DAY 13 - FINDING THE RIGHT GIRL

Prompt Author: Beca proposes and gets told no because her girlfriend wasn't ready for marriage. They break up, and three months later she meets a girl who she falls for instantly, and she also comes face-to-face with her ex.

SPECIAL AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sorry for the time it took to get this posted. I wasn't feeling very motivated. I still owe you Day 14; not sure when that will be posted. Thanks for hanging in there with me.

It was a chilly day in mid-November as Beca Mitchell sat on the window seat with her knees to her chest, staring down at the engagement ring that she had spent months picking out. She wiped at a tear that ran down her cheek as she watched her now ex-girlfriend, Stacie, packing her stuff.

Beca had planned to propose on Christmas Day, but Stacie had found the ring, and they had argued. Stacie wasn't ready to be married no matter how much Beca claimed she loved Stacie.

"Beca," Stacie said. "I'm sorry it came to this. We were having so much fun and had a good thing going. Why would you want to ruin that by proposing?"

"Sorry, for thinking that the woman I loved might want to marry me," Beca said bitterly. "Just keep packing and get the fuck out."

Stacie sighed and walked over and sat on the window seat to face Beca. She went to put a hand on Beca's knee, and Beca jerked away from her.

"Don't touch me," Beca said and put her feet on the floor.

"Beca," Stacie said with a sigh from beside the smaller brunette. "We both know I'm not the marrying kind. We've had fun together. But, that's all it was for me - fun. I'm sorry you didn't see it for what it was."

"Just go," Beca said quietly.

"Will you help me take the boxes to my car?" Stacie asked.

"Nope," Beca said and stood and walked to the kitchen.

Stacie sighed and finished packing her last box and began taking everything to her car. Once she had loaded everything, she went into the house for the final time. She found Beca sitting at the kitchen counter with a bottle of water in front of her.

"Here are the keys to your house," Stacie said laying a key ring on the counter.

"That car you're driving is still mine," Beca said. "I want the keys to it."

"But, I-" Stacie started and stopped. "I'll need to use the car tonight. I'll have someone return the keys and the car tomorrow."

"Fine," Beca said glaring at the taller brunette. "Just make sure it's back here tomorrow, or I'll be forced to report it as stolen."

Stacie turned to leave and stopped. "If you find anything I've forgotten-"

"I'll burn it," Beca said.

Stacie nodded but didn't say anything. She turned and walked out of the kitchen. Beca remained seated at the counter. Even with two other rooms between her and the front door, she could hear the soft click of it as Stacie shut it for the final time.

~~2019 BeChloe Valentines - Day 13~~

It was a Friday in early February, and Beca was DJing at one of her favorite clubs. She looked out over the crowd and smiled at how many people were on the dance floor. Beca turned when she heard someone at the door to the booth.

"What's up, CR?" Beca asked.

"I need to talk to you when you get a break," CR said. "I have a DJ opportunity for you."

Beca nodded and said, "Give me ten minutes, and I'll meet you in your spot."

CR gave Beca a thumbs up and left the booth. Beca put together a playlist that would run about forty minutes and left the booth. She stopped at the bar and got a bottle of water before heading up to CR's private VIP area. Being a hot-shot music producer had its perks.

"Beca!" CR called out.

Beca turned at hearing her name, and her jaw nearly hit the floor. Sitting next to CR was a gorgeous redhead with a beautiful smile looking at her. Beca shook her head slightly and made her way over to CR.

"Hey," Beca said. "I got about thirty minutes before I have to get back to the booth."

"That's fine," CR said. "It shouldn't take that long."

"Your music is awesome," the redhead said.

"Thanks," Beca said and smiled.

"Beca Mitchell, aka DJ Titanium-B, this is Chloe Beale," CR said indicating the redhead on her right. "She's a friend of Denise's from college."

"Nice to meet you," Beca said and put out her hand for Chloe to shake.

"Nice to meet you, too," Chloe said shaking the offered hand.

Beca pulled her hand back and looked at CR. "So, you said something about a gig?"

"Oh, right," CR said. "I'll let Chloe tell you."

Beca looked over to Chloe with raised eyebrows. Chloe looked back at her and smiled.

"My best friend is getting married in two weeks," Chloe said. "The DJ we originally hired canceled on us this morning, and we're in desperate need of a new DJ. Denise told me that she and CR knew of a DJ and invited me to come and listen to you tonight. From what I've heard, you'd be perfect. I know it's short notice, but we can pay whatever your going rate is plus a bonus."

