Yugh's car came to an abrupt, shuddering halt. The sound told him what had happened even before he checked: a flat tire, or perhaps two. He investigated and, about an hour later, managed to find a mechanic. His suspicion was confirmed, two of the tires were dangerously low on pressure. This unforeseen delay was a frustrating setback in their race against time. šµ
Meanwhile, the first to arrive at the Manalo house were Yusuf and Kirana. They were welcomed warmly, given a moment to recover from their journey, and then immediately drawn into the joyful whirlwind of final wedding preparations, arranging decorations and helping with the last-minute organization.
Hasan and Anisa had been driving for a long while and were now only a short distance away from reaching the Manalo residence. The final stretch of road lay before them, the quiet in the car a stark contrast to the bustling activity at their destination, and to the frantic repair efforts happening miles behind them, where Yugh and Asifa were stuck, their crucial evidence and urgent warning momentarily stalled. š£