In the dimly lit room, Ephraim, Malachi, Nazneen, and Ares sat in an uneasy silence. The air was heavy with tension as the two men, meeting for the first time, seemed to size each other up. Ephraim was not fond of Malachi, but tried his best to hide his true feelings. After all, it was a night for celebration - Darcy and Ravina had finally reunited.
"She has finally stopped crying," Malachi heard Nazneen tell Ares with sympathy in her voice.
Everyone had been affected by the heart-wrenching sobs, and Malachi had worried that Ravina might collapse from the emotional strain. He wanted to be there for her, but he knew he had to give the sisters their moment.