"What's the date of the wedding?" Beca asked.

"February fourteenth," Chloe replied. "I know it's Valentine's Day, and you probably have a significant other you want to spend it with, so he's invited as well."

"Her," Beca said.

"Excuse me?" Chloe said.

"If I had a significant other," Beca said. "He would be her."

"Oh," Chloe said with a small smile.

"It would be good for you, Beca," CR leaned in and whispered to Beca. "Chloe's friend is a well-known lawyer, and her fiance is a supermodel. This is a perfect networking opportunity and could lead to more high-end gigs. They could fill in the time between artists."

Beca chewed on her bottom lip and thought about the offer. She did need something to do for Valentine's Day, so she decided she'd do it.

"I'll do it," Beca said as she pulled out her phone and held it out to Chloe. "Put your number in here so we can set up a time to discuss the music. I'll need to know if there are specific songs that must be played, what the brides don't like, that sort of thing."

Chloe took Beca's phone and put in her number. She sent herself a text so she'd have Beca's number, and handed the phone back to Beca.

"Are you free this week?" Chloe asked. "We only have two weeks."

"Are you available tomorrow?" Beca asked. "I'm between artists, so I'm free just about any day if that doesn't work for you."

"Between artists?" Chloe asked.

"Beca's also a music producer like me," CR said. "She likes to keep it low key, so people don't know who she is."

CR's phone pinged and she looked to see who was texting her. "I have to go," CR said. "Denise is home and waiting for me. Chloe, you can stay if you want. I'll let the bartender know to put your drinks on my tab."

"I would like to stay," Chloe said. "But I can start a tab."

"Nonsense," CR said and stood to end the conversation.

"Give Denise my best," Chloe said. "And tell her we'll have to get together soon."

"You got it," CR said and turned to Beca. "Beca, Chloe's a friend so be nice."

"Got it," Beca said.

Beca and Chloe watched CR leave. Beca sat on the sofa next to Chloe. "Do you know anyone here tonight?"

"Just you," Chloe said.

"Well, if you want you can hang out with me in the booth," Beca said with a grin. "Or you can stay here, and when you get tired of all the guys hitting on you and giving you their lame pick-up lines, you can come and hang out with me in the booth."

"What about the women who hit on me?" Chloe asked with a grin.

"Their pickup lines are just as lame," Beca said with a laugh. "Same offer, too."

"I'd like to hang out in the booth with you," Chloe said with a smile. "Who knows? Maybe I'll get to use your number for something other than hiring you as a DJ."

Beca's smile grew wide as she stood and held out her hand to Chloe. Chloe took the offered hand and let Beca lead her to the DJ booth.

~~2019 BeChloe Valentines - Day 13~~

Beca woke the next morning with a smile on her face as she stretched and rolled over to wrap her arms around the naked redhead laying next to her. Chloe pushed back against Beca and turned her head slightly to look at her.

"Morning," Chloe mumbled.

"Good morning," Beca replied and kissed the side of Chloe's head. "Can I take you to breakfast?"

"Mmmm," Chloe said and turned over to face Beca, snuggling into Beca's neck. "I'd like that. But, I need to go home first to shower and change."

"You can shower here," Beca said. "I have something you can wear. And we can talk about the set list for the wedding at breakfast."

"Okay," Chloe said and leaned back so she could kiss Beca. "Do you want to shower first or shall I?"

"You can go first," Beca said. "I'll get something for you to wear, as well as a toothbrush."

Chloe got up and hopped off the bed and headed for the ensuite. Beca got up and loosely threw a robe on before looking for some clothes for Chloe. She found everything she needed and placed them on the bed. She then went into the bathroom to find Chloe putting her hair up in a loose ponytail.

Beca went to a cabinet and pulled out clean towels and a washcloth, as well as a robe for Chloe.

"Everything you need should be in the shower," Beca said as she set the towel and robe on the shelf outside the shower.

Chloe bit her lip as she walked over to Beca. She looked Beca up and down as she reached down to untie Beca's robe. "Care to join me?"

Beca smiled as she dropped her robe. She opened the shower door and said, "After you."

Chloe giggled and stepped into the shower with Beca close behind her. After their shower, Beca took Chloe to brunch since it was later in the morning. They discussed the set list for the wedding and finished brunch.

"I know this is going to sound weird," Beca said as they sat sipping their drinks. "But, I don't want this day with you to end."

"I feel the same way," Chloe said. "I don't know how to explain it."

"Would you think it was weird if I asked you to stay the weekend with me?" Beca asked.

