𝕃𝔸𝕐𝕃𝔸 - 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙽𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝

Part 4

Author pov

It was a cool, chill evening at the amusement park. The air was filled with the scent of popcorn and cotton candy, and the cheerful screams of riders on roller coasters echoed through the park. Layla, a lively girl with sparkling eyes and a contagious laugh was excitedly pulling her best friend, Aleena, and Aleena’s older brother, Ali, towards the entrance.

“Come on, guys! We have to try the new roller coaster first!” Layla exclaimed, her enthusiasm infectious.

Aleena, slightly more reserved but always up for an adventure, nodded with a smile. “Alright, but you’re sitting next to me. Ali can sit by himself,” she joked, sticking her tongue out at her brother.

Ali, tall and protective with a laid demeanour meaning, laughed. “Fine by me. I can handle the roller coaster better than both of you anyway.” “Ya whatever.” said scrunching her nose.

The trio made their way to the towering roller coaster, its vibrant tracks twisting and turning high above them. Layla couldn’t help but bounce on her toes as they waited in line, her excitement bubbling over.

“This is going to be so epic!” she said, her eyes wide with anticipation.

When it was finally their turn, they climbed into the seats. Layla and Aleena sat together, gripping the safety bars tightly, while Ali took the seat in behind them. The coaster slowly climbed up the first hill, the clanking of the chain adding to the suspense.

As they reached the peak, the entire park spread out below them. Layla took a deep breath and glanced at Aleena, who was looking a bit nervous but still smiling.

“Here we go!” Layla shouted as the coaster plunged down the first drop.

They zoomed through loops, twists, and turns, their screams of joy mingling with the wind rushing past them. Layla's laughter was uncontrollable, and even Aleena couldn’t stop herself from shouting in exhilaration. Ali, behind them, raised his hands and cheered, enjoying the thrill of the ride.

When the ride finally came to a stop, the three of them staggered out, their legs a bit wobbly but their faces glowing with happiness.

Layla

“That was amazing!” I exclaimed, high-fiving Aleena. “We have to do it again!”

“Maybe later,” Aleena said, catching her breath. “How about something a bit calmer for now?”

Ali nodded. “The Ferris wheel? We can get a great view of the park from up there.”

We agreed and made our way to the Ferris wheel. The sky was twinkling with sparkly stars, casting a soft glow over the amusement park. The Ferris wheel slowly turned, offering a peaceful respite from the excitement of the day. Ali, Aleena, and I had spent hours enjoying rides and games, but now we were ready for a quieter moment.

The three of us sat in a bright red Ferris-wheel . Aleena and I sat side by side, with Ali across us. The view was stunning, with the entire park spread out beneath them, illuminated by twinkling lights as the sky grew darker.

I leaned back, feeling the gentle sway of the the big red Ferris-wheel. I glanced at Aleena, who was animatedly chatting about her favourite moments of the day. But my gaze kept drifting towards Ali. His demeanour manner and the way he listened attentively to Aleena's stories made my heart flutter, “Astagfirullah what's wrong with me” I thought but I admired how protective he was of his sister and how effortlessly he seemed to keep us both entertained and safe.