I forgot to mention that I put up some links to this story on my profile page. It's mostly Sonny's dresses and the engagement ring. I'll put some more links up as the story progresses, I don't want to give anything away too early :P
And realise Tween Weekly is probably a weekly magazine but let's just pretend its daily.
Enjoy
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I was on my way to work the next morning when I remembered that today was the day Tween Weekly were publishing the interview Chad and I did yesterday. I stopped at the store and found the magazine immediately. Once again Chad and I were on the front page. There were two photographs on the front page, the one of me was taken from a photo shoot I did last year and Chad's photo was taken from an advertising campaign for Mackenzie Falls. The magazine had photo shopped the two photos together so it looked like we were staring into each other's eyes. I shook my head and the magazine but bought it anyway to show Chad.
After arriving at the studios I made my way to my dressing room. Chad and I had decided to make Thursday mornings the mornings we spent apart. Tawni was applying her make up when I entered the room.
"Hey Tawni," I greeted.
"Sonny!" Tawni turned to me, "Exactly the person I wanted to talk to."
Oh lord, what on earth could it be this time?
"I read your article this morning. I also noticed most of the studios reading it. And it got me wondering ... have you told your mum about the two of you yet?"
"Shit! I completely forgot about that! She's been in Wisconsin all week and I never thought to tell her! I need to tell her before she finds out from someone else. She's going to be so mad at me for keeping it a secret this long."
"Probably but it's definitely a good idea to tell her now," Tawni gave me a dirty look, "How could you forget to tell your own mother that you're pregnant?"
"Tawni shh! The walls have ears in this place! Plus that is not yet common knowledge and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible if you don't mind," I said but stopped as I noticed Tawni staring at my hand, "Tawni are you even listening to me?"
"Where did you get that?"
I looked down at my hand and noticed the engagement ring Chad had given me the previous night. I had planned to take it off before work to avoid situations like this but quite clearly I'd forgotten. Stupid memory.
"Chad gave it to me," I smiled.
"Wow! I knew he was generous but that just takes the biscuit. He gave you that ring for no reason at all?" Tawni grabbed hold of my hand to take a closer look.
"I didn't say there was no reason," I continued smiling.
"So are you going to tell me the reason for this collection of rocks on your finger or are you just going to keep me hanging?" Tawni gave me a look.
"Chad proposed."
"So you're telling me this is an engagement ring?"
"Yup."
"No way! You're kidding right? When did this happen?"
"Last night. Tawni it was perfect, he's such a gentleman! We went to this amazing restaurant and he got us the perfect table away from everyone else and then at the end of the night he proposed to me!" I gushed.
"Wow. I didn't expect Chad Dylan Cooper to be like that with anyone. You certainly bring out the best in him Sonny."
"Yeah I know," I smiled.
"So when's the wedding?"
"Gosh I haven't even thought about that yet."
"What! You're telling me you've been engaged since last night and you haven't even thought about the wedding?" Tawni was gobsmacked.
"Well I do have other things to worry about you know," I gently patted my still flat belly.
"In that case why don't you let me be the maid of honour? I'll plan everything exactly the way you want it. Unless I don't like what you want, in which case I'll change it to make it better," Tawni grinned at me and I laughed.
"Of course you can be my maid of honour. There's no one else I would've chosen."
"Awesome! Now when are you having the wedding? It's April now and you'll probably start showing by June so I think anytime in May would be good."
"But that's only next month! Are you sure you can plan a whole wedding by then?"
"Sonny, this is Tawni Hart you're talking to, I can do anything."
I laughed again.
"Well don't do anything yet I need to talk to Chad first. But before that I need to talk to my mum, so if you could keep quiet for a few minutes I would greatly appreciate it."
Tawni made a zipping motion along her lips then sat down and carried on applying her makeup. I shook my head and smiled. She certainly was a character.
I sat at my dressing table, got out my phone and dialled my mum's number.
It rang a few times before my mum picked up.
"Hey Sonny! I haven't spoken to you all week! How are you?" Mum sounded bubbly as ever. I was hoping this meant she hadn't read the articles.
"Hi mum I'm great thanks ... actually there's something I need to tell you," I paused.
"I'm all ears honey."
"Have you been reading Tween Weekly?"
"No, should I be reading it?"
"NO! I mean there's nothing bad in it about me or anything it's just ... you know what I'm going to get straight to the point. Mum I'm dating Chad."
