Hello everyone! Just a reminder! I'm pro-Leddie! But this story has to run its course! Read and kindly review! Hollywood Heights S2
On a break! Chapter 11
Europe proved to be very successful for Loren and she was shocked; every single show on her tour was sold out. They had to add a few more weeks to keep up with the fans requests for more tickets to her shows.
Aside from her nightly shows, she was doing commercials for May Kay Cosmetics and Avonne and photo shoots for ads in the latest Vogue and Mademoiselle Magazines, several of the weekly TV show were in Europe shooting some of their episodes and requested Loren as guest star.
She had been gone almost two months, face timing Eddie every day, but the busier she got the less time she had to do that every night, Eddie was busy in L.A with several shows and gigs Jake had him doing to create a huge buzz for his album that seemed to be climbing the charts slowly.
One evening he stopped at MK for a few drinks.
"You're here again?"
"Yes I'm here." He responsed annoyed.
Max walked towards him, he knew exactly the problem. "Why don't you take a few days off and fly out to see Loren?"
"I tried Pops but she's too busy even for me."
"I'm sure she can set a few days aside to see you if you let her know you're coming."
"I tried it all and Jake keeps telling me she's everywhere, she's too busy because everyone is requesting Loren to do just about everything."
"Isn't that what you wanted for Loren?"
He turned to acknowledge Max. "Yes and I'm happy for her but it's been two months pops and I can't even touch her lips with a kiss, I support her career but I didn't think it would be this hard for me."
"You love her son, what about the proposal?"
He laughed. "Yeah gonna do that through face time."
Max noticed he was drinking too much too fast. "Hey it's kind of early for those right now."
"It's a shot of vodka Pops, sort of helps numb the pain."
"That's not the answer son."
He got up. "Yeah I know." And he walked out. "You can stay here for a while?"
He waved exiting through the front doors. Leah was about to walk into MK and practically ran into him.
"What a pleasant surprise Eddie."
"Yeah it sure is, haven't seen much of you and Jeremy."
"Jake keeps us very busy, but it looks like I'm off for a few days."
"So what are you doing here at MK?"
"Wanted to drop these folders off to your dad, Jake was going to come but I told him I was going to be in the area."
"Good to see you girl, I'll talk to you soon."
"Eddie wait!" He stopped. "What's up?"
"How about lunch?"
He looked at his watch. "Yeah sounds like a great idea, I'm starving."
At that moment Eddie's phone buzzed. "I have to take this call." He walked a few steps away.
Leah walked inside MK to drop off the papers Jake gave her and ran back out. Eddie was off the phone and turned to acknowledge her. "Sorry I have to go, we can do it some other time."
Leah was disappointed but quickly responded. "What if I stop by later with dinner?"
"Sure that will be great, I could use the company."
Leah's smile grew. "I'll see you later then."
Eddie rushed home, Mel called to tell him Loren would have a few hours to Face Time, and he couldn't get to his place fast enough.
He stopped when he saw his door man. "Jeffrey a friend is dropping by with dinner, you can let her up, her name is Leah Davis."
"The country singer? I will sir."
"Jeffrey I thought we talked about first name basis?"
Jeffrey blushed. "I'm trying Eddie."
He smiled. "See that wasn't very hard."
Meanwhile….
Loren was going through some outfits for another photo shoot. Mel walked in.
"I called Eddie."
"What for?"
"You said you'd have time to FT."
"Why would you do that? Kelly just told me I have to choose what I'm wearing for that lipstick commercial and I still have rehearsal for tomorrow's show."
"Loren your mom says he's been miserable, he missed you so I thought you'd have time to sit and chat with your boyfriend."
"I'll try Mel I'm exhausted."
"Who thought a year ago you'd be this famous."
"I'm not famous, just very busy."
Mel rolled her eyes. "I love how modest you are Lo."
Loren pulled several outfits to the side and looked through the shoes. "I can't figure out what to match with what dress."
"Don't you have someone to help you with that?"
Loren's phone buzzed signaling Face Time which meant Eddie. "Lo aren't you going to answer that?"
"You do it. I'll be there in a sec."
Mel answered and smiled. "Hey Rock star!"
Eddie furrowed and semi smiled. "Where's my girl?"
