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Chapter 12
Katy kept busy with Sarah and her personal designers to find the perfect dress for Loren and Mel, both girls were called to meet with Sarah at Katy's place, they were measured and given a selection of dresses, Loren was shocked at the prices of the dresses.
"Katy I can't accept this, it's too much money."
"Loren this is my treat, so ignore the price, you have to look amazing that night, and Mel one for you too.
Mel giggled "Don't worry Katy, I picked this one."
Mel you have great taste, that's a Vera Wang original, Loren's eyes widened when she saw the price. "Mel are you crazy, that's too much money?"
Katy came out with a dress designed by Versace, it was a royal blue stunning floor dress, the side vented, belted waist with asymmetric strap with underline feminine attributes that would show Loren's curves amazingly. The stylist suggested she wear her wavy hair in an updo with small curls flowing down by the side of her face. The makeup would match the color of the dress, all Loren did was sit and watch as Katy made all the arrangements, not sparing any expense, Mel was going to be taken care of too. A manicure and pedicure would be done that day too.
Loren was very worried, the boutique was very expense, but Katy didn't allow Loren to complain at all, she was to show up Saturday morning and let the ladies take care of her.
The week seem to drag for Loren, she was excited and also nervous, Katy was going out of her way to make sure Loren looked like Cinderella when she arrived at the ball, maybe she was making too much of this whole thing Loren thought.
Mel on the other hand was very excited, the thought of wearing an original design by Vera Wang, made Mel believe that night she was going to be a celebrity.
Every time that week that Loren showed up at Katy's for her therapy all Katy would do is smile.
"Katy I think you're going overboard with this whole thing, I mean what if Eddie really doesn't care what I look like, any dress will do."
Katy slightly giggled. "Loren how do you think I hooked Max?"
"You told me how you two met."
"I wasn't too honest Loren, I planned the whole thing and he fell right in."
Loren sat next to Katy in awe of what she had just confessed. "Omg are you serious?"
"Yes that's how we get the guy we want, and you playing the shy girl isn't going to cut it Loren."
"Didn't I tell you I'm not the type to do that?" Loren retorted.
"I'm determined to knock sense into Eddie if I have too." Katy smirked with a sly smile.
Loren sighed "Katy I want him to realize it himself, I don't want you telling him or showing him, because after it's all over, Cinderella went home in her old rags."
"But the prince loved what he saw and went looking for the girl whose foot fit the glass slipper, Eddie my dear is the prince."
"I love how excited you are for me Katy, but to Eddie it's just a charity dinner, all he said to me was its formal, he has no idea you're doing all this, Katy what will Max do if he sees how much you've spend already?"
Katy laughed louder this time. "Honey he doesn't care, oh and so you don't worry, we're leasing the dresses, so there isn't much expense, so stop worrying over this whole matter, I want you to relax and enjoy the moment."
"Ok Katy, I will try, I have to go, I have patients at the hospital very soon."
She hugged and kissed Katy and left.
Loren drove to the hospital, she was doing so good before meeting Eddie Duran, he was right, love is painful, why did she have to fall in love and out of all people, Eddie Duran the Rockstar, a tiny smile appeared on Loren's face, she was grateful to Chloe, after all, cheating on Eddie was the best thing she did, it gave Loren the chance to dream and dreaming was a very good thing.
That evening Loren got home so tired she decided to take a bubble bath, that would help her relax, because on top of work, she had that charity dinner flowing all over her head, Mel wasn't home, a good way to relax while it was quiet sitting in the soothing bubbles sounded good.
She prepared the tub and pour lavender as she turned on the faucet. She poured herself a glass of wine and she dropped her robe and went into the tub, the water was warm enough and the smell of lavender made her feel very relaxed. She turned her Ipod on and chose any song on it except Eddie's music, listening to him sing right now would make the butterflies in her tummy soar out of control.
She had been in the tub close to half hour when her cell phone rang. "Hello."
"Hi sweetie."
"Mom, hey how are you?"
"Good, we're on way to Europe, Steve has some conventions headed that way, wanted to call and see how you're doing?"
"Great mom, right now I'm relaxing in a bubble bath, I had a long day today."
"I bet, so how do you feel about this Saturday?"
"How do you know?"
"Sweetie it's all over the internet, someone leaked info that Eddie Duran is taking the brunette beauty to a charity dinner."
Loren leaned back on the pillow she had in the tub. "It's really nothing, he just asked me and I said yes, I don't know what the big deal is."
Nora giggled from the other end of the phone. "Honey let's be serious here, to you it is, I know you."
Loren smiled "I could never fool you mom, I love you."
"Love you too sweetie, I'll call you next week so you can tell me all about Saturday's dinner."
"Sounds good, take care mom, love you."
"Love you more."
Loren closed her eyes, she just couldn't avoid thinking of Eddie, that part of being in love was beautiful, she always wanted to know how it felt, and even though it was just her having that feeling, it was beautiful.
