Chapter 11

The girl nodded, turned around, breathing deeply, started her way to the store, it took a few minutes to get there, and it was far. When he arrived he looked out the window, he saw a rather young boy at the counter, apparently he was in charge of the checkout, I take a closer look at the whole store, he only found a woman fixing some products, but she would not be a problem It was in the farthest corner and for all the products I saw I had a lot of work, but not the counter. I walk carefully to the entrance, I look at the man, who apparently was entertaining something, carefully took the door handle, slowly opening it, without noticing that above the door there was a little bell, little by little he entered without opening the door much, when He was about to enter completely, he made the mistake of opening the door more, making it sound, he quickly ran behind a shelf, sat for a moment, then he poked his head a bit, he saw how the boy walked towards the door, he took advantage of that moment to run Towards the section of fruits and vegetables, which was in front of the counter, she quickly chose some bananas, she noticed that the man was returning to the counter, so she took a bag, put the bananas in, hiding behind a shelf again, she had to think about something quick to get out of there

Meanwhile the boys watched everything that happened through a Tablet

Harry: he's doing well - he said without taking his eyes off the Tablet

Dinah: not so bad - shrugged

Veronica: you say it because she is doing better than you - she smirked at him, earning a killer look from Dinah

Normani: - I put an arm around his neck - ignore him Say, you did better - gave him a kiss on the cheek, receiving a smile

Lucy looked around, looking for something that will help her get out of there, I visualize a remote control cart, apparently it has been used, I look for the control of the cart, she peeked through several sections, avoiding being seen, but nothing, she decided look at the counter, where that boy was, now entertained in the computer, he ran his gaze around the counter finding what he needed in a corner at the end of the table, deep breath, he had to get it, he crawled until he was under the control he stretched His hand reaching for the object, he crawled back behind the shelf, took the cart, putting it on the last stand, he returned to the stand that was near the door, activated the control, he didn't know how to use it so, I pressed any button, he She heard a loud noise that scared her a bit, she quickly looked at the counter, saw the boy walk to the place where the noise was coming from, taking the opportunity he quickly got up from the ground leaving the remote control or again in his place, he went to the door without making much noise, being outside he ran as fast as he could across the street at full speed, almost colliding with a little boy. She entered the park reaching the top of the hill, where she saw the boys sitting with a tablet in their hands, as soon as she reached the top she collapsed on the ground breathing agitated

Louis: woo... you got them - he got up from the ground, walked towards her - give me 5 - I hit his palm with her

Niall: - he approached her- well done - he extended his hand, helping her to get up

Liam: not bad for your first time - he smiled

Camila: thanks for the platano- she kissed her on the cheek

Dinah: not bad tricycle - she smiled at him

Normani: because tricycle - looked at her confused

Dinah: almost no one noticed, but she almost ran into Carlitos and his tricycle

Ariana: Hello Sebas - she smiled at the Tablet

Sebastian: Hello little one - I speak behind the Tablet

Ariana: it’s great, Sebas, great

Sebastian: whatever you say little girl - the girl rolled her eyes - what is offered to you

Ariana: Ah... - I walk towards Lucy - point to our account, some bananas - she said taking the bag showing the bananas

Sebastian: But... Co-how - I look surprised - then it was you - I look at her accusingly

Ariana: well, yes - she shrugged - you don't know anymore

Sebastian: I was already saying, with you it is not possible - he sighed listening to a small laugh - ok, it is noted, Bye small

Ariana: ahgr... Big, bye, bearded - cut the call - that's it - I look at Sofia

Sofia: - She got up from the floor - ok, thanks... Big - walk towards Lucy - very good Lucy, you did very well, but let me tell you something - she stopped in front of her - for the next time someone tells you to do something as stupid as this do not do it, you could be in danger, they would have called your parents, you know what this means, trouble, do not do what you do not want, even if it were me, you don't have to do stupid things to prove. You are brave, intelligent and daring, but you are naive, anyone can take advantage of you, you do not have to do anything to please people, if they are going to love you, let them love you, for who you are, there is no mask, just be you, don't go clowning around to please someone

Lucy: but... - I speak softly - if I didn't, you wouldn't have brought me

Sofia: no, not today - the girl looked at her confused - your parents are making a deal with ours - she pointed out to everyone - and they take everything very personal, so you would be with us anyway

Ally: welcome, to our little family - he smiled hugging her, initiating a group hug

Sofia: a united family, where we will always be together whatever happens, we will always be there to support each other - I look at Veronica - together

Dinah: bah - she broke away from the hug - there I came Felicia - she said turning around

Normani: And... - I walk alongside Dinah - It seems she has a new friend

Veronica: - turned around - Carter... - whispered

** Flashback * *

Over time, things became more solid in their friendship, starting the jokes, challenges and doing the crazy things that they continue to commit, but not everything was games and silly challenges, in serious moments, Sofia became a teacher for it. He helped with his homework, work, studying for his exams. She created those times of meeting to watch movies, chat and study, just as an excuse for herself not to get away from them. She, being the oldest, liked to spend time with them, as well as with her own friends, everything was going well, until a certain day...

That tragic incident that changed everything completely, everything in different aspects. Her relationship with everyone was different from what it used to be, the smile that characterized her over time faded, she felt destroyed, hurt, an incident that not only caused her to lose the person she loved so much, but also drove the people away. People he loved the most. Nothing was like before, the more he tried to end the pain, the farther he would keep his promise, but it was very difficult to try to forget someone who remembers you every 5 minutes. The relationship became a bit distant and cold, I was there for them, but not like before, everything got worse when he arrived, or rather, them.

Some exchange boys from another state, who looked more like teachers than students, because of their physique they looked too old to be in school. Most believed that they were the typical students who did not care if they made it through the year or not. With her arrival they changed a lot both at school, as well as Sofia’s relationship with her friends, even more so with her brothers, no one can understand how to be a tender and kind girl, she went from overnight to being tough and rude Everyone knew what she was like, but no one gave credit to what Sofia had become, and more so when she saw how she treated her brothers, but if they knew who was responsible for said behavior of the girl, perhaps no one realized it but She also hurt, she believed that the further she got away from them, the better she would be, she did not want that what was happening at that moment would affect them, but without realizing she reaffirmed the fate she wanted to avoid

Ally: I know very well how you feel - I try to hug her

Veronica: no Ally - she walked away - I assure you don't know

Ally: Vero, it's difficult for everyone, you're not the only one here - she pointed around her - who she despises and humiliates whenever she wants, her attitude affects us too

Ariana: Vero, each one suffers in their own way, be sure, why don't you see me crying in a corner like a cupcake, it doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt, I do and I know the way Sofia is taking it to show her pain it is not correct

Normani: it is not easy, it never is - under my eyes - losing someone will always be painful, more in the way that she had it

Harry: the bad thing is that she is not trying to heal, she is destroying herself

Camila: she still thinks it's her fault - I look down - that if it hadn't been for her, Dad would still be here

Veronica: It's not fair!! - She raised her voice a little - she makes us pay for something that we, not even she caused

Ally: it’s normal, she's going through the stages of mourning, maybe we don't understand her now, we can only help her and not leave her alone - look at everyone who nods with a sad smile

Veronica: - lets out a sigh - she's been in those stages for too many years, Ally

Ally: Vero - I beg getting a little closer to her

Veronica: Ally, Ally, if the only thing left is to support her..., we will - Ally smiled at her, putting a hand on her shoulder