Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Chapter 3

"I'm gonna go inside now." Pia said as she broke free from Paul's grip on her.

"Okay." everyone agreed. James watched her as she wore her bathrobe and went inside the mansion.

Haley watched her friend as she hurriedly went inside with a blank expression on her face. "Guys, I'll go inside too. I'm feeling a bit tired." Haley said. She was about to head out of the pool when Casey grab ahold of her wrist. "Casey, let go of me." Haley said with a little harshness on her voice.

"I'll come with you." Casey suggested.

"Casey, no." Haley refused. Casey let go of her and she started storming off inside. She dried herself before searching for Pia. She found her on the garden alone.

"Pia." Haley called. Pia turned her head in shock but she remained calm when she saw that it was just Haley. "Oh, Haley." she said.

"Can I ask you something?" Haley asked. "Sure, anything." Pia answered.

Haley let out a big sigh before turning to look at Pia. "What are you gonna do if ever Paul found out about the kiss that happened between you and James?" Haley asked.

Pia shrugged. "I really don't know. I'm still thinking it over." she answered.

"Uh, Pia?" Haley called.

"Yes?"

"Do you ever feel like...you've been overprotected by someone?" Haley asked.

Pia thought for a moment and looked at Haley. "Yes with Paul, ever since we got engaged he's been super protective of me. Why?" she said.

Haley shook her head smiling. "It's nothing, just asking." she replied.

Stefano stared at his Idol family and couldn't help but wonder. "Why does everyone has a luck when it comes to love? How come I don't?" Stefano thought.

Since everyone decided to go out of the water, they were just lounging around by the pool side. Stefano laid his eyes on Karen; a girl who has the best advices when it comes to love. He walked right up to her. "Karen, can I have a moment with you?" Stefano asked.

"Sure." Karen replied. She stood up and wore her bathrobe before walking with Stefano into the corner. "What is it? Gonna ask for love advice?" she asked.

"Actually, yes." Stefano replied as he rubs the back of his neck.

"How can I help you?" Karen asked.

"Look, it's kinda embarrassing but it seems like no one wants to be with me. I feel alone. Everyone has someone to share their hearts with, their joys with and everyone has someone everyday," Stefano explained. "Any advice?" he added.

Karen thought for a moment. "I've got just the plan," she replied. "...and I won't be telling you what it is." she added as she gave him a flirty wink.

"Just promise me that it would work."

"I promise."

Scotty went inside the mansion to call Emily for the second time. He was pacing back and forth in the living room when Lauren walked in. He didn't noticed her so she decided to go straight to her room. She closed her door but left it open just a crack so she can hear Scotty.

"Hello, mom is that you?"

(Yes honey, this is mom.)

"How are you doing?"

(Judy, come over here!)

"Mom, is that dad? Why is he yelling at you?"

(I'm sorry honey but I gotta go.)