An Escape
A Secret Life
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I saw something out of the corner of my left eye. It was flesh-colored and small. I thought I could see tiny hands.
“Oh my God!” I screamed. I couldn’t believe it. Was that a small child I saw being thrown into the water? “No, NO, NOOOO!” I screamed. I thought I heard a knock on my door, but the thought of a child in the water was too overwhelming. Who could do such a thing? I was shaking so badly, but I had to react fast. I had to look out again, squinting as hard as I could with my one good eye. It was very painful. I saw a splash in the water. I had my glasses on, but my mind was almost in shock. I could hear the pounding on the door getting louder and thought so very quickly that it would be Tim and he could help, but I had to get the child fast. I got on the balcony railing as fast as I could and was still screaming, “HELP! THERE’S A CHILD IN THE WATER!”
I grabbed my glasses off my face and clenched them in my hand. As I heard the door to my room break open, I jumped off the railing into the ocean.
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About the Book
My best friend, Josy, had asked me to write a story about a secret she had been keeping for years. I have changed some names to protect the innocent, and the guilty from being held liable.
Josy and her family went on a festive Hawaiian cruise for Thanksgiving. They were surprised to hear that one of the most famous celebrities in Hollywood was going to be promoting his newest movie by performing a show. The smiles of a family vacation were shattered when Josy received a viscious injury while lounging at the pool. The ship's security needed to find the answers for Josy, her family, and the passengers on the ship. While recuperating in her state-room, Josy saw what looked to be a baby being thrown into the ocean. Josy’s mothering instinct made her jump into the ocean to save the child. The Hollywood celebrity was walking though the passageway near Josy's door and heard her cries for help, and was soon to participate in the role and adventure of a lifetime.
About the Author
Teresa L. Jones lives in Lake Park, Iowa with her husband and her two children.