It Was a Partly Cloudy Day

A shot rang out suddenly.  Before he knew it our fearless hero, Derrick, had his arms around the lovely Mary.  His biceps bulged with authority.  He knew Mary was terrified of gunfire.  Any excuse for a hug.  Even stepping on a twig frightened her.  Yet she felt safe in Derrick’s embrace.

 

As he trudged through the dense jungle brush, clearing the way for Alice, he could hear the owl speaking to him, “Who, who are you?” in an ominous tone.  Alice was reluctant to move on but she realized those biceps would protect her.

 

Finally, they came to a clearing.  The coals of the campfire we’re glowing. Who could be out here at this time of night?  Dawn would break soon and reveal all.  There was a hint of color on the horizon, a dull marine blue with a hint of ochre and mango.

 

Where am I?, he thought out loud.  He didn’t want to alarm Linda, but he was becoming a bit uncertain about this quest.  Derrick saw the answer right before him. He reached down and picked up a yellowed paper with a big “X” and an arrow pointing to a small break in the jungle.  A zebra suddenly appeared pointing his raised right leg towards the opening.  Then he heard the owl cry out “Over here, over here” (an homage to The Three Amigos).  That confirmed it and off they went.

 

The sun burst forward on the horizon like it was being chased by some evil force named Darth (homage to Star Wars).  Estelle and Derrick walked onto the beach hand in hand.  With sensuous, loving eyes she purred, “Are we there yet?” in her lovely Italian accent.

 

“Yes Gina, we are finally safe”.  Then Gina implored, “But what will become of us?”.  A beam of sunlight led them around the bend in the beach to a treasure chest.  After a few deft twists of the scallop shell the lock surrendered it’s treasure.  “We’re set for life Mary!”

 

Together they plunged their hands into the chest and poured Amazon gift cards all over their bodies.  Derrick picked up his Verizon phone noting all the bars for his strong signal.  Amazon was on the screen instantly.  Mary and Derrick smiled at their good fortune.  After a few clicks, they knew their book would arrive within 24 hours thanks to express delivery.  “Creative Writing for Dummies” will be a life saver.

(Soon to be released as a full length movie staring George Clooney and several actresses yet to be cast)

Lee