She dropped the heavy suitcase on the carpet. OK, she felt sorry for the child, losing his parents in a car crash, and as his only aunt she’d reluctantly agreed to take him in. But stealing, especially from her box of favourite chocolates, was really bad. He had to be punished.
She picked up the suitcase and continued across the room, tutting impatiently as the noisy hammering from the locked broom cupboard became more insistent. Then she heard the taxi, a tingle of excitement running down her spine. At eighty-seven years old, this would probably be her very last world cruise.
Oh my goodness, leaves you wondering what is going to happen to him.well done.
Many thanks for your comments Joy.
Many thanks Joy. I like to leave the reader wondering!
Oh, my!
Thanks Dan.
If they were Godiva Chocolates the punishment is still too light.
You’re a hard person Dante!
Quite terrifying. Well done and completely surprising.
Thanks for your comments Diane.
Fine opening lines for a great novel.
I”ll let you know if it becomes a best seller Glenn!