"That boy from Mackenzie Falls?"
"That's the one."
"Well I can't say I really know him. I just hope he's nothing like his character on the show."
"Oh he's not. He couldn't be more different! He's sweet and caring and such a gentleman. He always thinks of me before himself and never lets me pay for a thing. He's perfect mum."
"Well I'm glad you've found someone who seems so nice. But Sonny it sounds like you're in love with him."
"I think I am," I muttered.
"Sonny you need to be careful, I don't want you rushing head first into something and then get your heart broken. This guy might not stick around for long."
"Trust me mum he's sticking around. He loves me too. Actually he proposed to me last night."
"What! And what was your answer?"
"Yes."
"How long have you known this guy?"
"His name's Chad mum, and we've been dating for five weeks and two days."
"Well I'm glad you're so precise but that's far too early to be even thinking about getting married. When exactly were you thinking of having the wedding?"
"Well I need to talk to Chad but Tawni, my maid of honour, thinks a May wedding would be good."
"I take it you mean May next year?"
"No I mean May as in next month."
"Sonny! What are you thinking? You can't get married after two months of being together! The only reason people get married that fast is if they're ... wait a minute. Sonny ... are you pregnant?"
I couldn't say a word. She sounded so disappointed in me.
"Sonny?"
"Yes," I squeaked.
"I can't believe this. I thought I'd raised you to know better."
"I know mum I'm so sorry. It was a stupid mistake but I can't abort the baby. It's not its fault we messed up."
"Well we both agree that you messed up. Though I have to give the boy some credit for doing the decent thing by proposing. Are you going to keep the baby?"
"We don't know yet. We're thinking of giving it up for adoption. We're both very young and it wouldn't be fair to bring a child up in the hustle and bustle of Hollywood."
"I'm glad you have your head screwed on right. At least in some ways. Sonny I'm home tomorrow so we'll talk more then. Just know that although this is a stupid mistake I still love you and I don't want to lose you like so many parents do after their children get pregnant at such a young age."
"Mum you don't know how much it means to me that you're going to help me through this."
"Just don't do any more stupid things before I get home tomorrow okay?"
"Got it. Love you mum, bye."
"I love you to baby."
"That didn't go as bad as I expected," Tawni spoke from across the room. I'd completely forgotten she was even there.
"Same here. I'm so glad she's not up and left me like so many parents do in this situation."
"She's a good mum. I know mine wouldn't stick around."
"Aw Tawni I'm sure she would come round eventually."
"Yeah you're probably right. Anyway we have to rehearse. Come on," Tawni stood and motioned for us to leave.
When rehearsals were over I went home and spent the evening looking at wedding dresses, trying to imagine myself as a bride but struggling greatly. All of these dresses were beautiful but none of them were me! I decided to give in for the night and went onto Facebook. I read through the newsfeed but nothing interesting was happening. Just as I was about to log off someone popped up on Chat. It was Chad.
Hey 3
I smiled to myself and replied:
Hey yourself : )
Don't I get a heart : (
Sorry
3
Happy now?
Very : D
I chuckled. He could be such a child.
What's up?
I'm bored
Want to cause a commotion?
Depends what type of commotion you want to cause
He didn't reply for a few minutes but then I noticed I had a notification. It was a request from Chad. I opened it up, read it and laughed out loud.
I think I'd like to cause a commotion ; )
I accepted his request and looked at the newsfeed. The top status read:
'Chad Dylan Cooper is now in a relationship with Sonny Munroe'
It didn't take long for almost all of my online friends to pop up on Chat or send me a message. I ignored them all and spoke to Chad.
Are you getting bombarded too?
Yup
Are you ignoring them all?
Yup
I laughed, this was fun.
I have an even better idea ...
I sent him a request and waited for his reply. I received a notification to say he'd accepted my request.
The top status on the newsfeed now read:
'Chad Dylan Cooper is now engaged to Sonny Munroe'
Chad popped up on Chat again.
So much for keeping a low profile
Like I said, I'm bored. Anyway Tawni figured it out two seconds after she saw the collection of rocks on my finger
I love the ring by the way 3
Fair enough. I thought you would like it. It stood out from all the other pain old diamond rings out there, just like my Sonny, you stand out from the crowd : )
Aww Chad that's so sweet! You've made me blush
I only aim to please : )
I told my mum about us today
Did you tell her you're pregnant?
