What Life May Bring Us Chapter 3
Summary: Sequel for To a Linkin Park Song. Chad was flown out of the country for another movie the day after they finished filming for his life story. Now three years later 23 year old Chad Dylan Cooper must make up for lost time with 19 year old Sonny Munroe, but is he prepared to meet Carlyn Demitria? Who IS Carlyn Demitria?
Chad looked Carlyn from my arms and motioned for me and Zora to continue on to see Tawni. I shook my head.
"No," I whispered, "I can't." Chad took my hand.
"Yes you can, she needs you." He said. Why did he always have to do that? Stupid charm, he squeezed my hand gently before releasing it and sitting down in a waiting room chair. I smiled at him and followed Zora into the room. Tawni was laying in bed, hooked to a countless amount of machine. Her heart was beating steadily, but it looked as if she was dead. I choked back a sob as Zora fell into my side. The 16 year old cried against me, cling on for dear life. I took a step backwards and steadied myself against the way. Tawni's face was cut up and pale… I had to wonder if it was even her. There was a gash in her forehead and her blonde hair had a sickening red tingle. I fought the urge to get sick.
"Sonny, I'm going to stay here with her." Zora whispered to me as she slid down the wall. I nodded wiping away my tears.
"Are you going to be okay?" I asked looking down at her.
"I think so, you go, here you, Chad, and Carlyn can stay in the guest house." She replied tossing me a key.
"Thank you, so much Zora." I said, "When she wakes up tell we love her, I'll be back tomorrow." I clenched my fist around the key and walked quietly back to Carlyn and Chad.
"How does she look?" he asked me, pulling me into a hug.
"Horrible," I sobbed, my tears soaking his suit.
"Aunt Tawni going be okay?" Carlyn asked waddling over to us from the play area. I wiped my face, pulled back from Chad, and kneeled down in front of Carlyn.
"Of course, baby." I said pulling her into a hug.
"Aunt Tawni's strong." He explained to her. I smiled. I picked Carlyn up and turned to face Chad again.
"Zora said we can use the guest house." I informed him. He nodded.
"I can go back to my hotel, if you want." He said. I swallowed.
"Please, don't." I whispered. I could feel the tears running down my face again. Chad enveloped both me and Carlyn in a hug.
"I'm not going anywhere." He replied. I smiled through my tears.
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I handed Chad the key at the door and readjusted the sleeping girl in my arms. I saw a flashlight turn on and heard someone walking up behind us.
"Sonny? Is that you?" Zora's father asked me.
"Mr. Lancaster, yes, I'm sorry, I know it's late." I replied, "But Zora told us we could stay here. The paparazzi are outside my apartment."
"Its fine, you're always welcome. Who is this?" he questioned looking Chad up and down as I pushed the front door open.
"I'm Chad Dylan Cooper… Carlyn's dad." Chad said. Mr. Lancaster's eyes widened.
"Please to finally meet you!" he said extending his hand. Chad shook it.
"Well, we should be getting Carlyn to bed, good night Mr. Lancaster." I said before pulling Chad into the house and shutting the door lightly.
"He seems nice," Chad commented. I trudged up the stairs and into the nursery that had been set especially for Carlyn. I laid her down and kissed her forehead. Chad pressed a kiss to her cheek and covered her up before following me out the door. I flitted down the stair and into my bedroom. Chad paused in the doorway.
"You can come in," I said walking into the closet. He settled himself at the end of the bed and put his head in his hands. I sighed and leaned against the doorframe.
"Are you okay?" I asked as I bit my bottom lip. He took a deep breath.
"I'm just a little over whelmed." He replied quietly. I reached in the dresser and grabbed an old t-shirt. I removed my dress and pulled the shirt on before unclipping my bra and tossing it on the floor.
"I understand," I mumbled sitting down next to him, "I never expected today to end up like it did."
"I'm sorry," he said looking up. He was crying again and my heart broke for him.
"For what?" I asked tilting my head slightly.
"Leaving, I never should have accepted the role." He whispered.
"Don't apologize for that," I said, "you don't owe me an apology for anything!" I took a ragged breath and gulped. He grabbed my hand.
"I made a mistake," he muttered, "if I hadn't have been so stupid I wouldn't have missed out on so much. I missed out on the birth of my daughter! I missed her first steps, her first words! I'll never get those times back."
"You can sleep in here if you want. I'll take the couch." I offered before leaning over and giving him a hug. I pressed a kiss to his cheek and walked toward the door. The alarm clock burst to life playing a familiar song and I jumped.
"What the hell?" Chad asked.
"Zora's brother was the last one to stay here, he has to get up at midnight for work." I replied as I gestured to the clock. It took Chad a second to realize what was playing. We both reached for the clock at the same time, in a hurry to restore the silence. My hand brushed his and we both drew away. I looked up him and chewed my bottom lip.
"My Reason," he whispered to me before kissing my forehead.
"Linkin Park," I murmured. He reached over, turned off the clock, and walked to the door.
"I'll take the couch." He muttered before exiting the room and leaving me standing by the night stand stunned.