Hollywood Heights, Loren Tate; The story of my life
Falling for you Chapter 8
A week later, Loren is at Jake and Kelly's office, Eddie's dancers asked for new costumes for the Spring Concert, Eddie tour a few cities, Evan is still critical, he doesn't want to be too far, he's hopeful that his cousin will recover.
Jake looks over the sketches Loren brought in. Kelly can't stop smiling, Loren is very talented, they know she'll be very successful.
"These are amazing." Jakes states.
"The girls suggested a pastel color; I think this combination works great." Loren adds.
"I know Eddie will agree." He says.
"Eddie will approve these." Jake tells Kelly.
"When he's done recording, I'll call him to come and see these." She leaves the room.
Loren's turns toward Jake. "Eddie's here?"
"Yes, he has to finish his next album before he tours."
Loren sighs. "I hope he's feeling better."
"As long as Evan remains stable, he'll be able to finish his album."
He walks in trailed by Kelly. "Hi." He smiles.
Loren feels a tint of rose on her cheeks. "Hi Eddie."
He turns his attention to Jake. "You wanted to see me."
"Yes, I love these, I hope you will too."
He looks at the pages of Loren's sketches. "And?"
"It's the Spring line for the dancers, we need to now Loren will get started on these."
She waits on the side of the room; she can tell he isn't happy to be there. He looks through them quickly. "They're fin, anything else?"
Jake's surprised with his response. "No, are you coming back tomorrow?"
He rolls his eyes. "I'll call you."
"Start working on these Loren."
"Thanks again for the opportunity."
He walks out. Loren looks at Jake. "I'll call you when they're ready."
Loren walks out and sees Eddie by the elevators, the doors open, she walks in and stands next to Eddie.
"Are you hungry?" She asks.
He looks at his watch. "It's after 2, haven't even thought about it."
"I'm going to eat; would you like to join me?"
He sighs. "I want to see Evan."
"I spoke to Kevin, he's with him, Evan is stable, it'll be a quick, you have to eat."
"Sure, I can't be too long."
"Dinner is ready at home." She says. "I promise it won't take too long.
He furrows. "You cook?" Loren's annoyed. "Yes I do, why are you shocked?"
"I thought Mel was the chef?"
Loren crosses her arms. "I should be insulted, I can cook, taught by the best."
He smiles. "I'm sorry, I'm sure you can cook, one question before I go, is Lucy there?"
"No, she's at her place."
He hates to disappoint Loren. "Let's go."
"That's fine, I'll meet you there, do you remember the address?"
"Yeah, I do."
Loren's thrilled he accepted. She has to admit she's falling for him. Loren doesn't live to far, they arrive at the same time, and exit their vehicles, he walks towards her door, Loren is ahead of him, he's starting to gives her butterflies, they're fluttering all over her tummy.
Loren opens her door. Mel's getting things ready in the kitchen. She hasn't noticed Eddie. "Hey you're early. Did they approve the new designs?"
"Yes they did, look whose joining me for dinner."
She turns around and smiles. "What an awesome surprise."
He waves. "Hi."
"Welcome to our humble home."
"I was kidnapped." He says with a shy smile.
"I bet you were, sorry I can't stay, I'm meeting a client for a catering job, enjoy Eddie."
"Be safe."
Loren's in the kitchen placing a small apron around her waist. "I hope enchiladas are ok?"
"Are you kidding me, I love them."
She takes the dish from the fridge, along with another container with rice.
"You prepared this?"
"My grandma is from Colombia, she taught me how to cook."
"You're Colombian?"
Loren looks at him. "Is there a problem?"
"No problem at all." He notices her silhouette, she's perfect, he looks away before she notices he's checking her out, Loren gets the table ready.
Within a few minutes, the table is set. Eddie stands up. "Where is the restroom? I need to wash up."
"Door on the right down the hall."
Loren prepares his dish, she places the enchiladas, lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese, and a serving of rice. She takes salsa out of the fridge and places near his plate.
He walks out, the table looks amazing, especially with the delicious plates, he sits, they began to eat. "I hope you like red?"
