Since her sister drove to LA they both left at the same time in the morning. Beca to the label and Emily back home too San Diego. On the way to work Beca got lost in her thoughts. She knew that she and Chloe were getting closer since last night was the most they had spoken to each other that were not directly related to business and that alone was scaring her. She wondered if she would ever be able to get over her boss and why her boss is being so friendly so much so to her Becs. Maybe her boss has feelings for her? But that itself seems absurd. Maybe she just needs a friend? Beca thought.

"I'm so fucked" Beca said just as she was arriving at the labels parking lot and saw Chloe pulling in front.

After parking, Chloe waited for the elevator since the labels parking lot was on the lower floor. When she turned around she saw Beca walking toward her.

"Morning!" Chloe said.

"Morning Ms. Beale," Beca said as she casually checked out her boss's outfit as soon as Chloe turned back around to the elevator doors opening. But little did she know that Chloe noticed that Beca was checking her out. She couldn't help but smile catching Beca.

"So um how was your night?" Beca said in the form of small talk in the elevator.

"It was fun! I got to know my assistant a little bit more but the only downside is she keeps calling me Ms. Beale when we aren't in the office yet." Chloe teased looking at Beca.

"Oh yeah sorry! I just thought that since we are technically at the label. Buuuut if you don't want to be so technical I will keep that in mind"

Beca and Chloe simply smiled at each other until Beca finally asked."So what do know about this assistant of yours?"

"Just that she's really mellow and down to earth. She's also funny, kind, and has a good heart even if she doesn't show it."

"Oh yeah?" Beca asked just as they were approaching their floor.

"Totally," Chloe said smiling at Beca. "Her dog and cat are really cute too"

"You got that right," Beca said in an almost whisper but Chloe definitely heard her.

As the day went on, Bec and Chloe continued to give casual flirty banter until the day was almost over. Chloe wanted to invite Beca for coffee or a drink but knew she couldn't knowing the way Beca feels.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Ms-Chloe"

Chloe looked up from packing her files and saw Beca at her door. "Aren't we in the office?" Chloe said playfully.

"Yeah but since the work day is 'technically' over I could call you Chloe. Since you like to be technical and such" Beca said with a charming smirk.

"True" Chloe said distractingly while looking at her files. "Very true"

"Umm, would you want me to wait for you to head down to the parking lot since we parked kinda close to each other?"

Chloe smiled hearing Beca's nervous side come out knowing that Beca was completely genuine. "Yeah I'll like that"

"Okay, I'll wait for you while you finish getting ready," Beca said, returning to her office.

"You could wait here I'm almost done. I just need to fix some files to take home."

"O-okay"

Beca wanted to go sit on the couch but decided not to knowing what went down on the very couch. Instead, she just decided to stand. After waiting for a few minutes Chloe noticed that Beca didn't move to go sit down on the couch or in front of her desk. "You could sit down if you want"

"It's fine"

Chloe looked at Beca and noticed how uneasy and uncomfortable she looked.

"I'm sorry"

"For what?" Beca asked with a confused face looking directly at Chloe who was keeping herself busy with the files.

"Just with what...happened that night"

"Why are you apologizing? I was involved too. And also you have nothing to be sorry for. I know you were feeling upset and frustrated with the album losing sales but it is okay...really"

"You just seem uncomfortable," Chloe said now looking at Beca.

"To be honest I'm not"

"Really?" Chloe asked.

"Yeah, I'm not."

"Okay"

"Okay"

After a few more minutes Chloe finished with the files and they both headed toward the elevator. They talked a bit more in the elevator until they arrived at the parking lot. Chloe knew she was getting feelings for her assistant after getting to know her a lot more. But, she knew she couldn't do anything about it.

"So um goodnight Chloe."

"Goodnight"

Two weeks have gone by which meant that Beca and Chloe have gotten even closer with both of them talking and spending time with each other after hours. Of course, Chloe would stay a little later doing some work and Beca took it upon herself to stay with her to quote on quote 'help her' but they just ended up talking and eating snacks. After that, Beca would walk with Ms. Beale to the parking lot. They are going as far as exchanging hugs which her boss started to initiate. That's all they have been doing with of course flirty and casual banter in the office. As of right now, they haven't hung out with each other outside of work since they are both scared to take that step.

Today is no different since Chloe stayed a little longer to work on some paperwork for the album release party that is happening tomorrow night.

"How are you feeling about this album?" Beca said as she entered Chloe's office. She went to go sit in front of her boss's desk.

"Honestly...I-I'm feeling good."

Beca had grown to know her boss a lot more and knows that Chloe tends to be closed off as first but if you ask the second time if she really is okay she will eventually relent and let herself be vulnerable. Like now.

"Really?"

