REAL LOVE IS HARD TO COME BY Chapter 3: I Like Him, a hollywood heights fanfic

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They sat there in silence for what seems like ages just enjoying the breeze and each other's company until Andre broke the silence.

So what are you doing in LA?

Why do you ask, do you think I am a tourist?

No not that, it was because I picked up from the airport and only talk about friends here not family.

Loren pulled away from him and looked at him like he has multiple heads

Why are you looking at me like I am some kind of a freak?

So you listen to everything that I said that is so sweet.

I told you I'm a good listener and a good adviser too.

I can see that, huh can I ask you why you gave me the money I paid for the fare back?

Don't change the subject about what you are doing here in LA my friend? Andre said with a big smile on his face.

Are you going to answer my question with a question?

No, I asked you the first question so please answer it. Andre said trying not to answer Loren's question.

I will answer your question and you answer mine, is that a deal?

It's a deal. Andre said and he and Loren shake hands on it.

Ok, I came to LA for three reasons, actually, for four reasons.

And the first is to meet a cab driver and make friends with? Andre said with smile.

Maybe yes, maybe not. Loren said. Andre makes a puppy face and playfully push Loren that made Loren fell off the flat stone they were sitting on and she started laughing so hard. Andre quickly run to her and lifted her up.

Are you ok? Andre asked with a concern face.

Yeah, I am ok, why did you think I came to LA to meet you?

Because I am an awesome friend?

Ok, Loren said and sat back down and Andre puts back his jacket on her shoulders.

First, I came to LA to visit my sister.

Ok and second you came here to meet an awesome friend?

You are something else, if I say I came to meet you, will you stop interrupting me?

Maybe yes, maybe not.

Than I am not going to tell you anything

Andre went on his kneels and puts his hands together with a puppy face again. Please, please I won't interrupt again.

Loren was wondering why they were comfortable with each other and just smile.

Ok I will continue so stop being a baby and sit down.

Yes mam, Andre stood and sat beside Loren.

I am from LA, but my dad got a job at Michigan that made us moved there and my sister moved back after she finished high school because she thought LA feels like home than Michigan. So I am here to visit her. Also I miss my friends so much and I want to see them that was the reason why I came here.

But you said it for four reasons and you only said two of them.

No I mentioned all four

No you said you came to visit your sister. That was one and the last one was you missed your friends.

And I said I am from here.

Ok that made up to three reasons.

Oh My God, you are indeed a good listener, but you forgot you made me used the last to say I came here to meet you.

Wow, I am flattered, but I would love it if you tell me the last reason though.

Your four wishes have been granted no more wishes left.

Are you my genie now?

Maybe

Alright so I have to make wishes everyday?

That can be arranged, now it's your turn to tell me why you gave me back the money?

Andre looked straight ahead of him and said, because I want to.

You know shouldn't right? Do you give free rid to people who board your taxi?

When I want to do it, not everyday though.

You know you need to make money and if you want us to be friends as you said, I don't want you not to charge me whenever I need your services.

But I can't do that to a friend?

No but, if you don't take the money I give the next time I take your taxi, I will not call you for your service again. Loren said and got up. I think we need to go I am getting tired. Andre just nodded and followed Loren and when they got the car, he quickly opened the back passengers door for her but she went and sat at the front passengers seat. Andre just stood there and shook his head.

What are you standing there for? Come on come drive me home.

On their way home, it started raining so hard that it was difficult driving, but Andre manage and brought Loren home safely. When Loren was getting out of the car, she gave Andre his jacket back, but he quickly pulled Loren down and he got out ran to Loren's door and opened it for her. He used his jacket to cover Loren's head and walked her to the door.

Do you care to come for a cup of tea or coffee? It is still raining hard out there. Maybe you can wait for the rain to stop before you go if that is ok with you.

Won't your sister be mad at you for inviting a total stranger into her house let alone a cab driver?

Let me deal with that if that happens, now come in.

They went in and Loren puts her purse in the couch and went to the kitchen. What do you want to have tea or coffee?

Coffee will be ok Andre said. That was when Loren's phone started ringing.

Can you please answer it for me? It's in my purse.

Andre dig through Loren's purse and finally found the, but he took it the kitchen and gave it to her.

I told you to pick it up. Loren and looked at the phone and saw that, it was her mom. She quickly picked.

Hi mom, why are you calling at this time is everything ok?

Why will everything be ok when you did not call me to let me know you reached safely? I have been calling you and Leah since 9 pm and neither of you picked up. What is going on Loren?

I am so sorry mom, I want out with Mel, Chloe and Adriana and there were to much noise over there that was why I did not here my phone ring. I am ok and at home now.

Thank God, where is Leah?

I haven't seen her since I came here, she called me when I got of the plane and told me to take a cab home she hasn't call me since than. I think she is ok.

Please, sweetie, take care of yourself and call me if anything happen ok, I love you and have a good night.

I love you too mom, and tell dad I love him too.