"Nope, I don't think it's weird at all," Chloe said. "And, I'd love to spend the weekend with you."

Beca's smile grew wide as she signaled the waitress for the check. "Do you want to go by your place and get some clothes and whatever else you need?"

"Yes, please," Chloe said.

Beca paid their bill, and the two left the diner.

~~2019 BeChloe Valentines - Day 13~~

Beca parked in front of Chloe's house and shut off the engine.

"Oh, good," Chloe said as they got out of the car. "Brey's home. You can meet one-half of the bridal couple. And before we go in, do you want to be my plus one for the wedding?"

"What does being your plus one entail?" Beca asked as they made their way to the door.

"You have to dance with me at the wedding," Chloe said with a grin. "And you get to come with me to the bachelorette party."

"Hmmm," Beca said as they stopped outside the door. "Sounds like it might be fun being your plus one."

"You ain't seen nothin' yet," Chloe said and pulled Beca into a kiss.

"Oh, my God," a voice said breaking them apart.

They both looked to see a blonde standing in the doorway looking at them.

"Sorry, Brey," Chloe said with a giggle. "Brey, this is Beca. Beca, this is Brey."

Beca held out her hand, and Aubrey shook it. "Nice to meet you."

"You, too," Aubrey said.

Aubrey stepped aside and let Beca and Chloe in. She closed the door and turned to look at Beca and Chloe.

"Chloe, could I see you in the kitchen, please?"

"Sure," Chloe said. "Becs, have a seat. I'll get my stuff after I've talked to Aubrey."

Beca sat down as Chloe followed Aubrey into the kitchen.

"So, you're bringing your one-night stands home with you now?"

"Don't be like that, Brey," Chloe said. "She's not just a one-night stand. I think she's going to be someone special in my life. I can't explain it, but it feels right. "

"Just be careful, okay?" Aubrey said. "I don't want you jumping into something too soon."

"Says the woman who is marrying someone she's known for less than six months," Chloe said with a teasing grin. "I was concerned that you two hadn't known each other that long, but I get it now. When you know, you know."

Aubrey blushed and smiled. "She does seem nice."

"She's awesome," Chloe said. "And, she's my date to the wedding as well as your new DJ."

"Leave it to you to find a date while looking for a DJ," Aubrey said with a laugh. "How did you find her?"

"Denise and CR know her," Chloe said. "She works with CR. She's a music producer and a DJ."

"Have you heard her stuff?" Aubrey asked.

"Yeah," Chloe said. "She's awesome. CR invited me to the club she played at last night. I think you'll love what she plays. Oh, and I gave her a list of songs I know you'll like. Plus, we talked about the first dance and the father/daughter dance songs. It's all covered. I promise."

"I trust your judgment," Aubrey said.

"Don't worry," Chloe said. "I'll ask her if she can download some of her stuff so you can listen to it."

~~2019 BeChloe Valentines - Day 13~~

One week later, Beca and Chloe were having dinner together. Beca looked at Chloe and smiled.

"What's go you all happy?" Chloe asked with a smile of her own.

"You," Beca said with a loving smile. "I'm just glad I met you. I didn't think I'd find anyone like you so soon after my ex-girlfriend and I broke up."

"May I ask what happened?" Chloe said.

"We were on different pages in our relationship," Beca said. "We had been together for two years, and I was ready for the next step. I thought she was, too."

"You were going to propose?" Chloe asked surprised.

"Yeah," Beca said. "But, she accidentally found the ring and freaked out. That's when she said she wasn't the marrying kind. We broke up that night, and she took everything she had at my place and left. I haven't seen or spoken to her since. It's been almost three months."

"How, um, how do you feel about her now?" Chloe asked with some concern.

"I don't feel anything for her now," Beca said and gave a small laugh. "I realized about a week or two after she left that I wasn't in love with her, I was in love with the idea of being in love. She was hardly ever around because she was traveling all over for photo shoots. And when we were together, it was, um, just more about, um-" Beca blushed and looked down at the table.

"You can say it was just more about sex than love," Chloe said.

"It was," Beca said glancing back up at Chloe. "I'm sorry. Is this making you uncomfortable?"

"No," Chloe said shaking her head. "We've only known each other a little over a week, and I feel like we have something special between us. I don't want to upset you, but I feel like I need to ask, is what we have just about sex to you?"

"Oh, God, no," Beca said quickly. "I never felt like this with Stacie. I feel like you are my future. Like I've found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I love you. Oh, my God!" Beca sat back in her seat. "I can't believe I just said that. But, I do mean it. I love you, Chloe."

