
"S-So you aren't mad at me?" Stacie asked hesitantly.
I'm jealous, not mad. She thought to herself as she plastered a fake smile. "No, I am not mad."
"I know you warned me, but it wasn't in my control, my feelings are growing fast for her." When she saw Chloe nod she continued. "I was afraid to tell you how I felt." She said as she exhaled in relief. "I didn't know how you'd react."
Keeping that fake smile on her lips, Chloe nodded. "It's fine." She said simply.
"I feel so much better, goodnight Chloe," Stacie said as she turned her back to the redhead and left the bedroom.
Chloe sat on the bed as tears started to well up in her eyes. She was falling for Beca, and she was falling hard, but now she has to back away because Stacie has declared her feelings about Beca. I don't think I can stay away from Beca. I'm sure that she will be in the office and she will bug me all day. She then smiled at the thought of her and Beca annoying each other, but that smile faded away as Stacie's voice rang in her brain.
I like her.
Beca.
She closed her eyes and bowed her head as she cried her feelings out. My heart hurts... why did Beca make me feel like this? I was fine before she came into my life. She isn't like Larry, she's better. She said to herself as she buried her face in one of her pillows and continued to sob. She'll never be mine. My best friend wants her...