ELI was busy preparing the makeshift table on the beach. As he watched the workers. They had been working day and night fixing up the ships while some were building a new one. It was his task during the day to supervise them. It had been a roller-coaster week for him and his family. It was supposed to be a quiet week as the Sultan and the King would go back to their respective destinations, but that did not happen. Departure had been stalled until enough ships were repaired and ready to set sail. Today, he planned on surprising “Danah” or the real Aliyah on a date. He had prepared a sandwich, refreshments, and chairs for both of them. Also, he made an invitation and asked one of the omegas to deliver it personally to Danah. It was a sunny day and perfect for a beach getaway yet in th

