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Chapter Nine
SPOV
I looked at I was laughing Chad wasn't he just looked forward, avoiding my gaze. I loved Chad there was no doubt, but how in the world could he love me after all I did? I was never trying to upset Chad I only wanted to punish myself for hurting him.
I sighed knowing I had to tell Chad something that I should have done when he proposed nearly a year prior. "I couldn't marry you because . . ."
". . . Because I'm not good enough, you're Prince Charming and I'm one of the ugly step sisters. I don't deserve you and your dreamy ways. You're perfect in every way and I can't be with you. You deserve better Chad, a supermodel just not me."
I turned and began to run, I ran as fast as I could. And even when I tired I still ran. Unstoppable tears were flowing down my cheeks, I loved him and he said he loved me, but we don't belong together.
I looked at my surroundings I was in a forest. The sun was just beginning to set and I sighed, what a wonderful day. Why did I always have to ruin Chad's life? He must think I'm such a jerk.
I sat down on a fallen tree, and looked in the distance. Chad loved me, I loved Chad. What's wrong with me? Why can't I be happy? Why! Why! Why!
I sniffled loudly knowing that I was alone, I frowned thinking of Chad again. I got up and began pacing thinking of what to say if I ever spoke to Chad again.
"I love you and I know I messed up-"
"I know we can't be together-"
"I think it would be best if we just stay friends." I nodded knowing that this was probably the most appropriate thing to say.
"And what if I want to be more than just friends," I heard his voice but didn't believe it was him.
"Oh great now I'm hallucinating," I said pulling at my hair.
Two hands covered my eyes and I began to sob. He uncovered my eyes and spun me around," What's wrong?"
I just pulled him closer and sobbed into his chest. He hugged me closer whispering my name, telling me everything was okay and petting my hair.
I pushed away from him," No Chad everything's not okay! We're not okay! How can you be so cool with me leaving you when you proposed to me! I'm a horrible person! How can you 'love' me?"
He pulled me closer again," Everything's not okay right now, but it will I promise. We will be okay Sonny. You are definitely not a horrible person. You are the nicest, sweetest, prettiest girl a guy could wish for. And if you were mine I would never let you go. And I couldn't help that you left when I proposed. I didn't know Portlyn's threat. I don't only 'love' you Sonny, I'm in love with you. "
My mouth opened in shock for once I was at a loss for words. So instead I kissed Chad to show him that the feeling was mutual. When we broke apart I saw the pure joy in his eyes.
"I love you."
"I love you too. I mean who wouldn't love you." I smiled at him and kissed him again.
"I feel like this is all a dream."
"Well there's only one way to know for sure." He looked at me very seriously. I mimicked his expression and nodded.
He leaned over and gently pinched my arm," Nope not a dream." I said happily.
"I lost you once Sonny and I don't want to lose you again. I want you by my side no matter what happens. I want to wake up with you lying there next to me. I want to be able to kiss you all the time. I want to start a family with you Sonny. Now would you make me the happiest man on Earth and marry me."
He got out the same black box and got down on one knee. I started crying like last time but this time tears of joy. I wanted this ever since I left.
I ran into Chad's arms," I wouldn't have it any other way!" We kissed until our stupid lungs needed more oxygen. I fell asleep in Chad's arms under the starry California sky.
Author's Note: I hate cliffies that's why I felt obligated to update! And just because Chad proposed, Portlyn's in the hospital and Sonny said yes this time doesn't mean the drama's over. Ponder That! What do you guys want to happen next tell me and no matter how randomly crazy it is I'll be sure to include it!
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