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~ "Murder cannot be hidden for too long." ~
Sonny walked into her dressing room, slamming the door behind her before sitting down on the couch, hugging a pillow close to her chest as she resisted the urge to cry. She couldn't do anything right today, she had messed up her lines, stumbled on stage, forgot all her stage directions – she was tired, and she was terrified.
She groaned, hearing a knock on the door, "What?!" She snapped, watching as Nico walked into the room, worry engraved on his young face. He held out the list of sketches for next weeks show in his hand, "We thought you could do with these... we decided on what to do, we didn't think you needed the... stress?" He shrugged, watching Sonny nervously as he handed it to her.
She rolled her eyes, grabbing it off him as she walked past him, annoyed at how none of them even believed she could do her job anymore, just because she was unable to hide her feelings.
She didn't look at anyone as she walked onto the stage, watching them rehearse a sketch that she wasn't a part of. She sat down and stared down at the floor, refusing to look at anyone after her previous outburst; she wished she could explain to them, but how could she possibly explain that the only reason she was acting the way she was, was because she thought she was being watched? She knew they would laugh at her, Tawni might get jealous at the prospect of Sonny having a stalker and not her, and that would be the end of that.
Sonny stood up, not seeing her friends behind her, aware that she had spaced out for the whole sketch, concentrating instead on a stain on the hardwood flooring. "Are you okay?" Nico lightly touched her shoulder, causing a small jump out of the girl as she nodded slightly, walking off without saying a word.
Nico bit his lip, worried, looking at everyone else, "She'll tell us when she's ready." Zora said, her usual wise words for her age before she walked off, in the opposite direction to Sonny.
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I watched her as she walked out of the building, her cast mates not so far behind her. I smile as I notice the distance she keeps between them, burning with excitement at the thought of being able to have her all to myself. This is what I had hoped for all along, she's doing exactly what I need her to.
I sigh, knowing she's going away again, another publicity show probably in New York as usual. The thought is depressing, knowing I won't be seeing her again until her beautiful face appears on the television once more. I watch her get into the limousine, whispering a goodbye to her before driving off, already planning what to do during the time she was gone.
I grin, watching a dark haired girl in her kitchen, comparing her to Sonny Munroe, knowing she is nothing compared to the girl I love so much. But for tonight, she'll do. Two victims while Sonny is away, every single time, hoping someone will find the connection and will draw it's attention to Sonny, so she'll know. I need her to know how much I love her, everything I've done for her.
I look around, taking a step towards the house, making sure nobody can see me before making my way into her house, stalking my way towards my prey.
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I stand up, looking down at her small body, laughing at the way she shakes and stares up at me. I look briefly at the kitchen knife in my hand, smirking down at her, her eyes widening as she realizes she's not going to live to tell the tale.
"Say goodbye."I snarl at her, plunging it deep into her chest, manically laughing as the blood splatters all over me, all over the floors and walls.. the kitchen counters no longer a clean white. I raise it above my head once more, and again, and again, and again.
I stare into her glazed over eyes, gently closing them before walking out, thinking about Sonny once more, she'll be different – I'll let her live, unless she betrays me.
I won't let anyone get in our way though, not her stupid friends, or that stubborn actor that she argues with so much. They have no idea, I can show her a better life, I love her so much. We'll be together, so soon.