Musically Problematic

Chapter 30: Better

Important Author's Note at the end of the chapter, please read it!

I smile over at Mike before walking over to the car and get in.

Sophie's POV:

"We have a lot to discuss, Sophie. I won't drop it all on you tonight, I'll ease into everything. The good news is that everything is worked out properly and you're going to be staying in town."

"Well that's good, what else is there to know?"

"I'll tell you the rest over dinner."

"Okay."

We pull up to the house and I realise I forgot my bags at Michael's place.

"Reina...I forgot my stuff...it's still in Mike's room."

"I have to check on the lasagne in the oven...we can't go back right now. Do you really need your stuff now?"

"No, I can wait...although I would've liked to go for a shower and get into some different clothes after being on two planes. But it's okay."

"I'll take you back as soon as dinner is finished cooking."

I go inside with Reina and sit down on the couch and watch TV. My phone vibrates in my pocket so I pull it out and unlock it to read a new message from Mike.

From Mikey❤️:
ur bags r still in my room, do u want me and mum to bring them over? I need a reason to drive around anyway.

Instead of messaging him back I call him instead.

"What do you mean, you need a reason to drive? When did you pass the test? You've been trying that for ages...you never told me you passed!"

"Sorry babe. I celebrated with the boys, and you weren't here so you didn't get told. I'm so sorry."

"It's fine. You can bring my stuff over if you want, but Reina said she would take me back once dinner is ready."

"I'll bring it over. Can you ask if I can stay for dinner?"

"I'd rather just spend tonight with Reina, maybe another night."

"Ok, baby. I'll see you soon."

I hang up and focus on the seemingly new episode of Teen Wolf on the TV in front of me. Just as the episode ends I hear a knock at the door. I peak out the window and see Michael so I get up and open the door. I smile at him, take my stuff from his hands and close the door.

"What the hell, Sophie! I bring your stuff here for you and that's the thanks I get?"

"Yep! Bye Michael!"

I hear him laugh, so I go and finally have a cool shower. I feel free of worries and like my life is finally gonna get better. I change into some comfy clothes, brush my hair and go into the kitchen just as Reina puts the lasagne on the table. I grab plates, cups and cutlery and finish setting the table. Once we're both sitting down and have full plates she looks over to me.

"I found out a lot today, regarding your future...well close future. Your dad was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for five years. He won't be allowed any contact with you, not that I think he'd try anything after this anyway. Your mum has been going to counselling, your siblings have been staying with your mum's parents. Your mother will be getting a new house soon and you will be moving back in with her and your siblings. I'll always be here if you need someone outside of the family to talk to."

"So I will see my family again...I'm going home...to a safer home?"

"Yes...I'm just not sure when exactly. It shouldn't be too much longer though."

"You've been such a help to me, I used to just think that what he did was just the way it was. But as I got older I knew I didn't have to deal with it anymore. I finally have friends to help me through it, I have a safe, healthy environment to live in...and I think my life is finally getting better."

"I'm glad you feel that way, darling."

Once we finish dinner, I help clear the table and load the dish washer. Once the kitchen and dining room is clean we both head into the lounge to watch some TV. Nothing really interesting is on, just a bunch of reality shows that we agree are completely set up.

"The last thing that I have to tell you is that once you're back with your family, you'll return to your normal school again. But until then, I'll keep homeschooling you around your therapy sessions."

"Ok. Cool. Thanks again, for everything."

"It's my pleasure, I'm gonna really miss you. It gets really lonely living here alone."

"I imagine...I'm gonna be sad to leave you, but at the same time it will be great to be back with my family again."

"Yeah."

"I'm really tired...I'm gonna head to bed. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, Sophie."

I brush my teeth before flicking off my light and getting under my soft, warm sheets and drifting off to sleep.

Important Author's Note:

Hey guys,

There is an epilogue, but this is effectively the last chapter of part one of this story.
I hope you're enjoying this story as much as I am. I hope I've answered any and all questions regarding her family and the general storyline, in this chapter. If anything has been left unanswered, tell me and I will try to include the missing details in the epilogue.
Thanks for all the votes and comments!

Love you! XX