I'm sorry it has been so long you guys! I hope you like this chapter let me know what you think. Love you! ~ Bre
Chapter 53 – Perfect Match
All the life she has seen
All the meaner side of me
They took away the prophet's dream
For a profit on the street
Now she's stronger than you know
A heart of steel starts to grow
All his life he's been told
He'll be nothing when he's old
All the kicks and all the blows
He won't ever let it show
'Cause he's stronger than you know
A heart of steel starts to grow
When you've been fighting for it all your life
You've been struggling to make things right
That's how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power
When you've fighting for it all your life
You've been working every day and night
That's how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power
Oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
All the hurt, all the lies
All the tears that they cry
When the moment is just right
You see fire in their eyes
'Cause he's stronger than you know
A heart of steel starts to grow
When you've been fighting for it all your life
You've been struggling to make things right
That's how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power
When you've fighting for it all your life
You've been working every day and night
That's how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power (power, power, power, power, power)
(Power, power, power, power)
Every day, every hour turn the pain into power
(Power, power, power, power)
(Power, power, power, power)
Every day, every hour turn the pain into power
She's got lions in her heart
A fire in her soul he's a got a beast
In his belly that's so hard to control
'Cause they've taken too much hits, taking blow by blow
Now light a match, stand back, watch them explode
She's got lions in her heart
A fire in her soul he's a got a beast
In his belly that's so hard to control
'Cause they've taken too much hits, taking blow by blow
Now light a match, stand back, watch them explode
When you've been fighting for it all your life
You've been struggling to make things right
That's a how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power
When you've fighting for it all your life
You've been working every day and night
That's a how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power (power, power, power, power, power)
Oh, yes (power, power, power, power)
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power
(Power, power, power, power) Ooh, yeah
Whoa (power, power, power, power)
Every day, every hour, turn the pain into power
When you've been fighting for it all your life
You've been struggling to make things right
That's how a superhero learns to fly
"Wow mate, that song is amazing."
Eddie walked out of the sound booth, "Thanks man, I have a question for you."
Ian raised his eyebrows, "Ok?"
Eddie pursed his lips, "Not that I don't love having you hanging around me, but why exactly are you?"
Ian sat down in a chair. He sighed and ran his hands through his hair in agitation. "I really screwed up with Melissa."
Eddie sat down as well and gave him a sad smile, "Yeah Loren told me about what happened. What's been going on?"
"I'm pathetic. I see you and Loren together. You are completely committed. You are going to be having a baby. Yet, I just have never seen myself with someone and being as happy as you guys are… until… until Melissa."
Eddie frowned, "Well why not go for it?"
Ian stood up in frustration. "It's not that simple mate! I love her… I just I can't."
Eddie stood up and shoved him back into his seat, "You said you love her. You can see yourself being with her. Stop with all this bull shit! You have been committed for three years now! Go to her and fix this."
Ian scowled, he knew Eddie was right. He would never want to be with anyone else. He loved Melissa and her crazy personality. "Okay… You are right. I'll go."
Eddie smiled and slapped him on the back. Ian ran into Loren as she was walking into the recording studio. She frowned at him, "Well, well, well it's the stupid idiot who gave up the best girl in the world."
Eddie was working on the sound board, "Hey second best!"
Loren smiled sweetly at him then stuck out her tongue at Ian who smirked, "Awe those pregnant hormones getting the better of you love?"
Loren went to punch him, but Eddie grabbed her arms and pulled her away from him. She scowled at him, "I'll kill you."
Ian raised his eyebrows, "Oh no! I may have to walk at an average pace to escape your waddling."
Loren's mouth dropped open. She pursed her lips, "You'll pay for that."
Ian winked before he left, closing the door behind him. Eddie smiled at Loren. She was just barely starting to show. If he didn't know she was pregnant he wouldn't even assume she was. But Ian knew just how to push her buttons and he loved to do it even though Loren always found a way to get back at him.