"She'll be here soon enough, she's got another photo shoot and she has to pick what to wear."
Eddie shook his head. "There should be someone there to help with that."
Mel smiled. "I just told her that."
Mel walked towards Loren with the phone in her hand. "Lo it's Eddie."
Loren turned and grabbed her phone. "Hi Eddie."
"Looks like you're super busy?"
She sat. "Yeah and I'm exhausted, I'm up at 4 and rehearsing for the weekend shows plus photo shoots then I'm guest starring in two TV shows."
"I told you this would happen and here we are."
"I know you did."
"So when can I see you?"
Loren sighed. "I told Kelly and she said I can't take any time off, I even went to Jake and he agreed with her."
"They can't control your every step Loren."
"I know but this has to be done if I want to get back home soon."
Eddie took a sip of the beer he held in his hand. Loren sighed. "I'm sorry but I have to go."
He was quick to respond. "Wait Mel said you'd have a few hours to spare so we could talk."
Loren's eyes said it all. "I didn't tell her to call you, I wasn't sure if I would be able too."
Eddie tossed the can of beer he had in his hands. "That's fine Loren you call when you can!"
"Eddie please don't be upset, this is part of the job and you know it."
"Yeah but lately that seems to be a huge priority for you."
"How can you say that? You're in this business too Eddie, you know how this is."
"I do Loren but taking time to talk to your boyfriend wouldn't kill your career."
"Eddie please don't be upset, I'll try and call you tomorrow."
"Don't bother Loren and you know what? Just so you don't worry, let's take a break from this so called relationship!"
"You aren't serious?"
"Yes I am, take your time in Europe do what you have to do and when you come home we can see how to deal with us."
Loren furrowed her eyes. ""You aren't serious Eddie?"
"Yes I am, I haven't been this serious in a while, talk you later Loren." He hit the end button and face time was over.
Loren stood there without being able to move. Mel noticed and walked towards her. "What's wrong?"
She couldn't mutter a word; Mel tried to get her attention to no avail. "Loren what happened? I thought you were talking to Eddie?"
Loren finally sat down, the tears she had been holding back finally streamed down her cheeks. "He wants a break from me Mel."
"What?"
"He said we needed to take a break."
Mel hugged her letting her best friend cry.
Meanwhile….
Eddie had walked to the fridge for another beer, Ian walked in. "It really stinks in here."
"Shut up Ian."
"What's with you mate?"
He took a sip of the beer he held in his hand. "Loren and I are on break."
Ian took the can from his hand. "You've had too much to drink mate, you're not making sense! What do mean you're on a break?"
"Loren is too busy for us, so I told her we're on a break, this way she doesn't have to worry about me."
"You don't mean that Eddie, you're not thinking straight right now."
"Leave me alone Ian, I can't function like this, now it will be easier, when she gets back, we can talk about us again."
"What about the ring you bought?"
He took the box out of the drawer and tossed it between his fingers. "I guess this will have to wait."
"Eddie call Loren and tell her you weren't thinking, I know tomorrow you'll feel differently about this whole thing."
"Nope, I made up my mind! And I'm not going to change it either.
Meanwhile….
Leah ran around like a chicken without a head getting things ready and of course Jeremy noticed.
"Where are you going?"
"None of your business!" She was packing food into a bag.
"That's a lot of food for one person."
She looked at him before walking out the door. "Just keep your eyes on the Lily Parks show tonight."
She left leaving Jeremy wondering what she meant. Leah got to her car and made a call. "Tia stick around Eddie Duran's place, I'll call you so if you want to have the first exclusive, be there." She hung up and drove away.
Ian made sure to hide Eddie's keys before he left. "I'll check on you in the morning mate."
Eddie sat with the remote control in his hand and waved to his best friend. He was changing the channels and stopped when he saw a commercial with Loren on it, she was advertising some random make-up for the eyes, and she had the sexiest dress on and walked around as the wind blew her hair and dress to the side.
He sighed. "I miss you babe."
His condo phone rang; it was Jeffrey telling him Leah was coming up.
"Thanks Jeffrey."
He got up placing the can of beer on the coffee table. The door buzzed and he walked to open the door, he found a very happy Leah on the other side of the door carrying a bag.
