Something More Hollywood Heights

Mel's wedding day Chapter 25

Loren's plane lands in LA. The limo's waiting. She turns to Brenda. "Have my luggage taken to my Condo please."

"Yes, I'll arrange it."

"Thank you." The limo driver opens the door for her. "Where too Miss Tate?"

"My Condo please."

Within the hour, Loren's back home. Mel's coming down the stairs. "Why didn't you call me?"

"For what?"

"It's all over the news, you're engaged to Rick!"

"What? That's not true, I never said yes."

"It's all over the internet."

"I have to shower, if they drop off my things just leave them here."

"What happened Lo? Why are you rushing?"

"I turned him down Mel, I can't marry him, I feel horrible dating him all these months, he's a sweet man, I swear I tried Mel, I really did."

"You've known the truth all along, you know who you love, are you going to be ok?"

Loren sits on the stairs that lead to the bedrooms. "No, I'm not ok…I'm a mess, I dated him with no intention of going anywhere with the relationship, I don't love him, I felt trapped, then Eddie shows up at Phil's wedding and tells me he loves me."

Mel sits next to her. "Ian said he's freaking out; he saw it; he thinks you're engaged to Rick."

"I have to see him."

"Actually he's on his way here with Ian; we're going to look at some condos."

"Don't say anything to him, let me talk to him, I'm going to shower."

"No worries; this is one thing I'm not getting involved in."

Loren goes to her room, her luggage arrives, Mel takes it to her room.

Ian and Eddie drive to Mel's. "If you don't want to go its fine mate."

"I have to deal with this Ian; I think a move out of LA is the best thing for me."

"You're running away, that's your answer? You're not going to talk to her?"

"I told her I loved her Ian, there's nothing else I can do, I'll be far from this area and it'll be easier to deal with."

"Let me park, you want to wait while I get Mel, do you want to come in?"

"I'll come in; we can show Mel the choices she has online."

"Good point."

Ian looks for a place to park. Meanwhile, Loren steps out of the shower and into her room, she looks for something comfortable to wear. She gets some sweat pants and a tank top, she combs her hair and leaves it to dry on its own. She sits on her bed. She hears noise and walks to the door. It's Ian and Eddie. Her heart skips a beat. She looks in the mirror. "Be brave Loren and face the music."

She walks down the stairs. Ian's the first to see her, he smiles. "What are you doing here Loren?"

"I got in a few hours ago."

Mel's walking from the kitchen with Eddie in tow, he looks to see who Ian's talking too; he sees Loren standing at the end of the staircase.

"I know which one I want to see, Eddie showed me a few."

Ian catches on. "Yeah sure." He turns towards Eddie who's standing there looking at Loren. They leave, Loren looks at him. "Hi."

"I thought you were in Italy?"

"I'm back."

"Listen, I want to congratulate you, I heard you're engaged, I wish you and Rick the best."

"How did you find out?"

"It's all over the net, anything you do is big news."

Loren walks towards him. "I'm famous?"

"Yeah you are, I'm happy for you."

She knows Eddie's honest with his comments. She takes a deep breath and finally says it.

"I broke up with Rick."

Eddie narrows his eyes, he scans Loren's face, is he dreaming. "You're serious?"

"Yes, I'm serious, I couldn't do it." She walks closer to him, she holds his face with her two hands, she bites her lower lip. "I can't marry him when I'm crazy in love with someone else."

He makes eye contact with her, he looks deep into her hazel eyes, is this true?

"Don't toy with me Loren."

"I can't stop thinking about you, the day you kissed me at Phil's wedding; that's all I've thought about."

"I meant it; I'm in love with you."

She looks him in the eyes, the way he looks at her, his eyes say so much, she can feel it, she smiles, she sees love, hope and passion.

This time she takes the initiative, she leans in brushing her lips against his. "I love you Eddie; I've wanted to tell you a while ago."

He holds her from her waist, he brings her into a kiss, she longed for this moment.

The kiss seems to last forever. They break away to catch their breath, he looks at her, he doesn't want to lose eye contact with her. "I was planning to leave; I can't see my life without you, I love you Loren."

"I waited so long to hear you say those words, it's you I've always loved, only you."

"You were killing me with Danny then Rick."

Loren sighs. "I feel bad for him, he proposed in Italy, I turned him down a second time, I knew it right there and then, I belong here with you."

He cups her face and brings her into another kiss, a kiss full of love, Eddie has what he's longed for, this feels right, something he never felt with Chloe, this is true love with Loren.

They sit in the couch and cuddle, Loren's long day finally sets in, she's asleep on Eddie's chest, he caresses her hair, he watches her sleep, he can tell she's content next to him.

An hour later, Mel and Ian walk in. They look around, Eddie's with Loren on the couch, he sees them, and signals them to be quiet.

Mel approaches him. "Omg, does this mean what I think it means?"

Eddie smiles. "Yes, go away."

Mel turns to Ian. "I told you we'd find them together!"

Ian rolls his eyes. "Come on love, let's leave these two alone, my mate looks mighty comfy with his lady."

"I'm so excited, I knew this would eventually happen, they belong together!" Mel tells Ian, she goes on and on.

Ian holds Mel's hand; they walk into the kitchen. Later that evening, Loren's awake, she slips into skinny jeans and a tank top, she and Eddie head to his parents' home.

They arrive, they hold hands and walk into the huge Duran mansion. Max spots them first, he furrows his eyes. "I thought you were in Italy?"

She smiles. "Why does everyone keep saying that?"
"We heard of your engagement to Rick." He stops when he notices they're holding hands. "What's going on?"

