Forever

7. More Questions

BECA

I sat at the table with a cup of coffee and my laptop. I was working on the album for Clash at Demonhead. Chloe's mom came and set a plate with some eggs and sausage by me.

"You seemed like you could use some food," Amy said.

"Thanks." I took off my headphones.

"Chloe still asleep?"

"Yeah. I didn't want to disturb her."

Amy smiled. "You really love her."

"More than anything."

Amy put her hand on mine. "You plan to marry her."

I looked away. "I wanted to ask you and Ron for your blessing before I asked her to."

"Ask her. You make her happier than anything else. She would spend the rest of eternity with you."

"You really think so?"

"No," My heart sank. "I know so. You have my blessing and I'm normally not one to speak for my husband, but you would have his blessing as well."

"Thank you. Thank you so much."

"Of course. I look forward to being able to call you my daughter."

"How can you be so calm about this?"

"I saw the look in your eyes when Chloe shows you love. It's what keeps you here. What has kept you going."

"I will never let her go."

"I know."

CHLOE

Beca was already up when I got up. She was talking to my mom. What they were talking about I had no idea. When I came down, Mom set a plate of eggs in front of me. Beca got up from the table and went over to the pot of coffee. Beca got two mugs. She brought one that had vanilla creamer in it over to me and a cup of black coffee to where she was sitting.

"You even know how Chloe drinks her coffee." Mom teased.

"Mom, leave her alone."

"It's fine Chlo. Hey, how's your studying going?" Beca asked

"My exam!"I cried, "I completely forgot!"

Beca and my mom both smirked and shook their heads. "I guess that's how you're spending the day then," Beca said.

"I don't want to leave you with nothing to do..."

"It'll be fine. Your mom and brother were going to show me around town anyway." She stood up and kisses my head. "It'll be fine. Just focus on studying."

"I'll make it up to you," I whispered.

"You know that's not necessary."

I sighed. "Don't have too much fun without me."

"Never." She winked at me before going upstairs to change.

"You picked a great girl sweetheart." my mom said.

"I know. She's amazing."

"You really love her huh?"

"More than anything."

BECA

Amy, Matt and I went to a jeweler in town. Amy pointed out some rings she thought Chloe would like and Matt pointed out rings that he liked for Chloe.

"What are you thinking for your girlfriend?" the woman behind the counter asked Matt.

"Oh, uh no. I'm here helping to pick the ring for my sister." Matt replied with a half-smile.

"Then who's the lucky man?"

"Woman," I said approaching her. "I'm marring his sister."

The woman seemed at a loss for words. I could feel her eyes turn from warm to cold in a matter of seconds. I felt chilled to the bone.

"Is that going to be an issue, ma'am?" Amy asked.

The woman looked at Amy and then at me. "You all should be ashamed. Get out of my shop."

I bit my lip as we exited the jewelers. I had a feeling this would happen. Matt squeezed my shoulders. "Don't lose hope. We'll find a ring for her."

"I know it's just..."

"Just what?"

"I feel like I'm letting her down."

"Who? Chloe? Beca, I've seen the way she looks at you. You could never let her down. You are her world."

"And she is mine...I have an idea."

"Oh? What's this idea?"

"We need another jeweler." 

**Author's Note**

Happy New Year Everybody!!! It's been a whirlwind. ALSO. Thank you everyone for getting Hold Me Close to 18K. I hope you all enjoy this book as much as it. A couple of questions.

1. Is there anything you want to see happen? 

2. Is there anything that needs more clarification? 

3. What's your favorite part of these books? 

Love you awesome nerds! And as always...

Make Good Choices.