"I'll kill him, Aussie pig."
Eddie burst out laughing, "You know he only does this because you react right?"
Loren glared at him, "Don't make fun of a pregnant woman."
Eddie feigned innocence, "I would never." Loren narrowed her eyes. Eddie leaned forward and kissed her on the lips gently. "Want me to play you the song I just recorded?"
Loren clapped her hands excitedly and sat down, "Yes!"
…...
Mel was onset of a new movie. She had gotten the assistant director position and this was huge for her career. She had been learning so many new things. The director was absolutely amazing. His name was Liam and was quite dazzling. He was ridiculously smart and wickedly ambitious. They made a great time.
"Ten minute break everyone! You are all doing great!" The set began to clear as the actors returned to their dressing rooms.
Liam turned to Melissa and smiled. She blushed, he was really gorgeous. "That was a great scene."
Liam smiled, "It is only because I have a fantastic and beautiful assistant director. Your ideas are what made the scene. You have a keen eye Melissa."
Melissa grinned broadly, getting praise from a highly respected direct like Liam was always amazing. She twirled her hair around her finger nervously, "It is only because I have a great mentor. You are truly gifted at what you do."
Liam smiled, "How is that boyfriend of yours?"
Melissa looked down at her knotted fingers. "We aren't together anymore."
Liam raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Really? Haven't you guys been together for three years? I thought it was serious…"
Melissa smiled sadly, "So did I… We were I mean… We just wanted different things."
Liam grabbed her chin with his thumb and forefinger. "Anyone who let you slip through their fingers is a fool."
A blush raced across her cheeks. She scolded herself in her head, this was so unprofessional. And even worse for that matter she was nowhere near being over Ian.
Liam let go and yelled for everyone to return to the set.
…
Loren was relaxing on the couch as Eddie massaged her aching feet. "This is your fault."
Eddie looked up at her confused. "What did I do?"
Loren raised her eyebrows, "Well I didn't get pregnant on my own now did I?"
Eddie narrowed his eyes, "I didn't make you forget to take your birth control."
"Touche Mr. Duran"
Eddie laughed and leaned forward kissing her. Loren pulled her legs underneath her and smiled against his lips. Eddie pulled her over onto his lap and wrapped his arms around her. Loren ran her hand down Eddie's arm. "Will you still love me when I'm fat?"
Eddie shifted Loren so she was looking into her eyes. "Lo you are beautiful no matter what. I fell in love with you for you, not for your looks; Although, you are quite sexy Mrs. Duran which is just an added bonus." Loren giggled, Eddie loved that sound. He just loved this woman in general. "You know I'm kind of nervous about us having this baby."
Loren scoffed, "At least you don't have to push it out of your body." Eddie looked at her with a "be serious" expression. Loren frowned, "Babe I'm scared too. Not only about having to give birth, but because it was unplanned. I was never planning on having a baby this soon. I wanted to be with you for awhile longer. But since when do either of us do what we are supposed to?"
Eddie laughed instantly relaxing. He ran his nose along hers, "You're right. Our poor child is going to have two insane parents."
Loren kissed the corner of his mouth, "True, but we are going to have a lot of fun."
Eddie pointed to the other corner and Loren smiled and kissed the other side. Eddie kissed her on the lips. Loren pulled away as her phone rang causing Eddie to groan.
"Hey Mel what's up?"
Eddie's eyebrows furrowed in concern as Loren slid of his lap and began pacing. "Mel… You work with him… I don't think this is a good idea… I mean Ian…" Loren's expression turned pained as Mel yelled at her through the phone. "Mel… I know you broke up… Still… Mel… Ugh fine… just don't do anything stupid."
Loren hung up and groaned. She looked over at Eddie who opened his arms up inviting her. She smiled gratefully as she curled up in his arms. "What's going on with Melissa?"
"She is going out for drinks with this director guy Liam. He is her boss… it's just inappropriate…"
Eddie frowned, "Yeah he is her boss that is always a red flag."
