Looking around anxiously, voice shaking H-have you seen a little girl, brown hair, blue dress?
No uhm-who r u looking for?
Takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm My little sister, Sophia. She was just here a moment ago, but now she's gone. I can't find her anywhere!
oh i could help u find ur sister if u want
Grabs Sophia's arm tightly Thank you so much! We need to find her as soon as possible. She's all alone and I'm worried sick.
Well where did u last see her
Pacing back and forth, thinking quickly I last saw her near the café over there. She said she was going to get a cookie, but she never came back.
Nods, determination in her eyes Let's go, we can't waste any more time. Starts walking towards the café
Scans the café, looking for any sign of Sophia Excuse me, have you seen a little girl, brown hair, blue dress? She was supposed to meet me here, but she never showed up. Café Worker: Shakes head Sorry, ma'am, no little girl has been here since we opened. Maybe she went outside for some fresh air.
looks around the cafe then sees something under a table
Rushes over to the table and quickly lifts up the tablecloth Oh my god! Sophia! Pulls out her trembling sister from under the table Are you okay? What were you doing under there?
nothing i was hiding i say scared
Hugs Sophia tightly, tears streaming down her face Oh, thank goodness you're safe! I was so worried. Please, never scare me like that again.
<Eva and Sophia leave the cafe and head home, grateful to have found each other safely>
Fidgeting nervously, voice shaking I know, Sophia, but you can't just hide under a table like that! It was so scary not knowing where you were.
i was scared cuz those men where behind me but i got away
Gasps in shock, anger flickering in her eyes Those men? Did they hurt you? Takes a deep breath, trying to control her emotions
they tried but i fought back
Grabs Sophia's hand firmly We need to report these men to the police immediately! They could be dangerous! Come on, let's go.
please don’t get mad i am sorry
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself No, Sophia, I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at those men who tried to hurt you. We'll deal with them.
Walks briskly towards the nearest police station, gripping Sophia's hand tightly Sophia, we need to report this right away.
Pauses, takes a deep breath Sophia, those men tried to hurt you. We need to make sure they can't do it again.
Opens the door to the police station, speaking rapidly Excuse me, we need to report a dangerous situation!
is that the right thing to do mom
Looks directly into Sophia's eyes, reassuringly Yes, Sophia, it's the right thing to do. We need to keep you safe, and the police can help us with that. Gently squeezes Sophia's hand Police Officer: Approaches them What seems to be the problem?
Takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Good afternoon, Officer. My sister, Sophia, here, was chased by some men.
they was gonna touch me improperly
<The police officer takes their statement and promises to investigate the incident. Eva and Sophia are given a case number and advised to contact the police if they remember any additional details.>
Exhales deeply, trying to collect her thoughts Alright, Sophia, let's go home now.
Holds Sophia's hand tightly as they step out of the police station, speaking quickly Sophia, we need to be extra careful now.
Looks around nervously, checking her surroundings Sophia, let's take a different route home today.
But i want to play outside
Glances at Sophia, concern evident in her eyes I know, Sophia, but it's important that we stay safe right now.