Hollywood Heights, Loren Tate; The story of my life.

When I think of you chapter 13

"What are you doing here? I thought you were out of town?"

Lucy can't take her eyes off of Vince. "I'm done with work for now, what's new?"

Loren knows her sister very well; her attention is on Vince.

"I'm busy, Katy had another successful event, I was there." Loren adds, Lucy looks at Vince.

She approaches him. "Are you going to introduce me?"

Loren rolls her eyes, she's very good at flirting, nothing stops her.

"Lucy meet Vince Vega."

"Well hello Vince." Lucy's practically on him. Vince smiles. "Nice to meet Loren's sister."

"I know, I'm the sophisticated one."

Vince furrows his eyes, he's met Lucy's type, he can see the difference between the two siblings, he takes a few steps back. Before he can move, Lucy places her hand on his arm. Vince smiles. "Excuse me." He takes her hand off; he turns towards Loren.

"I'll call you soon." He looks at Lucy. "Nice meeting you."

He gets back into his limo. "What a jerk."

Loren ignores her, she walks towards her Condo, Lucy trails behind her. "I said he's a jerk."

"I heard you Lucy, why? Because he didn't fall at your feet?"

Lucy waits with Loren for the elevator doors to open. "Why were you with him?"

"We were at Katy's event; why do you care?"

"I like his type, tall dark hair and gorgeous."

"Any guy is your type." The elevator doors open on Loren's floor. "You still haven't told me why you're here?"

"I was dying to see Vince in person, I saw the picture on TMZ, I couldn't believe you were with him."

"We met at the event, he's really sweet."

Lucy laughs. "Don't tell me you're into him now?"

"We just met, he's a very sweet guy, go home Lucy."

Lucy picks up her Givenchy purse. "I might see Evan."

"You haven't shown interest in him since the accident, I suggest you don't go, he's in therapy, he seems to be getting better, I doubt the Duran's will let you see him."

"Whatever, he's old news; I need someone that can that can help me."

"You use men, you're a terrible person, do you have any remorse for what you've done to Evan?"

"He jumped into the moving car; I didn't ask him to do it, it's his fault he got hurt."

Loren can't believe it. "What happened to you? I don't know you anymore."

"Get a grip Loren, Lucy died when I realized we were all alone in this world."

"Alone? We have Nana and Aunt Nora, they've been there for us since day one, what else did you expect?"

Lucy's upset. "I've always felt alone; all the attention was always on you."

"That's not true, Nana and Nora treated us the same, you always wanted what they couldn't afford to give us, you expected too much, they gave us what we needed Lucy, they gave us Love, I think that's worth more than anything else."

Lucy walks towards the door. "I can get those on my own, I don't need you and I don't need them, I'm able to get anything I want."

"I feel sorry for you Lucy."

"Don't, I'm doing fine on my own, I'm very happy."

She leaves, Loren walks into the kitchen to prepare a cup of tea.

Loren works with Vince's stylist and wardrobe assistant for several weeks, he's requests several shirts and jackets, she works closely with his team.

Kelly calls Loren, she needs her to stop by, Eddie needs a new wardrobe for his next tour.

Loren's in Kelly's office, they review what he will need and what colors to use.

Loren looks through her sketches, some of the girls suggested a different kinds of designs, Loren understands what they want so there will be minimal changes.

"I'm almost done with Vince's things; my staff will get started on these." Loren tells Kelly.

Eddie walks in, Loren's cell phone rings, she answers the call, Kelly sees Eddie.

"Hi Vince, yes, I'm with Kelly right now."

She smiles, Kelly can only assume what he's telling her.

"I'm honored, I inspired a song?"

She sits, Eddie's waiting for Loren to finish her conversation with Vince Vega.

"I can't wait to hear it, you're singing in English, I know it's going to be a huge hit, I'll see you tonight." She presses the off button and turns towards Kelly, she hasn't noticed Eddie by the door.

"Vince?" Kelly asks.

"Yes, can you believe he wrote a song inspired by me?"
"Really? That's so sweet." Kelly responds.

"He is; he wants me to hear it after dinner."

Eddie rolls his eyes, you can tell he's had enough, he coughs to get her attention.

"Hey Kelly, sorry to interrupt, I need to see the sheet for this Fall's concert." He acknowledges Loren. "Hi."

"Hi Eddie, you've been busy, it's good to see you." Her smile is genuine.

"Not as busy as you, you're everywhere with Vince."

Loren notices the sarcastic tone in his voice. "He likes to spend time with me, he says I inspire him."

