A/N This chapter was more fun to write. Thanks again for all the reviews I LOVE getting them. Sorry if the last chapter was boring it was especially boring to write. Please once again make my day and R/R

OMG I AM SO SORRY I ACCIDENTALY MIXED UP THE CHAPTERS I AM SOOOO SORRY. Anyway anyone that read the christmas fireworks chapter will have been extremely confused so here is the missing chapter. Sorry for the mixup (

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It had been a few weeks since she had arrived back in the USA. Things were going great. She had seen all of her family, even Tara, and Cally and Jenny were in the middle of being adopted into the family of Mr and Mrs Heart, who had fallen in love with Jenny and Cally and had immediately informed them of their plans to adopt, and they loved the high life.

Tonight her parents were throwing a party to celebrate her return and all the usual society set would be there. At present she was half way through her daily 4 mile run. Her pink ipod blasted into her ears as it played Lala by Ashlee Simpson which was one of her favourite songs as it reminded her f herself.

She stopped to rest at a park bench and take in the beautiful Hartford scenery. She was deep in thought when a boy about her age sat down onto the bench. He had dirty blonde hair, like Logan's, and dark blue eyes that seemed to hold a secret. He was very athletic and Lori couldn't help but stare at his amazing body. He seemed somehow familiar.

"Hi, I'm Ben" He said as he flashed a smile that melted her heart and stuck a hand out.

"Lori" she said shaking it and flashing an equally perfect smile." So do you have a second name or are you one of those people that only go by one name?" She asked leaning towards him.

He laughed lightly at her joke "Stanton, Ben Stanton"

"OOO very James Bond. I like it, wait Stanton? As in the heir, son of Lillian and James Stanton and football player?" It suddenly registered in her brain where she had seen him. She had always thought he was gorgeous but up-close he was divine.

"Yep, that's me and do you have a second name" He admitted as he leaned forward towards her

"Huntzberger" She stated while trying not to notice the adorable dimples when he smiled

"Ah yes the infamous Lori Huntzberger. I've heard a lot about you"

"Most of it good I hope?" She asked raising her eyebrows

"Only how beautiful you are, sexy, intelligent, and rich" He laughed once again

"I see you have been reading the newspapers because if you had heard from someone else they probably wouldn't have been so descriptive. And you can talk aren't you the one who stands to inherit 9.5 billion dollars?"

"Ah yes but aren't you the one who stands to inherit 10 billion dollars?"

"Point taken"

"Well I gotta go. It was nice meeting you and I'll be seeing you later" he said before leaning down and kissing her on the cheek. Then turning and continuing on with his run.

She watched him with interest until he was out of sight. She sat still for a moment thinking about what he meant when he said 'I'll be seeing you later' after clearing her head of that thought she straightened her pink juicy sweat suit, put her ear phones back in and started running in the opposite direction to Ben.

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The party was well under way. Every possible family in Hartford society was in attendance because they all wanted to get a look at the new and improved Lori Madison Huntzberger. Everyone had complimented her and said how well she looked and how stunning she looked in that dress. The dress in question was amazing. It was a deep red satin dress that had an open back that ended just below her small tattoo that read Angel. She had to cover up the bruises with some concealer as she didn't want her family to know what had happened between her and Alessandro.

Speaking of which Lori was devastated when she found out that Alessandro have given interviews to some tabloids about why they broke up. She was even more upset when she read them and saw what he had written. 'Lori Huntzberger is an animal in bed' was a particularly upsetting one since she had never actually slept with him and 'she never let me out of the house she is very possessive' was another one that was totally false in fact it was the other way round. That was when she finally let all the tears fall she couldn't hold it in anymore. It was tradition in the family that no-one gave ANY interviews to any newspapers until they were 21 then they could talk all they liked. The boys traditionally did GQ and the girls did Vogue. She had two months to go.

She sat stirring her cocktail lost in a world of her own when a voice interrupted her thoughts.

"You know if you stare at it long enough it might do something" said a familiar voice Lori had been longing to hear. Ben took a seat opposite her on the patio.

"I thought this was your party. Why are you outside alone?" He asked. He looked very suave and sophisticated in his Armani suit that accentuated his abs.

"Just needed some air" she said truthfully

"Yeah I know what you mean" They sat in silence for a few minutes then both opened their mouths to speak. Lori motioned for him to go first.

"I'm sorry to hear about you and Alessandro" he said truthfully

"Don't be it wasn't working out" Lori said without looking up. She didn't want his pity.

Another moment of silence.

"I was wondering if perhaps you wanted to go on a date? I mean if you don't want to or if its too soon then that's fine it's just I really like you but don't worry it was stupid of me to ask" He quickly muttered before standing to walk away.

"Ben! I would love to go out with you" Lori shouted to get him to stop rambling.

"Really?" he asked surprised. He didn't know whether she was just joking or if she really meant it.

"Really" she said

"Ok I'll pick you up tomorrow at 8pm?" he asked

"Sounds great" She was still a bit wary of guys after what had happened but Ben seemed genuine and there was something about him that intrigued her plus he was hot.

He smiled broadly then disappeared back into the house and back to his friends and family.

5 minutes later she too joined the rest of the party.

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Shira Huntzberger, who had watched and heard the exchange from the kitchen window, put down her glass and hurried off to find Lillian Stanton. She was glad Lori was finally showing an interest in men from her world. Benjamin Stanton was a fine specimen and she was sure Lillian Stanton would be equally excited about Lori and Ben. She found Mrs. Stanton with her husband and Mitchum.

"Have I got some news for you"

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