Eddie walked in and Leah led him into the living room and Eddie sat in the couch.
What can I offer you? Leah asked with a smile on her face.
Whatever you have. Eddie said and looked at Leah with a smile too. Leah was confuse, she don't know what to give to someone like Eddie Duran.
Just kidding, water will ok. Leah went to the kitchen and came back with two bottles of water and handed one to Eddie.
So how do you know my sister?
It is a funny story, someone gav- they were interrupted by Eddie's phone ringing. Eddie looked at Leah with an apologetic look. I have to take this. Leah nodded and left the room to give Eddie his privacy.
Leah took that opportunity to call Loren. The phone rung till it went to the voice message. Leah called the second time and Loren picked up.
Hey Loren, where are you?
I left a message at your door that I was going to the beach party with my friends didn't you see it?
Yes I saw it, but you need to come home right now.
Why should I have to come home, is everything ok?
Yes everything is ok, but you have your boyfriend here waiting for you.
Who are you talking about? Leah, you are not going to pick a guy for me. Please stay away from my love life.
I did not picked anybody for you, he said he met you here, just come home and stop arguing with me.
Leah, I am not coming because I don't know who you are talking about.
Loren, don't let me come over there and drag you myself, you know damn well that I can do that.
Suit yourself, I am not coming home, if you really care about me, you should be the first the person that I saw when I got in LA, but no, I haven't set my eyes on you since I got here and now you want me to come home and meet someone that I don't know? No thank you.
Loren, if you don't come home now, I will come over to dra- beep Loren hanged up the phone. Damn, she hung up on me this girl is dead.
Loren felt bad and about an hour later, she asked Mel to take her home.
Why are you leaving? Chloe asked
Leah wants me home about an hour ago
Why? Mel asked
She said some guy was in the house waiting for me
Is that Andre? Mel asked
I don't think so because he was the one who brought me to your house remember.
Who is Andre? Chloe asked
A friend I met yesterday
You met someone yesterday and you did not tell us? Is he cute? Adriana asked
Yes he cute, Loren said and she begun to blush
OMG Loren, you like him, Chloe said is he rich?
Chloe, should everyone have to get rich before he or she can fall in love?
So you don't just like him, you love him? Chloe asked
It doesn't matter whether I like him or love him, I don't think he feels the same way about me.
When are we going to met him? Aid asked
When the time is right. Mel can you please take me home before Leah comes here and drag me home? She said she would if I don't go home and we all know she can do that.
Ok let's go. Mel took Loren home and when got out of the car, she started wondering who was in the house so when Mel told her to call her and give her all the details about the person in the house, she did not even hear Mel.
Loren went in and saw a mad Leah sitting in the couch
What kept you so long? Leah asked angrily.
Because I don't have car and I need a ride home.
Why didn't you tell me so I can come pick you up or let your man pick you up?
Leah, why these questions? You told me to come home and here I am what else do you want?
You made someone come here, wait for you and you did not even care to call and tell him where you were? Loren, what happened to you?
Leah, what are you talking about? I did not tell anybody to come here and wait for so please just tell me why you made me come home while I was having a good time with my friends.
Leah sat down and told Loren to sit too. So where did you met? Many girls would die just to be with him. He is damn cute.
Loren blushed and covered her face with her hands trying to hide it from Leah, but Leah saw it.
So you like him too, my little sister is picking up from me. Loren just nodded. Ok tell me how you too met.
When you told me to take cab home he gave me a free ride and diner.
I never knew he would a gentleman.
Oh trust me, he is.
What do you mean?
He brought me home last night and because of the heavy rain, I told him to spend the night here. Nothing happened he slept in the gust room and when I woke this morning, he has already made breakfast.
Wow, a lot has happened in just a day
So where is he?
He left because duty calls.
Oh Leah, why did you made me to come home then?
I was mad at you for letting him wait for that long.
