A terrified scream put an end to feverishly clicking cameras.Everyone looked around to see Kyra frozen with a foot dangling in mid-air,an expression of utter terror on her face.
"What's wrong?"
"Why did you scream?"
"What's going on?''
As everyone closed in around her,she was bombarded with questions.
"Silence!"Mrs.D'souza's voice whipped in the frenzy silencing everyone.
''Back off.Now Ms.Gupta why did you scream?''
''Th..that cham....chaemeleon.It jumped on my feet..and...''
That was the cue to guffaws.Everyone rolled around laughing.Well you would if you saw Kyra who looked like she was about to be axed by a madman.
''Ms.Gupta don't be a dunderhead.You're atleast 20 times the size of that poor creature.Now eveyone move and please maintain the decorum.''
Amish and Roha moved to Kyra who looked in serious need of a pit to disappear in.
''Let's go Ky.''Roha said soothingly.She was very well aware of her best friend's repulsion and fear for reptiles.However Amish found it hilarious.
''Yeah...let's remove you from that monster's vicinity,lest he gobbles you up.''
Amish's face was read,trying to hold back his laughter.Roha shot a disdainful warning look at him.You need to keep up with your friends-however childish they may be for friendship's sake.
''Very funny isn't it?You would've known how horrible it feels if you had reached out for your favourite toy and instead found a disgusting,scaly lizard on your hand.''
Kyra shushed her as they made their way towards the hotel.The building was set in a sprawling meadow which was shaded by wide sweeps of huge trees.A grand porch was wrapped around the entrance,giving it a royal look.The insides were even more impressive.The walls were wood-panelled and adorned with beautiful paintings.Plush carpets covered the floor while cozy pouffe and sofa's occupied the place as a massive ornated wooden staircase led to the upper stories.No wonder tis was one of the most sought after hotels of Jalna.
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ReplyDeleteFirst of all KF di thanks for your lovely comments.This is the story of Roha and her best friends Amish and Kyra as they unknowingly get involved in a dangerous plot and solve the mystery of a phantom horse rider.As for the town Jalna,its just my imagination.I am much too lazy to research.There will be more fun, mystery and danger as the path becomes murkier.
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Hi dewdrop,
ReplyDeletevery very good work. Your description of the hotel made me go there virtually. the grandeur was described very well.
And the story is intriguing. feels like i am reading some thriller, suspense, ghost buster story. Keep it up.
It seems kyra has some kind of power to sense the unnatural...!
Keep it up, dear!