Chloe had a tear in her eye as she looked at Beca. "I love you, too."

"Really?" Beca asked and smiled. "So, does this mean we're exclusive? I'm with you, and you're with me, and there's no one else for either one of us?"

"Yes, I'd like that," Chloe said fighting back the tears.

Beca reached across the table and took Chloe's hand. "Remind me to send the biggest bouquet I can find to one Stacie Conrad for breaking up with me."

"Stacie Conrad?" Chloe asked, her eyes suddenly widening. "As in Stacie Conrad, the supermodel? She's your ex-girlfriend?"

"Yeah," Beca said furrowing her brow. "Why? What's wrong?"

"Oh, my God," Chloe said. "You've said Stacie a couple of times, but it never occurred to me you meant Stacie Conrad." Chloe's face paled. "Beca, Stacie Conrad is Aubrey's fiance."

"Oh," Beca said. "Shit!"

They both sat quietly, not saying anything as they digested the information.

"You said she wasn't the marrying kind?" Chloe asked breaking the silence.

"That's what she told me when she found out I was planning to propose," Beca said.

"I need to tell Brey," Chloe said after a moment. "I don't think Stacie's told her about you. Brey is going to go ballistic. She's only known Stacie for six months, and she cheated on you with her."

"Oh, I hadn't thought of it like that," Beca said.

~~2019 BeChloe Valentines - Day 13~~

Chloe pulled into the driveway of the home she shared with Aubrey and turned off the car.

"Thanks for coming with me," Chloe said as she turned to look at Beca.

"No worries," Beca said. "Maybe I can explain things to Aubrey, and she won't hate me."

"It's not her hating you that I'm worried about," Chloe said. "I don't know how she's going to take the news about Stacie."

"She loves Stacie," Beca said with a shrug. "If she didn't, she wouldn't be marrying her after only knowing her for such a short time. Stacie and I weren't meant to be; obviously, Stacie and Aubrey are. Aubrey has nothing to worry about."

"I hope she sees it that way," Chloe said. "An unhappy Aubrey Posen is not someone I like dealing with."

Chloe sat in the car just looking at the house. Beca watched her and then gave her a small smile.

"Maybe we should go in and get this over with," Beca said.

"You're right," Chloe said with a heavy sigh. "Let's go."

Beca and Chloe got out of the car and went into the house.

"Brey?" Chloe called out. "Are you home?"

"In the kitchen," Aubrey called out.

Beca followed Chloe into the kitchen. "Brey, we need to tell you-. Oh."

Chloe stopped suddenly, and Beca grabbed her to keep her from falling as she ran into the back of her.

"Careful, Chlo," Beca said before she suddenly froze.

"Beca?" Stacie said her eyes wide.

"You two know each other?" Aubrey asked looking between the two brunettes.

"Um," Beca said and looked to Stacie.

"Yeah," Stacie said with a sigh.

Silence filled the air as the four girls looked from one to the other without speaking.

"I'm guessing there's a history with you two," Aubrey said breaking the silence.

"Yeah," Stacie said again. "I need to tell you something."

"Maybe we should go," Chloe said turning to look at Beca.

"No," Stacie said. "Please stay. Have a seat."

Chloe and Beca looked awkwardly at Stacie but sat at the counter. Beca grabbed Chloe's hand and squeezed it.

"Stacie, what's going on?" Aubrey asked. "How do you know Beca?"

"Brey, you know I love you, right?"

"Yes, I know. But, what does that have to do with Beca?"

"Beca and I used to...date," Stacie said.

"Oh," Aubrey said and looked at Stacie. "There's more to it isn't there?"

"Yeah," Stacie said. "Um, we were together when you and I met."

Aubrey's eyes widened, and she looked from Stacie to Beca and back again. "What?"

"I was with Beca when we met," Stacie said. "We didn't break up until about three months ago."

Aubrey opened her mouth as if to say something, and then snapped it closed. "You cheated on Beca with me?"

"It wasn't like that, Brey," Stacie said. "I was never in love with Beca. I'm in love with you."

"How long were you together?"

"Almost two years."

"Two years?!"

"Aubrey, Stacie's right," Beca said quickly. "We were never in love. It was more a sex thing. I know that sounds crass, but it's true. I thought I was in love with her but realized about a week or so after she left that I wasn't. I was in love with the idea of being in love with someone."

