Real Love

Chapter 52- "Expect the Unexpected"

Sophia's

I don't know why this is happening to me. I don't even know where my feet is dragging me. But one thing is clear, that I am doing this for the best! I am doing this for my friends, for the gang, also for Threat. Because I can do anything, just for the sake of all people I love.

Then  I remember mine and Vince's conversation, the time he went to my house last week, looking so awful. His cracked voice is still visible to my ears, so as his bloodshot eyes, and disheveled hair. Looking at him that time, made me fee so guilty, hoping to fix him, where I even can't fix myself.

Friday afternoon that time, when I'm at my house alone, because my parents are out for some business. I was in my room, hurriedly run downstairs when  doorbell rang. I didn't dare to fixed myself, or even comb my hair, maybe I just feel so excited to open the door and I don't know why.

As I reach the front door, I shrug my shoulders, and open the door quickly. But my smile turn down as I saw Vince looking so terrible, made me speechless. Even in his eyes there's a sadness hidden behind, even he's wearing his smile. Later did I realize, that he attacked me by embracing me into a tight hug.

"Vince." I muttered with my eyes close.

I heard his heavy breathing. "I don't know what to do, Sophie."

I pull myself out of his embrace as I cage his face in my palms, while looking straight into his eyes. I really can't attained to look at him like this. It made me feel so guilty, because in the first place, this is all my fault. I took a step backward after I reached for his hand. I fill my lungs with air, and give him a sweet smile.

"Follow me." I uttered, letting go of his hand, and turn my back. The thought of him, so confuse, made me stop in the middle of the staircase and turned facing him.

I chuckled. "What? I said follow me."

I saw him raised his voice.
"W-what a-are you planning, Sophie?"

"I'm not planning to do anything, Mitz! Now, follow me before I change my mind." I stated rolling my eyes. His lips tugged into a smirk but instead of arguing, I continue walking and went inside my room.

His footstep on my back, while he remains in silent. I took steps beside my bed, and grab my guitar. I took a glimpse of him while his back leaning on the wall,  I shook my head. I gave him a smile, before I open the window, where a cold breeze of air welcoming my face.

"Hey! What are you planning? Do you think I will follow you jump out of your window with your guitar?" His voice now is filled with authority.

I groan, facing him while my hand is peeling my guitar. Seriously? He think I'm going to jump out of my window? I narrow my eyes at him, while he's making fun of me.

"Can you shut up please! I'm not planning to jump, it's almost evening the breeze is calm. So, let's go." After giving my words, I climb on a chair, and lean my guitar on the wall beside it.

"Vince, pass me my guitar when I reach the rooftop, then you will follow. Got it?" I asked.

I heard him clear his throat, as I heard his footstep getting closer to where I was standing. "Crystal clear, my boss." He mumble, made me smile.

As I climb, he's there guiding me. But when I reach outside, I climb on the ladder, which the cold breeze start tickling my ears, made my hair cover my face. I heard him shouted "be careful", as I almost reached the top.

"Vince! My guitar!" I shouted. I slowly lay my chest on the roof, while I stretch my hand, reaching for my guitar. Looking down, I saw how clear the ground, if I may fall from here. After I got my guitar, Vince climbed up while I sat in crisscross position, tucking my hair behind my ear.