A/N: This chapter is more of fill in chapter, I was hoping to start writing the party in this chapter but it just didn't end up happening. Don't worry next chapter will be the party and there are some twists on the way. I would just like to thank everyone for the continued support and I hope you enjoy the next installment of The Arrangement :) x

Yesterday, had been a long day what with organising Piper's party, then the pub and the unfortunate meeting with Eddie and his new girlfriend. However today was a new day, it is Piper's engagement party later and I had promised to meet Fabian this morning. Then I needed to set up Alfie's restaurant for the party. So after a quick morning shower and hearty breakfast of fruit loops, I am out of the house on my way to see Fabian as I know he would be able to cheer me up. We decided to meet at the pub; I was early which was a rare occasion for me. I found us the same table we were at yesterday and ordered myself an orange juice. The door of the pub opened and I turned my head towards it, expecting to see Fabian but was sorely disappointed when Eddie walked through the door. If I was being honest I wasn't disappointed, I had to tell myself I was or I wouldn't be able to get through today. It was then when I noticed him walking towards me. Oh SHIT, now what?

"Hey look Patricia; you got the wrong end of the stick yesterday. She not who you think she is." All I could do was stare in Eddie's sea blue eyes and see my reflection. There was an apologetic look plastered on his face, it seemed genuine but I am still unsure.

"So she isn't your girlfriend then?" It seemed the only plausible thing to say, I wanted to know – scratch that- I needed to know. Without me noticing Eddie was leaning in closely, so close in fact that I could feel his warm breath on my skin. I bowed my head, so I didn't have to look into his intent glare but before I knew it he had his finger under my chin forcing us to stare into each other's eyes. His next word was spoken softly, reassuringly "No".

I tried to turn away, free myself from his glare just long enough for me to find out if he was telling me the truth. "Then who is she? Tell me please!" I was pleading and it sounded pathetic but trust me it was better than not knowing.

He was shaking his head furiously, with one swift moment he had his hands cupping my face, forcing the eye contact once more. It's intense and electrifying being this close to someone. He's leaning in again, this time resting our foreheads together, I watch as he slowly shut he eyes and then opens his mouth and what comes out is barely a whisper "It's complicated Patricia" He opens his eyes once more to look into my eyes "I wish I could tell you who she is but I just can't!" With that I knew Eddie Miller couldn't be the guy I hoped he could, my eyes are filling up now. I need to break eye contact, he can't see me cry and I just will not let him. It is at that moment Fabian arrived to break the tension that was already created e "I'm not interrupting anything am I?" It's enough for Eddie to jump away from me. However I'm the next one to speak "Eddie was just leaving Fabian" It was a pathetic excuse but in all honesty I didn't want the love of my life and the man that I could have fallen for in the same room for too long. "Yeah mate I was just getting off, it was nice to see you again Patricia and nice to meet you Fabian." He put his hand out to shake Fabian to which he complied. With that Eddie turned to leave.

I didn't have time to dwell as Fabian was already asking question about my dress, "So what's it look like?" Since when was Fabs interested in how I dressed?

"Piper says I'm not supposed to tell you, anyways what are you wearing?" If anything I was using this conversation to diffuse the all the question swirling round in my head. Fabian looked in my direction, nodded slowly and then spoke quietly "Well I'm coming as your favourite superhero, you always said you would love to be saved by Bruce Wayne." I chance a look at Eddie, but he is already was out the door. I knew at that moment that was the last time me and Eddie would ever talk to each other. That was goodbye!

"Who says I need saving anyway Fabs." I glare into his eyes. It's wrong to see him as the safe option but that's the truth. Eddie spelt danger but he also meant heartbreak and my heart couldn't take it.

"You always need saving Patty"

"Well as nice as this is, I have to get going as I have a party to prepare for!" I needed to escape, just be free from the noose that's hanging around my neck.

"How about I help, with you set up the party?" It wasn't a bad idea, he could be quite useful. So with that I made a decision "Okay, I guess I could use your help."

After I had finished my orange juice, we left the pub and headed to Alfie's restaurant. Once there Alfie gave me his key and said he wanted a quick word. We headed to the kitchen, where Alfie suggested I sit.

"Look Patricia, you are like a sister to me you know that." I loved Alfie; he was like one of the family. I could tell this meant he was looking out for me. I could tell from the bead of sweat that was starting to form on his forehead.

"What's wrong Alfie, I know you." He was staring anywhere but me, that how I knew this was serious.

"Well, I know I haven't spoken to you since you know the whole Eddie thing the other night at my restaurant but I wanted to check in." My sister was very lucky Alfie, my brother-in-law was so sweet.

"Look Alfie, I'm fine!" I wasn't exactly fine but he didn't need to know that, as it was ruin his party. That was the type of guy he was; he cared and because of that I had to lie.

"Well will you be careful with Fabian. I know you use to like him but a lot has changed since high school." I wasn't offended by what he said but what he did said stung like a bee.

"I know what I'm doing Alfie, thank you for looking out for me but today is about you and Piper that all that matters. So take yourself home and get ready to party Alfred James Lewis because trust me tonight is going to be amazing."

"Fine, fine I'm off, be careful with my restaurant Patty. I'm trusting you with my business here." Alfie gave me a hug and left swiftly afterwards.

Fabian and I spent hours decorating the venue and by the time it was finished- I had to admit it looked beautiful. Tonight was a fresh start and I couldn't wait for it to begin.