"Brey?" Chloe said getting Aubrey's attention. "Beca told me all about it. And, maybe you and Stacie need to talk more. Um, Beca told me-" Chloe stopped and looked at Beca. Beca nodded her head and Chloe continued. "Beca told me she was going to propose to Stacie."

Aubrey let out a gasp and looked at Stacie. "What happened? Did you tell her about me?"

"No, she didn't," Beca said.

"I found the engagement ring, and we argued," Stacie said. "I told her I wasn't the marrying kind because I didn't want to hurt her by telling her I was in love with you. To tell her I had been cheating on her." Stacie wiped a tear that ran down her cheek. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Brey."

"You should be apologizing to Beca for cheating on her," Aubrey said as she wiped at a tear and looked down at the counter.

"Aubrey," Beca said causing Aubrey to look up at her. "I'm not even upset to learn that you two got together while Stacie and I were still a thing, and I don't have any feelings whatsoever for Stacie. I get how Stacie fell for you so quickly because I fell for Chloe just as fast. We haven't known each other that long, but I swear I see a future for us. And, I can tell that Stacie loves you. I've never had her look at me the way she's been looking at you." Beca looked at Stacie. "And, Stacie, I'm sorry for the way I acted when you left. I was hurt, and I acted like a child." She gave a small chuckle. "Honestly, you're leaving was the best thing to happen to both us."

Stace gave her a thankful smile. "I'm sorry, too. I should have told you about Aubrey from the beginning. I guess falling in love with her surprised me because I had absolutely no intention of getting married. Ever. But, I know Aubrey's the one for me."

"I'm happy for you," Beca with a big smile on her face. "I'm happy for both of you."

"Thank you, Beca," Aubrey said. "I'm sorry about the cheating part of this."

"As I told you," Beca said. "I don't condone it, but I'm not upset by it. I probably would have been if Stacie had told me before she left. But, now, not so much."

"Brey?" Stacie said. "I do love you, and I still want us to get married. What do you want?"

Aubrey looked at Stacie and smiled. "I love you, too, and I still want to marry you."

"I'm so glad to hear you say that!" Stacie said and pulled Aubrey into a kiss.

"Well, that went way better than I expected," Chloe said softly as she put her head on Beca's shoulder.

"Yeah, it did," Beca said with a smile.

They both looked over to see Aubrey and Stacie still kissing.

"Are you sure you're okay with that?" Chloe asked as she lifted her head to look at Beca.

"Honestly," Beca said as she smiled and leaned toward Chloe. "It doesn't bother me a bit. Especially, since I get to do this."

Beca crashed her lips against Chloe's, and Chloe put her hand behind Beca's neck and pulled her in closer to deepen the kiss. They finally broke apart to see Aubrey and Stacie watching them with smiles on both their faces.

~~2019 BeChloe Valentines - Day 13~~

Aubrey and Stacie's wedding went off without a hitch. Beca sat in the crowd smiling as Chloe caught her eye and winked at her. Once the ceremony ended, Beca hurried to the DJ set-up to introduce the new brides.

Once Beca started playing her music, the dance floor was always full. She managed to dance quite a bit with Chloe, and the smiles never left either of their faces. Beca was back at the DJ table when Stacie walked up to her.

"Thank you for doing this," Stacie said.

"No thanks necessary," Beca said. "If it weren't for this, I never would have met Chloe. She's something else."

"Real love looks good on you," Stacie said with a smile.

"On you as well," Beca responded.

"I want to hug you, but my wife and your girlfriend are both looking a bit nervous," Stacie said.

Beca looked up to see the two friends standing together and looking over at them. She let out a small laugh. "Hug me anyway."

Stacie laughed as well and hugged Beca. Beca pulled back from the hug.

"I'm happy for you, Stacie," Beca said.

Before Stacie could say anything, Aubrey and Chloe were standing in front of the two brunettes. Chloe looked at Beca gave her a big grin.

"Want to dance?" Chloe asked as she held out her hand.

"I was hoping you'd ask," Beca said and led Chloe to the dance floor.

Beca pulled Chloe to her and started dancing. Their foreheads were touching, and Chloe had her hand behind Beca's neck, playing with Beca's hair.

"I almost forgot," Chloe whispered. "Happy Valentine's Day."

"Happy Valentine's Day, Chlo," Beca whispered back and kissed Chloe.

"How long have they been together?" Stacie asked as she and Aubrey watched Beca and Chloe dance.

"About two weeks," Aubrey said.

"Something tells me they may make it to the altar faster than we did," Stacie said.

"You're probably right," Aubrey said and laughed. "Let's dance."