We jump to Loren's wedding day! It's better not to hear the conversation between Eddie and Cam.
The Promise Hollywood Heights
Where's the groom? Chapter 17
It's Loren's big day, she couldn't sleep too well, she's up early, the stylist arrives on time, Loren's hair is styled with an up, tiny curls cascade on the sides of her head, the makeup artist is there too, Loren looks beautiful, her nails are done.
Mel gets her hair done, Nora is waiting her turn. Loren sits out in the back, it's still early, today's the big day, today's the day she'll say goodbye to Eddie.
Her cell phone rings. "Hi, ready for our big day?"
"Please listen, I want you to know that I love you, I can't wait to see how happy I'll make you today, you deserve it all, I'll make sure it happens."
"Thank you Cam, I'll try my best to make sure you're happy too."
"Promise me you'll be happy today."
Loren sighs. "I promise, see you at 2."
"I love you Loren, be happy."
She hits the end button, she furrows her eyes, Cam is very sweet, she looks at the big clock on the wall, it's almost 8 a.m. she has a while to go before the ceremony, it's going to be a small wedding, nothing huge, close family and friends.
She can hear her mom and Mel laughing with the stylist. Today's her wedding day, she's supposed to be excited, happy. She sighs, she feels empty, she's going to do her best to make Cam happy, she'll be a great wife. She hates herself for thinking of Eddie, and Alex, she's grown to love Alex, she's going to miss him very much. What's with these Duran men? She walks back into her room. She isn't hungry, she'll have a light lunch, after the wedding she and Cam are flying to London, they'll have a few days together before he's back to work.
"A penny for your thoughts."
"You look amazing Mel, I'm ok, trying to figure out everything I have to do."
"Don't worry too much about other that right now, let's enjoy your wedding day."
"I wish it was over." Loren sighs.
"I know, I'm sorry, there's still time."
"You know I can't, Cam called he was very sweet, telling me he loved me."
Mel sighs. "That was very sweet."
Mel wonders if he's going through with the wedding, she thought for sure he'd call it off, looks like he's going to marry Loren.
"What time should we get ready?"
Loren looks at the clock on the wall, it's after 10. "Maybe around noon, we don't have to go too far, the park that Cam leased is close by."
"What time is the limo coming?"
"Around 1, in the meantime I can try and relax."
Mel laughs. "What if he doesn't show?"
Loren looks at her. "Why would you say that?"
"I don't know, ignore me, you know me and the crazy ideas that get a hold of me!"
"You're making me nervous!" Loren adds.
"I'm sorry, I'm going to go make a sandwich, you want one?"
"Yes, might as well eat; I doubt I'll eat at the wedding."
Mel leaves the room, Loren looks the window, she feels guilty, she can't stop thinking of Eddie.
Meanwhile at Eddie's….
His Aunt rushes to get ready, she's looking for her shawl.
"Where are you going?"
"Sorry Eddie, I was invited to the wedding by Nora."
He smiles. "It's ok."
"I'm taking Alex, if that's ok?" She found her shawl.
"He'll be happy to see Loren; I hope he doesn't give her a hard time."
She looks at Eddie. "You sure, it's ok?"
"Yes, go, I have several things to keep busy, I'll see you later."
"Are you sure you're ok?" She isn't convinced.
Eddie looks at her and lets out a huge sigh. "Yes Aunt Linda, I am, stop worrying."
"Loren's getting married today, you're too calm."
He starts to look through his iPad. "What else can I do? I'll be ok."
"You're giving up too easy."
"Loren wants to marry Cam; I doubt she'll change her mind today."
Linda shrugs her shoulders. "I guess you're right, I'm going to go and get Alex ready."
"There's a suit in his closet, a grey one, he loves it."
"It's a wedding, he needs to wear black today, it's more traditional."
"That's fine, I'll see you later."
"I'll be home early; love you Eddie."
