The Silver Angel
Alaya dashed down the stairs—she was late! Just as she reached the door, Baba called from the study, “Be careful, sweetheart! What’s with all the running?” But she was already halfway outside. “I’m going to the forest with Daniyal like I told you last night! I’m late, Baba! See you in a few hours!” she shouted back, not stopping long enough to hear his reply. She raced toward the forest, where Daniyal was waiting.
At the forest’s edge, she spotted him perched on a rock, completely absorbed in his magic book. He didn’t even notice her until she arrived, panting for breath. “Sorry! I got late packing my supplies!” she said, pointing at her bag.
Daniyal barely looked up. “Late? I didn’t notice! I’ve been stuck on this page for a whole week. I wish my great-great-great-grea
