...The Last Destination...

Dylan kept holding Laila's hand all along the way to the airport. He couldn't overcome the horrible feeling that he felt when Laila was struggling underwater and about to die. Though he jumped as well to save her, he could have died if it wasn't for Aaron.

Laila noticed his gloomy face:

- Dylan, what's wrong? Why are you looking annoyed? Shouldn't you be happy because we succeeded?

- Happy about what? Aaron keeps saving us over and over again. Without him, we could drown in that cenote. I feel so worthless.

- What are you saying? You are so smart. Aaron wouldn't come this far if it wasn't for your cleverness.

- But cleverness doesn't save lives. It never did. I'm weak and nothing can change that.

Laila could understand why Dylan was this desperate. She nearly died and the only thing he could do was throw himself to save her without thinking about the consequences. What he did could kill both of them. Actually, she wanted to scold him for doing that, but then she decided to let it go.

" What can I do to cheer him up? "

Suddenly, she grabbed him by his collar, pulled him, then kissed him which made him speechless.

- Though you are weak, you risked your life to save me. Dylan, you are my hero. No one can do such a brave thing. Even the most powerful people could run cowardly in such a situation. Don't ever underestimate yourself.

Those words cheered Dylan for a bit. It made him feel relieved that the woman he loves thinking about him that way. When he leaned to kiss her again, he heard Aaron coughing while covering his daughter's eyes.

- (Cough) I hope you don't forget that we are in a public place.

Laila looked out the window while her face became red, but she didn't let Dylan's hand go. She realized that she must enjoy every minute with him.

" This sweet dream will reach its end soon. I will take advantage of our time together. "

As soon as they reached the airport, Aaron rushed toward a phone booth and called his house again. This time someone picked up the phone.

- Hello...Hello...It is me, Aaron.

-.....

- CAN YOU HEAR ME?

- .....

- WHO IS THIS? WHY YOU ARE NOT ANSWERING?

-....

At that moment, Sarra and Dylan called for him:

- COME ON, AARON, WE WILL BE LATE. OUR PLANE TO PERU IS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF.

- WAIT, SOMEONE PICKED UP THE PHONE, BUT HE IS NOT TALKING.

- Maybe the phone is broken, you know, that kind of human device can sometimes stop working on its own.

Aaron didn't have a choice but to hang up the phone. He really wanted to believe that the phone was broken, but he heard clearly someone's breath.

" I'm positive that someone picked up the phone and heard me. Why he didn't talk back to me? I feel that something wrong is happening there. I know that Alan and Diana are very strong, but no one knows what kind of surprises can happen."

- Hey Aaron, what's wrong? You seem distracted.

- Nothing, Dylan. I just can't stop thinking about our family in the land....not hearing their voices for this long made me very worried.

- I know... I have a bad feeling too, but I also have faith in Diana and Alan. I'm sure they will be able to handle anything that happens there.

- Yeah, I hope so...

The group rode the plane and headed toward Peru. Fortunately, it wasn't a long trip. It took only two hours.

When the plane landed, Aaron wanted to call his house again, but Sarra and Dylan prevented him from doing so.

- Aaron, don't do it. I know that you are very worried about them, but calling again won't do any good to you.

- I just want to hear their voices.

- What if you didn't? You will be more worried and you won't be able to focus. This is our last destination. Any single mistake could threaten our lives.

- Alright, I won't call...

- Good, let's go...

- Where are we going?

- According to the map, we are going to Machu Picchu. It is located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru. I think we must take a bus to that place.

They left immediately the airport and headed toward the bus station.

Since they looked like tourists, a man approached them and offered them his services.

- Sir, don't you want a guide? I can take you anywhere you want.

Everyone glared at the man while looking pissed, especially Aaron, who was already very annoyed because he couldn't rest assured of his family. They will never dare to make such a mistake again.

- WE GOT ENOUGH FROM GUIDES. GET LOST.. WE DON'T NEED ANYONE WITH US...

- As...As you wish...

After looking around, they managed to take a bus and they went to Machu Picchu...