He waves, he takes off in his car. Linda feels sad; she knows he's hurting, where is he headed? She knows today isn't a good day for him.
Back at Loren's, they're almost ready, there's a knock on the door. Nora opens the door, a huge bouquet of flowers greets her at the door!
"Omg this is huge." She can barely hold it.
Mel helps her. "These are so beautiful….Loren!"
"Wow; Cam is full of surprises today!"
"He's so romantic, read the card." Nora tells her.
Loren opens the envelope. "Today is the day our lives will unite, we will become one, I promise to love you today and forever."
"That's it?" Mel asks.
"Yes, and he added a promise." Loren sighs, she can't stop doing that today.
Mel feel tense, she smiles at Loren, trying to figure out what Cam will do, she's unsure; she wants her best friend to be very happy today.
"You okay Mel?"
"Yes, Cam is very mysterious today!" Mel adds.
Loren smells her flowers; she walks towards her room. "It's time to put on my dress, the limo will be here soon."
Nora runs back into her room. "I'll be ready girls."
The Limo is on time, the driver knocks, Nora opens the door. "We're ready, just a few more seconds."
The photographer walks in. "I need a few shots of the bride."
Loren walks out, Nora sees her daughter, she looks very beautiful. "You look like a princess sweetie."
The photographer interrupts. "No crying allowed, I need a shot of the bride first, then with mom and the maid of honor."
He takes several pictures of Loren. "Smile, it's your wedding day."
Loren tries, she poses and follows the instructions given by the photographer."
He takes a few shots of Loren, Nora and Mel, he takes a few more pictures by the Limo. Finally, they're on their way. Their guests are arriving.
Loren's escorted to the bridal suite. She's having a very hard time breathing. "You ok?"
"I'll be ok." Loren tries to control herself, she's very nervous.
"Relax and whatever you do, don't forget to breathe." Mel tells her.
Loren smiles; Mel's genuinely concerned. "I will, don't leave my side."
"Let me make sure everything is ready out there, it's almost 2, wait here, I'll come to get you and Nora."
Nora walks in. "You ready baby girl?"
Loren gives her mom a small smile. "Yes."
Mel looks to where the guests are seated, there's close to 50 people waiting.
The manager of the event walks towards her. "Are you Melissa Sanders?"
"Yes." Mel responds, he hands her an envelope. "You're supposed to give this to Loren after the ceremony."
"Who is this from?"
"I don't know, I was told to give it to you, make sure you give it to the bride after the ceremony."
Mel sighs. "I will." She's sure it's from Eddie. Mel walks to the podium. "Where's the groom?"
"He's here; they're taking pictures of him in the back."
"I'll let Loren know it's time."
"We will start as soon as the music starts, you can begin to walk down the aisle."
Mel holds her dress and walks back to the room where Loren's waiting. "Nora it's time, you ready?"
Nora looks at Loren. "Are you ready?"
Loren sighs. "Yes, I'm ready." Nora fixes her hair, they walk to the door, the music starts, Mel's the first one to walk down the aisle, she stops for pictures, she looks to the front and there's no Cam in sight. Her eyes widen when she sees the groom step to his place, she turns to look at Loren, she's ahead of her, Loren starts to walk down the aisle holding her mom's arm.
Nora's worried. "Are you ok? Omg, please don't faint on me?"
Loren keeps walking, Nora's holding her arm, she's afraid she'll pass out right in the middle of the aisle. Mel gets to the front, she's speechless, she keeps looking at Loren, trying to get her attention, Loren is fixated towards the guests, she trying hard to smile. Nora's busy making Loren will be able to go through with this. "You still have time Loren."
Linda takes her seat; she finally realizes who's waiting for Loren. Has Loren noticed who's the groom?
Nora finally catches sight of the groom. She turns to Loren. "Loren, looks who's waiting for you!"
Sorry guys! THE GROOM WILL BE REVEALED IN THE NEXT CHAPTER! YIKES! ANY GUESSES?
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