Chapter 13

Tuesday

Eddie woke up and checked his phone to see if Loren texted or called him; she hadn't. He sighed, 'I wish she would call.' He took a shower; he had an interview today with some new talk show host on the radio. It was the same crap, "Are you dating Loren," "What songs are on the next album," "Is Eddie Duran single?" The same questions over and over. HE wanted to go to the bungalow, he planned to go early, clear his head, and get the house ready for Loren. He wished he could se her, make sure she's okay. He was all she thought about, wrote songs about. He couldn't get her out of his mind and it made him more antsy to see her. He wanted to leave her alone, but he couldn't stay away for long; he had to, though. This week was going to be hell for him.

Wednesday

Eddie woke up and took a shower. He saw that Loren didn't contact him at all, which put him in a mood. He picked up his bags and had them put in his car. He called his dad, "Hey Pop."

"Hey Eddie, you about ready to head up there?"

"Yeah, just got to get some food."

"Are you sure you want to go there now?"

"Yeah, I want to get some peace and quiet."

"Have you spoken to Loren?"

"No, I want to but I feel like I should leave her alone."

"That's probably best. You sure you're okay?"

"Yeah, pops I'm god. I'll be even better if Loren says she feels the same way, though."

"Eddie, I've seen the way she looks at you. She may not know it but, trust me, she feels the same way."

Thursday

Eddie hadn't gotten to the bungalow till late. He stocked the fridge then went to bed. He didn't know what to do with himself, so he cleaned. He cleaned the rooms, making sure he put extra flowers in Loren's, he cleaned the kitchen- though it was already clean- and then he went for a walk. By the time he got back it was 7:30 pm. He pulled out his laptop and went on his fan page, and clicked on Loren's video. He watched her sing, the emotions in her face, the way she got into the song. It was one of the many reasons why he loved her. Every time she looked down at Eddie, he saw what his dad was talking about. He wished he had noticed it at that moment; maybe things would have been different…

"Might as well be Mars." Loren finished recording her first single. Eddie looked up at her, he saw her differently. She wasn't Loren Tate, the contest winner, she was Loren. And Loren was the girl you brought home, married, and had kids with. Eddie got butterflies in his stomach; he didn't know what it meant. Loren took off the headphones and smiled down at Eddie. That smile, it brightened his day, her eyes sparkled with excitement, her hair flowing like silk. She said something but he was too immersed in her beauty.

"Eddie?"

"What, oh sorry Loren I wa-was thinking." He stumbled. He went to stand up but his feet failed him so he tripped, dropping the guitar but Loren reached out to him grabbing his arm.

"Whoa, have a nice trip?" Loren said with a smile and a giggle. Eddie could feel the heat rise up to his cheeks, he wanted to kiss her.

He shook it off, "Sorry, what were you saying?"

Loren let go of his arm, "I asked you if I sounded okay."

"Yeah, Loren it was amazing, it was… extraordinary. You're going places Miss Loren Tate." He smiled.

"Thanks, I just hope I look okay."

"Eh, you look hot." Eddie stopped, his eyes widened as Loren smiled at the floor.

"Um, thanks Eddie."

"Yeah, no problem." Eddie sat on the couch as Loren talked to Kelly and Jake. He watched her, smile and laugh. Her beauty was breath taking and she just… she was Loren. He could almost hear his mom going on and on about how much he loved her. He saw Jake staring; Jake shook his head and sat next to Eddie.

"If you're thinking what I think-"

"Don't go there."

"Eddie you were staring."

"I know."

"Not professional, dude"

Eddie turned to Jake, "I can't help it, I think-" he looked at Loren and whispered, "I think I'm starting to like her."

Friday

Last day of Loren withdrawals as Eddie liked to put it. He couldn't think straight, the only thing he was certain of was that he loved Loren. He replaced the flowers in Loren's room with the flowers he had put in his room.

'But what if she got back with Cam? Or what if she decided she only likes me as a friend? I can't just work with her after that. I can't just be friends with her. I could try but I don't think I could ever watch her with anyone else ever again.' he thought. He looked at his phone, 'Why hasn't she called. This is a sign, she doesn't want me. She hasn't made any contact with me in 4 days. She doesn't like me. That's it.' He laid down on the couch. 'But that can't be it. We have so much in common. She's the one for me. She's everything I've always wanted. She's the type of girl I would want my mom to meet. God mom would have loved her. She wouldn't have loved Nora hitting on dad but… I wish mom was here to help me. I wish Loren would call me. Why can't things be different?'

Saturday

Today was the day; he was counting down the minutes. He couldn't sit still, he wanted to see her. He went for a jog, but it didn't help. He had to take a shower now, so that wasted 45 minutes.

10:30.

11:00.

11:30.

He couldn't sit still anymore. He had to get up; he had to do something. He put on swimming trunks and grabbed a towel. He couldn't wait to see her. He swam for an hour, tanned a little. At 12:30, he decided to go back to the house. He went in the water once more than walked up to the house. He heard the girls talking inside, and he saw Nora's car. He dropped the towel and ran up to the door.

"Where's Eddie" he heard her say. Oh, how he missed her voice.

He took a deep breath, "Right here" he said walking into the living room. He looked her in the beautiful eyes that he misses staring into. They eyes he always got lost in. She smiled and he smiled back. It's only been 30 seconds and yet this is the most fun he has had while he was here.

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