Chapter 7 – Jealousy can bring you closer
"Welcome to the wonderful world of jealousy, he thought. For the price of admission, you get a splitting headache, a nearly irresistible urge to commit murder, and an inferiority complex. Yippee."
― J.R. Ward, Dark Lover
After making out for like 20 minutes Eddie and Loren decided to put another movie in and just enjoy each other's presence with Loren being curled up at Eddie's side. A few hours passed by and they fell asleep in each other's arms.
Tate mansion - Loren's POV
11 pm.
Waking up in the arms of the man that you've been dreaming of for like a month now is a very elevating feeling. As I snuggled closer to his warm body the intense memories of yesterday began flowing back into my head. Although we didn't do anything serious it was still very heady for me. I've never thought making out with a boy could get me so turned on but I shouldn't be really surprised because so far Eddie has refuted everything I believed in before. I know I said that Eddie and I were never going to happen but I just would've thrown myself off if I would've really stick to my will about it. Getting serious with a person isn't really my thing at least I thought that I would never be in an actual relationship but this may will be able to change.
Being the princess of the music business doesn't only contain of good things. It has its own disadvantages as well and out of a million I'd like to pull two spectacular out. The first one is the fact of never having enough free time. Don't get me wrong I adore my fans and I love what I am doing but sometimes I could use a break. Last but not least the second snag is not being able to have a stable relationship and of course I can never be sure of the guy's intentions.
Every worthwhile guy I have ever dated since I became famous skipped town on me because stepping into a relationship with me means being a target of the photographers and for some reasons none of them could've handled that. So now you all can see my reason for never getting serious. To be honest with you that is not the only reason why I didn't want to get serious with anyone. I just haven't found the right guy yet you know the one that gives me the spark, who makes me feel like I'm a woman but with Eddie everything's changed. Eddie… He is just amazing.
While thinking about Eddie's amazingness I felt my eyes getting heavier again and I slowly fell back into deep sleep.
2 am.
Beep, beep, beep
The peaceful silence of the night was dismayed by the vibrating of my stupid cellphone. Seriously?! Who the hell can possibly call me at this time of the day? I quickly raveled myself out from Eddie's tight grip on me and grabbed my phone from the coffee table. Making my over to the kitchen I answered the call and opened the patio door. As I stepped outside the cold weather of the night made its presence when the wind decided to send a chilly breeze in my direction. I was only wearing a pair of denim short with frothy tank top, which made miss the warmth of Eddie's muscular arms even more. Blowing in under my shirt it gave me the creeps instantly and I began stroking my arms up and down in attempt to warm myself up. I really wish I could go back and continue sleeping with Eddie.
Nora: Oh my God Loren! Are you OK? I've just seen the news. What happened?
Loren: Mom, why in the hell are you calling me at 2 am?
Nora: Oh sorry. It's 10 am here and I have just forgotten about the time zones. Did I wake you up?
Loren: Yeah, but it's OK.
Nora: OK. So would you bother to tell me what the hell happened?
Letting a heavy sigh escape my mouth I started putting up my mom to the actions of yesterday. At first she was freaking out and wanted to get back here so she can protect me from these idiots but I managed to convince her otherwise by telling her I am over it. I've also told her that Eddie had been there for me all night and surprisingly this made her completely calmed down. I think she is happy that someone is here for me while they're on the road.
Nora: I'm glad you're fine but next time please, don't forget to call me.
Loren: OK, mom! Next time we'll be sure to call you immediately.
Nora: Put Eddie on the phone. I want to talk to him.
Loren: OK. One second. – I put my hand on the speaker of my phone in attempt to prevent my mom from hearing this conversation and walked back into living room. - Eddie! Eddie, wake up! My mom wants to talk to you.
Nora: Wait, did you guys sleep together?
Shit, she heard me! Now I've got some explaining to do. Quickly figuring out a good explanation for having been sleeping with my bodyguard I put my cellphone back to my ear.
Loren: No, well sort of. We just watched a movie and fell asleep in the meantime. – Well, actually what I told her is the truth, kinda.
Meanwhile Eddie's woken up and stood up from the couch waiting for me to finish. After giving him the phone he sent me a bright smile as he walked out of sight. Their conversation lasted a little bit over 10 minutes when I saw him coming back.
Eddie: Yes, I promise. It'll never happen again. Bye. – He hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone he turned back around and a few minutes of awkward staring passing by I was the first to speak up.
Loren: What did she want?
Eddie: Your parents want me to elevate the number of security guards around the house and also at the concerts.
Loren: Seriously? I told me to leave it alone. It was just a onetime thing and next time I really am gonna be more careful. There's no need for elevating the number of the securities.
Eddie: Hey! They're just worried about you and to be honest so am I. I don't want you to get hurt.
Loren: What does it mean?