I will he is also trying to get hold of Leah.

Tell him I will her call the moment she gets home.

Ok, bye sweetie

Bye mom.

When Loren finished talking on the phone, she that Andre has already finished making the coffee for them and he handed one cup to Loren.

Thanks but I will rather drink tea, you know so I can sleep. Coffee has too much caffeine.

Oh I'm sorry I thought you want coffee. Andre said and was trying to take the cup from Loren's hand. Their hands brushed each other and Loren felt some sensations going through her body and quickly step back.

What is it? Andre asked

Didn't he felt the same this that I felt? Loren thought. Nothing I am getting cold so think I need my tea now. She said and walks past him and took a clean cup and mint tea bag put it in the cup and poured hot water in it. They both went and sat in the living room, talk for little till Loren started yawning.

I think I have to go so you can go to sleep.

Don't be silly, it is still raining, why don't you just sleep in the other room and you can leave in the morning.

What if your sister thinks I am some kind of thief who has break into her and call the cops on me, and we just met so you shouldn't trust me.

If you did not kill or did anything bad to when you took me to the beach, why will you do something to me now?

I don't think it is a good idea for me to spend the night here, I will be ok trust me.

If I have to trust you to let you leave, then trust me and spend the night here. Let least then I know there is one muscular man in the next room who will protect me if anything happens during the night.

I am not going to win this am I?

I don't think so, so you better carry your butt in there and sleep. Bathroom is in there so you don't have come out looking for one in case you to use it during the night. Loren said and led Andre to the room.

When Loren turned around, she bumped into Andre most let her fell, but Andre was quick to hold her. Sorry I did not know that you are behind me.

That is ok I shouldn't have come so close behind you, I thought you were going to show me the bathroom.

Loren saw how close they were and when she looked up into Andre's face, she then realized how handsome he is. He has a full mouth, very beautiful brown eyes, but his overgrown beard was hiding his beautiful features.

Hummm, sleep well I will see you in the morning. Loren said and started walking away.

Have a good night miss.

Loren turned and said, you have to stop calling me miss, and I like to be called Loren.

Ok mis- I mean Loren.

Loren shook her head and smile. Good night Andre.

The next day, Loren wake up from the smell of bacon and when she goes to the kitchen, she saw a shirtless Andre busy cooking. Loren stood there and just absorbed and registered it in her hard drive the beautiful thing standing in her sister's kitchen. Wow he has a well build body. Maybe he goes to the gym all the time. Stop thinking about that Loren, remember he is a friend and maybe he has a girlfriend. Loren was brought out of her thought by Andre's voice.

I hope it is ok to make breakfast

Where did you get all these from?

I went to the gas station down the street to get them hope it is ok.

Yeah it is ok but you have to do that.

I know but I want to Andre said and pulled a chair for Loren to sit down. He then placed a plate in front of her. Ready to eat breakfast?

What can I say? The food is already been prepared so let's dig in.

Andre placed two pancakes into Loren's plate with some bacons and scramble eggs. Do you want whip cream and syrup?

Hey, I can serve myself

No, sit down and let me serve you, after all I am the one who prepared the food.

Yes sir, Loren said and sat down. She couldn't believe this cab driver can cook. Wow, this taste delicious. How did you learn how to cook?

I learn it from my mom, when I was little, I helped her most of the time to prepare diner and on weekend, and I helped her with breakfast. She thought I was going to be a chef and own my own restaurant, but it did not happen.

Loren saw that the sprinkle in his eyes is no longer there. Is your mom ok?

Yeah she is why did you ask?

No reason, she is in LA?

Yeah, but she went to New York.

When is she coming back?

Hey why all this questions? Am I in interrogating room?

Loren lifted her eyes looked at him across the table. She saw that he was looking at her and he quickly shifts his eyes into his plate. When is she coming back?

In two weeks, why?

Can I meet her when she comes back?

Certainly, she will love that.

So you will take me to her when she comes back.

Yeah, and can I have my wishes for today?

Loren quickly looked at him confuse.

Why the confuse face, you forgot you are my genie and I have to make wishes everyday?

Oh My God, I can't believe you, I thought you were joking about that, are you really serious?

Oh now you know me, I am ready make one wish now so are you ready to grant my wish?

If only I can

Ok, what is the fourth reason you came to LA?

You are kidding me right?

Andre Shook his and said nope

You will not let it go

Not a day

Ok, I am thinking of looking for a job here and also try to convince my parents to move back here because my dad no longer works for the company again.

What kind of job are you looking for?

I just finished school so-

What was your major?

I did law so I am a lawyer.

Really? That is great, maybe you just go online and search for companies who have vacancies and if I hear about any company who is employing people, I will let you know.

Thanks Andy. They finished eating and started cleaning up. Loren was washing the dishes while Andre was wiping. Andre hit Loren with the kitchen napkin.

