Chapter 20: Wake up
Layla came near her and called,
"Sophie…"
Sophie looked at Layla with lustful eyes. She smiled at Layla and asked,
"Would you like to join us.?"
Layla became confused and asked,
"What do you mean join you? Why did you come up here all alone?"
Sophie looked around. She realized she's standing on a small hill and the others were waiting down there. She saw Susan and Jude among them. She came to her conscious that she just had a daydream. Sophie took a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering effects of her daydream.
The vividness of the imagined scene left her feeling disoriented and shaken, but she knew she had to focus on the present moment.
Gathering her composure, Sophie descended from the small hill and rejoined the group waiting below. She glanced at Susan and Jude, feeling a twinge of unease at the sight of them together. Pushing aside her feelings of insecurity and doubt, Sophie resolved to stay vigilant and focused on the task at hand.
As the group prepared to continue their journey, Sophie silently vowed to keep her emotions in check and remain steadfast in the face of whatever challenges lay ahead. With determination in her heart, she set out once more, ready to confront whatever trials awaited her on the path forward.
As Jude walked closer to Sophie, she couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions swirling inside her. Part of her was relieved to see him unharmed and walking towards her, while another part felt a pang of apprehension at the thought of their previous encounter.
Sophie tried to push aside her conflicting emotions and greeted Jude with a small smile. She appreciated his presence and the sense of comfort it brought, yet she couldn't shake off the memory of the vivid daydream that had left her feeling unsettled.
As they continued walking together, Sophie remained on guard, her senses heightened as she scanned their surroundings for any signs of danger. She knew that they needed to stay vigilant and united as a group in order to navigate the challenges that lay ahead.
With each step forward, Sophie steeled herself against the uncertainties of their journey, determined to face whatever obstacles came their way with courage and resilience. And as Jude walked beside her, she found solace in the strength of their companionship, knowing that they were all in this together. Jude asked,
"What happened to you? Why were you standing there alone like that? It's dangerous don't you think?"
Sophie said,
"I was looking for you."
That time Sophie noticed that the others were listening so she said,
"I was looking for you all. I thought I could see more if I climbed that small hill. But I don't know what happened, I lost myself over there."
Jude nodded and said,
"Look, be careful, okay! This island and the jungle is acting like they are playing some games with us. We are like the ones who need to survive this. Already we saw a lot of unbelievable things. We don't know what awaits us. Never leave the pack.
Always stay with someone."
Sophie nodded in agreement. She realized that Jude cares so much about her. Sophie's mind was racing with thoughts as she pondered the reality of their situation. The island felt alive, almost as if it were a sentient being testing their limits and resolve. Surviving until now had been a feat in itself, but with each passing moment, the challenges seemed to multiply.
The mention of monsters sent a shiver down Sophie's spine. What once seemed like fictional creatures from movies were now a terrifying reality looming over them. The uncertainty of what other dangers lurked in the shadows of the island only added to her apprehension.
Despite the fear and uncertainty, Sophie found strength in the solidarity of their group. They had come together in the face of adversity, supporting and relying on each other for survival. And as they continued their journey through the forest, Sophie knew that they would need to remain vigilant and united, ready to confront whatever challenges lay ahead.
With determination in her heart, Sophie walked alongside Jude and the others, ready to face the unknown with courage and resilience. As long as they stuck together, she believed they could overcome anything the island threw their way.
On the way back to the banana forest Jude and Sophie reached the place where they had sex. Suddenly Jude noticed that Sophie's underwear was hanging on the tree roots. Sophie also noticed that, but luckily the others were walking on the other side and they didn't notice it.
Jude and Sophie shared a moment of silent acknowledgment as they discovered Sophie's underwear hanging from the tree roots. With a sense of urgency, Sophie quickly retrieved it and discreetly hid it from view. They both understood the implications of their actions being discovered by the others and the potential embarrassment it could cause.
As they continued walking, Jude and Sophie remained vigilant, ensuring that no one else noticed their brief encounter's remnants. Their silent understanding and cooperation in handling the situation spoke volumes about their bond and mutual respect for each other's privacy.
With the underwear safely hidden away, Jude and Sophie carried on with their journey back to the banana forest, their shared secret adding an unspoken layer of intimacy to their connection.
Layla's mind was consumed by questions as she pondered the seemingly fortuitous series of events that had spared them from serious harm thus far. The encounters with monsters and wild animals had left her bewildered, wondering if their survival was merely a stroke of luck or if there was a deeper, more complex explanation at play.
She couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something more to their situation than mere chance. The way the dangers seemed to appear and disappear without causing significant harm left her feeling unsettled, as if they were being manipulated by unseen forces.
Despite her skepticism, Layla couldn't deny the reality of their circumstances. With each passing day, the mysteries surrounding the island only seemed to deepen, leaving her with more questions than answers. As she continued to contemplate their situation, Layla remained vigilant, prepared for whatever challenges lay ahead.