Her Cell phone rang, she grabbed it as kept her eyes closed. "Hello."
"Hi Loren."
She quickly opened her eyes. "Oh hi Eddie."
"Were you sleeping again?"
"No, I'm soaking in a bubble bath, I guess I was falling asleep."
"That sounds like fun."
"It feels good after a long day, you should try it."
"I don't know about Men and bubble baths Loren."
"Oh no one has to know." They both laughed.
"Anyway, I was calling because my mom just told me that Ian and I are picking you and Mel up at her house."
"Oh really, sure that sounds fine, what time should we be ready?"
"We'll be there at 6, the place isn't far, so dinner is at 7 and the music and dancing is at 9."
Loren was glad he wasn't there to see her face. "Dancing?"
"Yes Loren, dancing too."
"Ok I'm not very good Eddie."
"Neither am I, so we can learn together?"
"Ok I guess we could."
"Ok Loren see you in a few days then, good night Loren."
Loren smiled and closed her eyes again. "Good night Eddie."
She hit the end button, the thought of her in Eddie's arms dancing were not helping her feel very good, being so close to Eddie was not getting her any sleepier.
Loren was numb for the following days, she did her job at the hospital and went to help Katy who was feeling so much better, but Katy kept telling the Dr.'s she still needed more just to keep Loren around longer.
"Tomorrow is Saturday, are you excited?"
Loren sat next to Katy. "Maybe I should cancel?"
"You wouldn't dare Loren."
"Katy, Eddie said there would be dancing."
"Uhlala, he's going to hold you very close." Katy said teasing Loren.
"Katy! I'm not a very good dancer."
"Eddie had dance classes when he was a young teen, he'll teach you."
Loren looked at Katy surprised. "He told me he couldn't dance."
Katy laughed out loud. "He lied, my boy can move his feet, you're in good hands Loren, now go and relax, you have an amazing day tomorrow."
Loren got her things together and hugged Katy and left, she would try and rest, tomorrow was going to be a long day.
Finally Saturday, Loren and Mel arrived at Katy's home by 9 a.m, the makeup artist was already there and started working on Loren's makeup and within 40 minutes, Loren was ready and Mel sat down, the stylist started to fix Loren's hair and by noon both girls were ready, Katy was the perfect hostess and had lunch ready for both girls.
The manicures and pedicures started after lunch.
Mel was so excited. "Lo imagine when you and Eddie get married, Katy is going to throw the house out the window getting you all dolled up."
"Mel would you keep in down, this is a charity dinner, no one is getting married."
Mel rolled her eyes. "Are you sure, because after all this pampering, the wedding is next."
"Mel shut up!"
"Ok ok, you're such a party pooper Lo."
"Mel what if Max heard you or even worst, what if Eddie walked in?"
Mel laughed. "Now you know Eddie will be nowhere near this house right now, he's coming later to get you."
"Stop making me so nervous Mel."
"Relax Lo, deep down you know you're going to love this."
Loren rolled her eyes and turned away, she was smiling, the butterflies she felt in her tummy were just beginning to wake up.
"Loren and Mel time for the dresses, the guys will be here shortly."
Loren and Mel went into the big guest room Katy was letting them use to get ready, the moment Loren slipped on the dress and looked in the mirror, she didn't recognize herself. She turned around several times, the dress was perfect, she could pretend to be a celebrity that evening. Mel came in with the beautiful orange dress she had chosen, it was a bright color, and Loren smiled, she couldn't expect any less from Mel.
"Omg Lo, you look amazing, I can't wait for Eddie to see you."
"Thank you Mel, you look very beautiful too."
Both girls were admiring each other's dresses when Katy stepped in. "Eddie and Ian are here."
Loren turned and gave Katy a weak smile, she looked at Mel who had a huge smile on her face.
"Lo let me walk in first, I have to see the face Eddie gives you when you walk in."
"Mel you're not helping."
Katy stopped Loren. "I want you to enjoy yourself, ignore anything around you and have fun, you deserve this sweetie."
Loren smiled and hugged Katy. "Thank you Katy, now I know how Cinderella felt."
Katy reassured her with a smile. "Don't forget the glass slippers."
Mel walked out first saying hello to Eddie and smiling as she walked towards Ian. "Hi there, I'm Mel, you must be Ian."
" Nice to meet you Mel." Ian smiled as he kissed Mel's hand.
"A charming man, I like you already." Mel said.
Loren stepped into the room, she tried to avoid eye contact with Eddie but it was inevitable, he looked gorgeous, Eddie couldn't say a word, his eyes went up and down as Loren's beauty captivated him.
From afar, Katy stood with Max at her side. "Look at him Max, he doesn't know what hit him, he's hypnotized with Loren's beauty."
"I know, I can see it, Loren looks gorgeous, great job honey."
"And the funny part is our son doesn't realize that his true love is standing in from of him." Katy said as she leaned against Max.
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