Eddie and Loren had just had somewhat of a heated argument over Loren going to a photo shoot for Cam, Loren's ex boyfriend. Eddie wasn't a fan of Cam and had a funny feeling about this "photo shoot". They settled their disagreement and Eddie promised Loren that he wouldn't worry while she was gone. Loren left out the door, believing Eddie, and was on her way. Eddie packed the baby up, and was on his way to dropped him off at Papa Max's house.
Max was curious as to why he had to babysit, so Eddie started to tell him what was going on. "This idiot just called out of the blue and asked her to be a model for him. Who does that? Dad I just don't feel right about this photo shoot."
Max laugh at Eddie, he knew he was paranoid. "Eddie, you trust Loren right?"
Eddie looked at his dad like he was crazy. "Of course I trust Loren, its Cam that I don't trust."
Max sat Eddie down and tried to talk some since into him. "Son, I'm telling you Loren is a smart girl. If she thought that Cam had some ulterior motive behind this photo shoot, she would see right through it. You have Loren, she loves you, don't mess it up because your letting you mind get the best of you."
Eddie thought hard about what Max was telling him, but he kept picturing Cam with his hands all over Loren and that wasn't sitting right with him. "Dad I get what you're saying, and you just might be right. Loren wouldn't put herself in something she knew she couldn't get out of, but I can't take any chances."
Max stud up and ran his hands through his hair, "Did you mess everything I just told you son? Loren is a big girl she can take care of herself Eddie."
Eddie looked up at his dad and knew he was right; Loren could take care of herself. Loren would be able to take care of Cam if she needed to, but he still wanted to see to that everything was going smoothly. Eddie hugged Max goodbye and was off to the photo shoot.
Loren arrived to Cam's photo shoot, not having any clue that Eddie was trailing close behind. Eddie was more determined than ever to prove to Loren that Cam was after more than just a friendly favor from her. To Eddie's surprise, the photo shoot was set up a pretty nice hotel. He was in his usual disguise, so no one really noticed him as he made his way around. He watched as Loren made her first outfit change, she looked beautiful. Eddie didn't like the way Cam was looking at her, but he couldn't make a seine just yet. About an hour had past, and Loren had made her way back by Cam in her fourth or fifth outfit. Eddie realized how crazy he was being so his was about to leave, until he heard Cam make a pass at Loren.
"Loren, thank you so much for coming and helping me out today." Cam said as he smiled at Loren.
Loren smiled and said, "No problem Cam, anything for a good friend."
Cam captured Loren's hands in his, sweetly saying "I've really missed you Lo and not as a friend. I wish you could see what we had was special. I really cared about you and you just dropped me for Eddie. I don't think you realized how much that hurt me Lo."
Loren face showed complete shock. She moved her hands away from his, nervously saying "Cam, you know that I never felt the same way about you that you did about me. I'm sorry if I hurt you in any way, but the way I feel about you has nothing to do with Eddie."
Cam stud up from his chair, holding Loren loosely by the arm. "So you're telling me that if Eddie never came into the picture that you still wouldn't give me a chance?"
Loren turned her arm loose from Cam's hold and told him, "I'm saying that weather Eddie came into my life or not, me and you would be no more than friends."
Loren didn't want to continue this conversation with Cam so she began to walk away. Just when she was about to grab her bag off the table, Cam took it before she could. "Loren, please, I'm trying really hard not to get upset. You have no idea how much seeing you on T.V. and talk shows with Eddie drives me crazy. Just to know that you gave him the time of day drives me crazy. I bet he talked you into sleeping with him too."
Loren was starting to get upset now, as she began to walk toward Cam. "You are so out of line right now Cam. How dare you talk to me like that and question my relationship with Eddie. What goes on between us is between us, and has nothing to do with you. I should have listened to Eddie and never helped you out."
Cam laughed at Loren's reaction and continued to talk at her. "So your Eddie's puppy, you listen to every word he says? That's right you shouldn't bite the hand that feed you. I bet in order for you to keep your record deal you had to be his little sex slave. Sleeping around to get on top. Is that why your with him Loren, because if that's the case that's even lower than I thought you would stoop."
Loren slapped Cam across the face and started to yell at him saying, "I thought me and you were friends, but I can tell you are just a jealous prick, who gets mad because he doesn't always get what he wants. Are you upset because I love Eddie and not you? I thought you were better than this, but I guess not."
Just as she was walking away, Cam grabbed Loren by the wrist, and pushed her against the wall saying, "Don't push me Loren, I'm pouring my heart out to you and you treat me as if I'm nothing? Fame as really changed you Lo. The Loren I use to know cared about the people around her, and their feeling. But who are you? Who is this new Loren? I bet you don't even know who you are."
Loren pushed Cam away from her saying, "I'm the same Loren I have always been, but who are you? As far as I can remember, you didn't want to start talking to me until Eddie noticed my song. You didn't give me the time of day until I started getting a little buzz. Let's be real here Cam, if I wasn't a little bit famous would you have even asked me to help you out here today?" Cam was silent. "Exactly!"
Loren started to walk away again, when Cam pulled her in close saying, "Stop being a stuck up bitch Lo!"
Eddie had heard enough. He came flying out of the corner he was hiding in, coming to Loren's rescue. Eddie pulled Cam off of Loren, punching him directly in his face. Cam tried his hardest to fight back, but was no match for Eddies rage. Loren wasn't that shocked that Eddie had been spying on her, but was now thankful that he was. Security came rushing in and pulled Eddie off or Cam. As soon as Eddie got himself together, he ran to Loren's side.
"Lo, are you ok? Did that jackass hurt you?" Eddie said as he cupped Loren's cheeks.
"I'm fine Eddie. You didn't have to come here, I'm a big girl I can take care of myself." Loren explained as he gently rubbed Eddie's arms. She could tell Eddie was truly worried about her. Loren loved how protective he was of her, but at times he could be too protective. She guessed it was all out of love.
"Babe, I know your probably upset that I followed you here. I was so worried that Cam would try and make a pass at you, I guess I let my head take over instead of my heart." Eddie said in a clam but loving voice.
"If you weren't here then Cam wouldn't have got the crap beaten out of him, and I think he really deserved that." Loren said letting out a small laugh. "Thank you Eddie, I know I put on a big show, but I really don't know what I would have done if you hadn't shown up."
Eddie wrapped his arms around Loren, embracing her in a tight hug. "Lo I told you I would always be here to protect you, even when you ask me not too. You Loren Tate are too precious to lose."
Loren looked up into Eddies eyes, and couldn't help but smile. The love of her life was there by her side without having to be asked to do so. She knew Eddie would protect her at all cost, but this all she needed to prove that. No other person had ever been there for Loren like Eddie had. Eddie was her knight in shining armor, there to rescue her from any danger. Eddie walked Loren to the car, holding her hand every step of the way. Eddie called Max and asked him to watch the baby for a little bit longer so that he and Loren could go out to dinner. Max agreed, telling Eddie take all the time he needed. Eddie knew Loren had been through it the past couple of days and need a break. A night on the town would do just fine. Loren and Eddie made it back to the penthouse to get ready, when some unexpected visitors came to see them with some shocking news.
Cliffhanger! Lol…Guess you have to wait till chapter 29 to see what happens.