"I mean I guess I'm nervous and stressed...really stressed" Chloe stopped what she was doing to comb her hands through her wavy hair. "A-anything can happen, The album could be delayed. There could be technical difficulties. What if it wasn't promoted correctly? Or what if people don't like it? Which could lead to people hating the label. And then our artist would move to other labels. Which would mean that new upcoming artists would not want to sign with us Or-"

"Chloe, Chloe relax," Beca said reaching out her hands across the desk to grab Chloe's hands since they were waving around as Chloe rambled. "Yeah, anything can happen. But the only thing you can do is take charge and make sure you put out what you're really passionate about. In the end, music is music. People like it. People don't like it. It sells or it doesn't sell. But you put your whole heart in this label and that's what matters."

"Your right," Chloe said letting out a breath. She glanced at their hands that were still holding on. But that didn't last long since Beca let go after a few seconds. "I need to relax" Chloe broke eye contact and continued her work on her computer.

"You really do...H-how about we go out for a drink? Only of course if you want. I mean you probably already have plans since its Friday night."

"I don't. And yeah a drink sounds nice"

"Cool," Beca said fidgeting with her jacket.

"Let me just finish this then we'll go"

They decided that Chloe would take them both to avoid taking two cars. "Aubrey told me about this club," Chloe said as they took a seat at one of the tables near the bar. "She said she came here a few weeks ago and I told her it was a shame she didn't invite me. But she said it was last minute type of thing. I think she came here with a date but just doesn't want to tell me. I didn't want to pressure her into telling me. She'll let me know eventually"

"Yeah I heard about this club too," Beca said not wanting to tell Chloe that Aubrey came with her and it was actually Stacie that was her best friend's date. But the moment passed as the waiter came to get their order. As the waiter left to get their drinks and a side of fries Beca looked around hoping that Leslie was working that night but it's a lost cause since Leslie is an assistant manager in this club now. "Looking for someone Becs" Chloe asked noticing that Beca seemed like she was looking for someone.

"N-nope just looking around" Chloe didn't believe Beca.

"You've been here before huh?" Chloe asked suspiciously. But before Beca can answer the waiter sets down their drinks and fries on their table. "This round is on Leslie," The waiter said looking at Beca. "She also said that you left your sweater at her place the other night"

Beca was honestly embarrassed knowing that Leslie had seen her already and decided to purposely say this. She knew it wasn't true since she hadn't slept with Leslie nor had she been at her apartment ever since that restroom scenario that weekend with her friends. "Leslie?" Chloe said as she took a sip of her drink. Chloe couldn't help but feel a green-eyed monster come out since she recognized the name, Leslie.

"Yeah um she's just a friend who works here. She actually just became assistant manager at this club."

"Oh"

"Um, would you give me a minute actually? I'm gonna go ask her something," Beca said as she got up from her seat. "I'll be right back" Beca headed toward the back of the club knowing that Leslie was back there.

"Really? Are you trying to embarrass me in front of my boss? You know damm well you don't have my sweater at your apartment." Beca said as soon as she saw Leslie who was looking at some papers posted on the back wall.

"Relax Becs. I know. She's the redhead you told me about in the restroom huh? I'm just lighting the fuel."

"W-what fuel? What are you talking about" Beca said getting annoyed.

Leslie turned around to actually face Beca."She likes you. I'm just trying to get her jealous to get her to admit it. I'm helping you Becs"

"Okay, first off she doesn't like me. And second I don't need your help with anything. So please just chill out we just came to have a drink.

"I back off. But just...just be careful Becs"

"I will."

"Okay. I'm here if you need anything."

"Thanks." Beca retreated back to her table and she noticed that there was someone talking to Chloe. Beca realizes that he seems familiar. So she walked a little slower since Chloe and the guy were talking closely with each other. As she got closer to the table Beca was dreading finding out what this guy has to do with Chloe since he perhaps may be an ex-boyfriend or something. But thankfully it seemed as if the guy was leaving but not before giving her boss a hug.

"Hey, sorry about that," Beca said as she approached the table just as the guy turned to leave.

"OH yeah don't worry about it," Chloe said as she took a seat. "So what happened with Leslie"

"Nothing. I just told her to stop trying to embarrass me since you are my literal boss."

"I get it Becs. I won't fire you if you hook up with bar managers," Chloe teased. "But I will have to think about it if you hook up with someone at the label."

"W-what? N-no. I won't. And yeah I just meant for Leslie not to embarrass me with things and such. But it's cool Leslie likes to mess with me and she's for real about the first round is on her. Actually, let the second round be on her too." Beca said before she called over the waiter to order the second round. After the waiter left to get the second round of drinks Beca couldn't help but stop thinking about that guy but chose not to address it yet. So instead she asked something else that had been on her mind. "Out of curiosity, are work relationships not allowed at the label?"

Chloe looked at Beca. "Umm, it's complicated. The label has policies like any other company but this label is much more lenient with those types of things. They are allowed but only if it doesn't cause a disruption in the label and everything remains professional."