"I bet."

She looks at him. "Is there a problem?"

"Why would there be a problem?" Eddie asks.

Kelly's phone rings, her excuse to leave the room.

"I'm leaving, I have several things to take to my office, then dinner with Vince."

She looks at Eddie. "Have a great day."

"I know I won't have fun like you." His tone's aggressive.

"What's your problem?"

"Who says I have a problem?"

"Something is bothering you, is everything okay with Evan?"

"Don't flatter yourself Loren, or Lucy?"

Loren's eyes widen. "What?"

"Have you seen the tabloids? It's hard to distinguish between you two."

Loren slaps him. "How could you say that? I am nothing like her." Her eyes fill with tears; she leaves and slams the door behind her. She gets to her car and cries.

Eddie touches his cheek, he can feel the burning sensation on his face, Kelly opens the door. "What happened here?"

"She can't handle the truth."

"Omg Eddie did she slap you? What did you say?"

"The truth."

He leaves the room, Kelly assumes. "He's jealous?"

Mel's getting her menu ready for her next catering job on her computer, Loren walks in crying. "She sees her crying. "What's wrong?"

"Eddie's a jerk!"

"Where did you see him?"

"I was at Kelly's'."

"What happened?"

"I don't know what's bothering him, he asked if I was Lucy!"

"What? Why?"

"Because he's an idiot!"

"Why would he say that?"

"I didn't wait for an answer, he said I'm everywhere with Vince in the tabloids. How could he say such a thing? I slapped him?"

Mel can't believe it. "You did what?"

"I slapped him, I'm nothing like her." Loren's crying.

"Oh my god, do you realize what you've done?"

"I don't care!"

She walks into her room. Mel's still in shock, Yikes! Loren slapped Eddie!

Later that night, Loren's in a beautiful restaurant, there's soft music playing in the background. She does her best to hide how she feels, she almost cancelled on Vince, she wasn't going to let Eddie ruin her date.

Vince notices she's quiet. "I see sadness in your eyes."

"I'm tired Vince, I have several projects to finish, staying up late."

"It's not a tired look, who's hurting my girl?"

Loren smiles, what Eddie said today really hurt, why would he say that? She can't stop thinking about it, he insinuated she was like Lucy.

"I'm ok Vince, just tired."

"You sure?"

He holds her hands from across the table; he finally gets her to smile. "I'm sure."

"We've been going out for several weeks."

"I know; I'm having a great time."

"I'm haven't seen other women; I usually date several at the same time."

"You and I are friends." He stops her off before she can say another word.

"I'm trying to tell you I want to see you exclusively."

Vince Vega a huge Latin artist, a well-known musician wants to date her, after what happened today with Eddie, she knows they don't have a chance. "What do you say Loren?"

"Sorry Vince, about what?"

"Didn't you hear me; I want you to be my girlfriend."

She smiles, he sees her for who she is, a simple fashion designer trying to make a name for herself, this amazing man wants to her in his life, she looks at him.

"I think it's a great idea Vince."

He holds her hand; they head to the dance floor.

"You've made me very happy; I've never felt this way about anyone Loren, I think of you, I know my life is complete."

He leans in to kiss her. There's always someone ready to catch any celebrity in action, the well-known Vince Vega is caught kissing a woman. Camera flashes go off everywhere. They dance for a few minutes, Vince realizes they're not going to leave them alone, they exit the restaurant.

Flashes follow them to their car. They keep asking. "Who's the brunette we see you every week with?"

Vince stops for a few seconds. "Meet my beautiful girlfriend, Loren Tate."

Meanwhile….

Max on his computer. Katy's nearby enjoying a cup of tea, Eddie's on the dining room table going through a box full of old papers.

"This is all old stuff mom; I don't need it anymore."

"I'm going to shred it; I don't want anything with your name in the trash."

"We heard there was an argument with Loren at Jake's office?"

"Did Kelly call to gossip?"

Max shakes his head. "She said nothing, we heard something through the grapevine, what happened?"

"Nothing happened!"

Katy looks closely at him. "You've been very moody lately, it's not like you, something is bothering you."

Max's computer beeps, he smiles. "No worries Katy, I know what's bothering our son."

"Really? Please tell me it's not Chloe?"

Katy gets up to see what's on his computer, she smiles and turns her attention on her son. "I understand, Loren and Vince are a couple!"

Eddie heads towards the exit, he slams the door behind him, there's probably hundreds of reasons or excuses why he's upset, this must be it. Max and Katy look at each other. "It's Loren."

What's up with Eddie?