She figured it out after I said we're getting married
She must hate me
Not completely, she thinks you did the right thing by proposing. She's old fashioned is my mother
When does she get back from Wisconsin?
Tomorrow
Can I meet her?
Of course, she wants to meet you too
*gulp* well that doesn't sound good
Haha don't be a wuss, she doesn't bite
I don't think ; )
That makes me feel so much better
Don't worry it'll be fine
I hope so
By the way I asked Tawni to be my maid of honour
I bet she loved that
I think love is an understatement :P
Have you thought about a date for the wedding yet?
Tawni reckons May would be a good time because I'll start to show by June
May as in next month?
Yup
Wow that's soon!
Not getting cold feet already are we?
Nope my feet are nice and toasty : ) it's just that next month doesn't leave a lot of time to plan a wedding
Well we'd best get cracking then :P I'll set up a meeting with Tawni and my mum over the weekend and we can all get started
Sounds like a good plan to me : )
Chad are you doing anything tonight?
Nope, why?
Do you want to come round here and keep me company?
Sure, I'll see you soon
Okie dokie : )
I signed off Facebook and went to find a film to watch with Chad.
I heard a knock on the door and I went to let Chad in.
"Hey," he smiled giving me a kiss.
"Hey yourself," I smiled.
"So what are we doing tonight?"
"I thought maybe we could watch a film if that's okay with you?"
"Fine by me, which film did you have in mind?" Chad smiled.
"I thought maybe Cool Runnings. It's my favourite film of all time."
"What a coincidence. I love it too," Chad smiled.
We made ourselves comfortable on the sofa and spent the evening laughing and saying the lines from the film which we both knew off by heart.
I must've fallen asleep because when I woke up I was lying in my bed. I felt an arm around my waist and a body behind me. I looked around to see Chad sleeping peacefully. I smiled to myself, loving the comforting feeling I got from being near him.
I turned to look at the clock and noticed it was almost nine. Thankfully I didn't have to go to the studios until three on Fridays and Chad had Fridays off so I snuggled up against him and relaxed while waiting for him to wake up.
I laid there for about ten minutes thinking about our future and how I was going to cope if I kept the baby and how I would manage to give it away if we put it up for adoption. I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the front door opening and someone coming in. I shook Chad awake but kept my hand over his mouth so he didn't make a sound. He gave me a quizzical look so I pointed to my ear and then to the door.
Chad heard the movements and started to get out of bed.
"No! Nobody can know you're here," I whispered.
Chad nodded and I walked towards the door, him following closely behind. I crept out of the door and saw that the imposter was actually my mum. I ran back into my room, almost knocking Chad over in the process.
"It's my mum!" I whispered to Chad.
"That's a good thing," Chad whispered groggily. He was still half asleep.
"Well yes it is good to know that there's not a murderer in my apartment, but my mum can't know you're here! You have to get out somehow."
"Okay, I'll wait here until she goes to the bathroom, she's bound to go at some point, then I can sneak out the front door."
"Okay, try to be quiet while you wait," I smiled as I went to leave.
"Sonny wait."
"What?" I asked turning around.
"I forgot to tell you something," Chad smiled.
"And what would that be?"
"Good morning beautiful," Chad smiled as he gave me a kiss.
I blushed and turned to leave the room but just before I could open the door there was a knock.
"Hey Sonny, are you in there?"
"Erm yeah. Hold on a sec I'm coming now," I motioned to Chad to hide behind the bed as I left the room.
"There you are! I've missed you so much," Mum squeezed me in a tight hug.
"Hey mum, I've missed you too. How was Wisconsin?"
"It was great, everyone's well. Your old boyfriend Travis is still pining after you though."
"Well that's not going to happen now is it," I said motioning to my stomach.
"Yeah I guess not. So when can I meet this Chad?"
"How about tonight? I'll make dinner and you can meet him when I get back from work. I'll have to check with him first but I can't see it being a problem."
"That sounds great," Mum said as she made her way to the lounge.
"Do you want a coffee?"
"Oh yes please."
I returned with the coffee and joined my mum on the couch.
"So ... how long have you known about the pregnancy?"
"Only since Tuesday."
"That's three days. And you didn't think to tell me until yesterday?"
