A Snake
“What?! “What?! “What?! Jennifer bit her lip to try to control the giggles which threatened to burst.
“I… “I… In the grass, there! She screamed with a voice that trembled from fear and excitement. She pointed at the spot where she had stood moments earlier, her eyes wide and her pale skin, to try to convey the urgency.
The children were terrified
Violet and Ian fixed their gazes on the grass. They were terrified. As a form of protection, they instinctively moved a few steps back to be closer to their parents. Mark joined in, “Oh no!” Seriously? How long did you have it? Did it bite you?
Jennifer spread her hands in a theatrical gesture. Her fingers trembled slightly to give it an added effect. She tried to look convincingly shaken. Her eyes scanned the room for signs of doubt or concern. “Around this far. She said, pausing for a moment to let the words sink in.