Leah was busy with whatever she doing and Loren spends time with her friends and sometimes with Andre. Her friends attended her graduation, but Andre couldn't because he had some family emergency. It has been a month since Loren moved back to LA and she has till not finds a job. Andre was a big help trying to help by driving her anywhere she wants to go, but Loren thought he has done enough so when one company called her, she went there without telling Andre and she go the job. Today is her first day with Madison group of Attorneys.
Miss Tate, this will be your office, as you know we are busy here and I have a meeting with one of my big client so I want you to get these documents ready by 2.
Ok Mr. Madison.
And Miss Tate, don't disappoint me
I won't Mr. Madison, this job is very important to me. You are the only one who did not reject me because I have no experience. You have my commitment and honesty.
Good, now get to work.
Eddie was in his office when his friend Kim paid him a visit. Eddie has known Kim for three years now, but what he doesn't know was, Kim wants more than just a friend to him.
Hey Stranger, what are doing here? Eddie asked
Can't I come and visit my friend anymore?
You know you are welcome here anytime. Eddie said and gave Kim a hug and a kiss on her cheek. Hey have a seat what can I offer you?
Nothing, I was wondering whether you want to go out for lunch.
That sounds like a good idea I need to fill my stomach before I meet with the lawyer.
What is going on?
Oh I will tell you at lunch
They left with Eddie's car to went to Olive's garden. They were ushered to their table and Kim asked
So what is it with the lawyer?
My parents gave Tyler and me three months to introduce our girls' friends or fiancé them otherwise, we will own none of their wealth and we already spent two months so maybe they want to prove to us that they were serious.
And did you find one?
Yes I did, but it seems she is not interested.
Really? Who is that let me go talk some sense into her dead brain. Kim said with seriousness, but not that a friend want to help but jealousy.
Thanks Kim, but I think I can handle this myself. They finished their food and Eddie paid for the bill. While they were driving back to Eddie's office so Kim can pick her car up, Kim asked Eddie a favor.
Can you take me to a friend house close by to pick up some dresses she ordered for me?
Yeah, just give me the directions to her house. Kim gave the directions, but not to a house, it was a hotel.
Kim this is a hotel
Yeah I know she and the boyfriend had a fight so she is lodging her for the mean time.
So why did you tell me it was a house?
I thought you would bring me
Kim, you know me better than that.
I am sorry
It is ok, just go and pick it up so we can leave.
Are you not coming with me?
Why should I come with you? Just go and pick it up, I have to be in the office by 12:30 to get things ready for the meeting.
You are my friend and I want you to go with me please.
Ok let go so I can get to the office on time. Kim smiles and got out of the car and together with Eddie, they went inside. Kim went and talks with the lady at the front desk and came back to Eddie, holds his hand and pulled him along. Eddie followed her and when the got to the door, Kim used a key card and opened it.
How did you get the key to her room?
She told them to give me the key when she was going out. She went in and Eddie was still standing by the door. Are you coming in or not?
Kim just take whatever you are here for and let leave, you know how people can make things up about us in a hotel room in the middle of the day.
I have to check in the closet so you better come and close the door before someone sees you and tell your girlfriend.
Eddie went inside and close the door and Kim immediately attacked him kisses. Eddie pushed her away from him and asked
What the hell was that? Kim, we are friends and I don't want anything more than that. Please take whatever we are here for and let's get out of here. Eddie said and walked out of the room to his car and waited for Kim to come. Some minutes later, Kim came out and stood by the car.
Are you getting in or just standing there? Eddie said it with anger in his voice.
I think I will take a cab back to my car
Are you in sane? I brought you here and I am going to where your car is so why do you think I will leave you here to take a cab? Get in the car. Eddie opens the passenger's side door for her and she got in.
Eddie, I am sorry
Don't let this happen again, I love as a friend so let's respect that. I don't want to ruin this friendship.
They got the office and they got out of the car, Kim went into her car and was about to pull off when Eddie stopped her.
Get out of the car. Eddie said and Kim obeyed. So you are going to drive away without giving me a hug? Eddie and hugged Kim and whispered into her ears. Kim I am sorry I got mad at you.
