A Snake
“What?! “What?! He asked, trying to sound as concerned as he could – after all, acting was not his forte. Jennifer bit her lips, trying to contain the giggles that threatened to burst.
“I… “I… There, in the grass! She screamed, her voice trembling with fear and excitement. She pointed to the place where she stood moments before, her eyes wide, and her pale face, in an attempt to convey the urgency of the situation.
The children were terrified
Violet and Ian both fixed their eyes on the grass. Their eyes were widening with fear. They instinctively moved back a few feet to get closer to their parents as protection. Mark joined in with “Oh no! Seriously? How long did it last? “Did it bite you at all?”
Jennifer held her hands apart in a theatrical gesture, with her fingers quivering slightly to add an extra effect. She was trying to appear convincingly shaken. Her eyes darted around the room, looking for any signs of disbelief or concern. “Around this distance. “I believe that it did not come close enough to me to be able to touch.” She continued, pausing briefly to allow the words to sink in.