You miss this part

Loren opened her mouth to talk but nothing came out. Andre started laughing and Loren went closer to him threw the bubbles on her hands in his face.

Oh you didn't Andre said

Yes I did

Andre smiles and shook his head and continues wiping the plates. All of a sudden, he sneaks behind Loren and started tickling her. Loren started laughing and screaming telling Andre to stop.

Unless you say sorry first

No I won't, you started

Then I won't stop

Loren was laughing so hard that, she couldn't breath. Ok I am sorry you win.

Andre stop and started dancing around singing I win, I win. Loren couldn't control herself and bust out laughing again. Andre stops instantly and felt ashamed.

I am sorry

For what? Loren asked

For doing what I did

Tickling me?

No, the other thing I did.

What did you do?

Andre looking on the floor, the dance

You were cute when you did that.

I think I should be going, Andre said and walked out of the kitchen and within a minute, he came back fully dressed.

Hope to see you again Loren thanks for letting spend the night here.

You are welcome and thanks for the breakfast.

They to the door and Loren opened it; Andre turned around and out of nowhere gave Loren a hug. It felt good and both did not want to let go of each other. Someone clearing the throat made they pulled away from each other.

Hi Mel, what are you doing here early this morning?

Mel ignored her question and turned to Andre and greeted him and went inside.

Is that your sister? I don't think she likes me.

No, she is my best friend.

Oh ok you call me when you need a cab ok?

I will and take care, bye Andy

Bye Loren and thanks again

Loren went back and Mel immediately bombarded her with questions.

What is the cab driver doing here at this early morning?

I asked you the same thing

Answer my question Loren Elizabeth Tate.

Do you want some breakfast? Loren asked and went into the kitchen with Mel following her.

Yeah, what are we having?

I already finished eating so knock yourself out.

Lo, come back here, what is he doing here.

Loren started blushing and Mel went closer to her and holds Loren's face with both hands.

Did he spend the night here?

Yes but we did not do anything. It was raining so heavy last night so I told him to spend the night and he slept in the guest room.

So why were you blushing?

Mel, can you keep this between us?

Loren, you should know me better than that.

I think I like him, he is a gentleman and we feel comfortable around each other.

Do you really like him? Lo, you just met him.

I know Mel, but do you believe in love at first sight?

I do but not with a cab driver.

Isn't he a human being like us?

Sorry Loren, it is just that you are up there and he is down here.

Love has no measurement.

If you really love him then why don't you ask him out?

I can't do that! What if he doesn't feel the same way I feel?

Let's give him some time and see if he feels the same way. And you made breakfast for him?

No, he made breakfast for us and also helped cleaned up.

Wow, I can't blame you.

He was shirtless when I came in the kitchen and he was a hotie.

Did you get a picture?

No, how can I?

I need to go home and face Lisa; I will be back in the afternoon.

Where did you spend the night?

Chloe and I went with Tyler in his house but I left early to check on you and see if you ok before I go home, but I can see you had your hands full.

MEL!

Bye Lo, I will be back.

Eddie was still sleeping when he heard a knock at the door, but he ignored it. The person continued to knock harder and Eddie got angry and went to open the door.

What the hell do you want at this early morning Phil? Do you even have a watch in your house? Eddie said.

I brought you good new so just shut the fuck up and listen to me. Phil said and pushed past Eddie and entered the room.

What is it?

Phil pulled out his phone and showed it to Eddie.

Who is this?

This girl here is the answer to your problem.

What do you mean?

Her name is Loren and she was an old friend my family and my sister's best friend. I saw her yesterday at the club and my sister said she is trying to move back to LA.

So what does that got to do with me?

Eddie, can't you see that she can be the woman you are looking for?

I don't know because I don't know who she is.

I can introduce you two, Ed, she is beautiful and well behaved.

I don't know man, but it is not a bad idea to try, so when will I meet her.

Now you are talking, I will make the arrangement and let you know. From what my sister told me, Tyler is also interested.

What do you mean Tyler is also interested?

Tyler met her at the club and started hitting on her that made her left the club early last night.

Ok can I have her number?

Yeah, but please don't tell her I gave it to you because I took it from my sister's phone, both the pictures and number.

Do you know where she lives?

No, but I know where her sister lives and she would be the good source to started. Phil wrote down the address and number for Eddie and when he was about to leave he said, and Eddie, stay away from my sister because I gave you what you want.

Are you replacing your sister with this girl?

That doesn't matter just stay away from her. With that said, Phil left.

It was around 2 pm when Eddie got into Leah's. He got out of the car and knock at the door. Leah came and opened the door and was surprised to see Eddie Duran standing in fresh and bloody at her door.

Wh what can I do for you?

Eddie extended his hands and said, hi, I am Eddie

I know who you are, do you mind if I ask why you are here?

I am looking for Loren

Leah's eye widens. How do you know my sister?

It a long story, is she at home?

No, but you can come in and wait for her if you want.

Thank you, Eddie said and went inside.