She said:
"I abandoned everything I held dear, trusting Allah with my heart. If He decrees us to be together, no power on earth can defy His will. But if not, then I pray He grants me the strength to endure this storm."
He said:
"I despised the fire...
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As the evening approached, the camp was bustling with activity. Everyone was busy preparing for dinner, setting up tables, and attending to their respective tasks. I made my way back to the tent, intending to send some files to Mr. Jeon. Inside, I found Rose and Jennie engrossed in their phones, a common sight nowadays. They looked up and greeted me with smiles as I entered, and I returned the gesture before grabbing my laptop.
"Dinner's ready, you two. Let's go eat," I announced, knowing how hungry they must be after a long day.
Rose let out a sigh, her stomach clearly making its presence known. "I'm so hungry," she exclaimed, closing her eyes momentarily.
Jennie chimed in, echoing Rose's sentiment. "Yeah, me too. Can't wait to dig in," she said with a grin, already imagining the delicious food awaiting them.
I smiled at their enthusiasm for food, glad to see them bonding over something as simple as dinner. "Alright, I'll join you in a bit. Just need to send these files to Mr. Jeon," I replied, turning my attention back to my laptop.
"Okay, we'll save you a seat," Rose said as they both headed out, leaving me to my work.
Author POV
As Zara emerged from the tent after sending the files to Mr. Jeon, she found the group already gathered at the dinner tables. Walking over to Rose and Jennie, she took her seat between them, scanning the arrangement. Lisa leaned in toward Mark, her voice barely audible over the din of conversation.
"Where is he?" she whispered urgently, her eyes darting around the area.
Mark's expression darkened with concern as he shook his head. "I don't know. He hasn't returned," he replied quietly, his gaze searching the surroundings for any sign of their missing companion.
Meanwhile, Jungkook and Arbaz approached the table, their appearance hinting at a recent altercation. Their sweaty brows and tense demeanor raised unspoken questions among the group, prompting worried glances exchanged between Zara, Rose, and Jennie.
Jungkook took his place beside Mark, his demeanor intimidating and brooding. His silent intensity filled the air, warning against any attempt to pry into the events that had unfolded. Arbaz remained silent, his guarded expression adding to the atmosphere of unease.
As the meal was served, the tension at the table was palpable, with each member deep in their own thoughts. The senior students assumed the task of serving the food, but the somber mood cast a shadow over the otherwise cheerful gathering.
In the midst of the silence, Jennie attempted to break the tension with a quiet inquiry. "What happened out there?" she asked softly, her curiosity tinged with apprehension.
Jungkook's response was terse, his focus on his plate unwavering. "Nothing worth mentioning," he replied curtly, shutting down any further discussion.