It is not your fault; I don't know what came over me. Please don't be mad at me.
I am not mad at you, I was surprise at what happened and I want us to forget about it and behave that it never happened ok. Kim nodded now give me a smile. Kim smiled and they talked for a little to relived the tension between them and after a while they departed.
It has been a week when Loren started working she came home little tired and went straight to her room. She took shower and when she was looking for something to wear, her friends bug into her room.
So now that you are working you don't have time for us your friends, but have time for your boyfriend? Mel accused her.
I'm so sorry guys, I get tired and I haven't seen Andy the whole week. He will think he is not good enough for me now that I am working.
What work does he do anyway? Aid asked
If I tell you guys will you be mad at me? And please don't scream at me too.
Just tell us. Chloe said
He is a cab driver, Loren while looking through the closet.
A WHAT? Both Aid and Chloe asked
A cab driver, Mel repeated to them
Maybe we did not hear her well. Lo can you repeat that? Chloe said
You heard me right, he is a cab driver and I am in love with him.
You are crazy Lo, no friend of mine will date a cab driver, are you in sane? I think we have to take to the doctor for a mental check up. Chloe said
You have to accept my boyfriend as who he is because I would accept anyone you date so a good friend and support me.
No way Lo, I am not going to support this craziness you call love, I think you really need a check up.
Chloe, please we have to be there for each other and support each other. Mel said
Yes I know I have to be support and be there for each other, but I will not sit down and let you make wrong choices.
Chloe, can we at least meet with this guy before we can judge him? Aid said
You what, I am not ready to meet any poor good for nothing creature to infect me with his poverty. I am done here. Chloe was about to leave the room when Leah came. What is going on in here? Leah asked
Ask your sister, Chloe said.
What is your problem Chloe, why are you being so judgmental? I never behave like this if you introduce your boyfriend to me. Stop being an asshole and put yourself together. Loren said.
Oh so now I am being an asshole, uhmmm ok.
Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on here?
Your sister here is dating a cab driver and when I told her the guy is not good enough for her because she deserves better, she called me an asshole.
No, Loren is not dating a cab driver, she is dating Eddie Duran, oh I forgot that he is on the phone wanted to talk to you.
They asked in unisom WHAT!
Yeah he is on phone take it, Leah shovel the phone into Loren's hand.
And the heck is Eddie Duran? Loren asked
Just talk to him. Leah said and left the room.
Phone conversation: Loren bold and italic and Eddie is regular
Hello, who is this and why are you calling me? Loren asked
Is that the way to talk to your future husband?
Look here whoever you are; I am not ready to listen to you nonsense so just tell why you called me?
Wow, straight the to the point, I like it.
If you are not going to tell me the reason you are calling me, I am going to hang up.
Do you talk to Andre the cab driver like this?
I can talk to you any how I want and how do you know about Andre?
I have the money and I can get any information that I want.
Ok so why did you call?
I want to take you out for diner what do you say?
No thank you, I can buy my own food.
Hey listen, I can take good care of you more than that trash you call a boyfriend. I can feed and care for his whole family for the rest of their lives so why don't you just dump him and come to me.
You cannot talk about Andre like that, you don't even know him so please don't ever talk about him like he is nothing. And for your information, I don't date well do people, I like to started life with my man and enjoy what we accomplish. The way you are talking about Andre shows how disrespectful you are.
I just want a chance with you so how so give one.
I don't think you would like to go out with a trash.
What are you talking about?
You call me trash
I never said that and I would never call you a trash
Yes you did when you called Andre trash because he is poor, remember I am also not rich so that statement you made associate with me, so Mr. Duran it is nice talking to you bye.
No no no no please don't hang up, I really want a date with you and if you don't want to be with me fine, I leave you alone.
I don't think so
Just one date, even if it is just lunch, I will appreciate it.
No I can't do that and even if I can, I have to bring my boyfriend with me.
