Chapter 9: How Dare You

I do not own Hollywood Heights or any of it's characters.

Loren's POV

Eddie and I had just had another great day with each other. I was so happy and thankful for everything Eddie had done for me. He was truly my soulmate. I know people think I'm too young to know what love is but they are wrong. I love Eddie. I will never stop because he is the one. Eddie had just dropped me off. I was walking up my driveway and thinking about our meeting we just had. It was incredible how much Eddie was changing my life. He was showing me a different way to love. He showed me how to believe in myself and show people my talent. I was so excited to tell my Mom how the meeting went. I knew she would support me through every choice I made. I knew she would because she had always been there for me. I walked up to my front door and heard a man and a woman yelling at each other. I recognized the voices, I just kept telling myself that it wasn't who I thought it was. It couldn't be. But as I opened the door I saw my Mom yelling at a man in the living room. I instantly knew who it was. I could tell it was him by the look in this eyes when he saw me. But why would he come back after all these years? The man who had left me and my Mom all those years ago. My father, Trent.

Eddies's POV

After I dropped Loren off, I headed back to Jake's to talk about my own career. I went back inside and started talking to Steven about my upcoming events. After I finished with Steven, Jake called me inside and we started talking about Loren, our relationship and of course my career. I decided to show him the song I wrote for Loren.

Jake: Eduardo you found a star.

Eddie laughing: You don't have to tell me that. I already know. Jake she is so many things I can't even choose one.

Jake laughing: I have to admit, I wasn't too sure about you two but now I know she is the one for you.

Eddie blushing: How can you tell?

Jake laughing at Eddie: Dude, just by the way you two look at each other. It's like you're the only one's on the entire planet.

Eddie: It's that obivous?

Jake: Eddie...

Eddie: Fine! I'm in love with her! But I haven't told her yet. I won't until I know she's ready. And Jake I already know... We just met and I just broke up with Chloe so I shouldn't be seen with her. But I can't

Jake: Eddie don't worry. You can be seen with her it is "your life" remember?

Eddie: And plus she has been inspiring me with some songs.

I walked over to the piano and started to play "I'm your's" for Jake. After I finished Jake was sitting there with a big smile on his face.

Jake: EDDIE THAT WAS INCREDIBLE! THAT COULD BE YOUR NEXT HIT! I'M going to go and book some studio time for you.

Eddie: You actually like it?

Jake: Yeah man, It's a new melody but I think the fans will love it.

Eddie: I think the same. Well text me when the studio time is. I gotta head out.

Jake hugging Eddie: Alright see you soon.

I walked outside and back to the car. I told Tony to take me home. I thought I was going to find Ian by himself but I was so shocked at who else was there with him.

Loren's POV

I was in shock. I couldn't believe that after all these years he had the nerve to come and see us. We didn't need him here. I never told my Mom but a part of me wanted to have a relationship with him if he ever came Mom saw the look on my face and began talking.

Nora: Loren this is.

Loren: Trent. I know.

Trent: Loren I was hoping you would be here.

Loren: Of course you were. But why? You left us and never looked back.

Nora: Loren calm down. I know I feel the same way.

Trent: You should listen to your mother Loren.

Loren: Oh really? I always do but this time I'm going to tell you how I really feel. So let's all sit down as a "family" and talk about it.

We all sat down. My mom and I sat down on the couch while Trent sat down on the chair across from us.

Trent: Loren I never meant to hurt you or your mother. I was an idiot. I was too scared that I would mess up your life somehow. But I could see coming back here did.

Loren: Then why did you Trent?

Nora: I would love to hear this answer.

Trent: I came because I want to have a relationship with you Loren. I remembered your birthday every year. And think about you every second of my day. I want that relationship we should have had.

Nora: You lost that privilege that day you walked out on her.

Loren: It's okay Mom. Trent did you know that ever since I was in middle school my friends have accused me of never being able to enjoy anything. I see a shiny apple, I automatically think it's poison. I see a shining star, I think it's going to fall on my head. I fall in love with a boy. I know he's going to leave.(from the scene with Trent in ep 79) But now? All of a sudden you want me back in your life. I'm not going to lie, I do want to see how our relationship will be. But when things get tough, are you going to leave again? Like you left me 14 years ago. Heartbroken and wondering what I did wrong?

Trent: I knew that I had hurt you. But in my heart it hurt to leave you. I'm not just saying it. I mean it. You are my daughter and I love you. I want that relationship. I want to try and fix what was broken all those years ago. I know it doesn't matter how many times I say I'm sorry.

