It Wasn't Alway Like This

by PMValois

Beca's alcoholism is destroying things. When she saw Chloe at a party years after they had graduated from Barden. She didn't know who she was. After a painful situation Chloe ends up in a coma due to Beca's actions. Beca's family is desperately trying to keep a handful of life changing secrets hidden. Chloe Beale was ruining it all and breaking a promise she wanted to keep.

16. Memories

A/NSoooo I seriously apologize about my absence... I've had a few family deaths... Got into a new relationship. Moved. Had two jobs and a promotion and now I'm apartment hunting with my (hopefully soon to be fiancé). I promise a longer and better update soon. I just needed a quick transition because I lost my train of thought for where I was headed after this. But I think I figured it out.

"Becs! How are you? How's Chlo? Oh sorry.." Jess smiled brightly at Cathy. "I didn't see you come in." Cathy laughed hysterically when Jessica pulled her into a tight hug.

"Jess, umm… This is Chloe's twin Cathy." The blonde apologized porously after she jerked away, causing another fit of laughter. "That's why we're here, can't have me coming home and kissing the wrong twin." I joked lightly before cringing at the thought.

"Yeah, although Red is a sweetheart I don't really think she'd take too well to you swapping spit with her sister." Jessica shrugged playfully as she turned towards Cathy with a knowing look.

"I figured I could go back to blonde, like this." Cathy showed the younger woman a picture on the screen of her phone before she beamed happily at the grin that spread on Jessica's face. Jessica giggled and pulled her towards the chair by her wrist.

"I'm so excited! I've always wanted to color Chloe's hair but never did because I couldn't bear the thought of her not being a redhead anymore." I leaned against the door frame and watched on as my small blonde friend began to chat happily with Cathy. Reminding me of when we first moved into the Bella house and how as we unpacked, even after everyone was exhausted and collapsed on the floor, Jessica never stopped babbling. The memory made me miss our days at Barden, overwhelmed by a sense of sadness I stepped outside and quickly dialed Stacie's number.

"Hey shorty what's up?" Stacie's tone was slow and drawn out, relaxing almost. I realized in that moment that I was having a hard time breathing. Not sure what to say in fear of bursting into tears I started to count silently in my head. "Mitchell, what's wrong? Where are you?" The panic in my best friend's voice snapped me back to reality. I couldn't even grasp what would make me freak out like this. The memories flooding my mind were all beautiful and welcomed. That's when my heart felt like it stopped and I heard Cathy scream.