LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 18: Betrayed
Fear, they all ran in many directions. Lucy ran towards the ones who went to the river. She struggled to get a balance while running through the forest. As Lucy sprinted through the dense undergrowth of the forest, her heart pounding in her chest with each frantic step, she struggled to maintain her balance amidst the uneven terrain strewn with jagged stones and tangled tree roots.
Fear gnawed at her insides, driving her forward with an urgency born of primal instinct, her mind consumed by the singular focus of escape from the looming threat of the jaguar.
Though her thoughts were consumed by the terror of the predator hot on her heels, Lucy couldn't shake the nagging worry for the safety of her companions. With each labored breath and pounding footfall, she silently prayed that they too would find their way to safety amidst the chaos of their flight.
Despite the obstacles that littered her path and the gnawing fear that threatened to overwhelm her, Lucy pressed onward with unwavering determination, her sole focus fixated on reaching the safety of her fellow survivors. With every ounce of strength and resilience she possessed, she propelled herself forward, her resolve unyielding in the face of the harrowing ordeal that lay before her.
Relief flooded through Lucy as she caught sight of her companions frolicking in the refreshing waters of the river, their laughter mingling with the gentle rush of the current. Despite the harrowing chase they had just endured, they seemed to have found a moment of respite amidst the tranquility of the natural surroundings.
Drawing closer to the group, Lucy's gaze fell upon Layla, who stood beneath the shade of a nearby tree, her expression serene as she observed the scene unfolding before her. Though her presence cast a shadow of unease over Lucy's thoughts, she couldn't deny the allure of the tranquil scene playing out before her eyes.
She said Layla in fear,
"Tiger… a tiger attacked us."
Lucy was in stress so she couldn't tell the difference between a tiger and a jaguar. Everyone became scared and started looking around. They thought that the tiger came there. Layla was brave and she asked Lucy,
"Calm down Lucy, tell me what happened? Where are the others?"
Lucy took a deep breath and said,
"I don't know where the others ran, but a tiger came out of nowhere and it jumped in the middle of us. Everyone ran. I ran too. I don't know what happened to them"
Layla said,
"Okay then let's go look for them."
Rose came to the shores and started wearing her dress. She asked,
"What do you mean go look for them? We have no idea what happened to them. We don't even know where the tiger might be. Just going into the claws of a tiger is suicidal."
Layla looked at her and said,
"So what do you suggest we do, negative girl, let them die out there?"
Rose didn't reply to that. Everyone else came out of the river and they too started wearing their clothes. Layla said,
"Get ready girls, find something that you can use as a weapon and move towards them. The ones who are afraid can wait here. But don't expect us to help you when you are in trouble. Jude the one who saved us from the sea is also there. We have a responsibility to take care of our friends and the one who saved our lives. We have to show them that we are not like men who run away when trouble comes.
We are women. We stand together and face it together."
With Layla's words echoing in their ears, the group felt a renewed sense of determination surge through their veins, overriding their fear and propelling them forward with newfound resolve. Despite the looming threat of the tiger lurking in the shadows, they refused to abandon their friends to face the danger alone.
Armed with makeshift weapons fashioned from whatever they could scavenge in their surroundings, the group moved forward cautiously, their senses heightened and every nerve on edge as they navigated the dense undergrowth of the forest. Each step was a calculated risk, every rustle of leaves or snap of a twig sending a jolt of adrenaline coursing through their veins.
Though the specter of the tiger loomed ominously in the back of their minds, they pressed onward, their determination unwavering as they forged ahead in search of their missing companions. With every passing moment, their resolve grew stronger, fueled by the unwavering bond of friendship and the shared determination to reunite with their friends at any cost.
All this time Sophie was the one who felt the most fear. She was also standing beside the river, because she didn't want to enjoy anything without Jude.
Sophie's heart raced with fear as she stood by the river, her thoughts consumed by the safety of Jude. Every passing moment felt like an eternity as she anxiously scanned the surroundings, her senses on high alert for any sign of danger.
Despite the overwhelming fear gripping her, Sophie remained steadfast in her determination to find Jude, her steps guided by the unwavering resolve to reunite with him no matter the obstacles in her path. With each stride forward, she pushed past her fear, drawing strength from the fierce determination burning within her.
As she pressed onward, her mind raced with thoughts of Jude's safety, her heart aching with worry for his well-being. With every passing moment, the urgency of their situation grew, driving Sophie forward with an unyielding sense of purpose.
Driven by her unwavering love and determination, Sophie forged ahead, her resolve unshakeable as she faced the unknown dangers lurking in the shadows, her sole focus fixed on finding Jude and ensuring their reunion amidst the chaos unfolding around them.
She left behind the team and moved with fast footsteps. The others told her to go slow but she didn't hear them. She moved forward and suddenly heard a sound. She thought something was getting eaten. She ran towards the place only to see Jude was having sex with Susan…