Recap
After she had been sat there for 10 minutes or so, there was a noise that came from behind her which made her jump, she turned around and saw that there was a boy, no a man stood there, he was wearing a dark hoodie, a hat and some shades so she couldn't get a good look at him.
Man – oh I'm sorry I didn't think that anyone would be up here
Loren – it's okay
The man turned to leave so Loren quickly said
Loren – you don't have to leave there is plenty of space up here for two of us, that is of course unless you are a crazy axe murderer or someone that plans on making lots of noise.
The man gave her a weird look when she said the last part
Loren – what I like how peaceful it is up here
Man – HAHA, ok well I'm not a murderer and I promise I will be quiet.
Loren sat there quietly so that she didn't annoy the stranger who seemed to share her secret spot. He reminded her of someone but she couldn't figure out whom. Whilst she pondered over who he looked like she flipped through the pages of her notebook and came across a song that she had written after a particularly bad day, when Adrianna and her posse had gotten under Loren's skin a little more than they usually did and she then had to come home to face her father who was in a sour mood because he had lost a big case that he had worked months to prepare for, that only meant that whatever Loren would have done that day would have led to a beating no matter how hard she tried to be the perfect daughter. So after Trent had got all of his aggression out she went to her room where she sobbed for an hour and then decided to write a song about the people around her trying to tear her down but no matter what she would keep going and get through any troubles with her head held high. Loren decided that with a few word changes then the song would be perfect.
"Skyscraper" (by demi lovato)
[Verse 1:]
Skies are crying, I am watching
Catching tear drops in my hands
Only silence as it's ending
Like we never had a chance
Do you have to make me feel like
There's nothing left of me?
[Chorus:]
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
[Verse 2:]
As the smoke clears, I awaken
And untangle you from me
Would it make you feel better
To watch me while I bleed?
All my windows still are broken
But I'm standing on my feet
[Chorus:]
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
[Bridge:]
Go run, run, run
I'm gonna stay right here,
Watch you disappear
Yeah, oh
Go run, run, run
Yeah, it's a long way down
But I am closer to the clouds up here
[Chorus:]
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Oh Oh
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
(Like a skyscraper)
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
Loren looked over the lyrics a few more times just to make sure the song wasn't stupid. When she looked up she saw the man staring at her with a smile on his face. He had a nice smile, the kind of smile that made you weak at the knee's, however Loren was a little disturbed by the strangers smile because she had no idea why he was looking at her like that.
Loren – are you ok?
Man – yeah why wouldn't I be?
Loren – well you keep staring at me and smiling it's kind of creepy. You are 100% sure that you are not a murderer right?
Man- HAHA I'm pretty sure, and I'm smiling because that song you have just sung was amazing
Loren froze. She didn't sing, if anything all she would have done was hum. No she definitely wouldn't have sung in front of a complete stranger.
Loren laughed at the man's comment
Loren – I didn't sing
The man gave her a look that said 'are you serious?'
Man – yeah, you did and it was great.
Loren couldn't believe that she had sang in front of this man who she had never met before, she was so embarrassed she could feel her face going as red as a tomato. She stood up and grabbed her book so that she could leave.
Eddie could see that this girl was embarrassed and he felt bad for embarrassing her, but her song was really good and he wanted to hear more of her stuff. He was shocked that she didn't recognise him, his disguise wasn't that good. As he was staring at her he noticed how pretty she was, she had auburn coloured hair, big dark brown eyes that just made her look as innocent as a Disney princess, and her smile was just to die for. All of a sudden the girl stood up pulling Eddie out of his thoughts, he could tell that she was about to leave so he jumped up and tried to convince her to stay
Eddie – listen I'm really sorry I shouldn't have said anything, but honestly your songs are really good, have you ever thought of becoming a professional singer?
She didn't answer him instead she ran down the hill and got in her car and then drove off.
Eddie couldn't help but wonder if he would see this beautiful girl that had an amazing voice ever again.
Loren drove home not even looking at the time, she was so embarrassed by the fact that she had sang in front of a complete stranger, especially a song that makes her look like a complete loser. 'Hopefully I will never see that man again' Loren thought to herself.
