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I only have eyes for you Chapter 11
Kevin was exiting the elevator as Loren was running through, he stopped her, she leaned on him crying.
"Loren what's wrong?"
Katy caught up. "It's nothing against you, it scared us to see Evan react that way, Eddie wasn't mad at you."
She was still leaning on Kevin. "That's just it Katy, it's always going to be about Lucy and what she did to Evan, and somehow it's my fault!"
Katy sighed, if it were up to her she would make all of this work.
Kevin furrowed his look towards Katy. "What happened?" Katy sighed, if it were up to her she would make all of this work.
"Evan woke up as Loren was walking in and it freaked him out, the way he reacted scared us all, Eddie asked Loren to leave."
"He was yelling Katy!"
Kevin sat pulling Loren down softly. "Calm down Loren, stay here and let me go see what's going on."
"I'd rather leave."
"No I don't want you leaving like this, please wait?"
Loren sat wiping the tears from her eyes.
Kevin walked towards Evan's room. Katy gently rubbed Loren's arm. "I hate to see you cry Loren, I'll be right back."
She walked into Evan's room alongside Kevin. "How is he?"
"They finally stabilized him, he's still not saying anything, and his eyes are opened, but his eyes are fixated on the wall." Max replied.
Eddie sat quietly in a seat next to Evan's bed. Kevin approached him. "You ok?"
"Yeah, the Dr. thinks there isn't much more they can do, the injury he sustained on his head was serious."
"So now what?"
"I don't know Kevin, look at him, he lies there lifeless, his eyes are partially opened but there is no movement."
"I heard you kicked Loren out of the room?"
Eddie scratched his head. He took a deep breath. "You should have seen him when he saw her."
Kevin stopped him. "Wait you realize that was Loren? Not Lucy?"
"He didn't know Kevin; he thought it was Lucy, who knows why he reacted that way!"
Max stepped in. "Eddie lower your voice."
Eddie sat back down holding his head. Katy kneeled down close to him. "Sweetie you have to be strong, things aren't looking good for Evan."
He got up and left the room. He walked towards the elevator area where he found Loren sitting. She saw him and looked away. She grabbed her bag and stood up. "Loren wait..I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell."
Loren wouldn't look at him. "It's the story of my life Eddie." She walked a few steps away.
Sally walked in. "Eddie I brought you some coffee, I took some to your parents, is there anything else you need?"
He smiled. "Thanks I'm fine."
Kevin walked in. "Loren are you ready?"
She stood up. Sally was still standing next to Eddie. "Let's go Kevin." Eddie stepped in front of Loren. "I'll see you later?"
She nodded; she didn't want to look at him. It seemed Sally had set her eyes on Eddie too. Kevin held her from the back and they left. The ride home was quiet. All you could hear was the noise of the car and the soft music playing in the background. "Loren I want to make sure you're ok?"
She sighed. "I am and thank you, you're a great friend."
"I'm here for you."
"I appreciate everything you do for me. "
He stopped in front of Loren's condo. "Listen there's a huge dinner next week, my sister constantly holds dinner parties to raise money, I was wondering if you would like to come with me Loren?"
She acknowledged him with a small smile. "I'm going to be there too, Katy asked me to decorate the stage."
"So you still have to eat, and maybe dance?"
"Sure that sounds like fun."
She opened the car door and as she exited she turned towards Kevin. "See you soon and thanks again."
"Anytime Loren."
He drove off and she went inside, she reached her floor exiting the elevator. She walked in to find Mel singing away.
"Someone is in a good mood."
Mel turned towards her with a huge smile. "Katy just called, she wants me to cater that huge event next week, and I'm so excited."
"I'm so happy for you, guess we're both going to be there, I'm in charge of the stage."
"Why you?"
"Mel that's my specialty, remember prom?"
"True! At least we'll be together."
She focused on her hands. "I actually have a date?"
Mel almost dropped the bowls she was holding. "Is it Eddie?"
Her eyes finally settled onto Mel's. "No it's Kevin."
"Awww Lo, don't say it so sad."
"Actually I'm ok."
She sat and Mel placed the bowls aside and sat next to her best friend, Loren leaned on her shoulder and told her all that had happened at the hospital. Mel listened without interrupting her. She waited until Loren was done.
"So are you giving up?"
"I was determined not too but I don't know anymore, he was talking to a nurse today, he seemed very cozy with her."
"Are you going to be ok?"
"I don't know, Kevin asked me to the event and I'll try and enjoy myself, Eddie will see what he's missing."
Mel walked closer to her. "Are you sure you're Loren?"
"Take your hand off of my head, of course it's me, now move out of the way, I'm going to shower."
"Wow I love it Lo."
"Me too, I feel better, I'm going to go with the flow you know, and see what happens."
Loren kept busy for a few weeks with Sylvia Tong , she was helping her with some designs for the upcoming music awards. Many of the artists had requested Sylvia and she asked Loren to help her.
The day of Katy's event arrived and Loren designed her own dress, strapless and the fabric she used allowed the dress to cling on to her curves perfectly, it was black with tiny lines and dots running across the dress, and she had her hair straighten and her make-up was perfect.
She had worked all morning on the stage area and she had enough time to get ready, she walked around to make sure everything was ready. Katy and Kevin walked in.
"Oh wow!"
Katy looked at him funny. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, look at Loren, sis I don't know what's wrong with your son, but she's beautiful, look at her rock that dress."
"Eddie will come around; he's all about Evan getting better."
"I hate to say it, but I have a feeling someone is going to see how special she is, wish I had a chance."
Katy smiled; she could tell her brother was sincere. "So what's stopping you?"
"Sis she loves my nephew, I can't compete with that, but if he doesn't wake up, I can't guaranteed I won't try."
