6 Let's go into the jungle

Grace became engaged. She seemed quick tempered. She said,

"Just quit saying negative things before we even try. We just got here alive don't we? So we can make it out too. First we have to write an sos on the beach then we will go look for something to eat. We have to be ready for anything so we must find a shelter. After all that we will search the whole area till we find a way. Maybe the other side of the island will not have whirlpools like these."

As Layla and the other survivors discussed their plans, Jude couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped in a situation that was rapidly spiraling out of his control. Despite his reluctance to take orders from a woman, he knew that he needed their help if they were to have any hope of surviving on the island.

The weight of their expectations bore down heavily on Jude's shoulders as he realized that he had unwittingly become a leader among them, revered for his bravery and resourcefulness in saving the lives of so many. It was a role he had never sought nor desired, yet one that he now found himself thrust into by circumstance alone.

Despite his misgivings, Jude knew that he couldn't let his personal feelings stand in the way of their collective survival. He would need to set aside his pride and work alongside Layla and the others if they were to have any chance of making it through the trials that lay ahead.

With a heavy heart and a sense of resignation, Jude resolved to do whatever it took to ensure the safety and well-being of his fellow survivors. For he knew that in this harsh and unforgiving world, unity and cooperation were their greatest assets, and he would do whatever it took to lead them to safety, even if it meant putting aside his own pride and prejudices in the process.

Layla said,

"Look guy's, I'll tell you a plan. If you like it you can take it or else you have a better one you can tell us after I finish."

They all nodded in agreement.

She cleared her voice and said,

"We need to go find something to eat first. If we get that then we have to split up in teams. There are a total of 21 people. 6 of them go to the east side of the island and other 6 will go to the west. Their job is to find if there is any way to get out of this place, communicate with others, or to see if there is a place with no whirlpools. The other 9 people will search for more food and shelter. All teams should come back to this spot after they find something or search as much as they can. Which team you want to go to is your own decision. Since there are no men here I don't think anyone is going to fight each other with their own plans. I didn't mean you boy."

She looked at jude at the end of what she was saying. The others agreed with her and decided to go along with her plans.

As Layla took charge and began issuing orders to the group, Jude felt a surge of frustration and resentment bubbling up within him. The tone of her voice, the authority with which she spoke, grated against his pride and independence, stirring up feelings of anger and defiance.

Her comment about the absence of men and the implication that their presence would only lead to conflict and discord struck a nerve with Jude, igniting a sense of indignation at what he perceived as a slight against his gender. He couldn't help but bristle at the insinuation that men were somehow inherently prone to violence and discord, especially coming from someone who had herself been in need of rescue from the ocean.

Despite his mounting frustration, Jude knew that he needed to tread carefully, lest his emotions get the better of him and jeopardize the delicate balance of their group dynamics. He understood that Layla's intentions were likely well-meaning, driven by a desire to maintain order and unity among the survivors. But that didn't make it any easier for him to swallow his pride and submit to her authority.

As he grappled with his conflicting emotions, Jude couldn't help but wonder why Layla seemed to harbor such disdain for men. Was it rooted in past experiences, or simply a reflection of her own biases and prejudices? Whatever the case, Jude knew that he couldn't let his personal feelings stand in the way of their collective survival. For better or for worse, they were all in this together, and he would need to find a way to work alongside Layla and the others if they were to have any hope of making it through the challenges that lay ahead.

Jude said,

"Let's do as aunt Layla said. We are hungry so we need food. Let's go find out if there is something to eat."

As Layla noticed Jude referring to her as "aunt," she couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance at the reminder of her own age and the perceived condescension of the term. However, she quickly recognized that Jude likely used the term in response to her labeling him as a "boy," and she understood the underlying tension that existed between them.

Despite her irritation, Layla chose to maintain her composure and refrain from showing any outward signs of displeasure. She knew that their survival depended on cooperation and unity among the group, and allowing personal grievances to surface would only serve to create discord and division.

Moreover, Layla couldn't deny the debt of gratitude she owed Jude for saving her life. His bravery and quick thinking had pulled her from the jaws of death, and she recognized that she now owed him a debt that could not be easily repaid.

With this realization in mind, Layla made a conscious effort to set aside any lingering animosity and focus on the task at hand. She understood that Jude's actions had earned him a place of respect and admiration among the group, and she was determined to work alongside him to ensure their collective survival.

And so, despite their differences and the tension that simmered beneath the surface, Layla chose to extend an olive branch to Jude, acknowledging his contributions and offering him the respect and gratitude he deserved. For in the face of adversity, she knew that unity and cooperation were their greatest weapons, and she was committed to doing whatever it took to ensure their survival, even if it meant setting aside her own pride and prejudices in the process.

He continued saying,

"I would like to add something, try to find something to defend yourself. We don't know what we will face Inside the jungle."