Katy walks in. "Loren, congratulations sweetie."

Loren bites her lower lip. Her eyes glance towards Eddie, she can't help but smile. "I'm not engaged Katy."

Katy's confused. "Why are you here?"

Eddie holds her hand; he wants them to see. "She's my girl, not Rick's or Danny's!"

Loren blushes, the butterflies in her tummy flutter all over. "Is he serious Loren?"

"Yes, very serious, there's no one else for me." She looks at Eddie. "I love your son."

He smiles, he can't enough of Loren, they kiss while Max and Katy look on. "it's about time, you two are very exhausting."

"I know mom, we're ready for this new journey."

Loren blushes. "It all feels like a dream."

"Its official, Eddie's off the market?" Max says.

He rolls his eyes. "It's the other way around, Loren's off the market, I've had a lot of competition, tough ones, but, I got my girl."

Loren blushes again, she's genuinely happy.

Weeks later, Ian and Mel are getting married. Mel's a mess, she feels sick. "Are you ready for today?" Loren asks.

"Of course; I'm excited to become Ian's wife; my life will never be the same."

"You're going to marry the man of your dreams."

"I know, help me with my hair." Mel tells Loren.

"I could have gotten a stylist for you, why would you want to do your own hair and make-up."

"I'm unique when it comes to fashion."

Loren gets the box with her dress out of the closet. "Why is the ribbon to this beautiful dress so bright?"

"It describes my personality, it's who I am."

Loren cringes, she has to know. "And your shoes?"

"Wait til you see them." Mel grabs the box; she takes out a pair of polka dot hot pink platforms. "See, it's me right?"

Loren laughs. "Omg! Yes, that's definitely you."

Mel smiles proudly. "Thank you, I was nice enough to get you a decent maid of honor dress."

Loren opens the box she brought back from Italy. She furrows her eyes when she sees the color.

"You realize my dress is white? You told Gia to make it white?"

"Yes of course, my plan all along."

Loren rolls her eyes; this is one wedding that no one will ever forget. "What is your mom wearing?"

"She refused to let me pick her dress, Adrianna took her shopping, they said I'm too eccentric."

Loren smiles. "As long as you get to wear what you want, do you like my hair and make-up?"

"Yes, I love it, I love your hair loose and natural."

"I have to look extra special for Eddie."

"I'm so excited for you, how does it feel to date Eddie Duran?"

"Amazing, he's so romantic, there's always a surprise with him, I love him, I'm so happy."

"I bet, is he a good kisser?"

"Mel?"

"What! I want to know."

Loren narrows her eyes. "Yes! He's a great kisser."

Mel stops what she's doing and looks at Loren. "Anything else?"

"No, there's nothing else you need to know."

"Ugh, I swear you're dull."

"I don't care; I'm not one to kiss and tell, she takes her robe off and puts her dress on, she looks in the mirror. "This looks like a wedding dress!"

There's a knock on the door. "Come in."

It's Gus, Mel's dad. "Sweetie, you ready?"

"Yes dad, let me get my shoes on, and grab my bouquet, I'm ready to go."

Loren smiles. "I'll take the bouquets with me, do you feel better?"

"Why? What's wrong? Gus asks.

"Nothing Dad, I felt a little sick. " She looks at herself in the huge mirror. "I think I look amazing."

Gus rolls his eyes; he looks at Loren. "Yes, let's go ladies."

They walk toward the waiting Limo, they arrive at the huge State Park where the ceremony and reception will be held.

Within the hour, Ian Mitchell and Melissa Sanders are married. Loren and Eddie were at their side, the best man and maid of honor.

"You look amazing babe."

Loren quickly pecks his cheek with a sweet kiss. "I haven't seen you all day, I only get a peck?"

He pulls her into a passionate kiss. "I love you."

"I love you more." Eddie's a happy man.

Ian and Mel walk to the center of the dance floor, it's time for their first dance as Husband and wife, Loren takes to the stage and performs Mel's favorite song, a cover song from Kelly Clarkson titled "A moment like this." Loren interprets the song beautifully. She walks off stage and heads to where Eddie's standing, the band starts to play. Eddie reaches for her hand.

"Let's dance."

They sway on the dance floor to the beautiful music. Loren wraps her arms around Eddie's neck, he holds her by the waist. Mel lets her guests know it's time to cut the cake, she teases Ian, they share a piece of cake, Ian places a piece of cake on Mel's face, then they kiss. Loren's happy for her best friend, it's true love for Ian and Mel.

Phil sees Loren. "I'm excited for you."

"Thanks Phil, I'm very happy."

"I know; Eddie came to his senses! I see that sparkle in your eyes."

"Are you sure?"

"I knew you'd get your prince, I was going to have a talk with him, and make him see you're his happiness."

Eddie walks towards them with two drinks in his hands. "Hey Phil, how's married life treating you?"

"Great, I highly recommend it."

He hands Loren a glass. "Good to hear, I hope Ian and Mel can say the same thing soon."

Phil looks their way. "He won't be complaining any time soon."

Adrianna walks towards them. She taps Phil's shoulder.

"It's time for family pictures with the bride and groom."

"Excuse me you two." He walks away. Eddie turns towards Loren. "We're next to take pictures; can we take a walk outside?"

"Sure, it's a beautiful night."

They step outside the huge tent, it's a beautiful night with a full moon.

'The full moon makes this night so romantic." Loren adds.

Eddie coughs to get her attention, her eyes widen when she sees him holding …

What could Eddie be holding? Any ideas?