A Smile To Hide...

*Combine and intergrate the two versions so it reads like the story of the photo being taken.*

She sits on the bench at the beside the newly built Surau, eager to go for their outing that day. Everyone must cover themselves up wearing black gowns and a purdah before leaving the grounds. She made sure she brought her cash and held it tight so she doesn't lose it.

Her friend moved away so that she would not be captured in frozen time. She move to a different bench as another girl in the same gown and purdah takes the picture. There were many girls gathered there waiting for the van that will be transporting them to the city for a day. Murmurs could be heard all around. Talks about the latest beauty products could be heard. They all spoke in very low voices as they were trained not to be heard.