Eddie: It means that after last night's events you're my girl now so I'm gonna be more worried than I was before. I wanna protect you from everything. – He said placing his hand on my waist.
Loren: I like the sound of that but what will happen when my parents find out about this?
Eddie: I don't care right now. That's in the future and I wanna live for the present.
He leaned in and placed a soft kiss on my lips.
3 weeks later
Loren and Kelly are having a meeting and Eddie has just arrived to pick her up. They are discussing a lingerie photo shoot Loren forgot to tell Eddie about. Their relationship is still hidden from the public so he won't make a big scene she thought.
Kelly: Loren, I also hope you have not forgotten your photo shoot today.
Loren: No Kell, I haven't.
Eddie: What are you guys talking about? – He said walking into the office.
Loren: Oh, nothing. I just have a photo shoot I have to go to, that's all.
Eddie: What kind of photo shoot is that?
Kelly: It's a cover for an underwear campaign. It's going to be released all over the world. I am so excited.
Seeing the look on Eddie's face Loren knew that she's got a lot of explaining to do. Her gaze trailed over to an excited Kelly who was looking for a contract on her desk.
Loren: Oh, Kelly could you give us a minute please?
Kelly: Why? What happened? – She asked confused.
Loren: I've just gotta discuss something with Eddie?
Still looking confused she walked out of the room closing the door after her.
Loren: I was gonna tell.
Eddie: Really, you were?
Standing up from the little leather couch in the corner of the room she walked up to him. All muscles on Eddie's body were tensed so she started rubbing his chest trying to get him calmed down.
Loren: I swear it is totally innocent and you can even come with me to make sure.
Tiptoeing up to Eddie's level she leaned in and brushed her lips against his.
Studio - Loren's dressing room
The studio wasn't really far away so within a couple of minutes they arrived with Kelly coming closely behind them. While Eddie is waiting outside of Loren's dressing room she's being shown the tree options she can choose from for the first part of the shoot by the stylist. The first set contains of a pink laced bra and panties. The second was a black teddy and the third consists of a red one with robe. Hesitating a little bit she eventually opted for the black teddy along with black high heels.
Eddie: I am not letting you wear that!
Loren: Why not?
Eddie: Because it hardly covers anything on your body.
Loren: Eddie, don't be like this! You know that only a few pictures will be taken of me wearing this.
Eddie: The answer is still no.
Loren: Luckily it's not your decision. – She said sassy while walking over to the make-up table.
Eddie: Oh, now I get it. You wanna wear this so the dudes out there can drool over you? I saw how you looked at them.
Loren: Eddie, please stop! You're making me uncomfortable.
Eddie: Oh, so you're uncomfortable. How do you think I should feel? My so called girlfriend, who's incidentally a rock star, is going to be placarded all over the world, half-naked.
Loren: Eddie, stop with the jealousy! – She yelled. - Please, if we're outside do not behave like this! I don't want anyone to get suspicious.
Studio
The first few pictures of Loren are now being taken and by the look on Eddie's face anybody can tell that he is fuming. The photographer is getting ready for the last picture while trying to show Loren how she should pose for it. Walking over there he went behind her and grabbed her by the waist. Boy he shouldn't have done that, thought Eddie. His anger hit the ceiling and this was the last straw he could've tolerated. He rushed over to them and shoving him off Loren he pushed the photographer against the wall.
Eddie: Do that again and I swear I am gonna rip your head off.
Loren: Eddie, back off!
Releasing Trevor (the photographer) he sent him a last death glare and walked out of sight.
Loren: Trevor, I am so sorry. He's just being a little bit too overprotective.
Trevor: Forget about it! It doesn't matter; I mean that's his job right?
Still feeling embarrassed she nodded at him before following Eddie.
Loren's dressing room
Loren: What the hell is your problem?
Eddie: Loren, please just don't. I feel like I'm gonna blow up.
Loren: Either you calm the hell down and tell me what is going on or you're going to get us caught. Don't you think you have a little bit overreacted? Everyone's getting suspicious out there.
Eddie: I'm sorry Loren but I can't stay calmed while that dude out there are touching you. Not to mention how he was undressing you with his eyes. Even though there isn't a lot of clothes to get out of.
Loren: So here we are again… FYI Trevor is one of my best friends and he is also married to my cousin for 2 years now.
Eddie: Just put yourself in my shoes Lo!
Now I see what is going on. He's afraid of losing me. I mean I would be the same if rock star decides to pick me as a girlfriend.
Loren: Eddie, listen to me! I only have eyes for you OK? They mean nothing to me. – I said cupping his cheeks.
Eddie: I know that.
Loren: Then why are you like this?
Eddie: I just can't stand seeing them checking you out, because… Because you're my girl but they think that you're not so basically they're allowed to look at you and this whole situation is just very complicated.
