With teary eyes, Amir steadied his posture and from where he was, he watched fumes go up into the sky.

Not particularly sure of what to make of the explosion, he reasoned he had to get them all to safety.

"We should-" he stopped as he turned and saw an empty seat where Chloe was supposed to be, or at least clamouring for shelter. "Where is Chloe?"

Lucille also sat up and looked around. There was still no sign of Chloe. “Do you think she ran elsewhere?"

Amir, who was already feeling ...