Rumor~

Loren knew that making a scene here wouldn't be worth the fallout. She tried to stop Eddie from making a scene in front of all those people in the restaurant because she knew that they would be all over the Internet and all the gossip sites the next day, or even in the next hour, and they would eat Eddie alive with all kinds of rumors. She knew that Chloe would love that but she wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of ruining Eddie's life for her own personal attraction. Eddie stood up from his chair angrily; Loren stood up as well and put her hand on his chest, to stop him from doing anything stupid.

Eddie: (nearly shouting) I asked you a question, Chloe. What the hell are you doing here?

Loren: (calmly) Eddie calm down. Don't make a scene here, she's not worth it.

Chloe: You should listen to the kid, Eddie. You wouldn't want to make a scene here in front of all these people. Although I'm quite hurt that you're treating me like this, after all you're out of jail because of me.

Mel: So what, he should be thank full for that! You know you are a piece of...

Ian: Calm down love, this is not our business.

Mel: Fine.

Eddie: You have a nerve coming in here and say that when you know you told the police the truth because it was your only option. But why should I be surprise. I'm only gonna tell you this once Chloe. Don't mess with me, because I could end your career (chuckled a little) that is if you still have one, with just one phone call.

Chloe: You wouldn't dare, Eddie. We have a deal.

Eddie: Wouldn't I? Are you sure about that? Try me.. Don't come near me or anybody close to me. Don't you dare do anything to Loren like violate her privacy again or you'll have to deal with me.

Max knew he had to stop Eddie from doing something really stupid so he decided to step into this argument.

Max: OK Eddie just calm down. She's not worth your time. And as for you CYNTHIA, just get out of here before I call security.

Chloe stormed out of the restaurant. Loren was just standing there stunned about everything that just happened, she was also a little bit scared. She's never seen Eddie like this before and honestly she didn't like it. Max and Eddie, except Loren sat back down. Max, Nora, Eddie, Mel and Ian looked at her weirdly.

Mel: Hey Lo, are you OK?

Eddie tried to grab Loren's hand but she backed away.

Eddie: Babe are you OK?

Loren: Yea... I just.. I just need to get out of here! I need some air.

Nora: Honey are you OK?

Loren: Yea mom. I'll see you at home.

Mel: Lo, do you want me to come with you.

Loren: NO Mel. stay here.

Before anybody could say anything else Loren ran out of the restaurant. Eddie tried to go after her but Nora stopped him.

Nora: Wait Eddie! Let me go talk to her.

Eddie: But Nora I can't let her go like that.

Nora: Just trust me. I'll talk to her, figure out what's wrong, and you can come over later and talk to her.

Eddie: But..

Max: Eddie listen to Nora. Like she said you can go over later and talk to Loren.

Eddie: (sighing) Fine!

Nora: Mel you should go home. It's getting late.

Mel: OK sure. Call me if you need help with Loren. (turning to Ian) Can you take me home.

Ian: Sure love!

Nora, Mel, and Ian left the restaurant. Once Eddie saw that they were out of sight, he turned to Max

Eddie: What just happened!?

Max: Eddie it doesn't take a genius to know that Loren freaked out by your argument with Chloe.

Eddie: What should I do?

Max: Well you just have to wait to talk to her.

Eddie: Pop I don't wanna lose her.

Max: Eddie you are not gonna lose her. Once you talk to her, she will understand. Just give her some time to process things.

Eddie: What if she doesn't want to talk to me?

Max: She will. Just remember that Loren is still new to this kind of lifestyle, so it may take a while for her to get used to it. Especially since she's dating you, and she's becoming a super star.

Eddie: Pop, I've never told this to anybody but I'm afraid to lose her. It's like I'm going to wake up one day and she's going to tell me that it's over. I don't know if I'll be able to handle that. I've never felt like this with anybody, not even Chloe. And it really scares me.

Max: Son you will not lose Loren. It's natural that you feel that way. It means that you're experiencing real love for the first time. That's exactly how I felt about your mother. I knew she was the one for me the minute I saw her.

Eddie: How did you deal with it?

Max: I didn't. That feeling never left. But I learned to enjoy every moment with her. That's exactly what you should do. Enjoy every minute of every day with Loren. Don't think about the future and just focus on the present, never lose your grip on her and if you feel that hold loosen all you have to do is pull her back and hold her even tighter than before. Like your mom once said "The past is your lesson, the future is ahead and you must prepare for it. But the present is here and you gotta live it."

Eddie: Thanks Pop. I don't know what I would do without your incredible advises.

Max: You're welcome son. Just remember that I'll always be here for you.

Max and Eddie paid the bill and soon left

Tate's House~

Since Nora didn't find Loren anywhere outside of the restaurant she called her to make sure she was at home. Luckily she was. Nora told her that she was on her way over and Loren said that it wasn't necessary but Nora didn't listen to her. Nora just arrived home and went straight to Loren's room and found her on her bed hugging a pillow, Nora sat beside her.

Nora: Hey honey, are you OK?

Loren: Yeah mom, I'm fine. Why do you ask?

Nora: Honey, I know you well enough to know when something is bothering you.

Loren: I don't know what you are talking about.

Nora: Loren! You know exactly what I'm talking about. Honey I'm worried about you, and so is Eddie.

Loren: Yeah I don't know about that!

Nora: What do you mean!

