"The Cliff"

     The story continues the next day early in the morning. . .

     The follow morning we awoke early as the sun was rising. We each prepared ourselves for the journey that awaited us. While our host was busy Kaitlin decided it was time for our morning meal, which was more warm, delicious, pizza rolls. We then devoured them until there was it was no more.

     Soon our group was ready for the quest. Our destination was Coleman Lake. The journey was long and treacherous, but we eventually arrived at our target. When we started to examine the area there was a cleaning crew that was sweeping the area of any dangerous objects. My colleagues and I decided to go and hike around the area, so off we went on our own small expedition.

     Alone the way, I had chosen to walk ahead of the others. We were almost to the end of the path when I saw a small cliff overlooking a exquisite pond. Being in my swim wear already, I had an urge to take a dive. I then removed my outer clothing and got ready to dive. I took a few steps back and then in I went! It all went well except for the landing, which was too far to the shore. When I attempted to move myself I felt a sharp pain go through my right arm. I relaxed again to make the pain go away and tried again, but like the time before there was a sharp pain. I held my arm and then called for my colleagues to come and hurry.

     When they had come upon me they thought I had laid myself jokingly, then they started to laugh. I laughed along with them until I was in pain again. Kaitlin came up close to me and asked if I was alright; being unable to move I said,"No, not really." She asked me how I was hurting and I told her I could not move my arm. My brother then came up behind me (I was on my side) and started to lift me; at that moment the pain was worse that it had been before and I yelled to stop him from moving me any further. Eventually I was able to support my arm with my left as he lifted me onto a nearby log where I caught my breath and was able to think.

    When I had sat long enough, I hoisted myself onto my feet and kept supporting the weight of my right arm with my left hand. I slowly made my way around the lake until we had reached our starting point. Alyssa's mother offered to escort me home so my family could see to my care, but I politely declined the offer as to not end Alyssa's celebration. As the event proceeded I refused offers of transportation so the rest of the guests could enjoy their time.

     Gradually the day passed by and it was time for everyone to depart for home. I generously took up the offer of a coach seat where I had plenty of room and could rest my arm. Our chauffeur drove with extreme caution as to not make the ride uncomfortable for the other guests and I on our journey back to the estate. Once we arrived back from our day full of excitement, my brother made a call to my homestead to make transportation arrangements for me. As we awaited for my parents to arrive, everyone enjoyed a delectable meal of Cheese Puffs. Very soon my parents arrived with the transportation and awaited me at the vehicle. Though my mother did decide to come inside and inspect my arm for any sign of damage to the outside of it; when she could find nothing, we set off to seek immediate medical attention....

"Aftermath" coming soon...