The long walk
My heart was racing faster than I can remember. I have never felt so frightened as I tried to follow my sister and dad. I could barely hear his voice saying, “ If you don’t follow us you will be left behind!! The jeep is waiting for us at the other side. ” My sister was also screaming, “ I am scared, papa! ” Then my father started rambling something but before he could continue, I shouted, “ Just shut up!! ” Then my sister screamed back, “ It’s your fault, you are the one who kept saying, Let’s go to the canopy walk. ” The truth of her words struck me hard but I retorted, “ You are going too fast. ” As I walked forward, the bridge swayed left and right and I shouted, “ Stop shaking the bridge!! ” I walked forward and felt cold sweat streaming down my forehead and my back. I cursed – “ Shit! Shit ”. It seems like infinity but finally we reached the first tree. My father then said, “ Ok, now lets rest until you catch your breath before we continue .” I looked around and saw how high we...
