Safe & Sound- (A Taylor Swift AU)

~chapter 37~ Publicist from hell

Taylor's POV (March 10)
7 hours later it is now 12 pm and someone just came loudly, running through the front door. "Chlo?!" I hear Travis yell out. Chloe looks at me and tears up before running downstairs. I follow behind her and watch as she leaps into her dad's loving arms. Neither of us knew he was coming home. We haven't spoken since he left me on read, 7 hours ago.

"Daddy," Chloe mumbles continuously against his chest as he rubs her back and whispers sweet nothings in her ear. They stay like that for a solid two minutes before he puts her down and pulls me into a warm bear hug. For the first time in 2 weeks my nose takes in his scent. There's nothing quite like the feeling of being back in your loved one's arms after being apart for a while. The warm embrace, the familiar scent, the feeling of being home. It's a moment that is full of love, happiness and relief. "I can't believe it's been two weeks since I've seen you. It feels like a lifetime," I mumble into his neck. "I know, I missed you so much." His hands make their way to my growing bump and he bends down to place a kiss on it lightly. "Hi daddy's little munchkins. I love you girls." They decide to kick his hand.

Chloe comes over and hugs Travis's leg as tears stream down her cheeks. Travis looks down and sees her state, immediately lifting her into his arms. "I missed you so much baby girl. Daddy is so sorry he was gone so long." Chloe wipes her eyes, "Cuddles?" He nods, "Of course."

He carries Chloe upstairs and lays down in our bed. I follow them and snuggle up next to them. Chloe clings to Travis. She doesn't dare let go. We remain like this until 2. Travis tries to get up to go to the bathroom but Chloe tightens her grip. "No, you can't leave me again," she whispers. Travis strokes her hair, "I'm not leaving. I'm just going to the bathroom." Chloe shakes her head, "No daddy." Travis sighs, "Chloe I need to go potty." Chloe gets off the bed and holds Travis's hand tight. She leads him to the bathroom. And turns around facing me, but leaving the door open. I try not to giggle. "I'm not looking. Hurry up!" Chloe demands. Travis does his business and as soon as his hands are washed she clings to his body.

Travis picks her up, "Chloe how long are we gonna do this?" She curls her head into his chest, "Forevermore." He looks at me then back at Chloe, "Forevermore?" Chloe nods, "Yes silly, it's a reference to mommy." Travis nods, "Yeah, I got that." Travis puts Chloe on the bed next to me and goes downstairs. She cries and runs after him. As much as having a clingy, whiny 5 year old should she be unacceptable, she's just worried he's gonna leave her again and I understand that.
Travis picks her up, "Chloe daddy has a meeting to go to." Chloe lets her guard down, "So thats why you're back? You aren't here for me and mommy. You have a meeting." Travis shakes his head, "No Chloe. That's not true." Chloe hits his chest, "Why do you not love us anymore?" He holds her close, "Do you wanna come with me?" Chloe nods.

I look at him confused, "Travvy, what meeting?" He looks at me as he puts his shoes on, "It's with Pia and my therapist." I roll my eyes, "Pia." He looks at me confused, "What's wrong with Pia?" I groan, "She's obsessed with you." He bites his lip before defending her, "She cares about me Tay. Shes my publicist." I scoff, "She cares about you a little too much. I swear she's in love with you or something." He shakes his head, "I'm not argue with you about this Taylor. You sound ridiculous." I glare at him, "Travis she doesn't respect our relationship!" Travis grabs his keys and leaves after putting a coat and shoes on Chloe.

Travis's POV
I just stormed out of the house to go to this therapy meeting. I'm not in the mood to argue with Taylor over something so stupid. Pia has worked for me for years. There's nothing between us. As I walk into my therapists office Pia is already there. "Good afternoon Trav, you're looking dashing as always," Pia greets me. "Hey Pia. Thank you. I hope you're ready for the meeting?" I smile. "Of course, I am. I have put in a lot of effort to look good today, just for you," she winks. I smiled but noticed Pia's flirtatious tone. "Daddy who is that?" Chloe asks. "You don't remember Pia? She's my publicist. You know; like mommy has Tree." Chloe nods. I can't help but notice the shift in Pia's mood when I mention Taylor.

Pia looks at Chloe with a smirk, "I'm your dad's right-hand woman." Chloe nods uncomfortably. "You have a very handsome father, don't you think?" I clear my throat and walk towards my therapists private office. "Let's stay on track. We have a lot to talk about with Mrs. York today," I announce. "After the meeting, I know this great new restaurant where we can have dinner together," Pia suggests. Chloe's eyes widen as she whispers into my neck, "Daddy is she flirting?" I look at Pia, "Pia this is not the time or place for this." "Oh, come on. Don't be such a killjoy, Trav. I've noticed how you look at me. I know you're interested."

"Daddy why is she talking to you like this? She's not mommy." Chloe asks. "It's just a figure of speech honey," I say rubbing her back. I put her down when my phone starts ringing and I walk over to a private setting to answer the call.

Meanwhile, Chloe and Pia continue a conversation.

"Do you always talk to my daddy like that?" Chloe asks Pia curiously. Pia laughs and looks at the young girl, "Your daddy and I have a very special relationship. We understand each other." Chloe raises an eyebrow, "He's with my mommy. That doesn't bother you?" Pia shrugs, "I know he loves me and shows me love. He doesn't show your mommy love anymore." Chloe backs away from Pia, "Are you trying to take my daddy away from my mommy?" Pia laughs evilly, "I'm trying to take him away from you too silly." Chloe glares at Pia, "You have some competition. My mom is head over heels in love with him." Pia rolls her eyes, "Really? I had no idea."

I walk back over to them and take Chloe's hand leading her into my therapists office. "Good afternoon, Mrs. York!"  I say hugging her. "Hello Travis! Nice to see you again. Who's this?" She asks glancing at Pia. Pia speaks for me now. "I'm his publicist and his girlfriend, Pia." Chloe looks at me wide eyed, "HIS WHAT!?"