"Wow, I didn't know the label was this lenient. The label I was at before literally almost fired a woman who held a guy's hand. The guy was upset since he lost a family member and the woman was literally just comforting him." Beca let out a chuckle just thinking about the absurdity.

"Jezz. Seems strict."

"Yeah that label was something else or maybe it was the director who was an ass." Beca said.

"Yeah maybe. But why do you ask about the work relationship?"

"No reason. I was just wondering."

Chloe let it go but couldn't help but think that Beca was hiding something from her. Nonetheless, they continued to talk since it was barely seven in the night.

As the night went on it was close to ten o'clock and the two were drinking water after only two rounds. Seeing the time they both decided to head back to the label since Beca left her car there. As they drove Beca couldn't help but ask the question that had been on her mind since the night started.

"So um who was the guy you were talking to at the bar? He looked kind of familiar"

Chloe looked at Beca surprised that she even noticed the guy she talked to. "H-his name is Tom. And yeah you might have seen him at the label." Chloe turned back to look at the road.

Suddenly Beca remembered that Tom was one of the employees who was let go and he specifically chose to leave the label instead of moving to another position as the other employees did.

"Wait yeah your right. He was the one who chose to leave the label. How's he doing?"

"He's alright," Chloe said plainly seeming as if she didn't want to talk about it.

"Oh okay" Beca said as she turned to look out the window.

As Chloe drove Beca couldn't help but wonder if something went wrong with Tom since Chloe seemed uncomfortable and seemed as if she had something to say.

"You okay?" Beca wondered.

"Y-yeah. He just... he asked me how I was doing after my...my miscarriage"

"Oh...um I didn't know"

"You didn't?"

"About the miscarriage no"

"But you knew I was pregnant right?" Chloe questioned as she was pulling into the label's parking lot and parked her car near Beca's car.

"U-um no well y-yes but it was just a rumor I heard so I wasn't sure if it was true or not." Beca unbuckled her seatbelt since Chloe parked her Audi A3 near her own Honda Civic. "I mean I don't really believe rumors since I'm not one for gossip but I did hear about that one. But I'm sorry about you know the miscarriage. I understand that could be really difficult and probably the worst thing one can go through." They were both looking at each other at this point with their bodies kind of turned to each other.

"Yeah, it was one of the most difficult times for me and just impossible for me to understand you know," Chloe said sadly. "I haven't talked about this to anyone not even my dad knew I was pregnant"

"It's okay you don't have to say more. I completely understand" Beca said as she reached out her hand to rest on top of Chloe's thigh.

Feeling Beca's hand on her thigh Chloe felt a sense of protection and relief which made her want to share what she was feeling. "The day before you were interviewed I realized I was pregnant. So I went to the doctor the next day to confirm I was actually pregnant, that was why I wasn't there when you first started. The doctor confirmed that I was actually a month into my pregnancy by then. And I-I felt so afraid... I didn't know what to do at first until Aubrey convinced me to tell the father. And I did." Chloe let out a breath.

"It was Tom's wasn't it?" Beca softly questioned even though she was sure of the answer.

"Yeah. And I did. I did tell him that same day."

"Wait. Why did you let him go then?"

"He didn't want anything to do with the baby...So I said that if he really wanted nothing to do with the baby then he could no longer work at the label since it would eventually be his future kid's label. It was a threat that I'm still ashamed of today but at that moment I was angry that he could be such an ass and not take responsibility but he actually agreed. He literally just wanted a good recommendation for the other labels he wanted to work in."

"He is an ass," Beca said as she looked down and noticed her hand was on Chloe's thigh so she quickly pulled away.

"He really is. But you know thinking about now it was fucked up. I was just so overwhelmed with emotions to the point where I let go of an employee for something personal. But in the end, he got what he wanted. A nonexistent child." Chloe said as she let some tears fall down. "I can't believe I'm crying in front of you again" Chloe chuckled.

"I know. It's getting pretty annoying." Beca said jokingly.

"Shut up," Chloe said giggling.

"Umm anyways I should go. But before I go can you step out of the car for a bit?" Beca asked as she stepped out.

"O-okay?" Chloe asked very confused "Why?" She questioned but still stepped out of the car.

Beca didn't answer just simply walked toward Chloe's side and pulled her into a hug.

Chloe completely melted into the hug and let out more tears and even sobbed.

"I'm sorry" Chloe whispered quietly.

"Don't apologize for feeling pain. Ever." Beca whispered back as she tightly hugged her boss.

Both were feeling safe and content holding each other for a few more minutes until Beca stepped back but not before looking down at her boss's lips. Resisting the urge kiss her. Chloe feeling the exact same way. Ultimately Beca said her goodbyes and walked to her car.

"Goodnight Chlo see you tomorrow at the party! Let me know if you need anything beforehand."

"Okay. Goodnight Becs"

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