Hello guys! Another chapter it is. Oh and by the way, I have an idea but I want to know if anyone would agree to it. I'll post the idea at the bottom because I know you guys want to read now, soooo..
Happy reading! :) This chapter is necessary to be in Chad's POV.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonny With A Chance.
CHAD'S POV
"Really, Chad? You don't remember me? Eight years of friendship and you've forgotten about me like it was the easiest thing to do?" Sonny questioned me, tears threatening to fall and all I want to do is to hug her so tight.. To tell her that I remember her.. To tell her how much I missed her, my bestfriend.
But I shouldn't. I couldn't. I tried my very best to suppress all my emotions that were impending to burst out ever since I heard that she was the new girl casted for So Random.
"I don't know you." I forced the words out and her expression broke my heart. One second she was on the verge of crying, this time I see anger. I can't blame her. I, too, was mad at myself for hurting the only person who was by me through my ups and downs.
"You know what? Fine! If you're ashamed of me for something that you couldn't even acknowledge me at all, then so be it! I can't believe you are the same person as my bestfriend back then. You've grown into a jerk! Maybe Hollywood lights were too much for your big head, it made you blind to remember the face of the person who has been always there for you!"
Her words stung. I stood there for a moment, then I processed her words. I admit I deserve her anger, but it somehow infuriated that she didn't even asked for my reasons. She just started yelling at me and accused me of how Hollywood got in my head.
"Are you done?" I asked and returned the glare she was giving me. She just continued glaring at me.
"Good. And let me tell you this, if you are what you said you are, a bestfriend of mine, you could've asked first what happened to me before jumping into conclusions and barking some insults, then maybe you'll understand why I can't remember you." I lied again and it was so much easier this time that I'm mad. Her glare suddenly changed into curiosity and concern.
"What happened to you?" she asked and I smirked at the sudden change of mood. Yup, that's her. She couldn't even stay mad at me. God, I miss her.
"Now, you're asking? Some bestfriend you are." I muttered and proceeded to tell the story I've been working on for my cover up.
"Age 13. Hit by a car. Gave me a head trauma. Conclusion, partial amnesia. I can't remember most of my childhood. All I can remember is my Hollywood life." I stated with so much ease, it scared me. I'm one good actor. And I feel horrible for using it against Sonny.
"I'm sorry." she blurted out, seemingly ashamed of her actions. It made me feel guilty, but I have to finish this.
"Forget about it. And you should also forget about us being bestfriends back then because I'm pretty sure that bestfriend you are talking about is long dead already. I'm pretty happy with my current life now, we don't really want to live in the past, are we?" I tried for a smile.
"But-"
"No buts, Sonny. You saw it yourself. Do you honestly think I'm still the same person you'd known for years? Let's just move on like this day never happened. Our shows are rivals, that means we are too."
I can see it. The hurt in her eyes. I miss those eyes, but I never dreamed of being the reason why she's sad. I want to wrap my arms around her and comfort her through this, but I'm the cause of it.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got better things to do than to be here. Peace out, Sonny! Enjoy Chuckle City." I said and walked out of the room, restraining myself from turning back around and confess everything to her. As I was walking away from the Prop House, I heard her.
"I can't believe he was my bestfriend."
It broke my heart.
"I'm sorry.." I whispered to myself.
I quickly made my way to MacKenzie Falls and sat on my stool. I have barely relaxed for a whole minute when someone ruffled my perfect hair. I quickly turned to face the culprit.
"You-" I started.
"Don't even bother, Chad. We both know I'm going to win this argument."
"Portlyn, how many times do I have to tell you that my hair is not a toy?" I exclaimed and my co-star just smiled.
"Aw come on." she huffed. "How many times do I get away with doing it?"
I don't want to say how many because to be honest she always get away with it. She's my closest friend here in Hollywood.. Or should I say the only one who I can really trust to be a friend.
I glared at her, not wanting to answer her question.
"Exactly. None." she grinned. "Now, quit moping and start talking. What's up? And don't even say nothing because I know something is wrong."
"God, Port. I can't believe you're my friend." I said.
"What? I know you a lot, and let me guess.. You're upset about a certain someone, right?" she eyed me and I avoided it.
"Huh, and I also think this certain someone is a girl.." she continued.
"You're being annoying, Port." I groaned.
"And you're being difficult, Chad." she said exasperated. "but you know me, I will go on until I hit the nail right on the head. So it's a girl.. Hmm.. Could this girl happen to be the new cast of So Random?" she raised an eyebrow.
"Portlyn, I swear-"
"Is her name Sssssonn-" she continued and I quickly got up and covered her mouth before anyone could hear.
"Fine! Fine. It's my bestfriend! Will you promise me that you'll shut up now?" I asked her and she nodded furiously. I sighed and let go of her.
"Finally!" she said. "You know you could have just said it the first time to save us from annoyance."
"You could have asked nicely." I reasoned.
"I did!" she huffed.
"I know! But it's still annoying." I admitted.
"You're being a child. Soooo, how was your encounter with her? Did she slap you already?" she grinned. I glared at her.
"No. But she did yell at me." I said.
"You deserve more. I would kick your ass if I were her." she said proudly.
"Are you really my friend?" I asked. "Anyway, I agree.. I deserve her anger."
"You're lucky she's so nice, that's all you've suffered." she said. "So what did you say?"
I relayed my conversation with Sonny a while ago and once again I've realized the amount of pain I caused her.
"After all the pep talk I've forced you into, you still chose to lie and have a stupid amnesia?!" she yelled in the most hushed tone she can use.
"I have no choice, Portlyn!" I answered back.
Do I really have no choice? I thought to myself. All I know is that me lying will lessen the pain I gave Sonny.
"If I didn't lie, Port, she would be extremely sad and hurt knowing that I completely remember her but chose to ignore every effort she made to support me here in Hollywood. It would break her heart that I chose my career so easily and with full devotion over her who did nothing but to just be there for me." I said and it was all true. "So instead I thought I should play a victim of amnesia.. At least then, she wouldn't be hurt so much, she wouldn't hate me so much.."
Portlyn just stared at me.
"Please, say something, Port."
"Did you just heard yourself?" she asked, all friendliness drained out of her demeanor. "You were being selfish, Chad! You'd rather lie and hurt her even more than tell her the truth just to save yourself from being hated now. And what if she finally knows you lied? You think she'd accept your reason?" she said and started to leave me.
"Portlyn.." I called back. She turned around.
"Oh and by the way Chad. You do have a choice in this.." she looked at me straight in the eyes. "and you chose the wrong one."
With that final note she left me alone for good.
"You don't understand.." I whispered for the second time in one day.
CHITCHAT CORNER :)
Hello again! So yeah, this is my idea.. I think it's nice to talk to the people who reads this story. It's my way of saying thanks for being patient with me and my story as well. :) so from here on out I would have this chitchat corner at the bottom of every chapter. I'm so excited to talk to you guys, whether it's about the story or not, leave it in the review thingy. Thanks for the F&F and R&R! Have a nice day! :)
- Nightingale88