Loren sighed as she nuzzled Eddie's chest. "I don't know… I want Mel to be happy but, I was hoping her and Ian would work it out. They are perfect for each other."
Eddie ran his fingers through her hair soothing her, "I know baby, but it is their lives. We have our own things we have to worry about. We can't make their decisions for them."
Loren nodded and smiled as Eddie kissed the top of her head.
…
Ian frowned at the text he received from Eddie.
Mel is having drinks at Rumor with Liam aka her boss… Hope you have a plan.
He grabbed his jacket pulling the velvet box out of the pocket. Oh he had a plan. He was going to sweep Miss Mel Sanders off her feet.
…
Melissa nervously sat at the bar next to Liam. She knew this wasn't the best idea. Loren was right… She wasn't over Ian, and going out with her boss was definitely not a good idea. She just wanted control over her life. It sucked being alone. She missed Ian like crazy…"
"So Melissa how did you decide to get into film directing" Liam sat swishing the white wine in his glass as he observed her.
Melissa hesitated, "Well… I don't know. I have always loved filming and documenting things. It has always been a passion. I have filmed some documentaries and I fill Loren and Eddie Duran's music videos, but I always wanted to take a swing at filming motion pictures."
Liam smiled, he rest his chin in his hands as he continued to stare, "That's right you are good friends with the Duran's aren't you?"
Melissa smiled, "Yeah they are my second family."
Liam looked over Mel's shoulder and sat up straight looking confused, "I thought you said you broke up with your boyfriend."
Mel frowned, "What I did…" Mel looked over and saw Ian had walked into the bar. He made eye contact with her. His eyes flashed with fury when he saw Liam at the bar with her.
Mel stood up, "Ian… What are you doing here?"
Ian walked up to her, "I have been looking for you."
Mel's frown deepened, "Why have you been looking for me? We broke up remember?"
Ian glared, "Yes I know."
Mel was shocked by his bitter tone, "Well what can I do for you then?"
Ian raised his eyebrows, "Marry me."
Melissa gasped, "What?"
Suddenly Ian got down on one knee, "Mel Sanders, I was an idiot. I let the most amazing girl in the world slip through my fingers. Melissa you are my light. You make my whole world worth living. You have been my partner and best friends for the past three years. I have missed you so much in these past few weeks. Mel I know this is spur of the moment and a pretty lame proposal…"
Mel laughed lightly, but she had tears streaming down her face. Ian let out a breath, "But I was hoping you would take this complete idiot back and marry me… What do you say?"
Mel smiled through her tears, "Yes… Yes of course I will."
Mel jumped up and down as Ian slid a gorgeous diamond ring on her finger. He kissed her hard. Mel rested her hand on his cheek kissing him back.
"I love you." Ian breathed against her mouth.
Mel laughed, "I love you too, you idiot."
Ian hugged her tightly.
…
Loren walked up onstage to the microphone. "First off I wanted to say congratulations on Mel and Ian's engagement. I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness. I wrote this song for you two and I hope you like it."
Midnight, you come and pick me up You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt. So it goes Cause You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt. Take me home You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye
No headlights
Long drive, could end in burning flames or paradise
Fade into view, it's been a while since I have even heard from you
I should just tell you to leave cause I
Know exactly where it leads but I
Watch us go round and round each time
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt,
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style.
He can't keep his wild eyes on the road
Takes me home
Lights are off, he's taking off his coat
I say I heard that you been out and about with some other girl
Some other girl
He says, what you've heard it's true but I
Can't stop thinking about you and I
I said I've been there too a few times
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt,
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style.
Just take me home
Just take me home
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
"Congratulations you guys. Ian even though you are an Aussie Pig and goad me whenever you can I love you with all my heart. You have your James Dean looks and you can get any woman you want, but I am so happy you were able to find someone as perfect for you as my best friend Mel."
"Style" by Taylor Swift (one of my favorites) and Superhero
