Happy Tantalizing Tuesday! If you don't know what Tantalizing Tuesday is: it's the day several of my peers and I write a 200 word teaser on a picture of our choosing. Today, I am continuing a story from my previous Friday teaser THE RESCUE. When you're finished reading my little contribution, please click the link below to read what my peers have come up with today. Don't forget to comment on each post as there are prizes to be had. I will be giving a copy of my very short story HAPPY REUNION to two people who comment on my posts next Tuesday. Enjoy!
Justin
carried Claudette out into the fresh air and laid her on ground. She was unconscious.
He immediately checked her vitals and was alarmed by how slow her pulse was. She
wasn’t breathing either.
Justin
crossed his hands over Claudette’s chest and began compressions. He pumped her
chest 30 times, checked her breathing, and began to worry.
“Don’t
die on me, Claudette!”
He
checked her breathing again. Nothing. A tear slid down his cheek as he tilted
her head back, plugged her nose, and lowered his lips onto hers. He breathed
into her five times, then began the chest compressions again.
“Come
on, Baby! I need you to pull through!”
Tears
streaming his face, he refused to give up. He began breathing into her again
after 30 more compressions.
Claudette’s
body lurched and she began to cough. Justin lifted her into a seated position and
rubbed her back as she finished her fit. She looked up at him and recognition
showed on her face. She gave a weak smile.
“Thank
you, Justin. How did you find me?”
“Don’t
worry about that right now. I’m just glad you’re still alive. I’ll go get a
medic.”
“No! I’m
fine. Don’t leave me.”
I do hope you enjoyed my little tease. Please click the link below and click each contributor's name to read their snippets for the day. Show some love! :)
Oh, no, don't leave her now. Time to claims the spoils of your efforts and hard work, Justin. I am anxious to learn how he DID find her and how she plans on thanking him. Great continuation of last Friday's wonderful flasher!!. Loved it <3 xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Muffy! You know I can't just leave you hanging. ;)
DeleteWow! Right in the middle! I am properly teased and desperate to know more of the story!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it! I assure you I'll be adding to the story. :)
DeleteThank goodness she started breathing, but he will have to get a medic. Great traser
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad you liked it! :)
DeleteHmm. So what's going on between Claudette and Jason? I love the way you make their involvement obvious without stating it. Great teaser!
ReplyDeleteThe suspense grabbed my insides, as I hoped she would survive. How did he find her? I wouldn't leave her; she might fall under again. I anticipate a continuation of your story.
ReplyDeletePhew! Edge of the seat stuff here! Please tell me you're continuing this next week!
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Hopefully he now stays with her for as long as she wants him to
ReplyDeleteDon't you love it, Leann, when a story idea takes off (or takes fire in this case)? Your fire fighter rescue scenario is splendid - it's got everything - passion, high stakes, and fishnets. Love it.
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