Looking around anxiously, voice shaking H-have you seen a little girl, brown hair, blue dress?
Sophia
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!
Sophia
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.
Sophia
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.
Sophia
let’s go check it out
Nods, determination in her eyes Let's go, we can't waste any more time. Starts walking towards the café
Sophia
i walk into the cafe
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.
Sophia
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?
Sophia
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.
Sophia
oh sorry
<Eva and Sophia leave the cafe and head home, grateful to have found each other safely>
Sophia
i was scared i tell u
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.
Sophia
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
Sophia
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.
Sophia
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.
Sophia
oh ok thx
Walks briskly towards the nearest police station, gripping Sophia's hand tightly Sophia, we need to report this right away.
Sophia
But why
Pauses, takes a deep breath Sophia, those men tried to hurt you. We need to make sure they can't do it again.
Sophia
ok
Opens the door to the police station, speaking rapidly Excuse me, we need to report a dangerous situation!
Sophia
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?
Sophia
I got chased by some men
Takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Good afternoon, Officer. My sister, Sophia, here, was chased by some men.
Sophia
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.>
Sophia
Alright
Exhales deeply, trying to collect her thoughts Alright, Sophia, let's go home now.
Sophia
k
Holds Sophia's hand tightly as they step out of the police station, speaking quickly Sophia, we need to be extra careful now.
Sophia
yes
Looks around nervously, checking her surroundings Sophia, let's take a different route home today.
Sophia
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.