The guests were too caught up in celebration to see her approach.
Everyone — except Bayrak.
Bayrak, a seasoned dog belonging to the groom’s close friend, lay dozing in the shade near one of the tables. He had been resting peacefully, but the moment the woman came into view, his posture shifted. Ears alert, eyes locked in, fur bristling — Bayrak had sensed something that others could not.
Without warning, he sprang to his feet.
Guests turned in shock as Bayrak charged straight toward the stranger. He lunged, barking furiously, grabbing at her dress and dragging her to the ground. Confusion spread like wildfire through the crowd. What was happening? Why was the dog attacking this woman?
Then came the answer.
A deafening explosion erupted near the field’s edge — far enough from the guests to spare their lives, but close enough to send shockwaves through the scene. People screamed and scrambled for cover. When the dust settled, it became painfully clear what Bayrak had done.