In the middle of nowhere

Chapter 21 ✔️

P.o.v. Shawn

A few days flew by very quickly and I still haven't found Sophia. I went everyday to the mall but there was no Sophia. I'm not giving up hope, at least not yet. I know she's here somewhere. I'm close.

It's 31 December today which means that I have to perform tonight at a New Years Eve party. I'm excited but I also will miss my family. Usely I spend these days with my family. When I'm on tour I don't see them that often so I enjoy the time we have together. But I'll guess we just have to skip one year. And let's hope it's worth it.

"Oh hi Shawn" Fiona said when I ran into her in the hallway. "Hi Fiona" I answered. "You still remember that you have a concert tonight?" she asked politely. I nodded. "Just be downstairs at 9 o'clock please. You have to perform at 10 o'clock" she continued. "Okay sure!" I responded enthusiastically.

I really am excited for tonight. I'm glad I can do this otherwise I would be here all alone by myself. Yeah I know what you're thinking why would you be alone, all lot of girls wants to spend an evening with THE Shawn Mendez but still. It's different than hanging out with your friends or family. You understand what I mean?

I went downstairs and entered the restaurant. "Goodmorning" some people said to me. I smiled at them and greeted them.

I stood in the line to get my food when a little girl came towards me. "Can I uh maybe get your paragraph?" she asked carefully. I smiled at her. "Sure" I answered. "Do you maybe have some paper and a pen?" I continued. She nodded and handed me a piece of paper and a pen. "Here you go" I said. "Thank you so much" she answered shy.

After I had finished my breakfast, I went back to my room and called my mom.

(Mom: M / Shawn: S / Aaliyah: A)

M: Hi Shawn! How are you?
S: hi mom! I'm fine. I miss you guys. How are you doing?
M: We're fine.
A: have you found her already?
S: no not yet
M: damn, you'll find her
S: I hope so
A: you better find her, dude! You made me curious and I can't wait to meet her. The famous Sophia
S: she's not famous. Don't overreact Aaliyah!
A: I'm not!
M: Well, she is a bit famous. There is even a hashtag on twitter #Shawnia and #let'sfindSophia. I mean...
S: mom, you're not helping
A: it's just the truth. Anyway I have to go. I'm meeting friends! Bye Shawn!
S: bye Aaliyah! Have fun!
A: you too!
M: any other plans for tonight?
S: I have to perform at a New Years Eve party
M: Oh that sounds like fun!
S: yeah I'm excited!
M: Don't get too drunk. You know how the press is.
S: yeah I know mom! Don't worry. I'll be fine.
M: I know you will. I miss you
S: I miss you too but I hope it's worth the effort.
M: You will find her someday. Just wait and be patient. Love is worth waiting for, right?
S: mooom, you're acting philosophical again
M: I'm sorry haha. Anyway I have to go. I still have to do some shopping. Have fun and be careful!
S: okay! Byee mom
M: bye sweetheart!

We ended the call. It was good to hear them. It wasn't that long but it was something. They really want me to find Sophia and so do I.

I can't stop thinking about her. Her eyes. Her laugh. Everything about her is magical and special. I even thought about what I should say when I see her. I still don't know.

How do I even start to explain this all? I have no idea. The only thing I know is that she could be the one.

My one.

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I took my guitar and all of a sudden I had a lot of inspiration. Words came out very easily and I wrote them down.

"Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind (oh)" I started singing.

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After some time I looked at phone. It was already 8 o'clock. I stood up and took a shower. I got dressed and combed my hair. "I'm ready" I said to myself in the mirror. I took my phone, charger and my guitar.

I don't know why but I like to bring my own guitar with me. It feels safer in some sort of way. It's hard to explain.

I went downstairs. "Hi Shawn! Are you ready?" Fiona asked excited. I nodded. "Great" she responded. "We'll leave any second" she continued. I smiled and sat down in a chair.

I was getting used to all the waiting. Maybe you don't realize this but as an artist you have to wait a lot and be patient. Which is not always easy to be honest with you.

"Shawn?" I heard someone yelling. I looked around and saw Fiona standing there. "We're leaving" she continued with a smile. I stood up and followed her to our car.

It's wasn't the fanciest car ever but that was okay. It was comfortable and that was all I needed. We had to drive for an hour.

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We entered the club. There were already a lot of people. We still had some time left so I ordered already something to drink.

Fiona showed me around. Apparently I have a room for my own. It isn't big but it's relaxing. Although I don't think I'll be spending much time here. I like to party, actually.

"Only 10 more minutes" some guy said to me. "Okay" I answered. I stood there and waited until the guy said I could go on stage.

"Goodevening. I'm Shawn Mendez and I'll be singing some songs. I hope you like it." I yelled and a lot of girls started to scream. "I love you Mendez" a girl shouted really loud and I started laughing.

I took my guitar and started with the first song.

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Done ✔️
This was maybe a boring chapter but it'll get better.

Sorry 😅

Byeee 👋🏻