"I hope you're hungry Eddie, I made sure to bring enough and I know there will be left overs."
He sighed and smiled. "Smells like Chinese food, that's one of Loren's favorites."
She rolled her eyes. "Really? I love it too."
She started to put the containers on the table. "You ok Eddie?"
He ran his fingers through his hair. "Thanks for dinner Leah; I'll eat something in a bit."
"No of course not, there is no such thing as you'll eat later, and it looks like you've been drinking a bit too much and now I know you need to eat."
"I'm not too hungry right now."
She walked towards him. "You have to eat, what's wrong? Do you miss Loren that much?"
He down cast his look and she could tell he was tipsy, she slightly smiled, her plan was going to work pretty well.
"Yeah I do and we had our first fight today, told her we're on a break."
Leah couldn't stop smiling. "I'm so sorry, come on, let's eat and I'll make sure you're smiling by the time we're done eating."
Eddie wasn't very talkative. But Leah kept the conversation going and offering more beer to him, suddenly she noticed a shiny ring on the table. "Is this what I think it is?"
He nodded. "Maybe not sure yet."
He kept drinking, and Leah used her phone to take selfies with him, she made sure to pose next to him to give the impression they were kissing and having fun, she tried on the ring and kissed him on the cheek, he smiled not knowing what she was up too, a few hours later, Eddie could hardly stay awake. "Leah you can go home now, I'm going to call Loren."
"First let's get you to bed." She managed to get him on his feet. She walked him to the nearest room on the first floor level. "I think you better stay in this bedroom Eddie, you might fall if you go up those stairs."
He smiled. "Thanks Leah." He sat on the bed and she sat next to him. He tried opening his eyes. "I need Loren, can you call her?"
She leaned in and placed a soft kiss on his lips. "You need to rest Eddie."
He collapsed on the bed. Leah reached for her phone. "Ugh always Loren, but enough of Loren, you said you're on a break."
She got up and grabbed her phone. "Tia are you nearby?" She smiled. "I have something to give you, don't be late."
She grabbed the ring Eddie had left on the table and placed it on her finger; she smiled as she saw the beautiful rock sparkling. "Loren I told you your happiness wouldn't last."
She checked on Eddie and took the elevator to meet Tia downstairs, Tia appeared and asked. "So what's the scoop? You said I could have the exclusive." Leah flashed her finger.
"Look Eddie and I are engaged."
Tia furrowed her eyes. "Are you serious?"
"I have the ring on don't I?"
"No one is going to believe this?"
Leah smiled. "Well that's your job to make it believable, everyone knows and loves Leddie and now they're going to love Eddie and I."
"Leah this is a huge lie and everyone knows he's crazy about Loren Tate."
"They took a break and now I'm the next Mrs. Eddie Duran."
Tia's smile grew. "You know this is huge? Leddie is huge worldwide and you're the one to come between them and Lily Parks will be known worldwide because of this!"
"I wanted to give you the exclusive and I'm not playing Tia, I love him."
"I've known for a while that you love him but I never thought you'd go through this to get your way."
"Well do whatever you have to do, I did my part and now you do your part."
Tia smiled and finished transferring the pictures. Leah took her phone back. "I have to get my things; I'll be waiting for your announcement."
Tia shrugged her shoulders. "I have to get these to Lily and have her approve them and they're authentic so get ready for the news to blow!"
Leah smiled and went back into the building taking the elevator up to Eddie's Condo.
She walked in to get her things and she heard Eddie's phone going off signaling Face Time, Leah picked it up. "Perfect timing, it's Loren."
Her evil smile grew. "She's going to see we're together and I'll flash the ring and she'll know he's all mine."
Leah scurried to Eddie's room and picked up the call. "Hello Loren."
Loren furrowed her eyes. "Leah? What are you doing there? Where's Eddie?"
"He called me to come over, poor baby was so hurt and lonely and well you know how it is Loren dear, one thing lead to another and it looks like he made his choice." She showed her the ring on her finger. "I'm sorry you had to catch us like this." She was sitting next to Eddie on the bed and she was looking at Loren's reaction with satisfaction, finally she had what she had gone to L.A for.
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