Loren: It's just that... mom I don't want to hurt Eddie, but I don't think I can take this anymore. Every time Chloe shows up, or even when her name is mentioned is like he's a total different person, and I understand that's probably because of everything that's happened between them, but still. It scares me, to think that this hatred he feels towards Chloe is gonna keep him from ever being happy.

Nora: Well honey, you gotta understand. I mean it's probably really hard for him to realize that the girl that he thought he was gonna spend the rest of his life with, is really a manipulative person. But there is one thing I am completely sure of, that Eddie loves you... I mean I've seen the way that boy looks at you. I know I had my doubts at first but I know you two belong together. I mean, I'm still scare of you getting hurt but I know that Eddie will never intentionally hurt you. That boy loves you way too much.

Loren: How can you be so sure?

Nora: Because I am.

Loren was about to say something when there was a knock on the door, she turned to Nora and gave her a look of confusion.

Loren: Are you expecting someone?

Nora: (smirking) No, but you are.

Loren: Me? Who?

Nora smiled and left the room leaving Loren's question hanging. Loren didn't feel like getting up so she decided to stay in bed and wait for her mom to come back. Loren was facing back from the door when she felt someone come in and sit on her bed. So she assumed it was Nora.

Loren: Mom... do you really think Eddie loves me?

Person: Very much, with all his heart.

Loren sat up quickly realizing who it was. It was Eddie.

Loren: Eddie.. What are you doing here?

Mel's House~

Ian just arrived to Mel's house. He parked his car in front of her house's driveway, he got out to open the door for Mel and walked her to the door.

Mel: Thanks Ian, I really had fun tonight.

Ian: Yeah I was having a blast too, you know. Before the witch of the west showed up.

Mel: (giggled)Yeah, I just hope that Loren's fine. She ran out of the restaurant pretty fast. I know my best friend and she probably freaked out by that argument.

Ian: Yeah, I hope so too. For her sake and my best mate too. But don't worry, you will see her tomorrow.

Mel: You're right. Again, thanks for everything Ian.

Ian: No problem. Well I better get going.

Mel: OK, bye.

Ian was about to leave when Mel grabbed his arm and pulled him for a kiss. When she pulled away and ran inside her house a bit embarrassed and happy at the same time, she couldn't wait to see Ian again. She now realized that she is starting to have feelings for Ian, but she was happy with it. Ian was just standing there with a bit of a dazed expression because he didn't expect that. He started walking to his car with a smile on his face at the thought of Mel. He couldn't wait to see her again.

Tate's House~

Eddie: Well I came to see what happened with my girlfriend. Why did you ran out like that Lo?

Loren: It's nothing Eddie really.

Eddie: Loren I think I know something's bothering you. Is this about my argument with Chloe?

Loren: (looking to Eddie's eyes) Is just.. I don't know I'm sick of this.. I'm sick of Chloe... Every time we are happy or enjoying something, she appears out of nowhere and ruins everything. I'm sick of her always trying to get your attention but most of all.. I'm scared that Lia is just like her.

Eddie was stunned by everything that Loren just told him. He didn't want her to feel like this. He wants her to be happy. He needs to reassure her that he's never gonna leave her no matter what happens, he's always gonna be there for her, because in reality he is crazy and deeply in love with her. But for this relationship to work they need to be honest with each other. He needs to tell her everything.

Eddie: Loren, there's something I have to tell you. Something that I should've told you before.

Loren: (concerned) Eddie, what is it?

Eddie: It's the whole reason that the argument with Chloe happened before I had the accident.

Loren: Eddie, what is it? You're scaring me.

Loren just sat there waiting for Eddie to say what he needed to say. He took a really deep and long breath, looking straight into Loren's that showed nothing but concerned.

Eddie: Before my accident, remember that I told you I would meet with Lily Park because she was snooping around my mother's death? (Loren nodded so he could continue) Well that was when Lily showed me that message that you supposedly sent. Well Tyler and Chloe showed up at Rumor and that's when I figured that she was the one to blame. Anyways I got mad and left to my dad's club, she followed me and she kept apologizing, I thought we were talking about the same subject. Long-story-short she said that the text spoofing was a drunken prank to make you look bad, but I pressured her to tell me what she knew about my mother's death. After some yelling and demanding answers she told me that Tyler was the one who killed my mom. I confronted Tyler and he told me that Chloe was the one driving that night because he was too drunk. And wellyou know the rest. Except that before I came to L.A I confronted her and made a deal with her.

Loren: What was the deal?

Eddie: That if she dropped the charges against me and told the truth, that I wouldn't accuse her of killing my mother.

Loren was speechless. She didn't know what to say or how to react after everything Eddie just told her. She couldn't imagine what Eddie must have felt like when he found out that the woman he loved and was gonna marry killed his mother, and not only that, she had the nerve to go after the son of the woman she killed. Now she understands why Eddie was so mad when Chloe showed up at Rumor tonight. The only thing she could do was hug Eddie really tight as a way of telling him that she was there for him no matter what. After a few minutes of hugging they pulled each other into a sweet and passionate kiss.

Eddie: I love you.

Loren: I love you too.

(FINALLY I'M DONE WITH THIS CHAPTER. IT TOOK ME A WHILE BECAUSE I WAS KIND OF BLOCKED. HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE IT. BTW THE SONG ON THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER IS ''THIS TEARS ALWAYS WIN'' BY: ALICIA KEYS) R&R

SEE' YA :)