Nora: Those words mean nothing to you.

Loren: Trent, I need some time to think this over. If I make the decision to talk to you and have a relationship I will call you. Don't check on me. Unless I call you.

Trent: Alright, I will just leave my card. My cell is on the back. Call me anytime day or night. I meant everything I said Loren.

Nora: You could show yourself out.

Trent: Bye Loren, Bye Nora.

My heart was racing the entire time he was here. I believed what he said. I knew he meant it. I could see it in his eyes. I meant what I said too. A part of me wondered if he would ever come back. And a part of me was hopeful.

Nora: I could not believe that he had the nerve to come back after all these years!

Loren: Mom I meant what I said. I might want to have a relationship with him.

Nora: Lo, that is your decision completely. You already know how I feel about him.

Loren: I know Mom. Anyways, the surprise was amazing!

Nora: How did it go!?

Loren: Well you are looking at the new client of MADSEN MANAGEMENT! They thought I was Breathtaking. That's there word by the way.

Nora: Lo! That is unbelieveable. I'm so proud of you. I think I can say I did a good job in raising such a good girl.

Loren: I love you Mom.

Nora hugging Loren: I love you too. Oh and I have something to tell you.

Loren: Spill it.

Nora: So before you and Eddie came home this morning, Max asked me out on a date...

Loren: And you said yes right!?

Nora: Are you kidding? I would never say no to MAX DURAN!

We both started laughing. We knew what she said was true.

Loren: How did we get so lucky?

Nora: I honestly have no idea.

Loren: Wait, when's the date?

Nora: Tonight, in two hours, at 6. We are going to Rumor then MK to see the performances.

Loren: Well you better go get ready!

Nora: Okay! I'm so excited. I haven't been this excited for a long time.

My Mom went to her room and started getting ready. I went to mine, and started to finish all of my homework and start studying. I had just put my stuff away and heard a knock at the door. I was so happy at who I found standing there.

Eddie's POV

When I walked into my house I was completely shocked at what I was looking at, and for who I saw there. It was Mel and Ian making out on my leather couch. I was surprised they didn't hear me come in. So I decided to have a joke out of it. I tip-toed over and was sat on the chair across from them.

Eddie: Do you mind if you don't get all touchy feely on my new couch?

They were both startled by my presence. Mel was so embrassed that she jumped off of Ian and sat on the other side of the couch.

Ian: Mate, you scared us half to death.

Mel: Yeah rockstar, I don't think it was neccessary to sneak up on us like you did.

Eddie laughing: I'm sorry Mel but Ian here kind of deserves it. He did the same to me and Lo this morning.

Mel: Ah I see. Payback was what you wanted. I think you got it.

Ian: Truce mate?

Eddie: Yes, as long as you stand by it.

Mel: Alright guys, I better get going, I gotta hit the books sadly.

Ian and Mel kissed goodbye. We were talking on the couch when there was a knock at the door. It was none other than Papa Max.

Max: Hi Son. I hope you don't mind I dropped by, I kind of need to talk to you about something.

Ian: That's my que.

Max: Oh sorry Ian.

Ian: Ah Papa Max it's okay. I was going to head to my manager's anyway.

Eddie: See you later Ian.

Ian: Bye Mate, Bye Papa Max.

Max: So Eddie, When you and Loren were gone and I was with Nora, I asked her out on a date.

Eddie smiling: You did Pop?

Max: Yes I did. And she said yes. And by the look on your face I could tell you are happy for me.

Eddie: I am Pops. You have been mourning Mom's death for so long. I think Nora is good for you.

Max: I do too. And Loren is incredible too. Now I know what you were talking about. I think we have the Tate women curse.

We both started laughing because we knew it was true.

Max: Anyways I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to pick Nora up. I was thinking that you could keep Loren company.

Eddie smiling: I would love that, thanks Pop. Let's go now.

Max: Alright. Let's take separate cars though.

Eddie: Okay.

We headed downstairs and to our cars. I was so excited to spend more time with Loren. We got there pretty quickly. We walked up to the door and that's when I saw her beautiful face.

A/N: LOVE IT OR HATE IT? Tell me what you think! Thank you so much for the reviews. I appreciate all of them. I hope I'm doing a good job. There is going to be alot of humor and cute Leddie moments in the next few chapters! I have two Thursday and Friday off. So I will start writing Chapter 10 on Wednesday night and hopefully posted late afternoon Thursday! Think of it as a Valentine's Day present!

XoXo,

Mandy