In Front Of The Lights
Chapter Four
The Interview
A week had passed since I got told to do an interview with 'Tween Weekly TV', and of course I got called every day by one of the people who worked on it to remind me that my interview was on Saturday. I'd cut every few days, just let it bleed. I loved seeing the scarlet red blood swipe over my pale skin. I needed the relief. Like always, Saturday came far too quickly and it was time for me to do my interview. I'd tried to cover my wrist up. I'd used loads of makeup on it. And then I reached the cafeteria.
Nico was already there. I greeted him with a kiss on the cheek. "You can do this, Sonny. Just go over there, sit down, do the interview. If they ask about the cuts, make something up." Nico encouraged. "Okay, fine. Thanks for the support." I hugged him. Nico walked to a corner in the cafeteria, slowly watching me. I pulled down my sleeve and twisted it around for a while before walking to the table in the cafeteria where my interview would be taking place. Santiago Geraldo, the host of 'Tween Weekly TV' was waiting at the table with the cameraman.
"Hey, Santiago, how's it going?" I sat down, fake smiling. "And here we are, with young 'So Random' starlet and accused self harmer, Sonny Munroe!" He said into the camera. I was dazed at the 'accused self harmer' mention. "So, Sonny, how's the show going?" He asked. "Uh, it's going good. Really good, actually. I love it." Simple answers, I was going well. Simple answers were all that I needed to get through this interview. "How have you been lately?" He said. "I've been very good, thanks. Everything is perfect in my life." I lied. The interview continued on, with a lot of different questions. "Sonny, a while ago you were photographed at a film premiere with rigid scars on your wrist," He said. "Fans came to the conclusion that you were cutting yourself. Is this true?"
Oh no, we were heading into dangerous territory. I shot Nico a 'help me' sort of look. "Make something up." He mouthed. I quickly nodded. "Uh, that. I had a bit of an accident on the set a while ago, a prop fell, I tripped, and I got these massive scars on my wrist. I can assure you that I don't, or would ever think of, self harming." Nico gave me a thumbs up sign. That was actually good. "So you're sure about that? You would never self harm?" Santiago asked. "I am completely sure." At that moment, Chad walked into the cafeteria.
"Santiago, my man, how's it going?" He said. "Oh my gosh, are you in the middle of an interview? I am so sorry." Chad used his classic line, but I think he meant it this time, and it was coincidental and not intended. "Yeah, we're just talking to Sonny about her supposed self harming." Santiago implied. Gee, thanks Santiago.
Chad sat next to me. "Look, Santiago, I've known Sonny for a while and I can assure you that she does not harm herself." Was Chad trying to defend me? I kept quiet, and let him go on. "How can you prove that, Chad?" Santiago questioned.
"This is how I can prove it." Chad reached for my arm, pulled it up on to the table, pulled down my sleeve and flashed what was revealed straight to the camera. "Now, Santiago, do these look like cuts to you?" Chad looked proud. "Yes, they do." I looked at my wrist, mortified by the smeared makeup covering deep red lines. I hated Chad so much right now.
I left the interview in tears. Chad chased after me. "Sonny!" He called. "Go away! I hate you!" I sniffed. He pulled me into a corner. "Sonny, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to, I swear." He apologized.
"Sorry is just a fucking word. How could you?!" I half-screamed, my face like a waterfall. "Look, what do I have to do to let you accept my apology?" He was concerned. "Nothing, because no matter what you do, what you say, I'm not going to forgive you." Chad neared his face towards mine, and pressed his lips to my lips. Oh shit. I pushed him straight away.
"Sonny?" I saw Nico standing there, heartbroken. This was very bad.
Sorry I made everyone wait so long! I'm really sorry. I had writers block for a while and things had came up in my personal life too. I hope you like this chapter and please review! Also you can now follow me on twitter, my username is EmWithAChance :)
~ Emily