Anthony crawled out of the grass and peered out. He spotted four strong men, and from their conversation, it seemed they were also searching for water.
Sandra was now tense. She lay beside Anthony, watching the men from a distance.
"Shh! There are others looking for water here. Don't make a sound. We'll follow them," Anthony whispered, carefully gathering their gear.
"Why follow them? We have the map Leo gave us," Sandra whispered, doubting these strangers could find water nearby. Moreover, the four men looked strong; if they were discovered, they would be at a disadvantage.
Anthony gently tapped Sandra on the head. "Trust me. I have a feeling. Following them will save us a lot of trouble." Sandra obediently trailed behind Anthony. They stealthily kept pace with the four men.
As they
