Chapter 3: Lies

Eddie

I thought about what I was going to say to Chloe. I wanted to just explode at her but I needed to know the facts.. Taking a deep breath I started to ask, "What was that kiss?"

"Eddie, Tyler's stalking me," she insisted. I tried to resist scoffing, but it was just too difficult. I was beginning to see a different side of her. Just a few days ago, she had been lying about her dead mother. My mood instantly changed when the realization hit me. Chloe was lying. So instead I pinned Tyler against Loren's car. I didn't care if he pressed charges; this was getting too annoying.

"Tyler, why can't you stay away from Chloe?" I asked angrily. I took a swing at him, and my target was reached. His nose started bleeding, and he started laughing.

"Eddie, Eddie. Man, you're so gullible! What you should be asking is...How long Chloe's been sleeping with me behind your back?"

I instantly pushed Tyler and it turned into a wrestling match. "Stop it! Stop it you two!" Chloe cried trying to pull me off of him. I moved myself, I wasn't going to let her manipulate me. "Eddie, he's lying!" Tyler started laughing, out of breath.

"Why would I lie?" he laughed. I took a step towards him, but thinking better of it, I turned to Chloe. I saw Loren backing away, and I was glad; this needed to be done alone.

"I don't know what to believe anymore." The change in my voice seemed to have scared them, because it was much calmer.

"Maybe this will help," Tyler started."How do you like that new butterfly tattoo she got behind her ear? Wait, that was a few months ago. I swear it glows in the dark." I could swear I felt my heart break, but now was not the time. Chloe seemed to fall down to my knees again, but this time she was crying. I crouched down to her level.

"Yeah, you've been playing me the whole time," I saw narrowing my eyes.

"Eddie, no, please," Chloe pleaded,her tears dropping fast and hard.

"Does it hurt?" I asked her, and when she nodded hard I continued, "Good."

With that I took off: I needed a friend.

Loren

I ran out of there as fast as I could. I knew Eddie didn't want me around while he was talking to Chloe, and I certainly didn't want to see any bad blood between him and Tyler. I started to look for Phil's car.

"Dammit Phil. Where are you?" I muttered under my breath as I scanned the cars. I pulled out my phone to call him, while the days highlights flashed in my head. I knew I would have to see Tyler soon, but I couldn't today because if my plans with Phil.

Babe, I'm going home. Lets meet at the café around...6? Love you. I read the words again in my head, heading towards the main road. I started to signal for a taxi when I noticed someone standing next to me.

"Eddie?"

"Yeah, do you need a ride?" Eddie was clearly avoiding eye contact, and I couldn't tell whether that was a good sign or a bad sign. I decided to press my luck.

"How did everything go with Chloe?" I asked him softly. Eddie met my eyes and I immediately felt guilty. God, he looked miserable. "I'm so sorry, that was a stupid question." Eddie gave me a forced smile, and sighed.

"How could I be so stupid? Listen Loren, would you like to come by to my place tonight? I could use a friend."

"Of course!" I said without thinking. Phil was going to kill me. "Just, I have some business to take care of before, okay?"

Eddie grinned and headed to his car. He gave me a small wave which I gladly returned. Now to find Tyler.

Phil

I instantly backed away from Adriana. I needed Loren...and her money and fame.

"I'm sorry Adriana if I'm giving you the wrong idea." Adriana instantly smiled.

"That's okay. I know you have feelings for Loren." She got up and made her way towards the kitchen. "Come on, you have to at least drink something."

Bewildered, I followed her and watched her pour out some Pepsi. Adriana was actually acknowledging my feelings for Loren? No, that would have to be too weird. Something was up. "Here," she shoved the glass into my hand. "When do you plan to start your 'I hate Eddie Duran' plan? Seriously Phil, he probably has people watching his twitter and we're going to get in trouble."

"Lets start now," I said confidently. This would be just like the jobs I did for Colorado. I got out my laptop and went to the twitter home page. "Let's do this thing."

Max

"I'm so sorry Nora but I have to leave," I apologized. I really did want to spend some time with her, but I felt the least I could do, was spare her from Daphne.

"No, no. I have to go to. I'm on my lunch break, remember?" she laughed. I smiled to myself because her laugh was just like Katy. Nora was so nice and funny, not to mention a great mother to Loren. Not that I would ever admit it to anyone, but she was the one who inspired me to keep writing music.

"Okay see you soon then." I kissed her lightly on the cheek and saw Daphne's face harden from the corner of my eye. I liked Daphne, but not more than a friend. I called a goodbye to Daphne, then made my way up to my balcony. I needed to think about Eddie and Chloe. I dialed the number of my Private Investigator that was investigating Chloe.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Max. I was just about to call you."

"Why? Did you find out something about Chloe?"

"Yes Max. But I'm not sure over the phone is the best way to tell you this." His voice was so solemn that I was beginning to feel worried.

"Can we meet at the café now?" I asked him quickly. Chloe was going down.

"Yes, that's where I am now." I hung up the phone and raced downstairs. I left MK, not knowing what was in store for me.

Tyler

Chloe left as soon as Eddie did. She needed some time to think of a plan to get Eddie back and that suited me just fine. I knew if Eddie was the guy I thought he was, then he wouldn't believe any of Chloe's lies. I grabbed my keys and let out for my place.


"Loren?" I said as soon as I saw who was sitting on my couch.

"There you are! I was actually afraid Chloe would be with you." I plopped down next to her on the couch, and let out a sigh.

"It's been a long day, hasn't it?"

"The longest." Silence lingered between us and finally I broke the tension.

"So why are you here?"

"We need to talk. What would Eddie say if he knew you were my...brother?" She looked extremely nervous at the thought and I put my feet on the table in front of us.

"Who cares what he thinks?"
"You don't understand, Tyler. You never do. He would probably hate me, and tell my mom, which would break her heart!" Loren was standing up now.

"Who says your mom's going to find out?"

"Tyler. If my mom found out that he had you while they were dating, it would crush her," Loren said gloomily. She kicked the table and sighed. "I just don't want to see her get hurt." I put my hand around Loren. Isn't that what brother's are supposed to do? Whatever. I shrugged and unexpectedly her her eyes flashed at me.

"And you and Chloe? How could you do that to Eddie?" she said angrily.

"I didn't do anything. I was just the innocent bystander who had to watch it all happened."

She rolled her eyes and grabbed her purse. "This was a complete waste of time." She hurried out as if she was afraid the place had a bomb planted in it.


I wanted to post this chapter yesterday, but I realized I needed some Tyler and Loren scenes. So I have the whole Loren/Chloe/Tyler/Eddie drama planned out and Phil/Adriana drama too. Just one question this time: Who should rescue Max? Please send in your ideas, I updated quicker because of all the feedback I got. So review please!