Sophia’s POV
The frustration simmered inside me as Emily and I walked, and at first, it had been silent, that quiet tension of shared panic. But then her voice broke through.
“You can’t be serious, Sophia! We’re in a completely new country. No phones. No maps. No one knows us. And now, because of this ‘great idea’ of yours, we’re stranded!”
Her hands were gesturing wildly, a mix of exasperation and fear. I could see it in her eyes, she was terrified too, not just angry.
“I know, Emily!” I snapped, unable to hold it in anymore. “I said yes because you wanted to come with me! I didn’t think…”
“You didn’t think?” she interrupted, voice trembling slightly. “We literally have no way to call anyone! Colton, Sean, anyone! What if… what if something happened?”
“I just… I wanted to make you h
