In the middle of nowhere

Chapter 34 ✔️

P.o.v. Sophia

It's a week later now and there are only four days left until we go on tour. A lot has changed. I get a lot of attention. A lot of people want to take pictures with me or even ask my for my signature.

It's strange right? It's almost like going from zero to hero. And no I'm not saying I'm a hero. Okay maybe I did but that was not what I meant. I just meant that I was a nobody and now people 'know' me.

But no matter what I will always stay true to myself. People want to hang out with me just because I'm Sophia, you know the girl that Shawn hangs with. I don't need a lot of friends, I just need the right friends.

"Are you ready for next week?" Aaliyah asked excited. I nodded heavily. "I'm going back home today. Grab everything, say goodbye to my friends and I'll be back tomorrow evening. I can't wait" I explained.

"I'm going to miss you" she answered. I walked towards her and gave her a big hug. "I'll miss you too." I whispered in her ear.

"Sophia? Are you ready? The taxi is here." Shawn yelled from the hallway. "Yeah!" I responded. I gave Aaliyah a short hug and walked towards Shawn.

"See you tomorrow. Take care of Jodie" I said. He kissed me gently. "Always. And I can't wait 'til tomorrow" he answered. I went outside, got in the car and we left.

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It was already dark when we arrived at my house. I gave the driver the money and got out. I sat on the couch and called Emma.

Emma: Hello?
You: Hi Ems, how are you doing?
Emma: O M G, she's alive
You: HA. HA. very funny
Emma: I'm doing fine. How about you? You have a lot to tell me I guess?
You: Kinda haha! But everything is perfect! We should meet tomorrow?
Emma: Yeah sure! I'd love to!
You: Oh and we should ask Sara
Emma: I don't know about that...
You: how come? What happened?
Emma: She has changed a lot. Since you left she doesn't talk to me anymore, she ignores me, she hangs out with Katie and Madison.
You: Katie and Madison? Like the bitches from high school?
Emma: yup
You: damn... Okay anyway I want to hear all about it tomorrow. I'm exhausted.
Emma: 2 p.m. at the usual spot?
You: perfect! See yah!
Emma: byee!

I sighed deeply and couldn't stop thinking about what Emma said. 'She has changed a lot?' Why would she even hang out with Katie and Madison. I was too tired to think this all trough and decided to go to bed early.

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I woke up and checked my phone. It was 9 a.m. so I got out of bed, did my morning routine and ate something.

I started packing right away. It was harder than I had imagined. What do you take with you when you are leaving for a month and half?

When I was done packing it was already 2 p.m. "SHIT" I yelled frustrated. I got my stuff and rushed towards the park.

I was almost there when I saw Sara walking. I stopped, turned around and walked towards her. "Hi Sara. How are you?" I asked enthusiastically. She raised one eyebrow, looked at me, laughed and turned around. Did she just ignore me?

She left and I still stood there. I was in shock. What had just happened?

I turned around and walked towards the usual spot. Emma was already sitting there. "Only twenty minutes too late. You're improving" she said. We both laughed.

"I saw Sara on my way here. She just ignored me. I think I'm going to stop at her house later on to ask what is going on" I explained. Emma nodded.

"I really don't know. It was all of a sudden. You left and she started to hang out with them. I don't know what I did wrong." Emma whispered. I sighed deeply. "You didn't do anything wrong, Emma. I'm sure" I said. She just shrugged her shoulders.

"Anyway, I guess you have a lot to tell me" she continued. I laughed. I didn't know where to start exactly. "Okay so basically ...

... and well we are leaving in four days." I ended my story. "Oh my god, Soph. I'm so happy for you." Emma said genuine. "Are you going to sing as well?" she asked softly. I shook my head. "Nah to ah to no no no" I sang.

We talked a lot. We hadn't seen each other for a while and I enjoyed our time together.

"I should go" I said when it was already 4 p.m. "Yeah same. Let me know how it goes with Sara" she said. I nodded. We said goodbye and I left.

PLING

Unknown number: I heard you're back in town... Did you miss me?

I sighed deeply. Not again. It has been a few days since he or she texted me? Can't they just leave me alone? Who is this person?

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I was nervous. I didn't even know why I was nervous. I was standing in front of her door. I was discussing with myself whether I should leave or not.

You have to do this, come on Sophia.

Sara opened the door. "Sophia?" she asked. I nodded. "Can I come in?" I asked. She looked at me and just raised her eyebrow. After a few seconds she opened the door and I entered.

"What are you doing here?" she said when we sat down. "Why did you ignore me this morning?" I asked. She shrugged her shoulders.

We just sat there for a while. We didn't say a word. She just up. "I'm going to the bathroom." she said simply. I sighed and nodded.

I took my phone and saw the message of that unknown number again. I hadn't answered yet. Should I answer?

You: who are you?

PLING

What? I'm confused.

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Done ✔️

Only a few more chapters to go. We're almost at the end.