The lost smile

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Sophia POV

As the cool shower reached my body, I shivered. After the boxing battle, my body temperature and sweat levels drop. The fight with that boy was unlike any other fight I'd ever experienced. It didn't feel right to punch him, so I didn't. I jerked my head back to clear my mind of that boy's thoughts. I emerged from the restroom wearing my grey hoodie, grey trousers, and sneakers. My hair was folded into a bun, and I wore my hoddie on my head. I walked out of my room, carrying my belongings. Everyone seemed to be waiting for something near the door. I lowered my pace and approached them. Emily was clutching a card, and Mom was holding a chocolate bar. "Are you on the lookout for someone, Emily?" I whispered as my eyes narrowed.

"Sophia, you are correct. We are looking forward to seeing you." She was beaming from ear to ear.

Why was she waiting for me, I wondered. I received her card when she forwarded it to me. "All the best" was written on it. Her warm and affectionate love for me overflowed into my heart. I thanked her and offered her a tiny grin. Then, from behind, Mom called me. "Dear," she added kindly, "I also wanted to give you something."

I was perplexed and blinked numerous times. She took my hand in hers and held the chocolate bars in hers.

"You used to enjoy this chocolate a lot when you were younger. So I decided to give you this in exchange for returning my Sophia," her eyes glowed with warmth. The chocolate bars fell to the ground as I withdrew my hand from her grip.

"You were the only one who could have made me as awful as I am now, Sophia." I said, turning off my heels, in a chilly tone.

She gasped at my words, as if they had harmed her. I was in pain when I walked out of my house and waited for the cab. When a lovely antique automobile came to a halt in front of me. I was admiring the automobile and pondering its beauty. Then Alexander came out of the car, a little smile on his face. I averted my gaze from him.

But he stood beside me and handed over the car key. Mr. and Mrs.Red have the same difficulty understanding the words stay away, or they are attempting to bribe me into forgetting all of my nightmarish memories and hatred for them. Then it will never, ever happen.