Hello dear readers. Do I really have to say that I do not own the characters, nor the show? I mean we all know that, right?
So well whatever this story takes places a few years after the second season, but in my version, Alex and Marissa never broke up and their relationship has only grown stronger since then. So yea, read and judge.
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Chapter 2 - The offer
- Alex Kelly, can I help you? Alex answered the phone in her office.
- Yes hello, a male's voice said, can I speak with Exotica club's manager?
- You already are, can I know who's asking?
- My name is Dean Ashmore, responsible of the Manager's training corporation in Los Angeles.
- You train managers? Alex repeated.
- That's correct. We were informed that you are new in this position and we are offering you some training classes, to help you improve your control over the club's organisation.
- How will this work, Alex asked, because L.A is not exactly next door.
- Do not worry about that, Mr. Ashmore answered back, we are aware of the manager's situations, so are classes are done one week-end on two.
- So twice every month, I'll have to come to L.A ?
- Exactly, we offer the hotel room and the food is included. The next meeting will be this coming week-end. Should we expect you to join us?
- Your offer is interesting, but it is not a decision for me to take alone. Can I call you back? "
Alex took Dean Ashmore's phone number and hang up the phone. She then opened her laptop and checked out "Manager's training corporation in Los Angeles". It turned out being a pretty serious school with a good back up. Surprised she had never heard of it before, Alex picked up her phone and called the one person who could inform her the best about L.A. After a few rings, someone finally picked up the phone.
- Hello, a female voice said.
-Jody? Alex asked.
- No it's Mandy.
- Can I speak with Jody? Alex asked.
- Well she's in the shower right now, who's asking? Mandy said in an aggressive tone.
- Just tell her Alex Kelly called, Alex replied, annoyed by Mandy's lack of respect.
- Alex who? Mandy repeated. Someone then took the phone from her hand and we could hear a more friendly voice coming.
- Alex, is that you? Jody's voice said.
- Who's that bitch? Alex asked.
- Oh... Jody went to her room and closed the door to get some privacy. I don't really know, woke up with her this morning. Alex couldn't help but to laugh.
- Man Jody that girl got jealousy issues.
- Who cares, Jody said, it's not like she's staying tonight. So, what's up?
- I just got a phone call from Dean Ashmore, he said he's responsible of the manager's...
- ... training corporation in L.A? Jody completed, cutting off Alex.
- ... Well yea, any idea what that could be? Alex said, already knowing the answer.
- Duh! Jody said. Alex that's a huge school here in L.A, all the managers wants to get in because that Dean Ashmore is a pro he knows exactly what to teach. Did he invite you?
- He offered me some classes, Alex said.
- Wow, Jody said, exited. So what did you tell him?
- I said I'll call him back. I will have to leave a whole week-end once every two weeks, so...
- You wanted to ask Marissa her opinion first?
- Yes, of course.
- Alex that's really sweet of you but this is a really good opportunity for you and trust me, when you'll have a certificate from that school, all the great bands will be willing to play at your club.
- It is quite tempting.
- I'm sure Marissa will let you go.
- Well thank you for the info Jody.
- No problemo. But you gotta promise me to come visit if your coming to my hometown.
- Sure, if you promises me to kick out that bitch right away.
- Consider it done, Jody said, hanging off the phone. She then opened the door and screamed :
- MANDY, GET YOUR ASS OFF MY PROPRIETY."
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It was already 22:00 when Alex got in the apartment, feeling rather exhausted. They were monday, which meant she had the whole week to ask Marissa about the offer. However, a part of her knew that if she didn't right away, she'll never get the courage to do it.
- Hey, Marissa said, stretching out in the couch. Alex smiled and sat down next to her. Marissa pushed herself in the blonde's arms.
- You're late, she said.
- No I'm not, Alex answered back, playing with Marissa's hair. I'm always home at ten.
- I know, you're always late. Alex raised an eyebrow.
- What are you talking about.
- I don't know, Marissa answered, getting away from Alex's hold so she could face her, I just feel like I don't see you enough. I work early and you come home late. Alex sighted, this will be more difficult that she thought.
- Well maybe if we took more days off? She proposed.
- Maybe, Marissa answered in a tired voice.
- Baby you're tired, Alex softly said, getting up the couch, let's get you to bed.
- No, Marissa said, getting up as well. Let's go to the beach.