Loren: This has always been a part of life and I know this situation is not really easy to handle but always remember that I'm with you and only you.
Loren: Do you remember last week at the restaurant when you got me so turned on that I dragged you into the restroom to make out for like 30 minutes?
Eddie: I couldn't forget that even if I would want to. It was pretty heated.
Loren: Yeah, it was. – Letting out a sigh I continued. - Let's just get back there and finish this thing so we can…
I couldn't finish my sentence because we heard a voice approaching my dressing room. I quickly jumped away from him and fixed the robe that I was wearing.
Man: Loren, what is taking you so long? We want to get this photo shoot done as fast as possible. – He opened the door. - Oh, look at you, looking very sexy over there. Now on second thoughts I don't wanna finish this so fast.
Eddie: See? That's what I've been talking about. – He said as he stormed out of the room.
Loren: Idiot! – I walked up to him and placing my hand on his throat I pushed him against the wall. - Nobody talks about me like that, nobody! Understood?! – Letting go of his neck I began walking out of the room. - Oh and by the way you're fired.
Within two more hours the photo shoot was finished and all the pictures the managers of the company, which is organizing the campaign, wanted were taken. After Kelly let me know the details of the next couple of days I went back home hoping I would find Eddie there.
Tate mansion
The loud sound of the front door being shut let me know that Eddie arrived home. Getting up from the kitchen table I walked into the hallway, which leads to the little hall in front of the staircases. As I arrived to its end I could see Eddie still looking pissed off and what surprised me more was that he had already taken his shirt off.
Loren: Are you still mad? - I asked flirtatiously while placing my hands on his bare chest.
Eddie: Yes, I am. And if you would excuse me, I was about to go work out.
Loren: Well you're really sexy when you're angry.
Eddie: Loren, please be serious!
Loren: I am serious.
Eddie: Well it didn't look like it. – He said while yanking my hands off him.
Loren: What's that supposed to mean?
Eddie: Oh, I don't know. Did you and your friends have fun? – He said looking away from me.
Walking up to him again I cupped his face in my hands and force him to look me in the eye.
Loren: Eddie, I have already said this a thousand times today but I am going to say it one more time for you. I only care about you. And for the record I didn't even know who that guy was but I instantly fired him the moment you left. I swear.
Loren: Come on. I have something I want to show you.
Taking a hold of his hand we walked over to the living and sat down on the couch really close to each other. I turned around and grabbed my Austin guitar, which was placed directly behind the sofa. I stroked its strings with my fingers and did a few chords before beginning the song I wrote for him this afternoon.
I look at you, and all I wanna do, is just disappear
I got a craving for you, baby. Can we get out of here?
You're a sexy machine, you're a Hollywood dream
And you got me feeling like a homecoming queen
Let's drop out of this crowd,
Somewhere no one's allowed
I want you...
...all to myself,
I want you all to myself
And nobody else, yeah,
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
Find me in the shadows,
And put the shades down until tomorrow
And make sure that no-nobody follows
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
I wanna find a place where we can be alone in the dark
And you can navigate me like a map that you know by heart, oh
You're a sexy machine, you're a Hollywood dream
And you got me feeling like a homecoming queen
Let's drop out of this crowd,
Somewhere no one's allowed
I want you...
...all to myself,
I want you all to myself
And nobody else, yeah,
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
Find me in the shadows,
And put the shades down until tomorrow
And make sure that no-nobody follows
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
I wanna find a place where we can be alone in the dark
And you can navigate me like a map that you know by heart, oh
All to myself,
I want you all to myself
And nobody else, yeah,
You don't need no other lover,
You don't need no other lover
You don't need no other lover
We can keep it undercover
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
You don't need no other lover,
We can keep it undercover
Undercover by Selena Gomez
Loren: I know that we haven't been together for a very long time but I really have enjoyed every minute of our relationship so far and … - I was about to say the last words of my oration but couldn't finish it because Eddie decided to cut me off and kissed me fiercely.
Oh, I've been working on putting a good speech together for him all afternoon and now he just interrupted me. WTF?! I should be mad at him right now but kissing him feels so freaking good! I tilted my head a little bit allowing Eddie to deepen the kiss and let his tongue entrance into my mouth. Our tongues have been fighting for dominance for like 10 minutes and I don't know this could escalade to even more.
I know it ends here. What do you think Loren meant by escalading to more? And if she really did mean that will they do it? Send a review with your opinions!
I hope you liked this extra-long chapter. Making up for the lack of updating.
Hey everybody, I am extremely sorry writing this chapter has taken so long but I've been really busy lately. I'm still recovering and I got a new job so these things are taking a lot of my time also. I'm going to try to write more I promise! Hope you liked the new chapter and if you would like to, you can send me a PM anytime. R&R!
Love,
Bridget. :)