She walked through the front door and saw her mom and dad having a heated conversation, when her mom saw her she smiled and walked past her dad to come and talk to Loren.
Nora – hey Lo did you have a nice night, I thought you would have gone out with Mel, but your back early, it's barely 9.30.
Loren completely forgot to check the time before she came home, Trent had said that she couldn't come home any earlier than 10. She knew that she was in some serious trouble and she had no idea how to get out of it.
Loren – no I didn't go out with Mel, I just went for a walk Loren then looked towards Trent I thought I had been out longer than I have. I'm sorry if I interrupted anything
Nora – Lo its fine and plus I don't really want you out too late by yourself anyway.
Loren – okay well I'm just going to go to bed I'm really tired it's been a long day, night mom love you she gave Nora a hug and turned to Trent and without the hug said night dad.
Once Loren was in her room she hid her notebook, because her dad hated it when she sang.
*flashback
Loren was sat in her room playing her guitar and writing down some lyrics when her dad walked in to her room. The expression on his face told her that he was furious, so she put the guitar down and looked at him.
Loren – dad is everything okay?
Trent – what is that noise you are making, I'm trying to work in the living room and I can barely hear myself think with all that screeching you are doing!
Loren – i-I was….
Trent – making a fool out of yourself? I told your mother not to buy you that thing for Christmas he said as he pointed to the guitar my daughter is not going to be one of the losers that go into these talent shows and end up being the laughing stock and all your mother is doing is encouraging it
With that said he grabbed he guitar and smashed it against the wall. He then grabbed Loren by her t-shirt and threw her roughly against the wall. He slapped her and then grabbed her chin so that she was looking up at him
Trent – if I ever see one of those things in MY HOUSE again I will wrap it around your neck, got it?
Loren just shook her head yes and let him walk out of the room as soon as he had left she started to shake and cry. She didn't sleep at all that night. She couldn't even write a song to get it out of her system or tell her best friend what was happening at home instead she just had to take whatever Trent threw at her and pretend that she was happy.
*end flashback
Just as Loren closed the draw that she kept her notebook it her dad came into her room.
Loren – I'm sorry I got home early I honestly forgot to check the time
Trent – do you think that's a good enough excuse?
Loren looked at Trent and took a step back
Trent – don't worry Loren I will forgive you as long as you do one thing for me
Loren – what? Loren said quietly as she felt rush of relief
Trent - I want you to tell your mom that how I spoke to you earlier didn't bother you and that I had a point, she is still mad at me for talking to you like that and I think you could change her mind.
Loren – okay, I'll talk to her
As Loren started to walk out of the room he grabbed her and threw her on the bed
Trent – not now you imbecile, if you talk to her now she will know that I told you to say something. Whispers to himself how could I have had the dumbest kid in the world?
After that Trent got up and walked out of the room leaving Loren to breathe a sigh of relief.
Eddie went back home to his penthouse on sunset and decided he would have a drink or two. As he was pouring his third drink Eddie noticed that he had a voicemail on his home phone. He walked over and listened to the message, it was from Chloe.
Chloe – Eddie baby, everything that Tyler said was a lie, you have to believe me. He has been stalking me. He hates you because you have me, he resents me for breaking up with him to be with you, but I swear nothing is going on between me and Tyler. I know that this is hard to believe because of everything that you found out today but I promise you that Tyler is just trying to break us up so that I will go running back to him. Please Eddie call me back, I know that we can work this out. I love you.
The message ended and by the end of it Eddie had tears streaming down his face. Not because of what Chloe had said but because he realised how much of a fool he had been by letting Chloe into his life. Max hated her and made a point of that every time he saw Eddie, Jake didn't like Chloe either and even though he never specifically said anything, he made it clear in the way he acted around her.
Eddie decided he should go and see papa Max and apologize for not listening to him so he called for his driver, finished his last drink and then left the penthouse.
The next day Loren got up and got ready to go to work at the café. When she walked into the kitchen she saw her mom cooking breakfast as always, and decided that she would tell her mom what Trent had told her to say.
Loren – hey mom, so when I walked in last night you and dad seemed to be having an argument, I hope that wasn't about what he had said to me before I went out.