- Okay. "
Alex took her coat and waited for Marissa to get ready. The brunette was right, Alex though, they were hardly seeing each others, especially since she got that manager's position. She felt guilty for wanted to leave for L.A : The week ends were the only times they could really be together since Marissa would have both days off and they could have some quality time after Alex would check out that everything was going fine at Exotica.
" - I'm ready, Marissa said, coming back. Alex opened the door and held it open so Marissa could pass first "
Alex wanted to get in the car but Marissa held her wrist and pulled her back. " Let's walk" She said. Alex nodded and followed her girlfriend to wherever she was leading them. They walked in silence for an hour, holding hands and enjoying each other's company. Alex could feel Marissa's sadness through her silence and squeezed her hand to shake her up. Marissa finally sat down and Alex did the same. The view was beautiful. Alex sighted. Now was the time...
- Marissa? She said. The brunette turned around and looked straight in Alex's eyes.
- There's something I have to tell you.
- Go on, Marissa said, feeling Alex's hesitation.
- I got a phone call today, Alex began, trying to avoid eye contact, from this guy, he's name is Dean Ashmore. Alex waited for Marissa to say something, but the brunette remained silent, encouraging Alex to keep going.
- He offered me some training classes to improve my skills as a manager. He's got a really good school, the reputation is awsum and it could seriously help me for my career, Alex fastly said.
- Alex... Marissa said, this is wonderful!
- Don't get too exited, Alex cut her, the school is in L.A. Marissa's smile disappeared.
- What? She said. Alex turned away, not answering.
- ... Alex? Marissa called, reaching Alex's shoulder, honey, do you want to go?
- It will be one week end on two, starting this saturday. Marissa got her answer : Alex wanted to go. Marissa took a deep breath.
- Okay, she said, then you should go. Alex looked back at Marissa, not understanding.
- Are you sure? You just said we were not spending enough time together. Marissa gave her an honest smile.
- I'll move my days off, she said. I'll work during the week-end and we could spend some other days together. This is a great opportunity for you, I'm not going to hold you back. Alex got closer and softly kissed Marissa.
- You, are, she said between kisses, the most amazing girlfriend. Alex posed.
- But I'm not going. Marissa looked at her, surprised.
- What?
- Hey, I don't need any more skills, I can manage a club just fine, and besides, I'm not leaving my sexy girlfriend alone here with no supervision.
- Having some trust issues? Marissa said, starting to tickle Alex who got caught off guard and feel on her back. Marissa got on top of her and kept tickling her, pushing her whole body against Alex's, so the blonde wouldn't escape. After a moment, she got so close to Alex that their lips were only inches apart. Marissa stopped and looked at Alex's lips, smiling, the blonde took that opportunity to roll over Marissa and to tickle her. They battled like that for a while and ended up making out on the beach.
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Half awake, Alex pulled herself a cup of coffee and took the newspaper. Yawning, she turned the pages, trying to find anything interesting.
- Good morning, Marissa said, stealing Alex's coffee.
- Ew too much sugar! She complaining, putting it back and pulling herself a sugar-free cup.
- Two years together and you're still haggling about it, Alex laughed.
- You know, Marissa said, if you cut the sugar from you coffee, we could afford that 48 inches flat screen tv. Alex rolled her eyes.
- Here she goes again. Marissa bit her lips and looked at Alex, then she finally said it.
- You should go tonight. Alex looked up, not understanding what the brunette was talking about.
- To L.A, Marissa explained, you should go. It's a chance in a lifetime... Alex sighed. Since their walk to the beach, they haven't spoke about that offer anymore and Alex thought Marissa had forgotten about it. Well, she pretended she did.
- I thought we talked about it, Alex said, I'm not going. I don't want to. Marissa crossed her arms, looking straight at Alex.
- You're not fooling me. Alex smiled.
- Okay, fine, maybe a tiny part of me wants to check it out, she admitted.
- Then you should go, Marissa said. Don't worry, I won't burn the house while you're gone. And we'll save some money on the sugar, she added with a wink. Alex pushed her.
- Okay, I'll go this time, see how it is. But don't move your days off, Alex said, I'll need you to make sure everything is fine at Exotica.
- Anything for you, Marissa said.
- Then I guess I will call this Dean Ashmore guy and tell him I'm coming.
- Yea you go do that, I'll start preparing your bag, Marissa said, leaving the kitchen.
- Marissa, Alex called. The brunette turned around.
- Yes honey?
- Thank you. Marissa smiled and left the kitchen. "
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