They both laughed as Loren noticed them and waved. "Hi, so what do you think?"
"Loren it's perfect."
"I love it Loren, it doesn't look at beautiful as you do."
She blushed. "Thank you Kevin, you're always so sweet."
Loren scanned the area and smiled. She knew she had done the best job. "I'm trying to be modest but I think it's the best I've ever done."
Katy hugged her. "Ok let's go check on Mel."
"Sure, I think everything is ready."
"Loren one question and please don't get upset?"
Loren furrowed her eye brows, she noticed Katy was worried. "What's wrong?"
"Lucy isn't showing up is she?"
"No, she's on a job in New York right now."
"I'm sorry but I'm so happy to hear that."
"It's ok, I understand."
They walked into the kitchen to find Mel instructing the waiters on what to do and when to serve and it what order.
"Looks like she has it all under control."
"I'm so happy; I know this night will be very successful."
Loren gave her a look that made Katy smile even more. "Am I over doing it?"
"No, you're an amazing women Katy, I'm so happy to know you, you do so much to help others, and you inspire me to do it too."
"That's why I do it and thank you."
Mel realized they were standing a few feet away. "Ok Katy I think we're ready when you are."
"Let me make sure the guests are seated."
Katy walked out with Loren trailing behind her. Max was making sure everyone was taking their seats. The band had set up on the opposite side of the room.
"Katy there's going to be music?"
"Didn't I tell you? Eddie is performing a few of his songs."
"No you didn't, but that's great, no wonder there are so many people here tonight."
"They come for the food and I'm sure my son helped by showing up."
Loren didn't say anything else. She walked to make sure the florist was placing the last of the flowers on stage. Deep down she was excited to know Eddie would be performing that night; it had been a few weeks since she had seen him, and he was touring some U.S cities in the fall.
Katy signaled and the waiters walked in with trays of food and placed them on each table in front of each guest.
Loren walked to sit at the nearby table. Kevin appeared smiling. "Do you mind if I join you?"
"Of course not."
"I have a friend joining me."
Loren smiled. "Kevin tell me it's a girl?"
"Why?" His eyes narrowed.
"You're an amazing guy, you deserve the best."
"I've dated, I haven't found the right girl yet, no he's one of my best friends."
"Really? That's great."
"I'm warning you right now, he loves beautiful women."
Loren rolled her eyes. "Somehow I'm not surprised."
Eddie walked onto the stage and took the mic and greeted everyone.
He began to sing one of his first songs. Everyone applauded when they realized it was his first hit. Loren smiled. It was her favorite thing to do, watch Eddie Duran perform. He had a special way of making his songs come alive.
Kevin noticed she was lost in the lyrics, it's like she only had eyes for him. He waved his hand in front of her face.
"Earth to Loren."
"Sorry that's one of my favorite songs."
"There is a dance floor."
She finally looked at him. "Everyone is eating."
"So nothing wrong with a dance to go with the song."
She bit her lower lip. "Are you sure?" She scanned the room, it was awkward to be the only girl on the dance floor, but Kevin was serious, he stood in front of her extending his hand. She smiled and caught sight of Katy who stood a few feet away. She smiled and signaled her that it was ok.
Loren stood and walked to the center of the dance floor where Kevin held her by the waist and they swayed beautifully on the dance floor. She smiled as she looked at him and then turned to see Eddie on stage look their way as they continued to dance. Eddie was finally done and Kevin walked Loren back to the table.
Eddie sang two more songs before taking a small break. Max offered him a bottle of water as he walked off the stage.
"That was great son."
Eddie took a sip. "Thanks pops, looks like Mom has a full house."
"She's always manages to bring in the crowds when her favorite son performs."
They heard a noise by the entrance, in walked a tall slender guy. He smiled as he approached Eddie and Max.
"Hey what's up Vince?"
"Not much, got a call from Kevin, thought I would drop in and help out."
"You're going to sing for charity too?"
"Hey if that's what Katy wants, that's what she will get."
Kevin noticed Vince and waved. Vince caught a sight of Loren sitting by him. "I've seen a vision of beauty."
Eddie chuckled. "That's Kevin you're looking at."
"No I see a brunette sitting by him, excuse me gentlemen, but I caught sight of the most beautiful thing in this place."
Eddie looked back at Max who stood there shrugging his shoulders. "You know Vince."
Vince arrived at the table where Kevin sat with Loren and side hugged his friend, he immediately looked at Loren who was taking a sip of her glass of wine.
"And who may I ask in this beautiful woman?"
Kevin smiled. He turned his attention towards Loren, she stood up and Vince looked at her from top to bottom.
"Vince Vega, this is my good friend Loren Tate."
He held her hand and kissed it. "It's my pleasure to meet you Loren."
She smiled, slightly blushing at the attention he was giving her. "Nice to meet you Vince."
He looked at Kevin quite not sure what to make of the whole thing. "Don't tell me she's your girl?"
"No I said she's my friend."
Vince turned his attention towards her. "Well then, you have to know one thing Loren?"
"Oh and what is that?"
Eddie was walking towards them and stopped when he saw Vince kiss her hand once more look attentively into her eyes.
"Tonight belongs only to you beautiful; I only have eyes for you Loren Tate." He kissed her hand once more.
She smiled and sighed as she looked both at Eddie and Kevin. He walked her o the middle of the dance floor. Kevin bit his lower lip and glanced towards Eddie who sighed as the music began playing merengue, one of Vince's specialties.
Well well well, looks like another guy has entered the picture, how many more before Eddie wakes up? R & R please⦠OMG did you all hear? Watch Hollywood Heights season 1 returns August 2nd on teennick! All HH fanfic writers let's watch and get inspired.
