Chapter 11

The tears started to roll down Loren's eyes when she heard the word "Tate" come out of their mouths. Eddie saw how upset Loren was getting and ran away from the camera to comfort Loren.

"Hi girls I'm Eddie Duran."

Eddie whispered to Loren,

"I know you aren't happy right now, but just fight through it I'll be here with you through it all."

"So from what I understand you girls would like a few autographs. Maybe even a photo," Eddie said trying to reassure Loren and the girls.

Loren let out a fake smile and started to autograph any of the girl's merchandise and then she smiled for a picture.

"One question how is your last name Tate?" Loren asked.

"Our Dad never told us, but he said it was because he didn't want to mention us with the divorce so it just looked like we were sisters and your mom took you and dad took us," Rose said.

Loren began to cry. Trent did this all so he didn't have to pay money to support Loren by saying that he had another kid. Eddie saw the tears rolling down her cheeks. Eddie who was standing right next to her turned and gave her a kiss then whispered in her ear and said,

"Babe we should go take some pictures now."

Loren agreed and said to the girls,

"It was nice to meet you girls. I'll try to stay in touch."

With that Loren smiled and turned towards the photographer and said,

"I am ready."

"It's about time," the photographer said with a chuckle.

Loren was able to stand in front of the camera and put on a smile. A few shots later Eddie walked into the picture by hugging Loren around her waist and smiling over her shoulder. A few shots later Loren turns her back to the camera.

"Babe, what's wrong?" Eddie asked.

"I can't keep smiling after what just happened," Loren said as a tear rolled down her face.

Eddie took his hand and whipped away the tear and said,

"Don't look at the camera then. Just look at me." Eddie said as he grabbed Loren's waist.

Eddie was able to turn Loren so they were staring into one another's eyes. A smile sneaked across Loren's face as she looked into Eddie's mysterious eyes. The camera clicked as fast as possible. Eddie smiled and said,

"I think we should end with that picture."

"I couldn't agree more," the photographer said as he looked at the computer screen to see how the picture turned out.

Loren grabbed Eddie hand and dragged him to the computer screen to see the final product. Kelly and Jake were already there. When the last picture came up of Loren and Eddie everyone said in unison,

"That's the album cover!"

Loren still couldn't get the fact that her Mom had given Trent's kids VIP passes. Loren walked over to her mom and said,

"Are you trying to mess up my big chance?"

"No, I didn't know…" Nora said before Loren cut her off.

"So you just gave some random kid a pass and didn't ask her last name or anything? I thought you were responsible?" Loren said as she started to cry.

Before Nora could even say anything else Loren screamed,

"Don't bother talking to me!"

Loren grabbed Eddie's hand and ran out of the studio. Max walked to Nora and gave her a hug as he said,

"Don't worry it's not your fault. I think she'll come around don't worry."

Loren and Eddie got into their car and then Eddie said,

"Driver, hotel please."

Eddie turned to Loren and comforted her in a hug. Loren knew this is where she could cry and be safe. Eddie held her in a hug the whole way to the hotel. When they arrived they could see paparazzi swarming the place. Eddie scrambled all around the car to look for something to block Loren. He knew she didn't like the way she looked. Eddie was able to find some sunglasses for Loren to wear.

"You can stop here," Eddie said as he handed Loren the sunglasses.

The car stopped and Eddie opened the door grabbed Loren's hand and walked out of the car.

"Eddie! Eddie!" paparazzi called.

"Did you hear Tyler and Chloe are engaged?" another man screamed.

"Good for them," Eddie said as he made his way through the press.

Eddie and Loren were finally able to make it inside.

"Loren do you want room service?" Eddie asked as they were in the elevator.

"That sounds great," Loren said as a smile snuck across her face as Eddie kissed her neck.

When they arrived in their room Eddie grabbed the phone and ordered a sampler diner and a dessert buffet.

"Hey Lo why don't you take a shower it'll help you calm down and relax," Eddie said as he turned on the TV.

"That sounds great," Loren said as she walked into the bathroom.

When Loren got out the room service was there and Eddie was sitting in a robe on the couch waiting for Loren.

"Did you know you sing in the shower," Eddie said with a chuckle.

"I only do when I'm nervous," Loren said as she pulled the covers off the food.

"Why are you nervous?" Eddie asked as he walked to the table.

"The festival is tomorrow," Loren said as she started to eat a small salad.

"I will be with you the whole way you don't have to be nervous," Eddie said as he sat down and smiled.

"Don't worry you will do great anyway I have a surprise planned for you after the festival," Eddie said as he started to eat some steak.

"What is it?" Loren asked as she got up and stood behind Eddie.

"There is no way you can get the surprise out of me," Eddie said.

"Are you sure?" Loren asked as she gave Eddie a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you Loren Tate," Eddie said as he continued to eat.

"I love you Eddie Duran," Loren said as she sat back down.

"Don't worry you will be great because there will be music," Eddie said as he winked.