Chapter 1 - "The Journey Has Started with Fire"
The night air was cool, and the soft glow of the campfire flickered on Mira's face. She sat cross-legged on the grass, staring at the stars, while Tina and Hana poked at the fire, pretending they knew how to keep it alive.
"This is so boring," Tina complained, throwing a small stick into the flames.
"Boring?" Hana raised an eyebrow. "It's peaceful. You're just not used to it."
"I'm peaceful," Tina huffed,"when there's Wi-Fi and snacks, not… bugs and dirt."
Mira laughed, brushing some ash off her hands.
"You're dramatic, Tina. Seriously, camping isn't the end of the world."
"I'm dramatic?" Tina shot back, pointing a finger at her. "You're the one who planned all this. We don't even camp normally!"
Hana shook her head, smiling faintly.
"And yet, here we are. All thanks to Mira, our fearless leader."
Mira just grinned, leaning back on her hands. Suddenly, her phone buzzed on the grass next to her. She picked it up, reading the message. Her eyes widened, and she practically jumped from her chair.
"Oh my God!" she yelled, throwing her arms in the air.
Tina and Hana froze mid-laugh.
"Mira! What happened?" Tina asked, eyes wide.
"Why are you shouting like that?" Haana added, trying to stay calm.
Mira could barely contain herself, bouncing on her heels.
"It's… it's my scholarship! My South Korea scholarship… it's confirmed!"
Tina squealed, grabbing Mira's shoulders.
"No way! That's amazing! You did it, Mira!"
Hana's lips curved in a bittersweet smile.
"Congratulations… but… does this mean you're really leaving us?" she murmured.
Mira's grin only widened, her eyes sparkling.
"Yes! But it's… it's incredible!"
Tina tilted her head, pretending to be annoyed.
"You're acting like me, you know. Why are you so dramatic?"
Mira laughed, shaking her head.
"Dramatic? You have no idea."She took a deep breath, excitement radiating from every gesture.
"Actually… I filled out your scholarship forms too. Both of you."
Tina and Hana stared at her, mouths open.
"What? Wait… what do you mean.'' Tina stammered.
Mira's smile turned mischievous.
"I mean… you guys are going to South Korea too. Your scholarships are confirmed… just one test left. Once you complete that, we all go together."
Hana blinked, still processing.
"You did… all this for us?"
"Of course," Mira said confidently.
"And we're going to do this together. South Korea, here we come!"
Tina jumped up, twirling around dramatically.
"Finally! Adventure, drama, and… new city vibes!"
Hana shook her head, laughing softly despite her nerves.
"Adventure, yes… but Mira, I swear, you better not leave us stranded in this country when it actually happens."
Mira just laughed, her excitement uncontainable.
"Don't worry, Haana. We're in this together. All of us."
-The next few days were a whirlwind. The three friends zipped through shops, grabbing essentials, trying on outfits, and packing their lives into suitcases that seemed way too small for all their excitement.
Tina tossed a bright scarf onto Mira's bag.
"Are you seriously taking everything? This isn't a moving van, Mira."
Mira laughed, stuffing a pair of sneakers into the bag.
"Comfort is essential, Tina. We're going to South Korea, not a desert island."
Hana rolled her eyes, arranging her neatly folded clothes.
"Just make sure nothing gets lost. We have one chance to get this right."
Back at their homes, small confrontations awaited.
{ Tina's mom crossed her arms, frowning.
"You better make money when you go there, or don't even think about stepping out."
Tina pouted, trying to argue.
"But mom—"
"No buts. You're going. You earn, or you stay."}
{ Haana's parents were no less dramatic.
"You're going so far away? We are not giving you permission!"her father barked.
"You're too young to make such decisions," her mother added.
Hana just nodded, a small sigh escaping.
"Don't worry, I'll manage."}
{ Mira's family voiced their concern too, though with a mix of love , jealousy and hesitation.
"You're going that far… be careful," her father said.
Her mother added , "your brother didn't get a chance to go out even of india and you are dreming to go south korea you are not going anywhere understand."}
The girls come to there rented home again and take a big dicison
Finally, without informing there family the deside to go because they can't leave this opportunity, and in the near movement they were on the plane.
"Can you believe this?" Tina whispered, pressing her face against the window.
"I know," Mira said, smiling. "We're actually doing this."
Hana held onto her ticket tightly.
"New city, new life… we'll work part-time, study hard, and send some money home. We've got this."
Hours later, Incheon Airport appeared beneath them. The plane touched down smoothly, and the girls practically bounced out of their seats.
"South Korea… here we come!" Mira shouted, throwing her arms wide, inhaling the cool night air.
Tina spun around dramatically.
"We are so lucky! Can you feel it?"
Hana smiled, slightly nervous but excited.
"This is it… our life is about to change."
They stepped out of the airport, marveling at the bright city lights. Mira pulled her suitcase along the sidewalk as Tina fumbled with the cab app on her phone.
"We're going to enjoy every second of this," Mira said'' glancing around.
"Totally," Tina added."Finally, an adventure we actually planned ourselves."
Hana chuckled softly.
"And nothing can stop us. Not even… whatever comes next."
{ Author pov }
Nearby, unseen by the girls, a sleek private jet landed on the airport tarmac. A tall, composed man stepped out—Park Jimin, the feared mafia king of Asia. His dark sunglasses reflected the city lights as he walked past the crowd to his waiting car. Calm. Untouchable. Dangerous.
The girls didn't notice. They laughed together, stepping into a cab.
{ End of pov back to story }
Tina's scarf flew slightly in the wind as the cab pulled away.
"This is perfect. I can't believe we're actually here!"
Mira looked out the window, smiling like the world belonged to them.
"South Korea… finally!"
The cab drove off into the city.
But none of them knew....
What dangers awaited them nest .