Nora – aww sweetie, don't worry about it your father should not have spoken to you like that, so yeah, that was what we were talking about but it's nothing for you to worry about okay?
Loren – I know mom but I don't want to cause arguments between the two of you and plus dad was right if I want to be a top lawyer like him I'm going to have to study hard. I want to go to Brown and make him proud.
It took so much effort for Loren to say those things because she didn't want to go to Brown and she didn't want to be a lawyer either. And worst of all she hated sticking up for Trent.
Nora – I know that you want those things but I also don't want you to lose who you are, I mean recently you're so caught up in studying and working that you don't even play your music anymore. I used to love standing at your door and listening to you sing but you haven't done that in over a year.
Loren wanted so badly to tell her mom why she had stopped singing in the house and why she was studying all the time but Trent had threatened her
*flashback
Loren was sat drawing a picture for her mom, she was only 8 years old, when her dad had come home early and saw her drawing.
Trent – Loren have you done all of your homework?
Loren – not yet daddy I have all weekend to do it though she smiled sweetly up at her father
Trent – you are going to go and do your work and then you are going to go to bed with no dinner. As he said this he grabbed Loren by the arm and threw her into her room whilst Loren was protesting. Loren landed on the floor and hit her head on her desk, she started to cry.
Trent – why are you crying?
Loren – I hit my head daddy she said in a whimpering voice
Trent – well I suggest you stop before your mother comes home and sees you he said in an aggressive tone that scared Loren
Loren – but…..mommy will be angry at you for hurting me
Trent – yeah? Do you really think she will believe a snotty 8 year old over her husband? If I find out that you have told anyone about this, you will regret it. You don't want me to hurt your mommy do you?
Loren was so scared, she didn't know who her mom would believe but she didn't want Trent to hurt her mom so she agreed to keep everything that Trent had done a secret.
*end flashback
Ever since that day Trent had been hitting her and belittling her so that he made her feel worthless. It's probably one of the reasons why she hates to show people her songs, she is scared that they will think that she is just another loser with no talent.
Loren realised that her mom was still staring at her waiting for a reason why she hadn't sang any music in the past year.
Loren – mom it's fine, I just have to make sure that my grades are good enough to get into a top college. And to do that I have to stop with my music for a while
Nora – ok, but I just want to make sure that this is truly what you want? And not just something you feel obliged to do because of who your father is.
Loren – no mom I've wanted this for as long as I can remember she smiled at her mom to try and reassure her. She saw that her mom wasn't finished asking questions about this so Loren jumped up from the table and said it's really fine mom, honestly. And I'm going to be late for work if I don't leave now. I love you.
She gave Nora a big hug and quickly ran out of the house.
Eddie woke up with a banging headache. He looked around and realised that he was not at home. As he sat up slowly and took a look around he realised that he was at papa Max's apartment.
Max – hey son how you feeling? He said as he offered Eddie some aspirin and a coffee.
Eddie – like a truck ran over my head
Eddie winced as he talked, he really didn't remember how he got here. The last thing Eddie remembered was that he was at his penthouse having a few drinks and then he heard Chloe's message.
Max – well you did drink a lot last night. I came down to the bar and you were sat there holding a bottle of Jack Daniels, Grace then told me that you had just taken it from behind the bar because you thought it would be easier than annoying Grace every two minutes.
Eddie – eugh why do I do this? And why didn't you stop me?
Max – I did, eventually when you weren't hugging the bottle. Haha. And you did this because of the break up from Chloe right?
Eddie – yeah I guess, I just can't believe I didn't see it before, I mean she was cheating on me the entire time.
Max – you were blinded by love, it isn't your fault she was a gold digging…..
Eddie – DAD, I get it okay. I know I should have listened to you from the start
Max – that would be the wise thing to do, I am just full of wisdom
Eddie laughed at this, he couldn't believe that he was so mad at his dad for saying horrible things about Chloe when he was just telling the truth. Eddie thought that if he decides to have another relationship he will get his dad's approval first. Eddie knew one thing for certain though, he wasn't going to have a relationship anytime soon.
