by Robin Perini
And he held his breath.
The tree wasn’t quite ready to let go.
“How ya doing?” he asked.
“Oh, fine.” He heard the tremor in her voice. She’d be crazy not to be scared.
“Open the door. Slide out, plant your feet before you grab for a branch. I’ll shine my light so that you can see.”
The door opened and she stuck a leg out. She had on jeans. That was good, otherwise her legs would be a mess by the time she got to the ground.
She planted her foot. She was wearing loafers, which was better than sandals but not as good as boots.
“Good job,” he urged.
Next leg. She was moving slowly and she very carefully placed the second foot on the branch.
“Okay, without standing up, press down with as much of your weight as you can. See if you think the branch will hold you.”
She did as instructed. The car didn’t move.
“Now I want you to stand up, and try to make it one smooth motion. Don’t push off on the car,” he warned her, knowing that would be her tendency and that it could be disastrous. “Once you’re standing, reach for a branch. Don’t yank it, just lightly use it to steady yourself.”
There was no response, no movement. He waited. And got nervous. “Coming?” he prompted.
“I’m going with Plan B.”
Copyright © 2014 by Beverly R. Long
ISBN-13: 9781460337295
SECRET OBSESSION
Copyright © 2014 by Robin L. Perini
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