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The Match

December 11, 2023 4 Comments

By Chandra Sundeep

She cocks her head and her menacing eyes land on me. The sweat glands in my armpits go into overdrive as I grab a broom and inch closer, noiselessly.

My nemesis remains glued to her spot, unbothered. As if she owns the room. Huh!

There’s no way I can be nonchalant like this loathly lizard. And neither can I be generous. I refuse to share my territory. It’s either her or me!

I wave the broom. Instead of scampering towards the open window, she bares her teeth at me.

I dash out, shuddering and gasping.

Today’s score? 0-1.

There’s always tomorrow.

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  1. Coco says

    December 11, 2023 at 11:31 am

    I like the way you make an epic moment out of a seemingly ordinary encounter with a pest.

    Nicely done!

    Reply
    • Chandra Sundeep says

      December 13, 2023 at 7:13 am

      Thank you ?

      Reply
  2. Chris Madero says

    December 13, 2023 at 2:26 pm

    Excellent story. And you just described exactly how I would handle an animal intruder. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. M W King says

    December 13, 2023 at 4:49 pm

    I had to get a bat out of the house. I appreciate your story,

    Reply

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