What? You can't bring him on our date
Bye Mr. Duran, have a nice evening.
Noooo beep, beep beeeeeeeeeeep Loren hang up the phone.
Loren threw the phone on her bed and all her friends were shocked about what she did.
What! Why are you looking at me like I am an alien?
Loren, do you know who you were talking? Chloe asked
Yes, his name is Eddie Duran
The billionaire's son, this guy has money and he was begging you for a date and you rejected him because of that Andy? Loren, I am very much disappointed in you. Chloe said.
Chloe, not everyone wants to be with rich guys like you do. Aid said
Thank you Adriana, Loren said
How did it go, are you going on a date tonight? Leah said and took her phone from Loren's bed.
Your sister here is an idiot, she said no to Eddie Duran because of the cab driver. Chloe said.
Chloe, I can take anything you said to me but I am not going to take your insult. I am not ready to go out with him PROID. Loren said and left the room.
Hey Loren, come back here you idiot. Leah said and followed Loren out to the kitchen.
Leah, I am not ready for a fight so please leave alone to find something to eat.
You are not going to eat in this house.
Leah, please can you stay away from my love life? I never come into yours so please respect my decision and let pick my own man.
No, I will not sit back while you make stupid decision when you stay under my roof.
Then I will leave and look for my own place just give me one month.
You are going on a date tonight if not you will leave my house tonight.
Are you throwing me out because I refuse to go on a date with someone I don't even know?
Yes, if you are not thinking straight then I have to force you to think proper.
Leah, you are not serious.
Oh I am dead serous so go to the room and pack all your stuffs and leave my house.
Loren just ignored her and continued to make herself a sandwich. Leah went to Loren's room and brought all Loren things out.
Leah, you can't throw her out like that, she is your sister. Mel said trying to take the things from Leah.
Leah, you kidding me, right?
I am not; you can only stay in this house if you go out Eddie.
It ok Mel, I am leaving, but Leah remember I am still your sister and don't ever look for me to come back because I will not come back.
Just get out and go leave with that boyfriend of yours if only he has a place leave.
Mel and Aid helped Loren with things and they left the house.
Where are you going Loren? You know you cannot stay with me because of Lisa. Mel said.
She can stay with me my parents are on vacation for two weeks by that time we would figure something out. Aid said
What about Chloe, isn't she leaving in this same house with you?
No, she moved out about a month ago because she says my dad is too controlling.
Thanks Aid, Loren said and hugged Adriana.
The next day, Loren got work and Jake told her she would be accompanying him to a client's house for a meeting. At 1 pm, Loren and Jake left to meet with the client. When they got to the office, Loren was shocked. The office is huge and there is a bar and beautiful furniture. This person must be really rich. Loren said it in her head.
Hi Jake, a very well dressed man came from a door leading to what seems like another room.
Hi Max, Jake and shook Max's hand.
Who is this beautiful lady here? Max asked and extended his hand to Loren for a handshake.
This is Loren, my new assistant. Loren this is Max Duran. Jake said
And I am Katy. Katy said with a smile.
Nice to Mr. and Mrs. Duran, Loren said
Have a seat, what can I offer you? Katy said and went to the bar.
I am still working so thank you, Jake said
What about you Loren? Katy asked
Water will be ok. Loren said and something drew her attention. The family picture on Max's table so when Katy brought her the water, she didn't notice Katy.
These are my two sons, Tyler and Eddie, they will be here for the meeting so you meeting them.
You have a beautiful family, this one Tyler, I met him in a brief, but I have not met him (pointing to Eddie) but he looks familiar.
Yeah, he is in all the magazines in LA.
Ladies, we are ready so whenever you are ready let us know. Max said.
But the boys are not here yet.
Oh yeah, we are here. Eddie said.
Loren turned around to look at who was talking and she fainted.
What made Loren faint? This is the end of chapter 4. Read and review so I can write the next chapter.
Sorry I did not have the time to edit because I have an emergency in my family that i have to travel. hope it is not all that bad. enjoy.