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Chad was hesitant to call - after all, things with Sonny weren't exactly normal. He would dial the number mulitple times, just to hang up after the first ring. It wasn't until Sonny herself called him that they talked.
"Hey, stranger." Sonny said, back to her peppy self. "Good news."
"Let me guess, you bought a new puppy."
"No, silly." Sonny giggled. "I extended the EP. It's now a full length album!"
"No way!" Chad smiled. She always found happiness in the small things. "Give me the deets!"
"Well, the album name is top secret." She paused. "But I'll tell you!" They both laughed.
"What is it?"
"It's called 'Break Away' and it's really good."
"I'm sure it is."
"The release party is next month in Chicago. Would you like to come?" The invitation came as a surprise to Chad. Did she just invite him to a party? Like old times?
"Sure, if I can find someone to go with."
"Well, uh..." Sonny started. "I was, uh, hoping that maybe, you know, you could be, you know..." Sonny's voice trailed off.
"Your date?"
"Yeah..."
"I'd be glad to." Sonny couldn't believe it. He just accepted to go on a date with her!
"Thanks, Chad. I have to go, it's getting late and I still have to record a few songs. Night!"
"Good night, Sonny."

A few days passed and both were too busy to talk to each other. Sonny was finishing up her album, while Chad was busy doing something else. Sonny called him once, but he was too busy looking at the rainy city of New York flashing before his eyes to pick up. It was a beautiful city, he had to admit. The skyscrapers stood for the hard work of the people in the city, making their life on a daily basis.
"Driver," Chad started. "Can we stop at Starbucks really fast?"
"Of course, Mr. Cooper." The driver responded.
"Please, call me Chad."

Sonny stared at her phone. Chad didn't pick up. Was he mad at her?
'Of course not, Sonny. He's probably busy.'
'But wouldn't he turn off his phone?'
'Sonny, you're worrying too much.'
'Probably.'

She took in a deep breath and walked over to her vanity. It was time for the show, and Chad promised he'd watch. She smiled when she thought of Chad. Chad brought her safety, care, comfort.
'Oh, hell. You're falling in love again Sonny.'

"Attention Flyers: Flight 7368 to Miami is now boarding. Zone 1, please board at this time."
Chad looked around and grabbed his bag. It was probably the last time he'd see John F. Kennedy Airport in a long time. There was no turning back. As soon as he boarded the plane, he'd be on his way to Miami. He knew he'd get hurt - he could even die - but he had to go. He had to defend his girl from that jerk.
'Your girl. How do you know she likes you?'
'I don't care. I've always felt something for her.'
He gave his ticket to the worker and walked through the tunnel. As he sat in the plane, he sent Sonny his last text in a while.
'You love her, Chad.'
'Yeah, I do.'
'Here we go again...'

I'm starting to like how this series is going. You can already tell what's going to happen. But it might just change. Anyway, I'm sorry if you didn't want to read such a dark story, but the reason I wrote it is simple. I needed something to challenge myself this summer. I've never had to experience that (thank God) so it's something I'd like to see how it ends up. So please, review. And if you or someone you know has ever been through this, then please, make sure that they get out of it. Women, and men alike, should NEVER be abused domestically. No one should.

If you'd like to share your story, go right ahead. I might base the story off of something you said.

Thanks for reading this story. It's important for me to let everyone know that there's a message. STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Signing off, Wizardly Vampirefied.