"I definitely love wine."
"I hope it's not too spicy?"
"This is really great Loren."
"Are you convinced I can cook."
He looks at Loren with a smile. Loren notices. "Is something wrong?"
"No, I can't believe you have a twin, the total opposite of you."
Loren continues to eat. "I don't know what happened to her, believe it or not, she wasn't always like this."
"I don't understand the attraction between Evan and Lucy."
"To be honest, I don't either."
"I assume they met in High school?"
Loren panics. "Don't hate me Eddie, he asked me out first, I wasn't interested, no time to date."
"Wait, he met you first?"
"Yes, I helped in the office, we both tutored some students, Lucy needed help, that's when they met, and you know the rest."
"I think he liked her because she looked exactly like you, my cousin liked you first."
She looks at him. "I'm sorry, I wasn't interested."
"I guess I have you to thank, he fell for your evil twin."
Loren noticed he inhaled his food. "You were very hungry."
"I really enjoyed it, thanks."
"I have for dessert; I hope you have room."
He watches Loren place the dishes in the kitchen sink, she gets smaller plates and places a serving of pie of each one.
She places a plate in front of him. "Get ready, you're going to fall in love."
Eddie furrows his eyes. "I meant the pie."
"It's pecan pie?"
"I can't take credit for this, Nana made it."
He takes one bite and closes his eyes, she can tell he's enjoying the succulent piece. "This is amazing."
"Everyone loves it; Nana makes the best Pecan pie."
"I'm going to have to work double time with my trainer, not complaining, it's worth it."
She's happy he enjoyed the pie, she sighs, he's beautiful, amazing cheekbones, his eyes are captivating with a shade of chocolate brownies, she can feel her heart beating, she looks at his thick lips, his hair falls perfectly into place, every single part of him is gorgeous. He notices Loren's lost in thought.
"I'd love another piece?" She doesn't hear him. "Loren, hello."
She's grateful he can't hear her thoughts. "Sure!"
"Aren't you having any?"
She walks into the kitchen placing another piece on his plate. "I had a piece this morning; I have to watch my figure."
"I'm sure you do."
"Enjoy your second piece, I know you'll burn that extra piece next time you're at the gym, you're in great shape."
She realizes she said it out loud. "Hmmm, you know what I mean."
He smiles. "Are you blushing?"
She's definitely blushing. "I meant, you have to be in shape, you know because you're an artist." She doesn't know when to stop.
"I dance on stage, I have to stay in shape, I have no choice." He laughs. "It's okay Loren."
His cell phone vibrates, he answers. "What's wrong? Are you sure? On my way, I have to talk to the nurse that's staying with him tonight, see you in a bit."
He hits the end button. "This was the best dinner I've had."
"I'm happy you enjoyed it."
He takes a sip of what's left in his wine glass. "I hate to be the type that eats and runs."
She hates to see him. "It's okay, stop by anytime for dinner."
He smiles. "I'll keep that in mind, thanks again."
"I'm different from Lucy."
"I know." He responds.
"We look alike, I wish I didn't have a twin, I don't want to remind you of her when you look at me."
He sighs, she's right, his cousin is the little brother he never had, the moment he met Lucy he knows she was trouble, here's Loren, her twin, why couldn't they be fraternal twins? Why is this beautiful brunette standing in front of him reminding him of the worst woman he's ever met?
He walks towards the door. "I know it's not your fault, every time I see my cousin laying in that Hospital bed, your sister comes to mind, it upsets me."
"That's sad and not fair." She mutters.
"I can't erase that image, she caused this and shows no remorse."
"I'm sorry Eddie."
She approaches him, Eddie doesn't move, Loren gets close to him, she determined, she hates reminding him of Lucy, she's Loren, she doesn't know what came over her, he looks at her, brushes her lips against his, he looks at her, he kisses her back, their kiss deepens, she's definitely falling for this amazing guy.
The door opens. Eddie and Loren pull away; her heart stops when she sees who's standing there.
Go Loren Go!