"Well I didn't want to worry you. What could you have done from Wisconsin? I had Chad and Tawni's been surprisingly supportive so you have nothing to worry about."
"Well I'm glad you're not alone in this; just don't be afraid to talk to me. I might get annoyed at first but I'll never leave you, no matter what you decide to do."
"Thanks mum, that means a lot," I gave her a hug.
"Anytime sweetie, now I must go to the bathroom, it was a long flight."
I waited for my mum to close the bathroom door before I ran to my bedroom to find Chad fast asleep on my bed.
"Chad! Wake up you have to go!"
"Hmm? What?"
"Go! She's in the bathroom!"
"Oh ... oh! Right sorry," He grabbed his car keys and headed towards the door.
He managed to sneak out before my mum got out of the bathroom and I sat back on the couch where she left me.
"So have you thought anymore about the wedding?" My mum asked.
"Well I was thinking of having Chad and Tawni come over tomorrow to help with the planning. I thought we could make a day of it. What do you think?"
"I think that's a great idea sweetie."
We spent the rest of the morning catching up on everything. From family in Wisconsin to how I've been coping with the news of a baby and everything in between. We only stopped when I had to leave for work.
We broadcast the live shows on a Friday at five so I didn't have to be at work until three. The show went really well and the audience was really into it but tonight was even more special than usual because Chad was standing in the wings supporting me. I even caught him laughing at a few of my jokes.
When the show was over we left together and went back to my house so Chad could meet my mum.
"Mum I'm home!"
"Oh hey sweetie," Mum said coming out of the living room.
"Mum this is Chad, Chad mum," I gestured between them.
"Mrs Munroe it's a pleasure to finally meet you," Chad smiled and shook my mum's hand.
"The pleasure is all mine, please call me Connie," Mum smiled, clearly taken by Chad's charm.
"Why don't you two go ahead and get to know each other while I make dinner," I smiled at them.
"That sounds like a great idea, why don't you lead the way Connie," Chad smiled giving me a knowing look. I had to hold back a fit of giggles as I watched him get let around the apartment as if he'd never been here before. He was a much better actor than I though.
I'd chosen to make one of my favourite recipes by Jamie Oliver, tagliatelle with asparagus, crispy pancetta and parmesan. I absolutely loved it. Not only was it delicious, it was really quick to make. I chose to make pancakes for dessert, a little inside joke between Chad and I, but spruced them up a little with a dollop of tropical yogurt, fresh mango chunks and a drizzle of lime juice.
I started by putting the tagliatelle on the boil. I chopped some of the asparagus and fried the rest, before crisping up some pancetta. When the tagliatelle was cooked I mixed everything together with some parmesan and served it up with a little extra parmesan on top.
"Dinner's ready!" I called for everyone to come to the table.
My mum entered the room, Chad following closely behind whilst smiling at me over my mum's shoulder.
We all sat at the table, my mum on one side, me opposite her and Chad next to me.
"Sonny this is delicious, I had no idea you could cook this well," Chad smiled at me.
"Oh I'm not that good; it's just a simple recipe. Honestly a child could make this."
"Don't be so modest dear. This may be a simple recipe but she's made some excellent meals in the past," My mum told Chad.
We finished dinner and I left to make dessert. I cooked the pancakes then added the yogurt, mango and lime juice before serving it to Chad and my mum.
Chad chuckled as I set the plate in front of him.
"Am I missing something?" My mum asked confused.
"Oh no it's nothing. I've just got a little fetish for pancakes and Chad here finds it highly amusing," I gave him a little shove and he laughed some more.
I noticed my mum smiling at us.
"What?" I asked her.
"Nothing," she chuckled.
"What is it?"
"Just watching you two reminds me of when I was young and in love," she smiled.
I blushed at my mum's words. Chad held my hand under the table and squeezed it tight.
"That's so lovely of you to say Connie," Chad smiled.
"You've got yourself a keeper there Sonny."
"I know," I said, gazing into Chad's eyes.
The rest of dinner passed in much the same way, laughter, joking and reminiscing. When dessert was finished my mum offered to wash the dishes and Chad and I moved to the living room.
When my mum joined us we watched a marathon of Scrubs, my favourite TV show of all time, and laughed all night long.
I feel like my story is just a lot of dialogue so far. Please let me know if you think I should add more descriptive writing in there or if you like it the way it is. I only want to do what makes you guys happy : )
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