Musically Problematic

Chapter 28: Landed

I pull back and look out of the window at the view of Tokyo.

Sophie's POV:

As soon as we have completely landed, I stand up and squeeze past Anthony, who refuses to stand up yet. Once I'm in the walk way I feel his hand around my wrist...he's now standing up beside me. He gets my things out of the over head compartment, along with his own. He holds my hand and carries my stuff off the plane. Once we are at the baggage claim he hands me my things and walks off, I watch him walk to a family of Japanese people. They exchange hugs and laughs, it reminds me to look for my foster family. I look around and realise that I have no idea who I'm actually looking for. I grab my bag from the carousel and pull out my phone. I call my last foster mum and ask who I'm looking for and what they look like. She says she doesn't know, tears start to form in my eyes as I feel so lost. I wipe my eyes and hang up, I go to a shop and look for an iPhone charger. I buy one and walk around the airport, I find somewhere to sit near where my planes gate had been and wait around. I feel tears coming back so I go through my contact and see Michael's name with a heart beside it, I can't help but let out a giggle at his cuteness before pressing call. It rings three times before I hear Mike's voice, it's coated with sadness and it sounds raspy.

"Sophie...baby...hey."

"Hey Mikey. I'm in Tokyo...I don't know where to go from here though, I don't know where my new family is. I'm still in the airport."

"Awe...baby. It's ok...I'm sure they'll come and find you. I wish I was there to keep you company and help you. But more than that...I wish you were here with me."

"I know, Mikey. I don't want to be here. If I had the money I'd fly back, you know that."

"I can give you the money. I've been earning money, I'll give it all to you. I'll buy you a ticket home."

"Michael...you can't. Don't waste your money on me. You can use that to come and see me next holidays if you really want to use it on tickets."

Someone sits down beside me, I look over and see that it's Anthony. I stand up and start pacing.

"Hey, Mike. I have to go. I'll call you later maybe. Love you."

"Love you too baby."

I hang up and stare at Anthony.

"Hello again..."

"Hey Sophie. Your foster family is the same as my host family. Come back with me and we'll go see our new house."

"I don't believe you. Leave me alone."

"Our parents are looking for you, so I'd hurry up and believe me before we all leave without you."

"I don't know anything about you! Why would I choose to believe you? How do I know you're not gonna take me back somewhere and abuse me?"

I dial Michael's number.

"Hey Mike...I'm sorry to do this to you...but can you please buy that ticket for me. I want to be on the next flight back to Sydney."

"I'm turning on my computer now...but what about your foster family and stuff?"

"They aren't here...I have no idea where I'm going and I just want to be with you where I know I'm safe."

"I won't like get taken away for doing this right?"

"You'll be fine...just buy me the ticket Mike. I promise I'll pay you back eventually. I can get a job once I'm back home."

"You don't have to, babe. The next plane leaves in two hours...are you gonna be okay until then?"

"Yes...if you're quick and send me a picture of my ticket I can head to the check in and still get there. I'll feel safer at a different gate. Thank you Michael."

"Anything for you baby. I'm emailing you the ticket now. Check your emails nowish."

"I'm checking now. Thank you...and if your parents say anything. Just...I don't know...if I say blame me they'll probably send me back here."

"I don't think you were supposed to go there to start with...they've never sent anyone to Japan for foster care before so why would they start now?"

"Exactly. Something's not right about this."

I feel someone grab my arm as I'm heading towards the gate for the next plane. I scream and pull at my arm, Anthony is the guy who grabbed it. He pulls me close and takes my phone from me, hanging up on Michael.

"We have to go! Now!"

I keep screaming as he's dragging me, tears are streaming down my face. He pushes me into a unisex toilet and comes in himself.

"Shut up! Or this will be worse!"

He locks the door and pushes me against it pulling off my shirt and his. He quickly undoes both of our pants and has us completely naked in seconds. I do the only thing I can think of at this point and bring my knee up with force between his legs. He curses loudly and drops to the floor. I dress myself quickly before running out of the room and to the gate. As soon as I get there I open my emails and find the ticket Mike bought me, showing the lady at the desk she checks in my luggage and I go through the metal detector machine. I go to the furthest corner of the room that is hidden away from most people. I look around frantically making sure that Anthony is no where near me. I send Mike a text saying that I'm ok and that I'll explain everything once I'm home.

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I'm sat on the plane I have two seats to myself and I feel safer and a little less stressed knowing that I'm going back home.